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Newington kicks off football camp for kids

to the community and build a STAFF WRITER positive relationship with kids Newington High School foot- in Newington,” explains Eric ball coaches are offering families Hennessy, head football coach of younger children a special at NHS and one of the staff opportunity for the first time members who will be facilitating the camp. this July.

They’ll also be joined by The Newington Youth i n c om i n g Football Camp seniors from will run on the the high school evenings of during camp July 9, 16 and activities.

24 from 5:30 “I think it will to 7:30 p.m. at be rewarding for the NHS Field our players, and House athletic the younger kids fields. can look up to It’s free for the older kids as Newington good role modboys in grades 3 els,” Hennessy through 8, and says. “They can designed to be a ERIC HENNESSY say, ‘that’s what fun, informative Head football coach at NHS I want to be and challenging like when I’m a opportunity to senior.’ We are not only create better football players and ath- blessed with some really great kids in Newington.” letes, but also better kids.

Campers will be grouped by “It’s one way we can give back age, taught position fundamentals and most importantly, the Free Volume 54, No. 27 rules for safely playing the game.

“In order for football to survive in our society we have to

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Fruits of labor Community farmers’ market sets up shop

“My mission as an educator and coach is to help young people become better adults, future leaders.”

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Bonnie Yackovetsky and her daughter Rachel, 12, inside their booth at the Newington Farmers’ Market.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington Police report the following: Lisaida Rodriguez, 24, of 28 Henry St., New Britain, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny.

Jessica Maldonado, 19, of 28 Henry St., New Britain, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny.

Agnieszka Maciborek, 24, of 307 Broad St., New Britain, was charged June 16 with second-degree harassment.

Carlos Lopez, 34, of 9 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, was charged June 17 with sixth-degree larceny.

Muhammad Imran, 25, of 1164 Willard Ave., was charged June 17 with first-degree failure to appear.

Christine Violette, 39, of 31 Parker St., was charged June 17 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

John Skowronski, 41, of 31 Parker St., was charged June 17 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Joshua Montanez, 26, of 114 Rogers Road, Norwich, was charged June 17 with possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell narcotics, interfering with a police officer, and failure to have head lamps lit.

James Tucker, 51, of 1 Mallard Lane, was charged June 17 with driving under the influence.

Moses Wilson, 54, of 15 Victory Way, was charged June 17 with threatening and breach of peace.

Stephen Schafer, 23, of 60 New Hampshire Drive, New Britain, was NEWINGTON

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charged June 19 with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespassing.

Lynn Cousineau, 46, of 36 Sunrise St., New Britain, was charged June 18 with violation of a protective order.

David Lajeunesse, 47, of 20 Coolidge Ave., was charged June 18 with second-degree unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct.

Christine Thibeault, 48, of 14 Birchlawn Terrace was charged June 18 with failure to obey stop sign and driving under the influence.

Anthony Larosa, 43, of 144 Sexton St., New Britain, was charged June 18 with fifth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree

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larceny.

David Lajeunesse, 47, of 20 Coolidge Ave., was charged June 19 with second-degree strangulation, disorderly conduct, two counts risk of injury to a minor and criminal violation of a protective order.

Erroll Brantley, 40, of 68 City Ave., New Britain, was charged June 19 with four counts third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools second-degree criminial mischief and first-degree larceny.

Tahare McFarlin, 36, of 174 Ashley St., Hartford, was charged June 19 with sixth-degree larceny.

Thia Stockman, 23, of 37 Summer St., Meriden, was charged June 20 with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-de-

gree burglary, third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit third-degree criminal mischief.

Gina Garafalo, 48, of 208 Rose Circle, Middletown, was charged June 20 with sixth-degree larceny.

Daniell Garcia, 43, of 116 Wheeler Road, Wethersfield, was charged June 21 with sixth-degree larceny.

Megan Rosado, 19, of 12 Faith Road, was charged June 24 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Franklin Welles Jr., 49, of 163 Thompson St., New Haven, was charged June 24 with third-degree criminal attempt to commit burglary.

‘Low-lights’ of the community center hearing To the Editor: I recently attended the Public Hearing on the Town Hall/ Community Center Project. Let me highlight what I consider to be some “low-lights” of the evening.

Several attendees received an e-mail, the purpose being “to extend an invitation to all instructors, staff, coaches, and program participants to attend this meeting tonight. It is not necessary for you to speak, but you are welcome and encouraged to do so. To show the public that there is support for this project which will enable us to accommodate more community use, programs and activities. We hope that you will consider attending tonight’s public hearing and supporting this project.” This e-mail was sent by a town employee, using town resources and selected mailing lists. It wasn’t sent to inform, but rather to promote a position and solicit support. I don’t know if this was an ethics breach, but it certainly reflected questionable judgment by a town employee with a vested interest in the project outcome.

The majority of the more than 75 residents attending supported renovating Town Hall but questioned the need for a standalone commu-

nity center or the proposed location.

All were against an August referendum, and instead supported a date concurrent with November general elections. The council subsequently set a Sept. 9 date.

Following the hearing, two majority councilors felt compelled to address the audience on representative government. I suppose we needed this enlightenment. We thought we were putting democracy into practice by our presence and participation, and we assumed that the public hearing was the opportunity for citizens to be heard, rather than it being a perfunctory ritual where the outcome was a forgone conclusion. Further, silly us, we believed a referendum held in November provided opportunity for the most residents, including the median voters and not just those with extreme positions, to participate in the democratic process.

During closing remarks, the mayor commented, “I believe that Mill Pond Park is built for recreation. I don’t think that this is going to take away from that. I think it will be an enhancement to the park.” In her closing statements, Councilor McDonald reflected,” … that the small section of folks that came out

this evening, that quite a number of them that commented, largely seniors, would have preferred the referendum moved to Nov 4.” I wondered what relevance age had in valuation of the public’s comments.

Seniors in this town pay taxes and stay informed. After the meeting I approached Councilor McDonald.

She said that “they” kept tally of who spoke and if they were 55 years or older. As I attempted to get clarification on why “they” thought age was relevant, she politely bid me good evening and left.

My takeaways from the evening: Since no one on the Majority council including the Mayor or Town Manager expressed concern, apparently town employees can use town resources to promote positions and include direct appeals for support on outstanding issues of public interest.

One way to enhance our parks, according to the mayor, is to erect large municipal buildings in their midst Public input on this issue doesn’t seem to matter, particularly if you are 55 years of age or older.

Correction: In the article titled “Project Graduation a hit with students and parents” printed in the Friday, June 27 issue of The Newington Town Crier, Lucy and Steven Simonides were referred

to in error as “Lucy and Steven Sims.” The couple was among a group of 25 parents of Newington High School seniors who spent the last six months putting together the Project Graduation

Party themed “Cruising into the Future.” Building a cruise ship for students — by hand — was a joint effort between Steven Simonides, Harry Mamet and Bryan Tyrrell.

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Local farmers market wares in downtown Newington Continued from Page 1

family comes to see me because they know I’m in town.”

For those with a sweet tooth, she makes an orange-chocolate jam. But there’s also bacon jam, caramelized onion-roasted garlic jam, even a habañero-mango variety. Jars are $5 a piece and if you buy four, you get one free.

A card attached by ribbon offers recipe ideas and creative uses for the jams.

Carnese and a handful of other vendors set up shop in Constitution Square every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 30.

Bonnie Yackovetsky makes the drive from Bozrah to Newington on Thursdays to sell her handmade goat’s milk soaps and natural cosmetics.

“I grew up in Newington and my dad is still here so I get to visit him once a week,” she said recently.

Val Ginn, market master, joins the group in the downtown square, which is bordered

by East Cedar explains. “It’s Street, Market not a business to Square, Main me; it’s to better Street and the quality of life Constance of Newington Leigh Drive. residents and “We’ve put to help the up banners farmers, while and tried to bringing people get publicto surroundity to bring ing businesses awareness downtown.” to residents And she’s askthat there ing chefs from is a market area restauin the cenrants to stop ter of town,” in and pick up Erica Schmitt | Staff she said. “It’s fresh items to growing every Rita Motta, owner of Sanremo’s Bakery in Berlin, brings a variety of fresh enhance their breads, pastries and pizza to the Newington Farmer’s Market every week. year.” summer menus.

This year’s “Farmers addition to the market this year, long winter delayed the harvest bringing fresh breads and other don’t want to bring anything back a bit. Right now expect to see baked goods. with them; they load up and want lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and A Newington native who now to come back empty,” says Ginn, a few other vegetables at the resides in Wethersfield, Ginn who would also like to host live market. In July and August there’s wants the best for the local com- cooking demonstrations later this likely to be corn, eggplant, peach- munity, which is why she doesn’t season. es, and other fruit. Then this fall charge farmers to rent spots at the She’s inviting these same chefs pumpkins and squash should be market, unlike others in the area. to showcase a vegetable at the in abundance. Sanremo Bakery “I always believe that they’re market by making a creative dish & Pastry Shop of Berlin is a new trying to make a living, too,” she on-site to both inspire and edu-

cate visitors.

Buying food at any farmer’s market is always better than going to a grocery store, according to Ginn.

“Number one — you’re helping the farmers, who are a dying breed,” she says. “Number two, you eat much healthier when you buy vegetables grown by local farmers. And they just taste better.”

For more information, call Val Ginn at (860) 716-9086. Also find and “Like” the Newington Farmers Market on Facebook.

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

IF YOU GO: WHAT: Newington Farmer’s Market WHEN: Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Constitution Square, Newington

Football camp hopes to inspire players on and off the field

c h a n g e Newington Knights Midget Football — s o m e the town’s youth league — and then go things,” Hennessy said of the recent press on to play at the high school when they get older. attention paid to foot“My mission as an eduball head injuries, which cator and coach is to help sparked the creation of young people become bet“Heads Up Tackling” rules. ter adults, future leaders,” “To save our game we said Hennessy, who is have to do things differlooking to instill the folently as coaches and how lowing order of priorities we prepare our players,” he in his players: family, eduadded. “Safety is of upmost cation, football and self. importance to us.”

“If we follow that, we Families can register will have success not only right through the first day on the field but also in of camp. They just have to other aspects of our lives,” fill out a simple form availhe added. able at Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St., or on the town’s website, NewingtonCT.gov. For more information contact Camp Director, Forms will also be on-hand the first day of Coach Eric Hennessy at ehennessy003771@ camp, so people are welcome to show up npsct.org. and sign up in person.

Campers must wear cleats or sneakers, IF YOU GO shorts, a T-shirt and sunscreen, and bring their WHAT: Newington Youth Football Camp own water bottle marked with their name.

WHEN: July 9, 16, and 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

If all goes well, staff hope to offer the WHERE: Newington High School athletic camp next year, too. One of their goals fields, 605 Willard Ave. is for participants to later get involved in Continued from Page 1

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Holocaust survivor reminisces about tragedy with humor Sprinkled with humor and spun with positive anecdotes, his tales took them from his childhood in Poland through the horrors of war, to the day he met his wife and settled in Hartford, where he opened the Camera Bar. “We have to judge people by the people not the nationality; I have seen good Germans and bad Jews,” he said. “I have been through hell and back but I’m not going to tell you about it because

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to add to the collection, the wrath began.

“This was the first time I’ve seen people hung from trees,” Luftglas remembered.

He and his family were assigned to a two-room house in a ghetto with two other families.

Then it was time to board a train to the camp, but his parents never made it. They were sent to a gas chamber, along with other elders deemed unfit for the hard labor that would soon come.

Luftglas went on to become a skilled lathe operator in a camp, and in May 1945 he was freed. After arriving in America, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951, where he served in Korea in the 45th infantry as a rifleman and radioman.

In 1952 he was discharged and moved to Hartford to look for a manufacturing job.

That’s where he met his wife Goldie, whom he moved to West Hartford with in 1970 to raise three daughters. Luftglas is now retired, and does speaking engagements for schools and organizations throughout the area.

No one would imagine an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor telling stories that would stir an eruption of laughter through a room.

But Monday night, soon after Roman Luftglas took the microphone from Dan Henry, president of the Newington Kiwanis, he had the small crowd gathered in Paradise Pizza in New Britain glued to every word, smiling and laughing.

Not only did Luftglas survive the horrors of an Auschwitz concentration camp and ghettos in Germany but he is also a veteran of the Korean War battles of Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy. Despite these hardships he is ROMAN LUFTGLAS known as a cheerful Holocaust survivor and Korean War veteran optimist, and Luftglas would rather inspire listeners than terrify them.

The Kiwanis Club invited the I don’t plan on having you go West Hartford resident Monday there,” added Luftglas, who went evening as honorable guest to its on to share a few unpleasant monthly speaker event, a pre- memories just to give his audiFourth of July occasion. ence a taste.

He opened by telling the group The Nazis invaded in 1939 and he was “manufactured in Poland,” that was the last time he saw his a statement that made more sense family. His community was asked later on, after they discovered he to bring their valuables to be con- Erica Schmitt can be reached at was trained to be an expert sheet fiscated within 24 hours. After (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or metal mechanic and welder. affording them an additional day eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

“We have to judge people by the people not the nationality.

I have been through hell and back but I’m not going to tell you about it because I don’t plan on having you go there.”

Erica Schmitt | Staff

Holocaust survivor and inspirational speaker Roman Luftglas addressed the Newington Kiwanis Club Monday night.

Energy assistance program offers help to low-income families

HARTFORD — Summertime is an ideal time for a home energy assessment.

In summer, many families including the elderly struggle to pay their energy bills. Energy is just as important in summer months to refrigerate food, medicine and to keep the lights on.

Operation Fuel Executive Director Patricia Wrice says many struggling households are facing shut-off notices this summer, especially if they used a lot of electricity over the winter to keep heaters on to save on their gas or oil bills.

Competitive Resources Inc. of Wallingford make a donation to Operation Fuel every time a customer of Connecticut Light and Power Co. or The United Illuminating Co. has a home

energy assessment done by CRI on behalf of the statewide energy assistance program. The energy assessment is part of Energize Connecticut’s Home Energy Solutions program, which helps to reduce home energy bills.

Operation Fuel is Connecticut’s only statewide, year-round emergency energy assistance program.

A private, nonprofit program, Operation Fuel provides emergency energy assistance through its statewide network of fuel banks to lower-income working families, the elderly and disabled individuals in financial crisis.

These are families not eligible for energy assistance from government-funded programs.

“Electricity and heat are basic necessities, yet nearly 300,000 Connecticut households can’t

afford to pay their energy bills,” Wrice said. “A home without electricity or heat is unhealthy and unsafe for the people who live there. Many of the households we help have either children under 18, an elderly person or someone with a chronic illness or disability.”

The HES program provides homeowners and renters with services and installed products that will help make homes more energy efficient and lower their energy bills. During the home energy assessment, CRI’s certified technicians make energy-saving improvements that include identifying and sealing air leaks and drafts, installing energy efficient light bulbs and water-saving devices, and analyzing appliances and insulation.

CRI, a utility-authorized contractor, donates $25 for every HES energy assessment it completes on behalf of Operation Fuel. During 2013, CRI donated $1,250 to Operation Fuel.

The HES energy assessment has a small co-pay. CL&P and UI customers can schedule an appointment by calling (888) 403-3500 or by visiting www. criprograms.com/operationfuel.

CL&P and UI must approve all applications.

Energy usage at home is divided into eight major categories.

The Home Energy Solutions Program is a simple, inexpensive way to address a majority of the energy uses associated with energy costs, and help consumers save money on utility bills. It is an excellent first step to ensure that

families have an energy efficient home.

If you qualify for the program – on average – you receive approximately $725 worth of installed energy efficiency products and services and you save $150 – $250 or more annually on your utility bills.

You are only responsible for a $75 copay at the time that the services are delivered. The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) covers the balance within defined program guidelines The offer is subject to the availability of funding. Utility customers should have their account number available and mention Operation Fuel when calling to schedule an energy assessment.

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Mill Pond Park installs new fitness equipment

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Those who walk or run in Mill Pond Park or even drive down Garfield Street may have noticed something new recently across from Newington Town Hall.

The Parks and Recreation Department just erected five new pieces of fitness equipment on the north side of the park, bordering Garfield Street.

Funded through the town’s Capital Improvements Fund, the $10,450 addition is meant to enhance the exercise regimens of residents who use the park.

“It’s the ideal situation for those running, walking or jogging around Mill Pond,” said Bruce Till, recreation superintendent.

“You can use this as circuit training, use all five pieces at once or do a lap around the pond and use one piece, do another lap and use a second and so on,” he explained.

“We thought it would be a perfect fit and our commission thought so as well.”

That would be the Parks and Recreation Board, which approved the new equipment at their meeting in May. Using all five pieces adequately targets all muscle groups in both the lower and upper halves of the body, and is safe for people of all ages.

Similar equipment is going up in parks all across the country, according to Till.

Following “green” initiatives, it

does not operate hydraulically, but instead using one’s own weight as resistance.

“It’s gone over very well so far,” he added. “My office window looks out right over the park and there’s not a time I look out that I don’t see people on it. I’ve talked to some of them and they’ve all been real excited about it; they thought it was a great addition to the park.”

For those unsure how to use it, written instructions can be found right on the side. A permanent park fixture, the equipment will remain there through the winter season.

It is available for use at any time during normal park hours, from dawn until dusk, and is appropriate for adults, seniors and children older than 13.

Erica Schmit | Staff

New fitness equipment at Mill Pond Park.

For more information, contact sandrec.

Erica Schmitt can be reached Newington Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 665-8666 or at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or visit www.newingtonct.gov/park- eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

Bear Creek Campground opens at Lake Compounce

By BRIAN M. JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

BRISTOL — Lake Compounce’s newest attraction, Bear Creek Campground, will hold its grand opening July 1.

The 15-acre campground will complement the historical 168-year-old Lake Compounce Amusement Park and newly added Crocodile Cove Water Park. The rustic recreation site features log cabins, mason lighting, and artfully crafted bear and eagle totems.

However, those who come to Bear Creek won’t have to leave the amenities of home far behind. The

campground features free WiFi and direct TV, 20 fully furnished cabins that sleep up to 10 people each, 24 RV sites with water and electricity hook ups and 30 tent sites. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire pit. There are also laundromats, individual showers and 24-hour bathrooms. There will be weekly family-friendly activities including kickball and watergun fights.

Campers can find all the supplies they need at Bear Creek Lodge, which contains a general store and lounge.

“Guests can turn a trip to Lake Compounce into a family vacation

because they now have the option of staying overnight,” said Jerry Brick, general manager. “They can enjoy the theme park and water park and also spend time visiting other popular sites in Connecticut as well.

An added benefit is the ability for campers to spend time in the park and return to their campsites at their convenience throughout their stay.”

According to Brick, the land for the campsite was purchased in 2006.

A feasibility study was conducted two years ago and it was determined they could open this

Also, when you camp at Bear Creek, you can enjoy discounts at the Lake Compounce amusement park. Single day tickets offer a $9 savings per ticket. Two day tickets are two for the the price of one.

Cabin price is intended for a maximum of six people. Cabins can accommodate up to 10 people.

Each additional person is $20 per night For more information, call (860) 583-3300, ext. 6905 or visit campbearcreek.com.

year. Brick said the camp could serve 700 people fully booked and there are still 70 acres of land which can be used for future expansion.

“It’s very exciting to be opening up, it was a lot of work,” said Brick.

Bear Creek Campground sites must be reserved in advance at campbearcreek.com. People may park their cars at the campgrounds.

Sites start at $35 per night.

Campers may purchase heavily discounted tickets to Lake Compounce Theme Park and Crocodile Cove Water Park upon checking in. Group rates are also available.

Brian M. Johnson can be reached at (860) 584-0501, ext 7291, or bjohnson@bristolpress.com

Newington residents take on ‘Les Misérables’ Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father — violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

NCTC’s teen/college actors bring this classic to life for you for three performances only!

Performances are July 11-13 (Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.) at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road, Newington. Tickets are $15 for adults ($17 at the door) and $12 for seniors, students and children($15 at the door). *Due to the mature language and themes of this show, we recommend patrons be 10 years old and up. For tickets, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282) or online, www.NCTCArts.org

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Armenian community celebrates feast as family NEW BRITAIN — When Armenians were cast out of their homeland by the Ottoman Empire in 1915, they scattered to Iran, Syria, Lebanon and the Middle East. Some of those families gathered again in 1925 and founded St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church at 167 Tremont St. in New Britain.

This Sunday — nearly a century later — their descendants enjoyed a traditional Armenian feast together in the church’s basement.

“The church brings us back together,”said Elaine Chojnowski, a young woman whose maiden name, Haghverdian, is well known in the tight-knit religious community.

“They are the family who started this annual cookout,” said Richard Hamasian, an elder church member.

“It’s kind of our way of welcoming the growing season, the beginning of summer,” he explained. “Three decades later, we’re lucky enough to have young people that want to carry on the tradition.”

One of those young people

“This is the oldest Armenian church in Connecticut,” said Chojnowski, whose family came from Iran. “Back in the day, this whole street was Armenian families.”

Standing over a table of sweets was a woman who knows that history well: Jennie Garabedian, author of “New Britain’s Armenian Community.”

While serving baklava, brownies and bundt cake Sunday, the historian had the chance to catch up with old friends and relatives at the church where she was baptized.

“Everyone cooked and donated these desserts,” she said with a warm smile.

After Mass on Sunday, Sept. 7, the St. Stephen’s community will say goodbye to the summer at the Quartette Club on Wooster Street.

“It’s the blessing of the grapes, Erica Schmitt | Staff the end of the season,” Hamasian At the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church Annual Cookout, people begin to gather, awaiting the delicious said. food.

And then, there may be dancdown here after church and get ing. was Stephanie Meyer, his niece fill of kebabs, lavash and pilaf.

“The guys are cooking out- to mingle a little bit.” and chairwoman of the event.

There used to be dancing. Erica Schmitt can be reached “This is my first go of it,” side, the women are manning Meyer said, running between the the kitchen — very old school,” Now, most of the church mem- at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, kitchen and the banquet hall, she added. “It’s something every- bers are in their golden years, so or eschmitt@newbritainherald. making sure everyone had their one looks forward to; they come they’re not as light on their feet. com.

HARTFORD – The charitable response to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, was immediate, worldwide and exceptionally generous. Challenges emerged for both newly established and existing organizations as they struggled to manage the volume of donations, identify the needs of the community and coordinate with other organizations.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein today released a report on the overwhelming charitable response that evaluates information provided voluntarily by organizations engaged in fundraising related to the tragedy, provides a quantitative analysis of survey responses and identifies ways that state regulators and the nonprofit community can partner and collaborate to provide trans-

parency, bolster donor confidence, consolidate resources and increase coordination.

They also released a new Charities Disaster Relief Guide, available online in the “Charities” section of the Attorney General’s Web site, which provides guidance to both donors and charitable organizations on best practices, effective communication and legal requirements.

“Each time our state is hit hard by a large-scale emergency or extreme weather related events, we see the best in human nature - that innate impulse and need to help and give during another person’s darkest hour,” said Governor Malloy. “We introduced this report to create a more transparent and streamlined system of accounting for the funds that are collected, recorded and distributed to Connecticut residents following a catastrophic event. This resource is one of the many steps we have taken to

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Report reveals Sandy Hook elicited a tremendous charitable response demonstrate that we are serious about better serving the public by making state government more transparent, more responsive and more efficient.”

“The generosity of people from all corners of our country and beyond was on display in the days and weeks following that horrible day in Sandy Hook,” said Attorney General Jepsen. “The goal of this report is to document that generosity and provide transparency to the giving public about where their donations went while also developing strategies on how we can better prepare for and respond to tragic events. I appreciate the cooperation of the various organizations; 96 percent of those we asked to complete a voluntary survey did respond.

My office will continue to communicate with these groups and monitor disbursement of remaining charitable funds.”

“This report and the new Charities Disaster Relief

Guide demonstrate our strong commitment to oversee charitable activities and fundraising in Connecticut, and I wish to express my thanks to the Sandy Hook donors worldwide for their generosity, and to the charities themselves for cooperating with us as we worked to establish a system of transparency and accountability appropriate for a charitable effort of this magnitude,” Commissioner Rubenstein said. “The Disaster Relief Guide is a must-read for anyone involved in soliciting, managing, or donating funds for emergency relief.

We have researched, collected and combined the best practices, resources and laws applicable to Connecticut into one easy to understand document.”

Within months of the tragedy, the Attorney General and Commissioner Rubenstein asked organizations and individuals that had been identified as having engaged in charitable fundrais-

ing related to Sandy Hook to complete a survey about their activities. In the fall of 2013, a second voluntary survey was issued to the organizations. The survey was sent electronically and was comprised of questions about funds raised, whether fundraisers communicated a designated charitable intent, categories of expenditures, unspent funds, surplus funds and general organizational information.

In total, 77 organizations provided information in response to the surveys, which serve as the basis of today’s report. The respondents reported raising over $28 million in connection with the Sandy Hook tragedy. Of that, over $15 million had been distributed at the time of the survey responses. Unspent funds were reserved by organizations for long-term community needs – including mental health and other services – memorials, scholarships and future programming.

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Wadsworth showcases new works from Ochoa

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art presents three new works by post-minimalist sculptor Ruben Ochoa in an exhibition titled, “Ruben Ochoa / MATRIX 169: Cloudless Day,” on view June 5 – Sept. 7.

The works in “Cloudless Day” tackle the genre of California landscape painting, but with the artist’s own personal interpretation.

After more than a decade of exploring sculpture as a medium, Ochoa has returned to his painting practice to create largescale, sculptural canvases that draw inspiration from California Impressionism, various contemporary art movements like Color Field Painting and Land Art and diverse popular culture sources.

Best known for his monumental sculptural installations that explore the urban landscape and are created from accessible construction and building materials, Ochoa “deconstructs a construction worker aesthetic,” seeking to nudge the viewer into reassessing their perception of the everyday

environment. The artist’s pieces serve as a gateway to issues on class and culture, and the working and merchant class; the virtually ignored population that keeps the machination of large cities such as Los Angeles running and prospering. In that liminal space where Man and Nature collide, is an Ochoa artwork.

“The early-20th-century idealized vision of the natural landscape has been stripped away

by Ochoa,” said Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art. “Through his use of everyday objects and references to popular culture, he has defined a 21st-century authentic version of the built environment based in social abstraction.”

MATRIX, a changing exhibition of contemporary art, was initiated in 1975 as an experimental pilot project with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, visit thewadsworth.org.

WEST HARTFORD — Filomeno & Company, P.C., a Certified Public Accounting and Business Advisory firm, has announced the promotion of Mark Piatkowski, CPA of Newington, to Principal.

Piatkowski, who previously served as Filomeno’s Senior Manager, has been with the firm for 19 years, and serves as the head of the firm’s Construction and Real Estate Department.

Thomas Filomeno, CPA, president of Filomeno & Company, credits Piatkowski’s long-stand-

ing commitment to the firm as instrumental in keeping Filomeno in line with its vision and mission.

“It is with great pride that we congratulate Mark and recognize his extraordinary efforts and dedication to our firm,” Filomeno said. “Since joining the firm in 1995, Mark has distinguished himself by providing exceptional service to both our clients and our firm.”

As a Principal, Piatkowski will play an integral role in the strategic decisions necessary in the

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Rotary Club holds awards ceremony

The Newington Rotary Club held its Annual Awards and Installation Dinner recently. At a formal dinner ceremony, awards were given to community members and Rotarians and new club officers were installed.

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“From our colleagues to our clients to our strategic partners, Filomeno & Company is full of exceptional people,” Piatkowski said. “I am excited to take on my new role at the company where I will continue to collaborate with people I enjoy and greatly respect.”

Piatkowski holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State University.

He is a member of the American General Contractors Association; Construction Institute; McGladrey Alliance Construction and Real Estate Network; New Haven Chamber of Commerce; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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Is U.S. presidency an impossible job?

July 4th is a celebration of the Democrats lost the Congress great American experiment: a and the presidency to Richard government of the people, by Nixon, until he resigned, and the people and for the people. the Republicans were replaced Is it possible that the presiden- by Jimmy Carter. cy is an impossible job?

Then he was made the No, really, think about it. fool in Iran and he, too, was When Harry Truman became fired by the American peopresident, most ple and replaced by Americans didn’t know A POINT TO the Ronald Reagan him, and the ones who Republicans. Reagan PONDER did didn’t like him. left the country to his He got us into Korea vice president, George and lost Washington H.W. Bush, and to the Republicans for Bush was fired by the the next eight years. country because the Kennedy gets killed in economy tanked. office and people still The Democrats are trying to figure out reclaimed the preshow his assassination idency and the was pulled off and by Phil Mikan Congress under Bill whom.

Clinton, and the Lyndon Johnson is Democrats ran crazy credited with the greatest civil with the American credit card rights legislation and having — they were turned out after done more for black America scandal, impeachment and than any president since much drama.

Abraham Lincoln. He also George W. Bush is put into pushed America into a 10-year office by the Supreme Court war (remember Vietnam?). He after a very tight race against Al was run out of office, and the Gore. He and the Republicans

run us into a war of attrition, but America is the one being bled by a thousand cuts.

The Republican Congress — as did Clinton’s — administration goes nuts with spending.

The Republicans are fired and the hope of America, an African American, was given the office of president, and his party was in charge. He has not done well, and he is leading America back into another war zone. I think he has been a poor president for America.

Many think he is the greatest.

So who wants to be president next and what will they do that’s different and good for America, for the people. When will we get an American president that does the job? Is the great 4th of July experiment over?

A point to ponder.

Phil Mikan is the host of the Phil Mikan Show on WMRD 1150/ WLIS AM 1420 daily at 10 a.m.You can reach him at phil@ philmikan.com.

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Annual Extravaganza starts July 14

The 33rd Annual Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at Mill Pond Park in Newington.

The 33rd Annual Extravaganza will feature food vendors, musicians, paddle boats, entertainment, fireworks, games and many other family-oriented activities.

Over 100 vendors are joining the Extravaganza this year, including artists and crafters, non-profit organizations and civic groups, and local businesses. Admission and parking are free.

The event will conclude with a spectacular evening fireworks display over Mill Pond Park.

There will also have a week of activities leading up to Extravaganza: Family Pool Party: Monday, July 14. This is a free event just for Newington residents.

Family Tie Dye and Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, July 16.

Summer Carnival: Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19.

Concert in the Park and Adult Beverage Garden: Friday, July 18.

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The following local students have been named to the spring Dean’s List at Stonehill College, Easton, Mass. Abby E. Barnicle of Newington, and Alex R. Willgoos of Newington.

The following local residents were named to the spring Dean’s List at St. Michael’s College, a liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located

in Burlington, Vt. Shelby Davis, daughter of Elizabeth Davis of Newington. Davis is a graduate of Newington High School.

Erin Murphy, daughter of Rita Murphy of Newington. Murphy is a graduate Newington High School.

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R.O.P.E.S. Challenge Course off Fenn Road. Police have said they enjoy interacting with the teens on a normal level, where no law enforcement action is taken.

According to Karen Futoma, director of Newington Human Services, it provides the kids with an equally valuable opportunity.

“The purpose is for them to gain some trust and respect and see each other as a valuable resource,” said Futoma, who leads the program along with Rik Huggard, youth services coordinator.

Newington is one of nine towns to receive the funding, along with Bloomfield, Ellington, Hamden, Norwalk, Plymouth, Stamford, Stratford and Watertown. The YMCA of Northwestern Connecticut was another recipient.

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Newington teens will continue building a positive relationship with Newington Police this year thanks to a $10,000 grant received recently.

The money will go to fund the Building Bridges Between Police and Youth program, which was expanded to include high schoolaged students last year.

It engages both police and local kids in adventure challenges to build self-esteem and teamwork skills.

Town staff identifies participants by those who live in high-risk situations and might benefit most from having an alternative to dangerous leisure activities.

The grant was awarded by the State Office of Policy and Management at the end of May and town council accepted it at their last meeting. Newington police officers have since attended a training session to prepare themselves for participation.

Activities included outdoor Erica Schmitt can be reached at adventures like hiking, kayaking, (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or geo-caching, and using the town’s eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

The town’s R.O.P.E.S. Course off Fenn Road, one of the locations where police and Newington teens will participate in adventures to foster a better relationship.

Newington Music Department among the best in the country

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“These schools and districts make a strong commitment to music education in the core curriculum supporting its essential value to a well-rounded education for every child,” said Mary Luehrsen, NAMM Foundation executive director. “Strong, engaging programs that offer students access to music cannot thrive in a vacuum.

The Best Communities designation brings hard-won visibility to music classes, programs and departments that are keeping music education alive in our schools.”

Newington Public Schools which was one of just 12 districts in Connecticut that made it on the BCME list. “There are so many talented, committed music teachers whose programs deserve to be celebrated,” Luehrsen said.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR NAMI NEWINGTON: NAMI Newington (National Alliance for Mental Illness) meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. Contact Debi at (860) 830-2129 for more information.

FREE SUMMER FUN RUNS: Newington Parks and Recreation Department offers free Summer Fun Runs Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the cross country trails behind John Wallace Middle School. These runs are a great way for the whole family to keep in shape this summer. All abilities and ages are welcome. The races are held in honor of Frank O’Rourke who was a longtime Newington High School cross country coach. Participants under 18 must be

accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the program waiver. Offered are two course lengths: a traditional 5k (3.1 miles) and a shorter 3k (about two miles) for younger kids and beginners.

Ribbons are awarded to everyone after each race with trophies to series winners at summer’s end. For more information, email Race Coordinator Jay Krusell at jaykrusell@yahoo.com.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS OFFERS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not-or-profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain

Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington.For more information or to RSVP, call (860) 665-7901.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS: Kindergarten screenings are being held at St. Mary School in Newington. If you are interested in having your child screened, call the school at (860) 666-3844. Not all schools hold screenings, but, at St. Mary’s we feel it is important to a child’s success to see that they are prepared for the program in kindergarten. St. Mary School is currently accepting applications for students in PreK 3 through Grade 8. Call the school for more information.

RENTER’S REBATE: Karen Halpert from the Newington Senior and Disabled Cen-

ter, is scheduling appointments for the Renter’s Rebate Program. Must apply by Wednesday, Oct. 1. However, if Halpert’s schedule is full, you may not be able to schedule an appointment. Don’t wait until the last day. First time applicants to the program must be 65 yeas old (as of Dec. 31, 2013) or 18+ years old and disabled according to Social Security guidelines. Maximum income limits for a married couple is $41,600 and for single applicant $34,100. Proof of all income must be provided. Examples of income — 2013 Federal Tax Return, 2013 Social Security 1099, 2013 Pension Income, 2013 Interest Income, etc.

To schedule an appointment, contact Halpert at (860) 665-8559. A list of necessary documents at the appointment will be mailed to you.

INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB GOLF SEASON 2014: Newington Resident Season Passes — Resident Season Pass Cards are now available for $50. Passes allow for golf play (fees below) Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to dusk; Mondays, 8 a.m. to dusk; Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Seniors play for free on Mondays! Be sure to bring proof of residency, and payment is accepted by check or cash only. Season Pass Cards are non-refundable. If you are interested in Full Membership to Indian Hill Country Club, Newington residents are eligible for a 25 percent discount for your first year of membership (past members are not eligible). For more information, visit www.ihccgolf.com. For rates, contact Indian Hill directly at (860) 665-7817 or visit the website at www.ihccgolf.com..

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Meet in the Children’s Department.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS LITERARY ELEMENTS! Adult readers will earn a prize giveaway ticket for each book they read or listen to, which will be entered into weekly drawings for special gift baskets. All tickets collected throughout the summer will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held on Aug. 15.

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY THROUGH JULY: Throughout the month of July, Maria Melnyk Vilcinskas will display her acrylic and oil paintings in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. Her exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for another program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to hanging her exhibit, Maria will be hosting a reception that is free and open to the public Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.; it will be held in the Community Room and refreshments will be served. (860) 665-8700 MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “GRAVITY” Two showings: Tuesday, July 8, 1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. A thriller that pulls you into the unforgiving realm of deep space. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Rated PG-13. Running time is 91 minutes.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM – A NIGHT WITH THE STARS: Central Connecticut State University, Copernican Observatory & Planetarium, Room 211 Copernicus Hall, Thursday, July 10, 8 to 9 p.m. Come join us for a stellar astronomy program and learn how astronomers classify stars! The program will look at star formations, nova explosions and black holes. The program will end on the observatory rooftop (weather permitting) with a look at the real night sky through rooftop telescopes. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CARTOON ANATOMY: Wednesday,

July 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Interested in creating your own graphic novel or comic strip?

Come learn the foundations of cartooning and a couple of sneaky “tricks.” Free Lunch Studios will be leading the workshop.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DISCUSSION: Investigate One Book at the Library.

“Defending Jacob” by William Landay, Thursday, July 17, noon.

Join us for a book discussion of “Defending Jacob” by William Landay.

Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.

Landay will be speaking at the library Sept. 14.

TEEN HORROR MOVIE MARATHON: Friday, July 18, 6 to 10 p.m. For ages 13 to 19. After hours scary movie marathon for teens! Come hang with your friends, have snacks and watch horror movies. We’ll vote on which movies to watch. Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets.

All movies are rated PG-13. Call 860665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

YOU FUNNY? — COMEDY AT THE EXTRAVAGANZA!: Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m. Extravaganza Stage, Mill Pond Park. Are you funny? Are people always laughing at you? Do you have what it takes to let them? Call the library at 860-665-8700 by July 7 to register to perform a five- minute skit at the youth Comedy Show. You will be contacted to arrange an audition.

FREE EBOOKS, EMAGAZINES AND DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC!: Monday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. The library has thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, 60 eMagazines and downloadable music! Come see how easy it is to download any of them to your device. This class is a demonstration, so no need to bring your device. Call 860-665-8700 to register.

INVESTIGATE ONE BOOK @ THE LIBRARY: Crime Scene Investigation.

Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.

Detectives from the Connecticut State Police will present the history of the Connecticut State Police. They

will also review crime scene investigation techniques and demonstrate equipment they use. Police needs permitting, a mobile crime lab will be on site. Call the library to register.

REDEFINED READS — NOVEL PLANTERS: Thursday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.

Turn an old book into a tiny garden you’ll love to leave around the house!

The library will provide all materials, but feel free to bring your own books.

Space is limited. Call 860-665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FIZZ, BOOM, READ: Children through grade 8 may sign up for this year’s online summer reading program and earn free books and other prizes for reading 20 minutes or more each day.

JULY THROUGH AUGUST WEEKLY PROGRAMS: ONGOING DROP-IN SUMMER PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES: July 7 to Aug. 21 Various preschool storytimes are held for children ages 9 months through 12 years. Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www. newingtonct.gov/library.

LET’S EXPLORE ONES; Mondays, July 7 Aug. 18, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their caregivers.

PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, through Aug. 26, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. All are welcome.

No registration necessary.

LET’S DISCOVER TWO’S: Wednesdays, July 9 to Aug. 20, 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers.

LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesdays, July 9 to Aug. 13, noon. Children entering kindergarten through grade 2, are invited to bring their lunch and explore

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. Scientists entering grades 3 to 6 will be cooking up an edible chemistry experiment, ice cream in a bag. Interested chefs may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning June 25. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LET’S BE LITTLE SCIENTISTS: Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 21, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Storytime and experiments for children ages 3-6. (without caregiver) AFTERNOON HEAT: Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Join us for an hour filled with experiments and fun activities for children entering grades 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (No Storytime on Aug. 21) Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

BACH TO ROCK: Thursday, July 10, 10:15 a.m. Come see the fascinating and talented Caryn Lin perform on acoustic and electric violins. Music lovers of all ages are invited to attend. No registration is necessary.

GARDEN TOUR: Saturday, July 12, 10:15 a.m. Families and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a walk through the Butterfly Garden. Weather permitting, we will explore the different butterflies and other animals that live there. Call on the morning of the tour if the weather looks questionable. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

AUTHOR AT LIBRARY: On Saturday, July 12 at 10:15 a.m., award-winning Newington author Lynn Rosenblatt will discuss the endangered Monarch Butterfly and how gardeners can help sustain these beautiful insects in their own backyard. Come hear Rosenblatt’s interest in Monarchs and how this led her to publish the children’s book “Monarch Magic!”

The presentation will be followed by a tour of the Monarch Sanctuary

CHESS CLUB: Mondays, July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11, 2 p.m. Like to play chess? Bring a friend or find one here! Chess sets will be available to use here and to check out for use at home. No registration is necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

SUMMER POOL PARTY! Monday, July 14, 5 to 8 p.m. Mill Pond Pool (for Newington residents only). At 5 p.m. BYO picnic dinner. Join us for a free pool party from 6 to 8 p.m. Play games with the DJ, enjoy refreshments and most of all, swim, swim, swim! No registration is necessary, but bring your Newington ID for entrance to the pool. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

STORIES & ART: Tuesday, July 15, noon. Happy Birthday America!

Let’s throw a party! We’ll read some birthday books, make a “sparkling” craft and make a whole lot of noise.

Hurray! Call to register children ages 2 to 4, and their caregivers at 860665-8720.

GLUE & GO WITH HOLLY CLEELAND: Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. Come learn how to create prize winning costumes out of household items with author Holly Cleeland. We’ll give away three costumes. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ZOOLOGY FOR KIDS WITH ANIMAL EMBASSY: Tuesday, July 22, 5 p.m.

Explore the study of zoology. Come see what rare and exotic animals the scientists from Animal Embassy will bring.

Beginning July 8, call to register budding zoologists, ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CSI NEWINGTON: Wednesday, July 23, 4 p.m. The Connecticut State Police will share the science secrets of their mobile crime lab. How do they examine and test evidence? Police needs permitting, they will bring their mobile lab for us to view. Call to register children ages 6 and up,

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ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR ROTARY CLUB TO HOST TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club will host its second-annual town-wide tag sale Saturday, Sept. 20.

Registered tag sales will be indicated on a town-wide tag sale map. Maps will be printed and available at local businesses in early September. A full list of businesses participating as a map pick-up location will be announced in the Rare Reminder and on our Facebook page. Residents interested in participating should send their name, address, and contact information to Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club, 155 Dale Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Please include a check for $10 made out to “Wethersfield Rocky Hill Rotary Club.” Deadline for registering is July 15. Event is rain or shine and begins at 8 a.m. The

Rotary Club of Wethersfield-Rocky Hill meets every Tuesday at 6: p.m. at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike. Contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol. com if you are interested in joining the club VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Do you like to volunteer or know of someone who needs to fulfill community service hours?

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

To register as a volunteer, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and

Wethersfield, at (860) 721-2824.

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

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

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

information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

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

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

Donations are generously accepted for this service.

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

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

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club will host its second-annual town-wide tag sale Saturday, Sept. 20. Registered tag sales will be indicated on a town-wide tag sale map. Maps will be printed and available at local businesses in early September. A full list of businesses participating as a map pick-up location will be announced in the Rare Reminder and on the Facebook page.

Residents interested in participating should send their name, address, and contact information to Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club, 155 Dale Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Include a check for $10 made out to “Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club.” Deadline for registering is July 15. Event is rain

or shine and begins at 8 a.m. Contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol.com if you are interested in joining our club. https:// www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfWethersfieldRockyHillCt ROTARY CLUB TO HOST TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club will host its second-annual town-wide tag sale Saturday, Sept. 20.

Registered tag sales will be indicated on a town-wide tag sale map. Maps will be printed and available at local businesses in early September. A full list of businesses participating as a map pick-up location will be announced in the Rare Reminder and on our Facebook page. Residents inter-

ested in participating should send their name, address, and contact information to Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club, 155 Dale Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Please include a check for $10 made out to “Wethersfield Rocky Hill Rotary Club.” Deadline for registering is July 15. Event is rain or shine and begins at 8 a.m. The Rotary Club of Wethersfield-Rocky Hill meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike. Contact President Gina at (860) 306-1283 or at GinaHRotary26@aol.com if you are interested in joining the club.

SUPPORT GROUPS: First Congregational Church 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers you two groups. The Divorce Sup-

port Group is to help get you through your divorce, no matter where you are: Thinking about, already divorced, or going through the process, with a great group of caring, sensitive people who have been exactly where you are now. Moving Forward is for people who have been divorced, and would like to make new friends, while discussing dating, and other topics pertaining to.

Both groups will meet Friday, July 18, starting at 7 p.m.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, July 24, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community

Center), 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Cedar Mountain Commons and Jefferson House are sponsoring the screening. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers independent and assisted living.

Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers short-term/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care.

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

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS ROY ZARTARIAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Photographs by Newington resident Roy Zartarian are on display at the library during the month of June.

Zartarian is a naturalist by avocation who has been chasing birds and butterflies for many years. He has led nature-oriented walks and field trips at several locations in central Connecticut and has spoken on birds and butterflies to schools, garden clubs and other organizations. Zartarian serves as president of the Connecticut Butterfly Association and is active in Newington’s Save Cedar Mountain movement. His photographs have been exhibited at the Essex Eagle Festival and appear in the Butterflies and Moths of North America Project database and the Vermont Natural History Inventory database.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets July 12 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of George Cukor’s 1940 film, “The Philadelphia Story” starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. When a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. 112

min. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “The Dallas Buyers Club” starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto. In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease.

Rated R for pervasive language, some strong sexual content, nudity and drug use. (117 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. “FOOD FOR FINES”: Wethersfield Library users will be able to pay off their overdue fines this summer by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank. (Sorry, food may not be used to “pay” for Lost or Damaged library materials.) These

are the foods most needed: canned beans (all kinds), boxed macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly or jam, breakfast cereal, canned tuna, granola bars, 100 percent fruit juice (in individual boxes, cans, or plastic bottles). Please check for expiration dates on donated items and donate only fresh, healthy items. The Food for Fines program will run from July 1 through Aug. 30. This is a great time to help your neighbors by donating these items to the library and clearing up your fines at the same time.

CHILDREN’S MONDAY MOVIES: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” the library will offer two movies in July. On Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m. bring the whole family to see “The Lego Movie” (rated PG). Then join us Monday, July 28 for a “Frozen” (rated PG) party and movie showing.

Registration is required. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom Read!” the Library will offer special weekly programs July 7 through Aug. 16. Children of all ages join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and explore nature with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Sign-up for “Boom!” on July 8 to find out about volcanoes and work in teams to erupt your own! Or “Ooze” on July 15 and learn how animals use slime to help them move and protect themselves.

Whip up your own batch of slime to bring home. On July 22 join us for “Presto.” Learn to identify animals at different stages of their lives and meet some frogs, salamanders, and bugs. “Zip” meets July 29. Learn all about how animals use movements to catch food or avoid becoming a meal!

Registration is required. Also offered at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons in July for children ages 4 and up is “Zumba Kids.” This program features age-appropriate music that gets kids movin’ to the beat. Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING TUESDAY PROGRAMS: As part of the

CHILDREN’S SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM: As part of the Wethers-

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field Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” the library offers Summer Science Wednesdays, July 9 through Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 5-8.

Join us for stories and activities related to weekly themes: Boom, Ooze, Presto, Zip, Splat and Ick! Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.

PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders are invited to join the conversation. Pizza and Pages, the Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper, meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8. Come for pizza and join the fun at the Nutmeg Planning Party. Learn about the 2015 nominees and decide what we will discuss this year! Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them.

For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

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