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Budget blues Friday, February 13, 2015

Legislators expect cuts in governor’s 2-year plan

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

It’s not going to be an easy budget year, Newington’s state legislators warned town officials Tuesday.

When Gov. Dannel Malloy presents his 2015-17 biennial Volume 55, No. 7

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budget on Wednesday, municipalities could face significant cuts, they said.

Sitting in front of the Town Council Tuesday were State Sen. Paul Doyle and State Reps. Gary Byron and Tony Guerrera. The town’s legislative delegation meets with the council yearly around this time to answer questions, share updates on state business and learn the town’s priorities and needs for the coming year.

“You’ve been great to See LEGISLATORS, Page 7

Longtime Town Councilor Myra Cohen, who passed away on Feb. 3.

Myra Cohen remembered fondly

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington residents and officials are mourning the loss of longtime Town Councilwoman Myra Cohen this week, but also fondly remembering her tireless

service.

The 90-year-old Newington resident passed away on Feb. 3 at Bel Air Manor, with Al, her husband of 60 years, by her side.

A New York City native, Myra moved to town in 1956, where

she and Al raised three children. She first became involved in town business in 1976, as a member of the “Keep Kimberley Road Open” organization. After years of walking to Town Hall See MYRA, Page 8

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Police say Family Dollar, Target robberies may be connected

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Police are investigating two armed robberies last weekend that appear to be connected.

A white male toting a gun robbed the Family Dollar store at 733 New Britain Avenue around 9:14 p.m. The man, described by police as having blond hair, wearing a ski mask, a long gray or tan coat and a baseball cap, brandished a black gun and demanded money from a clerk. The man fled with an undisclosed amount of money in a dark colored sedan.

Around 6:18 p.m. Sunday, a white male, possibly in his early fifties, robbed the Target department store at 3265 Berlin Turnpike while also displaying a gun, police said.

Witnesses said the man had long white or light brown hair, a full mustache and a slight beard. He was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans with a baseball cap under the hood of the sweatshirt, police said.

He made off with an undisclosed amount of money, fleeing in a dark colored mid-sized sedan. Anyone with information regarding either robbery is asked to call Detective Shannon Gonzalez at (860) 594-6217.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Clyde Maynard, 53, of 14 Greenhouse Boulevard, West Hartford, was charged Jan. 26 with three counts failure to pay wages, two counts failure to pay prevailing wages, two counts fifth-degree larceny and fourth-degree larceny.

Jonathan Bocachica, 21, of 359 Hillside Ave., Hartford, was charged Feb. 1 with breach of peace.

Matthew Mccurda, 36, of 371 Garden St., Wethersfield, was charged Feb. 1 with breach of peace.

Jane Beeba, 63, of 99 Old Common Road, Wethersfield, was charged Feb. 2 with six counts illegal obtaining or supplying of drugs, six counts illegal manufacture, distribution sale, prescription or dispensing and six counts

third-degree identity theft.

Jose Gonzalez, 20, of 178 Broad St., Wethersfield, was charged Feb. 4 with two counts third-degree assault, two counts conspiracy to commit third-degree assault and two counts breach of peace.

Natasha Alexander, 28, of 128 Branford St., Hartford, was charged Feb. 4 with two counts sixth-degree larceny, two counts second-degree forgery and two counts second-degree identity theft.

Sanel Mehmedovic, 23, of 342 Maple St., Wethersfield, was charged Feb. 4 with failure to pay or plead.

Henry Rancourt, 68, of 380 Maple Hill Ave., was charged Feb. 4 with driving the wrong way, and driving under the influence.

NEWINGTON — Jefferson House, located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, appointed a new medical director at the beginning of the year.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Robbins assumed the role of medical director and is working closely with the community and staff to ensure and maintain the quality of the medical care and clinical services for the residents.

Robbins is board certified in internal medicine and is also an American Medical Directors Association-certified medical director working in long-term care,

short-term rehabiliof Medicine and has tation and sub-acute also been in private care for more than 20 practice specializing years. He has worked in primary care interfor Hartford Hospital nal medicine. for the last five years Robbins’ practice is as associate director currently fully devotof the Department ed to sub-acute care, of Medicine, and short-term rehabiliserved as director tation and long-term of Skilled Nursing care along with palliFacility Services and Dr. Jeffrey S. Robbins ative medicine.

Relations. He was Jefferson House, previously employed a department of at the University of Connecticut Hartford Hospital, offers shortHealth Center as an assistant clin- term/outpatient rehabilitation, ical professor in the Department skilled nursing and palliative care.

Desmond Brown, 30, of 16 Berkeley Place, was charged Feb. 5 with breach of peace and two counts risk of injury to a minor.

Paul Didato, 24, of 500 Washington St., Middletown, was charged Feb. 5 with second-degree failure to appear.

In Kil Chung, 56, of 36 Horizon Hill Road, was charged Feb. 6 with criminal violation of a protective order.

Norman Simmonds, 23, of 235 Lowrey Place, was charged Feb. 7 with two counts second-degree failure to appear, and first-degree failure to appear.

William Smart, 47, of 1518 Willard Ave., was charged Feb. 7 with criminal violation of a protective order.

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Letter: Library literally bursting at the seams To the Editor:

I have read with interest the request of Newington Parks and Rec Department to have two gyms in the new Town Hall because there are 43,561 participants yearly in the

programs they provide. Interesting!

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is bursting at the seams … as many as seven librarians share one office, there are activities going on every night during the week and over 200,000 people participated in the services

the library provided in 2014, yet the expansion plans for the Lucy Robbins Welles library are consistently put on the back burner. How sad.

Iris Larsson Newington

Letter: Did councilor do an about-face?

To the Editor: Really, Councilor DiNunzio?

Your proudest accomplishment during your year and a half on the Newington Town Council was helping to raze the National Welding Building? Wasn’t it

you, as well as the other two Republicans, who at the Town Council session of July 22, 2014 voted against accepting the $2 million in grant funding that actually allowed the town to raze the eyesore.

I seem to remember you voic-

ing opinions and casting votes at other times that would have at least delayed the project as well.

At any rate, I wish you well in the future.

Michael J. Fox Newington

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Transgender Youth Workshop planned for March 14

NEWINGTON— Transgender youth are more at risk for mental illness, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and selfharm than their non-transgender peers, according to a new study led

by Sari L. Reisner, research scientist at The Fenway Institute and postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The public is invited to a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave., Newington, to learn about the unique and pressing needs of transgender youth and families in every area of our community.

The evolving definitions of terms such as “transgender” and the complexities of adolescence converge to create complex and significant problems for our young people.

Ignorance, fear, and the need

to think of sexuality and identity in binary terms contribute to, at best, misunderstanding and, at worst, hostility, and rejection.

The workshop has three simple but important goals: (1) To educate people about who our transgender youth are, what it means to be a transgender young person.

(2) To identify gaps in services and support to transgender youth in schools, mental health treatment, places of worship, sports programs, families, and all other places where transgender youth live and interact.

(3) To develop specific and concrete goals for workshop participants to make positive change in our institutions so that transgender youth and their families feel supported and welcomed in all aspects of our

community.

The day will consist of brief didactic presentations, small group discussion, large group question-and-answer sessions with our panel, and a planning session at the end of the day so we all leave with goals to move

in Faith Communities. Marie serves on the board of Integrity USA, the principal LGBT organization of the Episcopal Church. ∎ Andrew Leigh Amanda LeAnn Bullard, an experienced speaker and educator who has worked at Camp Aranu’tig, True Colors, and in campus ministry providing support to high school and college students. As a bigender individual Andrew Amanda can speak from their own experiences of discrimination. They can also describe the challenges transgender youth face today. ∎ Diana Lombardi, M.S.W. a board member of the Connecticut Trans-Advocacy Coalition. She worked with ctEQUALITY to pass the gender inclusive AntiDiscrimination and she has lobbied in Washington, D.C.

Ignorance, fear, and the need to think of sexuality and identity in binary terms contribute to, at best, misunderstanding and, at worst, hostility, and rejection. forward.

Speakers and panelists include: ∎ Marie Alford-Harkey, M. Div., who is the deputy director of the Religious Institute. She is the lead author of the Religious Institute publication Bisexuality: Making the Invisible Visible

for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the gender inclusive Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA).

Transgender youth are the main focus for this workshop but the workshop is open to all members, young and old, in the LGBTQ community who face discrimination.

The day will be filled with learning, hope, and planning to improve the lives of transgender youth.

There is no charge for the day.

A goodwill offering is welcomed to cover costs with extra monies going 100 percent to transgender youth community services.

Lunch will be provided.

Contact Mitch Page, LCSW to RSVP and with any questions you may have about the workshop at (860) 667-3141.

Registration on the day of the workshop is from 8 to 9 a.m.

79 Microsoft Office Specialist certifications earned by NHS students

By REBECCA SHUBERT NPS COMMUNICATIONS

NEWINGTON — Last semester, Jay Salerno taught the beginner’s level Microsoft Office Specialization (MOS) Certification course for the first time as part of the Finance and Business Management Academy.

At the conclusion of the course his students took certification exams in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Twenty students earned certification in all three areas and a total of 79 certifications were earned by NHS students.

Senior Jada McCracon proudly

earned all three certifications. She said she feels confident that the certifications will give her “an edge in the workforce by knowing how to operate these important applications in comparison to many other job applicants.”

According to Microsoft.com, “Holding a MOS certification can earn an entry-level business employee as much as $16,000 more in annual salary than uncertified peers.”

Jada did not know until halfway through the semester that she

would be able to take the certifi- would have been $92 per exam, a cation exams because the timing looming $276 if a student wanted to complete certification in all three areas.

The grant funding not only has allowed for students to complete certification, but has also afforded NHS the opportunity to further prepare students for careers with the necesof the funding from the AT&T sary Microsoft Office skills that Connecticut Foundation Grant many jobs now require. was uncertain.

Looking forward, the spring Without the grant to pay for semester’s students will have free each student’s exam, the cost unlimited practice exams provid-

In the future, NHS hopes to look beyond just the beginner’s MOS certification and offer the expert MOS certification as well.

ed by the grant — something the first semester students did not have to help them prepare for the 40-question, 50-minute exams.

Positive reviews of the course spread throughout the school after the first semester and enrollment jumped dramatically for this semester’s course.

In the future, NHS hopes to look beyond just the beginner’s MOS Certification and offer the expert MOS Certification as well.

For more information, contact NPS Communication’s Specialist Rebecca Shubert at rshubert@ npsct.org or (860) 665-8692.

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New downtown restaurant worth crowing about

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington residents are welcoming a new restaurant downtown that vows to be approachable, affordable and authentic.

The Rooster Company opened officially last week and is quickly building a loyal following.

“We’ve only been open a week and we already have a lot of repeat customers,” said Jaime Ward, who owns the eatery with her husband and executive chef, K.C. Ward.

The pair met at Bricco in West Hartford in 2001, where he was executive chef and she a server.

After many years in the restaurant business, the Bloomfield residents

decided it was time to open one of their own.

“He’s passionate about food and I love working with the public, so it was just a natural progression after all this time to do our own thing,” Jaime explained.

“We want this to be a place you can come and have lunch at with your co-workers and then come back with your family for dinner and try something different,” she added.

The menu’s focal point is a rotisserie chicken, pasture-raised in Pennsylvania’s Amish country and served alongside a choice of sauces.

There’s a fire lemon glaze, garden herbs in walnut oil, tandoori style, cola BBQ and house hot sauce.

A first glance of the menu reveals pretty standard sides, but each has a unique twist. Brussels sprouts are charred and glazed with spiced honey, french fries are sprinkled with truffle oil, parmesan and chives, a warm farro salad features walnuts, bleu cheese and balsamic glaze, and potatoes are served in the “boulanger” style with caramelized onions, bacon and sherry.

Entrees range from organic salmon glazed with maple mustard and a Waldorf chicken sandwich to truffled mac and cheese and a strip steak with onion marmalade.

Rotisserie chicken is the Rooster Company’s signature dish.

The bar crowd has been quick to scoop up Philly cheese steak “sangwiches” and house-made cocktails with quirky names like “Newington Strong Man” and “Remember the Maine.” There are also big salads, craft beers and a fine-tuned wine list.

The Wards plan on working closely with Connecticut farms to provide diners the freshest ingredients.

“After years of being a chef my husband has a great relationship with local farms,” Jaime explained.

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“We put a lot into turning this place around from where it was,” Jaime said. “You can’t be successful if you don’t have a good product and I think that’s where the other establishments here failed.”

The Rooster Company is located at 1076 Main St., Newington.

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The bar is open until last call and Sunday brunch is coming soon. (860) 757-3969.

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Tunxis announces fall 2014 Dean’s List

Tunxis Community College in Farmington has announced the names of those students who have qualified for the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester.

Szydlik, Sylwia Tanski, Barbara Turner, Kendra Valentin, Luquelis Velazquez, Crystal Villanueva, Anna Wroblewski, Magdalena Zablocki

Berlin Karen Balaban, Mitchell Blanchette, Marisa Bonola, Rebecca Clementino, Courtney Cloutier, Teresa Fuschino, Andrew Hall, Ramsha Khan, Carrie Longo, Rebecca Lunt, Bhumikaben Patel, Michael Pavano, Casey Ringquist, April Slomski, Ashley Steele, Jennifer Wojtusik,

Newington Erika Alicea, Linda Bartoszkiewicz, Mishalle Camacho-Kolakowska, Cari Codino, Kevin Cordeau, Lorenz Fernandez, Pawel Fortuna, Ryan Gallicchio, Jan Glenbocki, Melissa Jablonski, Melane Mamani, Liphahlee Marshall, Kelly Miller, Paulo Nunes, Joseph Parafati, Courtney Pottenburgh, Sarah Reilly, Sarthak Shah, Antu Stettler, Iryna Yaroshenko

East Berlin Brooke Ahlquist, Katlynn Holzman Kensington Yuliya Biziuk New Britain Senada Ahmetbasic, Saddam Aljessi, Alexa Allaire, Janusz Bieniek, Maciej Bienkowski, Richard Boncek, Anna Brady, Tia Brown, Deborah Calderon, Michael Chambers, Joshua Conniff, Monica Cordoba, Michelle Desjardins, Edyta Dlugolecki, Katherine Doyle, Maribel Ferreira, Seth Freytag, Sara Gaska, Leslie George, Adrian Golec, Brandon Haas, Ruth Hernandez, Yamilex HernandezRosado, William Hively, Alyssa Holly, Ewa Jaksina, Angelica James, Daedriana Jordan, Kamila Kaminski, Bruce Kay, Karo Kheranyan, Tomasz Klejmont, Natalia Kosuda, Patrick Kosuda, Michelle Labbe, Brittany Larese, Shawn Meggie, Kiara Morales, John Oliver, Maritza Ortiz-Guerra, Victoria Osborne, Dorota Ozga, William Patterson, Samuel Perla, Tirso Polanco, Jackson Raymond, Yasmine Reyes, Ana Rivera, Kiara Rivera, Marzanna Rutkowski, Alisha Sanders, Taslima Shaheen, Oleg Svystun, Rostyslav Svystun, Katarzyna Szumska, Zaneta

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NEWINGTON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Vermont: Allison Estey of Newington is a first-year student Mathematics major; Lauren Porell of Newington is a sophomore Anthropology major.

Monica Owczarska of Newington, an accounting major, was named to the President’s List at Siena College for the fall 2014 semester.

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Allyson Longchamps of Newington has been named to the 2014 fall Dean’s List at Assumption College.

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Newington girls reach postseason with victory

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Physics prize winner

By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — The Newington girls basketball team struggled early in the season to find the right combinations after losing several key players from last year’s team to graduation.

The Indians got off to a 2-6 start which included five consecutive losses, and it looked like the season was going to be a lost one. The 11-win mark of a year ago seemed like a distant memory. Two straight wins which gave a glimmer of hope were followed with another three-game skid which appeared to put the finishing touches on the season.

The Indians, however, didn’t give up. A huge road win at Simsbury started a stretch of three wins in four games, and the Indians made it four-offive Tuesday with a 42-38 victory over New Britain.

The victory was the eighth of the turbulent season for Newington, which qualifies the Indians for the Class LL state tournament which once seemed unattainable.

“This was a goal I had for the team coming into the season,” Newington coach Rick Bangs said. “It’s great to see it come to fruition. These kids worked so hard, they really deserve it.”

The Indians (8-10) were led by 18 points from Abrial Murray and 10 from Julie Iskra. Newington was up three at the break, but used a 13-5 run in the third quarter to build a lead and then survive a late New Britain run to win.

“This is a special group of kids, it really is,” Bangs said New Britain (4-14) was led by 13 from Kelsey Hernandez and 11 by Gabby Roy. Newington had won the first meeting by 14, but the steadily improving Hurricanes made this one a fight.

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Abrial Murray had 18 in the win.

tled away by the hosts from University High School, which moved to 13-3 this year.

Cheyenne Ravenell had 13 points for the Gladiators, while Nashaley Viera had 17. A big second quarter got University back in the game and allowed the home team to slip past Goodwin Tech.

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Amistad 55, Goodwin Tech 50: Goodwin Tech was 14-of33 from the foul line, and the mistakes proved costly in a narrow defeat.

“We missed too many free throws,” Goodwin Tech coach Reuben Charles said. “You can’t win when you miss that many free throws.”

Keiyan Rivera had 17 points for the Gladiators while Kaid Almontaser added 12 for Goodwin Tech, now 7-8.

TUESDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL Newington 42, New Britain 38 At Newington New Britain 9 13 5 11 — 38 Newington 10 15 13 4 — 42 NEW BRITAIN: Jasmine Stewart 1-1-3, Kelsey Hernandez 6-0-13, Jamyra Irizarry 2-0-5, Dejia Santana 2-2-6, Jazanyia Irizarry 0-0-0, Katie Bray 0-0-0, Gabriella Roy 4-0-11. TOTALS: 162-38 NEWINGTON: Kaila Lozada 1-0-2, Abrial Murray 5-4-18. Alyssa DePaolis 1-0-2, Amy Blair 1-0-2, Emalie Freitas 2-0-6, Kaitlyn Bernacki 0-0-0, Julie Iskra 4-2-10. TOTALS: 14-8-42.

Three-point goals: Jamyra Irizarry (NB), Hernandez (N), Roy (NB) 3, Murray (N) 4, Freitas (N) 2.

Records: Newington 8-10, New Britain 4-12.

University 48, Goodwin Tech 47 At University Goodwin Tech 19 13 5 10 — 47 University Tech 8 20 7 13 — 48 GOODWIN TECH: Idalis Lozada 1-1-4, Mileyka Carpena 1-0-2, Cheyenne Ravenell 3-5-13, Paola Barbosa 2-0-4, Nashaley Viera 6-2-17, Ashley Santiago 1-0-2, Alyssa Lugo 1-3-5. TOTALS: 15-11-47.

UNIVERSITY TECH: Amena Fidi 1-0-2, Asia Henderson 2-0-4, Amani Fortt 2-2-6, Zane Newman 7-8-22, Yami Rodriguez 2-6-10, Gabby Torres 0-1-1, Arasalis Rivera 1-0-3. TOTALS: 15-17-48.

Jim Flannery, founder of Mission: Physics, presents Wethersfield High School junior Peter Hahn with a check for his second place finish in the nationwide physics program’s fall 2014 competition. Hahn produced a two-minute video teaching Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation. Flannery is an alumnus of Wethersfield High.

Wethersfield Friendly Visitor and Shopper program recruiting new volunteers WETHERSFIELD — The town of Wethersfield is recruiting new volunteers for the Friendly Visitor and Friendly Shopper Program through the Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department.

The program provides socialization to homebound seniors/ disabled and grocery shopping to those in need.

Recruitment and training will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department, Conference Room No. 1 Ground Level, Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy.

The Friendly Shopper Volunteer Program helps Wethersfield homebound seniors, age 60-plus and people with disabilities to obtain groceries and provides socialization and home visitation by a caring volunteer once a week for a couple of hours.

Anyone who enjoys being with an elderly person, has a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a clean driving record for the past three years can apply.

If you are a good listener and willing to commit at least eight hours per month, you can become a Friendly Visitor/ Friendly Shopper volunteer. An

interested volunteer completes an application, has an interview with the coordinator and provides three references.

To register, phone Christine S. Taylor, elderly services coordinator, at (860) 721-2977 to schedule a brief interview prior to the training and to complete an application.

This service will be available to Wethersfield seniors or those with disabilities and there will be no charge to the client. Call Taylor if you are a senior or person with a disability who is in need of Friendly Visitor or Friendly Shopper volunteer.

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difficult process.”

Newington,” Mayor Stephen Despite their disconcerting outWoods said, introducing the look, the group did promise town group. “I know officials they you do the would keep best you can,” N e w i n g t o n’s he added. “It’s best interests in not going to be mind. easy; it’s never “We’re dealeasy.” ing with a L egislators billion-dollar didn’t have budget defimuch to tell the cit,” Guerrera council at this pointed out. point because “But you have they haven’t three legislaseen the state’s tors here that budget yet. are prepared to “ There’s work hard for going to be pain you.” for everyone Councilor in this room Dave Nagel on the 18th,” commentSTATE REP. PAUL DOYLE Doyle said. ed that every “You will all year he’s sat be disappointon the couned. I’m hoping cil he wishes for the best, that it’s somewhat the delegation’s visit would occur balanced. It’s going to be a very after the governor’s budget is pre-

“There’s going to be pain for everyone in this room on the 18th. ...

I’m hoping for the best, that it’s somewhat balanced. It’s going to be a very difficult process.”

Sen. Paul Doyle, D-Newington

Rep. Gary Byron, R-Newington

Rep. Tony Guerrera, D-Newington

sented. If this were possible, he pointed out, the council would have a better idea of where to allot the town’s funding.

Malloy promised not to raise taxes in his new budget, which officials fear could lead to deep cuts in education, social services and health care.

“The biggest unfunded mandates relate to education,”

Councilor Elizabeth McDonald said. “You seem to be hinting at some potential cuts of per-pupil funding. What are you hearing?”

“Until we really see those numbers I would hate to speculate,” Guerrera responded.

The good news is, Doyle said, that any cuts to municipalities might mean more funding relief via state-mandated programs.

The Newington Town Council will receive the Town Manager’s 2015-16 budget on Feb. 27. A public hearing on this budget will be held on Tuesday, March 10.

The council will adopt the budget and set the mil rate on Tuesday, April 21.

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to attend council meetings as a member of the public, Myra ran for a council seat in 1991. She was elected and served 23 consecutive years — 12 terms — before falling ill last year.

Many reflected on her impact during that time at last Friday’s funeral service, held at Newington Memorial.

Deputy Mayor Clarke Castelle developed a close friendship with Myra in recent years and joined her family at her bedside frequently after she became ill. Her remarkable humility was a focus of his address Friday.

“There is no question that if we began to recall all that she has given of herself over the years — to all of us, both as individuals and as the collectivity known as Newington — we would be here all day,” Castelle said. “Yet even more special about Myra than all the time and effort she devoted for the good of others, was how keen she always was to publicly recognize and support the good work everyone else was doing.”

Over the last 20 years, Castelle pointed out, Myra attended the town’s Memorial and Veteran’s Day ceremonies, as well as countless awards ceremonies for students and businesses.

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the town charter, bringing school buildings up to code, advocating for the needs of seniors and youth and overseeing town building projects.

When Woods started his tenure as Mayor, he attempted to make life a little easier for Myra by lightening the load of council sub-committees she sat on. In her signature way, she politely, but firmly, refused the offer.

“She made it very clear she wasn’t having that,” Woods recalled with a chuckle.

While her colleagues praised her independent spirit and steadfastness, they also noted how Myra carried the utmost respect for others during any disagreement.

“She may not have agreed with it, but she always respected your opinion,” Woods said. “Myra spent her life as a politician protecting the rights of those who were less fortunate. Whoever she thought was on the losing side of the issue, she always wanted to make sure there was something in place to help them.”

Myra Cohen used a sleeping bag to stay warm on Election Day in 2013.

Newington resident Cathy Hall, a longtime friend of Myra’s, reminded town councilors Tuesday that they needed to work a little harder in her absence.

“Myra kept us all together; Myra read every single word of every single packet she was handed,” Hall said, later adding: “All of us who are involved and love the town as much as she did, we have a little more work to do now. As you start your budget deliberations have her in your ear because she always got it right.”

Cohen was a member of the Newington Kiwanis Club and the Congregation B’nai-Tikvoh Sholom Synagogue. Rabbi Debra Cantor gave a prayer at this week’s council meeting in her honor. She likened Myra’s volunteerism with ‘hasid’ — a Hebrew term for loving kindness.

“It is the most holy work we can do,” Cantor said. “Now that Myra no longer walks this earth we need to reach out like she did.

Thus may Myra Cohen’s memory continue to be a blessing.”

Since she didn’t drive, lots of people offered her rides to town meetings. One of them was Mayor Stephen Woods, who considered the act a privilege.

“Some of the best times I’ve had with Myra were sitting in her driveway after bringing her home; we’d have in-depth conversations all about the town,” Woods said.

“She was definitely a mentor to me.”

When he recalled this memory Friday, he caught the attention of many in the crowd who he guessed had similar experiences with Myra.

“Myra was a wonderful woman,” Woods added. “I think she stood around 4-foot-10, yet I don’t know anyone who looked down to Myra; people only looked up to her.”

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‘Patience wearing thin’ after third snowstorm

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Snowfall totals and the town’s cleanup costs are looking pretty close to where they were around this time last year, officials said Monday.

For the third week in a row significant winter precipitation blanketed the region, driving town staff to reevaluate this season’s snow removal budget.

“I think we’ve gone through our allotment of Ice Melt at this point but we have secured more,” Mayor Stephen Woods said Monday afternoon. “I’m sure we’ll be over budget on that. I’d say we’re probably in the same spot as last year; the storms came in February then, too.”

Plow trucks and other highway equipment are in good shape, but residents may not be coping with the season as easily.

“I think everybody’s getting very tired of these storms back-to-back,” Woods said. “People’s patience is wearing thin.”

Town regulations require property owners to clear sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses within 12 hours after snow stops accumulating. This is Erica Schmitt | Staff Constitution Square was a winter wonderland Wednesday after three snowstorms in three weeks, with more on the way. crucial to residents’’safety, officials say.

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Indians fall to Hurricanes in overtime

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — Takari Menyfield had win No. 8 in his possession for the New Britain boys basketball team.

The Hurricanes had the ball with 56.1 seconds remaining in Tuesday’s home game against Newington, and they turned to Menyfield to deliver a win in the crucial situation. With the win they would clinch a berth in the state tournament.

He calmly waited for the clock to wind down before making his move, and once he did he got a shot off, and it rolled in for what appeared to be the potential game winning shot.

But instead of getting an andone opportunity, he was called for a charge. And with that charge went the momentum to the other side of the court. Luckily for New Britain, the Indians didn’t capitalize on their chance and the game went to overtime.

Heading into the extra period, Newington was the team with all the momentum. But New Britain stole it right back and went on to dominate overtime en route to a 55-49 victory.

With the win the Hurricanes qualified for the state tournament, and are still alive in the Central Connecticut Conference

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NEW BRITAIN 55, NEWINGTON 49 (OT)

At New Britain Newington 14 9 11 11 4 — 49 New Britain 13 9 13 10 10 —55 NEWINGTON: Jared Simmons 5-4-16, Zach Tinkham 1-0-2, Connor Buckley 3-0-9, Cam Fedina 1-1-3, Pablo Ortiz 5-0-10, Nick Guadarrama 2-0-4, Brett Frank 2-05. Totals: 19-5-49.

NEW BRITAIN: Flavian Laporte 3-5-12, Jose Conde 1-2-4, Takari Menyfield 4-1-9, Donavon Lighty 4-6-16, Andrew Walker 3-3-9, Jonathan McCoy 1-1-3, Alex Fleeton 0-2-2. Totals: 16-20-55.

Three-point goals: Laporte (NB), Lighty (NB) 2, Simmons (N) 2, Buckley (N) 3, Frank (N).

Records: New Britain 8-7, 7-3 CCC West, Newington 14-3, 10-2 CCC West.

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New Britain’s Jose Conde chases a loose ball in the first half of a game between Newington and New Britain Tuesday.

race. They also swept the season series against Newington.

“Every game you play in the league is an important one, and that one is a huge game for us in so many ways,” New Britain coach Todd Stigliano said. “It gets us into the tournament, it puts us in a decent place in the league where now we are still very alive and still control our own destiny. It gives us an opportunity to get into the league tournament, which is always an important thing from the standpoint of staying fresh.

The magnitude of that win is indescribable for this program.”

With the game tied at 45-all heading into overtime, New Britain (8-7, 7-3 CCC West) responded with six-straight points to take the early lead in extra time. Donavon Lighty scored four of those points on a pair of free throws and a 2-point basket.

Newington tried to come back, and it nearly did thanks to a suf-

focating full-court press. But the deficit was too much to overcome, especially with many critical shots hitting off the iron.

“It was a tough game. We battled and both sides played well,” Indians coach Scot Wenzel said.

“They made a couple shots down the end and we didn’t. That’s the difference.”

The fact that the Indians even forced overtime was surprising, considering that they were down by four with time winding down in the game. But Connor Buckley came up big for Newington, scoring all nine of his points on 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.

As a result, the Indians were feeling good heading into overtime, especially after coming up with the defensive stop against Menyfield. But that wasn’t the case in the end.

“Connor saved us in that fourth quarter hitting those shots,”

now clinched a spot in the postseason with eight wins.

Two of those eight wins, though, have come against Newington, including a 55-49 overtime victory Tuesday night.

Both teams have potential matchup issues with the other, but New Britain has come out on the better side in both games.

“The matchup issue goes both ways,” Stigliano said. “We feel like we have some athletes and we can try to get up and down. We also

have a decent size advantage. Bit they are a great shooting team, so them playing usually three or four guards at a time is also a matchup issue for us. That’s how the game is played. You try to use whatever upper hand you have. You knew this game was going to be played like this tonight.”

Wenzel said. “We thought we had some momentum going with us into overtime. But especially the first two times we had the ball we came away with nothing, and especially in overtime each series is huge. To come away with nothing those first few, it gave them the momentum on their side and they were able to score and we weren’t. We were chasing.”

Lighty led New Britain in scoring with 16 points. Flavian Laporte also reached double digits with 12 points. Jared Simmons also had 16 points to lead Newington (14-3, 10-2 CCC West).

Despite the 16 points, it was a tough night offensively for Simmons and his squad. Many shots that they normally hit simply didn’t go down. A big reason for that was the play on the defensive end by the Hurricanes.

“We did a decent job. They probably got a few more open

looks than we would like to give them knowing they are such a good shooting team,” Stigliano said. “But overall defensively we were solid. … To only give up 49 points after playing overtime, you have to be doing something defensively right.”

They were doing something right almost all night as the Hurricanes only trailed by one at the end of the first half to a team that was and is still leading the CCC West Division.

New Britain will try to win a second game in a row when it travels to Farmington Thursday.

Meanwhile, Newington has a week to figure out what went wrong before it hosts Southington next Tuesday.

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New Britain uses matchup advantage Free throws prove costly

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain boys basketball team has had an up and down year, with most of its loses coming against top competition.

New Britain coach Todd Stigliano made it a point to schedule those tough games to help his young squad prepare for the grind of the state tournament.

It looks like that moved paid off for the Hurricanes as they have

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By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — The final score wasn’t the only issue for the Newington boys basketball team on the final score-sheet.

The Indians only got to the free throw line seven times and made five of their attempts.

Meanwhile, New Britain tried 30 free throws and made 20.

In such a close game, a dis-

parity on the free-throw line like that can make all the difference.

And the big issue for Newington was it was not being aggressive enough in getting to the basket.

“When I look and see, I know they took a lot more free throws than us,” Newington coach Scot Wenzel said. “Absolutely they were attacking us and we were settling for a lot of jump shots.”

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY: Through Feb. 28, Sonny Lin will display his photographs in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. His focus of the exhibit will be 1. The old and new parts of Lisbon, Portugal; 2. Views from the NYC Highline; and 3. Some of his favorite photos of Mill Pond in Newington.

The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is Free.

Viewers are invited to call the library prior to coming to view the exhibit to ensure that the room is not being used for a program.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 19th running of the library’s annual road race which is scheduled for May 17.

Applications will be available at the end of March at the library and on the library’s webpage.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK: Go on a blind date with a book! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ll select a variety of books and wrap them. To meet your date, come to the library through Feb. 15, and choose a blind date book. You choose the genre.

Will it be fiction or non-fiction?

Funny, informative, a mystery, truecrime? You won’t know the identity of your blind date until you check it out and unwrap it at home. Return the rating card inside the book before March 20 for a chance to win a prize.

GET TO KNOW YOUR IPAD: Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. This class will cover basic iPad skills, including the iPad physical features, charging the battery, settings, finding and installing apps, and more. Bring your device and questions to the class.

Call to register.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “The Hundred Foot Journey,” Thursday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. A film that tells the story of a feud between two adjacent restaurants, one operated by a recently relocated Indian family and the other managed by a Michelin-starred French chef. Starring Helen Mirren and Manish Dayal. Rated PG. Running time is 122 minutes.

Refreshments will be served. Please pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION: Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Come by to watch a movie (to be voted on) and eat chocolate! Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets.

Pizza will be served, so please register so we can order accordingly. All movies are rated PG-13. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day). Crafts will include candy sushi and Japanese mini marshmallows. Snacks and music will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For Children FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday,

Local News 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

No registration is necessary.

PET SATURDAYS: Saturdays, Jan. 31, and Feb. 14, 10 to 4 p.m. On Saturdays during our winter reading program we will set up the MakerSpace table with pet-themed activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WHAT’S COOL @ THE LIBRARY: Fetch a Good Book Winter Reading Continues There’s still time to register and join this year’s winter reading programs for adults and children. Children can register at the library’s homepage and then record the number of days they’ve read or been read to. Adults can still earn a prize ticket for every book they read or listen to, and enter the weekly drawing for special gifts.

The adult program ends on Friday, Feb. 13 and the children’s program wraps up on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Friends of the Library sponsor both winter reading programs.

WINTER READING FINALE: Saturday, Feb. 14, noon to 3 p.m. Come in to the library on Valentine’s Day and make pet crafts. Then, we’ll watch a “Clifford the Big Red Dog” movie. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ONGOING DROP-IN WINTER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through Feb. 19. Various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years.

Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/ library.

PARENT — CHILD WORKSHOP: Monday, Feb. 23, and March 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m.* (No class Feb. 16) Tuesdays,

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Feb. 17 and 24, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Family Place is presenting a four-week series of free workshops for parents and their 1-3 year-old children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child.

Find out about community services that can help you and your family.

Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun! Register by calling (860) 665-8720. *A light supper will be served before the evening sessions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE — NEW: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Junior LEGO® Makerspace combines reading with building using Lego bricks and our imagination. First we’ll read an architect inspired story, and then we’ll make a Lego brick creation. The program is designed for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregiver. Older siblings are welcome. Call the Children’s Department to register. This program is sponsored by The LEGO Group, Inc. and the American Library Association, Association of Library Service for Children.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB”: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3 to 3:45 p.m. Come meet the cast of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, and watch a preview of their upcoming show. No registration required. Donated by the Newington Children’s Theatre Company.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or

find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3-6 will measure, layer and make a little magic. Magic Bars will need to be baked at home after the program.

Call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF DAY FUN: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for games and activities during your half day free time. No registration required. Just drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Feb. 26, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15 minute session, reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog.

Call to register. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego® bricks. This month we will be building with a Seuss theme in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their February meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the library. All meetings are open to the public.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Two computer classes will be offered Monday, Feb. 23. Introduction to eMail will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of sending and receiving email. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account. Students will use lap tops provided by the library. Registration is required. Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program. You will be taught how to enter data, format cells, as well as work with formulas, tables and charts. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Feb. 14 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of George Steven’s 1943 film “The More

the Merrier” starring Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea. During the World War II housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. 104 minutes. Second 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 at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED PRESIDENTS’ DAY: The Wethersfield Library will be closed for Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16. The library’s non-holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the Internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where you may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audio book, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:15 p.m. at the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., for a free showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy” starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper.

A group of space criminals must work together to stop a fanatic from destroying

the galaxy. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language. (121 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

FAMILY PLACE PLAY & GROW PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS: Thanks to the generosity of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving the Wethersfield Library is proud to offer Family Place. Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings in March families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play, visit and interact with their children ages birth-3.

Siblings up to 5 years old are welcome to attend. A resource professional will be available at each class to answer questions and provide information about a variety of parenting topics. These include: Speech & Language; Early Child Development; Music; Health & Nutrition; Behavior and Early Literacy. Play & Grow: Parent-Child Workshops will meet on the following dates in March: Monday evening, 6 to 7:30 p.m., March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 or Tuesday morning 10:30 to noon, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Registration is required as space is lim-

ited. Call or visit the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109; call: (860) 257-2801; or Email: childservices@ wethersfieldlibrary.org. When registering, specify either the Monday evening series which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or the Tuesday morning series which will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon.

TEEN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS WORKSHOP: Thinking about that dream summer job opportunity or internship?

Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to attend a comprehensive workshop taught

by Career Coach Nancy Frede of Frede Enterprises, LLC at the library Thursday, March 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Find out where to look for jobs online, how to write a dynamic resumé and cover letter, and how to make a great first impression in an interview! If possible, bring your own personal laptop or smart phone.

Registration is required and limited to 12. Teens may register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing teenservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk” a free conversation group for new English language speakers meets Feb. 24, at 7 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.

For Children 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 cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to www. wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family. Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 6657981.

OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup will sponsor an open mic (not karaoke) from 7:30 p.m. until closing, Friday, Feb. 13 hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). Cash sales only accepted at the bar (no credit cards accepted).

Everyone is invited to come, sit back and listen to great music. This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, directions, hall rental and/or other council activities. Visit the KofC’s website www.kofcnewington.com

SINGING VALENTINES: Looking for a unique gift to give your sweetheart this coming Valentine’s Day? Surprise her with a Singing Valentine performed by an authentic barbershop quartet from the Insurance City Chorus. Singing Valentines will be delivered to West Hartford/Newington and adjoining towns including Hartford and New Britain Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. A Singing Valentine costs $45 and includes a song sung in barbershop harmony style, a personalized card, a rose and a small box of chocolates. To place an order for a Singing Valentine, call (860) 985-8008.

MIDDLEWOODS OF NEWINGTON TO HOST OPEN HOUSE: This Valentine’s Day, “fall in love” with Middlewoods of Newington. The independent and assisted living community will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14. Tours of the newly renovated community will be available, as well as opportunities to view apartments and

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Local News chat with residents about life at Middlewoods. See why there is so much to love at Middlewoods. To RSVP, call (860) 667-1336, visit www.middlewoodsofnewington.org, or email Kathy at kbraga@umh. org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Middlewoods of Newington is an award-winning independent and assisted living community affiliated with the UConn Health Center and is located at 2125 Main St. SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SERVICE: A spiritualist church service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. Service Speaker/Medium – Rev. Aristia Partis at The Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. Newington. For more information, visit http://newingtonspiritualistchurch.org

the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC).

The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning.

The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation. The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation.

Call Dianne Stone at (860) 6658768 for more information.

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, located at 120 Cedar St., was

KARATE FOR A CURE: “Karate For A Cure” fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. (Snow date makeup March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.) at Newington Mortensen Community Center

Session will be closed, too. You must call and schedule a new appointment.

to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch “When the Game Stands Tall”: the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. This movie is rated PG, so bring the whole family.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert

COMMUNITY CHURCH PLANS BLOOD DRIVE: CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, is planning a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross Monday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 6 p.m. as part of their Outreach Program. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact

Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.

Gymnasium, 131 Cedar St. $5/ per person (4 years old and under free). There will be non-stop fun including a martial arts show, a class for adults and children, fun activities, raffles, refreshments and the first 50 kids get a door prize. All proceeds go to the Newington RFL/ American Cancer Society.

“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” TO BE PRESENTED: Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” in the school’s auditorium. Performance dates are as follows: Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. (Gray Cast); Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. (Blue Cast); Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. (Blue Cast) and Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. (Gray Cast).

Tickets are $8 for all seats, all shows. Reserved seating sold in advance. Limited seating at the door. For more information, call Cheryl Liedke at (860) 306-1176 or eliedke@cox.net

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family.

Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 6657981.

AARP TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide, a free program, provides income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older. If married, both husband and wife should be present during an income tax counseling session. Taxpayers

must bring all information and documents received that apply to their 2014 income taxes including copies of all 2014 state/federal income tax forms; all income reports (1099 Forms) received for pensions, Social Security, interest/dividends, wages or any other income; all documents that relate to deductible expenses, social security numbers and identification for all household members. Sessions are held at the William J. Pitkin Community Center Wednesdays through April 15. To schedule an appointment with a certified Tax-Aide counselor call the Wethersfield Social & Youth Services office at (860) 721-2977. Note: If Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather the Tax-Aide

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield

Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. 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.

SUPPORT GROUPS TAKING BREAK: The Moving Forward and Divorce Support Groups at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, will be taking a break.

The groups will continue on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS AWARDS PRESENTATION: Rocky Hill High School’s winter sports athletes and their parents and guardians are invited to an awards presentation at the school Monday, March 16. At 6:30 p.m. all athletes, coaches and parents will meet in the auditorium for the awards assembly. At 7:45 p.m. parents, athletes, and coaches will go to their assigned locations in the school to have their individual team awards ceremony. All freshmen athletes are reminded to bring in a dessert and leave it in the cafeteria when arriving. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria during and at the end of

the evening.

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

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SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost.

The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@bench-

markquality.com TOPS of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield [a nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weigh-ins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery. More information and contacts can be found at www. meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.

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Wethersfield economist pens article on income inequality

By SCOTT WHIPPLE STAFF WRITER

WETHERSFIELD — Daniel Kennedy, senior economist for the Connecticut Department of Labor, has created a stir with “Income Inequality — Poverty and Labor Markets,” his lead article in the February issue of The Connecticut Economic Digest.

Kennedy notes a 30-year trend of rising economic inequality, not just in Connecticut, but throughout the country. What exacerbates this trend, he says, is urban sprawl.

“Suburbs are no longer just bedroom communities for workers commuting to traditional downtowns,” Kennedy writes. “Rather, many are strong employment centers serving a variety of functions in their regional economies.”

In today’s America, Kennedy

reports that 39 perbe changing. Over cent of work trips are the past five years, he entirely suburban. says, more millennials Some older rail tranare choosing to work sit systems, which in cities rather than still move millions suburbs. of daily commuters, “If this trend concapture little of this tinues, it may change market because they Dan’s equation,” he were laid out when said. the dominant travel Nick Perna, ecopattern was still into nomic advisor to and out of cities. That Daniel Kennedy Webster Bank, comwas before business pares Kennedy’s and commercial development rap- piece in the Digest to the work idly decentralized. In short, while of French economics professor, the suburbs may have a large sup- Thomas Piketty. The author of the ply of workers, inner city workers best-selling book “Capital in the have been cut off from suburban Twenty-First Century,” Piketty job opportunities. writes about wealth concentrations Pete Gioia, economist for the and distribution over the past 250 Connecticut Business & Industry years. He argues that the rate of Association, said this trend may capital return in developed coun-

tries is persistently greater than the rate of economic growth, and that this will cause wealth inequality to increase. To address this problem, Piketty proposes redistribution through a progressive global tax on wealth.

“Dan [Kennedy] is onto a good point about urban sprawl,” Perna said. “Typically, the inner city has poorer schools than the suburbs.

The question is what do we do about it? Piketty has a solution: increase taxes on the rich.”

A January jobs report showed a “resurgent” job market, according to Gioia. He said the U.S. economy is regaining the kind of strength typical of a healthy recovery with hiring acceleration, higher wages and the unemployed looking for jobs again.

In January, employers added

257,000 jobs, following 329,000 in December and 423,000 in November. The November and December gains were much higher than the government had estimated.

“This is pretty powerful news,” Gioia said. “We’ve also added a million jobs into the labor force this past month as people become more encouraged. The jobs we’re creating are across the board with higher wages.”

However, not every economist shares this optimism.

Business writer John Crudele observed recently in the New York Post that a growing number of companies announced layoffs in January: Schlumberger, 9,000 workers; Baker Hughes, 7,000; American Express, 4,000; and Wet Seal, 3,700.

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