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The Backstage Academy of Dance held “Dance 2 Care” at St. Mary School in Newington on Sunday, April 12, to raise money for Interval House, which provides services to help break the cycle of family and intimate partner abuse.
Newington resident turns 103 By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — In the span of one century, Lillian Motto worked on a dairy farm, raised a family, charmed bakery customers, married twice and welcomed eight grandchildren into the world. Her most recent was Isaac, the first great-great-grandchild. Now a resident of BelAir Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newington, Motto recently celebrated her 103rd birthday. Although she now spends most of the day resting, one thing hasn’t changed over the
years — she still loves to dance. According to her family and friends, that’s always been a common thread in her life, no matter the circumstances. “She used to get up and dance, and now sometimes she’ll let us help her or she’ll move around in her chair,” said Martha Sanchez, the center’s recreation director. “She’s very funny and very sweet.” For Motto, the simple life is the happiest kind. Although they raised their family during the Great Depression, she and Martin Pabst, her first husband, never Lillian Motto just celebrated her See RESIDENT, Page 6
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Keegan McMahon of Newington has achieved high honors for the second trimester at Mooreland Hill School, Kensington. Eastern Connecticut State University presented its Cesar Chavez Distinguished Service Awards to three individuals, one of whom was an Eastern student. Jonah Sanchez of Newington was the student award winner. Sanchez’s major is business administration. As president of the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), Sanchez has organized a number
of activities for the group to work with local schoolchildren. He also is an intern at United Technologies in Hartford, and he will be attending their Financial Leadership Program after graduation. A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students was recently inducted into Alpha Mu Alpha, Eastern’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for the study of history. Hannah Mamaclay of Newington was one of the inductees. Mamaclay’s major is elementary education.
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State Rep. Byron, far back, speaks with Newington constituents about issues facing Connecticut.
Byron addresses constituent concerns at coffee hours SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
NEWINGTON — State Rep. Gary Byron recently discussed with constituents issues facing Connecticut like eminent domain, budget deficits and cuts to the most vulnerable population — residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities — and how state government is addressing them. Byron, a freshman lawmaker on the General Assembly’s committees on environment, housing and human services, held the coffee hours meeting Friday, April 10, at King Donut on Main Street. The informal gathering allowed constituents to bring their concerns to their repre-
sentative, and it provided Byron with an opportunity to bring local concerns back to Hartford. “This kind of setting is what makes democracy flourish and it’s a basic part of my job,” Byron said. “What I heard from Newington’s residents is exactly the kind of issues I have been echoing in Hartford. Everyone is concerned about the state taking their land through eminent domain — a current proposal from the governor — and they are worried about the state’s financial outlook. Our fiscal house needs a good cleaning, and there are plenty of places we can cut back so we can continue to provide quality services to those who
need it and those who deserve it.” Byron added, “Additionally, I want to thank everyone who came out to talk about their concerns, and I want to thank King Donut for being a great host. We need to focus on local businesses and we need to focus on a people-first democracy. This coffee hours was the intersection of both.” Previously, Byron hosted an office hours gathering at the Lucy Welles Robbins Library during the evening. As part of his commitment to Newington, Byron has made it a point to try different times, locations and settings to reach as many people as possible.
Wethersfield schools holding instrument drive SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER
Wethersfield Public Schools are looking for gently used musical instruments. The instrument drive will take place during the month of May, although donations will continue to be accept on an ongoing basis. What is needed: Strings: Violin, viola, cello, bass and bows.
Band: Flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and percussion. Instrument drop off locations: Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Road; Silad Deane Middle School, 551 Silad Deane Highway; Alfred W. Hanmer Elementary School, 50 Francis St.; Charles Wright Elementary School, 186 Nott St.; Emerson-
Williams Elementary School, 461 Wells Road; Highcrest Elementary School, 95 Highcrest Road; Samuel B. Webb Elementary School, 51 Willow St.; WPS Central Office/Curriculum: 127 Hartford Ave., Wethersfield. For more information, contact Emily Caravella, instrumental music teacher, at ecaravella@wethersfield.me
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St. Mary School planning first-ever car show
The show will be held in front of the school to attract passers-by on busy Willard Avenue, and spectators can park behind the building. There is no cutoff date; all cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome. The entry fee is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show. Vehicle setup will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and the show will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. The first 100 cars will receive dash plaques and lunch coupons. To register, call (860) 666-3844 or visit StMaryNewington.com.
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IF YOU GO The 1958 Corvette owned by the husband of Joan Tortora, director of admissions and advancement at St. Mary School in Newington, which will be hosting its first-ever Wildcats Car Show April 26.
it.” Many are classic car owners themselves or know people with show cars who might like to come. In fact, Tortora and her husband will be arriving in his 1958 Corvette. St. Mary’s campus is large enough to accommodate tables
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for small businesses and crafters in addition to the cars, so school staff are seeking out interested flea market vendors as well. An intermediate student who started his own seed business will be exhibiting, along with another student demonstrating his hobby of “midget” race cars.
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NEWINGTON — The Newington Children’s Theatre Company (NCTC), Connecticut’s longest operating children’s theatre, is preparing to hold its 52nd Anniversary Benefit Saturday, April 25, at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road, Newington. Tickets are $25. Come celebrate NCTC’s vibrant history, highlighting the diverse talents of many area youth through musical performances, while raising the necessary funds through silent auctions and raffles to set the stage for NCTC’s future. Every dollar raised from this event directly benefits children’s programming.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the performance begins at 7 p.m. A sampling of hors d’oeuvres will be offered, courtesy of First & Last Tavern in Middletown and other area restaurants. Silent auction items include four Disney World Park Hopper Passes and other amusement park admission tickets, local sporting events tickets, signed sports memorabilia (both local and national), two tickets to STOMP! off-Broadway, and tickets to other theatrical events, local restaurant gift certificates, zoo passes, ski lift tickets and more. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or online at NCTCArts. org.
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HARTFORD — Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Bushnell Park Foundation present “Jacob Weidenmann’s Hartford” Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. The free panel discussion, to be held at Hartford Public Library, highlights Weidenmann’s significant contribution to the city of Hartford. Weidenmann was one of the leading landscape architects of the 19th century. After emigrating to the United States, he quickly gained a reputation for excellent design and brilliant solutions to complex engineering and architectural challenges. An innovator in the field, Weidenmann designed Hartford’s Bushnell Park and Cedar Hill Cemetery. “Jacob Weidenmann’s Hartford” features panelists Don Poland and John Alexopolous. Poland, owner of Don Poland Consulting and Bushnell Park
Foundation Board member, is an urban planner whose research interests include Hartford’s landscape design. Alexopolous, assistant professor of landscape architecture at the University of Connecticut, is the author of “The Nineteenth Century Parks of Hartford” and “The Creator of Bushnell Park,” published in Connecticut Historical Society Bulletin. Frank Hagaman, executive director of Hartford Preservation Alliance, will moderate the discussion. The panel discussion will provide historical context for Jacob Weidenmann’s Hartford projects. In the mid-19th century, the city was booming, driven by industries such as publishing, insurance, banking, munitions and manufacturing. Along with success came growing pains, including crime, crowded tenements, poverty, poor sanitation and polluted water and air. Weidenmann’s land-
scapes reflect Hartford’s and its citizens’ need for a well-planned and well-designed urban environment. Admission to “Jacob Weidenmann’s Hartford” is free. Participants will receive a copy of Rudy J. Favretti’s book “Jacob Weidenmann Pioneer Landscape Architect” while supplies last. Hartford Public Library is at 500 Main St. The panel discussion will be held in the Center for Contemporary Culture on the first floor. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. For more information visit cedarhillfoundation.org, bushnellpark.org or contact Beverly Lucas at blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org or (860) 956-3311. “Jacob Weidenmann’s Hartford” was generously funded by Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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NEWINGTON — The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public from April 22 through May 22. It will be held on the third floor of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outstanding and unique art work created by students from all grade levels in Newington’s seven public schools will be represented and will include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, cooper enameling and mixed media. In order to accommodate the large number of students, parents, and family members
wishing to view this beautiful collection, two separate opening receptions will be held. The opening reception date for students and their families attending Newington High School, John Wallace Middle School, Ruth L. Chaffee School and John Paterson School will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The opening reception date for students and their families attending Martin Kellogg Middle School, Anna Reynolds School and Elizabeth Green School will take place Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students.
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went hungry. They owned a dairy farm in Kensington, where Motto had a big garden. She canned and froze a lot of produce for their family and collected eggs from their chickens, selling some to neighbors. “During lean times, she cooked for company and relatives who did not have as much as they did,” said Motto’s daughter Sheila, who lives nearby and visits her mother often. Years later, Motto worked for a sewing company in New Britain, and then at Hart’s Bakery in Kensington. According to her daughter, this was her proudest job. “She loved working at the
bakery and talking with all the customers,” Sheila explained. “She knew all their names.” After her first husband died, Motto went to the New Britain Senior Center with her girlfriends to dance every Wednesday and went out dancing on the weekends. Twenty years after Pabst ’s passing, Lillian married Mike Motto and moved to New Britain. Nowadays, she reads the newspaper, attends Mass and enjoys “table bowling” with her friends. But when the music comes on at the center, or a live band performs, you might still catch Motto tapping her feet.
Motto would go to the New Britain Senior Center to dance with her girlfriends and also went out dancing on the weekends.
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Former New Britain resident Lillian Motto celebrates her 103rd birthday alongside Martha Sanchez, recreation director at Bel-Air Manor in Newington.
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getting more into it,” said Deanna Reney, chairperson of the event. “It’s good to have more competition,” added Reney, a Chamber member and owner of Karma’s Closet Consignment Boutique. Just about every commercial-retail service, activity and product are covered by “best of ” categories, which range from best accountant/tax consultant and chiropractor to contractor, florist, Mexican food and package store. Among this year’s newest categories is “Best place for indoor fun,” to recognize the town’s bowling allies, ice skating rinks and laser tag facilities. People can nominate any business in Newington or those located out of town who are members of the Newington Chamber of Commerce. “Even though their business
may not be in Newington, maybe they’re still a Newington resident and very active in the community, so we don’t want to leave them out,” Reney said. Only one ballot will be accepted per person, and all entries must be submitted before May 15. Participants are asked to make at least 10 nominations. The top three contestants in each category will be announced around the third week of May. Winners won’t be revealed until the Chamber’s 70th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Friday, May 29, at Indian Hill Country Club. The event is open to the public and tickets are $40 per person. “It’s a great night to come out and see our competition and our friends, to network and celebrate business in town,” Reney said. “Everybody wants to know if they’re doing a good job as a busi-
ness owner, but even just being nominated is a great success.” Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. The awards presentation begins at 8 p.m. Finalists will be listed on ballots for attendees, who can pick which they think won each category. The person with the most correct guesses will win a Visa gift card. For tickets, call the Chamber of Commerce at (860) 6662089. Ballots are available in the Chamber’s office at 1046 Main St., online at newingtonchamber. File photo com/bestof/ or in the Newington Deanna Reney, chairperson of the Best of Newington Awards and owner of Karma’s Closet Consignment Boutique. Town Crier in coming weeks.
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Letter: ‘Open Choice’ an unfair tax burden on Newington I did not expect a Town Council member to reply to my April 3 letter regarding the Newington school budget, but I am pleased there was a reaction from someone on the Town Council. Unfortunately, there were several statements that were inaccurate. I made reference to the “Open Choice” program because it is a state mandated program that has a direct negative effect on the Newington school budget. Granted it is not the only negative effect, but it is one of the largest. According to an informational packet I received from Superintendent Collins, the “Open Choice” program is a direct result of the Sheff vs. O’Neal law suit of the 1990s. A condition of the lawsuit was that by 2007, 30 percent of Hartford students must be educated in “reduced isolation setting,” such as magnet schools or diverse public school systems like Newington. By 2012-2013, that percentage was to increase
to 41 percent. This additional increase in the Newington student population has been underfunded since this program’s inception. How much money has been siphoned from our school budget to finance this program over the years? While the council member finds it hard to believe that Newington has had to pay $2 million over the last two years to educate Hartford students, the numbers don’t lie. Those numbers, supplied by the superintendent’s office, are as follows: In school year 2013-2014, there were 89 “Open Choice” students in the Newington public school system. The cost per student was about $14,000. Reimbursement by the state was a maximum of $4,000. The difference of $890,000 was provided by our school budget. In the current school year, 2014-2015, there were 96 “Open Choice” students in our school system. The cost per student is about $16,300. Reimbursement by the state is again a maximum of $4,000. The difference is $1,180,800, which is set aside in our school budget.
This is a total of $2 million earmarked from our school budgets for the “Open Choice” program in the last two years. In addition, according to the packet provided by the superintendent’s office, “Open Choice” students often come with significant needs. Any additional support staff required to assist Hartford students is a cost to the local community. The councilor made mention that Newington students can enroll in Hartford/CREC magnet schools. He is correct, but he forgot to mention that Newington pays 100 percent of the cost for those students to attend Hartford/CREC. If the student(s) return to the Newington school system, even after only attending CREC for a week, Hartford/CREC does not return the tuition — they keep it. We pay 100 percent for a Newington student to attend school in Hartford, and (this year) 75 percent for a Hartford student to attend school in Newington. How is this fair? I still believe that as a state-mandated program the state should be paying for the
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Letter: Response to twin Letters to the Editor by the Borjesons To the Editor: It is understandable that Majority Leader Terry Borjeson and his dutiful wife would like to set the record straight, but regrettably, they wrote letters to the editor like they actually knew what they were talking about. First and foremost, Cece Borjeson would do well to stay informed about the facts before she publicly embarrasses herself in the newspapers, but because she didn’t, I write in response to her letter accusing me of having a letter in the Courant that contained “many factual errors.” The very first question every reader should ask themselves is why did concerned citizens get so upset in the first place about House Bill 6851? Simple: The
original incarnation of H.B. 6851 allowed a new state agency called the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Agency (CTCDA) to be created with sweeping powers that would include: 1. Half-mile radius (300 acres) areas within bus and train stations statewide to be all at risk; 2. Gives CTCDA the authority to use/change that area as they see fit; 3. Towns wouldn’t be able to stop them; 4. The goal of the CTCDA is to build housing corridors (three to five-story apartment buildings with stores below). Without so much as a word of warning to any of the town residents, there was a very deliberate and determined effort by the pro-
ponents of the original bill to push this legislation through quietly. The original proposal allowed the transit authority to use eminent domain to seize property within a half mile of a train station, sell bonds to finance a project, enter into agreements for management and work to create new office and retail space, parking garages and cultural attractions. Under a fire storm of outrage and pressure from a variety of sources, the governor’s architects of the original H.B. 6851 collectively backed away from the offensive language of the first bill and substituted the new language. There was no “memorandum of understanding” language, nor was there any talk of giving the town any vote in whatever the new CTCDA was
planning. Sadly though, Cece Borjeson, in an effort to protect her husband’s interests, took the language of the new version of the bill, (which removed the eminent domain language and gave the towns an opt-out clause), and opined that CTCDA can’t perform any work not requested by a town or city. In essence, she conveniently ignored the original poorly written bill, which ignited the controversy about H.B. 6851, and criticizes me for many factual errors regarding the concerns I raised about the original bill. Even Mayor Woods told the newspapers that he couldn’t support the bill “as written.” I shudder to think what would have happened if the original
bill did “fly under the radar” and became state law because no one was watching. And as for Terry Borjeson trying to take the “high road” regarding H.B. 6851? He stoops pretty low from that high road by personally attacking Dan DiNunzio. Moreover, there is enough evidence that Terry Borjeson has been less than honest and blatantly hypocritical in admonishing fellow town councilors. Therefore, I find him less than credible, and his word can’t be trusted. When a politician finds himself drenched with the distrust of the people, his greatest achievement at that point would be to resign. Gary Bolles Newington
Letter: Expand participation in ‘Open Choice’ Letter: Frustrated by impact of ‘Open Choice’
To the Editor: Thank you to Mr. Lindberg for the detailed information on the negative impact “Open Choice” has on Newington. I, too, have been very frustrated at the millions of dollars of our taxpayers money we spend as we’re FORCED to take in Hartford students. Unfortunately, at least one reader chooses to live in fantasy land when he says he does not believe we spend that much and that “Open Choice” is voluntary. HA! A quick phone call to the Board of Education and basic math skills will separate fact
from fiction. The reader also goes on about how it’s OUR job to give Hartford families their shot at the American Dream. Really? My husband and I work very hard every week at our full-time jobs to live in a better town with better schools, as I’m sure many other families in the surrounding suburbs of Hartford have to! Since when has the American Dream become something we expect should be given to us instead of something that is our reward through hard work and determination! Cynthia Brunell Newington
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Letter: Transit authority bill silent on need of municipal approval
To the Editor: Connecticut has a strong history and a rich tradition of home rule. An act proposed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (H.B. 6851: An Act Establishing the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority) is a blatant challenge to the home rule doctrine. In this act, the state is attempting to take unto itself the land use controls conferred to the municipalities, which would be unconstitutional and in violation of Article X of the Connecticut Constitution: “The general assembly shall by general law delegate such legislative authority as from time
to time it deems appropriate to towns, cities or boroughs . . . After July 1, 1969, the general assembly shall enact no special legislation relative to the powers, organization, terms of elective offices or form of government of any single town, city or borough . . .” The layering on of this new act does not harmonize with regulatory land use powers granted to the municipalities by the constitution of the state of Connecticut, creating confusion, uncertainty and serving to dilute the institution of home rule. The proposed Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority created by this proposed legislation would be a quasi-governmental authority with powers to acquire real estate. In the latest version of this bill, the power of eminent domain has
been eliminated and replaced by a provision that permits a municipal chief elected official to enter into a “memorandum of agreement” with the authority to establish a Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority development district, without benefit of public scrutiny, dialogue or processes that we normally enjoy. This proposed authority is further granted rights to contract and be contracted with. The authority can acquire, formulate plans, contract, develop, finance, construct, operate, invest and market. There is only one limiting factor: all activities must be consistent with and in conformance with all federal tax codes. In this entire act, there is not one mention of the state or the development authority adhering to Chapter 124, Section 8 of
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the Connecticut State Statutes, or Chapter 99. These are the land use statutes that permit the promulgation of local land use controls to promote orderly growth and development. These sections further afford the municipalities the right to set up land use boards and commissions such as planning boards, zoning boards, planning and zoning boards, conservation commissions, harbor management commissions and other designated boards and commissions. The act is silent on the need for the commission to obtain any municipal approval in any Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority development district. There are no requirements for public notice, public hearings or compliance with the appropriate Freedom of Information regulations. Municipal chief elected officials
are essentially little more than bystanders, being an ad hoc member of the board with limited participatory function and voting privileges for matters pertaining to their municipalities. The Connecticut Supreme Court determined in William G. Dupuis vs. Submarine Base Credit Union, Inc. et. al. that the town of Groton could exert local control over a development project on government land. The Supremacy Clause was argued amongst other issues. The Connecticut Office of Legislative Research Report further confirmed the Courts findings, 2007-R-00219, entitled, State Compliance With Local Zoning Regulation. Barry Michelson Republican Member of the Stamford Zoning Commission bmichelson@optonline.net Newington
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Newington runs more complete meet despite loss to Southington By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER
SOUTHINGTON — Just a week ago, the Newington boys track team started off its season with a rough loss against Simsbury. Its second meet of the season had the same result, a loss, but there was still noticeable improvement in just a week of time. The Indians lost at Southington 110-40, but especially when it came to the field events they were right there with the Blue Knights. The running events are still very much a work in process, though. Regardless, coach Jack Petion was happy with the strides his team made in just one week. And now that the warm weather is here, he’s hoping his squad keeps on improving. “We had a better performance than last week. We were missing a couple guys last week so it was good to have these guys finally come out and perform for their first meet, especially with the rain last weekend it was pretty cold,” he said. “So it was a pretty good
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meet for us and we had better weather.” Some of the events Petion’s team did well in were the javelin, shot put and discus. There is still a lot of work to do in the sprinting events, though. “A lot of guys in the sprinting
events didn’t place,” Petion said. “They’re not where we want them to be but they’re getting where they want to be.” Of course before the meet even started, Newington was at a noticeable disadvantage against Southington.
makes an impact when it comes to the team’s final score. “I don’t think it’s a big difference as far as the school size when it comes to track at least,” he said. “Of course they have a bigger pool to choose from, but I still think we can compete with what we have. Our girls did pretty well today. So it’s all about individual performances in track and field. Overall we probably have one runner for every three runners they have.” The Newington girls team was not as significantly outnumbers, but it still lost in the end, too. However, there was one noticeable score on the girls side. Wilmarie Rodriguez broke the school record in the triple jump Kevin Bartram | Staff with a jump of 36’2.’’ The previous record was 35’3.” “That was fantastic. It was fanThe Blue Knights have a much larger boys and girls team, which tastic. I was crying,” Rodriguez was highlighted by the number said. “That was awesome.” of heats with only Southington runners participating throughout Cameron McDonough can be reached at (860) 801-5085 or at the afternoon. Outdoor track is an individual cmcdonough@newbritainherald.com. sport, but all those extra runners On Twitter: Cam_McDonough.
Lagace’s big hit in 16th inning gives Newington victory By BRAD CARROLL
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Fermi 2, Plainville 1: Fermi’s Greg Kraucanus struck out seven in the win, holding a Plainville team which had scored 16 runs Tuesday at bay. Mike Munson and Sam Lindgren had singles for the Blue Devils. Plainville is 1-1 while Fermi moved to 2-1. Plainville’s busy week continues this afternoon at Maloney.
NEWINGTON — With two outs and two on base, the only thing standing in the way of a 17th inning of softball for Newington and South Windsor was Kat Lagace. Luckily for the Indians, Lagace was more than ready to deliver an end to the marathon game with her bat. Lagace hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the 16th inning to complete a wild comeback for the Indians that started way back in the fifth inning. In that frame, pitcher Olivia Burgos hit a two-run home run to tie the game at four, part of a four-run inning to eventually force extra innings. The Indians improved to 2-0 with the wild win, while South Windsor fell to 1-1. Burgos not only homered, but she pitched all 16 innings, striking out 13 batters and allowing one earned run. Peyton Silverman took the hard-luck loss, despite striking out 21 batters.
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home, the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, long jump and triple jump. She also qualified for states in three of the events and had a personal best leap of 17-3 in the long jump. Alaysia Pereira also won the javelin event for the Hurricanes. Maloney 89, Plainville 58: Melissa Lux, Natalie Zajaczkowski, Sydney McGough and Taylor LaPira won the 4x800 relay for Plainville Tuesday. Zajaczkowski also won the 300 hurdles and McGough won the 1,600 and 3,200 for the Blue Devils. Lauren Acey also won the shot put for Plainville (0-2).
Plainville 115, Maloney 35: Austin Butler won the long jump, triple jump and high jump to lead the Blue Devils to their first win of the season Tuesday. Omar BOYS GOLF Abdelsame won the 1,600 and 3,200. Quentin Lux took first Wethersfield 156, Windsor place in the 400 and 800 and Dante Correa was the winner in 248: Vincent Barone gained medalist honors by shooting a the 100 and 200 for Plainville. 38 at Goodwin Park Tuesday GIRLS TRACK afternoon, as the Eagles opened their season with an impressive Conard 94, New Britain 33: victory. Patrick Murphy and Joanna Tobiasz won four events Liam Stickley both shot 39 and for the Hurricanes Tuesday at Domingo Rodriguez added a 40
to pace the winners on the par35 course. “I was really pleased with the four scores,” Wethersfield coach Brendan Hallisey said. “They were really tight, consistent scores for the first match of the year.” Plainville 210, Middletown 212: The Blue Devils opened their season with a close, exciting win over the Blue Dragons Tuesday at Lyman Orchards, winning by two strokes. Nick D’Amico shot a 43, Wolfgang Maier shot a 50, Jacob Nilson had a 55 and Chris Centurelli added a 62 for Plainville. BOYS LACROSSE
South Windsor 14, Berlin 2: Kevin Rulka scored two goals and Jeremy Eliades played well, but the Redcoats fell at home Tuesday afternoon. Berlin dropped to 0-2 with the loss, while South Windsor improved to 2-1. Sam Wells and Matt Greer both had three goals for the visitors.
TUESDAY’S RESULTS SOFTBALL Newington 5, South Windsor 4 (16 innings) At Newington S.Windsor 300 010 000 000 000 0 — 4 11 4 Newington 000 040 000 000 000 1 — 5 9 3 W—Olivia Burgos (2-0). L—Peyton Silverman. 2B: Alex Goflin (S) 1. 3B: Becca Rewinski (S) 1. HR: Burgos (N) 1. Records: Newington 2-0, South Windsor 1-1
BOYS GOLF Plainville 210, Middletown 212 At Lyman Orchards (par 36) Medalist: Derek Frame (M) 42 Plainville: Nick D’Amico 43, Wolfgang Maier 50, Jacob Nilson 55, Chris Centurelli 62 Middletown: Tim Rinsch 45, Brenna Maxfield 61, Dale Magnano 64 Records: Plainville 1-0, Middletown 0-1 Wethersfield 156, Windsor 248 Goodwin Park (par 35) Meadlist: Vincent Barone (Weth.) 38 Wethersfield: Patrick Murphy 39, Liam Stickley 39, Domingo Rodriguez 40 Windsor: Ryan Walsh 55, Jeremy Rosner 53, Sean Harrington 70, Broxton Quello 70 Records: Wethersfield 1-0, Windsor 0-2
BOYS LACROSSE South Windsor 14, Berlin 2 At Berlin Halftime: 10-0, South Windsor Goals: SW-Sam Wells 3, Matt Greer 3, Jake Veilluex 2, Kyle Foley 2, Jason Sarra 1, Michael Greider 1, Vinny Bachu 1, Matt Mclay 1. B-Kevin Rulka 2 Records: South Windsor 2-1, Berlin 0-2
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26 the Church of The Holy Spirit and the Newington Knights of Columbus Council 3884 will sponsor a breakfast to raise funds for Braeden Riccini, grandson of parishioners Robert and Donna Riccini. Five-year-old Braeden has Trisomy 18, a birth defect with severe developmental issues that requires 24 hour care all of which his parents lovingly do at home. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in Fr O’Connor Hall, Church of The Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington. Menu with include a full breakfast of eggs, ham, home fries, pancakes, juice and coffee along with a 50/50 raffle. For more on Braeden and his parents Heather and Mark: http:// themiracle18blog.tumblr.com/ post/58062155533#notes “GARDEN EARTH” LECTURE: The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs-Newington/Wethersfield will present a
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NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling (860) 665-8700.) NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: This year marks the 19th running of the library’s annual road race which is scheduled for May 17. Applications are available at the library and on the library’s webpage. ARTIST’S WORK ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: Throughout the month of April, local artist Vanda Koceva will display her paintings at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. The exhibit
may be viewed during regular 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. MOM’S NIGHT OUT: Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. How about enjoying an evening of creativity and making a beautiful bracelet for Mother’s Day? You can make a bracelet for yourself, a family member or friend. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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TEEN CRAFTERNOON: Tuesday, April 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (due to school half day) Crafts will include candy sushi and Japanese mini marshmallows. Snacks and music will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FRIENDS ANNUAL MEETING: Wednesday, 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 Connecticut State University Professor Gil Gigliotti will speak about Frank Sinatra’s life, music and more. More details to follow. FRIENDS’ ANNUAL BOOK SALE: This
year’s event will be held at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. A preview will be held Friday, May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission to the preview is $5. On Saturday, May 2, the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. On Sunday, May 3, it will run from noon to 3 p.m. Buy a Friends’ green bag for $6 and fill it. Refills are $5. Cash, check and credit card accepted as payment. 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. Stop by and get great bargains on your favorite authors and subjects. DVDs and music CDs will only be sold on Friday and Saturday.
WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens APRIL ART EXHIBIT AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: The art work of self-taught artist Corey Wright is on display at the library during the month of April. Inspired heavily by comic books, he was introduced to art by drawing his favorite super heroes and cartoon characters as a child. Wright is interested in a variety of media and visual art techniques and prefers to use acrylic paint, Prismacolor pencils and Corel Painter. His commissioned work includes printmaking on clothing, designing logos for small businesses and groups and the selling of paintings. Wright enjoys collaborating with different artists and creative minds. His fellow collaborators include RonZel Hendrix, Dwayne Martin, and GANTE. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the Library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821. 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 workshop 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. PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders, come join the conversation. Pizza and Pages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. Come for pizza and join the discussion of “Saint Louis Armstrong Beach” by Brenda Woods. Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801. COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering two computer classes on
Wednesday, April 22. eBooks @ your Library meets at 10:30 a.m. Learn to download free eBooks to your tablet, eReader, phone, or laptop with Connecticut’s Connect Downloadable catalog. Bring your device if you have one. Registration is recommended. Introduction to Microsoft Word meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No experience necessary! Registration is required. You may register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. GARDENING PROGRAM: The library will host a gardening program with Margery Winters titled “Butterfly Gardens Are for the Birds,” Thursday April 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful winged creatures to your yard, not
just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat. Winters is the assistant director and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton and manages their native plant gardens. She is a past president of the Simsbury Garden Club and past chairman of the Federated Garden Club Landscape Design Study Program and is a master landscape design consultant. Winters has been actively involved in Connecticut’s river and land issues and is the former director of Programs and Research with the statewide river advocacy organization, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut. She holds a M.Sc. from Queen’s University, Canada and a B.A. from Miami University, Ohio. in Physical Geography/Geology. The program is free and open to all. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org.
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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application 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) 9924145 for more information or tickets. Proceeds to benefit scholarships and community service projects.
level of independence and staying steady on their feet to achieve a longterm healthy and fit lifestyle. Participants do not have to be members of the Wethersfield Senior Center. There is limited space. For more information or to reserve a place, call Lisa Galipo, senior center coordinator, at (860) 721-2979.
GOOD LIFE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TO BE HELD AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A 12-week exercise program designed to build strength, control and improved balance is being offered by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. The Good Life Functional Fitness Group will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 2 to 2:45 p.m. beginning April 20. There is a charge for the program. Exercise physiologists with Hartford HealthCare Senior Services’ Good Life Fitness program will work with participants on maintaining their highest
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, April 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House sponsor the monthly screenings.
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. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Coffee and tea will be served prior to the 7 p.m. show time. Consider inviting a friend and bringing a dessert to share. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 5718415. FIFTH ANNUAL GOOD ‘OLE FISHING DERBY: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration 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
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
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 provided 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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