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It’s not every day that 16 or 17 year-old high school students can sling 75 pounds of gear on their backs and head into a house
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The NVFD Cadet Program allows students to work with the fire department and train in the techniques of firefighting. Last Sunday, six cadets gathered for drills outside the Newington fire training tower to hone their
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skills and shape themselves into future firefighters. At the call of Lt. Mike Wolf, one of the adult firefighter instructors, the cadets donned their fire retardant trousers and jackets. Helmets on, straps under chins, it was time to train. “We are putting all the pieces gradually together,” said Wolf, “so eventually they will have all the nuts and bolt to do all the things required in a real fire situation.” The cadets practiced everything from how to properly turn the nozzle on a fire hose on and off, to spraying from standing and kneeling positions. For some of the cadets, whose body weight was almost equaled by the force of the water exiting the hose, the experience was challenging, to say the least. There were falls, spills, a few lost hoses, but through teamwork and determination, and the help of experienced and understanding teachers they succeeded. “We are all “really close,” said Cadet Erika Marko, 16. “If you make a mistake, because we are so close, we all understand.” The training moved to the fire See cadets, Page 3
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Academic achievements
East Catholic High School Education and a Bachelor of announces its third-quar- Science degree in Mathematics ter honor roll. Sarah DeWolf Cum Laude. of Newington, Class of 2011, achieved First Honors. Keene State College has released the Dean’s List for the Sarah Wawrzynowski of spring semester 2011. Among Newington graduated summa the 1,450 students named to cum laude from Sage College the Dean’s List are: Hannah C of Albany on May 14 with a Hayes, Kelsey R Leghorn and Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in Andrew Thomas Reynolds of Illustration. Newington. Taylor Deguzis of Newington recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University. Deguzis received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
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a Bachelor’s Degree in aerospace engineering. The following local residents were among 945 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2011 semester: Caitlin McMahon of Newington, and Andreia Petrosan of Newington.
Cody Harris of Newington Christian Waller of Newington was named to the Dean’s List at has been named to the dean’s Florida Institute of Technology list at Worcester Polytechnic for the spring semester, which Institute. ended in May. Harris is pursuing
Newington police blotter charged May 28 with possession charged June 4 with criminal violaof less than 4 ounces of marijuana, tion of a protective order. possession of drug paraphernalia and interfering with a police officer. Richard Lincoln, 46, of 2553 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was Ana Hernandez, 26, of 40 charged June 4 with criminal violaLawrence St., Hartford, was tion of a protective order. charged June 1 with failure to appear in the second degree. Paul Gallo, 20, 318 Pheasant Drive, Rocky Hill, was charged Danielle Dilullo, 32, of 35 June 4 with breach of peace. Woodsedge Drive, Newington, was charged June 1 with assault Heather Alling, 31, of 190 Moon in the third degree and disorderly St., Bristol, was charged June 4 conduct. with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence. Jeanpaul Pellerin, 22, of 162 Richard Lincoln, 46, of 2553 Sixth St., Leominster, Mass., was Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was Melanie McCormack, 30, of charged May 24 with failure to charged June 1 with possession of 161 Wilcox St., New Britain, was wear seatbelt and possession of less less than 4 ounces of marijuana, charged June 5 with disorderly conthan 4 ounces of marijuana. possession of drug paraphernalia duct and larceny in the sixth degree. and disorderly conduct. Jason Williamson, 24, of 65 Kedrick Sutton, 38, of 8 Baldwin Milford St., Hartford, was charged Carlos Lopes, 48, of 858 S. St., Hartford, was charged June 5 May 28 with failure to appear in Quaker Lane, West Hartford, with larceny in the fifth degree and the second degree. was charged June 1 with criminal burglary in the third degree. mischief in the second degree, Kyle Marquis, 19, of 8 Main disorderly conduct and robbery in Richard Havens, 57, of 6 Frank St., Newington, was charged May the second degree. St., Newington, was charged June 5 28 with possesion of alcohol by a with disorderly conduct. minor, exhaust pipe requirements, Brian Mullen, 48, of 2089 Berlin failure to obey traffic signal, driving Turnpike, Newington, was charged Traci Gervais, 28, of 11 under the influence, and windshield June 3 with failure to appear in the McMullen Ave., Wethersfield, was tinting violation. second degree. charged June 6 with larceny in the sixth degree. Arthur Butler, 50, of 110 Danielle Dilullo, 32, of 35 Webster Court, Newington, was Woodedge Drive, Newington, was Police blotters and reports in the Newington Town Crier are released by the police department and are a matter of public record. If you have a concern about the validity of your name or someone else’s appearing in the police column, please address your local police department. The Newington Town Crier is not the source of this information.
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On June 8 at 3:24 p.m. the Newington Police Department responded to Price Chopper located at 2985 Berlin Turnpike in Newington on a report of a shoplifting. Responding officers located the suspect and took him into custody. A short time later the suspect, identified as Daniel Wiscovitch of New Britain, managed to escape custody. Wiscovitch was last seen in the area of Steeple Chase Drive in Newington. It is believed that Wiscovitch could still be in the area and is described as a white male, 30 years old, 5’04” and 135 pounds. Wiscovitch was seen wearing a grey T-shirt with the number 13 on it and may be in handcuffs. When Wiscovitch was last in police custody he was not armed with a weapon. Residents were notified via the Everbridge State Emergency Notification System that Wiscovitch was in the area. If anyone has any information about Wiscovitch or his whereabouts, please contact the Newington Police Department at (860) 666-8445.
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tower where the cadets practiced entering a home with a charged hose and extinguishing a fire inside. “I like to teach real world,” said Wolf, a 20-year veteran of firefighting. “I like to use my exoerince and the experience of the people around me to deliver something that these guys are actually going to use when they become firefighters.” The NVFD Cadet Program is like a pre-probationary progra. The cadets are allowed to stay at the stations around their home like the regular volunteer firefighters. They participate in all aspects of firefighter life, they respond to calls, they drill, and they participate in the allimportant maintenance of the fire fleet. The only difference between the cadets and regular volunteers, other than age, is the cadets cannot enter a structure fire or respond to hazardous waste emergencies. Due to their training in firefighting, the cadets are allowed
to respond to calls with their respective companies. Due to the unpredictability of the number of volunteers who can respond to a fire at any time, the presence of the cadets is welcome, said Captain Eric Giansanti, commander of the cadet program. They free the veteran volunteers from tasks that, in the event of an emergency, consume precious minutes. These tasks include coupling hoses to fire hydrants, and throwing ladders, to manning the water nozzles from outside. “Some of the cadets have more experience fighting fire than some of the guys in the company,” said Giansanti. The Cadet Program also has a series of classroom exercises that correspond to the real life drills the cadets perform three times a month. “By design in order for any of the hands-on stuff to work there is a bit of background stuff for them to get first,” said instructor Lt. Corey LaChance. “When we do that it is a classroom type
drill.” That studying pays off. According to Giansanti every cadet who passed through the program over the years and continued to the fire department passed the Fire One Class on the first try. The Fire One Class is required to become a firefighter. “Every cadet that we have had here has entered the department and passed every class,” said Giansanti. A few of the cadets at Sunday night’s drill were fast approaching their 18th birthday, the day when they can transfer from cadet to probationary volunteer. This included Cadet Captain Matt Oberstadt, 17, who hopes to be career firefighter. “[The program] gives you an overview of everything. It teaches you the basics that everything else goes off of,” said Oberstadt, “You get to know everyone in the department, so when you actually get in the department you are not just the new guy.”
The program also monitors the student’s academic process through high school. Participation in the cadet program can also transfer as credit in the high school as an elective course. “This is a great group of guys and a fantastic group of kids. My only regret is that I only have this group of kids for two years,” said Giansanti. “I wish I could have them longer.” The NVFD Cadet Program is open to any student who is 16 or 17 years old. The program is free. Information: (860) 667-5900.
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‘[title of show]’ comes to town By Alex Syphers Staff Writer
This weekend the Newington Mainstage Theater Company will be hosting the theatrical play [title of show] and invites the community to the opening of their first full production play. “[title of show]” is a musical about two struggling young writers and their quest to write a musical. “They always talk about it as two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical,” said Kelly Boucher, one of the founders of Newington Mainstage. The show is based on the true story of Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen, two struggling young writers who in an effort to win a place in the New York Film Festival wrote about themselves, writing about themselves. They won the contest and “[title of show]” was eventually picked up for Broadway in 2008 and was nominated for a Tony
award. “It’s an incredibly inspiring story about people who are not creating and then decide to create, “said Boucher. “It’s a really unique show. It’s hilarious.” Well instead of heading to the movies why not head to the Newington Mainstage in the coming week to see the talent of the actors in person. “People want to see something important happening in front of them… ,” said Boucher, “theater offers you the opportunity to see something important happening in front of you.” With a total cast of five the play is simple yet still stimulating and hilarious said Boucher. “It’s so silly and goofy, it’s like a Seinfeld episode,” she remarked. The local cast consists of what Boucher calls “Prior-fessionals.” Each of the cast members performing at the Newington Mainstage Production have worked in theater for the greater part of their lives
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The two lead roles will be played by Eric Michael Gray, who will play “Jeff,” and Randy Ronco, who will play “Hunter.” Cindy Lesser will play “Heidi” and Kelly Boucher will play “Susan,” friends of the guys recruited to help write the play. “The dynamic is incredible,” Boucher said about her cast. The Newington Mainstage Theater Company is the first theater in Connecticut to have the rights for “[title of show]”. Any funds generated from the show will go to support the Newington Children’s Theater Company. “[title of show]” will be held Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11 at the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, 743 N. Mountain Road, Newington, and a second weekend showing on June 17 and 18. The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at NCTCarts.org or call (860) 666-6282.
Correction In the June 3 edition of the Newington Town Crier, the article about Memorial Day should have stated that in addition to the Kiwanis Club the following make the Parade possible each year: Veterans from the VFW and American Legion, as well as independent veteran volunteers all form the parade committee. Funding comes from The town of Newington, local businesses, civic organizations and private donations.
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at the library FAMILY STORYTIMES Thursdays, June 16, 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for stories and songs for the whole family. No registration necessary. FIGURING FOR FUN Tuesday, June 14 at 3:45 p.m. Do you think you can solve riddles that involve measurement clues? We’ll try, and then make our own riddles, using size and measurements to stump the rest of the group. Children in grades 1 to 4 are welcome. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. COOKBOOK CLUB Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. One World, Many Foods! Let’s cook the Norwegian way. Come join the Cookbook Club to make Smorbrod — open-faced sandwiches. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. SUMMER READING KICK-OFF DAY — DOUBLE YOUR FUN! Summer Reading 2011 — One World, Many Stories! Together with Touch-a-Truck! Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to noon Help us kick off a global summer of reading. Sign up for our new online summer reading program. The event will be held in the Town Hall parking lot. (Rain place and time: 10 a.m. to noon at the Mortensen Community Center Gym.) Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Touch-a-Truck is sponsored by the Newington Parks & Recreation Dept. “THE KING’S SPEECH” Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a screening of this multiple Oscar winner starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. The all star cast also includes Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon and Derek Jacobi. Run-
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During a recent Scholars Breakfast, Newington High School recognized its top scholars of the last year and announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2011. “We have people in this room who are being recognized with this scholarship for the first time,” said Principal James Wenker, “..if you are here and are tasting this sweet victory, so to speak, for the first time congratulations.” One hundred and six students were recognized at the Scholars Breakfast. They were the distinguished students from each of the grade levels who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average over the course of the school year. The scholars and their families filled the high school cafeteria, as they enjoyed a breakfast of sausage, eggs, and home fries, prepared by the cafeteria staff. “It’s always a pleasure to come to this event because it’s the best and the brightest of Newington High School and these students are always on high honors for their entire high school careers,” said state Sen. Paul Doyle, “It’s nice to have a significant event to honor these great students.” This year Xingyi Shi was named the
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It happened again, didn’t it? Our world went dark, and we saw that danger can be just down the street. We saw it when Japan experienced a tidalwave, and now we have the experience A point of our neighbors to ponder facing the reality of a tornado. We in New England don’t think about tornados. We do now. A year or two ago, Wethersfield had Phil Mikan a freak encounter with a storm — a small tornado. It tore through Old Wethersfield and uprooted trees that were hundreds of years old. The force of the winds were such the trees — very big trees — were pulled out of the ground and thrown onto the town green as if they were nothing. The big news was no one was killed. It was unbelievable, but true. We are creatures who think we will live forever, and we get caught up in day to day events, like work
and family problems. We are always dealing with our problems. When was the last time you told the people dearest to you that you loved them? When was he last time you put your arm around them or kissed them? We are so busy we just think they know our feelings. Tell them. Tell them again and again. They will never get tired of you telling them you feelings. You wife or husband, sister, children, mother, father. Tell them. Our days are not foretold, our time on this world is known to no one. Every day is a day to speak of your love for others. Our loved ones make our world whole. A point to ponder. Phil Mikan is the host of the Phil Mikan Show on WMRD 1150/WLIS AM 1420 daily at 10 a.m., and the Weekend Corner Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. You can reach him at phil@ philmikan.com or write him at Phil Mikan, Central Connecticut Communications, One Herald Square, New Britain, CT 06051
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tiss’ are from First Church of Divine Light, Hartford. For more information, call (860) 646-5976. VFW POST 9836 15TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: The VFW Post 9836 Newington, will host its 15th annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 11 for the benefit of the Post and its commitment to veterans at the Goodwin Golf Course in Hartford. Tee off time is 1 p.m. with a Shotgun Scramble format. Donation is $100 includes cart, lunch, prizes with dinner afterwards at the Post, 85 Kitts Lane. Any person or business wanting to sponsor a hole for $100 or if you would like to play in the tournament may do so at the Post any day after 3 p.m. or call (860) 666-9036 for more information. GUEST PASTOR: The Rev. John J. Sansone will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 26. For more information, call (860) 646-5976. SOAP FOR HOPE: John Wallace Middle School will sponsor “Soap For Hope” at the school. Students are donating soap and washcloths for Haiti. The school is in competition with Martin Kellogg to see who can collect the most. This will be an on-going project. If anyone would like to donate soap and/or washcloths for Haiti contact Maria Parker, John Wallace School and community coordinator at (860) 306-6040 to make arrangements for
THE NEWINGTON WATERFALL FESTIVAL: The festival committees are in need of crafters, food vendors, vendors, Sponsors, Chalkwalk artists. Event date is Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Market Square (raindate 10 a.m to 1 p.m.) Contact Val Ginn at (860) 571-0084 for further information. “HOOTENANNY”: Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave. will hold its second annual Food Bank “Hootenanny” Can Drive from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 17. All are invited to roast marshmallows, sing songs and enjoy a warm summer evening with refreshments. Admission to the Hootenanny is a nonperishable food item (or two) to be contributed to the Newington Food Bank. Help us help those Newington residents in need. Call Mitch Page at (860) 667-1835 with any questions. TOUCH-A-TRUCK: A Touch-a-Truck event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18 in the library/town hall parking lots. Held in conjunction with the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Kickoff to Summer Reading, this is a free event for the whole family. Sponsors include the Friends of the Newington Library, Newington Parks & Recreation, Newington Police Department, GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Women’s Club and St. Mary’s School. This is a hands-on event and kids young and old can touch, honk horns and climb on the vehicles that will be on display. Vehicles may include a concrete pump truck, fire truck, Army Hummer, Dunkin Donuts truck, deck mower, police cruiser, medical am-
bulance and more! No registration is required. For more information, call (860)665-8666. NEWINGTON FARMERS MARKET: The third Annual Newington Farmers Market will be start June 23, Thursdays, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 14. The market is located in the center green in the municipal parking lot behind Market Square — across from the Brick House For further information contact Val Ginn at (860) 571-0084. WATERFALL FESTIVAL VENDORS NEEDED: The Waterfall Festival will be held Sept. 24 (raindate: Oct. 1) vendors, crafters, food vendors are needed. Contact Val Ginn at (860) 716-9086 (c) or (860) 571-0084 (h) for further information. RENTER’S REBATE: Karen Halpert, from the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, is currently processing applications for the Renter’s Rebate program. The last day to apply is Thursday, Sept. 15. First time applicants to the program must be 65 years old (as of D) c. 31, 2010) or 18+ years old and disabled according to Social Security guidelines. Maximum income limits for married couples are $39,500 and for single applicants $32,300. Proof of income must be provided. Examples of income 2010 Federal Tax Return, 2010 Social Seecurity, 2010 Pension Income, 2010 Interest Income, etc. To schedule an appointment, contact the main office at (860) 665-8778. A list of necessary items for the appointment will be mailed to you.
POUNCE: Saturday, June 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. is Connecticut Open House Day. Lake Compounce is offering a special $10 admission after 4 p.m., a $25.99 savings off regular admission. Spend the day enjoying attractions throughout the state of Connecticut, and come spend your evening with Lake Compounce! From 3 to 6 p.m. is the Carousel’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Celebrate Lake Compounce’s historic Carousel’s 100th birthday. Enjoy a carousel themed birthday party, including live street entertainment, and free birthday cake for all! Bristol’s very own Carousel Museum will also be honored, and a special donation will be presented. Sunday, June 12, 2011 is Safety Day. Various volunteer organizations will be on hand to discuss ways to keep your family safe. Also, Lake Compounce employees will discuss theme park safety. American Cancer Society will provide sunscreen safety beads. New York Life will provide child I.D. cards. The Nesquik Bunny will make a special appearance sporting a helmet and kneepads, to raise awareness about biking, rollerblading and skateboarding safely. In addition, samples of their new, reduced calorie Nesquik ready to drink product will be available. Regular admission price for the 2011 season is $35.99. Junior admission, which is for guests under 52 inches tall, is $25.99. Senior admission, for ages 61 and up, will be $17.99. Children 3 years of age and younger are admitted free. Season passes available at a reduced price of $69.99 for a limited time. All tickets and season passes may be purchased by visiting www.lakecompounce.com.
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ly occupied by the Police Department. Cox Cable Digital customers can view NCTV’s programs using the special free box provided by the company. Current and previous NCTV shows can also be seen on the internet at www. nctv.org. NCTV recently interconnected with AT&T U-Verse, so that its programming can now also be viewed on U-Verse channel 99. Since its founding, NCTV, with the help of many unpaid volunteers, has continuously produced and telecast Town Council, Board of Education and TPZ meetings, the Mayor’s monthly call-in show, local election coverage and religious programs, High School graduations, variety shows, public service announcements and a wide range of other local events, which simply cannot be aired on commercial channels. NCTV also provides equipment and training to local organizations, so that they can videotape their meetings or events, which can thereafter be aired on channels 14 and 16. NCTV is in need of volunteers to operate equipment and/or to become directly involved in the creation and production of public, educational or governmental access programming. Training is provided. Those interested should call (860) 667-5814. Ed Pizzella at (860) 666-8457 or (860) 997-6003
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Community health calendar NEWINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS. org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. GIVING BACK YOGA STYLE: Yoga studios throughout the country are joining Beryl Bender Birch, spiritual teacher, yoga therapist, and author of “Power Yoga, Beyond Power Yoga,” and the newly released “Boomer Yoga,” for a Give Back Yoga Day on the Summer Solstice this June 21 to raise funds for the Give Back Yoga Foundation (www.givebackyoga. org). Newington Yoga Center www.newingtonyogacenter.com will be joining in this nationwide fundraiser at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Newington Yoga Center’s Director Suzanne Manafort is on the Board of Directors for The Give Back Yoga Foundation. The mission of the Give Back Yoga Foundation is to support and fund certified yoga teachers in all traditions to offer the teachings of yoga to underserved and under-resourced socio-economic segments of the community. These are groups of individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the transformational benefits of this powerful practice, in all its aspects — from asana and stress reduction, through breath-work and meditation, to general service to others. Applications for grants can be found on the Give Back Website. The event will observe the tradition within yoga, of the practice
of 108 Sun Salutations or Surya Namaskar on the Summer Solstice. In the Sanskrit language surya namaskar means “acting respectfully toward sun.” Practicing Sun Salutations is a way of reconnecting to our own source, and honoring the radiance of Surya. The Summer Solstice, as the longest day of the year and the day of greatest light, is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for the life, light, and breath it brings to each of us and this planet, Earth. For further information please go to www.givebackyoga.org or www.newingtonyogacenter.com. 20TH ANNUAL TOUR DE CURE: Now in our 13th year in Connecticut and 20th nationally, we need your help to reach our goal of $250,000! Gateway Community College — North Haven Campus. Sunday, June 12. First start time 6:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the mission of the American Diabetes Association, which is to prevent and cure diabetes, and improve the lives of ALL people affected by diabetes. Today, there are nearly 26 million Americans who have diabetes. If current trends continue, one in three American adults will have diabetes by 2050. The Tour features manageable courses for every participant. This scenic and well supported routes feature quaint country roads, with majestic views of Central Connecticut, including historic sites, rolling hills, and picturesque vineyards. Routes include: 100 mile century ride, 100K Metric century ride, 50k (for avid cyclists), 25k (Casual cyclists), 12k (Family friendly). Rest stops are located every 12-15 miles, celebrating different themes, and plenty of nourishment. All route maps are available on MapMyRide.com. To find out more information on the Connecticut Tour de Cure or to register, please call 1-888-DIAFrank DiDomenico BETES or visit www.dia014159
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Outside of the academic walls of Newington High School, Xingyi Shi has worked as an intern with Advanced Fuel Research in East Hartford, studying mercury removal in industrial settings. Xingyi Shi is hoping to continue her passion for chemistry this fall at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she was accepted and plans to study chemical engineering. Xingyi Shi is the daughter of Shu Jin and Bernard Kornwicz. “I love coming to it every year. The kids are special. They work hard. They are our future leaders. It’s great to honor them and to see so much positive energy when you hear so much negative,” said state Rep. Sandy Nafis. Gustes Urbanaite was announced as the class of 2011 salutatorian. She is the daughter of Sarunas Urbonas and Inga Urbonas. Urbanaite attends both Newington High School and The Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Sciences, where she is pursuing her passion for the sciences, particularly bio chemistry.
In addition to her research at The Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Sciences, Urbanaite has taken a challenging academic program at Newington High School, including: AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP U.S. History, AP Western Civilization, AP Psychology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics and AP Calculus BC. Urbanaite was recognized for her academic excellence and inducted into three honor societies: the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society. She was also recognized by the Women of Innovation Society, and was awarded a scholarship for her independent research in engineering. A collaborative paper by her and other peers on a new evolutionary theory was published in the science journal Perspectives. In addition, Guste is captain of the Math Team and the leader of Biodiesel Club at the academy. “We are really proud of her, because she has seen continued success since middle school…,”
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Newington’s Alex Fretz delivers to the plate during the Class LL semifinal.
that scored Pat Meucci. Trailing 1-0 in the fourth and needing an offensive spark in the early going, first baseman Cole Bryant led off with a deep double to center and was moved to third thanks to a sacrifice bunt from Tinkham. The bunt sign would stay on for the next batter, Meucci, who laid down a perfect bunt down the third base line, baffling Amity’s defense and scoring Tinkham to even the game at 1-apiece.
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The Indians paired solid pitching with outstanding defense in the game. Shortstop Armando Soler was as solid as can be, fielding his position excellently throughout the game. “Our defense has been tremendous this entire tournament,” Frank said. “That’s what high school baseball is all about. You gotta throw strikes and you gotta make plays and we did that tonight.” In the latter half of the fourth, a deep, seemingly sure double headed into the gap between center and left. But a diving Fred Burgos thought differently, taking extra bases away from Amity’s Brian Speer. However, in that same inning, runners made it to the corners, and Adam Kyasky scored from third by stealing home on a pick off throw to first, and Amity retook the lead 2-1. In the fifth, once again Newington tied the game, this time taking advantage of a slow rolling double-play ball that got through Nick Baviello. Jon Snyder scored on the play for a 2-2 tie. The Indians continued to load the bases, and a Meucci walk brought in the go-ahead run, giving Newington its first lead of the game. The seesaw battle continued as the Spartans responded by loading the bases and tying the game on a sacrifice fly. Then the pitchers duel began. Newington and Amity exchanged scoreless innings, neither allowing a base runner in the eighth and
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No. 17 Newington 6, No. 4 Amity 5 At Municipal Stadium, Waterbury Newington Amity ab r h bi ab r h bi Snyder cf 6 1 1 0 Baviello 2b 5 0 0 0 Soler ss 5 1 1 0 Klehart 3b 5 2 3 1 Barrett c 5 0 2 0 Siena ss 5 0 2 0 Bryant dh/1b 5 2 3 0 Ballou rf 4 0 0 0 Tinkham 1b/p 3 1 1 1 Speer lf 4 0 1 3 Meucci 3b 3 1 1 2 Kyasky dh 5 1 2 0 Callahan rf 5 0 1 0 Gusimano c 2 0 0 0 Barnett 2b 5 0 1 1 Ashworth 1b 4 0 1 0 Burgos lf 5 0 0 0 Amoroso cf 4 1 1 0 Morander ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 43 6 11 4 Totals 38 5 7 4 Newington 000 120 000 3 — 6 11 0 Amity 001 110 000 2 — 5 7 4 E—Baviello 2, Gusimano, Siena(A). LOB—N 10, A 7. 2B—Bryant, Barrett (N), Amoroso (A). SB—Meucci, Barrett (N), Kyasky (A). Sac—Tinkham (N); SF—Speer (A). Newington IP H R ER BB K Fritz 4.2 6 3 3 2 1 Tinkham (W) 5.0 3 2 2 1 3 Bryant (S) .1 0 0 0 0 1 Amity IP H R ER BB K Concato 5.0 5 3 2 3 5 Ashworth (L) 4.2 5 3 1 0 5 Neplansky .1 2 0 0 0 0 WP—Tinkham.
ninth innings. Barrett finally ended the hitless streak with his deep double just short of the left field fence. The Indians escaped potential disaster in the bottom of the 10th, as the Spartans rallied and put two runs on board. Bryant, the Indians winningest pitcher of all time, came in and shut the door, earning the save and making history. “We want to win a state championship,” Frank said. The title game will pit Bryant against a CCC West foe either Friday or Saturday at Muzzy Field in Bristol.
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