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Town to miss grant deadline for car charging station By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
The town will miss out on a state grant for an electric car charging station due to short notice of an Aug. 27 application deadline, which left the Town Council divided Tuesday. They were introduced to the grant that evening, and councilors’ first chance to discuss it Volume 54, No. 33
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Letter: Stand-alone community center would benefit residents of all ages To the Editor: I’m writing this editorial as a resident of Newington who volunteers as a youth sports coach, a Parks and Rec Commission member, and a member of the Town Hall Renovations/Community Center Building Committee. As one can see (or for those of you who know me personally), I’m dedicated to our town because I love living in Newington, my kids are growing up here; not because I have any political aspirations. I would like to point out that our Town Hall is in desperate need of renovations. This structure and its mechanicals are failing (which is documented). One walk through the building shows the
obvious need for renovations and a need to create a more organized structure. When originally planning the renovations, it became clear to our committee in order to renovate we needed to separate the Community Center to minimize the disruptions to the Town Hall and Newington residents who utilize the many Town Hall departments and services. Having a stand-alone community center benefits Newington residents of all ages. Our young residents will have a safe environment whether it is attending the up-to-date Preschool program or meeting friends to “shoot hoops” or have a pick-up game. All the youth sports, including the high
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school sports teams, can use it for meetings, practices and/or games. Most of the current classes and programs offered by Parks and Rec can be held in a new, modern facility and provide the opportunity to offer more programs for everyone in Newington. Several years ago, I had the pleasure of serving on the Artificial Turf Committee. I’m having flashbacks of the same concerns presented then as now. There was opposition then and many rallied and now thanks to all those supporters, our town has a state of the art artificial turf field which all youth sports use and benefit from, including the high school sports teams.
The Soccer Club has voiced concerns over losing two youth-sized soccer fields. Which, whenever we’ve gone to watch our friends’ children’s soccer games, they have never been at that field! I’ve heard through conversations, that these fields are mainly practice fields and of all the 18 fields that the Soccer Club uses, these fields may be the worst. There is and has always been a plan in place to relocate these fields and make them a more desirable place to play. So this is really a non-issue and should not be a factor in supporting this much needed Town Hall renovation and Community Center project. I am encouraging our Newington residents to support the Town Hall
Renovations/Community Center Building project. It would be great for all our residents to have a new updated facility in our community. I’ve heard some say Mill Pond will be ruined. Mill Pond Park will not be ruined. The fact is, as a committee and devoted town members, we realize the meaning of Mill Pond Park to Newington, and we would never put Mill Pond Park in jeopardy for any reason. Our ultimate goal is to improve and utilize Mill Pond into a space for all Newington families not just for the Soccer Club. Thank you. Bill DeBlasio Newington
NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Stephanie Almada, 41, of 529 Cypress Road, was charged July 27 with third-degree burglary and sixth-degree larceny. Joshua Cortez, 20, of 380 Campfield Ave., Hartford, was charged July 31 with interfering with a police officer. Jacin Johnson, 32, of 33 Hamlin St., Manchester, was charged July 31 with sixth-degree larceny. Phillip Newson, 49, of 116
Horse Plain Road, New Britain, was charged Aug. 6 with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree larceny. Dawid Szymanski, 33, of 3 Bridle Path, was charged Aug. 6 with disorderly conduct. Robert Lallier, 45, of 33 Loomis Ave., Plainville, was charged Aug. 6 with violation of probation, two counts first-degree failure to appear and violation of probation. Benjam Esrey, 20, of 21 Woods Way, was charged Aug. 7 with
creating a public disturbance. Edward Tehrani, 45, of 442 Churchill Drive, was charged Aug. 8 with sixth-degree larceny. Justin Hebert, 30, of 99 Parsons Road, Enfield, was charged Aug. 9 with two counts second-degree failure to appear. Stevie Martinez, 25, of 120 Belden St., Watertown, was charged Aug. 10 with second-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, impersonation of a police office and first-degree burglary.
NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS: Kindergarten screenings are still available at St. Mary School in Newington for acceptance to the Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness programs. Parents should call the school at (860) 666-3844 to schedule an appointment. Kindergarten Readiness is designed for children who may test as “almost ready” for kindergarten, but may need some extra attention with reading or math in order to successfully prepare for a first grade curriculum. Registration for all grades continues. For more information on kindergarten or any of our other classes, contact Joan Tortora at(860) 666-3844 or visit our www.stmarynewington.com PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT: St. Mary School in Newington is continuing to enroll students for pre-kindergarten classes. Full-day and half-day programs are available for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. For more information, call the school at (860) 666-3844 or visit the Pre-K website: www.littlelambsstmary.com. St. Mary School is located at 652 Willard Ave. 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. 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.
NOT FOR PROFIT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Sunday, Sept. 7,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. For more information or to RSVP, please call (860) 665-7901. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community.
TAI CHI CLASSES AVAILABLE: Tai Chi, a perfect exercise for all fitness levels, has been known to improve your energy level, reduce stress, and help get your balance and flexibility back. Join us for a four-week Introductory Tai Chi class held twice a week Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or at 5:30 p.m. for only $79. Classes start Aug. 19 through Sept. 11 and Sept. 16 through Oct. 9 at Yin Yang Taijiquan Academy, 22E Andover Drive, West Hartford. No special equipment or clothing is needed. All you need is a T-shirt, sweatpants, and socks. Call or email to sign up: (860) 953-3388 or info@yinyangtaichi.com. Or visit http://yinyangtaichi.com.
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High school football is off and passing Most teams in area begin conditioning
By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER
Eric Hennessy loves to see his players participate in other sports. The newly minted head football coach at Newington wants the Indians to do other things for a number of reasons. He, like most fans, however, doesn’t let football get too far from his mind. And he, like most American sports fans, is ready for those other endeavors to be over. High school football season is about to be upon us. Teams which did not conduct spring football practice, which includes most of the teams in the area, started their conditioning drills Wednesday. The state mandates a period of conditioning and acclimation to the heat before the real practices begin, and for those teams those begin Monday. Since training camps begin during the dog days of summer, coaches try to take care of the players’ health, and the CIAC’s guidelines help provide the blueprint to do so. “That’s a great thing the state does making sure the kids get acclimated,” Hennessy said. “Any time you can think of ways to make sure you’re taking care of the kids and not putting them in harm’s way, that’s the way to go. We’ll have guidelines where if it’s too hot we’ll take the pads off.” Hennessy will stress hydration to his players, a process he says begins well before the team takes the field. He also hopes to educate his players on their new offensive and defensive schemes, a process which began when the Indians took part in a team camp at CCSU earlier this summer. Still, starting a new season is
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never easy. Whether it’s a new leader like Hennessy or someone who has been with his program for years, August can bring trepidation to any coach. “You never know what’s going to happen when the kids put pads on. I’m blessed to have returning seniors who I can lean on a little,” Hennessy said. “It’s up to our staff to educate the kids on our system. It’s the teaching side of football that we’re going to pride ourselves on so our kids become more football smart.” Teams that take part in spring football must wait until Monday to start conditioning but got the chance to start the implementation process in the spring. Bristol Central coach Jeff Papazian is also new as a head coach, though he has worked in the Rams’ pro-
“It’s one of those things where the playbooks aren’t getting deeper but the plays are getting more complex,” Hennessy said. “There’s more checks and reads. It’s giving the quarterback two or three options on a play. You want the kids to have the knowledge to get out of a bad situation, which is where the teaching comes in. Football now is more reactionary than imposing your will on someone.” Whether a program starts this week or next, and whether or not a coach prefers to have his team do more work in the spring than in the fall, there’s one thing players and coaches can all agree on. The time to hit the field is coming, and everyone seems excited about it. “The coaches are all ready to go and the kids are chomping at the bit,” Papazian said. It’s football season.
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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS 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. THE LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY 75TH ANNIVERSARY FILM SERIES: GREAT FILMS FROM 1939: Monday evenings in August, 6:30 p.m. The screening of each movie will follow a brief introduction to the film by Bob Larsson. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. 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. 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. REDEFINED READS — LITERARY CLOCKS: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to repurpose old books into literary clocks! All materials will be provided during this fun makerspace program, but if you have any old books you would like to see transformed, please bring them along. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 6658700 as space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. INVESTIGATE ONE BOOK @ THE LIBRARY: “Defending Jacob” Book Discussion, Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion of “Defending Jacob” by William Landay. All interested persons are invited to attend. Landay will speak at the library on Sept. 14. No registration necessary. FOOD FEAR FACTOR: Friday, Aug. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 through 12. Do you like trying “bizarre” foods? Join us for a fun-filled food competition where you eat some strange and sometimes scary foods. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. LAST DAY FOR SPARK A REACTION TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
2014: Friday, Aug. 22. All reading and activities must be recorded, prize tickets turned in, and prizes claimed by this date. There will be no exceptions. The grand prize drawing winner will be contacted by phone. FREE EBOOKS, EMAGAZINES AND DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC! Tuesday, Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m. The library has thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, 60 eMagazines and downloadable music! Come see how easy it is to download any of them to your device. This class is a demonstration, so no need to bring your device. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “Only Angels Have Wings,” Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. The manager of an air freight company is forced to risk his pilots’ lives in order to win an important contract. James Prakash Younger, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at Trinity College, will host this 1939 classic film starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur. A discussion will be held at the end of the program. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
SCHOOL 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. 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.
ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FIZZ BOOM READ SCIENCE FAIR: Thursday, Aug. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. (in place of Family Storytime)We are inviting all children to display a science fair project. Children should be available to explain their project and answer questions. Prizes will be awarded for all submissions. Call (860) 665-8700 to register your project and get more information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. LAST DAY FOR FIZZ BOOM READ! – SUMMER READING 2014!: Wednesday, Aug. 27 All reading must be recorded online by Aug. 27. Prizes must be claimed by Aug. 30. 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Letter: Leave Mill Pond Park alone To the Editor: I have lived in Newington for 17 years. I moved here with my family from New York and we have found that we couldn’t have picked a better place. My daughter, who is now 19, is special needs and the Boundless Playground was a godsend for her. All of my children have taken part in the Parks & Rec programs, and we are still active in the softball leagues. I have listened to many different views on the Community Center and the much needed renovations for Town Hall. I agree with many of the points that are being made by the town councilors and the committee. Where I cannot agree, and what will define my vote, would be to use any part of Mill Pond Park for a new building. I remember the outrage and very heated discussions about Cedar Mountain and everyone agreeing that we needed to conserve open space. I do not wish to debate the issue again, as all sides have been very vocal in what
they think is best. What I would like to do is voice my opinion, which is that any Community Center or Town Hall renovations that include using existing open space will demand a no vote on the referendum. Newington does not need an atrium, to move to an indoor pool, to not have programs for this expansion. Nor does the Parks & Rec department need a full size building just for itself. There are many other areas outside Garfield Street and Mill Pond that can accommodate what Parks & Rec would like to do. Try Day Street, the Best Market Plaza, across from Market Square Apartments. There are so many to list. I am a proud Newington resident, and I will vote no! I would plead and implore the Town Council, Town Manager, and Mayor to hear what their residents are saying abide but what their town residents would like. Jane Murphy Newington
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“It’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever had in my entire life,” said Don Davis, a former Marine who leads the team and drives a van himself, based in Manchester. Others are based out of Berlin, Enfield, Fa r m i n g t o n a n d Newington, and pick up veterans in each of their respective surrounding towns. DAV vans are also based closer to the West Haven campus to serve vets in the southern part of the state, where volunteers are needed as well. Drivers hit the road around 6:15 a.m. and their service ends
around 1 p.m. If bad weather cancels school in Newington, the shuttle service is also likely to be canceled. Otherwise, drivers are out there every weekday, bringing veterans to and from the VA campuses and to VA - r e l a t e d appointments. “It’s really a feel-good job,” Davis added. “If you treat people like you would your father or your brother you’ll have no problem.” Interested volunteers must be above the age of 22, have a valid C on n e c t i c u t d r i v e r ’s license and pass a physical and a background check. They also must be available at least one morning a week.
The Disabled American Veterans are also looking for local businesses or residents to donate new vans or SUVs for the service, since there are only five at present and a lot of people to transport.
Free lunch is provided around 11 a.m., but that’s the least of their rewards. What really drives them (to drive) is their time spent with the vets, who range from World War II-era servicemen to those who served more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Drivers don’t have to be veterans themselves, however. Current volunteers have said they may not have spent time in the service, but this is their way of serving now. “You have to have compassion to do this job,” Davis said. Drivers are always getting compliments from appreciative vets. Just the other day the DAV received a $100 check from a woman with breast cancer who was taken to get chemotherapy treatments. New Britain resident Charlie Adamski just retired from his job transporting dialysis patients to and from the Hospital of Central Connecticut, and now he’s hoping to get involved with the DAV shuttling service. A
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fellow servicemen. “I was in the Air Force for four-and-a-half years in the ’60s,” he said Wednesday. But it’s also his knowledge of area roads that makes him a good fit for the job. “I know Southington, Berlin, Kensington,” Adamski added. “Once you do a route a bunch of times you know the fastest shortcuts and it just gets easier.” The Disabled American Veterans are also looking for local businesses or residents to donate new vans or SUVs for the service, since there are only five at present and a lot of people to transport. People can advertise the name of their business on a van for extra publicity, as an incentive to donate. Anyone interested in volunteering as a driver or donating a new vehicle is encouraged to call Davis at (860) 667-6759.
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England” town. Applying my own personal values, I would characterize Mill Pond Park as open space. But it’s not protected or preserved space. It is active space. Whether playing baseball, swimming in the pool, frolicking in the playground, competing at basketball or tennis, participating in summer camp, attending the Extravaganza and fireworks — this is a park that gets used. To me, adding a year-round recreation center at the leastused corner of the park is an enhancement — and complementary to all the other activities that occur around Mill Pond. As I see it, a new community center won’t destroy Mill Pond Park. It will make it better. However, when you cast your vote, I am sure you will do it with keeping Newington’s best interest first. Dave Pruett Past Town Planning and Zoning Commission chairmanan — Newington Berlin
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WETHERSFIELD — It is unlikely Benjamin Franklin ever visited the Wethersfield home of his friend and colleague, Silas Deane, during the Revolutionary War. But on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m., Franklin will stop at Deane’s residence — albeit a little late. As portrayed by historical reenactor Jack Sherry — in full Colonial dress — Franklin will dispel some historical myths, share his characteristic humor, and discuss lesser-known aspects of his life with the public during “A Visit with Ben Franklin,” in the barn at the Webb-DeaneStevens Museum, 211 Main St. The free presentation will be preceded by a wine reception (by donation) at 6 p.m. One of America’s most admired historical figures, Franklin was a true Renaissance man. Worldrenowned in his own lifetime and ever since, he was a printer, publisher, editor, inventor, and diplomat, among other things. A prolific writer with a scathing wit, his pseudonyms included Alice Addertongue, Busy Body, Caelia Shortface and Martha Careful.
At the age of 16, Franklin wrote letters to his brother’s newspaper pretending to be a sharp-witted widow named Silence Dogood, covering topics ranging from love and courtship to the state of education in Massachusetts. Wildly popular with readers, Miss Dogood received several marriage proposals during her brief period of public commentary. Franklin was also politically savvy, as was his close friend Silas Deane. A member of the Second Continental Congress, Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, he signed the Declaration, and afterward sailed to France as an ambassador to the Court of Louis XVI. That same year, Deane, our nation’s first diplomat, shared lodgings with Franklin — who arrived in France later — and signed the treaties of alliance and commerce negotiated with France, the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation. When not performing as Ben Franklin, Sherry teaches American history at a private
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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. 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. 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. LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND: The Wethersfield Library will close for Labor Day weekend Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1. The library will resume its regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 2. 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. Sunday.At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www. wethersfieldlibrary.orgg where you may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.
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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) 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. “BUBBLEMANIA”: As part of the 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” the Wethersfield Library Children’s Services will host a special summer program for children of all ages. Join us Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Silas Deane Middle School auditorium for “Bubblemania.” Casey Carle will entertain audiences with a fun and mesmerizing show. Registration is required. For more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/ kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.
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.
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
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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.
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WETHERSFIELD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Anthony Sanzaro of Wethersfield has been named to the Dean’s List at Central Connecticut State University for the spring 2014 semester. Anthony
majored in English and graduated in May. Anthony will attend the University of New Haven in the fall to pursue his Masters in Elementary Education.
Kristiana Litts of Wethersfield has earned Dean’s List status for the spring semester at Lasell College. A member of the Class of 2014,
Fiona O’Hagan of Wethersfield has earned Dean’s List status for the
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