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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

State and federal mandates that go into affect July 1 are the main drivers of a 6 percent increase in funding the Board of Education has asked from the town in its 2013-14 budget.

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School funding represents more than 63 percent of the town’s tentative $107.8 million budget, which is also up from last year — 4.23 percent.

Town Manager John Salomone had a chance to present his budget to the public before they could comment in a public hearing.

“We have less state aid, no growth in the taxable base this year and expenditures that need to be maintained for the goods and

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Business and pleasure mix well at multi-chamber party

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

They say to never mix business with pleasure — a mantra that those who came to Turnpike Motors Tuesday night must have forgotten.

Over 230 business owners from Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Glastonbury and New Britain — represented by their respective Chambers of Commerce — gathered to eat, drink and enjoy each other’s company.

Each chamber has its own regular ‘Business After Hours’ meetings at area companies, but it’s a rare occasion for commerce-minded people across Central Connecticut to meet in the same place at the same time.

“We try to promote commerce

between all the chambers,” said Marty Smith, controller at Turnpike Motors. “You usually go to these chamber events and you see all the same people,” she added. “This is more fun.”

And it was Turnpike who covered the entire cost of the event. They served TCYB ice cream, appetizers, drinks, and even employed Amy from Newington’s Artistic Massage to perform chair massages for guests.

David Fisch, Radio 104.1 DJ and longtime friend of Turnpike’s — provided the musical entertainment.

Glastonbury-based photographer Peter Billard was also on-hand snapping photos so attendees would have something to remember the unique occasion.

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Like any talented artist, Billard took notice of the room’s dynamic as he wandered around with his camera.

“One of the things I noticed about this is that people have a tendency to gravitate towards the people they know, but the fun part of it is to get out of your comfort zone and resist the temptation to talk to people you already know and meet others,” he said.

Billard specializes in taking portraits for business people, so for him, the multi-chamber event was “a goldmine.”

Other local business owners could agree, as they were able to make connections they might not have otherwise.

“I’ll get more business just by socializing here,” said Kim Notaro, who owns Kim’s Flower Shop on the Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield. “It’s good to just get our name out there.”

Chamber executive directors and presidents also attended the evening.

“Since there’s other Chambers here we get to intermingle with their members,” said Terry Gogluicci, president of the Newington Chamber.

“This is a great place to come and mingle and do business,” agreed Rocky Hill Chamber Director Paul Carr.

Stacey Hodges, who was there representing the Wethersfield Chamber but happens to own a marketing business in Newington, called the opportunity “a real treat.”

Turnpike Motors is located at 2550 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.

Peter Billard Photographer

From left, Marty Smith of Turnpike Motors Autobody; Terri Gogluicci, Newington chamber president; David Fisch, Radio 104.1 DJ; Gail Whitney, Newington chamber executive director; Mary Ellen Dombrowski, Glastonbury chamber president; and Paul Carr, of the Rocky Hill chamber.

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

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More than 235 people packed into Turnpike Motors in Newingtion Wednesday night for a party featuring members of Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Glastonbury and New Britain Chmabers of Commerce.

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Local GFWC donates Town man charged with holding up three area convenience stores funds to Adventure Bound program

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

into possible beneficiaries to their extra funding they decided Newington youth would be the best recipients.

“The program sounded very interesting and we liked the idea that students that take part go out every month and do some kind of physical activity,” MirabitoHough said Tuesday. “They’re doing something besides sitting with an electronic device,” she went on.

Students who participate have the opportunity to go canoeing, camping, rafting, rock wall climbing and also take part in projects that benefit the community at-large.

Decision-making – another component – helps them prepare to handle choices they will face as they become teenagers and head into the high school abyss.

Youth Worker Rik Huggard administers the program, which runs after school and some weekends.

Middle school-aged adventurers will benefit from a second year of outdoor fun thanks in part to a local club who recently made a generous donation.

Newington Human Services began the Adventure Bound Challenge program last year, geared toward providing eighth grade students with transitionenhancing activities to prepare them for their move to high school.

The GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Women’s Club decided the program would be an ideal recipient for their fund balance and recently presented Human Services with a $772 check.

“The club has worked very hard for several years through our fashion show, our major fundraiser, and some other smaller fundraisers. We found we had some additional monies in the treasuries and we wanted to be able to do more to give back to our respective communities,” explained Club President Dianne Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, 210,1or eschmitt@newbritMirabito-Hough.

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HARTFORD — The state Bond Commission approved $9.6 million Wednesday for the continuation of the state’s Subsidized Training & Employment Program (STEP UP), which provides small businesses and manufacturers two types of hiring incentives — a scaled, six month Small Business Wage Subsidy Program and a Small Manufacturer Training Grant Program that provides up to $12,500 over a six-month

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NEW BRITAIN — Police have charged a Newington resident called a “one-man crime spree” with three city robberies that took place during a string of similar heists in surrounding towns.

Angel Delgado, 37, of 124 Brentwood Road, Newington, allegedly held up three city convenience stores by brandishing what appeared to be a black handgun during a 16-day span last October, Capt. Thomas Steck said.

He was also charged in 10 other area robberies including multiple heists in Bristol, Southington, Glastonbury and Manchester that occurred around the same time frame.

“He was a one-man crime spree,” Steck said. City detectives worked with Southington and Bristol police to identify Delgado as the suspect. He confessed to all three New Britain crimes and several others during the investigation.

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CCSU students, faculty protest proposed tuition hike

By BRIAN M. JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — About two dozen students and faculty gathered at Central Connecticut State University Monday to protest proposed increases in college tuition and fees.

Protesters carried signs bearing images of raised fists and slogans such as “Education is a right not a privilege,” “Money for education not war,” “Tax the rich,” and “The university must not be silent.” Some of the signs were hand crafted by students while others were recycled from previous rallies such as “Occupy CCSU.” Participants in the rally marched in a circle to the beating of a drum using the moniker, The Students for University Democracy. They repeated chants of “Education is a right, say no to tuition hikes!” and “They say hike, we say what?” Some protestors shouted enthusiastically as they made their rounds, others fought to contain laughter. All the while, a crowd slowly gathered around them.

The demonstration featured a series of speakers, all of whom spoke out against increasing the cost of tuition and demanded more representation on the state Board of Regents.

“All of us are standing here today to fight for an affordable education,” said Bobby Berriault, a member of College Democrats. “Investment in CCSU is an investment in the state. Ninety percent of students who graduate will stay in state and

work in state.”

Speakers also suggested alternative budget plans, many of which involved taxing the rich or cutting spending for incarcerations and wars.

“Our money is being spent on frivolous and destructive spending,” Nicole Lopriore, a member of Youth for Socialist Action, said.

“Rather than buying bombs and prisons we could put every 2 year old in a Head Start program, have every 18 to 22 year old covered for tuition, raise state transportation by 1,000 percent, cover free health insurance, employ everyone unemployed for $15,000 a year, and power our homes with wind power.”

Students were also encouraged to sign up for a March 21 multischool march on the state capital.

Two members of the student government association, who observed the demonstration but wished to remain anonymous, were critical of the protest.

“The sign for the protest you see over the student center cost $500 of student money. It’s rather ironic considering this rally is supposed to be about saving students money,” one said.

For the other student leader, The Students for University Democracy is actually sponsored by the Connecticut Citizens Action Group, a left-wing lobbying organization that’s using students as its face.

The rally, which began at 2 p.m. in the student center circle, was organized by Eric Bergenn, the

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CCSU students and faculty protest a planned increase in tuition at the school’s New Britain campus Monday.

president of student government at CCSU. Before the rally, Bergenn discussed what it took to make it happen.

The rally was driven by the student government association with assistance from the local chapter of the

NAACP, the American Association of University Professors, as well as student groups such as Latin American Student Organization and Youth for Socialist Action.

“It’s definitely an issue that goes across all the political clubs here,” Bergenn said. “However, I wouldn’t

expect to see a bipartisan or multipartisan response to this. I do expect the turnout to be higher than other rallies.”

Staff writer Brian Johnson can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 216, or bjohnson@newbritainherald.com.

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Some say tax hike would make business climate worse

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services we provide citizens,” he said before announcing tax bills on average would be up about $300 from last year with his proposal.

Budgetary drivers on the town’s end include pension changes, medical insurance and wage increases. Along with every other municipality in the state, the town is watching for the Governor’s potential elimination of car tax, which wouldn’t occur until next year. Newington would end up with a $7 million loss in revenue if this takes place.

The few people who spoke at the public hearing warned the Council a 6.18 percent tax increase was just not viable for Newington residents and property owners.

“There’s no way as taxpayers we can sustain a 6 percent tax increase,” said David Hourigan, who claimed in the 10 years since he purchased his home, his taxes have increased 50 percent.

“Find those savings somehow,” he urged Councilors.

Former Newington Mayor Rodney Mortensen challenged

them to approach business “If we’re limited in the amount owners in town and inquire of money we have, there is a likewhat they think a reasonable tax lihood we will have to cut certain increase would be. things out,” Finkelstein said.

“I’m telling you as a business Unfunded federal and state owner, in the last two years it’s mandates need to be met or been a terrible schools will risk business climate; losing Education nothing has Cost Sharing changed,” he said, funding. The No calling it “unsusChild Left Behind tainable.”

Act and new If taxes do Connecticut laws increase 6 percent, require increased Mortensen contingraduation credit ued, “I will be one requirements, more of the people that frequent teacher will not be stayevaluations, higher ing in my house, common core stanmaybe not even in dards and more Newington.” professional devel“We’ll try to keep opment, just to the impact to taxes RODNEY MORTENSEN name a few changas small as possible Former Mayor es. but there’s likely Instructional to be an increase,” time will be Mayor Steve Woods said. increased 15 minutes per day Salomone has left it up to the and the Board has requested 15 Council to consider how much new teachers be hired — seven funding will be allotted to the resulting from the mandates.

Board of Ed before allowing This includes four instructional members to consider how that coaches and three intervention money is put to best use. specialists.

“I’m telling you as a business owner, in the last two years it’s been a terrible business climate; nothing has changed.”

In addition to these new hires, the Board is calling for eight more teachers to serve the STEM academies in Newington’s two middle schools, a new K-12 foreign language initiative and to accommodate a reduction in class sizes. They have also asked for two special education teachers to serve the growing number of students with autism in the lowest grades.

“We have an increasing number of autistic children coming into the system and we save money keeping them in-house but we have to hire people to serve their needs,” Finkelstein explained.

Private schools serving children with special needs charge tuition upwards of $130,000 per child.

Because the Board is responsible for paying it, members say hiring new teachers to serve these students would be a more finan-

cially-viable option.

They spent nearly the entire first half of their presentation encouraging Councilors that the town’s financial support is indeed appreciated — and necessary — to maintain the district’s high standards.

A bi-partisan Council subcommittee made up of two Board members and two Councilors will spend the next few weeks discussing the budget and considering where potential cuts might be made.

“Unlike the federal government, we’re going to negotiate,” Finkelstein said. “We realize we’re going to have to give a little and they’re going to have to give a little.”

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

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According to well-known Newington native Chip Stamm, it’s a great time to sell a home in Newington.

Stamm owns and serves as managing broker of Century 21 Stamm Eddy in Constitution Square, where locals go for assistance in preparing to buy, sell and rent homes and businesses in town and throughout southwest Hartford County.

If you’re considering selling your home, it’s also a good time to downsize or upgrade.

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Saturday’s NHS Irish Fest to benefit Sandy Hook victims

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Put on your green a day early for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend and join Newington High School students in raising money in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary.

The Student Council’s Inaugural Irish Fest this Saturday will benefit the EverWonder Children’s Museum, to be built in Newtown along with a memorial for the 26 lives lost this past December.

The day will feature Irishthemed games, step dancing lessons, crafts, music, face painting, and other activities for children.

Adults may enjoy learning about Irish history from some local history experts or talking to a local travel agent from French’s Travel Agency about vacationing in Ireland. Mortensen’s will be serving ice cream and A Total Jump Inflatables out of Middletown will be popping popcorn.

Families who attend are asked to donate a minimum of $10 to participate in the day’s activities.

All profits will go to help in the construction of the EverWonder

The Newington High School Student Council will hold its first ever Irish Fest Saturday, March 16, at Newington High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will benefit the EverWonder Children’s Museum, which is planned in Newtown, will feature Irish-themed games, dancing lessons, crafts and more.

Children’s Museum, which was planned before the tragedy and supported by the late Sandy Hook Principal Dawn Hochsprung.

With the guidance of Student Council Advisors Melissa

Morello and Jayson Barbaratta, the Student Council’s Outreach Committee met regularly after school over the last couple of months to organize the event.

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When the Council’s Annual Winter Wonderland event was pushed back to March, students decided an Irish Fest would be more appropriate.

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The Winter Wonderland usually benefits local youth, so this year’s beneficiary is a fitting one.

No fundraising goal has been set, but any and every dollar will be donated to the museum’s construction.

“For a cause such as this one, all we can hope to do is give back as much as possible,” Oliveira said Tuesday. “I really hope that the Irish Fest will evolve into an annual event, and I very much anticipate it,” she added. “The school and community have provided a great deal of support, which really shows how much this means to everyone in the area. After this first Irish Fest we will have crossed the barrier and it will be easy to continue in future years.”

Irish Fest will take place at Newington High School this Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, checks can be sent to Newington High School, 605 Willard Avenue. Attn: Student Council.

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

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Health district celebrates National Public Health Week

Each year, the first week of April is designated as National Public Health Week, in order to increase the general public’s awareness of the importance of public health throughout daily life.

This year, National Public Health Week is April 1-7, and the theme is “Public Health is ROI: Save lives, save money.” In honor of this week, the Central Connecticut Health District is reminding residents that public health plays a

role in every individual’s life.

With its emphasis on the prevention of disease and the promotion of health of communities and populations at risk, public health is uniquely qualified to play a major role in the reform of our healthcare system. Public health works to protect and improve the health of communities around the Nation through preventative medicine, health education, control of communicable diseases, emer-

gency preparedness coordination, application of sanitary measures and monitoring of environmental hazards.

Throughout history, public health has made tremendous strides in food safety, occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, control of infectious diseases, vaccination, fluorination of water, infant and maternal health, and modifying behavior to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

In recognition of the importance of public health, Mayor Adam Salina of Berlin, Mayor Stephen Woods of Newington, Mayor Anthony P. LaRosa of Rocky Hill and Mayor Donna H. Hemmann of Wethersfield have signed proclamations to declare National Public Health Week in each of the District towns. The proclamations will be available for viewing at each of the town libraries, with information about

public health and the Central Connecticut Health District during National Public Health Week.

For more information about public health, visit the National Public Health Week website at www.nphw.org or contact the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield at (860) 7212822 or by visiting www.ccthd. org.

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Illegal immigrants share stories of their struggles

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

Jose Diaz can remember being hungry and thirsty as he walked across the desert with his father 10 years ago to a place they considered the land of opportunity.

They went without eating for days, the 20-year-old recalls. At one point, he asked his father what they were going to do.

“He looked me in the eye and said, “it’s fine, keep walking,” Diaz said. “After hours we saw a well and ran to it and started drinking.”

Diaz was on hand along with dozens of other undocumented individuals living in the area who came to St. Mark’s Church Saturday to tell their stories in the hopes of creating awareness of the difficulties they face each day while trying to build a better life in the United States.

“We’re hoping when people hear

what they face it will soften their hearts and their heads will clear and they’ll understand that they aren’t coming here to steal their jobs,” said Steve Volpini, president of United Action Connecticut. “There is always a mindset that people are coming here for nefarious purposes.”

Volpini’s group is an interfaith organization that promotes community building to make positive improvements in the lives of families and individuals. United Action Connecticut and Manos Unidas, an organization started by Diaz to highlight the plight of undocumented residents, sponsored a forum on immigration at the church to give immigrants a chance to share their stories of struggle and hope with each other and with the community.

“Immigration, like a lot of other things, is an issue of social justice,” Mother Pat Hames, rector of St. Mark’s said. “Families are being split

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A woman tells the story of her journey to the United States during a forum on immigration at St. Mark’s Church in New Britain Saturday.

up. We felt this is one way we could have more understanding on what immigration means to people and listen to those who have had a difficult time entering this country.”

Patricia Rosas crossed the border with her husband and three young children in 1990. She hasn’t seen her mother in 23 years. One son, now 23, was deported after getting into trouble. He is alone in Mexico where he has no ties and a young son here in the United States.

“The reason I didn’t go back is because of my children,” the 43-yearold New Britain resident said. “They have better opportunities here. Now that they are older I want to go back and see my mother, she is sick, but I am afraid that I won’t be able to come back. There are a lot of families being torn part.”

Diaz is one of the lucky ones.

As a young person brought to this country as a child, he will likely qualify for a new federal policy that will defer immigration action on undocumented children and young adults. It took months to gather the proper information to submit his application. He estimates that there are hundreds of undocumented individuals whether they are Hispanic or Polish living in New Britain.

They can not obtain social security numbers, a driver’s license or in many cases a decent job. Many are children, like he was, who are committed to trying their hardest to build a better life.

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Jose Diaz, a young, undocumented immigrant from Mexico, helped organize a forum on immigration, which he hopes will bring awareness about the struggles they face.

High School. He works to pay for his tuition, because as an undocumented young adult, he can not receive scholarships or financial aid no matter how high his grades or his commitment to education. He can’t afford to attend a four-year college because he would be charged the “out-of-state” tuition rate because of his lack of citizenship.

He wants to be an accountant with his own business. He decided to start Manos Unidas as a way of

opening the discussion on immigration reform.

“After high school my father told me to go back to Mexico because he struggled through so many years of being undocumented, he didn’t want the same for me,” Diaz said. “I decided to stay and do whatever it took to succeed.”

Lisa Backus can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 306 or lbackus@newbritainherald.com.

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To the editor:

I would like to address the comments made by Councilor Terry Borjeson in the March 5, 2013, Hartford Courant Article “Manager Seeks 4% Spending Hike.”

Councilor Borjeson stated that, “I think people need to remember that last year we kept our promise, which was no tax increase.”

Councilor Borjeson is making reference to the promise that he and the entire Democratic team made during the last election.

Am I the only one in town that received a tax increase last year?

Absolutely not. The Democraticlead Council, under the leadership of Mayor Steve Woods, increased the Mil Rate last year by 2.62

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While some people may not have seen an increase due to a decreased assessment on their property, many still did see an increase and a substantial one at that.

It is extremely misleading and unethical for Councilor Borjeson to say that he and his team kept their promise of no tax increase, when it is clear that this is simply NOT TRUE. I have concerns about a Councilor leading this town who will blatantly lie and mislead the public in such a way. Perhaps before making public statements, Councilor Borjeson should check his facts.

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Musical group CabareT to perform at Town Hall

The musical group, CabareT, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Newington Town Hall in the Council Chambers. CabareT features the voices of Michael Cartwright, Shellie Giroux and Sheri Ziccardi. They are accompanied by Paul Feyer on piano, Bob Massage on bass and Ron Reisner on percussion. The group will perform a variety of stage, screen and cabaret favorites.

Michael Cartwright has a magnificent vocal range and a gift for storytelling. Local audiences have enjoyed his performances at Goodspeed Musicals, Summer Theatre of New Canaan, and Ivoryton Playhouse. He made his New York debut at the famous cabaret landmark Don’t Tell Mama and studied at the Yale Cabaret Conference.

Shellie Giroux has power and sass to spare. A natural performer, Giroux trained in musical theatre and has performed in a broad range of styles, from theatre to jazz and pop/rock. Giroux fronted the band Mirage from 1986 to 1993, and toured New England with The Cabaret Company for 11 years. Giroux recently returned to the stage, where she has appeared in concert with John Bucchino at the Calderwood Pavilion Boston, Mass., and Scott Alan at Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge, Mass.; and as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray with the

Theater veterans, from left, Michael Cartwright, Sheri Ziccardi and Shellie Giroux, make up the musical group CabareT. They will be performing in the Town Council Chambers in Town Hall April 7 at 2 p.m.

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Sheri Ziccardi has appeared on musical theatre stages and as a concert and cabaret soloist throughout the Northeast and MidAtlantic. Known for her soaring soprano and singing anything from standards and

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This performance is presented by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library as part of the George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series.

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She is an incredibly beautiful girl who, at 6 years of age, is very sweet and loving. Mercedes has not yet been tested to see if she would be willing to share her home with cats or dogs but a test can be done here at the shelter. Mercedes is ready to settle into a new home with a family who will give her lots of love and attention. It’s very tough to resist those sweet, gentle eyes so why even try? Welcome this cutie into your life right now.

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Antonio Pereira, 44, of 87 Greenhouse Boulevard, West Hartford, was charged March 1 with operating an unregistered motor vehicle and having weapons in a motor vehicle.

Zachary Mahoney, 26, of 357 Brittany Farms Road, New Britain, was charged March 4 with credit card theft, three counts third-degree forgery, three counts illegal use of a credit card, third-degree identity theft.

Troy Harris, 44, of 168 Clark St., Hartford, was charged March 5 with using a motor vehicle without owner’s permission.

Tomas Torres, 48, of 67 Whiting St., New Britain, was charged March 7 with misuse of plates, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Ebony Williams, 31, of 1240 Stanley St., New Britain, was charged March 9 with possession of narcotics.

Michael Solek, 44, of 77 Lawlor St., New Britain, was charged March 9 with disorderly conduct.

Chelsea Gerhard, 22, of 21 Greenwood St., New Britain, was charged March 9 with failure to illuminate tail lights and driving under the influence.

Dane Arcari, 23, of 888 Main St., was charged March 9 with driving under the influence, failure to carry license, and traveling unreasonably fast.

Alvin Foster, 23, of 414 Griswold Hills Drive, was charged March 10 with credit card theft, illegal use of a credit card, receipt of money/ goods/services by illegal credit card use and third-degree identity theft.

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Local Catholic leaders praise selection of Pope Francis

By LIZ NEWBERG STAFF WRITER

Catholic church leaders in the region were unanimous in their excitement and pleasure at seeing Pope Francis elected Wednesday.

Known previously as Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old Jesuit who was cardinal of Argentina, was deemed just what the church needed — a humble, simple man who lived his life as Christ did.

New Britain’s St. Francis of Assisi acting pastor Rev. Jerzy Auguscik, whose church shares the saint’s name with the new pontif, said the choice of name was a good sign.

“When I heard the name he had chosen and saw the first thing that Francis did when greeting the people, what immediately came to mind was what God said to St. Francis: ‘Francis renew my church’,” Auguscik said.

“To ask people to pray for the blessing of the Pope, that tells me this Pope is going to be very humble. He’s sending a message to the whole church that we have to imitate Christ in his simplicity.”

For Auguscik, himself a Franciscan, the new Pope’s choice of name was doubly sweet. St. Francis was a rich young man from Assisi who renounced wealth and founded the Franciscan order of friars in 1290.

At Bristol’s St. Anthony’s Church, the Rev. Alphonso Fontana echoed the thoughts of Auguscik, remarking of the pope’s humble nature in asking for a blessing.

“He wants the people with him. The sign of that was him asking the people to bless him, which is such an act of humility,” Fontana said. “He comes from a humble background. His parents were immigrants from Italy and his father was a railroad worker.

He’s a man that looks like he exudes Christ’s presence. I had goosebumps.”

That kind of leadership is just in time, according to Fontana.

“What the church really needs right now is a pope of orthodoxy, humility and leadership,” he said.

“And wasn’t that the way Christ was? He’s coming to serve us.

When he asked for that blessing, he said ‘I’m here to serve you’.”

While not many knew of the Argentinian cardinal before

today, Auguscik compared this to the election of John Paul II. People knew little of him, yet he went on to become one of the most loved popes in history.

Area children were also included in the excitement when the white smoke billowed out of the Vatican chimney.

At St. Paul Catholic Church and School in Kensington, the friars joined school children to watch events unfold on CNN. Principal Fayne Molloy said goosebumps were also on order for all.

“As they’re watching it unfold on CNN, they are just in awe seeing the Swiss Guard march-

ing in and all the pomp and circumstance,” Molloy said. “This is a very good way for them to feel connected to their faith. The church bells here were ringing at St. Paul’s at the same time they were ringing in Rome. They’re really getting a feeling for how universal their faith is. It’s amazing for them to know they’re part of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.”

Southington’s St. Dominic Catholic School made an announcement calling for all the teachers to turn on their SMART Boards so their students could see history in the making.

While New Britain’s Sacred

Heart School had dismissed children by the time the announcement came, Monsignor Daniel Plocharczyk said the church rang its bells in unison with other Catholic churches around the world.

“It’s good that the Catholic Church has a leader for the first time since Feb. 28,” Plocharczyk said. “At Mass, we couldn’t say any name because we haven’t had a pope. We will be able to say his name for the first time tonight at the 6:30 Mass.”

Liz Newberg can be contacted at (860) 225-4601, ext. 243, or at lnewburg@newbritainherald.com.

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Cub Scout Pack 347 held its annual Pinewood Derby, March 9, at the St. Mary School gymnasium. Forty Scouts with the help of their fathers and mothers constructed and painted their cars from a block of wood, four wheels and four plastic tires. This year the scouts raced on a brand new track and timer system that was paid for due to the Scouts’ hard work in fundraising.

The winners, from left, were Dillon Fusco (First Place); Eric Bierc (Second Place); Christpher Page (Third Place); and Matthew Snow (Fourth Place).

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Indians will go for D III championship repeat Newington-Berlin tops Masuk in semis, will play for state title

NO. 1 NEWINGTON-BERLIN 4, NO. 5 MASUK 1

Division III State Tournament semifinals At Ingalls Rink, New Haven Masuk 0 1 0—1 Newington-Berlin 0 0 3—4 Goals: Brian Denham (M), Brendon Richard (N) 2, Matt Harackiewicz (N), Tyler Mangiafico (N), Assists: Charles Christo (M), Dan Roberts (N) 3, Richard (N), Hunter Blais (N), Shots: Masuk 19, Newington-Berlin 30.

Saves: Owen Bowler (M) 26, Drew O’Leary (N) 18.

Records: Masuk 12-9-1, Newington-Berlin 16-4-2.

By CARL JOSEPHSON STAFF WRITER

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NEW HAVEN — The Newington-Berlin-Manchester ice hockey team found itself down 1-0 there were no goals scored, both for the second straight Division III teams had their fair share of scortournament game, but the Indians ing opportunities. The Panthers found a way to get it done yet again. had a few chances early on, but With the score tied 1-1 midIndians goaltender Drew O’Leary way through the third quarter, held strong and kept the puck out Newington-Berlin’s Brendon of the net.

Richard hit Matt Harackiewicz Newington-Berlin struggled to who scored what would prove to get many chances at first, but startbe the game winner. The Indians ed to come on strong towards the would add two more goals late end of the first, including a breakto advance to their second-straight away opportunity by Dan Roberts. state title game, winning 4-1 over Roberts had nobody in front of No. 5 Masuk at Ingalls Rink in him, but fired a shot off the pads of New Haven Tuesday night.

Masuk goalie Owen Bowler. The “We don’t panic and we said Annalisa Russell-Smith | Staff Indians held a 10-8 shot advantage let’s give it all in the third period,” after one period.

Newington-Berlin coach Dave Kevin Landau shoots for Newington-Berlin-Manchester in the Division III state semifinals against Masuk Tuesday.

It was a rather physical game Harackiewicz said. “We have been throughout, but it was also a pena pretty good third period team and the third period.” tory for Newington-Berlin. Richard going into the final frame. we play a lot of guys. I think rotatTyler Mangiafico and Richard had yet another big game for the The Indians ability to handle the alty-free game. Harackiewicz said ing a lot of guys made us fresh in added late goals to seal the vic- Indians, scoring two goals and add- puck and play good, solid defense in his team is a very strong power ing an assist while Dan Roberts had the final period really helped spark play team, but the Indians did not a solid game passing the puck with the comeback. Masuk was only able get any opportunities on the manthree assists. to put two shots on goal in the advantage on Tuesday.

The Division III championNewington-Berlin trailed by one third while the Indians peppered entering the third period, but it did Panthers goalie Owen Bowler with ship game is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in New Haven where not take long for it to tie it up at 11 shots.

1-1. Just 31 seconds into the final “I thought our defense was out- Newington-Berlin will meet No. period, Roberts spun a pass in front standing, especially in the third 3 Rockville-Boloton-Coventryof the net where Indians leading period,” Harackiewicz said. “Once Lyman Memorial who defeated goal scorer Richard lifted the puck they got the puck we told them off NFA-St. Bernard-Bacon 2-1 in into the top-right corner of the net. the glass and into the neutral zone double-overtime Tuesday evening.

Richard said he and his fellow and they did a really good job of Carl Josephson can be reached senior captains gave a big speech in that.” the locker room in between periods, It was a rather routine first at (860) 225-4601 ext. 272 or and that speech really seemed to period for both teams. Although cjosephson@newbritainherald.com. pump everybody up.

“All the captains and seniors said this isn’t our last game,” Richard said. “’This isn’t our last game with you guys and we want to show you how it’s done. Now we are on the way to another state championship and hopefully a repeat.”

The Panthers got on the board first with an early second period goal from freshman Brian Denham.

The goal was set up by a nice Ms. Bonnie M. Schneider of Newington, CT and Howard J. Zelek wraparound pass from sophomore of Avon CT. are proud to announce there engagement of their Charles Christo which found its daughter Amy Elizabeth Schneider, a graduate of Newington way onto Denham’s stick and he High, to US Navy Electronics Technician First Class, Jordan R. put it in the back of the net with 13:16 to go in the second.

Dixon, a graduate of Carrizozo New Mexico, son of Mr. & Mrs. Although Newington-Berlin Annalisa Russell-Smith | Staff Mark and Lisa Dixon of Oktaha OK. The couple currently reside held a 19-17 shot advantage after Newington-Berlin-Manchester goalie Drew O’Leary deflects a shot in the Diin Kittery ME. The wedding will be in October 2013. two periods, Masuk held a 1-0 lead vision III state semifinals at Yale’s Ingalls Rink Tuesday night.

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Richard comes up big in third period for Newington

By CARL JOSEPHSON

say. We all gave a nice little motiNEW HAVEN — Newington- vational speech and got real riled Berlin coach Dave Harackiewicz up. We weren’t really riled up the knows his team is down to earth whole game and that was a comand does not panic under pres- plete momentum shift. We came sure. Well, the out flying and 30 Indians were up seconds in I against the most popped one in pressure they and it took off have faced all from there.” season Tuesday Richard was against Masuk in able to tie up the the Division III score 1-1 just semifinals and 31 seconds into were still able to the final period keep a level head. which opened Trailing 1-0 up the floodgates going into the for the Indians. third period, After that, Matt Newington-Berlin Harackiewicz had to make gave his team a something hap- DAVE HARACKIEWICZ 2-1 lead, a goal pen or its season Newington-Berlin coach that would end was over. Senior up being the captain Brendon Richard made sure game winner. Richard was credited it was not going to be the last game with the assist on the goal. of his high school career.

Richard would also add an emp“It was actually in between the ty-net goal in the end to round out second and third when the whole the scoring for Newington-Berlin. game shifted,” Richard said. “All “He’s a special player,” Dave the captains said what they had to Harackiewicz said. “Those type

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“He’s a special player. Those type of players don’t come around that much. Not only does he score but he plays physical and he gives you everything he’s got.”

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Newington-Berlin-Manchester’s Ryan Bollacker, (5) and Brendon Richard (8) shoot against the Monroe Masuk team in the Division III state semifinals at Yale’s Ingalls Rink Tuesday night.

of players don’t come around that game for every minute. You are much. Not only does he score but never going to get a bad game. He’s he plays physical and he gives you just that type of player.” everything he’s got. He does it every “He’s also a captain in the locker

room and gets the team going. We wouldn’t have gotten this far without him. He is the key to our success.”

Seniors lead Newington swimmers to strong Class L finish

Falkner finishes 10th in diving

By KEVIN D. ROBERTS STAFF WRITER

MIDDLETOWN — Newington looked to put together a strong showing in the Class L Swimming and Diving Championships at Wesleyan University’s Freeman Athletic Center on Tuesday afternoon, and the Indians did just that.

Newington finished 16th as a team out of 22 in a tough meet that included powerhouses such as Pomperaug, Wilton, Darien and Cheshire. Pomperaug captured the team championship with 772 points.

Indians coach John DiPaola-Tromba was pleased with the effort that he got from his team.

“We came here, and we’ve been real close to our best times,” DiPaolaTromba said as the meet wound to a close.

Senior Steven Falkner led the way for Newington. He finished 10th in

CLASS L SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

At Freeman Athletic Center, Wesleyan University, Middletown Team Results (Champion and local): 1. Pomperaug, 772 points; 16. Newington.

Individual Results (Top 24, winner and local finishers) 200-yard medley relay: 1. Pomperaug, 1:39.21. 200 freestyle: 1. Mason Molina (Wilton), 1:44.03. 200 IM: 1. Matt Dagenais (Middletown), 1:52.83. 50 freestyle: 1. Thomas Kealy (Wilton), 21.73; 21. Brett Cayer (Newington); 24. Joshua Paszczuk (Newington).

1-meter diving: 1. Lee Christensen (Darien), 450.75; 10. Steven Falkner (Newington). 100 butterfly: 1.

Kealy (Wilton), 51.42. 100 freestyle: 1. Nikita Koskov (Fairfield Co-op), 47.93; 20. Brett Cayer (Newington).

500 freestyle: 1. Stephen Holmquist (Wilton), 4:40.23.

200 freestyle relay: 1. Farmington, 1:28.01; 8. Newington. 100 backstroke: 1. Dagenais (Middletown), 52.09; 24. Paszczuk (Newington). 100 breaststroke: 1.

Patrick Savidge (South Windsor), 59.34. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Wilton, 3:13.85; 16. Newington.

one-meter diving back on March 6, which gave his team 17 points. The Indians finished with 92 points.

“He did awesome,” DiPaolaTromba said. “It was his best performance of the season.”

DiPaola-Tromba said Falkner was one of the best divers the Indians have ever had. Falkner was pleased with his effort.

“It’s pretty good,” Falkner said. “It was a lot of hard work. I was trying to put all my dives together.”

Falkner also helped the 200-yard freestyle relay team finish eighth.

Falkner’s teammates on the relay 24 in both the 50 and 100 freestyle. were seniors Brett Cayer, Joshua Paszczuk also earned team points Paszczuk and Zachary Thatcher. with top 24 finishes in the 50 freeThat relay earned Newington 42 style and 100 backstroke. team points.

Falkner enjoyed the camaraderie “He barely ever swims and he that the team had. went [23.53 seconds on his split] in “It’s a really tight team,” Falkner the 200 free relay, so he’s definitely a said. “We’re all really close to each great athlete for us,” DiPaolaTromba said of Falkner.

Falkner is one of 15 seniors on this year’s team. Newington challenged for a division title in the CCC East and finished just behind first place STEVEN FALKNER Wethersfield, a program that Newington High School Senior has been solid for the past couple years.

“Wethersfield we knew going into other. It’s a fun team to be on.” it was our toughest meet of the DiPaola-Tromba was thrilled season,” Falkner said. “We tried our with the effort that his team showed best, but we came up short. All the throughout the season. seniors gave it as much as we could.”

“These guys worked really hard all Still, Newington finished with an season long,” DiPaola-Tromba said. impressive 10-3 mark.

“They were so dedicated to the team “They’re a great group of guys,” and committed to each other.”

DiPaola-Tromba said. “I couldn’t ask Newington will lose its 15 seniors for a better group.” to graduation, but the Indians are Newington saw Cayer earn some looking to build a solid program that team points by finishing in the top will compete every year, according to

DiPaola-Tromba.

“We have a feeder program that’s developing year to year,” DiPaolaTromba said.

Newington’s program will have to continue to grow to catch the likes of Wethersfield in the CCC East, and teams like Pomperaug, Cheshire, Darien and Wilton in Class L. DiPaola-Tromba said the transition from the club level to high school needs to be smooth in order to compete. DiPaolaTromba said he’s been talking with the town’s club programs to build a solid foundation.

“That’s a work in progress,” DiPaola-Tromba said. “It’s definitely on the way.”

The effort put in by this season’s team, and by this group of seniors, could be considered a nice starting point for future success.

“It’s a really tight team. We’re all really close to each other.

It’s a fun team to be on.”

Kevin D. Roberts can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 213 or kroberts@newbritainherald.com.

On twitter: kroberts023.

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A Memorial Service for David Paul Nigh, 81, of Houston, Texas, was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth St., Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Deacon Daniel Addis officiating.

David was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Muncie, Ind., to Karl Nigh and Irene Rahe Nigh. He died March 10, 2013, in Rosenberg. David was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and he was a retired insurance underwriter. He was an

David Paul Nigh

avid train and car model enthusiast, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Irene Nigh, and his brother, William Nigh. Survivors include his two daughters, Jacquelyn Dunaway and son-in-law, Sandy Dunaway, of Lascassas. Tenn., and Carolyn Nigh of Newinton, Conn.; his grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as “Grandpa,” Devon and Cassidy Dunaway, and Chelsi and Zachary Lane; two sisters, Rosemarie Trochta and Margaret

Petter; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins and their families, who knew him as “Uncle Dave.”

The family offers special thanks to the staff of Rosenberg Health and Rehabilitation and to Silverado Hospice for their loving care.

Condolence messages may be written for the Nigh family at www. garmanycarden.com.

Services were under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth St., Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 3424671.

New England Stop & Shop workers approve new contracts

FARMINGTON — Stop & Shop workers have approved new three-year contracts covering 40,000 employees at the grocery chain’s New England stores, heading off a potential strike.

Members of several local chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union voted to approve the contract Sunday in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Specific details of the contract haven’t been released, but union leaders say it contains pay raises and more affordable health care coverage for part-time workers. The labor deals are retroactive to Feb. 24.

The Quincy, Mass., supermarket chain says in a statement that it is pleased with the new contracts and called them fair and reasonable.

EVENTS CALENDAR ROVING D.U.I, PATROLS: In an effort to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, the Newington Police Department will conduct roving D.U.I patrols during the weekend of March 15 until March 17. Funding for these patrols was made possible by a grant awarded from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Each year thousands of lives are lost, many more are injured as a result of alcohol related accidents. The Newington Police Department hopes that its efforts will provide safer traveling and greater awareness of the results of driving under the influence and help reduce the loss of lives and injuries by removing intoxicated drivers from the roads.

COLD WAR HISTORIAN’S SLIDE SHOW: The Cold War days when Ronald Reagan and the United States squared off against Nikita Khrushchev and the USSR were scary. On Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m., author, engineer and historian John Ramsey will narrate a free-admission Cold War slide show in the Great Room of the Paradise Pizza Restaurant, 10 East Street New Britain. Ramsey will speak of Connecticut’s little-known major Cold War role notably the top secret navy reactor in Windsor and Pratt & Whitney’s attempt to build a nuclear powered bomber and fascinating tales of local fallout shelters, Nike missile bases and the amazing massive hardened underground, then secret, strategic communications nerve center created in Cheshire by AT&T. A question and answer period will follow. Walk-ins are welcome. This event is another in the Kiwanis Club’s Open-to-the-Public Forum Nights which present a noted speaker on the last Monday of each month except May and December.

Those who wish to dine should come early before the program. The restau-

rant’s regular cash menu will be available. Directions and information are available by calling (860) 667-2864.

tion and brochure can also be found on the website. Call (860) 666-3844 for more information.

PURIFICATION/WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM: Spring is a great time to “clean out the winter accumulation.” Learn how to improve your health and feel better than you ever have. Take control of your health and weight loss with a Purification/Weight Loss Program, free lecture, presented by Dr. Holly Hollister, PhD, LAc, CNT, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Acupuncture Nutrition and Weight Loss, 415 A New Britain Ave. Call (860) 6671637 or email us at hollyhlac@cox.net.

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OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN: The citizens of Newington are hereby notified that effective Monday, April 1, the overnight parking ban is no longer in effect. This notice is pursuant to Town Ordinance, Section 18-18. At this time, I wish to extend my thanks to the town residents for their cooperation during this past winter.

ST. MARY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION: St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will offer an all-new Summer Program this year and registration is now open.

The program will offer themed weeks, such as “Crazy Science Week,” “Ocean Week,” “Travel Back in Time Week,” to name a few. In addition, each week we will have special guests from the community who have served our country or continue to serve. Afternoons will be spent at Mill Pond Park so that the children may enjoy outdoor activities and swim. Soccer, karate, dance and tennis will be among the weekly activities and, this year, we will also have a musician on staff to offer the children enrichment through music, such as weekly drum circles. Further information on the new program can be found on the school website: www.stmarynewington.com and registration forms can be downloaded from the site as well.

In addition to the Summer Program, the school is also offering a special instructional program in language arts for middle school students. Informa-

NHS 2013 ALL NIGHT GRADUATION CELEBRATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS: A Charter Bus Trip is planned to Mohegan Sun Casino, Saturday, April 6, for those age 21 and older. The bus will leave the Newington High School parking lot promptly at 5 p.m. and departs the casino at 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person (make checks payable to “NHS Graduation Celebration”) Cost includes $10 bet voucher and $15 food coupon. Information contact: Carolyn Ganley at (860) 690-4464. Can and Bottle Drive — Drop off at 15 Crestview Drive, any time or collection dates March 16 and April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information, contact Valerie McCarter at (860) 667-1843. Clothing Drive, Collection dates March 16, April 20. Drop off clean clothes, accessories, linens etc. at 46 Olive St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Lynn Page (860) 841-2539 for more information or additional times to drop off.

SPRING ART SHOW: Admirers of Pat Tanger’s animal portraits will enjoy viewing her skilled artworks which encompass a variety of subjects.

The exhibition can be viewed in the south foyer of the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., during March and April. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB COMMUNION BRUNCH: For its April meeting, St. Mary Women’s Club will have a Communion Brunch, catered by All Occasions Caterers, Sunday, April 7, in the Church Hall. It will begin immediately after the 10 a.m. Mass. All members are asked to meet in the Baptistry before Mass and to process in and sit together as a group. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our women’s club, and we encourage all present and former members to come to this special event. Other parishioners are most welcome to attend and celebrate with us. The cost of the brunch buffet is $13. Guest speakers will be Grace Banach and Julia Arntsen, UConn students and members of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), who will share with us some experiences from their very recent mission trip to an orphanage in Honduras. For reservations for the brunch, call Madeline at (860) 6669329 by Wednesday, April 3.

“THE MUSIC MAN”: Martin Kellogg Middle School will present “The Music Man,” Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., benefit performance by teacher cast, tickets $10; Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m., tickets $8; Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., tickets $8; Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., tickets $8.

For ticket information, call (860) 313-0208 or chargarcia@ymail.com.

5TH ANNUAL WINE & BEER TASTING AND AUCTION: St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host its 5th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting and Auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20, or at the door for $25.

In addition, there will be select wines from Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, and United States. Polish

Beer and Thomas Hooker Beer Ale will also be highlighted. Don’t miss Brad Field, Chief Meteorologist at NBC-30, who will emcee an extended live auction portion of the evening.

Call (860) 666-3844, with any questions or email stmaryschoolct@ gmail.com. All proceeds to benefit St. Mary School.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG COUNSELING SERVICE OFFERED: The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Senior Center sponsor a prescription drug counseling program for residents of the Health District. The program sessions offer individualized drug counseling and provide information about supplements and over the counter drugs.

Participants can discuss their medications in a confidential, one-on-one session with a pharmacist, who will provide information about the best way and time to take particular medications, drug interactions, vitamin supplements, possible side effects, and potential alternatives such as the use of generic medications.

Pharmacist John F. Aforismo of RJ Health Systems, Inc. in Wethersfield conducts the counseling sessions free of charge. The program is held monthly from September through June. Upcoming clinic dates are: Wednesday, April 17 and Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon in Room F-1 at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Appointments are required. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.

CRAFT FAIR VENDORS WANTED: Craft Fair to be held at the Newing-

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EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 20 ton Senior and Disabled Center Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If interested in renting a vendor table or for more information, call (860) 665-8778 and leave name, address and phone number.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going

through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now, this group meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. (except Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.

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. There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitating disease

affecting the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects.

For more information, contact

Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 236-2751. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS.

becoming chess players and possibly joining a competitive team, are invited to join us for a six week course, taught by Alexander Lumelsky, an experienced chess instructor. The time includes practice games. Competition level chess boards will be available for check out. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

to Read! is an early literacy activity program designed to help parents make sure that young children have the skills that they need to be ready to learn to read. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.

information or to register. Sponsored

by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR FRIENDS OF THE LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library are preparing for this year’s book sale and want to remind people that donations of gently used books, DVDs and CDs can be dropped off at the library anytime before April 19.

The Friends have a book bin inside the library’s lobby specifically for this purpose. This year’s event will be held at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St., Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Thousands of hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be on sale, along with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs. Proceeds from this sale benefit the library’s collections and programs.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 17th running of the library’s annual road race, which is scheduled for May 19. Applications will be available at the end of March at the library or on the library’s web site.

VEGGIE GARDENING: Linda Olson, Connecticut Advanced Master Gardener, will give a free garden lecture at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Stonehedge Garden Center, 1616 Willard Ave. Olson’s talk will take you through the basics of good, productive veggie gardening with a focus on soil conditions, light, moisture and temperature. She will also review alternate ways to grow veggies including containers and grow bags. Come prepared with questions or issues you have had with growing vegetables; she will try to help identify the problem and suggest some fixes.

Call Stonehedge today to reserve your free spot at (860) 667-1158 or stop by the store.

FOUR HERBS FOR ALL SEASONS: Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. Laura Mignosa, nationally certified Chinese herbologist, will discuss a centuriesold tradition of keeping our bodies healthy with the use of four herbs that can be combined for each coming season. Tonic herbs are superior herbs

used to keep our bodies strong and resist disharmonies. We will learn how to make these herbs into decoctions or teas as they are commonly called, and discuss the healing properties of each one.

VICTORIAN QUILTS AND TRADITIONS: Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m. Snow date: Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Victorianism holds a unique charm for many; learn about the history of the era through the symbolism of crazy quilts and ephemera, stories of celebrations and holiday traditions and other special events. Join teacher and craftswoman Jo Hansling and view her many samples of quilts, ephemera and holiday décor. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LOW-MAINTENANCE, GORGEOUS PERENNIALS: Thursday, March 28, 1 p.m. You will be thrilled to discover beautiful perennials that enjoy little hand-holding on your part. They will save you time and money! Presented by writer, lecturer, and Marketing Director of Faddegon’s Nursery, Kerry Ann Mendez. Please register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BASIC LINKEDIN: Monday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to establish a user profile, improve your visibility with key words and best practices for inviting and contacting other users and more. Registration required.

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. Topics include sorting, filtering, using formulas and auto sum, creating charts and headers and footers. Experience with Excel is required. Registration required.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS CHESS CLASSES: Tuesdays, through April 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Class and practice games) Children in grades 1 and older, who are interested in

DROP-IN SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through May 2, Various preschool storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/library.

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

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, March 19 and 26, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

EXPLORE THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT: Saturday, March 16, 10:15 a.m. Join the fun as Sparky’s Puppets perform a St. Patrick’s Day show. You never know who might pop up; an elf, a wise woman or a goblin! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register children ages 3 to 10.

WE ALL GET READY TO READ! Mondays, March 18 and 25, and April 1 and 8, 6 p.m. Family Place Libraries and the National Center for Learning Disabilities have partnered to present a program designed especially for the “graduates” of the Parent/Child Workshop and Play for All attendees and their caregivers. We All Get Ready

PREPARING FOR KINDERGARTEN: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW: Tuesday, March 19, Session I — 6 to 6:45 p.m. (includes an optional storytime for the child entering kindergarten); Session II — 7 to 7:45 (for parents ONLY) Lucy Robbins Welles Library Community Room — Parents of children attending kindergarten in the fall are invited to hear a panel of experienced professionals offer advice and tips for this often stressful time. A storytime for those children entering kindergarten will be held concurrently during the first session only. A flyer detailing panel information and registration for the program will be available in the Children’s Department and must be returned to the Human Services Department. Call the Department of Human Services at (860) 665-8590 for more information. Sponsored by the Early Childhood Council.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. Let’s get together and make Brownie Bursts. The cookie ingredients will be mixed and rolled into balls, and then taken home for baking.

Chefs in grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, March 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 27, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Unlike peers, animals are attentive listeners; they don’t judge or criticize, so children are more comfortable and inclined to forget about their own fears. Call (860) 665-8720 for more

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL!: Tuesday, April 2, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, April 6, 10:30 to noon. Come join us for a special needs play group giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. CONSTRUCTION CLUB; Saturday, April 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Introducing R.E.A.D. – Reading Education Assistance Dogs!

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Unlike peers, animals are attentive listeners; they don’t judge or criticize, so children are more comfortable and inclined to forget about their own fears. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

JR. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. Happy Spring! Join us as we read Cynthia Rylant’s retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Then we will make our own candy houses. Junior Chefs in grades K through 2 may register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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