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Newington mayoral hopefuls share views on transit, open space By ERICA SCHMITT
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NEWINGTON — Town Councilor Chris Banach is hoping fellow Democrats will endorse him as their candidate for mayor next week. The Democratic Town Committee plans to announce its slate for the November 2015 election Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Tunxis Grill on the Berlin Turnpike. Current Mayor Steve Woods announced in April he would not be running for re-election. Banach is the sole Democrat seeking the committee’s endorsement. A Newington native, Banach, 63, was chosen earlier this year to fill the council seat formerly held by Myra Cohen, who passed away in February. He also served on the council from 2005 to 2011. He left at the same time Christopher Banach he retired as a special education teacher in Newington schools, after a 35-year tenure. sparked recently, during the controversy Banach’s interest in running for mayor over House Bill 6851. The legislation, not voted on before the budget passed, would have formed a state agency to Free Volume 55, No. 30 guide development around transit stations. Newington’s elected officials were divided over its potential implications
NEWINGTON — Republicans have endorsed their slate for the November 2015 election, beginning with mayoral candidate Roy Zartarian. The town committee also endorsed Town Council incumbents Maureen Klett, Dave Nagel and Beth DelBuono, along with newcomers Tim Manke and Gail Budrejko. For the Board of Education, incumbents Jane Ancona-Seigel, Paul Vessella, Nancy Petronio and Robert Tofeldt are joined by newcomer Steven Silvia. This may be Zartarian’s first venture into the political arena, but he’s no stranger to town business. Before retiring in 2009, he worked for the town as an information technology specialist. In recent years, he became more involved in other town business, particularly environmental causes. An avid bird watcher and nature photographer, Zartarian, 68, advocated for the preservation of both Cedar Mountain and Mill Pond Park as open space. “One of the major points of our platform is preserving the town’s environmental
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assets,” Zartarian said this week. “In terms of open space — acquiring what we can, preserving what we already have and managing it properly.” The Churchill Park Nature Trail is one of several places he would like to make certain is well-maintained and managed. See REPUBLICAN, Page 5
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47 area residents earn honors at Northwest Catholic SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WEST HARTFORD — Forty-seven academically outstanding area residents earned a spot on the second semester honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School. The students are: First Honors
Annamma Chaluparambil (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Justin Drisdelle (Rocky Hill) — grade 12; John Dudley (Wethersfield) — grade 10; Olivia Emmanuel (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Olivia Fenton (Wethersfield) — grade
12; Emily Grandell (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Megan Grandell (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Asa Guest (Newington) — grade 10; Oliver Hasson (Newington) — grade 11; Lauren Italia (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Nicholas Kamansky (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Alex Kanya (Wethersfield) — grade 9; Dawid Karpiej (Newington) — grade 9; Justin Kempf (Wethersfield) — grade 9; Kerre Lattanzio (Wethersfield) — grade 11; Francesca Link (Newington) — grade 10; Megan Lowe (Wethersfield) — grade
10; Jillian Marena (Wethersfield) — grade 12; Matthew Marshall (Wethersfield) — grade 12; Angela Miguel (Newington) — grade 12; Luca Mirabello (Newington) — grade 9; Abby Oostendorp (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Daniel Shumaker (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Adam Sorrentino (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Katherine Stockman (Rocky Hill) — grade 9; Alicia Susi (Wethersfield) — grade 12; Adam Vancisin (Rocky Hill) — grade 12; Carly Walsh (Wethersfield) — grade 12; Eliza
Wizner (Wethersfield) — grade 9; Logan Wolf (Newington) — grade 12; Kathleen Yorio (Rocky Hill) — grade 11
— grade 10; Zachary Houldcroft (Newington) — grade 12; Alexander Janusko (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Justin Miguel (Newington) — grade 9; Lauren Second Honors Mogelnicki ( Wethersfield) Margaret Bello (Wethersfield) — grade 9; Joshua Stumpf — grade 9; Elysia Calloway (Newington) — grade 12 (Wethersfield) — grade 11; Honorable Mention Ellen Dalo (Rocky Hill) — grade 11; Kevin Dudley Javier Bello (Wethersfield) (Wethersfield) — grade 12; — grade 10; Louis Dillon Erin Feeney (Newington) — (Wethersfield) — grade 10; grade 11; Gabriella Fenton Elena Hynes (Newington) (Wethersfield) — grade 10; — grade 10; Lauren Koldras Madeleine Hasson (Newington) (Newington) — grade 11.
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Newington’s TD Bank branch on Main Street held “Green Friday” recently, a fundraiser for the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. From left, store manager Tania Eaton, corps Chief Richard Scanlon, Assistant Chief Laura Bramucci and TD Bank regional market manager Timothy Taylor.
‘Green Friday’ event raises more than $2K for volunteer ambulance corps SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
NEWINGTON — TD Bank at 1133 Main St., Newington, recently held a “Green Friday” fundraiser to benefit the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Using the bank’s “Penny Arcade,” visitors donated their spare change throughout the day, and TD Bank matched them. The event kicked off early last Friday morning and received generous support from people in Newington, as well as others who live in nearby towns. Even Laura Bramucci, assistant chief at the Newington Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, stopped by to make a donation of her own coins. “Supporting the Newington Ambulance Corps is the least I can do, as I have used their services on more than one occasion,” one customer said. In total, 30 people made donations. After they were matched by the bank, the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps received a check for $2,593.01. “It’s the passion and the energy created by the people supporting such a great organization that make our community special,” store manager Tania Eaton said.
Richard Scanlon, Newington Ambulance Corps Chief, couldn’t have been more delighted. He and Bramucci were amazed at their community’s generosity and appreciation for their work. The donation will fund the purchase of new jump bags, which are an essential piece of equipment for its volunteers. “Every penny counts,” Scanlon said at the end of the day. With 500 “Green Friday” events planned through February 2016, this program promises to raise more than $1 million in support of local organizations.
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What’s next for Churchill Park? Town seeks public input on improvements By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — The future of Churchill Park is open for discussion, and the town will collect residents’ input at a public meeting next week. Former Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Till took preliminary steps to plan a redesign of the park, located at 1991 Main St., before retiring earlier this year. New director Bill DeMaio has now taken the reins and would like to hear the public’s ideas for possible improvements. “We’re giving people an opportunity to give us their thoughts, wishes and dreams, then we’ll take what’s practical and cost-effective and try to put it together to make a good, comprehensive plan,” DeMaio explained. The town hired landscape architect Milone & MacBroom to come up with two conceptual designs. A budget needs to be given to the Town Council by the end of October for it to consider the project in its Capital Improvements Fund. The town was gifted the park land in 1931 by a descendant of the Churchill family. It currently houses a pool, softball field, two pavilions, a bocce court, horseshoe pit, playground, soccer field, ten-
nis courts, sand volleyball court, basketball court, nature trail and a small pond. The park is used most frequently for picnic rentals, softball games and swimming. The pool itself is first in line for a re-haul, according to DeMaio. Built over 50 years ago, its concrete bottom and pipes are quickly corroding. “Our number one priority would be addressing the problems with the pool,” he said. “It has outlived its life expectancy.” DeMaio’s vision includes a handicapped-accessible pool with rock walls, slides and a splash pad. “The splash pad is the latest trend in the country in parks and recreation,” he said. “We want to reintroduce fun to public pools.” The structure would include motion-activated water elements that wouldn’t require the supervision of a lifeguard. The department’s summer camp is currently held at Newington schools, but campers are bused daily to the Churchill Park pool for recreational swimming. Building a larger pavilion at the park would allow camp to be held there instead. Picnic rental reservations usually sell out well before the warm weather even begins — another reason an additional pavilion
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The pool at Churchill Park, first in line for improvements in a park redesign now in the preliminary stages.
could be an asset to the park. In addition, a parking lot closer to the pool could provide easier access to parents with strollers. Other ideas include a 12-footwide boardwalk connecting the park with nearby Clem Lemire Recreational Complex. “It could be handicapped-accessible with benches so senior citizens, adults and families can enjoy a walk together,” DeMaio said. The playground is another area that could benefit from improvements, including a new rubber safety surface. Residents are invited to share their ideas at a public input forum Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. in Erica Schmitt | Staff room L-101 of Newington Town Newington is seeking public input on improvements to Churchill Park. Hall, 131 Cedar St.
NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Frank Bocompani, 23, of 16 Sampson St., West Hartford, was charged July 3 with improper number of headlights and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kirby Keene, 54, of 65 Stevens St., New Haven, was charged July 6 with second-degree forgery and illegally obtaining prescription drugs. Wayne Wells, 30, of no certain address, was charged July 8 with second-degree criminal trespassing, interfering with a police officer, possession of drug
paraphernalia and possession of narcotics. Jose Molina, 27, of 11 Kitts Lane, was charged July 15 with violation of probation. Dilip Desai, 60, of 1055 South St., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was charged July 15 with breach of peace. Jeffrey Alden, 37, of 352 New Britain Road, Kensington, was charged July 16 with reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, disobeying an officer’s signal, evading and third-degree criminal mischief. Julius Nichols, 34, of 169 Stanley St., New Britain, was
charged July 16 with interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct. Kathleen Hetherman, 47, of 143 Adrian Ave., was charged July 16 with sixth-degree larceny. Fitzgerald Council Jr., 23, of 50 Beverly Road, West Hartford, was charged July 17 with driving under the influence and making an improper turn. Victor Cruz, 33, of address unknown, was charged July 17 with interfering with a police officer, sixth-degree larceny and violation of probation. Bimalkumar Patel, 46, of 455
Cypress Road, was charged July 17 with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane. Elysa Barron, 19 of 234 Richard St., was charged July 18 with sixth-degree larceny. Kendal Walbolt, 30, of 45 Maple Ave., Wallingford, was charged July 18 with two counts sixth-degree larceny. Migdalia Dejesus, 49, of 63 Jerome Drive, New Britain, was charged July 18 with sixth-degree larceny. Celestino Guerrero, 45, of 237 Maple St., New Britain, was charged July 18 with driving
under the influence and failure to obey traffic signal. Sheldon Cosby, 24, of 112 Churchill Drive, was charged July 18 with driving under the influence. Anthony Conforto, 26, of 319 Willard Ave., was charged July 19 with disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree assault. Marissa Conforto, 19, of 319 Willard Ave., was charged July 19 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Thomas Blardo, 47, of 148 Cedar Ridge Road, was charged July 20 with disorderly conduct.
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Fine arts series brings Jimmy Buffett cover band to NHS By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
to host annual events. In addition to the Hanel series, the John and Adella Sliva Young People’s Literary Series sponsors an author’s visit to schools every November. On its website, Changes in Latitudes markets itself as the “country’s premier tribute show” to Jimmy Buffett, whose music is described as a blend of island, country and folk. The band has performed all across the country, overseas and on Disney cruises. The library board will be selling water, beach balls and glow-in-the -dark bracelets at the show. “Because of the venue, we can’t have any food,” Royer said. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.
NEWINGTON — The Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board is inviting people to party to the music of Jimmy Buffett at the end of August. Well-known cover band Changes in Latitudes will be playing inside Newington High School’s auditorium on Friday, Aug. 21, at a show sponsored by the George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series. “The Hanel family gave us an endowment to do a cultural event every year, and we try to find something the public will like,” Michelle Royer, head of community services, said. The event is free to residents, and the library had already given out more than 250 tickets earlier Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ this week. Staff printed a total of 600 newbritainherald.com. — the capacity of the NHS auditorium. The library facility isn’t large enough to accommodate the large audience staff anticipate, so they decided NHS would be a What: George G. better fit. Hanel Fine Arts Series “We were looking for somepresents: Changes in thing that would really be Latitudes family-friendly,” Royer said. Where: Newington High “When we found this group we thought, it’s going to be so big, it School auditorium, 605 doesn’t do it justice to have it at Willard Ave. the library. We think it will appeal When: Friday, Aug. 21, to people of all ages and just be a at 7 p.m. Doors open at great family event.” 6 p.m. The library’s fine arts series is How: Pick up free named after longtime Newington tickets at the library’s resident George G. Hanel, who information desk, 95 passed away in 1997. Various Newington families Cedar St. have left the library endowments
Changes in Latitudes is set to perform at Newington High School Aug. 21 as part of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library’s George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series.
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“We’d rather see commercial, However, open space is far from office space or clean industrial,” his only concern. he added, calling these options After House Bill 6851 raised “development that will benefit the concerns the state could impose town.” its will over development around He hopes to secure additions Newington’s two CTfastrak sta- to the town’s Grand List that tions, Zartarian offer long-term was quick to call benefits. for action. “We have “It’s vital the to work with town jealousboth TPZ and ly protect local economic develland use deciopment to attract sion-making the kind of fiscal authority,” he assets that are said. “We will going to beneresist and oppose fit the town,” he any attempts by said. ROY ZARTARIAN the state to overThis all circles Mayoral candidate ride our local back to fiscal zoning commisre s p on s i b i l i t y, sion.” another crucial Zartarian referred to future area for Zartarian. transit-oriented development “It’s about respect for the taxin these areas as “town-orient- payers,” he said. “In the past few ed development” and said that years, taxes have gone up 3 perhigh-density housing is not ideal. cent.” Continued from Page 1
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Banquet honors Rotary club officers new and old
Ed Silverstein, outgoing president of Newington Rotary, addresses members of the club for the last time as its leader during the Annual Installation of Officers Banquet held recently at The Hartford Club.
Eileen Rau, far right, past district governor for Rotary District 7890, recently inducted new officers to lead the Newington Rotary for 2015-2016. Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Jackie Martin, Secretary LeeAnn Morrone, Vice President Cherilyn Spatola and President Dan Fisher.
Ed Silverstein, far right, accepts a plaque honoring him for his two terms of service as president of the Newington Rotary Club while wife, Claire Silverstein, is presented a bouquet of flowers.
Dave Tedeschi, publicity chairman for the Newington Rotary Club, and Claire Silverstein, wife of the outgoing club president, twisted around the dance floor at The Hartford Club to get the fun started following formal induction ceremonies for new Rotary club officers.
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The Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, is a leadership development program for Catholic boys from ages 10 to 18 years old. Columbian Squires Circle No. 819 will hold an informational meeting and sign-up for new members at St. Mary Church, Lower Rectory Hall, 626 Willard Ave., at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, and will provide pizza for everyone. All Catholic boys and their parents are welcome to come. The Squires also provide an opportunity for community volunteer hours that may qualify for church and school requirements. The boy’s father does not need to be a member of the Knights of Columbus to join the Squires and he does not need to be a resident of Newington. Additional information will be available for any Catholic father or brother over 18 years of age that is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus. The Squires are sponsored by the Newington Knights of Columbus Council No. 3884. For additional information, contact Dick Losh at (860) 667-0832. Call Losh if you are planning on coming so that there will be enough pizza for everyone. There are over 25,000 Catholic young men in over
1,500 local units, called circles, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas and Guam. The Squires organization is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ. Squires are to be leaders; thus, to the degree they are able, they are given the opportunity to lead by running their own meetings, i nves t i n g their own members, setting their circle’s agenda and implementing their program of activities. Squires have fun. They meet new friends, travel, play sports and socialize. Squires are serious-minded, too. Squires are involved in promoting vocations, defense of unborn life, feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, supporting Special Olympics and promoting Catholic education, among countless other church and community activities. Thus, the Squires circle is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, a management training course, a civil rights organization and a spiritual development program all rolled into one.
An informational meeting and sign-up will be held Aug. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church, Lower Rectory Hall
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HARTFORD — Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. for the presentation Dreams & Spirit Communications. Elaine Kuzmeskus, nationally recognized spiritualist medium and author of “Dream Zone and The Art of Mediumship,” will discuss dream interpretation, psychic events and spirit communication. Following her presentation, she will provide readings for selected members of the audience (chosen by lottery). Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave. in Hartford. Admission to the program is $15, and Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members are $10. Reservations are required. Call Foundation Director Beverly Lucas at (860) 956-3311 to register. About Cedar Hill Cemetery & Foundation
Established in 1864, Cedar Hill is an American rural cemetery encompassing 270 acres of landscaped woodlands, waterways and memorial grounds. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cedar Hill serves as a sanctuary for memorial artworks, Hartford history, welcomed wildlife and many visitors who come to remember loved ones and tour the grounds. The cemetery is open 365 days
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Deane Hwy. will host a free concert starring George Tifft at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Through his gospel songs, Tifft ministers to the broken hearted, the addicted and the lost with a message of hope. This is Tifft’s first stop in Connecticut as part of his “Do Good Tour,” a mission to encourage people to help each other. Two additional shows are scheduled for Shelton before he returns to Hartford on Sept. 12 for the LEVAS (Lift Every Voice And Sing) Gospel Festival and Fair at Bushnell Park. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415. DOG SWIM, PET FOOD DRIVE: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dog Swim and Pet Food Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Mill Woods Pond located in Mill Woods Park, Prospect Street. All dogs must have a current town license in order to participate. The rain date will be Aug. 16. Admission is $5 for licensed friendly dogs and $1 per person. Dog or cat food donations will be accepted in lieu of the $1 per person admission fee to support the Wethersfield Food Pantry. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 721-2890. 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.
WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens ARTIST EXHIBIT AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: The artwork of Wethersfield High School student Anna Kallajian is on display at the Wethersfield Library. Kallajian works in pencil, charcoal and water colors. Her favorite place to draw is at Cape Cod. She also finds inspiration in her friends, family and bike riding. Kallajian’s art work will be on display during the month of July. For information and directions to the library, visit wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821. PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: Prize-winning photographs by Wethersfield resident Peter Alessi are on display at the library. Subjects include birds, landscapes, airplanes and ships. Alessi grew up in Rocky Hill and attended Vinal Tech. He has worked at Stanley Works, Hamilton Standard and Clean Harbors. He enjoys fishing, photography and models. His photographs will be on display during the month of July. For information and directions to the library, visit wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2811. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS IN JULY, AUGUST: The
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ROCKY HILL EVENTS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Freshman Orientation will be held at Rocky Hill High School Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Students will receive a general orientation and an opportunity to meet their freshman student advisors. They will also learn about all of the clubs and activities available at Rocky Hill High School. 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 stu-
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Parks and Recreation Department will present the 2015 Summer Fun Runs Wednesday, July 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 A TASTE OF GERMANY COMES TO NEWINGTON: The Hartford Saengerbund will hold a one day event called “A Taste of Germany” from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25. A wide variety of German food, including their famous potato pancakes, will be featured along with a full bar and homemade desserts. Live music will be provided by Scha Musi. Rain or shine, 719 North Mountain Road. Entry fee $1; food and drink sold separately. Call 860-684-5621 or visit www.hartfordsaengerbund.org. “SOLVING FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP OR BUSINESS PROBLEMS”: The Rev. Joel Rissinger will discuss solving family, friendship or business problems in a forum sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Newington Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room of the Paradise
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with others in similar situations. Occasionally, expert speakers are scheduled to present topics of interest. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11. For more information, contact Michele at (860) 205-9542 or Debby at (860) 830-2129. ST. MARY SCHOOL OPEN FOR SUMMER TOURS: St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., is accepting new students for the 2015-16 school year. Tours of the school and information sessions are ongoing all summer long for anyone interested in pursuing an innovative learning environment for their child. The school is open to children in grades PreK-3 through 8 and openings are available in most classes. Anyone interested in a tour, or more information can call the school at (860) 666-3844 or visit the website: www.stmarynewington.com. Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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) 667-0763. 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 Centers (NCOA-NISC). The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning. The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation. The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation. Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information.
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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” and “Mr. Darcy” as well as readings from Austen’s letters and novels. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required.
CULTIVATING CONFIDENCE: Monday, July 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Do you struggle to be confident in yourself and your abilities? You’re not alone! Even extraordinary and accomplished people have these same concerns. Join us for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and see how some of our state’s most remarkable women overcame obstacles and grew into confident leaders! Registration required. 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 the making of his award winning goat milk cheeses. Samples will be provided. Registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends. STEW LEONARD COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. A representative for Stew Leonard’s will run an interactive cooking demonstration to teach about healthy eating and demonstrate some food-related life hacks. Snacks will be served. Registration
TEEN ISSUES: LOOKING IN THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. For ages 13 to 18. Looking In Theatre is a group comprised of teenagers from the greater Hartford area who present dramatic scenes dealing with important social, family, and personal issues. The aim of the program is to highlight the topics so that audience members may talk about these issues openly and clarify their own personal values so that they can make more informed decisions regarding their own lives. You will not want to miss this! Registration required. ART EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY: Throughout the month of August, sisters Mandi Watrous and Heather B. Warriner are teaming up once again for their third art exhibit at the library. The sisters
will present a collection of artwork based on the theme “Emotions.” While each artist works in her own unique style, Watrous and Warriner often find themselves inspired by similar sources: nature, texture, found objects and childhood memories. Because of these common areas of inspiration, their work tends to be complementary. They are excited with this year’s theme because it opens itself to inter-activity: this year, they will invite viewers to share their emotions as they view the works. The sisters will host a reception — free and open to the public — Saturday, Aug. 8, from 1 – 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit may be viewed in the library’s Community Room during regular library hours when there is not a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Viewers are encouraged to call the library at (860) 665-8700 to make sure the room is available before they come to view the exhibit. Admission is free. Children’s Activities (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 6658720. 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, 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. FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. ONGOING DROP-IN SUMMER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through 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. LITTLE HEROES: Mondays, to Aug. 17, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their caregivers. PLAY WITH US! Action Heroes — Wednesdays, 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, 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, to Aug. 20, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Storytime and hero visits for children ages 3-6. (without caregiver) AFTERNOON HEROES: Thursdays, to Aug. 13, 1 p.m. Children entering grades 3 to 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. READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Mondays, July 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-on-one 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.
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Letter: We all miss you, Laurie To the Editor: The first week of July is normally a very happy time for Newington school bus drivers. School has been out for a couple of weeks, they are settled back into vacation mode and are enjoying summer with their loved ones. This year, that all changed with the untimely death of one of our bus drivers, Laurie Soucy. Laurie passed away suddenly while on vacation in Georgia with her husband, Pete. As her supervisor for the last 10-and-a-half years, I would like to share with you who this special woman was and why she is such a loss to the Newington Board of Education Transportation Department. For the last several years, Laurie drove bus run “B” to Newington High School, Martin Kellogg Middle School and Anna Reynolds Elementary School. During her 19-and-a-half-year
career, Laurie drove approximately 200,000 accident-free miles as she transported thousands of Newington students to and from school, on field trips and our sports teams to athletic events. I could list all of her professional qualities, but I will just say that Laurie was a consummate professional and took great pride in how she performed her job. Every day Laurie was aware that the parents of the children she transported were entrusting her with the safety of their children, and every day she performed her job to earn that trust. If Laurie ever had to stop her bus because of behavior issues, she made sure to tell her students that their good behavior was an important part of her safe driving. Laurie always looked after the students on her bus as if they were her own children. Laurie had all of the qualities that we
could want for a Newington bus driver, she lived in Newington most of her life, was a Newington High School graduate and her sons went through the Newington school system. Also, Laurie was seldom seen without a smile on her face and her cheerful attitude. Laurie was a dedicated wife and mother who always kept her co-workers aware of what was going on in her family, be it upcoming birthdays, an engagement or a wedding. If Laurie baked a special cake or cookies for her family, we could always depend on her to bring in some for her co-workers. Word quickly spread throughout the bus garage that “Laurie has baked something and she’s putting it out right now.” It was then, get some for yourself and get out of the way. Her special treat was soon reduced to a pile of crumbs. As I think back on my last
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conversations with Laurie, they the Laurie we all knew so well. were happy ones about where she took her husband to dinner on We all miss you, Laurie. his birthday, her son’s upcoming wedding and the vacation that she Alan Avery and her husband Pete were about Director of Transportation to leave for. As we spoke, she was Services smiling and happy and full of life, Newington Public Schools
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