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The sound of taps broke through the solemn solitude of the West Meadow Cemetery in Newington last Saturday, echoing through the dim of the afternoon sun and mingling among a group of onlookers before being carried off into its final resting place amongst the rows of grave markers. Throughout Connecticut and across the nation that afternoon, veterans past and present were shown by a grateful nation their respects. It was a day to remember those who had served their country during war and peace time, and especially those who are currently overseas and will spend the holidays season away from their families and friends. “It’s a beautiful day here to honor all those warriors who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great country and all those who have
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The Newington Police Department responded to a six car accident at the intersection of the Berlin Turnpike and Pascone Place, Tuesday night, Dec. 7 around 7:50 p.m., which resulted in the injury of three motor-vehiclists and the arrest of another. According to a report filed by NPD Officer Ryan Deane, a commercial dump truck operated by Wayne D. Ferreira, 53, of 8 Martella St., Acushnet, Mass., struck the rear end of other vehicle, starting a chain reaction of collisions on the North bound lane of the Berlin Turnpike. Ferreira was arrested for the operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, possession of alcohol in a commercial motor vehicle, and following too closely. An inspection of Ferreira’s vehicle revealed he was in possession of several full and empty “nipper” bottles of alcohol. Three motorists involved in the accident were transported to local hospitals to receive medical treatment for neck and back pain. In his statement to the Newington Police Department Ferreira claimed
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Moving and somber — Wreaths Across America involves community Continued from Page 1
when Scott DelBuono, commander of the American Legion Post 117, called for a moment of silence. At over 400 similar ceremonies across the nation, from Newington to Arlington National Cemetery, crowds of grateful citizens and veterans had come to a pause to honor those who had served. After the moment of silence, seven wreaths were placed beside the New Meadow Veteran’s Memorial, representing each branch of the Armed Forces, including the Merchant Marines and POW/MIA. The wreaths were laid by veterans from each respective branch with the help of Newington Boy Scout Troop 347, who carried the wreaths to the veterans and presented the colors. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to thank our veterans in the middle of a festive holiday season,” said Senator Paul Doyle, “It’s always nice to get out and remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice but to also remember those that are away for the holiday season …. Those guys are in strange lands fighting difficult
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Boy Scouts from Troop 347 and a Girl Scout from Troop 10536 give Honor prior to placing wreaths.
challenges it’s the least I could do, we all could do, to pay tribute.” The military personnel fighting in foreign lands this holiday season were not forgotten by the men and women of Post 117 and The Daughters of the American Revolution. “I think what we have to remember is we have a lot of soldiers who are overseas and away from their families,” said Paul Mooney, of Post 117, “This is the time of year
when everyone is gathering with their families and celebrating there are a lot of people missing out on that because they are overseas and it’s not easy.” As the ceremony came to a close Jason Sirois and Kenny Bell of Boy Scout Troop 347, began to play their bugles. The sober sound of taps filled the air reaching the ears of the ceremony onlookers, whose faces told of unspoken reflections of the veterans they loved.
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The New Year is just around the corner and adults and children everywhere are thinking about new goals and new dreams. It’s a brand new start, so why shouldn’t you have New Year’s goals to help get you on track for 2011. So what’s it going to be, the same old resolution to lose weight, complete homework, save money, exercise daily, or get all A’s? Even with all the enthusiasm, keeping oneself motivated and committed to moving toward accomplishing your goals, is often difficult. The key to helping your child achieve a goal requires that they take action. First, talk with your child about choosing the right goal for the right reasons. Next help your child create a plan for how he or she intends to accomplish and monitor their progress toward accomplishing their goal. Lastly, remain flexible and willing to help your child adjust his or her goal to fit what he or she truly wants to accomplish. To help your child achieve success and develop responsibility you may want to consider beginning with one or two of the following New Year’s goals from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Children 5- to 12- Years Old I’ll be friendly to other kids, especially to someone new to my school or someone who needs a friend. I will do my homework before I play video games. I will participate in a sport or activity that I like at least three times a week for exercise. I will never give out personal information or post a photo of myself on the Internet. I will eat healthy foods. Children 13- Years and Older I will stop negative “self-talk” such as I can’t do it, from my vocabulary. I will participate in physical activity at least three times a week. I will never give out personal information or post a photo of myself or someone I know on the Internet. I will resist peer pressure to try tobacco, alcohol or drugs. I will treat others with respect.
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Scouts go to Court A very Kiwanis Christmas
Cub Scouts of the Webelos Pack 347 and Girl Scouts in Troop 10487, both of Newington, took a field trip to the Supreme Court courtroom at 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford. The groups were addressed by Supreme Court Justice Dennis Eveleigh and engaged in a conversation with him about the court. They also learned about the history of the building, which just celebrated it’s 100th anniversary.
On Friday, Dec. 10 the Newington Kiwanis Club hosted a Holiday and Christmas musical program for more than 30 shut-in residents of Newington’s Jefferson House. Many of the residents are in wheelchairs and elderly. The residents joined enthusiastically in sing-a-longs with the Sam Pasco Trio. A strongly felt “God Bless America” closed the hour-long concert. Wherever Sam Pasco plays he is often greeted by persons who say “You played at my wedding”. Now semi-retired he is a former partner in the Al Jarvis Orchestras which were acclaimed throughout Southern New England. For many decades starting in the 1950’s the Orchestras were the “in” orchestras for weddings, bar mitzvahs and social events.
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Newington Rotary kicks off holiday season with Breakfast with Santa ALEX Syphers Staff Writer
The Rotary Club of Newington hosted its annual “Breakfast With Santa” from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at St. Mary’s School Hall in Newington. There was a bountiful allyou-can-eat buffet with pancakes, eggs, f rench toast, sausage, bagels, coffee, tea and orange juice. Fancy decorated mini-doughnuts were also a big hit and provided by Tastease of Hartford. Arts & crafts activity area was included in the price of admission. Children and families also had the opportunity to have a high-quality picture taken with Santa or at the “North Pole” on a real snowmobile for only $10.
“It was wonderful to see new people at the event and families who have been coming for years,” remarked Club President Gary Toubman. “Many thanks to the Rotarians who work hard to make this event a success year after year.” This event was held to benefit Newington Rotary scholarships and charities. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary members — in more than 33,000 Rotary clubs — in 161 countries throughout the world. The Rotary Club of
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Newington has been helping the community and the world since 1960. The Club provides college scholarships each year and donates its time and funds to many area concerns. Contact Joane MuellerLondon at 860 666-4500, extension 10 or visit our web site at http://www.newingtonrotary.org for more information about Rotary.
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Help bring holiday cheer to our shelter pets! Please, donate new toys and treats for dogs, cats and small animals. Drop off your donation the Connecticut Humane Society shelters, 701 Russell Road, through Dec. 20. Items will be used to fill holiday stockings for the pets at all of our shelter locations.
Newington Town Hall and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas. The library will be closed Friday through Sunday, Dec. 24 to 26. Curbside refuse and recyclables collections scheduled for Dec. 23 and 24 will be made on the regularly scheduled day. The landfill is closed Saturday, Dec. 25, but will be open on Sunday, Dec. 26.
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The Newington-Berlin High School Hockey Team has been invited to play at the Hockey Fest at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at Rentschler Field, East Hartford just prior to the NHL Legends versus the Mystery Alaska (Celebrity) Game. We need your support to help us pay our way. Tickets start at $30 each, which provides entry to all games and events from Feb. 11 through the 19. Register to purchase your tickets through Newington Hockey Booster Club by contacting Robin Aldieri at (860) 667-0609 or by
Sterling Silver Jewelry, Watches, Robes, Stationery/Stamps Baskets, Sports Themed Sweatshirts Footballs, email at raldieri@cox.net. Basketballs, Baseballs and Bats CDs, DVDs Wallets, Purses. *Drop off your unwrapped gift at Newington Outback Steakhouse, receive a free Newington Police Department appetizer, and make a difference for a and Outback Steakhouse are work- Newington resident this holiday seaing together this holiday season to son! support help residents in need have a happy holiday. For every gift that is Indian Hill Membership donated at the Newington Outback Steakhouse location before Dec. 12, Drive Underway the donating party will receive a couThe Indian Hill Country Club pon for one free appetizer. Gift suggestions, ….but not lim- is offering a 25 percent reducited to…… Child, Adult and XL tion off annual membership dues Adult insulated/Thermal Gloves, for Newington residents only. In Make Up, Nail Polish, Handheld addition, further discounts are Electronic Games, Older Teen/ also being offered for early comAdult board Games (Backgammon, mittal for the 2011 golf season. Scrabble etc) Fleece Blankets, Throw Numerous membership classiand Thermal blankets, women’s and fication are available, including men’s sweaters, Winter Pajamas/ Full Single/Family, Junior Single/ Slippers, Winter Jackets/Coats, Warm Family (under 40 years old) and socks (all sizes), Educational Toys and Senior (62 and over). A limitBooks, Disposable Digital Cameras, ed number of memberships are Flashlights and Batteries (AA, AAA, available. More information is C and D), Gift cards/ITune cards, available by calling (860) 665Hooded Sweatshirts (L/XL), MP3 7817 or browsing the Indian Hill Players, CD Players, CD Walkman, Web site at www.ihccgolf.com. Gift Baskets: Bath & Body, Perfume, Cologne, Holiday Popcorn, Candy, Nuts, Cheese and Cracker gift Sets,
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Basketball Skills Academy For Boys
Are you looking for something to do during your December school vacation? Newington Parks & Recreation presents its second Basketball Skills Academy for boys in grades 5 through 8.The clinic, run by AAU Coaches Marc Tancredi and James Simmons, will be held Monday through Thursday, Dec. 27 through 30 at the Mortensen Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon. The Skills Academy will provide players the opportunity to develop and apply valuable skills offensively and defensively. Team play and individual contests will be included as part of the program. Fee is only $70 for residents and $75 for non-residents. Call the Parks & Recreation office at (860) 665-8666 for more information.
Rogalski Gymnasium Re-Opening Ceremony
The Richard E. Rogalski Gymnasium at Newington High School has undergone major renovations over the past few months. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Newington High School Athletic Department is inviting members of the community to
attend, celebrate and recognize the renovations to the Rogalski Gymnasium. The NHS Athletic Department will host two varsity basketball games. The girls’ basketball team will play the East Hartford High School Hornets at 5 p.m., while the Boys’ Basketball team will play the Berlin High School Redcoats at 7:30 p.m. The Re-Opening Ceremonies are estimated to start at 6:45 p.m. Admission will be free of charge for the event.
‘The World They Will Enter: The Dangers of Electronic Media’ Learn about the many pitfalls associated with the entertainment and communications devices your children will encounter in their preteen and teenage years. “The World They Will Enter: The Dangers of Electronic Media” will be presented by Dr. Jeremy Visone, principal, Anna Reynolds Elementary School at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13. Snow date: Thursday, Jan. 20 in Anna Reynolds Elementary School cafeteria, 85 Reservoir Road. (860) 520-7830. Topics to be discussed: Inappropriate picture messages, Internet predators, Internet privacy, video games and cyber bullying. Note that this presentation is not appropriate for your children.
NHS Safe Grad Clothing Drive
Newington High School Safe Grad Clothing Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Frink residence, 147 Hillcrest Ave. (next to Mill Pond Park tennis courts). Donations may be left on the front porch of the Frink residence prior to the collection drive. Items being 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) 6670763. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2011!
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Doogie’s first food drive accomplishes great things for the community By Alex Syphers Staff Writer
Newington’s family hotdog joint, “Doogie’s,” famous for its two-foot hotdog challenge, is challenging Newington residents in a different manner this holiday season by holding a holiday food drive at its location at 2525 Berlin Turnpike and at its sister shop, “The Clam Digger,” located at 1051 Wolcott Street Waterbury. “Doogie’s” franchise has been running its first holiday food drive with success for the past few weeks, according to owner Rock Aronheim, with plans to continue the food drive in Newington until Dec. 26. “It’s an unusual endeavor for us because our charity of choice has always been the Humane Society,” said Aronheim, explaining why he chose to start a food drive. “I guess it’s because I’m in the food industry and it’s always something I wanted to do.”
Residents who come in to enjoy one of “Doogie’s” dogs are encouraged to donate a canned or nonperishable food item to the food drive. Aronheim says they are not looking for monetary or toy and clothing donations this year. At the time of the interview the “Doogie’s” donation box was near full. Rock explained he was holding the food drive past Christmas because, “The people who use the pantry need food after Christmas as well as before and during.” All the food items collected during the drive will be donated to the Newington Food Bank. The “Doogie’s” sister restaurant, “The Clam Digger,” of which Aronheim is the franchisor, is planning to transform itself into a soup kitchen on Christmas Day, said Aronheim, welcoming the homeless and needy from around the city of Waterbury to come and have a warm Christmas meal of fish ‘n’ chips, soup, and coffee. “I’ve
wanted to open up Christmas Day as a soup kitchen for a number of years,” said Arnoheim, “and I could never afford it. This year I think I can.” He said he plans to feed 300 to 400 people that day, and if the event meets with success he hopes to make it a yearly tradition. Of course he plans on keeping the food drive, he said, with the possibility of collecting clothing next year. “I want to thank all my employees that volunteered to work Christmas Day,” said Arnoheim, “and I want to thank all those in advance who donated and brought in food.” Aronheim says it’s all about helping those who are less fortunate than he. If he could, Arnoheim said, he would have run the drive anonymously. “What’s right is right,” he said, “I have nothing to gain. You have to do what’s right, that’s what I think.”
Pete Cocolla, is celebrating his 30th anniversary of teaching guitar in Newington this year. He sits with his cat Stripe.
Rock Aronheim poses with Sir Clam-A-Lot, mascot of “The Clam Digger,” in front of a food donation box. Aronheim, also owner of “Doogie’s,” is proud to announce the success of their first holiday food drive.
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Newington girl’s basketball falls to New Britain By JOE FORTUNATO Staff Writer
NEWINGTON — The christening of a new gymnasium (Richard E Rogalski Gymnasium) was supposed to be the highlight of Newington’s hope opening. But Nyjah Porcher stole the show. Posting 14 points in the first half and 18 on the night, she led the Hurricanes to their 72-55 victory Friday night. It was a tough physical game on both ends of the floor, but in reality, New Britain was everything Newington wasn’t. The Hurricanes hit their outside shots, they absolutely dominated the paint (mainly thanks to the performance of Porcher) and they moved the ball fluidly and effectively on offense all night. New Britain coach Tasha Manzie was quite pleased with Porcher’s play. “She created a lot of offense by driving and dishing, which is the plan for her. She was big tonight,” she said. Porcher was particularly effective in the first half. From the opening tip the Hurricanes were quicker to the ball, dropped their shots and played tough defense. They went on a 7-3 run at the end of the first quarter, to give them a 20-11 lead. The Hurricanes continued their offense play in the second, but the Indians started hitting their shots as well. The game went back and forth the entire quarter, and finished with
the Hurricanes walking into their locker room with a 44-32 lead. Manzie said that the up-tempo system was the plan walking into the game, but that the girls had to make their shots if they wanted to win. “We drive hard to the basket, and we don’t always finish. So I told them to focus on finishing and out-rebounding them all night,” she said. The Indians, on the other hand, missed constantly from outside the arch, couldn’t get a man any space inside the paint and didn’t make the necessary transitions from defense to offense. Transition was a big part of the game. The run-and-gun style that both teams came out with led to a lot of shots and a lot of hard fouls. The high-tempo game seemed to fuel the Hurricanes and stall the Indians. The Hurricane defense kept both Kristina Forsman and Briyana Pabon from having any room to operate all night. Indian coach Al Ford tipped his hat to the Hurricane defense. “They played our two guards really aggressively all night, didn’t give them any room at all,” he said. Pabon in general had a rough night shooting, missing a bunch of shots from outside, and not finishing her baskets during transition. Pabon finished the night with 13 points, but only six of them came from downtown. The misses hurt the Indians, and stopped them from getting any momentum. “We missed a lot of
shots tonight, and that hurt us. We depend on our guards to help guide us through games and when they’re not hitting it gets to be a long night,” he said. The aggression by the Hurricanes, which was key in shutting down Pabon and Forsman, was a focus coming into the game as well. “Sometimes we come out a little flat, and I tell the girls that as soon as the referee blows that whistle you have to come out ready to play,” Manzie said. “And I think that we did that well tonight.” The Indians started hitting their shots midway through the fourth quarter. Alexandra Marques starting finding space in the fourth, and was able to help the Indians chip away at the lead to eight. But that was as close as the Indians would get, as New Britain continued to dominate the transition game. When all was said and done the 72-55 Hurricane win was a pretty good vision of the game itself. Manzie was happy with her team’s performance but admitted that free throws (New Britain was 10-27 on the night) were something that would need some work. “I just looked at them and told them ‘I guess you know what we’ll be working on,’” she said. Manzie didn’t think that it was a mechanics issue for her team, but that it would need some work in practice.
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Dayna Gambino with the ball during the Newington girls basketball game at home versus New Britain.
“Putting a free throw in the basket is all mental, it’s about doing the same thing every time. You can do 100 in practice, but when you come into the game it’s all about mental focus. So it’s my job to keep them focused all game,” she said.
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Ford was disappointed with the loss, but knew that things can be fixed. “They are a very good team, they had our number tonight, but we’ll work on it and get better from this. We gave it our all tonight,” he said.
Members of the Sixth Grade 2010-2011 Newington Travel Basketball Team celebrate after winning the 2010 Southington Thanksgiving Tournament. Newington went 5-0 in the tournament and won the championship game over Glastonbury 57-43. Pictured from left to right are Corey Pertillar, Nick Guadarrama, Head Coach Jesus Guadarrama, Matt Cassone, Isaac Ortiz, Asa Guest, Matt McKinnon, Ben Weyman, Andres Ithier-Vicenty, Joey Terranova, Nate Alleyne, Zach Harmon and Assistant Coach Vicente Ithier (missing from picture is Jeff Colonese).
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Local News
16 | Friday, December 17, 2010
NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER
Human services toy collection a huge success By Alex Syphers Staff Writer
It will be a bright Christmas morning for many of Newington’s residents who are in need of assistance this holiday season, thanks to the help of the Newington Human Services, which, due to the generosity of the Newington community, has been able to collect a record number of gifts for its toy distribution. “We absolutely couldn’t do this without the generosity of the community and the volunteers,” said Human Services Director Ken Freidenberg. During an interview late last week, Freidenberg estimated there to be more than 4,000 items available for families to choose from during the toy distribution held Dec. 15 and 16. “We have more toys than last year,” said Freidenberg,” … we have people who, in lieu of Christmas parties or holiday parties, have donated to the food bank or toy drive.” According to Freidenberg, there
are close to 400 households, close to 1,100 people, in need of holiday gifts this year, a number he expected to rise close to 420 households by the end of the week as residents continue to sign up to receive gifts. The need for holiday food and gifts has been on the rise this year, said Freidenberg. At the time of the interview the Newington Human Services Department had already exceeded last year’s number of 398 households registered for the holiday food and toy distribution. “I was anticipating that with the increase in need and people forced to cut back [donations] we would be slimmer this year,” said Freidenberg, as he remembered his concern in September when the shelves of the food bank were almost bare. “The community came through just wonderfully and we are very, very, grateful, and it will definitely make the holidays brighter for those in need.” Freidenberg wanted to extend his gratitude to the community of Newington, and the civic organizations that held toy drives in the
recent months, including “StuffA-High School,” “Stuff-A-Fire Truck,” and the Newington Police Department’s “Stuff-A-Cruiser.” According to Freidenberg, over 3,200 items came from the Newington Police Department’s “Stuff-A-Cruiser” toy drive. “The toys are not just for people with financial difficulties. It’s for people with a variety of struggles,” said Freidenberg, explaining that residents who qualify for the distribution may be struggling with medical complications or family problems and that the toy drive is there to relieve the financial stress these residents may be facing. At the yoy distribution residents were able to come in to “shop” through aisles of toys for their families. In the Council Chambers at Town Hall the volunteers had sifted through piles of donated toys and organized them into categories for the residents to be able to find what they needed for whom, quickly and easily. The piles of board games, action figures, Matchbox cars, knitted hats and gloves, and stuffed
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at work creating custom “wish list” bags for residents whose children had dreams of finding that particular gift under their tree Christmas morning. “We really try to meet people’s needs,” said Carol LaBrecque, co-coordinator of the holiday distribution,” it really makes a difference.”
The Newington Human Services received more than 4,000 toys and other items for its holiday toy distribution Dec. 15 and 16.
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