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New Santa in town After 40 years, a different man dons the big, red suit

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — A week or so before the real Santa Claus makes his rounds, another Santa and his elves zip through town delivering gifts to families of current and former volunteer fire personnel.

Their sleigh has flown under the radar for more than four decades now, but when word spread like wildfire

that Santa might be retiring this year, officials had to clear the air.

That would be Lt. Jim Wells and Capt. Joe Valvo, Co. 1 firemen who, for the last 30 years, have joined former Capt. Allen Dumouchel in delivering gifts to the wives, girlfriends and children of members and past members.

The guys are just beginning to purchase and wrap this year’s gifts, but without their usual Santa. Dumouchel, who played the role for the last 40 years, just moved to Florida last week.

A new Santa will step into the big red suit and fill his shoes this December, but who exactly has yet From left, Capt. Jeremy Almarode, Lt. Jim Wells, former “Santa” Al Dumouchel, Wally Silva and Capt. Joe Valvo,

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Allen Dumouchel, who played the role of Santa, moved to Florida.

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Mayor welcomes Richards Machine Tool SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Richards Machine Tool’s New Facility at 187 Stamm Road.

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NEWINGTON — The Richards Machine Tool company, a quality manufacturer of high precision machined components used in the aerospace, automotive and medical industries, recently celebrated the opening of its new location at 187 Stamm Road in Newington.

Their open house was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Newington’s Chamber of Commerce with welcoming remarks by Mayor Steve Woods.

Founded more than 30 years ago, Richards is a women-owned minority business enterprise, headed by President Lillian Bartkowicz.

“Maintaining a commitment to innovation and leading edge machining technology has led Richards to sustained business

growth” according to Bartkowicz, “which meant we needed a larger and more modern space to accommodate our new employees and equipment”.

Richards acquired the land and 14,000 square foot building for $550,000 late last year and completed extensive renovations this summer.

“The process of moving manufacturing was done cell by cell,” Vice President of Operations Steve Weber said, “It’s quite complicated to relocate and recalibrate while minimizing impacts on production and delivery times. But now that we’re fully up and running, our capabilities are more impressive than ever.

Woods congr atulat ed the company on selecting Newington for its new location, saying, “We welcome you to the growing number of preci-

sion manufacturing enterprises that call Newington home, and we look forward to your finding even more success for your company in Newington.” Woods also noted that “the Aerospace Manufacturing Academy currently under construction at John Wallace Middle School, coupled with the STEM program at Newington High School, will help Richards find the skilled workers they will be looking to employ in the future.”

Terri Gogluicci, Newington Chamber president, also welcomed Richards. “We’re certain you’re going to like being in Newington,” she said, “And I have no doubt you’ll find being an active member of the Chamber will provide benefits for your company and your employees.”

Richards has 12 employees and moved from Berlin.

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Richards Machine Tool President Lillian Bartkowicz about to cut the ribbon on the shop floor, flanked by Mayor Steve Woods and Chamber President Terri Gogluicci.

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A practical approach to infectious disease control SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — Recently, the Connecticut Humane Society celebrated the launch of the Animal Welfare University (AWU), a training program for animal welfare professionals.

Nearly 50 animal control officers, shelter managers and kennel attendants from 32 towns across Connecticut — some as far away as Ridgefield and Killingly — gathered at the Newington headquarters to benefit from the free, information-packed seminar titled “A Practical Approach to Infectious Disease Control.”

The speaker, Dr. Lemac Morris, DVM, is an Oklahoma native and technical manager for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Morris specializes in biological risk management, and provides consultations to companion animal facilities such as veterinary clinics, breeders and animal shelters, on minimizing the spread of infectious diseases. He is a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine

From left, Gordon Willard, De Lamac’ Morris and Theresa Geary.

and has keen interest in infectious disease control, having led or collaborated on field investigations of companion animal disease outbreaks, isolated viruses from field

companion animal populations for use in research, and championed a field study investigating ways to improve a companion animal biologic.

Morris discussed the principles of the “three-legged stool” that is biological risk management: evaluating disease transmission risks and developing policies to min-

imize infectious disease spread, proper use of cleaners and disinfectants, and strategic use of vaccines. Attendees were encouraged to evaluate their current policies and procedures, and to determine which of their “stool legs” could be strengthened.

“There is no silver bullet to preventing infectious disease,” Morris said, “but rather 10,000 individual steps to making a companion animal population healthier.” While expecting a sterile, disease-free population is impractical, and even the most thorough biological risk management program will reduce disease but not eliminate it entirely, there are simple steps that animal control officers and shelter managers can take in order to improve the overall health of the animals in their care.

In addition to having the opportunity to “ask the expert,” seminar attendees were given the phone number to Boehringer Ingelheim’s Shelter Support Team, which they may call to receive a free infectious disease workbook.

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The work includes pipelining and the rehabilitation of sewer manholes. The contractor will set up a temporary sewer bypass pump system along the ground through the park and neighborhood.

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Advocates for the disabled to host conference

By ERICA SCHMITT

need to know what’s going on in A day-long conference for those the world of accessibility,” he added. who work with the disabled will That’s why an invitation has draw people from across the state to gone out to social workers, town Newington this October. managers, fire marshals and pretty This is the very first time the much anyone who works with the Americans with Disabilities disabled regularly. Registration has Act Coalition of Connecticut already begun, and due to space (ADACC) has hosted such an constraints, there is only room for event. Organizers hope by doing so, they will educate ADA coordinators and people seeking coordinator certification.

All 169 towns in Connecticut have an ADA coordinator.

This individual is responsible for assessing public facilities and parks for handicapped accessibility and hearing discrimination grievances from BILL DEMAIO disabled residents. Locations where handicapped access is Vice president of the ADACC found to be problematic must undergo a renovation.

In New Britain, for example, 100 to attend. Since attendance is there are some walking paths, pub- limited, the ADACC is considering lic bathrooms and stadiums that are hosting a second conference later currently in the process of achieving this year or next.

ADA compliance.

“We have people coming from “It’s exciting times for people Fairfield, Greenwich, Meriden, New with disabilities,” said Bill DeMaio, Britain, South Windsor, Bristol, director of New Britain Parks and pretty much all over the state,” said Recreation and vice president of the DeMaio, who chose the Newington ADACC. “A wide variety of people Senior & Disabled Center as the STAFF WRITER

venue for a few different reasons.

“I’ve been the chair of the senior and disabled commission at the center for over 25 years, so I have a natural love for that place and a good working relationship with the director.”

That would be Dianne Stone, who is also a member of the ADACC coalition board, a statewide organization devoted to ADA compliance and education since 1992.

“We’re looking at how we can help all of our municipalities be as accessible as they can, so we’re happy to be the provider this year,” Stone said.

Newington’s ADA coordinator is Karen Futoma, the director of human services.

While there are still issues with accessibility in the town’s community center, many other public buildings have been renovated in recent years to meet compliance, including Newington High School.

“From the perspective of a person with a disability, there’s probably always room for improvement,” Stone pointed out.

Other towns face similar issues, and that’s why the ADACC has invited those from across the state

“It’s exciting times for people with disabilities.

A wide variety of people need to know what’s going on in the world of accessibility.”

Letter: Time for an alternative plan To the Editor:

Voters in Newington turned out in large numbers and overwhelmingly rejected a stand-alone Community Center, which would have been located at Mill Pond Park at the referendum held on Sept. 9.

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The event will feature a question-and-answer period about the ADA in Connecticut and three comprehensive core educational sessions, including, “The Role of the ADA Coordinator — It’s the Law,” “Obligations of Municipalities,” and “Public Rights of Way.” There will also be breakfast, a buffet lunch and a social hour with raffle prizes and entertainment. The highlight of the afternoon will be the presentation of the Spirit of the ADA Award to an individual who has gone above and beyond what it takes to advocate for someone with

disabilities.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance that will go toward state-wide certification as an ADA coordinator.

The ADA conference will take place at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost is $100 per person, and checks should be made payable to ADACC. To register, visit http://adacc. net/ and for more information call Sandy Keefe at (860) 826-3362 or email skeefe@newbritainct.gov.

Letter: Gary is one we can trust

became politicized. This would not be in the best interests of the town of Newington. Hopefully, a new plan can be agreed upon and sent to referendum early in 2015, so the project is not encumbered with higher interest rates and construction costs.

Gregory R. Stelmak CPA Former Town Treasurer Newington

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From left, ADACC President Marc Anthony Gallucci, New Britain’s CCARC CEO and recipient of the “Spirit of the ADA Award” Anne Ruwet and New Britain Parks and Recreation Director and ADACC Vice President Bill DeMaio.

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To the Editor:

I am supporting and voting for Gary Byron for 27th District Representative to our state legislature, replacing Sandy Nafis.

He is a man of good character who will be able to accomplish the job the voters send him to Hartford for. He has wisdom for the work that needs to be done, like bringing new business to Connecticut, keeping businesses in Connecticut that are already here, and hopefully encouraging corporations like UTC to expand in our state, not elsewhere.

An important character trait of Gary’s is that he works well with people. Gary will be a driving force to give Connecticut a healthy economy. Lower taxes increase revenue, which was proven by John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan and the state of Texas.

Just think how this state would be financially if we eliminate business-killing taxes (like gross receipts tax, inventory tax, and corporate income tax) and Pratt & Whitney employed 60,000 people as they did in 1969?

Having been employed there 41 years between 1965 and 2006, I have witnessed the reduction of manufacturing by P&W in Connecticut through the closing of four of their plants and the size reduction of their largest facility in East Hartford because of an unfriendly business environment.

Gary is one we can trust to support and defend both the Constitution of the United States and the state of Connecticut, meaning Gary will obey his oath of office.

Bill Bechter Newington

Newington Volunteer Fire Department earns Life Safety Achievement Award

fire departments for their fire the award this year for recordNEWINGTON — The prevention programs that have ing zero fire deaths in 2013 or Newington Volunteer Fire been proven to save lives year reducing fire deaths by at least Department was recently after year.”

10 percent during the year. presented with a Life Safety Since 1994, the Life Safety In addition, award recipients Achievement Award for its fire Achievement Award has rec- documented active and effecprevention accomplishments in ognized local fire prevention tive fire prevention programs as 2013 by the National Association efforts that have contributed to well as a clear commitment to of State Fire Marshals reducing the number Fire Research and of house fires in the Education Foundation community.

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“The heroic efforts “Experience tells us of our local fire serthat fire prevention vice aren’t limited to activity and public edurushing into burning cation can significantly buildings to save famreduce life and properilies. They also present ty loss from residential educational informafires,” Browning said. tion to local schools “Prevention and eduALAN CLARK and other community cation are very cost groups to make sure effective compared Assistant vice president of special investigations for Grinnell Mutual people know how to to the traditional respond to fires and approach of relying on how to prevent them in fire suppression. The the first place,” said Alan Clark, reducing the number of lives lost Life Safety Achievement Award assistant vice president of spe- in residential fires. Newington recognizes fire departments for cial investigations for Grinnell Volunteer Fire Department is their fire prevention efforts and Mutual. “The Life Safety one of 142 fire departments encourages them to continually Achievement Award recognizes across the country to receive improve upon those efforts.”

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“The heroic efforts of our local fire service aren’t limited to rushing into burning buildings to save families.

They also present educational information to local schools and other community groups to make sure people know how to respond to fires and how to prevent them in the first place.”

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Letter: You can make a difference

To the Editor and Newington at many meetings, this was nasty residents: and uncalled for in our government.

In the words of John Walsh, The answer to the current “You CAN make a difference.” problem: scale down the plans, Those words became reali- delete the atrium that wastes ty in the recent referendum of 5,000 square feet and rebuild the Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. The yes community center right on the vote of 1,047 (13.26 percent) present site. Add an additional versus the no vote of 6,846 level, if necessary. Also, have (86.74 percent) should send a your Town Hall/Community clear message to our elected offi- Center renovations meetings at cials. a more convenient time so more Wow, what a turnout. A big of us can attend. These should thank you to the Newington be a series of forums/town hall voters! To those in our town meetings. government, the insulting attiThe results of the referendum tude that “big brother officials could very well be construed as and various elected officials a vote of no confidence in our know better than the pubic,” present administration. We may we let them know in a silent truly realize this in 2015. clear voice that “big brother govThis has been a learning proernment” was “all wet” on this cess for many people. Hopefully, matter and got it totally wrong! in future dealings on this matter, This overwhelming vote also we will continue to strive for the condemns the no truth, wrong truth, justice and the American information, arrogance and lack way. of respect that we received from various officials and elected perGary E. Bolles sons. To the voice of the people Lifelong Newington resident

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Letter: No winners or losers Letter: A great service to the people To the Editor:

The no votes didn’t win. The yes votes didn’t lose. There were no winners and losers. Bottom line: the Town Hall needs to be renovated.

Newington is lucky. The Senior and Disabled Center is nationally accredited. The library is highly regarded throughout the state. The education system is in the 21st century with bio-medical science, engineering, aerospace and technology programs. The Parks and Recreation programs serve ages 0 to 100.

Ask any child who participates in Creative Playtime; ask any seventh or eighth-grader who attends dances at the Teen Center; ask any adult who takes a yoga class; ask any senior who uses the fitness room at the Senior and Disabled Center and doesn’t have to worry about the cost of a gym mem-

bership; ask anyone who has ever played basketball at the Mortensen Community Center.

Hopefully, all these programs will continue for Newington residents. The Senior and Disabled Center has had some upgrades and renovations done throughout the year to help serve their clientele.

The library desperately needs an expansion to help serve their clientele. The Town Hall and Parks and Recreation Department desperately need renovations to help serve their clientele.

Newington may have a population of 30,000 plus, but it is still a small town atmosphere, as evidenced by the last couple of months. Everyone can’t agree on everything, but let’s hope that Plan B pleases a majority of Newington residents.

Gail Whitney Newington

To the Editor:

I think the Newington Town Hall Building Committee did a great service to the people of Newington.

They gave us a plan to consider that had the least impact on the budget, and was the least inconvenient to the Parks and Recreation

Department and to the citizens who use the community center. I think during the briefing process for this committee, those two items were really emphasized to the committee members, as well they should.

The town considered the plan, and voted no to the plan (thank you). I don’t think anyone really

knew what the outcome would be before the Sept. 9 vote.

Now the officials know. It’s a good point to start from. The open space is very important to the people of Newington, it seems.

Ed Horan Newington

Letter: Sending a loud, clear message To the Editor:

Mill Pond Park was saved by the efforts of many. People spoke at public meetings, knocked on doors, distributed flyers, put up signs, wrote letters to the editor, rallied on

street corners and convinced friends and neighbors.

Most importantly, people went to the polls in record numbers on Sept. 9 and told the politicians to keep their hands off our parks.

To the Newington commu-

nity who contributed to this great achievement, thank you.

You sent a loud, clear message that it’s no longer business as usual.

Roy Zartarian Newington

NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR 10TH ANNUAL MPO PETER J. LAVERY MEMORIAL RUN: The 10th Annual MPO Peter J. Lavery Memorial Run is being held on Sunday, Sept.

21. This event is starting and ending at Churchill Park, 1991 Main St. It will feature an opening ceremony with Sue Lavery Hilerio singing the National Anthem and Pat Whelan from the CT State Police Pipes and Drums on the bagpipes.

The memorial run consists of a 30-mile police escorted motorcycle ride through eight surrounding towns that has drawn hundreds of motorcycles. This year’s ride sponsors include: Stew Leonard’s, Brown Development Corp., Shark Entertainment, Starbucks from Main Street Newington, General Paving & Construction Corp., Reality Workwear Corporation, Pronto Printer of Newington Inc., Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, The Bar & Grill, Grady Automotive, Sirois Tool, CT Police Supply, Mickey Finns, Honda and Gengras Harley Davidson. Registration is from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The ride departs at 10 a.m. from Churchill Park.A $20 donation per bike is requested. All law enforcement supporters on all makes of bikes are welcome.

All proceeds benefit the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. Visit www.peterlavery.org or like us on facebook.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR COLLEGE PROCESS NIGHT: A Junior and Senior College Process Night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Newington High School cafeteria. Do you have questions about the college search and application process? Join us for an information session to discuss how the School

Counseling Department can help you and your student successfully navigate this process. The program includes information on the differences between types of colleges, how to select a college and what is included with a college application.

Counselors will also discuss the electronic application process using Naviance Family Connections.

Students are welcome to accompany their parents.

NEWINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE SEEKS MAJOR’S MANAGER: Newington Little League has an open position for a major’s manager on the Central Connecticut Carpentry baseball team (CCC) for the spring 2015 season. If you are interested, forward your name to Ron Fairwood at ronseven@cox.net along with an email explaining your coaching philosophy/style, your baseball resume and three baseball references. The interviews will occur during the month of October in Newington and the nominating committee’s recommendation will be made during the November meeting at which time it will be voted on. Have your application to Ron Fairwood on or before Sunday, Oct. 5.

MIDDLEWOODS OF NEWINGTON TO HOST NEW “SANDWICHED” CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES: Balancing the responsibilities of work, finances, family life, and caring for an aging loved one can leave you feeling “Sandwiched” and in need of support. Let us help.

Caregivers are invited to join us at Middlewoods of Newington, 2125 Main St., Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. as we kick off our new caregiver education

series. The topic for this session will be “Planning Ahead for Your Parents as They Age.” Hear from Attorney Deborah Rose of Klemonski & Rose Law Offices in West Hartford, and financial planners Joseph Mauriello and Elvin Spah, of the Barnum Financial Group in Glastonbury to learn some valuable tips for planning ahead for your loved one as they age. For more information or to RSVP, contact us at (860) 667-1336 or at www. middlewoodsofnewington.org. A light supper will be served. This is a monthly series. Be sure to “Save the Date” for our other upcoming programs on Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 19.

CONSIDER THE CONVERSATION: It is important that your medical treatment be your choice. “Consider the Conversation,” an honest, indepth presentation about sharing what matters to you most. Know how to start the conversation, with loved ones, about making health care choices in accordance with your values. There are a million reasons to avoid having the conversation, but it’s critically important.

And you can do it. The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Newington Health Care Center, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 240 Church St. Join in welcoming Marie Roman, MSW, LCSW from Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice. RSVP to (860) 951-6792 to reserve your seat now. Light refreshments will be served.

CALLING ALL GOLFERS: The Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington, invites everyone to

participate in its 17th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 4 at Blue Fox Run in Avon. Everyone enjoyed the venue last year. The $125 fee includes golf, cart, lunch, and a buffet dinner. ($40 per person for dinner only). Registration is at 10 a.m. Everyone gets a door prize. There gift certificates for the Putting Contests (10 to 11:30 a.m.), closest to the pin and longest drive, and there are prizes for holes-in-one on three par-3 holes.

Shot Gun Start in your cart at noon.

Net proceeds benefit the church, including various community outreach programs and service projects. Contact the Church Office at (860) 666-4689 or churchofchrist@ newingtonucc.org for registration/ sponsor forms.

CRAFTERS, VENDORS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington is looking for crafters and vendors for its Christmas Craft Fair Sunday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve your space or for more information, call Joanne Andrews at (860) 666-8927.

NAMI NEWINGTON: NAMI Newington (National Alliance for Mental Illness) meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. Contact Debi at (860) 830-2129 for more information.

NEWINGTON ROTARY CLUB HOLD’S THIRD ANNUAL LEMONADE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HELP FIGHT CHILDREN’S CANCER: Join the Newington Rotary Club Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf St. for its third annual Newington Rotary Lemonade Golf

Tournament to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).

The event is a scramble format and includes a buffet lunch and sitdown dinner for $150 per person.

Registration begins at 10 am with a shotgun start at noon. Newington Rotary is especially involved when it comes to helping children.

So it came as no surprise when members decided to raise money for the eradication of children’s cancer for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures; and encourage and empower others — especially children — to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.

Please join us in this fight against children’s cancer by playing golf (hurry — only a few foursomes are available), becoming a sponsor, advertiser or donating raffle prizes.

Easy and secure online registration is available at rotarytournament. com The Rotary Club of Newington has been helping the community and the world since 1960. The club provides $4,000 in college scholarships and dictionaries to third grade classes in Newington each year; has raised money for a Guatemala Water Project; raised $5,000 for Our Children’s Place, a universally accessible playground, has built the Rotary Rose Garden and Brick Walk at Mill Pond Falls and donates its time and funds to many area concerns. Contact Tournament Chairman Randy Hamilton at (860) 214-5996 or visit our website at www.newingtonrotary. org for more information.

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When the Newington Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural “Best of Newington” awards earlier this year, CIE won the Best Insurance Company. For the last several years in a row, it has also received Connecticut Magazine’s 5-star Award for Home/Auto Insurance in Newington and

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The agency happens to insure many of its neighboring businesses in Market Square and offers special deals for auto body shops, hair salons, snow plowing and landscaping companies.

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Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Agents at the CIE are loyal to a plaque on the wall of their Market Square office titled, “The Eleven Commandments of Good Business.” Each of the vows describes their treatment of customers, like No. 3, which reads “A customer is not an interruption to our work, but the purpose of it.”

This is just the kind of service people receive when they walk through the doors.

President and Newington native Ron Tregoning is likely to walk up with a smile and a handshake, ready to help.

“We are the only full-service insurance agency in Newington,” said Melanie, his wife and CIE’s website and marketing designer.

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Firemen prep for first year without usual Santa Claus

running out on dinner. This is to to be revealed. say thank you.”

“I started with the departIn addition, they choose two ment in 1983 and started being Newington families to give gifts an elf in ’84 or ’85,” said Valvo, to who are not affiliated with who has since worked his way the fire department — people up to Head Elf, or “Bernard” as they feel could simply use a little he is more fondly known. extra Christmas cheer.

Dumouchel likened his crew Households with children are to characters in the 1994 film asked to provide the crew with “The Santa Clause” starring a gift for each ahead of time, Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, an to eliminate the risk of any ordinary man who assumes the extra little hands going without. role of Father Christmas after However, many of the recipients a freak accident, and is signed are wives of retired fire capinto duty at the North Pole by tains or commissioners, so their the head elf, children are all Bernard. grown up.

Valvo’s offiG i n g e r cial capacity Manise, wife was always to of former fire drive the commissioner sleigh, which Jim Manise, was handcherishes the made by special yearly Capt. Jeremy visit.

Almarode, “We’ve lived another elf, in town for and mount48 years and ed on a trailer they’ve always to be towed come to our behind one of house,” she the members’ says. “They do CAPT. JOE VALVO trucks. it all on their Newington firefighter It ’s that own without apparatus that any outside travels all over financing; it’s Newington for two evenings in just a really nice thing. The mid-December, making upwards music’s playing, the lights are of 60 deliveries. going, they’re all dressed up, it’s The gifts — usually wine, really fun.” flowers or a handcrafted The firemen arrive sporting ornament — are a symbol of festive holiday-themed underappreciation. While firefighters garments over their typical fire are out risking their lives, their uniforms, and with Santa hats families are also making a sac- on their heads. Christmas lights rifice from home, worried for and music are wired up to the their loved ones. sleigh, which holds four rid“It’s for putting up with ers. Following typical fashion of us being gone all the time,” emergency responders, they go explained Wells. “It’s just a nice out in rain or snow. thing we do to show respect to “We’ve gone in all sorts of the people who support us and weather,” Valvo says. “Subwhat we do.” freezing temperatures, sleet, hail, Newington’s Fire Department snow.” is an all-volunteer operation, so Over the last four decades its members have full-time jobs, “Santa’s Run” — as they call it too. Valvo noted that while their — has not been public knowlfire duties used to require them edge. to report for drills and meetings “ We aren’t looking for four nights a week in addition to praise,” Wells says. “If nobody regular fire response, it’s become knows we do it, it doesn’t matmore time-consuming. ter to us.”

“With all the extra regulations and drills, now we are out a lot Erica Schmitt can be reached at more,” he said. “Our families (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or put up with us not being there, eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Joe Valvo, left, and Jimmy Wells are among a group of Newington firefighters who have carried on a Christmas tradition of delivering gifts that started more than 40 years ago. They stand with the sleigh they use for the deliveries.

“With all the extra regulations and drills, now we are out a lot more. Our families put up with us not being there...This is to say thank you.”

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Waterfall Festival featuring fun activities for the whole family Continued from Page 9

ner onto Main Street, where the town’s 1929 Firehouse Museum will be open to the public.

Families are welcome to stop in and admire the town’s first two original fire engines.

Newington firefighters were selected as last year’s festival beneficiary, with another group of dedicated volunteers chosen this year.

The Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps has served the community since 1969 and operates Monday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and 24 hours a day on holidays and weekends.

It operates on no town funding, simply through donations and insurance revenue.

“Like the fire department, they are made up of volunteers and it is really important to acknowledge the hard work that they do every day,” Reynolds said of why she and festival committee members chose the NVA. “Imagine calling 911 and not getting help due to a lack of vol-

unteers,” she added. “I feel really great to be able to help them a little bit.”

The free event will also feature kids activities and entertainment throughout the day. Performers will include the Backstage Academy Dance Troupe, Newington mystery writer Steve Liskow, acoustic blues band The Coffee Grinders and others.

Reynolds has chaired the event for three years now.

“I like seeing it all come together; seeing the community come out and enjoy it,” she said.

“It’s just a fun family day.”

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Letter: Correcting some misconceptions To the Editor:

I am writing in response to Mayor Stephen and Mary Woods’ letter to the editor attempting to draw a correlation between me staying as a guest at one of their Florida condos, like other town officials have done.

I believe his/her letter was missing some pertinent facts and led the reader to believe that I was a Town Council member during the time of the stay. That is not true.

The fact is, my husband, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and I drove from Orlando to have dinner with a pilot that

my husband had served with in Vietnam. We did stay overnight at one of Mr. Woods’ Ft. Myers condos.

In return, I purchased a gift certificate for Mr. and Mrs Woods from the Vietnamese restaurant that we had dinner at. That gift certificate’s value was equal to or exceeded the amount of a night’s stay in a motel, which would have been our other option.

I was a member of the Board of Education, as was Mr. Woods, during the time of my stay. He was not the Chairman of the Board of Education. He was not Mayor, nor was I Chairman of the Town Planning and

Zoning during the overnight.

I appreciate the Woods’ generosity, as I am sure others have as well. However, I do believe public officials need to be careful about not putting themselves in compromising positions, or even a position that offers the appearance of a conflict.

While Mr. Woods had extended other offers to my husband and me to stay at his Florida condo, I never returned for this reason.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Kevin Landau, 18, of 26 Chestnut Road, was charged Aug. 25 with weapons in a motor vehicle.

Adam Canelo, 19, of 833 Park St., Hartford, was charged Aug. 26 with possession of drug paraphernalia and weapons in a motor vehicle.

Moniru Monir, 20, of 2708 Cruger Ave., Bronx, N.Y., was charged Aug. 26 with failure to maintain lane, operating without a license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle Alina Santiago, 26, of 172 Hilliard St., Manchester, was charged Aug. 27 with second-degree failure to appear.

Shauna Edgerton, 32, of 80 Timothy St., was charged Aug. 28 with fugitive arrest without warrant.

Timothy Byrnes, 56, of 54 Woodbridge Road, was charged Aug. 29 with driving under the influence and failure to obey control signal.

Samuel Crain, 23, of 134 Gorham Ave., Hamden, was charged Aug. 30 with disorderly conduct, second-degree

assault and interfering with emergency calls.

Craig McPherson, 29, of 13 Westerly St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 30 with breach of peace and third-degree assault.

Robert Carlson Jr., 25, of 14 Woolam Road, East Windsor, was charged Aug. 30 with breach of peace.

Michael Pawloski, 47, of 21 Sycamore Way, Wallingford, was charged Aug. 30 with driving under the influence and driving the wrong way on a divided highway.

James Bryant, 40, of 573 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport, was charged Aug. 30 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Maria Lopez, 27, of 4 Twining St., Plainville, was charged Aug. 31 with violation of conditions.

Jason Weber, 29, of 9 Seventh St., was charged Sept. 1 with disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal mischief and threatening.

Becky Ziegler, 35, of 2650 Berlin Turnpike, was charged Sept. 1 with three counts violation of probation.

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Recognizing former employees

As you enter the lobby at Keeney Manufacturing Company’s Newington headquarters, you will notice six bronze plaques honoring employees who have reached significant milestones or achievements. The newest of these being the company’s founder Bertha Macristy Hanna. She is recognized as being the first woman in the state to incorporate a manufacturing company. In 1923, she founded Keeney and worked over 60 years building the company into a leader in the plumbing industry. Also, a new plaque has been added for Conrad Theriault, who worked as the manager of the fabrication department at Keeney for 50 years. These two new plaques are in addition to existing plaques for Robert Gennette, Joe Kopczewski, J. Gilles Boucher and Carole Lipka, all being honored for over 50 years of service to Keeney. These employees have been integral in the success that the Keeney Manufacturing Company has had for the last 91 years, and are certainly deserving of this recognition. Standing next to a cardboard cutout of Bertha Macristy Hanna are J. Gilles Boucher, Stuart Holden and Conrad Theriault.

Oh, the thinks you can think! — NCTC announces auditions for ‘Seussical Jr.’ SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — The Newington Children’s Theatre Company will hold auditions for its winter musical “Seussical Jr.” on Sept. 22, 26 and 27, by appointment.

Auditions are open to kids ages 8 to 18. Rehearsals will be Oct. 4, and Oct. 28 through Dec. 11.

Rehearsals are held two to three times a week in the evenings as well as some Saturday afternoons.

Performances are Dec. 12 to 21, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre located at 743 North Mountain Road.

While there is no cost to audition, if cast, there is a $250 participation fee. Payment plans are available. Interested kids are

asked to prepare one monologue from the audition packet, which is available for download at www.

NCTCArts.org, or hardcopies available at the theatre, as well as prepare a musical theatre song of their choice.

Fill out the audition form and attach a recent picture of your child to the back of the form to bring with them to their audition.

Auditions appointments will last five to 10 minutes.

Not quite 8 years old? Check out NCTC’s In Performance classes that include 5 to 8-year olds as part of the ensemble in the production. To schedule your audition, or for more information, call (860) 666.NCTC (6282) or visit www.NCTCArts.org.

Upcoming theatre classes for kids, ages 5-8, at NCTC

The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest operating children’s theatre, has opened enrollment for their upcoming Explore-A-Story and In Performance classes for kids, ages 5 to 8.

Explore-A-Story offers a playful introduction to performing. Over the four-week session, kids will have opportunity to learn basic acting skills through the retelling of a familiar fairytale on stage. They will also create costume pieces and props to utilize in a showcase for family and friends immediately following the final class.

“Follow the Bread Crumb Trail,” based on the story of Hansel and Gretel, will run Oct. 7 to Nov. 4.

Classes are held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No previous experience or audition required.

Cost: $75.

Ready to be part of a full pro-

duction? NCTC’s In Performance classes gives kids, ages 5 to 8, the opportunity to become part of the ensemble of our current public production.

Classes are held Wednesdays beginning Nov. 5, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or Saturdays beginning Nov. 8, from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Throughout the four-week session, kids have the opportunity to learn basic acting skills and put them right to use as part of the ensemble of “Seussical Jr.,” which is performing Dec. 12 through 21.

In addition to the four classes, participants are required to attend two evening rehearsals with the full cast. No previous experience or audition required. Cost: $100.

All classes will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road.

Registration forms are available

online (www.NCTCArts.org), as well as, at the theatre. For more information, please call (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or visit www.

NCTCArts.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors” “Little Shop of Horrors” takes to the NCTC stage from Oct. 24 to 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The Newington Children’s Theatre Company is proud to present the doo-wop spoof of 1950s and ’60s sci-fi disaster movie.

Come laugh the night away at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre.

Tickets are $15 for adults ($17 at the door) and $12 for seniors, students and children ($15 at the door). (860) 666-NCTC | www.

NCTCArts.org.

Sports

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Kevin Bartram l Staff

Newington senior Caroline Ryan.

Indians led by new runners

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Khaled Alsaqri and Caroline Ryan are no strangers to sports at Newington High School. But they are newcomers to cross country.

Both athletes are entering their senior years but are running cross country for the first time. It turns out it was a smart decision on both runners parts, as they each finished third in their respective genders Tuesday afternoon during a meet against New Britain and Hall.

Ryan is used to running indoor and outdoor track, but she never ran during the fall.

She decided to give it a try this year.

“My main sport is track so I wanted to do cross country to primarily stay in shape for indoor track in which I do middle distance,” she said. “So this is like a whole new thing for me. But it’s fun.”

Alsaqri, who ran track during the spring, played soccer his first three season at Newington, but he decided to switch sports during the fall season. He was in search of a sport and team with a family feel, and the cross country squad presented him that opportunity.

“The soccer team isn’t really like a family and I heard the cross country team is really like a family,” he said. “We’re all close together. We participate in pasta parties and stuff.

So I decided my friends were doing it, it’s like a family so why not.”

Newington coach Don Brown is happy both runners decided to join the squad this year.

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Newington, New Britain cross country lose to Hall

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH

BOYS HALL 18, NEWINGTON 40 NEWINGTON 19, NEW BRITAIN 43 HALL 15, NEW BRITAIN 47

STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Before Tuesday afternoon’s cross country match between Hall, Newington and New Britain, the three teams — led by Indians coach Don Brown — explored the 3.1 mile course behind the John Wallace Middle School. That’s when the boys and girls from all three squads got their first glimpse of what the home squad calls the “Hills of Mordor.”

The name is a reference to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and it means the runners were about to run one of the toughest courses they’ve ever seen.

“They’re huge hills, they’re hidden in the woods so you don’t really expect them,” Khaled Alsaqri said. “They just appear and it’s tough.”

But all three teams persevered through the tough terrain and came out happy with their results.

For Hall, it was happy to come away with a clean sweep.

The girls team beat Newington 19-42, and the boys topped both the Newington and New Britain squads 18-40 and 15-47, respectively. Hall is one of the best cross country teams in the state, according to New Britain coach John Richard, so neither the Hurricanes or Newington were expecting victories on the scoreboard.

Top Ten: 1. G O’Connor ( 17:30.05) (H), 2. A Klau (17:30.38) (H), 3. K Alsaqri (18:37) (N), 4. B Gross (!9:05.4) (H), 5. M Aronow (19:05.7) (H) 6. A Devon (19:05.9) (H), 7. L Kane (19:36) (NB) 8. D Giangrave (19:37) (N) 9. A Giuduce (19:37.3) (N) 10. J Cassidy (19:54) (H).

GIRLS HALL 19, NEWINGTON 42 Top Ten: 1. E Salzman-Fiske (22:26.01) (H), 2. A Freiman (22:26.2) (H), 3. C Ryan (23:05) (N), 4. T Coursey (24:16) (H), 5. G Hixson (24:17) (H), 6. A Zacharias (24:38) (N), 7. D Alnajjar (24:46) (H), 8. J DeMichele (24:47) (H), 9. G Epstein (25:09) (H) 10. A Rosenthal-Baxter (25:44) (H).

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New Britain’s Liam Kane, right, leads the pack at the start of Tuesday’s meet.

But each team experienced their own personal victories.

On the Newington side, which beat New Britain 19-43, Brown was impressed with some of the runner’s personal scores against tough competition.

“The girls and the boys did better than I anticipated they were gonna do against hall this year,” he said. “So it was a good day. I’m pleased with their performance.

I’m sure when I look at their times I’m gonna be happy with their times. Their goal today was go out and get personal bests today.”

Some of the Indians’ top performers were Caroline Ryan, Angelina Zacharias and Tina Sawyer on the girls side and

Alsaqri, David Giangrave, Alan Giudice, Roman Szewczak and Syed Asar for the boys. Ryan and Alsaqri both finished in third place in their respective genders, Ryan with a time of 23:05 and Alsaqri with a blistering 18:37.

Despite it being their home course, Ryan and Alsaqri, who are new to the team as seniors, both had to overcome the terrain en route to their impressive finishes.

“It’s pretty vigorous. This is my second time running it,” Ryan said. “We haven’t had a lot of training with hills so it was pretty intense. That’s why I may have not done as good as I usually do.

It’s a pretty intense course compared to the ones we’ve ran so far.”

Alsaqri added: “Honestly, this is one of the hardest courses I’ve ever ran. This is my first time running this course even though it’s my home course. I felt great actually.”

New Britain only had three runners — all boys — and two of them were competing in their first cross country race. So with a disadvantage in numbers and a lack of experience, New Britain didn’t look like a contender on paper. But it had two runners finish with times of 20:58 or better including Liam Kane in seventh and Marquise Haythe in 18th.

“The guys we had out there today did a great job,” Richard said. “Two of them it was their first race, first time competing. ... So I’m proud of Liam and the other guys. This is their first competition, so they’re just getting accustomed to running cross country.”

Hurricanes compete despite low numbers

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — New Britain cross country coach John Richard finds himself in an all too familiar position this year.

Once again the amount of students interested in cross country at New Britain High School are low, so he couldn’t even bring a girls team to the squad’s opening meet against Newington and Hall Tuesday. He does have just enough boys to field a team, but even that number is hard to compete with.

Despite going up against schools

with much bigger teams Tuesday, the Hurricanes had some impressive finishes including Liam Kane, who came in seventh with a time of 19:36.

Kane and his teammates try not to let the disadvantage in numbers get to them.

“I mean David still beat Goliath with only a slingshot so it’s possible,” Kane said of competing against bigger squads.

This isn’t a new issue for Richard, who cited a new cross country team at the middle school level as hope for more numbers in the future. But

in the meantime he is happy with how his team performed.

“It would be nice to have more of the kids that we have because the kids that we do have come every day and they work their tail off,” he said. “And they do compete well and are competitive. We just need a few more bodies. These guys don’t let it get them down. They show up everyday.

“We went against Hall today, pay to play. Kids are paying $150 to run cross country and we get it for free.

They’ve got 85 kids and we have three and we get it for free. So I

don’t know what we need to do to encourage to get more kids out there.

“Maybe we have to charge a fee.

But if we could get a few more kids like the ones we have that would be great.”

Don’t worry, he was joking about the fee. But while the team tries to find an answer it will compete to the best of its ability just like Tuesday.

Cameron McDonough can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext. 272 or cmcdonough@newbritainherald.com.

On Twitter: @Cam_McDonough

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS PASSPORT TO CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES: The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is participating in Passport to Connecticut Libraries. The Connecticut Library Association is sponsoring the first Passport to Connecticut Libraries program, running in all participating public libraries through Sept. 30. Based on the Wine Trail Passport Program in Connecticut, this program will run during Library Card Sign Up Month in September. Every library will offer a Passport to their patrons, that each patron will take to any participating library to be stamped and receive a small gift.

At the end of the month, patrons will turn in their passports to any participating library to be entered in two drawings: Most Libraries Visited and one Random Drawing for all participants. The drawing will be for two adult prizes of $150 each and two children’s (under 18) of $100 each. Find us on Facebook under Passport to Connecticut Libraries.

BUS TRIP TO THE BIG APPLE: The Friends of the Library are planning another trip to New York City on Sept. 20. The bus will leave Newington at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:45 p.m. The cost of the trip is $43. Please register at the Adult Information Desk to guarantee yourself a seat.

ENCORE: USING THE NEW LIBRARY COMPUTER CATALOG: Monday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to use Encore, the new library computer catalog. Some of the topics covered will be searching

for library materials, placing and freezing holds, making lists, and accessing your library account.

This class will be a demonstration.

Call the Adult Information Desk at (860) 665-8700 to register or for more information.

FROM BONNETS TO BELL-BOTTOMS: A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT FASHION: Wednesday, Sept.

24, 6:30 p.m. Take a journey with Karen DePauw from the Connecticut Historical Society through the history of costumes and textiles, and the connections between society and clothing. No registration necessary.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A BOOK DISCUSSION: Thursday, Sept. 25, noon.

Join us for a book discussion of “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. No registration necessary.

GET TO KNOW YOUR IPAD: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. This class will cover basic iPad skills, including locating the iPad user manual, charging the battery, finding and installing apps and more. Bring your device and questions to the class. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: EXPLORE THE ARTS: Join us on Thursdays in October at noon for the screening of four uplifting and critically acclaimed documentaries that explore different facets of the performing arts. Bring your lunch. Desserts and beverages will be provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Oct. 2 — “20 Feet from Stardom” The untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

Running time is 99 minutes.

Oct. 9 — “Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq” Tanaquil Le Clercq, the muse to both George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. At age 27, Tanny was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She never danced again. Running time is 91 minutes.

Oct. 16 — “Searching for Sugar Man” A film about a forgotten musical pioneer that won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Documentary. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero, leading them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. Running time is 85 minutes.

Oct. 23 — “Dancing in Jaffa” Pierre Dulaine, an internationally renowned ballroom dancer, fulfills a lifelong dream when he takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his native city, Jaffa. Over a 10-week period, Pierre teaches 10-year-old Palestinian-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli children to dance and compete together. Running time is 100 minutes.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thurs-

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR SUPPORT GROUPS: First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers two programs for those going through divorce, and people who are already divorced.

Both groups meet Fridays, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The “Divorce Support” is for anyone thinking about divorce, already divorced, or in process of divorce. The “Moving Forward Group” discusses many topics, which includes dating. A lot of us have forgotten what it’s like to date, as we are no longer in our teens, or 20s.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House are sponsoring the screening. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers independent and assisted living.

Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers shortterm/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care

BAKE SALE: The Wethersfield/ Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association will conduct Bake Sales at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, and at the Rocky Hill Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students enrolled in nursing programs.

MIKEY’S PLACE CELEBRATES 16TH ANNUAL 5K ROAD RACE: On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. the 16th Annual Mikey’s Place 5K Family Run, Walk & Roll will take place to benefit the preservation of the wheelchair accessible playground built in memory of Michael James Daversa. Mikey passed away just before his third birthday from the neuromuscular disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In the Fall of 2000, hundreds of community volunteers united to help the Daversa/Huffman families constructed the 25,000 square foot playground designed for children of all abilities. This year’s participants will be helping to continue a scholarship fund with Wethersfield’s Dollars for

Scholars program which was created in 2003. All individuals (men, women and children) are invited to participate in this wonderful community event. The Run, Walk and Roll will begin at Mikey’s Place on Garden Street in Old Wethersfield. It is a flat course suitable for wheelchair participants. There is an entry fee, however, runners and walkers are being asked to take pledges. The entry fee is waived for any entrant who raises a minimum of $15 in pledges. Registration will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Hanmer School Gym. There will be division awards and a professional timing service will be on hand to record times at the finish line. If you would like to volunteer to help on the day of the race or to obtain a pledge form, contact the Daversa’s at (860) 529-2711 or by email at ddavfamily26@gmail.com.

Pledge forms are also available at Village Pizza, Premier Cleaners, Shop-Rite Hardware, The Run In, Mikey’s Place and in The Rare Reminder as well as via Facebook – search for Mikey’s Place. Continue the tradition with us.

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

HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. You have a half day of school, so it’s Game Day at the library. We’ll set out different board games and activities for you to enjoy in the program room. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: Calling all children from birth through grade 8 who live in Newington. Come to the Children’s Department anytime through Sept. 30 to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only).

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesdays, Sept. 24, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration necessary.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Sept.

20, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register beginning September 6.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc. PARENT – CHILD WORKSHOP: Mondays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m.* (No class Oct. 13); Tuesdays, Sept. 23 to Oct. 14, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Family Place is presenting a four-week series of free workshops for parents and their 1-3 yearold children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child. Find out about community services that can help you and your family. Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun!

Call (860) 665-8720 to register. *A light supper will be served before the evening session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COZYTIME STORIES: Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 2 are welcome to relax with their pillow and blanket, and listen to some wonderful stories. A snack will be provided. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Please call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BABIES, BOOKS, BOUNCE AND BUBBLES: Monday, Sept. 29, 9:15 a.m. Babies, ages 0-12 months, and their caregivers will enjoy a stimulating, age-appropriate program that will gently introduce them to the library. Babies will also receive a “Welcome to the Library” gift bag. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PAJAMA YOGA: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. Namaste everyone! That means peace. Children, ages 5-8 and their caregivers, are invited to come to the library in your comfortable pajamas to have fun doing yoga together. Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses. Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one. Call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.

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

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS ARTIST GEORGIA STATHOULAS EXHIBIT: The artwork of Wethersfield resident Georgia Stathoulas is on display at the Wethersfield Library. Born and raised in Kalamata, Greece, Stathoulas moved to Wethersfield in 1992 and discovered an emerging talent for art. She was particularly fascinated by the textures of oil paint on canvas and found herself drawn to artists that used detail and color in ways that captured her imagination. As a selftaught artist, she began to study the complexity of emotion and the beauty of her surroundings. This resulted in paintings that portrayed everything from the joyful mystery of children to the serenity of her homeland. Stathoulas paints mostly with oils and looks for inspiration from family, friends, fellow artists and the seascapes of her beloved Greece. She is a member of The Connecticut Women Artists Inc., New Britain Museum and West Hartford Art League. Her work can be found in private collections in both the United States and Greece and will be on display in the library during the month of September. Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY OPEN SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER: The Wethersfield Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday afternoons. The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where you may search the catalog, use the online

databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

LAUGHTER YOGA PROGRAM: The library will host “Laughter Yoga” with Laura Le Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Laughter Yoga is an incredibly fun, incredibly effective way to release stress and bring more joy into your life. It is the simple yet powerful practice of using laughter as exercise. Laughter Yoga may help you feel happier and more relaxed, alleviate anxiety, loneliness, and depression, provide relief from chronic pain, burn calories and prevent emotional eating and help you maintain a positive attitude during challenging times. Le is a Laughter Yoga instructor certified through Laughter Yoga International, and a Yale graduate. She loves teaching Laughter Yoga, because she’s seen how laughter transforms people’s lives. One day after class, one man told her it felt like he laughed away five years of stress. And many people have told her that driving has become less stressful, because now they laugh as they sit in traffic. Plan on attending this special program and learn how to “laugh for the health of it!” The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org.

COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering four computer classes in September.

On Monday, Sept. 22 “All You Need to Know about Email” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of sending and receiving email. Learn about attachments and the wonders of the address book. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account.

Students will use laptop computers

provided by the library. Introduction to Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program.

You will be taught how to enter data and format cells. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library.

Registration is required. Two additional classes will be offered Monday, Sept.

29. “eBooks @ Your Library” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn to download free eBooks to your tablet, eReader, phone, or laptop with Connecticut’s Connect Downloadable catalog. Bring your device if you have one. Class will be presented in lecture format. Registration is recommended. Introduction to Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program. You will be taught how to enter data and format cells. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required.

Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

PASSPORT TO CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES: The Connecticut Library Association is sponsororing the first “Passport to Connecticut Libraries” program, which will run in all participating public libraries including the Wethersfield Library through Sept. 30. Libraries will offer stamped paper “passports” to library patrons as a reminder that September is Library Card Signup Month. Patrons take their “passport” to other participating libraries to be stamped with each library’s own stamp and to receive a small gift. At she end of September, patrons will turn in their passports to any participating library to be entered in two drawings: Most Libraries Visited and one Random Drawing for all participants. For more information about the passport program, visit the Wethersfield Library

or the program’s Facebook page at facebook.com/passporttoctlibraries. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2811.

LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM: The library will host an informational program on Long-Term Care Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a free seminar on this very important topic with special guest speaker, Aldo Pantano, a representative from the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care, with the State Office of Policy and Management. You have your 401(k) your diversified portfolio and your retirement nest egg. You’ve thought of everything — except for how to protect these assets should you need long-term care. If you’re 40 or older, long-term care insurance should be part of your retirement plan. Learn about the State’s CT Partnership for Long-Term Care plans which provide affordable coverage for protecting your assets, protect against inflation, and — most important — give you peace of mind through your retirement years. No specific products will be discussed, and there will be no sales or solicitations allowed — just information that you should know. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811.

You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS STEMTASTIC SATURDAY: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is offering a new year-round Saturday program for children of all ages. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math through fun do-it-yourself activities.

Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate. STEMtastic Saturday starts Sept. 20. 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.

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/ Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethersfield Library offers year-round Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Children’s Department at (860) 2572801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.

BOOK BASH!: The Wethersfield Library Children’s Department invites children entering grades 1-3 to “Book Bash!” on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Party and celebrate great authors & series with fun activities. This month, “Ghosts All Around” – ghost stories by some of your favorite authors! Registration is required. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at 257-2801.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR RHHS PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The first meeting of the Rocky Hill High School Parent Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the school library. New teachers will be introduced to parents. All interested parents and guardians of high school students are encouraged to attend.

ROCKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Rocky Hill High School has scheduled Open House for Monday, Sept. 29. Parents and guardians are invited to Open House at Rocky Hill High School from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

During each 10-minute class period, classroom teachers will present an overview of course content, with emphasis on their expectations for student performance and achievement.

Follow-up meetings or telephone calls are encouraged. Administrators, guidance counselors, and support staff will be available throughout the evening to answer questions. Members of the Student Senate will be on hand to serve as guides as parents travel from class to class. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria.

ROYAL BLUES HOME SHOW: The RHHS Royal Blues Marching Band will host its 16th annual Home Show Saturday, Sept. 27 at Rocky Hill High Schools’ McVicar Field, 50 Chapin Ave., Rocky

Hill. The 2014 Invitational is titled “The Sohei,” featuring “Gloriosa” by Yasuhide Ito and “Marimba Spiritual” by Minoru Miki. The Royal Blues Marching Band is under the direction of James Shuman.

Gates will open at noon and the first band will take the field at 1 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for senior citizens and students. The Royal Blues Marching Band is led by Drum Major, Haleigh Oeser. Band Section Leaders are: Jackie Aylward, Brass; George Enriquez, Percussion; Jaycee O’Dierna, Color guard; James Rolfe, Woodwinds; Band Captains are Emily Pentland, and Deivydas Giedrimas. This year’s Principal Players are Erika Peterson, and Patricia Czarnecki. Members of the Class of 2015 are: Jackie Aylward, Celia Cheyney, George Enriquez, Zack Federici, Victoria LeDuc, Jaycee O’Dierna, Hannah Oeser and James Rolfe.

BAKE SALE: The Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association will conduct Bake Sales at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, and at the Rocky Hill Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students enrolled in nursing programs.

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SHOPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The RHHS Bands have announced their third annual Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rocky Hill High School. This is the perfect time to showcase the special crafts you have made. hoose from, round tables (60 inches in diameter), and rectangular tables (73X30 inches), each of which will cost $30 for the day. You may begin setting up as early as 8:30 a.m. If you are not in your space by 10 a.m., you will forfeit your booth(s) for the day. Do not vacate your booth(s) prior to 3 p.m. All spaces must be cleaned and vacated by 4 p.m. You are responsible for manning your own booth(s), collecting money and taxes from sales and remitting tax money to the proper agency. Advertising … We will advertise in the major local and school newspapers, as well as with signs and banners. We ask that you do your share advertising by sending flyers to everyone you know. Confirmation of registration and booth(s) assignment will be mailed in November. Do not call the school for booth(s) assignment. If you have any questions, contact Dawn at cymba11212@gmail.com, or (413) 250-3194. Complete and mail the registration form. The deadline for seller registration is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t wait until the last minute — tables go

quickly! RHHS Band Craft Fair Table Registration Form Postmark Deadline, Friday, Nov. 1. Name Phone (home); Address (Cell) City State Zip Email.

Number of Round Tables (@$30 each): Number of Rectangular Tables(@$30 each): Amount Enclosed $ Who told you about the craft fair? List type of Craft(s): Do you require electricity?

Make checks payable and mail to: RHHS Band SAF Rocky Hill High School, 50 Chapin Ave. Rocky Hill, CT, 06067.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost. The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@ benchmarkquality.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 For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality.com.

HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.

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.

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