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Voters reject $30M building plan By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — Opponents of a $30 million plan to build a new Mortensen Community Center in Mill Pond Park celebrated their victory this week after voters’ landslide rejection, but that doesn’t change the fact the current center inside Town Hall remains in poor condition. The proposed project, which was two-and-a-half years in the making, failed by a nearly 5-1 ratio in Tuesday’s referendum, which brought a record number Volume 54 No. 37
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of voters to the polls. Now town officials are hoping to find out why, and how they can realign the project to voters’ desires. “The community is charged over this issue which I think is a good thing,” Mayor Steve Woods said Wednesday. “But the project is not going to go away; something has to be done with Town Hall and the community center.” Triton Polling, a private, non-partisan polling agency, began calling voters at random Thursday to find out how they felt about the project and how it needed to be modified to earn their approval. They will survey 400 people between 1 and 8 p.m. over the next several days and the results of their survey are See PARK, Page 7
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‘Run for Dom’ inspires community to donate to ALS By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Bill Lombardi of Team Dom presents Dom Mazzoccoli, right, with his award after last year’s 5K.
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Former Mayor and state Representative Dominic Mazzoccoli inspired his home community of Newington to give over $45,000 to researching amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which he was diagnosed with in June 2011. Not by doing the recently popular “Ice Bucket Challenge” and donating to the national ALS Association, but at fundraising events like the upcoming Run for Dom Saturday, Sept. 20. The Mazzoccoli family is a proponent of the ALS Therapy Development Institute, a biotech non-profit in Cambridge, Mass., which is at the forefront of cutting-edge treatment for the condition, which is better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Now in its second year, the 5K already has double the sponsors and pre-registered participants. Family and friends of “Dom” expect over 200 people. That includes all three of his children and their families. His daughter Karen Cantalfi and her husband Dan will be running alongside their two boys, Daniel, 10, and Connor, 8. “Last year we were very pleased with the outcome,” Cantalfi said of the inaugural race, which her
father wished he could have participated in. Currently bed-bound and unable to speak, Mazzoccoli’s health is deteriorating, but his spirit is still very much alive. “He’s paralyzed, but his mind remains intact,” Cantalfi explained. “One thing I tell people is that it’s nice when his friends and family visit him, call or send a note.” Two recently offered to build a double-door and patio out of his bedroom, that way his bed can be transported outside. “Now he’s able to get fresh air and feel the sun,” Cantalfi added. Mazzoccoli, also a former Marine captain, served as Mayor of Newington in the 1980s and early 90s before being elected state Rep. in 1993. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis and eventually death. About 30,000 people in the United States are living with it and the average person survives only two to five years after being diagnosed. “The fundraising that happens in honor of Dom is crucial,” Rob Goldstein, vice president of ALS TDI said this week. “Nothing gets done here in the lab without that event and others like it. It is so important to our ability to
push drugs from our lab into the clinic.” According to Goldstein, this year’s Walk for Dom will go specifically to funding research on a new personalized treatment. “Every single case of ALS is different and that makes it hard for clinical development,” he said. “This will allow us to sequence the entire genomes of 100 people, look at their individual disease and identify what caused it specifically and what drugs that can be given to them personally.” Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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From left, Aidan Adams, Christopher Leduc, grandsons Daniel and Connor Cantafi, and Evan Poppa, after finishing last year’s run.
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Farmington bank lights the ‘Eternal Flame’
When I was designing training programs for companies in various industries, I spent three days in Denver. Before Skype, we would actually travel to client locations, learning how they sell or manage so we could write reality-based training programs. In the Mile High city, one bank questioned that his BUSINESS official tellers needed sales trainSCENE ing. “All banks are pretty much the same,” he said. “It boils down to which tellers have the best smiles.” Maybe then. Not now. Before I continue, a disclaimer. I do NOT bank with Farmington Scott Bank. Maybe I should. Whipple Central Connecticut State University grad John Patrick, Jr. is a genuine “go-to” guy. I can get him on the phone whenever I need to. His bank really has a heart for the communities it’s in — from sponsorship of Joe LaRosa’s Simply Swing band to the Eternal Flame at the National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument in New Britain. The Eternal Flame is honoring the 70th anniversary of the historic flag-raising on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. The Flame burns 24 hours a day, every day at the Iwo Jima Memorial Park on the corner of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Barbour Road on the Newington-New Britain line. “Farmington Bank is proud to fund the continuing operation of such a meaningful symbol,” said Patrick, Farmington Bank’s chairman, president and CEO. “The Eternal Flame reflects the gratitude and admiration we have for those who fought in World War II at Iwo Jima, as well as for all U.S. servicemen and servicewomen who helped make this country great.” “The Eternal Flame is a living symbol of all those who fought and died for our freedom,” said Gary Roy, president of the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, Inc.“We thank Farmington Bank for its generosity and support of such an important and sacred place to our veterans’ community, especially during the 70th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima.” The Battle of Iwo Jima marked the first time the American flag was flown on Japanese soil. The Eternal Flame at the monument was dedicated and first lit on Veterans Day, Nov.
Farmington Bank will sponsor the eternal flame at the Iwo Jima Memorial.
11, 1995. It carries the inscription, “Eternal Flame is in tribute and in memory to all those Americans who fought and died in World War II in the defense of freedom throughout the world.” The National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument was unveiled and dedicated on Feb. 23, 1995, the 50th anniversary of the historic flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. The Iwo Jima Survivors Association raised funds needed to build the monument dedicated to the 6,821 American servicemen killed in the battle, including 100 servicemen from Connecticut. Farmington Bank is also the multi-year Presenting Sponsor of the Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, the golf tournament that supports several local veterans’ charities. In addition, the bank offers veterans Home4You affordable mortgages, as well as a Veterans Checking for Charity Special offer that runs until Veterans’ Day this year. Sure. Why not give Farmington Bank a plug? I hear its tellers have pretty good smiles, too.
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Letter: Personal attacks are unnecessary and harmful To the Editor:
After reading the Sept. 5 letter published in the Town Crier from Sarah Jorgensen implying that a personal friend of mine and my family would write a letter supporting the location of the proposed community center on Mill Pond Park property for any other reason than that is what he believes. I can only say that the writer obviously doesn’t know Dave Pruett. Ms. Jorgensen believes that building a new community cen-
ter on Mill Pond Park property is a mistake. She is entitled to her opinion. What I strongly disagree with is her belief that she is entitled to make personal innuendos and slanderous remarks towards those who don’t agree with her. What did her letter actually achieve? Did it do more to support her position? No. The only thing it did was to slander a 40+ year resident who only just recently moved from Newington. A former resident who, while he lived in
Newington, served countless hours of public service for our community and still works in town as a constable at our high school. Honestly, I don’t even know Ms. Jorgensen and certainly have never discussed my personal life with her, so where did she get such personal and private information? I can only conclude it was provided to her by a person or persons who were too cowardly to sign their names to such a slanderous letter. Her shameful attempt to sug-
gest that Dave stays with me while on vacation in Aruba is false. Dave has never stayed as my guest in Aruba. What is true is that he has rented at the same resort. Oh, my God, what a crime that two friends since junior high school could possibly be on the same island for a vacation. Ridiculous! By the time you are reading this letter, the referendum will have either passed or failed. Either way, I am proud of how I and other supporters of this referen-
dum have conducted themselves during this process. There were no letters or Facebook posts from our group, that I am aware of, that did anything other than support our efforts based on the facts. Spirited debates on the issues are welcomed, but personal attacks are unnecessary and harmful. The effects of such attacks are felt long after the battle has been won or lost. Don Woods Newington
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To the Editor: I was very upset seeing the Letter to the Editor “Pruett’s comments no surprise.” I have known Dave Pruett for many years both professionally and personally. This personal attack on him is shameful. I doubt that Sarah Jorgensen would even know who he was if she came face to face with him, let alone know what he did on TPZ or who he vacationed with and where. It’s a shame that whoever supplied the information for this
letter didn’t have the guts to sign it themselves and take “ownership” of their words. I find it offensive that you would allow a letter such as this to be printed based on hearsay from those who I assume have an ax to grind with Mr. Pruett. This type of letter, in my opinion, had nothing to do with the reasons for voting yes or no in the referendum. Rosemarie Sarubbi-Lyons Newington
Letter: Friendly gesture and nothing more To the Editor:
200 GUITARS By ON the DISPLAY time this letter may be published, the Town Hall/Parks and Recreation referendum will have passed or failed. As it should be, the voting majority will have prevailed. Sarah Jorgensen submitted a letter to the Newington Town Crier that was published in the Sept. 5 issue. It more than implied that Dave Pruett was encouraging voters to vote yes out of loyalty to Mayor Woods because he stayed as a guest at his Fort Myers, Fla. condomini-
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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR NEWINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE SEEKS MAJOR’S MANAGER: Newington Little League has an open position for a major’s manager on the Central Connecticut Carpentry baseball team (CCC) for the spring 2015 season. If you are interested, forward your name to Ron Fairwood at ronseven@cox.net along with an email explaining your coaching philosophy/ style, your baseball resume and three baseball references. The interviews will occur during the month of October in Newington and the nominating committee’s recommendation will be made during the November meeting at which time it will be voted on. Have your application to Ron Fairwood on or before Sunday, Oct. 5. OPEN MIC: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society Meetup Group is sponsoring an Open Mic (this is not karaoke) on Sept. 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. until closing. The public is welcome to come to just sit back and listen to the musicians/singers or bring your instrument join in the fun. The event is hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear), Newington, CT. *Cash bar no credit/debit cards accepted. This will be a monthly event held on the second Friday of the month. For additional information, direction, other council activities and hall rental information. Visit the K of C’s
website www.kofcnewington.com CUB AND BOY SCOUT MEETINGS: Cub Scout Pack 322 and Boy Scout Troop 316 will begin meetings for the 2014-2015 scouting year Monday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave. Joining age for Cub Scouts is 7-11 and for Boy Scouts is 11-18. Join us to experience the fun and learning that Scouting has to offer. For further information, call Ralph Vallera, Pack and Troop Committee Chairman, at (860) 803-1777. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Deacon Bruce Thompson of St. Mary Church has announced this year’s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is now being formed. This is an opportunity for you to invite your Catholic or non-Catholic friend who is interested in learning about our Catholic faith, to join us on our RCIA journey. Catholics who have been baptized, but have not received their first communion or confirmation are especially encouraged to come to the first meeting to learn how they can be fully incorporated into our Catholic faith. RCIA is a faith experience leading to an initiation into full communion with the Church on the Vigil of EasterCome or invite a friend to join us. Also
please pray for our candidates and the program. The first meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in the lower rectory, 626 Willard Ave. Anyone who is interested may call Thompson at the rectory for more information. (860) 666-1591. MIDDLEWOODS OF NEWINGTON TO HOST NEW “SANDWICHED” CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES: Balancing the responsibilities of work, finances, family life, and caring for an aging loved one can leave you feeling “Sandwiched” and in need of support. Let us help. Caregivers are invited to join us at Middlewoods of Newington, 2125 Main St., Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. as we kick off our new caregiver education series. The topic for this session will be “Planning Ahead for Your Parents as They Age.” Hear from Attorney Deborah Rose of Klemonski & Rose Law Offices in West Hartford, and financial planners Joseph Mauriello and Elvin Spah, of the Barnum Financial Group in Glastonbury to learn some valuable tips for planning ahead for your loved one as they age. For more information or to RSVP, contact us at (860) 667-1336 or at www.middlewoodsofnewington.org. A light supper will be served. This is a monthly series. Be sure to “Save the Date” for our other upcoming programs on Wednesday, Oct. 29
and Wednesday, Nov. 19. CONSIDER THE CONVERSATION: It is important that your medical treatment be your choice. “Consider the Conversation,” an honest, in-depth presentation about sharing what matters to you most. Know how to start the conversation, with loved ones, about making health care choices in accordance with your values. There are a million reasons to avoid having the conversation, but it’s critically important. And you can do it. The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Newington Health Care Center, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 240 Church St. Join in welcoming Marie Roman, MSW, LCSW from Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice. RSVP to (860) 951-6792 to reserve your seat now. Light refreshments will be served. CRAFTERS, VENDORS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington is looking for crafters and vendors for its Christmas Craft Fair Sunday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve your space or for more information, call Joanne Andrews at (860) 666-8927.
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Newington for acceptance to the Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness programs. Parents should call the school at (860) 666-3844 to schedule an appointment. Kindergarten Readiness is designed for children who may test as “almost ready” for kindergarten, but may need some extra attention with reading or math in order to successfully prepare for a first grade curriculum. Registration for all grades continues. For more information on kindergarten or any of our other classes, contact Joan Tortora at(860) 666-3844 or visit our www.stmarynewington.com PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT: St. Mary School in Newington is continuing to enroll students for pre-kindergarten classes. Full-day and half-day programs are available for 3-yearolds and 4-year-olds. For more information, call the school at (860) 666-3844 or visit the Pre-K website: www.littlelambsstmary. com. St. Mary School is located at 652 Willard Ave. 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.
NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS PASSPORT TO CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES: The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is participating in Passport to Connecticut Libraries. The Connecticut Library Association is sponsoring the first Passport to Connecticut Libraries program, running in all participating public libraries through Sept. 30. Based on the Wine Trail Passport Program in Connecticut, this program will run during Library Card Sign Up Month in September. Every library will offer a Passport to their patrons, that each patron will take to any participating library to be stamped and receive a small gift. At the end of the month, patrons will turn in their passports to any participating library to be entered in two drawings: Most Libraries Visited and one Random Drawing for all participants. The drawing will be for two adult prizes of $150 each and two children’s (under 18) of $100 each. Find us on Facebook under Passport to Connecticut Libraries. LIBRARY BOARD ANNUAL MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees invites everyone to attend this year’s meeting Sunday, Sept. 14, at noon. After a short business meeting, there will be a celebration of the library’s 75th anniversary with cake and other refreshments. This will be a final
opportunity to share memories of the past 75 years of the library. At 2 p.m. William Landay, author of the bestselling book “Defending Jacob” will speak. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Admission is free. No registration necessary. BUS TRIP TO THE BIG APPLE: The Friends of the Library are planning another trip to New York City on Sept. 20. The bus will leave Newington at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:45 p.m. The cost of the trip is $43. Please register at the Adult Information Desk to guarantee yourself a seat. ENCORE: USING THE NEW LIBRARY COMPUTER CATALOG: Monday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to use Encore, the new library computer catalog. Some of the topics covered will be searching for library materials, placing and freezing holds, making lists, and accessing your library account. This class will be a demonstration. Call the Adult Information Desk at (860) 665-8700 to register or for more information. FROM BONNETS TO BELL-BOTTOMS: A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT FASHION: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. Take a journey with Karen DePauw from the Connecticut Historical Society through the history
of costumes and textiles, and the connections between society and clothing. No registration necessary. BROWN BAG IT WITH A BOOK DISCUSSION: Thursday, Sept. 25, noon. Join us for a book discussion of “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. No registration necessary. GET TO KNOW YOUR IPAD: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. This class will cover basic iPad skills, including locating the iPad user manual, charging the battery, finding and installing apps and more. Bring your device and questions to the class. Call (860) 665-8700 to register.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS PLAY WITH US!: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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. FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary. HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. You have a half day of school, so it’s Game Day at the library. We’ll set out different
board games and activities for you to enjoy in the program room. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. PLAY FOR ALL!: Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:15 to noon, Come join us for a special needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support, and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: Calling all children from birth through grade 8 who live in Newington. Come to the Children’s Department anytime from through Sept. 30 to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only). JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesdays, Sept. 24, 10:15 a.m. (No Storytime on Sept. 17) Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration necessary. STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Sept. 16, noon. “The wheels on the bus go ...” Let’s drive our yellow buses into Stories and Art today! We’ll create a yellow craft and read some “yellow” stories! Children ages 2-4 and their grown-ups may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Spon-
sored by the Friends of the Library. CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess, to come and play. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3-6 will measure, mix and make Sweet Bread and then bring the bread home to bake. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Sept. 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Certified R.E.A.D. Dog Handler TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10- minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register beginning September 6. Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.
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Park safe, but renovations delayed again Others point to vacant buildexpected to be released in a few ings and developable land in other weeks. Focus groups will also be parts of town as potential locaheld in the near future, according tions to rebuild the center. But if to Woods. the town buys land available to In the weeks prior to the refer- developers, it comes off the tax endum, members of the political rolls, and property taxes help pay action committee “Save Mill Pond back the bonds issued to fund the Park” garnered opposition for the project. project in social media, rallies and This is something many of the with signage. After the plan was opponents fail to understand, rejected, Roy Zartarian, an avid according to Town Councilor environmentalist who started the Clarke Castelle, who chaired PAC’s Facebook page, was among both the building and referendum many still “basking in the after- committees. glow” this week. With a 34.77 mill rate the town “The opponents really pulled could collect at least $340,000 in together despite their political annual property taxes after conaffiliations; structing a it was amaz$10 million ing,” he said c om mu n i t y Wednesday. center on its “I think own land, he people deep explained. down real“The hard ized they work really don’t want begins now their park because we’ve land used for literally got building purto go back poses.” to square “I am so one,” Castelle Proposed building design for Newington Town Hall atrium. proud to be added. “I’ve a Newington explored all resident the other because I’ve alternatives never seen in the last CLARKE CASTELLE something so two and a Town councilor grassroots in half years and all my life,” I can’t find added Tom another one Bowen, president of the PAC. that’s acceptable to me. Maybe “The diversity of the people that there’s a resident out there who got involved in this was just awe- has an idea we haven’t thought some.” of yet.” It might be a win for The council will decide if Newington’s community spirit, the building committee will be but it’s not one for Town Hall charged with modifying their with its deteriorating building and original plan or if that responsia community center that doesn’t bility will be passed onto a new suit the needs of the town’s Parks committee. and Recreation Department and Castelle said he hopes to various sports teams that use its remain on the committee if it is gym space. reorganized, and either way, recA large portion of opponents ommended the council appoint urge officials to simply rebuild residents who are knowledgeable in-place, scaling down the current in construction or have at least project. had prior experience on major “For between $10 and $15 mil- building committees. McCue Mortgage lion we can renovate everything The council’s next meeting is One Liberty Square • New Britain, CT 06050 as is and bring it up to today’s Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in standards,” said Bowen, who was Town Hall. on the council from 2000 to 2009 and on the first town hall building Erica Schmitt can be reached at committee disbanded by former (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. Mayor Jeff Wright in 2008. Continued from Page 1
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Bishop Alan Wilkins, from Another Chance Church in New Britain, blessed the bikes. Wilkins, a retired veteran who works at the Newington VA Hospital, prayed to keep the crew safe before sending them on their way. VETS LINK’s next fundraiser is the 6th Annual Bowla-thon, to be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama, 2143 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. A $20 entry fee includes two games, shoe rental, pizza and soda and a 50/50 raffle. The public is welcome and veterans are encouraged to participate. To learn more about VETS LINK, visit VetsLinkConnecticut.com.
Riders made stops at locations honoring fallen soldiers and emergency responders.
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Plans in the works for second ‘Pinktober’ By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
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Team Towanda Foundation founder Judith Melchreit, left, with her best friend Alison Caxide, foundation president.
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Newington will be awash in pink this October for the second year in a row. Plans are already in the works for “Pinktober,” the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s monthlong fundraising event to benefit the Team Towanda Foundation, which helps local under-insured women get mammograms and supports those undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Newington resident Christine Vogel founded Pinktober last October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor her parents, who were both undergoing cancer treatment at the time. Garnering the help of the school community, residents and businesses, she presented Team Towanda with a $5,000 check at the month’s end. Vogel wants to double that number the second time around. “In order to achieve that goal we definitely need the community participating and on-board,” she said. A busy month is planned, with fundr a i s i n g e v e n t s scheduled for 15 of October’s 31 days. It all begins Oct. 1 at the Tunxis Grill, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, with a big kick-off party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The restaurant is donating food, local musician Jeff Przech will perform, there will be a raffle and Chamber members are invited to network. Those who would like to attend are asked to bring a monetary donation for Team Towanda and RSVP by emailing Christine Vogel at riptiderush01@yahoo.com. The foundation, which is based in Wethersfield, is currently developing a new partnership with the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain and MidState Medical in Meriden to help provide additional breast-health services to women in need. Judith Melchreit, founder of Team Towanda, and Allison Caxide, her best friend and foundation president, met with Vogel and visited
the Newington Chamber to thank them for their efforts. “She’s so full of energy; her support is just wonderful and we’re so appreciative for everything she’s doing for us,” Caxide said of Pinktober’s founder. “It looks like it’s a going to be a huge event this year and we hope, a huge success,” she added. Businesses will host “Give Back Days” throughout the month, donating a percentage of sales to the cause. They are listed below. The only stipulation? Those who want a portion of their dining or shopping bill that day to go to the cause must present a Pinktober flyer at participating locations, available in the Newington Chamber of Commerce, 1046 Main St., or on its website, NewingtonChamber. com. “I’m thrilled with the response from the community,” Vogel said. “This is not only creating awareness; it’s driving business for the Chamber and it’s going to help a terrific foundation. It’s very exciting to be in charge of something of this magnitude that has that kind of impact.” T h e town’s young people are ge t t i n g involved as well, with every sports team at Newington High School helping in some way. The football team will sell pink cotton candy at its only home game in October — Friday, Oct. 10. The school will sell pink bracelets to students all month, which will also be available at the Newington Waterfall Festival Sept. 20. Saturday, Oct. 11, is a particularly special day, when Vogel hopes to gather a crowd of 300 people in the parking lot of Home Depot, 225 Berlin Turnpike, at 10:30 a.m. She’s calling it the “Bikini Bucket Challenge.” Everyone — including Newington Police — will pour buckets of ice on their heads simultaneously. Mandatory bikini tops over their shirts will raise awareness of breast cancer. The business or organization who
Pinktober was founded last October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Tammy Selander, owner of Hair on the Square, is offering a variety of Pinktober specials throughout the month of October to benefit Team Towanda, including $1 pink hair streaks, $10 pink manicures, and $1 raffle tickets to win a pink gift basket. On Oct. 11 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. haircuts are $10 each, with 50 percent donated to the cause.
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brings the largest group to participate will win a catered lunch from a local eatery. “It’s a big day, we want to just take over the Home Depot parking lot,” Vogel said. Newington Mainstage is also getting in on the fun, hosting “6 Boobs and a Pianist” Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. and Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. The live cabaret will include snippets of film of 15 breast cancer survivors and those currently in treatment sharing their stories. A portion of ticket sales will be donated along with 100 percent of concession stand sales. To purchase tickets visit NewingtonMainstage.com or Theatre Director Cindy Lesser’s store Jewelry WearHouse, located at 2434 Berlin Turnpike. For two Saturdays — Oct. 18 and 25 — the Newington Fire Department will host car washes at its Main Street station from 9 a.m. to noon. Families are invited to have their vehicles washed, check out the fire trucks, learn safety tips and meet firemen. Closing out the month on Tuesday, Oct. 28, Hartford’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at OFI, 28 Garfield St., Newington, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register for a free mammogram, call the Chamber at (860) 666-2089. For more information or to
print flyers, visit the Pinktober Facebook page or the Chamber’s website, NewingtonChamber. com. Give Back Days other than those listed above: Monday, Oct. 6 — 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Woodn-Tap, 12 Town Line Road, Rocky Hill, 10 percent donated; Tuesday, Oct. 7 — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, 2997 Berlin Turnpike, 20 percent donated; Thursday, Oct. 9 — 10 a.m. Jewelry WearHouse, 2434 Berlin Turnpike, 15 percent donated. Saturday, Oct. 11 — noon to 2:30 p.m. Hair on the Square, 148 Market Square, $10 haircuts with 50 percent donated; other “pink” specials through October: Saturday, Oct. 11 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Karma’s Closet, 3153 Berlin Turnpike, 15 percent donated; Tuesday, Oct. 14 — 5 to 7 p.m. Liberty Bank Chamber After Hours Event, 1300 Main St. Wednesday, Oct. 15 — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Chili’s Restaurant, 3017 Berlin Turnpike, 10 percent donated; Friday, Oct. 17 — noon to 7 p.m. Outback Steakhouse, 3210 Berlin Turnpike, 12 percent donated; Sunday, Oct. 19 — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Rugged Fitness, Wethersfield/Cheshire locations, Box-a-thon to win membership Sunday, Oct. 23 — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bertucci’s, 2929 Berlin Turnpike, 10 percent donated’ Wednesday, Oct. 29 — 5 to 8 p.m. Panera Bread, 3120 Berlin Turnpike, 10 percent donated
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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to hold auditions
Paintings line the library walls
NEWINGTON — The Newington Children’s Theatre Company will auditions for its fall musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” Sept. 10 and 11, by appointment. Auditions are open to high-school through college-age actors. Rehearsals for the production run Sept. 17 through Oct. 23 on evenings and Saturday afternoons, with performances running Oct. 24 to 26.
All rehearsals and performances will take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road, Newington. While there is no cost to audition, if cast, there is a $150 participation fee. The participation fee may be paid in full or by collecting $200 in program ads for the playbill. For more information, call (860) 666-6282 or visit www.NCTCArts.org.
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Georgia Stathoulas is the featured Artist of the Month at the Wethersfield Library. Her work will be exhibited through Sept. 30.
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SUPPORT GROUPS: First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, offers two programs for those going through divorce, and people who are already divorced. Both groups meet Fridays, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The “Divorce Support” is for anyone thinking about divorce, already divorced, or in process of divorce. The “Moving Forward Group” discusses many topics, which includes dating. A lot of us have forgotten what it’s like to date, as we are no longer in our teens, or 20s. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SET AT WETHERSFIELD SENIOR CENTER: A free blood pressure screening will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. 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. MIKEY’S PLACE CELEBRATES 16TH ANNUAL 5K ROAD RACE: On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. the 16th Annual Mikey’s Place 5K Family Run, Walk & Roll will take place to benefit the preservation of the wheelchair accessible playground built in memory of Michael James Daversa. Mikey passed away just before his third birthday from
the neuromuscular disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In the Fall of 2000, hundreds of community volunteers united to help the Daversa/Huffman families constructed the 25,000 square foot playground designed for children of all abilities. This year’s participants will be helping to continue a scholarship fund with Wethersfield’s Dollars for Scholars program which was created in 2003. All individuals (men, women and children) are invited to participate in this wonderful community event. The Run, Walk and Roll will begin at Mikey’s Place on Garden Street in Old Wethersfield. It is a flat course suitable for wheelchair participants. There is an entry fee, however, runners and walkers are being asked to take pledges. The entry fee is waived for any entrant who raises a minimum of $15 in pledges. Registration will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Hanmer School Gym. There will be division awards and a professional timing service will be on hand to record times at the finish line. If you would like to volunteer to help on the day of the race or to obtain a pledge form, contact the Daversa’s at (860) 529-2711 or by email at ddavfamily26@gmail.com. Pledge forms are also available at Village Pizza, Premier Cleaners, Shop-Rite Hardware, The Run In, Mikey’s Place and in The Rare Reminder as well as via Facebook – search for Mikey’s Place. Continue the tradition with us.
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ADULT PROGRAMS ARTIST GEORGIA STATHOULAS EXHIBIT: The artwork of Wethersfield resident Georgia Stathoulas is on display at the Wethersfield Library. Born and raised in Kalamata, Greece, Stathoulas moved to Wethersfield in 1992 and discovered an emerging talent for art. She was particularly fascinated by the textures of oil paint on canvas and found herself drawn to artists that used detail and color in ways that captured her imagination. As a self-taught artist, she began to study the complexity of emotion and the beauty of her surroundings. This resulted in paintings that portrayed everything from the joyful mystery of children to the serenity of her homeland. Stathoulas paints mostly with oils and looks for inspiration from family, friends, fellow artists and the seascapes of her beloved Greece. She is a member of The Connecticut Women Artists Inc., New Britain Museum and West Hartford Art League. Her work can be found in private collections in both the United States and Greece and will be on display in the library during the month of September. Wethersfield Library is located at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. For information and directions to the library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY OPEN SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER: The Wethersfield Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoons. The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where you may search the catalog, use the online
databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Sept. 13 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Irving Rapper’s 1945 film, “The Corn is Green” starring Bette Davis and John Dall. A schoolteacher becomes the mentor of a talented young miner and seeks to get him into a university. 115 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. TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers, begins Tuesday, Sept. 16. Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. The conversation group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at (860) 2572811, or visit the library. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Gravity” starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit. “Gravity” is rated PG-13 for intense perilous sequences, some disturbing images and brief strong language. (91 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. 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 at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. LAUGHTER YOGA PROGRAM: The library will host “Laughter Yoga” with Laura Le Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Laughter Yoga is an incredibly fun, incredibly effective way to release stress and bring more joy into your life. It is the simple yet powerful practice of using laughter as exercise. Laughter Yoga may help you feel happier and more relaxed, alleviate anxiety, loneliness, and depression, provide relief from chronic pain, burn calories and prevent emotional eating and help you maintain a positive attitude during challenging times. Le is a Laughter Yoga instructor certified through Laughter Yoga International, and a Yale graduate. She loves teaching Laughter Yoga, because she’s seen how laughter transforms people’s lives. One day after class, one man told her it felt like he laughed away five years of stress. And many people have told her that driving has become less stressful, because now they laugh as they sit in traffic. Plan on attending this special program and learn how to “laugh for the health of it!” The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 2572811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering four computer classes in September. On Monday, Sept. 22 “All You Need to Know about Email” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of sending and receiving email. Learn about attachments and the wonders of the address book. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account. Students will use laptop com-
puters provided by the library. Introduction to Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program. You will be taught how to enter data and format cells. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required. Two additional classes will be offered Monday, Sept. 29. “eBooks @ Your Library” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Learn to download free eBooks to your tablet, eReader, phone, or laptop with Connecticut’s Connect Downloadable catalog. Bring your device if you have one. Class will be presented in lecture format. Registration is recommended. Introduction to Microsoft Excel meets at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program. You will be taught how to enter data and format cells. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required. Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. PASSPORT TO CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES: The Connecticut Library Association is proud to sponsor the first “Passport to Connecticut Libraries” program, which will run in all participating public libraries including the Wethersfield Library through Sept. 30. Libraries will offer stamped paper “passports” to library patrons as a reminder that September is Library Card Signup Month. Patrons take their “passport” to other participating libraries to be stamped with each library’s own stamp and to receive a small gift. At she end of September, patrons will turn in their passports to any participating library to be entered in two drawings: Most Libraries Visited and one Random Drawing for all participants. For more information about the passport
program, visit the Wethersfield Library or the program’s Facebook page at facebook.com/passporttoctlibraries. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call 257-2811.
TEEN AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS STEMTASTIC SATURDAY: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is offering a new year-round Saturday program for children of all ages. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through fun do-it-yourself activities. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate. STEMtastic Saturday starts Sept. 20. 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. 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. 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.
ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR RHHS PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The first meeting of the Rocky Hill High School Parent Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the school library. New teachers will be introduced to parents. All interested parents and guardians of high school students are encouraged to attend. ROCKY HILL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Rocky Hill High School has scheduled Open House for Monday, Sept. 29. Parents and guardians are invited to Open House at Rocky Hill High School from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. During each 10-minute class period, classroom teachers will present an overview of course content, with emphasis on their expectations for student performance and achievement. Follow-up meetings or telephone calls are encouraged. Administrators, guidance counselors, and support staff will be available throughout the evening to answer questions. Members of the Student Senate will be on hand to serve as guides as parents travel from class to class. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. ROYAL BLUES HOME SHOW: The RHHS Royal Blues Marching Band will host its 16th annual Home Show Saturday,
Sept. 27 at Rocky Hill High Schools’ McVicar Field, 50 Chapin Ave., Rocky Hill. The 2014 Invitational is titled “The Sohei,” featuring “Gloriosa” by Yasuhide Ito and “Marimba Spiritual” by Minoru Miki. The Royal Blues Marching Band is under the direction of James Shuman. Gates will open at noon and the first band will take the field at 1 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for senior citizens and students. The Royal Blues Marching Band is led by Drum Major, Haleigh Oeser. The Band Section Leaders are: Jackie Aylward, Brass; George Enriquez, Percussion; Jaycee O’Dierna, Color guard; James Rolfe, Woodwinds; The Band Captains are Emily Pentland, and Deivydas Giedrimas. This year’s Principal Players are Erika Peterson, and Patricia Czarnecki. Members of the Class of 2015 are: Jackie Aylward, Celia Cheyney, George Enriquez, Zack Federici, Victoria LeDuc, Jaycee O’Dierna, Hannah Oeser and James Rolfe. RHHS BAND CRAFT FAIR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The RHHS Bands have announced their third annual Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rocky Hill High School. This is the perfect time to showcase the special crafts you have made. With the holiday season right around the corner, a lot of people are looking
for uniquely handcrafted gifts. You have two types of tables to choose from, round tables (60 inches in diameter), and rectangular tables (73X30 inches), each of which will cost $30 for the day. You may begin setting up as early as 8:30 a.m. If you are not in your space by 10 a.m., you will forfeit your booth(s) for the day. Do not vacate your booth(s) prior to 3 p.m. All spaces must be cleaned and vacated by 4 p.m. You are responsible for manning your own booth(s), collecting money and taxes from sales and remitting tax money to the proper agency. Advertising … We will advertise in the major local and school newspapers, as well as with signs and banners. We ask that you do your share advertising by sending flyers to everyone you know. Confirmation of registration and booth(s) assignment will be mailed in November. Do not call the school for booth(s) assignment. If you have any questions, contact Dawn at cymba11212@gmail.com, or (413) 250-3194. Complete and mail the registration form. The deadline for seller registration is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t wait until the last minute — tables go quickly! RHHS Band Craft Fair Table Registration Form Postmark Deadline, Friday, Nov. 1. Name Phone (home); Address (Cell) City State Zip Email. Number of Round
Tables (@$30 each): Number of Rectangular Tables(@$30 each): Amount Enclosed $ Who told you about the craft fair? List type of Craft(s): Do you require electricity? Make checks payable and mail to: RHHS Band SAF Rocky Hill High School, 50 Chapin Ave. Rocky Hill, CT, 06067. 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) 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. 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 weigh-ins 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.
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