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Plea for support Friday, February 6, 2015

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Collins heard from parents on his proposed $71.8 million budget during a “listening tour” he embarked on this week.

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percent increase over last year, mainly due to contractual obligations that include increases in staff salaries and benefits.

Only four parents showed up at the Anna Reynolds School’s session Tuesday — all members of the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization. Collins gave a brief presentation of the budget before opening up the table to comments and questions.

“I want to make sure where we’re going as a district is where you want us to be going,” Collins See SCHOOL, Page 6

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Noah McLain, 10, reads to Jessie, a reading assistance dog with Tails of Joy, at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.

Dogs bring joy to young library patrons

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Seven-and-a-half-year-old Labrador retriever Jessie is happy to listen to “Dog Breath” as many times as there are kids willing to read it to her.

She sat attentively beside Noah McLain, 10, as he read it aloud on a recent afternoon,

stretching up every few minutes to lick his face and bring the book to life.

The pair has read together several times at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, which hosts animal-assisted therapy group Tails of Joy almost monthly.

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is because they lend an attentive ear without interrupting.

If Tails of Joy is any indication, this characteristic also proves beneficial for children, especially those who are learning to read.

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Letter: Thank you for support of Newington Chamber of Commerce

The Newington Chamber of Commerce would like to thank its members and future members for their support of the Chamber.

Events such as the 11th Annual Silent Auction/Wine Tasting/ Chocolate Challenge, Classic Car Show, 23rd Annual Home and Business Showcase, Pinktober, Newington Night at the New Britain Rock Cats, and the State of the Town are successful due to the support and generosity of our members and businesses throughout Newington.

We have several networking opportunities such as the 7AM Network, which meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Chamber office, and our Women’s Networking Group, which meets the third Thursday

of each month at 8 a.m. at various businesses throughout Newington.

The Chamber also holds Business After Hours and grand opening/ ribbon cutting ceremonies for our members. Information on all Chamber events can be found on our website: www.newingtonchamber.com.

The 11th Annual Silent Auction/Wine Tasting/Chocolate Challenge was held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, and we would like to thank the sponsors of this event: Rght at Home, GB Law Group, GEICO, Newington Health Care Center, Turnpike Motors, Patient Care and the Hidden Vine.

We would also like to thank our Chocolate Challenge participants: Pizzeria Matteo’s, Cavos Tavern, Outback Steakhouse and

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this year’s winner, The Kakery. The list of businesses and individuals that donated to this year’s auction is extensive and we are so grateful to every one of them.

Money raised from the auction go towards the Chamber’s High School Scholarship Program.

Pinktober was held throughout the month of October, raising over $7,000 for the Team Towanda Foundation. We appreciate the assistance of area businesses who participated with give back events.

Pink bracelets and pink ribbons were sold, and the Newington High School Athletics Program raised over $1,400 with their various events.

The Annual State of the Town with Mayor Woods and Town Manager Salomone will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, (snow date Friday, Feb. 27). The breakfast meeting begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Newington High School cafeteria; the cost is $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-Chamber members. Registration is required.

Contact the Chamber office at (860) 666-2089 to register.

The 23rd Annual Home and Business Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave. The Taste of Newington will be held

from 12 to 2 p.m., featuring 10 to 15 area restaurants. Thank you to our showcase sponsor, Hartford Health Care, and our Taste of Newington sponsor, Liberty Bank.

There will be approximately 80 vendor booths featuring Realtors, financial institutions, mortgage lenders, hair salons, consignment shops, massage therapists, chiropractors, insurance companies, town departments, physical therapists, cell phone companies and more. There will be children’s entertainment, home buyers’ seminars, a martial arts demonstration, Hartford Health Care’s mobile mammography unit and CESI van, authors selling and signing their books — fun for all ages.

If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the Chamber office at 860-666-2089.

The 9th Annual Classic Car Show is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Market Square in Newington.

Over 200 classic cars will be on display. Rain dates for this event are Thursday, June 18 and 25.

Newington Night at the New Britain Rock Cats is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17. Select tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office.

The Newington Chamber of Commerce has had a local office

for 15 years on Main Street in Newington. We are here to serve the Newington business community. We hope that if you are not a member of the Newington Chamber, you will contact the office to obtain membership information. We appreciate the support of our current membership and the residents of the Town of Newington. Information about the Newington Chamber can be found at www.newingtonchamber.com.

Who We Are… The Newington Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business people who work together to advance the economic, commercial, civic development and related needs of the community.

The Chamber provides the forum and the mechanism that enables business people to accomplish collectively what they could not achieve individually.

Your membership in the Newington Chamber of Commerce is vital. It is an investment in the future of our business and the community.

Thank you.

Gail Whitney, Executive Director Newington Chamber of Commerce

Letter: External candidates should be considered for police chief position To the Editor:

In response to the Jan. 30, 2015, letter “Police department should promote from within,” finding the best possible person for the job is not a waste of taxpayer’s dollars. The Rocky Hill issues cited prove this premise, not disprove it.

Opening up the search to external candidates sends a signal to existing department members that being an officer and time on the job in itself are not enough.

Professionalism, dedication, commitment to community first, leadership skills, and other variables are required for the police chief position.

As the writer noted, the grass may not always be greener, but

if one never looks, one will never know. The importance of this position to our community requires that we know.

It would be incredulous to not consider external candidates for the police chief position. The writer’s focus on the institution over the individual and not the individual over the institution would be an inherent defect of police officers’ unionism. The introduction of a hire from within policy raises additional concerns.

Would existing officers only for chief advocate for maintaining their departments interests or the community’s?

I believe many police officers genuinely want to serve, they take pride in their work and are drawn to the profession to “serve the

public.” Selecting a new police chief is a critical process for our community. The style the new chief represents is as important as the qualities this person brings with them.

I would suggest the new chief be a strong believer in the benefits of continued training. Continued professional training ensures officers’ abilities to respond to different situations with the correct action. To require an officer to face danger and not be properly trained is incredulous. We need a chief who is willing to be proactive and one who also understands the limitations of military-style policing.

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Winter reading continues as kids create stuffed pets SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — Last Saturday, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library had its Stuffed Pet Adoption Day, one of the many programs in its winter reading program, Fetch A Good Book.

After choosing a pet, the children were able to fringe a blanket, decorate a bed and make a beaded collar. Before leaving they took their pet to the veterinarian for a final checkup and received a Certificate of Adoption. On this, they could write the name of their pet and sign the agreement that read, “I agree to care for and love my pet always!” The program was sponsored by the Friends of the

Library.

Pet-related events continue through mid-February.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, it is Take your Child to the Library Day — Let’s Get Frozen! There will be arts and crafts all day, and at 11 a.m. Greg will return with his dog, Axel, to make a magical snowman. Bring lunch and stick around for a sing-a-long of songs from the movie “Frozen” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by donations made in the memory of Gertrude Osburn.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, is Half-Day Fun from 2 to 3:30 p.m. It’s an afternoon of crafts, games and stories highlighting Hello Kitty

versus Pete the Cat. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m., the Junior Cookbook Club will enjoy reading “Black Dog” by Levi Pinfold then make peanut butter dog treats that are edible for people, too. Junior chefs in grades K-2 can register.

Thursday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m., children in kindergarten through grade 2 are welcome to relax with their pillow and blanket and listen to stories. A snack will be provided.

Saturday, Feb. 14, is the Winter Reading Finale from 12 to 3 p.m. Come make pet crafts and watch “Clifford the Big Red Dog” movie.

A child holds up his Certificate of Adoption for his new stuffed pet.

Kids creating their stuffed pets.

Stuffed pets at the Stuffed Pet Adoption Day event.

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Parks and Recreation takes a stand on town renovations

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — The Mortensen Community Center needs double the space it has now, according to a Space Needs Analysis town officials received this week.

Members of the committee charged with planning a new renovation to Town Hall and the center discussed the report with the town’s Parks and Recreation staff Tuesday night. The study was conducted by project architect Kaestle Boos.

The analysis included information from department staff on programs, facilities used, the current community center’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as its future needs. It also included a chart of recommended square footage for each room in the future center, totaling 38,600 square feet.

“We have approximately 16,000 square feet we’re using right now,” Bruce Till, Parks and Recreation

Department superintendent, told the committee Tuesday.

Due to inadequate space, many of the department’s programs have to be held elsewhere in town, he added.

All of the town’s schools have been used extensively over the years. In addition, exercise classes are held in the Senior & Disabled Center’s fitness room, and the town rents out the basement of the Church of Christ, Congregational, on Main Street for its preschool program.

“I know the Board of Education has been talking about expanding its preschool program,” committee member Sarah Jorgensen pointed out, questioning how they might be able to work with other town bodies to solve this and other space constraint issues. “I keep looking for ways we can share different things instead of each building our own.”

Committee Chair Alan Bongiovanni thanked parks staff for providing their input for the

Newington Town Hall.

study.

“It’s not our position to say ‘you can’t have this, we can’t afford that,’” he said. “You’ve given us something to start with, and it will ultimately be up to the council to approve the project before it goes to referendum.”

One priority in a new community center is two gymna-

travel basketball program, but actually a variety of sports, he added.

Annually, 43,561 people participate in or are spectators at Parks and Recreation programs.

According to the study, a lack of air conditioning makes the gym dangerous for summer visitors. There’s also a failing roof, structural issues and outdated plumbing, electrical and heating systems.

Don Woods, Parks and Recreation board chairman, phoned in to Tuesday’s meeting to weigh in on the study.

“From a board point of view, we’d like this to be the best facility we can get within the constraints — space-wise and monetarily,” he said. “Newington has a long history of excellent sports programs, and this community deserves the best.”

siums, members of the Parks and Recreation board stressed. The current gym has a divider so that two programs can go on at once, but it’s still too small.

“Once everything is said and done, you lose so much flexibility without two gyms,” Till explained. Erica Schmitt can be reached at The lack of gym space is not (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ just a detriment to the town’s newbritainherald.com.

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Churches band together to help house homeless

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Those who are interested in finding out more about how their church can help Family Promise of Central Connecticut house homeless families can attend an informational meeting Feb. 12.

“People can learn how the program works and what it takes to participate,” said Skip Collins, a parishioner of Church of Christ in Newington and the Family Promise recruitment leader.

“There will be an overview of how the program has operated and succeeded nationally.”

Claas Ehlers, a national director for Family Promise, will be speaking. Area congregations who are participating will learn the next steps necessary to get the program moving forward during the meeting, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ

at 1075 Main St., Newington.

Family Promise is a national organization that helps congregations throughout the country provide stable housing to families who are homeless by offering them a place to sleep for a week at an area church.

Family Promise is in the process of signing up hosts and support congregations in Newington, New Britain, Southington, Plainville, Berlin and Bristol.

The central Connecticut affiliate needs 10 to 13 congregations that would be willing to host a family on a rotating basis. With 13 churches signed up, each church would host a family four times a year.

So far, St. Mary’s, Church of Christ, Mill Pond Church and Grace Episcopal, all in Newington, and South Church with partners Peace Missionary Baptist in New Britain and First

Church in New Britain partnered with Kensington Congregational, have agreed to host families.

Participating churches will place families on cots in available space, provide a dinner, a bagged lunch and a continental breakfast with the help of other support churches for the week.

Our Savior’s Lutheran in Newington, Covenant Congregational West Hartford and First Lutheran Church in New Britain are acting as support churches helping to provide meals and other items.

The families would enter the church around 5:30 or 6 p.m. each night, have dinner prepared by parishioners or the support organizations and share fellowship with church members for a few hours before bed.

In the morning, they would be given a continental breakfast by 7 a.m. and brought by van to a day

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center where they can shower and prepare for work or school.

The day center will have a social worker on hand to work with families. There will be shower and laundry facilities, Internet access and opportunities to work on resumes and help with job hunting and finding housing. A director will run the center with the help of the social worker.

A van will also provide transportation for families to other

churches or school.

The organization is looking for a day center that would be in a central location to the area towns they are hoping to serve.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about Family Promise of Central Connecticut is welcome to attend the meeting.

For more information, contact Collins at (860) 882-9366 or email him at ccman222@yahoo. com.

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said before asking the small group of parents, “What’s important to you?”

PTO Co-President Mary Houle commented on the desirability of the middle school academies, including Martin Kellogg’s newly-opened biomedical academy and John Wallace’s aerospace academy set to open next fall. Their specialized curriculum, she said, could easily entice young families to move to town in lieu of enrolling their children in nearby magnet schools that offer similar studies for a price. This might help offset the town’s tuition costs for Newington residents who do take the magnet route.

“It seems like a win-win situation,” Houle said. “I don’t know anything about marketing myself, but we have to find a way to get the word out there.”

Collins said his office has already received calls from outof-towners inquiring about how to get their kids enrolled.

“Move to town, I told them.”

Dr. Marc Finkelstein, chairman of the Board of Education, was also at Tuesday’s meeting.

“Those two academies speak well for the town,” he said.

“They’re already marketing themselves.”

There are currently 78 Newington kids enrolled in CREC magnet preschool programs alone. Expanding the town’s preschools might be something to consider as well, Houle pointed out.

According to Collins, the school’s budget would likely drop before it faced board approval next Wednesday, Feb. 11.

“We’re hoping to be under a 5 percent increase,” he told parents.

Requests include two new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teachers at the aerospace academy. Staffing

requests elsewhere include a clerical support position, a board certified behavior analyst to work with autistic students and an English language learning teacher.

The final phase of a technology plan is expected to be implemented next year so each student in grades 3 through 8 will have their own computing device to work from. This will cost approximately $300,000, according to Collins.

Proposals from school staff not recommended in the superi n t e n d e n t ’s budget total $1.3 million.

They include a summer reading support program and additional instructional coaches and technology specialists at the middle schools and high school.

For parents who haven’t already, there is still a chance to provide input at either of the following sessions: John Wallace Middle School, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.; Martin Kellogg Middle School, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

The Board of Education is expected to adopt its budget on Wednesday, Feb. 11, before they present it to Town Council on Tuesday, March 10.

Finkelstein urged parents to speak on behalf of the schools when it comes time for the council to approve a funding figure next month. It’s not up to them what specific cuts are made, he emphasized; they simply decide the total amount of money allotted.

“I aspire to a high level of schooling, and the things we want to do will keep us on a very high level,” Finkelstein said. “I’m pleading with you to be there when we make this presentation.

We need your support.”

The proposed budget calls for more STEM teachers, clerical support, a behavior analyst for autistic students and an English language learning teacher.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

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Luncheon explores farming history

Janet Carville, owner of the Avon Pickin’ Patch, spoke on the history of farming in the Farmington River Valley at the Town and County Club Luncheon on Jan. 14. The event was co-chaired by Diana Salopek and Jean Groothuis. From left, Diana Salopek, Janet Carville, Robin Johnson of Wethersfield and Jean Groothuis. The Town and County Club is a private member-owned club in Hartford’s West End. The newly-renovated ballroom is available for sponsored events.

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rency transaction reporting requirements,” documents said.

In some cases, the group used wire transfers. Others brought large amounts of cash to Los Angeles to aid in the scheme, federal authorities said.

Jenkins and seven others were indicted in November 2013. More than a dozen other co-defendants were indicted for their roles in the same scheme in June 2013.

Jenkins was on federally-supervised release for a 2006 crack cocaine conviction when he was charged with participating in the drug ring. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

He was sentenced Tuesday in Hartford federal court to six years imprisonment followed by four years of supervised release.

HARTFORD — A former Newington man was sentenced to six years in federal prison Tuesday for his role in a country-wide cocaine trafficking ring.

Jermaine Jenkins, 34, formerly of Newington, received kilos of cocaine in the mail shipped by Joseph Miller, formerly of East Hartford, who had traveled to Los Angeles to buy the drugs, federal authorities said.

The two men, along with a dozen others, participated in a scheme to receive packages from California filled with cocaine purchased by Miller. The packages were sent by U.S. mail and other couriers, court papers said.

The cocaine was received by Jenkins and others, who in turn sold the drugs on the streets in the Hartford area, federal authorities said.

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unteers her time to the library.

“A child’s teacher, mom or dad might feel the need to correct them as they’re reading,” said Lurate, a certified Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) handler.

“This is stressfree for them, and it helps with fluency,” she added. “It’s nice because sometimes we have some of the same kids come back.”

KERRY LURATE That includes Noah, R.E.A.D. handler who was joined by his mother, Carolyn McLain, and sisters Mackenzie, 4, and Brianna, 18 months, on the recent visit.

“Reading to your family is boring; it gets old,” Noah said. “I like reading to Jessie.

She’s fun.”

The family’s dog, Dallas, a boxer terrier, might not be able to sit still long enough to be an ideal reading buddy. But Jessie comes to the library once a month between

September and May and is available for 15-minute reading sessions.

“One of the best benefits is that it’s totally non-judgmental,” Children’s Librarian Pat Pierce said. “The children can read to the dog with no other adults in the room and just have that one-on-one time.”

One Saturday every other month, the library hosts Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, another nonprofit R.E.A.D. organization. Staff ask families to call ahead to register, since reading blocks fill up quickly.

The next sessions will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Call Children’s Services to register at (860) 665-8720.

“This is stress-free for [children], and it helps with fluency.”

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 8015097, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

Jessie shares kisses with Noah McLain, 10, as he reads “Dog Breath” to her.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: David Duncan, 55, of 121 Clearfield Road, Wethersfield, was charged Jan. 15 with sixth-degree larceny.

Raechelle Carmona, 26, of 375 Burritt St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 16 with breach of peace and possession of narcotics.

Robert Cronkite, 53, of 24 Colonial Drive, Rocky Hill, was charged Jan. 20 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Dallas Kaufman, 18, of 6 Ridgeway St., was charged Jan. 20 with possession of marijuana

with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of school and possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.

Scott McConnell, 23, of 67 Kitts Lane, was charged Jan. 20 with operating with a suspended license, operating with a suspended registration and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joseph Roman, 36, of 180 Church St., was charged Jan. 20 with third-degree sexual assault on a minor, eight counts risk of injury to a minor, three counts first degree sexual assault to a minor, three counts, first-degree unlawful restraint, four degree sexual assault on a minor, criminal coercion and interfering

with a police officer.

Daniel Nash, 31, of 468 New Britain Ave., was charged Jan. 21 with second-degree failure to appear.

Kelly Pandolfo, 38, of 1-5 Countryside Lane, Middletown, was charged Jan. 21 with drinking while driving.

Sainath Sathishchandar, 31, of 812 Cypress Road, was charged Jan. 22 with failure to pay wages on termination of employment.

Amanda Burelle, 29, of 11 Putnam Road, Plainfield, was charged Jan. 22 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Bonita Cobb, 48, of 35

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Jose Bustamante, Jr., 41, of 10 Woodsedge Drive, was charged Jan. 26 with disorderly conduct and interfering with a 911 call.

Lisa Mastrangelo, 44, of 10 Woodsedge Drive, was charged Jan. 26 with disorderly conduct.

Jeannette Gonzalez, 22, of 301 Main St., East Berlin, was charged Jan. 31 with first-degree criminal trespassing and sixth-degree larceny.

David Derench, 59, of 455 Hillstown Road, Manchester, was charged Feb. 2 with breach of peace and second-degree unlawful restraint.

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Through a partnership with Baystate Textiles, residents will now have two locations to recycle unwanted textiles. Collection boxes will be placed at the landfill on Main Street and the Senior Center on Cedar Street.

According to a CT DEEP study, 5 to 6 percent of Connecticut’s solid waste is comprised of textiles such as clothing, shoes and household linens. Based on those percentages, that would equate to approximately 500 tons of material that Newington residents could potentially divert from the waste steam, saving the town thousands of dollars in disposal costs.

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Washington Ave., East Hartford, was charged Jan. 22 with sixth-degree larceny.

Rhonda Koromanian, 52, of 235 Main St., East Hartford, was charged Jan. 23 with sixth-degree larceny.

Giancarlo Paris, 25, of 27 Wright Road, Wethersfield, was charged Jan. 23 with sixth-degree larceny.

David Turgeon, 23, of 24 Trotter Lane, was charged Jan. 26 with third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Thomas Sands, 25, of 275 Hanover St., Meriden, was charged Jan. 25 with possession of a shoplifting device and

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Schools announce area Dean’s List recipients Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., has announced the Dean’s List students for fall 2014. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no grade below a “C,” have no withdrawal grades and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.

The following students have met those requirements: ∎ Angela Marie Carlson is the daughter of Kent and Diane Carlson of Newington.

Angela is a sophomore majoring in interior design. ∎ Carly Cruff is the daughter of Linda Cruff of Newington.

Carly is a sophomore majoring in liberal studies/education. ∎ Megan Patricia Dalke is the daughter of Scott and Karen Dalke of Newington.

Megan is a freshman majoring in art therapy. ∎ Molly Elizabeth Simeone is the daughter of Christopher and Susan Simeone of Newington. Molly is a junior majoring in nursing. Molly will also be inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society at the end of February.

Newington resident Jenna Rose Fravel has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2014 semester. Fravel is a senior majoring in art history.

Bridget Makles of Newington has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester at Lasall College in Newton, Mass. She is a graduate of Newington High School.

Matt Kahn was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall 2014 semester, a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.73 or higher. Kahn, a 2013 graduate of the Kingswood-Oxford School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kahn of Newington.

He majors in politics at Bates.

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Newington was among more than 1,300 students included on the Dean’s List for fall 2014 at Farmingdale State College.

Melissa Doolan of Newington has been named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at Seton Hall University.

Springfield College has named the following area students to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall Semester at Springfield College: ∎ Heather Dziato of Newington is studying art therapy. ∎ Christopher Nguyen of Newington is studying criminal justice. ∎ Joseph Capossela of Newington is studying health services administration. ∎ Sarah Mannix of Newington is studying health science. ∎ Selina Mendes of Newington is studying health science/pre-physician assistant. ∎ Michael Rubalsky of Newington is studying health science/pre-physician assistant. ∎ Alexander Skonieczny of Newington is studying health

science/pre-physician assistant.

The following local students earned the Dean’s List distinction at Hofstra University for the fall 2014: Victoria Broytman of Southington; Timothy Lachapelle of Southington; Austin Nunes of Berlin; and Shannon Toohey of Newington.

Matthew Rode of Newington has been named to the President’s List for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H., where he is majoring in economics/finance.

The following students from Newington were named to the Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University for the fall 2014 semester: Marisa T. Casciano, Michael A. Delgado, Taylor D. Gallicchio, Tyler J. Mangiafico and Melanie K. Szahaj.

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10, respectively. Simmons also had seven assists. Brett Frank chipped in with four points and 10 rebounds.

Leading the way for Farmington in the loss was Bobby Raus with 18 points, 12 of which came via 3-pointers. Trey Witter was right behind him with 17 points and so was Andrew Landini with 13.

Newington also faced off against Hall on Thursday. Farmington, meanwhile, fell to 4-10 on the year.

Middletown 45, Plainville 40: The Blue Devils put up quite a fight against undefeated Middletown Tuesday night, but they ultimately came up just short, 45-40.

Middletown is now 15-0, and Plainville is 3-12.

Leading the way for the Blue Devils were Austin Butler with 15 points and Matthew Festa with 10.

Middletown’s Makai Hunter led all scorers with 17 points.

FARMINGTON — The Newington boys basketball team improved its record to 12-2 with a 70-57 win at Farmington on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Indians got off to a slow start as they were down 17-11 at the end of the first quarter.

But Newington quickly rebounded and tied the game by halftime. The Indians then went on to dominate the second half.

Leading the way for the Indians was Pablo Ortiz with 29 points and 10 rebounds.

“Pablo played great. Stepped up big for us and had a great game,” Newington coach Scot Wenzel Girls Basketball said.

Farmington 64, Newington 22: Jared Simmons and Nicholas Guadarrama also reached dou- Newington was no match for the ble digits in points with 14 and undefeated Farmington girls bas-

TUESDAY’S RESULTS

BOYS BASKETBALL Newington 70, Farmington 57 At Farmington Newington 11 14 22 23 —70 Farmington 17 8 18 14 —57 NEWINGTON: Jared Simmons 6-2-14, Zachary Tinkham 1-0-3, Connor Buckley 0-0-0, Cameron Fedina 2-2-6, Pablo Ortiz 12-5-29, Nicholas Guadarrama 5-0-10, Dante Phillip 2-0-4, Brett Frank 2-0-4. Totals: 30-9-70.

FARMINGTON: Drew Labbadia 3-0-7, Trey Witter 6-3-17, Andrew Landini 6-1-13, Nate Friend 1-0-2, Bobby Raus 6-2-18. Totals: 22-6-57.

Three-point goals: Tinkham (N), Labbadia (F), Witter (F) 2, Raus (F) 4.

Records: Newington 12-2, Farmington 4-10.

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Newington’s Pablo Ortiz puts up a shot during a game against Berlin High.

ketball squad, which is now 15-0 on the season. Newington, meanwhile, drops to 5-10.

Farmington got out to a big lead right away as it was up 17-5 after the first quarter and 34-8 at the half. Newington had a better showing in the third quarter but it was too little too late.

Leading the way for Newington

in the loss Emalie Freitas with nine points. Leading the way for Farmington were Sophie Borg (20 points) and Hannah Friend (19 points).

Cameron McDonough can be reached at (860) 801-5085 or at cmcdonough@newbritainherald.com.

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Middletown 45, Plainville 40 At Plainville Middletown 14 13 12 6 —45 Plainville 10 13 11 6 —40 Middletown: Jordan Robinson 1-0-3, Caylen Williams 4-2-12, Makai Hunter 6-5-17, Chris Rodo 1-0-2, Tyshaun James 2-2-6, Ahmod Privott 2-1-5.

Totals: 16-10-45.

PLAINVILLE: Austin Butler 6-3-15, Andrew Schuman 3-3-9, Tim Dixon 2-0-6, Matthew Festa 5-0-10. Totals: 16-6-40.

Three-point goals: Robinson (M), Williams (M) 2, Dixon (P) 2.

Records: Plainville 3-12, Middletown 15-0.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Farmington 64, Newington 22 At Newington Farmington 17 17 14 16 —64 Newington 5 3 10 4 —22 FARMINGTON: Mary Schoenherr 1-0-2, Sophie Borg 9-2-20, Cheray Saunders 2-0-4, Muna Momah 2-1-5, Mia Singer 1-0-2, Kelly Winner 3-0-7, Devon Michaelis 1-1-3, Hannah Friend 7-4-19, Amanda James 1-0-2. Totals: 27-8-64.

NEWINGTON: Julie Iskra 1-0-2, Amy Blair 1-0-2, Abrial Murray 0-2-2, Sarah Ericson 1-1-3, Emalie Freitas 3-0-9, Alyssa Bellizzi 0-2-2. Totals: 6-5-22.

Three-point goals: Freitas (N) 3, Winner (F), Friend (F).

Records: Farmington 15-0, Newington 5-10.

CCC realignment to bring back old rivals

By KEVIN D. ROBERTS STAFF WRITER

BRISTOL — Two former CCC South Division foes met Saturday, Jan. 31, when Bristol Eastern hosted Newington in a boys basketball game in the Thomas M. Monahan Gymnasium at Bristol Eastern High School.

It was the second meeting this season between the teams. The first meeting, played on Dec. 19 at Newington High School and won 52-51 by the Indians, was pre-scheduled as a CCC interdivision contest. As it turns out, Eastern had needed another game to fill out its schedule and arranged to play Newington again, which happened on Saturday. The Indians won again, 73-65 over the Lancers.

Old foes Eastern and Newington will become even more familiar with each other starting next season, when the CCC expands to 33 teams with the inclusion of Avon.

In boys basketball, Eastern and

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2008-09 Bristol Central Bristol Eastern Bulkeley Maloney Newington Platt Current format Berlin Bristol Central Bristol Eastern Bulkeley Maloney Middletown Plainville Platt

Next year’s South Region Blue Division Bristol Central Bristol Eastern New Britain Newington Wethersfield White Division Berlin Maloney Middletown Plainville Platt Rocky Hill

Newington will be part of a new South Region Blue Division which will also include Bristol Central, New Britain and Wethersfield. On the opposite side in the White Division, there’s Berlin, Maloney, Middletown, Plainville, Platt and Rocky Hill. The regional format is also being used in boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, girls volleyball, baseball, softball, boys and girls outdoor track, boys and girls tennis, and boys golf.

Eastern coach Mike Giovinazzo pointed out that the new division format will bring back old rival-

ries such as Newington and New Britain. Eastern was last in the CCC South with Newington in the 2008-09 season. When the CCC expanded to 32 teams for the 2009-10 season, Berlin, Plainville and Middletown joined the division, which already had Eastern, Central, Bulkeley, Maloney and Platt. Newington and New Britain left for the CCC West.

Giovinazzo believes every game in the division will be a battle, as it always is in the CCC. “Our crossover games have all been very good the past few years,” Giovinazzo said.

The Indians and Lancers played last season in Newington with the hosts taking a 63-59 victory.

Newington coach Scot Wenzel is a fan of rekindling the old CCC South matchups.

“I think it’s good, we always played Eastern and Central,” Wenzel said. “I think it’s good to have Wethersfield with us. They’re a big rival.”

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Bristol Eastern’s Darieyn Tate is defended by Newington’s Edwin Gomez.

Less travel is also something Giovinazzo and Wenzel like about the new division.

“It keeps things closer,” Wenzel said. “Those are all good rivalries that we’ve had in the past.”

In girls basketball, Newington and Central played each other last season — the Rams won 38-34 at Bristol Central High School — and will meet again this season on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Newington.

The Indians were the CCC South

champions in their last season in 2008-09, finishing with a perfect 10-0 record.

Get usaed to matchups like Bristol Eastern-Newington and Newington-Bristol Central, because there will be plenty more of them next season.

Kevin D. Roberts can be reached at (860) 973-1811 or kroberts@bristolpress.com On Twitter: @kroberts023

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY: Through Feb. 28, Sonny Lin will display his photographs in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. His focus of the exhibit will be 1. the old and new parts of Lisbon, Portugal; 2. Views from the NYC Highline; and 3. Some of his favorite photos of Mill Pond in Newington. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is Free. Viewers are invited to call the library prior to coming to view the exhibit to ensure that the room is not being used for a program.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY — FETCHING DOCUMENTARIES: Thursdays, noon. This year the winter reading theme is pets and animals. What better way to celebrate this theme than to show a series of documentaries about some very special animals during this five-week program. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Feb. 12 — DisneyNature: Bears — Showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. 78 minutes.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 19th running of the library’s annual road race which is scheduled for May 17. Applications will be available at the end of March at the library and on the library’s webpage.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK: Go on a blind date with a book! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ll select a variety of books and wrap them. To meet your date, come to the library through Feb. 15, and choose a blind date book. You choose the genre. Will it be fiction or non-fiction? Funny, informative, a mystery, true-crime? You won’t know the identity of your blind date until you check it out and unwrap it at home. Return the rating card inside the book before March 20 for a chance to win a prize.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day). For ages 13 to 18. Help us make the library a better place for you! Give input on teen events, and help develop the collection of teen materials. Earn a community service hour for sharing your opinion! You must be willing to participate in discussions. Pizza will be served. Email Bailey at

bortiz@newingtonct.gov with questions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

END OF ADULT WINTER READING: FETCH A GOOD BOOK: Friday, Feb. 13. All tickets collected for the program’s weekly drawings will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held at 12 noon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TECH 4 U: Thursday, Feb. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you need help downloading your eBook or searching for work on the Internet? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45-minute session with a librarian. Stop by the Adult Information Desk or call to make your appointment today!

GET TO KNOW YOUR IPAD: Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. This class will cover basic iPad skills, including the iPad physical features, charging the battery, settings, finding and installing apps, and more.

Bring your device and questions to the class. Call to register.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “The Hundred Foot Journey,” Thursday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. A film that tells the story of a feud between two adjacent restaurants, one operated by a recently relocated Indian family and the other managed by a Michelin-starred French chef. Starring Helen Mirren and Manish Dayal. Rated PG. Running time is 122 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Please pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day) For ages 13 to 18. Help us make the library a better place for you! Give input on teen events, and help develop the collection of teen materials. Earn a community service hour for sharing your opinion! You must be willing to participate in discussions. Pizza will be served. Email Bailey at bortiz@newingtonct.gov with questions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Join us to play this fun game and meet other players! No experience necessary.

Registration required.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION: Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12.

Come by to watch a movie (to be voted on) and eat chocolate! Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets. Pizza will be

Local News served, so please register so we can order accordingly. All movies are rated PG-13. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day). Crafts will include candy sushi and Japanese mini marshmallows. Snacks and music will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For Children FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

PET SATURDAYS: Saturdays, Jan. 31, and Feb. 7 and 14, 10 to 4 p.m.

On Saturdays during our winter reading program we will set up the MakerSpace table with pet-themed activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

STUFFED PET ADOPTION DAY: Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by to adopt a new pet! You’ll get an adoption certificate, make a name tag and find out lots of cool things about your pet. To ensure we have enough pet supplies, call the Children’s Department to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WHAT’S COOL @ THE LIBRARY: Fetch a Good Book Winter Reading Continues 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. Adults can still earn a prize ticket for every book they read or listen to, and enter the weekly drawing for special gifts. The adult program ends on Friday, Feb. 13 and the children’s program wraps up on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Friends of the Library sponsor both winter reading programs.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!: To celebrate the day, which is Saturday, Feb. 7, we will have crafts and art in the Children’s Room all day. At 11 a.m., Greg and his dog Axel return to help us make a magical snowman. Bring your lunch and watch the movie Frozen at 12:30 p.m. See inside for more details.

ONGOING DROP-IN WINTER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through Feb. 19. Various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. Pick up a detailed schedule

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PARENT – CHILD WORKSHOP: Mondays, Feb. 9 and 23, and March 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m.* (No class Feb. 16) Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Family Place is presenting a four-week series of free workshops for parents and their 1-3 year-old children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child. Find out about community services that can help you and your family. Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun! Register by calling 860-665-8720. *A light supper will be served before the evening sessions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, Feb. 10, noon. All you need is love! Come feel the love in the air through sharing stories and doing a craft that is all heart. In order to have enough craft supplies, call the Children’s Department to register children ages 2 to 4 and a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF DAY FUN: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for games and activities during your half day free time. No registration required. Just drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUNIOR COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. As we wind down our winter reading program, we will enjoy “Black Dog” by Levi Pinfold. Then, we will make peanut butter dog treats (edible for dog lovers too). Junior chefs in grades K-2 may call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COZYTIME STORIES: Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 2 are welcome to relax with their pillow and blanket, and listen to some wonderful stories. A snack will be provided. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WINTER READING FINALE: Saturday, Feb. 14, noon to 3 p.m. Come in to the library on Valentine’s Day and make pet crafts. Then, we’ll watch a “Clifford the Big Red Dog” movie. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE — NEW: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Junior LEGO® Makerspace combines reading with building using Lego bricks and our imagination. First we’ll read an architect

inspired story, and then we’ll make a Lego brick creation. The program is designed for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregiver. Older siblings are welcome. Call the Children’s Department to register.

This program is sponsored by The LEGO Group, Inc. and the American Library Association, Association of Library Service for Children.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB”: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3 to 3:45 p.m. Come meet the cast of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, and watch a preview of their upcoming show. No registration required. Donated by the Newington Children’s Theatre Company.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3-6 will measure, layer and make a little magic. Magic Bars will need to be baked at home after the program. Call the Children’s Department to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF DAY FUN: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for games and activities during your half day free time. No registration required. Just drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Feb. 26, 4:30 to 5:30 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 to register. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego® bricks. This month we will be building with a Seuss theme in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family.

Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 6657981.

NOT FOR PROFIT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive. For more information or to RSVP, call Marie Pugliese, (860) 665-7901. Cedar Mountain Commons is a department of Hartford Hospital.

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR: On Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m., the Newington High School Chamber Choir under the direction of Christopher Clark will perform at Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St., Newington. The program will be an entertaining

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mix of accompanied and a cappella songs, including material from their recent CD. The Newington High School Chamber Choir has a long tradition of dedication, talent and pride. This group is made up of 30 auditioned singers. The NHS Chamber Choir has performed at the White House for President Clinton and the following New York City churches: St. Paul’s Chapel, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity Church on Wall Street and the Holy Redeemer Church. They have been a featured choir at the CT Association of Board of Education conferences, the American Association of School Personnel Administrators conference, and many other public performances in and out of school. This year they were invited to perform at the Empire State Building and the Governor’s Mansion in Hartford. In addition to their performances, the group is very active in outreach projects.

This will be their 12th year of working with the Ronald McDonald Houses in New Haven and NYC, bringing holiday spirit, music, and hope to the children and families.

Free-will offering and reception. newingtonucc.org (860) 666-4689.

from 7:30 p.m. until closing, Friday, Feb. 13 hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). Cash sales only accepted at the bar (no credit cards accepted).

Everyone is invited to come, sit back and listen to great music.

This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, directions, hall rental and/or other council activities. Visit the KofC’s website www.kofcnewington.com

OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup will sponsor an open mic (not karaoke)

MIDDLEWOODS OF NEWINGTON TO HOST OPEN HOUSE: This Valentine’s Day, “fall in love” with Middlewoods of Newington. The

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, located at 120 Cedar St., was the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Coun-

out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979.

Donations are generously accepted for this service.

Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public.

The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost. The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m.

For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@ benchmarkquality.com

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to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

SINGING VALENTINES: Looking for a unique gift to give your sweetheart this coming Valentine’s Day? Surprise her with a Singing Valentine performed by an authentic barbershop quartet from the Insurance City Chorus. Singing Valentines will be delivered to West Hartford/Newington and adjoining towns including Hartford and New Britain Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. A Singing Valentine costs $45 and includes a song sung in barbershop harmony style, a personalized card, a rose and a small box of chocolates. To place an order for a Singing Valentine, call (860) 985-8008.

independent and assisted living community will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14. Tours of the newly renovated community will be available, as well as opportunities to view apartments and chat with residents about life at Middlewoods. See why there is so much to love at Middlewoods. To RSVP, call (860) 667-1336, visit www. middlewoodsofnewington.org, or email Kathy at kbraga@umh. org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Middlewoods of Newington is an award-winning independent and assisted living community affiliated with the UConn Health Center and is located at 2125 Main St. SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SERVICE: A spiritualist church service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.

Service Speaker/Medium – Rev. Aristia Partis at The Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. Newington.

For more information, visit http:// newingtonspiritualistchurch.org

cil on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC). The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning.

The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation. The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation. Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information.

KARATE FOR A CURE: “Karate For A Cure” fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. (Snow date makeup March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.) at Newington Mortensen Community Center Gymnasium, 131 Cedar St. $5/per person (4 years old and under free). There will be non-stop fun including a martial arts show, a class for adults and children, fun activities, raffles, refreshments and the first 50 kids get a door prize. All proceeds go to the Newington RFL/American Cancer Society.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find

nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weigh-ins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery. More information and contacts can be found at www. meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family. Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 665-7981.

AARP TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide, a free program, provides income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older. If married, both husband and wife should be present during an income tax counseling session. Taxpayers must bring

all information and documents received that apply to their 2014 income taxes including copies of all 2014 state/federal income tax forms; all income reports (1099 Forms) received for pensions, Social Security, interest/dividends, wages or any other income; all documents that relate to deductible expenses, social security numbers and identification for all household members.

Sessions are held at the William J. Pitkin Community Center Wednesdays through April 15. To schedule an appointment with a certified TaxAide counselor call the Wethersfield Social & Youth Services office at (860) 721-2977. Note: If Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather the Tax-Aide Session will be closed, too. You

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch “When the Game Stands Tall”: the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. This movie is rated PG, so bring the whole family.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House sponsor the monthly screenings. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers independent and assisted living. Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers shortterm/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care.

SUPPORT GROUPS TAKING BREAK: The Moving Forward and Divorce Support Groups at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, will be taking a break.

The groups will continue on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH PLANS BLOOD DRIVE: CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, is planning a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross Monday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 6 p.m. as part of their Outreach Program. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their February meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the library. All meetings are open to the public.

COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering four computer classes in February.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, Introduction to Microsoft Word (2013) will meet at 10:30 am. Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. Students will use lap tops provided by the library. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Printing Tax Forms from the Internet will meet at 2:30 p.m.

Confused about how to find and print your federal and state tax forms from the internet? Learn how at the library. No tax advice will be given. No recommendations about which forms you need or how to file taxes electronically will be offered. Registration is required. Two additional classes will be offered Monday, Feb. 23. Introduction to eMail will meet

at 2:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of sending and receiving email. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account. Students will use lap tops provided by the library. Registration is required. Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program. You will be taught how to enter data, format cells, as well as work with formulas, tables and charts. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Feb. 14 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of George Steven’s 1943 film “The More the Merrier” starring Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea. During the World War II housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. 104 minutes. Second

Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information, call the library at (860) 2572811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services invites you to Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, Feb. 7. Move and groove all day at the library. Children of all ages are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m. for Hoop Lovers! Hula Hoop with Amanda Blake. Learn about the history of hula hooping; watch a special hula hoop performance by Ms. Amanda and enter a hula hoop contest! Children ages 3 and up come and join the fun at Zumba Kids at 2 p.m. Groovin’ to music that gets kids (and parents) movin’!

Registration is ongoing for Wethersfield residents. For information, call the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or online at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED PRESIDENTS’ DAY: The Wethersfield

Library will be closed for Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16. The library’s non-holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the Internet at www. wethersfieldlibrary.org where you may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audio book, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:15 p.m. at the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., for a free showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy” starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. A group of space criminals must work together to stop a fanatic from destroying the galaxy. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language. (121 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at (860) 257-

2811, or visit the library.

TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s ‘Time to Talk’ a free conversation group for new English language speakers meets Feb. 10 and 24, at 7 p.m. Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For more information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/ Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m.

No registration is required. Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to www. wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

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