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Cubs help pack truck full of toys for needy By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER
Among the flashing red lights of Newington fire trucks, the Cub Scouts of Pack 347 donated toys to Newington Human Services during their pack meeting last week as part of their first Stuff a Fire Truck toy drive, giving the boys a chance to help other children while exploring the bright red fire trucks. “We are teaching kids that giving back is a good thing,” said Ernie Field, Pack 347 leader. “There are some kids in this town who unfortunately may not get a Christmas or a holiday celebration so if I can teach the kids that giving back is something that’s great Alex Syphers — kids helping kids — I think Matthew Rethis,6, holds onto a teddy bear he brought to the Cub Scout Pack this is the best way to do it.” 347 Stuff a Firetruck toy drive. He, along with 50 other Cub Scouts with the Every Scout and family in Help of Newington Volunteer Fire Dept. Co. 3, donated toys to the Newington the pack was to come to their Human Services last Thursday. Volume 51, No. 44
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meeting at Elizabeth Green Elementary School with an unwrapped toy, gift or food donation to cram into the cab of one of the two fire trucks from the Newington Volunteer Fire Department Co. 3. The 51 Scouts in Pack 347, who range in age from 6 to 11, sat eagerly in their chairs as Field congratulated them on their recent success in Rocky Hill where they held a food drive for veterans. Some Scouts clutched teddy bears and sleds, and others examined the boxes of micro cars and toy soldiers. The toy drive was a continuation of the pack’s citizenship lesson for November, said Field. “What better way to teach (citizenship) than giving back to the community,” said Field. “This is something where we can say See Cub Scouts, Page 5
The really, really big 1-oh-oh
WEST HARTFORD — Gertrude Helene Seifert Thomas Garufi recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Hughes Health & Rehabilitation, where she has lived seven years. Ms. Garufi was born Nov. 15, 1910, in Hartford. The oldest of four children, she attended local Hartford schools. Ms. Garufi was married to Armand Thomas in 1932 until his death in 1945, leaving her as a single mother to raise two children, Elaine and Arthur. She married again in 1954 to Anthony Garufi who died in 1983. Ms. Garufi was employed by Arrow Hart for many years and retired at age 65 in 1975. She loved her home in Newington and was very active in the Newington Senior Citizens Club where she started a knitting group and lunch program. Ms. Garufi loved to go to WestFarms up into her 80s to enjoy lunches with four generations of girls in her family. In addition to her children, Elaine Lyons and Arthur Thomas, Ms. Garufi has five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. On her birthday, Ms. Garufi received a proclamation from Gov. M. Jodi Rell and an official citation by the Connecticut General Assembly.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Where were the whiners when TPZ OK’d Victory project? To the Editor:
In October and November of this year, presentations were made to the Town Council, Town Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Education regarding the proposed low-income housing for homeless veterans and qualified non-veterans. Members of those bodies asked questions and answers were given. Unfortunately, there was no dialogue with the public during these presentations. Therefore, the residents in attendance were unable to have their questions/concerns addressed. A suggestion was made during public participation that perhaps, in order to eliminate redundancy, a joint meeting of the three boards should be held if a project such as this were ever planned in the future. It was also suggested that a town meeting type forum be held to address the questions
and concerns of the public. Mayor Wright indicated that some neighborhood meetings had already been held; more would be held in the future and that all were invited to attend. Our local American Legion Post set an informational meeting for Nov. 18 and the public was invited to attend. Since I had attended or watched on NCTV three presentations on the subject, I did not plan to attend the meeting. However, when I received an unsigned and what I considered to be, inflammatory flyer urging residents to meet at the American Legion to “Rally together against and in protest of the Victory Gardens project” I changed my plans. Do I believe that these individuals had the right to distribute these flyers? Absolutely. However, they should have signed the flyer and taken responsibility for the statements that they made. Was it necessary to have Channel 3 News report
live on the 6 o’clock news about the issue? I don’t think so. In my opinion, the distribution of this flyer was cause for a negative tone to the meeting. Although the majority of the people in attendance asked civil legitimate questions, there also were, what I consider to be inappropriate “hostile” remarks made by certain individuals. This prompted the veterans to be on the defensive with the sergeant at arms declaring that he would eject anyone who continued to speak inappropriately. When things did calm down, the discussion continued and questions and concerns were rationally addressed. Upon returning home and watching the Channel 3 11 o’clock news, I heard the newscaster announcing that in Newington there was some opposition over a lowincome housing project for veterans and that some neighbors were upset, saying that it will bring down property values and create
traffic. He went on to say that many have even distributed leaflets around town asking for the plan to be killed. Who is the “opposition,” who are the “neighbors” and who are the “many”? It appeared to me that neither Channel 3 nor the individuals responsible for the flyer did their homework on this project. This project has been in the planning stages for well more than two years, presentations have been made and site plan approval granted by the TPZ on Nov. 10. Bottom line: stay informed, attend our town meetings, voice your opinions, ask questions. If you can’t attend, write, email or call your elected officials. The schedules of these meetings and e-mail addresses and phone numbers can be found on the town Web site www.newingtonct.gov. Rose Lyons Newington
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Flock someone Help support NHS Project Graduation and flock someone in Newington. Looking to celebrate a birthday or anniversary? Or want to show your support for the NHS 2011 Project Graduation Celebration? Flocking is the answer. The “NHS Flockers” will secretly adorn the lawn of your choosing with a flock of pink flamingos or a herd ofcows for $15. E-mail us at unflockme@yahoo. com with your name, phone number, address of the flocking target, intended date of flocking and please put “flocking”in the subject line. More information may be found on the Newington High School by clicking on “Project Graduation” on the right hand side.
NHS Safe Grad Clothing Drive
NEWINGTON — Newington High School Safe Grad Clothing Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Frink residence, 147 Hillcrest Ave. Newington (next to Mill Pond Park Tennis Courts). Clean out your closets, fill a 30-gallon trash bag and help provide the Class of 2011 with a safe, substancefree graduation party.Items accepted: Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, all sizes and seasons. Items should be clean and ready to wear. Accessories: Handbags, belts, briefcases, shoes, gloves, hats, backpacks, ties, scarves. Household items: Blankets, tablecloths, drapery, pillows, small rugs, comforters, bed sheets, curtains, towels; Toys: Beanie Babies, rag dolls, stuffed animals, action figures,cars, trucks, dolls. hard toys should fit in a 24” x 24”box. All donations are sent to Third World countries. For more information, contact Sue Tine at (860) 667-0763.
One Stop Shopping Sale
A One-Shop Shopping Sale will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 5 at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 331 Orchard St.,Rocky Hill.Available for sale will be Avon,Partylite candles, Lia Sophia jewelry,Tastefully Simple food products, Usborne Children’s Books, Longaberger pottery and baskets, Creative Memories, and Bead for Life Jewelry. Proceeds will benefit a trip to the Dominican Republic, which serves Haitian people. Free admission.
Holiday Greenery
Decorate your Home will be presented at the Newington Public Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. University of Connecticut Master Gardener Tracy Burrell will show you how to turn greens from your yard into holiday decorations. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information call (860) 665-8700.
Holiday Toy Drive
The Kakery, 1000 Main St. (Vito’s Plaza). is collecting toys for “We Are The Children” through Dec. 14. New, unwrapped toys for children from birth to age 12 can be dropped off Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m. “We Are The Children” is a local non-profit organization
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serving local handicapped, abused, homeless children. obtained by calling (860) 563-6923. Toys are especially needed for children aged 9 to 12. Suggestions for this age group include arts and crafts supplies, cameras, radios, CD players, MP3 players and other electronics, board games and gift cards. If donating toys that require batteries, attach them to the box. St. Mary Women’s Club will hold its Christmas Banquet at For more information, visit garycraig.com, The Kakery at (860) Carmen Anthony’s Restaurant, 1770 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, 665-0501, or thekakery.com. Sunday, Dec. 12. Cocktail hour, with appetizers and cash bar, will begin at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. The cost is $27 per person. For reservations and for detailed information on menu items Holy Spirit Ladies Guild in Newington will hold its annual and on our Christmas outreach project, contact Madeline Scanlon at Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 9 in Fr. O’Connor Hall. (860) 666-9329 by Dec. 3 Information may also be found on fliers Social hour with refreshments will be followed by a family style located at the school-side entrance to the church. dinner by Michaels Catering, and will consist of: salad, pasta, ham and chicken marsala, candied sweet potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert, coffee or tea. Cost is $30 per person. Entertainment will be Visit with Santa (Free with a non-perishable food item) The Swinging Singing Seniors. Final day for sign-up and payment The Newington Parks & Recreation Department and the is Sunday, Dec. 5. For further information, call Barbara Charmut at Newington Food Bank have decided to start the holiday (860) 666-9740. season and convince Santa Claus to take a break from the North Pole and stop by the Mortensen Community Center, 131 Cedar St., in the Romano Room to pose for pictures and The Newington Police and Human Services Department will hear the secret wishes of any child who wishes to share them sponsor the seventh annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy & Food Drive from with the man in red. Santa be here Friday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at WalMart, 3164 Berlin Turnpike. 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a nonNew, unwrapped toys for children 16 and younger as well as nonper- perishable food item. The event is free. ishable food items will be collected. These items will be distributed to Sleigh Ride around Mill Pond Park, Newington Newington residents in need this holiday season. Snow date for the Back by popular demand, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. event will be Dec. 11. 4, you and the family can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride around Mill Pond Park! Bring your cameras, a canned food item andyour holiday spirit! Newington’s Annual “Night of Lights” A trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York to see a Christmas On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Newington Parks and Recreation Spectacular Musical has been planned by St. Mary Women’s Club Department and the Newington Chamber of Commerce are proud for Sunday, Dec. 5. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from St. Mary to sponsor our annual Newington Night of Lights. This festive School, stop for coffee, and then arrive in New York City for the night starts at 4:30 for the Wreath Lighting at Mill Pond Waterfall 11:30 a.m. show.There will be time to shop after show until the 4:30 on Garfield Street and a walking carol sing into the Town Center. p.m. departure. $104 includes tip for bus driver. Call Kim Breton At 5 p.m. the night will continue with a Fire Truck parade with (860) 666-8873 after 5:30 p.m.This trip sells out fast so do not wait! Santa, refreshments, entertainment, carol singing and tree lighting. Newington High School 2010 All Night Graduation. To make this even more exciting, each of the four engine companies will be competing for the most decorative holiday fire truck. By bringing down a non-perishable food item you can enjoy this exciting lineup for free. Wethersfield Food DriveThe GFWC Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club will sponsor a food drive for the Wethersfield Food Bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Envy Hair Salon, 39 Market Square, welcomes guests to its 1st 11 at Stop & Shop, 1380 Berlin Turnpike-Wethersfield. 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Marines re-up for Turkey Brigade duty Throughout New England, Stew Leonard’s stores donated more than 3,000 turkeys. For Arena it’s an event she is proud to be part of. “I enjoy doing this. It’s a very rewarding part of my job. I feel honored to be the one chosen to distribute the turkeys,” she said, “I think it is very rewarding. The people are so appreciative. Every single organization writes a thank you letter.” Arena has worked on the Turkey Brigade event the last four years. “She is really a wonderful, very consid-
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including 15 turkeys to the Newington STAFF WRITER Department of Human Services, five to the Church of St. Mary and 30 turkeys to The spirit of Thanksgiving is in full Klingberg Family Centers of New Britain. swing throughout town as individuals and Marines from C Company, 1st Battalion organizations donate their services to those in Plainville arrived on the scene early to less fortunate during the holiday season. help with the donations. Stew Leonard’s is continuing to deliver Some arrived in their dress blues, with that holiday spirit to those in need this their white caps decked with the golden year with its annual Turkey Brigade held globe and anchor. Nov. 18 at its Newington store, 3475 Berlin Other Marines wore fatigues to help Turnpike. load boxes of turkeys into the line of vans “Our mission is to waiting for the donations. give back to the comCharlie Company also “They’re really wonderful munity and to give received 20 turkeys from folks. They’ve been very back to the customers Stew Leonard’s to assist generous to us at Klingberg who support the store. enlisted men who were “With the economy in need. Family Centers” being the way it is, it “We truly appreciPETER BURKE is a way to give back ate their service back to the people in need,” to us,” 1st Sgt. Miguel director of the Klingberg said Linda Arena, the Betancourt, “I know a lot Family Centers. donations coordinator of my Reserve Marines at Stew Leonard’s. have worked very hard The Turkey Brigade for this country. Some is an annual event held Marines are going to at all the Stew Leonard’s stores located school, some have families, and a turkey throughout the Northeast, in which the given to them for Thanksgiving Day is stores donate turkeys to non-profit organi- something the can truly appreciate. They zations upon request. don’t have to worry about going to the store “We don’t turn anybody away,” said and they can put food on the table for their Arena. families. The Newington Stew Leonard’s donated Some of our Marines are married with more than 300 turkeys in less than two three or four kids and are struggling in this hours to organizations throughout the area, economy just like civilians are.” By ALEX SYPHERS
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we are going to be part of the community, give back to the community and teach them you can be a good citizen in many different ways.” The leaders focused on the many ways Scouts can be a good citizen, from simply opening a door or saying ‘thank you’ to holding food and toy drives. As the fire engines arrived, the Scouts streamed outside and excitedly lined up to hand their toys up to the firefighters. As they did, they peeked inside the cab to see where the firefighters sit. The truck’s cab was filled with toys and donations in
short order. Capt. Craig Stegmaier of Newington Volunteer Fire Department Co. 3 and Field worked together to make the event happen. Stegmaier’s son, Sean, 7, is in the pack. “The kids enjoy it, the guys enjoy it, and it’s for a good cause. It’s a win-win,” said Stegmaier. Field said he hopes to make the Stuff a Fire Truck toy drive an annual traditioal for Pack 347. With the growing need for donations during the holiday season, he said, toys for children are often overlooked.
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The Newington-Wethersfield Woman’s Club presented a check for $250 to Newington’s Director of the Human Resources, Ken Friedenburg, for the Newington Food Bank for the holidays.
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Cub Scouts of Pack 347 hand toy donations to a Newington Volunteer Firefighter of Co.3, during the pack’s first Stuff a Fire Truck event last Thursday night.
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All in a day’s work: 325 turkeys, 3 tons of onions, potatoes, carrots By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER
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The Teen Center was transformed into a makeshift grocery store last Thursday morning in preparation for 360 families to gather holiday foods, including turkeys and pies, during the annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution, held by the Newington Human Services.
donated,” said Carol LaBrecque, food bank coordinator. “We are in good shape. I’m almost afraid to say it. Every year I ask, ‘do we have enough food. Are we going to make it?’” “I think we are in good shape with the numbers we have.” In the hours before the food
distribution began, the volunteers felt confident they could feed the record 360 families that signed up for the distribution, up from 278 families in 2009. It was an effort, said Ken Freidenberg, director of human services, that could not have been accomplished without the help of
the community. “They’re wonderful. We couldn’t do it without them,” said Freidenberg, “We’ve been really fortunate that everyone has pulled together and the community has been very generous.” By Christmas Freidenberg estimated that the food bank and gift drive will have assisted more than 420 families. About 40 percent of the food available at the local food distribution was donated by local organizations and residents. By 10:30 a.m., there was a line outside the teen center of individuals and families waiting for the distribution to start at 12:30 p.m. Inside, the volunteers busily unloaded pallets of potatoes and carrots and bagged onions for the families waiting outside. They also prepared bags of holiday food to be delivered to needy individuals who could not make it to the food distribution. Some of the volunteers had been preparing the food and teen center for the distribution all week. Colleen Roberts of Newington
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The Newington Human Services held its Thanksgiving food distribution last Thursday, allowing underprivileged local families the opportunity to shop for holiday food items and enjoy the Thanksgiving season. For the 40 or so volunteers at the food distribution, the day began bright and early. Some headed off into the chilly morning air to pick up more than 325 turkeys and 2,000 pounds each of potatoes, carrots and onions at the regional food distribution center in Bloomfield. Others started the task of organizing and stocking the teen center at Mortensen Community Center where the food distribution was to take place. Stacked on tables lining the walls of the teen center were cases upon cases of every assortment of vegetable, juices and holiday desserts, waiting to be plucked from their spots. “We are so lucky in Newington every business, organization, church and individuals coming in have
was one such volunteer. In the wake of recently losing her job she decided that her time was better spent helping others. “My job was outsourced this year overseas and I decided I didn’t want to sit around and do nothing,” said Roberts, “I wanted to help people so I joined the holiday distribution and I’m enjoying this. I’m feeling good about it. I never realized there were so many people in town who needed help.” Maya Salvio, 14, of Glastonbury also volunteered at the food distribution. Because of her small stature she joked that she was assigned the job of putting the 50-pound potato bags underneath the tables that surrounded the room. This was her second year volunteering at the event. “It is amazing how much people donate,” she said. “It’s just great.” The distribution was organized to allow the participants to choose the items they wanted. As people entered the teen center, they were given a grocery cart and a list of the number of items they could gather. “We try to make it almost like a social event,” Freidenberg said, “with as much dignity as we can for people.” Each family received a turkey along with a fresh pie as the exiting the teen center. For the individuals who took advantage of the food distribution, the event was a blessing. Cheryl Fontaine, said she had been displaced for 28 months before the Newington Human Services found her housing and signed her up for the food distribution. “The generosity, the kindness, the sincerity, behind it all these people have made my short stay in Newington so much better for me all around. I don’t know without them without their help,” she said, “these people are tremendous they are genuine souls.”
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Veteran apartments cause uproar By ALEX SIPHERS STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — What was meant to be a wellmannered and informational meeting, focusing on the development of the Victory Gardens veterans housing complex, turned into a firestorm of controversy last Thursday night at the American Legion Post 117. The meeting was sponsored by members of the Women’s Institute of Housing and Economic Development and representatives of the Veteran’s Affairs of Connecticut as a way to answer the questions the public may have had about the new housing complex. About 50 residents attended the meeting to discuss the development of the 74-unit veterans housing complex, which is planned for the Veteran’s Affairs campus at 555 Willard Ave. The complex was approved by the Newington Plan and Zoning Commission at its Nov. 10 meeting, which was sparsely attended. Many of the citizens at the meeting at the American Legion post had received pamphlets in their mailboxes days before, by an unknown author, calling for a protest of the housing complex. The pamphlet claimed that the housing complex would breed crime and lower surrounding property values. At the meeting, many in the audience questioned the character of those who would live in the new housing complex and also questioned the nature of the complex itself. Betsy Crum, director of real estate development for the Women’s Institute, tried to reassure members of the audience that this wasn’t transitional housing and that it was for veterans and veterans’ families in need of affordable housing. “When I say it is permanent housing, I mean it is not a transitional living where people will have to leave after sixmonths,” she said. “It’s permanent in terms that people have to sign a lease, but they will have to abide by all the terms of that lease. She said tenants will have to qualify, take care of the building, and not disturb the neighborhood. “They will be expected to be good tenants.” Maria Demarco, who will be the Victory Gardens’ on site property manager, also tried assure the audience that there would be extensive background checks and Veterans
Adminstration Security to keep the housing complex safe. “If they screw up in our program, they lose their housing.” said Demarco, “That’s the most important thing to these people. If they lose their voucher, they lose it forever. “If you get evicted your financial support gets evicted with you forever.” Yet the biggest debate of the night ensued after representatives from the institute and VA admitted they could not guarantee the housing to just veterans. Many of the citizens in attendance said if the housing project could not be guaranteed to just veterans they did not support the project. The way the project is set up, at least 50 percent of the housing will go to homeless or formerly homeless veterans. “The way the funding is coming in for the units targeted for the formerly homeless and at risk, they have to be veterans,” said Crum. “Veterans. Period.” According to Crum and DeMarco the remaining housing would be open to those who need affordable housing, with the priority for veterans. The Federal Fair Housing laws require housing to be available to all citizens. It is illegal to say that certain groups can’t apply for the housing. The law does, however, allow for organizations such as the institute and the VA to prioritize who is accepted, allowing them to house veterans first. The debate became so heated at one point that the Victory Gardens panel almost refused to continue the forum. “We cannot say that it’s exclusively for veterans because that is not allowed. It is illegal. It is illegal to say that,” said DeMarco. “If someday we don’t have anymore needy veterans who ever need housing, I need to fill this housing with someone else. “As long as there is a veteran who needs housing, they are going to get it.” The Victory Gardens veteran’s housing complex is not set for construction until the end of 2011, leaving time for those whose questions may not have been answered fully at the meeting to contact WIHED at www.wihed.org or call (800) 720-1195.
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Newington resident Karen Guarnaccia, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1994, takes a moment to pose with NBC Connecticut news anchor Lisa Carberg, who teamed up with the National MS Society Connecticut Chapter this year to host the 2010 NBC Connecticut Women Against MS luncheon. The luncheon, held at the Hartford Marriott Downtown Friday, Nov. 5, featured singer and songwriter Kristie Salerno Kent, diagnosed with MS in 1999, and University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. The event attracted nearly 350 guests and raised more than $66,000. More than 6,000 Connecticut residents live with MS, a potentially debilitating disease. Funds raised through Connecticut Chapter events, such as WAMS, ensure ongoing scientific research to find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. These funds also provide for the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to those in the state battling multiple sclerosis. For more information on MS, programs and services offered by the chapter or the many ways to get involved in the fight against MS, visit www.ctfightsMS.org.
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Trinity coach wants ‘nice kid’ to learn to play more ferociously By Andy Ragali Staff Writer
At nearby Trinity College in Hartford, the women’s basketball team is led by players from all over the surrounding region and country, from Rhode Island, New York, Maine, New Jersey and even California. There are also a few girls from teams in Connecticut home, hailing from Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford. But Trinity’s coach says one player in particular who calls Wethersfield home, sophomore forward Heather Lyhne, has a future with the team. The Bantams WENDY DAVIS just kicked off TRINITY COACH their season last Saturday against the University of New England, losing a close battle 68-66 at the Emerson College Tip-Off Tournament. On Sunday Trinity got its first victory of the season against Emerson, winning 59-42. Lyhne hasn’t been a big contributor yet this season, and averaged only a little over a point a game in her freshman year, but head coach Wendy Davis, in her sixth year at Trinity, envisions the forward as a big part of the Bantam’s future. “For us, she can hit the three from the outside,” Davis said. “She’s a lot more athletic for a forward, so she’s really good at driving and creating and getting her own shot.” According to Davis, Lyhne is a turn and face type of player who will try to go by instead of shooting over a defender. Lyhne is looking at about 10 minutes a game so far, and Davis said it
will stay at that for now. She has shown flashes of greatness, but isn’t consistent enough, said the coach. One problem could be, “She’s too nice,” Davis said, who wants her to show more ferocity on the court. “Heather is too nice of a kid.” Last year, the Bantams went 15-9. The season didn’t go quite how Davis expected, but this year, the coach feels she has the best team she has had in her six years at Trinity College. The team is looking at a challenging schedule this year, though, so Davis warns that heir record might not show the team’s true talent. Davis hopes this will only make her team better, though. The story of how Lyhne landed at Trinity after her time at Wethersfield High School is interesting. Trinity’s golf coach, who had a granddaughter at WHS at the time, told Davis about Lyhne and her excellent play. With Wethersfield right down the street, Davis figured she would start watching. She instantly liked what she saw, and Lyhne’s excellent athleticism also landed her a place on Trinity College’s soccer team. With her all-around game and superior athletic ability, Lyhne looks to be a force as she gains more and more experience at the college level. “I give her a lot of credit, she’s an awesome kid,” Davis said. “Like I said, she shows flashes of greatness.”
The history of a rivalry
The big Thanksgiving Day game between Newington and Wethersfield will have come and gone by the time this paper comes out, but take a moment to look back at the recent history of the two teams. Newington leads the series 19-14-1. Wethersfield reeled off 10 in a row f rom 1994 to 2003. Newington has won five of the last six. The results of those games are as follows: 2009: Newington 20, Wethersfield 10 2008: Newington 53, Wethersfield 34 2007: Newington 9, Wethersfield 7 2006: Newington 22, Wethersfield 0 2005: Wethersfield 22, Newington 13 2004: Newington 44, Wethersfield 21 2003: Wethersfield 50, Newington 22
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Library Friends pleased by turnout for book sale By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — Those who think print is dead obviously weren’t at The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday. Swarms of readers from around the area came to the Newington Senior and Disabled Center to peruse the endless tables of books and audio visual materials available for sale. At one point, would-be buyers were lined up outside. The book sale is one of the group’s biggest fund-raisers, said Friends president Natalie Harberson, accounting for about 45 percent of the group’s gross income. Proceeds are used to support Lucy Robbins Welles Library activities and events. “The funds all go to the Alex Syphers Friends of the Shoppers peruse the selection of books available at the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Book Sale SunLibrary and the day afternoon. The proceeds from the sale are used to fund library events year round. Friends then do the programs over at the library,” said Harberson. The profits earned during this year’s sale will go toward next year’s library events, including the winter and summer reading programs, and job assistance programs. The Friends also ask the library to make a “wish list” each year, which often includes museum passes and computers. The sale met with great success over the weekend bringing up the spirits of members who were worried after a disappointing sale this spring. By 1 p.m. Sunday the group had raised more than $15,485 dollars, with three more hours to go. “Our aim was to make $12,000 and we are over that for this sale,” said Harberson. The weekend began early for members as they moved more than a thousand boxes of books from the library to the Senior and Disabled Center on Friday. They set up tables throughout the cafeteria and the auditorium to display the sale items, ranging from children’s books and novels, to tapes and movies. Over 90 percent of the items for
sale were donated to the Friends, said Brian P. Wood, Friends vicepresident. “We had more donations and better quality donations this time,” said Wood, adding that the spring book sale was plagued with sub-par quality books. “More selection in turn means people bought more.” Sunday brought the popular “Bag of Books” event in which shoppers could by a bag for $5 and fill it with as many books as they possibly could. Throughout the afternoon, shoppers left the Senior Center with arms grasping plastic bags that were ready to burst. “The challenge is to pack it well,” said Harberson. The line to get in the door extended to the street before the opening of the doors on Sunday, said Harberson. In the first hour on Sunday, the group made more than $1,700. “It’s been fantastic,” said Mary Wood, Friends treasurer, “witnessing what we did in that first hour.” The shoppers at the sale were also excited about the day. Dean Smith made the trip from Southington with his girlfriend on Sunday. “We look forward to it every six months. For $5 a bag you can’t beat it,” he said holding a plastic bag neatly packed with books, “We’re pros. We know how to stuff the bags.” The Boy Scouts of Pack 316 and Pack 347, as well as the Newington High School Key Club and National Honor Society helped run the event during the weekend. “Without the Boy Scouts and the volunteers this couldn’t be accomplished and we have people who work very hard on the sale to make this a success. It is to put things back into the library and it’s a wonderful library so it’s a great thing to support,” said Harberson. “Libraries are essential in this country. Newington is very, very lucky with the library we have.”
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HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
PLUMBING
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
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.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 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
CARPENTRY LEGAL SERVICES Carpenter for Hire - All types of remodeling and repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, painting, tile Atty. Harvey L. Levine, Debt Relief work, replacement windows, doors. We do it all. Fully insured. Lic # 538604. Free estimates. Agency - Bankruptcy is available for those qualified, to: 1) stop & prevent 860-665-7946 foreclosure; 2) stop creditor harrass-ment; 3) eliminate debt. We help people file for CERAMIC TILE relief under the bank-ruptcy code. Free initial consultation. Len and Jeff Schaller - Fix leaky showers. www.attorneylevine.com 860-229-9800 Regrouting in tubs. Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert PLUMBING workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 2425805 DeMaio Plumbing & Heating LLC - Free estimates. We specialize in bathroom and CLEANING SERVICES kitchen remodeling, new additions and new houses. Water heaters, zoned heat Polish/English speaking woman can clean and more. We also specialize in high your house with care. 2nd cleaning 50% off for efficiency boilers and all types of heating new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. and hot water systems. We install radiant Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885 heat, new or additions. Fully licensed and insured. Call Rick at 860-342-3365.
REMODELING 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 estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.
ROOFING 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
TREE SERVICE 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 860538-0980.
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