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Municipal workers take to the runway during uniform fashion show at Senior Center, Page 4

Garden variety Friday, August 8, 2014

Seniors grow a cornucopia of veggies to help food pantry By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Call it a hobby or a good deed, but gardening outside the Newington Senior & Disabled Center has kept more than 20 local seniors busy all summer. All produce harvested is delivered by the basket-load to the Newington Food Pantry, which serves hundreds of families each Volume 54, No. 32

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month. What used to be a concrete shuffleboard court behind the facility has been transformed into a lush summer garden. A paved walkway running straight through the middle makes it ideal for the wheelchair-bound and those with walkers; raised beds offer ledges for perching on while tending to plants. And they are many — cucumbers, squash, radishes, watermelons, an abundance of cherry tomatoes, herbs, flowers, string beans, even two free-standSee GARDEN, Page 9

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American Girl books and magazines were on-hand at the library for girls to read through.

Girls’ summer tea at library proves so popular a second sitting is added By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Girls enjoyed being girls at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Monday afternoon alongside their dolls and their friends, at a lovely tea party. The 1 p.m. sitting filled up so quickly that library staff decided to organize a second sitting at 3

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p.m., which collected a lengthy waiting list. When all was said and done, 50 girls and 50 American Girl dolls participated. The American Girl Co. has almost a dozen dolls that represent historical characters spanning important times in America’s past, each with its own book series to complement it.

But they also offer a new doll every year to reflect the interests of today’s girls, and a make-yourown line of dolls that allows girls to design one as unique as themselves. Most of those who attended the library’s tea party Monday had made their own dolls to repSee AMERICAN, Page 6

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the interfering with a police offifollowing: cer, possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. Freddy Torres, 24, of 23 Skender Cirkovic, 51, of 2314 Humphrey St., Hartford, was Cromwell Hills, Cromwell, was charged July 11 with posses- charged July 28 with breach of sion of drug paraphernalia and peace. emissions violation. Dennis Beardsley Jr., 34, Deon Daniels, 30, of 162 of 50 High St., New Britain, Harold St., Hartford, was was charged July 28 with four charged July 25 with third-de- counts sixth-degree larceny. gree larceny and receipt of V icente Ithier-V icenty, goods obtained by illegal use 22, of 137 Harris Drive, was of credit card. charged July 28 with third-deJohn Damato, 51, of 30 gree strangulation and risk of Crocker Road, West Hartford, injury to a minor. was charged July 25 with secXavier Vasquez, 24, of 60 ond-degree breach of peace, Williams St., New Britain, NEWINGTON

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was charged July 30 with reckless endangerment, evading responsibility, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, disobeying signal of an officer and passing in no passing zone. Yonny Lanza Cantarero, 31, of 345 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, was charged July 30 with breach of peace. Brian Condon, 19, of 116 Thornton Drive, was charged July 30 with third-degree assault. Skender Cirikovic, 51, of 2314 Cromwell Hills, Cromwell, was charged July 30

with breach of peace. Elias Rivera, 48, of 235 Collins St., Hartford, was charged July 31 with second-degree failure to appear. Asas Ali, 34, of 579 Emmett St., Bristol, was charged Aug. 1 with first-degree sexual assault, three counts fourth-degree sexual assault, and four counts risk of injury to a minor Jose Guzman Jr., 38, of 225 Grove St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 1 with criminal violation of a restraining order. Frank Fechteler, 24, of 72 Stoddard Ave., was charged Aug. 1 with violation of pro-

bation. Jadwiga Smolen, 55, of 157 Foxboro Drive, was charged Aug. 2 with disorderly conduct. James Deakle, 19, of 32 Olive St., was charged Aug. 4 with sixth-degree larceny. Lenny Gunning, 37, of Motel 6, Silas Deane Highway., Wethersfield, was charged Aug. 5 with violation of probation, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, failure to display marker plates

Letter: A chance to scuttle a bone-headed plan To the Editor: On Sept. 9, Newington voters will have the opportunity to scuttle the bone-headed plan to destroy a portion of Mill Pond Park with the construction there of a Parks and Recreation facility. This building is said to be necessary in order to accommodate town personnel and offices during the planned renovation of the Town Hall and to replace the current gymnasium that has been allowed to deteriorate for at least 30 years. It appears that the site was chosen merely for expediency and certainly without regard to the loss of open space. Despite the length of the planning process,

little or no consideration was paid to the environmental consequences. The site abuts a waterway and wetlands. However, there has been no objective expert assessment of the potential impact to water quality or resident fauna. Town officials assure us that there will be a stringent review of the engineering plan upon passage of the referendum. That’s too late. The entire Town Hall/Parks and Recreation building project has a price tag of $30 million. The bonding, we are told, will not increase our local property taxes. The explanation given is one of smoke and mirrors. Nowhere has there been any mention of the

cost of lighting, heating, cooling and maintaining a new facility. And nowhere has there been any mention of budgetary offsets to the new fiscal burden on the taxpayers. Other, more creative solutions exist. During the expansion of the library in the mid-1980s, for example, the entire library operated out of what is now the Senior Center for more than a year. It was not convenient, and some services were curtailed. Yet it worked. To preserve open space, to save Mill Pond Park, vote no on Sept. 9. Roy Zartarian Newington

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Women hit the links to raise awareness of domestic violence

NEWINGTON — More than 100 women golfers hit the links at Indian Hills Country Club July 29 to show their support for domestic violence survivors and the programs that assist them. Together, golfers and sponsors brought in $33,000 during the event. Proceeds will be divided evenly between Community Renewal Team and Interval House programs that aim to prevent domestic violence and assist survivors. The tournament happened to be played on the same day that the 2014 Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee report was issued. The Fatality Review report made a series of recommendations to strengthen communication among agencies like CRT that come into contact with victims. This year alone saw 10 deaths in Connecticut from domestic violence. CRT President and Chief Executive Officer Lena Rodriguez called the statistics staggering as she stated that across the country three women are killed each day. “Events like this allow us to

Some of the participants in the Tee Off With Women tournament.

raise awareness along with critical funds that allow us and Interval House to keep doors open to women who come to us when they face a crisis,” she said. “‘Tee Off ’ also provides a great opportunity for women to help other women. And when that happens — when we support each other — great things can be done.” Key domestic violence advocates were on hand to help

promote awareness of the issue, including honorary chairwoman state Rep. Mae Flexer who is chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Domestic Violence at the Connecticut General Assembly. Flexer noted that one of four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. She said the public needs to stop asking why a woman stays with an abuser and start asking why that abuser

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thinks it’s acceptable to treat a woman in such a way. “When someone gets robbed, we don’t ask why they didn’t donate all their money to charity. But when it’s about domestic violence, we blame the victim,” Flexer said. The most compelling moments of the day came as Diana, a Farmington resident and a former client of Interval House, shared her story of escaping abuse, driving hundreds of miles with her three children and finding a safe place with Interval House, Connecticut’s largest emergency shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence. Today, she is focused on a pursuing a career, finishing her Bachelor’s Degree and enjoying a life with her children where she no longer feels afraid. As golfers returned from the course they were treated to a great collection of raffle prizes, makeovers, chair massages, handmade pottery and homemade cake balls and treats that were for sale before dinner was served. Community Renewal Team’s

domestic violence support programs help families leaving a shelter or violent relationship to establish safe and successful lives by providing transitional housing and support services through CRT’s intensive case management system. Assistance comes in many forms depending on the needs of the individual. Often help offered includes: security deposit assistance, first month’s rent, subsidized food, clothing and transportation. Housing assistance continues to allow survivors to move in a safe, secure environment where they are able to function independently and at a higher capacity to meet their daily needs. By offering scattered-site housing, the program empowers the individual to take control of their life back by allowing them to select the town or area within Hartford County in which they would like to live. Interval House runs a 24-hour emergency hot line. The hot line and their shelters are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information please visit www.crtct.org.

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Workers from various city departments and utility companies show off their uniforms during a uniform fashion show at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center.

Supermodels-for-a-day show off latest in uniform fashion

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Uniforms are the opposite of high-fashion: replicated and customary, meant to serve as identification for someone in the public service sector. And that’s exactly why they were the perfect premise

for a fashion show held at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center recently. “We wanted to educate those in attendance on how to identify real municipal and private sector workers who would be in their homes and on their properties and how criminals disguise them-

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Newington Police Department Emergency Response Team leader Sgt. Jason Saccente walks the red carpet during the fashion show.

selves as well,” said Officer Jamie DeSimone, in the support services division of the Newington Police Department, which hosts the annual summer event. The NPD gathers at the center every August for the picnic, where officers cook the seniors lunch and give an informative presentation. In past years themes have been scams, accident reconstruction, and more. People’s United Bank sponsored this year’s event and staff suggested the uniform fashion show. Those among the large crowd said it was the best picnic to date. “We always sell out all 100 tickets to the police safety picnic, but this year’s concept just blew the other ones away,” Dianne Stone, senior center director, said, adding, “It was a really fun way to get across a really important message. It will make me think twice about who comes to my door.” A total of 18 “models” sauntered down a red carpet in the center’s program room, each to a song that best represented their job and uniform. Wethersfield Sgt. Jennie Riviera

and her K9 Laney walked to “Who Let the Dogs Out” and it was “Can’t Touch This” for Lynn Vasquez, community relations specialist at Connecticut Light & Power. UPS worker Daniel Simeone had “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” But through all the fun police really just wanted to educate seniors on what to do when a stranger knocks at the door, claiming to be someone of particular significance. “We covered a lot of material we hoped would make them more confident in identifying who they were working with,” DeSimone said. “It was awesome; everybody did such a great job.” Anyone can fall for solicitors’ tricks, but seniors are often targeted more than others, according to Stone. “Older adults come from a more trusting generation which is why they are sometimes victimized more than other people,” she explained. Police told those who attended that if someone resembling an officer arrives at their home,

they can always call the department to verify if they should indeed be there. Regardless of their cause, anyone in a uniform should provide a contact number for homeowners to check out, be wearing proper identification and also have a badge. To show off all the latest in law enforcement fashion, Newington Officer Tim Buggee wore the department’s typical grey uniform, but Sgt. and Emergency Response Team assistant team leader Chris Perry sported a new blue uniform that the NPD will officially unveil late this fall. Sergeant and ERT team leader Jason Saccente was also among the models, along with Detective Larry DeSimone, Newington Volunteer Fire Lt. Alex Foster, Deputy Fire Marshal Dave Woods, Senior Center social worker Teri Snyder, Animal Control Officer Ryan Sheehan, and Jordan Bell and Liz Chase from Newington Volunteer Ambulance. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Teen advisors selected to help design safe driving video contest year, I decided to become a teen advisor once again. I wanted to be involved in issues regarding our youth and start the conversation about safe driving with my own peers as well as teens in my community” ∎Allie Caselli of Woodbury, a senior at Nonnewaug High School — “I wanted to be a teen advisor in this year’s video contest because I think it is important to educate young people, like myself, about the dangers of driving and I hope that we as a group will make a positive impact among teen drivers.” ∎Abhishek Gupta of Rocky Hill, a junior at Xavier High School. “Being a teen advisor is such a great opportunity not only because we promote safe driving practices but also because, as teens, we are able to bring the perspectives of our generation to the table and this allows us to spread the safe driving message all the more effectively.” ∎Benjamin Harlee of Hartford, a senior at Classical Magnet School. “I heard about being an advisor through a colleague of my mother’s. When I heard that I could make a difference in my (and many other teens’) future in driving safety, I couldn’t resist.” ∎ Stephanie Lewis of Woodbury, a senior at Nonnewaug High School. “I chose to be a teen advisor

again this year because I think it is important to continue spreading the message that choosing to drive safe is a simple decision that can have a resounding impact on all of our communities.” ∎ Estefania Maya of Wethersfield, a senior at Wethersfield High School. “I got involved as a teen advisor after an interview, when I first heard about the contest. I figured I would be helping a great cause while spreading awareness of teen safe driving, and I would be learning more about communication and marketing.” ∎Hannah McCollam of New Fairfield, a senior at Nonnewaug High School. “I chose to become a teen advisor with the hope that I will be able to inspire other teens and young drivers to take a stand and be aware of their own actions and decisions, as well as inspire them to spread the message of safe driving to their own friends. I hope that my work as a teen advisor will have a positive impact on the teens of the state of Connecticut and even those beyond our own borders.” ∎Sophia Pelletier of East Hampton, a junior at Mercy High School. Being a teen advisor gives me the opportunity to be part of something larger than myself to bring awareness to teens of the responsibilities they take on as young drivers.”

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Let’s have another couple coffee bars A second resident-staff baking challenge, Battle of the Bars — Bar-Type Cookies, was held recently at Cedar Mountain Commons Drive. The friendly competition was organized following the success of Brownie Wars that was held in May. Numerous selections kept residents busy resampling to narrow down the winner to coffee bars that were made by Irene Steidl, Cedar Mountain Commons resident, and her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Jim Meehan. Debra Labbe, Cedar Mountain Commons’ activity director, said a holiday cookie challenge will be held in the fall.

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WETHERSFIELD — The Department of Motor Vehicles has selected nine high school students as teen advisors to help organize and plan this year’s DMV-Travelers teen safe driving video contest, which is entering its seventh year. Teen advisors, representing both public and private high schools, play a large role in staging the statewide competition. They determine the contest theme, administer the social media pages and promote the contest in high schools and a variety of other forums. Open to high school students, the contest requires them to create 25-second public service videos on teen safe driving. Members of the winning teams receive monetary rewards for their schools, as well as individual prizes. Travelers is the contest’s corporate prize sponsor. “We are glad to see these nine teens taking the initiative to make a difference in our community. Their dedication to this program will help the DMV and Travelers continue to make this contest successful and share a message that resonates with teens all over the state,” said DMV Commissioner Melody A. Currey. In the last six years, hundreds of high school students have participated in the contest. Hall High School of West Hartford led the pack of schools by garnering a Top-10 spot nine times, with seven ranking high enough to earn cash prizes. Retired teacher Dan DeCourcy championed the contest with his students that put him and them in this special category as best in the contest overall in six years. The 2014-15 teen advisors are: ∎ Audrey Apanovitch of Glastonbury, a senior at Glastonbury High School. “I wanted to become a teen advisor because I believe that safe teen driving is something very important and needs to be addressed more often to teen drivers everywhere in order to prevent teen car crashes and ultimately teen deaths on the road.” ∎Ama Appiah of Middletown, a senior at Mercy High School. “After a successful contest last

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Bingo was among activities at the tea party.

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American Girl tea party held at library Continued from Page 1

Lindsay Muir, 10, makes a necklace for her doll Lydia.

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resent themselves. “A lot of girls like the ones that are for the year and a lot of them like the look-alikes, they are really popular,” explained Lindsay Muir, 10. “It’s pretty much half and half,” she added, while making beaded jewelry for her own doll, which sat propped up against the table she worked at. When girls arrived, they were each given bracelets of different colors to designate them in groups that rotated to each work station. A staff member or library volunteer helped at tables, where they made jewelry, crafted doll costumes, and even played Bingo

with their dolls. Cupcakes, cookies, iced tea and lemonade waited on a neatly set narrow table for the group to enjoy together afterwards. “We also have the American Girl magazines here, along with the books and the movies, so we’re bringing those out for the girls as well,” said Karen Bissoni, the librarian who planned the tea party. Boys had their chance to party on Wednesday at a Superhero Lunch, when they dressed up in the costumes of their favorite heroes and gathered at the library to watch “The LEGO Movie.” The Lucy Robbins Welles

Library has had good attendance at its summer reading events this year, according to staff. “We hand out fliers in the schools in June and our groups this summer have just been huge,” Michelle Royer, children’s librarian, said. Upcoming special events include Nutmegmania Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. and a Science Fair Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, call (860) 665-8720 or visit NewingtonCT.gov/library. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation offers Monuments of James Batterson Tour

HARTFORD — You can join the Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. for a tour through the cemetery’s historic memorial grounds featuring the Monuments of James Batterson. Batterson, co-owner of New England Granite Works in Hartford, played a key role in the establishment of Cedar Hill. He introduced the cemetery to Elizabeth Colt, who commissioned him to erect the first major monument at Cedar Hill. The walking tour, led by foundation director Beverly Lucas, will

highlight the many monuments attributed to Batterson’s prolific company. Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave. in Hartford. Admission to the program is $5 and free to Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Lets Go Art members. For more information, contact Beverly Lucas at blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org or (860) 956-3311. Visit the Foundation’s website, www.cedarhillfoundation.org for future programs and events. About Cedar Hill Cemetery & Foundation:

The tour will highlight the many monuments attributed to Batterson’s company.

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. Cedar Hill Cemetery is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. Visitors interested in taking a self-guided tour of the grounds can pick up a map at the information box inside the entrance or in the Cemetery office. Cemetery tours and events are offered from May to October. For more information, visit www.cedarOne of the monuments made by James Batterson at Cedar Hill Cemetery. hillfoundation.org.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS LITERARY ELEMENTS! Adult readers will earn a prize giveaway ticket for each book they read or listen to, which will be entered into weekly drawings for special gift baskets. All tickets collected throughout the summer will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held on Aug. 15. PHOTO EXHIBIT: Throughout the month of August, the Lucy Robbins Welles will host the following exhibit: “Captured Visions: Photographic Expressions of David and Alexandra Everett.” The exhibit may be viewed in the Community Room during regular library hours when the room is not in use for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. The public is invited to call before coming to ensure the room is available for viewing. TEEN JEWELRY WORKSHOP: BOHEMIAN STYLE & MORE: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Teens will work with local jewelry artist, Sue Raybine, to create jewelry pieces inspired by Bohemian and tribal design. We’ll use bold punches of color mixed with materials such as shell, glass, metal, leather, and more. Guys are welcome too! Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Aug. 18 – “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson and John Mills. A school teacher inspires generations of boys while experiencing personal and professional crises. Aug. 25 – “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” starring James Stewart, Edward Arnold and Claude Rains. An idealistic young man is elected to the U.S. Senate only to find that he is being used by his party to further a political scheme. He decides to fight back. AFTER HOURS MOVIE EVENT: BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD: Friday, Aug. 8, 6 to 10 p.m. For grades 6-12. Enjoy movies, cartoons, snacks, and crafts for a quick trip back to your childhood! Bring along a T-shirt to decorate. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. INVESTIGATE ONE BOOK @ THE LIBRARY: “Defending Jacob” Book Discussion, Senior and Disabled Center, Multi-Purpose Room, Friday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. Join us for a book discussion of “Defending Jacob” by bestselling author William Landay. No registration necessary. Landay will be speaking at the library on Sept. 14.

ADULT SUMMER READING FINALE – LITERARY ELEMENTS! Friday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. In the library under the atrium. Join us for refreshments and prizes for adults registered in the summer reading program. The drawings for the grand prizes begin at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FIZZ, BOOM, READ: Children through grade 8 may sign up for this year’s online summer reading program and earn free books and other prizes for reading 20 minutes or more each day. ONGOING DROP-IN SUMMER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through Aug. 21. 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. A MAGICAL MYSTERY DINNER SHOW!: Tuesday, Aug. 12, Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Agent Greg and his trusty dog Axel need your help in capturing the fugitives Boom and Fizz, who are trying to ruin summer reading! Children ages 5 -10 will help Team Magic solve this Summer Reading Mystery. Pizza, pasta, chicken tenders, drinks and dessert will be served at 6 p.m. Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and $5 payment will be taken in person only in the Children’s Department. COOKBOOK CLUB AND JUNIOR COOKBOOK CLUB TOGETHER AGAIN! Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Chefs entering grades 1-6 will be creating and eating food experiments. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. GARDEN TOUR: Saturday, Aug. 16, 10:15 a.m. Families and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a walk through the Butterfly Garden. Call on the morning of the tour if the weather looks questionable. Sponsored by the Library Board and the Friends of the Library. NUTMEGMANIA: Monday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. Talk about your favorite Nutmeg books. Hear about other great ones, play games, enter drawings and more! Receive a prize ticket for each Nutmeg book you read. Children ages 8 and up are welcome. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Reward books are made possible by a grant from Andrew Eder. LET’S EXPLORE ONES; Mondays, through Aug. 18, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their caregivers. PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, through Aug. 26, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. All are welcome. No registration necessary. LET’S DISCOVER TWO’S: Wednesdays, through Aug. 20, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers. LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesdays,

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Sister’s noodle recipe inspires new Vietnamese restaurant By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Everyone in her hometown in Vietnam loves the pork that Dao Pho makes and her wish was always to open her own restaurant. She never did, but she bestowed the special recipe upon her brother Tung, who just opened Pho Viet Vietnamese Beef & Noodle Grill on Fenn Road. “I told her how all my customers so far really love it; now she feels like her dream came true,” says Tung, who went back to Vietnam with his wife Phuong to learn how to make the meat rub and marinade from his sister before opening the eatery in late July. Now it’s made fresh every day inside Pho Viet, along with his sister-in-law’s famous recipe for beef and noodle soup — a dish that goes by the same name as Tung’s surname: Pho. For centuries it’s been Vietnam’s favorite dish, but now it’s also growing in popularity in America. “In Vietnam they eat pho for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or even as a late-night snack from

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Tung Pho and his wife Phuong with a dish from their new restaurant.

street vendors,” says Tung. He also operates a wholesale dinnerware business, importing specialty bowls and plates from Vietnam to sell to restaurants all across America. “When (Vietnamese) people started coming to this country in 1975 there might have been one restaurant that opened, then more and more, and now there are over 5,000,” he explains.

Of the 10 or so he knows of in this area, Tung says each has their own unique variation of pho. Pho Viet’s version is served steaming hot alongside a plate of bean sprouts, jalapenos, fresh basil and lime wedges. Spicy sriracha and sweet hoisin sauces are on every table. The menu also includes spring and garden rolls filled with pork and shrimp, rice vermicelli or steamed white rice with pork, beef and vegetables. Items are listed by both their Vietnamese name and to simplify ordering, a simple English letter and number. “C1,” for example, is an exquisitely dressed plate of grilled and shredded pork, a wedge of pork meatloaf, rice and a perfectly-fried egg. Everything is handmade and fresh and each dish, a work of art. Best of all, none is more than $10. Not only is the food at Pho Viet reflective of Tung’s home country, but the restaurant is an experience in itself. A stack of Vietnamese newspapers sits in the entryway for the taking and his native music plays softly inside, where imported tables and chairs

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‘C1’ on the menu at Pho Viet: both shredded and grilled pork, rice, vegetables and a fried egg.

await guests. Tung estimates that so far, 80 percent of his weekday customers have been Americans, while the majority of weekenders are Vietnamese. “Business has been very good; better than I thought it would be,” he says. He and his wife live in West Hartford where their 16-year-old son goes to Conard High School. Pho Viet Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Grill is located at 36B Fenn Road, Newington (in the Stop & Shop plaza). Call (860)436-6777 or visit phovietct.com. Take-out or sit-in. Hours: Closed Mon., Tues.-Weds. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 11-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-7.

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in East Haddam but when I moved to ing potato plants. Newington I didn’t have that anymore,” “The best thing is it’s all volunteer-driv- Maynard explained. “The community garen,” Dianne Stone, senior center director, den plots are too large for just me to work said. “We’re taking a passion people have in so I was happy when they decided to do and applying to this project,” she added. one here.” A pavilion with picnic tables comAnd the 150 households in town that plemented the grassy back yard of the utilize the food pantry every month will senior center, but Stone benefit from this localwas looking for a way to ly grown produce. They utilize the remaining outhave Maynard to thank door space when the idea for keeping the fruits and for a garden came about. vegetables all-natural and After receiving a $2,000 free of chemicals amd grant from ACHIEVE, a pesticides. healthy community pro“I pushed for all organgram from the Centers ic, no GMOs, because we for Disease Control and don’t need any of that,” Prevention, it seemed feaMaynard explained. sible. But it wasn’t until This is the center’s first more donations came in attempt at a self-directfrom the community that ed volunteer program the garden came to be — pooling resources to DIANNE STONE in May. Jefferson House accomplish a beautiful Senior center director matched the grant and thing. Staff would like to retaining wall bricks were see volunteers step up to purchased. The town’s other tasks and endeavors Parks and Recreation Department provid- in the future — keeping busy and helping ed soil, highway staff offered gravel for the their community. beds, and Stonehedge Garden Center sent On a recent day, helping seniors out seeds and starter-plants. in the garden were students from the When marigolds didn’t steer deer away, Newington Transition Academy, which wire fencing was installed around the serves those ages 18 to 21 who have graduperimeter. ated from high school but can benefit from Newington resident Mabel Maynard, a a few years of job and life skill training. center member, helped build the garden’s beds and prepare them for the growing sea- Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) son. But she left the planting to the others. 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbrit“I always had large gardens when I lived ainherald.com.

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ber with the American Savings Foundation. She volunteers with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Southington, the Southington Community Services Food Pantry, and as team manager of a youth soccer team. Eaton received an MBA in 1997 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an undergraduate degree in 1989 from the University of Connecticut in Storrs. She is a 1985 graduate of Mercy High School in Middletown. TD Bank focuses on delivering legendary customer service by providing seven-day branch banking with extended hours, Penny Arcade coin-counting machines, hassle-free products, free online banking and bill pay at www.tdbank.com, and treats for kids and dogs. Customers also have access to a network of 2,700 ATMs from Maine to Florida.

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Republican gubernatorial ticket needs balance

To the Editor: I found myself wondering if the Hartford Courant’s recent opinion rendered for support of Republican candidate David Walker for lieutenant governor was more of an attempt to help Governor Malloy get reelected. Surely, it couldn’t have been meant to pick a winning Republican ticket. One of the very first political lessons I was taught 30 years ago was that you have to have a balanced ticket, considering many factors, including gender. Since over 50 percent of Connecticut’s population are women and since the

Democrats have once again nominated a female for the lieutenant governor’s position, it is hard to fathom that the editorial board honestly believes a ticket with two males, both from the same part of the state, would stand a chance to win in the November election. It’s all about electability. As a Republican female, there is one only person running for lieutenant governor who has earned my support. I will be voting for Heather Somers, the former mayor and present town councilor in Groton. She gets what state imposed

mandates mean to a municipality. Heather knows what it takes to own a successful business. Heather is a woman who has lived and raised her family in Connecticut, not just moved here a few years ago like Mr. Walker. I am hoping for a Foley/Somers ticket in November because I honestly believe together Tom Foley and Heather Somers can help turn this state around and stop the reckless spending that has become all too costly for all of us. Maureen Klett Newington

Proposal for Mill Pond Park is ‘not so good’

To the Editor: I have lived in Newington since 1963 and over the years have seen a lot of changes … “some good, some not so good.” The most recent “not-so-good” proposed change is to build a new Mortensen Community Center on the current soccer fields in Mill Pond Park used by pre-school, grade school and soccer players of all ages. Why do we need a new community center built on soccer fields that

are part of dedicated open space? Would this be the start of taking parts of this and other parks for “necessary” future building? In the 2020 town plan, much was said about preserving the open space that remains in town: “a good.” Arguments have been made to keep Cedar Mountain as open space, another “good.” With 92 percent of our land built up leaving 8 percent for open space/or development, is it right to take part of

this open space for a building? Town officials are elected to do the will of the people. In my opinion they are ignoring the open space designations of 2020 and are totally disregarding the people’s trust. Think carefully who you vote for in the next municipal election: “the good” or the “not-so-good.” Please vote no on Sept. 9. Iris Larsson Newington

NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR 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. FREE SUMMER FUN RUNS: Newington Parks and Recreation Department offers free Summer Fun Runs Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the cross country trails behind John Wallace Middle School. These runs are a great way for the whole family to keep in shape this summer. All abilities and ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the program waiver. Offered are two course lengths: a traditional 5k (3.1 miles) and a shorter 3k (about two miles) for younger kids and

beginners. 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. FOOD DRIVE AND OPEN MIC: The Newington Knights of Columbus will hold a Food Drive to benefit the town of Newington Food Bank. The public is asked to bring non-perishable and canned food to the Open Mic (not karaoke) on Aug. 8. The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup is sponsoring the event which will start at 7:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome to play or just come and listen to a great group of musicians. It will be held at the Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). Cash bar — no credit/debit cards are accepted.

Open Mic is a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, direction and/or other council activities, visit the K of C’s website www. kofcnewington.com Food may also be dropped off at the Knights of Columbus Monday through Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. DISNEY’S “THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS” AT NCTC: Rounding out the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s 2014 Summer Theatre Arts Program is the classic Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids,” Aug. 8-10. Specially adapted from the classic film, the jungle is jumpin’ with jazz, including all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” On the run from Shere Khan, a ferocious tiger who has banished him from the jungle, a human boy named Mowgli

is aided by an agile panther named Bagheera. Along the way, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. Shere Khan returns, leading our protagonists to rally their fellow jungle creatures into battle and restore peace to the jungle. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults ($15 at the door) and $10 for seniors, students and children ($12 at the door). Performances will take place that the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road. For tickets, or more information,

call (860) 666-NCTC (6282), or visit www.nctcarts.org

majoring in mathematics and music composition (viola) at the University of Rochester, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the spring semester. He is studying in the University’s College of Arts, Sciences,

and Engineering as well as in the Eastman School of Music. Kane, a resident of Newington, is the son of Randall Kane and Tina Kane, and a graduate of Newington High School in Newington.

DEMING-YOUNG FARM FOUNDATION OPEN HOUSE AND SILENT AUCTION: The Deming-Young Farm Foundation will host an Open House and Silent Auction Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 3 p.m. at 282 Church St. Tours of the 1784 Thomas Deming farmhouse will be offered. The Silent Auction will feature items from Stew Leonard’s, Mortensen’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Dunkin‘ Donuts, Best Market, Crouchley Chiropractic Center, Walmart, Stonehedge Garden Center and items of collectible interest donated by foundation members. All of the proceeds will benefit the Deming-Young Farm Foundation. Refreshments will be served, but no restrooms will be available.

NEWINGTON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Local students earned a spot on the second semester honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford. The students are: First Honors: Luisa Anquillare (Newington) — Grade 12; Oliver Hasson (Newington) — Grade

10; Francesca Link (Newington) — Grade 9; Thaddeus Link (Newington) — Grade 12; Angela Miguel (Newington) — Grade 11; Logan Wolf (Newington) — Grade 11; Second Honors: Erin Feeney (Newington) — Grade 10; Asa Guest

(Newington) — Grade 9; Madeleine Hasson (Newington) — Grade 9; Virgil Rona (Newington) — Grade 9

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WETHERSFIELD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Local residents earned a spot on the second semester honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford. The students are: First Honors: Annamma Chaluparambil (Rocky Hill) – Grade 10; Lauren Contenta (Wethersfield) — Grade 10; Ryan Del Monaco (Wethersfield) — Grade 12; Justin Drisdelle (Rocky Hill) — Grade 11; John Dudley (Wethersfield) — Grade 9; Olivia Emmanuel (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Emily Grandell (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Megan Grandell (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Lauren Italia (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Nicholas Kamansky (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Brian Kozak (Rocky Hill) — Grade 12; Kerre Lattanzio (Wethersfield) — Grade 10; Matthew Marshall (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Melissa Nenninger (Rocky Hill) —

Grade 12; Abby Oostendorp (Rocky Hill) – Grade 10; Adam Sorrentino (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Alicia Susi (Wethersfield) — Grade 11; Adam Vancisin (Rocky Hill) — Grade 11; Sasha Yazdzik (Rocky Hill) — Grade 12; Kathleen Yorio (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Second Honors: Ellen Dalo (Rocky Hill) – Grade 10; Louis Dillon (Wethersfield) — Grade 9; Shateria Jackson (Wethersfield) — Grade 12; Alexander Janusko (Rocky Hill) — Grade 10; Bailey Julian (Wethersfield) — Grade 10; Megan Lowe (Wethersfield) — Grade 9; Jillian Marena (Wethersfield) — Grade 11; Mary-Kathryn Rogers (Rocky Hill) — Grade 12; Carly Walsh (Wethersfield) — Grade 11; Honorable Mention: Nicholas Boccuzzi (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Liam Walsh (Wethersfield) — Grade 11

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Newington residents opposed to rebuilding the Mortensen Community Center in Mill Pond Park have hung signs across town urging others to vote no Sept. 9 in a referendum to approve the project, which calls for a $30 million renovation to Town Hall and construction of a new community center in the park.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS

ACTION FIGURES ON DISPLAY: Vintage 1980’s and ’90s and contemporary assorted action figures, figurines and busts from the collection of Wethersfield resident Justin Lord are currently on display at the Wethersfield Library. The collection features Transformers but also includes GI Joes and Ninja Turtles as well as sports figures. The collection spans four decades and will be on display at the Library during the month of August. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2811. ROBERT DERAY EXHIBIT: The artwork of Hartford resident Robert DeRay is on display at the Wethersfield Library during August. DeRay’s exhibit includes paintings of dogs and horses as well as other animals and people. Most are acrylic on canvas with some pencil and pen and ink sketches. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2821. “FOOD FOR FINES”: Wethersfield Library users will be able to pay off their overdue fines this summer by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank. (Sorry, food may not be used to “pay” for Lost or Damaged library materials.) These are the foods most needed: canned beans (all kinds), boxed macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly or jam, breakfast cereal, canned tuna, granola bars, 100 percent fruit juice (in individual boxes, cans, or

plastic bottles). Please check for expiration dates on donated items and donate only fresh, healthy items. The Food for Fines program will run through Aug. 30. This is a great time to help your neighbors by donating these items to the library and clearing up your fines at the same time. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Aug. 9 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Frank Capra’s 1934 film, “It Happened One Night” starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. A spoiled heiress, running away from her family, is helped by a man who’s actually a reporter looking for a story. 105 min. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY AUGUST MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their August meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Library. All meetings are open to the public. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of”Catching Fire” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some frightening images, thematic elements, a suggestive situation and language. (146 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public.

Please note a new starting time of 6:15 p.m. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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. CHILDREN’S SUMMER THURSDAY PROGRAMS: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!,” the library offers two programs Thursdays, through Aug. 14. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for Music Makers. This family-style music and movement class is for children ages birth to 3 with

their parent or caregiver. At 6:30 p.m. Bedtime Math for children ages 4 to 6 meets. Stories and hands on activities that make math fun for kids! Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy., or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm. CHILDREN’S SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” the library offers Summer Science Wednesdays through Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 5-8. Join us for stories and activities related to weekly themes: Boom, Ooze, Presto, Zip, Splat and Ick! Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. 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) 257-2801, visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.

PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders, come join the conversation. Pizza and Pages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19. Come for pizza and join the discussion of “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs. Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them. 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 (860) 257-2801. “TOUCH-A-TRUCK”: As part of the 2014 Summer Reading Program Fizz, Boom, Read! the Wethersfield Library Children’s Services will present “Touch-A-Truck,” Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 a.m. till noon. Climb on board town vehicles which may include a backhoe, bulldozer, bobcat, dump truck, police car, fire engine and more! This special event is free and does not require registration. All vehicles will be located in the upper parking lot of the Silas Deane Middle School. Park at the library and walk over. 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(860) 257-2801.

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HARTFORD — You can bring a chair and picnic dinner to a free outdoor lawn concert series at the Amos Bull House’s Richard P. Garmany Fund Music & Education Terrace, surrounded by the beautiful urban oasis of the Butler-McCook Garden. The World Sounds in the Garden concerts begin at 6 p.m., with tours of the Butler-McCook House and Amos Bull House beginning at 5:30. The concert series premiered Aug. 5 and featured African music. The next concert is on Tuesday, Aug. 12, and will feature Polish music by Joey Milardo and the Musical Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are a seasoned band that entertains with a musical offering of polkas, obereks, waltzes, Big Band, and swing. They are a very popular Polish band in New England. The final concert, on Aug. 19, will highlight Brazilian Vibes. The two main musicians are Shawn Vincent, playing electric bass, and Nanny Assis, playing acoustic guitar. Both are seasoned players having played regionally and worldwide. They play various

One of the World Sounds in the Garden concerts at the Amos Bull House in Hartford.

styles of Brazilian Music including samba and bossa nova. The rain date for each concert will be on the following Wednesday (Aug. 13 and 20). Guests may enter from the Butler-

McCook House & Garden, 396 Main St. About the Butler-McCook House & Garden: For 189 years the ButlerMcCook House & Garden

Inside are the original furnishings ranging from Connecticut-crafted Colonial furniture to Victorian-era toys and paintings to samurai armor acquired during a trip to Japan. Behind the house, there is a restored Victorian ornamental garden, originally laid out in 1865 by landscape pioneer Jacob Weidenmann. The Butler-McCook House & Garden and Main Street History Center is located at 396 Main Street in Hartford. Regular tours are available May through December. Hours for May to September: Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; October to December: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The World Sounds in the Garden Concert Series is sponsored by the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund and the Richard P. Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

was home to four generations of a family who participated in, witnessed, and recorded the evolution of Main Street between the American Revolution and the mid-20th century.

For more information, school groups and special curriculum-based programming, or to book a group tour, please contact the Butler-McCook House at (860) 522-1806 or (860) 247-8996 ext. 11.

The following items are needed for Wethersfield youth: Erasers (hand held only); Magic markers (bold and thin) washable; plastic work (pencil) box; subject dividers (packages of eight); pencil/pen pouches for binders; small scissors; pocket folders (portfolios); three-ring binders (1, 1½, and 2-inch sizes); colored pencils; three-ring binders with zippers; highlighters (yellow preferred); paper for three-ring binders (wide ruled preferred); index cards

— white 3 x 5”; five-subject spiral notebooks; glue sticks; three-subject spiral notebooks; Post-it notes (3” x 3”); report covers (clear). Please bring donations to Social and Youth Services, lower level of Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. Hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions about the program, call (860) 721-2977.

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.

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.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR SUPPORT GROUPS: First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers two groups that meet twice a month — the first is a Divorce Support Group. This is for people going through, thinking about, or already divorced. The second group is called the Moving Forward Group. This group is for people looking to date, or just make friends with a great group of people. Always a lively discussion! Both groups will meet Friday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

DOG SWIM: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dog Swim will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. 17. Admission is $5 for licensed friendly dogs and $ 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. TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD SOCIAL & YOUTH SERVICES COLLECTING, DISTRIBUTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Town of Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department will collect and distribute school supplies to qualified Wethersfield families for the coming school year.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Freshman orientation will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Rocky Hill High School. 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. 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

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