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West Hartford native Thea Chassin feels like a matchmaker. She brings women to the same place at the same time so they can connect on an uncommon commonality: their hair comes and goes. Chassin founded the nonprofit “Bald Girls Do Lunch” in 2007, with a mission to improve the quality of life for women of all ages living with the auto-immune disorder alopecia areata.

“They make these new friendships. It’s just fabulous,” she says. She and more than a dozen others affected by the non-lifethreatening, physically painless, yet unpredictable hair loss condition, are meeting up this weekend in Newington for lunch. “It helps women see their life in a new way, develop new thinking,” said Chassin, who feels fortunate that others affected by the disorder are open with her and each other about their own struggles and experiences. Those who realize they have

alopecia often feel alone and misunderstood, according to Chassin. In the outside world, they are sometimes mistaken for cancer patients. She teaches them much more than just how to apply fake See ALOPECIA, Page 5

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Town collaboration with CCSU interns nets results They are also known for hiring interns contractually afterwards, often on a part-time basis. In fact that’s how a handful of town employees got their start — including Teri Snyder, a social worker at the Senior and Disabled Center. “It was the best,”Snyder said of her experience with the department in 1994. “I learned so much from all of

majors are required to put in 70 hours of field experience — five hours per week. They work in variHands-on experience in your field ous agencies that provide service of study is often the best way to gain to communities, individuals and a strong skill base in the career you families. are pursuing, according to teachers in Central Connecticut State University’s social work program, who work closely with Newington’s Department of Human Services to facilitate student internships. Every semester for more than 15 years, two to three social work students spend between five and 15 hours per week in the department’s programs. They experience everything from family case work to programs for at-risk youth. “We’ve had a long-standing TERI SNYDER working relationship with CCSU,” Social worker with the Senior and Disabled Center said Director of Newington Human During the program’s senior year, the social workers on staff. I worked Services Karen Futoma. “It’s a winwin because they provide assistance students are obligated to complete with different populations, different to our program and it gives their 400 hours of field instruction (14 age groups, families, younger single hours per week) over two consecu- individuals, the elderly … I got an students a learning experience.” One semester during their sopho- tive semesters. Newington Human understanding of what kind of social work I wanted to do,” continued more or junior year, social work Services has hosted both groups. By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

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eyelashes and draw in eyebrows. Possible answers to tough questions like “How long have you been on chemotherapy?” are what attendees find most valuable. Chassin herself has had alopecia since 1997 and has since held meet-ups in over 60 cities across the country. “The first few years are a total transition,” she remembers. “It’s a really huge adjustment but you gradually figure out the ways to feel like yourself again.” She bounces from sporting a variety of wigs to going out bald, depending on the day. a tattoo on the back of her bald head is evidence of a strong, confident spirit. “I’m an advocate for women using all their options,” Chassin says. One of the best pieces of beauty advice she offers is to learn from an independent makeup artist how to feel beautiful despite hair loss.

“That will make all the difference in the world, because if you don’t feel confident about your looks you’re not going to be confident in your daily life,” she says. “Bald Girls” offers camaraderie, practical tips, research updates, make-up guidance and discussions about coping with the disorder on a daily basis. Newington resident Leslie Boyko has had alopecia her whole life. Now in her 40s, she heard about the organization when Chassin appeared on The Today

know anybody else who has it,” she said. “To meet other women in the same situation has been incredible.”

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POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the violation of a protective order. following: John Coccomo III, 40, of 187 Candlewood Hill Road, Daniel Nafis, 24, of 49 Higganum, was charged Jan. 24 Whitewood Road was charged with disorderly conduct. Jan. 19 with burglary in the secHermino Alicea, 38, of 179 ond degree, larceny in the third Main St. was charged Jan. 24 degree, criminal mischief in the with breach of peace. third degree, and possession Domingo Malave, 45, of 1544 of burglary tools, and criminal Willard Ave. was charged Jan. attempt to commit burglary in 24 with harassment in the secthe third degree. ond degree and threatening in Amber Torres, 20, of 90 the second degree. Newington Road,West Hartford, Angela Corcoran, 27, of was charged Jan. 19 with larceny 103 Salmon Brook Drive, in the sixth degree. Glastonbury, was charged Jan. 24 Brittany Libman, 20, of 36 with driving under the influence Rosewood Drive, Glastonbury, and failure to maintain lane. was charged Jan. 19 with larceny Todd Monington, 41, 244 in the sixth degree. Smith St., Middletown, was Thomas Brown, 60, of 118 charged Jan. 25 with driving Stonebridge Way, Berlin, was under the influence and failure charged Jan. 20 with driving under to maintain lane. the influence and reckless driving. Robert Smith Jr., 18, of 81 Theresa Casasanta, 22, of 22 Edward St. was charged Jan. Cranston Ave., Wethersfield, 25 with disorderly conduct and was charged Jan. 21 with failure threatening in the second degree. to drive a reasonable distance Said Orozco, 25, of 140 E. apart and driving under the Robbins Ave., Middletown, was influence. charged Jan. 26 with violation of Christina Burnett, 29, of 172 probation. Allen St., New Britain, was Luis Rodriguez, 33, of 11 charged Jan. 21 with making a Alden St., Hartford, was charged sudden stop and driving under Jan. 26 with failure to appear in the influence. the second degree. Richard Colon Jr., 23, of 370 Matthew Plourde, 20, of 189 W. Preston St., Hartford, was Vineyard Ave. was charged Jan. charged Jan. 24 with criminal 27 with criminal mischief in the

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Anna Reynolds Elementary School students and their families were treated to a Connecticut Whale game Saturday Jan. 28. sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. Above, Jody Higgins with her daughter, first-grader, Jordan Higgins.

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Public invited to retirement party for departing Town Planner Ed Meehan

A retirement party for Town Planner Ed Meehan, who is retiring to become the First Selectman in Chester, is planned for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 (snow date will be Friday, Feb. 10, 2012) at Indian Hill Country Club,Newington, CT. The event will start at 6 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person with a buffet dinner, cash bar and speakers honoring Meehan. The public is invited and may mail their checks payable to Dave Pruett and remit to: Dave Pruett, 189 Little Brook Drive, Newington, CT, 06111. If you would like to attend, please send in your checks as soon as possible nut no later than Jan. 31, 2012. For further information, please contact Mr. Pruett at (860) 558-1560 or Ms. Linda Costanzo at Ed Meehan (860) 665-8655.

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DEEP recommends Busway permit approval By SCOTT WHIPPLE STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Tuesday issued a recommendation that an inland wetlands and watercourses permit be granted for the New Britain-to-Hartford Busway project. A wetlands permit is required for the state Department of Transportation to proceed with construction of the 9.4-mile Busway. Parties that can offer exceptions to the commissioner have until Feb. 15 to offer opinions to the DEEP commissioner, who will decide whether to uphold the hearing officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to grant the permit. New Britain Mayor Timothy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was

quick to hail Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is obviously a good decision,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to the Busway project for our city. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity for New Britain to grow our local economy,create jobs and enhance our neighborhoods.â&#x20AC;? State DOT spokesman Judd Everhart expressed cautious optimism. He said his agency was pleased with the recommendation from the DEEP hearing officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to having the permit awarded and beginning construction on the first major contract in the spring,â&#x20AC;?he said. The Busway, which officials said will ultimately cost $567 million, is expected to provide daily bus service to some 16,000 passengers starting in 2014.

Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost is $112 million, a figure that has drawn criticism from opponents. They argue the project is too expensive and question ridership projections. In fact, state Sen. Joe Markley, R-Plainville, on Tuesday said he and state Rep. Whit Betts, R-Bristol, will do â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything and everythingâ&#x20AC;? they can to block the Busway. They plan to obtain permission from the legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation committee chairmen, state Sen.Andrew Maynard,R-18th District,and state Rep. Tony Guerrera, D-Newington, to introduce a bill in the legislative session that begins Feb. 8. Their measure would require state funds meant for the Busway to â&#x20AC;&#x153;be used instead for badly needed road and bridge repair in Connecticut.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x2014; The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Conn. college endowments starting to show rebound By STEPHANIE REITZ ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Shrimp Cocktail.................................................................. 2.99 ea Crisp jumbo shrimp complemented by our own cocktail sauce.

Cherrystone Clams ............................................................ 1.75 ea Clams served chilled on the half shell with lemon and cocktail sauce. Clams Casino ........................................................................... 8.00 A half dozen classic baked stuffed clams.

Fresh Mozzarella ..................................................................... 7.00 Fried mozzarella accompanied by marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

Marinated Herring .................................................................. 7.00 Herring in a wine sauce with onions, sour cream, sliced tomato and pickled beets.

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Served with your choice of mashed potato or French fries. Lunch Dinner Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp ................. 16.00 ................... 30.00

Crisp sautĂŠed shrimp in a garlic, butter, wine and caper sauce, served over linguine with a dollop of marinara sauce and lemon.

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Shrimp Scampi ............................................ n/a ................... 30.00 Broiled Scallops ....................................... 15.00 ................... 28.00 Tender sea scallops lightly breaded, then broiled to perfection.

Herb-Crusted Salmon ................................. n/a ................... 28.00

Six mushrooms with crabmeat stuffing finished with a white wine butter sauce.

Delicate fillets of sole stuffed with our crabmeat stuffing, toped with bread crumbs and white wine.

Three styles of wurst: German sausage, bratwurst and knockwurst. Served with German sauerkraut and a zen mustard

Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection.

Stuffed Mushrooms ................................................................ 8.00

Baked Stuffed Sole ................................... 15.00 ................... 28.00

Wurst Sampler....................................................................... 14.95

Fresh Broiled Flounder............................ 14.00 ................... 26.00

Four crisp golden brown pancakes served with applesauce.

Burgermeister Plate................................................................ 8.00 Choice of a German knockwurst or bratwurst served with sauerkraut.

Corn Fritters ............................................................................ 7.00 Deep-fried corn fritters drizzled with maple syrup and finished with powdered sugar.

Specialties From The Continent

Served with your choice of spaetzle, mashed potato, potato pancakes or French fries. Lunch Dinner Burgermeister........................................... 14.00 ................... 28.00

Giant Bavarian Pretzel Imported from Germany ...................................................... 12.00

Choice of two knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut.

Bavarian Style Garlic Bread................................................... 8.00

Sliced marinated beef with a rich sour cream gravy served with red cabbage and a dumpling or choice of potato.

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Appetizers Chicken Liver PatĂŠ with Chopped Onions, Tomato Juice Cocktail, Chilled Fruit Cup or Soup of the Day.

Full Course Dinners

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Sauerbraten .............................................. 14.00 ................... 28.00 Kasseler Rippchen...................................... n/a ................... 29.00

A grilled hickory-smoked pork chops with a demi glace, served with sauerkraut and applesauce.

Roast Loin of Pork ................................... 14.00 ................... 28.00

Two tender thick slices of roast pork topped with a demi glace, served with sauerkraut and applesauce.

Hungarian Goulash .................................. 15.00 ................... 28.00 Our own traditional Hungarian goulash.

Yager Schnitzel......................................... 14.00 ................... 29,00 Our own breaded cutlet with sautĂŠed mushrooms and a rich brown gravy.

Hunter Schnitzel ...................................... 14.00 ................... 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy

Paprika Schnitzel ..................................... 14.00 ................... 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy.

8 oz. filet served on garlic toast with sautĂŠed mushrooms.

Wiener Schnitzel ...................................... 14.00 ................... 29.00

16 oz. cut of slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus. (When available.)

German Pot Toast .................................... 14.00 ................... 28.00

Prime Rib ............................................................................... 32.00 Broiled Sirloin Steak ............................................................. 31.00 12 oz. sirloin steak served with sautĂŠed mushrooms. Braised Short Ribs................................................................ 31.00 Tender braised short ribs cooked to perfection, smothered in our rich brown gravy.

Cutlet a la Parmigiano .......................................................... 29.00

Our own cutlet short ribs cooked to perfection, smothered in our rich brown gravy.

Cutlet with Meat Sauce ........................................................ 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet with a hearty meat sauce served with linguine or choice of potato.

Lamb Shanks ......................................................................... 29.00 Two tender New Zealand shanks served with brown gravy and mint jelly.

Cordon bleu........................................................................... 29.00 Our own breaded cutlet stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese, topped with sautĂŠed mushrooms and a demi-glace.

Chicken ĂĄ la Parmigiano ...................................................... 28.00 Our own breaded chicken cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato.

Poultry

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Our own breaded chicken cutlet served with a wedge of lemon.

Half Roast Long Island Duckling ......................................... 29.00

Our own breaded cutlet with a sunny side egg and a wedge of lemon.

Tender slices of beef brisket with a rich brown gravy and red cabbage.

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Served with your choice of mashed potato or French fries. Chicken Schnitzel.................................................................. 14.00 Our own breaded chicken cutlet. Served with a wedge of lemon.

Roast Stuffed Turkey ............................................................ 14.00 Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Pork Tenderloin .................................................................... 14.00 Tender pork medallions served with sauteed mushrooms and a burgundy gravy.

Cutlet ĂĄ la Parmigiano .......................................................... 14.00

Our own cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato.

Lamb Shank ........................................................................... 15.00 Tender New Zealand shank served with brown gravy and mint jelly.

Chicken ĂĄ la Parmigiano ...................................................... 14.00 Our own breaded chicken culet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato.

Chicken Tenderloin............................................................... 14.00 Tender pork medallions served with sautĂŠed mushrooms and a Burgundy gravy.

Half roast duck served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Pork Tenderloin Parmigiano................................................ 14.00

Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy.

Stuffed Cabbage .................................................................... 14.00

Roast Stuffed Turkey ............................................................ 28.00

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Burgermeister Plate

Choice of a knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut

Chicken wings served with house bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks.

German Potato Pancakes....................................................... 8.00

$7.95 Served with french fries, mashed potatoes, potato pancakes or sapetzle

Your choice of our Imperial crabmeat stuffing or our cracker crumb served with lemon and drawn butter.

Oven-roasted fresh Atlantic salmon, herb-seasoned with your choice of potato.

East Side Wings ..................................................................... 12.00

ChildrenÂ&#x2019;s Menu

All entrees served with vegetables of the day, potato and dessert

Tender pork medallions with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato. Traditional stuffed cabbage with meat and rice and complemented by a vegetable cream tomato sauce.

Broiled Flounder Chicken Nuggets

Served with Barbeque Sauce

Roast Turkey

Fresh rooast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy

German Pot Roast

Tender slices of beef brisket served with brown gravy

$7.95 Linguine or Spaetzle

Choice of meat sauce, butter or marinara (no potatoes)

Served with vegetables of the day and dessert

Beverages (included)

Milk, Chocolate Milk, Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers SODA: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale LEMONADE JUICE: Apple, Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry & Pineapple

Special Side Orders

French fries.............................................................................. 5.00 Spaetzle.................................................................................... 5.00 German Potato Dumpling ...................................................... 4.00 Chilled Fruit Cup..................................................................... 4.00 Soup of the Day ....................................................................... 5.00 Mashed Potatoes .................................................................... 4.00 Sauerkraut ............................................................................... 5.00 Herb Stuffing .......................................................................... 4.00 Linguine with Meat Sauce...................................................... 7.00 Tossed Salad............................................................................ 4.00 Au Gratin Potatoes (Weekends only) ........................................ 4.00 Red Cabbage............................................................................ 5.00 Pickled Beets ........................................................................... 4.00 Chicken Liver Pate.................................................................. 5.00

Draft German Biers Biers served in two sizes, 1/2 liter and full liter, your own Novelty Liter Das Boot or Liter Mug.

Spaten Lager Classic Munich Lager, Blonde Color, Well Balanced Taste. Spaten Optimator A Dark Malty, Sweet True German Doppel Bock. Spaten Oktoberfest An Amber Munich Traditional Fest Bier. Warsteiner Dunkel A Big, Bold, Full-Bodied, Dark Bier. Smooth and Slightly Sweet. No Bitterness. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let the Color Fool You. Franziskaner Hefe-Weiss

An Unfiltered Wheat Bier. Cloudy, Golden Color, Lightly Spicy Taste.

Warsteiner Pilsner A Light Tasting Pale Colored, Very Hopped Up Brew. The largest Selling Bier In Germany. Classic Pilsner. Great Bier for the Person Who Enjoys Lighter Biers. Hofbrau Original The original brew of Bavarian Kings. Full bodied and well balanced. !LL )TEMS 0RICES SUBJECT TO #HANGE

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Fresh & Delicious

All of our Burritos, Tacos, Quesadillas and Salad entrees include your choice of black or pinto beans, southwest rice, shredded cheese, lettuce, onions, jalapenos, black olives, sauteed peppers, sauteed onions, pico de gallo and sour cream. Tortilla chips included (tacos excluded). Help yourself to the salsa.

It’s becoming a household name FEATURING SOUTHWESTERN CUISINE 259 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT

860-357-5540 017639

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Which direction are you going? Vegetarian $6.79 Marinated Steak $7.69 Ground Beef $6.89 Pulled Turkey $6.89 Grilled Chicken $6.89

The Nameless...

$8.99 Your choice. If you are hungry and like anything and everything, this is the one for you.

Tacos (soft or hard shell)

(rice bowls) $7.49 / $7.99 (Steak)

Kids Menu (12 and under please)

One taco or small Quesadilla, choice of ingredients, same as our other entrees excluding sauteed peppers and onions. Includes a small drink, chips and cookie.

Beans $5.99 / Choice of meat $7.79

Soup and Chili

Chili made daily with 100% Angus Ground Beef

LUNCH HOURS: MON-SAT 11AM-4PM

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$1.89 .99 $1.49

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With chips and salsa add $1.99

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If you are not happy with your order or service, tell us and give us a chance to make it right. Our future depends on you being pleased and telling others that you were No Name wants you to leave here satisfied

Nachos

SMALL PLATES

IT’S FREE!

Cookies (fresh baked) (1) .59

Bowl $3.89

TOASTED SPICED NUTS $3 HOUSE CHIP TRIO WITH MORNAY SAUCE $4

Dessert

Ask for today’s special soup

BITY BITES

Order anything on this menu and receive it in 15 minutes...

Beverages

Salads

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$1.29 $1.79 $1.29 $0.79 $0.79

Quesadillas $7.69 / $7.99 (steak) Fajitas $9.69 / $9.99 (steak) Vegetarian $6.79 / Steak $7.99 Chicken, Beef or Turkey $7.49

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Queso Guacomole Grilled Veggies Sour Cream Pico de gallo

Fountain Drinks ($1.49 with entree) Beans & Cheese $3.79 Choice of meat $4.79 Coffee/Tea/Milk/Juice Box Bottled Water

Filled with the same ingredients as any of our great Burritos. (1) $2.59 (2) $4.99 add .30 for Steak Add chips for a buck

Hours: Tues.-Sun. 11am-9pm Closed Mondays

BAR 2421

Xtra Stuff

Fiesta Bowls

Add guacamole inside for only .99 more Or a side for $1.79

Burritos

Sides

Tortas (Mexican Pizza)

7” Flatbread topped with rice, beans, sauteed peppers and Rice (Cup) $1.59 (Bowl) $2.99 onions, choice of meat and cheese. Heated in our oven Beans (Cup) $1.59 (Bowl) $2.99 and then char-grilled. $6.79 / $7.29 (Steak) Chips and Salsa (Basket) $2.99

CLAM FRITTERS $8 SERVED WITH LEMON BACON DIPPING SAUCE

TENDERLOIN BRUSCHETTA $10

TOASTED BAGUETTE TOPPED WITH TOMATO, RED ONION, KALAMATA OLIVES, FRESH BASIL, GORGONZOLA & GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN

NACHOS $10

LAYERED WITH JALAPENOS, TOMATO, RED ONION, GRILLED CHICKEN & CHEDDAR JACK CHEESE SERVED WTIH SOUR CREAM & HOUSE FIRE ROASTED SALSA

SANDWICHES *ALL SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, GARDEN SALAD OR CAESAR SALAD* **SUB SWEET POTATO FRIES OR SEASONAL SALAD FOR $1**

GRILLED CHEESE $12

MELTY BRIE, PROSCIUTTO, MIZUNA AND FIG COMPOTE ON GRILLED CIABATTA BREAD

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP $10

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO $7

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, RED ONION, BABY SPINACH & TOMATO WRAPPED IN A GRILLED FLOUR TORTILLA

SPICY CHICKEN TAQUITOS $8

CARAMELIZED ONIONS, MIXED GREENS & FONTINA CHEESE ON A WARM CROISSANT WITH ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI

GINGER LIME GRILLED SHRIMP $12

SERVED IN A SOFT, NEW ENGLAND STYLE BUN WITH A SIDE OF DRAWN BUTTER

SHARED PLATES

SHAVED PRIME RIB TOPPED WITH SWISS CHEESE & SAUTEED PEPPERS & ONIONS SERVED WITH SIDE OF AU JUS AND HORSERADISH SAUCE

CREAMY RISOTTO WITH GARLIC, ARTICHOKE & TOMATO TOPPED WITH A CRISPY FRIED ARTICHOKE HEART

WITH QUESO FRESCO, SALSA VERDE & SMOKY CHIPOLTE PUREE

WITH STEAMED EDAMAME & WASABI SOY GLAZE TOPPED WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

SMOTHERED CHIPS $10 LAYERED WITH BACON LARDOONS, CHOPPED SCALLION, MORNAY SAUCE & GORGONZOLA

SMOKED TURKEY $9

HOT LOBSTER ROLL $18

FRENCH DIP $12

SIGNATURE PRIME RIB $24

8OZ CUT SERVED WITH CHOICE OF 2 SIDES: MASHED POTATOES, ROASTED POTATOES, FRENCH FRIES, CHEF’S VEGETABLE OR SALAD

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BERLIN PIZZA & FAMOUS LONG HOT DOGS

860-828-1321 PIZZA

Fresh dough made daily 10” 14” 18” Sm Md Lg Mozzarella...........................6.85 ...... 10.95..........13.95 1 Item...................................7.85 ...... 11.95..........15.95 2 Items.................................8.85 ...... 12.95..........16.95 3 Items.................................9.85 ...... 13.95..........17.85 4 Items.................................l0.85 ..... 14.95..........18.85 Each Additional Item .........1.00 ...... 2.00..............2.50 Available Toppings artichokes, anchovies, bacon, black olives, broccoli, buffalo chicken, cheese, crispy chicken, chili, grilled chicken, meatball, kielbasa, eggplant, green peppers, ham, hamburger, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, pineapple, ricotta, sausage, steak, tomatoes

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Sm Md Lg House Special..................11.99 ........ 15.99..........19.99 Mozzarella, mushrooms, hamburger, onions, sausage, Pepperoni, peppers Hawaiian..............................9.99 ...... 12.99..........15.99 Mozzarella, ham, pineapple Taste of the Border............11.99 .... 15.99..........17.99 Mozzarella, meat sauce, sliced hot dog sliced kielbasa, onions Vegetarian Special..............10.99 .... 14.99..........17.99 Mozzarella. onions, mushrooms, peppers, Eggplant, tomatoes Meat Lovers Special ..........11.99 .... 15.99..........18.99 Mozzarella, pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, bacon Acropolis.............................10.99 .... 14.99..........17.99 Mozzarella, feta, spinach Chicken Lovers Pizza ........11.99 .... 15.99..........18.99 Chicken, mushrooms, onions Steak Pizza ..........................11.99 .... 15.99..........18.99 Steak, peppers, onions, and mushrooms Buffalo Chicken ..................10.99 .... 14.00..........17.99 Crispy Buffalo Chicken and Mozzarella Cheese Clam Pizza...........................11.99 .... 15.99..........18.99 (Red or White, w/ clams, garlic and olive oil) Add bacon extra..................50 ........ 1.00..............2.00

SOUPS & SALADS

Sm Lg Tossed Salad..................................... 3.60..............6.70 Greek Salad ....................................... 5.70..............8.90 W/feta cheese, Greek olive Chef Salad ......................................... 5.70..............8.90 Ham, Salami, Turkey Breast & Mozzarella Tuna Salad ........................................ 5.70..............8.90 All white meat, home-made Tuna Grilled Chicken Salad ...................... 5.70..............8.90 Extra grilled chicken............................................$2.50 Buffalo Chicken Salad...................... 5.70..............8.90 019982

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Same items as pizza Cheese..................................................................6.85 Each additional item...........................................1.00

SIDE ORDERS

Jalapeño Poppers ..................................................6.90 Chicken Wings (7 pc) ............................................5.20 Chicken Fingers (5 pc) ..........................................6.20 Combination Platter ..............................................7.20 Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, & Chicken Wings Mozzarella Sticks (8 pc)........................................6.20 Clam Strips .............................................................4.00 Shrimp (12 pc)........................................................5.70 Scallops (18 pc)......................................................6.90 French Fries............................................................2.50 w/Cheese................................................................. 3.00 w/Chili & Cheese .................................................... 3.50 Curly Fries............................................................. 3.OO w/Cheese................................................................. 3.50 w/Chili & Cheese .................................................... 4.00 Onion Rings .......................................................... 3.OO Pasta Side Order.....................................................4.50 Pierogies (6 pc) ......................................................7.00 (Potato & cheese)

ASSORTED SANDWICHES Served on White, Wheat, Rye or Hard Roll $3.00 to $4.00

Specialty Sandwiches:

Gyro .........................................................................4.90 Pulled Pork Sandwich............................................5.50 Clam Strip Roll .......................................................4.50 Sea Dog....................................................................4.50 (Beer battered cod on toasted hot dog roll)

CLUB SANDWICHES

Served on White, Wheat Turkey......................................................................7.90 Roast Beef ...............................................................7.90 Hamburger..............................................................7.90 Cheeseburger .........................................................8.15 Served with Lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, bacon and french fries

WRAPS

Served on soft tortilla w/ lettuce and tomato Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef .......................................5.25 Grilled Chicken.......................................................5.50 Steak ........................................................................5.50 Buffalo Chicken ......................................................5.50

FRIED SPECIALS

BURGERS

We use low calorie Canola Oil for frying Fish & Chips............................................................6.95 Fish Sandwich & Fries ...........................................6.95 Shrimp Basket ........................................................8.00 Chicken Wings & Fries...........................................7.35 Chicken Fingers & Fries ........................................8.50 Fried Scallops & Fries............................................9.50 Chicken Wings.............12 Pcs. 7.25 ......24 Pcs. 13.25

DELUXE PLATTERS

Served with Salad and 8” Garlic Bread Fried Shrimp Plate ...............................................11.50 Fried Clam Strip Plate..........................................10.50 Fried Scallop Plate. ..............................................11.50 Fried Seafood Platter. ..........................................17.50 Shrimp, Scallops, Clam Strips, Trout, Onion Rings Gyro Plate. ..............................................................9.65

Add: Chili 30 cents. Bacon 30 cents. Extra Cheese 30 cents Hamburger (6 oz.)..................................................3.85 Cheeseburger (6 oz.) .............................................4.15 Pepperburger(6 oz.) ..............................................3.95 Steamed Cheeseburgers (6 oz.) ...........................4.25 (Served 11-2 and 5-8)

Hamburger Deluxe w/French Fries.......................6.25 Cheeseburger Deluxe w/French Fries ..................6.50 Pulled Pork Sandwich Deluxe w/French Fries ....6.95 Add: Chili 30 cents, Bacon 30 cents. Extra Cheese 30 cents

OUR FAMOUS LONG DOGS

American -mustard, relish, onion ........................2.90 Mexican-mustard, onion. chili..............................3.10 Italian -fried peppers, tomato sauce....................2.90 German-mustard, sauerkraut ...............................2.90 Berlin - chili, cheese, onion ..................................3.20 Nightmare ...............................................................3.60 Mustard, relish, onion, chili, sauerkraut, peppers Plain.........................................................................2.60 Mustard ...................................................................2.70 Relish.......................................................................2.70 Sauerkraut ..............................................................2.80 Peppers ...................................................................2.80 Chili..........................................................................3.00 Cheese.....................................................................2.90 Bacon.......................................................................2.90 Franks & Beans.......................................................7.00 Served w/ Garlic Bread

DINNERS

ASSORTED PASTA DINNERS Served with Salad and 8 “ Garlic Bread $8.00 to $10.00

ASSORTED GRINDERS

Served Hot or Cold ......8” 4.90..................16” 9.70 Specials... Grilled Chicken.............8” 5.25.................16” 10.40 Steak Special.............................8” 4.90 16” 9.70 With fried mushrooms, onions, peppers, and cheese Vegetarian ................................ 8” 4.20 .....16” 8.00 With lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, onions & cheese

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when you spend $30

Berlin Pizza, 196 Berlin Tpke., Berlin, CT Expires 2/29/12

Call ahead and orders will be ready when you arrive.

Hours: Monday - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Sundays

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Newington-Berlin gets defensive in win

By STEVE MORTON STAFF WRITER

N E W I N G T O N —T h e Newington-Berlin ice hockey team has been able to rely on its offense many times before. But Monday night, it was the defense stepping up huge to shut down a formidable Windsor-Farmington-Avon co-op, and propel the Indians to their ninth win in a row with a 3-1 victory at home. Newington scored early to grab the lead and never looked back. Indians senior forward Nicholas Briganti scored the game’s first goal just over five minutes into the first period. Junior forward Brendon Richard scored again less than a minute-and-a-half later to mount a 2-0 lead that lasted until the end of the period. Forward Brandon Ralph and defensive man Jeff Rossman set up both scores with an assist “We had a lot of opportunities in the first period that I thought would come back to haunt us,” Newington coach David Harackiewicz said of several missed scoring chances. “I said we gotta deliver. We were missing second and third chances. We stuck with the game plan and came back strong against a bunch of very skilled kids.” Newington’s ability to keep the puck out of its own zone and in that of Windsor’s made it easy to keep the pressure of its own goalie, Drew O’Leary, and pressure on Windsor goalie Tyler

Bailey. Newington fired 14 shots to Windsor’s four shots in the first period alone. And whenever a Windsor player appeared to be making a charge toward the Indians’ net, defenders Jeff Rossman and Jeff Smolicz were there to halt their opponent. “I thought our two defensemen [ Jeff ] Smolicz and [ Jeff ] Rossman were outstanding,” Harackiewicz said. “They were winning a lot of pucks. Rossman made plays coming back to their forward by diving and getting the puck without getting a tripping penalty. That’s really hard to do. He did that twice. It was two big plays for us.” Windsor made it a game 9:32 into the second period, when Nicholas Berns fired a Jeffrey Demers pass for a Warriors score. The goal brought Windsor to within a goal, but the one-goal deficit lasted less than two minutes. Newington forward Alexander Ericson took a pass from teammates Smolicz and Hunter Blais and scored again at 9:57 into the period to place the Indians atop, 3-1.

“I think our kids came ready to play,” Harackiewicz said. “We played a solid team and we played hard for three periods.” The biggest challenge for Newington came in the third period, late in the game. The Indians managed to escape a two-minute power play when senior forward Timothy Oullette got called for a penalty less than a minute into the period. Later, with 5:24 left in the period Smolicz was charged for a five-minute major penalty for a hit on a Windsor player. The penalty meant Newington had to pretty much play the remainder of the game down one player. A minute into the power play, Windsor appeared to get the puck into the Newington’s goal. But the goal did not count because a Windsor player was charged with having a foot in the crease. Then, with its goalie pulled and with 1:04 left in the game, Newington was charged with yet another penalty. With a six-tofour player advantage, Windsor decided to go with a penalty shot instead of taking another twominute power play, which would have given Windsor a six-to-three player advantage. The penalty shot, however, was deflected brilliantly by O’Leary. “I think the penalty shot was key,” Harackiewicz said. “Without it, it’s a 3-2 game with still plenty of time left, so it was a critical part of the game for us.” O’Leary finished with 22 saves

juniors, made some impressive plays Monday night during a 3-1 winagainstWindsor-FarmingtonAvon co-op. O’Leary stopped a penalty shot with a little more than a minute to play in regulation that helped his team hold onto to the lead during a five-minute major. The save was a crucial one due to the fact that Windsor would have had a six-tothree player advantage with two

men in the penalty box for the Indians and the Windsor goalie already pulled. “I saw him coming down and I kind of had a feeling that he was going to go to my blocker side,” said O’Leary, still beaming with enthusiasm following his save. “So I came out fast and I came out strong. I thought I played my position right, and I blocked the puck.”

NEWINGTON-BERLIN 3, WINDSOR-FARMINGTON 1

At Newington Windsor-Farmington 0 1 0—1 Newington-Berlin 2 1 0—3 SCORING: First Period: 1. Nicholas Briganti (Brandon Ralph, Jeff Rossman), 3:21, 2. Brendon Richard ( Brandon Ralph, Jeff Rossman) 9:35. Second Period: 3. Nicolas Berns (Jeffrey Demers) 8:32. Third Period: 4. Alexander Ericson (Hunter Blais Jeff Smolicz) 9:57. Saves: Drew O’Leary (NB) 22, Tyler Bailey (WF) 28. Shots: Windsor-Farmington-Avon 23, Newington Berlin 23. Records: Newington-Berlin 10-2, Windsor-Farmington-Avon 8-3-1.

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Berlin s Nicholas Briganti comes in for a shot during Monday s game.

on the night. None were bigger than the final one, where he kept his arms and legs in tight to his body to shield the net. “I felt pretty confident,”O’Leary said. “I didn’t think they should have called a penalty on that, but I wanted to take the penalty shot because I knew I had to back my team up there, and that I had to come up big there.” Harackiewicz, like many others, was impressed with his team’s

ability to withstand a two-player deficit for the final five minutes regulation. “You have a five-minute major and they’re going to pull their goalie probably,” Harackiewicz said. “That’s a big advantage. Basically it’s six on four. Six on four you just have to scramble and you just have to make sure you don’t get out of position. I think our guys did a good job. [Windsor] didn’t really get a lot of shots.”

O’Leary finished with 22 saves on the night and allowed only one goal to a strong 8-3-1 Windsor team. Rossman was just as impressive, playing a huge role in keeping Windsor out of Newington’s own end and limiting the opponent to 23 shots. On two occasions in the game, Rossman single-handedly chased down a Windsor forward on a

breakaway and swatted the puck away from behind without incurring a tripping penalty, which is typically what happens on a play like that. “When you’re chasing a guy downm you want to aim for the puck,” Rossman said. “That’s the biggest responsibility, because if you hit their skates they’re going to get a penalty shot. You just got to aim for the puck.”

O’Leary, Rossman key to Indians’ strong defense

By STEVE MORTON STAFF WRITER

They say defense wins championships. That’s a good thing for the Newington-Berlin co-op ice hockey team, which will no doubt be heading to the state tournament with two very interesting and talented defensive players. Goalie Drew O’Leary and defenseman Jeff Rossman, both

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Malloy lukewarm on proposed minimum wage increase By MARK PAZNIOKAS ©CONNECTICUTMIRROR

The election-year effort by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, D-Meriden, to raise the $8.25 minimum wage and index it to inflation energizes his labor base and creates tension with a less-than-enthusiastic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. The push to pass a minimum wage law for the first time since 2008, when Democrats overrode the veto of Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell to approve increases that took effect in 2009 and 2010, is good politics for Donovan, less so for Malloy. Donovan is one of three candidates for the Democratic nomination for the open seat in the 5th Congressional District, and previous polling shows the minimum wage is popular with Connecticut voters, especially likely Democratic primary voters. The speaker is unlikely to be

distressed by not being in sync with Malloy on the minimum wage: Malloy’s reluctance should give Donovan’s leadership on the issue more cachet. If Malloy endorsed the idea, it would become his, not Donovan’s. At a news conference Tuesday, Donovan proposed legislation that would increase the hourly minimum wage by $1.50 in two steps, jumping to $9 on July 1, 2012, and $9.75 on July 1, 2013. The increase would be more than double the bump passed in 2008, when the $7.65 wage rose by 60 cents in two steps, going to $8 on Jan. 1, 2009, and $8.25 on Jan. 1, 2010. Donovan said the increase is badly needed, given that many laid-off Connecticut workers have found jobs that only pay minimum wage, which comes to $330 for a 40-hour workweek. “We have to do our best as

a society, as members of the General Assembly, to say, ‘We understand that you are working hard. We want to make sure you get enough wages, so you are not

the New York Assembly proposed increasing the minimum wage. In 2008,a Quinnipiac University poll found that the state’s voters approved the increase, 81 percent to 16 percent. Republicans were in favor, 63 percent to 33 percent. The politics for Malloy, who does not face re-election until 2014, are more complex. His narrow victory in 2010 owed much to labor, but he walked carefully in the first year as governor, with bold overtures to unions and a constant outreach to businesses. Malloy, the first Democratic governor in 20 years, scored a huge win for labor last year, overcoming years of resistance by business interests to pass the nation’s first state law requiring some private employers to offer paid sick days. Even before that victory, Malloy had been aggressively courting business, trying to demonstrate

Donovan said the increase is badly needed, given that many laid-off Connecticut workers have found jobs that only pay minimum wage, which comes to $330 for a 40-hour workweek. poor.’ That’s what Connecticut does,” Donovan said. He was introduced by Lori Pelletier, a top official of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, as “a true friend of labor.” A dozen Democratic lawmakers and members of the Working Families Party stood behind them. Donovan’s news conference came one day after the speaker of

that improving the state’s economic climate is his top priority — and signaling that a minimumwage fight is not welcome in 2012. “I’m not slamming any doors,” Malloy said Tuesday. “I’m not saying no.” Malloy pointedly noted that he already has won passage of two significant benefits for minimum-wage workers: the paid-sick days law and an earned-income tax credit. It is hard to imagine Malloy vetoing a minimum-wage increase. More likely would be efforts by the administration to negotiate a smaller increase than $1.50. Republicans, meanwhile, have supported a minimum-wage increase in some years, then voted nearly as a bloc against it during in years. This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term. Newington: Heather Dziato is studying art therapy; Daniel Amato is studying

movement and sport stud, and Jesica Baker resident Vlada Shelkova, a member of the has announced the Dean’s List for the is studying Health sci/Pre-PA. fall 2011 semester. The following students class of 2012, and Newington resident Abby E. Barnicle, a made the fall 2011 Dean’s List: Stonehill College recently named the following local residents to its Dean’s List member of the class of 2015. Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn., for the fall 2011 semester: Newington See ACADEMIC, Page 17

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NEWINGTON:Sarah Dewolf, Jamie Jurak, Suzanne May, Alyssa Santos, Nicole Scalise, John May The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following

Newington residents have been named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List for Fall 2011. Julia Baiju, Kevin Bascetta, Michele Cefaratti Himadri Dwivedi, Jessica Emonds, Michelle Gonera,

Danielle Gopie, Conor Hamill, Carl Hawkins, Jessica Henriques, Scott Horan, Brian Johnston, Kirsten LaPointe, Matthew Langille Robert Lipski, Kimberly Tetreault, Rachel Williams, Kristi

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blast from the past! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Marvelous Wonderettesâ&#x20AC;? transports audiences to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. Featuring classic songs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lollipop,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sincerely,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Party,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;HeatWave,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leader of the Pack,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Marvelous Wonderettesâ&#x20AC;? is a must-take musical trip down memory

lane. Newington Mainstageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Marvelous Wonderettesâ&#x20AC;? will be directed by Cindy Lesser of Newington with musical direction by Michael Gowdy of Wethersfield and choreography by Madalyn Sheehy of Southington The show stars Kelly Boucher of Ellington,Rosanne Gowdy of Wethersfield, Katie Keough of Meriden and Lesser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Marvelous Wonderettesâ&#x20AC;? will appear Feb.

10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road. Tickets are priced at $20 for general admission and $17 for students and seniors. Additional information can be obtained at NewingtonMainstage. org or by calling (860) 666-NCTC (6282).

EVENTS CALENDAR ORCHIDS, ORCHIDS, ORCHIDS: Diane Augustine will exhibit her photographs of rare and exotic orchids during the months of February and March at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weekdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. NARL MEETING: Due to the numbers of Amateur Radio enthusiasts hitting an all-time high, the Central Connecticut public is invited to a video and slide presentation by the Public Relations Manager New Britain resident Allen Pitts W1AGP of the National Association for Amateur Radio on its new DIY initiative, which reaches out nationally to the growing numbers of â&#x20AC;&#x153;makersâ&#x20AC;? who are not content to use mass produced products, but prefer the enjoyment of creating things by themselves. Pitts will speak at a meeting of NARL, the Capitol Region Radio Club from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in the Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. (CT Route 175) Newington. Admission is free, No RSVP is needed. Drop-ins are welcome. Information is available at (860) 667-2864. RETIREMENT PARTY FOR TOWN PLANNER ED MEEHAN: A retirement party for Town Planner Ed Meehan, who is retiring to become the First Selectman in Chester, is planned for Thursday, Feb. 9, (snow date will be Friday, Feb. 10) at Indian Hill Country Club. The event will start at 6 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person with a buffet dinner, cash bar and speakers honoring Meehan. The public is invited and may mail their checks payable to Dave Pruett

TEMPLE SINAI TU Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SEVAT SEDER: Temple Sinai Tu Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sevat Seder, 41 West Hartford Road, will be held following the 6 p.m. Shabbat service, Friday, Feb. 10. Come celebrate the birthday of the trees, with traditional dried fruits, nuts and wines. (860) 561-1055. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 20TH AUCTION WILL HAVE A MARDI GRAS FLAVOR: Saturday, Feb. 11, 6 to 10 p.m. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auction at Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, is a Mardi Gras celebration featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Taste of Xavierâ&#x20AC;? where several area restaurants will present items from their menus to delight the attendees. The event will feature a silent and live auction. Tickets: $40 advance sales or $50 at the door. Advance sales at wxavierhighschool.org/auction2012. For more information, email webmaster@xavierhighschool.org.

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SWEET ADELINES QUARTETS TO DELIVER SINGING VALENTINES FEB. 14: For anyone looking for a unique and memorable Valentine’s Day gift, the Sound of New England Chorus has the answer. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sound of New England Chorus, an award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International’s North Atlantic Region, will send quartets on the road throughout Greater Hartford and surrounding towns to deliver “singing valentines” — a cappella musical messages of love and friendship. They will travel to offices, schools, private residences (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. only), nursing homes/assisted living facilities, restaurants and hospitals, singing to spouses, parents, friends, children, even bosses. Pricing starts at $35 for two songs, a personalized card, and a plush teddy bear. Or, send one song by phone anywhere in the United States for $20. Order by Feb. 7 by calling 1-877-LUV-2-SING ext. 5, or email Valentines@SoundofNewEngland.org. A portion of the proceeds will benefit My Sisters’ Place in Hartford. The Sound of New England Chorus is a non-profit, awardwinning Sweet Adelines chorus that fosters a cappella barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. This dynamic

and entertaining female chorus is based in Bloomfield and rehearses every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Wintonbury Avenue. Visit their website at www.SoundofNewEngland. org for more information. ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY FUNDRAISER: The Newington High School All Night Graduation Party Committee will hold a fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Outback Steakhouse in Newington. Tickets are $20. Contact Lori Neu at (860) 667-0706. Outback Steakhouse will provide the following menu: 6oz. sirloin plus 5 oz. chicken breast, homemade garlic mashed potatoes, choice of Caesar or ranch salad, honey wheat bread, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP: The Newington Art League has announced its new scholarship available to students at Newington High School. To qualify, applicant must be a senior male or female who has excelled in art while at NHS, and is intending to pursue a degree in art or art education. It is also based on financial need, academic performance, and artistic ability. For more information, call Jean Henry, head of the Scholarship Committee of the Newington Art League, (860) 667-7647, or

contact Newington High School. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE: The Newington Art League will end the year with a holiday dinner at a member’s home. The next formal meeting will be the second Wednesday in March. Workshops for members will continue at the Art League Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Three art exhibits, with many different styles and types of paintings have opened in town and can be viewed by the public during regular business hours. They are at The Chamber of Commerce, 1060 Main St., Tavern On Main, 1076 Main St. and Total Vision, 485 Willard Ave. The exhibits will continue through January. HEALTH DISTRICT SELLING BICYCLE HELMETS: The Central Connecticut Health District has been selling low cost bicycle helmets to residents since 1997. Currently, the Health District is offering bicycle helmets for sale. As with any athletic activity, safety should always be of primary concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury, resulting in 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 1.365 million people receiving treatment in emergency departments every year. Traumatic

brain injuries (TBI) account for TBI a third (30.5 percent) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. Many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized with the use of properly-fitted helmets. The helmets come in a variety of colors for children and adults, ranging from toddler sizes to adult XL. The cost for the helmets is $10. The bicycle helmets are available for purchase at the main office of the Central Connecticut Health District, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. For further information, contact the Health District at (860) 721-2822. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE: The Newington Art League is located in Newington Town Hall and has monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of month September through November and March through May, with demonstrations by talented artists. Workshops for members are held every Monday morning and Tuesday evening in a relaxed and informal setting. For information, call (860) 6665026 or visit the website, www. newingtonartleague,org. CALLING ALL GARDENERS — COMMUNITY GARDENS! The Community Gardens are located next to the Young Farm property at 282 Church Street in Newington. Community Gardens

are open to Newington residents only. Garden plot sizes are 20 x 20 feet, and will be roto-tilled 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 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 28. Registration for new gardeners begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29 (upon availability). Call the Parks & Recreation office at (860) 6658666 for more information. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a divorce? hinking about divorce? Or a relationship breakup? First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield, offers an excellent Divorce Support Group with very caring people meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, with a lawyer/mediator who has 15+ years experience. Call (860) 529-1575 for details.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 18 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 7, in the Parks & Recreation office. Reservations are limited to

Newington families, organizations, and businesses and are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Phone reservations will not be accepted. Proof of residency is required. There are three picnic areas to choose from: Upper Area (open space â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no shelter): 40 person limit ($35); Middle Pavilion (large shelter and electricity):

150 person limit ($75); Lower Pavilion (shelter and electricity): 60 person limit ($50). Facilities include restrooms or portable restrooms, large charcoal grill(s) at each site, volleyball, tennis, basketball and bocce courts, horseshoes and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playscape. The softball field can be reserved for two hours Saturdays or Sundays.

Sports equipment can also be reserved. Payment for picnic rentals must be received at the time of registration. Note that we are unable to issue refunds once a picnic area is reserved. For further information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at (860) 665-8666 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

LIBRARY CALENDAR FOR CHILDREN/TEENS WINTER READING PROGRAM: Children of all ages are welcome to register online for the Winter Reading Program. Then record your reading on the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snowman Paper. Those who complete the program are invited to the Finale Party Feb. 17. Call the Library for more information at (860) 665-8720. PLAY FOR ALL, Saturday, Feb. 4 and 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs play group giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY, Saturday, Feb. 4 is Take Your Child to the Library Day! and the Lucy Robbins Welles Library is celebrating with special programs in addition to the regularly scheduled Saturday programs. From 10:30 a.m. to noon come join us for Play for All, a special needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. No registration is neces-

sary. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. Between 1 and 2:30 p.m. children in grades 1 through 5 who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Unlike peers, animals are attentive listeners; they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t judge or criticize, so children are more comfortable and inclined to forget about their own fears. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. TALES TO TAILS, Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. STORYTIMES FOR 9-24 MONTHS: Mondays, Feb. 6 and 13, 10:15 a.m. One-year-olds, their caregivers and siblings are welcome to join us for stories, songs and more! No registration is required.

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READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 21, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4-year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. ONE YEAR OLD STORYTIME, Monday, Feb. 13, 10:15 to 11 a.m. 9 to 24 months (with caregiver and siblings) THERE’S “SNOW” BETTER TIME TO READ: There’s still time to register and join this year’s winter reading programs for adults and children. Children can register at the library’s homepage and then record the number of days they’ve read or been read to. The program for children ends Friday, Feb. 17. Adults can still earn a prize ticket for each book they read or listen to, and be entered into the weekly drawing for special gifts. The program for adults ends Friday, Feb. 24 when all tickets collected will be entered into a grand prize drawing. CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. For safety reasons, only children age 7 and up and their families will be allowed in the building room. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. WE ALL GET READY TO READ!: Mondays, Feb. 13 and 27, and March

5 and 12, 6 p.m. Family Place Libraries and the National Center for Learning Disabilities have partnered to present a program designed especially for the “graduates” of the Parent/Child Workshop and Play for All attendees and their caregivers. We All Get Ready to Read! is an early literacy activity program designed to help parents ensure that young children have the skills they need to be ready to learn to read. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. MATH FUN: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3:45 p.m. Let’s team up and race against the clock and against other teams. Mathematicians in grades 1 to 4 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. JR. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. Join us as we read “The Valentine Express” by Nancy E. Wallace. Then we will make petit fours! Junior chefs in grades K through 2 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TEEN CHOCOLATE FEST: Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grades 6 to 12 “Chocoholics” are invited to the library for a program full of chocolate eating, contests, and more. Teens will be able to participate in chocolate taste testing and have the opportunity to create some chocolate treats for themselves. A variety of chocolate will be available including chocolate fondue. Sponsored

by the Friends of the Library. WINTER READING FINALE: Preschoolers, Friday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. All preschoolers who were registered online for There’s “Snow” Better Time to Read, are invited to celebrate at a special library party. There will be a movie, snacks, Bingo and more! WINTER READING FINALE: Schoolage Children, Friday, Feb. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Children in kindergarten and older, who signed up online and completed our winter reading program, There’s “Snow” Better Time to Read, are invited to an after hours party! You will be entertained by DJ Bob, enjoy snacks from Chili’s, and play Bingo for prizes. All attendees must have registered online through our website no later than Feb. 16. Refreshments and prizes from Chili’s and the Newington Arena. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. Cookies and candy can’t be beat! Join us as we make and eat a tasty treat. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FOR ADULTS THERE’S “SNOW” BETTER TIME FOR A MOVIE — “THE HELP”: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon showing of “The Help,” the screen adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s bestseller about an aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 017670

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1960’s. The film stars Emma Stone and Viola Davis with a running time of 146 minutes. Pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. NATURESCAPEYOURYARD: Thursday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Learn how to create a natural backyard retreat with Accredited Organic Land Care Professional Karen Bussolini. Bussolini is a garden photographer, author, speaker and eco-friendly garden coach. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. ACE YOUR PHONE INTERVIEW: Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.Your telephone interviewing skills could be the deciding factor in getting a live interview and ultimately landing the leadership role you want. Join Paul Bailo and get ready to ace your next phone interview. Learn to set the foundation for a successful call, understand the “dance” of the phone interview, control the schedule details and gain “home field advantage” and uncover the practice techniques that will relax and empower you. Bailo is the author of the “Official Phone Interview Handbook.” Registration is required. This program is courtesy of a grant from Liberty Bank and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. THERE’S “SNOW” BETTER TIME FOR A MOVIE — “CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE” Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon screening of “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore and Ryan Gosling. This is a romantic comedy with a big heart about a middle-aged husband’s life that changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. Running time is 118 minutes. Pick up your free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 10 TOP CHINESE HERBS FOR HEALTH: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced for over 4,000 years and herbs are an important element in the treatment of diseases. Laura Mignosa, the founder and director of Connecticut Institute for Herbal Studies in Wethersfield, will discuss the benefits of Chinese herbs for health and wellness. No registration is required. EREADERS TECH NIGHT: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Library staff will explain downloadable eBooks. Representatives from Barnes & Noble and Best Buy will bring several types of eReaders and compare them. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and have hands-on time with all the different eReaders. No registration is necessary. PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY: Throughout the month of February, Larry Gebeloff will display his photographs in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. Primarily self-taught, Gebeloff has also taken several courses in advanced photography. Gebeloff photographs many subjects, but antique automobiles are among his favorites. His philosophy is simple: “everything changes once you transcend casual observation. The

interplay of texture, shadow, reflection, and color can change a simple object into a work of art. Streetlights reflected on wet pavement, the sun shining on a polished car, reflections on a window, ripples on a lake” these things change reality. Gebeloff has travelled around the world trying to capture the spirit and personality of each location and object in a single photograph and has had a great time doing it. His photography frequently hangs at local Starbucks and on Main Street in Wethersfield. He has been awarded a ribbon by the Glastonbury Autobahn Society. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not in use for a scheduled program: Monday to 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. COMPUTER CLASSES HELP WITH YOUR NEW EREADER: Bring your NOOK or Kindle to one of these sessions to learn the basics, get your questions answered, and learn how to checkout and download free library eBooks. I HAVE A NEW KINDLE: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. HANDS-ON COMPUTER CLASSES: Class size is limited to 10 and reservations are required. Registration begins two weeks before each class is scheduled. Basic keyboarding skills, familiarity with Windows and proficiency using a mouse is required for all classes except the Basic Computer class. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. If you register for a class and do not attend or fail to give 24 hours notice, you must wait 60 days before you may register for another class. All classes are two hours. All Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs are the Microsoft Office 2003 version. Courtesy of a grant from Liberty Bank and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to access and use online templates, insert, customize and automate graphic elements and insert music and sounds. Experience with PowerPoint is required. INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Thursday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. Topics include sorting, filtering, using formulas and auto sum, creating charts, headers and footers and exporting charts. Experience with Excel is required. BASIC WORD: Monday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. Topics include creating and opening documents, basic formatting of text, printing and saving documents. This class also provides an overview of the menu structure and layout of Word. Registration begins Feb. 13. BASIC COMPUTERS — PART I: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. This class is for those with little or no experience using a computer. Learn the basics of computer terminology, how to maneuver in Windows and use a mouse. Registration begins Feb. 14.

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