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Make-a-whist foundation Newington chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa seeks better visibility for its charitable work By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
A Newington organization that for the last 60 years has performed lots of good work without tooting its own horn is finally stepping into the light. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international organization of women educators founded in 1947 and dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. Newington founded the first Connecticut branch in 1955 and the group now has 32 members who teach — or have taught — in Newington. Some residents may remember the annual Military Whist held in Volume 53, No. 54
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the cafeteria at Newington High School, which raises money for their efforts. More than $1,200 was raised last year. Monies go to many different causes, including the annual Margaret Clark Scholarship, which goes to a female student pursuing teaching. Newington Human Services is also a beneficiary, through its Adopt-a-Family program and the Fuel Bank. They’ve also sent care packages to troops in Afghanistan, helped victims of domestic violence at the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, collected eyeglasses for the Lions Club and books for Books To Dream, which went to underprivileged children. All chapters across the state also give money toward two annual $1,500 scholarships for girls pursuing teaching studies. “There’s not a better feeling in the world than knowing you’ve
See ALPHA, Page 6
Erica Schmitt | Staff
Lori DiPietro, health educator with the Central CT Health District, discusses radon testing with Newington resident Mark Dzamba Wednesday at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.
Residents educated on radon danger By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Not only is January Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month and Glaucoma Awareness Month — it’s also Radon Awareness Month. In honor of the designation, the Central Connecticut Health District held an informational booth at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Wednesday after-
noon. Health Educator Lori DiPietro handed out radon test kits to over a dozen visitors in the first hour she was there Wednesday. “It’s been really popular; a lot of people in Newington are looking to do this, which is great,” said DiPietro, who also went to the Berlin-Peck Library and the Cora J. Belden Library in Rocky Hill this week to discuss the
issue. “A lot of people know about carbon monoxide but they don’t know the dangers of radon,” she explained. “It takes about 30 years of exposure to radon to develop cancer.” The radioactive gas is a breakdown of uranium commonly found in rock, soil and water but drawn into homes through cracks
See RADON, Page 8