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Women’s club project brings comfort to newborns By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — Delivering relief to mothers whose newborns are fighting to live is what members of the GFWC Newington/ Wethersfield Women’s Club do best. When the opportunity to expand their giving presented itself last year, the ladies were quick to jump in. Since 2006, the club’s 40 members have created over 1,000 handmade blankets to soothe babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Hartford Hospital. Registered Nurse Milena Volume 55, No. 2
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From left, GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club members Rosemarie Capuano and Edyie Steimer with Milena Frazer, RN, of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The club has donated 1,075 blankets to the center since 2006.
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BERLIN — On Jan. 2, a rabid raccoon was reported in Berlin, leaving one resident injured after being bitten by the animal. The Central Connecticut Heath District is reminding residents to remember that rabies can be deadly in humans and that any mammal can get rabies, whether wild or domesticated. The most common wild animals that carry rabies are raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes and coyotes. However, cats, dogs and cattle also are susceptible to the virus. Rabies is a disease that attacks the nervous system. It is usually transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal into an open wound or the mucous membranes of the eyes or mouth of an uninfected person or animal. The most common mode of transmission of the rabies virus to people is through the bite of an infected animal. Handling a rabid animal, or coming into contact with its blood, urine or feces does not result in transmission of the disease. Any infected material from the rabid animal would generally become noninfectious when it is exposed to the sunlight and dries out. If you notice any animal exhibiting unusual behavior in your neighborhood, contact your local animal control officer for assistance. Signs of possible rabies infection in both wild and domesticated animals include:
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While wild animals like raccoons, bats and foxes commonly carry rabies, cats, dogs and cattle are also susceptible to the virus.
∎ Shyness of a normally friendly pet ∎ Fearlessness (of humans) in wild animals ∎ Uncharacteristic excitability, aggressiveness or restlessness ∎ Sudden mood changes ∎ Excessive drooling ∎Abnormal activity during the time of day the animal is usually inactive ∎Eating substances that are not normally eaten ∎ Paralysis If a person is bitten by a wild animal, it is urgent to get medical attention as soon as possible.
Untreated rabies progresses through several stages, ultimately ending in death. When a person is exposed to rabies, the virus will incubate for weeks or months. After incubation, early symptoms often resemble the flu — general weakness or discomfort, fever or headache — may last for days. Fortunately, rabies in humans is 100 percent preventable through prompt treatment and prophylaxis. To learn more about rabies in both humans and animals, visit the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/rabies.
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Winter reading program kicks off Saturday By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — For some, the dead of winter is best spent indoors, curled up by the fire with a good book. The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is offering children and adults who love to read the chance to participate in the 2015 Winter Reading Program, which begins this week. The children’s program, “Fetch a Good Book,” is pet-themed this year. It kicks off Saturday, Jan. 10, and events continue through mid-February. “Everybody loves pets, stuffed or real,” children’s librarian Michelle Royer said of why staff chose this theme. “We did a pet theme in the summer about 10 years ago and it was a huge hit, so we chose to do
it again with a new batch of kids, hoping to get the excitement back again,” she continued. The library is offering kids a Half-Day Fun program to keep them busy every other Tuesday, when Newington students have a half-day schedule. Next Tuesday, Jan. 13, they can look forward to a visit from the Connecticut Humane Society, making petthemed crafts and playing pet games. “People can bring a donation of pet food or a pet care item for the Humane Society any day within the program,” pointed out Joanne Cocola, another children’s librarian. “We’ll probably do a couple drop-offs during the month,” she added. In addition, kids can build various crafts every Saturday at the library’s MakerSpace table.
A variety of pet-related activities will be happening throughout the month; just a few are listed below. On Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tales to Tails will bring special dogs who have been certified to read with children. Sign up for a 15-minute reading session by calling the library. Saturday, Jan. 29, is Stuffed Pet Adoption Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can come pick out a new stuffed pet and receive an adoption certificate and name tag for it. Greg McAdams will be performing a scene from the popular movie “Frozen” with his dog Axel the following Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. The Winter Reading Program culminates with a “We Love our Pets” finale Saturday, Feb. 14. Anyone who logs their 25 days
of reading on the library’s website will be invited to the finale party. The program follows the same concept as summer reading, which usually has more participation. “Our winter program is a little bit smaller,” Cocola said. “Even though kids read anyway for school, they don’t always sign up with us online, which we encourage.” Adults also have the chance to win prizes for their winter reading. After registering online, they can earn a prize ticket for every book they read or listen to. There will be weekly prize drawings followed by a grand prize drawing on Friday, Feb. 13. The library has a bunch of pet-related children’s books on hand to compliment their program. Look for “Shadow” by Michael Morpurgo, “White Fur
Flying” by Patricia Mclachlan, “Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs” by Michaela Muntean and “Lulu and the Dog from the Sea” by Hilary McKay. Children’s winter reading kicks off this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. with “pet-acular” crafts and some popular pet movies. Kids are also invited to bring a photo of themselves with their favorite pet to be displayed in the Children’s Department during the month. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To see a full list of activities, visit the Lucy Robbins Welles Library at 95 Cedar St. or online at newingtonct.gov/library. To register for events, call (860) 665-8720. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER unregistered motor vehicle and failure to carry insurance card. Linda Goldberg, 54, of 847 Asylum Ave., Hartford, was charged Dec. 30 with first-degree failure to appear. Marcus Anderson, 31, of 167 Oak St., New Britain, was charged Dec. 30 with criminal violation of a protective order. William Roberts, 52, of 167 Oak St., New Britain, was charged Dec. 30 with criminal violation of a protective order. Thomas Gunning, 41, of 134 Cedar Wood Lane, was charged Dec. 30 with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault and violation of probation. Thomas Stuteville, 43, of 179 Duncaster Road, Bloomfield, was charged Dec. 30 with failure to maintain lane, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and driving under the influence. Constance Jascowski, 55, of 701 Church St., was charged Dec. 31 with disorderly conduct. Eugene Young, 35, of 390 Butternut St., Middletown, was charged Dec. 31 with fourth-degree larceny and third-degree robbery. Phillip DeJesus, 19, of 50 Candlewyck Drive, was charged Dec. 31 with second-degree sexual assault and impairing the morals of a child. Nery Gomez, 30, of 258 Main St., Meriden, was charged Dec. 31 with driving under the influence, no license, following too close, possession of narcotics and two counts second-degree forgery. Joshua Oates, 33, of 52 Back Lane, Wethersfield, was charged Jan. 1 with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane and failure to carry license. Martha Jacquemin, 51, of 28 Hill St., was charged Jan. 5 with third-degree larceny and 14 counts third-degree larceny. Jessica Zayes, 35, of 40 Monte Vista Ave., was charged Jan. 5 with disorderly conduct. Robert Jordan, 58, of 22 Smith Farm Road, Weston, was charged Jan. 5 with two counts violation of a protective order.
Lori DiPietro, health educator with the Central Connecticut Health District, discusses radon testing with Newington resident Mark Dzamba at last year’s radon informational display.
Health District to hold radon informational at local libraries SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
The Central Connecticut Health District will hold informational displays at local libraries about the importance of radon testing in the home. These displays will include free information and materials about how to keep your family, pets and home safe from the dangers of radon, as well as free radon test kits provided from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the number one cause among non-smokers. Informational displays will be held at the following libraries: ∎ Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin, on Jan. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ∎ Lucy Robbins Wells Library,
95 Cedar St., Newington, on Jan. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. ∎ Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church St., Rocky Hill, on Jan. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. ∎ Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, on Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact health educator Lori DiPietro by calling (860) 721-2814 or via email at lori.dipietro@wethersfieldct.com
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Newington Police report the following: Susan Cousineau, 56, of 11 Sunrise Terrace, Bristol, was charged Dec. 12 with sixth-degree larceny. Govind Naul, 23, of 60 Ellsworth St., Hartford, was charged Dec. 19 with unsafe backing, reckless driving, evading, and third-degree criminal mischief. Michael Albert-Quinones, 32, of 50 Beatty St., New Britain, was charged Dec. 20 with sixth-degree larceny. Jeannette Gonzalez, 21, of 301 Main St., East Berlin, was charged Dec. 22 with fifth-degree larceny. Ivoree Falcon, 18, of 26 West St., New Haven, was charged Dec. 22 with interfering with a police officer, second-degree forgery, fourth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny. Tanasia Watkins, 18, of 241 Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, was charged Dec. 22 with criminal attempt to commit sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, interfering with a police officer and second-degree forgery. Sean Gillis, 27, of 53 Mains Crossings Road, North Stonington, was charged Dec. 26 with sixth-degree larceny, and two counts violation of probation. Ethan Sheehan, 18, of 42 Ridgeway St., was charged Dec. 28 with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a minor. In Kil Chung, 55, of 36 Horizon Hill Road, was charged Dec. 28 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault. Karen Wrobel, 50, of 130 Rowley St., was charged Dec. 28 with disorderly conduct. Brandon Wrobel, 18, of 130 Rowley St., was charged Dec. 28 with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, two counts interfering with emergency call and sixth-degree larceny. Bienvenido Reihoco, 27, of 425 Wetherssfield Ave., Hartford, was charged Dec. 29 with operating a motor vehicle under suspension; operating an
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Central Connecticut Health District joins Facebook SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WETHERSFIELD — The Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, is now on Facebook. The CCHD provides a range of public health services aimed at assessing the health of people in its member towns and working with those communities to improve public health. The emphasis of the public health field is on the prevention of disease, the promotion of health and the protection of the community, otherwise known as “Prevent, Promote, Protect.” ∎ Prevent: Emergency preparedness assists by preventing communicable diseases through immunizations and other measures, while preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Our staff and volunteers are
dedicated to assisting individuals within our community in preparation of a public health emergency, and the flu clinics are one of many ways you can help. ∎ Promote: Community health focuses on promoting healthy behaviors and preventing disease and injuries, through the use of grant funding to implement programs that assist individuals and families through education and support. ∎ Pr o t e c t : Environmental health protects the public by ensuring access to safe food, air and water, as well as investigating the outbreak of disease in the community. “Like” our page for relevant, up-todate public health information and to see what we are up to in your community. For more information, contact us by calling (860) 721-2822 or visiting our website at www.ccthd.org.
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NEW BRITAIN — Author Amy Melissa Kirby will present a program about her book, “Legendary Locals of New Britain,” on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This free program will be held at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave. A light lunch will be served. Kirby, a California native, moved to Connecticut in 2007 when her husband accepted a position at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. She has a love of history, especially enjoying the research of local and family history in the context of major national historical events. With two academic degrees in history, she has spent several years celebrating New Britain’s history by researching its interesting residents of the past and how their influence extended to the world beyond. She developed “Timeless Tales of
Fairview Cemetery,” a popular local history program produced in collaboration with the city’s parks and recreation department. In 2012, she founded the New Britain Historical Society. She also curates the New Britain Police Museum collection and co-administrates “I Remember New Britain” on Facebook, which encourages current and former residents to share stories and photographs of New Britain’s history. The public is welcome to this program. Space is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Denise Lebrocquy, retirement counselor, at (860) 229-3707. Arbor Rose, offering independent and assisted living with memory care on the campus of Jerome Home, is a not-for-profit member of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, a Hartford HealthCare Partner.
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Heart to Heart program helps babies bond with mothers Continued from Page 1
“These kids thrive on touch and being cuddled, and when they wear the hearts they pick up the scent of their mothers — it’s really phenomenal. They were looking for someone doing the same kind of loving sewing we do for the blankets, so of course we said yes.” Rosemarie Capuano, a member who is particularly skilled in sewing, redesigned the original heart so that it could be reproduced more readily. The hospital provided the club funding to buy fabric and just a few short months later, members delivered 50 pink hearts and 50 blue. Steimer has already heard from hospital staff that the babies are responding well to the hearts. “They gain weight, they’re
healthier,” she said. Recently, the ladies made their annual blanket delivery, and Capuano “whipped up” 50 more hearts to add to the box. As she and Steimer were waiting to enter the NICU, something special happened. “The fire alarm went off and suddenly we had all these parents gathered around us waiting to get in,” Steimer said. It was then that their years of hard work really paid off, because they learned of families’ immense gratitude. “One mother said what it means to her to know that people who don’t know them care enough to do this,” Steimer said. “It was so wonderful to hear their response because we don’t get to see parents when we usually go in.”
But even if that moment of chance didn’t occur, club members would still keep making their gifts for as long as time (and fabric) allowed. “This is very near and dear to our hearts,” Steimer said. “Just helping these families as they go through this very, very stressful time makes us realize that the little things mean a lot.” The Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club meets September through May on the fourth Tuesday of every month, at the Newington Senior Center. To get involved, contact Donna at (860) 666-8353 or Mary at (860) 5636923. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
The GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club made baby blankets for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center NICU last year. The group’s newest project provides mothers and babies with flannel hearts.
A night of dancing awaits at Rocky Hill group’s fundraiser
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ROCKY HILL — A community group is inviting people to enjoy a night out dancing while simultaneously helping local students. The Rocky Hill Education Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser will be a Cabaret Night at the Sphinx Shriners Temple in Newington on Saturday, Feb. 7. The nonprofit foundation, which is made up of parents and local businesses, funds a variety of programs and causes for students in Rocky Hill schools. Members usually raise funds through two
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yearly events — one in the summer and another in the winter. “For our winter fundraiser, traditionally we like to put on some type of dance or entertainment,” explained Lisa Marotta, foundation president. This year, they’ve booked Mike Miano, a show tunes performer who has been singing Sinatra-era music for close to a decade. In addition, a Boston-based improv group will be coming. At $30 a ticket, attendees will enjoy entertainment, dancing, coffee, desserts, raffle prizes and a cash bar. The occasion is “BYOD” — Bring Your Own Dinner. Inviting people to show up with a pizza, snacks or their
own meal allows organizers to keep admission at a minimum this year, which they hope will draw a bigger crowd. All proceeds will go to benefit the foundation, which works closely with the Rocky Hill Board of Education to identify financial gaps in the school system. The group was founded in 1996 to make technological improvements in schools. Since then, it has enhanced a variety of educational opportunities, raising over $100,000 to provide instruments throughout the district, an accelerated reading program and a solar car, among other things. “It’s a great core group of
volunteers who just have a commitment to helping out the students,” said Marotta, a mother of three and an attorney in town. “We come together to brainstorm and find unique ways to fund things that might not necessarily be covered with current budget constraints,” she continued. “We have some requests on the table we’re currently reviewing and as needs arise we will fund those.” To purchase tickets, call Lisa
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A $54M senior community may come to Newington
The facility would offer at least 232 housing units, including those NEWINGTON — A $54 to accommodate both assisted million all-inclusive retirement and independent living, memory community may be on its way to care support, hospice and skilled Newington, with an anticipated nursing. There would also be 30 groundbreaking of late spring. additional clients served by an adult Amara Community Living daycare program. of Mansfield just signed a purResidents would enjoy on-camchase agreement with Hunter pus restaurants, a dining hall, Development, the owner of the walking trails, two pools, fitness, potential development site, located physical therapy and recreation cenat the corner of Rt. 175 and Russell ters, on-site physicians and much Road. more. “We haven’t done the closing People of most income brackets yet but it’s definitely a done deal,” could afford to live there, according said Stephen LeGault, co-owner to LeGault. of Amara. “We provide various options, Amara’s Continuing Care from entry fee and lease, lease to Retirement Community (CCRC) purchase and direct lease,” he said. would replace Hunter’s plan for If it comes town approvals, Town a gas station, retail complex, day- Economic Development Director care and medical Andy Brecher offices, which said, Amara’s already received plan would be town approvthe best option als. However, on every foreseethis new projable level. ect would also “It is a very require another good plan for look — first from Newington,” he An architect’s rendering of Amara Community Living’s $54 million plan for a retirement facility. the Conservation said Wednesday. Commission “It replaces a and then the collection of five Plan & Zoning smaller buildings Commission. with a massive Until recently, amount of parkHunter was still ing with one negotiating with STEPHEN LEGAULT large building Amara to build Amara co-owner with less parkan assisted living,” he added of ing facility at the the new plan in site. This component would have comparison with the one already replaced Hunter’s original plan for approved. a hotel, which fell through. “It has reduced environmental Then, according to LeGault, his impacts, less traffic and it’s a great company decided to purchase the facility for Newington residents,” property altogether. Amara’s model Brecher continued. “Many of whom would surpass the offerings of any are aging and need more choices CCRCs currently in Connecticut, when it comes to independent and he said. assisted living.” “This is a comprehensive senior In addition, he pointed out, a living community that provides facility of this nature would require services and amenities that are barely any town services. not provided by any congregate “They’d collect their own trash, living community in the state of plow their own roads and seniors Connecticut,” LeGault explained. don’t usually pose many problems “It provides an option that does for police.” not currently exist for the seniors of Amara has filed an application Newington proper and surrounding with the town to modify the curcommunities.” rent site plan and will present to It would be the first where all the Conservation Commission on services are housed under one roof, Tuesday, Jan. 20. so residents wouldn’t have to be transferred from one facility to Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) another as life changes take their 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com. course. By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
“[The new senior community] provides an option that does not currently exist for the seniors of Newington proper and surrounding communities.”
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Church offers Martin Luther King Jr. celebration for 19th year
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The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Monument in New Britain.
SOU THINGTON — “Reaching Out” is the theme of this year’s community celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be held at First Baptist Church of Southington on Sunday, Jan. 11, beginning at 2 p.m. This is the 19th year that the church has presented the commemoration, and it is the only such event in Southington. The public is welcome. Dr. Robert Bourgeois, professor of anthropology and humanities at Albertus Magnus College, will be speaking about “Immigration, Human Rights and Christian Witness.” Music for the service will be provided by the Mariachi Academy of Connecticut, directed by Evangeline Mendoza Bourgeois. Bourgeois studied at Holy Cross College, Yale University and the University of Chicago. He also served in the Peace Corps in Ivory Coast, West Africa. After working for several years in administrative positions, he
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returned to academia and his love of teaching. Evangeline studied at Arizona State University and at Governors State University in Illinois. She and her husband, Robert, left Illinois with their two sons, Christopher and Pierre, and came to Connecticut. While Evangeline worked for the Department of Children and Families, she was also minister of music at First Baptist Church of Southington. She retired from DCF and music ministry in 2008. She later returned to teaching music and founded a private school, La Escuela Guadalupana de Música. In 2010, from within the Escuela, she established the Mariachi Academy of Connecticut. The Mariachi Academy of Connecticut is comprised of the advanced students of La Escuela Guadalupana de Música, a music school for children under the auspices of the Spanish Community of Wallingford. The mission of the school is to promote in the children awareness and pride of
their heritage and culture through the study and performance of mariachi, a traditional form of folk music and dance from Mexico. The Mariachi Academy has performed in statewide venues and in New York City. Other highlights of this year’s program include the recognition of two middle school students chosen by their teachers as representative of the ideals of Dr .Martin Luther King Jr. The gathered congregation is invited to participate in prayers, song and celebration. All are also invited to the reception, which follows the service. There is no charge to attend. A freewill collection will be made, and people are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for Bread for Life. First Baptist Church of Southington is located at 581 Meriden Ave. For more information or to RSVP, call the office at (860) 628-8121, visit the website www.firstbaptistsouthington.org, or on Facebook.
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Area residents earn first quarter honors at Northwest Catholic SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
WEST HARTFORD — Forty-eight academically outstanding area residents earned a spot on the first quarter honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School. The students are: First Honors: Annamma Chaluparambil (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Lauren Contenta (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Justin Drisdelle (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; John Dudley (Wethersfield) – Grade 10; Kevin
Dudley (Wethersfield) – Grade 12; Olivia Emmanuel (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Erin Feeney (Newington) – Grade 11; Olivia Fenton (Wethersfield) – Grade 12; Emily Grandell (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Megan Grandell (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Asa Guest (Newington) – Grade 10; Oliver Hasson (Newington) – Grade 11; Lauren Italia (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Megan Kaake (Wethersfield) – Grade 10; Nicholas Kamansky(Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Alex Kanya (Wethersfield) – Grade 9; Dawid
Karpiej (Newington) – Grade 9; Justin Kempf (Wethersfield) – Grade 9; Kerre Lattanzio (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Francesca Link (Newington) – Grade 10; Matthew Marshall (Wethersfield) – Grade 12; Angela Miguel (Newington) – Grade 12; Luca Mirabello (Newington) – Grade 9; Abby Oostendorp (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Virgil Rona (Newington) – Grade 10; Adam Sorrentino (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Katherine Stockman (Rocky Hill) – Grade 9; Alicia Susi (Wethersfield) – Grade 12; Adam
Vancisin (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Eliza Wizner (Wethersfield)– Grade 9; Logan Wolf (Newington) – Grade 12; Kathleen Yorio(Rocky Hill) – Grade 11
(Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Megan Lowe (Wethersfield) – Grade 10; Jillian Marena (Wethersfield)– Grade 12; Justin Miguel (Newington) – Grade 9; Janelle Rigor (Newington) – Grade 9; Second Honors: Joshua Stumpf (Newington) – Margaret Bello (Wethersfield) Grade 12 – Grade 9; Elysia Calloway Honorable Mention: (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Ellen Dalo (Rocky Hill) – Grade 11; Nicholas Alzugaray (Rocky Hill) Gabriella Fenton (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Nicholas Boccuzzi – Grade 10; Zachary Houldcroft (Wethersfield) – Grade 12; Rachel (Newington) – Grade 12; Elliott (Newington) – Grade 11; Alexander Janusko(Rocky Madeleine Hasson (Newington) Hill) – Grade 11; Bailey Julian – Grade 10
Milestone birthday at Cedar Mountain Commons
Helen Szumski, left, receives congratulations at her 100th birthday celebration from Irene Steidl, 101, on Dec. 13 at Cedar Mountain Commons. Both women reside at Cedar Mountain Commons, a not-for-profit independent and assisted living community, located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive in Newington.
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Newington coach Scot Wenzel, center.
Indians aid homeless during holiday break By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER
The Newington boys basketball team, which has had quite a bit of success on the court so far this season, took some time over the holidays to give back to the community. The Indians participated in the Community Meals Initiative at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford on Dec. 29, where they prepared and served food to some of the homeless in the area. But that wasn’t all that Newington did. They also spent time talking with some of the homeless that were there and play-
ing cards with them. “As a program it is important to give back to the community. It’s a life lesson to learn how fortunate you are and to give back,” Newington coach Scot Wenzel said of the event. While it was a great opportunity to help those in need during the holidays, it was also a chance for the Indians to have a team building experience off the court. “It was a great team building experience to get off the court and do something different. It was fun as a coach to see them work together in a different setting,” Wenzel said.”
This was the first time that the Newington boys basketball team participated in the Community Meals Initiative. One of the mothers on the team recommended the service opportunity to Wenzel. Newington athletic trainer Lemmy Figueroa, who is a part of the foundation, helped organize the event. And now that the Indians have experienced a service opportunity like this, Wenzel said he hopes they can continue to give back to the community like they did this past week. Some of the members on the team didn’t know what to expect
heading into the event, but once they were there they enjoyed it, according to Wenzel. “This time of year you look back and see how fortunate you are and kind of reflect,” he said. He added: “The kids handled themselves tremendous. Whatever they were asked they did. It was a great experience.” As for on the court, the Indians suffered their first loss the day after the event in a blowout against rival Wethersfield. Despite the loss, Newington has had a very successful start to the year, as it is 4-1 heading into 2015. It already boasts convincing
wins over RHAM, Simsbury and Conard, as well as a close victory over Bristol Eastern. “This is a great group of kids. They work well together. They are very unselfish and there are no seniors. It talks a lot about their character and success,” Wenzel said. Now when they take the court, they will do so as a closer unit because of their community service over the holidays. Cameron McDonough can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext. 272 or at cmcdonough@newbritainherald.com. On Twitter: Cam_McDonough.
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering four computer classes in January. Two additional classes will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 14. eBooks @ Your Library will meet at 10:30 a.m. Learn to download free eBooks to your tablet, eReader, phone, or laptop with Connecticut’s Connect Downloadable catalog. Bring your device if you have one. Registration is recommended. Computer Basics meets at 2:30 p.m. Never used a computer before? Learn the basics including mouse skills, highlighting, and storing files. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No experience necessary! Registration is required. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Jan. 10 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of William Wyler’s 1949 film “The Heiress” starring Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift. A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter. 115 minutes. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information call the Library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.
TEEN LEARN, LAUGH & LET GO: INTERACTIVE STRESS RELIEF SHOW WITH ROBERT RIVESTAT: It’s exam time! Looking for a way to lower your stress level and get rid of those winter blues? Teens in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend an energizing interactive stress relief workshop taught by YouTube sensation Robert Rivest at the library Monday, Jan. 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Rivest is an accomplished wellness teacher and electrifying public speaker who has presented over 7,000 workshops all over the world! Experience Rivest’s entertaining combination of mime, comedy, and interaction to learn some basic stress relieving methods. No experience is necessary. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Teens may register in person at the Wethersfield Library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing teenservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org. TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers meets Jan. 13, 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy.,
Local News Wethersfield. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” starring Gary Oldman and Keri Russell. Ten years after a pandemic disease, apes who have survived it are drawn into battle with a group of human survivors. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language. (130 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. JANUARY ART EXHIBIT: An exhibit by the students of Wethersfield Academy for the Arts instructor Nick Frasco is on display at the Wethersfield Library through Jan. 30. The exhibit consists of portraits, still lifes, landscapes and more by students aged 6 to 16 along with one piece by their instructor. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy.. For information and directions to the Library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2821.
Children’s Events ‘BINGO WITH BOOKS’ WINTER READ-
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ING PROGRAM: Looking for something to do this winter? Children ages birth to sixth grade come join our Winter Reading Program! Register to receive your BINGO playing card, winter stamp and a ticket to the Jan. 10 Hartford Hawks Women’s Basketball game. Begin reading books that correspond with the BINGO squares. For every BINGO completed, visit the library to play a special game and earn raffle tickets for your chance to win a raffle basket. For information about the Winter Reading Program, visit the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department or call (860) 257-2801. PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders, come join the conversation. Pizza and Pages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20. Come for pizza and join the discussion of “Shadow” by Michael Morpurgo. Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801. SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethersfield Library offers year-round Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m.
Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m. No registration is required. Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to www.wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801. STEMTASTIC SATURDAY: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is offering a new year-round Saturday program for children of all ages. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through fun do-it-yourself activities. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm.
WETHERSFIELD EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family. Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 6657981. COMEDY NIGHT: Comedy Night is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch an evening of fun and laughter as we watch Tim Hawkins’ “The Worst.” Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert
to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415. CHRISTMAS TREE DROP OFF LOCATIONS: The town of Wethersfield will not be picking up Christmas trees curbside. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at Mill Woods by the skate park, the transfer station (Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.) and 30 Greenfield St. in the pool parking lot. For additional information, visit the town of Wethersfield’s website at wethersfieldct.com or contact the Physical Services Department at (860) 721-2846. SOUPER BOWL: “SOUPer Bowl Sunday – With A Twist”: Join the fun Sunday, Feb. 1 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas
Deane Hwy. Bring your favorite homemade soup to be judged by an impartial juror, prior to watching the Super Bowl game on our large screen. Prizes will be awarded for the best soup. Doors open at 5 p.m. Jurying begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served. Consider inviting a friend and bringing “half-time” snacks and/or a dessert to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415. AARP TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide, a free program, provides income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older. If married, both husband and wife should be present during an income tax counsel-
ing session. Taxpayers must bring all information and documents received that apply to their 2014 income taxes including copies of all 2014 state/federal income tax forms; all income reports (1099 Forms) received for pensions, Social Security, interest/dividends, wages or any other income; all documents that relate to deductible expenses, social security numbers and identification for all household members. Sessions are held at the William J. Pitkin Community Center Wednesdays from Feb. 4 until April 15. To schedule an appointment with a certified Tax-Aide counselor call the Wethersfield Social & Youth Services office at (860) 7212977. Note: If Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather the Tax-Aide Session will be closed, too. You must call
and schedule a new appointment.
the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 6658778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.
nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weighins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery. More information and contacts can be found at www.meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch “When the Game Stands Tall”: the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. This movie is rated PG, so bring the whole family. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415,
ROCKY HILL EVENTS SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost. The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com.
MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.
HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out
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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY — FETCHING DOCUMENTARIES: Thursdays, noon. This year the winter reading theme is pets and animals. What better way to celebrate this theme than to show a series of documentaries about some very special animals during this five-week program. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Jan. 15 – DisneyNature: Chimpanzee — Follows a chimpanzee named Oscar and his family as they navigate the complex territory of the forest. 78 minutes. Jan. 22 — And Man Created Dog — National Geographic explores the genetic journey from wolf to dog. 90 minutes. Jan. 29 — Cats: Caressing the Tiger — A National Geographic film reveals that domestic cats are never far removed from their cousins in the wild. 50 minutes. Feb. 5 — Fabulous Frogs — Sir David Attenborough takes us on a journey through the weird and wonderful world of frogs. 60 minutes. Feb. 12 — DisneyNature: Bears — Showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. 78 minutes. GET TO KNOW YOUR IPHONE: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come learn about the functions and features of Apple’s iPhone. This class will cover basic iPhone skills as well as searching with the iPhone’s browser and finding and installing apps. Bring your phone and questions to the class. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. TECH TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TEENS: Thursday, Jan. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Attention all adults! Stop by
with the gadgets that drive you crazy and let our teen techs help you. This list can include cell phones and text messaging, eReaders, social media, email, tablets, and iPods. Registration required. TEEN BAKE AND TAKE: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 through 12. Come make cake pops, mug cakes, and hot chocolate. Supplies and recipes will be provided. A winter movie will be voted on for showing. Remember to bring your favorite mug! Call (860) 665-8700 to register. SONGS OF FREEDOM: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. (Snow Date: Jan. 27) Soulful soprano Jolie Rocke Brown will help us celebrate Martin Luther King Day by singing Songs of Freedom. The late Maya Angelou wrote, “Jolie Rocke Brown sings with such passion … and compassion.” Brown has graced the stages of Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Bushnell Hall with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Connecticut Opera and the Houston Ebony Opera. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TECH 4 U: Thursday, Jan. 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you need help downloading an eBook or searching for work on the Internet? Make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a librarian for help with your specific technology questions. Stop by the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700 to make your appointment today!
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Local News 26, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to use Encore. Some of the topics covered will be searching for library materials, placing and freezing holds, making lists, and accessing your library account. This class will be a demonstration. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. GET STARTED EREADING WITH OVERDRIVE EBOOKS!: Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Join us for this hands-on class and learn how easy it is to download eBooks through the library’s Overdrive collection. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.
For Children FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. PLAY FOR ALL: Saturday, Jan. 10, 10:15 a.m. to noon. Come to a special needs play group that gives parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. No registration necessary. Co-Sponsored by Newington UNICO.
FRIENDS WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL: Join the Friends of the Library Friday evening, Jan. 23 for wine tasting, beer tasting, savory refreshments, great conversation, and a few surprises. Ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Adult Information Desk.
WINTER READING KICK-OFF: FETCH A GOOD BOOK! Saturday, Jan. 10, noon to 3 p.m. Come to the library to help us kick off our pet-themed winter reading program. Make pet-tacular crafts and see our favorite pet movies beginning at 1 p.m. Enter a picture of yourself and your well loved pet, stuffed or breathing or fictional, in our fun reading contest. Bring a pet food or pet care donation for the Connecticut Humane Society. A detailed flier for the winter reading program is available in the Children’s Department. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
ENCORE: USING THE NEW LIBRARY COMPUTER CATALOG: Monday, Jan.
PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us
for this program designed for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-yearold resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. COZYTIME STORIES: Thursday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. Children in kindergarten through grade 2 are welcome to relax with their pillow and blanket, and listen to some wonderful stories. A snack will be provided. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. PET SATURDAYS: Saturdays, Jan. 17, 24, and 31, and Feb. 7 and 14, 10 to 4 p.m. On Saturdays during our winter reading program we will set up the MakerSpace table with pet themed activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to a certified R.E.A.D. dog. Call (860) 6658720 to register. Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts. STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Jan. 20, noon “C” stands for cookie and that’s good enough for me! Join us for cookie stories, a cookie craft and yummy fun! Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. PAJAMA YOGA: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. Namaste everyone! That means peace. Children ages 5-8 and their caregivers are invited to come to the library in their most comfortable pajamas to have fun doing yoga together. Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses. Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. Fetch a Good Treat! Chefs in grades 3 through 6 will make homemade dog treats for a favorite pup. The treats will be made with peanut butter and will need to be baked at home. Call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cats, cats, cats! Today it’s an afternoon of crafts, stories and games highlighting Hello Kitty vs. Pete the Cat. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Jan. 29, 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. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer. STUFFED PET ADOPTION DAY: Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to adopt a new pet! You’ll get an adoption certificate, make a name tag and find out lots of cool things about your pet. To ensure we have enough pet supplies, please call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
NEWINGTON EVENTS DINING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS FUNDRAISER: Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club (GFWC) is selling Taste Dining & Activity Books for $25. The books feature local family and finer dining as well as activities for the entire family. Proceeds from the sale of the books support community service projects. For more information, call (860) 666-8862 or (860) 665-7981. OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup Group will sponsor an open mic (this is not karaoke) Friday, Jan. 9 starting at 7:30 p.m. until closing. Mostly folk and jazz music is played and sung. The public is welcome to come to just sit back and listen to the musicians/ singers or bring your own instrument and join in the fun. The event is hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone
Place (entrance in rear). There is a cash bar — no credit/debit cards accepted. This is a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, direction, other council activities and hall rental information, visit the K of C’s website www.kofcnewington.com NOT FOR PROFIT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS TO HOST OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. For more information or to RSVP, call Marie Pugliese at (860) 665-7901.
NEWINGTON K OF C TO SPONSOR YOUTH FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP: All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the council level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The council level competition will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at St Mary’s School Gym, Willard Avenue. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through council, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 million youths have participated in the contest. Participants are required
to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information, contact Dick Losh at (860) 667-0832. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women in 2015. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in an institute of higher education. For more information, contact Maureen Reale of the Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club, (860) 666-5325. SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, lo-
cated at 120 Cedar St., was the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC). The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning. The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation. The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation. Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information
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