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The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO of Wethersfield, sponsored the fifth annual Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby Saturday, May 2, at the Spring Street Pond. Prizes were awarded for length and the smallest and most unusual catches. See story, Page 5.
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Newington woman honored for excellence in nursing
in the Correctional Managed NEWINGTON — As Health Care Division of part of its National Nurses UConn Health. She was nomWeek Celebration, UConn inated for the award by her Health honored manager, Sandy 10 nurses with Tanguay. the Nightingale The Nightingale Award for excelAward for lence in nursing. Excellence in Among the Nursing is an nurses singled honor named out for this honor after Florence was Newington Nightingale resident Danielle recognizing contriAndrews, a Danielle Andrews butions to nursing. licensed practiNightingale is widecal nurse who works at the ly credited as the founder of Hartford Correctional Center modern nursing. SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
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Students Ryan Turf and Kaitlyn Bloomquist receive their awards with, from left, Jerry Kristafer, Weekday Morning Host, WJMJ Radio; Jennifer LaJoie, sales associate, Bearingstar Insurance; Kevin Myjak, sales associate, Jostens; and Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director of CAS.
Student awards recipients honored at banquet SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
NEWINGTON — Local students Ryan Turf and Kaitlyn Bloomquist from Newington High School were two of 305 top Connecticut seniors who excel in the arts that were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) High School Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet, held April 6 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.
The CAS Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet annually recognizes two seniors in each CAS member high school for outstanding ability in the performing or visual arts. The students are selected by their schools to receive this honor. The banquet, with more than 1,400 in attendance, is sponsored by Jostens and Bearingstar Insurance. The Connecticut Association
of Schools serves Connecticut’s K-12 public and parochial schools in all areas of inter-school activity. CAS has emerged as an informed leader in Connecticut’s educational system, providing services to Connecticut’s schools in areas ranging from academics to athletics. The association represents over 1,000 schools in the state. CAS is a nonprofit organization located in Cheshire.
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Greeting summer with good food and a glass of wine By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
“It will be a really fun evening,” said Tortora, who is among many school staff attending. “Some of the teachers are coming to help and others to enjoy the night.” Proceeds from the event will go to benefit operations at the school, which serves pre-K to eighth grade students. “It’s the community helping support us that keeps us going strong every year,” Tortora said. Enrollment for the 2015-16 school year is now open, along with enrollment for the school’s popular summer programs. Tickets to this weekend’s event may be purchased at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., Newington, or online at stmarynewington.com. For more information call (860) 666-3844.
NEWINGTON — Sail into summer this weekend at St. Mary School. St. Mary’s 7th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction is set for Saturday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The school’s biggest annual fundraiser will feature a nautical theme this year: “Sip Away into Summer.” Over 200 people are expected to attend, along with a host of wine vendors offering samples from all over the world. There will also be summer-themed appetizers and tapas prepared by Brianna Tortora, a recent graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and daughter of Joan Tortora, school admissions and advancement director. The tasting menu will include Erica Schmitt can be reached at paella, pulled pork sliders, coco- (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ nut shrimp, prosciutto-wrapped newbritainherald.com. melon, tomato caprese and other finger foods. Gourmet desserts will also be served. Both silent and live auctions are the highlight of the event, What: St. Mary School and will feature a wide variety of items. Annual Wine Tasting/ Newington’s own Dr. Barry Auction Rosenberg donated Invisalign Where: St. Mary braces to the lineup. There will School, 652 Willard also be a hot air balloon ride, Ave., Newington tickets to see country artist Brad When: Saturday, May Paisley, an autographed Red Sox 16, at 6:30 p.m. baseball, a hotel stay in Reno, Cost: Tickets are $20 Nev., a Washburn electric guitar, museum trips, gift baskets created in advance, $25 at the by St. Mary School faculty and door. much more.
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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Jason Puttre, 42, of 725 Metacom Ave., Bristol, R.I., was charged April 29 with second-degree larceny. Kevin Connolly, 54, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged April 30 with criminal violation of a protective order. Frank Warner, 44, of 114 West Road, Winsted, was charged April 30 with third-degree robbery, third-degree larceny, third-degree assault, reckless driving, disobeying the signal of an officer and failure to display registration plate.
Kevin Sanford, 42, of 424 Willard Ave., was charged April 30 with criminal violation of a protective order. Maria Montanez, 42, of 180 Benton St., Hartford, was charged April 30 with sixth-degree larceny. Benjamin Sanchez, 50, of 83 Main St., was charged April 30 with risk of injury to a minor. Eric Fernandez, 28, of 92 Hart St., Hartford, was charged May 1 with DUI, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, failure to drive in proper lane and following too close.
Stephen Johnson, 32, of 115 Main St., Ivoryton, was charged May 1 with two counts violation of probation and sixth-degree larceny. Stephanie Bell, 31, of 2672 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 1 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Stanley Bruce, 47, of 208 Harriet St., Bridgeport, was charged May 1 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Danielle Sharp, 30, of 63 Lydall Road, was charged May 1 with
criminal violation of a restraining order. Efrain Resto, 39, of 28 Rocky Hill Ave., New Britain, was charged May 2 with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane and speeding. Rafael Matos-Montero, 55, of 187 Tumblebrook Road, Meriden, was charged May 3 with DUI, no tail lights and failure to maintain lane. Liann Hall, 18, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged May 3 with breach of peace. Kimberly Conant, 19, of 16 Union City Road, Prospect, was
charged May 3 with disorderly conduct. Kevin Scanlan, 57, of 240 Arch St., New Britain, was charged May 4 with second-degree failure to appear. Amanda Ditomasso, 28, of 525 Tolland St., East Hartford, was charged May 4 with sixth-degree larceny. Kristy Ramsey, 35, of 17 Kensington Lane, Rocky Hill, was charged May 5 with driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence, failure to drive reasonable distance apart and failure to have insurance.
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Senior center seeks residents’ input on future growth
as we know them today — places for older adults to socialize and seek assistance in a variety of areas. Stone hopes to expand upon the center’s mission in the next 50 years. “We’ve always done things based on people’s interest and increasingly they’re looking at staying healthy and independent,” she said. “Now we want to look into what we can do to create that outcome. It’s not so much about evaluating what we’ve done in the past as it is about what we can do in the future.”
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Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
IF YOU GO Staff at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center are seeking the community’s help in two current initiatives. From left, Program Coordinator Eleanor Eichner, Director Dianne Stone, and social worker Teri Snyder.
then undergo a peer review by the NISC. For the last several months, volunteers have been working on the self-assessment process. Staff intend to have an outline of the center’s new strategic plan drafted by mid-June, when the accreditation application will likely be submitted. Their hope is that a variety of citizens will come out for the upcoming forum.
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the child unharmed, wandering alone, and took him under their NEWINGTON — A care while immediately notify4-year-old child was left alone ing police. for almost an hour to While police wander the Walmart were investigating, store on the Berlin Barbuena returned Turnpike Friday, to the store and was May 8, according to subsequently arrestNewington police. ed. Hilda Barbuena, She was released 24, of New Britain, from custody on a was charged with $10,000 bond and is risk of injury to a scheduled to appear minor after police Hilda Barbuena in New Britain say she left the store Superior Court on without her child after com- May 22. pleting her shopping. Police released the child into Store employees discovered the custody of a family member.
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“Last time we engaged a lot of people in the community and it served us very well,” Stone said. “This time around we’re doing more of a deeper dive and we’re inviting a wide swath of people to help us.” They’ve reached out to not only center members, but also local business professionals and community groups. The forum will begin with a
brief presentation, before attendees break up into smaller groups and have facilitated discussions on different topics. They will be provided with all the information they need at the event and don’t need to prepare in any way, according to Stone. The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. Its establishment led to the opening of senior centers
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NEWINGTON — By 2030, U.S. Census statistics project that almost a third of Newington residents will be over age 60. How can the town provide more adequate services and programs for its quickly-aging population? Staff at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center want to know. To help plan for future growth and development, the center will host a Community Input Forum Wednesday, May 20, at two times: 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. This will help in the center’s implementation of two initiatives — renewing accreditation with the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and concurrently, drafting its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. “Everybody knows the older adult population is increasing; not only that, but we’re seeing a transformative shift in the generations of older adults,” Dianne Stone, senior center director, said. “We’re using this accreditation application as a time to do a thorough self-assessment and to do some strategic planning.” The center was the first in the state to achieve NISC National Accreditation in 2003 and must re-apply every five years. Each time it must conduct a thorough self-assessment, evaluation and
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Annual fishing derby reels in catches big and small SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WETHERSFIELD — The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO of Wethersfield, sponsored the fifth annual Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m to noon at Spring Street Pond, Wethersfield. There were over a 124 youth registered from grades K through six. CT Outfitters staff was on hand to lend their expertise, sell bait and assist in identifying the catches of the day. UNICO members lent a hand with recording all of the catches of the day, 23 in total. The UNICO–Wethersfield chapter donated all prizes. BlackHawk Fishing Charters, along with Rowledge Pond Aquaculture also donated several tagged fish toward child/adult passes on the BlackHawk party boat. Youth in fifth and sixth grade were first on the banks. Mia Popowycz had the first catch of the day and received first place for her 11.25-inch fish. Matthew Patkoske, a sixth-grader, reeled in an 11-inch trout, earning second place. Jace Foeury made third place with his catch of a 7-inch catfish. Hannah Gebhardt also
caught a 6.5-inch catfish. Vinnie Milluzzo had the smallest catch with a 4.25-inch bluegill. During the second session of grades 2 through 4, Ben Akaratovic placed first with a 12.25-inch trout. Kayden Sharkevich placed second with a 10.5-inch trout. Camden Sharkevich received third for a 9-inch trout. Erica Fettig and Topher Sifnakis tied for the smallest award for a 3.75-inch bluegill. The most unusual catch went to Ann Hart for a 2-foot-long snapping turtle. Jaden Lemanski, David Velasco and Domenic DiCioccio all caught special tagged fish by BlackHawk Charters. Francesca Levesque and Emily Schneider
also reeled in a catch during their session. The youngest group caught a few, too. Samantha Santos caught an 11.25-inch rainbow trout. Chace Byrne came in second with an 11-inch rainbow trout. Adrienne Phillips caught a 10.25-inch trout for third place. Additional winners were Thomas Ambruoso, Sebby Bibisi and Nicholas Gallucci. Families were welcomed to come back after 12 p.m. to continue their fishing. The community is encouraged to continue their fishing experiences during the upcoming spring and summer The annual fishing derby brought kids of all ages and their families to Spring Street Pond. months.
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At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Republicans proposed sending the state a resolution officially opposing the bill, but it was voted down after only one of the six Democrats was in favor. “Local control is the best control,” said Christopher Banach, the sole Democrat who sided with GOP members. Their contingent argued that the Town’s Plan & Zoning Commission and 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development are the only authorities that should guide new development in Newington. “The intent of the bill is what escapes me,” Banach added. “In terms of building around these corridors, it’s clear to me there’s talk at the state level about high density housing.” This in particular is what many Newington officials and residents have long opposed since the busway was only in the planning stages. Republicans urged fellow councilors to approve the resolution this week so it might reach the General Assembly before it takes action on the bill. “We don’t know when the vote will happen, so there is a sense of urgency here,” Beth DelBuono said. “This is a nonpartisan issue,” Maureen Klett added. “It sends a very poor message to the public if one side is against it and the other, for it.” GOP members sent a letter to the state opposing the original bill late this winter without Democrats’ consensus. The bill has since been amended, removing language giving the authority powers of imminent domain after town leaders across the state spoke out against such a provision. The new document now states that the agency’s work would be at the request of towns. “While the bill has been changed to some extent, I still have concerns over it,” said Minority Leader Dave Nagel, who drafted the resolution.“Here is another opportunity for us to stand together and represent the
will of residents.” Democrat Clarke Castelle pointed out that towns which lack the funding and resources to grow their tax base could benefit more from the authority than a town like Newington could. “I think it would be a disservice to these towns to hurt their prospects, when they desperately need this,” he explained. A half-dozen members of the public spoke against the bill at Tuesday’s meeting, and some were angry with Castelle’s desire to help other towns. The new agency would be similar to the Capitol Region Development Authority, (CRDA), which helped Newington get state funding to demolish and remediate the former National Welding site adjacent to the Cedar Street Station. While the CRDA’s assistance is only extended to towns abutting Hartford, this new agency could reach those along transit corridors across Connecticut. “While we have a pretty solid foundation of where we want to take our community, there’s a benefit here on a regional level to all communities that have a CTfastrak station in them,” Democrat Elizabeth McDonald pointed out. Republicans also drafted a resolution this week opposing Substitute Senate Bill 1: An Act Concerning Tax Fairness and Economic Development. The new legislation would impose a statewide motor vehicle tax and require towns to divert a portion of their own taxes to the state, among other provisions. Democrats agreed Tuesday on their need for more time to consider this particular bill’s implications before forming a stance on it. Town Manager John Salomone said he would reach out to the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities about the legislation before the next council meeting, May 26. The CCM analyzes public policy and represents the rights of over 95 percent of Connecticut towns.
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Wethersfield Memorial Day parade plans announced SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WETHERSFIELD — The Memorial Day Committee has announced plans for the annual Memorial Day Parade and services. This year, the parade will be held Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. According to Chairperson Larry Spellacy, the parade theme will be “Memorializing the 70th Anniversary of Iwo Jima” in recognition of all veterans. Delivering the Memorial Address will be Commissioner Sean M. Connolly. Delivering the Invocation will be the Pastor Christopher Skowronek of CenterPoint Community Church and the Benediction Pastor Greg Miller of Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. After the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Village Cemetery. In line with this year’s theme, an essay contest was held for
eighth-graders at the Silas Deane Middle School asking them what Memorial Day means to them. The winning essay will be read as part of the ceremony. This year’s winning essay was written by Jared Kauffman. The parade will step off at 9 a.m. from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It will head west on State Street, cross Nott Street and turn left onto Garden Street by Mikey’s Place. It will follow Garden Street until it reaches Church Street, then take a left onto Church Street and follow to Main Street. At Main Street, it will take a right and follow until it hooks up with Garden Street again. Once at Garden Street, it will take a left and follow to the Broad Street Green. Here it will take a left and proceed north down Board Street, passing the reviewing stand. The parade will then continue going north where
it will cross Marsh Street and end at the Village Cemetery, where the “Remembrance of the Dead” services will be held immediately following the parade. Organizations participating in the parade are asked to assemble at the Department of Motor Vehicle’s parking lot at 8:15 a.m. The committee encourages all residents, spectators and residents living along the parade route to demonstrate their support for veterans and the country by displaying the American flag. Parking for spectators will be available throughout the parade route. Spectators may park on any residential street not marked by “no parking” signs. The committee is seeking volunteers this year to help on the day of the parade. If you are interested, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.
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NEWINGTON — Newington High School was recently named one of only 12 Connecticut schools that were able to make the national Advanced Placement District Honor Roll by increasing access to AP coursework while simultaneously increasing the percentage of students earning scores of three or higher on AP Exams. Achieving this honor indicates that the district is successfully identifying motivated and academically prepared students who are ready for the opportunity of AP coursework and testing. To determine the NHS’s eligibility for making the AP Honor Roll, the following criteria were used as determined by College Board: ∎ Increased participation/ access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least
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HARTFORD — Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation will present Jacob Weidenmann & Cedar Hill Cemetery Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. The program will feature historical actor Jason Scappaticci as Jacob Weidenmann, the landscape architect who designed Cedar Hill. Following his presentation, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will lead guests on an abbreviated tour of the historic memorial grounds. Weidenmann, as portrayed by Scappaticci, will share details of the landscape architect’s life and the early history of Cedar Hill. Hired in August 1865, Weidenmann oversaw the vast improvements needed to prepare Cedar Hill’s grounds. This included preparing maps and plans, draining the grounds, laying out sections, building avenues, planting trees and shrubs, and constructing the receiving tomb. Lucas’ tour of the cemetery will focus on early monuments that enhanced the cemetery’s landscape as designed by Weidenmann. From the Beach, Colt and Brownell monuments that grace the hill of Section 2 to other memorial stones erected in the 1860s, the tour will showcase Cedar Hill’s early years. Scappaticci has performed numerous times at Cedar Hill. A popular actor in the cemetery’s Lantern Tour, he recently depicted Allen Ormsbee, a hiker who perished on Mount Washington, and Charles K. Hamilton, a celebrated barnstormer. Scappaticci developed his portrayal of Weidenmann as part of Cedar Hill’s 150th celebration.
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Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. Admission to Jacob Weidenmann & Cedar Hill Cemetery is $10. Participants will receive a copy of Rudy J. Favretti’s book “Jacob Weidenmann Pioneer Landscape Architect.” Reservations are encouraged and may be made online at cedarhillfoundation.org, or call Lucas at (860) 956-3311.
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The Rocky Hill High School Student Council will honor students who have achieved high honors for three consecutive quarters during the current school year. Join in honoring these students for this outstanding achievement at the 34th annual Scholars’ Breakfast to be held in the high school cafeteria Wednesday, May 27, at 6:45 a.m. Parking is very limited at the high school, so please consider carpooling. Contact guidance secretary Lori Kovanda by May 22, if you will or will not be attending the breakfast and ceremonies at kovandal@rockyhillps.com. The activities will be over at approximately 8:15 a.m.
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Yoga center helps vets find peace and calm By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — The process of yoga — including breath, movement and meditation — realigns the systems of the body and puts them into balance. This benefits not only physical and mental health, but also relieves
stress. This is why Newington resident Suzanne Manafort decided to reach out to veterans and get them involved in yoga practice. Manafort owns the Newington Yoga Center along with her husband, Eric Ramm, and also founded Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans. She and other instructors at the center have worked with veterans from every generation, particularly those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
“We help them find a calm and steady body and mind to continue productive and peaceful lives through the support of the mindful practices of yoga,” she said. Since last year, the center has trained yoga instructors from across the country to work with veterans in a program that runs one weekend a month for five months. Calming anxiety and bringing peace to those who have served our country is a mission Manafort
holds close to her heart. She is now a board member on the Give Back Yoga Foundation. “I just seem to have found this to be my path,” she said. Her foundation’s program is now being used at 47 different VA hospitals in the United States, including campuses in Newington and West Haven. The center also offers a variety of yoga classes, including one for athletes that focuses on building endurance, strength and
flexibility. There are also courses in Ashtanga, Mysore, Nidra and restorative yoga. Newington Yoga Center is located at 122 Market Square. (860) 757-3200. For a schedule of workshops and classes visit NewingtonYogaCenter.com.
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Nabihah Ahmed, Jacqueline Aylward, David Bachoy, Thomas Barboza, Kara Bates, Cristina Benzo, Alyssa Bogus, Vincent Catania, Nicole Cecchini, Rachael Cella, Nadia Chaudhry, Celia Cheyney, Stephanie Cichowicz, Michael Costello, Julia DeFurio, Karen DeFurio, Hope DeJohn, Casey Dessert, Isaac Diaz, Martina DiGraziaSanchez, Mackenzie Freeman, Hannah Garrahy, Monica Gil, Matthew Gioia, Tysia Glover, Rounak Gokhale, Nathan Hock, Shafeeqa Kolia, Sahil Laul, Elizabeth Leahy, Sidney Leal, Brianna Loving, Kristjan Maandi, Nicole Mancini, Jenna Marzilli, Amanda Masciadrelli, Alexandra Mastorakis, Tori Mazzarella, Shaun McKinnon, Mikaila Monarca, Anthony Muscedere, Geetanjalie Neemcharan, Kaley O’Brien, Shivani Patlikh, James Pergolizzi, Marisa Pietrandrea, Morgan Robb, Caitlin Rowe, Matthew Sabol, Olivia Sabol, Nickolas Santos, Kamran Tariq, Ryan Tomastik, Rachel Walsh, Mark Zebrowski
Lamari, Olivia Levine, Britany Moore, Geycel Muniz, Leon Novak, Madison Palmer, Emily Pentland, Alexys Rinaldi, Santiago Santana, James Sekorski, Alison Simboski, Eric Slowik, Caroline Spada, Victoria Spellman, Jared Sullivan, Steven Tomastik, Wilnely Urena, Lindsay Varney, Kassandra Veneziano, Victoria Veneziano, Trevor Whalen, Emily Zebrowski Grade 10
Rahul Abraham, Taylor Bowler, Nam Bui, Vanessa Cardillo, Dante Carlone, Vincent Cassarino, Mark Catania, Jay Chandran, Cameron Cheyney, Alicia Dabek, Kaitlin Dillon, Ben Famiglietti, Sarah Freitas, Michelino Gali, Joseph Goodrich, Allison Grover, Erin Kelly, Cristina LoGiudice, Emily Louro, Peter Lucente, JoDee Lupacchino, Julia Machaj, Kristina Machaj, Robert Machaj, Amanda Mitchell, Ricky Montalvo, Bailey O’Connell, Isabella Olmstead, Kaley Paulino, Austin Pavelec, Riley Pickett, Amber Rehman, Alana Rychlec, Sarina Santos, David Scalise, Kajal Shah, Nicole Shank, Montserrat Sousa-Sanchez, Brianna St Georges, Caroline Grade 11 Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Gabriel Rubeena Abraham, Haley Walerysiak, Joseph Young, Olivia Albano, Mitchell Aureli, Zhang Abigale Barnes, Alexander Grade 9 Bondi, Peter Botticello, Nicole Bruzik, Matthew Caesar, Rachel Sydney Aberbach, Victoria Calabrese, Mathew Callahan, Acca, Marisa Anderson, Alexa Cardillo, Gabriella Alexander Benson, Brendan Caron, Elizabeth Coler, Rachel Boyle, Ashley Cannata, Adan D’Agostino, Jenna D’Angelo, Kyle Cecunjanin, Nicole Chamberland, Devine, Sara Federici, Nathan James Chasco-Dimauro, Shelby Friday, Arianna Genovese, Daniel Cios, Kristen Costello, Stephen Janikowski, David Katz, Briana DeNardo, Andrew DiMatteo,
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ROCKY HILL EVENTS HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS IN LOCAL TOWNS: Are you over 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 and The Lodge at Cold Spring in Rocky Hill, CCHD will provide a free dental cleaning clinic to individuals age 60 and over. The clinic will be held May 15, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Lodge at Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road, Rocky Hill. Note that all patients registering MUST reside in one of the following
towns: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. Donations are generously accepted for this service. There is a limit of five patients per day, so reserve your spot by calling Lori DiPietro, health educator, at (860) 721-2824. YOGA IS OFFERED AT WICKED Z DANCE & FITNESS: Wicked Z Dance & Fitness Studio, 412 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, offers yoga classes. Michelle Lombardo, owner and licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and AFAA certified group fitness instructor, is celebrating four years at the Rocky Hill location. 500 students pass through the doors on a weekly basis
to enjoy the nearly 20 hourly classes that are offered for only a $7 drop in fee. To round out her students’ fitness program, yoga is offered two times per week by certified yoga instructors, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. The yoga classes are for all body types and all skill levels and focus on increasing strength, balance, flexibility, circulation and mental focus. For monthly-pass information and class schedule, visit www. wickedzfitness.com. 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 Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@ benchmarkquality.com. 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
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NEWINGTON — The Newington boys golf team bounced back from its first loss of the season Monday, May 11, against Southington with a 150172 victory over Hall at Indian Hill Country Club. Jake Hedberg and Tim Welles were co-medalists for Newington, as they both shot 37. Kyle Lacson and Mike Strong were right behind with 38s and so was Noah Hedberg, as he finished with a 41. With the win, the Indians are now 7-1. Platt 179, Plainville 190: Nick D’Amico was the medalist with a 40 for Plainville despite the team loss. The Blue Devils are now 6-5 overall. Wolfgang Maier (47), Jacob Nilson (45) and Collin Martin (58) had the other scores Plainville used against Platt. GIRLS GOLF
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Bristol Eastern 117, Plainville 34: Stephanie Martino won the 400m, Melissa Lux won the 800m and Taylor LaPira won the 3200m for Plainville in its home loss to Bristol Eastern. The Blue Devils are now 1-5. Berlin 112, Maloney 38: Taylor Lupini won the triple, long and high jump and the 300m hurdles, Taylor Budney won the 100m and 200m and Jody DiCicco won the mile for Berlin, which is now 4-1 on the season.
BOYS TRACK Berlin 123, Maloney 27: Mitch Maslowski won the 100m and 200m, and Kevin Russell won the 100m and 200m hurdles for the Redcoats in their big home win over Maloney.
Suleyman Bozal also qualified for States in the pole vault. Berlin is now 3-2 with the win. Plainville 91, Bristol Eastern 59: The Blue Devils had four double-winners during a big win over the visiting Lancers Tuesday afternoon. Dante Correa won both the 100 and 200 events, Quentin Lux took first place in the 400 and 800, Brendan West won the javelin and discus and Omar Abdelsame won the 1,600 and 3,200 events. Plainville improved to 4-2 with the win, while Eastern fell to 3-3. New Britain 80, Simsbury 69: The Hurricanes remain undefeated after a close victory over Simsbury. Marcris Webb won the 400m and 800m, Darrius Alberti won the discus and shot put and Devon Maddan won the triple jump for New Britain.
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to 5-8. New Britain 248, Middletown 278: The Hurricanes picked up their first victory with a home win over Middletown at Stanley Golf Course. Ava Morell led the way for New Britain with a 60. Ashley Polson was the medalist for Middletown with a 58.
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NEWINGTON EVENTS SPRING TAG SALE: The Deming-Young Farm Foundation Spring Tag Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the farmhouse on 282 Church St. Rain date is Saturday, May 23. There will be a large variety of items for sale including furniture, jewelry, household items, knick-knacks, tools, antiques and vintage items. Here are a few highlights: a green painted wicker porch rocker from the 1930s-1940s, an antique gate-leg table, bar stools, a wooden school desk, bookcases, framed pictures, advertising and more. WINE TASTING AND AUCTION OFFERS “SIP AWAY TO SUMMER”: St. Mary School in Newington has scheduled its annual Wine Tasting and Auction for Saturday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 652 Willard Ave. The popular event features a host of wine vendors offering samples of wines from all over as well as delicious appetizers and tapas (small plates) prepared fresh by a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. In addition to food and wine, there will be a varied selection of items fea-
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tured in both live and silent auctions throughout the evening. A nautical theme will be used to allow us all to “Sip Away to Summer”; a much anticipated idea following this very hard winter. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. A limited number of tables are available at a discounted price. Tickets may be purchased at St. Mary School or online through the school’s website; www.stmarynewington.com. For more information, call (860) 666-3844 or visit the website. HISTORICAL SOCIETY & TRUST MEETING: Newington Historical Society & Trust will hold its Annual Membership Meeting and election of officers Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at the Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. Guest Speaker Jack Sherry will speak on, “A Visit with Ben Franklin” from 2:30 to 3:30 p,m. Following presentation, Sherry will make himself available for discussion and/or pictures. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcomed. (children-age appropriate) You do not have to be a member of the Historical Society to join us for the Annual Meeting and visit with very historical figure.
For Adults and Teens ARTIST’S BOOKS ON DISPLAY: Wethersfield resident Charlotte Hedlund’s collection of artist’s books is on display during the month of May at the Wethersfield Library. An artist’s book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the form or function of “book” as inspiration. It is the artistic initiative seen in the illustration, choice of materials, creation process, layout and design that makes it an art object. Hedlund is a painter/mixed media artist intrigued with connections; how new work connects to old work, how art connects us all. She enjoys working with small mixed media works where the creator and viewer can get up close and personal with art and message. She has taught Mixed Media/Collage, Color Theory, and Visual Journaling at Brookfield Craft Center and SUNY Empire State College, and is a certified Expressive Arts Facilitator.
The Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2811. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, May 19, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Get On Up” starring Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by Tate Taylor. A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history. Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations. (139 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. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: The
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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling (860) 665-8700.) NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 19th running of the library’s annual road race which is scheduled for May 17. Applications are available at the library and on the library’s webpage. MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “INTO THE WOODS”: Tuesday, May 19, 1 p.m. A modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp. Running time is 125 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FINDING HER WAY Wednesday, May
20, 7 p.m. Female American artists, especially those working before 1945, had to navigate societal expectations of women’s domestic roles with their drive to be recognized as professionals. In Rena Tobey’s interactive session, participants will discover and closely examine paintings by several artists, who collectively paint a picture of changing attitudes during a pivotal growth period in American in history. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TWITTER BASICS: Thursday, May 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn the basics of this popular social media platform! Topics covered include @replies, direct messages, hashtags, and retweets/reposts. Learn how to find people to follow, and search for information about your interests. Registration required. SELL YOUR CRAFTS ON ETSY! Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jewelry maker and business owner Kristen Romans will lead a workshop on How to Set Up and Run a Successful Etsy Shop. Kristen will teach you how to tap
into the already booming marketplace of Etsy — a site similar to eBay, but with a narrower focus. Bring your questions, a notebook and a sense of adventure! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. BROWN BAG IT WITH A BOOK — DISCUSSION AND AUTHOR CHAT: Thursday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. Join us for a book discussion of “Midwives” by Chris Bohjalian. The author is scheduled to join us via Skype at noon. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Please call to register before May 25. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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