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Results are in Friday, September 26, 2014

Town officials ready to start from scratch after voters reject project

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

After voters’ landslide rejection of their project, Newington officials are ready to “start from scratch” planning a renovation of Volume 54, No. 39

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Town Hall and the Mortensen Community Center.

“We got the message loud and clear that this community doesn’t want a community center or any building structure in parks or open space in the foreseeable future,” Mayor Steve Woods said at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting before applause erupted from a larger-than-usual audience.

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A foursome at the Community Renewal Team’s 13th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Meals on Wheels, held at Indian Hill on Tuesday.

Tournament raises thousands for Meals on Wheels

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The Community Renewal Team provided lunch to about 120 golfers at Indian Hill Country Club Tuesday, giving

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CRT’s 13th Annual Golf Classic raised more than $53,000 for Meals on Wheels, which

served 350,000 seniors in 2013 and 4,500 in central Connecticut alone.

“They got a taste of what we do at CRT for elderly nutrition,” See ANNUAL, Page 4

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Letter: Anest will not back down To the Editor: Newington is faced with having to elect a new state representative to be our voice in Hartford. I am giving my support to Carol Anest. Carol is a lifelong resident of Newington who cares deeply about what happens here and will fight for all of us.

Carol has served Newington with pride and in various capacities, such as member of the Board of Education, Zoning Board of Appeals as Town Treasurer and as a member of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission.

Carol has accomplished all of this while being a wife, mother, stepmother and, oh yeah, having a career as a paralegal. If all this is not enough, she is also the former

state director for the Connecticut Junior Miss Scholarship Program and the past chairman of the NHS Graduation Celebration.

Carol has our best interest in her heart and mind and was involved in constructing Newington’s 2020 plan. Carol is tough when she needs to be and will not back down from any issue that is important to us because if it’s important to us, it’s important to her.

Carol has the experience, desire, passion and grit to get the job done, so I ask you, Newington, to please join me on Election Day, Nov. 4, and vote for Carol Anest, When Carol wins, we all win.

Robert Serra Sr. Newington

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Letter: Cedar Mountain — enough is enough To the Editor:

The Cedar Mountain debate is back in the hands of the Newington Conservation Committee after Toll Bros. demanded arbitration, even when their plans were rejected 5–1 for building on Cedar Mountain.

The destruction of Cedar Mountain was voted down, and still Toll Bros. refuses to leave.

They are an extremely unscrupulous, greedy, do-anything-to-win (legal or illegal) company, and for five years they have been told NO. Numerous independent reports state that building on the mountain would result in

the destruction of the wetlands, underground spring water and the endangered swamp forestation if the Cedar Mountain Toll Bros. development is approved.

The independent studies hired

by Newington are professional, detailed and thorough, with all the information needed to back up their statements that this development will, in fact, destroy the wetlands and the endangered swamp trees (the only ones ever found in this area). The flimsy, incomplete and inept reporting done by the experts Toll Bros. paid for — all of which have been publicly brandished as “hacks for hire” in a number of publications and studies — should be seen for

what they are: useless.

The research and studies continue to pile up from reputable experts, stating that no matter what Toll Bros. “promises” to put in place, there is no way the wetlands and surrounding areas will not be disrupted, drained and destroyed, not to mention the displaced wildlife.

Wake up and smell the concrete! Because that’s all that will be left in this area if development continues. Enough!

“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do.”

Gayle Raducha Newington

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Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. for the “What a Way to Go!” tour. Mayhem, murder and the hazards of everyday life in times gone by are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert. Transportation with a mind of its own, constricting corsets, exploding boilers, odorless gases, melancholia, mysticism, mysteries and more. Bollert shares tales of the dangers of daily living in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Ave. in Hartford. Admission to the program is $5 and free to Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Lets Go Art members. For more information, contact Beverly Lucas at blucas@cedarhillcemetery.org or (860) 956-3311.

Visit the Foundation’s website, www.cedarhillfoundation.org, for future programs and events.

Established in 1864, Cedar Hill is an American rural cemetery encompassing 270 acres of landscaped woodlands, waterways and memorial grounds. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cedar Hill serves as a sanctuary for memorial artworks, Hartford history, welcomed wildlife, and many visitors who come to remember loved ones and tour the grounds. Cedar Hill Cemetery is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. Visitors interested in taking a self-guided tour of the grounds can pick up a map at the information box inside the entrance or in the Cemetery office. Cemetery tours and events are offered from May to October. For more information, visit www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

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Kiwanis Club makes generous donation to needy

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The Kiwanis Club presents a $1,000 donation to the town’s Department of Human Services.

“We’re looking for the next generation of leadership,” President Dan Henry said Wednesday, adding that corporations or organizations can also become honorary members by sponsoring one of their employees’ memberships.

“Individual members have a big say with what we do with the money we raise,” he pointed out.

Aside from its outreach to those with financial woes, Newington human services also offers help to those suffering from mental illness and family issues. During the month of October, informational forums will be held to educate those interested on depression and the

parent/teen relationship.

A free community forum, “The Many Faces of Depression,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Newington Town Hall auditorium. Three different mental health professionals will debunk common misconceptions about depression and share the real facts on the symptoms and diagnosis, along with options for treatment and support.

They will also talk about how to reach out to a loved one who might be depressed and how the illness manifests itself differently in chil-

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The Newington Kiwanis Club made a $1,000 donation this week to the town’s human services department, which is gearing up for its holiday food and gift distribution and new mental health programming coming this October.

“People forget the need is year-round, not just around the holidays,” Greg Stelmak, club treasurer, said Wednesday.

The Kiwanis’ biggest fundraiser is the Big K Flea Market, held every spring and fall.

Members budgeted about $14,000 for next year’s donations to be allocated to a variety of local causes. However, the human services department is always a recipient, since it helps a large number of Newington families who are struggling financially.

Around 150 families use its food bank, and last year 434 households benefited from its holiday food and gift distribution. For more information on how to help or to make a donation, call Carol LeBrecque at (860) 665-8595 or bring/mail a check (payable to Newington Department of Human Services) to Newington Human Services, 131 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111.

The late Bob Seiler was a Kiwanis member and the department’s most dedicated volunteer, so club members said they feel giving also helps honor his legacy. But in its 60-plus years of operation, Newington’s club branch has dwindled in membership.

dren, teens and adults. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and free, confidential depression screenings.

No reservations are required, and the event is open to the public. To schedule a screening at another time, call the office at (860) 665-8590.

For parents of adolescents, the department is offering a four-session course on “Staying Connected with your Teenager” the last two Mondays in October and the first two Mondays in November. Valerie Dripchak, LCSW, Ph.D, will guide parents through each session, which will take a discussion/ video format. Topics will include eliminating power struggles, successful discipline, effective communication, strengthening family bonds and developing teens’ inner strength and pride.

The course will be held Monday, Oct. 20 and 27, and Monday, Nov. 3 and 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. The total cost for all four sessions is $45 per person or $65 per couple, and includes educational materials and refreshments. Partial scholarships may be available to those who meet income eligibility guidelines, but enrollment is limited.

Register by submitting payment to Newington Human Services before Wednesday, Oct. 15, or call the department at (860) 665-8590 for more information.

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Annual golf classic raises $53,000 for Meals on Wheels

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said Liz Newberg, communications specialist. “It was a great day; people had a wonderful time,” she added.

Golfers picked up lunch box meals right out of the Meals on Wheels truck, which last year’s tournament helped purchase. This year’s proceeds will go to fund a second truck to increase daily efficiency of meal deliveries.

From Enfield and Suffield, along the Massachusetts border, all the down way to Branford and Clinton along the shoreline, homebound seniors all over the state receive meals through the program. Meals are also delivered to senior centers, known as “community cafés.”

“Some choose to meet in groups for breakfast or lunch, and they have it delivered,” Newberg explained. “Senior centers might have an activity for them after as well; it helps them keep active and social and gets them out of the

banquet dinner, tastings of local craft beer and a raffle drawing.

As master of ceremonies, NBC Connecticut’s Todd Piro introduced Lena Rodriguez, CEO of CRT, to the crowd.

“My experience was amazing,” Piro said afterwards. “Lena and the entire staff welcomed me into their family, and it’s a family that does crucial work in serving the under served,” he continued. “No one in our country should go hungry, but it happens too often, every single day. This organization makes it so that such an indignity happens less often here in Connecticut, and I am proud to support this cause in any way I can.”

To sign up for Meals on Wheels, A sand trap at Indian Hill poses a challenge for a golfer at the 13th Annual Golf Classic. contact a home care coordinator at house.” and a $2.50 donation is request- attention to salt content. Nothing (860) 560-5825. To make a donaIn Newington, there are ed for each meal, but no one is is processed, and nutritional tion, call CRT at (860) 560-5471. upwards of 325 residents who refused if they are unable to pay. components are considered careenjoy lunch provided by Meals on Food is tailored to accommo- fully. Specific concerns can also be Erica Schmitt can be reached at Wheels every day. date the dietary needs of older addressed, such as gluten allergies. (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or esSeniors must be age 60 or older, people, who often pay particular The day concluded with a chmitt@newbritainherald.com.

Waterfall Festival brings the fun yet again

Vendors set up shop at the annual Waterfall Festival. Activities for adults and children alike kept festival-goers entertained throughout the day.

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tered voters, 416 were surveyed on their opinions of the project. Of the group, 62 percent voted in the referendum, 38 percent did not. Of those who voted, 77 percent rejected the plan. “They got to the 416 pretty rapidly, in a couple of days,” Salomone said. “I think you could

say there was a lot of interest in the people they called.”

Location was a prime concern of those surveyed, with the project’s cost a less substantial attribute.

“When the community looks at this in the future, putting it in a new location would likely result in a more affirmative vote,” Salomone said.

Over 160 Most of the multiple-choice Different Tequilas! polling questions gave respondents the option of scripting their own reason for voting the way they did, if they didn’t see it among the choices. These answers weren’t shared at Tuesday’s meeting, but councilors may have the opportunity to look at them in the near future.

Salomone also suggested holding three professionally-managed focus groups of around 12 people each, to assist the committee with crafting a new plan by analyzing answers to the poll. Further discussion will ensue at the Town Council’s next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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“The project still needs to be done, but I assume it’s going to be built on this footprint, unless the committee can come up with another location that’s acceptable to the public,” Woods added, relating to the fact many opponents of the $30.37 million plan suggested renovating both the Town Hall and the community center in-place, rather than rebuilding the center in Mill Pond Park.

The building committee that crafted the original plan will be reconfigured, councilors decided Tuesday. Mayor Woods recommended a seven-member group, including both a Democrat and Republican councilor and five citizens who have had some professional construction experience.

“Hopefully ,with a fresh mindset, a new perspective, we’ll be able to get this back together,” said Dan Dinunzio, a Republican councilor.

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Letter: Very proud of ‘our’ Newington To the Editor: I want to thank everyone in Newington, who came out to vote on the referendum Tuesday, Sept. 9.

35.5 percent voter turnout!

Which is more than the turnout this past November (34.2 percent). Wow Newington!

15 percent voted Yes 85 percent voted No There are those who had been fighting this for years, and those like myself since July. I am overwhelmed by the vote. Please know we are not planning on letting any of you down and we will continue to fight for

Newington.

I have lost a few friends, been berated, called every name in the book, slammed both privately and publicly, had people flying by my house screaming “ VOTE YES!,” a few new scratches on my car, etc., all of which was well worth saving Mill Pond Park and the overwhelming amount of you who voted no! I am so very proud of “our” Newington.

Thank you.

Sarah Jorgensen Newington

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Letter: Suggestions for improvement To the Editor:

One: Just want to give a shout-out to Dom Mazzoccoli, that Newington citizens are thinking of him. I remember when Dom was running for mayor and my dad, Bob Schatz, was running for the Board of Education, all that good campaigning.

In addition, I remember stories of Dom’s dad, when my dad used to get his haircut by him in the center of Newington (it was a little like Andy Griffith’s/Ron Howard’s town of Mayberry in that barber shop).

Two: Town Hall/Teen Center redesign. Get the best design and energy efficiency engineers together and build the Teen Center and revamp the Town Hall with the concept of build-

ing more up and not out!

Suggestion: Build the Teen Center on the current town parking lot near the library, so that it will be close to the center of town and easy access to the town offices, Senior Center and the town library. Then you would close the street near the library to create a walking malllike area.

Add additional parking on the land near the library or build a small parking garage for extra parking near the police station and add a walk-over on Cedar Street for seniors access to the new Town Hall/Teen Center.

If you are going to bond, think outside the box and do it right for the generations to come!

P.S. I know the Town Hall

needs updating. I went to middle school in those buildings before John Wallace Middle School was built. It was Cedar Street Middle School. The building then wasn’t the greatest, and that was 43 years ago.

Newington citizens forever Karlyn and Mike Lempa

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NEWINGTON EVENTS CALENDAR LOCAL NURSES TO MEET: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Nurses’ Association will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. Wethersfield. Nicole Chomick, R.N., BSN, the VAD Coordinator at Hartford Hospital will present a program on ventricular assistive devices (VAD). All area nurses are invited to attend. These meetings provide wonderful networking opportunity for registered nurses and new graduate nurses. For more information on the meeting or the Association, contact Pat Rinaldi, Association President, at (860) 563-4150.

DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION: Please join the Democrat Party for its annual Democrat of the year Celebration. This year we are honoring Clarke Castelle as Democrat of the Year, Sandy Nafis for her years of service and leadership to Newington and Pauline Kruk for her untiring work for the party. Join us for Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Liederkranz Club, 800 Mountain Road.

Cost is $35 per person. Contact Lyn Connery at (860) 666-2003 for more information.

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.

CALLING ALL GOLFERS: The Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington, invites everyone to participate in its 17th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 4 at Blue Fox Run in Avon.

Everyone enjoyed the venue last year. The $125 fee includes golf, cart, lunch, and a buffet dinner. ($40 per person for dinner only). Registration is at 10 a.m.

Everyone gets a door prize. There gift certificates for the Putting Contests (10 to 11:30 a.m.), closest to the pin and longest drive, and there are prizes for holes-inone on three par-3 holes. Shot Gun Start in your cart at noon.

Net proceeds benefit the church, including various community outreach programs and service projects. Contact the Church Office at (860) 666-4689 or churchofchrist@newingtonucc.org for registration/sponsor forms.

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR: The Newington Historical Society will hold an Antique Appraisal Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. Appraisal fees: Limit four items per person $5 per item; photographs of items $5 per item. Consultation with appraiser $5 per appraiser.

No written appraisals will be issued. Bring any items in categories such as: Furniture, jewelry, art objects, toys, antique weapons, textiles, ceramics, ironware or any other memorabilia and collectibles. Inquiries: Newington Historical Society Office (860) 666-7118; Email Address: NGTNHeritage@aol.com; Website: www.

NewingtonHistoricalSociety.org 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.

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 ROTARY CLUB HOLD’S THIRD ANNUAL LEMONADE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HELP FIGHT CHILDREN’S CANCER: Join the Newington Rotary Club Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf St. for its third annual Newington Rotary Lemonade Golf Tournament to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).

The event is a scramble format and includes a buffet lunch and sitdown dinner for $150 per person.

Registration begins at 10 am with a shotgun start at noon. Newington Rotary is especially involved when it comes to helping children.

So it came as no surprise when members decided to raise money for the eradication of children’s cancer for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures; and encourage and empower others — especially children — to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.

Please join us in this fight against children’s cancer by playing golf (hurry — only a few foursomes are available), becoming a sponsor, advertiser or donating raffle prizes.

Easy and secure online registration is available at rotarytournament. com The Rotary Club of Newington has been helping the community and the world since 1960. The club provides $4,000 in college scholarships and dictionaries to third grade classes in Newington each year; has raised money for a Guatemala Water Project; raised $5,000 for Our Children’s Place, a universally accessible playground, has built the Rotary Rose Garden and Brick Walk at Mill Pond Falls and donates its time and funds to many area concerns. Contact Tournament Chairman Randy Hamilton at (860) 214-5996 or visit our website at www.newingtonrotary. org for more information.

FREE CONCERT: “Pipescreams” is back and will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24 at the Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St. This is a fun, free, family-friendly concert. Costumed organists play wild and spooky music. Video projection of the organists’ hands

and feet, stage lighting, fog.

Audience members are welcome to wear costumes. No applause allowed — just boos and hisses!

Free-will donation goes to Hartford AGO young organist scholarship.

Reception follows.

MILITARY WHIST: St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington will host its annual Military Whist Thursday, Oct. 16 in the St. Mary School gym at 652 Willard Ave. Coffee and dessert will be available at 6:30 p.m. and the Whist will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and tickets will be available at the door. Military Whist is great fun. No previous knowledge of the game is necessary.

HOLY SPIRIT TO HOST ELISABETH VON TRAPP: Holy Spirit Church announces a concert by Elisabeth von Trapp Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.” Elisabeth’s repertoire ranges from Bach to Broadway.

With equal ease and eloquence she sings timeless wonders like Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Favorite Things” and “Edelweiss,” pop classics, gospel favorites and her own stunning compositions.

All are invited to the concert at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St. There is no charge but a free will offering will take place during the concert. A reception in Father O’Connor Center will follow with light refreshments. For more information, call John Rocco (860) 666-5061 or Marie Michalman (860) 666-9210.

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Lavery Ride draws hundreds to honor fallen officer year.”

The ride benefits the Peter J. Lavery Scholarship Fund, which annually assists an area student entering the field of law enforcement or criminal justice. But it’s also an opportunity for the local police to visit on a personal level, outside of their regular duties.

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wedding,” Guthrie said. “We traveled together, we rode motorcycles together. He was like a brother.”

Retired Police Sgt. Jeanine Allin also equated Lavery to a brother, recalling how he brought her coffee when they worked early shifts together her first years on the force.

“He was such an incredibly smart person and a very, very good cop,” Allin said.

A Berlin resident, Lavery was with the Newington department from 1988 until Dec. 30, 2004, when, after a 12-hour standoff at a nouse on Mountain View Drive, he was killed with a modified assault weapon while searching for the suspect, who then shot himself.

Newington Officer Dan McAloon was with the New Britain police at the time, and responded that night with their SWAT team.

“Pretty much everyone from this area responded,” he remembered, adding, “You try not to think about the bad things; the good things keep you going. Peter was a gentleman, in every sense of the word.”

NEWINGTON — Wet roads didn’t stop police from across the state from firing up their motorcycles in honor of one of their own Sunday morning at Churchill Park.

The 10th annual Peter J. Lavery Memorial Motorcycle Run drew a few hundred officers, family members and friends of the late Peter Lavery, a Newington master police officer fatally shot in 2004 while responding to a domestic incident.

They gathered at the park for an opening ceremony before heading on a 30-mile police-escorted PAMELA LAVERY ride through eight towns.

Wife of Peter J. Lavery Lavery’s niece, Sue Lavery Hilerio, sang the national anthem and Pat Whelan, from the Communication between Connecticut State Police Pipes and motorcycle units across Drums, played the bagpipes.

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New Britain turns attention to South Windsor, new test

By CAMERON MCDONOUGH STAFF WRITER

Scoring chances didn’t come at a premium for the New Britain High School football team during its season opener against Northwest Catholic last Friday night. In fact, the Hurricanes had plenty of high quality chances to put points on the board while they were in the red zone.

But New Britain still failed to put a single point on the board.

Whether it was a turnover or a costly penalty, the Hurricanes couldn’t execute when they needed it the most. The lack of execution was the difference between them starting the season on a high note or as they actually did — 0-1.

With that opening 7-0 loss in the rearview mirror, it’s time for New

Britain to turn its attention to South Windsor. It hopes to cut down on those mental errors in critical situations so it doesn’t have a repeat performance.

“The penalties are the biggest part,” Hurricanes coach Tebucky Jones said. “Then focusing on getting the play call right. We went from a quick no huddle to on the last drive when we drove all the way down getting in the huddle. I think it helped them get the play better by getting the huddle. So we’re still experimenting with that kind of stuff.”

Jones was referencing his team’s final drive of the game when it had a chance to tie it up. New Britain moved the ball down the field with relative ease thanks in large part to its starting quarterback Charles

Gaskin.

After struggling in the first half, Gaskin settled down and finished with 153 passing yards. But just like all of its prior chances, once New Britain reached the red zone in the final seconds, it couldn’t convert, this time due to a Gaskin interception.

Going forward, Jones wants a more balanced attack on offense, which all starts with his quarterback.

“We saw during the game and watching after the game that we had to work on (Gaskin) getting the right hole in the read,” he said.

“A couple times on the read play he handed it off instead of keeping it.”

While the offense had its issues, the defense was a strong point throughout. Northwest Catholic only scored one touchdown and it came on a short field.

But the defense still has things to work on before Saturday afternoon.

“One thing we did work on more was ripping the ball out and scooping and scoring,” Jones said. “We had a few turnovers in the game and a couple I thought they could’ve picked up and ran it in instead of diving on the ball. You want to score anyway you can.”

Points will be crucial against a big, physical team like South Windsor.

It also enters Saturday’s game 0-1 after a heartbreaking 28-27 loss to Hartford Public. So the Hurricanes won’t be the only team looking for its first win when the team’s take the field at South Windsor at noon.

“They seem like a big team. ...

They do the same thing with take the tight end out and spread them out wide,” Jones said.

IT’S GAMEDAY NEW BRITAIN AT SOUTH WINDSOR

When: Noon Where:South Windsor High Records: New Britain 0-1, South Windsor 0-1.

Last Year: New Britain, 34-13.

The Skinny: New Britain had little issue with South Windsor in a blowout win. While both teams started off with a loss, South Windsor looked much improved in a close 28-27 defeat to Hartford Public. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes dropped a close 7-0 game to Northwest Catholic.

New Britain had multiple scoring chances in its opener but couldn’t convert. The defense was a bright spot, though. Hurricanes coach Tebucky Jones expects some similarities between South Windsor and Northwest Catholic’s attack.

He also noted one of South Windsor’s biggest strengths as its size.

The key for the Hurricanes will be to cut down on mistakes such as penalties in crucial situations Cam McDonough’s Prediction: New Britain 14, South Windsor 13

Newington girls down New Britain behind offense

By MATT STRAUB STAFF WRITER

NEW BRITAIN — The Newington girls soccer team continued it offensive mastery last Friday, downing New Britain 5-0.

The Indians got two goals by Kayla LaRosa and two more from Kaila Lozada. Julianna Santos added another as the Indians improved to 2-3 this season.

Lauren Lewicki had 13 saves for the Hurricanes, now 1-4.

Berlin 3, Bulkeley 0: Sarah Bosco scored twice and led the Redcoats to an easy victory.

Sophia Morell added a goal as the Redcoats ran their record to 4-1 to start the season.

BOYS SOCCER

Plainville 1, Platt 0: Patrick Wnorowski had the only goal of the game, recording a second-half tally to lead the Blue Devils to an important win.

New Britain 4, Newington 0: Josh Mendieta scored all four goals for the Hurricanes in a huge victory over Newington. The Hurricanes picked up their first win of the season. Zack Harmon

FRIDAY’S RESULTS

BOYS SOCCER Plainville 1, Platt 0 New Britain 4, Newington 0 Goodwin Tech 0, Kaynor Tech 0 GIRLS SOCCER New Britain 5, Newington 0 Berlin 3, Bulkeley 0 Platt 2, Plainville 1 GIRLS SWIMMING Farmington 92, Plainville 87 VOLLEYBALL Newington 3, Plainville 1 Wethersfield 3, Bloomfield 0 New Britain 3, Berlin 2 Bristol Eastern 3, Southington 2 FIELD HOCKEY Newington 3, Fermi 0

BOYS SOCCER Plainville 1, Platt 0 At Platt Halftime: 0-0.

Goals: Patrick Wnorowski (P).

Assists: Quentin Lux (P).

Shots: Plainville 21, Platt 7.

Saves: Brendan West (P) 4, Jaelin Highsmith (Plt) 6.

Corner Kicks: Plainville 7, Platt 4.

Records: Plainville 2-3, Platt 1-4.

New Britain 4, Newington 0 At Newington Halftime: 2-0.

Goals: Joshua Mendieta (NB) 4.

Shots: New Britain 17, Newington 7.

Saves: Jack Rojas (NB) 1, Zack Harmon (N) 9.

Corner Kicks: 3-3.

Records: New Britain 1-4, Newington 1-4.

Goodwin Tech 0, Kaynor Tech 0 (OT) At Goodwin Tech

Halftime: 0-0.

Goals: none.

Shots: Goodwin Tech 5, Kaynor Tech 7.

Saves: Chris Heredia (G) 7, Blom Pierce (K) 5.

Corner Kicks: Goodwin Tech 5, Kaynor Tech 2.

Records: Goodwin Tech 1-1-2, Kaynor Tech 2-0-1.

GIRLS SOCCER New Britain 5, Newington 0 At New Britain Halftime: 2-0.

Goals: Kayla LaRosa (N) 2, Kaila Lozada (N) 2, Julianna Santos (N).

Shots: Newington 21, New Britain 1.

Saves: Lauren Lewicki (NB) 13, Marissa Veilleux (N) 1.

Corner Kicks: Newington 11, New Britian 0.

Records: Newington 2-3, New Britain 1-4.

Berlin 3, Bulkeley 0 At Berlin Halftime: 3-0.

Goals: Sarah Bosco (Br) 2, Sophia Morell (Br).

Shots: Berlin 15, Bulkeley 0.

Saves: Michaela Dehm, Sam Giardina (Br) 0.

Corner Kicks: Berlin 7, Bulkeley 0.

Records: Berlin 4-1 Bulkeley 0-5 Platt 2, Plainville 1 At Plainville Halftime: 1-1.

Goals: Olivia Carbon (Platt) Hayley Dudley (Platt), Lauren Tanner (P).

Saves: Marquia Grunby (Platt) 7, Julianna Christy (P) 8 Corner Kicks: Plainville 3, Platt 1.

Records: Plainville 1-3-1, Platt 2-1-1.

made nine saves for the Indians the scoreboard. in the loss.

GIRLS SWIMMING Goodwin Tech 0, Kaynor Tech 0: Chris Heredia had seven saves Farmington 92, Plainville 87: for the Gladiators (1-1-2) as the teams played a game which was as Sydney McGough won the 50 even on the stat sheet as it was on free and 100 back for the Blue

VOLLEYBALL Newington 3, Plainville 1 At Plainville (25-11, 25-14, 23-25, 25-15) Highlights: Sarah Ericson (N) 34 assists, 14 digs; Lexi Souza (N) 15 kills 10 digs; Gabby Gratchev (N) 13 kills 16 digs; Emilia Filipkowska (P) 9 kills, 3 blocks, Aminah Tsonga (P) 3 aces.

Records: Newington 4-2, Plainville 0-5.

Wethersfield 3, Bloomfield 0 At Wethersfield (25-14, 25-22, 25-3) Highlights: Gabby Bielak (W) 12 aces; Lian Hoffman (W) 19 assists; Nicole Silva (W) 7 aces.

Records: Wethersfield 4-2, Bloomfield 2-4.

New Britain 3, Berlin 2 (At Berlin) (25-22, 19-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15-9) Highlights: Nina D’Amato (B) 7 kills Records: Berlin 2-3, New Britain 1-4.

Bristol Eastern 3, Southington 2 At Bristol Eastern (25-20, 21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11) Highlights: Brianna Root (B) 37 assists, 10 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces; Savannah White (B) 14 kills; Angela Daley (B) 15 kills, 10 digs; Maryssa Romano (S) 16 kills; Morgan McCarthy (S) 32 assists, Michelle Stublarec (S) 6 kills.

Records: Bristol Eastern 5-0, Southington 4-2.

FIELD HOCKEY Newington 3, Fermi 0 (At Newington) Goals: Karley Welles (N) 2, Tanvi Patel (N).

Saves: Neve Manion (N) 3, Jillian Lapponese (F) 10.

Records: Newington 2-2, Fermi 1-4.

Devils, qualifying for states in both. Megan Delana won the 100 free and Taylor Rogers won the 500 free. Plainville is 0-2.

Southington 90, Windsor Locks 75: Southington improved to 2-0 this year with a big win led

by Marissa Matthews, who won the 50 free and 100 breast.

VOLLEYBALL

Newington 3, Plainville 1: Sarah Ericson had 34 assists and 14 digs as Newington moved to 4-2 and kept Plainville winless.

Lexi Souza had 15 kills and 10 digs for the Indians while Gabby Gratchev added 13 kills and 16 digs. Emilia Filipkowska had nine kills and three blocks for Plainville, while Aminah Tsonga had three aces for the Blue Devils.

Wethersfield 3, Bloomfield 0: Gabby Bielak had 12 aces nad Lian Hoffman 19 assists for the Eagles, now 4-2 for the year.

Nicole Silva had seven aces in the sweep, which saw the Eagles win the third game 25-3.

New Britain 3, Berlin 2: The Hurricanes picked up their first victory over the season, knocking off Berlin on the road. The Redcoats were led by Nina D’Amato’s seven kills.

Bristol Eastern 3, Southington 2: Maryssa Romano had 16 kills while Morgan McCarthy had 32 assists.

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Indians hold off Conard, 2-0 for first time since ’07

By CHRIS MCLAUGHLIN STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Although the game didn’t go quite according to plan, the Newington Indians big second half propelled them to a 27-22 win over the Conard Chieftains.

Just like it was a year ago, penalties and miscues were an issue for the Indians, however, this time they overcame them. Jake Hedberg had a solid game, throwing 17-34 with 287 yards, while his top target, Andrew Griener finished with 117 yards on six receptions and a touchdown.

“A W is a W,” head coach Eric Hennessy said. “Our kids faced some adversity, our starting running back and starting right tackle went down with an injury, all right in a row, but our kids stepped up and fought and I’m proud of that.

However, I messed up and got a little too conservative and tried to be too safe in the fourth and kept them in the game. It was nothing our players did, I made some stupid decisions in the fourth quarter that I’ll learn from.”

Newington held a two possession lead in the fourth, and although they were getting stops on defense, the Indians struggled managing the clock on offense.

Throwing when they should have run, not taking the full play clock before downs, all kept the Chieftains in the game.

After forcing the Indians to punt, Conard struck quick with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Karon Golding.

The two-point conversion cut Newington’s lead down to five with plenty of time left.

Once again the Indians offense left the field too soon, setting up a potential game-winning drive for Conard, with just over a minute left of play.

Fortunately for Newington, Jose Perez intercepted the first pass thrown to seal the victory. It was Perez’s second interception of the game.

“Jose is a kid we’re very happy to have on the team. He didn’t

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Newington quarterback Jake Hedberg drops back to pass during the first half of a game against Conard last Friday.

NEWINGTON 27, CONARD 22 Conard 0 7 7 8 — 22 Newington 0 12 7 8 — 27 SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter None Second Quarter N-Kyle Armour 9 pass from Jake Hedberg (kick failed), 10:00 C-Nathaniel Richam-Odoi 81 pass from Devon Pencz (Neil Droney kick), :46 N-Andrew Grenier 31 pass from Hedberg (conversion failed), :09 Third Quarter C-Richam-Odoi 2 run (Droney kick), 8:01 N-Pedro Kerr 4 run (Armour kick), 3:13 Fourth Quarter N-Jorge Rivera 11 pass from Hedberg (Hedberg run), 8:21 C-Karon Golden 60 pass from Michael Mathews (Richam-Odoi run), 1:56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS: RUSHING: Conard: Ryan Bell, 4-32 yards, Nathaniel Richam-Odoi 15-36, Devon Pencz 5-(-9), Karon Golding 1-12. Newington: Corey Pertellier 9-15 yards, Jake Hedberg 4-6, Kyle Armour 2-(-1), Pedro Kerr 5-36, Jared Simmons 1-9.

RECEIVING: Conard: Richam-Odoi 3-90, Jack Ryan 1-12, Golding 7-137, Michael Boni 3-52. Newington: Andrew Griener 6-117, Armour 5-31, Pertellier 2-30, Issac Ortiz 3-54, Kerr 3-44, Jorge Rivera 1-11.

PASSING: Conard: Ryan Bell 5-11 43 yards, Pencz 6-14 137 yards, 4-6 80 yards. Newington: Hedberg 17-34 287 yards.

play for us last year, but decided to comeback to football, and he’s a tremendous athlete,” Hennessy said. “He had two interceptions tonight, and adds so much athletically to our defense.”

Despite giving up a quick touchdown to the Chieftains to start the third quarter, the third

and much of the fourth was all Newington.

Pedro Kerr gave Newington a huge boost with a 40-yard kick return giving the Indians great field position to start their drive.

Kerr finished off the drive with a four-yard touchdown run, to put Newington back on top. Kerr finished the game with 36 rushing and 46 receiving yards, all in the second half.

“Pedro is our backup running back. Our starter Corey Pertellier went down with an injury and Pedro stepped up for us,” Hennessy said. “He had a huge second half and not only does he have a ton of speed, but he’s feisty as well.”

Once the Indians retook the lead, their defense came alive. The Chieftains had been effective running the ball all game, but in the late stages of the game the Indians were relentless stopping the ground game. The defensive effort helped Newington build its lead, with the only lapse coming on the 60-yard touchdown which came on a broken play.

“The two plays they scored were kind of flukish plays,” Hennessy said. “You take away those two scores and our defense played great all night.”

After a scoreless first quarter, the Indians finally broke the stalemate with a 76-yard touchdown drive. Armour caught the first touchdown on a nine-yard pass.

Near the end of the first half, Conard got on the board with an 81-yard screen pass for a touchdown.

With the extra point, the Chieftains were up one, however the lead would be short-lived, as the Indians marched 64-yards on just four plays to retake the lead just before the break.

The win puts Newington at 2-0 for the season, and it’s the first time the Indians have started the season at 2-0 since 2007.

They look to keep rolling when they travel to Hall next Saturday.

Chris McLaughlin can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext 255 or at cmclaughlin@newbritainherald.com

NEW YORK — More defiant than contrite, Roger Goodell announced no sweeping changes in his first public statements in more than a week of turmoil surrounding the NFL’s handling of players accused of crimes.

The commissioner was definitive about one thing: He has not considered resigning.

Goodell was short on specifics Friday as he discussed how he would address the rash of domestic violence incidents in the league. He said the NFL wants to implement new personal conduct policies by the Super Bowl.

“Unfortunately, over the past several weeks, we have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong,” he said in his opening statement. “That starts with me.”

The league has faced increasing criticism that it has not acted quickly or emphatically enough. The commissioner reiterated that he botched the handling of the Ray Rice case.

“The same mistakes can never be repeated,” he said.

Goodell said he would meet with NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith next week, and they would work with outside experts to evaluate the league’s policies.

Among the areas that will be examined is Goodell’s role in discipline. The commissioner now oversees all personal conduct cases, deciding guilt and penalties.

He will establish a committee to review NFL personal conduct, seeking experts in the area of domestic abuse and violence to serve on it.

Goodell’s role with such a committee was not directly addressed.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY CALENDAR TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS

Oct. 2 — “20 Feet from Stardom”

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.

The untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

Running time is 99 minutes.

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.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: EXPLORE THE ARTS: Join us on Thursdays in October at noon for the screening of four uplifting and critically acclaimed documentaries that explore different facets of the performing arts. Bring your lunch. Desserts and beverages will be provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Oct. 9 — “Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq” Tanaquil Le Clercq, the muse to both George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. At age 27, Tanny was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She never danced again. Running time is 91 minutes.

Oct. 16 — “Searching for Sugar Man” A film about a forgotten musical pioneer that won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Documentary. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero, leading them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. Running time is 85 minutes.

Oct. 23 — “Dancing in Jaffa” Pierre Dulaine, an internationally renowned ballroom dancer, fulfills a lifelong dream when he takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his native city, Jaffa. Over a 10-week period, Pierre teaches 10-year-old Palestinian-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli children to dance and compete together. Running time is 100 minutes.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

This month’s book is “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. All interested persons are invited to attend.

TECH TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TEENS: Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 8

p.m. Attention all adults! Stop by with the gadgets that drive you crazy and let our teen techs help you.

This list can include cell phones and text messaging, e-Readers, Facebook, cameras, email, and iPods. Call 860-665-8700 to register.

TEEN NAIL ART: HALLOWEEN EDITION: Friday, Oct. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For grades 6–12. Come give yourself a manicure, complete with nail decals, rhinestones and more! Creative nail design ideas will be shared. All supplies will be provided. There will also be creepy cupcake decorating and a movie screening to be voted on.

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

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 through Sept. 30 to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only).

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Please call the Children’s Department to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BABIES, BOOKS, BOUNCE AND BUBBLES: Monday, Sept. 29, 9:15 a.m. Babies, ages 0-12 months, and their caregivers will enjoy a stimulating, age-appropriate program that will gently introduce

them to the library. Babies will also receive a “Welcome to the Library” gift bag. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PAJAMA YOGA: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. Namaste everyone! That means peace. Children, ages 5-8 and their caregivers, are invited to come to the library in your comfortable pajamas to have fun doing yoga together. Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses. Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one. Call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.

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

FALL DROP-IN WEEKLY STORYTIMES: Oct. 6 to Nov. 20. Our regular fall weekly storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years. To choose the right one for your child, pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check our webpage at www.newingtonct. gov/library.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER (NEW MONTHLY PROGRAM): Tuesday, Oct. 7, noon. Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together. We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, dance, and more.

Come join the fun! No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JR. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. Let’s jump into fall! We will read “Pumpkin Town”

by Katie McKy and then make pumpkin pudding. Junior chefs in grades K-2 may sign up by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLAY FOR ALL! Saturday, Oct. 11, 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. No registration necessary. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Oct. 14, noon. Fall is here! Come and enjoy books and songs that celebrate the new season, and create a scarecrow craft. Children ages 2-4 and their grown-ups may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesdays, Oct. 14 and 28, 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.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Apple Fest Fun is here. Chefs in grades 3-6 will use apples in recipes; some to eat here and one to take home and bake.

Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning Oct. 1. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR LOCAL NURSES TO MEET: The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Nurses’ Association will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Nicole Chomick, R.N., BSN, the VAD Coordinator at Hartford Hospital will present a program on ventricular assistive devices (VAD). All area nurses are invited to attend. These meetings provide wonderful networking opportunity for registered nurses and new graduate nurses. For more information on the meeting or the Association, contact Pat Rinaldi, Association President, at (860) 563-4150.

BAKE SALE: The Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association will conduct Bake Sales at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, and at the Rocky Hill Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9

a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to provide scholarships for students enrolled in nursing programs.

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.

COMPUTER CLASSES: The library

is offering four computer classes in September. 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 sponsoring 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.

LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM: The library will host an informational program on Long-Term Care Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a free sem-

inar on this very important topic with special guest speaker, Aldo Pantano, a representative from the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care, with the State Office of Policy and Management.

You have your 401(k) your diversified portfolio and your retirement nest egg.

You’ve thought of everything — except for how to protect these assets should you need long-term care. If you’re 40 or older, long-term care insurance should be part of your retirement plan. Learn about the State’s CT Partnership for Long-Term Care plans which provide affordable coverage for protecting your assets, protect against inflation, and — most important — give you peace of mind through your retirement years. No specific products will be discussed, and there will be no sales or solicitations allowed — just information that you should know. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested.

You may register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811.

You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Oct. 11 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 film, “Notorious” starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant. A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America.

How far will she go to ingratiate herself with them? 101 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 Hwy. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED COLUMBUS DAY: The Wethersfield Library will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13. 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. 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.

ogy, Engineering and Math through fun do-it-yourself activities. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate. 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.

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.

FAMILY PLACE PLAY & GROW PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS: Thanks to the generosity of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving the Wethersfield Library is proud to offer Family Place. Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings in October and November families can enjoy a stimulating, educational, and fun place to play, visit and interact with their children ages birth-3. Siblings up to 5 years old are welcome to attend. A resource professional will be available at each class to answer questions and provide information about a variety of parenting topics. These include: Speech & Language; Early Child Development; Music; Health & Nutrition; Behavior and Early Literacy. Family Place Play & Grow: Parent-Child Workshops will meet on the following dates: Oct. 6-7, 20-21, 27-28 and Nov. 10-11, 17-18, 24 and 25. Registration is required as space is limited. Call or visit the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109; call (860) 257-2801; or Email: childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org. When registering,specify either the Monday evening series which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a light supper included or the Tuesday morning series which will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon.

STEMTASTIC SATURDAY: The Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Department is offering a new year-round Saturday program for children of all ages. Explore Science, Technol-

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.

BOOK BASH!: The Wethersfield Library Children’s Department invites children entering grades 1-3 to “Book Bash!” on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Party and celebrate great authors & series with fun activities.

This month, “Ghosts All Around” — ghost stories by some of your favorite authors! Registration is required.

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

ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR 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 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.

BAKE SALE: The Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association will conduct Bake Sales at the Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, and at the Rocky Hill Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to provide

scholarships for students enrolled in nursing programs.

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. hoose 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 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 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.

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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