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Newington appoints new police chief

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — After a lengthy search, the town has finally chosen a new police chief.

Former Newington officer Stephen Clark will be sworn in this coming Monday at a ceremoVolume 55, No. 27

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Clark began his career at the Newington Police Department in 1986, where he served for 20 years. During that time, he went from patrol officer to lieutenant, also commanding the town’s Emergency Response Team and serving as public information officer.

He went on to join the Vernon Police Department in 2007, where he served as commander of the Capital Region Emergency See FORMER, Page 6

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John Shenstone, of Shenstone Gardens in South Glastonbury, sells fresh produce at the Newington Farmers Market in Constitution Square. See story, Page 3.

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Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation offers notable physicians tour SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

HARTFORD — Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. for a notable physicians tour.

Cedar Hill board member Len Oberg leads this new tour highlighting prominent physicians buried at Cedar Hill.

Hear about the discoverer of

anesthesia, the founding of Hartford Hospital and other stories of notable doctors and surgeons, including Henry Stearns, Cincinnatus Taft and Thomas Hepburn.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. Admission to the program is $5 and free to Cedar

Hill Cemetery Foundation and Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Lets Go Art members.

For more information, contact Beverly Lucas at blucas@ cedarhillcemetery.org or (860) 956-3311.

Visit the foundation’s website, cedarhillfoundation.org, for future programs and events.

Letter: Change is upon us To the Editor:

A recent exchange of letters in the Town Crier has shown once more the degree to which public opinion in Newington is divided: some of us by nature wary of change with others generally welcoming it, some innately averse to development with others more accepting, and some of us ready to look for help from the state when others loathe to do so.

These are differences, of course, that typically divide conservatives from liberals, with conservatives, by this measure, seemingly gaining ground in Newington, speaking as one in their distrust of state and

regional government and in their interest in maintaining much of the status quo in Newington.

I encourage our current town leadership, therefore, to redouble their efforts of persuasion, while at the same time taking to heart the concerns and fears of the more “conservative” among us, so that a comfortable majority of residents will ultimately accept that change is upon us, resolve to take an active role in capitalizing on it and become proactive proponents of economic development and progress.

Would it be impossible for the community, properly guided, to unite in finding ways to be more forward-looking? Can’t

our recent hiring of CRDA — and receipt of a state grant — to help raze, remediate and redevelop the National Welding site on East Cedar Street serve as a model for future projects in other areas of town?

How about Newington Junction? Once more a junction, it will once more be a focal point of activity and vitality in the far northern end of our town. Let’s not shirk from the task of finding ways to revitalize and renovate it in ways that can improve, and not degrade, the lives of those who already live there.

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Local farmers market keeps it fresh

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — It’s all homegrown and handmade at the Newington Farmers Market.

That’s what Market Master Val Ginn imagined when she dreamed up the idea of having a market in town, and her dream has come true.

“People used to tell me, ‘In Newington? Nah, it won’t work,’” she said. “But after seven years, it has.”

The 2015 season began last week with a total of 13 vendors. They set up in Constitution Square downtown from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday.

Visitors can find everything from jams, baked goods and cheeses to fresh produce, all-natural cosmetics, clothing, crafts and more.

A former town councilor and liaison for the town’s economic development commission, Ginn was asked to explore ways to attract more people to the center of Newington.

“I thought, every town around us has a farmers market. Why should we have our residents go elsewhere when we can draw them into our center? I felt that it was important and the town needed it,” she said.

Although she is now a resident of Wethersfield, Ginn still sees a lot of familiar faces in Newington, where she lived for 30 years. Many of the market’s vendors have participated for several seasons, including Mike and Elaine Kurasinski.

The couple serves healthy American comfort food out of their Rocky Hill-based food truck, Jammed 4 Thyme. They offer these same dishes at the market, only prepared and packaged to go.

“Elaine makes the most delicious lunches,” Ginn said.

Another regular is John Shenstone from Shenstone Gardens in South Glastonbury.

His selection of fresh produce will change throughout the season as fruits and vegetables are harvested.

The first week there were tomatoes, broccoli and squash.

“We do about 15 different vegetable varieties all summer,” Shenstone said.

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Maria Peplau, owner of Maria’s Kitchen Krafts of East Hampton, talks with Gene Palin, who is helping her this summer at the Newington Farmers Market.

Peplau’s booth, where her self-described “Kitchen Krafts” include pumpkin bread, pies, cakes and other goodies.

“I get everything organic when I can,” said Peplau, who lives in East Hampton.

Bradley Domkowski and Ashley Best, a young couple from Middletown, are new to the market this year. They offer lotions and soaps made from the milk of their goats at Miner Hills Farms.

“We have five dairy goats and 11 in total,” Best said.

Wethersfield resident Christian Amatore sells “Eggcellent” seasoning, salt-free spice blends designed to compliment eggs and other dishes. He created the seasoning line to work with his own active, health-conscious lifestyle.

“When you’re eating healthy and trying to cook right, you need a better way to get flavor back into products,” Amatore said.

Eating and living well is what the market is all about, according to Ginn.

“If you go to the grocery store, you’re not going to find something as fresh as you will at the market,” she explained.

In order to encourage farmers to participate, she doesn’t charge rent for spots.

“My belief is that we’re all trying to make a dollar here, so why

add an additional burden?” she said. “Farmers are a dying breed; we’ve got to keep them proactive.”

Interested vendors can contact Ginn throughout the market season. The only requirement is a certificate of insurance from the town. She is hoping to attract more farmers and a florist, in particular.

Local chefs are encouraged to visit on the latter end of market hours to pick up any remaining fresh produce, which farmers often discard before leaving.

“They try not to leave with anything and will offer it to them at a discounted price,” Ginn said.

For more information, call Val Ginn at (860) 716-9086 after 5 p.m.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

IF YOU GO What: Newington Farmers Market Where: Constitution Square, Newington When: Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Adam Szafarek sells breads from CT Gourmet at the farmers market.

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Local lawmakers pleased with final state budget

city residents who make less than $70,000 per year and a reduction NEW BRITAIN — While cuts in the tax rate for car taxes from to the state’s two-year, $40.3 bil- 49 to 32 mills, noted state Rep. lion budget were lamented far Peter Tercyak. A mill represents and wide, local lawmakers said $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of Tuesday they were pleased to see assessed value. funding preserved for programs Lopes welcomed the property and services that will benefit the tax cut.

Hardware City.

“Property taxes are particularly “It was without a doubt a dif- high in the city of New Britain,” ficult budget, but it is a good he said. budget,” said state Rep. Rick Lopes, The tax rate reduction will save D-New Britain, of the document city residents an average of $308 — the final version of which was per year, he added. passed Tuesday at about 1 a.m.

The budget also provides for An earlier vera $1.7 milsion was passed lion increase by legislators at to the New the beginning of Britain School June.

District Board of The revised Education. The budget eliminates board had not a controverreceived a fundsial reduction in STATE REP. RICK LOPES ing increase from Medicaid reimthe city this year. bursement to “The only way health care providers. Officials our school system is being made from Hartford HealthCare and whole is by the extra funding comother health networks lobbied ing from the state,” Lopes said. strongly against taxes and reducTercyak said he was also pleased tions in funding, going so far as that the budget provides grants to announce widespread layoffs for local social service providers were imminent. The Hospital of in the city, including the Human Central Connecticut, which had Resources Agency of New been set to lose $3.1 million in Britain ($100,000), Opportunities funding prior to yesterday’s bud- Industrialization Center of New get passage, will now only lose Britain ($50,000), Pathways/ $1.2 million, said state Sen. Terry Senderos teen pregnancy prevenGerratana, D-New Britain. tion center ($50,000), the HOCC “We restored over half of the Family Enrichment Center amount of money that was cut,” ($17,000) and the Prudence she said. “We offset it quite a bit.” Crandall Center ($17,000), a The original budget’s increase domestic violence victim advocacy in patient revenue taxes from 5.5 group. to 6 percent for inpatients and “For all the pressure that there 3.8 to 6 percent for outpatients was, I’m pleased and even proud wasn’t changed, Gerratana said, of what we did to maintain comaccounting for HOCC’s remain- munity-based and social services ing funding reduction. in New Britain,” he said. “In tough The budget also w for a proper- economic times, we listened to the Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks at the downtown New Britain CTFastrak station in June. ty tax reduction of up to $300 for concerns of the people.”

By JEFF GEBEAU STAFF WRITER

“It was without a doubt a difficult budget, but it is a good budget.”

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CMHA’s annual 5K run set for July 11 SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEW BRITAIN — Community Mental Health Affiliates will present its annual Run for Recovery 5K and Kids Fun Run Saturday, July 11, at Central Connecticut State

University.

Participants may register starting at 7:30 a.m. at the CCSU Student Center. Adult registration is $25 in advance and $30 on race day, with children’s registration available for $10. All

proceeds benefit mental health programs and services in central Connecticut.

The Kids Fun Run starts at 8:45 a.m., followed by the competitive, timed road race at 9 a.m.

Participants will receive T-shirts

and food, and the program will include music, children’s activities and family events.

Headquartered in New Britain with 13 locations in Connecticut, CMHA is a private, nonprofit provider of behavioral health and

substance abuse treatment. It is the state’s first fully-accredited behavioral health home, providing treatment for nearly 6,000 children, adolescents and adults each year. For more information, visit cmhacc.org.

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Museum renovation celebrated with new artwork Renowned artist and Hartford native James Welling has created a series of composite photographs showcasing the history of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art to celebrate its completion of a five-year, $33 million renovation.

Welling’s “Morgan Great Hall” has been chosen as the face of the Sept. 19 reopening, which will feature the renewal of the historic Morgan Memorial Building and the first complete re-installation of the European art collection in a generation.

“We are grateful to James Welling for producing these stunning images in celebration of the reopening of the Morgan Memorial Building on its 100th anniversary,” said Susan L. Talbott, museum director and CEO. “The Wadsworth Atheneum is truly blessed to have such a friend in James, and to now have his artworks mark such a transformative moment in our history.”

To create these photographs, Welling combined historic images from the museum’s archives with new images he took during the museum renovation. Using Adobe Photoshop, he created brilliant new tones and vivid hues by stacking the historic and contemporary images in the program’s three color channels. The finished products are inkjet prints that the museum will use to commemorate its grand reopening year.

Welling was born in Hartford in 1951 and has a rich history with the Wadsworth Atheneum.

As a youth in 1965, he took drawing classes at the museum and started to explore watercolor work inspired by Charles Burchfield, Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth.

Before moving to Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon University in 1969, Welling frequented the Wadsworth Atheneum, as well as the New Britain Museum of American Art and the Yale University Art

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Gallery. Despite having no formal training in photography, Welling began experimenting with black and white photographs in the early 1970s, eventually setting up a darkroom and teaching himself the rudiments of developing and printing.

He went on receive a grant in photography from the New York Foundation for the Arts, create diverse series of photographs and photograms, and hold teaching positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bard College. Welling is currently a James Welling’s “Morgan Great Hall.” professor in the art department at UCLA and is a visiting professor of photography at Princeton University.

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Induction ceremony a special moment for firefighters, families

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Former Newington officer chosen as police chief Continued from Page 1

“He was, by far, the best canServices Team. Throughout didate for the job,” Salomone his tenure, Clark received said of Clark. “He fit a lot of the Newington Chamber the criteria the town and I had of Commerce Public Safety set and reflected some of the Award and the Vernon Police things that came out at our Department Distinguished public hearings.”

Service Award.

One of residents’ top priAfter former police chief orities was for the new chief Richard Mulhall retired this to bear a local connection. past December, Clark happens town officials to fit this to a signed on a T, as a lifelong consulting firm Newington to guide the resident, hiring process Newington for a new chief.

High School Public input graduate was gathered and former through surNewington veys and public police officer. forums, and the Salomone job was postencouraged on Internet es residents databases withto come out JOHN SALOMONE in the public for Monday’s Newington town manager safety sector. swearing in Officials narc e r e m o n y, rowed down where Clark a large pool of applicants to will receive his official oath semi-finalists, who then par- of office and be introduced to ticipated in performance the community. It will be held assessments. Town Manager Monday, July 6, at 10 a.m. in John Salomone recently the auditorium at Newington interviewed the final two can- Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. didates.

After an extensive search, Erica Schmitt can be reached at the new hire turned out to be (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com. right under their noses.

“He [Clark] was, by far, the best candidate for the job.

He fit a lot of the criteria the town and I had set...”

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From left, Newington Volunteer Fire Lieutenants Austin Muir and Alex Foster, who were recently promoted to the rank of 2nd lieutenant.

family members who pray for you while you are out on duty,” Reuning-Scherer said.

In closing, Assistant Chief Thomas LaPierre looked beyond the officers sitting in the front three rows of chairs, to their families behind them.

“You put up with all the meetings, fire calls and special events,” he said.

LaPierre went on to call their loved ones “equally as important” as the firefighters themselves.

“Without you we wouldn’t be able to do anything for our community,” he added.

Firefighters Alex Foster, 24, and Austin Muir, 22, moved up to the rank of 2nd lieutenant

Monday. It was a special moment for the pair, who were both in the department’s cadet program.

“It’s definitely a privilege to be where we are today,” Foster said.

Muir said he was first inspired to join the department because his neighbor was a volunteer firefighter in town.

“It interested me,” he said.

Both agreed that while the job offers quite the adrenaline rush, it can be scary at times.

“We’re both really passionate about it,” Foster said. “It’s nice to give back.”

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

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NEWINGTON — Newington Volunteer Fire Department families gathered at Main Street headquarters Monday night for the Installation of Officers, which happens only once every three years.

Seven firefighters were promoted to lieutenant for the first time, while a couple of line officers moved up a rank from 2nd to 1st lieutenant and others were simply reinstated to their former positions. The latter was the case for captains of all four of the town’s fire companies, respectively.

Officers will serve st least threeyear terms in their positions.

However, before wives, parents and girlfriends pinned badges on their uniforms Monday and Town Clerk Tanya Lane read them the Officer’s Oath, Command Staff offered some words of wisdom.

“Over the next three years each of you will be faced with many challenges,” fire Chief Chris Schroeder said. “Although I’m confident in your ability to serve this community, I encourage you all to go out there with your eyes open. Rank itself doesn’t grant privilege; it imposes a responsibility to the department, fellow firefighters, your families and the citizens of Newington. The future of the department is in your hands, and your contribution is vital to its continued success.”

Fire Commissioner Chet Bogacz congratulated new officers and cautioned them to be careful and take care of each other.

There to give her blessing to the department as a whole was Pastor Julie Reuning-Scherer of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Newington. She told the crowd a story about a recent trip to California, where she experienced emergency responders in action firsthand.

“I now have a renewed gratitude for those who fight fires,” the pastor said.

Flames from a forest fire were encroaching on the home of her in-laws, who she was there visiting. Within minutes a rescue truck was on the scene.

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Boy Scouts begin planning for new year

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Boy Scout Troop 316 and Cub Scout Pack 322 have had a busy year and are now planning next year’s activities, which begin in the fall.

Several members of the troop spent this past week at Camp Yawgoog in Rockville, R.I., where they worked on earning different badges in cooking, geology, archery, mammal studies, personal fitness and leather work.

Camping is a long-standing Boy Scout tradition. Unplanned freezing temperatures during a November trip they took earned the boys a Freezing Weather Patch. A fall pancake breakfast and pasta dinner in the spring helped fund this and other trips.

Later this year, the troop completed first aid training with Newington Emergency Medical Services personnel, then placed second in the Mark Twain District’s Annual First Aid Meet. This spring scouts earned a merit badge for game design, after taking a class at the Microsoft store in Westfarms Mall.

Community service is another important part of scouting. This year’s service project provided assistance at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library’s Fall Book Sale.

In addition, one of the older scouts is currently working toward his Eagle Scout rank, clearing a trail behind John Wallace Middle School.

Fellow boys in the troop usually help with these projects.

“Our older scouts lead the way and set the example for the younger scouts,” Paul Schiller, assistant scoutmaster, said. “They take on more responsibilities and leadership roles within the troop.”

Like their older counterparts, the Cub Scouts made a visit to the town’s ambulance headquarters this year, but also the police department, fire headquarters and WFSB studios.

Before Thanksgiving, the pack raised enough money to purchase turkey dinners for local families in need. A very successful fundraiser selling popcorn helped fund three days of camping in Normandy, Mass., along with two outdoor trips in the fall and two cabin excursions in the winter.

This spring, they participated in the Annual Pinewood Derby. A generous donation from the owner of a local Dunkin’ Donuts store allowed the pack to purchase a new 40-foot-long derby track with a digital timing board. Twelve members advanced into the district-wide event, where one placed second. The recent Blue and Gold Dinner was actually a joint event between the troop and the pack, who are now planning next year’s fun.

This coming fall, the pack will take a historical tour of Boston, Mass., and have

Boy Scout Troop 316 had a cookout and played games during its recent recruitment night.

more camping trips. Troop 316 also has camping in the works, and plans to attend the First Aid Meet and the Klondike Derby.

There are currently 20 Cub Scouts in Pack 322, in grades one through five. Troop 316 has seven members, ages 11 to 18.

Although many do begin as Cub Scouts and enter Boy Scouts after fifth grade, boys can join at any point.

“We welcome scouts of any age,” Schiller explained. “Even if they’ve never been in scouting before they can still join the troop and advance through the ranks.”

Scouting can be a valuable part of childhood, he pointed out.

“It helps for boys to learn different skills, helps to build character and promotes positive development,” he said.

The educational component comes into play not only during the process of earning badges, but also as the boys work with each other.

“The whole premise of Boy Scouts is the idea of boys leading boys under the guidance of adults,” Schiller said.

Troop 316 and Pack 322 will hold a collaborative recruitment event this September.

For more information on joining, email Scoutmaster Donald Vallera at Dvallera71@ gmail.com or Cubmaster B.J. Clinton at Newingtoncubscouts@gmail.com.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 8015097, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Youth reach out to families in need SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Local families in need will be the recipients of small home repairs done at no charge by a group of high school and college students.

The Wethersfield United Methodist Church will host a week-long work program that will include youth from all over the Northeast who will complete jobs such as painting, yard clean up, window and door repair, inside house repairs and the construction of stairs.

The students and their adult leaders will sleep and eat at the church as part of a program called United Methodist Action Reachout Mission by Youth (U.M.ARMY ).

Each day during the week of July 12 to 18, they will leave the home base in small work teams to complete jobs for elderly and disabled clients, as well as families in need. The purpose of the program is to grow leadership skills in the young participants and to help them understand that they can make a difference in the world.

Participants in the program are trained in proper tool use and job safety so that the work can be completed to the best of their ability. Just as important to the program is the way participants are encouraged to understand the needs of their client. Often, a smiling face and the knowledge that someone cares is more important than the actual work.

Work teams bring a lunch to share with their clients each day, and one evening during the week the clients are invited to an evening meal with the entire group at the Wethersfield United Methodist church.

U.M.ARMY is a nonprofit organization that has existed for 36 years in the state of Texas.

It expanded into the Northeast

in 2003 with a program in the Bridgeport, Conn., area. The Northeast chapter is currently celebrating their 12th year as part of U.M.ARMY. There are six other Northeast camps being run in 2015 in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Seventy youth and adults will attend at the Wethersfield location.

Organizers worked with area agencies and church groups to identify people in need. In May, representatives visited each referral to determine if the work is something that can be handled in the one-week time frame and within the o r g a n i z a t i on’s budget. The local We t h e r s f i e l d E l d e r l y O u t r e a c h and Case Management Services, along with several surrounding towns’ elder care service agencies, helped with referrals for the U.M.ARMY teams to serve clients.

Each young person and adult pays $285 to participate in the program. This fee is used to cover expenses such as building materials and meals, as well as insurance fees. Donations and discounts from local businesses help support the program and enable the group to serve more clients.

There are many ways that individuals, businesses and community groups can be involved.

Local discounts and grants were received from Windsor Sanitation Inc., Springbrook Ice and Fuel, Lowes and the Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness. With the support of the community, U.M.ARMY will serve approximately 35 local residents during the camp week.

For further information about the program or to make a donation, contact Bill Evans, Wethersfield Program Director at (978) 852-1456.

Students will complete small home repairs for elderly and disabled clients, as well as families.

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Mary Falvey leads a tour at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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HARTFORD — Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Saturday, July 18, at 10 a.m. for a new Civil War-themed tour, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.”

Hartford researcher Mary A. Falvey will share the stories of

Cedar Hill residents and veterans after the end of the Civil War — those who made Hartford great, those who changed society and those who were left to remember, honor and mourn.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford.

Admission to the program is $5

and free to Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Lets Go Art members. For more information contact Beverly Lucas at blucas@ cedarhillcemetery.org or (860) 956-3311. Visit the foundation’s website, cedarhillfoundation.org, for future programs and events.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ∎ Several local residents earned a spot on the honor roll during the past year at Kingswood Oxford School. To make the honor roll, a student must have a B+ average with no grade lower than a C. Here are the local students: Second Semester

Rocky Hill: Skylar Barron, Robert Downes, Kalyani Lawrence, Evan Moore, Jacob Rowland, Mark Sheehan, Jennifer Shook and Jacob Tvaronaitis.

Wethersfield: Thomas Betts, Jo-ann Burke, Alessia Caruso, Salvatore Caruso, Amanda Civitello, Samantha DiBacco, Harim Hahn, Elizabeth Hammer, David Marottolo, Matthew Marottolo, Luke Mills, Ambika Natarajan, Liann Waite, Joanna Williams and John Wolf.

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Rocky Hill: Skylar Barron, Robert Downes, Kalyani Lawrence, Jacob Rowland, Matthew Safalow, Mark Sheehan, Jennifer Shook, Zachary Swilling, Jacob Tvaronaitis Wethersfield: Thomas Betts, Jo-ann Burke, Alessia Caruso, Salvatore Caruso, Amanda Civitello, Samantha DiBacco, Harim Hahn, Elizabeth Hammer, David Marottolo, Matthew Marottolo, Luke Mills, Ambika Natarajan, Melani Norsigian, Liann Waite, Joanna Williams, John Wolf Three Newington residents earned honors recognition during the past year at Kingswood Oxford School. Local residents Matthew Guerrera, Dakota McMahon and Emilie Sienko were named to both the second semester and the full year honor roll. ∎ Newington resident Kevin Simonides, a student at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, New Britain, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Plumbing. ∎ Sr. Mary A. McCarthy, president and Melissa M. Bullock, principal of Mercy High School in Middletown, Conn., have announced the names of the

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following seniors that have graduated on May 28.

Rocky Hill: Alyssa Miano, Kanwal Ojha and Cristina Vassalo Wethersfield: Kendall Ely, Sofia Giansiracusa and Kristin Leonka.

Names of the following seniors receiving awards at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24: Rocky Hill: Alyssa Miano, President’s Education Award; Kanwal Ojha, President’s Volunteer Service Award, Mother Catherine McAuley Compassionate Service Award, President’s Education Award, Connecticut Association of Schools Award (NHS) Wethersfield: Kendall Ely, Senior Class Treasurer, President’s Leadership Award, Wethersfield Dollars for Scholars; Sofia Giansiracusa, Connecticut Association of Schools Award (NHS) ∎ Names of the following students as honor roll students for the fourth marking period: Rocky Hill: Julia Bouchard, junior-First Honors; Madison Bradley, sophomore-High Honors; Eugenia Cho, sophomore-High Honors; Jessica Grodovich, sophomore-High Honors; Junkai “Apple” Hu, freshman-High Honors; Martha Johnson, sophomore-High Honors; Lan Lou, sophomore-High Honors; Alyssa Miano, senior-High Honors; Kanwal Ojha, senior-High Honors; Morgan Parrotta, junior-First Honors; Dominica Rocamora, junior-First Honors; Madison Swilling, junior-First Honors Wethersfield: Mia Bell, juniorFirst Honors; Molly Codeanne, sophomore-First Honors; Kendall Ely, senior-Second Honors; Taylor Fanelli, juniorHigh Honors; Sofia Giansiracusa, senior-High Honors; Grace Marino, sophomore-First Honors; Olivia Porriello, sophomore-First Honors; Nicole Roode, freshman-High Honors; Gabriella St. Pierre, junior-High Honors; Emily Tylki, junior-High Honors; Mary Alistair Vidallon, freshman-High Honors

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Reflexions Hair Salon will hold a Customer Appreciation Event Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the salon to celebrate 25 years in business. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with Newington Mayor Stephen Woods, music, prizes, raffles, cookies, frozen drinks, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Rain date will be Sunday, July 12, at 1 p.m. Pictured are Barbara, Corrina, Emily and Crystal from Reflexions.

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Benji loves kids and he would enjoy living with children of all ages, pending interaction.

This cute little spaniel mix is housebroken and can live in any size home, including apartments and condos. Benji would be most comfortable in a home where he can be the center of attention, without other dogs.

He has not had much experience with cats, but he would be willing to consider sharing his home with a feline.

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in Newington.

Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption.

Inquiries for adoption should be made at the Connecticut Humane Society located at 701 Russell Road in Newington or by calling (860) 594-4500 or toll free at 1-800-452-0114.

The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organization with branch shelters in Waterford and Westport. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.

Middlewoods of Newington staff members attended the CALA Annual Resident Service Awards at The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook in June.

Middlewoods wins awards for outstanding resident service Middlewoods of Newington since 2004 and now at Middlewoods of Farmington since January of this year, has taken the opportunity to make a real difference in both buildings. She has a personal mantra, “Whatever is best for the residents,” and she lives this mantra far past her duties as chef manager.

She was nominated for the many ways she makes a true difference in the lives of the residents she serves and the staff she works with — setting the tone and being a living example of the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Middlewoods of Newington is located at 2125 Main St. in Newington and offers independent and assisted living with a long tradition of award-winning care and service. The community is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization based

in Shelton, Conn.

For more information about the community or to schedule a tour, contact Kathy Braga at 860-667-1336 or visit middlewoodsofnewington.org.

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N EW I N GTO N — Middlewoods of Newington is once again the recipient of two Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards (CALA) for outstanding resident service.

Housekeeper Aida Colon and Chef Manager Loretta Ward were honored at CALA’s Annual Resident Service Awards held at The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook Friday, June 19.

Colon began her career with Middlewoods of Newington as a part-time/per diem CNA. Since then, she has become the community’s full-time housekeeper and has made a significant impact on the two departments. She was nominated for her teamwork, collaboration, cooperation and compassionate care, which has noticeably and positively impacted the building, the staff and most importantly, the residents.

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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.)

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: “Life Itself” Tuesday, July 7, noon Describes the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert — a story that is by turns personal, funny, painful, and transcendent. Running time 120 minutes.

FILM PRESENTATION: JANE AUSTEN’S “EMMA”: Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gwyneth Paltrow shines as Emma, mischievous young beauty who sets up her single friends -— except she’s not very good at it! Come enjoy the lighthearted and fun romantic confusion. Light refreshments will be served.

VIDEO CHAT APPS: CONNECT IN THE SUMMER! Thursday, July 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Missing far-away family or friends? Come and learn how to use video chat apps to reconnect with your loved ones. This class demonstrates the use of Skype, Google Hangouts, and FaceTime on a laptop, tablet, and smart phone.

Bring your favorite device and questions. Registration required.

TASTE OF CONNECTICUT — BEER MAKING WITH THOMAS HOOKER BREWING, BLOOMFIELD: Monday, July 13, 7 p.m. Learn about the process of beer making from Lisa Bielawski, general manager, and a staff brewer from Thomas Hooker Brewing Company. Two lucky winners will be awarded a Thomas Hooker Brewing gift certificate.

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “Selma” Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. The film that chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Starring David Oyelowo and Tom Wilkinson.

Running time is 127 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FILM PRESENTATION: JANE AUSTEN’S “PERSUASION”: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. A young couple’s stormy romance scandalizes En-

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glish society. Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds of the Royal Shakespeare Company are the star-crossed lovers, Anne and Wentworth, whose passion is thwarted by a scheming socialite. Eight years later, when Anne is considered an old maid and her once-rich family is on the verge of bankruptcy, Wentworth returns.

Light refreshments will be served.

TECH 4 U: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Do you need help downloading your eBook, using your iPhone or with basic Internet searching? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45-minute session with a Librarian. Stop by the Reference desk or call (860) 665-8700 and make your appointment today!

the making of his award winning goat milk cheeses. Samples will be provided. Registration is necessary.

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BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: “Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room.” Tuesday, July 21, noon.

Recounts the life of Peggy-Jean Montgomery. Hollywood discovered her in 1921 when she was 19 months old and by the time she was 6, Baby Peggy had become one of the most popular stars in film.

But by age 11 she was broke. Over the next six decades, this neglected child reinvented herself as Diana Serra Cary, a respected author, film historian and advocate for laws protecting child performers. Running time is 58 minutes.

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NEWINGTON HERO’S — THE NEWINGTON HEROES THAT KEEP US SAFE. Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.

Join one of Newington’s finest for an informative evening, Meet Officer Jaime Desimone and learn how to keep your identity safe and personal safety in your home and vehicle. Registration required.

FILM PRESENTATION: JANE AUSTEN’S “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”: Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. The arrival of a young, well-off, eligible man named Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) sends the Bennet household — with five girls of a marrying age — into a tizzy. But it’s the introduction of Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) that sets in motion the fate of Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley), resolved only after a labyrinth of social and personal complexities. Light refreshments will be served.

TASTE OF CONNECTICUT — CHEESE MAKING WITH PAUL TRUBEY OF BELTANE FARM, LEBANON. Monday, July 27, 7 p.m. Trubey, owner of Beltane Farm, will talk about the farm and

FASHION IN FICTION: REGENCY ENGLAND FASHION AS REFLECTED IN JANE AUSTEN’S FICTION. Presented by the Victorian Lady. Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a delightful show and tell by Kandie Carle. Kandie will dress in authentic Regency attire and present a detailed overview of the clothing of the era. Her performance will include dressing “Elizabeth Bennet” & “Mr. Darcy” as well as readings from Austen’s letters and novels.

Refreshments will be provided.

Registration required.

(Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 665-8720.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, July 7 to Aug. 25, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers.

All are welcome. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to threeyear-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC. FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

No registration is necessary.

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PLAY WITH US! Action Heroes — Wednesdays, July 8 to Aug. 19, 10:15 to 11 a.m.Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers.

SUPER BUNCH: Wednesdays, July 8 to Aug. 12, 1 p.m. Children entering kindergarten through grade 2, are invited to explore the world of heroes with us each week. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

MIGHTY READERS: Thursdays, July 9 to Aug. 20, 10:15 to 11 a.m. (A Special Author visit will replace storytime on July 16) Storytime and hero visits for children ages 3-6. (without caregiver) AFTERNOON HEROES: Thursdays, July 9 to Aug. 13, 1 p.m. Children entering grades 3 – 6 are invited to join us for an hour filled with heroes and fun activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is required.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER: Tuesday, July 7, noon. Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together. We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, dance and more.

Come join the fun! No registration required Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A SUPER SLEEPOVER!! Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 8 a.m. Join your favorite Superheroes in an evening of magic, fun and snoring. Children ages 6-12 are invited to bring their sleeping bags, pillows and a parent or adult caregiver to sleep over at the Library.

Call (860) 665-8720 to register your Family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LITTLE HEROES: Mondays, July 6 to Aug. 17, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their

READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Mondays, July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. Children who will be starting kindergarten for the 2015 -16 school year, and a caregiver are invited to listen to stories and participate in lots of hands-on activities that will help children to develop the skills needed for a successful start in school. In order to create a special one-onone learning time with your soon to be kindergartener, make other arrangements for siblings. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program will continues through Oct. 1. To arrange for an appointment in our offices, call Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department at

(860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For your convenience, members of the Social Services Staff will be at the following complexes to take applications: Executive Square,

ONGOING DROP-IN SUMMER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: July 6 to Aug. 20 Various preschool storytimes are held for children ages 9 months through 12 years. Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/library.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, July 14, noon. Join us for a story and art program for 2 to 4-year-olds and their caregivers. In order to have enough materials, register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. Every Hero Has a Story! and Every Story Has a Hero!

Heroes entering grades 3 to 6 will make and eat ambrosia just like the demi-gods from “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ROCKIN’ — ROLLIN’ ALPHABET: Thursday, July 16, 10:15 a.m.

(Replaces 3 - 6 year old storytime) Join us as Lynn Rosenblatt reads her latest book, Rockin’-Rollin’ Alphabet. We’ll be singin’ and dancin’ by the time she finishes the alphabet. Books will be available to purchase and have signed.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

SUPERHEROES STORYTIME: Tuesday, July 21, 1 p.m. “Do Superheroes Have Teddy Bears?”

Bring along your favorite Teddy Bear or favorite stuffed friend for a superhero storytime! We’ll listen to superhero stories, make superhero crafts for your Teddy Bear and have a “superhero” fun time! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register children ages 4 to 7. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, July 22, 2 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess, to come and play.

Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

THE ANNUAL BUDDY BAKE-OFF: Thursday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.

Children, grab your apron and an adult! Grownups, grab your apron and a child! Pair up and bake your favorite homemade goodie and bring it to the library along with one copy of the recipe for us to keep.

Taste all the entries and help pick the winning teams. Prizes awarded!

Entry fee is a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Newington Food Bank. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register your team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS WETHERSFIELD SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday at Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street.

New players age 55 and over are always welcome. Setback games

begin at noon, but come earlier to enjoy free refreshments. For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at (860) 258-0662.

ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The

July 21, July 28 — each date, 9 a.m. to noon; Lasher Court Apartments, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; Nathan Hale Apartments, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

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NEWINGTON EVENTS NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 1969-1972 REUNION: Newington High School Classes of 1969 to 1972 will be having a combined reunion Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Marriott, Day Hill Road, Windsor, from 7 to midnight. Cost is $65 per person. No tickets sold at the door. Any NHS classes of that era are welcome to attend.

For further information, visit Facebook @ Newington High School Reunion: Classes 1969-1972, or call Sue Ginn Tine at (860) 6670763. Class of ’72 is holding a raffle for a memorial scholarship to the Class of 2016. Contact Sue for contributions or information.

NEWINGTON SENIOR & DISABLED CENTER ART EXHIBIT: Maria Vilcinskas will exhibit her paintings during the month of July at

the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Vilcinskas exhibits a close-up focus on an array of botanical, floral paintings that capture summer at its height and mesmerizes the viewer. John Bower will display his paintings of boats and marine-themed subjects in August and September. Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; week days, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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 the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Cen-

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Local News ters (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) 665-8768 for more information.

2015 SUMMER FUN RUNS:

Newington Parks and Recreation Department will present the 2015 Summer Fun Runs Wednesday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. on the cross country trails behind John Wallace Middle School. Lace up your running shoes. These runs are a great way for the whole family to keep in shape this summer. There is no cost to participate. All abilities and ages welcome. These races are held in honor of Mr. Frank O’Rourke who was a longtime Newington High School cross country coach. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the program waiver. Ribbons are awarded to everyone after each race with trophies to series winners at summer’s end. For more information, email Race Coordinator Jay

Krusell at jaykrusell@yahoo.com CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event.

Refreshments will be served.

Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive.

For more information or to RSVP, call Marie Pugliese at (860) 6657901. To learn more about Cedar Mountain Commons, visit cedarmountaincommons.org. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens COMPUTER CLASSES: The Wethersfield Library will offer two computer classes on Wednesday, July 8. “Computer Basics” meets at 10:30 a.m. Never used a computer before? Learn the basics including mouse skills, highlighting, and storing files. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No experience necessary!

Registration is required. “Introduction to the Internet” meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works. No computer skills are required for this class. Registration is required.

You may 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.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS IN JULY, AUGUST: The public is reminded that the closes Sundays during the summer beginning July 5. Sunday hours resume Sept. 13 the first Sunday

after Labor Day. The regular hours of the library during the summer are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, July 21 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Unbroken” starring Jack O’Connell, Takamasa Ishihara and Domhnall Gleeson. Directed by Angelina Jolie. After a near-fatal plane crash in World War II, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Rated PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality, and for brief language. (137 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.

“FOOD FOR FINES”: Wethersfield residents will be able to pay off their overdue library fines at the Wethersfield Library this summer by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank. These are the foods most needed: Canned beans (all kinds), canned fruit, canned meats, canned poultry, canned tuna, spaghetti sauce in jars, canned or boxed pasta, peanut butter, jelly or jam in small jars, breakfast cereal, granola bars, shelf-stable milk, 100 percent fruit juice (in individual boxes, cans, or plastic bottles). Check for expiration dates on donated items, and donate only fresh items. The Food for Fines program will run through July 31. This is a great time to help your neighbors by donating these items to the Library and clearing up your fines at the same time.

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.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY’S FRIDAY TODDLER TALES: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2015 Summer Reading Program “Bam!, Pow!, Read!” the Library offers morning and afternoon sessions of “Toddler Tales” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays, July 10 through Aug. 14. Children ages birth to 3 years are invited to drop-in for stories, songs and fun. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway,

www.wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER CARTOONING WORKSHOPS: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2015 Summer Reading Program “Bam!, Pow!, Read!” the library will offer special weekly programs July 6 through Aug. 15. Children ages 8 and up are invited to Cartooning Workshops Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.. Join “Super Cartoonist” Debi Hamuka-Falkenham to learn the secrets of creating your own superhero or villain. Learn new cartooning skills each Tuesday in July: July 7 — Superhero Cartooning 101, July 14 — Make a Superhero Greeting Card, July 21 — Create a Superhero Poster, July 28 — Learn How to Draw Superhero Figures.

Registration and a library card are required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS 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.

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@benchmarkquality.com

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group

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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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Duryl Beaufort, 46, of 15 Goodrich St., Hartford, was charged June 17 with two counts fourth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny, two counts third-degree larceny, fifth-degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny, second-degree failure to appear, possession of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lee Purchase, 39, of 28 Alan Drive, Weatogue, was charged June 17 with possession of drug paraphernalia, fourth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny and sixth-degree larceny.

Kendal Walbolt, 30, of 45

Maple Ave., Wallingford, was charged June 18 with sixth-degree larceny.

Jeeifer Sierra-Arrazola, 23, of 91 Rocky Hill Ave., New Britain, was charged June 23 with possession of drug paraphernalia and tinted windows.

Maria Vega, 47, of 160 Hollywood Ave., West Hartford, was charged June 24 with disorderly conduct.

Rosalind Bryant-Shipman, 56, of 1173 Old Colony Road, Wallingford, was charged June 25 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault on an elderly person.

Waldemar Truszkowski, 59, of

558 Cypress Road, was charged June 25 with sixth-degree larceny.

Hector Perez, 28, of 43 White St., Hartford, was charged June 25 with violation of probation.

Henry Cofrancesco, 45, of 120 Hawthorne Ave., Hamden, was charged June 25 with fifth-degree larceny.

Melanie Meade, 48, of 7 Taunton St., Southington, was charged June 26 with failure to pay or plead to an infraction.

Clarence Tuttle, 35, of 75 Fulton St., New Britain, was charged June 26 with interfering with a police officer and fifth-degree larceny.

Dezaree Nguyen, 20, of 77 Pinehurst Ave., New Britain, was charged June 26 with breach of peace Quynh Pham, 19, of 82 Barnard Road, was charged June 26 with breach of peace.

Santos Melendez, 37, of 83 Main St., was charged June 26 with interfering.

Keith Wooley, 57, of 88 Flagler St., was charged June 27 with first-degree reckless endangerment.

Roshan Patel, 24, of 28 Noch Lane, East Hartford, was charged June 27 with failure to maintain lane, driving under the influence and traveling too fast for condi-

tions.

Jason Loveall, 34, of 2660 Berlin Turnpike, was charged June 29 with disorderly conduct and interfering with emergency calls.

Michael Zaccor, 30, of 143 Linden St., New Britain, was charged June 30 with second-degree larceny, reckless endangerment, breach of peace, and reckless driving.

Melissa Slutzkin, 28, of 143 Linden St., New Britain, was charged June 30 with third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and second-degree threatening.

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