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In a celebration of local business, the Newington Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 19th annual Home and Business Showcase this month.

The showcase is the chamber’s biggest yearly event attracting hundreds of people from all over the area, and is one of the ways the chamber stands by its core mission to bolster community support of local small business and entrepreneurs.

“It’s a great way to advertise your local business,” said Gail Whitney, Executive Director of the Newington Chamber of Commerce, “sometimes people don’t want to walk into a business See Home, Page 2

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New roof and solar Home and Business Showcase panels planned for John arrives at NHS for 19th year Wallace Middle School Continued from Page 1

summer vacation. One section of Staff Writer the roof is planned to be replaced this summer and the remainder The Newington Public School in 2012.

System is looking to replace the There is currently $600,000 in roof of the John Wallace Middle the town’s Capital Improvements School this year and has come Plan allocated for the replaceone step closer to meeting its goal ment of this section of the roof. by assigning Silver/Petrucelli & The project will be completed Associates of Hamden as the in conjunction with the placeproject architect. ment of solar panels on the roof The Board of Education Roof of the middle school.

Replacement Project Building “It works out well for us since Committee interviewed four we are replacing the roof,” said architectural firms before decid- Collins. ing on Silver/Petrucelli & The solar panels will be fundAssociates, ed through the during its Connecticut Feb. 3 meetClean Energy “[The solar panel ing. The town Fund. There is installation] will council voted only $3 million to approve the fund, reduce our reliance in the appointwhich is dison fossil fuels and ment during tributed on a their Feb. 22 come first it is setting a good first meeting. serve basis; example for our The John the school has Wallace Middle been working kids.”

School has had quickly, said its original roof Collins, to take william collins since the school advantage of Superintendent was constructthe program. ed in 1972.

DBS Energy “It is just so bad,” said Dr. would build a power plant and William Collins, superintendent install solar panels on the roof. of Newington Schools. “It’s so far “It will reduce our reliance beyond repair it is unbelievable.” on fossil fuels and it is setting He described sections of the a good example for our kids…,” ceiling that are covered in a said Collins. “We are always plastic liner and an absorbable looking at ways to reduce our material to impede and absorb cost and our carbon foot print water when it rains. as well.”

In a letter to Town Manager Martin Kellogg Middle School John Salomone, it was explained has had solar panels on their

by Jeff Baron, director of roof since the summer of 2010.

Administrative Services, that According to the Martin Kellogg Silver/Petrucelli & Associates Website, the school has saved was chosen because, “Their fee, 18,500 gallons of gas by using for the first section of the John the solar panels.

Wallace Middle School Roof, The energy collected from the would be $15,600, which was the solar panels is collected by the lowest fee proposal received.” power company and sold back to Silver/Petrucelli & Associates the school for a 5 percent reducis expected to have all plans tion in the cost and accounts and specifications for the project for estimated 15 percent of the drafted by March 28. The roof school’s energy needs. replacement committee is planThe solar panel project on ning to send the project out to John Wallace Middle School bid this spring in order to take will follow the same principle advantage of a favorable bid- as those already installed on ding climate and hopes begin Martin Kellogg Middle School, construction on the first day of said Collins.

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but if they see something there, they may think ‘you know’ maybe it is time’.”

This year the showcase will be held Saturday, March 19 at the Newington High School gymnasium, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is expected to be over 60 local merchants at the showcase this year, ranging from window and flooring dealers, to martial arts centers, and jewelry stores, to chiropractors, and salons.

“The extremes are unbelievable,” Whitney said.

Each business will have their own booth located in the gymnasium in which to display their products bolster their recognition throughout the community. And, of course, hand out their free “goodies.”

“What is unique is how everyone decorates their booth…,” said Whitney. “They make it into a little store.

I always love walking around and seeing what people have done with their booths.”

According to Whitney, another important aspect of the showcase is the “personal connection you can have with someone. It is not that overwhelming feeling you have at the convention center, it is a smaller scale and I think that is a big draw.”

In addition to the number of local businesses at the showcase, there will be a number of entertaining activities for children. Children’s authors Sandra Mattucci and Catherine Gibson will both be conducting book readings. Mattucci will be there from 10 a.m.to noon and Gibson from noon to 3 p.m.

The New Britain Rock Cats will also be on deck to hand out autographs and pose for pictures with Rocky the Rockcat. Pucky, from the Danbury Whales, and Sonar, of the Hartford Wolfpack, will be seen skating around the gymnasium, also ready to pose for photographs. And for those that work up a big appetite, sifting through the numerous vendors and businesses at the showcase, the chamber will be having Taste of Newington from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Whitney said she expects 12 to 15 area restaurants to be at the event handing out samples to those who wish to try some of the best foods Newington has to offer. There are still booths open for businesses to display their services, said Whitney, but they are filling up quickly. Last year business space sold out. Restaurants who wish to participate do not have to pay for their booth; the chamber asks that they just bring enough samples for the day.

Shuttle buses will be provided by Middlewoods of Newington from the far parking lot at Newington High School to the gymnasium door.

Admission to the showcase is $3 per person with free admission to children 10 years old and under. A portion of proceeds collected during the showcase will be donated to the Newington Food bank. Last year the chamber was able to donate $800. There are door prizes throughout the day and a grand prize drawing at 3:30 p.m.

This year, the Home and Business Showcase will be sponsored by Clinical Lab Partners. The Taste of Newington is sponsored by R&M Auto Services.

Academic achievements

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has announced that Kimberly M. Belina has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester. Kimberly, daughter of Gary Belina and Carol Belina, is a native of Newington and is pursuing a bachelor of science in pre-medical and health studies.

Kimberly will graduate in 2013.

First Honors: Regan Bosnyak, Madeline Domingo, Gabrielle Giangreco, Samantha Russo; Second Honors: Brian Kelleher, Thaddeus Link, Sophia Pierre; Honorable Mention: Stephanie Koldras, Anthony Lanzarone, Eleni Tsagdis.

Mayur Solanki of Newington graduated from the University of New Haven Jan. 15 with a Bridget Teevan of Newington Bachelor of Science degree in was recently honored as a electrical engineering.

Babbidge Scholar at the University of Connecticut for her Julia Bieber of Newington has third time. She was one of 216 been named to the dean’s list for students to receive this award. the fall 2010 semester at Elms Bridget is currently completing College in Chicopee, Mass. her senior year at the University in the College of Agriculture and Worcester Polytechnic Institute Natural Resources.

(WPI) has announced that Andreia Petrosan of Newington, Ten academically outstanding a junior majoring in aerospace residents of Newington earned engineering, was named to the a spot on the first-semester university’s Dean’s List for acahonor roll at Northwest Catholic demic excellence for the fall 2010 High School. The students are: semester.

The following residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester: Chelsea Adelson, Lindsey Cruff, and Christine Gowdy.

The following residents graduated from the University of New Haven Jan. 15: Amanda Anderson received a Master of Science in education, Stacy Dickie received a Master of Science in education, Amy Fabrizio received a Master of Science in education, and Nicole Giarratana received a Master of Science in education.

Drew University student Erik Bloomquist of Newington has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2010 semester. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or above, which is equivalent to a B+ or better.

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By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

Representatives of Toll Brothers Inc. spoke at the Newington Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22 where they presented a proposal for the development of 53 acres of land on Cedar Mountain with the potential donation of 48 additional acres to Newington open space. They were invited by Mayor Jeffery Wright.

Obviously we want to develop part of the property for housing, but we also wanted to see how we could make it a win for the citizens of the town of Newington,” said Greg Kamedulski, Toll Brothers Inc. New England division president, “I think we have come pretty close to making it a win-win situation.”

The 101 acres of land Toll Brothers Inc discussed that night rests between the Newington Humane Society and Cedar Crest Hospital and extends west to the Cedar Mountain ridgeline.

The land is split between two parcels. The 28 acre parcel owned

by Marcap rests west of the humane society and south of the Old Highway. To the north is the 73-acre parcel of land owned by Balf-Tilcon.

According to Dan Rossi, Toll Brothers director of land development, the 37 acres of the Balf-Tilcon property closest to the ridgeline would be donated to the town as open space.The remaining 36-acre parcel would be converted into 70 lots, at an estimated property size of 1,200 square feet per lot, for single family homes. An

additional lot will be used for an MDC pump station. Access to the development will be a single road reaching from Russell Road.

During his presentation, Rossi estimated that the Balf-Tilcon develproposed housing development will not interfere opment is 100 feet The with the Cedar Mountain ridgeline and will not be from the Cedar seen from the western side of the mountain. Picture Mountain wet- taken from Brentwood Road. lands and 800 feet from the ridgeline. to the citizens of Newington to Kamedulski stated that he did preserve Cedar Mountain. We have not believe the construction of any been at this for two years now,” two-story homes would interrupt said Kamedulski. In 2009 the Toll the skyline of the mountain range. Brothers approached the Town To the south, at the Marcap Planning and Zoning Commission property, 11 acres would be donat- requesting to develop part of Cedar ed to the town, with the additional Mountain.Due to an overwhelming 17 acres used to develop 75 town response against the development houses. Rossi told the council from area residents the plans were that access to the property would put on hold. require transforming part of the “Obviously there is going to Old Highway into a cul-de-sac. be some controversy that will be The Marcap property is currently associated with the proposals here, zoned as a commercial property but we are trying to look at all and would have to be rezoned angles, the preservation of the ridresidential. The Toll Brothers also geline, and realizing how difficult displayed property development times are …”said Mayor Wright. alternatives to the council. “As a “You are looking at very substanright, as a sub-division, we can tial land donation. I think there basically develop the entire prop- are a lot of positive things to come erty,” said Kamedulski, explaining out of this.” that the Balf-Tilcon lot could be TheToll Brothers Inc.is a nationdeveloped into 87 lots extending wide home building company. to the ridgeline.

They have developed Newington “It’s not something we would Ridge built on the old drive-in like to do.” The Marcap property theatre property. The company could be developed into commercial has not formally filed applicabuildings up to five stories high. tions with the Town Planning and “We know how important it is Zoning Commission.

Felix Betancourt, 38, of 9 Newman Ave., Waterbury, was charged Feb. 11 with larceny in the sixth degree, misuse of plates, no insurance and suspended license.

Jose Burgos, 22, of 185 Lawrence St., Hartford, was charged Feb. 13 with violation of probation.

Vincent Carey, 64, of 204 Church St., Newington, was charged Feb. 13 with failure to appear in the second degree.

Lee Bozeman Jr., 20, of 238 Rocky Hill Ave., New Britain, was charged Feb. 13 with larceny in the sixth degree, conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree and interfering with a police officer.

Dennis Murphy, 51, of 261 Main St., Newington, was charged Feb. 23 with sexual assault in the second degree and illegal distribution of a narcotic.

Melinda Head, 46, of 2660 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was charged Feb. 23 with disorderly conduct.

Michael Buckley, 22, of 2660 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was charged Feb. 23 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.

Daniel Lennon, 23, of 48 Pleasant St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 24 with driving under the influence, operating under suspension and improper turn.

Szymon Dola, 22, of 24 Woodbury Circle, Middletown, was charged Feb. 24 with failure to appear in the second degree.

Kevin Williams, 51, of 2660 Berlin Tpk., Newington, was charged Feb. 25 with larceny in the third degree.

Jamell McDonald, 28, of 14 Clark St., Hartford, was charged Feb. 25 with driving under the influence, misuse of plates and traffic light

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Keith Horbacewicz, 32, of 198 Atkins St., Middletown, was charged Feb. 25 with failure to appear in the second degree.

George Jacobs, Jr., 32, of 51 Webster Court, Newington, was charged Feb. 27 with assault in the third degree and disorderly conduct.

David Hinds, 59, of 50 Jezierski Lane, Thompson, was charged Feb. 28 with assault in the third degree on an elderly person, and breach of peace.

Brian Blumenthal, 34, of 11 Williams St., Wethersfield, was charged Feb. 28 with violation of probation.

Brenda Figueroa, 39, of 4 Baldwin St., Hartford, was charged Feb. 28 with larceny in the third degree, identity theft (four counts), forgery in the first degree (four counts), conspiracy to commit larceny in the third degree, conspiracy to commit identity theft (four counts), and conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree (four counts).

Michael Probulis, 20, of 5 Howe Road, New Britain, was charged Feb. 28 with violation of a protective order and threatening in the second degree.

Cheryl Bechard, 46, of 107 South Burritt St., Windsor, was charged Feb 28 with driving under the influence and following too close.

Reymar Resto, 21, of 17 Cherry St., East Hartford, was charged Feb. 28 with larceny in the second degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the second degree.

Joerica Montalvo, 29, of 15 Grand St., New London, was charged Mar. 2 with failure to appear in the first degree.

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Scott McBride of Newington, the consummate Irishman

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

It is almost that time of year, the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade, that joyous time where friends and strangers alike, join together in oceans of emerald green and toast their frothy beverages to the fact that they are finally Irish for a day.

This year Newington will continue its almost 40-year tradition of participation in the parade, which will be held Saturday, March 12, starting at 11 a.m., and as tradition would have it, have named Scott McBride as “Newington’s Irishman of the Year.”

“It is an honor to carry on that tradition of our culture and be a representative of Newington,” McBride said.

McBride was chosen to represent the Newington Irish community by the Newington St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

He is following in the footsteps of his father, Paul McBride, and his uncle and former mayor, Tom McBride.

Rawhol Patel, also a Newington resident, was named the “Honorary Irishman of the Year” for his selfless contributions to the Newington community.

According to Bill Jameson, co-chair of the Newington St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Committee, the honorary award is given Glastonbury, where he and his wife had to a citizen of outstanding character who their first date, and the Hartford Sister is not of Irish heritage.

Cities, whose sister city in Ireland is New When asked why the committee Ross. had selected McBride, Jameson said, For McBride the recognition flooded the choice was him with memobvious. ories of previous “Look at his St. Patrick’s Day history in the Parades. In 1998 town, being raised when his father in the town, was awarded graduating from the Irishman of the high school, the Year title, his position as a it was Scott council member, who carried and of course his the Newington Irish heritage,” banner through said Jameson. the streets of Throughout his Hartford. life McBride says “It was neat, he has also done at that age, to what he could participate in to keep his Irish the parade and heritage thriving. to now be rec“I have always ognized for the bill jameson been active in the award myself is Ir ish-Amer ic an very humbling,” Co-chairman of Newington St. Patcommunity. It is said McBride, “I rick’s Day Committee who we are,” said am very happy he, “Like all Irish to accept the we are very proud of our heritage.” award. I’m proud of it.”

McBride has been an involved memThis year McBride said he will carry ber of the Irish-American Home in on that tradition and march in the parade

“Look at his history in the town, being raised in the town, graduating from the high school, his position as a council member, and of course his Irish heritage.”

with his wife and 3-month-old son, Pearce McBride.

Each year the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade is hosted by the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee.

The committee relies on the donations of smaller parade committees, such as the Newington St. Patrick’s Day Committee, to fund the $40,000 parade each year.

The Newington St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will hold a fundraiser Sunday, March 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Finn Bque’s Irish Restaurant, 1076 Main St. According to Jameson,there will be choice Irish music including the Manchester Police and Fire Pipe Band on bagpipes and a 50-50 raffle. There is a requested $10 donation at the door.

“It’s a great time for the community to come down and meet the honorees,” said Jameson.

Proceeds will be donated to the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee to help fund the parade.

“It is the best day in downtown Hartford hands down,” said McBride, “It’s fantastic.”

For more information on how to donate or volunteer for the Newington St. Patrick’s Day Committee contact Bill Jameson at: wjameson@newingtonct.gov.

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Adams named Cipes Pediatric Dentistry employee of the year

Patricia Adams of Newington and a Portland colleague have been named “Employees of the Year” at Cipes Pediatric Dentistry (CPD). The award recognizes their excellence in many areas during 2010 but particularly for clinical and patient service. Adams received the CPD Excellence in Patient Service award. She is a receptionist who has worked for CPD for eight years.

“Patricia is best known for her positive attitude,” said Monica Cipes, D.M.D., M.S.D. “She comes to work smiling, leaves work smiling and everyone with whom she has contact can’t help but smile. She makes all of our patients feel like family.” Adams is also noted for being the practice’s “insurance guru.” For more about Cipes Pediatric Dentistry, visit www.cipespediatricdentistry.com

Katherine Anna DeNapoli was born Aug. 30, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford to Anna (Giersz) and Tony DeNapoli of Newington,weighing 9 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She joins her big brother Thomas.

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Market Square Studio art show DaVita dialysis opens center

Greg Polk’s Market Square Studios was proud to host its first Art Show, featuring art from Newington High School students and the Newington Art League, plus photography from students enrolled with the studio.

Deanna Henry received second place in the

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show. Her artwork, “Contemplating the City Life” is seen in the background. She is a 2009 graduate of Newington High School, and is a sophomore at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, majoring in art education.

Stephen Linde (art teacher at Newington High), Carl Henry (father of artist Deanna Henry, second-place winner), and Mikki Zadrowski (president of the Newington Art League).

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced the opening of the DaVita Willard Dialysis Center at 445 Willard Ave. On March 1 the new center hosted an open house to introduce itself to the community and provide more information about the clinic and kidney health.

“We are excited to be in Newington and serve residents with their all of their kidney care needs,” said Dora Friedman, facility administrator of the Willard Dialysis Center. “Educating people is such an important part of our job and we want to let people know their risk factors for kidney disease and treatment options if they do have end stage renal disease.” The visit came as a great time with March being National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day falling on March 10. DaVita will take the opportunity throughout the month of March to share chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk factors, symptoms and early-detection tips with the public. DaVita believes the more you know about your kidneys and how they work, the better choices you’ll be able to make about your own care so they are encouraging

anyone that is at high risk, especially those with diabetes and high blood pressure, to ask their doctor to check their kidney function.

The new Willard DaVita center provides hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options for chronic kidney failure. The center will serve mostly Hartford County and is one of 20 DaVita centers serving patients in Connecticut.

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Local author and illustrator brings spirituality to children’s books

By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER

Newington resident Sandra Mattucci is taking her life to new depths with her recent publication of two children’s books, “The Long Journey Home” and, “Clippert the Caterpillar and his Amazing Journey,” taking her experience as a chaplain to spiritually guide children through the ethereal journey of life.

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forever. “Some of these little children journey to the surface of the ocean, out of my cocoon and my wings are knew they weren’t going to be in this despite the warnings of the village spreading into directions I never saw world much longer,” said Mattucci, seer, the bushy-bearded Papa Crawler. coming.”

“It wasn’t a position where you went Along the way they encounter a mulMattucci’s second published short to a child and said, ‘let’s look at the titude of dangerous sea creatures and story, “Clippert the Caterpillar and Bible,’ because they just weren’t there. come close to being eaten. Yet, unbe- his Amazing Journey” is about an I don’t even think adults are there knownst to the little hermit crabs, ordinary caterpillar living his ordinary when they are trying to deal with they were never alone. life. Yet, deep down inside Clippert their own mortality. That is what “In the end there is Papa Crawler,” has dreams of becoming something really excited me to create the stories said Mattucci, “and they think, ‘Oh, spectacular. Upset because he believes and also characters.” we’re in trouble,’ but no, he is that he will always be a caterpillar, Clippert Mattucci says her stories are spiri- faithful presence that is always there.” wraps himself in a cocoon and goes to A variety fruit, tually lined and focus on the journey Looking back upon her own trav- sleep.

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is a new sunset to capture, no matter how many times the sun sets or how many times the sun rises, if you take the picture every day it’s going to be a different picture.”

“If these stories had been published in 1992 when I first wrote them, I don’t think I would have fully understood them,” said Mattucci, “I have lived these stories and I continue to live them.”

As for the future, Mattucci said, she plans to continue her work as a clinical chaplain and has started working on another book. She will be finishing up a project drawing the characters from the Bible, which she calls the Scriptures through the eyes of an artist.

Mattucci will read her stories at the Newington Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Showcase March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Newington High School. To purchase a copy of Sandra Mattucci’s books visit: www.sandymattucci.com.

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Xbox, Wii, computers and (860) 665-8635 Fruit Bars/Ice www.npsct.org dietary fiber. knowledgewww.npsct.org of LinkedIn. Call the library board games will be provided. All vidat (860) 665-8700 to register. eogames will be rated “E” for everyone or “T” for teen. Pizza and snacks will be Clean Start Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m. available. Register at the Adult InforJoin local cookbook author Terry Wal- mation Desk or call (860) 665-8700. ters, now touring in support of her sec- Doors will lock at 7 p.m. with no excepond nationally published cookbook, tions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Clean Start. Ms. Walters will talk about Library. delicious, seasonal, healthful food and sustainability. Copies of her book will A Swingin’ Afternoon — The George be available for purchase and signing. G. Hanel Fine Arts Series continues Food samples will be provided. Please on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. with a register at the Adult Information Desk performance by the Hot Cat Jazz Band. or call (860) 665-8700.

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Different varieties of milk (skim, 1%, chocolate low-fat, vanilla low-fat, strawberry and low-fat) are available daily with all lunch choices. Soy milk is available for students with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. Milk is an excellent source of Calcium which is needed for strong teeth and bones.

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Bagel & Yogurt or Cheese Plates, Deli Sandwiches☺ and Specialty Wraps☺ are available daily. Choice of fruit, vegetable and milk are also included with the meal.

Chef & Specialty Salads are available daily. Choice of fruit, bread☺ and milk are also included with the meal. Fruit & Cheese Plates are available with milk.

Hummus, Cheese, Vegetable & Fruit Plates with Pita Chips and milk are available daily.

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12 | Friday, March 4, 2011 Newington Midget Football, Cheer 2011 Season Registration Newington Midget Football and Cheer 2011 Season Registration is now Available. Online registration is encouraged and once complete, print out all forms, and bring with all of your mandatory forms/documents to the field house at Newington High School from 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 3. Visit newingtonknights.com for all details.

Artist’s work to be displayed Throughout the month of March, Dennis Barnicle will be displaying his imaginative and often-enhanced digital photographs at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. On Saturday, March 5, Barnicle will host an artist’s reception where he will be serving light refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public.

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 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., 95 Cedar St. Newington. (860) 665-8700

Calendar Newington Waterfall Festival We’re seeking volunteers for the upcoming 8th Annual Waterfall Festival. If you’re interested in chairing one of the following committees: publicity, fundraising, entertainment. Contact Val Ginn at (860) 5710084 if you’re interested or if you have any questions.

Dept. of Human Services parenting course The Newington Department of Human Services will offer a video-based program called “Staying Connected with Your Teen” (formally known as Parents Who Care). This popular parent education program has helped strengthen many families throughout the United States and Canada. This program will be held on four consecutive Monday evenings from March 7 through March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., in the Human Services Conference Room.

The needs of today’s children have changed drastically from those of children even a few years ago, yet parents still remain as the primary influence in their children’s lives. The successful methods of parenting used in the past may not necessarily be successful in today’s changing world. “Staying Connected with Your Teen” is designed for parents with preteens and teens. In just four, three-hour sessions this course will provide parents with skills in communication and discipline. The course helps parents discover how to eliminate power struggles, how to effectively talk about tobacco, alcohol and other drugs with your children and many other important topics. The author of “Staying Connected with Your Teen” is Dr. J. David Hawkins, professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Development Research Group, University of Washington.

The cost of the course, which includes educational materials and a light meal, is $45 per person or $65 per couple. To register for this stimulating Newington program, submit payment of check or cash to the Department of Human Services by Monday, Friday March 4. Partial scholarships are available.

Saint Mary School Open House On Tuesday, March 8, Saint Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host an Enrollment Open House for grades pre-kindergarten through grade 8.

The building will be open to visitors with the presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a school tour. Families wishing to explore what a Catholic education can do for their children may come in and meet the administration and teachers. A complete listing of the pre-kindergarten through grade 8 programs will be available including thebefore- and after-school care programs. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding curriculum and extracurricular activities. Visitors will be able to tour the facility including the classrooms, lunchroom, gymnasium, library and computer lab. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information prior to the Open House, call Saint Mary School at (860) 666-3844 or visit the Website at www. NHS 2011 all night grad party Mohegan Sun charter bus stmaryngtn.com. trip (21 and older) Saturday, March 12. Bus leaves NHS parking lot promptly at 5:30 p.m. and departs casino 11:30 p.m.

St. Mary Women’s Club meeting St. Mary Women’s Club Tickets $30 per person includes $15 bet voucher and $15 food March meeting will feature a Communion Brunch after the coupon. Information contact: Beth Scalise @ (860) 666-7070 10 a.m. Mass Sunday, March 13. The brunch will be held from or Josie Fortuna @ (860) 665-9064 (make checks payable to 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike “NHS Graduation Celebration”) in Newington. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Michael Dolan, former assistant at St. Mary and currently vocation director NHS presents ... NHS will present, “The Drowsy Chaperone” for the Archdiocese and Chaplain at Trinity College and the in the Newington High School auditorium. Showtimes: University of Hartford. Tickets for the brunch are $18. For Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 25, at 7:30 reservations or information, contact Kim Breton at (860) 666- p.m.; Saturday, March 26, Matinee at 2:30 p.m., evening at 8873 or e-mail her at Breton2@cox.net. Join us at our brunch 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students. Call box as we begin the celebration of the season of Lent. office at (860) 666-5611, ext. 182 for tickets.

Guest pastor Arleen Barlow, will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13 at the church which is located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., Barlow, RN, BSN, MA, CSC is a registered nurse and holds a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from St. Joseph College in Hartford. For more information, call (860) 646-5976. At 1 p.m. Barlow will offer a prayer medicine workshop. Fee is $20.

AARP Chapter No. 697 Meeting The Newington Area AARP Chapter No. 697 will hold its next meeting at the Joseph P. Doyle Senior and Disabled Center at 120 Cedar St. in Newington Wednesday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. Members are asked to make donations of non-perishable food items, health care items and paper goods for the Newington Food Pantry. Scholarship donations are always welcome. The Old Time Fiddlers will provide musical entertainment after the meeting. Members may call Angela Sinnott at (860) 6670575 regarding trips offered by the Chapter.

Church of Christ Church of Christ, Congregational, United Church of Christ, 1075 Main St. Healing Service, which will take place Wednesday, March 30, at 7 p.m.; World of Understanding Book Discussion — Reading throughout the months of April and May, with the book discussion taking place on Monday, May 9; Bring Your Family — Ice Cream Social and Juggling Event; Our 2011 Lenten Calendar — Events which begin Wednesday, March 9, and end Sunday, April 24. (860) 666-4689.

“Cinderella” The Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club will perform “Cinderella” in the auditorium at 155 Harding Ave., Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $8. Reserve seating will be sold in advance. Tickets will be sold at the door with very limited seating. For tickets or more information, call Lisa at (860) 666-5418, Ext. 308.

English Lady at St. Mary Women’s Club meeting On Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. St. Mary Women’s Club

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will present “The English Lady,” Maureen Haseley-Jones.

With a landscaping heritage that dates back to the 17th century, Haseley-Jones is a much credited and sought after designer and expert in all matters green and garden. Her regular segment as the “garden guru” on WRCH Lite 100.5 FM radio has earned her a wide fan base. The April 10 presentation, costing $15 per person, will be held at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., Newington, and will include “coffee and…,” raffles and door prizes. For tickets or additional information, call Chylene at (860) 402-7219 or email her at chylene.pender@cox.net. Deadline for ordering tickets is Friday, April 1.

Adult Co-Ed Kickball Interested in playing in an organized kickball league?!?!?! Newington Parks and Recreation would like to announce the beginning of a brand new adult co-ed league in town: Kickball! The league will run mid June until late August on Sunday afternoons (depending on the number of teams that register). League fees are approximately $300.

If interested in the league, please contact Stephanie Boulay in the Parks and Recreation office at sboulay@newingtonct.gov

by May 15th with a tentative roster. Actual registration will begin shortly thereafter. Roster sizes must be a minimum of 12 players, maximum of 20 players.

Seventh, Eighth Grade Spring Fling The Newington Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor a dance for Newington seventh and eighth-grade students from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Mortensen Community Center located in the Town Hall (131 Cedar St). The fee is $5 per student plus a non-perishable food donation. Refreshments will be available for sale. Dance will be well supervised; no re-entry once admitted. Students must show their school ID at the door.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 665-8666.

United Technologies Corp., YMCA of Greater Hartford seeks nomines for Youth Citizenship Awards ATTENTION TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEERS: UTC-YMCA Wesley Kuhrt Youth Citizenship Award for Community Service Application due April 1, 2011.

United Technologies Corporation and the YMCA of Greater Hartford are seeking nominees for their Youth Citizenship Awards. The awards honor the memory of the late Wesley A. Kuhrt, who was president of Sikorsky Aircraft and a former UTC Senior Vice President. The UTC/YMCA Youth Citizenship Awards are presented to young people ages 15 to 20, who have strongly demonstrated an ongoing commitment to volunteer service in their respective communities. Volunteer service may be through schools, hospitals, other non-profit organizations, or on an individual basis. The nominees must be enrolled in school or an alternative education program and is a current member of a YMCA in Hartford County, Connecticut, to include: Downtown (Hartford) YMCA, Wilson-Gray YMCA, East Hartford YMCA, Farmington Valley YMCA, Glastonbury YMCA, Indian Valley Family YMCA, Tri-Town YMCA, West Hartford YMCA, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, New Britain YMCA, SouthingtonCheshire YMCA; or attended camp at Camp Woodstock YMCA or Camp Jewell YMCA.The Youth Citizenship Award recognizes up to 4 young adults. The recipients are publicly recognized at the YMCA of Greater Hartford’s Annual meeting being held on the evening of April 20 at The Hartford Insurance Company in Hartford. They will receive a $1,000 cash award and commemorative plaque. The award honors significant volunteer involvement. It is not intended to honor academic achievement or heroic activity. The deadline for applications is April 1. For an application and additional information, go to www.ghymca.org or e-mail Susan.Joyse@ ghymca.org or phone at (860) 522-YMCA (9622) Ext. 2314.

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M & P P ainting

CELLARS WATERPROOFED

Fully Insured

HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

PAINTING

Chimney Repair Specialist

25% Off

Fully Insured Reg. #HIC0620964

Larry Pericolosi, CLC thetopshelf@cox.net

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

HANDYPERSON

GUITAR LESSONS

• Pens • Sport Bottles • Grocery Totes

860-827-1181

REALTORS

Call for l Specia Pricing

www.jcspecialt.com

REALTORS

Cathleen B. Hall

Stacey Kamienski

Amy Kelleher

Sales Executive

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An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affilliates, Inc.

Newington, CT Cell: 860.559.5564 Fax: 860.665.1351 Direct Line: 860.594.6925 Email: staceykamienski@prudentialct.com www.staceykamienski.prudentialCT.com

OPPORTUNITY

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To Advertise Call Classified Department

An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affilliates, Inc.

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Connecticut Realty 860-667-1993 (Home) 860-559-6643 (Cell) 860-665-8071 (Fax) chall@prudentialct.com

Sales Executive

Connecticut Realty

155 Lowrey Place Newington, Ct 06111 Cell:860-416-5652 Off:860-666-5656 Fax:860-665-1351 Dir:890-594-6948 amykelleher@prudentialct.com EQUAL HOUSING

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An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affilliates, Inc.

860-231-2444

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Broker, G.R.I. SRES 860-666-5656 X156 (Office)

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Maria Parker Realtor

Connecticut Realty

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TREE SERVICE Systemic Micro-Injection Fertilization

Spraying B-0567

GRAVER’S TREE CARE Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm Damage Stump Removals • Shrub Pruning

860-563-6581 Wethersfield

Bruce Graver – Licensed Tree Surgeon – Certified Arborist

•Water & Storm Damage Repairs •Free Insurance Estimates •Gutters, Ceilings, Walls, Flooring & Painting

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155 lowrey Place, Newington, Ct 06111 Bus 860-666-5656 Cell 860-305-8839 Fax 860-665-1351 Voicemail 860-594-6965 e-mail jpalumbo@prudentialct.com An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affilliates, Inc.

TREE SERVICE Total Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC anup & SPRING Cle ance Lawn Maintcienal & Commer tial Residen

FR ESTIMAEE TES

75 foot Bucket Truck

CHIPPER • FIREWOOD • LAND CLEARING STUMP GRINDING • TREE REMOVAL

860-529-8389 • 860-538-0980 Registration #608808

Fully Insured

TUTORING Just Solve It Math Tutor

“WITH MATH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE” TUTOR & TEST PREP FOR:

 Elementary School  Middle School  High School  College Math Tutoring All Levels Luis A. Smith Rosario 860-833-6252 • smithrosario@aol.com www.just-solve-it-math-tutor.com

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155 Lowrey Place Newington, Ct 06111 Cell: 860-306-6040 Fax:860-665-1351 Direct Line: 860-594-6964 mariaparker@prudentialct.com www.mariaparker.prudentialCT.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

CLEANING SERVICES

estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.

Mull Bros, Inc. - We are a family business that’s been catering to your cooling & heating needs since 1945. We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255

Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 2nd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885

ROOFING

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

PLUMBING

JP Bachand Basement Waterproofing - Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842). Call 860-666-9737

Positano Plumbing, Inc. - 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating.

Water heater replacement, boiler replacement. CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol.

CERAMIC TILE

REMODELING

TREE SERVICE

Len and Jeff Schaller - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.

Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805

Full Service Remodeling - Windows, bathrooms and kitchens. All interior and exterior home or business remodeling and handyman service. You name it - I’ve done it! Excellent references and competitive rates with over 10 years experience. BBB Accredited.

Call Mike 860-690-6505 or Kris 860-348-076 today for your free

Total Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace. Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. bucket truck.

Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal.

Registra-tion #608808. Fully insured. 860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.

HAULING Dump Runs, Clean Outs, We Load It For You. Honest, Hardwoorking, Affordable. Max 860-916-5525

LA Rich, LLC - Master Elite Roofing Contractor with over 500 satisfied customers. Our workmanship is warranteed for 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Best warranty in writing. “Quality you can count on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinyl siding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest, competitive pricing. No hidden costs.

Free estimates. Fully insured. Written warranties. Clean and courteous installers. CT Lic #565709. GAFELK ME #11852.

860-622-9800 or 860-747-4427. www.larichroofing.com

SNOW REMOVAL Mailboxes dug out, roof snow removal and bobcat snow work.

Commercial and residential. Call Max 860-916-5525.

to advertise call 860-231-2444

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Twin City Plaza Newington, CT 06111

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 8am-7pm Saturday 8am-6pm Sunday 8am-4pm

Ph: 860-665-8288 Fax: 860-665-1458

OPEN 7 DAYS

- Giant Grinders come with FREE can of soda! BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

(on a hard roll) Bacon, Egg & Cheese ........................................................2.99 Sausage, Egg & Cheese .....................................................2.99 Ham, Egg & Cheese ..........................................................2.99 Egg & Cheese .....................................................................2.99

HOT GRINDERS GRINDER

HARDROLL

Chicken Parmigiana .....................................5.99 Meatball Parmagiana ...................................5.99 Sausage & Peppers .......................................5.99 BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato)......................................5.00 Chicken Cutlet..............................................6.99

4.99 4.99 4.99 4.00 5.99

Pulled BBQ Pork ..........................................5.99 Grilled Chicken .............................................6.99

4.99 5.99

Pastrami ........................................................5.99

4.99

(marinara sauce or mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

(mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese) (mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

Turkish Kebob ...............................................5.99 (mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

SALADS

Prices are approximate - (weight) Tortellini Salad............................................................. 4.99 /lb Macaroni Salad ............................................................ 2.99 /lb Potato Salad ................................................................. 2.99 /lb Tuna Salad .................................................................... 4.99 /lb Chicken Salad .............................................................. 5.99 /lb Seafood Salad .............................................................. 5.99 /lb Cole Slaw ..................................................................... 2.99 /lb Egg Salad ...................................................................... 3.99 /lb Antipasto Salad (ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone) ............................. 3.99 Chef Salad (roastbeef, turkey, provolone) .........................................3.99 Garden Salad .....................................................................1.99 add Grilled Chicken ............................................................add’l 2.00 (mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers)

COLD GRINDERS

GRINDER

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Turkey Breast.............................................. 5.00 Bologna........................................................ 5.00 Capicolla...................................................... 5.00 Salami (Genoa or Cooked).................................................... 5.00 Pepperoni .................................................... 5.00 Ham ............................................................. 5.00 Baked Ham (Virginia) .............................................. 5.99 Honey Ham ................................................. 5.99 Imported Ham ........................................... 5.99 Chicken Salad (all white meat)........................................ 5.99 Seafood Salad (crab w/ shrimp) ....................................... 5.99 Mortadella (Italian bologna) .............................................. 5.00 Roast Beef ................................................... 5.99 Sopressata ................................................... 5.99 Prosciutto.................................................... 5.99 Tuna ............................................................. 5.00 Veggie .......................................................... 5.00

4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.99 4.99 4.99 4.99 4.99 4.00 4.99 4.99 4.99 4.00 4.00

Boar’s Head................................................. 6.99

5.99

(includes: roasted peppers, pickles, onions, olives)

*Wide Variety of Meats Available to Choose From*

COMBO

Italian (ham, salami, pepperoni) ............................................ 6.99 American (turkey, ham, bologna) ....................................... 6.99

5.99 5.99

ALL INCLUDE: mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese Upon Request: oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, onions, pickles, olives, roasted peppers, hot banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, fresh peppers, oregano, hot sauce, honey mustard, ranch, spicy mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, horseradish.

SOUP of the Day Available *DELI CLOSES 1/2 HOUR BEFORE STORE CLOSING*

We accept Food Stamp Benefits