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Considering potential layoffs and elimination of programs, Newington school officials are expected to make a final decision next week on appropriations to their 2016-17 budget. The Republican majority on Volume 56, No. 16
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the Town Council agreed to give the Board of Education a 0.5 percent increase over current spending, and allow them to apply a $515,000 expected surplus to a non-recurring contingency fund. Although this totals a 1.2 percent increase, school officials worry that the origin and placement of the extra 0.7 percent will deepen their fiscal hole next year. “Because it’s not in our operating budget we’re essentially self-funding ourselves and it’s
Student art show set to roll into Town Hall By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Delve into the imaginations of Newington’s youngest generations at the 2016 Town-Wide Art Show, opening next week in Newington Town Hall. Art teachers spent the last few weeks on the third floor of the facility, hanging hundreds of works created by kindergart-
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Police chase ends with crash in Newington By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER
NEW BRITAIN — A Waterbury man led police on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon that began with a traffic stop in this city and ended in a crash in Newington. Rodney Kincaid, 35, of 7 Colony St., Waterbury, was driving on East Street in New Britain at about 6:20 p.m. when New Britain police officers Brian Shea and Brian Solek tried to pull him over, according Newington police. Kincaid, who is on parole for
criminal possession of a firearm and at least five marijuana and narcotics convictions dating back to 2002, took off at a high rate of speed leading Solek and Shea to Cedar and Main streets in Newington, reports said. Solek’s cruiser was traveling at speeds of more than 80 mph as he chased Kincaid whose vehicle was passing other motorists in the opposite lane of travel, police reports indicate. Shea, rammed Kincaid’s car at the intersection of Main Street and Willard Avenue in Newington in an attempt to
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get the 35-year-old to stop, reports said. According to the court document, Shea fired one shot through the windshield of Kincaid’s car. Kincaid rolled out of the car after the crash. He was taken into custody after Solek used pepper spray to subdue him. Kincaid was not hit by the officer’s gunfire. As Newington police were arriving, Solek said he found a “clear knotted plastic baggie” filled with white powder on the ground that he “surmised Kincaid tried to discard” after the police cruiser and the suspect’s car collided. Kincaid told Newington police that he didn’t want to stop because he was driving with a suspended license. He was “unable to explain” the discovery of the drugs and said he let his friend “Kevin” borrow his car the night before, police reports said. According to police, the white powder tested positive for fentanyl, a drug 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin. The drugs found on the suspect have a street value of $3,000, police said. New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell confirmed that Shea was the officer who struck Kincaid’s car and who fired a shot at the vehicle. Shea was placed on restricted duty Tuesday morning and will remain on desk duty until an administrative review of the incident is complete, Wardwell said. Kincaid was charged by Newington police with possession of narcotics with intent to
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Rodney Kincaid consults with public defender Kelly Machuga during his arraignment in New Britain Superior Court on Tuesday.
sell, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, and operating with a suspended license. Kincaid was arraigned on the charges Tuesday afternoon in New Britain Superior Court. Judge Joan Alexander ordered Kincaid be held on $500,000 bond. “You can see the lengths he went to to elude capture,” State’s Attorney Brian Preleski said before later adding, Kincaid was “endangering the public and endangering police officers”
while leading them on a chase. Newington police are still investigating the chain of events that occurred in their town. More charges may be forthcoming. Kincaid graduated f rom New Britain High School and has a certificate from Lincoln Technical school in heating ventilation and air conditioning. Lisa Backus can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 5066 or Lbackus@newbritainherald.com.
NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Christopher Hargrove, 24, of 2323 New Kirk Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged April 6 with possession of less than half ounce of marijuana. Casey Roy, 32, of 482 East St., New Britain, was charged April 7 with sixth-degree larceny. David Morrison, 30, of 99 Prospect St., Wethersfield, was charged April 8 with failure to maintain lane and possession of less than half ounce of mar-
ijuana. Angel Torres, 27, of 29 Annawan St., Hartford, was charged April 12 with second-degree failure to appear, first-degree unlawful restraint, first-degree burglary, two counts, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation, criminal trespassing, second-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Samantha Puntiel, 21, of 340 Main St., New Britain, was charged April 12 with sixth-degree larceny.
Bryan Piquette, 30, of 5 Concord Circle, was charged April 12 with driving under the influence. Maritza Santiago, 34, of 10 Hamlin Drive, West Hartford, was charged April 13 with driving under the influence and failure to drive in proper lane. Janet Day, 48, of 324 Griswold Hills Drive, was charged April 16 with disorderly conduct. Daniel Gottlieb, 23, of 236 Sterling Drive, was charged April 17 with sixth-degree larceny.
A4 | Friday, April 22, 2016
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Four students honored with CABE Leadership Award
Four Newington Public Schools students have been selected to receive the annual Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Leadership Award. The four are Alan Chow, John Wallace Middle School; Molly Rusgrove, John Wallace Middle School; Connor Buckley, Newington High School; and Kimberly Nguyen, Newington High School The four students were chosen from among their peers for exhibiting distinguished leadership in school activities and daily life. The criteria for the award are based on their leadership skills which include:
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Willingness to take on challenges Capacity to make difficult decisions Concern for others Ability to work with others Willingness to commit time to a project Diplomacy Ability to understand issues clearly Ability to honor a commitment The Board of Education will recognize these students by presenting them with a CABE Certificate on May 11. Congratulations to Alan, Molly, Connor and Kimberly on their achievement!
Byron backs ‘healthier schools’ initiative HARTFORD — State Rep. Gary Byron, R-Newington, supported a bill establishing a state Red Ribbon PASS Program which would recognize school districts that qualify as “highly performing” or “improving” physically active school systems (PASS). “School systems have an obligation to help students become active, healthy children through a variety of teaching methodologies,” Byron said. “Getting students moving throughout the school day will help children become healthier and smarter for generations to come.” According to studies, 85 percent of school age children are kinesthetic learners, a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture
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The Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s final class of its 53rd season begins this week. In Performance gives kids, ages 5-8, the opportunity to learn/strengthen their musical theatre skills, while becoming more comfortable with being on stage. Throughout the session, participants will learn blocking (movement), choreography and music in preparation to become part of the ensemble of “Shrek Jr.,” performing June 3-12. Class sessions are Saturdays (beginning April 23), 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or Wednesdays (beginning April 27), 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. In addition to the five classes, participants are required to attend two rehearsals with the older cast. Cost: $115. To register, or for more information, visit www.NCTCArts.org or call 860-666-NCTC.
or watching demonstrations. Under the bill, state Department of Education must (1) develop or adopt existing standards to use to recognize school districts under the Red Ribbon PASS Program and (2) make information about the program available on the department’s website. The bill allows local or regional boards of education to request Red Ribbon PASS Program recognition by providing the state Department of Education with (1) the school district’s results on the Connecticut physical fitness assessment and (2) a demonstration of the district’s satisfaction of PASS standards. The bill now moves to the state Senate for final legislative approval.
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not guaranteed the following year,” board Chairwoman Nancy Petronio explained, adding that if the BOE decides to use the fund to fill contractual obligations including teacher salaries, those teachers may not be guaranteed jobs the following year. “There are potential layoffs still on the table and if some positions are able to be saved then some of them will only be one-year positions because we don’t have funding beyond that,” Petronio said, adding, “If the board decides they’re not comfortable using the surplus money for that we could be considering layoffs in the double-digits.” Petronio quoted texts and email communications she had with Republican Beth DelBuono, whom she reached out to after the budget had been set. Difficult decisions
“Beth agreed that the intent was to fund a 1.2 percent increase to our operating budget and agreed that was not what happened due to miscommunication or something else,” Petronio said. “She stated she would do what she had to do in order to fix it. I want to believe what little negotiation was made was done in good faith,” Petronio added. Since they have some difficult decisions ahead of them, Petronio said, she and her fellow board members are going to wait until next week to vote on proposals. “We don’t want to rush it,” she said. “We want to sit on our thoughts.” Council Democrats, who proposed a 2.8 percent increase to the BOE budget but were defeated by the GOP, called a special meeting Monday night so the party could clarify its intentions. “I think in terms of transparency we were totally left in the dark,” Democrat Carol Anest said. “You have to look at the whole picture, what this means for the town down the road. The Board of Ed is going to be in an even bigger hole next year.” Board Vice Chairman Joshua Shulman asserted that the schools will be forced to delay equipment purchases to create the $515,000 surplus to their contingency fund, in order to cover contractual obligations.
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“We can’t be fiscally prudent using non-recurring money for recurring costs,” he said. Shulman went on to point out that the council allotted $105,000 for town administrators’ salaries next year and increased the general government budget by 3.5 percent. “You’re not belt tightening all the way around,” he added. “You’re cutting on education.” Councilor Maureen Klett, who disagreed with her fellow Republicans, sent a letter in to be read aloud at Monday’s meeting, which she was unable to attend. “I hope there is a reasonable and amiable resolution to this dilemma as the damage that this error has caused will only hurt Newington schoolchildren in the end,” she said. Mayor Roy Zartarian explained that the town recently learned of the minimal amount of state ad this tion ive a n e M rece d and ked goo ! a n b e h e fre kitc our from
aid Newington would receive this year, which limits funding to both the board and town operating budgets. “Once again we are looking at a very dismal fiscal situation,” he said. “To add $515,000 to the budget at a time when we don’t know what education cost sharing will be at the state level is irresponsible. We’d be scrambling.” Several residents spoke in favor of the GOP’s actions at Monday’s meeting, including Renee Nicholson. “Mayor Zartarian may make decisions that are not popular with everyone, but times are tough and we all have to make some sacrifices,” she said. “Let’s all tighten our belts and live within our means.” Erica Schmitt can be reached at 860-801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
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Doyle, Byron seek statewide hoarding task force “Hoarding is a serious psychiatric condition which can have serious consequences for individuals, families, and entire communities.
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Hoarding is now recognized as a mental illness. Newington officials are pushing the passage of legislation that would establish a statewide hoarding task force.
Connecticut Health District. The next step would be to establish a larger task force at the state level, pending the passage of Doyle and Byron’s legislation. “A comprehensive, multi-faceted study of hoarding is needed to ensure that towns and first responders can effectively respond to a hoarding situation,” Doyle said. “Hoarding is a serious psychiatric condition which can have serious consequences for individuals, families, and entire communities. The unanimous support for this bill is an important step toward final passage and the eventual enactment of a law that will help towns intervene in a safe and effective manner.” Very few therapists in Connecticut are trained to deal specifically with hoarding at this point in time. However, the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction is currently working on a website dedicated to the illness, Futoma said, and CCSU is considering developing curriculum to incorporate into its social work program. “Hopefully, at some point we can develop uniform policies and procedures in dealing with this issue,” LaBrecque added. The House will consider the bill in this budget session and The CT Hoarding Working Group is counting on Byron and Doyle to help move it forward.
“I am very happy to be one step closer to having this legislation studying hoarding in our state,” Byron said. “Hoarding is a serious psychological disorder and this study is necessary so we can adequately safeguard those Erica Schmitt can be reached at who have the disorder, and pro- 860-801-5097, or eschmitt@ tect public safety officials and newbritainherald.com.
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first responders. I look forward to speaking in favor of the legislation once it reaches the House floor.” Even if it doesn’t pass, Newington staff still plan to continue addressing the issue with those from other towns. “We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing,” Futoma said. “If it does pass it gives us legislative support and a better communication system to get things done, so we can make interventions and positive outcomes a priority.”
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Newington officials are leading a statewide initiative to tackle hoarding more effectively, recognizing it as a widespread mental health disorder. State Sen. Paul Doyle, D-Newington, and state Rep. Gary Byron, R-Newington recently led unanimous passage of a Senate bill to establish a Connecticut hoarding task force creating protocol response practices for municipalities. The bill has yet to receive approval from the House of Representatives, but that’s not stopping the Newington-based Connecticut Hoarding Working Group from continuing its progress behind the scenes. Hoarding is now officially recognized as a psychiatric disorder that occurs when a person keeps items that are no longer useful and allows them to accumulate to the point that they prevent the ordinary use of living spaces and interfere with day-to-day activities. It is believed to occur in 2 percent to 5 percent of the population. As members of the CT Local Administrators of Social Services, (CLASS), Newington Human Services staff initiated a meeting with nearly 100 employees from other towns in 2014. “We learned that around the state people were losing their lives and losing relationships with family and friends because of their hoarding,” Human Services Director Karen Futoma remembered of that very first meeting. That’s when they knew it was time to approach state officials and coordinate a larger effort. Central Connecticut State University sponsored the very first hoarding conference last May. “When a House is not a Home” brought over 350 people to the campus, including social services workers and emergency responders, who are often the first to discover hoarding situations. “Many times it takes a fire, or a medical or police call for the situation to be identified,” Futoma explained. Emergency responders either have difficulty gaining access into a building to rescue inhabitants, or get trapped on their way
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To the Editor: This letter is in response to a recent letter of Gary Bolles concerning what at best can be defined as political spin. Mr. Bolles has spoken before many public meetings through the years including crushing tomatoes at a podium, handcuffing himself and an American Idol effort at singing. Up until his recent letter where he accuses me of several untruthful actions as
it relates to two elected officials, I thought he was apolitical and worthy of an audience. His accusations are nothing more than political spin for which he would be hard pressed to deny that his source(s) are those with a political agenda. I will be forever circumspect when he comes before any future public meeting. I believe that my reputation will stand the test of time. I cat-
egorically deny his accusations. I am not out to be Joan of Arc, I just try to represent the people of Newington no matter what affiliation. I want what is best for Newington. Ironically, Joan of Arc was accused of witchcraft and heresy and Mr. Bolles in this instance, with leveraging hearsay. Town Councilor Maureen Klett Newington
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club is a non-profit, community service organization that was accepted into the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in October 1999. We are very proud to be part of one of the oldest and largest international women’s service organizations. The club is also a member of GFWC/CT. GFWC is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. On April 24, Federation Day, GFWC will celebrate 126 years of continuous service.
The club slogan, Living the Volunteer Spirit, is what members strive for in order to improve our local communities and beyond. One way we do this is through monetary donations. Club members have raised funds to donate to veteran’s causes, scholarships for young women in Newington and Wethersfield and to the Special Needs Funds for the Newington and Wethersfield Social Services departments. Another way is through hands-on projects. Each year a workshop is held to make preemie blankets in pink and blue
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the case and with a little help from some poor glove work and some errand throws from Manchester, the Indians began putting runners on base. Nick Gallicchio led the inning off with a walk and three batters latter Maycock was put on first intentionally. The very next batter, Ogando, reached first on a throwing error from Manchester second baseman Max Larmett, who was forced to rush his throw after juggling the ball. As a result Gallicchio was able to cross home plate safely, despite an on target throw to catcher Jason Frankovitch. Not a minute later Maycock strolled on home after Frankovitch’s throw skipped under the third baseman’s glove into left field. Two errors in the span of a minute had cost Manchester its slim lead and given it to Newington. The Indians would not look back for the remainder
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the fifth for good measure after Zawisza and Nick Guadarrama touched home plate after a series of errors by Manchester, bring the score to 9-6. Zawisza then retired the side in the top of the seventh inning to seal the win for Newington. “It just shows how much heart we have really,” Maycock said after the back and forth game to get the win. “Never giving up. I was really happy with the guys today, the energy in the dugout. It was great.” The Indians returned to the field on Monday when they traveled to University/Classical Magnet.
of the game. “I think our discipline at the plate helped us out today,” Alaimo said, whose team walked nine times in the game. “It gave us long at bats. But ultimately that’s a good team and they’re well coached and they just made a couple of miscues in the middle innings that allowed us to get in front and I think that probably was the difference in the long run. But also just the no quit attitude from my guys and I’m really proud of them. Ben Maycock didn’t necessarily have his A-plus stuff today, but he battled.” Newington added two David Glovach can be reached insurance runs in the bottom of at (860) 801-5085 or
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his first outing of the season was long it enough to turn it over to reliever Joseph Zawisza, who pitched the remaining 2.1, allowing no runs in the process. “Obviously I let up a couple of runs here and there,” Maycock said. “I didn’t have my best stuff, but the guys behind me picked me up. Next time I’m going to try to bring my best stuff.” When Manchester took a 4-3 lead heading into the bottom of the second, the Indians took it right back after back-toback RBI singles by Maycock and shortstop Lenny Ogando. But Alaimo’s squad was unable to answer the visiting team’s two-run third and trailed 6-5 heading into the fourth inning. With Manchester starting pitcher Spencer Fox coming off an impressive third inning, it looked as though the tide had turned for Newington. That was, however, not to be
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Just what is this hippy-dippy social-emotional learning? By LINDA DARCY
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“Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.” — Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning One of the most significant research studies in education was released in 2015. A group of five researchers from Teachers College at Columbia (more specifically, the Center for Benefit-Cost Studies in Education) published a study in which they were seeking to discover the return on investment on Social-Emotional Learning in schools. As the educational pendulum swings back from an overemphasis on testing and accountability (see the increasing number of teachers and parents joining the ‘Optout’ movement), it is swinging right into more and more socialemotional learning in schools. Much of this new-old initiative is met with derision from the children of the Reagan era … What is this ’70s, hippy-dippy SEL-stuff?
The power and effectiveness of teaching social-emotional skills to children of all ages has always been intuitive to teachers and parents. Following the publication of this study, however, we now have quantitative evidence to back up that instinct. Here’s the bottomline: For every dollar spent on SEL, schools realize $11 in longterm benefits. I will not go into the methodology here; however, the source is cited below, including a link to the report. What is Social-Emotional Learning? The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning delineates the five core competencies of SEL: g Self-awareness g Self-management g Social Awareness g Relationship Skills g Responsible decision making. SEL teaches students how to monitor their own anxiety and, more importantly, gives the students strategies to deal with the stress they are feeling. They learn to create a space in their behavior between reacting to a situation and responding to a situation (a skill that many adults lack). Students become more aware of others’ feelings, and learn how to take another perspective.
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It helps build empathy, so that a child will not bully another child, not because they don’t want to get in trouble, but because it is not the right thing to do. For more information, please use the link below to access the Collaborative’s website. What are Newington Schools doing to teach and promote Social and Emotional Learning? There are teachers who have been teaching social and emotional skills for years and years. This is not anything new: Perhaps something that has fallen out of favor. Over the past two years, more and more Newington teachers are helping to build their students’ social and emotional IQ. Many teachers have received training on how to integrate mindful practice into their
classrooms. Mindfulness has at its core the concept of finding and honoring the space in between reaction and response. It allows teachers to think before addressing student behavior, and students to pause before acting. Elementary students are learning to identify their own anxiety and when they recognize that thoughts are running in circles in their head, how to stop the ride, how to sit back and focus. Students are increasingly able to recognize anxiety and stress in their classmates. I have seen a first-grader, with his newly found empathy, encourage a friend to “take a belly breath” before retaliating at another student. Whether you consider the issue of social-emotional learning from a left brain (the cost-benefit
analysis) or the right brain (believing that the role of every adult, especially teachers, is to help students develop the five core competencies), recent research confirms that it is in our best interest as a community to teach our children well. References: Belfield, C., Bowden, B., Klapp, A., Levin, H., Shand, R., & Zander, S. (2015). The Economic Value of Social and Emotional Learning. New York, NY: Center for Benefit-Cost Studies in Education. http://cbcse.org/wordpress/ wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ SEL-Revised.pdf Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning http://www.casel.org/
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8 p.m., for those representing Martin Kellogg Middle School, Anna Reynolds Elementary School and Elizabeth Green Elementary School. “The students like knowing that everybody sees their work,” said art teacher Courtney Moulter, who spent a few days this week hanging pieces from her classes at Ruth Chaffee and John Paterson elementary schools. “Another great thing is that it’s so community-based. Kids come down after soccer practice or karate and point out their friends’ art to their parents; they all support each other.” Fellow Elizabeth Green art teacher Melissa Gajda joined Moulter there on Wednesday to put together the show. “I think it makes them proud they accomplished what they set out to,” Gajda said of her students. “It’s something they’re going to remember.” The teachers try to represent the works of as many art students as possible, but space constraints limit them to about 75 percent of the district. “With so much quality work, with what little space we have we cover every square inch,” Moulter explained. They illustrate the wide variety of concepts, styles, eras and artists each grade level explored this year. Gajda’s fourth-graders at Elizabeth Green worked on self-portraits reminiscent of the
works of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, known for painting heads made out of different objects. Students’ portraits are composed of their own heads and necks, divided down the middle. One side features their face and the other — different aspects of their lives including their fears and dreams. Newington High School art teacher Steve Linde also spent part of this week displaying older students’ works. He pointed out the use of light and color in senior Sylvana Peck’s oil painting of an old Ford Model T. “She wants to study art therapy,” he said of Peck. “Her uncle has a Model T so she made this for him.” Moulter’s students worked on close-up paintings of instruments, detailing specific parts. Their inspiration was American painter Georgia O’Keefe, whose depictions of enlarged flowers become abstract to the viewer. “This is always our favorite time of year because we get to showcase our students’ work,” Moulter said. “It’s a real honor.” She pointed out some particularly striking pieces where it was clear students learned the lesson a project represented. Ruth Chaffee fourth-grader Corin Tate, for example, painted with different shades of blue to show perspective and light in a forest underneath a snowy moon.
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“We don’t want to put an emphasis on the product, because it’s about the process,” Moulter said. Tate’s piece is one of a selection of works that will be featured
in the district’s Permanent Art Collection, which also hangs on the third floor of Town Hall. New pieces are added each year and remain for a period of eight years, giving families the opportunity to return and see students’ artworks even after they’ve already graduated. New additions to the collection will be unveiled at an awards ceremony Wednesday, May 25. Erica Schmitt can be reached at 860-801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainhrald.com.
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NEW BRITAIN — Cole Johnson was expecting to be relatively close to home, but not this close. The right-handed reliever was on his way to Triple-A Rochester, hoping to show the Minnesota Twins he could help the big club someday. The Twins had other ideas, releasing him in March. Now, the Newington resident is ready to prove his ability just minutes from his house with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League in a city he’s very familiar with from his days as a pitcher for the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats. “It all happened so fast it’s hard to imagine,” he said. “I was sort
of unexpectedly released. When I got released, this is the first place I wanted to reach out to. I played for (former New Britain Rock Cats pitching coach Stu Cliburn, brother of Bees manager Stan Cliburn). He made a call to Stan and we got in touch, and within two days the deal was done. I’m playing close to home, you can’t beat that.” Actually, you can, by knocking on the door of the big leagues, which Johnson wants to do again. Instead of getting bitter about his release, he’s looking forward to auditioning in New Britain again. “It’s one of those things that happens. They got some experienced guys and (the Twins system filled up), and that was the long and short of it,” Johnson, who met his wife
while playing for the Rock Cats, said. “But I’m excited to still be playing. This is, in my opinion, the best Independent league out there. If you put up numbers in this league, you have a shot to go play other places. The Twins had guys play independent ball in the majors (most notably Chris Collabello, now with Toronto). I think that’s why we’re all here. I think if I was at the point where I was just playing just to play, there’s other things I could go out and do.” Instead, Johnson is healthy and ready for more success in New Britain. “I fell physically better than I have in a long time,” he said. “There was no way with the way I was feeling I was going to stop.”
to the pen was an adjustment,” Johnson said. “As a starter it’s a much more regimented process. You know when you’re going to pitch. I’m a planner, a Type A, so starting for me is a better fit.” Johnson said he had “embraced” being a reliever, but getting to start while starting over in a place he loves makes everything easier. Matt Straub can be reached at (860) 801-5203 or mstraub@newbritainherald.com
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ART SHOW: The Newington Art League will hold its annual spring members art show from through May 20 in the lobby of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Main St. The exhibit is open to the public during town hall hours — Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature members’ artwork in a variety of media. The public is invited to the opening reception on Wednesday, April 27. The reception will include a fundraising bake sale to benefit the league’s scholarship fund and efforts to promote art in Newington.
school counseling office no later than the first Friday in June. SPEAKERS HONOR VETERANS: Newington resident Col. Francis Evon will deliver the keynote address at a pre-Memorial Day Salute to All Veterans Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Paradise Pizza Restaurant, 10 East St., New Britain. Evon, an Afghanistan veteran, will speak in recognition of the hazards so willingly accepted by our troops and why people should attend Newington’s upcoming Memorial Day Parade. The public is invited, admission is free, walk-ins are welcome, no reservations needed. Emcee will be Steve Parker. Speaking briefly will be the Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade, Korean veteran Conrad Whitney, a graduate of Norwich (N.H.) Military College. Also speaking briefly will be Eagle Scout Jimmy Mouthaan who installed a large flagpole at the community building of the Victory Gardens Veteran’s Housing Comples as part of his project to earn his Eagle Scout rank. The Kiwanis Club of Newington presents this program in the public interest as part of its ongoing series of free Public Interest Forums which started in 1986. The restaurant’s regular price menu will be available. It is suggested that those who wish to eat should arrive early, well before the program. Information and directions are available at 860594-4495.
PAINT PARTY: The Newington Art League will hold a spring Paint Party at Bertucci’s, 2929 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Wednesday, May 4, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Stacey Grindle of The Loaded Brush Paint Parties will be the instructor teaching step by step how to paint beautiful pink pansies on a 16 x 20 canvas. A fundraiser for the Newington Art League Scholarship Fund, the space will be limited to 20 participants at a fee of $30 per person. Call Pat Tanger at 860-666-5026 to register. Once registration is confirmed, checks for $30 per person should be sent to: Flo Dickie, 23 Frederick St., Newington, CT 06111. STRAUSS BALL: The Strauss Ball will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Hartford Saengerbund, 917 N. Mountain Road. Viennese Dessert Table. Music by the Sam Vinci Trio. $35 per person Reservations required. Call 860-666-0760. www.hartfordsaengerbund.org ‘HEALING VOICES’: The public is invited to a free film showing of the documentary “Healing Voices” at the University of Hartford’s Wilde Auditorium, Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The film follows the lives of several fully recovered individuals after a past period of emotional upset, confusion and hospitalization. In the film, their lives are now recovered and they have satisfying jobs and families — as they now question the meaning of their “mental illness.” Sponsored by Psi Chi undergraduate psychology at the University of Hartford, and community nonprofits Advocacy Unlimited and Volunteers In Psychotherapy. (This is part of a nationwide release of this film, sponsored by the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care. Panel discussion follows film. Free parking, near Wilde Auditorium, in Lot F. More information through Dr. Shulman at Volunteers In Psychotherapy-860-233-5115. GFWC NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB ‘FLAGS OF APPRECIATON’ FUNDRAISER: The Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club is proud to announce its annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Personalized flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed, in alphabetical order, at Garfield and Mazzoccoli Way in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the reviewing stand on the Wethersfield Parade route, Saturday, May 28. Club members will be at each location
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Some of the artworks at the Newington Public Schools’ Town-Wide Art Show, which will be held at Town Hall from April 27 through May 20. until noon. Flags may be picked up at the end of the parades or arrangements can be made to pick them up at a later date. Flags, available for a donation of $10 each, may be ordered through May 13. Application forms containing mailing and check information will be available at Newington Parks and Recreation, the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, Wethersfield Parks and Recreation, as well as other community locations. For more information, contact Dianne at 860-788-3415 or at hough_john_c@hotmail.com. The club is a non-profit volunteer service organization dedicated to serving our community and beyond. MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS: Newington Mayor Roy Zartarian has begun Thursday office hours for the public. The schedule is: 9 to 10 a.m. at the Information & Referral Center, Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s office, Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. No appointment is necessary. Zartarian hopes that residents will stop in to ask questions or express their concerns about town operations and services. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR NEWINGTON STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND (NSAF) INTEREST FREE STUDENT LOANS: With the high cost of college education and technical training, people are looking for financial help.
The Newington Student Assistance Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist residents of Newington obtain post-secondary education or training. Such assistance is awarded on the basis of the needs and relative merits of the applicants. Loans are available to any Newington resident. All funds used to issue loans are raised through an annual solicitation drive. The loan amount is $1,000 and students may reapply each year. All loans are interest-free. Loan recipients pay the principal back in monthly installments following graduation or the termination of studies/training. NSAF also administers two annual scholarships that are awarded to a male and a female student at Newington High School. Scholarship awards are based on criteria developed by the NSAF Board of Directors with emphasis on school and community service plus academic achievement. This scholarship was originally administered by the directors of the Indian Hill Country Club and was transferred to NSAF in 1994. In addition, NSAF presents the Cammy O’Connor Book Awards to a member of each class. Applications for loans are available on the website at www.nsafinfo. org. Applications are also available in the high school counseling office, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, and the Newington branch of TD Bank. Completed applications must be submitted to the high
MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE: The Ladies Guild of Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St., will hold its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 in the Father O’Connor Hall. Vegetables, decorative plants and herbs will be available. Geraniums will be $3.75 each. Color Selections: White, red, pink, salmon, magenta. May be pre-ordered for best color selection by calling Debbie Hebert at 860-666-2576 before April 25. NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS TAG SALE: The Newington High School Music Boosters will have a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in the Music Wing parking lot at Newington High School (just off Veterans Drive). All funds raised will be used to support the Instrumental, Choral and Drama departments at NHS. GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB: Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Newington Senior Center on Cedar Street in Newington. On April 26, the featured guest speaker will be Marcia DeFore of the North Central Regional Health District. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for DeFore’s talk. The regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. We are a non-profit community service organization. Join us and discover all the community service projects that we are involved in. We welcome all women in our area to join us for fellowship. NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TOWNWIDE ART SHOW 2016: The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public from April 27 through May 20. It will be held on the third floor of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The visiting hours
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outstanding and unique art work created by students from all grade levels in Newington’s seven public schools will be represented and will include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, cooper enameling and mixed media. In order to accommodate the large number of students, parents, and family members wishing to view this beautiful collection, two separate opening receptions will be held. The Opening Reception date for students and their families attending Newington High School, John Wallace Middle School, Ruth L. Chaffee School and John Paterson School will take place Wednesday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Opening Reception date for students and their families attending Martin Kellogg Middle School, Anna Reynolds School and Elizabeth Green School will take place Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students. VICTORIAN TEA: On Sunday, May 1, in the church hall, St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington will again hold a Victorian Tea. The schedule for the tea is as follows: doors will open at 1 p.m.; the tea will begin at 2 p.m., and the Victorian Lady will speak from 3 to 4 p.m. Cost to attend the tea will be $15. For more information, to host a table or to make a reservation, call Sue Haynes at 860233-0167 by Wednesday, April 27. TEMPLE SINAI 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS: Temple Sinai will mark its 60th anniversary with three days of events from April 29 through May 1. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will join the congregation at the 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Torah Service Friday, April 29. The congregation will honor its founding members, long-time members, past presidents of the congregation and past presidents of the Sisterhood. Congregants and guests will celebrate the anniversary at a Gala with dinner and dancing Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the temple. On Sunday, May 1, following the Mitzvah Day Service at 9 a.m., children of the congregation will make special food bags for those in the Hartford area who suffer from hunger. SHRED DAY: A Shred Day event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30 at the Dutch Point Credit Union, 465 Willard Ave. The community is welcome to bring up to five file sized boxes of shredding for free. Donations will be accepted for Journey Home to help the homeless. VICTORIAN TEA: On Sunday, May 1, in the church hall, St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington will again hold a Victorian Tea, which was so successful and enjoyable two years ago. If anyone is interested in hosting a table, contact Sue Haynes at 860-233-0167. The schedule for the tea is as follows: doors will open at 1 p.m.; the tea will begin at 2 p.m., and the Victorian Lady will speak from 3 to 4 p.m. The cost to attend the tea will be $15. To make a reservation, call Haynes at the phone number given above.
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HARTFORD — To promote Autism Awareness throughout Connecticut, State Rep. Gary Byron (R-Newington) joined fellow lawmakers and advocates at a ceremony for Autism Awareness Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, April 6. The ceremony was filled to capacity with parents and individuals affected by autism, all meeting to provide support and promote acceptance. “I stand in strong support with local advocates in raising awareness on the issue of autism in our state,” said Byron. With National Autism Awareness Month being in April, the ceremony was held to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism and developmental disabilities. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects one’s ability to communicate and relate to others. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe, and this range has been called Autism Spectrum Disorder which covers not only autism, but Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS. Last year Byron supported legislation that establishes a Bill of Rights for Students with Autism. The bill gives parents of children who receive special education in Connecticut a bill of rights outlining educational and transitional services available to them. In 2013, a new law passed that requires certain health insurance policies to at least maintain current levels of benefits for those who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder before the (fifth) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is released. Beginning in 2015, the state Department of Social Services had expand its coverage of autism spectrum disorder evaluation and treatment services for Medicaid enrolled members (HUSKY A, C, or D) under the age of 21 for whom autism spectrum disorder services are medically necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, state Reps. Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden), Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol), Mike Alberts (R-Woodstock), Bill Simanski (R-Granby), Gary Byron (R-Newington) and Mark Tweedie (R-Manchester) recognize April as Autism Awareness Month at the State Capitol.
(or 14.7 per 1,000 8-year-olds) in multiple communities in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This new estimate is roughly 30 percent higher than previous estimates reported in 2012 of 1 in 88 children (11.3 per 1,000 8-year-olds) being identified with an autism spectrum disorder. That is more children than those affected by pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed with autism as girls, and this disorder affects all races, ethnicities and social groups. If you suspect that your child may have ASD: Talk to your child’s doctor about your concerns. At the same time, call your local early intervention program or school system for a free evaluation. It’s never too late to get help for your child. CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program has joined with others across
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Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all adult and teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling 860665-8700.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES No registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. Please call 860665-8720 to register for programs.
MADE IN CONNECTICUT: A series of programs from April to October called Made in Connecticut will feature companies that make products right here in Connecticut. Programs begin at 7 p.m. Registration required. May 2 - The Brothers Crisp of Hartford, Artisan Shoemakers. Learn about the process of making hand sewn shoes and the history of The Brothers Crisp Company in Hartford. Many of these shoes are sold in high end stores. Josh Westbrook, the founder, is from Newington. Registration required. June 6 - Lyman Orchards, Middlefield Join Lyman Orchards staff as they celebrate their 275th anniversary! Learn about the history of this well-known Orchard and homestead, famous for their fruit, pies and much more! Tastings will be provided. Registration required.
The Brothers Crisp’ St. Crispin Day boot. The Hartford-based artisan shoemakers will be featured at the library’s Made in Connecticut series on May 2 at 7 p.m. Registation is required.
TECHNOLOGY: Tech 4 U -- Thursday, May 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Do you need help downloading your eBook or using your new Smartphone? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a Librarian today!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Excel 2013 Basics CUT THE CORD! GET RID OF CABLE TV AND SAVE MONEY: Monday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Frustrated about paying high television bills? Want to know how your friends and neighbors are accessing programming legally without cable or satellite? Attend this free workshop to see if you are ready to transition from a passive to active television viewer. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Thursday, May 19, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Trying to keep track of your finances, business, and other projects? Then Microsoft Excel 2013 is the answer! Join us for a hands-on class where you will learn how to create a workbook, use formulas, and much more right from a library laptop! Registration required.
THE JOY OF COLORING: AN ADULT
COLORING GROUP: Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Have you heard? Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! It’s a relaxing, stress-relieving and fun way to spend an hour. In addition to relaxation, the health benefits include exercising fine motor skills, training the brain to focus, as well as stimulating the senses and creativity. Detailed coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
THE ROOTS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL – BRIAN GILLIE: Tuesday April 26 noon. “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is unlike any history lesson you will ever see or hear. Gillie sings the sound of rock ‘n’ roll through its first 15 years. Hear the songs that shaped the music of doo-wop, Motown, girl groups, surfin’, soul, novelty tunes and much more: Little Richard to the Coasters, Chuck Berry to the Beatles, Elvis to the Four Seasons. Dessert will be provided. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Deschler Family in Honor of their mother, Cecile Deschler.
ONGOING DROP-IN SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through April 28 -- We hold various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. Find one that’s right for you by picking up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or checking our webpage at www. newingtonct.gov/library.
VOTING FOR NUTMEG CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD: Children in grades 2-12 are invited to cast their ballots for the 2016 Nutmeg Book Award, Elementary, Intermediate, Teen and High School levels, through April 30. Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments.
FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.
COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. This month we will make Overnight Oats. Mix it here and take it home for your breakfast. Chefs in grades 3-6 should call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
FAMILY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION:
The Friends of the Library is sponsoring an adult coloring group on Wednesdays, April 27, May 10 and May 25. Saturday, April 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Dropin and celebrate Earth Day at the library! Families will have fun planting seeds and designing creations from recyclable materials. There will be a variety of crafts and activities to do as we honor our planet Earth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, April 28, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Introducing R.E.A.D. – Reading Education Assistance Dogs! Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call to register. Donated by Kerrie Lurate.
CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, April 30, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Caregivers are invited to stay and be part of the construction team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
FRIENDS BOOK SALE: Newington Senior & Disabled Center. Friday, April 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 admission. Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Sunday, May 1, noon to 3 p.m. Buy a Friends’ green bag for $7. Refills $6. Cash, check and credit cards accepted for purchase. Thousands of books, CDs, videos and DVDs will be available.
Bob Backlund will discuss his book “Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion” at the library April 30.
WWF/WWE WRESTLER BOB BACKLUND: Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. Be inspired by the fascinating tale of WWF/WWE wrestler, Bob Backlund. Backlund’s book,” Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion” outlines his “clean – steroid-free” life on
Brian Gillie will present “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” at the library Tuesday, April 26, at noon.
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR FOR ADULTS AND TEENS UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS ON DISPLAY: The library welcomes spring with a collection of Ukrainian Easter eggs or pysankas from the collection of Wethersfield resident and folk artist Tanya Osadca. A master artisan of the craft, Osadca has created and developed one of the most important, interesting and largest pysanky collection outside of Ukraine. All of Osadca’s pysanky are decorated in the old traditional manner by using the wax resist method. A simple homemade stylus called a “kystka” and melted bees wax is required for drawing the designs. Natural or batik dyes are used for coloring. The designs are replications of original designs gathered during the course of her research. A representative sample of her collection will be on display at the library during the month of April. For information and directions to the library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 860257-2811.
APRIL ART EXHIBIT: Photographs by Cromwell resident Jennifer L. Misseri are on display at the Wethersfield Library. Art is Misseri’s lifelong passion and her chosen career path. Her enthusiasm for art is boundless and has led her to establish a business focusing on photography. Striving to create a connection between the viewer and her pieces, Misseri often takes photographs, using a macro lens, which draws the audience closer to the subject. This element of audience engagement creates a unique perspective that is evident in
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the elegant images that beautifully capture the world around us. When speaking about her work, Jennifer says, “I’ve come to realize photography is more than just a career. It’s a way of life, a way to look at our world.” Jennifer’s photographs will be on display during the month of April. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 860-257-2811.
the troops, a small-town girl wakes up to find herself married and pregnant, but with no memory of her husband's identity. 98 minutes. Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.For information call the Library at 860-257-2811, or visit the library.
TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers will meet Tuesday, April 26, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at 860-2572811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy.
FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE PREVIEW: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library Book Sale Preview will be held Thursday, April 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the library. Come and get a first look at books, CDs, and DVDs and enjoy light refreshments! Admission to the preview is $5. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library. www. wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call 860257-2811.
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Eddie Bracken and Betty Hutton in “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek,” Preston Turgus’ 1944 film classic that will be shown May 14 as part of the e Wethersfield Library’s Saturday Cinema series.
DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to wethersfieldlibrary. org, or call the Children’s Department at 860-257-2801.
LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their spring book sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 at the library. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of books are available in many different categories, special sections for children, biographies, cookbooks, classics, coffee table and many older out of print treasures. On Sunday, buy a bag provided by the Friends for
$5 and fill it. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library. www.wethersfieldlibrary. org, or call 860-257-2811.
“FANDOM FUN” SATURDAYS: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is now offering “Fandom Fun” a Saturday program for children of all ages. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 23 to participate in fun activities based on Minion Mania. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at 860-257-2801, visit the library at or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm.
mentary school Friday, April 29. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible between through April 28. The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy of reading for pleasure and entertainment.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, April 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House sponsor the monthly screenings. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers independent and assisted living. Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers short-term/ outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care. To learn more about both communities, visit cedarmountaincommons.org and jeffersonhouse.org.
SATURDAY CINEMA: Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets May 14 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Preston Sturges’ 1944 film “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” starring Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken. After an all-night send-off party for
WETHERSFIELD EVENTS GFWC NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD WOMAN'S CLUB ‘FLAGS OF APPRECIATON’ FUNDRAISER: The Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club is proud to announce its annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Personalized flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed, in alphabetical order, at Garfield and Mazzoccoli Way in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the reviewing stand on the Wethersfield Parade route, Saturday, May 28. Club members will be at each location until noon. Flags may be picked up at the end of the parades or arrangements can be made to pick them up at a later date. Flags, available for a donation of $10 each, may be ordered through May 13. Application forms containing mailing and check information will be available at Newington Parks and Recreation, the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, Wethersfield Parks and Recreation, as well as other community locations. For more information, contact Dianne at 860-788-3415 or at hough_john_c@ hotmail.com. The club is a non-profit
volunteer service organization dedicated to serving our community and beyond. WETHERSFIELD SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday at Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street. New players age 55 and over are always welcome. Setback games begin at noon, but come earlier to enjoy free refreshments. For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at 860-258-0662. Visit our FB page at www.facebook.com/SetBackClubWethersfieldCT.
‘JUMP INTO SPRING WITH READING: During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in cooperation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its 14th annual “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for prizes will take place at each ele-
GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB: Newington/ Wethersfield Woman's Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Newington Senior Center on Cedar Street in Newington. On April 26, the featured guest speaker will be Marcia DeFore of the North Central Regional Health District. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for DeFore’s talk. The regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. We are a non-profit community service organization. Join us and discover all the community service projects that we are involved in. We welcome all women in our area to join us for fellowship.
SIXTH ANNUAL GOOD ‘OLE FISHING DERBY: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission, UNICO of Wethersfield and Wethersfield Game Club Inc., will sponsor a Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby Saturday,
April 30, from 8 a.m. to noon at Spring Street Pond, Wethersfield. Rain date: Sunday, May 1. This event is open to resident children in grades K – 6. No “reel” experience necessary. Tackle the great outdoors and get ready for fishing season. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Bait may also be purchased on-site. “Loaner poles” will be available on a first come basis. Call 860-721-2952 to make a request. The generous support of UNICO will provide children with a unique fishing experience, a busy pond and the opportunity for first, second and third prizes for length (K-3, 4-6). We will also be handing out awards for the smallest, most unusual catch and tagged fish, too! Pre-registration required. Free registration on-line, by mail or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Connecticut Outfitters will also be accepting registrations. Additionally, Connecticut Outfitters will host a free “Instructional Clinic for Kids” Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. Call 860-571-8986 to reserve a spot. For additional information, contact Natalie Morrison, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor at 860-721-2952.
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B2 | Friday, April 22, 2016
NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER
HOME & BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Spring fever
Courtesy of Ben Jordan
Deanna Reney, owner of Karma's Closet, at the showcase last year.
By ERICA SCHMITT
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STAFF WRITER
veryone has spring fever, and there’s no better place to unleash it than by enjoying the outdoors, making home improvements and enhancing the backyard. Get started with a visit to the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual Home and Business Showcase, to be held next Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Newington High School. Over 60 businesses, organizations and crafters are expected to be at the event, which will feature informational booths, activities, giveaways, and the Annual Taste of Newington, from 12 to 2 p.m. Considering giving the deck a new paint job? Replacing the windows? Putting on a new roof? The showcase has everything you need to get these home projects underway. Among vendors will be the
ReCONNstruction Center, which sells new and used construction materials donated by local contractors. Other home improvement-related booths will include Ferrari’s Appliance, C-Tec Solar, Better Built Basements, Old Yankee Painting, ServPro of Newington, Renewal by Anderson and Yankee Home Improvement. A variety of local businesses and community groups will join them at the show. Visitors will encounter everyone from the Naturally Furry Market and People’s Products to the Newington Volunteer Fire Department and Newington Memorial Funeral Home. It’s also an opportunity to meet the town’s financial experts, including those representing Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, People’s United Bank, Farmer’s Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance and American Eagle Financial Credit Union. If a medical or health-related
question comes up while you’re considering if it’s really safe to install your new roof yourself, solicit the help of one of several medical professionals at the show. That will include Crouchley Chiropractic, Judson Family Chiropractic, Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers, which recently opened in downtown Newington. Those who are in the market for buying or selling a home can consult Embrace Home Loans and Calcagni Real Estate, as well as Century 21 Stamm Eddy and Berkshire Hathaway. While there are other home shows out there, many take place in such large venues that it can be difficult to see everything in one day. “Our event is nice because it’s on a smaller scale than what you see at the XL Center or Convention Center,” Chamber See ANNUAL, Page B4
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B4 | Friday, April 22, 2016
HOME & BUSINESS SHOWCASE
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Annual Taste of Newington has much to try Executive Director Gail Whitney said. “You can get a more oneon-one experience. A lot of our participants are local businesses and the community likes to see familiar faces from the town.” Also expect to see companies from Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Southington, West Hartford, Plainville and beyond. The $5 admission fee also gets you two food tickets into
IF YOU GO What: 24th annual Home & Business Showcase When: Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave. Cost: $5 admission, free parking
the Annual Taste of Newington, where cuisine will be offered by local eateries. This year they include Menchies Frozen Yogurt, the Newington Rooster Company, On Fire Grill, Envy Café, TJ’s on Cedar, Caribbean Food Concepts, Subway, Sam’s Club and others. A portion of the proceeds from this section will go to help the Newington Food Bank. Families will be entertained throughout the day by a lineup of local performers. The first to take the stage will be senior barber shop quartet Perpetuity, at 10:30 a.m. A variety of acts will play, sing, dance and show their stuff in between, with singer-songwriter Angelica Maine closing up the day. The entertainment stage is being sponsored by Dr. Paul Lechowicz, DMD. The show is sponsored by the Chamber, Ferrari’s Appliance, Signs Now, Liberty Bank, Keeney Manufacturing, Picture This Productions, Middlewoods of Newington, Newington Music, the Newington Town Crier and
Courtesy of Ben Jordan
A dish from TJs on Cedar last year. They are expected to return to the Annual Taste of Newington on April 30.
others. The Chamber’s Networking Social and Advance Preview of the show will be held the night
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B6 | Friday, April 22, 2016
HOME & BUSINESS SHOWCASE
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Friday, April 22, 2016 | B7
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B8 | Friday, April 22, 2016
HOME & BUSINESS SHOWCASE
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It's time to get involved Get involved
Courtesy Ben Jordan
Hartford HealthCare employee poses with a demonstration doll.
If you love Newington and want to show your support, one of the best ways to do it is to contact the Newington Chamber of Commerce, which serves as a representative voice for local businesses. Chamber volunteers work with merchants to support community and economic development, and with close to 300 active members, there is a healthy network of support. For more than 50 years, the Newington Chamber of Commerce has been a growing force, expanding throughout the years into larger and more modern offices, and eventually establishing firm roots downtown at its 1046 Main St. office. Joining the chamber will help your business and continue
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The Newington Chamber Of Commerce is located at 1046 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. Call 860-666-2089 for information or send a fax to 860-666-7551 or visit: newingtonchamber.com.
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Hot Appetizers Vegetable Samosa ..........................................................$2.95 Triangular pastry stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and peas deep fried.
Vegetable Pakora ...........................................................$3.95 Fresh mixed vegetable dipped in chick peas flour and deep fried.
Aloo Tikki......................................................................$2.95 Aced potato & green pees patties dipped and battered in chick peas flour.
Vegetables combination Platter ....................................$6.95
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A dish from Rooster Company. They will return to the Taste of Newington this year.
Combination of vegetables appetizers.
Onion Bhajia .................................................................$2.95 Sliced onions, and spiced rolled in chick peas flour and deep fried.
Paneer Pakora ................................................................$4.95 Home-style cheese deep fried in chick peas batter.
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Drums of Haven ............................................................$5.95 Chicken wings marinated in Ginger, Garlic and light soy sauce.
Cold Appetizers Papari chat............................................................... $4.95 Special chips spiced served with chick peas, potatoes topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
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Malabar chicken curry ................................................$11.95 Bone-Less chicken cooked in tandoor and a coconut gravy flavor, south Indian style sautes with curry leaves and whole red chillies.
lAmb speCiAlties Lamb Curry .................................................................$12.95 Boneless tender cubes lamb cooked in our mildly spicy curry sauce.
Rogan Josh ...................................................................$13.95 Boneless lamb cubes cooked with mix gravy sauce and yogurt.
Lamb Korma ................................................................$13.95 Bone-Less cooked in our rich sauce with cashews, almond and touch of cream.
Lamb Vindaloo ........................................................... $13 .95 Bone-Less lamb cooked spices and potato, touch of vinegar.
Lamb Saag....................................................................$13.95 Bone-Less cubes cooked with spinach and house style.
Lamb Bhuna ................................................................$13.95 Bone-Less lamb cubes cooked with fresh onion, green pepper tomato and special Indian spices.
Boti KababMasala................................................................ $13.95 Boneless cubes marinated various spices and clay oven grilled with tomato sauce, cream.
Keema Matter ....................................................................... $13.95 Minced lamb and green peas cooked with fresh herbs.
seAFood speCiAlties Shrimp Curry ..............................................................$13.95 Raw shrimp cooked with home-style gravy coconut and touch of lemon.
Fish Curry ....................................................................$13.95 Bone-Less salmon fish cubes cooked and saluted mustard seed, curry leaves, coconut and home-style gravy, touch of lemon.
Shrimp Jal Frazee ........................................................$14.95 Sauteed raw shrimp, green peppers, onion, tomatoes, broccoli and our own sauce.
Shrimp Tandoori Masala.............................................$14.95 Shrimp, marinated and roasted then simmered in a rich tomato creamy sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo .........................................................$14.95
Bhel Poori ................................................................. $4.95
Shrimp Cooked with pieces of potatoes, fresh tomato, spices and touch of vinegar
Garden Salad ............................................................. $4.95
Mot-ton with bone goat and fresh spices cooked in our own spicy sauce.
A mixture of puffed rice, Sev (noodles) crispy Poori chopped potato and onion with traditional sauce.
Cubes of cucumber, tomatoes, carrot and lettuce, nuts tossed in special house made dressing spices.
soup Vegetable Dal Soup .................................................. $3.95 Lentil soup with vegetables, wild spices and twist of lemon.
Mulligatawny Soup ................................................... $3.95 Lentil soup with chicken, rice and touch of cream.
Tomato Soup ............................................................. $3.95 Tomato soup mixed with light garlic seasoning.
CHiCken speCiAlties Chicken Curry ......................................................... $1 0.95 Skinless, boneless chicken cooked in our spices curry sauce.
Chicken Korma ........................................................ $11.95 Boneless chicken cooked mild rich sauce, cashews nuts and cream.
MugalaiMurgh ......................................................... $11.95 Boneless chicken and mushroom cooked with mildly spices & cashew nuts.
Chicken Madras ....................................................... $11.95 Boneless chicken cooked and sauteed with mustard seed, curry leaves, coconut.
Chicken Saag ........................................................... $11.95 Boneless chicken cooked with chopped spinach.
Chicken Patia ........................................................... $11.95 Chicken cooked with mild curry sauce and mange sauce.
Kadai Chicken ................................................... ...... $11.95 Boneless chicken cooked and sauteed with fresh onion, green pepper, tomato and spices.
Chicken Vindalu ...................................................... $11.95 Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, touch of vinegar, hot spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala ............................. ................ $12.95
Boneless Chicken marinated our spices and baked tandoor; tomato sauce & cream.
Butter Chicken ......................................................... $12.95 Bone-Less chicken cooked in oven then sauteed with tomato sauce, butter and cream.
GoAt Curry Goat Curry ...................................................................$12.95 biryAni speCiAlties Rice Specialties (Biryani) all served with Raita. Vegetable Biryani ........................................................$11.95
Basmati rice, green fresh vegetables cooked with herbs, cashews, or almonds, raisins.
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Succulents the new trend in gardening By· ADRIAN HIGGINS THE WASHINGTON POST
It’s hard to say at what point the growing of succulents went from being a nerdy backwater of gardening to a viral sensation. It might have been the day somebody figured out you could hot-glue them to just about anything. Debra Lee Baldwin recalls seeing them affixed to sunglasses and license plate frames. “That floored me,” she said. All right, she lives in Southern California, but the rest of America also has gone succulent-crazy in recent years. Succulents have thick fleshy leaves that store water; they are plants that exist in their own spacesuits. They put down a few roots to draw moisture and nutrients from the soil, but they can live for weeks out of the ground. This allows you to hot-glue them to sunglasses, but also to attach them to artificial stems and enliven floral bouquets. They make their way to wedding bouquets, and thence to Instagram and Pinterest, and suddenly the world is beating a path to the rock garden. Many popular succulent varieties grow as leaf whorls - rosettes - that resemble flowers, except they are plump and alluringly colored - grays, blues, gray-greens, amber, deep purple and silvers. Some are dusted in the sort of bloom you find on grapes and plums. A few species suggest creatures of the underwater reef, as with the anemone-like echeverias or the coral-like euphorbia Sticks on Fire. They are related to cactuses, whose spines say “Stay away,” but the succulents by contrast invite a tactile response. Because succulents take care of themselves, occupy so little space and look cute as kittens in their tiny pots, they have been wholly embraced by urban millennials and hipsters of all ages. Baldwin, who has written three books on succulents, speculates that it is the matinee-idol looks of succulents that have led to their success. “They’re very photogenic, and we live in a visual world where everybody is taking a quick shot with their cellphone,” she said. Those same sculptural qualities make succulents fabulous plants for container compositions in
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There are many forms of haworthia, many variegated varieties with bumpy white markings.
such key spots as the balcony, deck, patio or entryway, where they will be seen and enjoyed. Their adaptability has made them a hit in indoor applications — placed in between wooden boxes, crystalline terrariums and simple jam jars, for example — but I see them as fully at home outdoors, even if just on a high-rise balcony. In fact, artful assemblages are their own gardens, which makes them so horticulturally authentic amid their hype.
Succulents have long been a part of our landscapes. Some are hardy and live outdoors happily year-round, including several species of stonecrop and house leeks. Others are familiar houseplants such as aloes, Christmas cactus and jade plants. The tender succulents hail from places such as southern Africa and Brazil and are not equipped to winter outdoors in these parts. You can make an outdoor container garden with hardy or tender succulents, but choose one or the other: Mixing them muddies the waters of cultivation. Typically, the tender varieties are more colorful, sculptural and interesting.
Broad bowls, pots and planters allow for compositions of mixed succulent types that can resemble miniature gardens in themselves — a virtue that makes succulents so useful to urban dwellers with limited space. Some gardeners take as much care in assembling these compositions as they might with an
elaborate floral arrangement, but succulents are so sculptural that it’s hard to go wrong. As with any interesting plant design, an asymmetric silhouette adds tension and drama. Strive for a hierarchy of plants accents surrounded by fillers - and repeat low-growing succulents (think ground cover) because that will tie the design together. A design will work without actual flowers because the succulents are so floral in their forms and colors, but some succulents will reliably produce delicate blossoms on wiry stems that enliven the composition. These include kalanchoes, echeverias and euphorbias. Some gardeners add non-succulents to the mix. Luis Marmol, a gardener at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, likes to use small-leafed begonias, scented geraniums and the oregano known as Crete dittany. Control freaks take note: Your composition will change as the months progress. Succulents grow at different rates: Aloe-like haworthias grow slowly, a succulent named Kalanchoe luciae develops large, paddle-shaped leaves by mid-season. Sempervivums develop “pups,” or offsets, while other rosette succulents simply elevate on naked stems. These include aeoniums and echeverias. Others open up as they grow — certain sedums and crassulas, for example. There are ways of managing the growth for the sake of the design: In the greenhouse, Marmol lifts a pot with a mature, fleshy sedum
and cuts the stalk just above the soil level. New rosettes will appear from the base of the stalk. He takes the cutting and pulls off the cluster of leaves, like grapes, and pushes each one into a separate two-inch pot, where they will root and grow into new rosettes. With an unruly, elongated aeonium, Baldwin said, you can prune off the rosette, pull and discard the rest of the plant, and reset the rosette into the soil, where it will re-root. Some larger plants are perhaps best grown individually in their own pots. Brian Sullivan, vice president for gardens, landscape and outdoor collections at the New York Botanical Garden, likes to grow agaves this way. Among his favorites is a variety named Sharkskin, which has stout, graygreen leaves and grows to about three feet. He also commends Blue Glow, with blue-green leaves and a striking orange-red margin. Baldwin likes some of the smaller aloes, including Blizzard, with silver and green variegation, and the similar if skinnier Lizard Lips.
Succulents must have a free-draining soil medium; the soil mix should be opened up with sand, gravel, perlite or a mix of all three. You can blend your own. Don’t use garden soil or unamended regular potting soil. If a pot is deep, many gardeners
first fill the bottom layer with pure gravel. Containers kept indoors may or may not drain. If not, you have to water them carefully to avoid waterlogging. Outdoors, drain holes are a must in a wet climate such as the mid-Atlantic’s. Elevating pots on “feet” will assure better drainage. Place pots away from any irrigation system. Mulch the container with small gravel or stone pieces, which are aesthetically pleasing and helpful for chasing moisture away. Avoid organic mulches. Succulents should be watered occasionally; the frequency is governed by the size of the pot, its placement and various environmental factors. Baldwin likes to take a wooden chopstick and plunge it into the pot. “If it has soil clinging to it, the plant probably doesn’t need water,” she said. Do not water the leaves, but direct the water to the soil under the plants. Sullivan places a decorative stone or two in each pot and pours water onto that. This avoids disturbing the gravel or wetting the leaves. Limiting the water will stunt growth. Many succulents will burn in full sun. Some gardeners move pots into more light to cause foliage to redden, but this is a balancing act. Typically, succulent gardens are happier with a little shade, though they need a place with good air circulation.
Succulents have fleshy leaves that store moisture.
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