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Changing course

Church of Christ names woman as senior pastor, the first in its history

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

One of Newington’s oldest congregations is going through a change of pace, with a woman taking the lead role.

Melanie Enfield will be the first female senior pastor in the Church of Christ Congregational’s 290year history.

After 23 years as senior pastor, the Rev. Ken Brookes retired Volume 53, No. 14

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a year ago and the Rev. Stephen Austin assumed the interim role.

The church announced recently its choosing Enfield to be the official new senior pastor.

“I think it’s good news for the church and good news for the town,” Reverend Brookes said Tuesday. “She’s a highly qualified and a very strong pastoral presence and I think the church is very fortunate to have her called as their senior minister.”

Originally from Oregon and a graduate of Yale Divinity School, she and her husband Jonathan Tinkham, a Newington native, live in town with their three children, Sam, Kelly and Zachary.

Enfield began her work at the church 21 years ago after being

Easter on the square Erica Schmitt | Staff

Hundreds of families came out Thursday as the Newington Downtown Business Association sponsored its 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Main Street, Market Square and Constitution Square. There was an Easter Egg hunt, businesses showed off their goods and services and, of course, the Easter bunny made an appearance.

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Ruth Chaffee kids thrilled to meet popular author After a year of reading her books, students get to spend day with Patricia Polacco

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

A rock star came to Ruth Chaffee Elementary this week.

She may not have any connection to rock ‘n’ roll, but children’s author Patricia Polacco is a star in the eyes of students, who have been anticipating her visit since last year, when Library Media Specialist Kate Tibbitts and Reading Consultant Kim Garger booked it.

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade read a book of hers each month and made art projects depicting many of the stories, including

a School Family Quilt in honor of “The Keeping Quilt” containing each of their self-portraits.

“They were jumping and screaming this morning waiting for her by the door like she was a rock star,” said Garger, who along with Tibbitts co-chairs the Chaffee Loves to Read initiative, choosing one book per month that the whole school reads.

This entire year their monthly focus was Polacco.

“This really was a year-long project,” Tibbitts said. “The themes of her books just coincided so well with what we’re trying to teach the kids

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Third-grader Samantha Reese touched a meteor which, according to one of Polacco’s books, can make dreams come true. Her wish: “My grandfather has lung cancer; I just want him to feel better.”

about family, love, kindness, bullying.”

Students in third-grade teacher Kristen Wild’s class, for example, wrote thank-you letters to a person in their lives who had affected them in some special way, inspired by her book, “Thank you Mr. Falker.”

Each grade had their chance to meet Polacco during interactive presentations she made throughout the morning, sharing how each book came about.

Many were inspired by childhood memories.

“The Meteor” turns Polacco’s memory of a meteor falling into her mother’s backyard in her hometown of Union City, Wis., into a playful, dreamy tale.

The real meteor is actually on exhibit in a park in the town, where

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Students at Ruth Chaffee Elementary School had boundless energy Wednesday morning listening to author Patricia Polacco talk about her books, which every grade read in anticipation for her visit.

residents revel in its mystical qualities. The dream of the first person to touch it allegedly came true, an occurrence that spiraled into the legend. Polacco brought a piece of the rock to Ruth Chaffee Wednesday and let each student touch it, a chance for their own wishes to come true.

One third-grader let her hand linger an extra moment because she had a particularly important wish.

“My grandfather has lung cancer, I just want him to feel better,” Samantha Reese, a student in Mrs.

Jennifer Witschy’s class told the author.

Given the chance to find out the answers they’ve been itching to know about her life and her writing, students eagerly lined up.

When asked which of her books was her favorite, Polacco responded matter-of-factly, “I can’t answer that question. That’s like asking me which one of my children are my favorite.”

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Ruth Chaffee students approach author Patricia Polacco and shake her hand.

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Ruth Chaffee Elementary School kids listen intently as author Patricia Polacco talks about her books which the students have been reading all year.

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Hundreds of families attend annual Easter Egg Hunt

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of families came out Sunday as the Newington Downtown Business Association sponsored its 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Main Street, Market Square and Constitution Square.

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The air is chilly enough for the bare trees to quiver as kids walk around downtown Newington toting bags of candy.

A picturesque Halloween, or a celebration of Easter?

For the fifth year in a row the Newington Downtown Business Association has sponsored its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Main Street, Market Square and Constitution Square.

It’s less like a hunt than it is a leisurely stroll, however. There’s no frantic scampering around looking for hidden candy-filled eggs — they make it easy. Follow the “bunny trail” and collect candy while visiting each of the participating businesses.

Hundreds of families made their way around the downtown area Thursday, many dressed in costumes or their Easter best. As they enjoyed a fun afternoon outside, area businesspeople had the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to some new faces, who may not have ever stepped inside their storefronts.

“Our town center business district covers about the same size as a mall and packs in a very diverse array of restaurants, retail, and professional services,” said Richard Simons, vice president of the Newington Downtown Business Association.

“Many local residents have not yet seen the improvements to our business district or may not be aware of new businesses recently opened, such as the Candy Jar on Main Street,” continued Simons, who happens to own Simon Sez Pets in Market Square.

A revitalization project last year brought new signage, crosswalks, granite curbs and landscaping to the downtown district, enhancing the appearance and accessibility of the area.

Simons welcomed many new people into his own shop during the event and gave away more than 500 pieces of candy.

“The biggest positive opportunity for businesses that participate is to show folks where they are, who they are and that they care about the community they serve,” he added.

In the center of Constitution Square (the municipal lot bordered

by Market Square and Main Street) other amusements kept families busy, including a visit from the Easter Bunny and “Twinkles” the friendly clown.

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Area police defend Taser use as restrictions sought

By LISA BACKUS SYAFF WRITER

As legislators are considering whether to require more oversight on the use of Tasers by law enforcement, area police departments said they are well trained and routinely take into consideration the welfare of officers, suspects and the public when the use of force becomes necessary.

“We’re not anxious to give up Tasers because they save lives and reduce injuries to subjects and officers,” Plainville Sgt. Rich Marques said. “It allows officers take someone who may be combative into custody without injuring anyone.”

According to the Connecticut Mirror website, state legislators worried about the safety and proper use of the weapons have proposed two bills that would require police to get training in using Tasers and to file reports for each time a Taser is used.

They would also require police to make sure subjects of Taser use get seen by a medical professional, the Mirror said.

State Rep. Larry B. Butler, D-Waterbury, proposed one of the bills after an incident at the hospital in his district, the Mirror said. He noted that the man who was the

subject of a Taser strike in the back of the police cruiser initially seemed fine, but died shortly thereafter in front of the hospital.

The Mirror also cited a second case where a Middletown man was “Tased” 34 times in eight to 10 minutes. The man died a short while later.

There have been 11 deaths following subjects being struck with a Taser since 2005, the Mirror said.

Donn Watson, public information officer at the Bristol department.

Those levels begin at the presence of an officer, which usually calms a situation, said Watson. The second is verbal commands; empty-hand control which is used to physically put a suspect in handcuffs; mace spray; impact weapon, such as a baton; Taser; and finally deadly force involving a firearm.

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“It’s just a common-sense thing to have somebody who was ‘Tasered’ be examined by medical people,” Butler said.

But most area police departments point out that their officers are continually trained in the use of Tasers, handheld devices that emit an electrical shock that incapacitates subjects for up to five seconds. Departments report they also have well-defined policies on how to deal with potential injuries during an arrest.

Officers at the Bristol Police Department are required to take special training and must be certified to carry and use a Taser.

“We have different levels of force that officers must follow,” said Lt.

“An officer doesn’t have to follow these levels,” Watson said.

“Depending on the situation the officer encounters he can jump into any of them.”

Watson said the officer usually will hold the trigger for two to five seconds depending on the size of the suspect and whether the suspect is wearing a lot of clothing.

“Being ‘Tased’ is not a pleasant experience, but it’s not going to kill someone,” he said. “There are no lasting effects of being ‘Tased.’”

Officers are required to fill out several forms, including an incident report that is submitted and reviewed by management.

“Using a Taser saves officers from

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New Britain police were exonerated after a federal trial in the death of a man in 2006 who attacked a car with a pitchfork and then jumped through a plate glass window twice before landing on a car. The man died shortly after being “Tased” by officers.

Evidence presented during the federal court proceedings on the wrongful death claim filed by his estate indicated the man died of cocaine toxicity and not by the use of force, former New Britain Police Chief William Gagliardi said at the time.

New Britain police have a carefully crafted policy regarding the proper use of Tasers and officers are recertified in the use of the equipment once a year, said New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell.

“We’re trying to give officers a less lethal choice,” Wardwell said. “We would love it if in every situation the mere presence of a uniformed police officer immediately stopped the problem.”

The policy includes two to four hours of recertification training a year with Officer James Krolikowski, a master instructor in the use of Tasers.

Each time the trigger is pulled on a Taser used by New Britain officers, the equipment automatically documents the date, time and duration, Krolikowski said. “There is no way for us to tamper with it,” he said.

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Whether or not a suspect receives medical treatment after being “Tased” depends on the circumstances, said New Britain Capt. Thomas Steck. In a situation where the subject is behaving erratically due to drugs or mental illness, he automatically is brought to the hospital after being “Tased.”

Subjects who have no physical injury or do not appear to be behaving in an irrational manner, are not seen by medical personnel and are simply processed for arrest if charges are warranted.

But Steck pointed out that the department also documents the use of force in police incident reports.

“Even if they are simply going to the hospital after an incident that involves some type of emotional disturbance and no arrest, there would still be an incident report generated,” Steck said.

Wardwell, who has been “Tased” as part his training, also said the value of Tasers was apparent a few weeks

ago when a city man was wielding an ax at a local Dunkin’ Donuts, smashing windows and countertops. The incident ended peacefully with no injuries to the suspect, bystanders or police after a Taser was deployed.

In Berlin, Deputy Chief of Police John Klett said the department already has policies and standards in place that closely match the ones being pushed by state legislators. He said every Berlin officer is not only trained in how to use a Taser, but the training is done by a Taser-certified instructor. The officers, he added, are retrained on a yearly basis.

The department also has a standard for Taser use in its “Use of Force” policy which specifies situations when using a Taser is “an appropriate level of force,” Klett said.

“This department has very few Taser deployments,” the deputy chief said. “Last year my records indicate we had only two deployments.”

It is also the policy of the Berlin Police Department to provide proper medical attention for an individual who is “Tased.”

“Yes,” the deputy chief said, “medical attention is required, if necessary, by our policy.”

On the rare instance a Taser is used, Klett said, that officer must fill out a Police Response to Resistance and Aggression report.

A written test

Plainville officers also are required to participate in recertification in the use of Tasers annually. The training includes a review of department policies and a written test in the use of a Taser, Marques said.

“Anytime, if in the course of duty, a Taser is deployed, it would be noted in the police report,” he said. “We also have a report we fill out so we can track and trend incidents.”

Marques estimates that between six and 10 subjects are “Tased” by Plainville police each year. All are seen by medical personnel who determine whether or not the subject must be taken to the hospital.

He also pointed out that in at least one local case, a Taser likely saved the life of a woman who was threatening to harm herself with a knife.

“It’s effective. It incapacitates you and there are no after-effects,” he said.

Staff Writers Lluvia Mares and Johnny Burnham contributed to this story.

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

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State budget outlook improves, though big challenges remain

By KEITH M. PHANEUF CONNECTICUTMIRROR

The red ink in Connecticut’s current spending plan may be drying up, though significant challenges remain.

State Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo reported a $91.3 million deficit Monday in the state’s chief operating fund, a $40 million improvement from the shortfall the comptroller projected one month ago. That change is due largely to an unanticipated surge in estate tax receipts.

But the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis (OFA) also is tracking improvement in the state’s fiscal outlook, both in terms of rising revenues and shrinking expenditures.

OFA analysts are projecting a $50.7 million deficit in the general fund, a reduction of more than onehalf from the $128 million shortfall the office projected one month ago.

And both Lembo and legislative analysts noted that more fiscal improvement could be seen in the

coming months if income tax filings around the April 15 deadline show more economic growth statewide.

“Connecticut’s economy is showing signs of a moderate, but steady, recovery,” Lembo said.

Most of the $40 million improvement in Lembo’s budget assessment is attributable to extraordinarily high collections last month from the inheritance tax. Because Connecticut only levies a tax on the estates of wealthy residents, it is not unusual to

see a significant surge in revenue if particularly valuable property or other assets change hands.

But Lembo also noted that spending growth has been minimal for most of the current fiscal year, and that effort is helping to diminish the red ink. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration has imposed a hiring freeze on most vacant Executive Branch positions this year, limiting growth in personnel costs.

And legislative analysts projected

that the cost of providing health insurance to retired state employees this fiscal year has been downgraded significantly, about $21.6 million, due to a reduced number of claims and cheaper-than-expected insurance premiums.

Most of the deficit projections earlier this year were driven by two factors: Medicaid costs that exceeded budgeted spending; and income, sales and other tax receipts projected to finish below anticipated levels.

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Companies, businesspeople set for Home & Business Showcase

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Planning a home improvement project this spring? Maybe considering some new landscaping in your backyard?

It’s that time of year again, when the sun is beginning to feel a little warmer and the first crocuses pop their heads out of the ground. It’s also when all the resources and companies whose assistance you might need in completing household projects will gather in one place to solicit their services.

This is now the 21st year the Newington Chamber of Commerce has presented its Annual Home & Business Showcase.

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home or in your home, there’s something for everybody,” said Showcase Chairperson Alan Mardirosian, who has organized the event for the last three years and also serves as the Chamber’s Marking Director.

“It’s a great opportunity to see a number of different vendors under one roof,” he added.

This year more than 60 different companies and businesspeople will offer information about their services, including those from Central Connecticut and beyond.

In a single breath, Chamber Executive Director Gail Whitney Ben Jordan describes them all: Organizers expect more than 60 “We have realtors, insurance, businesses to have booths at the banks, window blinds, roofing, sidshowcase.

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ing, driveway sealing, Pampered Chef, a consignment shop, a candle shop, wrought iron works, landscaping, animal hospital, pet sitter, massage therapist, a church, a hair salon, everything.”

Town agencies will also be attending to provide information about their programs and services.

This includes the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, the Newington Department of Human Services, the Senior & Disabled Center and the Department of Economic Development.

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“I want to encourage everybody to come out,” said Mardirosian.

“There’s lots to see and lots to do; it’s a great way to support the local business community and an exciting, fun, family-oriented kind of day.”

Most vendors will set up their booths the night before the event, after which they will join Chamber members at the Annual Networking Social and enjoy dinner cooked by Newington High School’s culinary students.

Some of the day’s special visitors include Rocky of the New Britain Rock Cats and children’s author Sandra Mattucci, who will be signing, reading and selling her books from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will also be a martial arts demonstration and Home Depot will have a children’s workshop area for kids to learn their own do-ityourself skills, using tools to build things like birdhouses and race cars.

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WHERE: Newington High School Gymnasium, 605 Willard Ave. HOW: Entrance fee: $3, portion to be donated to Newington Human Services Food Bank The Taste of Newington will be held in the high school’s cafeteria from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Newington, from the north parking lot to the entrance (south side-gym doors).

This year’s sponsors include Clinical Laboratory Partners LLC, R&M Auto Services LLC, Taylor Therapy Center, Casanta & Associates LLC, Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union, The Newington Town Crier and The Rare Reminder.

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

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POLICE BLOTTER Anthony Dignoti, 18, of 163 Mountain Road, Ellington, was charged March 25 with driving with tinted windows.

Heriberto Cruz Jr., 50, of 65 Highgate Road, was charged March 26 with breach of peace, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment.

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Human Services Dept. honors local woman for good deeds

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

You don’t have to be a star athlete or an A-student to be called “a good kid.”

Although she’s technically now an adult, 19-year-old Taylor Rich is known as a good kid. Her community says she deserves a pat on the back, a gold star, a handshake, a hug.

Taylor is a student in Newington’s Transition Academy, which serves those ages 18 to 21 who have graduated from Newington High but can benefit from a few years of

job and life skill training.

Taylor was born with physical and intellectual challenges; she uses a walker to get around — but that doesn’t stop her from anything.

“I can’t walk without it, but I’m grateful there is something I can walk with,” she says, adding, “I am very, very grateful for where I am today, there are a lot of people worse off than I am. I’m very determined. If people say I can’t do something I’ll do it and give 110 percent.”

Last fall when the Newington

Youth Adult Council and Human Services Department put an invitation out to the community, to nominate kids who are all-around do-gooders — resident Lisa Massini thought of Taylor.

“She’s an awesome, caring person,” Massini said Wednesday of Taylor, who has been a friend of her son Joshua’s, also 19, since the two Erica Schmitt | Staff were in preschool together. They Taylor Rich, 19, inside the Newington Transition Academy. now both attend the Transition Academy.

Joshua that she and her date would hang out with friends, go on the computer, go to the movies and When they were discussing their be riding in a limo. separate plans for the senior prom “My son is fascinated with trans- shop.

This May 19 she’ll be walktwo years ago, Taylor mentioned to portation — he loves buses and trains, so his ears perked up and he ing in the Lucy Robbins Welles Library’s 5K Road said very innocently, Race, which she’s “I’ve never been in a been training for limo,” and she took since last year. that as a cue to invite “I live my life him,” Massini went to the fullest,” says on to explain.

Taylor.

After their parents LISA MASSINI The Newington OK’d the plan it was Newington resident Youth Adult Council a done deal.

“He really didn’t have anyone in conjunction with Newington to go with and this made him Human Services would like to feel like he was part of the group,” extend another invitation to the she continued. “He was just so community, to nominate more appreciative. This is a special needs local students like Taylor for our student helping another special “Good Kids” column.

“A lot of people don’t shine in needs student and I think that’s academics or sports but there are why it sticks out.”

Taylor was just happy to help so many people out there that out and spend the evening with a have such big hearts,” Massini said.

“And that’s what’s so important — good friend.

“I’ve known him a very long it’s what’s inside of you. You don’t time,” she says. “That’s a really always have to be the best; it’s how you live your life and how you good memory of his.”

Taylor volunteers every Tuesday appreciate others.”

“Good Kids” submissions can and Wednesday at the Newington Veterans Hospital information come from anyone — neighbors, desk as part of her vocational job family members or friends of the training with the academy. With special youngsters. Letters should the help of her job coach Debbie outline why the youth should Manzione she answers phones, be recognized, along with their directs visitors in the right direc- name, age, school, phone number tion, and her favorite part — she and address. The only stipulation: they attend one of the town’s eletalks with veterans.

“They know me by name now, mentary schools, middle schools, I’ve become very attached to the Newington High School, or the VA Hospital,” says Taylor, who is Transition Academy, and they are wishing when she completes the a do-gooder.

Nomination letters can be internship program they will offer RecCentral, 860.832.3731 mailed or dropped off at the her a real job there.

“I have two years left and I’m Newington Department of hoping that if something opens Human Services in Town Hall, up they’ll take the time to look at 131 Cedar St., Newington, CT what I can do and cannot do; I’ll 06111. (860)-665-8660. just have to see what time brings.”

In her spare time, Taylor enjoys Erica Schmitt can be reached at playing with her new dog Max, a (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or esspringer spaniel. She also likes to chmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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It’s never too late to revisit Mardi Gras Carousel Museum snow-postponed fundraiser rescheduled for April 20 DeMars said the museum has hosted several Mardi Gras BRISTOL — After more than parties since then, however, a year of planning, only to attendance dwindled due have to reschedule the event to harsh February winter due to February’s blizzard, the weather.

New England Carousel Mu“The museum stopped seum is ready to get the party hosting the event for a very started at Mardi Gras Revisited. long while and then decided The event, to bring it back in which will be honor of its 21st held April 20 anniversary last from 7 p.m. to year,” DeMars 11 p.m., is the said. museum’s winter LOUISE DEMARS The museum fundraiser that hosts about 40 Executive Director was originally NE Carousel Museum events a year, scheduled for with only six of Feb. 9. those events rais“We were hopeful for the ing money to keep operations event, but when you do things going. in February you are just asking “The majority of our events, for trouble,” said Louise Dewe like to call ‘give back’ Mars, the museum director. fundraisers because proceeds The very first Mardi Gras either go back into the comevent was held more than 20 munity or they are events free years ago, DeMars said. of charge to the community,” “It was a huge event back she said. then with about 500 people in This year, DeMars said she attendance,” she said. “Bristol expects to see about 125 came out in full force in those days to support the community.”

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people attend the event.

“There will be great entertainment,” she said. “We will have live music, dancing, amazing costumes and masks, a lot of fun and frolic.”

DeMars said guest will enjoy a mix of different foods ranging from chicken wings to pasta and finger foods.

“People will also be allowed to bring in their own alcoholic

April events

Friday, April 12 Youth Poetry Contest. 4 p.m., Imagine Nation Museum.

Saturday, April 13 The Chaparrals. 7-11 p.m. New England Carousel Museum. $12 Tuesday, April 16 NanoDays. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Imagine Nation Museum

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Wednesday, April 17 Kid’s Cooking Club, sponsored by Price Chopper. 10-11:30 a.m,. Imagine Nation Museum.

Thursday, April 18 Girls’ Night Out. Sponsored by the Women & Girl’s Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation.

6-7:30 p.m., Imagine Nation Museum Bristol Cemeteries – Their History and Significance. Bristol Historical Society.

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Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by calling the museum or downloading an invitation from www.thecarouselmuseum.org.

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Church of Christ Congregational names new senior pastor Continued from Page 1

ordained. Five years later she went on to become Director of Pastoral Care at the Institute of Living in Hartford, before resigning several years back upon her return to the United Church of Christ.

With females comprising nearly 50 percent of all seminarians these days, Brookes expects the pastoral role will someday be split equally between men and women.

For a church that has spent almost 300 years under traditional male direction, it’s a special occurrence.

“It shows how times have changed,” Enfield said Tuesday.

“People are very accepting and open to it and I appreciate that. There are plenty of women in ministry but their aren’t as many in a senior pastor position.”

Newington Mayor Steve Woods and his family has been attending the church since 1990, after he and his wife were married there a year earlier.

“It will be nice to have a young female’s picture up on that wall,” Woods said recently, before adding, “I think that she will lead this church over the next 10 or 15 years with very good guidance.”

Enfield praised Reverend Brookes for his guidance over the last two decades, specifically his ability to bring the church to a strong administrative and financially sound place.

She also hopes to continue the congregation’s outreach to the community, something parishioners enjoy and take pride in.

“I believe we’ve become a missionoriented church in caring for the needs of society and Newington as well as around the world,” Reverend Enfield said Tuesday. “I will work with the leaders of the congregation to find ways we can open our doors to the community more. I feel people in the area want to be able to serve, to feel they’re making a difference, but a lot of people don’t know how they can to do that.”

Enfield is spending the next couple of months on a sabbatical before she officially enters into her new role Sunday, May 19.

During the short rest she’ll be attending religious conferences and also visiting her son in Iowa. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Austin will serve as interim pastor until Enfield’s return. June 2 will be the day of her “installation,” when she will make a covenant in front of God and the congregation.

“It seems natural in some ways,” she said of her new role. “I think this is a wonderful church. I believe there are lots of good spirits and energy; I believe it’s alive and vital and I would like to continue to uplift that.”

The Church of Christ, Congregational, is located at 1075 Main Street, Newington, (860) 666-4689.

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

Melanie Enfield will be the first female pastor in Church of Christ Congregational’s 290-year history.

St. Mary School students conduct mock papal conclave STAFF REPORT

On March 15, seventh and eighth grade religion class students at St. Mary School in Newington held a Papal Conclave Round Table discussion.

Students researched facts about the recent Papal Conclave in Rome and the election of Pope Francis I using their computers.

“We just couldn’t let this amazing opportunity pass and not delve into this historic time for our church, to learn as much as we could,” said their teacher, Mrs. Lori Oleasz.

Students enjoyed watching news coverage from across the world from the various Catholic news media and poured over articles to keep current on the events as they unfolded in Rome.

They also visited the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website daily for updates surrounding the Conclave and even took a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel via the internet, viewing it on the large screen SMART Board in their classroom.

Students wore red-colored stoles edged in gold ribbon trim that were inscribed with the title: “Conclave 2013” as they processed into the school gym (the “SMS

Seventh and eighth grade students at St. Mary School held a mock papal conclave March 15. They studied the process wherein Cardinals elect a new pope, watched the various news outlets reporting on the issue, and held a question and answer session, and reenacted conclave traditions.

Sistine Chapel”), to the strains of a litany of saints of the East and West, just as the Cardinals did in Rome.

Once the student cardinals had processed to their appointed places, invocation of the Holy Spirit

to the mock Conclave experience occurred as the chant “Veni Creator Spiritus” was played.

The students then discussed details surrounding the Conclave and Papal election process and reenacted Conclave traditions.

A question and answer forum that included a PowerPoint presentation took place. Students from grade 6 asked questions of the seventh and eighth grade “cardinals” while students from grade 5 observed the educational event.

Students and teachers alike commented that they had learned a lot from the presentation and student participants said that it was “cool” and that they felt “important and like adults” in their role.

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Area gun sellers question proposed gun-violence bill

By MARK BATTERSON MANAGING EDITOR

Mark Malkowski, president and founder of Stag Arms in New Britain, which makes AR-15 style weapons, said if the gun-control measure bans the sale of those weapons, he will have to think about accepting offers to move manufacturing operation out of state.

By midafternoon, the store was packed with customers waiting in long lines to purchase what was left.

Nick Viccione, a gun owner from Wallingford, said people were loading up on ammunition and buying “anything semi-automatic.”

Outside, a Newington woman, who declined to be identified, said she’d waited three hours in line to purchase a weapon but had to leave before being served.

For Cheryl and Ron Fine of Killingworth, past state champion trap shooters, the potential restrictions on ammunition sales could hamper their way of life. In a national championship, the couple, who often compete as a team, can shoot 5,000 shotgun rounds in a 10-day period, they said in the parking lot after purchasing their ammo.

Will the new state statute become too oppressive for gun manufacturers in the state? “If there are significant hardware-related measures, we may well be looking to move out the state,” Fionni said flatly.

He’s worried about the risk the measure means to his business. “We have to protect our business. For example, what are freight carriers going to say about carrying banned products through the state?” he said.

“If we can’t ship our products out of state, (the legislature) is telling us, ‘fine stay in Connecticut and pay taxes, but we can’t do business.’”

Leaders said the legislation will expand the state’s 20-year-old assault weapons law, applying the ban to an estimated 100 new weapons. It creates a new crime of the illegal possession of ammunition, so that anyone ineligible to possess a firearm cannot possess ammunition.

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Past state trap shooting champs, Cheryl and Ron Fine of Killingworth outside Hoffman’s Gun Center in Newington after purchasing some ammunition Tuesday. “We shoot in competitions all over the country. If they start limiting ammunition, these competitions and a way of life will go away” says Cheryl Fine.

was released, not legislative language.

House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk, said the assault-weapons language would focus on function, not cosmetics.

It’s the far-reaching nature of the legislation the has Fiorini concerned.

“If we felt that our closing would prevent another one of these horrible tragedies, we’d close up shop in a

heartbeat, but it won’t,” he said.

Reports from the website Connecticut Mirror and Associated Press were included in this story.

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The actual language in a sweeping gun-violence bill that imposes new restrictions on the purchase and ownership of firearms and ammunition in the state is of deep interest to Josh Fiorini, CEO of PTR Industries Inc. of Bristol.

As the head of a manufacturer of the weapons and hardware being restricted by the measure, Fiorini said the “devil is in the details.”

“We’d really like to see the language in the bill before they vote,” he said Tuesday. “We’re worried about the unintended consequences in the small turns of phrases. With highcapacity magazines, how are they to be registered? Does it mean they have to be serialized etc.? How do manufacturers do this?”

Mark Malkowski, president of Stag Arms of New Britain, makers of AR-15-style weapons, told WTIC-1080 Radio that if the measure bans the sale of those weapons, he will have to think about accepting offers to move his manufacturing operation out of state.

Meanwhile, customers Tuesday were packing gun stores around the state. By late Tuesday afernoon, the parking lot at Hoffman’s Gun Center and Indoor Range in Newington was full as customers filed in and out of the store.

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders announced the deal Monday that would create the nation’s first gun-offender registry, require universal background checks for all gun purchases and ban the sale of large-capacity ammo magazines like the ones used to kill 26 children and educators at Sandy Hook.

The bill falls short on a key provision sought by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and families of the victims, who wanted a ban on the possession of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, not just their future sale.

In a compromise, magazines now legally owned will have to be registered with the state.

“We’re satisfied,” said Ron Pinciaro, executive director of a guncontrol lobbying group, Connecticut Against Gun Violence. “We think they did the best job they could based on the political realities.”

Late Tuesday afternoon, the parking lot at Hoffman’s Gun Center and Indoor Range in Newington was full with some drivers parking on the lawn and others sitting in their cars waiting for a parking space.

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LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR PHOTOPRESSIONS: Throughout the month of April, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St., will host an exhibit of photographs by Newington resident Sue Fenton. The exhibit is entitled “Photopressions.” The photographs may be viewed in the Community Room during regular library hours throughout the month when the room is not being used for a program. The artist will host a reception, Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Refreshments will be served. Artistic since childhood, Fenton minored in art history in college and spent many summers living in Paris, taking short trips around Europe, and soaking up the arts.

In 2009, she picked up a digital camera and thus sparked a new passion. Fascinated by all kinds of photography from landscape to portraits, light painting and street photography, she also loves to do photo art. Her interests include composition, analysis, and self-expression through photography. Not only does Fenton take photos, but she also holds a Master’s of Education, taught French and Spanish, has written teaching materials, currently functions as president of Madame Fifi Publications as well as offering workshops and creative consultant sessions, writing songs and is just starting out as a graphic designer. Regular library hours are: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.

(860) 665-8700.

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.

FREE CONCERT: Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers. The George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series returns with CabareT, an afternoon of stage, screen and cabaret favorites.

VEGGIE GARDENING: Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m. Connecticut Advanced Master Gardener Linda Olson will share the basics of good, productive vegetable gardening with a focus on soil conditions, light, moisture and temperature.

Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

HOW TO USE INDEED.COM FOR AN EFFECTIVE ONLINE JOB SEARCH: Staff from Indeed.Com come to Newington Library, Monday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Indeed is the world’s most comprehensive search engine for jobs, giving job seekers free access to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards. In this presentation, you’ll learn best practices for using Indeed to conduct an effective online job search.

We are fortunate to have representatives from Indeed who will cover the following topics and more: Basic and advanced job search techniques, Job Alerts, Career and Company Research, Job Trends, Salary Search and Indeed Resume. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

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

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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.

THE MICROSOFT STORE COMES TO YOU! Free program, Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Do you wonder what the hype is around the Microsoft Surface Tablet? Are you interested in seeing how Windows 8 is different than its predecessors? Do you want to have hands-on time with Microsoft tablets and phones as well as chat with a Microsoft representative?

Then come to this free program offered by the techies of the Danbury Microsoft store. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

BUS TRIP TO NYC: Saturday, May 4. Join the Friends for a trip to the Big Apple and spend the day as you wish. Cost is $41.

Register early at the Adult Information Desk.

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY: Throughout the month of May, husband and wife Craig Norton and Virginia Lynn Anderson will be displaying their artwork at the library.

The artists will host a reception Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.: refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Norton is a photographer whose creative fire is sparked by images that capture the essence and spirit of life. He is fascinated by the fluid motion of water and inspired by the majesty of trees.

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photography and filmmaking in schools throughout Connecticut. In 2012, he was awarded “Teaching Artist of the Year” by Arts for Learning CT and is teaching a series of adult photography workshops at the Florence Griswold Museum this June. Anderson, who signs her work Eland’Ra, is a Renaissance woman at heart. She is an artist, musician, storyteller, healing practitioner, and spiritual minister as well as a teaching artist for Arts for Learning, CT. She has written and illustrated two children’s picture books which were inspired by her work as a teaching artist. Virginia began painting in the early 1990’s and has explored several artistic media, allowing each one to teach her. She currently works in oil pastels and oil paint sticks. The exhibit may be viewed during library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a regular program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. (860) 665-8700 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 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 April 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.

WE ALL GET READY TO READ! Monday, April 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 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) 6658720 to register.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. 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. Cosponsored by Newington UNICO.

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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.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (April 14 through 20) MR. GYM: Tuesday, April 16, 10:15 a.m.

Wear your gym shoes and be prepared to move! Mr. Gym uses his guitar and voice to get us up and dancing. Through his songs and lyrics, Mr. Gym incorporates the importance of physical activity while having fun! Children, ages 3-8, may register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720.

BABIES, BOOKS, BOUNCE AND BUBBLES! Wednesday, April 17, 9:15 a.m.

Join us in a program for our youngest library fans! Babies, ages 0-12 months, and their caregivers will enjoy a stimulating, age-appropriate program that will gently introduce them to the library.

Babies will also receive a Welcome to the Library gift bag. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP: Wednesday, April 17, 2 p.m. It’s fun and easy to create your own sock puppet or dust bunny! You could turn an ordinary sock into an alien, or maybe a dragon, or a socktopus! We will provide the decorating materials, but you should bring a clean, white sock or two. After we’re finished “making,” we’ll do some “acting”! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register children, kindergarten through grade 3. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Chefs in grades 3-6 will create an ice cream treat. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WORMS, WORMS, WORMS! Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make an indoor compost heap using kitchen scraps and worms. Jean Scialabba will tell us how, and let us get up close to her “red wrigglers.” You can even purchase your own container of worms to start your compost. Curious gardeners of all ages are welcome to attend. No registration is needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB; Saturday, April 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with LEGO bricks.

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

“JUMP INTO SPRING WITH READING” CONTEST: During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in cooperation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its 10th annual “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for prizes will take place at each elementary school Friday, May 3. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible between through April 30. The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy of reading for pleasure and entertainment.

ITALIAN FILM SERIES: The Italian Film Series will present “Pranzo di Ferragosto” (Mid-August Lunch), Italian with English subtitles, at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 5, at the Silas Deane Middle School auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Wethersfield High School Italian National Honor Society in cooperation with the Italian Culture Center of Education and the Wethersfield Chapter of UNICO. The evening is made possible by the generous support of Franco Cianfaglione, agent, State Farm Insurance, Rocky Hill.

“THE MUSIC MAN”: Martin Kellogg Middle School will present “The Music Man,” 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.

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 date April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information, contact Valerie McCarter at (860) 667-1843. Clothing Drive, Collection date 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.

NEWINGTON RELAY FOR LIFE SCAVENGER HUNT: Newington Relay For Life will hold a Scavenger Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Newington Volunteer Fire Department Company One. Teams of five look for hidden clues in Newington Town Center to help earn points. Winning teams earn donations (up to $1,000) to add to their Newington Relay for Life team total. Entry fee is $25/team. Lunch included. Visit www.relayforlife.org/ newingtonct or call (860) 463-1247 for sign up/details.

STRATEGIES & RESOURCES FOR HEALTHY AGING LUNCHEON: A Strategies & Resources for Healthy Aging Luncheon will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 9, at Cedar Mountain Commons, an independent and assisted living community, located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive. Enjoy complimentary lunch while Marc Levesque, senior resource case manager of the Center for Healthy Aging and ACSM certified clinical exercise specialist, discusses strategies on healthy aging and resources you can fall back on if you need some help. RSVP to Katie Mauriello, (860) 665-7901. Reserved seating only. Cedar Mountain Commonsis owned by Hartford Hospital and Jefferson House.

NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE’S APRIL MEETING AND ART SHOW: The April general membership meeting of the Newington Art League will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Senior and Disabled Center on Cedar Street. This month’s demonstrator is Susan Fox, whose specialty is egg tempera. The Newington Art League will be marking its 30th Anniversary with a year-long celebration! The League will be showing members art

work in the Town Hall Lobby in conjunction with the Townwide Art Show in April. The reception will be Wednesday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m., and will feature a bake sale fundraiser to raise money for the annual Scholarship Fund. The Art League offers a $250 scholarship to a qualifying Newington High School student. The show will be judged by Heather Whitehouse of the New Britain Museum of American Art. Prizes will be awarded at the opening reception. To find out more about the Art League, visit us at www.newingtonartleague.org. or call Pat Tanger, president, at (860) 666-5026.

OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup will sponsor an Open Mic Friday, April 12, starting at 7:30 p.m. until closing. It will be hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, direction and/or other council activities. Visit the K of C’s website www. kofcnewington.com VICTORIAN TEA: A Victorian Tea will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. Reservations are required. There are three seatings: noon to 1 p.m.; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. (860) 666-7118. email: NGTNHeritage@aol.com. Website: NewingtonHistoricalSociety.org. Admission: Current members, $5; nonmembers, $10; seniors, $8. Free parking.

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 April. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

VISION SCREENING: The Lions Club of Newington will sponsor a community Vision Screening at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center Thursday, April 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The screening is free and open to the public. Appointments are required and you must be at least 18 years old to participate. Call (860) 665-8778 to schedule your appointment. The Lions Club of Newington is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving our community. We are part of Lions Club International, which is the world’s largest service club organization. Our club has sponsored local scholarships, Little League teams, and the popular Concerts in Mill Pond Park. For more information, contact Club Secretary Meri Beatrice at (860) 667-3833 or visit us on Facebook!

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 infor-

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Rejection of CL&P storm cost plan urged HARTFORD (AP) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Joe Courtney are urging state regulators to reject most of a request by Connecticut Light & Power Co. to charge customers $414 million for costs related to five destructive storms over the past two years.

The Connecticut Democrats told the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Monday that CL&P’s responses to Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011 and a snowstorm in October 2011 were inadequate. Extensive power outages resulted.

CL&P said its storm response could have been better in 2011, but added that storm preparation and cleanup are costly.

The lawmakers also asked regulators to not force ratepayers to pay for other storm responses until CL&P’s parent company, Northeast Utilities, discloses the compensation of executives at NStar, a Boston-based utility NU bought for $5 billion last year.

mation 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: Craft Fair to be held at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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, visit www. ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. BECOME A CERTIFIED NEWINGTON COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM VOLUNTEER: CERT openings for those 18 years old and over, Tuesday,

(April through May) or Thursday, (April through May). The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. People who go through CERT training have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and community and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards on themselves, their homes or workplace. If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to give critical support to their family, loved ones, neighbors or associates in their immediate area until help arrives.

When help does arrive, CERTs provide useful information to responders and support their efforts, as directed, at the disaster site. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that improve the safety of the community. CERTs have been used to distribute and/or install smoke alarms, replace smoke alarm batteries in the home of elderly, distribute disaster education material, provide services at special events, such as parades, sporting events, concerts and more. For more information or questions, contact Karen Futoma, Director of Human Services at kfutoma@newingtonct.gov or (860) 665-8660.

SWING INTO SPRING FASHION SHOW: The Swing Into Spring Fashion Show, hosted by the GFWC/Newington Wethersfield Woman’s Club, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel (formerly Rocky Hill Marriott), 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill. Raffles, silent auction, door prizes. Tickets: $35. For tickets/information, call (860) 257-7177 or (860) 665-7981.

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