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Newington well represented among ‘Under Forty’ honorees By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Outstanding young professionals must be easy to come by in Newington, since three of the 42 individuals recognized by the Hartford Business Journal’s 18th Annual 40 Under Forty Awards live in town. Forty-two people are on the list because two of them were under 40 during the nomination and screening process but turned 40 Volume 54, No. 31
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before the event was announced. The 40 Under Forty will be honored at an awards ceremony and dinner gala on Monday,, Sept. 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Paving the way on the elder health-care front is Michelle Pandolfi, 38, who since 2003 has worked at Qualidigm, a healthcare research and consulting firm located in Wethersfield. As director of consulting services, she strives to improve the quality of patient care at nursing homes across the state by working with providers on system enhancements and implementing See THREE, Page 5
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A clip from the documentary “Not my Life” was shown to a small crowd of mostly older folks gathered at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Newington Monday night for Matt Friedman’s presentation.
‘Modern-day abolitionist’ from Newington campaigns against human trafficking By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Matt Friedman traveled all the way across the world to combat a criminal business that put his hometown of Newington on the map. After 25 years of fighting the horrors of human trafficking with the United Nations and other international agencies, Friedman
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Health District cautions against leaving kids in hot cars
News stations all across the United States have been flooded with reports of children left in hot cars. To date, the Connecticut State Police Department reports that 15 children have died across the U.S. Last year alone, 44 children nationwide died due to automobile heat-related deaths. In fact, since 1998, more than 500 children have died after being in a hot automobile. A child’s body can heat up nearly five times faster than adults, making them more susceptible to hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is defined as an abnormally high body temperature that occurs when the body
gets so hot that it cannot cool itself down. Because of this, a child can die when his or her body temperature reaches 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to popular belief, cracking a window in a hot car will not cool the car down. In fact, a car temperature can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Know the warning signs of heat stroke, which include: red, hot, and moist or dry skin; no sweat-
ing; a strong rapid pulse or a slow with the following: ∎Never leave a child alone in weak pulse; nausea; confusion; or a vehicle for any reason ∎Teach children that a vehicle is not a play area ∎ Keep doors and windows locked at all times while vehicle is not in use ∎When traveling with a child, always place something in the back seat that you will need — a brief acting strangely. You can do your part to ensure case, a work badge or lunch box ∎When you place your child that not another child suffers from being left in a hot vehicle in the car, always keep a stuffed
A child can die when his or her body temperature reaches 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to popular belief, cracking a window in a hot car will not cool the car down. In fact, a car’s temperature can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.
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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the failure to appear. 25 with breach of peace. following: Rafael Morales Jr., 33, of 941 Luis Ramos, 39, of 150 Barker Perry St., Reading, Pa., was St., Hartford, was charged July Stanford Lebby Jr., 21, of 51 charged July 22 with breach of 26 with third-degree assault, Cedar St., was charged July 7 peace, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct, first-degree with second-degree failure to disorderly conduct. unlawful restraint and criminal appear. Robert Korpak, 60, of 142 violation of a protective order. Juan Pomales, 41, of 595 New Barkledge Drive, was charged Kevin Connolly, 53, of 3000 Britain Ave., Hartford, was July 23 with second-degree lar- Berlin Turnpike, was charged charged July 10 with operating ceny, receiving kickbacks and July 26 with disorderly conduct. an unregistered motor vehicle. second-degree criminal attempt Ramon Reinaldo, 32, of Frank Fechteler, 24, of 72 to commit larceny. 181 Benton St., Hartford, was Stoddard Ave., was charged July Daniel Skowronek, 23, of charged July 27 with inter13 with tinted windows. 75 Fairview Drive, Berlin, was fering with a police officer, Candace Phillips, 31, of charged July 23 with driving interfering with a police officer 127 Williamstown Court, was under the influence, failure to and sixth-degree larceny. charged July 18 with failure to obey traffic signal, and possesJose Perez, 34, of 196 Old pay or plea. sion of drug paraphernalia. Brickyard Lane, Berlin, was Corey Rush, 41, of 48 Belden Savannah Zell, 27, of 62 charged July 27 with second-deSt., New Britain, was charged Partridge Lane, Tolland, was gree failure to appear, driving July 21 with violation of pro- charged July 23 with second-de- under the influence, operating a bation. gree harassment and criminal motor vehicle under suspension, Carlos Orellana, 19, of 65 violation of a protective order. misuse of plates, operating an Linden St., Glastonbury, was Santiago Carrion, 42, of 42 unregistered motor vehicle and charged July 20 with breach Milford Road, Manchester, was failure to illuminate lights. of peace, criminal trespassing, charged July 24 with fourth-deGeorge Wilson, 71, of 2660 threatening, interfering with a gree criminal attempt to commit Berlin Turnpike, was charged police officer, and failure to sub- larceny and fourth-degree forg- July 27 with sixth-degree larmit to fingerprinting. ery. ceny. Ryan Myers, 20, of 17 Fairfield Melissa Watson, 30, of 2660 Edward Longi, 61, of 66 Lane, Bloomfield, was charged Berlin Turnpike, was charged Isaiah Smith Lane, Morris, was July 20 with creating a pub- July 25 with breach of peace. charged July 29 with third-delic disturbance, reckless driving, Wanda Rodriguez, 40, of 575 gree larceny and three counts operating an unregistered motor Victory Way, was charged July fourth-degree larceny. vehicle, failure to maintain lane, interfering with a police officer, disobeying the signal of an For local news, opinion, classifieds and more.... officer, and inciting injury to persons or property. Franklin Wells, 49, of 163 Thompson St., New Haven, was charged July 22 with first-degree
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Dutch Point gives pointers to summer program students WETHERSFIELD — Every year the Wethersfield Department of Social Services runs a summer program with the goal of helping upcoming high school graduates learn valuable life skills to prepare them for entering the workforce after school. The focus is on skill building, including writing a resume and cover letter, writing and measuring specific goals, practicing communication and interviewing skills, basic banking education and learning about customer service and workplace ethics. For the past two years, Dutch Point Credit Union has been participating in the program by teaching basic savings, checking, lending and interviewing skills. After attending a classroom session on banking and lending skills at Social Services, the students visited the credit union and met with employees in each department to learn how a financial institution operates. After visiting each department,
the students learned interviewing skills and discussed what employers look for in a potential employee. “Joanne Rataic, Dutch Point Credit Union’s vice president of Human Resources, took such great care teaching students about the interviewing process” said Colleen Keane, program coordinator for Wethersfield Youth Services. “It was a great opportunity for our students to witness what employers are looking for firsthand.” Dutch Point aims to give each student a basic understanding of banking products, what a credit card is and lending basics within the program. The added value of visiting the credit union departments and interviewing skills adds real world application to classroom training. For more information on Dutch Point’s community involvement, visit www.dutchpoinht.org or contact Barbara Gunterman at Pictured left to right, top, Amy Krebs, assistant YES program coordinator; Joey Kaczmerek, Mairah Viscusi, Joshua Walsh, Joshua Colon, Brian Adames and Barbara Gunterman, Dutch Point Credit Union membership development (860) 257-5203. and public relations officer. Bottom, Yesenia Caceres, Stavon Lassiteo, Tevin Walker and Jose Rivera.
Heather LaTorra named president and CEO of Marrakech, Inc.
Marrakech, Inc. has announced that the Board of Directors has selected a new President and CEO, Heather LaTorra, a Rocky Hill resident and a 28-year employee at the organization. LaTorra has many years of experience teaching and supporting individuals and families. She received her Bachelors’ Degree, then her Master’s of Science in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to her years of service at Marrakech, she has worked for the Brooklyn School for Special Children and as an adjunct instructor for the University of Bridgeport’s IDEAL program and at SCSU. LaTorra also serves as a volunteer on several local nonprofit boards. LaTorra started at Marrakech in an entry level position and grew along with the organization, pioneering new supports and services as well as implementing sound business and administrative practices. “Marrakech is an extraordinary organization composed of professional, hard-working and dedicated staff, volunteers and inspiring individuals that I am proud to be associated with for all of these years,” LaTorra said. “I am honored and looking forward to entering
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this new chapter as leader.” Marrakech is a diverse nonprofit organization that has been providing person-centered, unique, and cost conscious human services for children and adults, with and without disabilities, in Connecticut for over 40 years. The supports provided include career training and support, intensive medical and behavioral treatment, safe affordable housing, family services and access to community resources. Out of the multitude of services provided the two shared outcomes are improved self sufficiency and quality of life.
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In photo at left, a resident of Middlewoods and her family enjoy last year’s summer picnic. This year’s picnic is this Saturday, Aug. 2. A luau was the theme of last year’s picnic at Middlewoods. This year it’s a classic car driveby. Above, residents sit down to the luau-themed meal.
Middlewoods families come together for summer picnic By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Although residents at Middlewoods Assisted and Independent Living Community are seniors, it doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy old-fashioned summertime fun. And this Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. they’ll do just that; there will be water balloons, a clown, face painting and a visit from an ice cream truck. But the real draw? A classic car “drive-by,” when 17 retro beauties will parade around the rotary out front. Drivers will park on site so people can check out their cars afterwards. “Some even open them and let residents sit inside and take a picture,” Lynn Tracey, activities director, said Tuesday. The community hosts an annual summer picnic with a different theme each August. Last year it was a luau and the year prior, a
sister community in Farmington for a full-day fishing trip on the Farmington River. On another day they visited Hammonasset State Beach. But hosting their loved ones at the place they call home is residents’ favorite activity. They also join them on Easter for an egg hunt. “They really like to introduce their families to their world here and show them how much fun they’re having,” Tracey explained. “They are so proud of where they live; they give them a tour and introduce their friends,” she continued. “It’s great because it gives their family members an understanding of their life here.” A Hawaiian-style dancer enjoys last summer’s luau-themed picnic at Middlewoods. Middlewoods of Newington is located at 2125 Main St. (860) hoedown. Hamburgers, hot dogs their families, with grandchildren, are really looking forward to it,” 667-1336. and typical picnic fare will all be children, nieces and nephews added Tracey, who also takes them served in the courtyard. invited to join in the fun. on outdoor trips to area attrac- Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or Their favorite part of the day is “This is the only outdoor sum- tions this time of year. that it’s exclusive to residents and mer party we have; residents Recently they met with their eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
Letter: Don’t take open space from Mill Pond Park for recreation center To the Editor; So what is it that the Democratic members of the Town Council have against Mill Pond Park? First they want to change Garfield Street and take land from the park to do it, and now they want to build a recreation center taking land from the park to do
it. Why do they insist on taking land from our park? Do we have so much open land at Mill Pond that we can afford giving it up? Every square foot of open space in Newington is precious and should not be surrendered nonchalantly. How can we ask others like those who own open space on
Cedar Mountain to keep the land open when we do not do the same with the open space we already own. There is no question that the Town Hall needs renovation but a new recreation center is another question. A new recreation center that takes away open space already used for recreation is a bad plan.
Add to that bad plan the increase in expense to maintain a new separate building which will result in increased taxes and this plan is even worse. Luckily it is we, the voters, who have the last say on this plan and preserving our Mill Pond Park. On Sept. 9 we will vote No and
send a loud and clear message to those on the Town Council who would sacrifice Mill Pond Park. Stop taking our land and join us in preserving Mill Pond Park. Vote no. Tim Manke Newington
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national initiatives. “We have made patient care safer and we’ve improved the systems of care that patients receive so they have a better experience and better outcome,” she explained. Although she’s a native of Berlin, Pandolfi’s roots in Newington grow deep. She moved to town in 2001, into the same house her mother grew up in, built by her grandfather. Thinking ahead to her future, she sees an open canvas. “I’m always looking for the next opportunity to challenge me to grow and learn — anything that allows me to make some sort of positive impact in the health-care environment.” How many 28-year-old women can call themselves a CEO? Newington resident Keshia Ashe can. She is co-founder and CEO of ManyMentors, a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) organization that provides under-represented youths with inspiring, encouraging and supportive mentors. She is also studying for her Ph.D. in chem-
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ical engineering at the University of Connecticut. The third “Forty Under 40” winner from Newington did not attend college, but that didn’t keep him from achieving his dream. Garrett Kenny opened Garrett’s Barber Shop in Berlin when he was just 19 years old. Now at age 33, he’s been in business for 14 years. But he’s also a philanthropist, as co-owner of his very own worldwide hair care brand for men, Founders Pomade. He
donates 50 cents of every bottle sold to local charities. Kenny credits his team for his success. “I’m proud that I have a staff that is so reliable, hard-working and trustworthy that it allows me to focus on growing our brand,” Kenny said. “I trust all of them to represent our brand when I’m not there to make decisions. “As far as advice, I would say to put the work in. A lot of people in their 20s and 30s
sit around dreaming up ideas. Some of these are great ideas. But ideas don’t come to life unless someone puts the work in. Behind any great business or success story, there is undoubtedly a strong work ethic.” More than 100 nominations were evaluated by an independent panel of judges — all 40 Under Forty alumni — for the awards. “We are so pleased to celebrate this group of young business leaders whose professional accom-
plishments have contributed so .much to the Greater Hartford area, and we wish them continued success,” said Joe Zwiebel, founding publisher of the Hartford Business Journal. For more information on this year’s winners, visit http://bit. ly/1rknuxI. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
Magnet school students learning technology while interning at Telserv
CROMWELL — Pathways to Technology Magnet School has partnered with local unified communications provider Telserv to form a summer internship program that will give students an intensive, six-week hands-on role in a growing technology company. Among the students participating in the program are Breanna York, a senior from Vernon; Justyn Bowen, a junior from Middletown; and Mitchell Buhler, also a junior, who lives
in Rocky Hill. Berlin resident Jonathan Hunt, a junior finance major at Pensacola Christian College in Florida, is also taking part in the program. The internship program will allow students to gain real world experience, extend their learning opportunities to outside the classroom, and allow them to explore a potential career in fields such as technology, finance, or graphic design. The Telserv Internship Program
will help bridge the gap between the academic world and the working world for which the student is preparing. Internships are an excellent way for students to gain experience in a new environment, growing personally while they are contributing to the goals of the organization in which they are working. Additionally, interns learn about working with other people, about accepting responsibility, and about making decisions and choices. Internship experiences can help develop awareness of
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Newington coach makes most of trip, learns from pros By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER
Newington girls basketball coach Rick Bangs recently took a trip to Las Vegas for his birthday. The planned vacation sounds like more than enough for the small stretch of time teachers get away from school in the summer, but Bangs didn’t just party once he reached his destination. He also learned about his craft from some of the best to ever coach a team. “The clinic was the kind of thing where I learned about and though it would be cool to see someday,” Bangs said. “I learned it would be going on around the same time, so I flew out two days early. I took advantage of something that fell into my lap.” The “Coaching U Live” clinic, held July 15-16 gave Bangs, who just completed his first year with the Indians after serving as an assistant and freshman coach at Farmington, was a rare opportunity to learn from those who have reached the pinnacle of the sport and could share wisdom both about strategy and how to manage a team. “I know a lot of high school coaches who go and learn from various sources,” Bangs said. “I’m going into my second year. I’m always leaning on the fact that I’ll never know enough. I felt there would be no better opportunity to learn than this one.” Bangs has already learned from some of the best high school coaches in the area, including Farmington’s Duane Witter, whose staff he worked on for seven years before spend-
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ing time as Farmington’s girls coach. Bangs took a break from coaching to start a family, but got back in the game last year with Newington. His team made the state tournament, so he wasn’t too rusty, but the chance to pick the brains of people like Doc Rivers and Geno Auriemma was a worthwhile experience. “I went there looking to learn anything and everything,” he said. “You go as a sponge. Then you start thinking, what’s going to work for me. Everyone has different situations, personalities, programs. As I was writing my notes on what these guys were talking about, whether it was player development or x’s and o’s, I always had my team in mind. I would put stars next to things I thought would relate to
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my team next season and what I see happening with it. Not that I consider myself an authority on the subject, but you learn things and you adapt them for you and your team.” The first day of the clinic was focused on working with team’s emotions. “That was a lot of the stuff I was focusing on,” Bangs said. “Whether you’re dealing with boys or girls, high school or elementary school students, there’s ways to tap into every kid. The coaches all talked about how to communicate with various personalities. There’s some things you say, ‘I can’t do that’ for various reasons, and there’s other things I can’t wait to share with the kids.” Rivers, who won a championship with the Boston Celtics
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and helped lead the Los Angeles Clippers through the Donald Sterling controversy this past season, spent much of his lecture talking about the importance of team unity. Making teams play together is Rivers’ strength. “It’s about wanting your kids to be one voice,” Bangs said. “This is a lot of the stuff I circled and made stars next to. It’s important for the kids to know they’re doing it together. Knowing how a coach dealt with extreme circumstances was great to be a part of.” Auriemma, the legendary UConn women’s basketball coach, spoke about maintaining order within his team, which is often full of stars who all must learn how to share both the ball and the spotlight. Bangs is losing some stars
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from this past season, including Stasha Greenalch, the Herald’s female athlete of the year, but is looking forward to rebuilding the team around new faces. “I went through my first season feeling my way through things and leaning on the returning kids a lot,” Bangs said. “Now that they’re gone, I have to make the program mine so to speak. So I’m trying to get as much knowledge as I can.” If he can have half the success as those he learned from in Las Vegas, he’ll have more than enough to give to the Indians in the seasons to come. Matt Straub can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext. 273 or mstraub@newbritainherald.com On Twitter: @mattattheherald
Mike Tracy named office leader at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NEWINGTON — Candace Adams, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, recently announced that Mike Tracy has taken over the role of office leader for the Newington office located in the Stop & Shop Plaza, 30C Fenn Road, which services Newington, New Britain, Plainville, Berlin, Rocky Hill and other Greater Hartford areas. Tracy brings 30 years of real
estate experience to the Newington oin both sales and office management. In a statement, Tracy said, “I look forward to using my experience in the industry to help position the Newington agents for even further success. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties team is highly respected in Connecticut, and I am thrilled to be associated with such a fine
company.” “We are very fortunate to have Mike ... take on this leadership role in the Newington office,” said Adams. “His stellar reputation, along with his exemplary coaching and marketing skills, will give the Newington team a very strong support system.” Tracy can be reached at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties’ Newington
office at (860) 666-5656 or by email at michaeltracy@bhhsne. com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties is a full service and locally operated real estate company with 1,500 agents in 52 offices across Connecticut and Rhode Island. The company For more information, visit www.bhhsNEMike Tracy properties.com
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intercept trafficking rings and prosecute criminals, but also to free victims and help them recover. Last year 4,000 convictions were made and 50,000 victims rescued. “It’s my problem, his problem, your problem; unless we work together we can’t combat this,” Brandon said, encouraging the small crowd who attended the presentation to help. Friedman rehashed a harrowing experience he had in Mumbai to give the group an idea of why he’s so passionate about the cause. Upon entering a brothel with a police officer, he was confronted by a girl who looked to be about 11 years old. “She must have known I was good, because she ran up and wrapped her arms around me and whispered, ‘Get me out of here; they’re doing terrible things to me.’ I told the officer we needed to help her and he basically said, with this level of organized crime we won’t be let out of here alive. So we left and when we returned with more police, she was gone.” That experience has haunted Friedman ever since and it’s one of many stories that fuels his mission. In his own words, “That day, an activist was born.” To learn how to get involved, visit http://breakingthelinks.org/ or check them out on Facebook at http://facebook.com/breakingthelinks.
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Washington, D.C. “Right now there are 21 million slaves in the world — that’s more than at any other time in history,” said Friedman, who for the last two decades managed counter-trafficking programs in Nepal and Thailand, where he raised his sons. Forced labor infiltrates many commercial enterprises worldwide, including domestic servitude, sweat-shop work, migrant farming, and for 24 percent of slaves — the sex industry. The latter was highlighted at Monday’s presentation with an excerpt from the documentary “Not My Life,” a look into the ordeals of young girls trapped in the sex trade in this country. This theme hits home, as it was the focus of a book published in 2011, “The Berlin Turnpike: A True Story of Human Trafficking in America.” “There’s a lot of action going on on the Turnpike. people just don’t know about it,” Matt said Monday, before his presentation. Atlanta has 2,300 new cases
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Matt Friedman and his 18-year-old son Brandon launched their “Breaking the Links” campaign Monday.
every month — the highest in the United States — but Friedman’s work is overseas, where it’s much more rampant. In fact, it’s estimated there are 11.7 million
trafficking victims of all kinds in Asia, compared with 1.5 million in North America, according to current UN statistics. That includes 14.2 million men, women and
children in sweatshops, 40,000 men and boys on slave boats, 5.5 million women forced into domestic servitude and another 4.5 million into prostitution. “There is no country in the world, out of all 218 territories and nations, that doesn’t use slave labor; that’s atrocious,” said Friedman’s son Brandon, who will be attending college this fall in North Carolina. Fraud, deception and threats are the tactics used to coerce these mostly impoverished people into situations they can’t escape. International agencies, includ- Erica Schmitt can be reached at ing Friedman’s non-profit The (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or Mekong Club, are working to eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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Taking art for a spin
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The Newington Art League participated in the 2014 Newington Extravaganza last month. Members of the art league offered information on league activities as well as several extravaganza activities for children and adults — spin art, thumbprint art and guessing the number of marbles in a jar.
Letter: Revitalize, restore and reclaim: 3 important goals for Mill Pond Park at the base of the waterfall that gives Newington its identity. I agree with our building committee that the area of the park at Cross and Willard is the best location for a new and larger Community Center. If you combine that with a successful effort to reclaim what I believe is even
more important land — on the banks of Mill Pond and an even larger expanse at the base of the Waterfall — I think you have a very large net gain for all of the residents of this Town. Revitalize, restore and reclaim: three goals that all of us — friends of Mill Pond
Park, and friends of Parks and vation and restoration of a more Recreation — should be able natural environment that will be to unite behind: good for the our legacy to future generations. many residents who enjoy the programs offered by the Parks Clarke Castelle and Recreation Department, and Current Chairperson of the many more who could enjoy the Town Hall Renovation them if expanded; good for those Committee of us who care about the preserDeputy Mayor
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To the Editor: I have looked at Newington’s Mill Pond Park with a mix of emotions ever since I first saw it a year or two before my family moved to Newington in 2001: wonder at the traprock ridge that runs through much of it and gives it the Pond and the Waterfall; dismay at the ugliness of the garages and parking lots for school buses at the base of the falls, at the state of the southern wall of the Mortensen Community Center gym, and at the presence of three concrete block structures near the banks of Mill Pond at the center of the Park. Eleven years later, while watching the meetings of the Town Hall/Community Center renovation committee, I began to see, along with committee members, an opportunity to replace the gym — and the pool and related structures at the edge of the pond — with an attractive, new Community Center on the corner of the park at Cross Street and Willard Avenue, where the gym’s locker rooms could do double duty as a changing house for the pool. As for the bus garages and parking lots, I understand why they must be moved to another location — the current garages aren’t deep enough to house the new buses, and remaining outdoors greatly reduces their useful life — and that we have an opportunity to reclaim the even larger piece of former parkland
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Stasha Greenalch named Herald’s Athlete of the Year By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER
Great athletes aren’t hard to find in this area. They are seen all over the playing fields of central Connecticut, running, jumping and shooting their way to stardom. It is much harder, however, to find athletes who are willing to give of themselves to make teams better. The best of the best can combine their physical talents with a team-first mentality. And then there are those who can do both while adding a competitive drive which forces a team to maximize its potential through the sheer will of its leader. Stasha Greenalch fits all three categories, putting her on a level all her own, and making her a fitting choice for the 2014 New Britain Herald Female Athlete of the Year. The Newington’s senior’s drive was evident on the volleyball court this past season. The Indians had gone winless during the previous season while rebuilding under then first-year coach Pat Douglas. This fall, Newington won 10 games in the regular season in large part because Greenalch refused to allow another losing season to occur. “She’s a very versatile athlete. When I first came in we struggled as a team, but even in that struggle she stood out as one of our best athletes,” Douglas said. “This year you could tell she was determined to fix what we couldn’t last year and put the team on her back. She carried us into the tournament. She was determined not to let us struggle again. You could tell going into the first few weeks her whole approach was, ‘let’s do this. We can’t afford to do what we did last year.’ The work ethic she put in spilled over into her teammates.” Leadership abilities Greenalch considers her leadership abilities to be natural. She doesn’t force them, but they force her teammates to work as hard as she does. “We decided every practice go harder, try harder in everything we did,” Greenalch said. “We came in knowing what to expect and coach knew what to expect from us.” Douglas knew what to expect by the time his second year with Greenalch began, and got it. “It was the kind of thing I knew she had the potential for,” Douglas said of Greenalch’s break-
New Britain Herald Athlete of the Year Stasha Greenalch is pictured at Newington High School.
out season, which saw her make all-conference. “It took a year for her to see she could do it. Between basketball and volleyball season, whatever she did to mentally and physically prepare seemed to work. Sometimes it just seems to take an eye opener. I think she figured being a senior there was a chance coach would call on her to be a leader and you saw the result.” The Indians were a cohesive unit on and off the volleyball floor this year, which helped the team improve on the scoreboard. And while she had help, Greenalch was a big key in the personality change in the team as well. “Our team chemistry this year was so much better than it was in any of the years I played,” Greenalch said. “We were a family. We had Halloween parties together. We focused on bonding more but we didn’t have to force it because it came naturally.” Growing up with an older brother and a twin sister made Greenalch have to be competitive, though talking to her gives off the impression she would have been anyway. “Playing against my brother and my dad being my coach when I was younger made me work harder,” she said. “I wanted to impress him.” Greenalch has impressed just about everyone who has worked with her in Newington with her drive and her willingness to do whatever needs to be done to help the team succeed. The character
traits are intertwined in a way, since Greenalch hates losing so much she demands the most out of herself and others. And if there’s a way to help her team win, she’s not only willing but often compelled by her own nature to be the one to do it. “She tends to thrive in whatever she does,” Newington girls basketball coach Rick Bangs said. “I’ve seen her play volleyball. I heard stories of her doing track for and excelling. She’s one of those kids that gravitates to competing and can do well in whatever she does.” What Bangs needed Greenlach to do was position herself at the top of Newington’s zone defense, a physically taxing assignment which requires athleticism, intelligence and commitment. After her dominant volleyball season, it was clear Greenalch had all three. For one of a team’s best scorers to be willing to be one of its most active defenders is rare, but Greenalch actually enjoyed the task. “Coach Bangs talked about defense leading to offense. If you don’t play defense you’re not going to score as much as we want. So our defense led to offense because we were able to push the ball more,” Greenalch said. “At the beginning of the year coach moved me up to the top of the zone, which I was more comfortable with because I did that in AAU. On this team everyone did their jobs and communicated, so we got it done.”
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While Greenlach didn’t mind the extra work, Bangs remained impressed by his do-it-all senior. “She did a little of everything for us. We leaned on her a great deal. She was kind of a constant for us,” Bangs said. “I knew we’d get her 4-6 steals a night and 14-16 points, and that’s comforting as a coach knowing, what you’re getting from one of your best players. She really made it look easy. Sometimes she made it look like she wasn’t playing defense and the other team was just throwing it to her, but she’s so good with her hands and getting deflections and things. If she just waved her arms around she could get deflections. That’s the sign of a good player.” Relentless style On offense, Greenalch was nearly as unstoppable thanks to the same relenteless style. “If she wanted a shot she found a way to get it,” Bangs said. “When you put the ball in her hands good things happen. She is very willing to make the extra pass. There were times I told her she should have taken that shot. She’d get in the lane and she’d be just was willing to give it up as shoot it.” The Indians won 11 regular season games, one more than the previous season, and put up a battle against a good E.O. Smith team in the postseason, a loss which haunts Greenalch still. “It would have been nice to win
a game at states,” she said. “We had eight seniors so for the majority of us it was going to be our last run. We took pride in having a winning record. Making the tournament was the most important thing.” Greenalch went on to play golf in the spring, splitting the season between the course and her job. “It was fun, I got to play varsity a few times and got to spend time with people I hadn’t hung out with before,” she said. Greenalch is also competitive in the classroom, where she excelled at Newington and earned herself a place at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she is looking into biomedical engineering but also considering a career as a doctor. “I know I want to do something in the medical field,” she said. “I wanted to be a physical therapist but now I’m leaning towards the doctor side.” Greenalch puts great pride in her schoolwork, and her coaches have noticed over the years. She put as much work into herself as she does into the games she plays. “She’s very well rounded, she definitely sets out to prove people wrong. She’s well-respected by her coaches and teammates as well as coaches other in the conference,” Douglas said. “She’s very smart. We never had to worry about her grades suffering because she was thinking about sports. She’s very active in school and the community. You want kids to be more than athletes, and she was. You never had to remind her of it.” It was also important to Greenalch to play a number of sports. She’s going to play basketball at WPI, but didn’t want to become one of those young players who gets obsessed with one sport and then gets burned out before college ever arrives. “Basketball is my main focus so it’s a good to have a break from it so you get an appreciation for why you love it,” Greenalch said. “Playing it every season, it would become a job instead of a passion.” The teams Stasha Greenalch played on rose because they had no choice. Their toughest competitor wouldn’t take no for an answer. Matt Straub can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext. 273 or mstraub@ newbritainherald.com On Twitter: @mattattheherald
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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. PHOTO EXHIBIT: Throughout the month of August, the Lucy Robbins Welles will host the following exhibit: “Captured Visions: Photographic Expressions of David and Alexandra Everett.” Father and daughter will also host an Artists’ Reception Saturday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. David’s interest in photography stems from his 13th year when he was lucky enough to use his father’s World War II vintage 35mm film camera. His interest grew so much that he left CCSU after two years to attend the world famous Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif. After having graduated from the Institute, he worked in the advertising field, shooting products for magazine ads. His lifelong interest in martial arts redirected him in the late 1970s to study and teach full-time and he ultimately opened a martial arts studio in West Hartford. His studio and its influx of renowned teachers became the subjects of his work. Having converted to the digital medium, David remains strongly focused on creations of landscape, architectural and nature creations, as well as spiritually inspiring photographic renderings. His work has graced the Kodak exhibit in Anaheim, Calif., the New Britain Museum of American Art and won an award at the 2013 CT Historical Society exhibit. David’s daughter Alexandra Everett has always had a strong artistic and creative sense, whether decorating cakes professionally, sculpting, painting or shooting photographs. She is a self-taught photographer, with influences from abstract art and the images of the ’30s and ’40s. She has worked closely on photo trips with her father who introduced her to digital cameras over 10 years ago. The exhibit may be viewed in the Community Room during regular library hours when the room is not in use for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. The public is invited to call before coming to ensure the room is available for viewing. “THE WIZARD OF OZ” PREMIERE EXTRAVAGANZA: In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library (and the movie!), join us Friday, Aug. 1 for the library premiere of the 1939 classic film “The Wizard of Oz.” Multiple, simultaneous screenings
of the movie will be shown throughout the library including a singalong version. Enjoy crafts, games, “1939” snacks and a chance to win “The Wizard of Oz” prize giveaway. All ages are welcome. Costumes are welcome, too. Registration is required for the sing-along screening only. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. Doors open at 6 p.m. Movies start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
SERIES: GREAT FILMS FROM 1939: Monday evenings in August, 6:30 p.m. The screening of each movie will follow a brief introduction to the film by Bob Larsson. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Aug. 4 — “Stagecoach” starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor. A diverse group of people have various reasons for embarking on a stagecoach journey through Indian territory.
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Aug. 11 – The Women starring Norma Shearer, John Crawford and Rosalind Russell. A Park Avenue socialite loses her husband to a scheming shop girl. But will her so-called friends be a help or a hindrance in getting him back?
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: Through 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, through 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, through 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, through Aug. 13, noon. Children entering kindergarten through grade 2, are invited to bring their lunch and explore the world with us each week. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. LET’S BE LITTLE SCIENTISTS: Thursdays, through Aug. 21, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Storytime and experiments for children ages 3-6. (without caregiver) AFTERNOON HEAT: Thursdays, through 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.
THE LUCY ROBBINS WELLES LIBRARY 75TH ANNIVERSARY FILM
Aug. 18 – Goodbye, Mr. Chips starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson and John Mills. A school teacher inspires generations of boys while experiencing personal and professional crises. Aug. 25 – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington starring James Stewart, Edward Arnold and Claude Rains. An idealistic young man is elected to the U.S. Senate only to find that he is being used by his party to further a political scheme. He decides to fight back. TAKE TWO JAZZ DUO: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. John Brighenti plays keyboard and Erin O’Luanaigh sings jazz songs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Brighenti studied with Lenny Tristano, toured with Glenn Miller, and regularly performs throughout Connecticut. O’Luanaigh tours with Tristano and performs musical theater. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FLIGHT FUNDRAISER: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6 to 9 p.m. All ages! Join us at Flight Trampoline Park in New Britain! Stop by the library for a flyer to show you support the library and we will receive a percentage of the park’s proceeds from this night. If you forget the flyer, tell the desk attendants you’re from Newington! Prices and jump waivers are available on Flight Trampoline’s website. TECH TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TEENS: Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Attention all adults! Stop by with the gadgets and technical questions that drive you crazy and let our teen techs help you. This list can include cell phones and text messaging, eReaders, Facebook, email, and iPods. Call (860) 665-
8700 to register. EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. This month’s book is “The Bully Pulpit” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. All interested readers are invited to attend. AFTER HOURS MOVIE EVENT: BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD: Friday, Aug. 8, 6 to 10 p.m. For grades 6-12. Enjoy movies, cartoons, snacks, and crafts for a quick trip back to your childhood! Bring along a T-shirt to decorate. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TEEN JEWELRY WORKSHOP: BOHEMIAN STYLE & MORE: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Teens will work with local jewelry artist, Sue Raybine, to create jewelry pieces inspired by Bohemian and tribal design. We’ll use bold punches of color mixed with materials such as shell, glass, metal, leather, and more. Guys are welcome too! Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. INVESTIGATE ONE BOOK @ THE LIBRARY: “Defending Jacob” Book Discussion, Senior and Disabled Center, Multi-Purpose Room, Friday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. Join us for a book discussion of “Defending Jacob” by bestselling author William Landay. No registration necessary. Landay will be speaking at the library on Sept. 14. ADULT SUMMER READING FINALE – LITERARY ELEMENTS! Friday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. In the library under the atrium. Join us for refreshments and prizes for adults registered in the summer reading program. The drawings for the grand prizes begin at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For Children AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY: Monday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Grab your American Girl or other favorite doll and join us for an American Girl Tea Party. Children entering grade 1 or older, are invited to enjoy games, crafts and a snack. Please call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. SUPER HERO PARTY: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 12 noon (in place of Lunch Bunch this day) Calling all Super Hero fans! Bring your lunch! Wear
your favorite Super Hero shirt! Watch The Lego Movie, and have a Super Special Treat! All are welcome. The movie is rated PG and runs 100 minutes. The program will run two hours. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. THE ANNUAL BUDDY BAKE-OFF: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Children, grab your apron and an adult! Pair up and bake your favorite homemade goodie. Bring it to the library along with one copy of the recipe for us to keep. Taste all the entries and help pick the winning teams. Prizes awarded!! Entry fee is a non-perishable food item for the Newington Food Bank. Call (860) 665-8700 to register your team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A MAGICAL MYSTERY DINNER SHOW!: Tuesday, Aug. 12, Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Agent Greg and his trusty dog Axel need your help in capturing the fugitives Boom and Fizz, who are trying to ruin summer reading! Children ages 5 -10 will help Team Magic solve this Summer Reading Mystery. Pizza, pasta, chicken tenders, drinks and dessert will be served at 6 p.m. Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and $5 payment will be taken in person only in the Children’s Department. COOKBOOK CLUB AND JUNIOR COOKBOOK CLUB TOGETHER AGAIN! Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Chefs entering grades 1-6 will be creating and eating food experiments. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. GARDEN TOUR: Saturday, Aug. 16, 10:15 a.m. Families and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a walk through the Butterfly Garden. Call on the morning of the tour if the weather looks questionable. Sponsored by the Library Board and the Friends of the Library. NUTMEGMANIA: Monday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. Talk about your favorite Nutmeg books. Hear about other great ones, play games, enter drawings and more! Receive a prize ticket for each Nutmeg book you read. Children ages 8 and up are welcome. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Reward books are made possible by a grant from Andrew Eder.
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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO NCTC THIS WEEKEND ONLY: The Newington Children’s Theater Company will present, “The Wizard of Oz,” July 24 to 27. Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Join over 30 area children as they bring the classic L. Frank Baum story to life on the NCTC stage located at 743 North Mountain Road. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults ($15 at the door) and $10 for seniors, students and children ($12 at the door). (860) 666-NCTC | www.NCTCArts.org 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) 8302129 for more information. FREE SUMMER FUN RUNS: Newington Parks and Recreation Department offers free Summer Fun Runs Wednesdays, July 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. 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. HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRESENTATION: Matt Friedman, an international human trafficking expert with more than 22 years of experience, will lead a discussion about modern slavery, more widely known as “Human Trafficking,” aided by two teenage sons at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St. The event is free. You will find out just what human trafficking is, who is trafficked, what are people trafficked for, and where it can be found. Find out how children are sold and enslaved for sexual purposes, and how adults and children are sold into forced labor practices, often in our own backyards. Friedman is a former Newington resident, and a former United Nations advocate, who now works to end this horrific practice around the world. FOOD DRIVE AND OPEN MIC: The Newington Knights of Columbus will hold a Food Drive to benefit the town of Newington Food Bank. The public is asked to bring non-perishable and canned food to the Open Mic (not karaoke) on Aug. 8. The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup is sponsoring the event which will start at 7:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome to play or just come and listen to a great group of musicians. It will be held at the Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). Cash bar — no credit/ debit cards are accepted. Open Mic is a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information,
direction and/or other council activities, visit the K of C’s website www.kofcnewington.com Food may also be dropped off at the Knights of Columbus Monday through Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.
DISNEY’S “THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS” AT NCTC: Rounding out the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s 2014 Summer Theatre Arts Program is the classic Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids,” Aug. 8-10. Specially adapted from the classic film, the jungle is jumpin’ with jazz, including all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” On the run from Shere Khan, a ferocious tiger who has banished him from the jungle, a human boy named Mowgli is aided by an agile panther named Bagheera. Along the way, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. Shere Khan returns, leading our protagonists to rally their fellow jungle creatures into battle and restore peace to the jungle. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults ($15 at the door) and $10 for seniors, students and children ($12 at the door). Performances will take place that the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road. For tickets, or more information, call (860) 666-NCTC (6282), or visit www.nctcarts. org
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Gone fishin’
Residents, family members, and staff of Middlewoods of Farmington and Middlewoods of Newington assisted living communities spent a beautiful day by the Farmington River Wednesday, July 23, reeling in quite a catch. The fishing trip was organized by staff from both communities including Activities Directors Ginny Brown and Lynn Tracey, Plant Operations Director Erik Wicander, and many other helping hands. Residents spent the afternoon by the river relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors, waiting expectantly for “big fish” after throwing in a line or two with the help of staff. A cookout was prepared by Middlewoods of Newington Chef Manager Loretta Ward and burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings were served for lunch.
NEWINGTON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Becker College for the spring semester. Sean Harlow of Newington; Benjamin Page of Newington.
Goodwin College announces that 864 students achieved Dean’s List status for the spring session. Eliese Benito of Newington; Vicky Boutin of Newington; Leslie Colburn of Newington; Kathleen Conniff of Newington; Karisa Curran of Newington; Erica Flores of Newington; Sharon Glasgow of Newington; Alexandra Hall of Newington; Bhartie Haribaran of Newington; Monica Hayes of Newington; Shalae Isome of Newington; Andrew Ivanick of Newington; Agnes Lewicki of Newington; Kristen McCarthy of Newing-
ton; Galina Nikitina of Newington; Lisa Piombino of Newington; Ilona Pireh of Newington; Matthew Richard of Newington; Lisa Rivard of Newington; Nicole Rodrigues of Newington; Monica Rosado of Newington; Alyssa Sabean of Newington; Jennifer Salazar-Ruiz of Newington; Ebony Santana of Newington; Sarai Torres of Newington; Alba Vazquez of Newington; Erin Welch of Newington; Rochelle Wyler of Newington.
The Enrichment Scholarship recognizes first-year students who display high academic performance. Merit awards are determined from a review of the students’ application for admission to Keene State College, Keene, N.H.
Among local students earning this scholarship are: Torin Scalora-Riley of Newington.
Two Newington residents earned honors recognition during the past year at Kingswood Oxford School. To make the honor roll, a student must have a B+ average with no grade lower than a C. Local resident Emilie Sienkowas named to both the second-semester and the full-year honor roll. Catherine Flaherty was named to the full-year honor roll.
Fairfield University has announced that the following local residents have been
named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester: Ryan Marchetti of Newington; Laura Salerni of Newington; Angela Quental of Newington.
Gregory Sanzari of Newington recently graduated from Le Moyne College, Syracuse, N.Y., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Analytics.
Patrick Makles, a member of the class of 2016 from Newington, has been named to the spring Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland.
Alicia Leite of Newington graduated from the University of New Haven.
Benjamin J. Fiedler of Newington received academic honors from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University by making the Dean’s List for the spring semester.
The following students graduated from the University of New Haven: Thomas McMahon of Newington; Syed Razvi of Newington; Stephanie Tedeschi of Newington; Stephanie Tedeschi of Newington.
A rigorous academic program has been a cornerstone of a Kingswood Oxford education for more than 100 years; for information about enrollment, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@k-o.org.
this fall, has been selected as a recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Robles was one of only 25 area students selected from nearly 300 applicants to receive a scholarship. RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts awarded a grand total of $50,000 to local students this year.
WETHERSFIELD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Several local residents earned a spot on the honor roll during the past year at Kingswood Oxford School. To make the honor roll, a student must have a B+ average with no grade lower than a C. The students are: Second Semester — Rocky Hill: Justin Barron, Skylar Barron, Robert Downes, Connor Keenan, Kalyani Lawrence, Matthew Safalow, Mark Sheehan, Jennifer Shook, Jacob
Tvaronaitis; Wethersfield: Kate Betts, Thomas Betts, Jo-ann Burke, Salvatore Caruso, Amanda Civitello, Harim Hahn, Elizabeth Hammer, William Martin, Luke Mills, Ambika Natarajan, Melani Norsigian, Adam Ovian, Gabriella Sullo, Joseph Sullo, Liann Waite, Joanna Williams; Full Year — Rocky Hill: Skylar Barron, Robert Downes, Connor Keenan, Kyle Keenan, Kalyani
Lawrence, Humza Rashid, Matthew Safalow, Mark Sheehan, Jennifer Shook, Jacob Tvaronaitis; Wethersfield: Kate Betts, Thomas Betts, Joann Burke, Salvatore Caruso, Amanda Civitello, Harim Hahn, Elizabeth Hammer, William Martin, Luke Mills, Ambika Natarajan, Melani Norsigian Gabriella Sullo, Joseph Sullo, Liann Waite, Joanna Williams
Ashley Robles, a 2014 graduate of Wethersfield High School who will attend the University of Connecticut
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS
ROBERT DERAY EXHIBIT: The artwork of Hartford resident Robert DeRay is on display at the Wethersfield Library during August. DeRay’s exhibit includes paintings of dogs and horses as well as other animals and people. Most are acrylic on canvas with some pencil and pen and ink sketches. The library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2821. “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 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.
LOTUS FLOWER LANTERN CRAFT WORKSHOP AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: The Wethersfield Library has announced the return of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Adults and high-schoolers join us on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1:30 p.m. and make a lotus flower lantern crafted of colorful paper and wire frames. Members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will be on hand to guide you through the process. Included in the craft program are traditional Korean refreshments, a short film on the meaning of the Lotus Flower, and a short documentary film on Korean artistic traditions. There will be a $5 per lantern materials fee due on the day of the program. Please pay cash only to the presenter. Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness of Korean history and culture. Since 2008, KSCPP has presented various programs on Korean history and culture in the United States. Registration is required and is for high school ages and up. To register or for information, call the library at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Aug. 9 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Frank Capra’s 1934 film, “It Happened One Night” starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. A spoiled heiress, running
away from her family, is helped by a man who’s actually a reporter looking for a story. 105 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 Hwy. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY AUGUST MEETING: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their August meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Library. All meetings are open to the public. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of”Catching Fire” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some frightening images, thematic elements, a suggestive situation and language. (146 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Please note a new starting time of 6:15 p.m. 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.
TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning. Drop-in Playtime/Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Children’s programs are canceled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids. htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801. BOOK BASH! The Wethersfield Library Children’s Department invites children entering grades 1-3 to “Book Bash!” on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Plan to party and celebrate great authors and series with fun activities. Registration is required. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids. htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801. CHILDREN’S SUMMER THURSDAY PROGRAMS: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!,” the library offers two programs Thursdays, through Aug. 14. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for Music Makers. This family-style music and movement class is for children ages birth to 3 with their
parent or caregiver. At 6:30 p.m. Bedtime Math for children ages 4 to 6 meets. Stories and hands on activities that make math fun for kids! Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy., or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. CHILDREN’S SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2014 Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” the library offers Summer Science Wednesdays 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. SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethersfield Library offers year-round Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm.
WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR SUPPORT GROUPS: First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers two groups that meet twice a month — the first is a Divorce Support Group. This is for people going through, thinking about, or already divorced. The second group is called the Moving Forward Group. This group is for people looking to date, or just make friends with a great group of people. Always a lively discussion! Both groups will meet Friday, Aug. 1, and Friday, Aug.
15, at 7 p.m. DOG SWIM: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dog Swim will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mill Woods Pond located in Mill Woods Park, Prospect Street. All dogs must have a current town license in order to participate. The rain date will be Aug. 17. Admission is $5 for licensed friendly dogs and $ per person. Dog or cat food donations will be accepted
in lieu of the $1 per person admission fee to support the Wethersfield Food Pantry. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 721-2890. TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD SOCIAL & YOUTH SERVICES COLLECTING, DISTRIBUTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Town of Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department will collect and distribute school supplies to qualified Wethersfield
families for the coming school year. The following items are needed for Wethersfield youth: Erasers (hand held only); Magic markers (bold and thin) washable; plastic work (pencil) box; subject dividers (packages of eight); pencil/pen pouches for binders; small scissors; pocket folders (portfolios); three-ring binders (1, 1½, and 2-inch sizes); colored pencils; three-ring binders with zippers; highlighters (yellow preferred); paper for three-ring binders
(wide ruled preferred); index cards — white 3 x 5”; five-subject spiral notebooks; glue sticks; three-subject spiral notebooks; Post-it notes (3” x 3”); report covers (clear). Please bring donations to Social and Youth Services, lower level of Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. Hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions about the program, call (860) 721-2977.
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) 8287006; Newington: Contact Charlene Magnano at (860) 665-8778; Rocky Hill: Contact Lori DiPietro at (860) 721-2824; Wethersfield: Contact Lisa Gallipo at (860) 721-2979. Donations are generously accepted for this service.
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 weigh-ins starting at 6:30 p.m.
ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Freshman orientation will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Rocky Hill High School. Students will receive a general orientation and an opportunity to meet their freshman student advisors. They will also learn about all of the clubs and activities available at Rocky Hill High School. 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 Atri-
um 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
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