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Residents weigh in on town’s proposed budget

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — About a half dozen Newington residents addressed town officials Tuesday on Town Manager John Salomone’s proposed 2015-16 budget.

Since the $113.5 million proposal is 3.1 percent higher than Volume 55, No. 11

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it was last year, their comments focused on the plight of taxpayers and which services should remain if cuts have to be made.

With Salomone’s recommended mill rate of 35.81, taxes would be 3.2 percent higher.

“It’s time for Town Council to get out of utopia and give us a

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Cub Scouts in Pack 347 competed in the Pinewood Derby Saturday, March 7. Overall winners, from left, are Caden Gallup, Andrew Schilling, Adrian Bielski and Dillon Fusco.

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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Some Newington kids are still learning the fine art of building things themselves.

Cub Scouts in Pack 347 spent the last couple of months crafting their own cars for the Annual Pinewood Derby, which

was held Saturday, March 7, at St. Mary School.

It’s a Scout tradition 50 years in the making, and one that hasn’t changed much since its start.

Fathers and sons work together to create their own race cars for the event. Their hard work came to fruition in front of their

siblings and grandparents, who came to watch the boys compete.

“The families have so much fun; there’s a lot of great energy,” Cubmaster Eric Rothauser said.

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School board pleads for more money

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Newington school leaders pleaded with town officials Tuesday night to increase their annual budget allotment, after their $71.35 million request was reduced by $1.53 million in the town manager’s 2015-16 proposed budget.

That brings the increase from 4.87 to 2.63 percent over last year’s funding.

“I’m going to be ardently defending what our needs are in

the next few weeks,” said Dr. Marc Finkelstein, chairman of the Board of Education.

His first focus Tuesday was to demonstrate how crucial new technology is for today’s students, whom he referred to as “Generation Z.” Before the school budget presentation, the council watched a short video on digital media.

“I’m here tonight representing 4,000 members of our community,” Finkelstein told them afterward. “The digital media and

new technology is not an adjunct to their learning — it is part of their DNA. Technology is as essential as shoes, socks, underwear and toothbrushes.”

One of the board’s key priorities this year is implementing its one-to-one computing plan, giving each student a device to work from. At a cost of $432,738, this is a large budget item.

However, staff salaries, benefits and rising special education costs are the main things driving the

increase, and all three are contractual obligations.

This puts the district in a difficult position, Superintendent Dr. Bill Collins said, since there are other projects and programs that require attention as well. That includes the replacement of one school bus, instructional supplies to implement a new curriculum and building maintenance issues that have long been deferred.

This last item is of particular concern to parents, who have been

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“very vocal” about school facilities being in disrepair. If not addressed soon, they worry, schools will be in the same shape as the Town Hall and require a top-to-bottom renovation.

This was among issues parents raised during a “listening tour” Collins and Finkelstein embarked on in early February, visiting schools across the district.

Another was the fact that the town’s options for early childhood education are limited. Since no universal preschool is offered, some consider sending their children to magnet schools out of town.

Mayor Stephen Woods told board members they would still have a chance to discuss budget needs with the council before it sets its tentative budget in a few weeks.

“I know all of you are very passionate and believe in what you do,” Woods said. “I think it’s good to have a debate — which we will do — and we will come to a resolution as we always do.”

The council will set its budget on Tuesday, April 7, after which the board will make adjustments to its own budget according to how much school funding is allotted.

“I want families to move to Newington because they’re attracted to the quality of the schools, not because taxes are low,” Finkelstein told the council. “The entire board supported this budget as fair and reasonable.

This is what we need to continue to deliver our services.”

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Representatives from the Newington High School Student Council were excited to present Huskython with $3,100 raised through their Spring Fest and Dance for a Chance fundraisers. The money will help to support children and their families undergoing treatment at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Enrollment open for upcoming theatre classes SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest operating children’s theatre, has opened enrollment for their upcoming Explore-A-Story and In Performance classes for kids, ages 5 to 8.

Explore-A-Story offers a playful introduction to performing. Over the four-week session, kids will have opportunity to learn basic acting skills through the retelling of a familiar fairytale on stage. They will also create costume pieces and props to utilize in a showcase for family and friends immediately following the final class.

“Ahhh-Ah-Ahhh-Ah,” exploring the swinging story of Tarzan, will run from March 17 to April 7. Classes are held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No previous experience or audition required. Cost: $75.

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Cost: $100.

All classes will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. Registration forms are available online at NCTCArts. org, as well as at the theatre.

For more information, call (860) 666NCTC (6282).

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Local Cub Scouts learn valuable lesson in craftsmanship

Continued from Page 1 board to calculate each car’s speed to four project between parent and son.” decimal places.

Around Christmas time, pack leaders Aside from the skills they learned in the gave the boys their kits, which include a building process, Scout leaders also hope block of wood, four nails and four plastic the boys took away the importance of good tires. From there, the creative possibilities sportsmanship at the competition. were endless.

“The boys did a great “A simple wedge job cheering for each design doesn’t take as other and their Den long as the more intrimates,” Rothauser said, cate designs,” pointed recalling a 10-year-old out Rothauser, whose taking first place then son Ian’s car was the immediately turning to fastest among those in his friend (the second his Den. place winner) to shake Although the Cub his hand.

Scouts are still in ele“That’s the kind of mentary school, they sportsmanship I like to won’t have the chance to see out of the boys,” take shop class in junior he said. “It’s not only high and high school about the competition, like those before them. but also supporting This course gave kids each other.”

CUBMASTER ERIC ROTHAUSER a foundation of basic Of the 50 who parcraftsmanship skills, but ticipated, 15 finalists has been replaced by more modern bio- will head to the regional Pinewood Derby, medical science and aerospace technologies. to be held in Bristol on Saturday, March “There’s a whole skill set they have to 21. Boys from Cub Packs across the Mark look outside of school to be exposed to Twain District will vie for the top spots. now,” Rothauser said. “It’s a great thing for them to still know how to use power tools.” Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801The track they race on features a special 5097, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

“There’s a whole skill set they [the boys] have to look outside of school to be exposed to now. It’s a great thing for them to still know how to use power tools.”

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Proposed town budget calls for 3 percent tax increase

recommend cutting in terms of Continued from Page 1 budget that manifests the reality budget costs.” of what town residents are actuSalomone asked town departally able to pay,” Peter Arburr ment staff to reduce their said. budgetary requests by 3 percent Patty Foley, who works as a since the town’s Grand List barecertified publy grew last year, lic accountant, and state fundencouraged town ing would also be officials to look at lacking. all their options.

“This is one of “We need to find the more difficreative ways to cult budgets I’ve make the runpresented to the ning of our town town and counmore cost-effeccil,” he explained. tive so we can “This is the lowcontinue to make est tax increase I Newington the could recommend place we’ve come without cutting to love,” she said. back on services.

Two residents Although it does urged the Town cut back on some PETER ARBURR Council not to services, it gencut services and erally keeps the programs at the Lucy Robbins larger programs intact.”

Welles Library, in particular.

General government costs “Everyone finds refuge in the make up 29 percent of the total library; it has services that ben- budget, or $33.33 million. The efit all,” Pam Giegel said. “It’s Board of Education’s costs are 62 something I would definitely not percent, or $69.82 million.

“It’s time for Town Council to...give us a budget that manifests the reality of what town residents are actually able to pay.”

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The increase in government operations is attributed mainly to staff salaries, medical costs and pension increases. While Salomone recommended a 2.63 percent increase in school funds, it is still significantly lower than

years, there are more funds available to put towards work that may have been on hold.

“The town has some of the lowest debt ratios in the state, but this means we have not addressed some long-term infrastructure projects that would require debt financing,” Salomone explained.

“As a result, we have increased the pay-as-you-go portion of the CIP to over $5 million.”

One of the biggest CIP expenses is $536,000 for 22 acres of land on Cedar Mountain known as the Marcap piece, which the town purchased in 2012 for $2.6 million, to be paid off in a fiveyear plan. In addition, equipment needs to be replaced at the fire department, and information technology improvements will be made.

The council will set its tentathe board’s requested 4.87 per- tive budget on Tuesday, March 24, with a public hearing schedcent increase.

Capital Improvements was uled for Thursday, April 2. allotted $6.8 million to fund a variety of building projects. Since Erica Schmitt can be reached at debt service has been consistent- (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ ly reduced over the last several newbritainherald.com.

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“Simply put, crisis management means taking control of your own reputation before someone else does,” Obston concluded.

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NEWINGTON — Members of Newington Rotary recently invited Andrea Obston, president of Andrea Obston Marketing Communications in Bloomfield, as guest speaker at its weekly luncheon meeting. She spoke on the importance for businesses and organizations of having and implementing a crisis communications plan.

“Most companies and organizations have an operations plan in place, but do not have a crisis communications strategy to fall back on should the need suddenly arise,” Obston told a group of area businessmen and women, who are members of the Newington Rotary.

“Not having such a plan can be disastrous when an event or occurrence has a significant negative impact on a company and the work it does,” she said, explaining that 40 percent of companies hit by some sort of disaster go out of business within five years.

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NEWINGTON — It’s that time of year again, when spring fever stirs up dreams of a fresher, revitalized home.

That’s why Saturday, March 21, is perfect timing for the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd Annual Home and Business Showcase at Newington High School.

Whether it’s new windows, siding, a roof, or maybe a backyard garden that’s on the agenda, the event has everything needed to get these home projects underway.

In addition to home contractors, a variety of local businesses and community groups will have informational booths at the show.

Chamber Executive Director Gail Whitney expects about 70 vendors this year.

“Our event is nice because it’s on a smaller scale than what you see at the XL Center or Convention Center,” Whitney said. “You can get a more oneon-one experience. A lot of our

participants are local businesses, and the community likes to see familiar faces from the town.”

There will also be companies from Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Southington, West Hartford and Plainville, among others.

The $4 admission fee is also good for two food tickets into the Annual Taste of Newington, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the show. Cuisine will be offered by local eateries, including Menchies Frozen Yogurt, the Newington Rooster Company, Joey Garlic’s, Tunxis Grill, Pizzeria Matteos and From the Root. A portion of the proceeds from this particular event will go to help the Newington Food Bank.

Bring along the kids too, because there will be face painting and balloon animals from Kaleidoscope Art & Entertainment, and magician Jan Paris will present a magic show.

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Vendors, events abound at annual showcase Continued from Page 8

Buyers Seminar at 10:45 a.m., then a fashion show from Karma’s Closet consignment store at 11:30 a.m. Newington High School’s Jazz Band will perform at 12:30 p.m.

Throughout the day parents will receive assistance from the Newington Police Department, which will be making “Identakits” to keep children safe.

Local authors will also be signing and selling their books, including self-published author Dawn Harden; Nan Arnstein, founder of Creative Arts for Developing Minds; and Sue Torres, who wrote “Loyalty Unleashed: Pit Bulls and the People who Love Them.”

For those who are in need of a mammogram, Hartford HealthCare, the event’s main sponsor, will park its Mobile Mammography Unit right outside.

The day’s activities are sponsored by

Hartford HealthCare, Liberty Bank, Karma’s Closet, the Newington Town Crier, Renewal by Andresen, TD Bank, Residential Mortgage Services, Taylor Therapy Center and others.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 8015097, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Villari’s Martial Arts demonstrations.

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11:30 to 11:45 a.m.

12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Authors Dawn Harden, Nan Arnstein and Sue Torres signing and selling their books.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 21

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10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Karma’s Closet Fashion Show.

Networking Party

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Newington Police Department Child Identakits

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3 to 8 p.m.

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Ceremony held for outstanding students

NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Nilo Rodriguez, 26, of 214 Kelsey St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 27 with tinted windows without sticker and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

Dwayne Belton, 31, of 62 Trinity St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 27 with tinted windows without sticker and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

Michael Crouse, 31, of 55 Forest Drive, was charged March 6 with driving under the influence, failure to drive in the proper lane and failure to carry license.

Olga Soria, 36, of 57 Trinity St., New Britain, was charged

March 7 with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane.

William Mitchard, 39, of 629 Broad St., Meriden, was charged March 8 with conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny.

Porsha Riggio, 27, of 629 Broad St., Meriden, was charged March 8 with fourth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Alexander Salemme, 27, of 90 Hawthorne Drive, Berlin, was charged March 8 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny.

Sean Gillis, 27, of 53 Mains Crossing Road, North Stonington, was charged March 9 with sixth-degree larceny.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS REGISTERED DEMOCRATS NEEDED: The Newington Democratic Town Committee is seeking registered Democrats interested in running for office in the November municipal election.

Those wishing to be a candidate for Mayor, Town Council, Board of Education or Constable should send a letter of intent by April 1 to: Pauline Kruk, 165 Walsh Ave., Newington, CT 06111 or pakruk52@gmail.com AFTER THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE PARTY: After the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14 the Newington Knights of Columbus, 171 Pascone Place, will be selling corned beef sandwiches with coleslaw, chips and pickles, as well as Guinness, which is now on tap at the KofC. There will be an Irish DJ playing Irish music The public is welcome to join in the festivities. Cash sales only accepted at the bar — no credit cards accepted.

For additional information, directions, hall rental and/or other council activities, visit the KofC’s website www. kofcnewington.com KIDSFEST: KidsFest is back at St. Mary School, which will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, March 14. Exhibitors will include Glitzy Girlz party planning, Newington Children’s Dentist, Kenpo Karate, Pine Acres Swim Club, Backstage Dance Academy and Newington Children’s Theater.

Admission is free, however, a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Newington Food Pantry is appreciat-

ed. There will be snacks and drinks for sale as well as the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a variety of prizes. A special visitor will attend and children will have the opportunity to take pictures with a very famous character. This will be the second year for KidsFest, the first was in 2013 and it was a great success. The weather did not cooperate last year, but the event is back and stronger that ever.

For more information, or, if you have a business that would like to participate, call (860)-666-3844 or visit our visit our website www.stmarynewington. com.

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, located at 120 Cedar St., was the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC). The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning. The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation.

The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergen-

Local News erational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation. Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information.

KARATE FOR A CURE: “Karate For A Cure” fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. (Snow date makeup March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.) at Newington Mortensen Community Center Gymnasium, 131 Cedar St. $5/per person (4 years old and under free). There will be non-stop fun including a martial arts show, a class for adults and children, fun activities, raffles, refreshments and the first 50 kids get a door prize. All proceeds go to the Newington RFL/American Cancer Society.

“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” TO BE PRESENTED: Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” in the school’s auditorium.

Performance dates are as follows: Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. (Blue Cast); Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.

(Blue Cast) and Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. (Gray Cast). Tickets are $8 for all seats, all shows. Reserved seating sold in advance. Limited seating at the door. For more information, call Cheryl Liedke at (860) 306-1176 or eliedke@ cox.ne CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL FAUX FUR BALL, MARCH 21: The Connecticut Humane Society will hold its Annual Faux Fur Ball from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday,

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March 21 at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Boulevard, Norwich. This fun evening includes an Italian dinner buffet, beer and wine complimentary, cash bar, music, games, prize drawings and auctions. All funds raised through this event support the Connecticut Humane Society’s lifesaving program and services for pets in need. The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare; enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty.

Over 5,000 abandoned and abused pets find homes through the Society’s three shelters in Waterford, Newington, and Westport. Advance individual tickets are $55 per person. Price valid through March 18. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.fauxfurball.kintera.org For more information, contact (860) 594-4502, Ext. 6307 or email giving@cthumane.org NEWINGTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST: The Newington Knights of Columbus will hold a Palm Sunday Breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29 at Holy Spirit Church, Church Street. The menu will include ham, eggs, their famous home fries, all-you-can-eat pancakes, Danish, coffee, hot chocolate, and orange juice. Price: $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-14; under 5 years of age there is no cost.

The money raised goes to charitable causes of the Knights of Columbus,

and many Catholic Charities.

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29 in the school auditorium.

All are invited to join the fun as the Easter Bunny poses with children for photos, leads them on an Easter Egg Hunt (weather permitting) and offers games and raffles for prizes including a 3-foot chocolate bunny from Jacques Torres Chocolates. The breakfast buffet will include waffles and a toppings bar, breakfast pizza, hot cross buns, fruit parfaits and more. Tickets are $5 for children and seniors and $8 for adults. The maximum for a family is $30. Tickets are available at the school office or after any Mass at St. Mary Church. Advance purchase is recommended. For more information, call (860) 666-3844 or visit the school website at www.stmarynewington. com.

“GARDEN EARTH” LECTURE: The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs-Newington/Wethersfield will present a “Garden Earth” lecture by The English Lady, Baroness Maureen Haseley-Jones Sunday, April 19 at Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Doors open at 1 p.m. and lecture begins at 2 p.m. Lecture: $15. Contact Mary at (860) 992-4145 for more information or tickets. Proceeds to benefit scholarships and community service projects.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling (860) 665-8700.)

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

REDEFINED READS — LITERARY KEEPSAKE BOXES: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Learn how to repurpose old books into literary keepsake boxes!

All materials will be provided during this fun makerspace program, but if you have any old books you would like to see transformed, please bring them along. Register at the Adult Information Desk as space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A BOOK DISCUSSION: Thursday, March 19, noon. Join us for a book discussion of “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. No registration necessary.

TECH 4 U: Thursday, March 19, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you need help downloading your eBook or searching for work on the Internet? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a librarian. Stop by the Adult

Information Desk or call to make your appointment today!

welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “JERSEY BOYS”: Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. A 2014 musical drama directed by Clint Eastwood and based on the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. The film tells the story of the musical group The Four Seasons.

Rated R for strong language. Running time is 134 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Crafternoon Tuesday, March 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day) Stop by to make and take a mason jar craft and more. Snacks and music will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHINESE NEW YEAR SONG AND DANCE CELEBRATION!: Saturday, March 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come delight in the songs and dances of the Dream Performing Arts group, a group of dedicated performers who have performed Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese traditional dances in places such as Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall and Yale’s own Woolsey Hall. In addition to dancing, they will sing solos, duets and trios for your entertainment. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LOTUS LANTERN WORKSHOP: Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. The members of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show a short film and then be on hand to help you make a lotus flower lantern using colorful paper and wire frames. Traditional Korean refreshments will be served. Registration required. Teens and parents are

Children’s Activities (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 6658720.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, March 17, 24 and 31, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with resource professionals who specialize in birth to 3-year-old children, and socialize with your peers.

All are welcome. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Except March 19) Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

DROP-IN SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: Through April 30. 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.

LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE — NEW: Sunday, March 15, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Junior LEGO® Makerspace combines reading with building using Lego bricks and our imagination. First we’ll read an architect inspired story, and then we’ll make a Lego brick creation. The program is designed for children ages 4-7 and their caregiver. Older siblings are welcome. Call to register. This program is sponsored by The LEGO Group, Inc. and the American Library Association, Association of Library Service for Children.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, March 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess?

We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3-6 will measure, knead and shape a “Super” soft pretzel. Pretzels will need to be baked at home after the program.

Call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, March 19, 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. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer.

PREPARING FOR KINDERGARTEN: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW: Thursday, March 19 — Session I — 6 to 6:45 (includes an optional storytime for the child entering kindergarten); Session II — 7 to 7:45 p.m. (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 by March 14. Call the Department of Human Services at 860-665-8590 for more information.

Sponsored by the Early Childhood Council.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, March 21, 1 to 2:30 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 a certified R.E.A.D. dog. Call to register.

Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS NARFE MEETING: The next meeting of NARFE will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, at the Solomon Wells House, 220 Hartford Ave., Wethersfield.

ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program will commence on April 1 and continue through Oct. 1. To arrange for an appointment in our offices, call Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department at (860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For your convenience, members of the Social Services Staff will be at the following complexes to take applications: First Church Village, May 12, 8 a.m. to noon; Wethersfield Housing Authority, June 2, 8 a.m. to noon; Harvey Fuller Apartments, June 23, 9 a.m. to noon; Executive Square, June 30, July 21, July 28 — each date, 9 a.m. to noon; Lasher Court Apartments, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; Nathan Hale Apartments, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

COMEDY NIGHT: Comedy Night is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch an evening of fun and laughter

as we watch “Thou Shalt Laugh — The Deuce” staring Tim Conway and Taylor Mason. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

EASTER SERVICES: CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy., is planning the following Easter services: April 1 (Holy Wednesday): a special showing of the movie “Jesus.” Prepare your heart for Easter by watching the story of Jesus’ ministry as told in the Gospel of Luke. This movie was filmed on location in Israel and is so true-to-life that you will feel like you are in first century Palestine. The first 30 people who attend this showing will receive a free copy of the movie on DVD. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.

April 3 (Good Friday): You are invited for a time of quiet reflection on what Jesus Christ went through in the hours leading up to his crucifixion.

Everyone is welcome. The service starts at 7 p.m. lasts about 45 minutes, and ends with an opportunity to receive communion.

ROCKY HILL EVENTS AWARDS PRESENTATION: Rocky Hill High School’s winter sports athletes and their parents and guardians are invited to an awards presentation at the school Monday, March 16. At 6:30 p.m. all athletes, coaches and parents will meet in the auditorium for the awards assembly. At 7:45 p.m. parents, athletes, and coaches will go to their assigned locations in the school to have their individual team awards ceremony. All freshmen athletes are reminded to bring in a dessert and leave it in the cafeteria when arriving. Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria during and at the end of the evening.

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing free dental cleaning

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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.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost. The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com 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.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens FAMILY PLACE PLAY & GROW PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS: Thanks to the generosity of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving the Wethersfield Library is proud to offer Family Place. Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings in March families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play, visit and interact with their children ages birth-3. Siblings up to 5 years old are welcome to attend. 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. Play & Grow: Parent-Child Workshops will meet on the following dates in March: Monday evening, 6 to 7:30 p.m., March 16, 23 and 30 or Tuesday morning 10:30 to noon, March 17, 24 and 31. Registration is required as space is limited. Call or visit the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109; 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. or the Tuesday morning series which will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon.

TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers, meets Tuesdays in March.

The discussion group will meet from

7 to 8:30 p.m. on March 17 and 24.

Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Library at (860) 257-2811.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets March 14 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Otto Preminger’s 1944 film “Laura” starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews. A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he is investigating. 88 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 at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For Children PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders, come join the conversation. Pizza and Pages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17. Come for pizza and join the discussion of “Joshua Dread” by Lee Bacon. Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, March 17, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Gone Girl” starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris. Directed by David Fincher. With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent. Rated R for a scene of bloody violence, some strong sexual content/nudity, and language. (149 minutes.) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at(860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: The Wethersfield Library Board will hold its March meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the library.

All meetings of the Board are open to the public. For information, call (860) 257-2811.

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m. No registration is required. Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to www.wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

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Letter: Library offers endless possibilities Letter: Open space suggestion To the Editor:

I recently heard some Newington residents say that libraries will close in a couple of years. Are we really obsolete? No longer current? This is hardly the case for Lucy Robbins Welles Library!

Yes, we do have books. Many are in multiple formats — print, large print, audio and e-books.

In addition, there are video games, music CDs, entertainment and educational DVDs, digital streaming of music, movies and

TV shows, and free downloadable music and magazines.

The library’s staff educates the public on various electronic devices and offers many technology programs, including Tech Troubleshooting with Teens and Tech 4 U one-on-one sessions.

To remain on the cutting edge of technology, we are adding a 3-D printer to our currently offered services. Students and adults will have endless possibilities for creative endeavors. Who knows what one of our patrons

might be inspired to invent.

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library will continue to be a worthwhile and technologically up-to-date facility for our town.

Check out our website at newingtonct.gov/library, or better still, stop by for a visit. You will be surprised!

Ellen Vessella Newington and Paul Crosswaith Sitting Board member of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library

To the Editor: I, being among the relieved Newington residents to know that our precious Cedar Mountain “Open Space Saved” (NTC— March 6, 2015), have a suggestion for its procurement by the town— Tilcon philanthropy.

Granted, the gift is a sizable one but so, too, have there been many others in the history of our great nation. As philanthropy is defined as “private initiatives, for public good, focusing on quality of life,”such a gesture by Tilcon would

“cement” the Tilcon name and “pave” the way for many hours of appreciative enjoyment for generations to come. Designation of the area as “Tilcon Preserve,” “Tilcon Trails” or whatever would be an enduring legacy in memory of their presence there, as well as in honor of their heartfelt generosity.

That sounds like a good investment to me. It probably wouldn’t hurt their tax deductions either!

Dolores Carron Newington

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