NEWINGTON
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Newington’s Got Talent
an array of creativity from the musical to the out-of-this-world. Nineteen of Newington’s residents perNewington’s star talent shone bright formed their talents in front of a packed Friday night, during the second annual auditorium at Newington High School. The Newington’s Got Talent Show, displaying See Talent, Page 6 By Alex Syphers
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Left, Angelica Ellis performs “Giving It All to You, ” a song she composed, at the Newington’s Got Talent Show Friday. She placed third. Center, Lisabeth Mikoleit, 14, has only been a contortionist for three years. Her display of physical talent won her first place in the show. Right, Jenelle Miller tries to teach Master of Ceremonies Gary Byron a few tap dancing moves during the talent show. Volume 52, No. 14
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D.H.S. THANKS THE COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING NEWINGTON’S GOT TALENT! The Department of Human Services thanks all the volunteers who spent so much of their time since last August organizing the second Newington’s Got Talent Show as a fundraiser for the Department of Human Services Special Needs Fund. The show raised $1,412. Residents in need of emergency assistance such as rent, utilities and medication will benefit as a result of this successful event. I want to express a sincere thanks to a great team of Human Rights Commission Members and volunteers: Chair, Karen Faust, Audra Ekstrom, Phyllis DiCara, Theresa Claffey, Tim Manke and the Boy Scouts and Christine Andrews all who spent many hours planning and organizing this very special event. Thanks also to volunteers, Carol Anest, Michelle Royer, Val Ginn, Amanda Faust, Tiffany Ekstrom, Kimberly Royer and Ryan Swenor. A special thank you to Gary Byron who attended planning meetings, hosted the show and brought his electric personality and comedy to the event. Also thank you to the Judges: Celebrity, Cory Meyer from 92-5, Frank
DeMaio and Sandy Piltz. A special thanks to Scott Allo, the great crew of volunteers from Newington Community Television and Jim Klusek and the stage crew, all who spent many hours preparing and dealing with the technical challenges of putting on a major production. For seniors, adults and young people interested in television production please consider volunteering for NCTV — they provide a wonderful service to the community and it is a terrific place to learn about TV production. The show will be broadcast on NCTV in the near future. Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Steve’s Place and contributors, Democratic Town Committee, Republican Town Committee, The Hidden Vine, Goldburgers, Newington Yoga Cener, Yanni’s, King Donuts, McBride Wayside Carpet and Giovanni’s Bakery & Pastry Shop for their financial support. To all the talented entertainers and their families who enthusiastically participated in this event, thank you for your spirit, patience and wonderful performances.