Newington Town Crier 05-02-2014

g i n el u d sfi cl i n er st h et po

W

NewiNgtoN

no

ry

jewel

becker’s estate jewelers oF west hartFord

now b

uying

jewel

ry

now in

newington

d

towN CRieR

ling w sel

Becker’s has a great selection of Vintage, Estate and Contemporary jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets. You will be surprised at the savings as all items are

half the price of new!

3311 berlin turnpike between target & best buy Mon-Fri 10-6, sat 10-4, sun 11-4

OF

WEST

HARTFORD

1-888-BECKERS | www.beckers.com

Friday, May 2, 2014

D-Day memories

Thirty employees at Keeney Manufacturing Co. on Main Street took hours out of their work week last week to pick up 367 pounds of trash all across Newington.

Rhymes with Cleaney

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Free

Kevin Bartram | Staff

Harry Rosenfeld holds a photo of himself from his service in the Navy in World War II. The D-Day veteran addressed the Newington Kiwanis Monday. See story on Page 9.

n ty o io r a P Pat the

up with. The Southwick, Mass. resident proposed his plan to Keeney owner Stuart Holden and the rest is history.

An order form for Earth Day T-shirts that someone put on his desk in the office in February reminded Burzynski it was time again.

“I brought it to Stuart and he said ‘Great idea, lets do it again,’” he remembered.

Burzynski credits his daughter Samantha, a junior at Southwick High School, with giving him inspiration. As president of the See CLEAN-UP, Page 7

Puerto Vallarta

2385 Berlin Tpk. NEWINGTON 860-667-8080

Join us for

Take Mama to Mexico for Mother’s Day, May 11th Sun.-Thur. 11-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. 11-11pm

LIVE HIS! IAC MAR S 031596

Volume 53, No. 68

Newington residents and those who work here may or may not have taken notice, but streets and parks across town have 367 pounds less trash than they did a week ago.

This immense amount of rubbish was all picked up by 30 employees from the Keeney Manufacturing Co. on Main Street. They took several hours out of their workdays Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday last week to commemorate Earth Day by cleaning Newington.

Highway Department staff picked up their gatherings for disposal.

Keeney Manufacturing is one of the largest manufacturers of plumbing products in the world, with facilities in Georgia, New Hampshire, Nevada, Montreal and Jiangmen, China.

But because its headquarters are at 1170 Main St., employees decided to celebrate its 90th anniversary last year by starting an annual cleanup.

It was an idea that Steve Burzynski, programming manager in information systems, came

WAY GIVEA

2 DJ’s ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT IN NEWINGTON!

Now 5 Locations in CT

Avon • Middletown • newington • orAnge • Southington

www.puertovallartact.com or www.puertovallartausa.com

2| Friday, May 2, 2014

NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Emilia Demby, 25, of 6 Oakland Ave., Farmington, was charged April 5 with sixth degree larceny Zulema Montilla, 31, of 52 Austin St., New Britain, was charged April 7 with second-degree failure to appear.

Justin Varricchio, 27, of 25 Nordland Ave., Cromwell, was charged with operating with tinted

windows.

Elizabeth Aponte, 38, of 806 Misty Meadows Lane, South Windsor, was charged April 7 with fifth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny.

Kyesha Vanover, 33, of 115 Cooper St., Manchester, was charged April 8 with first-degree identity theft, second-degree larceny, criminal impersonation, illegal use of a credit card and receiving

CORRECTION In the April 25 issue of the Newington Town Crier, in the article titled “Wine tasting, Eagles tribute to raise funds for St. Mary’s,” a reference was made that the school planned to relocate Pre-K students to a former convent building adjacent to the school. Due to a series of delays that prohibited use of the building, students will remain in the school’s main facility for the forseeable future.

NEWINGTON

NEWINGTON NEWINGTON Town Town Crier Crier

Town Crier

INCLUDING - WETHERSFIELD POST

188 Main St., Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 225-4601 • Fax: (860) 223-8171 newingtontowncrier@centralctcommunications.com A Central Connecticut Communications LLC publication Michael E. Schroeder — Publisher Gary Curran — Advertising Manager

At Your Service — We welcome your phone calls — and your visits.

News Coverage — If you have a story idea or questions call (860) 225-4601 ext.

234. or email newingtontowncrier@centralctcommunications.com

Local News

goods by illegal use of a credit card.

Anthony Momah, 41, of 222 Sargeant St., Hartford, was charged April 8 with second-degree failure to appear.

John McCoy, 35, of 57 Basswood St., Plainville, was charged April 8 with two counts sixth-degree larceny.

Rowena Webb, 34, of 2441 Main St., Hartford, was charged April 8 with fourth-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.

Julio Aponte, 36, of 806 Misty Meadows Lane, South Windsor, was charged April 11 with conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny.

Michael Nappi, 31, of 192 Montauk Ave., New London, was charged April 11 with second-degree failure to appear.

Wanda Rodriguez, 40, of 575 Victory Way, was charged April 12 with driving under the influence.

Joseph Platt, 23, of 50 High St., New Britain, was charged April 12 with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane.

Fabjan Llukaj, 20, of 6 Middletown Ave., Wethersfield, was charged April 12 with breach of peace and third-degree criminal mischief.

Timothy Grote, 40, of 76 Spring St., Middletown, was charged April 13 with breach of peace and second-degree assault.

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Yolanda Santiago, 42, of 549 Blue Hills Ave., Hartford was charged April 13 with sixth-degree larceny and second-degree failure to appear.

Lloyd Bacote, 47, of 18 Kinnear Ave., was charged April 14 with disorderly conduct and threatening.

Joshua Romero, 24, of 715 Church St., was charged April 14 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

James Lopez, 20, of 22 Main St., was charged April 14 with threatening and breach of peace.

Angie Burgett, 38, of 19814 Brandywine Drive, Gobles, Mich., was charged April 15 with threatening and disorderly conduct.

Pedro Hernandez, 40, of 618 W. Main St., New Britain, was charged April 16 with first-degree unlawful restraint, risk of injury to a minor, and disorderly conduct.

Antoinette Hunt, 56, of 1115 Albany Ave., Hartford, was charged April 17 with third-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.

Lawrence Patterson, 51, of 9 Pawnee Road, Hartford, was charged April 17 with sixth-degree larceny.

Beth Ann Crosby, 23, of 146 Francis St., New Britain, was charged April 19 with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane and failure to grant right of way from private drive.

Bilal Zahid, 28, of 871 King George Road, Fords, N.J., was charged April 22 with risk of injury to a minor.

Kristin Sommers, 29, of 214 Churchill Drive, was charged April 22 with driving under the influence and operating without insurance.

Errol Walters, 25, of 608 Circular Ave., Hamden, was charged April 22 with fourth-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny, two counts credit card theft, three counts illegal use of a credit card; sixth-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny, three counts sixth-degree larceny, third-degree burglary, criminal attempt to commit larceny third-degree larceny and third-degree identity theft.

Hope Cooper, 45, of 26 Groton St., Hartford, was charged April 23 with fourth-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.

James Ayers, 56, of 241 West Hill Road, was charged April 25 with breach of peace.

Vanessa Myers, 50, of 1363 Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, was charged April 26 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

Christopher Stewart, 32, of 156 Cottonwood Road, was charged April 27 with sixth-degree larceny and using a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission.

Sports Coverage — If you have a story idea or question, call Executive Sports Editor Brad Carroll (860) 225-4601 ext. 212 or bcarroll@centralctcommunications.com

NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR

To Subscribe — To subscribe or for questions, call (860) 225-4608.

TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS

Advertising CLASSIFIED & LEGAL: To place a classified ad, call (860) 231-2444. For legal advertisements, call (860) 231-2444.

DISPLAY: If you have questions about placing a display advertisement, call Gary Curran (860) 225-4601 ext. 281.

Copyright 2013, Central Connecticut Communications LLC. No reproduction or reuse of material without the express written consent of the Newington Town Crier. All rights reserved. To request permission to reprint any material from this publication, write to: 188 Main St., Bristol, CT 06010 The Newington Town Crier (USPS 618-380, ISSN 0745-0796) and Wethersfield Post (USPS 703-860) are published weekly each Friday except the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for $31 per year ($52 for out-ofstate) by Central Connecticut Communications LLC, 188 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut 06010. Periodical postage paid at New Britain, CT, and additional mailing offices.

The Newington Town Crier is available free of charge to postal addresses within Newington to residents and businesses that request delivery. Call (860) 2254608 for this service.

Postmaster: Send address changes to The Newington Town Crier, 188 Main St., Bristol, CT 06010.

Publisher’s liability for errors or omissions in advertising copy shall not exceed the cost of the space in which the error/omission occurs on the first insertion.

Errors/omissions will be rectified by republication or by a credit applied to advertiser’s account; only one incorrect insertion of the same ad will be subject to republication or credit. No allowance shall be made in cases where the advertiser is at fault. Errors, typographic or otherwise, which do not materially affect the advertisement will not be adjusted. In no event shall Central Connecticut Communications LLC be liable for consequential damages of any kind.

REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR ROAD RACE: Registration forms are now available at the library for this year’s road race. The 18th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will compete by age category with awards for the winning male and female runners within each division. Walkers are also welcome. Registration forms are available at the library and on the library’s website. Online registration is available at active.com. Preregistration is $8 for children (12 and under) and $18 per adult. Same day registration is $10 for children (12 and under) and $20 per adult.

FREEGAL MUSIC SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ALBUMS: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, one of the thousands of libraries worldwide that subscribe to the Freegal® Music Service, is now offering patrons the ability to stream entire albums every day as part of its free online music offering. The new initiative will allow cardholders of the library increased access to over 6 million songs. Also included is the complete local catalogue of Sony Music Entertainment. Library cardholders can download three Freegal music tracks in the MP3 format each

week, and stream up to three hours each day at no cost to them. For more information, call the library (860) 665-8700.

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 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission for the preview is $5. On Saturday, May 3 the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4, it will run from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free on Saturday. On Sunday, buy a Friends green bag for $6 and fill it. Refills are $5. 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.

SHADE GARDENING PROGRAM: The library will host a Shade Gardening program Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Speaker Bettylou Sandy has been a personal gardening consultant since 1987, teaches gardening classes at Manchester Community College, and is an accredited Organic Land Care professional. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY: From May 2 to May 30, Newington resident Pat Tanger will be displaying her artwork in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington.

On Saturday, May 10, she will host an Artist’s Reception from 2 to 4 p.m.; refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Tanger is the president of the Newington Art League, with whom she has exhibited many times. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, through May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Admission is free. (860) 665-8700

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

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

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 3

Local News

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Rotary brings clean water to Guatemalan communities

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington Rotarians are hosting a “Clean Cars for Clean Water” car wash this Sunday at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home to benefit an international Rotary project.

Club members first got involved with the cause last year when they met Manchester Rotarian Rick Lawrence, who told them all about his work bringing clean water to impoverished parts of Guatemala.

While vacationing in the Central American country in 2006, Lawrence and his wife, Elin, encountered members of the La Antigua, Guatemala Rotary Club, who had been working to restore clean water to a number of area villages. Lawrence connected with non-governmental nonprofit Behrhorst Partners for Development (BPD) to begin his own outreach. Now seven years later, 25 different Rotary clubs in District 7890 have donated a total of $213,500 to the efforts.

They’ve basically transformed the lives of people in one village every year. Each project includes digging a well for the entire community, installing grey water filters to separate grease and oil from water used for washing, replacing primitive latrines with

vented pit facilities, and installing vented wood-burning stoves to replace dangerous open fire pits.

Before Rotary intervened, village women and their children would walk up to 45 minutes every day – each way – to get to springs of fresh water. Filled water jugs were upwards of 25 pounds and the water was often contaminated with human and animal feces. With the new systems the women have time for household chores, farming and mealtime preparations and their children are able to go to school. “ The projects improve the lives of the indigenous Mayans so immeasurably,” said Lawrence, who was invited back by villagers for celebratory dedication ceremonies after work is completed.

“We’re greeted by these smiling kids who are so happy,” he remembered. “They have flowers they bring out for my wife and are constantly saying thank-you.

The elderly women who have for decades been carrying this water for miles come up and give us hugs with tears in their eyes; it makes such a difference in their lives.”

BPD actually employs the villagers in completing projects so that they learn how to maintain

new components far into the future. They provide unskilled labor and locally available materials for construction, including wood, sand and rocks.

“They want the village men and women to have a personal involvement in doing it, that way they know how it’s put together and can replace parts when needed,” explained Lawrence, who works as an architect.

BPD also includes in its program educational components on nutrition, sustainable agriculture, family planning, community empowerment and risk reduction.

The 2013-14 projects will focus on the villages of Chuacacay and El Llano in Chamaltenango, Guatemala.

When Newington Rotarians learned of the project, they thought it would be a good way to extend their philanthropic outreach internationally, since they already contribute to many local causes.

“It was the right time and the right project,” said Bob Newbold, past president and a

Manchester Rotarian Rick Lawrence and his wife, Elin, holding the two girls, pose with a Guatemalan family that benefited from the Rotarians’ project to bring clean water to the community.

longtime Newington Rotarian.

“Clean water is so important.”

And anyone who comes to have their car washed this Sunday at Newington Memorial will experience the power of clean water too.

The Newington Rotary Club’s Clean Cars for Clean Water Car Wash is this Sunday, May 4 at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers from the Newington High School Key Club will be assisting.

For more information on how to help the cause email Bob Newbold at bnewbold@fahyinsurance.com.

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

SCOTTS® EARLY BIRD SALE

Looking for Become a Garden Club Looking for Outdoor Outdoor Become a Garden Club Looking for Outdoor Member!

Power Tools?

Member!

Power Tools?

Power Tools? ®

Scotts Rebate Ends 4 5/11/1 ®

The EarlyFRBird Gets EE Stonehedge Garden Center The Rebate invites you to become a Stonehedge

This program is REE Garden Lawn Club ProMember! is FScotts® designed to reward our loyal custom-

Stonehedge Garden Center ers because you deserve it! Stop by the Scotts® Best 4-Step Program invites you tostore become Stonehedge todayafor further details.

We For Your Lawn Garden Club Member! This program is We

designed to reward our loyal custom5,000 sq. ft. Program 15,000 sq. ft. Program

79

ers because you deserve it! Stop by the

199

store today for further details.

99 $ 99

*Save an additional $20.00 with mail-in rebate

SHS14

$

SHS14

offer a wide range of

blowers, trimmers, construction tools, chainsaws, blowers, parts and more.

Authorized STIHL dealer sales & service. trimmers, construction

tools, parts and more *Save an additional $50.00 1616 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 860-667-1158 with mail-in rebate Authorized dealer www.stonehedgelandscapingco.com

* Early Bird Rebates end May 11, 2014. Mail-in Rebate, see store for details.

The Lawrences and a Guatemalan family with a new pit latrine provided by the Rotarians.

We offer a wide range of STIHL chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, construction tools, parts and more. Authorized STIHL dealer offer range of STIHL chainsaws, salesa &wide service.

Sales & Service

1616 Willard Ave. 1616 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 860-667-1158 www.stonehedgelandscapingco.com Newington CT

(860) 667-1158 Open Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 9-5

www.stonehedgelandscapingco.com

Local News

4| Friday, May 2, 2014

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR NCTC 51ST SEASON BENEFIT: The Newington Children’s Theatre Company (NCTC), Connecticut’s longest operating children’s theatre, is preparing to hold its 51st Season Benefit Saturday, May 3 at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road. Tickets are $25. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The performance begins at 8 p.m., giving you ample time to peruse all of NCTC’s silent auction items and raffles, while sipping some wine and enjoying hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of First & Last Tavern in Middletown and other area restaurants. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or online at www.NCTCArts.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours? The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC). Three collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, May 3 at the Newington Town Garage, 281 Milk Lane, Newington; Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield; Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill.

The collections will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.; all volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to distribute information and to register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that should not be collected with the regular trash. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch for their service. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road. Registration form is available online at www.NCTCArts.org as well as, at the theatre. For more information, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or visit www.NCTCArts.org.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS ANNOUNCES OPEN HOUSE: An open house at Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served.

Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. For more information or to RSVP, call (860_ 655-7901.

ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE — NEW!: Interested in playing in an Adult Co-ed Softball league? The Newington Parks and Recreation is starting an Adult Co-ed Softball League this year.

The league will run from early June until late August on either Tuesday evenings or Sundays. If you are interested in getting a team in the league or would like more information, contact Karen Gallicchio of in the Parks and27 Recreation Week April office at kgallicchio@newingtonct.gov Please *by May 16. Call or email proof

information and rates, contact Indian Hill directly at (860) 665-7817 or visit the website at www.ihccgolf.com.

FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its third annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed in alphabetical order at Garfield and Mill Streets in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route Saturday, May 24. For information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 665-1148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail.com.

CANDLEWYCK NEIGHBORHOOD TAG SALE: Neighbors in the Candlewyck area are planning a Tag Sale on May 24 and 25, Memorial Day weekend. Any neighbor who is interested in participating, should contact Colleen Crebase at (860) 666-9973 or Crebase@cox.net ASAP, regarding permits, advertising, and other planning. Sales will take place at each participant’s yard.

third floor of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students.

EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND TO PERFORM AT ST. MARY SCHOOL: On Friday, May 2, St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host E-2, an Eagles tribute band.

The concert will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. E-2 is an eight-piece multi-talented group of music professionals that pay tribute to the Eagles. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from St. Mary School. For more information, call the school office at (860) 666-3844 or visit the school website at www.stmarynewington.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY EVENT FUNDRAISER: Relay For Life will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 30 through 9 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Mill Pond Park. The Dis-

ney-themed event this year will include honoring local cancer survivors at the opening ceremonies, followed by a dinner for survivors and their caregivers.

There will be a kids area with crafts and activities to go along with our Disney theme. There will be planned activities every hour throughout the night, including performances by Newington school bands and choirs. The Luminaria ceremony will be held at 9:30 p.m., and will include a picture slide show to honor loved ones.

DEMING-YOUNG FARM FOUNDATION TAG SALE: The Deming-Young Farm Foundation will hold its semi-annual fundraising Tag Sale event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at 282 Church St. Join us and take home a treasure. Rain date is May 24. Also joining us will be WAG (We Adopt Greyhounds) with rescued greyhounds available for adoption. Stop by and visit these loving, gentle pets.

Meet the Author

A S M

’ H

: B ’ /D

U

ON S ANDBOOK RINGING P CT MIRAGE FASTPITCH CLINICS: The Ct. Mirage fastpitchReception. travel softball organiTo ConÞrm OM WITH L Z H E I M E R S E M E N T I A zation will hold three free clinics for girls HISTORICALRobert SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: with 2003, 2004, and 2005 birth years.

From: Stempson - 203-470-1806/ robert@ctpsychics.com The Newington Historical Society wishes For dates and times and to pre-register, To: Andrew: /goBristol Observer to invite the public to anStepsaver Open House to miragesoftball.com under “Latest from noon to 3 p.m. at the Enoch News.” For additional information, call Brenda / Leigh AnnNew Britain Herald/ Bristol Press/ Kelsey House, 1702 Main St., on the Dave at (860) 561-2328. first Sundays, May through September, Dundee Record Journalstarting May 4.-The tour will feature this NEWINGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Newington Health 1799 Farmer-Tradesman home, the Care Center is seeking volunteers in its outstanding collection of Newington skilled nursing and Memory Care units. furnishings, the Trompe l’oeil wall paintRobert Stempson, 25 Lakeshore Dr., Marlboro, Ma. 01752 ings as well as a demonstration on thee Take a moment to make someone happy!

We are looking for individuals willing weaving looms. Admission: Members of 508-485-2787 Cell:203-470-1806 the Historical Society and children: Free; to share their talents and time; chatting, reading, games orlocal cards, anyone non-members: $5. For- more information Hi everyone please put this adplaying in your weekly papers. It is very wanting to make a difference in the ca.. the Newington Historical Society & lives of long residents. No Bill of Fairs/Calendar of Trust at (860) 666-7118. important that the fair is listed interm thecare Weekend experience necessary and training will UPCOMING THEATRE CLASSES FOR INDIAN HILLas COUNTRY GOLF is SEA-a 1becol provided. in finding out Events well.CLUB This X3.Interested Please charge credit card week of ad. MC KIDS, AGES 5-7, AT NCTC; The NewSON 2014: Newington Resident Season more? Contact Heather Hitchcock, adington Children’s Theatre Company ending in 1138 date on CCdirector, is 04/15.

Passes — Resident SeasonExp Pass Cards missions at (860) 667-2256. has announced their upcoming class: HE T R I U M AT OCKY ILL are now available for $50. Passes allow “Explore-A-Story” for kids, ages 5-7.

NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TOWNfor golf play (fees below) Sundays, 1:30 1160 Elm Street Extension • Rocky Hill Explore-A-Story offers a playful introWIDE ART SHOW 2014: The Annual Thanks!

Robert p.m. to dusk; Mondays, 8 a.m. to dusk; duction to performing. Over the four week session, kids will have opportunity Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public to dusk. Seniors play for free on Monto learn basic acting skills through the Discover the new book comforting families retelling of a familiar fairy tale on stage. days! Be sure to bring proof of residency, through May 28. It will be held on the and payment is accepted by check facing Alzheimer’s. Meet Connecticut’s own They will also create costume pieces or cash only. Season Pass Cards are Sun. ¥ 11-6 to utilize in a showcase for family and Stephen W. Jan. Hoag,11 Ph.D., and learn from him non-refundable.

If you are interested in PHD’s Spring friends immediately following the final Bristol Clarion Hotel Full Membership to Indian Hill Country class. “The Glass Slipper,” based on the as heI-84, shares humorous stories from Ex.31,touching 42 CenturyDrand ,860-589-7766 Club, Newington residents are eligible story of Cinderella, will run from May his ten-year Sat..journey Mar. 13caring ¥ 11-6for pmhis mother. for a 25 percent discount for your first 8-29. Classes are held on Thursdays The Best Readers Anywhere! year of membership (past members are No. Haven Holiday Inn from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No previous What’s In Your Future™? not eligible). For membership informaI-91, Ex. 12, Washington ¥ 239-4225 experience or audition required. Cost: Life Choices ¥ Careers ¥ Relationships $75 All classes will be held at the NCTC tion, visit www.ihccgolf.com. For more Cards ¥ Mediums ¥ Jewelry ¥ Reiki

A

Wednesday, May 7 • 5:00pm T

A

R

H

PSYCHIC FAIR

Books will be available for purchase.

037701

Lingerie Shop

Sun. May 4¥ 11-6

s

Southington Holiday Inn Express

Plu

s • Bridal Size • Nightgowns • Corsets/Bustiers • Mastectomy • Bras / Girdles • ABCOP Certified • Sexy Lingerie • We Bill Insurance • FREE Professional Fittings •

Spirit Circle 1 Col X 3”

Restore Your Confidence with Comfort & Fit 21 Whiting St., Plainville 860-747-9500 Closed Monday • T- Sat. 10-5:30 www.ireneslingerie.com

Post-Mastectomy Fashions

Messages From The Other Side

Mediums Althea DePascale Pre-Registration Required 6:30- 9 pm - $30 Limited Seating to 20 Call 203-470-1806

FREE Admission ¥ Since 1984 Info: 470-1806/ www.ctpsychics.com

RSVP to Erin Hall at 860-563-5588 or ehall@benchmarkquality.com Why pay high phone rates to unknown readers? Meet and get readings from our reliable and honest professionals.

Special Guest: Pet Psychic Sharon

Sun. Mar. 14 ¥ 11-6

A Benchmark SeniorHotel Living Community Bristol Clarion

1160 Elm Street Ext. • Rocky Hill, CT 06067 I-84, Ex.31, 42 CenturyDr ,860-589-7766

860-563-5588

Sat. Nov. 9 ¥ 11-6 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com No. Haven Holiday Inn M M12,OWashington RY C ARE I-91,EEx. ¥ 239-4225

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 5

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

l a u n n A First

WWW.NEWINGTONCHAMBER.COM

Awards

BEST

Be A Part Of The Fun

NEWINGTON

The Newington Chamber of Commerce is holding its

of

2014

Vote For Your Favorites “Best Of Newington Awards”

Please enter the business name of your choice in each category.

Only businesses in Newington are eligible to win.

All ballots must be received by May 9, 2014 no exceptions.

Voting will be accepted by newspaper ballot or online voting at www.newington-chamber.com. One vote per email address will be accepted online. Duplicate email entries will not be accepted. No photo copies will be accepted. Please drop or mail newspaper ballot to the Chamber’s office at 1046 Main Street. Winning businesses will have their names published in local publications and will receive an award at the Newington Chamber Annual Awards Dinner.

The event will be held Friday, May 30th, 6pm-10pm at the Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT. The event is sponsored

by Geico, State Farm, Newington Health Care, Primerica, Clinical Laboratory Partners, Thomas Fahy Insurance Associates, Berkshire Bank and Newington Town Crier. The cost is $40 per person. Ticket sales help support Newington High School Scholarship Fund. Conta Chamber office at 860-666-2089 for tickets.

Best Dentist / Oral Surgeon________________________________ Best Accountant / Tax Consultant __________________________ Best Health / Fitness _____________________________________

Best Physician __________________________________________

Best Hotel / Motel / Inn ___________________________________

Best Dry Cleaners / Tailor _________________________________

Best Auto Care _________________________________________

Best Media / Publication __________________________________

Best Insurance Agency ___________________________________

Best Eye Care ___________________________________________

Best Financial Institution _________________________________

Best Real Estate Agency __________________________________

Best Landscaper / Lawn Care ______________________________

Best Florist ____________________________________________

Best Breakfast __________________________________________

Best Restaurant _________________________________________

Best Law Firm __________________________________________

Best Grinder / Sandwich __________________________________

Best Clothing / Consignment Shop __________________________

Best Burgers ___________________________________________

Best Hair / Nail Salon ____________________________________

Best Sign / Print Shop ____________________________________

Best Nonprofit _________________________________________

Best Happy Hour ________________________________________

Best Holistic Practice_____________________________________

Best Retirement Home / Village ____________________________

Best Pet Care / Groomer / Vet ______________________________

Best Grocery Store / Mini Mart _____________________________

Best Contractor / Home Improvement _______________________

Best Dessert ____________________________________________

Best Pizza _____________________________________________

Best Technology Store or Service ___________________________

Local News

6| Friday, May 2, 2014

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Always room for one more at hoarding workshop

By ERICA SCHMITT

sessions to the extent that living spaces become uninhabitable.

Everyone has a collection of Tolin is the founder and direcsomething — baseball cards, por- tor of the Anxiety Disorders celain dolls, paraphernalia of their Center at the Institute of Living, favorite athlete or and an adjunct assomovie star, and it’s ciate professor of usually organized or psychiatry at the Yale on display. But what University School of happens when the Medicine. collecting becomes The evening preless exclusive and sentation is open “treasures” take over to the public. Town the home? staff will be joined The Newington by social services Human Services staff from more Department will than a dozen other present “Buried towns during the day in Treasure: Help Karen Futoma Thursday for their for Compulsive own workshop with Acquiring, Saving Tolin. and Hoarding,” by Dr. David “The evening is for the generTolin, PhD next Thursday, May al public and folks who may be 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the living with these kind of issues Newington Town Hall audito- or know people who are, to give rium. them easier access to informaCompulsive hoarding is a tion,” said Karen Futoma, director common and potentially severe of Newington Human Services. mental health problem characterTolin, who presides over the ized by acquisition of, and failure Clinical Psychology Division to discard, a large number of pos- of the American Psychological STAFF WRITER

Association and is a principal indoor messes can remain hidden investigator for the National for years, until they become a danInstitutes of Health, will review ger to a home’s inhabitants. new data on the nature of hoarding “Sometimes the way it gets and its connecidentified is tion to brain that there is a functioning. fire, or a medPromising treatical or police ment options call,” Futoma such as cogniexplained. tive-behavioral “Rarely is it by therapy will also a family member be discussed. or a neighbor According because there’s to Futoma, a stigma, embarNewington is rassment or no stranger to discomfort over the issue and it. her department KAREN FUTOMA “Usually has dealt with it Human services director there’s a crisis many times. that occurs and “Absolutely; it’s in every com- that’s how we know. Ambulance munity,” she said Wednesday. “We personnel can’t get in or they can’t try to work together with various find a safe way to get somebody town departments to help folks out.” in a comfortable way that makes Tolin is the author of over 100 it easier for them,” she continued. scientific journal articles, and While trash and junk in a res- also wrote “Buried in Treasures: idence’s yard is often brought to Help for Compulsive Acquiring, the town’s attention and dealt with Saving, and Hoarding” and “Face by a blight enforcement officer, Your Fears: A Proven Plan to

“Usually there’s a crisis that occurs and that’s how we know. Ambulance personnel can’t get in or they can’t find a safe way to get somebody out.”

IF YOU GO:

WHAT: “Buried in Treasure: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding” by Dr. David Tolin, PhD WHEN; Thursday, May 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Newington Town Hall auditorium, 131 Cedar St.

Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions.”

He has been featured on multiple reality-TV shows, including “Hoarders,” “The OCD Project,” and “My Shopping Addiction,” and was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and Anderson Live.

The upcoming presentation is sponsored by the Newington Department of Human Services.

For more information, contact Karen Futoma at (860) 665-8660 or kfutoma@newingtonct.gov Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

BOB’S FARM MARKET

• Hanging Baskets • Geraniums • Annuals • Perennials • Herbs • Decorative Pots • Many other unique flowers

Tremendous Selection Vegetable Plants.

Save money while being friendly to our environment.

Go green, grow veggies, cold crops and tomato plants.

HIGHEST QUALITY PLANTS, DIRECT FROM THE GROWER

• Cow Manures • Potting Soils • Hydrangeas • Rose Bushes

• Fertilizers • Top Soils • Mulches • Moo Doo Products

Sunday, May 11th 031719

1841 Berlin Turnpike Wethersfield, CT 06109 860-436-6400 mike@turgeionjewlers.com turgeonjewelers.com

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at

Open 7 Days a week. Gift Certificates Available.

1825 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 860-529-2152

Tues. - Fri. 10 am - 6 pm; Thu. 10 -7; Sat. 10 am - 3 pm

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Keeney helps clean Continued from Page 1

school’s Conservation Club, she is responsible for leading environmentally friendly efforts there.

“She loves it,” Burzynski said Tuesday. “This year she’s trying to get the high school to put recyclable containers out on the athletic field because right now they have absolutely nothing and people are throwing stuff on the field,” he explained. “She presented in front of the school committee to get approval and they’re going to be making a decision on it,” continued the proud dad.

Staff at Keeney’s Winchester, N.H. facility also conducted their

own cleanup this year.

Among the trash picked up around Newington, a few treasures — and terrors — emerged.

“A $100 bill was found, which we donated to one of the local charities,” reported Jeffrey Aldi, the company’s technology manager.

There was an abundance of hubcaps, car parts, bottles, undergarments and the usual refuse.

The group also came across a dead beaver.

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 7

Local News

Big K Flea Market opens

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

Al Cohen

State Senator Paul Doyle, right, gives a thumbs-up as state Rep. Sandy Nafis snips the ribbon at the grand opening last Sunday of the Kiwanis Club’s Big K Flea Market/Craft Fair’s 23d year of raising funds for humanitarian needs. The flea market continues each Sunday in May and June from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 39 E. Cedar St. Food vendors and restrooms are on site. Admission is $1, and spaces $15. Park free. For more information, call (860) 667-2864. From left, Kiwanis members Gloria Oleson, Kiwanis President Dan Henry, Sandy Nafis, Newington Councilor Myra Cohen, and Paul Doyle.

& &

Stephen Burzynski, programming manager in information systems at Keeney, had the original idea for the company cleanup.

For All Your Masonry Needs...

BRICKS • BLOCK • PAVERS • STONE

Cultured or Natural Thin Veneer and Stone of any kind

All Natural Mulch Starting at $17/yard Dark brown • Black • Red • Topsoil Compost • Decorative stone, too!

One Hartford Square, New Britain Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:30 am - 4:30 pm • Sun. 7:30 am - noon

We still serve the housing industry 031726

WE DELIVER • Open Monday - Friday 7-4; Saturday 7-12 www.wethersfieldbuildingsupply.com 1246 Berlin Tnpk., • Wethersfield • 860-956-8831 We are located between Jordan and and Maple Avenue

SPRING SPECIAL

(860) 259-5915

Pickup or delivered (All prices plus delivery: $30 up to 12 yards)

Local News

8| Friday, May 2, 2014

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Council likely to survey residents on senior housing options

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Newington Town Council will consider a proposal to move forward with surveying town residents on their housing needs.

The town lost out on a $20,400 Municipal Affordable Housing Regulations Technical Assistance grant last year from the state Department of Housing and Urban Development to look into affordable housing specific to the town’s elderly population. That’s when officials started brainstorming other options.

“I personally felt there was a need and heard from res-

idents that there was a need for affordable senior housing in Newington,” said councilor Terry Borjeson.

It was last August when Borjeson first brought the idea of working with Housing Connections of Connecticut, a program funded by the CT Housing Authority, to the council for consideration.

Then in December Pat Spring, director of community development with Housing Connections, visited the council to provide more information about the program.

That’s when councilors learned it could provide tech-

nical assistance with planning, site selection, design, financing, development and management of affordable housing.

“Housing Connections of CT wasn’t willing to help out in terms of dollars but in terms of expertise,” Borjeson explained.

Now the council will consider mailing all residents a survey created with the help of these experts to find out what type, price range, location, etc. of housing might be sought by different demographics. But it would in no way commit the town to going any certain route in the future.

“It would be an all-inclusive survey that’s not binding in any

Come to Cedar Mountain Commons and enjoy carefree living and peace of mind.

way,” Borjeson continued. “It would look into if there is a need for housing in Newington. If so, what type of housing and at what cost?”

The results would be brought back to the council for analysis, after which members would have a better idea of how to proceed with bringing housing opportunities to Newington.

Since it formed in 2007, 68 towns across the state have taken advantage of Housing Connections. This has led to the development of 542 affordable homes — 338 for families, 204 for the elderly.

The concept of affordable housing allows for 80 percent market rate units and 20 percent at a discounted rate for the low-income population. This ratio makes it more attractive to for-profit builders.

Limiting affordable housing to seniors and current

Newington residents has been a priority for town officials since they began exploring their options last year. While HUD doesn’t permit restricting outof-towners from moving in to affordable housing, it can be limited to seniors.

“People from other towns are on equal footing if something is created,” Councilor Dave Nagel reminded the body at its last meeting.

However, as Spring pointed out during her December visit, such an influx is not typical when new housing is built. It’s more likely for current residents to relocate.

The council will consider mailing this survey at its next meeting Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

PET OF THE WEEK: WILSON

We so often hear our new residents say that the nicest part of living at Cedar Mountain Commons is sharing each day with good friends.

They talk about carefree living with great activities and fine dining.

And,their families enjoy peace of mind knowing their loved ones can relax in a safe and beautiful setting. If you’ve been thinking about retirement living, learn why Cedar Mountain Commons is considered one of the nations’ premier rental continuum of care communities.

Visit and discover the difference.

Attend our OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 4 from 10am-2pm! th

Or, for more information about our community, please call Marie Pugliese at 860-665-7901.

CedarMountainCommons.org 3 John H. Stewart Drive Newington, CT

Wilson is a high-energy kind of dog and he is looking for a home where he can get plenty of exercise every day.

His behavior is typical for the Australian Shepherd breed and he would prefer to live with someone who has previous herding breed dog experience.

A single family home and lots to do outside is Wilson’s dream! He has not had much experience with children or other pets, so if your family includes either, just ask the adoptions counselor for more information.

Wilson will be a great companion and will be housebroken after working with his new family (which is fun for Wilson) in Training Class.

Come to Newington to visit with Wilson.

Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption.

Inquiries for adoption should be made at the Connecticut Humane Society located at 701 Russell Road in Newington or by calling (860) 594-4500 or toll free at 1-800-452-0114.

The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organi-

Wilson

zation with branch shelters in Waterford, Westport and a cat adoption center in the PetSMART store in New London.

The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 9

Local News

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Battlewagon veteran recalls Nevada’s role on D-Day

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Memories of serving on the battleship USS Nevada when it invaded Normandy on June 6, 1944 are as clear as day for Harry Rosenfeld.

While there is much from that time he’d rather not speak of, the West Hartford resident is proud to tell wide-eyed listeners about the ship itself, which was said to be one of the finest in Navy history.

As a 19-year-old Electrician’s Mate, Third Class, Rosenfeld — now 89 — help drop the anchor when it arrived at its destination.

“The gunnery on my ship shot 30,000 yards; it was so accurate it could’ve taken out tanks, artillery, soldiers. That’s one reason why the landing was so successful,” he said of D-Day on a recent evening when he was the guest of honor at the Newington Kiwanis Club’s Pre-Memorial Day Salute, held at the Paradise Restaurant in New Britain.

D-Day was a pivotal moment in World War II. Since its 70th anniversary is fast-approaching this June the Kiwanis deemed it especially appropriate to invite Rosenfeld to their annual program, which is intended to honor the memory of those whose supreme sacrifice won the freedom many take for granted, and to urge attendance at Memorial Day parades.

Rosenfeld was also one of 100 WWII and Korean War vets who flew to Washington, D.C., at the end of April on the American Warriors Connecticut Day of Honor Flight. Hundreds of people gathered to welcome the heroes back home upon their return, including TV-radio personality Steve Parker, who interviewed Rosenfeld at the Kiwanis’ recent event.

“The amount of thank-yous for the welcome-homes they received that night was just beautiful,” Parker recalled. “When you see a vet who gave it all look up at you and thank you for remembering — that’s powerful.”

While such patriotic celebrations are valued by Rosenfeld, others are more difficult. Take the Fourth of July, for example.

“I saw too much on D-Day, the night of the invasion,” he says.

“The Germans were shooting flares up into the sky. Blue, red, green, any color you can imagine … I celebrate July Fourth, but I don’t go to fireworks shows.”

For his service, Rosenfeld was awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor from the president of France. He’ll tell you his ship was really lucky, although it was struck by a kamikaze in the Pacific — but in his voice is a lingering trepidation.

“You can’t forget; it haunts you,” he says quietly. “You never knew what was going to happen. I made a deal with the Lord, I said take me or let me live — he let me live.”

Rosenfeld is also an Iwo Jima survivor, as the USS Nevada headed to the South Pacific in 1945 to assist in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The latter doesn’t receive as much public acclaim is it’s deserved, according to veterans who fought in it.

New Britain resident Ray Greene was a Navy “flyboy” there, and another Kiwanis guest.

“I just want everyone to recognize there was a battle on the other side of the world,” said Greene, who went on to share a bit about Japanese militants’ brutal treatment of American soldiers with the small crowd.

Rosenfeld sat listening intently, a small, intermittent smile acknowledging his empathy for

Kevin Bartram | Staff

Harry Rosenfeld with his memorabilia at his West Hartford home.

Harry Rosenfeld is among hundreds of sailors pictured with the battleship USS Nevada.

another’s war story.

After his own service Rosenfeld went to college, became an accountant and met his wife, Sylvia. They’ve been married for 63 years. It wasn’t until he reached the age of 75 that Rosenfeld finally decided to write a war memoir for their children.

“When you start thinking back, it’s always a tough thing to do,” he says. “But I had a log book, the Navy gave me a yearbook with the USS Nevada, I had New York Times stories and paraphernalia from my service.”

One of those children accompanied him to the Kiwanis’ event,

where former Police Detective and Command Sgt. Major Kenneth D. O’Brien was another honored guest. O’Brien, who serves as chairman of the Newington Memorial Day Parade Committee, used the opportunity to spread the word about the parade.

One of the most widely attended in the state, Newington’s parade costs about $12,000 annually and is funded completely by donations.

“We hope when parents bring their children there they have questions,” he said. “Memorial Day does not just mark the beginning of summer.”

Newington’s Memorial Day

Kevin Bartram | Staff

Parade is Saturday, May 24. It kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and East Robbins Avenue, before turning onto Garfield Street and ending in Mill Pond Park. A ceremony will follow at Town Hall, to honor the 29 young men from Newington who lost their lives while serving our country. Donations can be sent to the Newington Memorial Day Parade Inc. care of the Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., Newington, 06111.

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

Local News

10| Friday, May 2, 2014

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

Pat Tanger, left, and Phyllis Small took first and second place, respectively, in the exhibit of Newington Art League members’ works at Town Hall.

Art League members’ works at Town Hall through May 16

WE

The Newington Art League is exhibiting members’ artwork in the lobby of Newington Town Hall through May 16.

The exhibit of works in a variety of styles includes oils, watercolors,

ME TO O LC

pastels, acrylics and mixed media.

At the opening reception for the exhibit on April 23, awards were presented for first place (Pat Tanger), second place (Phyllis Small), third place (Ed Horan)

and honorable mentions (Maria Vilcinskas, Melanie Stoddard and Deanna Troy Henry).

Christine Webster, president of Gallery 53, judged the event and offered comments on each work.

At the opening reception members held a bake sale and collected contributions for the annual scholarship awarded to a qualifying Newington High School student.

For more information about the Newington Art League and its programs, visit www.newingtonartleague.org or contact Pat Tanger at (860) 666-5026 or Mike Hornyak at (860) 666-1144.

MONDAY • MAY 5

IGNITE YOUR DAY WITH A

FREE SIDE OF OUR

SPICY GUAC

Maria Vilcinskas’ artwork earned an honorable mention in the show.

and

BURRITO, CHIPS, SALSA AND A DRINK FOR ONLY $6.99 plus FREE MOE’S T SHIRTS

*

*with purchase of entrée while supplies last.

™

©2014 Moe’s Franchisor LLC

18 CONNECTICUT LOCATIONS

MOES.COM

Squires collect ‘Rosaries for Kenya’ The Newington Columbian Squires and the Newington Knights of Columbus Council 3884 held their first “Rosaries for Kenya” drive.

They collected over 450 rosaries, various religious medals and other items for Kenya. Kinyua Nyamu, a member of Council 3884, recently returned from Kenya after personally delivering the rosaries.

The rosaries were given to the

children and adults to be used to pray the rosary before a Mass and in their homes. Additional rosaries are still needed in Kenya.

Since there is a great demand for the rosaries, the Columbian Squires decided to hold an annual rosary drive to fill this need.

The Squires are the official youth organization sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is open to all Catholic boys ages 10 to 18.

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

James Russell Jehnings

James Russell Jehnings, 66, of Bristol, Conn., was lifted up on eagle’s wings into eternal light after a brave battle with cancer. His wife, Kathleen Fink Jehnings, always by his side for the 44 years of their marriage, was with him when he left this world.

Jim was the devoted and loving father to Melissa Ann and James Francis “Jamie” Jehnings, and his fiancée, Joyce Lozinski. He also leaves his precious sister, Marcia Jehnings and her partner Debra Strigun, his cherished sister-in-law, Donna Fink, and two much loved brothers-in-law, Lee Fink and wife Shannon, and Thomas Fink.

Jim leaves his very special nieces and nephews, Sarah, Jared and Andrew. He also leaves his godmother, Sally Benson, of New Britain.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Arnold Jehnings, his dear brother, Gary Jehnings, and his parents-in-law, Francis and Lynn Fink.

Jim was a graduate of Pulaski High school in New Britain, Conn., and the Porter and Chester Institute in Rocky Hill, Conn. Prior to his retirement, he had a long and varied career as a draftsman, designer and electrical sales associate; Jim also shared his knowledge

Obituary

and talent through his teaching of drafting for adult education. Jim was a communicant and lector at St. Joseph’s Church in Bristol and a member of the Couple’s Club. Jim was proud to have attended over 20 consecutive Catholic Men’s Retreats.

Jim was also a member and officer of the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Jim’s passions included cruising in his red Corvette convertible with Kathy in the summer sun, following the Red Sox and Giants, shooting basketball with his buddies, watching NASCAR and Indy racing, and spending summers with family in Maine and holidays with family in Connecticut. Jim had a penchant for fine watches and pens and loved to solve puzzles and was an avid reader his whole life.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bladder Bucks for Jehnings, 21 Red Rock Circle, Newington, CT 06111 or to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 71 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington, CT 06111.

Family and friends my leave a condolence message by visiting www.dupontfuneralhome.com

Ladies, Gentlemens & Children’s

Haircuts

16-$18

$

All Week!

Modern Hair in Newington

An Award Winning Barber Shop Serving Newington Residents for 75 Years!!

See You Soon!

Heather,Tony, Dierdre, Alicia & Joe

ALL STYLES OF MEN’S HAIR CUTS

031717

Located on the Center Green, 4 East Cedar St., Newington Senior DiScountS

860.666.9773

Tues.-Fri. 8:00-5:15 • Sat. 7:30-3:00

Look Good. Feel Better!

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 11

12| Friday, May 2, 2014

Wethersfield | Rocky Hill

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR MOVING FORWARD GROUP: Divorced?

Out in the dating world? Is this a new world for you? Check out our Moving Forward Group where we discuss dating in 2014, and many other topics pertaining to dating. We meet on the first and third Fridays of the month (May 2 and 16) at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a divorce? Thinking about getting divorced? Going through a relationship breakup? Already divorced? There is a Divorce Support Group that meets at 7 p.m. every Friday night, at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

This is a caring group of people who are in the same place you are right now, and can relate to everything you are going through.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours? The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC). Three collections are scheduled in the district as follows: Saturday, May 3 at the Newington Town Garage, 281 Milk Lane, Newington; Saturday, June 28 at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield; Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill.

The collections will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.; all volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to distribute information and to register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that should not be collected with the regular trash. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch

for their service. To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nursing Assoc. will host the Nursing Scholarship Tag Sale “Boutique, Baubles, Bangles and More,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 101 State St., Wethersfield.

All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students in nursing programs; last year $5,000 was awarded in scholarships. For more information, contact Betty Kerrigan at (860) 571-0034 FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its third annual “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser to benefit veterans and members of our armed forces. Flags “in memory of” or “in honor of” will be displayed in alphabetical order at Garfield and Mill Streets in Newington on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route Saturday, May 24. Flags, available for a donation of $10, may be ordered through May 14. Members will be selling flags at the Stop & Shop stores on Town Line Road in Rocky Hill and Kitts Lane in Newington Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 665-1148 or at hough_john_c@hotmail. com.

RAKIYA WILL PERFORM AT TEMPLE BETH TORAH: Rakiya will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Temple Beth Torah, 130 Main St., Old Wethersfield. Special event admission is $12; 16 years and under free. The concert is sponsored by Always on Sunday International Folk Dancers. www.alwaysonsun-

day.us “HAPPY TRAILS” SEMINAR SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19: This year’s usually boring seminar sponsored by the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the town of Wethersfield is being replaced by an exciting day discovering some of the many Happy Trails in Connecticut.

Educational seminars in past years beat to death topics such as planning for your retirement, avoiding long term care costs, and making your own funeral arrangements. This year the planning committee compiled a list of fun places in Connecticut for seniors (and families) to visit. Guest speakers Al Strong (State Dept. Of Tourism) and Jason Hawkins (feature reporter, Channel 30) will open the “Happy Trails to You” seminar Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. Representatives from Connecticut’s Art Trail, Brewery Trail, Chocolate Trail, Educational Trail, Hot Dog Trail, and Ice Cream Trail will be on hand with facts and samples. Free admission includes refreshments provided by The Atrium at Rocky Hill and door prizes by Happy Trails reps. Seating is limited. Call Lisa Galipo at (860) 721-2979 to reserve a seat.

MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Fight Club, a men’s support and accountability group, meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 at NewLife Christian Fellowship, 1155 Silas Deane Hwy. in Wethersfield. For more information, call (860) 529-1714 or email nlcfpastor@ gmail.com.

PARKS AND REC SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department has begun accepting registrations from residents and nonresidents for summer programs. Pro-

grams being offered are the Barracuda Swim Team, Children’s Camps for ages 3-15, Cheerleading, Dance & Drama, Engineering with LEGO, Fitness, Gymnastics, Karate, Lifeguard Training, Orchestra, Recreation Swimming, Special Olympics, Sports, Supervised Playground, Swim Lessons (adult and child), Tennis, Therapeutic Recreation, Weight-lifting and programs at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center and Nature Center. To preview information about our summer programs, simply go to wethersfieldct.com and select Parks and Recreation. For further information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.

RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program has begun and will continue through Oct. 1, 2014. There is legislation pending to once again accept new applicants for the Renters Rebate Program therefore anyone eligible may apply but may be denied if the legislation does not pass. This legislation will not in any way change the result of your application filed last year 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: Nathan Hale Apartments: May 6, 8 a.m. to noon and June 17, 8 a.m. to noon Lasher Court Apartments: July 29, 9 a.m. to noon Harvey Fuller Apartments: July 22, 9 a.m. to noon Executive Square: May 13, July 8 and Aug. 5, each date, 8 a.m. to noon

Wethersfield Housing Authority: June 24, 8 a.m. to noon First Church Village: May 20, 8 a.m. to noon WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Wethersfield High School will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17. Come out to pick up some quality plants for Mother’s Day or your garden.

All plants have been started and grown by the students. Parking is still at the tennis courts; due to the renovation you should enter via Wolcott Hill Road school entrance.

WETHERSFIELD-ROCKY HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike at 6 p.m. We are proud of our members’ dedication and hard work, and especially the casual atmosphere during club meetings. Guests are welcome. If interested in becoming a member, contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol.com. www.facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfWethersfieldRockyHillCt DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through, or thinking about divorce, or a relationship breakup? This is a great group of people who are going through what you are going through right now!

Group meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday and new players age 55 and over are always welcome.

Partners are not required, but a spirit for fun is mandatory. Setback games are played every Friday from noon until 3 p.m.

Players should arrive around 11:30 a.m.

For additional information, contact Joe

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS

TEEN RESUME AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP: Searching for that amazing summer job opportunity? Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to join us at the library for a resume and interview skills workshop taught by Career Coach Nancy Frede of Frede Enterprises, LLC Thursday, May 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Find out where to look for jobs online, how to write a dynamic resume and cover letter, and how to make a great first impression in an interview! Please bring your own personal laptop or smart phone. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Teens may register in person at the Wethersfield Library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. Don’t miss it!

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Mystery lovers are invited to join “Let’s Talk Murder” a mystery discussion series at the library. The group will meet Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Billy Boyle” by James Benn. Second Lieutenant Boyle is charged with investigating a crime that endangers Allied operations in Norway and the Norwegian government-in-ex-

ile as well. Having hardly been out of Boston in his life, Billy ultimately finds himself behind the lines in occupied Norway, bent on stopping treason and avenging the death of a friend. The novel Billy Boyle was short-listed for the Diloys Award. The discussion series is facilitated by librarian and former newspaper journalist Marge Ruschau who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date.

All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets May 10 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Henry Koster’s 1950 film, “Harvey” starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Because of his insistence that his companion is an invisible six-foot rabbit, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane — but the man might be wiser than anyone knows.

104 min. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registra-

tion is not required. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the Library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY MAY MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their May meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Library. All meetings are open to the public. Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. for a free showing of “Captain Phillips” starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years. “Captain Phillips” is rated PG-13 for sustained intense sequences of menace, some violence with bloody images, and for substance use. (134 minutes.) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

LIBRARY CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

WEEKEND: The Wethersfield Library will close for Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26. The library will resume its regular hours Tuesday, May 27. The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the Internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where one may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book.

LIBRARY BOARD MAY MEETING: The Wethersfield Library Board will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the library. All meetings of the Board are open to the public. For information, call (860) 529-2665.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS: Tell us what you think! The final Teen Advisory Board meeting of the school year will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the library. You will be asked to be an active participant in the discussion so that we can make your library experience better. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants from

any Wethersfield school (grades 7 to 12). Teens may register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or emailing library@wethersfieldlibrary. org. Light refreshments will be served.

TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Dropin Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 13

Wethersfield | Rocky Hill

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

WETHERSFIELD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has announced that Lindsay Simmons of Wethersfield was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Simmons was initiated at University of Connecticut.

Alyssa Harris of Wethersfield has earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2013 semester at St. Joseph University where she is majoring ini Elementary Education: Pre K-4th Grade.

Local students Mary Di Roberts and

Jane Meditz, both of Wethersfield, will perform the New York City premiere of Christopher Rouse’s Requiem with the Westminster Symphonic Choir and the New York Philharmonic conducted by Alan Gilbert Monday, May 5 at Carnegie Hall in New York.

The concert will also be broadcast live on WQXR-FM and online at www. wqxr.org. Composed of students at

Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J., the Westminster Symphonic Choir has recorded and performed with major orchestras under virtually every internationally acclaimed conductor of the past 79 years. Recognized as one of the world’s leading choral ensembles, the choir has sung more than 350 performances with the

New York Philharmonic alone. In addition to this performance, the ensemble’s 2013-2014 season has included performances of works by Beethoven with The Philadelphia Orchestra; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra

ROCKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL High Honors Grade 12 Louisa Acca, Lynn Aureli, Katarzyna Baliga, Margaret Begen, Kraymer Bond, James Bondi, Thomas Caruso, Sajma Cecunjanin, Ben Ciccaglione, Kelly Clark, Amanda Coler, Dominique D’Costa, Larissa Denisky, Kelly Devine, Laura Dobmeier, Kyle Doremus, Gregory Dziopa, Erik Evans, Jaymee Frey, Wyatt Gantenbein, Brandon Grover, Rachel Haze, Kristen Hofmann, Jacqueline Horn, Krista Iacobucci, Andrew Jenkelunas, Thomas Kelly, Peter Kohanski, Sally Kurdziel, Paris Kuzoian, Heather Lawlor, Erika Leonard, Cherie Lepak, Stephanie LoGiudice, Leah Magnoli, Jessica Markowski, Nina Mendez, Anishaa Mukherjee, Dana Mundle, Sabrina Ortiz, Alexandra Osgood, Kelsey Ott, Clayton Parrotta, Josef Riccio, Nicole Romano, Jacquelin Saucier, Luke Sinopoli, Emma Skultety, Sarah Slowik, Alex Tan, Wren Tenore, Ashley Wojtkowiak

Grade 11 Nabihah Ahmed, Jared Anderson, David Bachoy, Kara Bates, Cristina Benzo, Lindsey Blustein, Rachael Cella, Nadia Chaudhry, Stephanie Cichowicz, Michael Costello, Hope DeJohn, Casey Dessert, Martina DiGrazia, Mackenzie Freeman, Rounak Gokhale, Nathan Hock, Shafeeqa Kolia, Sahil Laul, Elizabeth Leahy,

Kristjan Maandi, Nicole Mancini, Amanda Masciadrelli, Kaley O’Brien, Hannah Oeser, James Pergolizzi, Marisa Pietrandrea, Morgan Robb, Caitlin Rowe, Matthew Sabol, Saloni Shah, Ryan Tomastik, Mateusz Wilkowski, Mark Zebrowski

Grade 10 Rubeena Abraham, Haley Albano, Alexander Bondi, Matthew Bortolan, Peter Botticello, Matthew Caesar, Rachel Calabrese, Alexa Cardillo, Gabriella Caron, Rachel D’Agostino, Kyle Devine, Michal Drozdzal, Ashley Duarte, Sara Federici, Nathan Friday, Arianna Genovese, Deivydas Giedrimas, Sara Golemi, Jessica Greenspan, Justin Hewitt, Nicole Hiller, David Katz, Briana Lamari, Olivia Levine, Ramtin Mirtabatabaeipour, Jeffrey Moise, Matthew Molloy, Geycel Muniz, Leon Novak, Haleigh Oeser, Emily Pentland, Megan Ritchie, Nicholas Santos, James Sekorski, Julia Sevigny, Julianne Slavin, Madison Stabile, Steven Tomastik, Lindsay Varney, Kassandra Veneziano

Grade 9 Rahul Abraham, Kristopher Begen, Vanessa Cardillo, Dante Carlone, Vincent Cassarino, Cameron Cheyney, Alicia Dabek, Timothy Davis, Urja Desai, Luke Devine, Owen Doremus, Ben Famiglietti, Anthony Fortes,

Ryan Fraleigh, Michelino Gali, Evan Gauvin, Allison Grover, Erin Hourihan, Erin Kelly, Dario Kokic, Anirudh Lakshminarayanan, Cristina LoGiudice, Emily Louro, Peter Lucente, JoDee Lupacchino, Krystal Macca, Julia Machaj, Kristina Machaj, Robert Machaj, Salvatore Madera, Amanda Mitchell, Arianna Morabito, Jusuf Nukic, Bailey O’Connell, Isabella Olmstead, Austin Pavelec, Riley Pickett, James Pitchell, Amanda Place, Amber Rehman, Alana Rychlec, Sarina Santos, David Scalise, Kajal Shah, Nicole Shank, Alexander Sikorski, Montserrat SousaSanchez, Brianna St. Georges, Caroline Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Daniel Tonna, Jason Vailionis, Gabriel Walerysiak, Christopher Witowski, Olivia Zhang

General Honors Grade 12 Pamela Aderhold, Kirstyn Arcata, Thomas Barnes, Michaela Brocuglio, Spencer Bunting, Alexandra Calafiore, Marissa Catania, Jake Chipkin, Kerry Clark, Gianpaolo Colasacco, Alexander Cramer, Morgan DaSilva, George Emmanuel, Spencer Freeman, Obed Genovese, Ty Johns, Haley Lepsik, Alanna Lionetti, Gianna Lionetti, Stefen Lonero, Jack Malespini, Tahlia Martinez, Gregory marzilli, Angela Morin, Emma Mulvey, Erica Petropoulos, Taylor Poulin, Thomas Seaver, Aasimahmed Shaikh, Kathleen Slavin, Alexandra St. Germain,

Cameron Sweeney, Thaia Tzickas, Caroline Veinot, Johannah Veinot, Christopher Young

Grade 11 Jacqueline Aylward, Diana Belliveau, Alyssa Bogus, Jamey Calabrese, Antonio Carlone, Alexandria Carreira, Matthew Caruso, Kelly Cass, Vincent Catania, Nicole Cecchini, Celia Cheyney, Isaac Diaz, Hannah Garrahy, Monica Gil, Tysia Glover, Aleksander Kocaqi, Donna Larkin, Jacob LaTorra, Sidney Leal, Taia Lionetti, Brianna Loving, Erica Lucente, Philip Madison, Jenna Marzilli, Alexandra Mastorakis, Tori Mazzarella, Shaun McKinnon, Paige Meisterling, Mikaila Monarca, Eli-Ana Naska, Geetanjalie Neemcharan, Jaycee O’Dierna, Christopher Orszulak, Olivia Osgood, Shivani Patlikh, Glynn Rockefeller, Eileen Rodriguez, Alexandra Russo, Olivia Sabol, Talya Sherman, Evan Silvester, Alyssa Sokaitis, Ryan Steinman, Rachel Walsh, Rafal Wielk, Vincent Zhang

Grade 10 Brett Arnold, Mitchell Aureli, Daniel Bighinatti, Nicole Bruzik, Matthew Bortolan, Mathew Callahan, Alexa Cannistraro, Tyler Casey, Jenna Chipkin, Elizabeth Coler, Jovan Colon, Kevin Cormier, Tyler Costa, William Crafa, Patricia Czarnecki, Jenna

D’Angelo, Jamie Dimauro, Joshua Evardone, Sarah Gioia, Morgan Guerra, Amy Hafner, Darla Holland, Daniel Janikowski, Arkid Koni, Kevin Larkin, Joseph Matero, Frank McGee, Dylan Mitney, Britany Moore,Madison Nastri, Malika Odinaeva, Madison Palmer, Kelly Quirion, Alexander Ratti, Jerry Reyes, Timothy Rhouddou, Alexys Rinaldi, Alison Simboski, Abigail Smith, Caroline Spada, Victoria Spellman, Jared Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Bryan Tassavor, Julianne Tefoe, Victoria Veneziano, Trevor Whalen, Emily Zebrowski

Grade 9 Allison Allegretti, Janessa Bergenholtz, Ashley Bezdelovs, Taylor Bowler, Samantha Brady, Christina Braun, Nam Bui, Mark Catania, Patrick Cella, Jay Chandran, Peter Cimini, Kathleen Conlan, Ryan Cormier, Micaela Costa, Kaitlin Dillon, Justin Donofrio, Jacob Franzen, Sarah Freitas, Melissa Gamonal, Nicolas Garry-Benco, Stephen Gerrick, Joseph Goodrich, Justin Hock, Nico Karabetsos, Hooba Khan, Sara Kokic, Summer Marshall, Brianna Mercado, Despina Merriman, Joseph Monaco, Ricky Montalvo, Lauren Orsini, Kaley Paulino, Ariana Ramos, Tyler Riedinger, Devyn Rockefeller, Anthony SapiaBanas, Stephen Shepard, Michael Simons, Deanna St. Germain, Katherine Sullivan, Jennelle Tenerowicz, Jake Walling, Ryan Wolf

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours?

The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission.

To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nursing Assoc. will host the Nursing Scholarship Tag Sale “Boutique, Baubles, Bangles and More,”

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 101 State St., Wethersfield. All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students in nursing programs; last year $5,000 was awarded in scholarships. For more information, contact Betty Kerrigan at (860) 571-0034.

CIAC SCHOLAR ATHLETES TO BE HONORED: Two Rocky Hill High School students have been honored by the Connecticut Association of Schools for their achievement in athletic and academic excellence. James Bondi and Lillian Morse have been selected as CIAC Scholar Athletes for the 201314 school year. James and Lillian will be honored at the Aqua Turf along with athletes from every school in Connecticut, Sunday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost.

The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com.

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and resources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information, contact For more information contact Erin Hall with The

Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing FREE dental cleaning clinics to individuals age 60 and over who live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. To find out the schedule and book your appointment in your town, call the following numbers: Berlin: Contact Tina Doyle at (860) 828-7006; Newington: Contact

Charlene Magnano at (860) 6658778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979.

Donations are generously accepted for this service.

TOPS of Rocky Hill/Wethersfield [a nonprofit weight loss support group] meets weekly Wednesday evenings at Mapleview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 856 Maple St. (Route 3), Rocky Hill. Meetings begin with weighins starting at 6:30 p.m. The chapter is open to all, however, program content will emphasize taking off and keeping off weight following bariatric surgery.

More information and contacts can be found at www.meetup.com/TOPS-AFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY.w

-2444

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

14| Friday, May 2, 2014

Classifieds 860-231-2444

placing an ad is easy. Just call !

business hours: monday-friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Industrial Space 741 BRISTOL - 3900 sf mfg space w/700 sf offices included. Private BA’s, loading dock, some heat. $3,000/mo. Imm occ. 860729-1010 or 860-559-9349.

BRISTOL - 460 sf, $400.

800 sf, $600. 1500 sf, $750.

6000 sf, $3000. Central Bristol. 860-729-1010 or 860-559-9349.

Wanted to Buy 299 ALWAYS ACQUIRING all vintage musical instruments, guitars, amps, trumpets, saxophones, accordions.

Cash paid. 860-372-9147.

ALWAYS BUYING - Vintage electronics, Ham, CB, shortwave, radios, guitars, amps, hi-fi audio, watches.

860-707-9350.

ANTIQUES. Always buying, cash paid. One item or entire estate. Clocks, military, cameras, watches, toys, posters, art, jewelry, signs, musician instruments & more. 860-718-5132.

Home Furnishings 257

CASH PAID FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Guitars, drums, accordions & sound equip. in any cond.

LaSalle Music 860-289-3500, Stan.

QUEEN MATTRESS & BOX: Brand new- still in plastic. Brand name set only $150. Call/Text Jim 860-709-7667

Dogs & Cats 305 TOY POODLE PUPPIES - 7 males, all white. $600 ea.

860-989-1539.

Mobile Homes 755

don’t shell out a Lot of cash; Use the Classifieds.

NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near PLAINVILLE - New 2014 Hosp for Special Care, on 2 BR, appl’d kitchen, next to busline. Bob (860) 463-0904. town park. $35,910.

Liberty Mobile Homes (860) 747-6881.

NEW BRITAIN - Corbin Heights now accepting applications. 3 BR, new construction. Income restricTRAC RAC P-UP TRUCK tions apply. $941. Call Mon LADDER RACK - All acces- Fri, 9 - 4. 860-612-0100 sories. 860-828-1219 or NEW BRITAIN: Move-in 860-212-5345.

Special. $725. 1 BR, heat & Develop the classified habit. hot water included. Call for details, 203-639-8271.

You’ll be cash ahead.

Tires/Parts/Accessories 645

Call 860-231-2444

NEW BRITAIN: Studio, $500. 1 BR, $575. Nice, clean, quiet. Police report.

Avail now. (203) 630-6999.

Condominiums 730

Looking for a Job

Apartments for Rent 720

Machines/Tools/Saws 272 ELECTRICAL HAND TOOLS, METERS & MISC. Call 860-229-6311.

Apartments for Rent 720

FARMINGTON - 2 BR remodeled unit. Inc heat.

FR, DR, gar. Easy access to I-84. 1st mo 1/2 price w/immed occupancy. $1100/mo w/your good credit. 860-584-7447

BRISTOL- 1 BR, appl, A/C, $670 inc ht/hw, no pets. No pets. 860-589-1533 or 860-209-7861.

Having a Tag Sale?

Don’t forget to advertise with a fast-acting Classified Call 860-231-2444

Garage/Space/Land 750

Business/Commercial 820

Great Opportunity to bring your business to downtown BRISTOL. 190 Main St. Spacious storefront, 2100 sf. Tenants pay own util. $1,600/mo. For more info, call 860-559-9349 or 860-729-1010

Develop the classified habit.

You’ll be cash ahead.

Call 860-231-2444

Mobile Homes 870

BRISTOL - Asking $26,910.

BRISTOL - Gar for rent. 450 Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA, remodsf. BA. 3-phase power. Mid- eled in & out. Liberty Mobile dle St. $500. 860-729-1010. Homes (860) 747-6881.

Smart shoppers know about the bargains found within the Classified pages.

It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every week.

Use the Classifieds today.

Call to place an ad:

860-231-2444

To Advertise in the

home improvemenT direcTory or here’s my cArd call 860-231-2444

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842).

Call 860-666-9737 CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.

Bath, kitchen tile installed.

37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty.

Call 242-5805 CLEANING SERVICES Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 3rd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded.

Call Kasia 860-538-4885

HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234 ELECTRICAL SERVICES NDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrical work, additions, new homes, renovations, pools, hottubs, etc. Main service up-grades from fuses to circuit breakers. Fast, quality workmanship.

Nick 860-665-7202.

CT Lic #E1-180139 GUTTER CLEANING #1 First In Reliability - We Show Up!!! One day service. Our 10th year.

Reasonable rates. Senior discounts.

Reliable service.

Call Rob (860) 982-3300 “A West Hartford Resident” Visit our web site: robpolo.com

LAWN AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE PREMIER PROPERTy MAINTENANCE is offering Newington residents one free lawn cutting when you sign up for weekly lawn cutting service. Other services include seasonal clean-ups, mulching, rototilling, organic fertilizing, etc. Free quotes over the phone or email. Dependable owner does the work.

Fully insured. Call Mike 860-205-8761.

Premierproperty@cox.net PLUMBING POSITANO PLUMBING, INC. 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement.

CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call: 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol.

REMODELING FULL SERVICE REMODELING Windows, bathrooms and kitchens. All interior and exterior home or business

remodeling and handyman service.

You name it - I’ve done it! Excellent references and competitive rates with over 10 years experience. BBB Accredited. Call Mike 860-690-6505 or Kris 860-348-076 today for your free estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.

ROOFING LA RICH, LLC - Master Elite Roofing Contractor with over 500 satisfied customers. Our workmanship is warranteed for 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Best warranty in writing.

“Quality you can count on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinyl siding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest, competitive pricing. No hidden costs. Free estimates.

Fully insured. Written warranties. Clean and courteous installers. CT Lic #565709.

GAFELK ME #11852. 860-622-9800 or 860-747-4427. www.larichroofing.com

TREE SERVICE TOTAL TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace. Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. bucket truck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal. Registration #608808.

Fully insured.

860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.

Friday, May 2, 2014 | 15

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

HERE’S MY CARD HOMECARE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

NUTMEG SEASONAL SERVICES , LLC 040787

030956

Call 860-505-7720, email annashomecare@aol.com or visit us at annashomecareservices.com

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS & more...

Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Window Cleaning Snow Removal

GARY SIROIS

•

860-990-4032

gsirois@comcast.net

HEALTHCARE

Free Upgrade to Lifetime Shingles

CALL NOnW g&

(with this ad only)

860-645-8899

Roofi le Siding Sa

035427

+ Caregivers, Homemakers and CNAs (live-in and hourly) + Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services + High-quality, fully insured and bonded services Reg #HCA.000514 + Competitive prices

100 FINA % NC AVAI ING LABL E

Creating a HARMONY between customer, contractor & community.

INSURANCE

Lic. #604200 / Fully Insured / FREE Estimates

Factory Certified with

REALTORS

024521

038291

AFFORDABLE

Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins

Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins Personal Emergency Response Systems Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins

Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins Personal Emergency Response Systems Call Today: 860‐667‐2275 Personal Emergency Response Systems Aspen Insurance LLC Personal Emergency Response Systems Home health aides, homemakers, companions and live‐ins Personal Emergency Response Systems - Home - Business Mention code NTC30‐1Auto to save $140 per week on live‐in services Call Today: 860‐667‐2275

Call Today: 860‐667‐2275 Call Today: 860‐667‐2275 27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com Call Today: 860‐667‐2275 Personal Emergency Response Systems Mention code NTC30‐1 to save $140 per week on live‐in services HCA 0000283 Raymond Milaszewicz

Mention code NTC30‐1 to save $140 per week on live‐in services Mention code NTC30‐1 to save $140 per week on live‐in services Mention code NTC30‐1 to save $140 per week on live‐in services 27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com 27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com 27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com HCA 0000283 HCA 0000283 27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com HCA 0000283 HCA 0000283

Call Today: 860‐667‐2275

Owner - Agent

56 Woodland ln Berlin, CT 06037

Phone: 860-303-9989 Fax: 860-356-7176 Email: raymondM77@gmail.com

REALTORS

Your Home Specialist 48 Church Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Patricia Hughes-Walworth Owner/Broker Justice of the Peace

Phone: 860-563-HOME (4663) Fax: 860-529-3655 Email: pat.hughes@snet.net

Mark Walworth Realtor Justice of the Peace 042874

REALTORS

Mention code NTC30‐1 to save $140 per week on live‐in services

27 Garfield St., Newington, CT 06111 or visit us at: www.adhomehealthsolutions.com HCA 0000283

Cathleen Hall, GRI, SRES Broker

30C Fenn Road Newington, CT 06111 Cell 860-559-6643 Business 860-666-5656 chall@bhhsne.com

To AdverTise on These pAges CAll The ClAssified depArTmenT

860-231-2444

© 2013 An independently operated member of BHH Affiliates, LLC Equal Housing Opportunity.

bhhsNEproperties.com

REALTORS

REALTORS

TREE SERVICE Systemic Micro-Injection Fertilization

© 2013 An independently operated member of BHH Affiliates, LLC Equal Housing Opportunity.

bhhsNEproperties.com

Spraying B-0567

GRAVER’S TREE CARE Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm Damage Stump Removals • Shrub Pruning

860-563-6581 Wethersfield

Bruce Graver – Licensed Tree Surgeon – Certified Arborist

To AdverTise CAll ClAssified depArTmenT - 860-231-2444

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

16| Friday, May 2, 2014

Please join

in Welcoming

Dr. Margarita Reyes, MD

Bristol Hospital Geriatric Medicine Specialist

Monday May 12th @ 4:30pm As she discusses “The Blue Zones” BLUE ZONES – PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE LIVE TO 100 AND STAY HEALTHIER than anywhere else on earth. Several of these blue zones exist, and in each of these places people living to 90 or even 100 years is common. And they aren’t just living long either – these people are living healthy – without medication or disability.

028927

Come to Newington Health Care Center and learn the secrets people living in Blue Zones already know!

Light refreshments will be served.

Please call Heather at 860-667-2256 to reserve your seat.