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‘No cookie-cutter family’ Friday, January 25, 2013

Local blogger, raising 3 adopted children with lesbian partner, to appear on national talk show

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

A local mom will be featured on an upcoming episode of “The Ricki Lake Show” for her insight into everyday parenting.

Although many wouldn’t refer to Newington resident Elise Schreier’s family life as the common, everyday kind, she wants people to see that a bi-racial family with two moms isn’t much different than other families.

Schreier and her wife Andrea have three children, Ramon, 6, Mariah, 3, and Kayla, 2.

They’ve lived in Newington for 10 years now and after fostering their two oldest for 2½ years they officially adopted them last April.

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Ricki Lake producers saw their story in an interview online and it led them to Schreier’s blog at CTWorkingMoms.com. The show was taped last week.

“It was an unbelievable experience,” she said this week. “We didn’t find out about it until Monday and we were on a plane by Wednesday.”

Schreier began blogging just six months ago as an outlet for her thoughts, but it turned into a way to capture the special moments and chronicle her family life. It was also a chance to be a part of a real community of mothers balancing work with family life.

“It’s nice for our readers because every mom who blogs has kids of different ages, a different lifestyle and a different perspective on being a parent,” Schreier explained.

And the other moms, who live all across Connecticut, are excited to have one of their own receiving the attention of a whole country of parents.

“We all are very proud of Elise Newington resident Elise Schreier, right, her wife, Andrea, left, and their three adopted children, from left, Ramon, for this wonderful opportunity to 6; Mikayla, 2; and Mariah, 3. Schreier, who writes a blog on CTWorkingmoms.com, was recently interviewed about See LOCAL, Page 10

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Library set for 3rd annual Wine &Cheese Social

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The library isn’t usually the local spot to enjoy craft beers and wine, along with appetizers and live jazz.

But next Friday, that’s what’s happening at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.

It’s the Third Annual Friends of the Library Wine & Cheese Social and it’s better than ever according to the Friends of the Library, who support ongoing programs and services at the library.

“The first we had during our anniversary year, and it went over so well we’ve been doing it ever since,” said the former Friends’ President Natalie Harbeson.

Newington High School’s Jazz Band will be providing the live entertainment underneath the atrium, beginning when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The “Elvis Experience” will follow, with a live performance from an Elvis impersonator.

Wine selections and craft microbrewery beers will be served courtesy of the Connecticut Beverage Mart, to be accompanied by a variety of refreshments throughout the evening.

Door prizes will greet attendees, including Elvis albums, champagne and specialty glasses. But it’s the Friends’ “famous” Tea Cup Auction that people really look forward to, with this year’s 12 baskets to feature a winter survival kit of movies and

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“It’s really a fun night,” said Event Chairperson Marsha Montgomery, who also organized last year’s social.

“It’s surprising to see how many people will come out in January,” she added.

The Friends of the Library sponsor many programs but also take care of the library’s “Wish List” — things that aren’t budgeted for but are needed. Their yearly Wine & Cheese Social is one of just a few fundraisers, in addition to the Book Drive at the end of April and the second drive every November.

But the group needs more volunteers, and current members are hoping other members of the Newington community who enjoy their local library will step up to the plate.

“A lot of us are getting older; we’ve been doing this a lot of years,” explained Montgomery.

Membership brochures are available in the library for anyone interested.

The Friends’ Wine & Cheese Social will be held Friday, Jan. 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, located at 95 Cedar Street.

The snow date is Feb. 1. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

For additional information call the Library at (860) 666-8700 or email the Friends’ at info@friendslrwlibrary. org.

Above, Library Director and Friends of the Library member, Donna Miller, with Library Trustee and Friends member, Trudi Walker and others. Below, Natalie Harbeson, former Friends of the Library president holds a basket containing raffle tickets during the 2012 Wine & Cheese Social.

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Above, attendees mingle at the 2012 Lucy Robbins Welles Library’s Wine & Cheese Social.

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Councilors at odds over ethics board appointment

Council decides not to create committee to review ethics code

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

to dismiss the creation of a committee to review the Code.

Town Attorney Peter Boorman was present to answer any legal questions raised and asserted that the specific issue under review did not warrant a re-examination.

“In terms of the particular question raised in the memo I don’t see anything there that demands flushing out,” Boorman told the group.

This reassurance did not put Botalicco at ease, however.

“I think this Town Council shirked their duties,” he said Tuesday evening, then again Wednesday after having time to reflect on the meeting.

“What’s bothering me is what are they scared of ? They don’t want to open this up. The attorney was there last night, but his wife was on this Ethics Committee for two years illegally,” added Botalicco, who said he had a few more things in mind he would have like to seen reviewed in the Code, but chose not to disclose them at the meeting.

“I had a feeling we were never going to put this through anyway because they stick together; they used every excuse in the world why they didn’t want to do it.”

Other Councilors, like Myra Cohen, were willing to put off the review until late spring after budget season, which is the body’s busiest time of year.

“I don’t see the current need as being urgent,” she said. “I think we have an awful lot on our plate right now.”

Elected officials in Newington are at odds about what’s ethical in terms of town government.

The question raised at recent Town Council meetings has been: “Can a member of a Newington Town Committee serve on the Newington Board of Ethics?’

Councilor John “Jay” Botalicco was the first to raise the issue, after Chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee’s Nominating Committee Barbara DeMaio was elected to the town’s Board of Ethics back in November.

Former Town Attorney Steve Cashman wrote the town’s Code of Ethics in 1987 with “the intent to insulate the ethics commission from partisan politics.”

The board meets very rarely, only if any ethics-related issue surfaces in town government. The code has been amended just twice since its creation — in 1991 and then again in 1997.

At this week’s council meeting, Town Manager John Salomone and Assistant Town Manager Jamie Trevathan presented the ethics regulations of 26 area towns to compare to Newington’s directives.

The majority of Councilors noted their satisfaction with the comparison, praising the town for having a thorough Code of Ethics. The code includes a section of definitions, from which the meaning of “Political party Town committee officer” was read to clarify this recent complaint.

Along with Botalicco, Councilor Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) Maureen Klett also expressed discontent 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritwith the result of the evening’s 5-4 vote ainherald.com.

...Chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee’s Nominating Committee Barbara DeMaio was elected to the town’s Board of Ethics back in November.

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The 52-member task force launched the new site on Tuesday.

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Town man pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2009 incident

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Antu Steller, 23, of 816 Cypress Road, was charged Jan. 15 with disorderly conduct.

Vaughn Corbett, 41, of 48 Huntington St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 16 with thirddegree criminal trespassing and interfering with a police officer.

Frederick Watson, 25, of 290 West Hill Road, was charged Jan. 16 with interfering with a police officer, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, engaging an officer in pursuit, driving with a suspended license and failure to display plate.

Lisa DeWolf, 53, of 103 Barnard Drive, was charged Jan. 20 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

John Iverson, 47, of 7 Drawbridge Drive, West Warwick, R.I., was charged Jan. 19 with second-degree criminal mischief, seconddegree burglary, interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct.

Glenn Cosgrove, 41, of 14 E. Cedar St., was charged Jan. 20 with disorderly conduct.

Sullivan, Gary, 36, 995 Newfield St., Middletown, was charged Jan. 22 with driving under the influence and driving wrong way.

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

Fourteen music students from Newington High School attended the Northern Region Music Festival this past weekend at New Britain High School. The participants auditioned in the fall and came from high schools throughout the northern region of the state.

At the Northern Region Music Festival, they worked with professional conductors for two days and performed in concert on Saturday. The 14 NHS students are now eligible to audition for All-State in a few weeks — a highly competitive festival that takes place in April. Front row, from left, Kenny Bell, band; Camden Tatsapaugh, band; Alex Zaleski, band; Joshua Goldenberg, band; Alexandra Kubko, trumpet; Kayla Marcinczyk, chorus; David Karpf, chorus.

Second row, from left, Mathew Fammartino, chorus; Tori-Lynn Bell, orchestra; Emily Molstad, band; Ben Lostocco,orchestra; James Balducci, chorus; Scott Veilleux, jazz band; and Kyle Cielo, chorus.

NEW BRITAIN — A Newington renter accused of stabbing a New Britain man as the two fought while his landlords were upstairs in 2009 pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Tuesday.

Andrew Michaud, 29, formerly of 680 Church St., Newington, was charged with murder in the death of Michael Carbone, 31, of New Britain, in September 2009. Police reports said Michaud told officers he awoke to while Carbone was beating him and stabbed the other man as the two were fighting in Michaud’s downstairs room at the home.

The homeowners heard the commotion and the male owner went to investigate and stopped the stabbing, police said.

Michaud has been held on bond since the Carbone’s death. He was set to go to trial this month but instead pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Tuesday. He could get as much as 20 years when he is sentenced, court officials said.

Lisa Backus can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext.

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The particular property the company is interested in – 644 West St. – hasn’t been built on for a couple of decades, according to the Rocky Hill’s Economic Development Director Ray Carpentino, who thinks Rocky Hill will see a significant benefit from the company’s arrival, if approved.

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Arburg, which has been in business for over 180 years, is proposing building a two-story, 26,545 sq. ft. office, showroom and warehouse facility, to be used for distribution, training and sales. The parent company is located in Germany, where all machinery is manufactured.

“It’s a clean business,”Carpentino added.

The company will bring in 34 of its own employees, but also be looking to hire a half-dozen more.

In addition, they will have between eight and 10 out-of-state and international visitors on a monthly basis.

“That adds business to local shops and restaurants,” said Carpentino.

A preliminary estimation shows Arburg would generate $110,000 in real estate taxes per year, along with $25,000-$30,000 in personal property tax.

If the application is approved, construction may begin in spring or fall of 2013.

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

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State legislators visit council to talk budget shortfall, possible cuts

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Councilor Clarke Castelle said, also revealing to the group some new statistics.

There are currently an average of nine foreclosures every month in Newington and the number of

that after the recent Sandy Hook tragedy, these issues would be at the forefront of state sessions in February.

“I think the intent would be to try to structure something that doesn’t mandate the towns to do something, but empowers them,” Nafis said of any possible new measures to be taken in schools next year, before everyone agreed that school safety has long been a priority in Newington.

The legislative delegation offered to return to the Town Council after the Governor presents his budget, sometime this February.

“I think it would be helpful to us if we meet with some of you later on after you have a definite idea of what has occurred,” said Councilor Dave Nagel.

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It’s a balancing act: making due with the funding the state offers the town every year for programs and services. But this year it might be less than usual because of the state’s $1 billion projected deficit, according to officials.

State Representatives Tony Guerrera, Rick Lopes and Sandy Nafis, along with state Sen. Paul Doyle made a visit to the Newington Town Council’s meeting this week STATE REP. TONY GUERRERA as they do every year before budget time.

“The state’s got some problems households facing poverty in town it faces and we’re just as much a has increased from 2 to 5.6 percent, part of that as any municipality,” he stated.

Mayor Steve Woods said as the Councilor Maureen Klett raised legislators sat down in front of the the issue of CTfastrak. council to discuss money — how “It’s frustrating to see that $565 much the town might receive and million is going to be spent on the where its priorities are in terms of busway, even if 80 percent is going Dr. and Mrs. Craig McDonald of Newington are pleased to announce areas that are too vital to be cut. to be reimbursed federally,” she said, the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth, to Matthew James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Boucher of Wethersfield. The couple has The state usually gives adding that mental health is not an Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) been together for eight years. They currently reside in New Britain and Newington $20 million every year area where cuts can be afforded, 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ look forward to their wedding in late April 2013. after its budget is set in February, with the developmentally-disabled newbritainherald.com. before the town approves its own right now at risk of losing their budget. Gov. Daniel Malloy will homes at the Hartford Regional present his tentative budget to state Center on North Mountain Road. officials on Feb. 6, but until then, Gun control and school safethere is a lot of uncertainty as to ty were also topics of discussion how much — and what — will face at Tuesday night’s meeting and the chopping block. the legislators told Councilors “Right now we are treading on some thin ice; there will be comes from some serious cuts to some seri- Mystique Oil LLC ous programs,” State Rep. Guerrera (860) 585-8710 said to the group, adding that the www.mystiqueoil.com Governor said in the past that Jamie Laforge & Scott Gaski he wouldn’t cut Education Cost Over 25 years experience!

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Residents voice concerns over two CTfastrak stations

Some worried about noise, but proponents say project will provide economic boost

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Residents who live in the neighborhoods surrounding the town’s two planned CTfastrak stations expressed their concerns about the proposed New Britain-Hartford busway at a community meeting recently.

Questions regarding noise levels, parking and sidewalk access were the most common.

Construction at one of the two bus stations, located at the intersection of Fenn Road and Cedar Street, began in the fall. But the residents invited to the meeting live in neighborhoods abutting the second proposed station, in an area known as Newington Junction, where Willard Avenue meets West Hill Road.

Sue Tine, one of these folks, has lived in her home on Francis Avenue since 1979. Her father worked as manager of the former Cashway Lumber, which abuts the railway to the east off of Francis Avenue.

“I’ve had a lot of issues with the way this whole thing was handed to us as a done deal,” said Tine, who frowns upon a pile of scrap metal and construction debris on her street “that has been sitting there since the project began.”

She’s also questioned how safe her neighborhood will be when busway passengers and pedestrians on the bike trail running parallel are using the area as a go-between from New Britain to Hartford.

“I see the value of my house going right down the tubes,” Tine says. “This is not for the good of Newington; it’s for the good of the cities.”

Like many other residents, Tine also fears what development might pop up next to the busway and is particularly opposed to the idea of housing.

“It seemed like that was the intention — that the people who were going to use this are the ones living in the low-income housing they

Erica Schmitt | Staff

The area where the busway will run, with the Francis Street neighborhood in the background.

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Overlooking construction for CTfastrak at Newington Junction, where one of the town’s two bus stations will be located.

want to build, which is why they don’t need a lot of parking,” she explained.

While there will be 45 parking spots at the Cedar Street station, 27 will be available to passengers at the Newington Junction, as most will be dropped off, arrive on foot or by bike, according to state officials.

The Department of Transportation and the Capitol Region Council of Governments are spearheading the project, and have emphasized that it’s up to local officials what development pops up around the stations to serve ridership.

“The busway is here and we as leaders in town need to make sure Newington prospers from it,” Mayor Steve Woods said recently.

“I really think this is an excellent opportunity long-term for Newington Junction and that surrounding industrial area to bring in

some jobs, maybe some manufacturing firms,” he added of business potential.

Those who live on Chapman Street west of the Newington Junction station are frustrated by the sound of construction and wonder how loud the busway will be once fully operational. But officials assured them that a lengthy sound barrier will be installed on West Hill and a portion of Chapman from the transit line, with additional mitigation as needed.

New sidewalks will be built near the stations to accomodate riders who arrive on foot, but officials say these will also benefit the Newington community as a whole.

“Obviously CTfastrak and any transit service depends on people being able to access bus stops safely and Newington is not a particularly walkable community,” said

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DOT Transit Administrator Mike Sanders, who helped organize the recent neighborhood meeting.

The DOT is building a section of sidewalk that runs from the Central Connecticut State University campus to Fenn Road, so that students can easily reach that station, and is now discussing with the town where other sidewalks should be built.

“I think it’s going to be important for our project and years down the road to make it a more walkable and sustainable community,” Sanders added.

DOT and CTfastrak officials will host other meetings in town later this year, continuing the outreach to provide residents with up-to-date information.

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

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Conn. unemployment falls, but no job growth for 2012

By KEITH M. PHANEUF CONNECTICUTMIRROR

The state’s unemployment rate fell for the second month in a row in December, dropping to 8.6 percent, even though Connecticut lost 1,800 jobs, according to a report Thursday from the state Department of Labor.

That’s because the state’s labor pool — which includes those employed as well as those actively seeking employment — fell by 9,900 from November, when the jobless rate was 8.9 percent. The unemployment rate reflects the percentage of residents seeking work who are unable to find it.

The latest report also shows that

“With the arrival of the December preliminary jobs report it is apparent that the rate of job growth slowed considerably in the last half of the year.”

ANDY CONDON Director of research for the labor department

for the past calendar year, job growth effectively stayed flat, dropping 100 positions. That is well behind 2011’s modest growth total of about 7,800 jobs. The jobless rate in December 2011 was 8.1 percent.

“The state’s trend of a declining labor force continues for the sixth month in a row and was the primary factor behind the declining unemployment rate in December,” said Andy Condon, director of research for the labor department. “With the arrival of the December preliminary jobs report it is apparent that the rate of job growth slowed considerably in the last half of the year, however, we expect the level of jobs in the state to be revised upward when the benchmark is complete in March.” The news comes on the same day that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proposed a $200 million bioscience innovation act to add further impetus to what the governor says is one of the state’s strongest areas for growth.

Just three of the state’s employment super-sectors displayed job growth in December Education and health services saw the most

growth last month, adding 1,800 jobs; while the manufacturing, and construction and mining sectors also grew.

The most losses in December occurred in trade, transportation and utilities, which dropped 2,000 jobs. Other sectors on the decline included: professional and business services; leisure and hospitality; other services; financial activities and information.

Results also were mixed among the state’s labor markets.

The Greater Hartford area market saw the most growth in December, adding 1,500 jobs, though the Danbury and Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk markets also saw gains.

The largest December loss was recovered in Waterbury, which was down 700 jobs, though New Haven and Norwich-New London also

lost ground.

Overall, Connecticut has recovered fewer than 31,000 of the 117,500 jobs lost in the last recession, or just over 26 percent.

The chief economist for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Peter Gioia, called the December jobs report “pretty grim news.” “Overall it shows an economy that isn’t even in first gear right now,” he said. “It’s really stuck in

neutral.” With the unemployment rate only falling because discouraged people have left the labor force, Gioia said the only “bright lining” in the report was the job growth in manufacturing and construction.

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8| Friday, Jan 25, 2013

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Panel gives first-hand account of living with autism

By SUSAN CORICA STAFF WRITER

One good thing about having autism is excelling at math and science, Alex Cable said. One thing that’s challenging about it is “most normal people don’t understand me,” he said.

Cable was one of a panel of four young adults who participated in “Autism Spectrum Unplugged,” presented by Bristol SEPTO (Special Education PTO) and Focus Center for Autism recently at the Bristol Public Library.

The four are all members of Focus Center in Canton, which provides clinical programs, community education and family support for children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders in central Connecticut.

Focus Center has presented Autism Spectrum Unplugged to groups all over Connecticut and Massachusetts to provide firsthand insights into the lives of children and adults with autism.

An audience of more than 50 people filled the library meeting room, made up of parents, teachers, people with autism and others.

Some of the panel members kept small colorful toys with them, which they played with as they spoke or listened to each other.

Focus Center is built on “mutual respect and caring and understanding, and gentle nudging, as I like to say,” explained Donna Swanson, Focus Center’s executive director.

“We encourage you to accept you as who you are, but then we nudge you forward a little bit, but always at your own pace,” she said.

“Really what we want them to learn is to be in charge of themselves, and to have the lives that they want to have,” Swanson said.

Some on the autism spectrum are constant thinkers, their brain never shuts off, and some try to tune the world out as a coping skill,

and some are a combination of both, she explained.

Andrew Cables, who was a track star in high school and earned an associate’s degree from Hillyer College at the University of Hartford.

He talked about how the night before he had spent his first night in his new apartment, at age 32, he was reluctant to move out of his family’s home.

He experiences a lot of anxiety, and he misses his cat, who died last October, Swanson explained. “How much is the cat an excuse, and how much is grieving?” she asked him.

“Sixty percent grieving, 40 percent procrastination,” Cables replied.

“I think it could be 50-50 but I’ll take his word for it,” Swanson said.

What Cables likes about autism is he has a great memory for sports and music, and is good at remembering dates. His challenge is working on fitting in with the “neuro-typical world,” he said.

“I tell him he should just be who he is, because who he is is pretty wonderful. And the right person will like you for who you are, but he’s not there yet,” Swanson said.

Jesse Cochran introduced his imaginary friend named Bacon, who is “shaped like a lemon with a beak.”

“My thing about being on the spectrum that I like about it is being humorous. I’m a big creative guy,” he said.

A challenge for him is, although he is a spiritual person, as a healthy young male, he finds the Internet holds “too much temptation” for him, he said.

People with autism are like anyone else, Swanson said. “They want relationships, they want to go out and have girlfriends.”

Unfortunately, Cochran was sexually harassed by some girls when he was in high school and had to

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Emily Looper, the team leader for the panel, said growing up she always felt she lagged behind her peers, since she was still playing with toys when she was 16. She said she was bullied in school and to this day she is still reserved and wary of talking to people.

On the plus side, “I’m pretty creative and can often go off in my own world, even though it’s a blessing and a curse sometimes,” she said.

Swanson said that Looper was born with cataracts and had a dozen surgeries. She has worn contacts since she was an infant, which caused her to develop glaucoma, for which she takes medication.

“Emily doesn’t use any of these things as an excuse. They’re just part of her life. She lives on her own, and she is engaged,” Swanson said.

Looper said she met her fiancee on an Internet game site, although they only communicated online for

Susan Corica | Staff

From left, Focus Center For Autism students Jesse Cochran and Emily Looper; Donna Swanson, Focus Center executive director; Focus students Andrew Cables and Alex Cable; and Sharon Cable, Alex’s mother.

the first three years.

“I feel like I can be myself around him. In a lot of ways he’s still a kid just like me,” she said.

“You have what a lot of people are looking for,” said Swanson. “A

partner that understands you and accepts you.”

Susan Corica can be reached at (860) 584-0501, ext. 7259, or at scorica@ bristolpress.com.

For some with autism, the worlds of fantasy and reality can be difficult to separate Donna Swanson, Focus Center’s executive director, read a letter written by Alex Cable, whose autism hampers his ability to speak loudly. In it, he described things he had achieved, like meeting actress Miranda Cosgrove, graduating high school, getting a job and being a graduate mentor at Focus Center.

Part of his “life plan” included working on keeping his hands to himself, opening a smoothie bar in Jamaica when he is 25, getting married at 35, having two children, and taking them for walks every day. Cable, who got up to pace around during the discussion, Alex Cable needs a lot of movement, said Swanson.

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Through Swanson, Cable talked about what he called “my jungle feline issue.” He described how his father took him to the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport last year, and then left him alone for 45 seconds to use the restroom.

Cable ran over to see Victor the tiger, jumped over the safety fence, stuck his hand into Victor’s cage to touch him, and got the tip of one finger bitten off by the tiger. He had to have surgery to fix the damage.

“I was trapped in my fantasy world. I let my fantasy world get the best of me,” he admitted. “I realize now that tigers are wild animals, not pets.”

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Third quarter lull dooms Indians

By CARL JOSEPHSON

EAST HARTFORD 65, NEWINGTON 51

STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — The Newington boys basketball team had a plan going into its game against East Hartford on Tuesday night: to slow down the Hornets and not allow them to get out in transition.

The plan was a success for the Indians in the first half, but the second half was a whole different story as East Hartford ran Newington up and down the floor to win the game 65-51.

“The first half we were staying in the game with them,” Newington senior Tim Blair said. “We didn’t play their game in the first half.

Our goal going in was to try and slow them down because they are a running team. We got outscored in the third quarter and that’s what killed us.”

The Indians like to say the third quarter is the most important quarter in the game. In Tuesday’s matchup, it certainly was the difference.

At the half, Newington (8-4) trailed 25-23 as it was having success sticking with a good East Harford (11-2) team.

The Indians, however, got outplayed, and more importantly, outran in the third quarter as the Hornets took control of the game with a 24-13 run.

“Early in the third quarter we allowed the game to get out of hand a little bit,” Newington coach Scot Wenzel said. “They came out and we allowed them to run and they got some easy baskets right off the bat. They made some open shots and got off to a good start in the third quarterAutobody and we were just unable to come from behind.”

East Hartford’s run was led in large part by junior Kahari Beaufort who had a big game from beyond the arc as well as inside the paint with 26 points, including two 3-pointers.

At Newington East Hartford 16 9 24 16 — 65 Newington 12 11 13 15 — 51 EAST HARTFORD: Avondre Murphy 2-1-5, Casey Farmer 0-3-3, Rodley Adjei 1-2-5, Nick Fenton 2-0-6, Emmanuel Ijomah 1-0-2, Michael Ridley 1-0-2, Colins Nwafor 4-0-8, Joevanta Bernard 1-3-5, Kahari Beaufort 9-6-26. TOTALS: 21-16-65.

NEWINGTON: Edwin Gomez 1-0-2, Zach Morris 3-2-8, Tim Blair 7-8-24, Marcus Guadarrama 3-06, Bryant Morander 5-1-11. TOTALS: 19-11-51.

Three-point goals: Adjei (E), Fenton (E) 2, Beaufort (E) 2, Blair (N) 2.

Records: East Hartford 11-2, Newington 8-4.

Hartford’s next two possessions.

By the end of the game, the Hornets were burning Newington’s press and scoring at will on fastbreaks. Blair gave a lot of credit to how fast East Hartford was and he said them beating the Indians up and down the court had nothing to do with fatigue.

“It was more just mental errors,” Blair said. “We had some problems playing as a team and it was just a bad loss. We weren’t making smart decisions and they played good defense as a team overall.”

Morander was second on the team in scoring with 11 points.

The senior also hauled in eight rebounds in the process. Marcus Guadarrama had a big day on the boards, grabbing 14 rebounds along with six points. Zach Morris also had eight points for the Indians.

Newington is very eager to get back to work as the Indians head to Southington to take on the Blue Knights on Friday.

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Senate backs McDonald for top court

HARTFORD (AP) — Former Stamford state Sen. Andrew McDonald’s nomination to Connecticut’s State Supreme Court is moving through the General Assembly.

The Senate voted 30-3 on Wednesday in favor of McDonald’s appointment. The House of Representatives was expected to vote later in the day. If confirmed, McDonald will be the state’s first openly gay appellate jurist.

The 46-year-old McDonald was praised by his former Senate colleagues as someone with the intellect and temperament to serve on the state’s highest court.

However, he was criticized by Republican Sen. Michael McLachlan of Danbury for proposing legislation in 2009 giving lay members of the Roman Catholic Church more control over parish finances.

McLachlan called the failed proposal “a direct attack on the Catholic Church.”

McDonald has most recently served as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s legal counsel.

“They are a talented team,” Wenzel said. “Beaufort comes off the bench and he’s very fast, can jump and has a very good jump shot. He’s the whole package. They have guys that crash the boards (AP) — New England’s grid operator says wholesale electricity hard and their guards are very prices dropped by nearly 23 percent last year thanks to falling natural unselfish. They hit three 3-pointgas prices and lower demand. ers in the third quarter that really ISO New England announced Wednesday that prices are now at hurt us.” their lowest levels since 2003. The ISO says prices dropped from On a day where the Indians may $46.23 per megawatt hour in 2011 to $36.09 last year. That means have felt as though they had a win consumers paid $1.5 billion less for electricity in 2012 — from $6.7 slip between their fingers, Blair billion in 2011 to about $5.2 billion in 2012. The ISO says the drop had a monster day with a tripleis partly driven by a 20 percent price decrease for natural gas, New double, scoring 24 points with 12 England’s dominant fuel for energy production. rebounds and 10 assists.

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Local blogger to discuss ‘non-traditional’ family on talk show Continued from Page 1

share her story with a national audience,” said Michelle Noehren, Founder of CT Working Mom’s.

“It is exactly in-line with the CT Working Mom’s mission to share real stories from real working mothers.”

Schreier laughs because some of her friends call her lifestyle “alternative” because of what it looks like on paper.

“I go to the grocery store and bring my kids to soccer practice just like other moms,” she says. “It’s really not that different.”

But she’s also aware of the fact that some people might turns their noses up and her kids will probably have to deal with questions like, “Why do you have two moms?” when they get older.

“There is still some prejudice out there, some hatred. You have to prepare your kids for these conversations, but thankfully these days, there’s no cookie-cutter family,” Schreier said.

Elise, Andrea and their children interact with families of all kinds: two moms, two dads, a mom and a dad. A playgroup of same-sex families has helped their kids con-

The sign outside the Schreier family’s dressing room at “The Ricki Lake Show.”

nect with other children who come from similar backgrounds.

“I’m proud my kids can face the world educated about inequality and be strong,” says Schreier, who has her own blog called “Our Growing Family” at www.2mommies2be.wordpress. com, but also blogs weekly at CTWorkingMoms.com. Check the site for updates on when her interview with Ricki Lake will air.

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

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together for a while, which is the case for the Indians who have four juniors The Newington boys basketball on the team as well. team currently stands at 8-4 this sea“It’s very important,” senior captain son, and looking back at the quality Tim Blair said about the experience teams they have played so far this his team has. “All of us five seniors year, the Indians still have a lot of have been playing together since sixth confidence, even coming off a loss to grade, so we have been growing as a good East Hartford team. a team since then. The juniors have Entering Tuesday night’s game been growing with us throughout our against the Hornets, high school career, so Newington was 4-1 it’s big.” in its last five games, Blair, Zach Morris with that lone loss and Michael Koss are coming to a New the three senior capBritain team which tains on the team. The has its sights set on other two seniors are a state title this year.

Bryant Morander and Bottom line, the Syed Ali. Indians are proud of Blair and Morander the way they have both had big games on played against a tough Tuesday against East schedule thus far.

Hartford, but Blair “Credit to our stole the show for kids,” Newington the Indians, putting coach Scot Wenzel together a triple-dousaid. “We have some ble with 24 points, tough kids on our 12 rebounds and 10 team and we have assists. Morander finplayed a very tough ished with 11 points schedule. They have and eight rebounds. worked very hard this Newington has season and they have COACH SCOT WENZEL eight games remainbeen disciplined with ing in the regular everything. It is a battle night in season before the state tournament and night out in the CCC playing begins, and as the season heads down the East Hartfords and the New the final stretch, the Indians will lean Britains.” on their experienced seniors more Newington was able to stick with and more.

New Britain for much of the game “We are already in the state toura couple weeks ago, but the Indians nament and when you get into the ended up losing the game 76-65. On state tournament in LL you have to Tuesday, Newington trailed by just be ready from the first round on,” two points at halftime against the Wenzel said. “Every game in LL is Hornets, but the Indians fell apart a dog fight and our guys have been in the second half and eventually lost there before. Last year we battled the game 65-51. hard in the CCC tournament and the Although those were a couple of state tournament and it is something tough losses, the Indians are confi- we expect to do again this year.” dent in the kind of season they are The road does not get any easier having. They are already a team that for Newington in the games ahead, as has clinched a spot in the state tour- they take on Southington on Friday nament, and Wenzel likes to spread night. They also have another date the credit around. with New Britain on Feb. 8, which “You have got to be ready to play the Indians would love to win. and we have a senior-led team that If the seniors and juniors conhas been great,” Wenzel said. “We tinue to work hard and if they can put have three great captains and five together a full basketball game, the seniors that have done a great job Indians could be a dangerous team as leading us. We have kept our com- they finish off the regular season and posure throughout the year and we head into the tournament. have battled. They find ways to get Carl Josephson can be reached at the job done.”

It certainly helps when the five (860) 225-4601 ext. 272 or seniors on the team have been playing cjosephson@newbritainherald.com

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This handsome fellow is Grizzy, a 10-year-old long hair tuxedo cat.

Grizzy is a very sweet cat and wants a new family ASAP. He loves attention and would be great company for someone in a quieter household with older children. Grizzy had been living with dogs, but Grizzy has never lived with another cat. If you have feline friends or dogs at home already, an interaction will be set up and instructions given in order to introduce a new cat into the household. Come to the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington and meet Grizzy for a furry good time.� 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 1-800-4520114.

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Despite cost-cutting efforts, state’s budget deficit is $64M

By KEITH M. PHANEUF CONNECTICUTMIRROR

Red ink is on the rise in the state budget again, with a new deficit topping $64 million just one month after lawmakers met in special session to balance the books.

The $64.4 million shortfall in the general fund — reported this week by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration — is only about one-third of the minimum threshold needed to force the governor to draft another deficitmitigation plan.

Still, it’s worse than the $40 million deficit Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo reported Jan. 2, with the latest negative numbers driven by a new declining revenue forecast.

The Malloy administration had been projecting a deficit of about $365 million late in 2012. That gap was closed through a combination of emergency spending cuts ordered by the governor in late November, and additional cuts and some small revenue increases approved by the legislature in special session in mid-

December.

Many of the state budget cuts ordered in late 2012 focused on social services and health care, but also targeted higher education and tourism initiatives.

The governor and legislature also raised more than $46 million in new revenue for operating programs by imposing new limits on business tax credits, launching a new crackdown on insurance tax fraud, and by tapping a few one-time sources of funding to support other ongoing programs.

Even while that process was going on, Lembo warned it wouldn’t be sufficient to balance the state’s books, citing cost overruns in the Medicaid program.

And two weeks after the special session, the comptroller released the $40 million deficit report.

The state budget took another hit on Jan. 15 when Malloy’s budget staff and the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis downgraded their consensus revenue projections for the current fiscal year.

The new $64.4 million deficit projection from the administration builds on Lembo’s Jan. 2 report, factoring in the new revenue downgrades.

The sales tax — the second-largest revenue source in this year’s $20.5 billion state budget — was the chief culprit behind the latest deficit report.

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THE JOB SEARCH – AGE 40 AND BEYOND: Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.

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ONGOING DROP-IN WINTER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through Feb. 21 Various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years.

Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check the webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/ library.

TEEN ART SHOW: Artists in grades 7 to 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.

FRIENDS OF THE LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY AFTER HOURS GATHERING: Join the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, for an after hours gathering in the library. Enjoy good company, savory refreshments and a few surprises. This year, in addition to a wine tasting, there will be a beer tasting along with finger foods, soft drinks tea and coffee. Entertainment will be provided by the Newington High School Jazz Combo and an Elvis impersonator. A teacup auction will offer themed baskets to bid on.

Tickets are $12 in advance, available at the library’s Adult Information Desk or $15 at the door. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.

WE ALL GET READY TO READ! Mondays, Jan. 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

to 7) and their caregivers. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WINTER STORYTIMES: Session runs through Feb. 22. Weekly storytimes are drop-in, with no registration required. All programs are free of charge. For a detailed schedule go to www.newingtonct.org/library or call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, Jan. 29, and Feb. 5, 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 3-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesday, Feb. 5, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4-year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. This month’s reading is “1984” by George Orwell.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATE CELEBRATION: Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

Grades 6 to 12. Join Kim Larkin, owner of Klassic Kreations Gourmet, as she shares the history behind the holiday.

The program will include a chocolate quiz, a chocolate tasting, and even a demo of the chocolate making process. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. No registration is necessary.

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PARENT — CHILD WORKSHOP: Mondays, Feb. 11 and 25 (not the 18th), and March 4 and 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26, and March 5, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Family Place is presenting a four-week series of free workshops for parents and their 1 to 3 year-old children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child. Find out about community services that can help you and your family. Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun! Registration begins Jan. 28 in person or by calling (860) 665-8720. *A light supper will be served before the evening sessions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

EBOOKS AND EMAGAZINES: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. Library staff will explain downloadable eBooks and eMagazines available through our new services, Freading and Zinio. Bring your iDevice, NOOK, Kindle Fire or laptop to one of these sessions to learn how to checkout and download the library’s free eBooks and eMagazines. Please register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

COOKBOOK CLUB AND JUNIOR COOKBOOK CLUB EXTRAVAGANZA: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. We’re joining forces for a popping good time!

END OF ADULT WINTER READING: Pop Open a Good Book, Friday, Feb. 15.

All tickets collected for the program’s weekly drawings will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held at noon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: “PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER” Friday, Feb. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 18. Come watch this newly released movie and have some snacks! The film is rated PG-13. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WINTER READING FINALE: Preschoolers, Friday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. All preschoolers who were registered online for Pop Open a Good Book! are invited to celebrate at a special library party. There will be a movie, snacks, games and more! The Winter Reading Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

WINTER READING FINALE: Schoolage Children, Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., Friday, Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Children in kindergarten and older, who signed up online and completed our Winter Reading Program, Pop Open a Good Book! are invited to an after hours party at the Senior & Disabled Center. You will be entertained by DJ Bob with music and games and enjoy a special treat. All attendees must have registered online through our website no later than Feb. 14. The Winter Reading Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

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EVENTS CALENDAR SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES: Sunday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. at Stonehedge Garden Center, 1616 Willard Ave. Come learn how to enjoy and maintain your garden and landscape in easy, environmentally friendly ways. We’ll look at how plant choices and cultural practices can lead to a low-maintenance landscape that is attractive, bird-friendly and environmentally sustainable. Join us at Stonehedge Garden Center, for a free garden lecture given by Sarah Bailey, Certified Advanced Master Gardener on Sustainable Gardening Practices. Call Stonehedge today to reserve your free spot at (860) 667-1158.

“THE MAN WHO WOULDN’T GIVE UP” JAN. 28: (THIS PROGRAM TAKES THE PLACE OF THE GUN CONTROL ADVOCATES, OPPONENTS OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC FORUM) The public is invited to “The Man Who Wouldn’t Give Up,” a free open-to-public near-dramatic story to be narrated by its main character, a man who parlayed a vision into an outstanding Connecticut attraction Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Paradise Pizza Restaurant, 10 East St., New Britain, and sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis Club. Avon resident John Ellsworth will tell the sometimes heart-breaking, often dramatic story and triumphant rescue of his struggle to create a magnificent world class museum to celebrate and honor the pioneers of today’s almost magical communication marvels Ellsworth, now a retired Southington school-teacher, started an unpaid labor of love in a rented store on Arch Street in New Britain and created the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut (www.vrcmct. org/) that has achieved world-wide acclaim as a Connecticut destination in Windsor. Dubbed by admirers as ”The Man Who Wouldn’t Give Up” Ellsworth will tell how he recruited a cadre of dedicated volunteers and persevered through many years of disappointment, lack of money, unplanned moves from location to location, hard work, patience, for his belief in the need of preserving a hands-on living history of communications. Ellsworth not only never yielded to discouragement, but also inspired others to help build this outstanding achievement of impressive displays that draws visitors from all over the United States to its own showplace in Windsor. Truly it is a labor of love since the entire staff are unpaid volunteers including Ellsworth. The presentation will include show-and-tell items and photo slides. The restaurant’s regular cash menu will be available for those who wish to dine or have a beverage.

The Kiwanis Club of Newington presents this as a public service in its free speaker night series which started in 1986 and has been presented monthly ever since. Walk-ins are welcome. Directions and information are available by calling (860) 667-2864.

UPCOMING CLASS FOR KIDS, AGES 5-8, AT THE NEWINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY: The Newington Children’s Theatre Company has opened enrollment for its winter Explore-A-Story class: Alice & Friends, for kids, ages 5-8.

Explore-A-Story: Alice and Friends offers a playful introduction to performing, giving kids the opportunity to learn basic acting skills through the retelling of a familiar fairy tale. Based on the beloved classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” kids will create their own play and costume pieces to utilize in a showcase performance for family and friends at the conclusion of the fourweek session. Classes will take place Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 30 and running through Feb. 20. No previous experience necessary. Registration is required. Cost: $50.

All classes will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre located at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. To register or for more information, call (860) 666.NCTC (6282) or visit www.

NCTCArts.org.

NHS 2013 ALL NIGHT GRAD CELEBRATION CHARTER BUS TRIP: The Newington High School 2013 All Night Graduation Celebration will hold a charter bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino, Saturday, Feb. 2. (For those 21 and older). The bus will leave the high school parking lot promptly at 5 p.m. and departs the casino at 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Make checks payable to “NHS Graduation Celebration.” Cost includes $15 bet voucher and $10 food coupon.

For more information, contact Carolyn Ganley at (860) 690-4464. RSVP by Jan. 31.

AMATEUR RADIO TRAINING CLASS STARTS JAN. 31: Enrollment is still open for Connecticut residents for a 12-lesson Amateur Radio license course presented from Jan. 31 to April 4 under auspices of the U.S. Office of Emergency Management’s New Britain bureau and the New Britain Fire Department in co-operation with NARL (Newington Amateur Radio League). Successful persons will earn a technician class license, which empowers them to participate in many types of emergency assistance as well as for personal use.

The enrollment fee is $50 includes the FCC’s test charges as well as study

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Local News and reference material. Since class size is limited, those interested should immediately contact Rich Lawrence KB1DMX@arrl.net (860) 666-6807 or Quentin Hinton KB1EWM@arrl.net (860) 770-9121 as soon as possible.

PURIFICATION/WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM: Free class on Purification/ Weight Loss Program to be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, at the Acupuncture, Nutrition & Weight Loss Center, 451A New Britain Ave., Newington. For more information, call (860) 667-1637.

ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB POT LUCK SUPPER: St. Mary Women’s Club will hold a Pot Luck Supper Monday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring your favorite Pot Luck Dish and enjoy a delightful and tasty evening with your fellow parishioners. All members of the parish are welcome. Call Madeline by Wednesday, Feb. 6, at (860) 666-9329 to sign-up.

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) 6658778 and leave your name, address and phone number.

TEMPLE SINAI SERVICES: 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.

STATE OF THE TOWN: The State of the Town Address, sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce, will be presented by Mayor Stephen Woods and Town Manager John Salomone at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Newington High School cafeteria, 605 Willard Ave. $10 per Chamber Member; $15 per non-Chamber member 7:45 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. Catered Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. – Program with Q & A. R.S.V.P. by Friday, For more information, call (860) 666-2089. Reservations are required BOY SCOUT TROOP 347 TO HOLD THIRD ANNUAL BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE: Newington Boy Scout Troop 347 will hold their annual bottle and can drive Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fire House One, 1485 Main St., Newington. Please bring your refundable bottles and cans to the back parking lot located on Walsh Avenue. The Troop’s goal is to raise $1,000 for Troop activities. To have them picked up from your driveway, call Mike Sirois at (860) 666-4375. Snow date will be Saturday, Feb. 16, at the same time and location.

HOLY EUCHARIST AT GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Grace Episcopal Church at 124 Maple Hill Avenue in Newington has moved to celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Please join us to worship God at that time. During the service we offer Sunday School and a nursery. A coffee hour is enjoyed immediately following the service. For more information, call the Rev. Bob Stocksdale at (860) 666-3331.

NEWINGTON DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE SEEKS INDIVIDUALS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE: The Newington Democratic Town Committee is seeking individuals who are interested in running for public office this November, particularly, Town Council and Board of Education. If you would like to submit your name for consideration, send in a

letter of interest to: Nominating Chair, Newington Democratic Town Committee, P.O. Box 31005, Newington, CT 06131-0035. You may also contact Town Committee Chair, Carol Anest at (860) 490-6561.

FLU VACCINATIONS BY APPOINTMENT: Anyone who has not been immunized for flu may contact the Central Connecticut Health District office to schedule their vaccination. Vaccine is available for anyone age 9 years and older, no residency requirements. We bill all Medicare Part B plans, all Aetna plans, all ConnectiCare Plans and all Anthem plans. Participants must bring the card from one of these plans to receive their flu vaccination at no charge. Others will be charged $20 and a receipt will be given. No one will be denied vaccination because of an ability to pay. Participants are asked to wear short sleeves or loose-sleeved clothes. Vaccinations will be given at the Health District office, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield at (860) 721-2822.

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.

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900 sf w/office, $575. 2000 sf, $950. 5200 sf, $2750.

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Wanted to Buy 299

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Apartments for Rent 720 BRISTOL - 2 or 3 BR, 1st & 2nd FL, pkg avail, w/d hkp.

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SEEKING LPN OR RN w/2+ yrs exp. Rocky Hill location. Proficiency in transferring & positioning of patients w/full body paralysis.

MUST have excellent hearing & patience. Exp w/trach care, g/tubes, bipap, suction, hoyer. Proof of cert, 3 work refs & driver’s license.

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MANAGEMENT, Access Rehab Centers, the largest therapy company in western CT and the third largest in the state, is seeking a licensed PT to fill a management position for an outpatient clinic in the Greater Meriden area which provides PT, OT, and speech services. The successful candidate fulfilling this management contract would be an employee of Access and carry a modified caseload. Solid management experience with proven success in program development and marketing preferred. Responsibilities include meeting the clinic’s benchmarks and budget.

Superior benefit package including competitive salary, 5 weeks total of paid vacation/personal time, educ. reimbursement, 401k with company match, rich insurance coverage options, and more. Access promotes a friendly, supportive team environment. EOE. Please forward your resume to Karen/HR at kpicard@ accessrehabcenters.com or (F) 203-598-0747.

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NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near Hosp for Special Care, on busline. Bob (860) 463-0904.

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Hiring Event Tuesday January 29th, 2013 7:00amAldi - 7:00pm 60 Newport Ave. Ave. Aldi - 25 Hazard Rumford, RI 02916 Enfield, CT 06082

Requirements: High school diploma/GED, must be available to work anytime between 6am-10pm, retail experience preferred, drug screening/background check, the ability to lift 45 pounds Benefits: Higher wages • Major medical and dental insurance Generous vacation time • Paid holidays 401 (k) • Promotion Bonus No Calls Please. EOE

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Always Buying old, used and antique hand tools, carpentry, machinist, engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MULL BROS., INC. - We are a family business that’s been catering to your cooling & heating needs since 1945.

We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842).

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CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.

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CLEANING SERVICES Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care.

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PLUMBING POSITANO PLUMBING, INC. 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement.

CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call: 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol.

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