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School improvements, single-stream recycling containers among considerations for budget

Preliminary planning for next year’s town budget has begun, with decisions about what building projects to take on at the forefront of officials’ minds.

The Capital Improvements Committee, a Town Council subcommittee made up of members of the council and Board of Education, Volume 54, No. 2

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had their first meeting Thursday.

Its five members are charged with the responsibility of providing the council some direction in where to allot the $6.3 million in funding designated to Capital Improvements, or construction, renovation or improvement projects all across town.

An example would be the tennis courts at Newington High School, which were recently updated to accommodate players of all ages and abilities.

Their renovation wasn’t initially a priority, but thanks to the CIP Committee, the project was pushed to a higher standing last year.

Now they’ve got more than 40 other projects to weigh in on includ-

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library kicked-off its “Pop open a good book,” reading program this week. Above, Lisa Masten, Ruth Block and Jeanette Howes, co-chairs of the program. Bottom left, participants sign up. Bottom right, Ellen Schiller, with a prize she won for taking part in the program. See story and photos on Page 4.

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The state’s budget woes have trickled down to those who have no control over their own financial situations because of mental and physical disabilities.

Six of these individuals live at the Hartford Regional Center on North Mountain Road, one of six dependent living facilities in the state operated by the Department of Developmental Services.

While rumors were circulating that the center was shutting down completely, state officials confirmed earlier this week that that is not the case.

“The center is not closing; we were downsizing one area because several of the people in that area were leaving. Two have already left and one more is already making plans to move on,” explained DDS Communications Director Joan Barnish.

There are currently 67 people living at the Hartford Regional Center, which is made up of individual six-person homes.One of these homes is being vacated, according to Barnish.

“As an apartment, it doesn’t become feasible for us to operate when there are just two people living there,” she added. “That’s what happens in this economy; we downsize, we consolidate as necessary … in order to justify keeping something open, we have to move people around.”

But for the unit’s residents and their families who recently received letters informing them of the news, it’s not a monetary challenge they face, but an emotional one.

“It seems to me that when you look at budgetary constraints it’s difficult to take out budgetary issues on the most vulnerable population there is,” said Town

One of the many six-person homes that constitute the Hartford Regional Center, a dependent living facility on North Mountain Road. State officials said that the facility was downsizing, closing one of its homes.

Councilor Maureen Klett, whose brother is one of those being displaced.

Klett’s family received notice of the situation after two of the residents had already been relocated.

They are currently seeking placement with the help of the DDS, which indicated the target date to close the unit is this March.

“They’ve been very nice about saying they will show us places as they become available but the bottom line is, it’s not going to be an easy transition to try to explain to him when he has the profound intellectual disability he has,” said Klett, whose brother — now 50 years old — has lived at the center since he was 12.

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“He doesn’t speak, but he certainly knows when he’s loved and cared for which he is there,” she added.

Although the family picks him up every weekend, they are unable to care for him full-time and his life has been happy and productive, with daily workshops and activities filled with caring friends and staff at the center, which has become his home.

“It’s very sad that it’s come down to this,” Klett said earlier this week.

“Just tell me, how do I explain this situation to my brother?”

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Officials, Toll Bros. continue talks on Cedar Mtn. plan

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

About 35 Save Cedar Mountain advocates, joined by town officials and Toll Brothers employees reconvened this week after a short holiday break to continue debating the future of the mountain they are at odds over.

The Conservation Commission is tasked with making a decision about the developer’s application for a 48-lot subdivision on the 73-acre Balf property by early spring.

Environmental and blasting experts hired by the town as well as those who represent the applicant both reported their most recent study findings at Tuesday night’s meeting, which adjourned a little after midnight.

The public hearing period was extended to Jan. 24 so that all pertinent information could be gathered and presented, with a final report from experts due in Jan. 17.

One of the more recent developments that has gained a lot of attention from all involved is the discovery of a rare, indigenous species of tree on the

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“It’s very important to the town’s future,” Block said.

“Every time someone drives through our town, the most prominent feature by which our town is represented is the slope of Cedar Mountain. The town took decades presuming that with what it was, nobody would bother with it. Now the chickens have come home to roost,” he continued, recalling the old days when the town could have purchased the mountain at a very small price compared to its value today.

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“To say that the presence or absence of any one species defines the ability to use one area is not what the courts have interpreted the statutes to be,” Conservation Commission Chairman Philip Block said of the discovery and

Erica Schmitt can be reached at what it means for their decision developer last year — have a tough (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or about the application. He later vote on their hands in about a eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. added, “If any alteration of any one species changes the character of wetlands that is the responsibility of the commission.”

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Knowledge not the only prize in library reading program ‘Pop open a good book’ program participants eligible for prizes

“Some people read an awful lot, but we’ve had people who won the weekly prize or grand Why save a good book for the beach or a prize and they read just one book, so it’s really rainy day? the luck of the draw,” she said Tuesday during The Lucy Robbins Welles Library gave adults the kick-off party, where people enjoyed coffee, a reason to read this month in Tuesday’s kick-off cookies and the chance to check out some of the of the 2013 winter reading program, “Pop open a recommendations library staff offered for good good book.” reads right now.

Six exploding prize basLibraries across the counkets filled with all sorts of try usually post their recent goodies are up for grabs, favorites online, so Masten with ticket drawings every was able to gather suggesFriday until Feb. 15. tions from everywhere.

But the only people in Those who came to the running for these are Tuesday’s late morning the readers who registered kick-off included lots of at some point this past retirees and mothers with Tuesday, either at the library young children, while workor online. They will spend ing adults came to the the next five weeks logging evening session to make in what books they comsure they registered before plete, receiving a prize ticket the day was through. for each book read.

“One woman told us Last year there were 402 LISA MASTEN she had a hard time readparticipants in the program Assistant Library Director ing growing up and she’s and they read a total of trying to read more, so this 2,740 books. program was an incentive for her,” said Masten, Assistant Library Director Lisa Masten, who adding that lots of parents want to participate runs the event, hopes they exceed that number because their kids are joining in the Children’s this year.

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“Some people read an awful lot, but we’ve had people who won the weekly prize or grand prize and they read just one book, so it’s really the luck of the draw.”

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The community room at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, where the Adult Winter Reading program kicked-off this Tuesday.

kicks off Saturday, Jan. 12.

Masten came up with weekly themes for her prize baskets including the kick-off basket, which a participant will win next Friday. The weeks following will feature “The Perfect Pie,” “Travel With a Good Book,” “Let the Games Begin” and the grand prize basket, “Movie Night,” which contains a Blu-ray DVD player,

a popcorn popper, books, DVDs and just about every brand of popcorn imaginable. The Friends of the Library sponsors this annual event. To see pictures of the gift baskets and lists of what’s in each, visit newingtonct.gov/library.

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

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Town senior center picked to join Capital Improvement pilot program on healthy aging Committee mulling budget considerations

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

A special opportunity has surfaced for senior citizens in Newington, who are invited to participate in a national initiative encouraging healthy aging.

The Newington Senior & Disabled Centers was one of just five senior centers in the country selected recently to join in developing this pilot program, which is based on a concept from the National Council on Aging. The NCOA received funding from the MetLife Foundation to administer the Aging Mastery Program, after which they invited 26 different nationally-accredited centers to apply for participation. The other four facilities chosen were Lowcountry Senior Center, S.C.; Center in the Park, Pa.; Mill Race Senior Center, Ind., and Duxbury Senior Center, Mass.

“We were looking for senior centers who really had a history of innovation, a background of

evidence-based programming and were strong leaders in health promotion and Newington stood out as one of those,” said Emily Dessem, the Center for Healthy Aging’s senior program manager at NCOA headquarters, in Washington D.C. During six weekly meetings, beginning this February or March, participants will explore the mastery of certain life skills, what impacts one’s ability to age well and how to develop good lifestyle habits to do so. Throughout the six months following, they will be provided with incentives for implementing learned behavior.

Only 25 Newington seniors will be recruited to participate. This group will be presented with information and planning books which they will use to record goals and progress during the six month-period. Although scientific, evidence-based material from the NCOA will be used, it is the responsibility of senior center staff and elderly participants to generate the program itself, which they

expect to someday blossom into a larger endeavor.

When Newington Senior & Disabled Center Director Dianne Stone went to the nation’s capitol in December to meet with the other four directors and NCOA officials, it was described to her as “a cross between Girl Scouts and Green Stamps.”

“It’s being developed at the grassroots level for grass-roots people,” Stone said. “I think it stands a better chance of being successful because it’s being developed by the same audience that’s using it.”

The NCOA will be evaluating each municipality’s experiences as the program moves forward.

“Our hope is that something will come of this in the future,” Dessem explained. “Ideally we do think it does have the potential to keep older adults healthy and incur lower health care costs,” she added.

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Examples of these more important items are the $6 million renovation of John Patterson School, the $111,000 purchase of single-stream recycling containers for all residents, and the $570,000 figure remaining in the town’s purchase of the Marcap property on Cedar Mountain.

These are all “pay-as-you-go” deals, or projects the town has made commitments to pay for over a period of years while construction moves along simultaneously.

This leaves about $2 million that can be moved around to other projects as needed. Priorities for the 2013-14 budget may include the hiring of a new employee responsible for school safety, according to committee Chairperson Maureen Klett, who remembers Board of Ed Chairman Mark Finkelstein proposing this hiring more than 10 years ago, but it never passing.

Klett also remembers when the CIP Committee first formed as a result of former Town Councilor Tom Bowen, who spoke of the importance of the committee being made up of members of both the council and the Board of Ed. “Allowing each body to have input on what they feel is important,” Klett said.

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Malloy opposes guns in school in state of the state speech

By MARK PAZNIOKAS AND KEITH M. PHANEUF CONNECTICUT MIRROR

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Wednesday in a nationally televised State of the State speech that Connecticut must not turn its schools into armed camps in response to the murders of 26 educators and children in Newtown.

“Let me be clear. Freedom is not a handgun on the hip of every teacher, and security should not mean a guard posted outside every classroom,” Malloy said to the applause of legislators. “That is not who we are in Connecticut, and it is not who we will allow ourselves to become.” Malloy began and ended his third annual State of the State address on the opening day of the General Assembly session with repeated references to the 20 firstgraders and six educators shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14.

He offered no policy initiatives in the address, a first for the first-term Democratic governor.

The speech was carried live for a national audience on C-Span, as well as the state’s public affairs’ network, CT-N, and Connecticut stations.

“It won’t surprise you that this speech is very different from the one I first envisioned giving,” Malloy said. “In the early days of December, I began thinking about what I’d like to say today. Now, while it’s only been a few short weeks on the calendar, we have all walked a very long and very dark road together.”

Malloy issued a call for unity as the state explores measures on gun control, mental health and school

security in the opening weeks of the 2013 General Assembly.

But he used the broad themes of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges to also cast his administration in a positive light, defending his use of a $1.5 billion tax increase as part of a solution to an inherited $3.6 billion deficit in his first year.

Elements of the 26-minute speech could have been written before Dec. 14. He hit a defiant note, one that didn’t jibe with the overall tone of the address, in defending his budget approach, even though Connecticut is facing new fiscal pressures as the economy continues to sputter.

“Anyone who tells you that the budget we passed two years ago didn’t do its job, that it didn’t make real change in how we approach our finances, is simply not telling the truth,” Malloy said.

He also recited his administration’s accomplishments, standard fare for a governor passing the midpoint of his first term. He faces re-election in 2014.

Malloy contrasted Connecticut politics with the gridlock of Washington, noting that much of the major legislation put forward by his administration on education, energy policy, economic development and new demands on utilities after two storms in 2011 passed with the support of Republicans.

“If these past two years have proven anything, it’s that we have the ability to rally around a common good and a common goal,” Malloy said. “We’ve done it in a way that just doesn’t seem possible these days in some places, certainly not in

Washington D.C.” Legislators stood and applauded as Malloy introduced Newtown’s first selectman, C. Patricia Llodra, and its school superintendent, Janet Robinson, the two women who have led Newtown through the loss of 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook.

“Tested by unimaginable tragedy, your compassion and leadership over the past month has been an inspiration to Connecticut, and to me personally,” Malloy said.

Malloy, whose State of the State speech a year ago set off a battle with teachers on education reforms, praised the profession as he pointed to the inspiration and courage exhibited on that dark day.

“In the midst of one of the worst days in our history, we also saw the best of our state,” Malloy said.

“Teachers and a therapist that sacrificed their lives protecting students.

A principal and school psychologist that ran selflessly into harm’s way.”

He talked about the police officers and firefighters who responded to the shooting, the town officials who brought comfort and stability to Newtown and teachers who quickly returned to the classroom.

“And then, of course, there are the families,” said Malloy, whose voice broke as he talked about the victims and the first-responders.

“Twenty-six families that, despite an unimaginable loss, have gotten up each and every day since, have been there for one another, and have supported their community as much as that community has supported them.

“They have persevered. And in that perseverance, we all find

strength. We have lifted one another up and continued on, carrying the spirit of our fallen heroes, our wounded families, and our beautiful lost children.” Malloy won bipartisan praise for his call for a bipartisan response to the shooting in Newtown, though Republicans responded cooly to the governor’s defense of his fiscal policies.

“I thought the governor struck the perfect tone,” said Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn. “The governor understands we want to work as Democrats and Republicans to make our communities safer.”

House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, who became the new leader of the House on Wednesday, predicted both parties could find common ground tightening gun permits and licensing, as well as certain components of the statutes governing background checks for weapons purchasers.

“There are huge loopholes that exist right now” involving screenings for those looking to buy rilfes with high-capacity magazines, he said.

The Republican minority leaders, Sen. John P. McKinney of Fairfield and Rep. Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. of Norwalk, said they are optimistic that both parties will work together, whether it involves gun control, treatment of mental illnesses or enhanced school security.

“I truly believe we will have a multi-faceted bipartisan approach to what happened in Newtown,” said McKinney, whose district includes Newtown. He said there are “areas of controversy,” such as making the names and addresses

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The governor did rankle GOP leaders, though, when he declared his efforts to close the largest budget deficit in state history a success.

When Malloy took office in January 2011, analysts were projected a nearly 20 percent gap in the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a hole of nearly $3.7 billion.

And though state government finished about $140 million in the red in 2011-12, and lawmakers met just last month to close a $365 million gap in current finances — both deficits of less than 2 percent — a much larger shortfall of almost $1.2 billion is projected for the fiscal year starting July 1.

So while Malloy insists that the mess he inherited has been cleaned up, “I would submit that is has not, unfortunately,” Cafero said. “Our fiscal problems have surfaced again.”

“I obviously didn’t agree that his budget was a success,” McKinney said, adding that the Democratic governor’s fiscal approach in the first two years as a “go-it-alone budget” that excluded Republican calls for deeper spending cuts.

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From left, Keeney Manufacturing President/CEO Stuart Holden Jr., Newington Chamber of Commerce President Theresa Gogluicci, Keeney Executive Vice President Jamie Holden and U.S. Rep. Sandra Nafis at a luncheon celebrating the company’s 90th anniversary.

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recognizing any employee that has reached 25 years of service, and the presentation of awards of recognition by the Newington Chamber of Commerce as well as the Connecticut General Assembly. Special guests in attendance included State Sen. Paul Doyle, U.S. Rep. Sandra Nafis, Newington Mayor Stephen Woods, Newington Economic Development Director Andrew Belcher, Newington Chamber of Commerce President Theresa Gogluicci, and Newington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Gail Whitney.

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On Jan. 4, The Keeney Manufacturing Co. in Newington celebrated its official 90th anniversary.

Joined by employees, retirees, and local dignitaries, the company held a luncheon to commemorate the historic milestone.

With the ceremony lead by President/CEO Stuart Holden Jr., and Executive Vice President Jamie Holden, the festivities included a recap of Keeney’s history through the decades, the unveiling of a new plaque

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Artwork of Newington teens takes the spotlight

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

An impressionistic sunset over a marsh, a photograph of a lime green-colored bug, a pen drawing of a tiger containing a mosaic of cats and a face digitally superimposed over a forest.

This is just a sampling of the works on display inside the community room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library throughout the month of January, created by Newington teens.

There are 28 pieces in total, representing a plethora of mixed media.

“I like that there’s a variety because some years it’s more one thing than any other,” commented Teen Librarian Bailey Ortiz, who organized the show with the help of Newington High School Art Teacher Stephen Linde.

Linde tries to pick a variety of pieces each year, and not necessarily those that received the best grades.

“They’re chosen sometimes by quality or I might choose somebody who I didn’t choose last year. It could be people that do a really nice job and others who just try really hard,” he said of the selection process, adding, “Art is very subjective, I can’t say there’s any favorites; I enjoy all At left, a photograph by 11th-grader Ethan Sheehan. At right, a digitally-imposed piece made by senior Allison Clines. Below, “Soda Poppers” by the work.” freshman Connor Yamans.

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through exhibit at Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Ortiz happens to particularly like the handful of book covers several students created digitally, representing real novels with their own art.

“I thought it was perfect for a library display; these really stand out to me. But I’m biased because I’m a librarian,” she said, laughing.

Linde worked with four other staff members who teach grades six through twelve to gather pieces for the show. Some students also brought their own work to hang on the walls.

“We couldn’t do this without him,” Ortiz said of Linde, who orchestrates the event with the sole purpose Above, A favorite of Newington High School Art Teacher Stephen Linde, this of putting local young talent in the beach scene was painted by 9th-grader Jessica Johnson Below, a painting by town’s spotlight. senior Ali Gratcher.

“It’s nice for the community to see what happening at the high school level,” he explained. “I think it’s good for the rest of the public as well as the high school kids to show off their work and feel a sense of importance with what their doing.”

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is located at 95 Cedar Street. (860) 665-8700.

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

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PET OF THE WEEK Meet Chris! This fun-loving puppy is just waiting for his new home! He can’t wait to ring in the new year with a new, active family with kids of any age. Chris is a very playful boy.

He LOVES his toys, other dogs, cats and he gives the best kisses!

As long as he gets his exercise, apartment living is a possibility. Chris is still a puppy and is still learning house manners and obedience, so Chris needs to continue his training classes and would do best with an owner that has had dogs before. Come to the Newington branch of the Connecticut Humane Society and visit with Chris today!

Inquiries for adoption should be made at the Connecticut Humane Society located at 701 Russell Road in Newington or by calling (860) 594-4500 or toll free at 1-800-452-0114.

The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organization with branch shelters in Waterford, Westport and a cat adoption center in the PetSMART store in New London.

The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.

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To protect children, a resource officer should be placed in each school To the editor:

We believe that it is our responsibility as parents and concerned citizens to appeal to our town officials to take every reasonable step to keep our schools safe.

There are many ways this can be accomplished and every reasonable option should be considered. However, the placement of a school resource officer at both middle schools and all four elementary schools in town would provide immediate and effective protection for our children.

For those of you who are not familiar with school resource officers, they are police officers specially trained to work in the school environment. There are several other benefits (in addition to the physical safety of our children) to their presence at our schools, including mentoring students, fostering positive relationships between children and police and providing anti-bullying, anti-drug and “stranger danger” programs.

Newington High School has had a school resource officer on its premises for many years. In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, there is every reason to afford the same level of protection to our middle and elementary school students.

To this end, we have started an online petition to urge the Board of Education, Town Manager and Town Council to approve the placement of school resource officers at each of our middle and elementary schools.

If you feel as strongly as we do about the safety of our children, we urge you to sign this petition (it’s free and takes just a few seconds of your time). You can find it at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ keep-our-children-safe-in-newington-public-schools/ If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact us at lisav33173@ gmail.com.

Please also contact the Board of Education, Town Manager and Town Council and express your support for this action. Unless we stand together and make all of our voices heard now, we will miss this opportunity to ensure the safety of our most precious gift- our children.

Lisa Vumback, Nikole Howard, Cathy Vumback, Newington

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POLICE BLOTTER Mishelle Riopedre, 33, of 375 Paddock Ave., Meriden, was charged Dec. 29 with thirddegree robbery.

Vanessa Torruella, 20, of 54 Walcott St., Willimantic, was charged Dec. 29 with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.

Sarah Procaccini, 38, of 16 Concord St., West Hartford, was charged Dec. 29 with DUI, following too close, engaging police in pursuit and driving with intent to harass.

Justin Ayala, 20, of 715 Church St., was charged Dec. 31 with breach of peace.

Amy Ciarcia, 45, of 113 Vincent Drive, was charged Jan. 1 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Michael Ciarcia, 48, of 113 Vincent Drive, was charged Jan. 1 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Michael Torbicki Jr., 40, of 52 Gilbert Road, Newington, was charged Jan. 2 with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault and threatening.

Robert Brule, 40, of 1889 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, was charged Jan. 2 with second-degree larceny.

Newington Rotary Club had a busy year To say the Newington Rotary Club was fully engaged in community activities during 2012 would indeed be an understatement.

It was a frantic pace. In addition to our annual projects, we undertook a very successful golf tournament at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. It was so successful that the club was obliged to use both their golf courses.

Over 100 golfers took part in the tournament. The contest gave new meaning to “hooks, slices and mulligans.” It took the club a full hour to raffle off the donated door prizes.

We were able to present $11,000 to the Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation, which was organized to commemorate the efforts of Alexandra “Alex” Scott who started a lemonade stand to help other children like herself who had cancer. The Newington Rotary Club had to get behind this effort.

It was the most labor-intensive project the club has ever undertaken. We are going to do this again next September. Details to follow.

We participated again this year in the Waterfall Festival. We are sure you all remember the best hamburgers and cheeseburgers on the block. The Y-US “Packs to School” project had a change of location this year and we hope for the future. The town parks and grounds department made available the picnic area in Churchill Park for our barbecue and issuance of backpacks full of school supplies for youths from dysfunctional families.

That number is growing. The Stop & Shop on the turnpike hosted our annual food drive in which we collected nonperishable food items and cash for the Newington Social Services Department. It was truly amazing to see customers emerging from the store and giving us bags of food and/or cash and this is during tough economic times. Our Breakfast with Santa held at St. Mary’s School had the largest participation by parents and children since the club has been sponsoring that event. We actually ran out of some food items.

The club will continue to participate in Rotary International’s

Williams re-elected state Senate president

HARTFORD — The state Senate has re-elected Democratic Brooklyn Sen. Donald E. Williams Jr. as president.

Williams has overseen the Senate for the past eight-and-a-half years. Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney nominated Williams on Wednesday and Senate Minority Leader John McKinney seconded the motion. He was then elected unanimously.

Given the state’s budget problems, Williams said Connecticut is “at a crossroads” but urged Democrats and Republicans to take inspiration from the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to work together and “welcome big and bold ideas.”

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Robert A. Ericson, 87, of Newington, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Eisenbrei) Ericson for 62 years. Born in Hartford, son of the late Alfred and Agnes (Peterson) Ericson, he was raised in West Hartford and lived in Colorado, Ohio and New York before settling in Newington in 1956. He served his country in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service during World War II and retired from the Fafnir Bearing Co. after 27 years of employment. He was a 1948 graduate of Hillyer College and a 1950 graduate of the University of Denver. He obtained his Masters degree in finance and banking in 1951 from the University of Denver as well. Bob was an avid fan of UConn Women’s basketball. He enjoyed reading, traveling and watching his grandchildren competing on their various sports teams. Above all, Bob’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. A loving and devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, he leaves his seven children, Nanci Boisvert and her husband, David, of Newington, William Ericson of Hartford, Polly Evans of Burlington, Jeffrey Ericson and his

wife, Donna, of Newington, Gregory Ericson and his wife, Karen, of Newington, Cynthia (Ganley) Gladu and her husband, Jay, of Colchester and Kevin Ericson and Tammy Langevin of Bristol; his 14 grandchildren, Nicole, Tara, Eric, Ross, Mark, Jennifer, Matthew, Michael, Kathleen, Alexander, Connor, Sarah, Shannon and Megan; his five great-grandchildren, Julia, Robbie, Lillian, Gracie, and Ava, and two expected great granddaughters. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his son Stephen Ericson and his brother C. Richard Ericson. His funeral service will begin Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. He will be laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Newington Memorial.

Memorial donations may be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps., P.O. Box 310061, Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.

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effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Third-world countries present a significant problem what with wars and tribal reluctance to being given the preventative vaccine. However, it is too important to walk away from. Rotary International and the Gates Foundation are spearheading the worldwide effort.

The Newington Rotary Club is doing its share. Locally, the club still offers an annual scholarship to deserving Newington High graduates based on need and the capacity to handle a college curriculum. We still contribute to our Midget football program, Little League and Memorial Day Parade the the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

We also do some “under the radar” donations on an as-needed basis — publicity not needed.

We are always looking for new members. To find out more about the club, go on-line to NewingtonRotary.org or better yet visit us at the Indian Hill Country Club on any Wednesday for lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. Look us over.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of English recently inducted students into the Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society. Caitlin Emerson ‘13 of Newington was one of the inductees, and Ashley Kus ‘13 of Newington was one of the inductees.

Dean College in Franklin Massachusetts announces that multiple local residents have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester: Jared Cyr of Newington (Criminal Justice major) and Abigaile Hemmann of Newington (Dance major).

Spencer Gaglione of Newington, a freshman Professional Writing major, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester at York College of Pennsylvania.

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven for the fall 2012 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean’s List.

Jason Bielesz of Newington, Leann Boisvert of Newington, Crystal Davis of Newington, Thomas McMahon of Newington, Elizabeth Meade of New Britain, Syed Razvi of Newington, James Sagherian of Newington, Victoria Sanborn of Newington, Matthew Scaringe of Newington, Danielle Sumoski of Newington, Stephanie Tedeschi of Newington.

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Health District encouraging residents to donate blood for Blood Donor Month STAFF REPORT

Do you know the number one reason why people do not donate blood? According to the American Red Cross, it is because they have never thought about it before. For this reason, the Central Connecticut Health District is urging residents to think about giving one more time this winter season. To increase awareness of the constant need for blood and to help replenish low supplies after the holidays, the month of January has been designated as Blood Donor Month.

Even though the need for blood exists all year long, there are certain periods when the level of donations falls off. Many times, this shortfall occurs when the demand for blood is the highest. The most common times that blood supplies run low are during summer vacation months and during the winter holidays. Blood shortages occur when the supply of blood falls below the optimal three-day supply.

Unfortunately, increased travel and entertaining during the holiday season often results in higher incidence of trauma cases requiring blood.

Every year, 4.5 million American lives are saved by blood transfusions. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day; for every pint of blood donated, three lives can be saved. While 37 percent of the population of this country is eligible to give blood, less than 10 percent donate annually.

Giving blood is a safe, relatively painless procedure. Potential donors need not fear becoming ill from donating blood, because each needle used is sterile and disposed of after one use. Receiving donated blood is also safe; all blood is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, syphilis and other infectious diseases before it is used. To become a blood donor, you must be in good health and weigh at

least 110 pounds. Most states require donors to be at least 17 years old, although 16-yearolds may donate in some states. There are no upper age limits for giving blood. It is safe to give a pint of blood as often as every eight weeks.

The actual time spent giving blood is about 10 minutes. The entire procedure includes registration, completing a health history, checking your temperature, blood pressure, and iron level, donating the blood, and a stop at the canteen for refreshments.

Most blood donors tend to give a pint of whole blood. Once blood has been donated,

whole blood donation process. Apheresis allows for the collection of a greater number of the desired component than is possible when one unit of whole blood is donated.

For example, without apheresis, one blood transfusion would require 5 to 10 donors to collect enough platelets. Now, it is possible to collect all the needed platelets from just one donor, and the rest of the blood is returned to that donor once the platelets have been separated out.

People who should not give blood include the following: anyone who is sick with a cold, flu or fever; anyone with AIDS or one of its symptoms; anyone who had hepatitis after age 11 or has come into contact with an individual who has hepatitis within the past 12 months and anyone who contracted malaria within the past 3 years. Regarding tattoos, donating blood is acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused. There are 32 states that currently regulate tattoo facilities. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation There are additional illnesses and lifestyles that will prevent someone from donating blood as well, so it is important that complete information be given during the medical history portion of the donation process.

To find out how to be a blood donor or to learn about upcoming blood donation sites, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, or look online at www.givelife.org. Further information may also be obtained at the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2822 or at www.ccthd.org.

Every year, 4.5 million American lives are saved by blood transfusions. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day; for every pint of blood donated, three lives can be saved. it is processed and available for use 24-48 hours later. Whole blood is broken down into various components: red cells, which may be stored up to 42 days; platelets, which have a five-day shelf life; and plasma, which can be frozen and stored for up to 12 months.

The red cells are needed to bring oxygen to tissue and organs, platelets are required for blood to clot, white cells fight infections, and plasma provides a mixture of water, salts, and proteins.

Another type of blood donation is possible, called apheresis. In this process, only a specific component of the blood is donated, such as platelets. This procedure takes longer, about 2 hours, and is very similar to the

LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR TEEN ART SHOW: Artists in grades 7–12 are invited to display their favorite works in the Community Room during the month of January. Artists can sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

WE ALL GET READY TO READ! Mondays, Jan. 14, and 28, and Feb. 4, 6 p.m.

Family Place Libraries and the National Center for Learning Disabilities have partnered to present a program designed especially for the “graduates” of the Parent/Child Workshop and Play for All attendees (children ages 4-7) and their caregivers. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of

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PLAY FOR ALL: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs play group giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together.

Co-Sponsored by Newington UNICO. WINTER READING KICK OFF — POP OPEN A GOOD BOOK!: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of popping popcorn fun! We’ll have popcorn, crafts and more. A detailed flyer is available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

detailed schedule go to www.newingtonct.org/library or call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3-6 will make a delicious breakfast recipe that can of course, be eaten at any time.

Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, Jan. 22, and 29, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

WINTER STORYTIMES: Session runs through Feb. 22. Weekly storytimes are drop-in, with no registration required.

All programs are free of charge. For a

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Jan. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to a certified R.E.A.D. dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to

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TALES TO TAILS: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Jan. 16.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks.

Due to safety concerns, only children age 7 and up, and their families will be allowed in the building room. Call

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LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 12 the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Jan. 19.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

to offer a series of recent awardwinning movies. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!: Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In honor of the day we will have a crafts table set up in the Children’s room. Stop by and make a library inspired craft. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Jan. 16 — “Walk the Line” (2005) This critically acclaimed biopic distills country singer Johnny Cash’s transformation from man to icon. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon. Running time 136 minutes.

POP IN FOR A GOOD MOVIE SERIES: Wednesdays in January at 1 p.m. With the movie award season fast approaching, what better way to get ready than

Jan. 23 — “The Artist” (2012) Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor, this modern-day silent film contrasts the declining for-

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Local News tunes of a silent-screen superstar with his lover’s rise to popularity as a darling of the “talkies.” Starring Academy Award winner Jean Dujardin. Running time 100 minutes.

Jan. 30 — “The Queen” (2004) After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Starring 2006 Best Actress Academy Award winner Helen Mirren.

Running time 103 minutes.

BREAKING THROUGH EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS — THE INSIDE SCOOP: Monday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. Many job

seekers wonder why they can’t find jobs and believe that it is all market conditions. Marcia LaReau will present key findings regarding the barriers that slow the road to employment success.

Findings with regard to the job search process, technology, recruiters, self perceptions, interviewing and motivation will be addressed. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

REVIVING 5000 YEARS OF CIVILIZATION: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2 to 3 p.m.

All ages are invited to attend! A slide presentation will introduce aspects of traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, and art. The session will include a short

Chinese dance workshop and a handson experience with classical Chinese dance props. The Connecticut Chinese Culture Association will be conducting the presentation. No registration is required.

FRIENDS WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL: Friday, Jan. 25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library for an evening in the library with great conversation, savory refreshments and a few surprises. Advance tickets for $12 are available at the library’s Adult Information Desk. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Must be 21 years old to attend.

EVENTS CALENDAR MOVING FORWARD GROUP: Trying to move on with your life after divorce, or relationship breakup? There is a “Moving Forward Group” at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St. Cromwell, that will meet Friday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Topic can be whatever you would like to discuss. The group meets every Friday (except Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving.)

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now,this group meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. (except Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield NVFD TWITTER FEED: In an effort to reach a larger audience with our fire and life safety messages, the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department has created a Twitter Feed. Twitter is a free social media web site, which allows its users to communicate in short text‐based messages via the internet and SMS text message to anyone who signs up to receive them. If you have a Twitter account, follow us at NFDFireSafety. Pass this along to any family and friends, whether from Newington or not. The more people we can communicate with, the more effective this new means of communication will be.

If you do not have a Twitter account, or do not wish to set one up, you can still view our messages. Simply go to http://twitter.com/NFDFireSafety using your internet browser. Consider bookmarking this page and checking

back often.

WINTER EXHIBITS: The center will showcase unique quilts created by members of the Schoolhouse Quilters of Newington during January and February in the south foyer gallery. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“ONE AMAZING DAY”: Weight Watchers celebrates 50th anniversary from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Newington Weight Watchers Center, 26 Fenn Road., with extraordinary local success stories. Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, Weight Watchers invites the public to attend its “One Amazing Day” celebration Saturday, Jan. 12. Hear extraordinary success stories from local members, live and in person. This event will feature local residents who have lost weight and have gained a new lease on life. Get a free introduction to our new Weight Watchers 360° program and join as we celebrate a program 50 years in the making. This free special event will feature great offers, fun surprises and is open to the public.

SILK CITY CHORUS: Manchester’s own Silk City Chorus is launching the Chapter’s 50th Anniversary year at its Annual Show with two performances (1:30 and 7:30 p.m.) Saturday, Jan. 19 at Manchester High School.

The theme of show is “Celebrate Harmony,” symbolic not only of the holiday season, but also because of the landmark anniversaries of both of the Silk City Chorus (50 years) as well as the Barbershop Harmony Society (75th anniversary). This year’s featured quartet is “Ringmasters,” the

2012 Barbershop Harmony Society Gold Medalists from Stockholm, Sweden. Also appearing on the show will be Manchester High School’s own Round Table Singers. Seating priority for this show is on a first-come/ first served, based on the time of order. All seating is available on a reserved basis and there is a discount for purchasing tickets in advance: Primary $28; Secondary $23; Adult $20, Senior or Student $17. Children age 7 or under are free. Advance purchase seating is available at www. silkcitychorus.org/tickets and from any chorus member, or by phone from the box office at (203) 272-7360. All seating is $2 higher at the door on the performance date.

HEALTH DISTRICT SELLING BICYCLE HELMETS: With the holidays just around the corner, a great gift idea for the active child or adult in your life is a helmet. The Central Connecticut Health District has been selling low cost bicycle helmets to residents since 1997. Currently, the Health District is offering bicycle helmets for sale. As with any athletic activity, safety should always be of primary concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury, resulting in 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 1.4 million people receiving treatment in emergency departments every year.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for a third (30.5 percent) of all injuryrelated deaths in the United States.

Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized with the use of properly-fitted helmets. The helmets come in a variety of colors for

children and adults, ranging from toddler sizes to adult XL. The cost for the helmets is $10. The bicycle helmets are available for purchase at the main office of the Central Connecticut Health District at 505 Silas Deane Hwt., Wethersfield. For further information, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield, by calling (860) 721-2822 or by visiting our website at www.ccthd.org.

CRAFT FAIR VENDORS WANTED: Craft Fair to be held at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in renting a vendor table or would like more information, call (860) 665-8778 and leave your name, address and phone number.

TEMPLE SINAI SERVICES: Shabbat Service remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18; Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, will be followed

by Tu B’Shevat Seder; Purim Service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, will be followed by Purim Carnival. At 41 West Hartford Road. For information, (860) 561-1055.

MANAGING CONCERNS ABOUT FALLS: Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself.

People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result

in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.

Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. This eight-week program will be offered at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning Feb. 19 through April 9. A workbook is provided and refreshments are served. The program is free, with the costs paid through a grant from the Jefferson House Institute. The program is sponsored by the Injury Prevention Center of Hartford Hospital/ CT Children’s Medical Center. Please call Lea Ann at (860) 249-1245 to register or for more information.

NEWINGTON/WETHERSDFIELD GFWC MONTHLY MEETING: The Newington/Wethersfield General Federation of Woman’s Clubs will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. The program this month will feature Country Dancing.

Sounds like fun ... bring your cowboy hats and boots. We look forward to seeing any woman interested in making new friends and helping her community. For information please contact (860) 563-6923.

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