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A collection of photographs that fifth-graders at Martin Kellogg Middle School made with their pinhole shoebox cameras.

Read more about the project, Page 8 Volume 52, No. 4

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Grand List Rises across the board on 2010 List

Grand List, reporting that the town of Newington’s taxable property has risen 0.4 percent in The Newington Assessor’s the last year, carried by a historic Office recently released the 2010 increase in the value of motor

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

vehicles in town.

The total worth of all taxable property in Newington was assessed at $2,679,238,211.

The value of motor vehicles in town grew to a historic level, increasing 4.2 percent or $8.3 See 2010, Page 10

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Residents achieve academic honors

Cody Harris, a resident of Newington, was among the students from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December. Harris is a Aerospace Engineering major. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4.

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, has announced the Dean’s List for the fall semester. The following

Newington students made the fall 2010 Dean’s List: Meghan Feeney, Sasha Harrison, Brenna Lindsay, Suzanne May, Melissa Ruiz, Alyssa Santos, Nicole Scalise, and Brian Peterson.

Hannah Hayes of Newington, majoring in management, was recently named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges at Keene State College. Junior and senior students were selected on the basis of grade point average, campus and/or community leadership and service,

and achievement or recognition in their area of study. Students are nominated by the faculty and staff.

Hannah joins outstanding students from more than 1,900 institutions of higher learning who have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.

Jennifer-Rose Hebert has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2010 semester at Southern Connecticut State University/ Honors College. Jennifer-Rose is a graduate of Newington High School Class of 2010.

Police Dept. to conduct roving D.U.I. patrols

In an effort to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, the Newington Police Department will conduct additional D.U.I. roving patrols during the week of Feb. 6 through Feb. 13. Funding for the

additional patrols was made possible by a grant from the CT Dept. of Transportation.

Each year thousands of lives are lost and many more are injured as a result of alcohol related accidents.

The Newington Police Dept.

hopes that its efforts will provide sager traveling and greater awareness of the results of driving under the influence and help reduce the loss of lives and injuries by removing intoxicated drivers from the roads.

pet of the week @ the humane society Annabelle is a sweet 9-year-old girl with a very independent personality. She likes to spend her time playing, exploring and observing.

Annabelle is enthusiastically playful when chasing moving objects, and loves interaction for however long you’re willing to play. Annabelle is looking for a home with adults and older children who will understand and respect her independence. She would also prefer to be the only kitty

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In honor of Spay Day, an international campaign of The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, the Connecticut Humane Society will host “SPAY DAY for $20.11” to promote spay/neuter as a humane and effective means of reducing the number of cats who are put down in animal shelters each year. This program will offer spay and neuter services for the cats of eligible* Connecticut residents for $20.11. Spay Day is Sunday, February 27, 2011 and will be held locally at Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington.

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Due to overpopulation, nearly 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized annually. Spaying and neutering is the only 100 percent proven way to reduce the number of unwanted litters and save animals’ lives. If you are interested, contact: Joanne Freeman, Fox Memorial Clinic (860) 594-4502 ext. 6411 or jfreeman@cthumane.org.

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Sometimes expectant moms — and their babies — need some extra attention.

These experts provide it.

When you’re expecting, you want your hospital to have specialists available, around the clock, for both you and your baby. That’s why we have maternal-fetal medicine specialists on staff. They help to ensure that our expectant moms and their babies get whatever care they need, whenever they need it.

For a referral to one of our ob-gyns, please call 1-800-321-6244.

For a free baby bib, visit www.thocc.org

Expert care. Right here. www.thocc.org/services/birthplace Our maternal-fetal medicine physicians, from left: Victor Fang, M.D., Adam Borgida, M.D., William R. Crombleholme, M.D., and Deborah Feldman, M.D.

Local News Fight To Win: Taking a stand against breast cancer in Newington, Wethersfield 4 | Friday, February 11, 2011

Did you know that Connecticut had the third highest rate of new breast cancers in the United States from 2000-2004?

According to the 2009 Komen Community Profile, the towns of Newington and Wethersfield showed high mortality rates as compared to other towns within the state.

For these reasons, the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has awarded the Central Connecticut Health District a one year, $50,000 grant to offer free mammograms to women who reside in Newington and Wethersfield. This grant is

funding the Woman To Woman program, an educational program for women over forty to learn the facts about breast cancer prevention, breast health and the importance of regular breast exams.

The Health District is partnering with the Hospital of Central Connecticut to provide women

In response to Mayor Wright

To the Editor: (Regarding Mayor Jeff Wright’s Letter to the Editor from Jan. 28, 2011) I think it’s fair to say that most people, regardless of political party affiliation, want to see their leaders successful at governing. I know I do. A good leader in our current political environment must recognize that working together in a spirit of cooperation with all branches of government is the only way to achieve short and long term solutions to the multitude of serious issues that are facing our communities during these difficult economic times.

To that end, I must take exception to a recent letter to the editor of this publication by Newington mayor Jeff Wright. The fact that Mr. Wright has chosen to air his personal grievances with the Board of Education by way of newspaper editorials (in addition to his regular admonishing of the BOE at televised council meetings), should be of concern to the residents of Newington.

Mr. Wright’s approach on this

issue only serves to create further discord in what has clearly become an ongoing adversarial relationship between him and the Board.

Mr. Wright’s decision to editorialize his concerns in print (with accompanying sarcastic undertones), demonstrates a definitive lack of leadership and accomplishes nothing. Whatever differencesexist between the mayor and the BOE, need to be worked out in a more respectful manner.

Debating the numbers is a necessary part of the budget process, but at the end of the day, voters don’t care about the individual opinions of their elected officials. They care about those officials working together to find common ground in a way that best serves the interests of everyone — and that doesn’t seem to be happening here.

This issue is as much about the approach as it is about the solution, but in this case, the approach is all wrong.

“This issue is as much about the approach as it is about the solution, but in this case, the approach is all wrong.”

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who meet eligibility requirements with a free mammogram.

These requirements include women who: are uninsured, underinsured or have not received a mammogram in the last two years. Informational fliers and eligibility forms will be distributed to faith-based organizations, town social services departments, housing authorities, motels, physician’s offices, VNA home visits, and supermarkets in Newington and Wethersfield.

For more information, email womantowomanprogram@gmail. com or contact Hilary Norcia at (860) 665-8571.

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Newington Art League

The first meeting of 2011 of the Newington Art League, March 9, 6:45 p.m., will present a demonstration by artist Jack Broderick painting a portrait in oils. A short business meeting will precede the demonstration.

The public is invited.

Workshops for members are held Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a great chance for members to get together, either to paint or observe. The Art League is in Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The entrance is opposite the Town Library. For information, call (860) 667-2974 Broderick’s painting “Daniel”

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Thank you, Public Market

To the Editor: Joe Lenares, the owner of Public Market on New Britain Avenue, was very generous again this year. Joe supplied the food for the Grace Church Men’s Group “Super Bowl Grinder Sale.” All proceeds went to the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain.

The Prudence Crandall Center provides services to victims of domestic violence. The men of Grace Church send a big “Thank you!” to Joe and his family at Public Market for helping us serve others.

Rob Heyl Mitch Page, Jared Starr Men’s Group Grace Church 124 Maple Hill Ave. Grinder-buyers picking up their Super Bowl food.

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The Jared Starr Men’s Group prepare grinders for sale to benefit the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain.

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At the library ...

Brown Bag It with a Film

“Desk Set” Tuesday, Feb. 15, noon. Two extremely strong personalities, reference librarian Bunny Watson and Richard Sumner, inventor of EMERAC, clash over the computerization of a TV network’s research department. Stars Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Running time is 103 minutes.

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118 Miles off Broadway — Multi-Chamber Business fundraiser/silent auction for the After Hours Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5 Newington Children’s Theatre to 7 p.m. Turnpike Motors, 2550 Company, 743 N. Mountain Berlin Turnpike, Newington Road, Newington Friday, March One Year Anniversary 18 Celebration Saturday, Feb. 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Newington noon to 4 p.m. Balboni Custom High School Gymnasium, 605 Jewelers, 154 Market Square, Willard Ave., Newington Newington 19th Annual Home and In The Mix Networking Business Showcase sponsored by Group Clinical Laboratory Partners 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 Balboni Custom Jewelers, 154 Taste of Newington sponMarket Square, Newington sored by R&M Auto Services

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‘Celebrating birthdays’ with Relay for Life

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

The Newington Relay for Life held its commencement ceremony Tuesday night, kicking off the group’s eighth year supporting its neighbors who are struggling with cancer. This year the Relay for Life is chaired by Amy Lungu.

“This is an important event,” said Lungu during the opening ceremony, “I couldn’t imagine my life without some of my friends who have survived cancer.”

Last year the Relay for Life of Newington raised $92,000 for the American Cancer Society, exceeding its goal by $32,000. This year Lungu hopes to raise $96,000 for the society. To reach this goal, Lungu says, she hopes to have 550 participants, organized into 45 teams.

“The theme this year is ‘Celebrating Birthdays’” said Lungu. “Celebrating birthdays is our victory.”

The Relay for Life of Newington is welcomes all residents to create teams or donate. The organization is also looking for cancer survivors.

Donations will benefit American Cancer Society cancer research.

Lungu volunteered to be chairwoman of the Relay For Life of Newington Committee this year because of the recent passing of her neighbor of 10 years, Mary Pollock, due to cancer.

“One and three people have cancer,” said Lungu. “So in one

way shape or form you are going to know someone who has cancer, who is going to be affected by it.

Everyone has been touched by it.”

During her opening remarks Lungu recalled her fondest memories with her neighbor, Mary. She told a story of a little war they had one Christmas, jokingly unplugging each other’s Christmas lights at night.

It was an emotional moment for many including, Bill Pollock, Mary’s husband, who was at the event. “Mary struggled with breast cancer for eight years,” said Pollock.

“She passed away in March of 2010. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year…” Events like the relay for life are important to those battling cancer, said Pollock.

“The relay was always there. It was another avenue where, if you needed to, you could use it for support…,” said Pollock, “It is easy to get lost in the fact that you think you are the only one going through it. You are not alone.”

“Because cancer never sleeps,” the Relay for Life of Newington will be held at Mill Pond Park Friday, May 20, through Saturday, May 21 with at least one team member on the track at all hours.

The next Relay for Life meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 24 at the Newington Senior Center.

For more information about the Relay for Life of Newington, contact Amy Lungu at (860) 4631247 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ newingtonct.

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Camera obscura — the human eye and simple art

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

The room was cloaked in darkness except for a single beam of light piercing through a hole cut in the cardboard that covered windows.

A magnifying glass lens was placed over the hole and a white sheet held in the path of the beam. There, inverted and seemingly far away, was the figure of a woman, bordered by the white snow she was standing in and the tall dark trees of the school yard.

“Whoa,” was the general consensus, that echoed through the classroom. What was created was simple camera or a camera obscura.

It was a demonstration for a class of fifth-graders of Martin Kellogg Middle School in Newington. This past week every fifth-grade class participated in a workshop where

they learned the basic components of a camera and the properties of light that allow a picture to be taken.

Thomas Mezzanotte, an accomplished photographer, was the workshop teacher. He held the white sheet in place as he explained to the children the way light enters the lens and is refracted on to the white sheet. After a few minutes Mezzanotte called Katy Stumpo, the fifth-grade teacher, back into the classroom.

“The kids have been looking forward to it all week,” said Stumpo. “It ties in very nicely to the light science curriculum.”

The workshop was part of the Martin Kellogg Middle School fifth grade science curriculum, which focuses on the properties of light and sound. Mezzanotte, recipient of the Fairfield Art Council’s “Artist

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Thomas Mezzanotte, center, demonstrates to a class of fifth-graders at Martin Kellogg Middle School how a camera obscura works. The light shines through the lens, is refracted, and focused on the back of the box.

and photography throughout Connecticut’s school system since early 1994.

“I love it, I love working with the kids, I love the energy that they have and I love the feedback that they give me,” said Mezzanotte. He of the Year Award” in 2010, has explained that working with the been teaching his class on light children from around Connecticut Alex Syphers

Aveontae Frazier, 10, carefully places black tape around the piece of aluminum that was pierced with a small pin hole. The small pin hole will focus light onto photo-sensitive paper to create a photograph.

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and seeing their photos often gives him inspiration for his own works of art.

He uses the camera obscura as a metaphor for the human eye, he said, using a hands on approach to explain to the children how they see the world around them.

“That’s why I turn the room into a camera obscura,” he said, “so I can follow exactly what the science curriculum is when I am presenting this class.”

During Mezzanotte’s presentation he explained to the children the beginnings of photography, providing the children with a brief historical slideshow of photographs.

He also explained the science behind a photograph discussing light waves and explaining how light refracted through a lens will come to a focal point, where it will produce an inverted, yet clear image of the other side. The students were also able to build their own cameras, made from a simple shoebox. The camera was constructed by piercing a 1/35-inch hole through a piece of aluminum, which was then taped over a hole in the cover of the shoebox. After making the shoebox light-tight, they placed a photo sensitive piece of paper on the bottom of the box and headed outside.

“The handson portion is great,” said Stumpo. “Every child gets to make their own pictures, develop their own pictures, and walk away with a camera and photograph.”

After creating their pin-hole cameras, the children were allowed to photograph themselves and their friends. They allowed the light to pass through the pin hole by lifting a small piece of tape that acted as the shutter and subsequently exposing the light-sensitive paper and creating a black and white image of their moment in fifth grade.

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Newington Police blotter

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Newington police report the conduct, risk of injury to a minor, following: unlawful restraint in the first degree and assault in the third Jan. 21 degree.

Nicholas Waite, 19, of 10 Third Ave., Higganum, was charged Jan. Frances Jacob, 36, of 73 Beach 21 with failure to appear in the St., New Britain, was charged Feb. second degree.

6 with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence.

Jan. 27 Christopher Moore, 23, of 206 Kristopher Hodge, 19, of 19 Stuart Drive, Southington, was North Cone Rd., East Hampton, charged Jan. 27 with possession of was charged Feb. 6 with Failure to less than 4 ounces of marijuana. appear in the second degree.

Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Charles Albrycht III, 59, of 25 Michelle Plunkett, 37, of 99 Woodland St., Wethersfield, was Mckee St., East Hartford, was charged Feb. 4 with failure to give charged Feb. 7 with failure to pay proper signal and driving under or plead. the influence.

Feb. 8 Feb. 6 Jeremy Hoyt, 23, of 93 Eighth Michael Parris, 26, of 3000 St., Newington, was charged Feb. Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was 8 with failure to respond to an charged Feb. 6 with disorderly infraction.

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Roses for causes

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

The Newington Volunteer Fire Department is helping residents in a new way this weekend coming to the rescue of those in need of a last minute Valentine’s Day gift.

The fire department will hold its sixth annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale fundraiser at the Newington Volunteer Fire Department’s Headquarters, 1485 Main St., offering two dozen pastel roses for $25, a dozen red roses for $28, and a dozen long-stemmed roses for $40. Along with its selection of roses the fire department will also have an assortment of other flowers including carnations and a few plush teddy bears for sale.

“A big thing about Valentine’s Day is we know you have to go home with something,” said Staff Captain Patrick Gagnon of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department with a laugh. “So we try to provide that and at the same time it’s for a good cause. At the end of the day it’s a win-win.”

The proceeds from the annual

rose sale will be used to continue the fire department’s mission of helping the citizens of Newington during their time of need, said Gagnon. Proceeds earned from the rose sale are used to purchase everything from equipment for the fire departments, to fire prevention events, such as the fire truck demonstrations at the annual Newington Extravaganza.

“Providing back to the community,” he said. “That’s what we do. The community supports us to do what we do when the call comes in.”

According to Gagnon, all the roses come from a local provider, ensuring they are always fresh, and if the fire department sells out, as they have in the past two years, they can quickly send some more.

The rose sale will be held Friday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 14, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information about the Valentine’s Day Rose Sale call (860) 665-8790.

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2010 Grand List released — lots of increases

Continued from Page 1 wide. I have noticed most towns million. The motor vehicle com- have seen a similar increase,” said ponent for 2010 was assessed at Salomone. $202,997,933, and equates to 7.5 According to Salomone the percent of the total Grand List 0.4 percent increase in the Grand increase.

List would equal $250,000 in “This is a real good sign for Newington as well as the national economic recovery,” wrote Newington Town Assessor Steve Juda in his report to the town.

“The American public has Steve Juda resumed buying new or Town Assessor higher valued cars at a pace not seen in years.”

Looking back over the year, Town Manager John additional revenue to the town.

Salomone said he was not sur“Grand lists throughout prised to see the increase in the the state are pretty flat so any value of motor vehicles over the grand list growth is good,” said past year, due in part by the Newington Finance Director resurgence of that automotive Ann Harter. industry in the past year.

The increase in the motor “It was clearly a trend state vehicle component carried the

somewhat stagnant assessed property values, which grew 0.9 percent to $129,933,910 and the real estate property values which increased 0.1 percent to $2,346,306,368.

The increase in real estate value was fueled by the 10 unit Woodland condominium complex, which boosted taxable real estate property values by $2,100,000.

The top five taxpayers in the town of Newington, according to the 2010 Grand List, included Connecticut Light & Power ($34,314,050), Wal-mart ($20,392,470), Price Chopper ($19,703,670), Stew Leonard’s ($18,777,850), and Stop & Shop ($18,575,340).

“This is a real good sign for Newington as well as the national economic recovery”

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In the Feb. 4 issue of the Newington Town Crier, and article titled “Friends of the Library” stated that the Friends of the Library Golden Gala would be held at the Masonic Temple. The Golden Gala will actually be held at the Sphinx Temple Shrine at 3066 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, June 18.

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Art Exhibit at the Library Peter Upton will display his artwork at Newington’s Lucy Robbins Welles Library through Feb. 26. A resident of Hartford’s West End, Upton has a law practice in downtown New Britain. He will host an Artist’s Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library Saturday, Feb. 5, which is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be served. His exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when there is not another regularly scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Admission is free. (860) 665-8700.

Boy Scout bottle & can drive Newington Boy Scout Troop 347 will hold a bottle and can drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at Fire House One, 1485 Main St., Newington. Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the back parking lot. Troop 347 was founded in 1948 and continues its mission to encourage citizenship, personal growth and leadership through community service and outdoor adventure. During Troop 347’s 60 plus years of scouting, over 50 boys have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Troop welcomes boys ages 11 to 18. For more information, contact Assistant Scout Master Bob Porell at (860) 667-4251.

Calendar title will be announced at the March 12 benefit. This Tony-nominated musical received rave reviews in New York, and we are proud to be the first to produce this landmark show in Connecticut. A reception will begin at 7 p.m. with the performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, and can be purchased by mailing a check, made payable to NCTC, to: NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road, Newington, CT 06111, or by calling (860) 666-NCTC (6282).

Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club The program for the GFWC Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club February meeting will feature Sheryl Fallon, an instructor on Zumba Gold at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield.

Members should dress in comfortable shoes and clothing to participate as Fallon will demonstrate and teach members the Zumba Gold method form of exercise; different then Zumba in that it is a lower impact form, slower movements, utilizing Latin music and dance. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Senior Citizens Center, 120 Cedar St., Newington. For additional information (860) 666-8025. The GFWC-General Federation of Women’s Club is a non-profit international organization whose members are united by a dedication to community volunteer service within the areas of the Arts, Conservation, Education, Home Life, International Affairs, and Public Affairs.

Churchill Park Picnic Reservations The Newington Parks & Recreation Department has reserved areas at Churchill Park available for rental.

Churchill Park picnic reservations begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the Parks & Recreation office. Reservations are limited to Newington families, organizations, and businesses and are accepted Animal Communication Workshop on a first-come, first served basis. Phone reservations Suzy Graf will serve the Church of the Infinite will not be accepted. Proof of residency is required.

Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. There are three picnic areas to choose from: Upper at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. Graf is a memArea (open space — no shelter): 40-person limit ber of National Spiritualist Church of Norwich, ($35); Middle Pavilion (large shelter and electricity): CT (NSAC). For more information call (860) 150-person limit ($75); Lower Pavilion (shelter and 646-5976. At 1 p.m. Graf will offer an Animal electricity): 60-person limit ($50). Facilities include Communication Workshop. Fee: $20. restrooms or portable restrooms, large charcoal grill(s) at each site, volleyball, tennis, basketball and NCTC to host “118 Miles Off Broadway” Benefit bocce courts, horseshoes and a children’s playscape.

Newington is just about 118 miles from Times The softball field can be reserved for two hours on Square, the heart of Broadway! Join us at 7 p.m.

Saturday or Sunday. Sports equipment can also be Saturday, March 12 for “118 Miles Off Broadway,” reserved. Payment for picnic rentals must be received an evening of classic showtunes, food and wine, at the time of registration. Please note that we are raffle prizes and the area’s best “grown- up” talent unable to issue refunds once a picnic area is reserved.

— all to benefit the Newington Children’s Theatre For further information, call the Parks & Recreation Company, a non-profit organization. NCTC is located Department at (860) 665-8666 Monday through at 743 North Mountain Road. Featuring some of Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Connecticut’s best-known adult performers (and a few kids, too!), this event will be hosted by TV and Mystery of the Honeybee radio personality Jim Masters, of CPTV and WELI. Stonehedge Landscaping and Garden Center has NCTC Performing Arts Theatre provides quality partnered with the Connecticut Master Gardeners and entertainment and hands-on educational programs will be offering informative classes led by experts in in the performing arts to children and young adults the gardening world throughout the winter. Not only from preschool through college. Home to Newington are these classes FREE, but they are open for anyone Children’s Theatre Company, NCTC is Connecticut’s to attend. Classes fill quickly, so call the garden center oldest operating children’s theatre. In addition to at (860) 667-1158 to reserve your seat. Light refreshits educational programs for kids, NCTC is proud ments will be served! Mystery of the Honeybee will to announce it’s newest endeavor — Newington be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 at Mainstage, a “grown-up” season, featuring adult Stonehedge Landscaping and Garden Center, 1616 performers and shows geared towards entreating the Willard Ave., Newington. Most of us have heard community’s “big kids.” The inaugural production for about the mysterious disorder that is causing large Newington Mainstage will be held in June — and the numbers of bees to literally disappear. Colony collapse

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is not well-understood, but the result is a lack of pollinators for many of the major agricultural crops.

Come learn about honeybees — their culture, how colonies work and the impact and possible causes of this disorder. We’ll also talk about how you can have a positive impact in your own garden.

Community Gardens The Community Gardens are located next to the Young Farm property at 282 Church St. Community Gardens are open to Newington residents only.

Garden plot sizes are 20 x 20 feet, and will be rototilled and marked by the town. Gardening guidelines are available at the Parks & Recreation office and on the Website at www.newingtonct.gov. Planting date will be dependent on soil and weather conditions but is anticipated to be mid-spring. Water will be available for gardeners — bring your own hoses or containers. The fee for each garden plot is $20. Register in the Parks & Recreation office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Returning gardeners may reserve their plot any time before Wednesday, March 30. Registration for New Gardeners begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, (upon availability). Call the Parks & Recreation office at (860) 665-8666 for more information.

Newington Public School residency verification The Newington Public Schools are in the process of conducting residency verification registration for children who will enter kindergarten in August 2011.

In order to be eligible for kindergarten in August 2011, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2012.

Residency verification registration is required.

Registration sessions will be held at each elementary school: RUTH CHAFFEE SCHOOL 160 Superior Avenue Phone: (860) 666-4687 Wednesday, March 16 4 to 6 p.m.

ELIZABETH GREEN SCHOOL 30 Thomas Street Phone: (860) 666-3394 Monday, March 14 4 to 6 p.m.

JOHN PATERSON SCHOOL 120 Church Street Phone: (860) 666-4657 Thursday, March 17 4 to 6 p.m.

ANNA REYNOLDS SCHOOL 85 Reservoir Road Phone: (860) 521-7830 Tuesday, March 15 4 to 6 p.m.

Contact the school in the attendance district in which you reside if you have not received your registration materials. Kindergarten orientation appointments will be scheduled at the residency registration sessions.

If you do not know your school attendance district, please contact the office of the Superintendent of Schools at (860) 665-8612.

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Southington boys topple Newington in basketball By anthony della calce Staff Writer

SO U T H I NGTON — Neither team had played a game in six days and at the start of Thursday night’s boys basketball contest between Newington and Southington, it showed. Both teams were sloppy early, making silly turnovers and missing shots.

But, on their home floor, the Blue Knights were able to find their footing first. And they kept it once they had it.

Led by 20 points from Sal Romano, Southington toppled Newington 60-49 at Southington High School to win its sixth straight. The win pulled the Knights (10-4) into a tie for second with the Indians (9-5) in the CCC West standings.

Both teams are now 7-2 in the conference and trail Northwest Catholic, who is undefeated in league play.

“Very big,” Southington coach Bob Lasbury said of the win.

“Right now we’ve qualified for the state tournament so every game is positioning ourselves in our division, in our conference and obviously improving our spot in the state tournament.”

The freezing temperatures outdoors did not stop Romano from heating up the gymnasium indoors.

He helped the Knights pour in points in the paint against a shorter Newington squad. Tyler Dube (18 points) and Jordan Chapman (14 points) also got into the act, cashing in several drives to the bucket.

The two also were freed up for some open jumpers later in the game thanks to all the lowpost scoring.

In a physical contest, Southington benefitted greatly by playing the role of the aggressor.

“We’re small but we think that we usually play pretty tough,” Newington coach Scot Wenzel said. “But tonight, we allowed

Simsbury takes down Southington

By Andy Ragali Staff Writer

The Indians blew past Southington Thursday night behind 22 points from Kristina Forsman and 16 points from Briyana Pabon to earn a 63-45 victory.

Southington’s Tori Munson had a team-high 17 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Indians took early control and never let down their guard to earn their 10th win of the season.

It was more of the same on Friday night, as the Indians proved they’re going to be tough to handle in the postseason after hammering Simsbury 62-41 to move their record to 11-6.

Pabon had 18 points and 10

rebounds to lead the Indians to their sixth win in a row.

Forsman chipped in 10 points as Newington hit nine threes in the game.

Simsbury’s Lauren Stumper led her team with 18 points.

The Newington boys dropped their second straight game in two days, this time in a more heartbreaking fashion as they fell to Simsbury 68-67 in overtime.

The Indians led 17-8 after the first quarter, and at one point seemed to be cruising toward victory up 15 in the second quarter, but were unable to hold on for the win.

The team was led by Tim Blairs 22 points. Armando Soler also chipped in 12 points for the Indians, who fall to 9-6 with the loss.

offensive rebounds. They outrebounded us. We played very soft tonight. That’s probably the big word. We played soft.”

The Indians struggled to put the ball in the basket.

They relied heavily on the three-ball — Isaac Delgado (18 points) hit four of his team’s eight triples — but weren’t able to compliment that with an inside game. As Wenzel said, they had to work hard for every single point they got.

And by they time they exploded for 23 in the fourth quarter, the deficit was too much to overcome.

Newington trailed by eight at the half but Southington put the game out of reach in the third quarter, out-scoring the Indians 26-12 to open up a 22-point lead.

“I think that was a very big turning point in the game,” Lasbury said, “because it could have gone either way.

We expected them to make

some adjustments and make a push and we just came out on fire.”

Newington was plagued by turnovers in the first half, coughing up the ball 10 times.

Southington had its troubles as well with seven turnovers but the Knights also had Romano and Dube stepping up on offense. The duo combined for 20 of the team’s 22 points in the first half. “[With] the height advantage, we needed to get the ball inside,” Romano said. “If it wasn’t for the guards up top getting me the ball inside I wouldn’t have been scoring as much as I did.”

Wenzel said Romano was getting his shots off so quickly that there wasn’t enough time for the double-team to arrive.

And when he got them off, they were often going through the net.

Put-back baskets were also key for Southington, which was plus-seven on the glass.

Chapman led the way with 12 rebounds. Alex Borofsky grabbed eight while Romano and Dube each had seven.

Lasbury emphasized rebounding to his players after they were out-rebounded by the smaller Indians the first time around — a game Newington won 49-48.

There’s no time to dwell on the good or the bad for either side, though. Both teams are back in action tonight as Southington travels to Conard and Newington hosts Simsbury.

SOUTHINGTON 60, NEWINGTON 49 Newington 5 9 12 23 — 49 Southington 10 12 26 12 — 60 NEWINGTON: Peter Feeney 2-0-6, Jorge Premto 0-1-1, Armando Soler 2-0-5, Isaac Delgado 5-4-18, Zachary Morris 0-0-0, Michael Koss 0-0-0, Freddy Burgos 0-0-0, Timmy Blair 3-0-7, Glenn Johnson 1-0-2, Matt Dean 2-48, Syed Ali 1-0-2. TOTALS: 16-9-49.

SOUTHINGTON: Drew Aylett 0-0-0, Alex Borofsky 2-0-4, Jordan Chapman 5-2-14, Shane Cooper 0-0-0, Tyler Dube 6-5-18, Jordan Gray 0-0-0, Sean Hammell 0-0-0, Bryan Jannetty 0-0-0, Zachary Nichols 0-0-0, Evan Nyerick 0-00, Bill Queen 2-0-4, Sal Romano 9-2-20, Ted Shaw 0-0-0, Chris Sherwill 0-0-0. TOTALS: 24-9-60.

Three-point goals: Feeney (N) 2, Soler (N) 2, Delgado (N) 4, Blair (B) 1, Dube (S) 1, Chapman (S) 2.

Records: N 9-5, S 10-4.

Dancing the day away

The team was led by Tim Blair’s 22 points.

Armando Soler also chipped in 12 points for the Indians, who fall to 9-6 with the loss.

Seventh- and eighth-graders dance at the Mortensen Community Center in Newington.

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Local News

16 | Friday, February 11, 2011

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Newington Children’s Theatre Company Presents:

Beauty and the Beast

Rob Heyl

The Wolf (Haylee Morgan) sizes up Madame Rondeau for dinner.

Rob Heyl

From the right: The Beast (Dean Marino) and Madame Rondeau (Amanda Starr) watch through a magic mirror the Madame’s daughters and their husbands celebrate the anticipated arrival of money as Belle (Marisa Sullivan) expresses shock at their behavior. From left, Adrien (Josh Metzger), Laron (Ronnie Sanchez) , Marguerite ( Bridget Corcoran) and Claire (Kira Mason).

Rob Heyl

The Newington Children’s Theatre performs “Beauty and the Beast” in the Black Box Theatre. At left, Prince (Dean Marino) receives a spell from the Old Woman (Stacy Pelton) that turns him into a Beast. Around the Old Woman are the Keepers of the Roses. From left, Albi Conner, Molly Menner and seated, Patrick Callahan.

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