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Annual Night of Lights kicks off holiday season By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, Dec. 4. “Come one, come all,” said Jodi Lee, Parks and Recreation Department special events coordinator, as she described this year’s celebration. “It brings the community together to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season” This year the Parks and Recreation Dept. will be combining the annual Christmas carol singalong and the traditional
NEWINGTON — It’s that time of the year again time to get into the swing of the holidays. The Newington Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Newington Chamber of Commerce, are delivering that cheer full swing this year with a combination caroling and Christmas tree decorating extravaganza during their annual See NIGHT, pAGE 3 “Night of Lights” event at 5 p.m.,
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Christmas tree lightning into one fun-filled event, said Lee, starting with the resurrection of an old Newington tradition, the lighting of the holiday wreath on the Mill Pond Park bridge. The lighting of the wreath at 4:30 p.m. at Mill Pond Park will officially begin the holiday celebration, topping off a day filled with New England-style holiday traditions, including sleigh rides and a visit from Santa Claus. The wreath-lighting ceremony will be followed by a brief Christmas-carol singing stroll to the Newington Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, where the participants will be met by performances from “Kellapella,” a cappella group from Martin Kellogg Middle School and the Newington High School Music Department at 5 p.m. Mayor Jeff Wright and the Rev. Kenneth Brookes will be on hand to usher in the holiday spirit by switching on the colorful lights
Simpson on list
NEWINGTON — Lindsie Simpson, a student at American International College in Springfield, Mass., was recently recognized for her campus and community involvement. Simpson was one of 18 students inducted into Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges. Friends, families, students and faculty attended the ceremony, which was held in the Bradley Room on Nov. 11. Simpson is a senior majoring in accounting. She is general chairperson for the AIC Model Congress, a Peer Mentor programming assistant, a member of the Outdoors Club and she serves on the Trustee Development Committee.
adorning the town Christmas tree. Throughout the night residents are invited to sing carols, enjoy the warm beverages and delicious treats available, and explore the shops located in the downtown area. “It’s an opportunity for the local businesses to showcase what they offer,” said Lee, “so people can do their holiday shopping in downtown Newington.” The celebration will also include the annual Fire Truck Parade. The four companies that make up the Newington Volunteer Fire Department will decorate their fire engines in colorful lights and holiday decorations for a parade down Main Street. “That definitely brings out a lot of community spirit,” said Lee, “and it’s a lot of fun. The fire departments all get dressed up and everyone is definitely in the spirit of things.” According to the Parks and Recreation Department, Santa
Claus will be in town Friday and Saturday, taking time off from the North Pole and dropping into Newington to hear the Christmas wishes of Newington’s children. He will be making his list in the Mortensen Community Center’s Romano Room on Friday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 4. from 1 to 4 p.m. The Parks and Rec Department is also bringing back the nostalgic New England sleigh ride this year at Mill Pond Park for Newington families to enjoy and capture a fun holiday photo. The sleigh rides will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. All that is requested for a free sleigh ride and visit with Santa Claus is for residents to donate a canned food item at the events for the benefit of the Newington Food Bank. “It’s just a nice gesture for people to give back and help with the community,” said Lee. The Parks and Rec Department and the Newington Chamber of Commerce will accept donations during the entirety of the “Night of Lights” celebration.
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The October Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Award Ceremony was held Oct. 25 in the Helen W. Nelson Meeting Room. At that time, students from seven schools in Newington were recognized by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William C. Collins. This program, which began many years ago, recognizes students in the Newington Public Schools who have served as good examples to other students. Students are selected monthly based on nominations of the various teachers and principals in each individual school. The nominations can be for an all around good school citizen, a most improved student or a student who has demonstrated some outstanding effort, attitude, attendance or academic achievement. Students of the Month for October are as follows: High School — Abby Barnicle Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James
Barnicle John Wallace — Alejandra Molina Parents: Carmen Gonzalez Martin Kellogg — Samantha McDougal Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Brent McDougal Anna Reynolds — Ryan Tupper Parents: Mr. and Mrs. David Tupper Elizabeth Green — Anna Saunders Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders John Paterson — Jordan Buslewicz Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Buslewicz Ruth Chaffee — Felipe Patinha Parents: Miguel Patinha and Monika Patinha Present at the awards ceremony were seven students, plus parents, grandparents and their guests.
The November Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Award Ceremony was held Nov. 15 in the Helen W. Nelson Meeting Room. At that time, students from seven schools in Newington were recognized by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William C. Collins. Students of the Month for November are as follows: High School — Taylor Rich; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rich John Wallace — Darien Harris; parent: Niwkia Honore Martin Kellogg — Ariya Jacob; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kuwvilla
Jacob Anna Reynolds — Abigail Molloy; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Molloy Elizabeth Green — Tymothy Sullivan; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Sullivan John Paterson — Jason Dumais; parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Dumais Ruth Chaffee — Elizabeth Taschuk; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Taschuk October students of the month. From left, standing: Jordan Buslewicz, Samantha McDougal, Abby Barnicle. AlejanPresent at the awards ceremony dra Molina, Anna Saunders. Sitting, Ryan Tupper, Felipe Patinha. were seven students, plus parents, grandparents and their guests.
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AROUND NEWINGTON Presents for Paws Collection Drive
Help bring holiday cheer to our shelter pets! Please, donate new toys and treats for dogs, cats and small animals. Drop off your donation the Connecticut Humane Society shelter, 701 Russell Road, through Dec. 20. Items will be used to fill holiday stockings for the pets at all of our shelter locations.
Christmas Tree Sale
Boy Scout Troop 355 will be selling Connecticut-grown balsam Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and from 9 a.m. until trees are gone, Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Church of Christ, 1075 Main St. The trees are available in two sizes: 6 to 7 ft. for $40 and 7 to 8 ft. for $45. Let the Scouts know if you would like the tree delivered to your home. They can also help you set it up in the tree stand.
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The Newington Police and Human Services Department will sponsor the seventh annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy & Food Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at Wal-Mart, 3164 Berlin Turnpike. New, unwrapped toys for children 16 and younger as well as nonperishable food items will be collected. These items will be distributed to Newington residents in need this holiday season. Snow date for the event will be Dec. 11.
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Burrell will show you how to turn greens from your yard into holiday decorations. The Holiday Open House and This program is sponsored by the Friends The GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Christmas Boutique will be held from of the Library. For more information call Woman’s Club will sponsor a food drive noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at the (860) 665-8700. for the Wethersfield Food Bank from Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Tour the Kellogg-Eddy House and enjoy Stop & Shop, 1380 Berlin Turnpikesome hot mulled cider and cookies as we Wethersfield. Food items always needed offer a bit of Newington history during are: jars or cans spaghetti sauce, peanut The Kakery, 1000 Main St. (Vito’s butter, jelly, tuna fish, pasta, jarred tomathe holiday celebration. The program is offered to members of the Newington Plaza), is collecting toys for “We Are to sauce, cereal, canned juices, canned Historical Society and to Newington The Children” through Dec. 14. New, tomatoes, canned vegetables, and canned residents free of charge and from all unwrapped toys for children from birth fruit, boxed pasta dinner or salad kits, other visitors and guests donations would to age 12 can be dropped off Wednesday any one-can meals, spaghetti/ hash/chili, be gratefully appreciated. For more through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 canned meats or, boxed rice, baked beans, information go to NGTNheritage@aol. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m. “We individual size juices, breakfast or snack com,,NewingtonHistoricalSociety.org, or Are The Children” is a local non-profit bars, (used for school lunches etc). All organization serving local handicapped, nonperishable items are appreciated.out (860) 666-7118. abused, homeless children. Toys are espe- about our volunteer work to attend our cially needed for children aged 9 to 12. meetings. Additional information can be Suggestions for this age group include obtained by calling (860) 563-6923. arts and crafts supplies, cameras, radios, CD players, MP3 players and other A trip to Radio City Music Hall in electronics, board games and gift cards. New York to see a Christmas Spectacular If donating toys that require batteries, Musical has been planned by St. Mary attach them to the box. For more inforWomen’s Club for Sunday, Dec. 5. The bus mation, visit garycraig.com, The Kakery will leave at 7 a.m. from St. Mary School, at (860) 665-0501, or thekakery.com. stop for coffee, and then arrive in New York “My Folks Want to Live Independently City for the 11:30 a.m. show. There will be … But They Need Some Help!” is a time to shop after show until the 4:30 p.m. program which is geared to those in the departure. $104 includes tip for bus driver. sandwich generation who are looking for Call Kim Breton (860) 666-8873 after 5:30 Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill information about home care services, at 6 p.m. This trip sells out fast so do not wait! Newington High School 2010 All Night Ave., will hold its Christmas Roast Beef p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Newington Senior Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Eric Graduation. The cost of the traditional dinner is $12 for Rodko, MSW, regional supervisor from adults, $8 for each child or $35 for a fam- Connecticut Community Care Inc. will ily of two adults and two children. Reserve talk about what home care is, what services “Decorate Your Home” will be pre- your place at church Sunday morning at are provided, who pays for it and other sented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the either the 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. service or call available resources. Call (860) 665-8778 Lucy Robbins Welles Library.University the church office at (860) 666-3331. to register. of Connecticut Master Gardener Tracy
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Andover Road, Hebron, was charged Nov. 23 with robbery in the second degree, assault in the third degree, intimidation based on bigotry/bias, larceny in the sixth degree, criminal mischief in the third degree and disorderly conduct. Nicole Kolaczenko, 32, of 79 Reservoir Road, was charged Nov. 23 with disorderly conduct. Nina Kolgczenko, 29, of 208 Brittany Farms Road, New Britain, was charged Nov. 23 with disorderly conduct.
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The possibility of establishing a committee for the Veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies was discussed at last week’s Newington Town Council meeting in the hope that creating such a committee would streamline the preparation and coordination of the annual veterans traditions. Mayor Jeff Wright requested the issue be brought to the attention of the town council that night saying he felt the “Veteran’s jeff wright Obser vation Newington mayor Committee” was needed to coordinate various services and events concerning veterans. Including the Memorial and Veteran’s Day ceremonies and parades held annually in town. “The basic idea here is to set up a committee, from an organizational standpoint, recognizing the importance and significance of both Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Memorial Day Parade,” said Wright, himself a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserve, “So there is some type of structure to make sure these programs and events go on without a hitch.” As the planning stands now, he said, no one is specifically in charge and even though the events are undertaken with minimal interferences he felt a committee would best represent the veterans and would improve the overall quality of the veteran’s ceremonies and parade. He added that sometimes details such as procuring enough seating or gathering Newington Police officers for a color guard often become last minute details.
“We are at the furthest point right now, basically, from Memorial Day or from either one of these holidays,” said Wright, “We have six months to work toward Memorial Day and so let’s put something together like this so there’s a format and it just doesn’t rely on one person. It’s more of an organizational thing.” In past years the ceremonies, including Newington’s renowned Memorial Day Parade, were headed by community veterans, most notably, Capt. Michael Fox, who was unable to be involved this past year, and the late Brig. Gen. John P. Carragher, who volunteered their time to coordinate and run the events. “It’s so much bigger than one person,” said Wright, “we owe it to our veterans and all those who served, and memorialized those who have given their lives, to have this structure as a town and I think this is something that is consistent with other communities.” The “Veterans Observation Committee” would be a non-political committee, said Wright, adding, “I don’t think there should be any councilors on that committee.” He also suggested permanent seats on the panel for the commanders of the two American Legion posts and Veterans of Foreign Wars, “… and then put some more folks on there, I think the only requirement would be that they were perhaps a veteran.” Councilor Maureen Klett, Deputy Mayor Mike Lenares, Councilor Meg Casasanta, and Wright all volunteered their services to the start of the a sub-committee to outline the organization of the Veterans Observation Committee.
“We have six more months to work toward Memorial Day.”
Town takes part in wreaths program
NEWINGTON — A Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at noon in West Meadow Cemetery. The Willard-Welles-Stanley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the May-Davis-Stotzer American Legion Post 117 are planning this local ceremony which will run simultaneously with wreathlaying ceremonies at the national cemetery in Arlington, Va. and at locations all across the nation. Seven ceremonial wreaths representing the branches of the armed forces, merchant marine
and POW/MIAs will be laid at the Veterans’ Monument in West Meadow Cemetery. Worcester Wreath Co., working in conjunction the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America will donate the seven ceremonial wreaths to the West Meadow Cemetery in Newington for the ceremony. Beginning on Dec. 5, a caravan of trucks carrying Christmas wreaths from the State of Maine will begin their annual trek to Arlington National Cemetery. These wreaths will be placed on the graves of our veterans on
Dec. 11 — a solemn tribute to those who serve and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Simultaneous ceremonies in Connecticut will be held at the three state Veterans Cemeteries in Middletown, Rocky Hill, Darien, as well as at various veterans memorials and local cemeteries with areas designated for veterans. For information on the Newington ceremony, contact: Barbara Crede, regent, WillardWelles-Stanley Chapter, DAR, 860-665-8082, or barbcrede@ aol.com.
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The Willard-Welles-Stanley Chapter DAR presented the annual DAR Good Citizen Award to Newington High School senior Jordan Gaglione, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gaglione. Jordan was selected for his outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, responsibility and his helpfulness in service to his community. Pictured from left is Barbara Crede, DAR Good Citizen Award Chapter Chairman, Jordan Gaglione, Lori Gaglione and Laura Charamut, school counselor at Newington High School.
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A toast — and some orange juice — for CAPT superstars By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER
As the rays of the sun climbed over the horizon and into the cool morning air Tuesday, the administration at Newington High School started preparing breakfast, and while it may have seemed like just any ordinary breakfast of bagels and muffins, it was the occasion that made it so extraordinary — it was to honor the school’s star scholars, the top 35 students who earned exemplary scores during the Connecticut Academic Performance Test. The students were joined by their families during their morning breakfast in the high school cafeteria held before school started. “I don’t have anything to hand you today other than my sincere congratulations, your performance in this regard places you in the very top of students in Connecticut,” said Principal James Wenker. “You have a lot to be proud of.” It was a meal well worth the wait; the students had taken the test in the latter half of their sophomore year and now as juniors were feeling the meaning of pride and a job
well done. “I feel honored, It’s a good feeling knowing that you’re up there. We worked hard for it,” said Taylor Bomely, 16. As they conversed amid the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, enjoying their breakfast of bagels and muffins, it was hard not to recognize the fact that these students represented the dawn of a new future for Connecticut and the town of Newington. They sat with their families and fellow classmates. They conversed discussing the test and the future they foresee for themselves. “I’m very proud of them,” said Wenker, “it really is a tremendous achievement. These assessments are not easy. It requires a level of discipline and perseverance to attain this kind of performance.” The Connecticut Academic Performance Test is an exam taken by the high school sophomores throughout Connecticut as a way to test not only the aptitude of students but also the ability of a school system to teach basic academics. The test focuses on four key areas of study including reading,
writing, mathematics, and science. Students are assessed on their ability to comprehend these subject areas based on a 0 to 100 grading system. The students’ grades fall under five levels, one being the lowest level and five the highest. The
“I am very proud of them. It really is a tremendous achievement.” james Wenker NHS principal
State of Connecticut requires all students reach at least the third or “Proficient” level of understanding, yet, Newington High School sets its goal even higher. “We set our standards here at Newington at four, which is ‘Goal’ as opposed to ‘Proficient.’ We have set our standard higher than most schools in the state,” said Wenker. “There’s only a handful of schools that are setting it at four, so we
expect more from our students in terms of the tests.” The students honored at the CAPT Scholars”breakfast reached a level-five understanding in each subject area of the test. Newington High School has been one of the highest scoring high schools in the state setting a standard of academic performance that rivals few. In 2009 the average score of the Newington sophomores was in the 90th percentile across the four subject areas. The students being honored at
the breakfast acted modestly in their recognition of academic performance thanking their teachers for their success. And this was only the beginning for these students. This was the dawn of their future, and the time to start planning for that future began long before they ever started their studies for the CAPT test. “It’s rewarding to see your work go into something,” said Andrew Ancona, 16, “It’s exciting to see the world of opportunities that open up to you.”
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experience matters. “It’s not what you do in practice, but what you do in game time situations,” he The Newington football team said. Playing against great comcame close to getting the win petition seemed to pay off for they yearned for, against the rivals Newington, eventually. Though they hate. But it just wasn’t meant no wins came out of their growth, to be this season, and the Indians the Indians did in fact grow. fell 34-27 to Wethersfield on The offense moved more Thursday. towards a passing game, Hillyer Although Newington couldn’t saying “We’re going to do what find that storybook ending to works for us.” The running game the season by getting the vic- wasn’t getting them anywhere, so a tory, the game truly showed the short passing game was installed. team’s transformation through the Quarterback Jon Snyder was season. a consistent bright spot for the It all began with a 12-3 loss Indians all season. His passing to New Britain — a team that numbers improved as the offense had a difficult season itself. The gained experience, his arm game kept head coach Clay becoming more accurate as season Hillyer happy about his defense, progressed. but gave him some worries about Going into the final few games the offense. Early on this year, the of the season, one noticeable Indians struggled to put points change was the significant decrease on the board and show any kind in penalties against Newington of consistency. compared to Mistakes were early in the made often and year. always at the E v e r y wrong time. opposing A 22-19 loss coach gave to Simsbury Newington s h o w e d r e s p e c t , john campanello Newington could despite the Wethersfield head coach be competitive, disappointing but the youth of record. the team, with “I told the only 11 seniors on the roster, team all week in practice, I’m showed. The game was riddled nervous,” said Southington coach with penalties on the Newington D.J. Hernandez after their 27-18 side and the Indians gave up good defeat of the Indians. “Newington field position and scoring chances is a good football team.” due to player immaturity. “I knew coming into the game After Simsbury and New it was going to be a dogfight,” Britain, the Indians got stuck with said Wethersfield head coach one of the hardest schedules in John Campanello. “I knew that the state. No team they played they were much better then their against in the last eight games record was.” finished with a record of less than From a championship-caliber .500. Three of the teams they team, to a team that can’t even face off against finished with 9-1 manage a win, it’s easy to put records, including Wethersfield, down the Newington football Bristol Eastern and Glastonbury. team. Every school goes through Overall, the eight teams finished a rebuilding year though. There the season with a combined record is no team that competes at a of 63-18. high level every single year. The Hillyer said all season that Indians have Snyder coming back By Andy Ragali Staff Writer
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Newington quarterback Jon Snyder takes advantage of an opening to run the ball himself during the Thanksgiving Day game with Wethersfield. Snyder, a consistent bright spot for the team, returns next year.
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Hell and hilarity mixed at the Newington Kiwanis Club meeting Monday night when newspaper columnist Susan Campbell spoke about her new book, “Dating Jesus: A Story of Fundamentalism, Feminism, and the American Girl,” a biographical account of her life growing up as a fundamentalist Christian in the South. Speaking to 30 guests, Campbell handled the normally controversial topic of religion adroitly, her jovial nature being greeted with laughter. “I had a speech written out,” Campbell said, as she stepped up in front of the crowd, “but I‘m just going to wing it.” The crowd was instantly grasped by her subtle southern accent and drawn into her story, as she spoke, poking fun at herself for her accent and describing her move to the North, to live among “sharp-speaking Yankees.” Campbell grew up in Webb City, Mo., a small Ozark town. “Sports and Jesus” were everything in the town, she said, and she was involved at a young age, evangelizing by knocking on doors to spread the word. It was the 1970s
and the fundamentalist movement was in full swing, calling to all Protestant Christians to live their lives in a purer fashion. Campbell embraced the tenets of the movement, in a sense dating Jesus, if for no more reason than to outdo the achievements of her brothers, Tom and Dan, who were already receiving much attention within the church community, she joked. Her fondest memories, she said, were the days she spent helping the people in her area. Spreading the name of Jesus and trying to attract new churchgoers became sacred to her. It was the calling she wanted to follow, she said, than being able to help others and touch those in need. “It wasn’t about my car is nicer than yours, I have a bigger house. No, what’s mine is yours,” she said, “The whole idea about religion is you reach out to others and that’s it.” When she looks back now at the life she came from and how far she has journeyed from the depths of the Ozarks, Campbell says she is amazed. But what strikes her most is the fact that many former churchgoers, like herself, have stopped practicing fundamentalist Christianity and have taken faith into their own hands.
“We got tired of using religion as a weapon,” she said, “and I’m not saying all religion is used as a weapon, but mine was and that didn’t make me feel good.” Today, in addition to her new book, Campbell publishes a column for the Hartford Courant, which lately has focused on the homeless and needy around the Hartford area. She spoke about experiences working with the South Park Inn, a homeless shelter in Hartford, and her reactions to seeing cribs and families in these shelters and her need to write about it. She has published so many stories about the plight of these families, Campbell says she feels like she is turning into a broken record. “I’m not saying I was put here by God to do this, but I don’t know what else to do,” Campbell said, about her stories. “This is why I got into journalism.” “We are coming up on the holidays and you will see the red kettles from Salvation Army, you’ll have the opportunity to volunteer with a faith group and we tend to think about it during the holiday season,” Campbell said, “But would be far more lovely is if we thought about that in March.”
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As for her book, Campbell, didn’t even bring copies to the Kiwanis meeting, saying she hated the business side of publishing. “Dating Jesus: A Story of Fundamentalism, Feminism, and the American Girl” is available through Amazon.com.
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3.99 2.99 4.99 3.99 3.99 2.99 FARMER $ $ g i a n t g r i n d e r s 3.99 CHEESE 4.49 $5.00 PECORINO $ $ 3.99 ROMANO 5.99 ¢ $ $ $ .99 .99 .99 18 $ $ $ 4.99 1.29 1.49 .99
GREEN, ORANGE, YELLOW & RED PEPPERS lb LONG, HOT OR CUBANELLE
¢
TURKISH BAKLAVA $ lb
lb
Cannot be combined with any other offer.
IDAHO POTATOES
EGGPLANT
lb 50 LB BAG
GRAPE TOMATO
YELLOW or GREEN PKG SQUASH
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Deli Closes 1/2 Hour Early
Twin City Plaza, Newington
.99 .99
lb.
PKG
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