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For the birds Friday, May 3, 2013

Local woman’s rotten cherry tree finds new purpose as home for family of chickadees

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Among a modern society of rushed, high-strung people, there are still those who stop and appreciate life’s simple pleasures.

One of them lives on Fisk Drive in Newington, where she can often be found out in her yard, tending to her vibrant garVolume 53, No. 18

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den and listening to her birds.

Although it’s just Susan Johnson and her husband Ed living in their home, another family has taken up residence in the front yard. They’ve built their very own “condominium apartments” and come and go as they please, especially now that springtime is upon us.

More than a dozen blackcapped chickadees discovered the old cherry tree in February of this year, taking shelter during a snowstorm.

“This tree is rotten to the core but the reason I don’t cut it down is because it’s going to be blooming soon and now they’re here,” Johnson says. Upon arrival the

birds began constructing nests in the rotting tree’s hollow branches, which are riddled with holes connected by tunnels.

“I must have the only singing cherry tree in America,” says Johnson, who keeps a bird feeder and bird bath for her new friends.

“I love to go out in the morning and work in the garden and I have all this wonderful music; it’s like, thank you, Lord.”

The black-capped chickadee is a small, North American songbird and the State Bird of both Maine and Massachusetts.

“They’re very inquisitive, they Erica Schmitt | Staff like to know what’s going on; I have Susan Johnson of Newington shows some photos of flowers she has grown so much fun with them,” Johnson in her garden. The cherry tree that sits in that garden is now home to more See FAMILY, Page 6

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St. Mary School shows its green for Earth Day

One might have thought it was St. Patrick’s Day at St. Mary School on Monday, April 22, as the students and teachers donned their green T-shirts for Earth Day. Each year, special commemorative T-shirts are available, or, students are encouraged to recycle their shirts from previous years. In the past, the school has planted flowers and collected recyclables, but this year there are bigger, long range plans for the school.

At the daily “morning meeting assembly, the entire student body and faculty officially joined “Kids for Saving Earth,” which provides free, inspiring, environmental education curriculum for schools and families. The group was started in 1989 by an 8-year-old boy named

Clinton Hill who wanted to help save the earth. It has grown into an international organization with millions of members. As part of the group, the teachers at St. Mary receive monthly conservation and clean up ideas and the school will be reporting on their projects via a web page on the site, linking them to other groups around the world.

E-pals are available as well. “We are very excited to become part of such an important organization and we hope that our children learn what one child can start. Everyone can make a difference,” said principal Marge McDonald. After taking the KSE promise, each student signed their own pledge certificate which will be displayed at the school.

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In the afternoon, the school held its annual “newspaper fashion show,” a fun way to be creative with newspaper. The children spend one period dressing each other in outfits created out of newspaper. There were princesses and fairies, monsters and superheroes and we even saw Abraham Lincoln! When all the outfits are complete, a fashion show is held in the gym using, of course, newspaper for a runway! A great way to have fun, bring all of the school together and not spend any money on supplies. This project was the brain child of Spanish teacher Elsa Yzaguirre. “Every year the creations become more and more involved. It really shows the children what you can do with nothing,” commented Joan Tortora, the school’s Director of Advancement.

St. Mary School is a PreK3 through eighth grade private Catholic School, 652 Willard Ave. For more information about this innovative and quality school, visit the website at www.stmarynewington.com or call for information at (860) 666-3844. Students are now being accepted in all grades.

On Monday, April 22, St. Mary School staff and students put on their greenest clothes in honor of Earth Day. In the morning, the students officially joined “Kids Saving the Earth,” a nonprofit organization that provides free environmental education. Later in the day, they then held a newspaper fashion show, an event that was fun, required creativity and used minimal supplies.

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Kiwanis Club honors vets with Pre-Memorial Day Salute

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

At right, Sgt. Major Kenneth O’Brien, USAR (ret), chairman of the Newington Memorial Day Parade, was the guest speaker at the Newington Kiwanis Club’s annual Pre-Memorial Day Salute to veterans, held Monday at Paradise Pizza in New Britain.

Below, the event’s other guest speaker was Major Linda Cunha, who returned recently from Afghanistan and will serve as the 2013 Newington Memorial Day Parade Honorary Grand Marshal.

Now the parade has grown to be one of the largest in the state and costs between $10,000 and $20,000 to put on. An all-volunteer parade committee reaches out to the community to fundraise for the event. This year’s theme is “All Gave Some, but They Gave All” and the official name of the parade has become, “The Zuraski-Carragher Newington Memorial Day Parade” in honor of Zuraski and the late Brigadier General John Peter Carragher, a Newington veteran who served as parade chairman for many years.

Now Sgt. O’Brien, parade chairman, is proud to lead the community in remembering its

veterans.

“This is not just the beginning of the summer,” he said of the holiday’s importance. “Freedom isn’t free — somebody has to keep us free, and that’s those in the armed services,” he added. “Your town will never forget you.”

As Commander of a Medical Battalion, Memorial Day is also particularly special for Cunha, who remembers those who didn’t return home from Iraq and Afghanistan alongside her.

“It’s to remember they didn’t die in vain; there was a purpose to it,” she explained.

Although Cunha will serve as the parade’s honorary grand mar-

shal, this year’s grand marshal will be the local Boy Scouts. Their responsibility is to march carrying flags with all the names of those from Newington who were killed in the line of duty.

The Newington Memorial Day Parade will be held Saturday, May 25.

Donations can be made out to the Newington Memorial Day Parade Committee, and sent to Webster Bank, 1120 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. Attn: Thomas Guzzo.

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Following an annual club tradition, the Newington Kiwanis gave a “Pre-Memorial Day Salute” Monday evening.

The 2013 Newington Memorial Day Parade Honorary grand marshal and chairman are always featured guests of the yearly event, held at Paradise Pizza in New Britain.

“The Kiwanis Club presents this pre-Memorial Day program annually to help honor the memory of those whose supreme sacrifice won the freedom that many take for granted and to urge attendance at Memorial Day parades and events,” Program Chairman Al Cohen said of the evening’s significance.

Club members and others were honored to hear from two distinguished guests Monday, including Major Linda Cunha, a decorated veteran who returned from Afghanistan in November.

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Medical Battalion, CT Army National Guard. She will serve as honorary grand marshal and keynote speaker of the 2013 Newington Memorial Day Parade.

Command Sgt. Major Kenneth O’Brien, USAR (ret), a fellow Newington resident and parade chairman, also spoke Monday. A former police detective, O’Brien served 30 years in the Reserves — mainly in Military Intelligence — and is now a Police Inspector in the CT Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State’s Attorney.

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A show of beauty, coveted prizes, tasty food and jazz.

That’s the formula for the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield’s Woman’s Club Annual Fashion Show, and the sum of it all translates into generous community support.

Almost 200 guests enjoyed the occasion, held this past Sunday at the Sheraton in Rocky Hill. It’s the club’s biggest fundraiser, and this year it raised over $5,500 to be shared by a variety of local organizations and kids.

“People had a really, really good time; it was a lot of fun,” said Fashion Show Chairperson and Emcee, Edyie Steimer, a longtime club member.

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At right, from left, Athina Loveland, makeover model; Trish Carone, of the GFWC; Amy Borysewicz, of Healthtrax, Newington; Irene Hendrickson, of the GFWC; Gisela Stiles, of the GFWC; Ellie Bartlet, of the GFWC; Simone Jones, of the GFWC; Pamela Wassik, of Newington Human Services; and Courtney Zieller, of WFSB.

ating senior from Newington and another from Wethersfield will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships this year. Since its creation of a scholarship fund years ago, the club has given a total of $14,000 to local kids.

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Family of chickadees makes their home in town woman’s tree Continued from Page 1

says with a smile.

A pesky squirrel posed as a home invader on a recent day, hanging from the bird feeder with all the grace of a bull in a china shop.

Then he was gone and all was well once more.

“I’m glad he hasn’t been back,” she adds.

Other native birds buzz by now and then, some stopping to perch on a branch of the budding cherry tree, home of the chickadees.

“The robins come and look around but they don’t stay long,” Johnson explains. “They know it’s not their territory.”

While they all seem to look basically the same to the human eye, she notices each chickadee has his or her own domain.

“I wanted to put up signs, ‘apartment one, apartment two …’ she says, chuckling.

“They have their favorite holes and don’t go in anyone else’s. They’ll squabble and squeak and push each other around. Sometimes two go in the same hole — you wonder what

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Above and below, just two of the more than a dozen black-capped chickadees that took up residence in a Fisk Drive woman’s rotten cherry tree,

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Susan Johnson points out one of many holes in the branches of her cherry tree, where more than a dozen black-capped chickadees now live.

they’re doing in there,” she says sternly, before her face softens into a warm smile.

“They really have a blast. This is the first year I’ve had them — that’s why I’m so delighted.”

The Johnsons moved across town into their Fisk Drive home in 1987, after their kids were on their own. Now they look forward to the

grandchildren visiting. Susan can’t wait to show them her tree and its musically-inclined inhabitants.

Her husband Ed is disabled, making it difficult for him to venture into the garden as much as he might like. But Susan is there often — nurturing tulips, daffodils, obedience, and some more rare blossoms, which she sells at spring

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Derby Day at Beleden: A new Bristol tradition

By DIANE CHURCH STAFF WRITER

BRISTOL — A mansion on Federal Hill will open for a few hours Saturday for a Kentucky Derby party.

The Bristol Historical Society will hold its second annual Derby Day fundraiser at Beleden, an estate that was built in 1910 for William and Emily Sessions.

Tom LaPorte, a society member, said the current owner of the home has generously offered to open the house for a party of up to 100 people. Last year, the event drew 80 people, and LaPorte would like to have a full house this year.

“There will be finger food from Nuchie’s, great desserts from Super Natural Market, period music from Jean and Bill Degan, tours of the house and raffles,” he said. “Women are encouraged to wear elaborate hats and there will be prizes for the most decorated and most original.”

The race will be broadcast on a large television set. Beer and wine will also be served.

LaPorte said Sessions was a successful industrialist.

He and his wife moved to a home on Bellevue Avenue in 1878. Sessions and his father, John Humphrey Sessions, bought a small foundry on Laurel Street which eventually grew to become Sessions Foundry

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Eventually it grew so large it had to move to a 30-acre site on Farmington Avenue.

As the family prospered, they decided they wanted a larger home.

Resident Bob Adamczyk did research and wrote a booklet called “A Brief History of Beleden.” He said the mansion was built where the Nathan Birge House stood.

His descendants sold it to Sessions in 1906, who had it The Beleden mansion in Bristol. demolished to make way for Beleden, an Italian Beaux Artstyle home.

“Unfortunately Mr. Sessions Thursday, May 2 Muzzy Field: Yesterday, Today only got to enjoy his home for and Tomorrow. Brief history, panel 10 years,” said LaPorte. “He died discussion and displays. 7 p.m. in 1920.”

Sponsored by Bristol Sports Hall of Fame in collaboration with Bristol The family lived in the home Historical Society until the 1970s. They sold it to

Friday, May 3 a dentist, who lived and ran his First Friday “Grossology” Fampractice in the mansion. It was ily Festival. 5-8 p.m. During this put on the market again in 2006 disgusting event, the museum will be transformed into a sticky, stinky and the current owners have factory where children can explore done some restoration work. both animal and human grossology.

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Attendees will receive a copy of Saturday, May 4 Adamczyk’s booklet.

Derby Day II at Beleden. 4 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Bristol Historical Tickets are $50 each and can Society. be purchased from Tom La Saturday, May 11 Porte at (860) 583-2688 or Tom Preserving Your Family Papers Dickau at (860) 582-1537.

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Saturday, June 1 The History of the Peck Family.

Presented by Sherwood “Woody” Anderson. 2 p.m., Bristol Historical Society. Doodads, Gizmos, Thingamajigs and Whatchamacallits. Continuous display opens.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its list of ECSU Foundation Scholarship awardees for the 2013-14 academic year. Melinda DeDominicis of Newington was awarded the Mae K. Kaplitz Memorial Music Scholarship.

DeDominicis’s major is Music. Kimberly DePaolis of Newington was awarded the Doris K. Brown Endowed Scholarship. DePaolis’s major is Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Lisa Forcellina of Newington, was awarded the Doris K. Brown Endowed Scholarship. Forcellina’s major is Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Kristina Forsman of Newington was awarded the Doris K. Brown Endowed Scholarship. Forsman’s major is Sport & Leisure Management.

Lauren Zenzie of Newington was awarded the Dr. Carter 15th Anniversary Scholarship. Zenzie’s major is Communication.

The following residents have been named to the East Catholic High School, Manchester, third quarter honor roll for the school year 2012-13. First Honors, Class of 2013: Michelle Tardif, Newington. First Honors, Class of 2015: Michael Piskorz, Newington.

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With everything from Elvis to the Supremes, the students and staff at St. Mary School in Newington welcomed their spring vacation with their annual talent show, Friday, April 12. Parents and friends enjoyed a number of acts from skits to indian dancing, parodies and piano. The evening was capped off by a production number of “One” from a Chorus Line performed by seven of the faculty and a visit by the “Supremes” consisting of the school’s administrative assistant and two of the pre-K aides. Refreshments of “walking tacos” were a new treat that is sure to be a staple at future events. The event was a fundraiser, which is traditionally hosted by the seventh grade in order to raise money for the eighth grade dance. The night was a great coming together of all aspects of the school and showed the sense of community that the staff at St. Mary School loves.

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“Phase three is the pre-launch phase, which will take us from three months before until launch day,” Rivers said. “We will have a grand opening for the bus system, which should all be up and running. There will be in-person training opportunities where we show people where to go. We will also focus on ITS systems, software development, and automatic vehicle location systems.

We want to make sure phone apps are ready for launch.”

“Phase four is the launch phase,” she said. “We will begin a direct mail campaign targeting a two-anda-half mile radius around ‘Park & Ride’ lots. We will also make sure there is CIS capability in DOT mapped cities.”

For more information on the Busway’s progess, www.ctfastrak. com, call (860) 231-0461, or email info@ctfastrak.com.

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The fifth and final phase of the CTfastrak project — marketing — was rolled out Wednesday at an advisory committee session in Town Hall, where it was reported that development is already under way. & Lisa Rivers, transit manager of the & planning and marketing unit at the state Department of Transportation, said committee members will meet next Tuesday and Wednesday with students in Professor Jean Lefebvre’s Marketing 450 Class at CCSU. The students will present plans and mobile device applications developed for the Busway as part of their final exams.

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The Newington Police Department is in the running for the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2013 Freedom Award.

The department is one of three semi-finalists across the state and 138 around the country selected as employers that provide extraordinary support to their National Guard of Reserve employees.

Newington Police Officer Yuri Branzburg, a U.S. Army Reserve Specialist, who is currently away on deployment, nominated the department according to Beth Sherman, spokesperson for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, the Department of Defense operational committee that selects finalists for the annual award.

“In the letter he wrote us, he gave

examples of above and beyond support from an employer to service member,” Sherman explained. “He said they took a personal vested interest in support of him and he was deployed in 2008 by another employer that he did not get the same kind of support from,” she added.

Branzburg has been on deployment since August and receives letters and care packages from his fellow officers, who once even pooled their money to buy him a new tactical holster for his M-9 when his holster was destroyed.

“It sounds like the support officer stayed connected with him,” Sherman added. “Those kinds of

things show his employer cares ESGR will announce the 2013 about him and is going above and Freedom Award finalists the third beyond to make it easier for him, week of May after a review board as a service member, to serve. We comprised of military and civilian leaders selects the 30 most supportive employers.

Up to 15 award recipients will be announced early this summer and honored in Washington D.C. in September at the 18th annual Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award ceremony. know that employer support is critiSince 1996, 175 employers across cal for our guardsman or reservists the nation have received a Freedom to serve.”

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“We were always told when we were kids by our parents that it’s one of the best charitable organizations you can give to,” he added. “The personnel are very humble; they give of themselves for a lifetime.”

And even though he now operates on the Board of Advisors, Hall still gives to the New Britain Corps.

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His community service began when he was just a young boy, but Newington resident Bill Hall — now in his golden years — is still at it.

Hall was presented with the Faithful Soldier Award at the New Britain Salvation Army’s 5th Annual Corps Recognition Dinner, held recently at the Hawthorne Inn in Berlin.

A Newington High School English teacher for 32 years, Hall, now retired, has been on the Salvation Army’s Board of Advisors for the last nine years.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR MOVING FORWARD GROUP: Relationship breakup? Divorced? Trying to move on? You are invited to join our Moving Forward Group which meets Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 17, for an interesting, caring, and lively discussion on moving forward. Starts at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell.

FLAGS OF APPRECIATION: GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club has announced its second 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 on the Newington Memorial Day Parade route and at the Broad Street Green near the Reviewing Stand on the Wethersfield Parade route on Saturday, May 25. Club members will be at each location until noon. Flags may be picked up at the end of the parades or arrangements can be made to pick them up at a later date. Each hemmed American flag which measure 17” X 11½” will have a keepsake personalized, laminated card attached. Each card will contain the persons name, rank, dates and location of service.

Flags which are available for a $10 donation may be ordered through May 17. Application forms which contain mailing and check information are available at Newington Parks & Rec, the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, as well as, Wethersfield Parks & Rec. Members will be selling the flags at Stop & Shop on Jordan Lane

in Wethersfield Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The club, which is a member of GFWC/CT and General Federation of Women’s Clubs, is a non-profit volunteer service organization dedicated to serving its communities and beyond. All funds are used for care packages sent to service members serving abroad, as well as, other various veterans’ projects. For more information, contact Dianne Mirabito-Hough at (860) 665-1148 or e-mail at hough_john_c@sbcglobal. net.

EAGLE COURT OF HONOR: Stephen Cowell, Andrew McCarter, and Benjamin Page will receive an Eagle Court of Honor at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave. Scoutmaster Tim Manke from Troop 347 will preside. Refreshments will be served after in the parish hall downstairs.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2ND ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT: An evening of laughs is coming Saturday, May 11, to the Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf St. The Newington Chamber of Commerce will present it’s 2nd Annual Comedy Night, an adult comedy show with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Featured comedian Mike Koutrobis will headline the show. His high energy and physical antics make Mike a highly sought after performer in the Northeast. Doors open at 7 p.m.

There will be two opening acts that begin at 8:15 p.m. Coffee and desserts will be served at 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person or a table of 10 for $300. Reservations are required.

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After a brief business meeting, the demonstrator will be Cecile Avilia.

Avilia, who teaches in the Hartford area, will demonstrate painting with crayons. She uses a small metal tool, melts the crayons and paints with the melted wax using a variety of strokes.

As part of the league’s 30th anniversary, the league will be exhibiting members’ art work in the Newington Town Hall Lobby through May 22.

The Newington Art League also holds members’ workshops on Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.) at its new location, 679 Willard Ave. To find out more about the Newington Art League visit www. newingtonartleague.org or call Pat Tanger, president, at (860) 666-5026.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Relay for Life American Cancer Society Vendor Fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Newington Volunteer Fire Department, 145 Main St. Come and shop while donating to a great cause. For more information or questions, email plraynock@cox. net.

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Volunteering is a great way to network and make a difference in your life and someone else’s. Learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community from representatives of: Arbor Rose/ Jerome Home, Cedar Mountain Commons, Connecticut Humane Society, Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Jefferson House, Newington Human Services, Newington Senior and Disabled Center To register or for more information, contact the Adult Information Desk of the library at (860) 665-8700.

7TH ANNUAL ROCKY HILL CAR SHOW: The 7th Annual Rocky Hill Car Show, sponsored by the Over The Hill Gang Car Club, Eastern Chapter, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Elm Ridge Park, Route 160.

Rain date is Sunday, May 29. Dash plaques for first 100 cars; show cars, $10; spectators free, 20+ trophies plus Mayor’s Trophy. To become a trophy sponsor or vendor, contact John at (860) 721-1315. The car show helps support The Rocky Hill Human Services Energy Assistance Program, The Connecticut Association of Foster & Adoptive Parents, Automotive Scholarship and Rocky Hill Summer Concert Series.

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GOLF FUNDRAISER: The Newington High School football team booster club, Friends of Football, will host a fundraising golf tournament this year Saturday, June 22, at Indian Hill Golf Course, Newington, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Included in the registration fee of $125 will be a luncheon, cart and green fees, practice range, great raffle prizes and contests, one hour cocktail hour, and will end with an awards BBQ banquet with a variety of foods. This year’s proceeds will be directed to replacing the sound system at Alumni Field where a variety of both boys and girls play sports. Besides the sound system, the Friends of Football assist the coach and team by sponsoring game meals, supplemental equipment, assisting in after school study halls, scholarships and other needs as determined by the coach and school. For further information, and to register and/or sponsor your business for a $100 tee sponsorship, contact the following: Dave Pruett, Event Chairman, at pruett.d@cox.net, 860-558-1560; and Coach Roy Roberts at rroberts@npsct. org, (860) 965-4290.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now, this group

meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. (except Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.

MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 236-2751.

For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www. ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. BECOME A CERTIFIED NEWINGTON COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM VOLUNTEER: CERT openings for those 18 years old and over, Tuesday, (April through May) or Thursday, (April through May). The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. People who go through CERT training have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and community and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards on themselves, their homes or workplace. If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to give critical support to their family, loved ones, neighbors or associates in their immediate area until help arrives. When help does arrive, CERTs provide useful information to responders and support their efforts, as directed, at the disaster site. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that improve the safety of the community.

CERTs have been used to distribute and/or install smoke alarms, replace smoke alarm batteries in the home of elderly, distribute disaster education material, provide services at special events, such as parades, sporting events, concerts and more. For more information or questions, contact Karen Futoma, Director of Human Services at kfutoma@newingtonct. gov. or (860) 665-8660.

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ARTWORK ON DISPLAY: Throughout the month of May, husband and wife Craig Norton and Virginia Lynn Anderson will be displaying their artwork at the library. The artists will host a reception Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.: refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Norton is a photographer whose creative fire is sparked by images that capture the essence and spirit of life. He is fascinated by the fluid motion of water and inspired by the majesty of trees. He is an active freelancer and teaches photography and filmmaking in schools throughout Connecticut. In 2012, he was awarded “Teaching Artist of the Year” by Arts for Learning CT and is teaching a series of adult photography workshops at the Florence Griswold Museum this June. Anderson, who signs her work Eland’Ra, is a Renaissance woman at heart. She is an artist, musician, storyteller, healing practitioner, and spiritual minister as well as a teaching artist for Arts for Learning, CT. She has written and illustrated two children’s picture books which were inspired by her work as a teaching artist. Anderson began painting in the early 1990’s and has explored several artistic media, allowing each one to teach her. She works in oil pastels and oil paint sticks. The exhibit may be viewed during library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a regular program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. (860) 665-8700.

FAVORITE IPAD APPS: Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. We’ve discovered some great iPad apps and we can’t wait to share them with you! Bring a list of your favorite apps along with your device. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.

RELIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET: Thursday, May 9, 1 p.m.

Learn how to sort through the Internet to find reliable information for your health needs. This presentation will be taught by two experts in the field of health information, Alberta Richetelle and Judith Kronick, from the University of Connecticut Health Center Library.

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

TEEN CHOCOLATE FEST: MOTHER’S DAY EDITION: Friday, May 10, 7 p.m.

Grades 6 to 12. Join Kim Larkin, owner of Klassic Kreations Gourmet, for a fun and informative program highlighting chocolate. Topics will include the history of chocolate, its health benefits, chocolate trends, young chocolate entrepreneurs, trivia and even chocolate poetry. We will sample a variety of chocolate confections and have a chocolate making demo. With Mother’s Day so close, feel free to bring your mother to share in this delicious event!

Moms must be accompanied by a teen. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

REMINDER: May 12 will be the last Sunday opening until the fall.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: A WAY TO GIVE BACK AND STAY CONNECTED: Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Volunteering is a great way to network and make a difference in your life and someone else’s. Learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community from representatives of Cedar Mountain Commons, Connecticut Humane Society, Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Jefferson House, Newington Human Services and Newington Senior and Disabled Center.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY 5K CHALLENGE: The 17th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park Sunday, May 19, 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.

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.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome.

No registration necessary. TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, May 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc. LET’S GO TO THE BALL PARK!: Saturday, May 4, 10:15 a.m. Doug Malan, author of Let’s Go to the Ballpark!, will be here to talk to young fans about the experience of attending a baseball game and the fundamental elements of the game. He will have copies of his book for purchase and signing. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, May 4, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people ages 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Please call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesday, May 7, noon, Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4-year-olds featuring books that “sing”

and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 will measure and mix ingredients to make brown sugar and cinnamon cookies. Cookies will then be baked at home. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

EXPLORE TOGETHER!:Thursday, May 16, 3:45 p.m. Do you know your primary and secondary colors? Explorers in grades 1 through 4 will mix these colors to create a masterpiece. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, May 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register. Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc. PAJAMA YOGA: Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. Children, ages 5 to 8 and their caregivers, are invited to come to the library in their most comfortable pajamas to have fun doing yoga together.

Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses.

Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one. Call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, May 21, noon, April showers bring May flowers.

Hear spring stories and complete a spring craft. Children ages 2-4 and their grown-ups may register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Opening Night Tickets $15!*

TALES TO TAILS: Wednesday, May 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register.

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Home Furnishings 257 BED: All new, still in plastic.

Extra thick queen pillow top mattress set. Can deliver. $340. (860) 298-9732.

Help Wanted 520 ENGINEERING Town of Glastonbury Engineering Department is accepting applications for the following position:

Tag Sales/Flea Markets Survey Technician – FT Hours: 40 hrs./wk 290 Salary Range: NEWINGTON Williamstown Condo Community Tag Sale. One entrance off Main St, also entrance off Hartford Ave, Sat 5/4, 9-3; Rain date, Sun 5/5.

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This position is responsible for conducting topographic and boundary surveys for public works projects; determining the exact form or extent of tract or section of land by linear and angular measurements and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry.

The successful candidate must possess a High School Diploma or equivalence, plus 5 yrs. Candidate must have experience as a member of a survey crew, or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-foryear basis. The successful candidate must have a valid Driver’s License, and licensing as a Connecticut Surveyor -in-Training (SIT) is preferred.

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PART TIME SECRETARY I The town of Wethersfield is accepting applications for the position of Part Time Secretary I in the Town Manager’s Office. This is a 19 1/2 hour position, M-F from 10-2 p.m. at a wage of $15.00/hour. Previous office experience is required, with three years of increasingly responsible secretarial or office management duties, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and excellent customer service skills. Applications must be received in the Town Manager’s Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013.

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Regrouting in tubs. Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty.

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Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, subfloor 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

HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234

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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

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ELI THE PLUMBER All Plumbing Services Bathrooms & Kitchens Remodeled. Toilets, sinks, hot water, garbage disposals. Will respond to all calls.Licensed & Insured.

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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.

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