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Small comforts Stuffed toys brighten Easter for local families

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — While many families celebrated Easter together over the weekend, some seeking safety and protection from domestic violence situations spent the holiday at the Prudence Crandall Center without all of their loved ones.

However, their Easter was made a bit brighter this year, after their children received special gifts from a local family.

Sixteen-year-old twin sisters Elaina and Julianna Vass, sophomores at Newington High School, presented Prudence Crandall staff Volume 55, No. 15

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This is the second year the girls have made this donation to the New Britain-based program, which provides emergency shelter, housing and support services for victims of domestic violence from nine area towns.

“It makes me feel proud and feel good to know I’m doing a good thing,” said Elaina, who along with Julianna, named the effort “Bunnies for Hunnies.”

Suzy Vass, their mother, helped them collect donations over the last few weeks. A kindergarten teacher at Vance Village Elementary School in New Britain, she invited the school community to contribute.

The twins have been visitErica Schmitt | Staff ing their mother at the school Newington sisters Elaina and Julianna Vass collected stuffed bunnies for kids at the Connecticut Children’s MediSee SISTERS, Page 6

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Public meeting for police chief selection process SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

The town of Newington is in the process of recruiting and selecting a new chief of police.

The town has hired BadgeQuest, Inc., a public safety consulting firm, to assist the town in this important process. A representative from BadgeQuest will be at the Newington Town Hall on April 20 at 6 p.m. in conference room L-101 to meet with any interested residents to solicit input regarding the qualities desirable

in the next chief.

Residents who are interested but unable to attend the April 20 meeting may submit their comments to be read into the record at the meeting.

Comments should be submitted in writing prior to April 20 to Office of the Town Manager, 131 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111, or jtrevethan@newingtonct.gov.

Contact the Town Manager’s Office with any questions at (860) 665-8510.

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NEWINGTON — For the second year in a row, Subaru has partnered with local charities to support the community during their annual “Share the Love” event.

This national Subaru promotion, running from mid-November to Jan. 1, donates $250 for every new car sold to the buyer’s selected charity. Buyers can choose from five national charities and one local charity.

In 2014, both Schaller and Quality Subaru chose the Connecticut Humane Society as their local charity.

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Our team and an overwhelming number of our customers are passionate about their pets and the rescue and adoption of pets statewide.”

The Quality team said, “Quality Subaru is honored to participate in this program. Our goal is to help educate people to spay and neuter their pets and to bring awareness to all of the animals in need of homes. The Connecticut Humane Society helps unite people with pets, and Quality Subaru wants to contribute as much as

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Quality Subaru delivered a donation of $14,964 to the Connecticut Humane Society on Thursday, March 26, while Humane Society representatives visited Schaller Subaru on March 27 to pick up a donation of $15,273.

“We are thrilled to have received such generous donations, which will go directly to our core mission of offering adoption services for our animals, as well as medical care, education and prevention of cruelty,” said Connecticut Humane Society Executive Director Gordon Willard.

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Shopping event raises $2,500 for multiple sclerosis

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Local residents recently helped raise over $2,500 for multiple sclerosis research and treatment in honor of a mutual friend and relative.

Approximately 20 business professionals gathered at the Hartford Saengerbund German Club Thursday to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Connecticut Chapter.

Their efforts were dedicated to Newington native Julie Giansanti, who suffers from MS. She now lives in Rocky Hill with her husband, Gino Giansanti.

His sister, Christina Bengtson, organized the recent fundraiser “Shopping for a Cause.”

Proceeds went toward the grand total collected by Julie’s Gems, a team of over 200 participating in the MS Walk April 19.

“Julie is my sister-in-law and one of my best friends,” Bengtson said. “She was diagnosed with primary progressive MS four years ago, and there’s no medication to slow down the progression. That’s why it’s so important to raise money, do the walk and get awareness out there.”

Bengtson raised twice as much money this year than she did at the inaugural shopping event last year.

“I’m very excited about that,” she said. “We had a great turnout, almost 100 people.”

Among the 18 vendors who attended were Terry Gogluicci, president of the Newington Chamber of Commerce and owner of Healthy Body Massage Therapy, and Deanna Reney, owner of Karma’s Closet. Some donated up to 100 percent of their commissions to the cause.

One was Newington resident Patrice Bowser, a sales representative for ThirtyOne Gifts. She donated her full commission, or

25 percent of every sale.

“I grew up with the Giansanti family. I’ve known them since I was young,” Bowser said. “They have always volunteered for different things, so I felt like it was my turn to give back to them.”

Jennifer Brownstein is a sales representative for Ava Anderson, an all-natural skincare line that offers chemical-free products.

Promoting good health and supporting her friend were both good reasons to participate.

“I’ve known Julie for about 12 years and she’s just a wonderful person,” Brownstein said. “To see how the disease affects her is very heartbreaking, but it energized me to want to do something.”

Julie, a 46-year-old mother of two and a kindergarten teacher in Rocky Hill, didn’t know Over 100 people attended the recent ‘Shopping for a Cause’ event at the Hartford Saengerbund to benefit the MS Society. much about MS until she was diagnosed with it four years ago.

Now she has educated herself and her loved ones.

She still works part-time, walking with the support of a cane.

However, until medical advances are made, her condition will only worsen.

DR. DURGESH “I think if they put more of an NAGARKATTI effort into the progressive side of MS, hopefully they can come up with something to, at the very least, slow it down a little bit,” she said.

TH Since its founding, the National MS Society has invested more than $721 million to find the cause, treatments and a cure. The Connecticut chapter provides programs and services to the more than 6,000 Connecticut residents battling MS. That includes information and referrals, scholarships, family and social support, longterm care assistance and more.

PRESENTED BY ORTHOPAEDIC/SURGICAL SPECIALIST, To donate to Julie’s Gems and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Connecticut Chapter, visit main.nationalmssociety.org/ goto/juliesgems15.

The fundraiser was held for Julie Giansanti, who was diagnosed with primary progressive MS four years ago.

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N EW I N GTO N — Newington police officers and teachers at Newington High School are preparing to face off against students. However, the students are not in trouble. In fact, they are all helping out a good cause.

On Friday, April 10, these three groups will be competing against each other in a friendly basketball tournament at Newington High School.

The 10th Annual Ciara McDermott Basketball Classic honors a Newington police officer who bridged gaps between the police and young people.

McDermott served as the high school’s resource officer up until Nov. 21, 2005, when she was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Shortly after, the Ciara McDermott Scholarship Committee was established to honor her memory and many contributions to the town. The committee, comprised of both educators and police officers, awards scholarships to NHS seniors every June.

The basketball classic is their annual fundraiser.

“It’s a way to get the student body and Ciara’s former colleagues at the high school and the police department back together,” explained Christa Cote, event chairperson and an NHS science

teacher.

Cote and McDermott were best friends, which is why she stepped up to organize the memorial scholarship committee and event.

“Ciara was very involved here in Newington and loved to do things that brought the community together,” Cote said.

Now 10 years later, officers who fondly remember McDermott play alongside the department’s newer officers who never had the chance to work with her.

“It is always difficult; we never forget her,” said Sherri Leghorn, the police department records clerk. “She cared about everyone.

She was just an amazing woman.

She really dedicated herself to students at the high school, and would do anything for anybody.”

On Friday, three teams of police, faculty and students will compete in a round-robin basketball tournament, and the public is invited to watch.

Local businesses and restaurants have donated raffle prizes, and there will also be refreshments and entertainment.

Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Those who bring a new or unused toiletry item only pay $5, to be donated to the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, which serves At top, Newington police compete with students and teachers in the Ciara domestic violence victims.

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Cleo would prefer to live with someone who has Asian dog breed experience.

Cleo can live in a single-family home or condo, and apartments will be considered.

Cleo also would like to live with kids over age 14, and a cat-free home would be best for all parties. Cleo has not had much experience living with dogs, but she may be willing to consider sharing her home with one. This is a high-energy kind of dog, and she is looking for a home where she can get lots of exercise every day.

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Jasper, the center’s director of since they were young, and have development. known families in the city who “I salute you girls,” added have been affected by domestic Tiffany Vann, manager of speviolence. That inspired them to cial events and communications. start “Bunnies for Hunnies” last “This is a powerful example of year. the kind of difference you can They also asked fellow mem- make.” bers of their church to help.

Prudence Crandall wasn’t the “We go to the Church of the only recipient of their generHoly Spirit, and osity; the girls Sue Skipp, the presented famreligious eduilies impacted cation director, by childhood put it in the illness at the parish newsletConnecticut ter,” Suzy Vass C h i l d re n’s explained.

M e d i c a l The girls Center with then created a 200 bunnies Facebook page recently as TIFFANY VANN announcing the well.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Scott Tracey, 48, of 80 East Rock Road, Norwalk, was charged March 27 with driving under the influence, failure to yield, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and no insurance.

Melvin Rivera-Vega, 40, of 15 Queensbury Drive, Springfield, Mass., was charged March 29 with driving under the influence.

Ryan Hankard, 41, of 83 Main St., was charged March 30 with first-degree failure to

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Jevon Moody, 21, of 578 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, was charged April 2 with interfering with a police officer, criminal impersonation, operating under suspension, failure to illuminate rear marker plate, refusal of operator to give name or show identification, violation of probation and second-degree failure to appear.

Ethan Sachs, 24, of 7 Highview Drive, Woodbridge, was charged April 2 with sixth-degree larceny.

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Jose Perez, 59, of 18 Reservoir Road, was charged April 3 with sixth-degree larceny.

Michael Menegus, 28, of 214 Hart St., New Britain, was charged April 4 with sixth-degree larceny.

Carlos Rodriguez, 29, of 14 Pebble Court, was charged April 7 with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation, unlawful restraint and three counts risk of injury to a minor.

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By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

N EW I N GT O N — Newington High School’s second annual Pizza Wars was a success last week, drawing in over 350 hungry guests.

The event served as a fundraiser for the class of 2017, whose class officers organized it in hopes of raising money to lessen the costs of prom, graduation and other activities in coming years.

They raised a little over $1,000 after all expenses were paid.

“It will be a big help as we begin to finalize plans for events such as the junior prom next spring,” Brian Hartley, class advisor, said Monday.

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Yanni’s Pizza Restaurant was the preferred choice, earning first place in the competition. Cavo’s Pizzeria & Tavern came in second, and Bertucci’s in third.

Yanni’s macaroni and cheese and bacon pie was a favorite among guests, according to Hartley.

“The event went really well and was a ton of fun,” he said.

“There were many families and younger children, and a great variety of pizza.”

Others who participated were Ciao Pizza, Elm Hill Pizza, Empire Pizza, Joey Garlic’s, Michel Angelo’s, Newington Pizza & Restaurant, Pizzeria Matteo’s, Stretch’s Pizza, Tango Pizza Restaurant and Tunxis Students in the NHS class of 2017 served up pizza to hungry guests at their second annual Pizza Wars competition.

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Letter: Setting the record straight on H.B. 6851 While I have tried to take the high road regarding House Bill 6851 (establishing the CT Transit Corridor Development Authority, CTCDA), the misinformation and the personal attacks launched by Dan Dinunzio’s letter in the Newington Town Crier last week requires that I set the record straight.

Dan’s letter misstated both the intent and the language of the bill. He continues his policy of disseminating false information, while attacking the governor and myself as part of some conspiracy theory.

To set the record straight: H.B. 6851 provides a governmental agency similar to the existing CRDA — a powerful

tool for towns who do not have the manpower or expertise to successfully get the most of their redevelopment plans and dollars along the transit corridor for bus and rail service.

The CTCDA cannot perform any work that has not been requested by a town, and work would be performed under a memorandum of understanding between the town and the CTCDA, laying out exactly what the town desires.

CTCDA would not operate in any town unless invited to do so by that town. The bill specifically states that local zoning and conservation boards cannot be overruled.

In Newington, we contracted with the CRDA (the model agency for CTCDA), which led

our town through the brownfield remediation process at the former eyesore that was the abandoned National Welding Company. CRDA can also lend their expertise to our own town committees as requested to make Newington a desirable location for commercial and mixed-zoning use, that will add to our tax base to help keep residents’ taxes low while providing our current level of services.

The CTCDA would offer the same type of expertise and service to rail and bus transit towns throughout the state, which is now only available to Capitol Region towns through the CRDA. In essence, Newington is already reaping the benefits of this relationship with a govern-

ment entity that is the equivalent of what House Bill 6851 would provide to towns/cities outside our region. Towns are not giving up development control — they are gaining a valuable tool to be used at their own discretion.

I believe Dan thinks that people have short memories and won’t remember some of the comments and votes he made in the past. The best example was when he resigned from the Town Council and was quoted in the Hartford Courant as saying his greatest achievement in office was getting the National Welding site taken down. On the contrary: he voted against every item the Democrats brought up concerning National Welding, even voting NO to the $2 million grant from the state for the

purpose of tearing it down. How can he then take credit for the project he voted against time and time again?

I stand by my comments concerning Dan promoting “fear mongering.” He did it on a regular basis. In addition to blocking votes, Dan carried out vicious, unfounded personal attacks against our mayor in order to promote his party’s agenda, similar to what he is attempting to do in his letter about me.

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Letter: Transit authority no friend of Newington

To the Editor: addresses these concerns. They will say a In Newington, my lifelong home, there good government with the greater good is increasing concern about Gov. Dannel in mind will not harm its citizens.

P. Malloy’s proposal establishing a stateIs that true? Why not ask the four priwide transit development authority and vate bus companies — Collins Bus Service its intentions to oversee his ambitious Inc., Dattco Inc., Nason Partners Inc., transportation plan. This proposal is not a and the New Britain Transportation Co. friend of Newington.

— who recently had their rights seized Recently, some improvements have from the Department of Transportation been made to H.B. 6851, including because of the busway expansion? This fostering better dialogue with town wasn’t even tangible property, like land officials and providing memorandums or buildings or equipment or facilities. It of agreement (MOAs) before this new was intangible — something you couldn’t state bureaucracy takes over town land. touch or see — and now it belongs to the The updated language allows towns state. and regional planning organizations to Or what about the 400-acre property oversee any transitions — and, fairly, it in eastern Connecticut seized by state removes the harshest eminent domain transportation officials 28 years ago? The properties that initially existed.

DOT planned an expressway through I joined fellow lawmakers Reps. Bill Bolton, Andover and Coventry, but Aman and Gail Lavielle in tackling abandoned that idea, along with private this issue head-on. We saw a swarm of property owners’ chances of holding onto bipartisan local support first, followed their land. by a couple of senators In the nationally-recwho were determined to ognized Supreme Court change the proposal. case of Kelo v. City of This might be the best New London, the disversion of the bill since senting Justice Clarence it came down from the Thomas said, “Though governor’s office and citizens are safe from pushed through the legthe government in their islature by the Speaker STATE REP. GARY BYRON homes, the homes themof the House and the selves are not.”

Senate President’s offices. But it isn’t good Yes, the governor’s bill, as it is written enough for me, and it isn’t good enough now, would give more power to local for Newington. This would be a much governments — and I am fully supportive better bill if it were dead. of local control. We need to make sure Newington, which already has limited our local officials believe in preserving open space, could fall victim to this tran- Newington’s open space the same way sit authority under the governor’s plan. we do. But this proposal will still put our Because of the new CTfastrak corridor local elected officials against the ropes, running through town, wetlands near and the bully state government needing Starr Park, or property surrounding the to expand its transportation blueprint will Willard Avenue and West Hill Road be more than happy to take some swings intersection could face transit-related for its agenda. development. This is not something I am Here’s my agenda: Making sure state willing to sit back and allow. government doesn’t have the opportunity Preserving open space has always been or persuasive power to tell towns just a top priority for me, and now that I like Newington what’s best for locals. am serving the people of Newington Newington cannot afford to lose the at the Capitol, it becomes all the more small portion of open space it has left, and imperative. Preserving open space doesn’t property owners shouldn’t have transporadhere to one political party or the next; tation gurus knocking on their doors so however, it adheres to Newington stan- they can pitch an idea. dards. Whether it’s Mill Pond Park or the I came to Hartford to stand up for private backyard of one of our neighbors, Newington values, not the urban-focused most Newington residents would agree: government’s values. Let’s stop this bill eminent domain, even watered down, is and retain the Newington — and all the still a terrible tool. other communities statewide — we all Proponents of the governor’s bill will know and love. say there is no reason for worry, citing the new language which they believe State Rep. Gary Byron, Newington

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Letter: In response to Bolles’ letter on H.B. 6851 To the Editor:

I’m writing to set the record straight about House Bill 6851 (establishing the CT Transit Corridor Development Authority). Gary Bolles of Newington’s letter to the Courant contains many factual errors, and if people read the bill they would whole-heartedly support the CTCDA legislation.

Contrary to Mr. Bolles’ statement, the bill specifically states that local zoning and conservation boards cannot be overruled.

The CTCDA cannot perform any work that has not been requested by a town or city, and work would be performed under a memorandum of understanding between the town/city and the CTCDA, clearly laying out specifics based on what the town/city desires.

He states that everyone within half-mile radius of a bus or rail station can be subject to eminent domain, which has nothing to do with the operation of the

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CTCDA or the bill.

Eminent domain is (and has been) the state’s right, regardless of the location within the state, and is not a part of this bill.

CTCDA would not operate in any town unless specifically invited to do so by that town.

What this bill actually does is provide a powerful tool to towns and cities along the transit corridor similar to that of the Capitol Region Development Authority, and the bill’s language was modeled after that successful and valuable entity.

Many small towns don’t have the personnel with expertise to head major redevelopment projects, and by entering into agreements with CTCDA, they are subcontracting to a knowledgeable entity with great resources and expertise in order to get the most of their development dollars.

In Newington, we contracted with the CRDA (the model agency for CTCDA), and are successfully completing the brownfield reme-

diation at the former eyesore of National Welding, and redevelopment of that land at our Cedar Street Station. Development there will substantially add to our tax base, and make Newington a more desirable location for both residents and businesses.

The CTCDA would offer the same type of expertise and service to rail and bus transit towns throughout the state, which is now only available to Capitol Region towns through the CRDA. In essence, Newington is already in a wildly-successful, client-vendor relationship with a government entity that is the equivalent of what H.B. 6851 would provide to towns/cities outside our region.

Mr. Bolles should spend less time reading politically-charged Facebook pages, and more time researching the bill and its intended consequences.

Letter: ‘Open Choice’ also benefits Newington To the Editor:

In response to Mr. Lindberg’s letter concerning “Open Choice,” I fully agree that the state should pay 100 percent of the cost for our Hartford children to attend Newington schools and for our Newington children to attend Hartford magnet schools. That was the intent of the Sheff vs. O’Neil lawsuit, for which I testified as a principal in a Hartford school, just a mile or so from the Newington “border.”

However, the “Open Choice” program benefits our Newington students as much as it benefits our Hartford students. Just look at the racial problems throughout our

nation, not just in Ferguson, Mo., or Hartford, Conn.

The city of Hartford is tiny geographically, and we are physically (as well as spiritually) neighbors.

The need to love our neighbors does not end when we are asked to pay $30 or $50 more in taxes for such a great need.

How much does it cost for a family to eat out in a restaurant?

Growing up in Hartford 60 years ago, I don’t ever remember my family being able to afford going to a restaurant for dinner.

Perhaps we need to reflect on our priorities, as well as to lobby our state government.

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Indians pass tests on, off court Newington boys score highly on report cards, too

By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — The Newington boys basketball team won 18 games this season, but the Indians experienced their greatest success off the court.

Not only did the Indians emerge as one of the best teams in the area this season, but they excelled in the classroom as well, something which is much more important in the long run. Coach Scot Wenzel had five key juniors who put together big numbers and better grades.

Cam Fedina and Connor Buckley were high honors students this season while Zach

Tinkham, Brett Frank and Pablo Ortiz all made the honor roll.

“We really push with our kids that the classroom is what comes first,” Wenzel said. “These kids set a great example of taking pride in their studies and being great student-athletes. They’re great kids, unbelievable kids. They’re five kids that set a great example for the younger kids to look up to. They’re very unselfish on the court, always putting the team first. They’re perfect examples of student athletes.”

Part of the reason for the success, Wenzel believes, is because of the attitude his players enter the program with and which the Indians further instill. Newington frequently takes on bigger schools like New Britain and Southington, tackling obstacles head on.

“I’ve had great kids at Newington. I can’t complain about anything I’ve had at Newington

High School,” Wenzel said. “I love Newington kids. These kids never back down from any kind of challenge and this is another example of that.”

Basketball is only part of the equation as Newington, but the Indians’ players know doing well in the classroom is the best way to help them stand out from other players of similar skill levels and get noticed if they want to play in college someday.

“If you want to play at the next level, you have to make sure you have the job done in the classroom so you have options. Some guys who don’t have the grades don’t have those options,” Wenzel said.

Newington is one of the area’s most versatile teams on both ends of the floor in terms of its strategies, which makes them tough for other coaches to scout.

Playing a variety of ways also

puts strain on the players who have to learn all the nuances of the playbook, which requires players who can study the game well enough to remember them all.

Fortunately, that’s exactly what the Indians have.

“We run multiple sets on offense and do different things on defense, and part of that is that they’re intelligent kids,” Wenzel said. “We haven’t changed anything we do (because the team is intelligent), but they’re able to pick things up a lot quicker.

Instead of doing things you hope you have down by the middle of the year, they have it down pretty quick. By preseason we had a large portion of our offense in because they could understand and complete what we wanted to do.”

When the CCC changes divisions next year and the Indians

are in with the Bristol schools, New Britain and Wethersfield, the Indians will be faced with new tests, ones they hope to pass because of the culture their older players bring to the team.

“We don’t make any excuses about how big a school is or their track record,” Wenzel said. “We don’t complain about anyone we play against. They look to be challenged and they never back down from them.”

The five players who received academic honors will all be back next year, serving as perhaps the best senior class in the area. It’s a lot to be excited about, but Wenzel is just looking forward to working with the group again.

“They’re a prime example of what we want our student-athletes to be. Next year as seniors they’ll bring great leadership,” he said.

Expect the wins to follow.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN NO LONGER IN EFFECT: The citizens of Newington are hereby notified that effective immediately the overnight parking ban is no longer in effect. This notice is pursuant to Town Ordinance, Section 18‑18.

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accredi‑ tation 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 gover‑

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OPEN MIC AT NEWINGTON K OF C: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup is sponsoring an Open Mic (not karaoke) on April 10 from 7:30 p.m. to closing. It will be hosted by The New‑ ington Knights of Columbus, located at

171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear).

Cash sales only accepted at the bar — no credit cards accepted. Everyone is invited to come, sit back and listen to great music. This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, directions, hall rental and/or other council activities, isit the KofC’s web‑ site www.kofcnewington.com DANCE 2 CARE: Backstage Academy of Dance in Newington will hold its first “Dance 2 Care” benefit showcase at

4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave. Proceeds from “Dance to Care” go to Interval House, a nonprofit that works toward breaking the cycle of family and inti‑ mate partner abuse. Tickets are $10 each or $70 for a table of eight. The event is designed to be family‑friendly.

Attendees can reserve a table and bring dinner to enjoy during the show.

Desserts and beverages will be sold as part of the fundraising. For informa‑ tion, call Backstage Academy of Dance at (860) 665‑0640.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program descrip‑ tion, 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 are available at the library and on the library’s webpage.

ARTIST’S WORK ON DISPLAY AT LI‑ BRARY: Throughout the month of April,

local artist Vanda Koceva will display her paintings at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. On Saturday, April 11 Koceva will host an Artist’s Reception at the li‑ brary from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room. The public is cordially invited to attend and refreshments will be served.

The exhibit may be viewed during regu‑ lar 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.

Viewers are invited to call in advance to ensure the room is available for viewing.

(860) 665‑8700. Admission is free.

FRIENDS ANNUAL MEETING: Wednes‑ day, June 10, 6 p.m. Save the date for the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting! This year we will have a special treat. It is the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birthday. Central Con‑ necticut State University Professor Gil Gigliotti will speak about Frank Sinatra’s life, music and more. More details to follow.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “The Theory of Everything” Two show‑ ings: Tuesday, April 14, 1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The extraordinary story of one of the renowned astrophysicists, Stephen

Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde.

Starring “Academy Award Best Actor Winner” Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Running time is 123 minutes. Re‑ freshments will be provided. Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

GET TO KNOW YOUR IPHONE: Wednes‑ day, April 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come and learn about the functions and features of Apple’s iPhone. This class will cover basic how to search with the iPhone’s browser and find and install apps. Bring

your phone and questions to the class.

Registration required.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT DOWNTON ABBEY WITH THE VICTORIAN LADY: Thursday, April 16, 2 p.m. Come to the library for a special treat and see Kandie Carle perform a day in the life of a Downton Abbey Edwardian Lady. Carle dresses from corset to gloves and takes her audience on a journey of discovery using clothing and accessories. These stories are shared with love, humor and grace.

Sponsored by the Deschler Family in Honor of their mother, Cecile Deschler.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets April 11 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of W.S. Van Dyke’s “The Thin Man,” starring Myrna Loy and William Powell. Nick and Nora Charles, a former detective and his rich, playful wife, investigate a murder case mostly for the fun of it. 91 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. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tues‑ day, April 14 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Birdman or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” star‑ ring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, and Edward Norton. Directed by Ale‑ jandro González Iñárritu. A washed‑up actor who once played an iconic super‑ hero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Rated

R for language throughout, some sexual content and brief violence. (119 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.

FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their spring book sale on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at the library. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Hundreds of books in many different categories, special sections for old books, DVDs and audiobooks.

On Sunday, buy a bag provided by the Friends for $5 and fill it. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library. www.wethersfieldlibrary.org, (860) 257‑2811.

“PROTECT YOURSELF” WORKSHOP: The library will host an informational work‑ shop titled: “Protect Yourself: Know Your Rights As a Consumer” on Tuesday,

April 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us for a free seminar on this very important topic presented by The Connecticut Money School. This workshop highlights identity theft and discusses elder financial abuse, types of insurance to help manage risk, as well as financial preparedness. The program is open to all. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257‑2811 or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENT‑ ERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The appli‑ cation period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program will continues 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.)

“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.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CEN‑ TERL A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, April 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethers‑ field Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethers‑ field. Cedar Mountain Commons and

Jefferson House sponsor the monthly screenings. Cedar Mountain Com‑ mons, a department of Hartford Hos‑ pital, offers independent and assisted living. Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers short‑ term/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, April 24 at CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. Join us as we watch “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.” Security guard Larry Daley plunges into an adventure that transports him to a London museum, where he’s surrounded by a new set of artifacts — including the remains of an Egyptian pharaoh who’s resurrected by a magic tablet. This movie is rated PG, so bring the whole family. Admis‑

sion 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 informa‑ tion, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571‑8415.

FIFTH ANNUAL GOOD ‘OLE FISHING DERBY: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collab‑ oration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO of Wethersfield, will sponsor a Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2 at Spring Street Pond, Wethersfield. Rain date: Sunday, May 3. This event is open to resident children in grades K–6. No “reel” experience necessary. Come tackle the great outdoors and get ready for fishing season. Bring your

own fishing pole and bait. Bait may also be purchased on‑site. “Loaner poles” will be available on a first come, first serve basis ( call to make a request). Through the generous support of the Metropolitan District Commission, Connecticut Outfitters and UNICO the children will be provid‑ ed with an unique fishing experience, a busy pond and the opportunity for first, second and third prizes for length (K–6). Awards will be given for the smallest, most unusual catch and tagged fish, too. Pre‑registration is required on‑line, by mail or at the Parks and Recreation Department, 505 Silas Deane Hwy. Wethersfield, CT. Connecticut Outfitters will also be accepting registrations. For additional information, contact Natalie Morrison, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, at (860) 721‑2952.

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