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Because cleanliness is a large Above, members of the St. Joseph’s Pharmacy School and UConn Dental School take part in the BAPS Charities’ part of health, attendees were Children’s Health and Safety Day. Bottom left, Dev Patel listens as firefighters address kids and families about fire asked to remove their shoes prevention. At right, Tanisha Patel, 4, one of more than 75 kids at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sunday. before entering BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on North Mountain Road where the event was held. However, the request actually had nothing to do with the event itself — it’s a custom in Hindu temples.

“It’s respect for our God; we think if we keep it clean he will come, if we let it get dirty, he won’t come as often,” explained Chintan Patel, 15, a volunteer helping to run the show Sunday.

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Toddlers have first sports experience with Soccer Shots Childhood care facility enlists international program teaching teamwork, exercise, fundamentals of soccer

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

“You have to feed the Cookie Monster,” Coach Shannon Perry told kids at Kidco Childcare Center on a recent Thursday — code for “pass me the soccer ball.”

For a 2-year-old, soccer just means you get to play outside with your friends. But it is possible at that age to learn the fundamentals of the sport, along with values like teamwork and respect, while getting a healthy dose of exercise.

These are all reasons why Kidco, located on the Berlin Turnpike, has adopted Soccer Shots, an

international program for youngsters.

Perry is owner of Soccer Shots’ Connecticut franchise, and also one of seven coaches who facilitates programs at daycare and preschool centers across the state.

Kidco is the first early childhood care center in Newington to take advantage of Soccer Shots, but Perry hopes it won’t be the last to do so.

“It’s been a great relationship; we started with them last fall and this is our third season,” says Perry, who played professional soccer in Indiana until the age of 25, when

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he pursued a master’s in business well as an indoor gym that serves administration and tried his hand as soccer headquarters during the at the corporate world. As he got winter. older and the economy worsened, The group of 2-year-olds learn Perry decided his days of keep- the basics: dribbling, not using ing a desk job were over and their hands, and eventually, they he returned to his first love — soccer.

“I get to wear shorts and a T-shirt every day — it’s definitely more enjoyable,” he said. “Just to be able to give SHANNON PERRY something back Co-owner Soccer Shots Connecticut franchise to a game that taught me so much about life are introduced to the concept of and getting along …. you always passing the ball. remember your first coach and “If you want to play soccer your first team and that’s what stomp your feet, stomp, stomp. If we’re giving these kids.” you want to play soccer, clap your About 30 kids who attend hands, clap, clap,” Perry sings — Kidco, ages 2 to 5, participate in one of a few songs he’s taught the weekly program. the kids.

“We definitely have some tod“It’s all age appropriate play,” dler families that thoroughly enjoy he explains. “A lot of the time it’s the program,” said Kidco Director their first introduction to orgaMaria Bomely. nized sports and we want them to The center maintains a large have the joy of exercise; we want outdoor play area, which they use to make it the funnest 40 minutes during the warmer months, as of their week.”

The 3-, 4- and 5-year-old group is a bit more advanced. They start out each practice by going over the rules and presenting a “character word” that will guide the lesson, such as respect (respecting their coach, each other).

Their imaginations come into play when they become astronauts and try to get the ball to certain planets and keep it away from the “Cookie Monster,” among other creative games.

Each season runs for 10 weeks, and spring and fall are Soccer Shots’ busiest times.

“We’re introducing them to soccer in a fun, creative way and also exercise and health,” says Perry.

“They learn teamwork, respect, sharing — things they can use throughout life.”

For more information, visit www.soccershots.org.

“It’s all age appropriate play. A lot of the time it’s their first introduction to organized sports and we want them to have the joy of exercise; we want to make it the funnest 40 minutes of their week.”

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

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Volunteer emergency response team CCHD warns of melanoma risk during summer months set for graduation, ready to help

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Shoveling a sidewalk or delivering food to elderly and disabled residents in a blizzard, communicating with state police via ham radio when all other lines are dead, administering CPR to the unconscious.

As police, firemen and EMS workers are busy responding to a disaster, people are awaiting help, and now Newington has a team of volunteers willing and ready to provide it.

Newington’s first-ever Community Emergency Response Team will graduate next month at the Company 1 Firehouse on Main Street, where they’ve been in training the last several months.

The 38 volunteers who participated did so because they love their community, and because they recognized the need during recent catastrophic weather events.

“Storm Alfred was probably our biggest wake-up call,” Human Services Director Karen Futoma said in February, when the town first reached out to residents for their volunteer service and the CERT classes began.

Futoma’s six-person staff is responsible for operating the town’s emergency shelter and assists elderly and disabled residents who need support in their homes.

“One of the things we learned very quickly is that we can’t do it all,” she added.

Now that CERT members are graduating, they will be available to assist town staff during these times, or even in their own neighborhoods when they are able.

However, they will also be helping out at town events that require police and fire presence, such as the upcoming annual Newington Extravaganza.

“The first thing we may be doing — unless we get a tornado — will be the Extravaganza, that will just make us visible, let people know we’re out there and what we do,” explained CERT Coordinator Meg Sautter, a retired Newington Police Officer who led the training and will facilitate the team’s monthly meetings.

During their 20-hour training course, volunteers took in a variety of knowledge important in emergency response, but Sautter made it clear

they are not first responders. That title and responsibility is only afforded to police, firemen and EMS. Among their new skills, they know how to perform triage and how to move an injured person.

They also learned about fire safety and emergency psychology — not everybody is level-headed, some panic and need to be dealt with carefully.

During their monthly meetings the team will continue training, learning from CL&P and gas company workers, among others needed in different emergencies.

But many of Newington’s CERT members came to the team with their own skills.

“We have a veterinarian, an EMT, a number of ham radio operators, retired medical professionals,” said Sautter, who would like the radio enthusiasts to lead a workshop for the others.

The next Newington CERT class will likely begin this fall.

A graduation ceremony and reception for Newington’s first class of CERT volunteers will be held Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Company 1 Firehouse on Main St.

As summer quickly approaches, many people are beginning to prepare for vacations, spending more time outdoors working on their tan before leaving for the big trip.

Unfortunately, as our culture continues to value tanned skin as more attractive than pale skin, people are ignoring the reality that getting just one tan is hazardous to health. As people continue to burn themselves in the sun throughout the warm months, these behaviors, combined with a lack of proper protection from the sun, lead more individuals towards developing melanoma.

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This afternoon I filed to change my party registration from Democrat to Republican. The waiting period is 90 days, therefore it won’t actually be in effect until Aug. 21, 2013.

For the last 30 years I have served the Democratic party and the people of Newington in both elected and appointed positions. In the past, I have served with some outstanding Democratic public officials, who were committed to keeping Newington a place we can all be proud to call home.

I am grateful for that opportunity.

Over the past year I have come to the realization that my beliefs are more aligned with the Newington Republican party and that I believe I can accomplish more for the people of Newington as a registered Republican.

I have great respect for Councilors DelBuono, Bottalico and Nagel and look forward to working with them during the conclusion of this council term.

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Legislators in partisan fight Woo! Leonards over student loan rate hike

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Rep. Joe Courtney is in the middle of a partisan fight over how to spare college students from a dramatic hike in the interest rate of a popular student loan.

Interest rates on Stafford loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent for thousands of Connecticut college students unless Congress acts before July 1.

Courtney, D-2nd District, and other Democrats want to freeze the Stafford loan rate at 3.4 percent for two years. House Republicans have rejected that plan in favor of another they hope to vote on this week.

Under the Republican plan, Stafford loan interest rates would be recalculated every year and pegged to 10-year Treasury notes, plus 2.5 percentage points.

President Obama’s endorsed a similar idea in his budget. He proposed a “cost-neutral reform” that set interest rates so they more closely follow those of the financial markets — - currently at historic lows.

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Office studies that predicted those increases.

“In the simplest terms it costs students more money than if we did nothing at all,” Courtney said.

He said a permanent solution to the problem should be found.

But since there’s no time to do so before July 1, Courtney said the best thing is to freeze the current rate until a long-term higher education bill could be considered by Congress.

Eric Bergen, an economics major at Central Connecticut State University, said Stafford loans are paying for most of his college costs, which were about $8,300 this year.

He said he hopes Congress acts fast to prevent an interest rate hike, and he believes other students do, too.

“I would definitely affect me,” Bergen said.

At the University of Connecticut, about 11,200 undergraduates have Stafford loans. The average loan amount is $8,650 per year.

Across the nation, about seven million college students have Stafford loans.

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Teen recognized for positive influence in community Newington Youth Adult Council names NHS sophomore as the latest ‘Good Kid’

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

You might see 16-year-old Brandon Murphy Wrobel around town, sporting a Fox Racing T-shirt and practicing tricks on his BMX bike. You might think he looks like any other ordinary teenager, but he’s one of a kind.

A hard worker, motivated student, loving brother and son, and generous citizen, Brandon was recently awarded by the Newington Youth Adult Council for being an all-around good kid.

The Council is made up of teachers, police officers, library and town staff, as well as some high school students. It was NHS School Resource Officer Timothy Cunningham who nominated Brandon after witnessing his selfless participation in the Newington Police Department’s annual Stuffa-Cruiser last December.

The event is held outside of WalMart every year, where volunteers encourage shoppers to pick up toys and gifts for their less fortunate

neighbors. Donations benefit more than 400 Newington families who otherwise wouldn’t have much to put under their Christmas trees.

Brandon was on the front lines this year, handing out flyers and urging people to make donations.

While most students helped out because they needed to fill community service hours, Brandon didn’t have any other reason besides his own goodwill.

“He was the first to sign up,” said Cunningham. “He started the minute we set up that morning and he helped till we put the last gift away. That’s just the type of kid he is. He’s outgoing and very helpful, very kind.”

“I feel like I have to give back to the community because they did a lot for us,” said Brandon.

Two-and-a-half years ago he and his twin-brother Shayne Hunter Wrobel were out on Rowley Street together, near home. Brandon on his bike, Shayne on his skateboard.

When Shayne was hit by a car and killed, life for the Wrobel family

would never be the same. But town residents bound together to support them in their grief.

“It’s amazing how close-knit we became with the community,” said his mom, Karen Lee, remembering good gestures that came their way, such as people delivering the family meals. Later on, they held a benefit concert at the local skate park in Shayne’s memory.

An anonymous contributor even paid for Brandon — then 14 — to join the snowboarding club at John Wallace Middle School, which he attended at the time. It’s in part because of this kindness that Brandon has such a big heart today, but it’s also just how he was raised.

“My parents were good influences on me growing up,” he said.

“And my teachers.”

“He’s just an all-around good guy,” said his dad, Tom. Brandon’s brother Treavor, 13, looks up to him. He’s also close with his aunts and uncles, most of whom live on the same street, where his dad also grew up.

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A sophomore this year, only time will tell what the future holds for Brandon. One thing seems certain: he’ll continue making the world a better place.

The Newington Youth Adult Council in conjunction with Newington Human Services, would like to extend another invitation to the community to nominate more local students like Brandon for our “Good Kids” column in the Newington Town Crier.

“Good Kids” submissions can come from anyone — neighbors, family members or friends of the special youngsters. Letters should outline why the youth should be recognized, along with their name, age, school, phone number and address. The only stipulation: they attend one of the town’s elementary schools, middle schools, Newington High School, or the Transition Academy, and they are a do-gooder. Nomination letters can be mailed or dropped off at the Newington Department of Human Services in Town Hall, 131 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111, (860)-665-8660.

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

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They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.

Barbers, that is.

The simple trade of cutting a man’s hair has changed since the days of candy-cane barber shops where a haircut and shave weren’t listed separately on the price list.

Rinaldo “Rino” DiCioccio has the appearance of a young, contemporary stylist — which he is — but he doubles as an oldschool barber.

Men, women and children frequent Rinaldo’s Hair Salon, located at the eastern corner of Market Square, for honest, friendly service.

Rino learned the tricks of the trade from his father Aldo DiCioccio, who opened a barber shop in Newington over 50 years ago.

Aldo still puts in a few hours at his son’s salon every morning. His specialty: straight edge shaves.

“He’s the staple of the salon; he has to be here,” Rino says. “It’s not a good day if Aldo’s not here. All my clients look forward to seeing him.”

Rino’s approach to hairdress-

ing is an eclectic blend of new and old. He graduated from the Crown Academy of Hairdressing and stays current with the trends, but also keeps his first familylearned lessons in mind.

“Old-time barbers don’t really exist anymore; you don’t find the guy who learned to shave first,”

he said. “That attention to detail from my father’s era you can’t find very often.”

But you can at Rinaldo’s, where a man’s haircut includes a beard, neck and eyebrow trim. At most other places, each of those services is sold separately.

“I don’t charge extra,” he said.

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“We” includes his other staff: George, a former hairdressing teacher who’s niche is specialty techniques and wigs. Then there’s Mary, who has more than 20 years of professional experience, is a customer-favorite and an expert in up-dos and perms.

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HARTFORD — A bipartisan legislative commission recommended Tuesday that Connecticut begin a multiyear process of phasing out the local property tax on motor vehicles.

The plan unveiled by the Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies, or M.O.R.E Commission, creates a ceiling for how much cities and towns can tax

vehicles, beginning July 1, 2014.

Over time, the ceiling would drop until the car tax is eliminated, presumably by 2020.

“It’s inherently unfair that the same car in Hartford is taxed four or five times as much as that same car would be in a low mil rate town,” said House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, who formed the commission in February to come up with ways

to help cities and towns operate more efficiently and save money.

“There’s no reason why someone in Hartford should be paying more in local property taxes for that same exact vehicle than someone in another town.”

The commission is also recommending legislation that could possibly lead to a common school calendar. Another bill would eliminate a mandate that cities and

towns publish public notices in newspapers. Local officials argue they should be able to save money by posting such information online.

Christopher VanDeHoef, executive director of the Connecticut Daily Newspapers Association, said he hopes the legislation will be defeated. He argues that public notices need to be available in more places, not fewer ones.

“There’s a large contingent of people who don’t have access to the Internet, don’t know how to use the Internet, don’t know where their town website is. But they do know where the newspaper is and have access to the newspaper,” he said.

“It’s always been our contention that public notices need to be on town websites, of course, but they also need to be in the newspaper.”

The idea of changing Connecticut’s unusual system of taxing vehicles was proposed by Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy earlier this year. He called for

exempting the first $20,000 of a vehicle’s assessed value from the local property tax. That would have meant that someone who owns a car with a market value of under $28,571 would pay no property tax.

But many municipal leaders opposed the idea, predicting it would lead to higher taxes on home-owners and businesses because cities and towns would have to make up the lost tax revenue.

The proposal announced Tuesday, which will be taken up before the legislature adjourns on June 5, sets a ceiling of 80 mils.

One mil is equal to $1 for each $1,000 of assessed property.

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Raval, 23, coordinated the entire event Toney, who has been a state trooper for in its inaugural year and hopes to continue more than 20 years, has performed these hosting it annually. It was made possible simulations at dozens of health fairs, high through donations from the Newington schools and colleges. But he considered community and the volunteer efforts of being at a Hindu temple Sunday a unique many BAPS members. opportunity.

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Three greater Hartford Polish organizations are joining together to sponsor a Happy Hour Fundraiser for John Rice. Alice Dalenta of Newington is John’s mother-in-law.

Rice, 51, was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. With the help of his family and friends, Rice has been able to cope with the disease and continue to work at Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a New Britain construction company.

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A Meriden man is free on bond following his arrest on charges he allegedly was carrying a gun when he chased an acquaintance of his ex-girlfriend’s after he was refused entrance to her home, police said.

Gabriel Sepulveda, 27, of 1050 Broad St., Meriden, began sending text messages to the woman Sunday asking if they could talk, police reports said. Sepulveda, who is a security guard, and the woman had ended their relationship in October, she told police.

He unexpectedly showed up at her apartment a few minutes later asking to be let in so they could talk, reports said. The woman refused to open the door and told a male friend to go out the back door as Sepulveda refused to leave the front door, police said.

The woman and her male friend left the apartment through the back door in an attempt to avoid him. But Sepulveda came running around the apartment building with a gun in his hand

and began to chase the other male as he pointed the weapon in his direction, police said. The woman grabbed Sepulveda to stop him from continuing the chase, police said.

He eventually left before police arrived.

During questioning Sepulveda told officers he went to the woman’s house to gather some belongings and he had pulled out a Glock handgun because he couldn’t see what the other man was doing, according to reports.

Police said they also found two magazines containing hollowpoint bullets with the gun.

Sepulveda was charged with first-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace and first-degree reckless endangerment.

He was released after posting $25,000 bond following his arraignment in New Britain Superior Court Monday. During his court appearance, a judge issued a protective order barring Sepulveda from having any contact with the woman.

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

Before Bristol patrol officer Brendan Mulvey was given responsibility in April 2012 for processing temporary pistol permit applications for the department, it was a two-man job dealing with about 41 applicants a month.

But with the talk of gun control during the presidential campaign, followed by the re-election of President Barack Obama, Mulvey’s workload had increased to an average of 58 a month.

That number jumped to 84 a month after the Sandy Hook shootings that killed 20 children and six adults in December, Mulvey said, causing him to spend eight hours a day, five days a week and even a few Saturdays to keep up with the rush.

“Up until a week and a half ago, I was buried in this stuff,” he said.

It’s a trend that’s playing out across the state with municipal police departments and state police saying they have been inundated with pistol-permit applications after

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New Britain police said that before the shootings committed by 20-year-old Adam Lanza they were averaging between 7 and 10 pistol permit applications a week.

Since then, the number has jumped to 25 a week, said New Britain Detective Harold Gannon, who has processed pistol permits for his department for about 10 years.

“I’ve talked to four or five people in the past five weeks who have said they wanted a pistol permit just in case,” Gannon said.

The increase is also causing backlogs for the state police who must examine and approve every temporary pistol permit processed by local departments. In January 2012, the state police received 1,100 temporary permits to be processed, said State Police Spokesman Lt. Paul Vance.

By January 2013, the number had swelled to 3,500 a month. “The increase has been significant,” Vance said. “We’re seeing 2,500 more applications a month since January.”

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Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed sweeping gun control legislation into law April 4 banning certain types of “assault-style” weapons, like the one Lanza used, and requiring those without a pistol permit to seek a permit to own a “long gun” and ammunition.

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In the meantime, local officers like Mulvey and Gannon are trying to keep up with the demand.

By state law, municipal departments have eight weeks to process an application and issue an approval or denial. Gannon said his department is running at about 9 to 10 weeks for issuing temporary permits.

Mulvey said he’s dealing with delays of longer than 12 weeks because the state police are increasingly backlogged with checking the fingerprints of applicants with federal databases. “I went down there a few weeks ago and they had detectives directing pedestrian traffic they were so busy,” Mulvey said.

The state police must do background checks and fingerprint checks for a wide variety of professions and those who are seeking pistol permits, Vance said. “We have teachers, coaches, the state Department of Children and Families, in addition to the pistol permits,” he said. “There is definitely a backlog, but we are doing the best we can.”

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Born and raised in West Hartford, Sweeney joined NBC Connecticut in October 2008 after working in Springfield and Florida’s Fort Myers.

He graduated from Central Connecticut State University and received his Master’s degree from Syracuse University. The evening will also include the election of officers and the Friend of the Year will be announced. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is invited to attend.

No registration is necessary.

TEEN VOLUNTEER NETWORK: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grades 7-12. Interested in volunteering? Attend this program to sign up for upcoming library volunteer opportunities.

Earn community service hours or just volunteer for the fun of it! For more information, email Bailey at bortiz@newingtonct.gov or call (860) 665-8700. Must be at least 13 years-old to participate.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. This month’s reading is “The Control of Nature” by John McPhee. All interested readers are invited to attend.

BUS TRIP TO NEWPORT: Saturday, June 22. Join the Friends of the Library for a day in Newport, R.I., where you may spend the day as you wish.

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resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesdays, May 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.

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. Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

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

GARDEN CLUB: Saturday, June 1, 1:30 p.m.

We’re starting a Garden Club for families and gardeners who will help run the library garden.

We’ll schedule classes, assign maintenance shifts and have a lot of fun. A complete schedule of events will be available in the Children’s Department. Call the Children’s Department to register at (860) 665-8720. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The garden will be planted with donations from the Eddy Farm, Home Depot and Frink Garden Center. The programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

MCDONALD’S FUN NIGHT: Monday, June 3, 5 to 7 p.m. McDonald’s Restaurant Stop in at the McDonald’s Restaurant at 2375 Berlin Turnpike in Newington for a fun night learning about our summer reading program, Dig Into Reading.

We’ll share stories, crafts, snacks and more!

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, June 4 to 25, 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.

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesday, June 4, at 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!: Wednesday, June 5, 19 and 26, 10:15 a.m. (NOTE: No program June 12) 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.

WRITING WITH PICTURES: Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. Do you have an idea for a children’s book, but don’t know where to begin. J.C. Phillipps will share her road to publication and answer questions you may have about your own work. She has published three books and a fourth is due out in the spring of 2014.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, June 8, 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. MONKEY ONO: Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m. J.C. Phillipps, author and illustrator of “Wink: The Ninja” picture books, will read her new book, “Monkey Ono.” Then she will talk about how she created the book and give us a lesson on how to draw the main character. The program is geared for children 3 to 8 years old. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Marina F. Jones graduated from the University of St. Joseph with a degree in special education with a dual certification in elementary education and a minor in psychology. She graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. Jones received the Barbara Lake McKillop Award for outstanding achievement in the field of special education, and was also recognized by the state of Connecticut on College Day at the State Capitol in 2012 for her outstanding academic achievements.

Jones will begin her teaching career as a special education teacher for the Newington Public School system.

Bryant University held its 150th Commencement on Saturday, May 18. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Nimmy S. Abraham, of Newington, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Magna Cum Laude; Jessica S. Fleming, of Newington, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance.

Lauren Zadzilko of Newington High School has been awarded a Mu Alpha Theta Scholarship. Any graduating high school senior or two-year college student who is an active member of a current Mu Alpha Theta chapter is eligible. Those honored with the award are outstanding mathematics students who have shown loyalty and dedication to their Mu Alpha Theta chapter, enthusiastically participating in local projects with evidence of service in the area of mathematics.

EVENTS CALENDAR 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) 6671314 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.

NEWINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL TAG SALE: The Newington Historical Society’s Annual Tag Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. The Historical Society is accepting donations to the tag sale.

Jewelry, small kitchen and electronic appliances, all in good working condition, glassware, dishes and other treasures that you would like to donate will be gratefully accepted with the exception of large furniture, books or clothing. As in past years, items not sold will be donated to Hartford area homeless shelters. A note of interest: Start right now cleaning that attic or garage, and bringing those treasures to us during regular office hours, Monday and Friday, from 8 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. Call to arrange a drop off time. Someone will be available at the Kellogg-Eddy House to accept your donations Saturday, May 25 between the hours 9 and noon. If you are not able to drop off your items, arrangements for pick up can be made by calling the office and scheduling a time. For information regarding delivery or pickup of your items, call the Newington Historical Society Office at (860) 666-7118 or email:NGTNHeritage@aol.com.

WEIGHT WATCHERS – LIVE LIFE ACTIVE CELEBRATION: The public is invited to join Weight Watchers members from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 1, at the Newington Weight Watchers Center, 26 Fenn Road, to help celebrate what its members have accomplished and how their level of activity has improved through the course of its Live Life Active Challenge. There will be demonstrations, samples, and specials — all free of charge.

SPRING CONCERT: A Spring Concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Church of Christ, Congregational (UCC), 1075 Main St. Songs from “West Side Story,” “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Freedom Trilogy,” and more will be performed. Senior, junior, and handbell choirs with special guests, soloists, and band perform a delightful program perfect for families.

Free-will offering. (860) 666-4689 newingtonucc.org.

KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENING: A Kidney Health Screening will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Vallabhdham Temple, 26 Church St. To register, contact Marcia Hilditch at (203) 439-7912 or e-mail Marcia. hilditch@kidney.org. Walk-ins are

welcome, but prior registration is encouraged. Must be 18 years of age or over.

GIRL SCOUT AWARD RECOGNITION CEREMONY: The Newington Girl Scout Service Unit will hold its annual Girl Scout Award Recognition Ceremony of 2012-13 Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, Newington Town Hall, Newington. Newington will be awarding the Bronze, Silver & Gold awards this year. Representative Sandy Nafis and Sen. Paul Doyle will be bestowing the coveted awards to the girls that evening.

UNICO 39TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Newington Chapter of UNICO National, in partnership with the Greater Hartford Chapter, is sponsoring its 39th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held Thursday, June 20, at Indian Hill Country Club.

Registration is at 10 a.m. followed by a barbecue luncheon. A shotgun start is at noon with dinner following at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $150 per player, or $50 for dinner only. Tee signs and sponsorships are also available. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Manchester Police Activities League and Autism Speaks. Call (860) 6702652 for a registration form.

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