Newington Town Crier 06-22-1-2012

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Town Crier Friday, June 22, 2012

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Cruising Newington car show a success, Page 4

City veteran named Connecticut Marine of the Year, Page 8 Baseball runs in the family for Meuccis, Page 17

Revision in sight

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Health care workers unhappy with proposed contract, Page 4

Bipartisan commission completes charter rewrite; document now heads to council

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

hearing — Town Councilors Clarke Castelle and Myra Cohen, along with the town’s newly-hired Economic Development Director Andrew Brecher — all whom expressed their confidence in the revisions made.

“I thank you; you’ve done a fabulous job,” Cohen told the

After months of examining the Town Charter — the document dictating how Newington is run — the commission charged with updating and making revisions to it completed its work Monday evening, following a scarcely See COMMISSION, Page 2 -attended public hearing.

“If the public didn’t come out, Volume 53, No. 21 Free I’ll take it as a sign that they thought we were doing a good job and didn’t need to come out,” said Alan Nafis, chairman of the Charter Revision Commission, who thanked the three individuals who did speak in the

Signs of summer

Kids hula hooped, danced, ran under sprinklers and more at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library s summer reading program kickoff event. Attendees were able to play in a moon bounce, sign up for the library s program, draw, get their faces painted and even get temporary tattoos. See more photos on Page 11.

Locals star in mafia mockumentary

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Italian-American culture is not all “Jersey Shore,” pasta and pizza at every meal and gangster life, according to local resident Nancy DiDomenico, who stars in a mockumentary mafia film

that debuted last Friday titled, “The Joe Baccala Story.”

DiDomenico, who has lived on the Newington/New Britain line for the last 30 years, was asked by her longtime friend Rocco Mesiti to join a cast of other performers from New Britain, Hartford, Southington

and Springfield, Mass., in making the film, which addresses Hollywood’s stereotypical portrayal of Italian Americans.

“The Joe Baccala Story” debuted Friday in Springfield, selling out a local theater and even enjoyed by the city’s Mayor See LOCAL, Page 3

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commission Monday night,at what will likely be their last meeting. “It was much more pleasant and satisfying than the last time around,” she added, recalling how her comments were not even considered in 2009 during the last Charter revision, which was unsuccessful due to a controversial provision that caused it to fail in public referendum.

This time around, commissioners did not make any revisions which they thought might be deemed contentious; instead they adjusted outdated monetary references and changed confusing language outlining regulations.

One of the more significant changes they made was switching the hiring of town planner to an appointment of the town manager, instead of the council, eliminating any “political” aspect of the selection.

But the power they had in the revision process was immense, as the document — last updated in the 1980’s — outlines everything

from the town’s name to the fact that the mayor is in charge of the town’s “military.”

“I found this to be a phenomenal learning experience, said Commissioner Paul Vessella, who remarked that “the camaraderie and bi-partisanship” he observed since the group began working together in February was “how town government should be.”

“The Council should be proud of what we’ve done,” added Commissioner Mike Lenares, Newington’s former mayor.

Town Attorney Peter Boorman coached the commission through the whole process and Monday night thanked everybody for being “so positive.”He also asked Brecher to present them with an overview the town’s economic development regulations, to decide if they should be listed within the charter.

“We have these things incorporated in our general powers, we do them on a regular basis,” Boorman said following Brecher’s presentation.

“For all of these, there’s a process

already in place,” agreed Nafis, upon the commission’s decision to not add any of the economic development specifics to the draft, as they are referenced indirectly throughout the different sections anyway.

The revised draft as it now stands is marked up with additions and deletions, but will be compiled this week by Town Clerk Tanya Lane and likely presented to the Town Council at its next meeting, Tuesday, June 26.

After the Council’s review they may recommend changes, to be implemented in the 30 days following, but their goal is to get it to public referendum in the November election.

Copies of the revised Town Charter are available in the Town Clerk’s office or at: http://www.newingtonct.gov/ filestorage/78/118/150/Draft_ Charter_2012.pdf Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Local actors lend talent to mafia mockumentary Continued from Page 1

Domenic Sarno and his wife Carla.

DiDomenico and Mesiti, whose parents were both born in Italy, have always been fascinated by the stereotypes of a culture they live firsthand. “I don’t like the portrayal of Italian Americans in the media,� said DiDomenico, whose brothers Sal and Sebastian and mother Sarina also starred in the film. “They don’t give Italian Americans credit for all we do; anytime there’s a mobster film that comes out,negativity is glorified,� she added. “We have all these great Italian artists, poets, musicians, but I find it baffling that people thrive on the negative portrayals.�

A fictional tale of a wannabe who takes on the mafioso stereotype as his own persona in an effort to become a “made� guy, the film pokes fun at common portrayals of a culture that DiDomenico says is nothing like the reality television hit,“Jersey Shore.� “It makes Italian girls look loose and dumb,�she commented.

But growing up in a highly-disciplined household where Italian was her first language, DiDomenico knows that’s not the case.

In fact,this strict upbringing helped drive her to success,graduating with a bachelor’s degree in both communications and Italian from Central Connecticut State University and now, starring in a groundbreaking film from Mesiti,who was an adjunct professor of Italian-American studies at CCSU up until the school eliminated the class recently. “I jumped at the opportunity and it’s been an amazing experience,�

DiDomenico said Tuesday. “The Joe Baccala Story�was filmed in Springfield Mass., New Britain and New York City.

The film stars Michael Kakely of Springfield as Joe Baccala, DiDomenico, playing Joe’s girlfriend Gina Rizzi, her brothers Sal and Sebastian (Sal D and Sebby Rizzi) and mother Sarina, all of

Above, Nancy DiDomenico of Newington plays Gina Rizzi in the film which was shot with many local actors in New Britain and Springfield, Mass., amoung other places. Below, Sarina DiDomenico of New Britain in the role of Mrs. Rizzi.

New Britain, and other local talent, including Southington resident Mike Ferreri (FBI special Agent Michael D’Onore), along with Sulix Lopez and Damaris Deleon of Hartford.

Mesiti is in the process of submitting “The Joe Baccala Story� to film festivals and hopes to hold another screening locally, this July. Check his website for updates, at: www. roccomesiti.com or www.joebaccala. com.

The cast of the mockumentary “The Joe Baccala Story” before a recent screening of the film.

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Health Care Center workers unhappy with contract proposal Workers wold get 9% pay increase, but hours would be cut

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

After 17 months of bitter bargaining with union employees, New Jersey-based elder care company Healthbridge Management implemented its final contract proposals Sunday at Newington Health Care Center and five other centers it own sin the state, much to the outrage of workers.

“This is absolutely illegal and in complete violation of labor relations law,” New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199 Spokeswoman Deborah Chernoff said Monday. “It clearly demonstrates a reckless disregard for both the workers and the people they take care of,” she added.

Under the new contracts,employees will receive wage increases up to 9 percent in the first year but at the same time, dramatic cuts in their hours. Healthbridge will also stop contributing to the Union pension fund and switch to a new 401 K plan, and employees will have less

health benefits.

According to Chernoff, workers will see a 6.5 percent cut in their hours, offsetting the raise.

“They are also losing disability, overtime and a big chunk of their vacationtime,”sheexplained,adding, “If you add all that together, over six years, the average employee will lose over $60,000 in compensation.”

Since January 2011, there were 35 negotiation meetings between the union and Healthbridge, but no agreements made. Therefore, the company’s determination was that “impasse” had been reached, which is basically a point at which no further progress can be made.

While federal law allows an employer to implement its final proposals when impasse is reached, their definition of the term is not what the union considers legal.

In fact, the legality of Healthbridge’s actions has been debated more than once throughout deliberations. Four formal complaints have been issued against the company by the National Labor

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But according to Lisa Crutchfield, spokesperson for Healthbridge, the company has bargained in good faith and the recently-enforced contracts are “realistic.”

“It was time to move on, give the employees the raises they deserve, and implement wage and benefit packages that are sustainable in today’s challenging health care environment,”said Crutchfield Monday.

“The affiliated Health Care Centers are relieved that they will no longer have to consider closing. We deeply appreciate the patience and support of our residents, family members, employees, neighbors, and referral sources,” she added. “We are looking forward to being able to once again devote our full attention where it belongs – delivering excellent health care to our residents.”

But they haven’t received the support of employees, who considered going on strike this week.

“Even after all we’ve given, this is how they repay workers that have

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Members of several health care workers unions protest outside the Wethersfield Helth Care center,which is owned by the same parent company of the Newington Health Care Center, in April.

been with them 10, 15, 20 years?” questioned Tanya Beckford, a CNA at the Newington Center for the last 15 years, who decided this week, along with her fellow coworkers represented by the union, to begin wearing all black.

“I see a lot of people that don’t want to work go sit on the state and they get everything, but if you’re working hard there’s no help,” added Beckford, whose husband also works at the center.

“We have two asthmatic children; we won’t be able to survive on this.”

On Tuesday, Beckford commented of her willingness to go on strike and as of Wednesday evening, the union was still tallying up a strike authorization vote.

Updates to follow next week.

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

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Car lovers show off vintage rides at Cruising Newington

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of automobiles and thousands of people came ou to the 6th annual Cruising Newington Classic Car Show last Thursday. Bottom left, a 1977 Trans Am like the featured in the movie Smokey and the Bandit with a Burt Reynolds cardboard cut-out in the drivers seat.

Jim spent the last year restoring the car, which sported a new front bumper, radiator, transmission, wheels and 350 motor — a ll stock.

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garage since 1987. When we found it the whole interior had been eaten by mice,” explained Foote.

As the sun beamed down on the candy-painted cars, the heat brought visitors into the many

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Hosted by The Connecticut Street Legends — in collaboration with the Newington Chamber of Commerce — the event drew in car collectors and aficionados, young and old alike.

Among them was 21-year-old Matt Mamed sitting on the woodframe bed of his ’64 Chevy.

“I bought it when I was 15 for $950,” Mamed said. “The whole drive train and frame is completely done — it just needs body work,” he added. “But for now I just got it driving so I can enjoy it.”

About 15 members of CT Street Legends, a classic car club, were lucky enough to park each of these vintage vehicles — most in pristine condition — others, like Butch Wesner’s 1934 Brewster Town Car, completely unrestored.

“This is an ‘after-the-stock-market-crashed car’”Wesner remarked, standing beside the antique, which won a trophy in the very first Cruising Newington show, held in 2006.

Beside him was a cardboard cut-out “Smokey and the Bandit” replica of Burt Reynolds, sitting behind the wheel of his signature 1977 Trans Am, with no owner in sight.

Like this model, some stood alone in Market Square, their owners perusing through the street to check out the rest of the day’s big names — 160 in total and all more than 25 years old. Many with their hoods popped, generating talk of horsepower and engine re-build.

“We wanted a show to bring people to downtown Newington who might not otherwise come,” said Chairman David Johnson, glancing around the newly-revitalized Market Square and recalling fond memories of a ’71 Chevelle he had as a kid.

Not far away from where Johnson stood was a look-alike of his childhood prize — a forestgreen ’72 Chevelle, with Bristol residents Beverly and Jim Foote sitting inside.

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Team effort made 6th annual Cruising Newington show a success To the editor:

Thursday, June 14th 2012….

What a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the engines were rumbling, and Market Square was filled with classic cars thanks to the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Cruising Newington Classic Car Show to be exact.

Once again, the Newington Chamber of Commerce has partnered up with Connecticut Street Legends to bring this fantastic event to the center of town. This year with the help of the club’s President, Chet Camilieri, we had an astounding number of cars, over 200, and over 2000 spectators.

To compliment the evening there were performances by the Insurance City Chorus and the Crown Imperials. Both of whom did a wonderful job.

This is such a fun, well-attended event because of all the hard work the chamber and the Car Club put into it. Not only do they bring the cars to the event, but they also generate the excitement and help secure the sponsors and advertisers, whom of

course without, we could not put on this great event. This year our show sponsor was Data-Mail, our Media Sponsor was the Newington Town Crier, and our supporting sponsors were West Hill Automotive, Price Chopper, P.C. Richard & Son, and Berkshire Bank/CBT Region.

Connecticut Street Legends is also responsible for managing the event from start to finish including getting over 200 cars to park on Market Square as tightly packed as possible without an accident. This is no easy task and we thank them for it.

Once again, downtown Newington was awash in nostalgia, and on behalf of the Newington Chamber of Commerce I would like to personally thank Connecticut Street Legends, David Johnson and his car committee, the sponsors, the car owners, the Market Square business owners, and all those that attended the event making it a roaring success!

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Steve Kuzioan opened up his restaurant in 1969 and sold it to the current owner, his son Doug, when he graduated from college in 1982.

Over the last 45 years, the neighborhood has grown in around the grinder shop, which hasn’t changed a bit.

There’s still the same teal booths, big chicken parmesan sandwiches, and a gumball machine. The only change might be the growing number of photographs on the walls — as friends and customers (one in the same) hang pictures of their sports teams and families when they stop by for lunch.

“A place like this doesn’t just open up, it evolves over the years,” explained Doug Kuzioan, who was born and raised in Newington (Class of ‘77) and now lives in Rocky Hill, where he and his brother opened up a second Steve’s Place 15 years ago.

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City veteran named Connecticut Marine of the Year STAFF REPORT

This year’s recipient of the coveted Marine Corps league Department of Connecticut Marine of the Year was awarded to Salvatore V. Sena Sr. of Newington. The ceremony was held Saturday, June 15, at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. In attendance for the ceremony was Veterans Affairs Commissioner Dr. Linda Schwartz and Thomas Stefanko, manager of Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs Office of Advocacy and Assistance.

The Marine of the Year Award is given only to a member of the Marine Corps League who has brought acclaim or prestige to the Department of the Marine Corps League.

Sena grew up and went to school in New Britain prior to moving to Newington and enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Born in Ispica, Ragusa, Sicily, Sena is the oldest of three children who, with his family, immigrated to this country when he was 7 years old. At the age of 17, Sena joined the U.S. Marine Corps at

the peak of the Vietnam Conflict.

He served with a Marine Security Detachment, Marine Barracks in Morocco from 1966 through 1968. During that time period, he states that he served with some of the best Marines in the Marine Corps, building a camaraderie with those Marines which has spanned over 40 years.

After returning stateside, Sena served in various capacities at numerous Marine installations before being discharged at Quantico.

After his discharge from the Marine Corps, Sena worked as a welder for 13 years for Angelo Tomasso Inc., now Tilcon Inc., prior to starting his own building and remodeling company. While married and raising a family of four sons, Sena started college and studied for a degree in construction engineering. Working hard during the day and studying at night. Sena earned a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering within a 3½-year period. While still in his senior year of college, Sena was hired by the Connecticut

Department of Transportation (DOT) to work in the Inspection of Construction Highways and Bridges. Within the DOT, Sena has also worked in the Financial Management Department and with the Connecticut State Police on construction projects.

In 2004, Sena joined the Marine Corps League and has since served in the capacity of Detachment Adjutant, Senior Vice Commandant and served two terms as Commandant of the largest detachment in the state. For the past two years, Sena has served as State Commander of the Military Funeral Honors Detail. Sena has just completed two terms as the State Pack Leader of the Military Order of Devil Dogs.

Sena is also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, member with the Salvatore V. Sena Sr. Franco American War Veterans and a member of the 1st Marine Division Association.

Sena is happily married to Frances, his bride of 42 years and together they have four sons and seven grandchildren.

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This handsome dude has a sweet, exuberant personality and is eager to please. What a great companion he’ll make in an active household, ready to accompany you on hikes or romps in the back yard. He’ll also love your hugs and want to give you lots of them in return. DB enjoys treats and therefore training! You’ll be asked to continue his training program available here at the shelter. Come to the Newington shelter to meet this beautiful boy and see if you are enchanted by this De-light.

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cancer. Alex started a lemonade stand, which has raised more than $1 million to find a cure. We all looked at each other and said we knew we had to get involved.”

Randy Hamilton, another event co-chair added, “We are looking for sponsors, a celebrity emcee, raffle prizes and, of course, golfers.

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It’s not too early to get started because October will be here before we know it.”

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The club has always had a heart for children. Its involvement includes the universally accessible playground at Mill Pond Park, annual college scholarships and an annual dictionary project for third-graders. “This is a natural fit for our club,” explained event co-chair Ted Mauro.

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Ron Tregoning, one of the golf tournament co-chairs said, “We call it the Newington Rotary Lemonade Golf Tournament for good reason.

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Hartford-based Aetna insurance has come under scrutiny by an ethics watchdog in Washington for giving more than $7 million to groups that plan to blitz the airwaves this year with attack ads targeting Democrats.

In a filing with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Aetna unwittingly disclosed it gave more than $3.3 million to the American Action Network, or AAN, a conservative group run by Republicans.

AAN was founded by former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota and GOP fundraiser Fred Malek, and includes other retired lawmakers, including former Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida and former Rep. Jim Nussle of Iowa. It

calls itself an “action tank� whose purpose is to “create, encourage and promote center-right policies based on the principles of freedom,limited government, American exceptionalism, and strong national security “ The AAN opposes the Affordable Care Act and ran television and web ads in 2010 attacking Reps. Jim Himes, D-4th District, and Chris Murphy, D-5th District.

The ads said the Connecticut lawmakers damaged the American health care system with their votes for the act. The ads also, misleadingly, said the health care reform act would provide Viagra to convicts.

Aetna, however, very publicly supported the health care reform bill when it was being debated in Congress, and is proud it was the first insurer to do so, said Aetna spokeswoman Susan Millerick.

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Because AAN and the chamber are nonprofit organizations, they can legally accept unlimited contributions from corporations and use that money to run independent political ads that don’t explicitly endorse or oppose a candidate, but instead urge viewers to call candidates and tell them they oppose their actions.

Money collected for political activity is reported to the IRS. The names of donors are usually not disclosed.

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In its letter to Bertonini, CREW asked Aetna to stop giving to AAN. CREW has accused AAN of violating its nonprofit status and federal election laws by spending more than is permitted on political activity.

CREW also asked Bertonini to disclose to the public all of its political donations, in the June 14 letter.

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He said Aetna “participates in the political process at all levels of government,� and supports candidates and organizations “who share our views on how to fix the problems facing our health care system, as well as our country.�

Bertonini said in his letter that the company reported the contributions as lobbying expenses “in error� and they are in fact for “educational activities.�

He also said Aetna discloses all of its political donations in an annual Political Contributions and Related Activity Report posted on the company website.

The most recent report on the Aetna website, however, is for 2010. It shows the company’s federal and state PACs disbursed about $674,000 that year.

Murphy and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., each received $1,000 that year, and the Connecticut Republican Party received $5,000, the Aetna’s political report shows.

CREW Executive Director Melanie Sloan said of Bertonini’s reference to the lobbying expenses, “The activities of these groups are educational only if you consider attack ads educational.�

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Besides attacking Democrats who voted for the Affordable Care Act, the AAN filed several briefs in the Supreme Court case in support of its repeal, especially if the court rules that the act’s mandate to buy insurance is unconstitutional.

Health insurers like Aetna say they can’t afford the ACA’s reforms if they don’t garner new policy holders through the mandate.

The Supreme Court will issue its ruling on the Affordable Care Act by the end of June.

Aetna’s filings with the national insurance group also showed that it gave nearly $4.3 million to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has pledged to break its previous spending record of $50 million on political ads this year. The targets of the ad blitz: Vulnerable Democrats.

The national chamber’s position on the health care act is that it needs a massive overhaul, according to the chamber’s position papers and its president, Tom Donohue.

In a letter to Aetna President Mark Bertonini, the ethics group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, said Aetna is actively engaging in partisan politics and has kept that activity hidden despite the company’s stated policy of transparency and accountability.

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The Lucy Robbins Welles Library kicked off its summer reading program at the library/Town Hall parking area with warm-weather fun for kids of all ages. The participants were able to sign up for the summer reading program (which is on-going), get a temporary tattoo, complete a project or two at the arts and crafts table and get their faces painted. They also played in the moon bounce house, ran under the fire truck sprinkler and joined in the fun with DJ Bob by hula-hooping to the music. The Parks and Recreation Department also joined the fun with their Touch-A-Truck program.

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Connecticut Light & Power Co. and United Illuminating Co. customers can make homes more energy efficient this summer while helping others struggling to pay their energy bills.

In recognition of Operation Fuel’s 35th anniversary, Competitive Resources Inc. of Wallingford is donating $35 to the nonprofit energy assistance program for every CL&P and UI customer who schedules a home energy assessment with CRI

by Sept. 14. This past winter, CRI raised $1,820 for Operation Fuel through a similar program.

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Julio Flores-Vega, 37, of 142 Bingham St., New Britain, was charged June 11 with driving under the influence, operating under suspension, improper lane change and second-degree forgery.

Michael Montineri Jr., 25, of 19 Basswood St. was charged June 12 with violation of probation.

Daniel Madera, 28, of 708 Willard Ave. was charged June 12 with violation of probation.

Renee Antaya, 56, of 195 Cedarwood Lane was charged June 13 with issuing a bad check.

Frank Clegg, 64, of 2650 Berlin Turnpike was charged June 15 with disorderly conduct and second-degree strangulation.

Thomas Kummer, 25, of 2 Beechwood Court was charged June 15 with reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief.

Joshua Acosta, 18, of 275 Hillside Ave., Hartford, was charged June 15 with disorderly conduct, third-degree strangulation and first-degree criminal mischief.

Kevin Kea, 45, of 190 Hillcrest Ave., New Britain, was charged June 16 with driving under the influence, operating under suspension, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to maintain lane.

Keith Gooley, 29, of 92 Marlin Road, New Britain, was charged June 16 with driving under the influence and traveling fast.

Michael McKaig, 33, of 845 Oak St., East Hartford, was charged June 16 with breach of peace and ridicule on account of race, creed or color.

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New state tax threatens roll-your-own tobacco shops

By DIANE CHURCH STAFF WRITER

Last summer, opening a “rollyour-own” tobacco shop seemed like a good idea to Michael Hatzisavvis.

Burned out from long hours in the restaurant industry, he needed a new career. Roll-your-own establishments were new to the state. Since the tobacco used is not taxed as cigarette tobacco, but at the much lower pipe tobacco

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rate, the owner passes the savings on to customers by selling the cigarettes at half the going retail price that is impacted by the higher taxes.

The shop, called Big Cats Smoke Shop, opened last fall, and business has been steady.

Hatzisavvis also recently opened a similar shop in Wallingford. But now his future is uncertain.

A law passed by the state Legislature last week requires the shops to pay the cigarette tax, obliterating the competitive edge.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is expected to sign the bill, which also imposes a $5,250 manufacturers’ fee on roll-your-own businesses each year.

“I’m going to fight it,” said Hatzisavvis, who, along with his business partners,has invested over $115,000 on three cigarette-making machines, as well as inventory, furnishings and other items for the Bristol store alone. “I sell tobacco and tubes like a lot of the businesses in Connecticut. I have bills and commitments. Who’s going to pay my 10 employees?”

The whole issue of roll-yourown businesses has caused a political stir beyond the shops.

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$20,000 campaign contribution to Donovan. That donation was reportedly from an investor in roll-your-own shops involved in a law enforcement agency sting operation. The bill did not make it to the floor during the General Assembly’s regular session. It is still not clear if there was a connection between the contribution and Donovan’s actions.

The bill was resurrected at this week’s special session where Donovan recused himself from the speaker’s post but did vote with the majority to impose the manufacturing fee and increased taxes on such shops.

Donovan has denied any knowledge of improper donations.

Hatzisavvis is convinced that the publicity swirling around

Donovan and the bill pushed lawmakers to raise the issue and pass it at the special session.

“Just because Donovan has a problem with a contribution,” he said. “Why do I have to go out of business over that?”

At roll-your-own shops like Big Cats, customers choose their tobacco blend and filter tubes, load them into the machines and press the button. The cigarettes fall out the chutes one at a time, while the customer sits there and loads them into a box. The price is about $40 per carton, half of what the local stores charge, and it takes five to 10 minutes.

Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., Big Cats Smoke Shop was busy and all three machines were occupied.

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There should be an award for dents of West Hartford that’s people who come up with mind- people living in Connecticut) — changing, socio-economic ideas. discovered the way to recover Who, for instance, decided that from a recession that devastated family sedans didn’t realthe state’s manufacturing sector was to perfect ly need a running board? BUSINESS our precision manufacOr that being a wellturing sector. Leave the coifed woman didn’t SCENE bobble-heads to China really require a Brilloand Taiwan and instead pad permanent? concentrate on manuWhen Asian sweatfacturing products that shops around the turn require definite skills. of this century started A Connecticut to roll out widgets and Business & Industry sell them in Home Report released Depot for a fraction of Monday, and sponsored what their American- Scott

by Farmington Bank, made counterparts cost, Whipple Connecticut Light & politicos from up and down the ideological scale took Power Co. and J.H. Cohn LLP, umbrage. There was talk of locat- offers strategies that can help ing some playing field that we make Connecticut more comcould level and marching en petitive for manufacturing. masse to Walmart to wipe that Included in those strategies are silly grin off the store greeter. talent development, more robust Well, to use a phrase most of us research and development, better will be sick of come November, aligning business costs, updating transportation infrastructures, “going forward ‌â€?

Someone — he or she may increasing export support and have been a Nutmegger (for resi- changing regulatory policy so

companies can be successful in today’s business climate. Leave it to Central Connecticut State University grad John Patrick, to

needs for the country.�

For me, the section in the report on skilled workers is the most encouraging. While Connecticut manufacturers are still finding it difficult to hire

“More and more U.S. firms are keeping their manufacturing needs in the country.

Connecticut, with its export strength and highly-skilled workers, has the opportunity to take advantage of the new influx of manufacturing needs for the country.�

JOHN PATRICK President and CEO of Farmington Bank

explain what all this means. “More and more U.S. firms are keeping their manufacturing needs in the country,� said the president and CEO of Farmington Bank. “Connecticut, with its export strength and highly-skilled workers, has the opportunity to take advantage of the new influx of manufacturing

enough skilled workers, outside perceptions of the state’s workforce quality remain strong.

The 2011 CNBC Best States for Business Survey ranked Connecticut third in the nation for education quality. The state also placed ninth for education climate in the 2011 Business Facilities State Rankings.

The availability of talent, access to university laboratories and collaborative opportunities with nonprofit research entities all play a critically important role in location decisions of manufacturers.

In the National Science Board 2012 study of factors impacting high-tech manufacturers, Connecticut placed high in advanced degrees conferred, R&D as a percentage of gross state product, percentage of engineers in the workforce and other science and technology measures in the larger economy.

In short, as long as manufacturers in the state concentrate on precision products with high tolerances and keep their pipeline filled with engineering talent, we can agree with the late Johnny Carson that “if it weren’t for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we’d still be eating frozen radio dinners.�

Scott Whipple can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 319, or swhipple@centralctcommunications.com.

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By KEITH M. PHANEUF ŠCONNECTICUTMIRROR

With states’ savings for employee retirement benefits at an all-time low, Connecticut ranked among the worst of the worst in 2010, according to a new report this week from the Pew Center on the States.

Reeling from recession-driven investment losses, a pension raid to prop up state finances and a history of not saving for retiree health care, Connecticut government had more than $71 billion in liabilities and less than $24 billion set aside to cover them two years ago.

AndthoughGov.DannelP.Malloy has launched initiatives to limit retirement benefits and to increase state contributions, the challenge could grow should Connecticut join other states in recognizing the likelihood of fewer investment earnings in the future. “States continue to lose ground in their efforts to cover the long-term costs of their employees’ pension and retiree health care,� the Washington, D.C.-based center, a nonprofit public policy think-tank, wrote in its latest

report.

There is a $1.38 trillion gap between the total pension and retiree health care liability facing states and their respective municipalities, and the funds they have set aside to meet them. Of that figure, $757 billion was for pension obligations, and $627 billion was for retiree health care.

That’s up 9 percent from the gap states faced in 2009, and 38 percent higher than the 2008 margin.

The latest report notes that “many experts say that a healthy pension system should be at least 80 percent funded.�

More than half of the states were 100 percent funded in 2000, but by 2010 only Wisconsin hit that mark, while 34 percent were below the 80 percent threshold.

Connecticut ranked the worst, along with Illinois, Kentucky and Rhode Island, in 2010.

The Nutmeg State had assets to cover just 53 percent of its $44.83 billion pension liability in 2010, the report states. Connecticut manages pension funds to serve judges, other state employees and public school teachers.

And while just seven states had funded 25 percent or more of their retiree health care obligations, Connecticut, which effectively had saved nothing, was one of 22 states cited in the report as a “serious concern.�

Connecticut, which faced a $26.7 billion retiree health care liability in 2010, had created a savings fund with $10 million in surplus in 2007.

And a 2009 union concessions deal reached with then-Gov. M. Jodi Rell also called for employees with 5 years of experience or less to contribute 3 percent of their annual pay toward their retirement health care.

But those changes didn’t even cover one-half of 1 percent of the health care liability in 2010.

Malloy, who inherited the problem when he took office in January 2011, already has taken attacked it on several fronts.

A second concessions deal reached with unions in August 2011 made several changes to the state employees’ pension fund, the worst-funded of all state-run pensions.

That concession plan raised regular retirement ages for several employee

classes, increased penalties for early retirement, modified cost-of-living adjustments to pensions and offered a new hybrid retirement program.

Malloy also secured both legislative and union approval this year to reverse decades’ worth of underfunding to the cash-starved state employees’pension program.

The state legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis reported in January that it thinks the pension fund will gain about $3.6 billion over the next two decades. It attributed about $1.7 billion of that gain to the concessions, with the rest produced by a rebounding stock market. Under the Democratic governor’s plan, state government would make an extra $3 billion in pension payments between next fiscal year and 2023. After 2024, the contribution would drop annually. Over the course of the next three decades, Connecticut would save an estimated $5.8 billion, though most of that savings wouldn’t come until the last of those three decades.

The concessions deal also required all state employees to contribute 3 percent of their annual pay to the retiree health care savings account,

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Republican state legislative leaders have asked the nonpartisan OFA to analyze that actuarial report.

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about it, he wants to do well in front of his uncle. Obviously his uncle wants him to do well but still win.”

NEWINGTON — When Everything seemed to be coming Newington’s Pat Meucci stepped up Steve’s way at Legends Field in to the plate in an American Legion Newington, as Pat played a great game against West Hartford game, but West Hartford still won.

Monday, he wasn’t the only Meucci “Patrick had a very good game trying to win the baseball game. today it was good to see him out Sitting just outside of the West there doing his thing,” Steve said.

Hartford dugout was his uncle, “Sometimes we talk a little bit Steve. between innings,” Pat said of playStanding a few feet in front of ing third base just a few feet from Steve behind third base was his his Uncle Steve. “I know his style father, Newington of coaching because head coach Tom. my dad and he are But if you ask twins. It’s kind of the three of them, fun.” none of their famSteve and ily connections Tom grew up in really mattered Newington, and after the first pitch both love the game was thrown. and coaching it.

Annalisa Russell-Smith | Staff “The Meucci’s “He left and went can turn it on to West Hartford,” Above, Newington coach Tom Meucci (wearing shades) with his team Monday at Clem Lemire Field. Below, Newingand off,” West Tom said, “but we ton s Pat Meucci batting against Northwest Catholic.

Hartford head talk every day. We coach Steve talk about baseball.

Meucci said.

We do a lot with “When we’re on PAT MEUCCI the kids together the field it’s busi- Newington High School base- from West Hartford ball coach ness. Of course and Newington. We I want him to be successful, just bridge the two towns.We do a tournot against us. I’m standing right nament in the fall to raise money next to him at third base, and he’s for amateur baseball in the two making all these great plays. You’re towns.” rooting for him to make plays, and But no matter what color the luckily we were on top today.” uniform, or what city’s name it West Hartford prevailed in the adorns, getting better at baseball is finale of a three-game set, 7-0, a cause all three Meucci’s can rally Monday afternoon, though Pat did behind.

“I’ve learned a lot from my broththe best he could on offense, with a hit and a walk, and on defense play- er and to me he’s probably the ing a solid third base to influence best coach in the state,” Tom said.

“We both have the same philosothe outcome otherwise.

“They talk all the time,” Tom phies when it comes to our teams. I said, “and his uncle works with him love playing and competing against all the time too. He’s not nervous him.”

By EVAN MACY STAFF WRITER

“Sometimes we talk a little bit between innings.

I know his style of coaching because my dad and he are twins.

It’s kind of fun.”

Ruling on once-exonerated Connecticut inmate due in fall

ROCKVILLE (AP) — A state judge is expected to rule in the fall on the appeal of a man who was freed from prison in 2010 but returned to custody last year after his murder conviction was reinstated.

Rockville Superior Court Judge Samuel Sferrazza heard 16 days of testimony over four months during the habeas corpus trial of 50-year-old George Gould.The Hartford Courant reports the trial ended Tuesday with Gould testifying that he is innocent.

Gould and co-defendant Ronald Taylor were both sentenced to 80 years in prison

for the killing of New Haven grocery owner Eugenio Deleon Vega in 1993. After 16 years behind bars, they were freed in April 2010 after a key witness recanted her testimony. A judge declared them innocent and victims of “manifest injustice.”

But the state Supreme Court overturned that ruling in July 2011, saying Gould and Taylor hadn’t proved their innocence and ordering a new habeas corpus trial. Gould was sent back to prison last August.

Taylor was allowed to remain free while he fought colon cancer, but died in October.

The key issue in the current appeal is whether Gould’s lawyer presented enough evidence of his innocence.

A witness, Doreen Stiles, testified at the original trial that she saw Gould enter Deleon’s store and heard him arguing with the shopkeeper about opening his safe, then heard a gunshot and saw Gould and Taylor leaving the store.

But Stiles testified before Judge Stanley Fuger Jr. in 2009 that she lied during the trial and wasn’t at the murder scene. She said that she was “dopesick” when police

interrogated her after the killing, and that a detective told her he would help her buy heroin if she told authorities what happened. Stiles testimony came at the first habeas corpus trial.

Stiles refused to testify during the trial that just ended after consulting a lawyer about the possibility of perjury charges, the Courant reported.

In May, an investigator with the public defender’s office, Gerald O’Donnell, was arrested on allegations he pressured and bribed Stiles to recant her testimony.

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Above, on Thursday, June 14, St. Mary School held the End of the Year Awards Ceremony. Schoolwide awards were given for perfect attendance and highest pledges for the annual Bowl-a-Thon. Certficates and scholarships were given to students in Grades 5, 6 and 7 for excellence in the study of science, mathematics, language arts and religion. Grade 6 and Grade 7 plaques were given for academic achievement, Christian attitude and scholastic effort. Below, fifth-grade student and Newington resident, Kevin Russell, was awarded the Outstanding Scholar Award for highest grade point average within the entire school.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The following students have been named to Dean’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2012. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Jacqueline N. Lambros of Newington, a sophomore majoring in Accounting and Finance; AndreaMaria V. Almeida of Newington, a graduating senior majoring in Communication — Media Theory & Production;DanielJ.Schumacher of Newington,a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice with Crime and Society Concentration.

Conor Thomas Shea of Newington is one of 113 students honored for academic excellence at The College of Saint Rose, Albany, N.Y. Shea received the Academic Achievement — Class of 2015. The Academic Achievement Awards recognize outstanding students from the undergraduate classes – junior, sophomore, and freshman. Award recipients have achieved the highest cumulative grade-point averages in their respective classes.

MichaelJ.ValentineofNewington received a pair of awards during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England University. Valentine waspresentedwiththeDepartmentof Mechanical Engineering’s Award for Outstanding Senior and the Marston Engineering Award.The outstanding senior award is presented to the top student in the department, while the Marston Award is presented by the entire engineering faculty to the student judged to have the most mature understanding of the principles of professional engineering practice.

Valentine graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Beta Tau honor societies. He helped lead the Western New England football team to its best season ever, starting at middle linebacker and earning All-Academic honors. He interned at Smith and Wesson in Springfield, and has accepted an engineering position there.

Of the 534 students who comprise the Goodwin College Class of 2012, 73 have earned the special distinction of graduating with honors. The College celebrated its ninth Commencement on Saturday, June 9, drawing thousands of people to its River Campus in East Hartford. To achieve Cum Laude status, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. A minimum 3.7 GPA is required to graduate Magna Cum Laude, and students achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Karina Szypulski of Newington graduated magna cum laude with an Associate degree in Health Science; Rafael Ramirez of Newington graduated cum laude with an Associate degree in Respiratory Care.

The spring semester Dean’s List at Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., includes the following area residents: Nimmy Abraham, a senior in Finance from Newington; Daniel Calder, a junior in Finance from Newington:JessicaFleming, a junior in Finance from Newington; Megan Mapp, a sophomore in Actuarial Mathematics from Newington; Sara

Siviski, a sophomore in Actuarial Claffey;Newington resident Monica Mathematics from Newington.

Hayes; Newington resident Sara Silva; resident Ruben Rodriguez; The following local residents Newington resident Rafael Ramirez; graduated May 12 from Worcester Newington resident Margaret Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

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Andreia Petrosan of Newington Eric Walkama, a resident of was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering with Newington, was part of the winning high distinction from Worcester collegiate design team that took first Polytechnic Institute (WPI) May 12. place in the 2012 RIT Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineering Hannah M. Austin of Newington student design contest. Walkama is has been named to the University of a fifth-year mechanical engineerRhode Island’s spring dean’s list. ing student in Rochester Institute of Technology’s Kate Gleason College The following local high school of Engineering. The seven-member students were awarded the 2012 student team designed and built a St. Michael’s College Book Award 31-inch autonomous humanoid robot for Academic Achievement with a platform nicknamed “TigerBot” Social Conscience: Stacey Pelton of for their senior design project. The Newington, a student at Newington humanoid is scaled to a human High School; Tyler Willgoos of model and has the ability to mimic Newington, a student at Newington human movement and behavior.The innovative robot went beyond the High School. requirements for the senior design Patrick James Bellew of project with autonomous and wireless Newington earned a Bachelor of control, object avoidance, environScience in Business Administration mental interaction, camera vision, degree, Cum Laude, from Becker voice control and has the ability to College. balance. Walkama’s team competed against other universities including The spring semester President’s Syracuse University, Cooper Union, List at Bryant University includes University of Massachusetts at the following area residents: Nimmy Dartmouth, Stony Brook University Abraham, a senior in Finance from andNewYorkInstituteofTechnology.

Newington; Emily Curtis, a senior The design competition took place in Actuarial Mathematics from at May 5 during the university’s Southington, and Megan Mapp, a annual Imagine RIT: Innovation and sophomore in Actuarial Mathematics Creativity Festival. Team members from Newington. include Kyle Backer of Oswego,N.Y.; Jonathan Cormier of North Hero, The following local students were Vt.; Matthew DeCapua of Essex members of the Class of 2012 at Junction, Vt.; Jeremy Jensen of Penn Yan, N.Y.; John Seybold Rochester, Goodwin College, East Hartford.

Newington resident Amanda N.Y.; and Michael Thomas of North

Easton, Mass.

Brooke Feery of Newington has been named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University, Chicago, Ill, where she is majoring in Italian and International Business. Brooke is a 2009 graduate of Newington High School and is interning with the Travelers Insurance Corp.

The following local students received degrees from Western New England University.

Andrea-Maria V. Almeida of Newington graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Almeida graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60.

Krista M. Gangloff of Newington graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gangloff graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60.

Jack P. Germano of Newington, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering degree.

Germano graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80.

MichaelJ.ValentineofNewington graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.

Valentine graduated Summa Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above.

Federal probes cast shadow in state Congressional race

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW HAVEN — Federal investigations are casting shadows over two candidates’ campaigns in the closely watched 5th Congressional District, an unusual development for a single race in a state dubbed “Corrupticut” after an earlier outbreak of scandals.

Former Gov. John G. Rowland, who resigned in 2004 and later served time in federal prison on a corruption-related charge, is once again the center of a federal investigation. A federal grand jury is looking into consulting work that Rowland performed

for a nursing home company owned by the spouse of Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley, her husband confirmed Monday.

“It’s just the last thing I think Connecticut right now needs in terms of publicity,” said Gary Rose, a professor of politics at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. “It does very little to enhance the image of Connecticut politics at a time when we desperately need to improve that.”

Recalling the “Corrupticut” label, Rose said, “I was really hoping that we had put that behind us ... It just gives the state as a whole sort of a black eye.”

On May 31, prosecutors announced

they had arrested Robert Braddock, former finance director of House Speaker Chris Donovan, the Democrats’ endorsed candidate, charging Braddock with conspiring with others to hide the source of $20,000 in campaign contributions. The money was tied to legislation that would have raised taxes on roll-your-own smoke shop owners.

“With two federal investigations, it’s a really unique situation. I’ve never heard of it,” said Mike Clark, a former candidate in the race and a retired FBI agent who played a key role in many of the earlier corruption investigations.

Clark, a Republican, dropped out of the hotly contested race and endorsed state Sen.

Andrew Roraback, who received the party’s endorsement.

The northwestern Connecticut district is an open seat in a district relatively split between Democrats and Republicans.

Republicans have said they believe they have their best opportunity in years to win back the seat and break the Democratic stranglehold on the state’s congressional delegation.

While neither Donovan nor WilsonFoley have been accused of any wrongdoing, Rose said the investigations could derail their campaigns. He said voters might not want to take a risk on the candidates, and they may have trouble fundraising.

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On Saturday, June 23, there will be restricted access and parking at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in the afternoon and evening due to the 95th Anniversary Firemen’s Parade and related events on Garfield Street and in Mill Pond Park.

Garfield Street will be closed to traffic between Main Street and Willard Avenue from 3 p.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m.

All vehicles in the upper Town Hall and Library parking lots will have to be moved prior to 3 p.m. Parking for library patrons will be available across the street at the Senior and Disabled Center.

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The Fire Department plans to have their trucks and apparatus parked in the upper Town Hall parking lot until about 9:30 p.m., which will block access to the lot.

They also have events planned for Mill Pond Park until 9:30 or 10 p.m. The library apologizes for the inconvenience, and asks that all parents use caution when crossing Cedar Street to the library with their children for the program that evening.

31ST ANNUAL NEWINGTON EXTRAVAGANZA CRAFTERS WANTED: The Newington Parks & Rec Dept. is planning this special celebration to help promote Newington small businesses.

Newington’s 31st Annual Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 and artists and crafters are sought. An open area of 10’ x 10’ is marked out in the park (double space is 20’ x 10’).This is an outdoor area without shade or electricity.

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NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 2012 — 2013 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: All new students and students returning to NHS from other schools must contact the Residency Office at (860) 666-5611, Ext. 1131 to schedule an appointment for residency verification prior to registering for classes. Registration appointments for all new students and students returning to Newington High School beginning with the 20122013 school year will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will no new registration appointments the week of Aug. 27. Schedule changes for students in Grades 9 to 11 will be held June 21, 22, 25, 26 and 28 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.There will be no schedule changes after June 28.

NEWINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., at 7 p.m.

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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. VISIONS OF SUMMER: Lois House, award-winning watercolorist, brings summer to your doorstep with her bucolic paintings of landscapes, still-life and rustic boats in the Senior Center’s cafeteria during June. Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays.

SCHEDULE CHANGES FORTHE 2012-2013 SCHOOLYEAR: Schedule changes for the 2012-2013 school year will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRIBBAGE: Weekly Wednesday Night Cribbage at the Knights of Columbus, Council 3884, 171 Pascone Place (entrance and parking in the rear). All cribbage players are welcome and play will continue through the summer. Players are asked to sign in at 6:45 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. and end between 9 and 9:30 p.m. Format: the players are broken down in two groups, Group A is the faster players and Group B is the slower players — for each group of players, a player plays one game and then rotates to play the next player. At end of each night there are payouts for each group. Cost $5 per night. For additional information, call Dick Losh at (860) 667-0832 or for directions, other council activities and hours of operation visit the Council’s website www. kofcnewington.com. Public always

welcome any time.

NHS FOOTBALL TEAM GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER: The Newington High School football team will hold a golf tournament fundraiser to benefit the players in areas of equipment, study support and scholarships Saturday, June 23. This fun-filled day will be held at Blue Fox Run in Avon, which is only 25 minutes from Newington Center. Come and meet the coaches, players, parents, and members of Friends of Football who are hosting this event. The cost is only $125 for lunch, dinner, 18 holes of golf, practice range, registration gift, and great raffle prizes. Contact the following to either sponsor a hole sign for your business or register to play: Coach Roberts, (860) 965-4290, Dave Pruett, (860) 558-1560, Rich Klett, (860) 214-5208.

NEWINGTON FIRE CELEBRATES 95TH ANNIVERSARY: The Newington Volunteer Fire Department celebrates its 95th Anniversary in grand style. On Saturday, June 23 a townwide celebration will take place with over 30 Connecticut Fire Departments joining Newington in a ceremonial parade starting at 4 p.m. Firefighters and their apparatus will march down Newington’s Main Street and conclude in a celebration in Mill Pond Park.

Entertainment will be provided with a concert, food and beverages. A child area will showcase bouncers, the Ident-a-Kid Program, Fire Prevention Trailer, face painting and other activities. The public is welcome to join in on the fun. For additional information, contact Lt. Jack Nesklada at (860) 7480308 or the NVFD at (860) 667-5900.

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EXTRAVAGANZA JULY 16-21 AT MILL POND PARK: The Newington Family Pool Party will be Monday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. This event is free and only open to Newington residents. Join us for our new Family Field Day. This event will be held Tuesday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Traditional field day games will be offered, with some exciting and different twists.

This is sure to be a fun evening for the entire family. The Summer Carnival will be Thursday, July 19, (5 to 10 p.m.); Friday, July 20, (5 to 10 p.m.); Saturday, July 21, (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at Mill Pond Park. Purchase a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides all day. The wristband price is as follows: Thursday $15, Friday $20 and Saturday $20.

The Concert in the Park will take place Friday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. This is one

night you won’t want to miss sponsored by Data-Mail Inc. Ticket to Ride will perform on the eve of Extravaganza at Mill Pond Park. Admission to the concert is free and open to all ages.

All attendees in the beverage garden must be 21 or older. The 31st Annual Extravaganza will be held at Mill Pond Park Saturday, July 21, from 9 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Newington and all it has to offer. Enjoy food, games, rides, arts & crafts exhibits and much more.

Admission and parking are free, so bring the whole family to this all-day event. The event will conclude with a spectacular evening fireworks display over Mill Pond Park. Visit us on the web at http://www.newingtonct.gov/ parksandrec or call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 665-8666 if you are interested in making a donation or becoming a sponsor, vendor or for more information.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, June 26, July 10, Aug. 28, (Note: No program July 3), 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 3-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

No registration required.

LIBRARY CALENDAR ART EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY: Throughout the month of June, Robert Giovino will be exhibiting his oil paintings in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington.

Giovino’s involvement in his artwork increased eight years ago as a result of much persuasion from his wife, his son, and his cousin. Using oil as a medium, he primarily enjoys painting lighthouses and seascapes, as well as a few portraits and Renaissancestyle paintings. Having joined Paula Spellman’s art class at the Elmwood Community Center a few years ago, he began painting every day and is grateful to Spellman and his classmates for their feedback. Since his last show at the library, He is a member of the Newington and Southington Art Leagues. The exhibit may be viewed in the Community Room during regular library hours when the room is not in use for a scheduled program. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

OWN THE NIGHT @ YOUR LIBRARY: Teens in grades 7 to 12 will earn one prize ticket for every 100 pages read. There is no limit to how many prize tickets you can earn.

Teens will also earn prizes for every 500 pages read (up to 2,000 pages).

Prize tickets can be used for weekly drawings and the grand prize drawing.

Teens will earn one extra prize ticket at every program they attend!

DREAM BIG, READ! Children up through grade 8 can sign up for this year’s online summer reading program and earn free books and other prizes for reading 20 minutes or more a day.

BUS TRIP TO NYC: Saturday, June 23. Join the Friends for a day in the Big Apple where you may spend the day as you wish. The cost of the trip is $41. Register at the Adult Information Desk.

LEGALFORMS AND CAREER TRANSITIONS ONLINE RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE:The Lucy

Robbins Welles Library, Newington announces the addition of two new online systems to the available resources: LegalForms and Career Transitions. They are free of charge to Newington library card holders from home. Anyone can access these services in the library as well.

LegalForms provides thousands of customizable legal documents. The forms are specific to Connecticut.

Also included are form letters, legal definitions and an attorney directory.

Career Transitions makes looking for a job a little easier. People are guided by information about career paths, industries, economies and companies. They can discover their career interests and then explore the careers related to these interests. They can than look at what preparation is required and what opportunities exist for that career.

Career Transitions helps job seekers prepare their resumes and cover letters and prepare for interviews. There is a section included to find classes and training in an area to pursue one’s career interests. The last function allows the people to scour the internet for career opportunities through Indeed.Com. Newington residents can access these free online tools from the library web page at www.newingtonct. gov/library. A valid Newington library card number is needed to access them. For more information contact the adult information desk at (860) 665-8700.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB): Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For ages 13 to 18. Help us make the library a better place for you! Become a member and take a leadership role in your community, give input on teen events, help develop the collection of teen materials, and preview new books. Earn a service hour for sharing your opinion! You must be willing to participate in discussions. Snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER: SONGS, TALES AND TUNES FROM AND ABOUT THE CIVIL WAR

Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. Let Master Teaching Artist and former Connecticut State Troubadour Tom Callinan regale and entertain you with his winning presentations of Civil War stories and songs. His appearances include ABC’s Good Morning America and National Public Radio. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission and the Friends of the Library DOWNLOADABLE LIBRARY BOOKS FOR YOUR IDEVICE: Wednesday, June 27, 11 a.m. or Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. Bring your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad to one of these sessions to learn how to checkout and download the library’s free audiobooks and eBooks. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. Seating is limited.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 will be measuring and mixing to create the Big Dipper. Then we can dip in some fruit to see how it tastes.You may call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ARTWORK AT LIBRARY: From July 2 until July 31, Wethersfield resident Jason Silver will display his artwork in the library. In addition, Jason will host an artist’s reception on Tuesday, July 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. Information and images of his work can be found on www.jsilvergraphics.com. The exhibit may be viewed during library hours when the Community Room is not in use for a scheduled program. The public is invited to call first to make sure the room is available before coming to view the exhibit. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Wednesday, July 4. Admission is free.

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JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, June 27, 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.

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

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 will be measuring and mixing to create the Big Dipper. Then we can dip in some fruit to see how it tastes. You may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMS: begin the week of July 9 for children preschool through grade 6. Call the library at (860) 6658720, check out our website, www. newingtonct.gov/library, or stop by the Children’s Department for more information.

LOCKED IN THE LIBRARY! Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 24, 8 a.m. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to bring their sleeping bags, pillows and a parent or adult caregiver to sleep over at the library.

We’ll have a night filled with stories, games, fun and some sleep! Call (860) 665-8720 beginning to register your family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LITTLE DREAMERS: Stories, songs and playtime for children 9 to 24 months, siblings and their caregivers.

Mondays, July 9 through Aug. 13, 10:15 to 11 a.m.

MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE — SAM CASE AND THE “BIG DREAM” MYSTERY! Monday, June 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner and Show, $5. Someone at the library has stolen the big book of dreams owned by the world’s greatest detective, Sam Case. Sam needs the audience’s help to figure out whodunit. Children ages 5 to 10 will help the Marshmallow Masquers solve this Sam Case mystery. Pizza, pasta, chicken tenders, drinks and dessert will be served at 5:30 p.m. Show begins at 6:15 p.m. Reservations and $5 payment will be taken in person only in the Children’s Department. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLUTO PALS PRESCHOOLERS Storytime for children ages 3 to 6.

Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 16, 10:15 to 11 a.m. (NOTE: Special registered program Aug. 9)

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesday, June 27, 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.

TWINKLE STAR TWO’S Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers. Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 15, 10:15 to 11 a.m.

LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 15, noon, Children entering kindergarten through grade 2, are invited to bring their lunch and dream big with us each week. A detailed flyer will is available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

AFTERNOON HEAT: Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Join us for an hour filled with fun and creative activities. Children entering grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning two weeks prior to each program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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