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Still time to enroll Access Health CT fair Saturday
By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
There’s still time to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and an enrollment fair will be held in Newington Saturday to help those interested. The deadline to enroll in Access Health CT, the state insurance exchange, is March 31. However, a lot of people are finding it difficult to navigate the website themselves. That’s why Carol LeBrecque, social services coordinator with the Newington Volume 53, No. 58
IF YOU GO WHAT: Access Health CT Enrollment Fairs WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., the Helen
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Bob Cassin, left, and Rob Perkoski, Newington natives and friends since childhood, are running in the 2014 Boston Marathon and are hosting a fundraising benefit March 1 at The Bar & Grill on Cedar Street.
2 town natives fundraising for Boston Marathon By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Department of Human Services, will be there to help Saturday along with four to five trained assistors. “The system is somewhat intimidating so it’s helpful to Free sit down with someone one-onone and go through the process,” explained LeBrecque, who along See ACCESS, Page 10
Call it what you wish — a high school and family reunion combined into one; a way to help children in the Greater Boston area and honor the victims of last year’s Marathon bombings, or a fun night out at the bar. Newington natives Rob Perkoski and Bob Cassin had all those things in mind when they decided to plan their 2014 INSIDE:
Boston Marathon Benefit March 1 at The Bar and Grill, 512 Cedar St. in Newington. The pair are lifelong friends and Newington High School graduates from the Class of 1995, who are both running the marathon this April 21. Their inclusion in the Boston Bruins Foundation team means all money raised will go to benefit the non-profit, which provides funding to enhance the quality
of life for children across New England in athletics, academics, community outreach and health. “We thought it would be cool for our hometown to rally behind the marathon after what happened last year and Nick, the owner, has been gracious enough to open up the whole bar to us that night,” said Cassin, who was having lunch on Boylston Street in Boston when two bombs went See MARATHON, Page 10
Newington High School freshman figure skater Tedy Markova now a champion in Bulgaria. Page 8
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PET OF THE WEEK Schools conducting residency verification registration for children entering kindergarten Hi there, I’m 160 Superior Ave. The Newington Public Phone: (860) 666-4687 Schools are in the process Wednesday, March 12 of conducting residency 4 to 6 p.m. verification registration for children who will enter kinELIZABETH GREEN dergarten in August 2014. In order to be eligible for SCHOOL 30 Thomas St. kindergarten in August 2014, Phone: (860) 666-3394 a child must be five years of Monday, March 10 age on or before Jan. 1, 2015. 4 to 6 p.m. Residency verification registration is required. JOH N PAT ERSON Registration sessions will be held at each elementary SCHOOL 120 Church St. school:
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Charlie. I’m a bit of a shy boy, so I take a little time to warm up to you. When I do relax I’ll be putty in your hands. I had a rough start in life; I’m 4 years old and I lived in a home where my humans didn’t Charlie have enough time for me. But I’m doing great here at the Connecticut Humane Society, now that I can get some individual people time. All I wanted was a little love and attention. I would do best in a quiet home with older children (12-plus) and adults. I haven’t met younger children yet, but if you like me and have young kids who are respectful and cat-savvy, I’d love to give them a try. I haven’t met dogs yet, but a dog-test can easily be done here at the
Connecticut Humane Society. I am at the Newington shelter. Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption. 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. The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organization with branch shelters in Waterford, Westport and a cat adoption center in the PetSMART store in New London. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.
NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Stephanie Bosco, 32, of 66 S. Burritt St., was charged Feb. 8 with operating under the influence, failure to have lights lit, and failure to drive in proper lane. Miguel Rivera, 20, of 28 Webb St., Waterbury, was charged Feb. 13 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.
Marcel Therrien, 40, of 206 Church St., was charged Feb. 13 with disorderly conduct. Emanuele Denigris III, of 297 Vineyard Ave., was charged Feb. 14 with disorderly conduct. Daniel Ortiz, 33, of 331 Elm St., West Haven, was charged Feb. 15 with first-degree harassment. Jason Kammel, 20, of 4 Ledgecrest Drive, was charged Feb.
15 with disorderly conduct. Daniel Cistulli, 25, of 114 West St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 16 with second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. Elizabeth Russell, 46, of 241 Lowrey Place, was charged Feb. 16 with disorderly conduct. Devan Allen, 45, of 241 Lowrey Place, was charged Feb. 18 with disorderly conduct.
The fire hydrant you clear could save your life
To the Editor: Over the past month or so, much attention has been given, both through newspapers and television coverage, of the new snow removal ordinance proposed, discussed and passed by our Town Council. I completely agree with the changes that were made. Prior to the public hearing, I suggested responsibility for clearing fire hydrants be addressed in this ordinance. My suggestion was not acted upon based on the reasoning that residents know their responsibility for clearing of the hydrants and it doesn’t need to be put in an ordinance. In addition, it was stated that fortunately we live in an area where the snow clears quickly. Shortly after that meeting I noticed that more hydrants were
not cleared than were cleared. Not only on residential streets, but near businesses and around town buildings. Quite obviously, this year, as well as last year and the year before, the snowfall has hit record numbers. The snow has not melted yet but may melt very soon. In the meantime, if you have a fire hydrant on your street whether it is on your property or not, please check to see if it is cleared of snow. If not, please clear a path for the volunteer firefighters who risk their lives to save ours. Hopefully they won’t need to get to the hydrant, but do you want to take that gamble? Precious minutes are lost if firefighters need to dig a path to the hydrant to get to the water. Can’t we help our volunteers by just this one act of
kindness and consideration. Also, if you have any strength left after clearing out the hydrant, give some consideration to clearing the storm drains as well. Once the snow melts, it will need a place to go. If the drains are not clear the streets will flood. A wise woman I worked for told her staff “You can’t legislate morality” … now I’ve been told you can’t legislate snow removal from hydrants. So I’m asking that common sense prevail and we as residents do our part in keeping our homes safe. Thank you to all those who brave the elements to clear our roads, tend to our medical needs and to protect our lives and our homes. Rose Lyons Newington
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Balancing heinous crimes with the public’s need to know By DON DECESARE
In Connecticut, where murders happen all too frequently — one about every two and a half days — and where a single town’s name, Newtown, is now indelibly scarred by cruel, futile murder, we citizens are no longer allowed to review much of what has been officially collected while investigating murders. As the last legislative session concluded, the State enacted a law that denies access to virtually all official images and sounds for all murders in Connecticut by adding exemptions under the state’s cherished Freedom of Information Act. This was done in the name of “civility and compassion,” as one legislator said in the brief floor debate. With the exception of several commentators who complained about the lack of proper process in crafting the
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legislation and a few met numerous times who complained that over six months. We people should not took testimony at be shielded from the public hearings; had sometimes brutal presentations from reality of daily life, the knowledge and there was no public experiences of our outcry. own members; comIndeed more than missioned research 98 percent of all reports; of course, legislators, clearly we debated among believing they were ourselves for many reflecting the will of Don DeCesare hours at our public their constituents, meetings. voted for the law. In the end we surSen. John McKinney, the minori- prised many, even some among ty leader whose district includes our own members, by voting overNewtown, said, “It is our clear whelmingly for recommendations intent that the privacy interests to the legislature to amend the law of the victims and their families and again allow the public access outweighs any public interest in to all official materials collected in the disclosure.” the investigation of murders. However, enactment was not We agreed, however, that duplithe end of the matter for the cation and general distribution state. In its final section the law shall remain prohibited. We also established a task force to “con- agreed, given the risk of official sider and make recommendations misdeeds, that there should be between victim privacy under the an appeals process, which could Freedom of Information Act and result in the public release of the the public’s right to know.” That materials. task force, of which I was co-chair, Within the task force conces-
sions were made by both advocates for more government openness and those who sought tighter restrictions so as better to protect victims’ families. In compromising we found broad agreement. The 14-3 affirmative vote among the members included: the president of the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists and the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety; the general manager of the state’s largest television station and the chief state’s attorney. Truly these recommendations, 82 percent of the task force voting yes, represent the best that both sides could mutually accomplish. We are responding affirmatively to the legislature’s plea by sending this strong message. We say, even in heinous murder,
there is a way to balance openness and privacy, to prevent disclosing and distributing while enabling viewing and listening, to be civil yet respect the necessity that the public must be able to review the work of its law enforcement and justice agencies. We say public policy, informed by principle, as well as compassion, is better balanced. That is the public policy Connecticut should now enact.
Within the task force concessions were made by both advocates for more government openness and those who sought tighter restrictions.
Don DeCesare is co-chairman of the General Assembly’s Task Force on Victim Privacy and the Public’s Right to Know. He is a longtime radio and television news executive, and president and general manager of WMRD/WLIS radio in Middletown and Old Saybrook.
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NEWINGTON EVENTS NEWINGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Newington Health Care Center is seeking volunteers in its skilled nursing and Memory Care units. Take a moment to make someone happy! We are looking for individuals willing to share their talents and time; chatting, reading, playing games or cards, anyone wanting to make a difference in the lives of long term care residents. No experience necessary and training will be provided. Interested in finding out more? Contact Heather Hitchcock, admissions director, at (860) 667-2256. Newington Health Care Center is a 170-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing; post acute medical services, rehabilitation and skilled nursing services as well as long term and memory care services. NHS CLASS OF 1988 REUNION: Newington High School Class of 1988 will celebrate its 25th Reunion Saturday, March 1 at the Indian Hill Country Club in Newington from 7 p.m. to midnight. Register at: http://nhsclassof1988.reunionmanager. com or contact nhs.classof88@yahoo. com for more information. ARTISTS X THREE EXHIBIT: John Bower, photographs, featured friends; Melanie Stoddard, Watercolors; Pat Tanger, Acrylics/watercolors. Enjoy viewing three artists work in three different media, all in one place, Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. week days; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: The First Congregational Church, 355 Main St.,
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Cromwell, offers a Divorce Support Group that meets every Friday in February at 7 p.m. First Congregational Church also offers a Moving Forward Group for people who have gone through their divorce, or relationship breakup, and are looking to discuss/find out about dating 2014. This group meets twice a month. The next meeting is Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PRESCHOOLS: The first preschool is for children 3-1/2 to 5 years old and runs Monday through Thursday, begins at 9:25 a.m. and ends at 10:40 a.m. The second preschool is for children 2 to 3-1/2 years old and runs Monday through Thursday, begins at 11:25 a.m. and ends at 12:40 p.m. Parents interested in learning more about either preschool should contact me, Cindy Tracey, at Newington High School at (860) 666-5611, ext 1402 or at ctracey@ npsct.org. STATE OF THE TOWN: The State of the Town address, presented by Mayor Stephen Woods and Town Manager John Salamone will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 at Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave. (*if school is cancelled or delayed, this event will take place Friday, Feb. 28 in the Newington High School cafeteria.) Catered by the Newington High School Culinary Class. $15 per Chamber member; $20 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, Feb. 21, by faxing your registration to (860) 665-7551, or you can mail the registration to the Newington Chamber of Commerce, 1046 Main Street, Newing-
ton, CT 06111. For more information, call (860) 666-2089. WINE TASTING AND AUCTION AT SAINT MARY SCHOOL: Save the date! On Saturday, March 1, St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host its annual Wine and Beer Tasting event from 6:30 until 9:30 p,m. The evening will include both silent and live auctions, and the live auction will be hosted by NBC TV Chief Meteorologist Brad Field. Come to the event and enjoy hors d’oeuvre as well as sample a variety of wines and beers from our many vendors as you enjoy the auction. Tickets for the evening are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To obtain tickets, call the school at (860) 666-3844 or email stmaryschoolct@gmail.com. HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS IN LOCAL TOWNS: 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 and The Lodge at Cold Spring in Rocky Hill, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over. These clinics will be held on March 5 and 6, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Lodge at Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road, in Rocky Hill. Note that all patients registering MUST reside in one of the following towns: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. Donations are generously accepted for this service. ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB MARCH
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MEETING: St. Mary Women’s Club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 10 in the parish hall. According to the custom for the past several years, the March meeting will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on themes from the season of Lent. Guest speaker will be Deacon Jim Tanguay. Join us for an evening of friendship and spiritual enrichment. ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: St. Mary Women’s Club will hold its St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Saturday, March 15 in the church hall immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass. Tickets for the dinner will cost $15 per person and will be sold after Masses on the first two weekends of March. NO tickets will be sold at the door. Anyone unable to purchase a ticket at church but still wishing to attend is asked to call Madeline at (860) 6669329 for a reservation by Tuesday, March 11. Come and join us, try your luck on a raffle or two, and enjoy an evening of Irish food and merriment. NEWINGTON SENIOR & DISABLED CENTER EVENTS: Bright and Bold: John Bower opens a new season of art with his exhibition of exciting and colorful paintings of vintage stores and homes in the cafeteria of the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., weekdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Winter-themed Quilts: Anna Tufankjian, master quilter, exhibits quilts in the south foyer of the Newington Senior Center, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES:
Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave., church services: Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Tuesday: Morning Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: Welcome Table Breakfast, is the third Saturday of the month from 8 to 10. Office@gracechurchnew.org; http://www.gracechurchnew.org (860) 666-3331. NEWINGTON SKI CLUB MEETINGS: NSC holds regular meetings on the first, third and fourth Thursday of each month from September through April at 8 p.m. at the Polish American Club, 140 Wilson Ave., Newington. For more information and to join visit, newingtonskiclub.org. DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES: Drop-in meditation classes will be held Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1655 Main St. Classes include guided meditations, brief advice from Buddha’s teachings and time for discussion. $10 or free for members. No on turned away for lack of funds. This class is offered by Odiyana Center, a Connecticut-based non-profit. Pre-registration is appreciated. info@ odiyana.org / (860) 266-6041. MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 2362751. For more information on MS visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS.
NEWINGTON LIBRARY EVENTS TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS FREEGAL® MUSIC SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ALBUMS: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, one of the thousands of libraries worldwide that subscribe to the Freegal® Music Service, is now offering patrons the ability to stream entire albums every day as part of its free online music offering. The new initiative will allow cardholders of the library increased access to over 6 million songs. Also included is the complete local catalogue of Sony Music Entertainment. Library cardholders can download three Freegal music tracks in the MP3 format each week, and stream up to three hours each day at no cost to them. For more information, call the library (860) 665-8700. INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. Curious about Facebook? Learn the basics of this social networking phenomenon. Participants will have the opportunity to create a profile. Note: You must have an email account. (Call 860) 665-8700 to register. MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: Lee Daniel’s “The Butler,” Thursday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. The story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. Please pick up your free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. END OF ADULT WINTER READING — READING IS OUR THING: Friday, Feb. 28. All tickets collected for the program’s weekly drawings will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held at noon.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Stories,
songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. WINTER READING SATURDAYS – READING IS OUR THING! Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. In addition to the all day makerspace table, our popular Construction Club will be held with a Seussville theme! Due to safety concerns with the LEGO bricks, only children ages 7 and up, and their families, will be allowed in the building room. Please call to register beginning February 8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. PARENT — CHILD WORKSHOP: Mondays, Feb. 24 and March 3, 10 and 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.* Tuesdays, Feb. 25 and March 4, 11 and 18, 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 Feb. 10 by calling (860) 665-8720. *A light supper will be served before the evening sessions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all-ages story time. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required. TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Feb. 27, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call to register beginning Feb. 13. Donated by Kerry Lurate, registered therapy dog trainer.
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Young figure skater from Newington now a champ in Bulgaria
Teodora Markova, a freshman at Newington High School, became the Bulgarian Junior Ladies National Champion in figure skating in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Feb. 2. The 14-year old Teodora (or Tedy as everybody calls her) came to Newington with her family when she was a baby. She started to skate in her home country in 2006, while her parents (her dad is a professor at CCSU in New Britain) were there on sabbatical. Now, eight years later, Tedy is proud to be named the best Bulgarian Junior skater — a well-deserved title for this extremely talented and hard-working young lady. During the past years, Tedy
practiced and competed a lot in the United States as both an individual skater and as a member of a synchronized skating team. She won more than 80 medals at numerous open championships in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as at New England Regionals and Eastern Sectionals Figure Skating Championships. She is a U.S. Figure Skating Assoc. gold medalist in tests, and was once an alternate for the U.S. Junior Nationals, as well as a recipient of a special New England Award for the most promising juvenile/intermediate skaters. In the fall Tedy did not register
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was crowned No. 1 Junior skater in Bulgaria. The achievements and titles come as a reward for Tedy’s extremely hard work, and of her dedication and love for the sport of figure skating. She dedicates more than 22 hours a week to practice on and off ice at the Newington Arena. Tedy is lucky and thankful to work with great coaches — Serhii Vaypan, Donna Mitchell, Irina Vaypan, and Daniil Barantsev. She wouldn’t be where she is now in figure skating without them. Tedy is also very thankful to Newington High School Principal James Wenker, Assistant Principal Terra Tigno, as well as to all of her teachers for their understanding and support. Thanks to them, regardless of the difficult daily schedule and absences for competitions, Tedy is able to do great at
school, too and she continues to maintain her grades at a straight A-plus level. Like everybody else in the world, these two weeks Tedy watches the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Like everybody else, but also in a different way, Tedy’s coach Serhii, as well as one of her friends from the Newington Arena, 18-year old Connecticut resident Brooklee Han, also coached by him, are now in Sochi, getting ready to represent Australia in the Ladies Figure Skating event. So, having this great example right next to her in Newington, Tedy watches the Olympics not only as a regular spectator, but also with a dream in her mind. Maybe in four or eight years, her hard work and dedication will take her out to the Olympics, too, and the dream will come true!
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UNICO hosts ‘Winter Willies’ clothing drive Saturday By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Any gently worn winter gear stuffed into the back of the closet is an ideal candidate for a new home this year. The Newington branch of UNICO, the largest ItalianAmerican service organization in the United States is hosting its third annual Winter Willies
Clothing Drive this Saturday. New or used coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, scarves and socks will be collected inside the Community Room in the Lucy Robbins Welles Library from 10 a.m. to noon. “This is one of our real heartstring events,” said Meg Casasanta, chapter president. “It brings so many wonderful people
Volunteers from Newington’s UNICO chapter collect donations of warm weather clothing last year at the annual Winter Willies Drive, which benefits local families through three different organizations.
out to donate these items for the less fortunate.” Donations are distributed to the Newington Department of Social Services, the Catholic Charities, and Jubilee House Refugee Assistance Services. “It’s been an exceptionally cold and snowy winter so now more than ever we’re looking for people to donate those items for all ages,” Casasanta said. “We had such a successful year last year; at least 16 boxes of items were collected and we’re hoping to double that this year. For those less fortunate, some of us can’t even imagine what they’re going through. We like to do everything we can as a service organization to help in any way we can.” UNICO’s Newington chapter is most well known for three $1,000 scholarships it gives out annually to local high school seniors of Italian-American descent. This year a fourth scholarship for $500 will also be given out in memory of James Mello, former chapter president.
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Superintendent honors Students of the Month
The January Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Award Ceremony was held on Jan. 27, with students from seven schools in Newington being recognized by the Superintendent William Collins. Thes program recognizes students in the Newington Public Schools who have served as good examples to other students. Students of the Month for January are as follows: ∎ High School — Alexandra Hernandez, Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mangiafico ∎John Wallace — Dyamond Garcia, Parents: Ms. Monica Hines ∎Martin Kellogg — Edward Lund, Parents: Mr. David Lund and Ms. Kimberly Lund ∎Anna Reynolds — Samyuktha Thotta, Parents: Mr. Magesh Thotta and Ms. Preethi Sukumar ∎Elizabeth Green — Juelz
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off at last year’s race, killing three people and injuring hundreds of others. “I was 20 to 30 yards away from where the second bomb went off,” he remembers. “At the time we didn’t know what was going on ... they told us to run towards the Charles River.” Because he lives about three miles away in Charlestown, Mass., Cassin started walking home, and ended up also helping a woman taking the same route find her way back. Now less than a year later he’s squeezing time to train into his busy schedule since he’ll be running in the event. “I travel full time for my job so I have to fit in my training when I can, but when you look back at what all these families went through, how they suffered through that — trying to find an hour or so out of your day isn’t that hard,” Cassin says. Perkoski, who also lives in Boston, ran in 2009 and 2011. Although he didn’t participate last year, his wife did. Luckily she happened to leave the race early before the bombs went off to care for the couple’s young twin boys. “When that happened — at what is considered the Super Bowl of running events in the entire world — you just want to do what you can,” he says. “I felt the best way to do that was to run
IF YOU GO: WHAT: The 2014 Boston Marathon Benefit WHEN: March 1 beginning at 7 p.m. to close WHERE: The Bar & Grill, 512 Cedar St., Newington HOW: $20 donation at the door, includes raffle prizes and appetizers
again, to support the city and the community.” Both Perkoski and Cassin still call Newington “home” because their families live in town and they visit as often as they can. They expect to see a few hundred friends and relatives at the upcoming benefit, many of whom are also making a special trip to town to lend their support. If you can’t attend the fundraiser but would like to help Bob and Rob support the Boston Bruins Foundation, visit their fundraising webpages at: www.crowdrise.com/ bostonbruinsfoundation2014baa/ fundraiser/bobcassin (and/or) w w w. c r o w d r i s e . c o m / b o s tonbruinsfoundation2014baa/ fundraiser/robperkoski Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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with staff at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, assisted more than 50 residents in enrolling so far. But other residents have applied on their own and she estimates at least 30 more will be there to enroll Saturday. “I think that of the folks I’ve worked with, people have been pleasantly surprised they’ve been able to find insurance options they didn’t think they could afford,” LeBrecque said Wednesday. Along with other area municipalities, Newington received a $6,000 grant from Access Health CT to administer training of several part-time assistors. Newington residents and any-
one else interested in attending Saturday’s enrollment fair should call (860) 665-8590 to register, and bring with them their 2012 and 2013 tax returns (if completed), a positive ID, Social Security card, any insurance information they have currently and a green card, if applicable. Those unable to attend the fair can make appointment with Newington Human Services on a Thursday afternoon or evening by calling (860) 665-8950. The Senior and Disabled Center is also scheduling appointments, and can be reached at (860) 665-8767. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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Iwo Jima foundation to hold reception, ceremony this weekend By BRIAN M. JOHNSON STAFF WRITER
NEW BRITAIN — It was 69 years ago that American servicemen fought one of the worst battles of World War II. Feb. 19, 1945, is the day American forces landed on the shores of Iwo Jima to fight what would become the bloodiest battle in Marine history. On the fifth day of the battle, Feb. 23, the 48-star American flag was raised on Japanese soil for the first time atop Mount Suribachi. Joe Rosenthal’s photograph of the famous flag-raising became an iconic image and the most recognized symbol of WWII American heroism. Fifty years after that flag was raised on Iwo Jima, survivors of the battle, led by Dr. George Gentile of Newington, were successful in building the only flag-raising monument of its kind right here in Connecticut on the New Britain/Newington line. It is unique because it is the only one built by survivors of that horrific battle and is a tribute to
their 6,821 comrades who died in it, including 100 men from Connecticut whose names are inscribed on the monument. Members of the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation will mark the 69th anniversary of the battle by holding events this weekend. On Saturday, the foundation will hold its first corporate sponsorship reception to recognize individuals and organizations whose donations qualified for this program. The event will take place at Indian Hills Country Club in Newington at noon. The buffet luncheon will be followed by distribution of awards to each corporate sponsor. A slide show of 2013 Memorial Park events will be shown. The event is open to the public but reservations are required. Tickets are $15 each. On Sunday, Foundation Vice President Mark Adamski and fellow members of the Fleet Marine Force of historians and re-enactors will present a display
of World War II American and Japanese military memorabilia. The display will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ceremony will take place at 10:15 a.m. to mark the time the flag was raised on Mount Suribachi and a wreath will be placed at the monument to honor those who fought and died in the battle. The names of those killed in action will be called and a bell will be tolled for each. Family members are encouraged to participate. The ceremony takes place regardless of weather but displays may be limited in case of rain or snow. Refreshments will be available. The National Iwo Jima Memorial Park is located near CCSU at the intersection of Barbour Road and Ella Grasso Boulevard in New Britain. For more information, visit SOSIwoJima.com or call Gary at (860) 291-9666. Erica Schmitt | Staff Brian M. Johnson can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext 216, or bjohn- Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation President Gary Roy chats with Newington Mayor Stephen Woods at the memorial last November. son@newbritainherald.com.
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Wethersfield Safe Graduation plans fun Fitness Frenzy March 2 Wethersfield Safe Graduation announced there will be a Fitness Frenzy at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., on Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. Exercise options include Yoga, CrossFit, Boxing, Zumba and a new 20-minute workout and expert athletic training advice. Tickets are on sale at the following locations: ∎ Wethersfield High School athletic office ∎ Wethersfield Park and Recreation office ∎ Walgreen’s P hoto Department (on the Silas Deane Highway next to Marshall’s) ∎Athleta at Westfarms Mall ∎Future Fitness, 300 Alumni Road in Newington ∎ Whole Foods in Glastonbury Michele Lavoie, chairperson for Wethersfield Safe Graduation 2014, touts this as the biggest fitness extravaganza to hit Wethersfield. “Our aim is to send off our
high school seniors with a safe, fun and free celebration on their graduation day,” she said. “Our Fitness Frenzy will help raise some of the funds to do that. This fitness event, filled with an array of exercise options and health conscious choices, reflects our wish to all of our graduates to move toward a healthy, balanced future.” Wethersfield Safe Graduation Fitness Frenzy offers rotating 30-minute exercise options with qualified exercise instructors for everyone. Dance to zesty Zumba tunes. Relax and breathe with Yoga. Revive your inner “Rocky” with boxing. Try a new fitness challenge with CrossFit. Go to your max with RockFit Boot Camp P-20. Great vendors representing healthy life choices include:
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Social worker Pam Wassik, left, and Newington police Officer Michael Karski, rear, with the family to which Karski delivered donated items.
Realtor thanks Officer Karski for helping new residents
It was a cold day on Jan. 23 when Director of Human Services Karen Futoma sent a town-wide plea about a family of six who had just moved to Newington. The family had absolutely nothing. Futoma’s list of “household items needed” included the most basic of necessities; from beds and blankets to plates and flatware, this family was without. The e-mail caught the attention of Newington police Officer Michael Karski, who sent an e-mail to the Realtors he knew at Calcagni Real Estate. The response from the Realtors was overwhelming. Within a week, Officer Karski received a call to pick up household items from
towns across the state, including Cheshire, Southington and Branford. Using his own vehicle and trailer, and with help from his fiancée, Nicole, Officer Karski delivered hope to the new family in the form of tables, chairs, lamps, blankets, towels, pillows, plates, and much, much more. Officer Karski and his fiancée were still unloading goods in the apartment when the family’s twin boys arrived home from school. The tears in their eyes said it all. We will always be encouraged by the love and humanity shown by our city officials and citizens to one family so desperately in need. Thank you Officer Karski!
Officer Michael Karski and his fiancee, Nicole, delivering donated supplies.
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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS SETBACK CLUB: Tired of the snowy days of winter already? Venture out to the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield for a friendly afternoon of setback. The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday and new players age 55 and over are always welcome. Partners are not required, but a spirit for fun is mandatory. Setback games are played every Friday from noon until 3 p.m. Players are asked to arrive around 11:30 a.m. to enjoy free refreshments For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at (860) 258-0662. CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS OFFERS FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Cedar Mountain Commons will offer a
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free blood pressure screening Thursday, Feb. 27, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS IN LOCAL TOWNS: 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 and The Lodge at Cold Spring in Rocky Hill, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over. These clinics will be held on March 5 and 6,
from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Lodge at Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road, in Rocky Hill. Note that all patients registering MUST reside in one of the following towns: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. Donations are generously accepted for this service. There is a limit of five patients per day, so please reserve your spot by calling Lori DiPietro, Health Educator, at (860)721-2824. TAGS & TREASURES SALE: Save the date: The 2014 tag sale season will be here soon! Collectors of vintage oddities, artifacts and antiques will rummage for this year’s hottest collectibles at the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum Tags & Treasures Sale, Satur-
day, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Webb Barn at 211 Main St. $5 admission charge. Bag sale, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday: fill bags provided by the museum for only $3 per bag. For more information, visit www.webb-deane-stevens.org or call (860) 529-0612. WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SAFE GRADUATION EVENTS: Preparations are underway for the annual Wethersfield High School (WHS) Safe Graduation celebration. This event provides our Wethersfield graduates with a place to celebrate in a well-chaperoned, substance-free, safe environment. The largest fundraiser is the annual WHS Safe Graduation
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Fundraising Dance, this year held on March 22, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield. Tickets are $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to WHS Safe Grad 2014 and sent to Brenda Slayton, 11 Wildwood Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. In addition, a limited number of local businesses are being offered the exclusive opportunity to be a Dance Sponsor. For a nominal donation, businesses can create positive press, and support the Safe Graduation effort. Levels of sponsorship range from $125/$250/$500 Sponsor Donations should be sent by March 1, to Lisa Stefano, 32 Harvest Hill, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY EVENTS ADULT PROGRAMS SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets March 8 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Gregory La Cava’s 1936 film, “My Man Godfrey” starring Carole Lombard and William Powell. A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler … but there’s more to Godfrey than meets the eye. 94 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 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES: THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM: Have you ever wondered if acupuncture would help lessen your anxiety or relieve your headaches? For answers to these questions and more plan on attending “Healthy Alternatives: The Benefits of Acupuncture” with Edwin Brown of Healing Ways Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The program will be held Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the library and will include a brief history of acupuncture, how it works, and what it can be used for, what to expect at an acupuncture visit and an interactive Qigong demonstration. Brown received his Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School
of Acupuncture (NESA). The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. “LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Mystery lovers are invited to join “Let’s Talk Murder” a mystery discussion series at the library. The group will meet Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. to discuss “A Killing in the Hills” by Julia Keller. Following the discussion author Keller will join the group via Skype at 7:30 p.m. Both the book discussion and the Skype session are open to the public. The discussion series is facilitated by librarian and former newspaper journalist Marge Ruschau. Other books in the series are April 10, “Sworn to Silence” by Linda Castillo and May 8, “Billy Boyle” by James Benn. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.
LAUGHTER YOGA PROGRAM: Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., will host “Laughter Yoga” with Laura Le Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. Laughter Yoga is an incredibly fun, incredibly effective way to release stress and bring more joy into your life. Le is a Laughter Yoga instructor certified through Laughter Yoga International, and a Yale graduate. Plan on attending this special program and learn how to “laugh for the health of it!” The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.
TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS CHEWIN’ ON CHAPTERS A BOOK CLUB FOR SEVENTH AND EIGHTH-GRADERS: Calling all seventh and eighth-graders! Join us at the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy. Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. for a book group meeting! We will discuss “The Grimm Legacy” by Polly Shulman, eat, see some magic tricks, and have fun! Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling
the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or register via email at library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. NEW PROGRAM AT THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: FAMILY PLACE PLAY & GROW PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS: Each week, from March 3 through April 8, families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play, visit and interact with their children ages birth-3. A resource professional will be available at each class to answer questions and provide information about a variety of parenting topics. These include: Speech & Language; Early Child Development; Music; Health & Nutrition; Behavior and Early Literacy. Registration is required as space is limited. Call or visit the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department, call: (860) 257-2801; or email: childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org. When registering specify either the Monday evening series which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a light supper included or the Tuesday morning series which will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon. Residents register today — non-resident registration begins Feb. 26. TEEN CHESS NIGHT AT THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: Do you love to play
chess? Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Wethersfield Library on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to play chess and enjoy some light refreshments. Challenge your friends and test your strategy! A basic knowledge of how to play chess is recommended. Registration is encouraged. Teens may register by calling the library Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801. EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song. EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.
ROCKY HILL EVENTS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: The First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers a Divorce Support Group that meets every Friday in February at 7 p.m. First Congregational Church also offers a Moving Forward Group for people who have gone through their divorce, or relationship breakup, and are looking to discuss/ find out about dating 2014.This group meets twice a month Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This group meets twice a month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Feb. 21. HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS IN LOCAL TOWNS: 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 and The Lodge at Cold Spring in Rocky Hill, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over. These clinics will be held on March 5 and 6, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Lodge at Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road, in Rocky Hill. Note that all patients registering MUST reside in one of the following towns: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. Donations are generously accepted for this service. SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill, a Benchmark Senior Living Community for The Memory Impaired, offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alz-
heimer’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 of the month at 2 p.m. For more information on The Atrium, 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. The Atrium at Rocky Hill is an assisted living community specifically dedicated to those with memory impairment. For more information, contact For more information on The Atrium, 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 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) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service. TOPS of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield [a 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 weigh-ins 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.
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