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Shelter from the storm

Residents cope and vent frustration with power outages, downed wires, lines for gas and more as power slowly returns By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

By Monday morning, only 8 percent of Connecticut Light & Power customers in Newington had power and by evening, the streets were not filled with trickor-treaters like they should have been. It was a kid’s worst nightmare: Halloween was cancelled. But town officials had more urgent matters on their hands — or their roads, that is. A rare October snow storm ripped Volume 52, No. 42

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through town last Saturday into Sunday morning,leaving wires and tree limbs spattered across Cedar Street, no lights at Town Hall, the senior and disabled center or the town library. Running on generator power, the Newington Police Department’s emergency operations center provided essential town employees with a location where they could work. “We’re trying to get this town organized, it’s rough,” Mayor Lenares said Tuesday. As co-owner of Lenares Landscaping, the mayor was executing lots of tree clearing. “We’re just cutting and clearing, trying to make it safe for people to get to work,” he said. To make matters worse, parts of the busy Berlin Turnpike, along with Cedar Street and downtown, were without traffic lights for much of the week. On Tuesday, Newington declared a

state of emergency as 20 roads remained closed due to downed trees and power lines, and 85 percent of residents were still without electricity. Town officials deemed it unsafe for the Halloween’s typical candy-gathering festivities, so they urged people to stay inside

Monday night. Town Manager John Salomone isn’t sure when, or if, Halloween will be rescheduled for a later date. “We strongly recommended that parents did not have kids go out because of the hazardous conditions,” he said. “We have not suggested an alternative date — the main thing was the safety of the kids. Maybe there can be a celebration when this crisis has passed.”

As of Wednesday, the clearing of debris on the roadways was priority; town officials hoped restoration could start by Thursday. “Right now there is one CL&P crew designated for the town of Newington- we need 20 crews,” Newington Mayor Mike Lenares said. A general warning was sent out to the community to remind residents that when they see a See CL&P, Page 9

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David Brysgel of Newington musters some enthusiasm after waiting in line for over an hour to buy gas at the Valero station on South Main Street in New Britain Monday after having no luck at gas stations closer to his home.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., announced Oct.25 that Community Renewal Team has been selected as the preferred developer for a new assisted-living facility for aging or disabled veterans and their spouses, to be constructed and operated at the VA Connecticut Health Care System’s Newington campus. The residence will include 100 studio- and one-bedroom apartments, as well as space for activities, dining, medical care and more. This project will be modeled on The Retreat, CRT’s award-winning assisted living home for low-income seniors in Hartford. Seniors enjoy a beautiful setting, appropriate medical and social supports and an outstanding array of activities that support personal growth and community involvement. “We are excited about the benefits that a new project of this type will offer,”said Lena Rodriguez,president

and CEO of CRT. “We recognize that bricks-and-mortar alone do not provide stability and a high quality of life. This is where our Steps to Success strengths-based, holistic case management model would come in to provide the veterans and their families the services they need in order to develop and achieve their short and long-term goals.” The Newington project will build on two of CRT’s areas of demonstrated expertise: Assisted living for low-income seniors and services to veterans. “I am very pleased to see that the Department of Veterans Affairs has chosen our very own Community Renewal Team as their preferred developer for a new assisted living facility for veterans and their spouses,” Congressman John Larson said. “The Community Renewal Team has a strong track record of creating top-notch, assisted living facilities as evidence byThe Retreat in Hartford. Our veterans deserve the best care possible from the moment they put on the uniform, to when they return home and throughout their years

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ahead.I look forward to the completion of this project, which will once again ensure the highest quality of veterans care at VA Connecticut Healthcare System.” CRT also operates a 12-bed transitional residence for homeless veterans in East Hartford, and is the state’s only provider of Supportive Services for Veteran Families, designed to help very low income Veteran families who are at risk of homelessness. “As our veterans return home, we must keep faith with them and provide the services they need. I am proud to have supported this effort and very pleased that the Community Renewal Team has been chosen to undertake this important project of providing a place for military veterans and their families to access affordable, assisted housing when they return home,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, in a statement released Oct. 26. For more information about CRT’s Veteran Services, please contact Christopher McCluskey at (860) 560-5770.

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we visited many wine retailers here in the United States, including our friends at Applejack and Total Wine, as well as around the world and we’ve shared ideas. They’ve helped us a lot. It’s been exciting for us to take our food and farming background and add wine. Today customers come into the stores asking ‘What wine should I serve with my steak, lobster, turkey or pizza?’ It’s nice to make them smile. Stew Leonard’s has a store located in Newington on the Berlin Turnpike.

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Annual event features wine and chocolate tasting By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

A night of chocolate sampling, wine tasting and auctioning will benefit Newington High School students. The Newington Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Silent Auction, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Challenge Saturday. The 150 Newington residents and business owners attending

will also enjoy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and certificates to local jewelers, the a formal dinner with carving and Wadsworth Athenaeum and pasta stations before Mark Twain house, they begin bidding a Block Island Ferry for donated items. trip, Warner Theater This year, the 135 tickets, ski trips, donations include two autographed The event will be held at The Sphinx gift certificates to baseballs from the Shrine, 3066 Berlin local restaurants and Boston Red Sox, a Turnpike, Saturday a variety of themed hockey puck autoat 6:30 p.m. Seating gift baskets, includgraphed by the is limited as most ing automotive, golf, New Jersey Devils, tickets have been spa, and wine and a round of golf for reserved in advance cheese. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even four to Stanley Golf but tickets will be Course and more. a movie basket with available at the door. Another part of DVDs, candy and the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun is popcorn and one the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pop for Prizes.â&#x20AC;? Sponsored from the Newington Library. There will also be iPads, gift by Turnpike Motors Autobody,

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The freshly-made pizza pies sit proudly beside the chocolatefilled butter cookies, so it’s hard to decide which to start with. Then there’s the gelato bar five feet to the right, and now a spinach pie comes steaming hot from the kitchen. These are the sights — and scents and tastes — that await at Giovanni’s Bakery & Pastry Shop, which just celebrated its 30th Anniversary. The newly renovated shop on New Britain Avenue is one of

the first and only authentic Italian Rick said. “We are on a first-name bakeries in Newington. basis.” Lucy and Giovanni The elder customMotta followed their ers enjoy coffee and sons Rick and John to maybe a raspberryNewington in 1981 cheese croissant at Giovanni s Bakery & from Motta’s Bakery one of the six quaint Pastry Shop is located little tables in the in Hartford, their at 456 New Britain morning, while the original store. John’s Ave., Newington. It lunch crowd comes is open Tuesday to wife Maria also joined Saturday, 7:30 a.m. in around noon hunthem there. Giovanni to 6 p.m. and Sunday gry for Arancini: has since passed, but 7:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m.. rice croquettes filled his spirit lives on The shop is closed with hamburger, among the cookies, Monday. Giovanni s rice, cheese and pastries, cakes, tortes, can be reached at Giovanni’s tempting specialty breads and (860) 667-4033. homemade tomato pizzas served up from sauce. Then people scratch by three generations of Mottas, all Newington stop by on their way home from work in the evening to pick up and Wethersfield residents. “We’re family-operated,” says breads stuffed with fresh ingreGiovanni’s son Rick. “We help dients like sausage, spinach, each other out and make it work.” pepperoni and eggplant, and, natuTo celebrate the anniversary rally, mozzarella. with their customers, Giovanni’s Rick says the sauce is so good had an all-day party at the end of that their most popular pizza has October. Hundreds showed for the just that on it — the plain tomato complimentary espresso, desserts sauce pie, finished with a dusting of parmesan. and pizzas. “You won’t find many places left “We want to thank our customers, who are really devoted to us,” that make real sheet pizza, most

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are round,” said John. When customers get married, they often come to Giovanni’s to customize their own cake. Intricately-designed fondant blankets one of their limitless combinations of cake, mousse, and filling. The holidays are another game altogether. At Thanksgiving, there are 18 different pie offerings and

at Christmas, orders for cannoli, cheesecake, butter rolls and tiramisu tortes have to be made well in advance. Oh, and besides the freshlymade goods, Giovanni’s sells products imported from Italy, like olive oils, espresso, chocolate pizzelles and sesame sticks. Folks are encouraged to eat in, take out or stop by to chat.

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Learning to ‘live in the moment’

Breast cancer survivor becomes activist By BRENDA MAGUIRE CORRESPONDENT

For Marsha Goldstein, life was good. She enjoyed her job at the now defunct Hartford Area Training Center and she spent plenty of quality time with her husband and three children. Goldstein had a healthy lifestyle. She was a runner and a vegetarian. She did monthly breast self-examinations and scheduled yearly clinical exams and mammograms. Despite that lifestyle, at the age of 48 Goldstein’s world was flipped upside down. In October 1993 Goldstein had a mammogram conducted by a physician and everything was normal. But just two months later, while performing a self-exam, Goldstein found a lump. “My nature is not to panic,” she

said. “I was like, ‘Oh, OK.’” After seeing multiple doctors, it was decided that chemotherapy and radiation would be the best treatment for her because the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. As she pulled up to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital for her first day of chemotherapy, Goldstein saw the large words “Cancer Center” on the building. “To walk in there and know that you have cancer,that was the moment that got me,” Goldstein said. She underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment for six months. Afterward, she took tamoxifen, which is given to patients to reduce the risk of relapse. Throughout her treatment, Goldstein tried to remain upbeat. She said when she learned of her diagnosis she tended to think of the fatality of the disease. But she then concentrated on being positive. “I think anybody would be shaken,” the Newington resident said, later adding, “It’s all about hope and

to be optimistic and to know that just because you’re diagnosed with breast cancer doesn’t mean you’re going to die.” She found support groups and noted that her family helped to keep up her spirits. Goldstein said she learned to “live in the moment”from her experience. “You learn that you’re so much stronger than you think,” she said. Now, at 67, Goldstein is an 18-year survivor and works with the New Britain-based CT Breast Health Initiative to help support breast cancer research in the state. “After my treatment it led me to be involved as a breast cancer activist,” Goldstein said. “I was going to do something that mattered.” She has worked as a spokeswoman for the initiative and is on its board of directors. She believes it’s important to contribute to research because even now, 18 years after she went through treatment, the process is much different. “I’m so proud with being involved with the Connecticut Breast Health

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Marsha Goldstein, a breast cancer survivor from Newington, works out at Healthtrax in Newington recently.

Initiative because all of the money stays in Connecticut,”Goldstein said. She said that if she hadn’t done her monthly self-exam then she might not be enjoying the highlights of her life, like going to the gym and spending time with her nine grandchildren. “I think it saved my life,” she said.

“It would have been a whole year for another mammogram.” Goldstein urges women and men to be vigilant when it comes to breast cancer. Annual clinical exams and self-exams should regularly be conducted, she said, and after turning 40 it’s important to have a mammogram done.

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down power line that looks dead, there’s always a possibility that it can become active again. CL&P estimated that power should be restored to 99% of residents by midnight Sunday. “We’re cautiously optimistic that power may be restored earlier than Sunday as estimated,” offered Salomone. “We’ve opened up most of the roads closed because of the storm, but we have a lot of debris to

remove within the next few weeks; its going to be a very time consuming and costly endeavor,” he continued. Funding will come from town reserves intially, but they are hoping Newington will be eligible for federal reimbursement at a later date. “Making the roads and the people safe comes first before we worry about federal funding,” Salomone said. Hundreds of residents were forced

to find warmth, food and a shower at Newington High School, which served as a shelter throughout the week, but no injuries were attributed to the storm. Human Services Director Ken Friedenberg was in charge of running the shelter, where residents were served the school’s cafeteria food as well as food brought in by The National Guard. The shelter will remain open until further notice,

and will provide transportation there if needed. For more information, call 860-944-6424. Bright sunshine beamed down the rest of the week following the storm, but schools remained closed Friday. Some school buildings had power while others did not. Even when power is restored completely, classes will not resume until hazardous conditions are eliminated. “We need to make sure the streets

are safe before we can re-open the schools,” said Salomone. The Central CT Health District has health inspectors assessing health issues in restaurants that have opened to insure food safety. All Parks and Recreation acitivities and events have been cancelled until further notice. Contact the Town Manager’s Office for more information, at: (860) 665-8512.

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As the rain collected in puddles on the sidewalks, about a hundred Newington children splashed their way downtown the afternoon of Oct. 27 for some early trick-ortreating. Like a kid in a candy store? Actually, a pet store, hair salon, and pizza parlor — among others. About 40 businesses participated in the Newington Downtown Business Association’s 4th Annual Trick-or-Treating event last week, getting a head start on their Halloween fun, which turned out to be not much fun at all thanks to the vast storm-related power outages. Most of the shops, salons, restaurants, even office buildings in Market Square, East Cedar Street and Main Street had buckets full of candy ready for the kids at 3:30 p.m., expecting much less than in past years since there wasn’t a drop

of sunshine to be found — only sponsored by owner Jane Amaruso. Those whose faces didn’t already rain. Richard Simons, vice presi- coordinate with their costumes sat dent of the Downtown Business down for a quick coloring before Association and owner of Simon resuming their treat collection. Sez Pets, helped organize the afterSimons admitted that about noon along with 90 percent of DBA Secretary parents accomAmy Damato panying their of Damato kids usually stay Chiropractic on the sidewalk Center. for the candy“We want to snatching but promote downthis time they town and get were coming people to walk inside of his pet around and see shop to warm the businesses,” up. “Despite Simons said. the weather we “Very few resiall had a good dents see what a time,” he said. wealth and variMost visiety of businesses tors didn’t do any shopping we have down RICHARD SIMONS since everyone here. … A lot of vice president of the Newington was in a rush to people don’t even Downtown Business Association get goodies but realize we have a shoe repair business in town. It gives they vowed to return. Hopefully, people a chance to see what’s going Newington’s Downtown Business Association will have a sunny day on with the revitalization as well.” There was also face-painting this coming spring for its fourth at the Sand Dollar Laundromat, annual Spring Festival Egg Hunt.

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In a recent letter to your newspaper regarding the New Britain Costco project, Newington Republican Town Councilor Beth Kinsey DelBuono failed to mention that Mayor Tim Stewart had publicly stated that he had an agreement with the Mayor of Newington, Mike Lenares for the town of Newington to merely turn over 15 acres of land of the actual 34.7 total acres, if it were to become available. In fact, this is what had been reported on the television just prior to the New Britain Common Council meeting. Even after Democratic Town Councilor Maureen Klett publicy spoke and informed the Common Council members that she was neither for, nor against the project, but merely wanted to make sure those voting understood there was no Town Council agreement as had been reported by Mayor Stewart. Mayor Stewart insisted that he

had Mayor Mike Lenares’ support for turning over the land. As the Newington Economic Development Commission Chairperson, I would say Newington should never give up land that was in the old I291 right of way as we only have 6 percent open space left in the town. The moral and ethical responsibility demonstrated by Mrs. Klett by informing the New Britain Common Council that there had been no Newington Town Council decision should be applauded. At best, her input was informational and did not reflect any potential outcome of a future town council meeting. Mrs. DelBuono might work in New Britain, but she is supposed to represent the people of Newington, something Mrs. Klett does very well. Mrs DelBuono’s letter was short on facts and long on politics, not to mention fraught with errors. Tom Shields Newington

In support of Steve Woods To the editor: I am writing in support of Steve Woods for mayor. Steve is a dedicated, hard-working, and experienced leader, who will serve all of Newington. He has served on the Board of Education for 16 years and as chairperson for the past two. His experiences on the board make him an outstanding candidate for mayor. Unlike his opponent, Mr. Woods is not running a political agenda. His opponent is promising a no-tax increase, but how can one truly guarantee that in these economic times? How can one do this without jeopardizing our town’s savings? Mr. Woods doesn’t believe in ridiculous promises. Mr. Woods believes in discussion, action, and compromise, in order to make sure what is done, is right for all residents, of this town. He will listen to everyone, and will take into account your opinions, in order to create an effective budget that will satisfy every

resident. He would not pit families against seniors and single member households. Mr. Woods is a candidate who is willing to put party labels aside. When he was in the minority on the Board of Education, he reached across the table to the majority, because he knew the Board of Education was not working for the parties, but for the youth of the town. As mayor, Mr. Woods will continue to cross party lines in order to make sure whatever decisions are made are putting the residents in Newington first, not the party. Unfortunately, I must sit one more election cycle out before I can cast a ballot. But, I encourage everyone to vote for Steve Woods. I will guarantee to you that Mr. Woods is the only candidate with true integrity and who will put Newington First. Nick Grondin Senior representative to the Board of Education Senior, Newington High School

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For Castelle

In support of Steve Woods for mayor of Newington

I “met” Clarke Castelle some time ago when a letter to the editor that he had written interested me. I have gotten to know him quite well since then as he has become increasingly involved in town and town council issues. Clarke Castelle will be a welcome addition to the next town council. He has been educating himself on town council issues and has a good grasp of the problems that will be facing the council and the town. He has been doing his own research to gather the information needed to make intelligent independent decisions. He also brings to the council table his experience as a current member of the board of education. Please vote for Clarke Castelle on Nov. 8.

As election day draws closer, we have to ask ourselves which one of the candidates and his team will be the best for Newington. We have to go beyond the slogans and catchy phrases, we have to look at how each candidate is prepared to lead the town of Newington. During the last debates on NCTV recently both candidates were cordial and respectful of each other, they both are good and nice people. Mike agreed with Steve many times during the debates. But Mike supports deceptive slogans and false promises. These are not what the residents of Newington want, they want a man of character with the skills and experience to do the job of mayor. Now I have to ask myself who is better prepared and qualified to lead Newington as

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mayor? Only one person, Steve Woods! On Thursday, Oct. 20, Steve and Mike came to the Meet the Candidate forum at the Churchill Bridge clubhouse to meet with condominium owners and hear what’s on their mind. Steve Woods came prepared with facts, figures and understanding of what is important to Newington. When asked questions, Steve responded with details and upto-date facts. Mike Lenares just agreed with Steve. Steve did his homework, he was prepared. Steve Woods supports continuing conversations with Newington Condominium owners. He heard and he listened. Those are qualities everyone expects in a mayor. Steve shows me he cares about Newington and he’s shown he has the leadership and innovative qualities with his grasp of the issues facing Newington.

At one point, there was a question about access to the mayor, Steve suggested having scheduled office hours with town residents and listening to their issues and ideas. Mike has said he will demonstrate leadership and independence and credibility, then why did he and the Republican leadership support a 2 percent increase for administrators, when his lawn signs say 0 percent? His lawn signs say one thing but his actions show something different. Steve Woods is a man of his word, he has shown integrity, understanding and a solid grasp of the issues facing Newington. It is important for the citizens of Newington to know what qualities Steve brings to the table: he brings leadership, he brings knowledge of issues, he brings a passion about this town where he and his family live.

Our residents don’t want empty and risky financial schemes. Steve’s a solid business man, he doesn’t want to put our town bond rating in jeopardy with raids to the “Rainy Day” fund. That is why I’m whole-heartily supporting Steve Woods for mayor and the Council team of Terry Borjeson, Clarke Castelle, Myra Cohen, Maureen Klett, Scott P. McBride and the Board of Education team with Sharon Braverman, Marc Finkelstein, Pam Raynock, Joshua Shulman and David Tatum. They care about Newington. Without a doubt Steve has demonstrated leadership and understanding of the issues that are important to Newington. Steve’s the best choice for mayor and I’m sure, deep down Mike agrees. Hy Braverman Newington

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Steve Woods brings 16 years of experienced leadership and volunteerism to the table with his bid for mayor. When voting for a mayoral candidate,I take a fact such as this into serious consideration. Steve’s style of leadership works very well when bringing both sides of the table together. He is not only a nice guy, but also an intelligent person whose quiet demeanor evokes compromise and solutions. Steve puts 150 percent into every decision he makes. Even though he may not always agree, he listens to all ideas carefully and objectively and puts his own opinions aside to make an informed decision based on facts. I am qualified to make these observations as I have served with Steve on the Board of Education for the past five years. He is also a fellow member of The Church of Christ Congregational where he also takes on leadership roles. Steve saved countless teaching positions with his proposal to give the board’s health benefit surplus back to the town. He will not take sole credit for this decision, as the entire board voted in favor, but ultimately he was the one who came up with the idea. In having had many conversations with Steve I know that he has more well thought out solutions based on this example. Steve will be a mayor for all residents. These qualities and many more make Steve Woods the best candidate to lead Newington during these tough economic times. Please vote for Steve Woods for mayor and the entire Democrat Team on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Line A all the way!

To the editor:

We were surprised to see an ad for the Republican slate of candidates for town office promising “no tax increase, no cuts.” In view of the rising costs across the board from health care costs to spiking energy prices, it made us wonder how they plan to accomplish this feat. It’s easy to campaign on promises such as these, but not so easy to fulfill these promises, as their slogan would have us believe. Steve Woods has a proven track record of guiding the Board of Education through the past several years of tumultuous budgets. As a consensus builder, through his leadership the Board has been able to maintain the high quality of education in Newington. As chairman of the BOE he maintained a very reasonable share of the town budget to finance our education services. His proven talent and creativity; his strength of character and integrity; his negotiating skills; his perseverance and hard work; and his 16 years of experience in town government, are key ingredients necessary for our town’s future prosperity. Steve’s slate of Democrats running for Town Council and Board of Education combines veterans who have been responsible for our town’s current economic stability with new candidates who bring fresh, creative ideas to the table. When it comes to voting for “know-how,”,experience, and proven leadership our vote will be for Steve Woods, and the entire team of Democrats.

There is one candidate running this year who I met my first day of kindergarten at Elizabeth Green School.That person is Steve Woods, Democratic Mayoral Candidate. I remember the first time Steve ran for Board of Education.We were in line at the local Dairy Queen and he talked with me about his feelings and his reasons for running for public office. His words struck a chord with me and I remembered that conversation as I eventually ran for Town Council for my first term.Not knowing what to expect from local politics was at the same time both disconcerting and exciting. So here we are all these years later. I have been the Town Council liaison to the Board of Education for six years and have watched Steve in action as Chairperson and as board member.

Pam Raynock Newington

He speaks softly but with sincere commitment and knowledge of the workings of the town. Although his concentration has been with the Board of Education, he has a firm grasp on the impact board decisions have on the rest of the town. Steve does not speak merely to hear his own voice. He does not advance his ideas for personal gain or for political prowess. He does not complain about the long hours or multiple time commitments away from his family. He takes seriously the faith the residents have vested in him as their elected official. He has never shirked his civic responsibility. He just wants to get the job done. For these reasons, Steve, you have my vote. Please join me on Nov. 8and vote in Steve Woods as our next mayor of Newington. Kris Nasinnyk Newington

An endorsement of Finkelstein’s re-election To the editor:

the 37 years in which my family has known Dr. Finkelstein, This letter is in support of re- I’ve learned that he is a genuine Ray and Connie Harasymiw electing Dr. Marc Finkelstein to and caring family man. During Newington the Board of Education. Through the numerous hours I spent in his dentist chair as a young child, our conversations always involved what was happening in the Newington School systems. Whether it was new curriculum textbooks, building and grounds renovations, new computers or the safety of our children, you could see the joy Dr. Finkelstein exhibited in knowing these children would benefit from these changes. The funny thing is, he would always ask me for my opinion … I was only 8 years old. To this day, we still have those conversations, which now also include my children, who both attend our public schools. Being a representative for any committee, means that you are the voice of the people you are representing … young and old. I credit individuals like Dr. Finkelstein for the education that I received in the Newington school systems, and that my children are receiving today. He has dedicated himself to the educational well being of the children of our community. Please join me in reelecting Dr.Marc Finkelstein to the Newington Board of Education. We deserve him. Thank you.

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POLICE BLOTTER Brad Schmitt, 25, of 48 Hickory Hill Lane, Newington, was charged Oct. 20 with assault in the third degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, breach of peace, possession of narcotics, and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.

BJ Perez-Benitez, 25, of 164 Roman Kopiec, 48, of 379 Oak Trails Road, Des Plaines, Ill., was Campfield St., Hartford, was charged Oct. 22 with larceny in charged Oct. 24 with larceny in the the first degree and forgery in the fourth degree. second degree. JosephIngenito,32,of312Foxboro Cindy Seguro, 29, of 183 Main Drive, Newington, was charged Oct. St., Newington, was charged Oct. 26 with larceny in the sixth degree. Christopher Jiminia, 22, of 420 22 with disorderly conduct. Carmen Delgado, 35, of 107 Connecticut Ave., Newington, was Erica Cavness, 35, of 2660 Berlin Martin Luther King Drive, New charged Oct. 21 with failure to Turnpike, Newington, was charged Britain, was charged Oct. 25 with appear in the second degree. Oct. 23 with disorderly conduct. Ivory Barber, 24, of 127 Glenn Hall, 38, of 2660 Berlin Williamstown Cuort, Newington, was charged Oct. 21 with breach Turnpike, Newington, was charged Oct. 23 with disorderly conduct. of peace.

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Dale Frink, 53, of 253 Maple Hill Ave., Newington, was charged Wayne Palser,51,of 5 Hartt Lane, Oct. 27 with failure to appear in the Newington, was charged Oct. 26 second degree. with driving under the Qinfluence, Deborah Farken, 62, of 46 failure to drive a reasonable distance Coventry Road,Bristol,was charged apart and distracted driving. Oct. 28 with assault in the second Peggy Lampkin, 61, of 20 degree, reckless endangerment in Davenport St., New Britain, was the second degree, breach of peace charged Oct. 26 with larceny in the in the second degree and reckless driving. sixth degree.

LOCAL CALENDAR PUBLIC INVITED TO REPLAY OF RADIO STAR JEAN SHEPHERD: The voice of old-time radio star the late Jean Shepherd K2ORS, raconteur and humorist, will be heard again at a free admission program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St., presented by NARL, a Capital Region amateur radio club. The public is welcome. Heard nightly up and down the East Coast on WOR Jean Shepherd’s nightly wistful homespun humor had a huge following for many years. Monday’s presentation is a replay of a “Shep” broadcast of a hilarious U.S. Army SNAFU where he and other skilled Morse code radio amateurs are sent to beginner’s Morse code classes and their plot to befuddle the instructors. OPEN HEARTH COOKING EVENT: The Newington Historical Society is holding their “Open Hearth Cooking Event” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Kelsey House, 1702 Main St. Admission for the Open Hearth Cooking is $3 for Historical Society members, $5 for nonmembers, and children 12 and under are free. Inquiries: Newington Historical Society office (860) 666-7118. SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE FAIR AND SALE: A Scandinavian Heritage Fair and Sale, hosted by Hartford Lodge, Sons of Norway, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Sequin Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. On display will be rosemaling, wood carving, hardanger embroidery and Scandinavian knitting demonstrations. Lunch, including open-face sandwiches and lapskaus, will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake sale will feature Scandinavian and American items. For more information call (860) 951-6400. RAISE A GLASS FOR THE EARLY DETECTION & CURE OF PANCREATIC CANCER AT STEW LEONARD’S: Kick off the holiday season by giving back! Members of the community are invited to join the wine specialists from Stew Leonard’s Wines of Newington at a world-class Holiday Food & Wine Tasting to benefit Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Founda-

tion from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Stew Leonard’s food store, 3475 Berlin Turnpike.Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Stew Leonard’s Wines of Newington, located at the same address. The Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, a charitable foundation formed to promote public awareness and funding for the early detection and cure of pancreatic cancer, was selected as the beneficiary for this special evening for reasons very personal to the Leonard family. For more information about The Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, visit www.ronsrun.org. NEWINGTON STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND ANNUAL MEETING: The Newington Student Assistance Fund (NSAF) will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in the Main Conference Room at Newington High School. New directors and officers will be installed. The organization provides interest-free loans to Newington residents who are pursuing post-secondary education or training. The loans are not limited to high school seniors, all residents are eligible. NSAF has been in existence since 1966 and has given out over 900 tuition loans totaling over $800,000. All funds received by NSAF are used for these loans. The annual meeting is open to the public. Further information can be found on the NSAF website at www. nsafinfo.org. FAMILY PHOTO DAY: Newington Parks & Recreation is happy to announce its first annual Family Photo Day! The Family Photo Day will take place Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 in the Mortensen Community Center, 131 Cedar St. Photo sittings are available mornings and afternoons on both days so schedule early to ensure your spot. The sitting fee of $19, (paid when registering) will be applied to ANY photo purchase. Family Photo Day is a wonderful opportunity to gather your family together for that long overdue professional portrait — grandparents and pets are welcome. For more information or to schedule a sitting, call the Parks & Recreation office at (860) 665-8666.

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Ring-ing in a state title By ANTHONY DELLA CALCE STAFF WRITER

It’s been nearly five months since the Newington High School baseball team captured the Class LL state title, capping a memorable run through the state tournament. Defeating Southington 3-2 in 10 innings in a championship game for the ages is a moment the team won’t ever forget. Oct. 28, the Indians shared another moment that is sure to leave a lasting memory. The players and coaches received their championship rings in a ceremony prior to the Newington football game at Alumni Field. “It’s awesome,”Newington coach Eric Frank said of the ceremony. “First state championship [in baseball] in school history and these

players did a tremendous job. They really deserve all the recognition and they deserve getting a championship ring.” Every coach and player was in attendance, including the four seniors who graduated in June — Cole Bryant, Tyler Barrett, Armando Soler and Alex Fretz. “Four years of high school, we were always working for this and it feels great being able to accomplish a goal like that.” Bryant said. “That’s what you always strive for as a player — a championship. Nothing else really matters unless you’re walking away with a plaque at the end of the day.” The ceremony gave the players, especially the four seniors, a chance to reconnect and reminiscence about their championship run. The 17th seeded Indians beat

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Newington s Class LL state championship baseball team was honored Friday night during the school s football game.

four of the top eight seeds in the tournament on their way to the title, including three extra-inning wins. “This is great,” Barrett said. “I’m soaking it all in. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen all the guys.” Fretz, now a freshman at Eastern Connecticut State University, said his room is covered with pictures from the championship run and he “relives it all the time.” The team has been together a

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couple times since winning the title in June. The Indians were honored at a Rock Cats game in the summer and also had a ring-sizing party. Frank came up with some design ideas according to Fretz and then showed them to the players, who helped finalize the final design. Masters of Design made the rings. For Soler, the ring represents “the payoff after all the hard work and adversity we had to face this year”

The 2011 Newington baseball team had an historic season. The ring ceremony served as the final memory of the journey. “It was just an unbelievable ride,” Frank said. “The whole tournament kind of was a blur. We were the away team every game and our season was on the line so many times. There was three extra inning games.These guys just had tremendous fight and courage and they’re champions.”

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Senior quartet reunites at ring ceremony

Bryant, Barrett, Soler, Fretz share lasting friendship By ANTHONY DELLA CALCE STAFF WRITER

They began their friendship as kids playing on baseball diamonds across Newington. They’ve stayed friends ever since, concluding their Newington baseball careers as Class LL state champions in June. Oct. 28, they stood together as they received their championship rings. “I grew up with Tyler [Barrett], Armando [Soler], Alex Fretz,” said Cole Bryant, referring to the only other seniors on Newington’s title-winning team. “I’ve been friends with them for a long time and I haven’t been able to see them the past few months. We’re a family and to reunite like this is just amazing.”

Barrett used the word family to describe the quartet as well. In fact, that’s what the ring represents to him. “It’s nice, a big piece of hardware,” Barrett said. “It resembles family because I felt like this year we became a lot closer and [had] better camaraderie. It’s awesome.” The four friends caught up as they received their rings along with the rests of their teammates and coaches. But most importantly, they reminisced about their unbelievable journey to the championship. Anthony Della Calce | Staff It’s a memory none of them From left, Alex Fretz, Cole Bryant, Tyler Barrett and Armando Soler show off their championship rings. will ever forget. “Cole strikes him out [for the last out] and we rush the mound,” Soler said, reliving the end of the 3-2, 10-inning win over Southington in the title game. “It’s like everything you dream of. That last strike, it’s just unbelievable the feeling you get, when you’re on the ground and you’re at TYLER BARRETT the bottom of the pig pile.”

“It’s nice, a big piece of hardware. [The ring] resembles family because I felt like this year we became a lot closer and [had] better camaraderie. It’s awesome.”

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Snyder leads Indians in rout of South Windsor Newington QB throws 3 TDs, runs for another By ANTHONY DELLA CALCE STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — It was the type of game the Newington football team had been looking for. The Indians executed on offense, defense and special teams and the scoreboard reflected that. Newington scored 31 points in the first 16 minutes against South

Windsor as it cruised to a 41-16 victory Oct. 28, at Alumni Field. It was Newington’s highest scoring output of the season. “Tonight was kind of a coming out party so to speak in which things that we’ve been working on all year seemed to work pretty well tonight,” Newington coach Roy Roberts said. “Even though it’s been working at spurts all year, tonight it just seemed to come all at once.” Quarterback Jonathan Snyder led the charge for Newington (2-5), throwing for three touchdowns and running for another. He threw the ball all over the field against South Windsor (0-7), rarely missing his

target — he was 16-for-22 — as he compiled 291 yards through the air. He was accurate from the pocket, on the run, short or long throws. “My offensive line gave me a lot of time to throw and my receivers just got open,” Snyder said. Zach Morris led the receiving corps with 8 catches for 117 yards but Snyder got everyone into the act. Morris, Freddy Burgos, Eric Ryan and Timmy Blair each caught a touchdown pass. Blair even threw for a score as Newington dove into its playbook for a big play. Blair hit Freddy Burgos on a 45-yard reverse touchdown pass on the final play of the

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first quarter to put Newington up 17-0. It was one of two one-play touchdown drives in the half for the Indians. The other came when Snyder hit Eric Ryan on a perfectly executed screen pass. Ryan caught the ball at the line of scrimmage and scampered 57 yards to the end zone as a host of blockers led the way. Newington led 31-0. The Indians hit three pass plays of 45-plus yards. “Everybody’s contributing,” Morris said of Newington’s receiving corps. “Everybody’s catching touchdowns. Everything’s working for us right now.” On defense, Newington smothered South Windsor in the first half. The Bobcats went three-and-out on their first four possessions. On their next possession, Newington’s Christian Zotti picked off Jessie Lavioe, one of three turnovers the Indians forced in the game. Marc Santana made an interception in the red zone in the second half. “There’s no doubt,” Roberts said, “that our defensive coordinator Rob Rubin came out with a really phenomenal game plan. Tonight it just kind of came together all at once, offensively, defensively, special teams-wise.”

South Windsor finally started to move the ball on its last possession of the half, earning a first-and-goal at the 1-yard line. But Newington made a goal-line stance, stopping Dujean Hines on fourth-and-goal to end the half. The Indians led 31-0 at the half and never looked back. They did get a little sloppy with penalties and some missed tackles, especially in the return game, but they turned out not to be too costly. Christian Beauford connected on two field goals in the game, one from 26 yards in the first half and one from 24 yards in the second half. Newington’s special teams also recovered three onside kick attempts by South Windsor, all of which came in the second half. However, Newington did take another injury hit. Freddy Burgos left the game in the second quarter with an apparent knee injury, the same knee Roberts said has been bothering him since game one of the season. Roberts wasn’t sure what the severity of the injury was or when Burgos would be back. Newington played against South Windsor without one of its key defensive layers, Sixto Acosta. The Indians hope to be closer to full strength the next time they take the field.

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Travis Francis 10 Tom Mongellow 74 Pat Pruett 66 Brian Buden 52 Paul Wierbicki 71 Nicholas Boorman 05 Joseph Klett 60 Grace Krusell Jackie Robidoux Peterson 75 Kathy Clemens D Addeo 78 Donald T. Kruk 73 Renee Giantonio 03 Marissa Dee Lenzi 95 Cindy George 76 Camille DiMauro Prentice 69 Mary Pease 04 Kirsten Raynock 11 Nancy Williams Hogan 78 Colin Shields 03 Burt Himmelfarb 76 Bill Prentice 70 Paul Lenzi 91

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