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Byron prevails GOP newcomer elected to state House of Reps.

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Republicans fared better than they have in past years on Election Day in Newington.

The most closely-watched race matched two newcomers vying for the 27th state House District seat vacated by Sandy Nafis, a Democrat who retired earlier this year.

Republican Gary Byron defeated Democrat Carol Anest, winning about 53 percent of votes cast. Byron, an event planner who Volume 54, No. 45

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is new to politics, won in all six districts with an unofficial 4,659 votes. Anest, a paralegal, got 4,074.

She has served on several town commissions over the years and is chairwoman of the Democratic T o w n Committee.

GARY BYRON “I’m absolutely thrilled,” Byron said of winning. The platform he campaigned on, walking doorto-door, and talking to town

residents about their concerns and wishes hasn’t changed.

“I think regardless of their party affiliation, people have had enough,” he said Wednesday.

“There are a lot of frustrated Newington residents — frustrated with town government and frustrated with state government.

It’s going to take the help of other

“I’m absolutely thrilled.”

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Republican Gary Byron, newly-elected state rep. of the 27th District.

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Town native produces his own show

The show’s premise centers on Desmond Potts, the owner of a NEWINGTON — Remember toy store called The Toy Pott.

“The Cosby Show” and “Family His 11-year-old granddaughter is Ties”? sent to live with him briefly while As a child of the 1980s, her mother is traveling overseas.

Newington native Michael The two haven’t seen each other Lombardi grew up watching these since she was 5, so not only does and other hit television shows. it touch upon the fish-out-of-waHe had that in mind when he ter theme, but interactions with created his own show, “Welcome others in grandpa’s world spark to Grandpaville,” which just moments of hilarity. wrapped up its second season.

Season 1 premiered in October “One night a week at least, 2013, with four episodes that we would find aired Sunday the time to sit evenings over down as a famthe course of ily and watch one month. a show togethThe show er,” Lombardi was an instant remembers of hit, gathering his childhood. up to 20,000 “In this online viewers technological each week. society we live This sumin now, that mer, they doesn’t happroduced four pen as often,” more episodes, MICHAEL LOMBARDI he added. “We which preCreator of “Welcome to Grandwanted to cremiered Sept. 28 paville” ate a show that and wrapped would appeal up the week of to everybody in the family, from Halloween. No revenue is being 5-years-old all the way up to brought in yet, but they hope the grandparents.” videos “go viral” and catch the Wholesome family program- attention of the right people. ming is the name of the game, “Here’s what we were able to but “Grandpaville” plays it purely do with no money — imagine on the web. what we could do with a budget,” Lombardi is hoping to some- said Lombardi, who is now in the day have the glorious opportunity process of hiring an agent in New to pitch the show to networks York City to help the show gain like Nickelodeon and Disney, but exposure. right now it’s still in the hands of “Once I do that, I think more YouTube and Vimeo. doors will open,” he said.

Cast members come from across New England, and episodes have been filmed in places as nearby as Blue Back Square in West Hartford and as far as Springfield, Mass. Toy

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“We wanted to create a show that would appeal to everybody... from 5-years-old all the way up to grandparents.”

Michael Lombardi, Dave Wall and Deirdre Robins as “Kincaid,” “Grandpa Potts” and “Kendall” in “Welcome to Grandpaville.”

store scenes are appropriately filmed inside Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum in Cheshire.

Lombardi grew up in Newington but got his start in show business in Los Angeles, where he worked for E! Entertainment Television, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon in a variety of capacities.

Since returning to Connecticut, he has produced four films, two web series and a concept webshort.

He also started his own production company, Bluewater East Entertainment.

But how do the bills get paid?

“I’m sort of a jack-of-all-

trades,” Lombardi explained.

He spends summers working at an apple orchard in Glastonbury, as a painter some of the year and also does voice-over jobs for commercials. But he said working the screen is his true love — producing, acting and directing.

While he said he hopes “Welcome to Grandpaville” gains the kind of exposure his cast dreams of, it’s really about giving them a constructive place to hone their talents.

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Job bank helps seniors jump back into the work force

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — More than 40 seniors in Newington have already signed up to return to the work force through the recently-reinstated Seniors Job Bank of CT (SJB).

SJB helped more than 30,000 adults over age 50 find part-time and full-time work from 1974 up until 2008, when a lack of funding shut down the office. After local residents joined forces to reopen the bank in West Hartford Town Hall last year, Newington’s branch is finally being restored.

“We didn’t get around to doing a formal kickoff until last week,” said Town Coordinator Bob Cave, who made a presentation to the Newington Rotary Club and hopes to spread the word around town in coming weeks.

From lawyers to electricians, homemakers to computer experts, a wide range of skilled adults can — and do — register.

There are currently 500 seniors or “service providers” among SJB branches in Bloomfield, Avon, Canton, Farmington and Simsbury, and another 40 or so in Newington. In the last year alone, 1,000 connections were made

through the nonprofit efforts.

The bank is now receiving between 15 and 40 work requests from Newington residents and businesses monthly, and the almost all-volunteer staff hopes

“Some [people] can use the money, some do it to help others and some just want to get out of their home.”

BOB CAVE Town coordinator

more seniors will take advantage of the opportunity.

“People sign up for several reasons,” Cave said. “Some can use the money, some do it to help others and some just want to get out of their home. They’re happy being out and making a little money.”

Hiring someone from the SJB is a smart idea for both residents and businesses, according

to Cave.

“Let’s say you need some work done around your home,” he said.

“You go to the Yellow Pages and you can pick from about 30 people who will come out and give you a price, or you can call the Seniors Job Bank and employ someone who will do quality work with energy and enthusiasm. The price is usually the same, or in most cases, less.”

Before being accepted into the job pool, applicants are interviewed in person, provide references and undergo a criminal background check.

It’s an easy and trustworthy source for people to turn to for electrical work, plumbing, transportation, landscaping, companionship, carpentry, dog-walking, snow removal, piano tuning and much more.

Once they make a work request, residents are sent three names of eligible candidates for the job.

A match is made, and the service provider and customer work out the project scope, cost and a schedule. After work is performed, the provider is paid and the customer completes a survey on their satisfaction.

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Those with specialties in accounting, human resources, information technology, sales, advertising, managing, engineering or customer service are sought by businesses in particular, often for full-time positions.

Cave has sought the help of staff at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center to jump start the

local SJB branch.

“We’re working … to get it off the ground here and hopefully recruit a Newington base,” Dianne Stone, center director, said recently. “It’s a really great concept,” she added.

For more information, call the Seniors Job Bank at (860) 5213210 or visit sjbct.org.

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‘Coats for the Cause’ keeps families cozy Byron wins state rep. seat SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Crisp fall air is turning colder, and soon frigid weather will be settling in for the winter.

For Connecticut families struggling financially, this time of year brings great anxiety as basic necessities such as coats for their children often do not find a place in the family budget.

Becker’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry is teaming up with French Cleaners for the second year to ensure that no family goes cold this season.

The campaign will accept coat donations from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24. Drop boxes are available at French Cleaners at 935 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, Becker’s at 3311 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, and at Becker’s 12 gold-buying and retail store locations across the state.

“We have been collecting gently used coats, restoring them to like new condition, then distributing them for over 15 years,” said French Cleaners owner Phil Cote. “With Becker’s stores serving as drop off locations last year, it made it very convenient for

more people from other areas to donate.”

The program has provided warm clothing for many groups, including the Greater Hartford Cultural Center and the Charter Oak Health Center, as well as numerous churches and the Salvation Army.

“We hope to double the amount of coats we collected last year.”

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state representatives and other legislators, but I am here to be their voice in Hartford at the Capitol and I’ll give them 100 percent of me,” Byron continued.

He said he plans to be fiscally conservative, and his main priority is to help keep Connecticut residents in-state.

“We need to revive the middle class,” Byron explained.

“The lower class has it better than the middle class. We need to put Connecticut back on the map for job growth and eliminate the incredible amount of taxes we endure to prevent people from moving out of state. We’re taxing them right out of the state.”

He’ll be joined at the Capitol

by Senate Majority Leader Paul Doyle, a Democrat who easily defeated Middletown GOP newcomer Earle Roberts in the 9th Senate District race, winning over 62 percent of the vote in Newington. This will

be the Wethersfield resident’s fourth term in the Senate.

Doyle collected 6,679 votes in Newington to Roberts’ 3,800.

Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman received 5,636 votes to 5,125 for their Republican opponents, Tom Foley and Heather Somers.

In the southwestern corner of town, part of the 24th state House District, Gennaro Bizzarro, a New Britain Republican, outpolled Democratic incumbent Rick Lopes 605 to 586, but Lopes won the overall vote and retained his seat.

State Rep. Tony Guerrera, D-Newington, ran unopposed and continues to represent the 29th Assembly District as he has since 2001.

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

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Demolition of National Welding underway

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N EW I N GTO N — Demolition of the eyesore National Welding building has begun and will continue through January 2015.

Cost of the demolition and remediation totals $4 million, half of which will be funded by a grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development.

This was matched by the town through capital project funds.

Town councilors unanimously approved the last $250,000 allocation to meet the town’s $2 million contribution at their meeting last Tuesday.

Councilor Terry Borjeson called the decision “so worthwhile.”

“If you get a chance to drive by

and see what’s finally happening here, it’s just tremendous,” he said.

The property is located behind the intersection of Cedar Street and Fenn Road.

Trumbull-based contractor Standard Demolition will perform the work in two phases, tearing down buildings and removing contamination above and below the ground.

Environmental engineering firm Fuss and O’Neill is providing oversight.

Republicans were initially hesitant about hiring the Capitol Region Development Authority to execute the project, questioning if they’d be relinquishing control of future development to the state agency.

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“We all agree that, indeed, if this money is going to be spent on National Welding, that is a very appropriate place for it to go,” Nagel said.

Because of its proximity to CTfastrak’s Cedar Street station, the state contract requires future on-site development to be transit-oriented for a period of 10 years. This is defined by residential or commercial enterprises potentially used by those who ride the busway.

Newington residents and elected officials have long expressed opposition to low-income housing being a part of the plan, but were reassured that the final decision on development would be in their hands.

“In terms of what we’re going to do with this property, it’s

Top and bottom, progress continues in demolishing the former National Welding buildings, located adjacent to CTfastrak’s Cedar Street Station.

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“This is a great day for Newington, seeing this building coming down and hopefully getting it back on the tax rolls soon,” the mayor said.

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Girl Scout troop donates books, homemade blankets and Beanie Babies to children SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — Newington Girl Scout Troop 10547 finished working on a special community service project named “A Book, A Beanie and A Blanket.”

The troop made 50 fleece blankets and packaged them with a children’s book and a Beanie Baby and delivered them to the New Britain DCF. These packages were delivered to DCF in hopes that they would help comfort a child that was removed from their home.

The homemade blanket and Beanie Baby will provide comfort, and the children’s book will encourage the love for reading.

The troop has been working on the project for over a year and was thrilled to have finished and delivered them to DCF just in time for the colder months.

Community service is not new to Troop 10547, as they have delivered 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to the New Britain DCF in the past, as well as baked homemade apple pies for men’s homeless shelters and soup kitchens each November.

The troop is made up of two Newington High School students, Alexandra Houldcroft and Madelyn Mangiafico and two college students, Juliana Houldcroft (Bryant University)

Blankets, books, and Beanie Babies wrapped up for DCF children.

and Sarah Wojtowicz (Marist College). Troop Leaders are Alisa Houldcroft and Bonnie Wojtowicz.

Alisa and Bonnie have been leading Troop 10547 for 14 years, and this project was their last service project as a Girl Scout Troop.

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Chef to reflect on Thanksgiving during 18th-century dinner SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

WETHERSFIELD — Christopher Prosperi, one of the most engaging top chefs in Connecticut cuisine, will visit the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Sunday, Nov. 16, to share his views on the history of what may be the ultimate comfort food — the traditional Thanksgiving feast.

The setting is fitting — one would be hard-pressed to find more authentic fare than that served annually at the museum’s 18th-century Thanksgiving Dinner.

The menu was designed by a food historian and is based on centuries-old New England recipes. At this year’s event, guests will enjoy Prosperi’s wit and wisdom, and hear details of some of the renowned chef ’s own Thanksgiving experiences, including a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving.

Mr. and Mrs. Silas Deane will host the historical event dressed in period clothing. Dinner will be preceded by a wine reception at noon, with light fare and 18th-century music. Guests are welcome to explore the Silas Deane House and chat with the Deanes and Prosperi before dinner.

Shortly before 1 p.m., a servant will ring the dinner bell and invite the guests to adjourn to the Webb Barn. The carefully

researched menu, prepared by J Restaurant of Hartford, will include dishes typically served at Thanksgiving in the 1700s: venison pie, roasted goose and turkey, chine of pork, pottage of cabbage, leeks and onions, puddings and several vegetables, pumpkin and apple pie and selections of wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Prosperi will give his presentation on Thanksgiving during dessert.

Prosperi is chef and owner of Metro Bis restaurant in Simsbury, Conn., a Hartford Courant recipe columnist, an international cooking teacher from Mexico to Italy, a weekly chef on NBC Connecticut, television host of “New England Cuisine” and a weekly co-host on “The Faith Middleton Show: The Food Schmooze” on WNPR. The New York Times declares “…

Prosperi is a technical master, an original American chef whose restaurant is worth traveling for,” and the Zagat Survey has ranked Metro Bis in the top five in the state for American food.

An 18th-century themed Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted by the Webb-Deane-Stevens Tickets for the 18th-century Museum on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Thanksgiving Dinner are $85 per person, and include the reception, 18th-century music and an optional tour of the three historic homes at the museum following the event. Reservations are required and available by calling (860) 529-0612, ext. 12.

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NEWINGTON — The NHS Chamber Choir, made up of 30 auditioned singers, is relishing the updates to Christopher Clark’s classroom as they prepare for a busy holiday season of performances.

In the renovated room, the students are now able to easily store their various costumes in large storage banks in the back of the classroom. Additionally, the first row of the amphitheater-style room now allows for handicap access.

To help brighten the atmosphere, Clark’s classroom now has windows that help make the space feel larger and more inviting to students. Most strikingly is the new apparel “conveyor belt” located in the back of the auditorium’s stage. It is a tall and looming structure which can store hundreds of student costumes. Clark said he looks forward to begin moving costumes into the conveyor belt, as many are still squeezed into band teacher, Mr. Brookes’, storage closet.

While enjoying the classroom updates, the choir is busy practicing selections from artists such as The Beatles and Bruno Mars to prepare for the busy holiday season ahead.

The choir also engages in charity work

Costume conveyor belt located in the renovated NHS music wing.

throughout the holiday season. Places they will sing include the Ronald McDonald House of New Haven and local nursing homes.

Most excitingly, the choir has been offered the opportunity to perform at the Governor’s Mansion on Dec. 7. As the NHS Chamber Choir prepares for their performances, the new storage space in Clark’s classroom will allow the students to easily keep track of their various costumes for their different events.

Kingswood Oxford’s Forensic Union team performed extremely well at the International Independent Schools’ Public Speaking Championship in Hong Kong that was held from Oct. 17 to 21. From left, Mark Sheehan ‘16 of Rocky Hill, Evan Kelmar ‘16 of Farmington and Zach Mendelovici ‘15 of Glastonbury placed second among United States schools and 13th overall at the event, which included 160 students from 35 schools and nine countries. Mendelovici also qualified for next spring’s “Worlds” competition, which will also be held in Hong Kong, by placing fourth in Extemporaneous Speaking. In addition, Kelmar won the Phil Hampten Award for exemplifying the “Spirit and Friendliness” of the tournament.

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NEWINGTON POLICE Newington police report the following: James Epps, 47, of 20 Cleveland Ave., Hartford, was charged Sept. 22 with third-degree larceny and four counts third-degree burglary.

Julie Quinn, 22, of 15 Fairview St., West Hartford, was charged Sept. 22 with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Pamela Plaza, 26, of 811 East St., New Britain, was charged Sept. 23 with criminal violation of a protective order.

Krystian Bak, 32, of 27 Apple Tree Hill, New Britain, was charged Sept. 24 with DUI. David Hipler, 40, of 5 Laurel Place, Bristol, was charged Sept. 24 with sixth-degree larceny, third-degree burglary, credit card crime, and six counts illegal use of credit card Kree Iglus, 22, of 18 Commerce St., Hartford, was charged Sept. 25 with first-degree failure to appear and second-degree failure to

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Kamarv Whetstone, 28, of 2549 Holland Ave., Bronx, N.Y., was charged Sept. 25 with two counts sixth-degree larceny, 25 counts first-degree forgery and 19 counts first-degree forgery.

Tabari Bailey, 27, of 4186 Murdock Ave., Bronx, N.Y., was charged Sept. 25 with two counts sixth-degree larceny, 25 counts first-degree forgery,and 19 counts first-degree forgery.

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Another big piece is McKenna Gernander, daughter of long-time Hartford Wolf Pack coach Ken Gernander.

“She’s an ice hockey player, which translates well to field hockey,” Macchi said. “She was out the first month but her return has been huge.”

With such a young team, Macchi hopes to do more in the future.

“We have a lot of sophomores who are playing who will be good for the next couple of years,” he said. “We don’t play not to lose, we play to win. This year we played to win. When you have people who want to score and will do what they have to do to score, it makes a huge difference.”

The first chance at more for Newington is today. Winning at Glastonbury, which beat the Indians 5-0 in the regular season, will be a challenge, but the Indians have no plans to back down.

“We accomplished our first goal, making the tournament,” Macchi said. “Then we said let’s be the first team in 10 years at Newington to win a game in the tournament. They wanted to win and we did. Now we’re going to try and win in the second round.”

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“They’re an extremely tough team. But that’s why we play the game,” Newington coach Paul Macchi said. “If we went by record we wouldn’t bother playing.

But we’re going to try.”

That’s all Newington has done this season, and the effort has paid dividends. The Indians won just four games a year ago, but doubled that total to eight in the regular season and picked up number nine Monday. Macchi believes sheer effort is as responsible as anything for the team’s ascension.

“Determination,” Macchi said when asked what put this year’s team over the hump. “This team had hunger and wanted to win more than in years past. This group of girls wants to win and is hungry to win. They’re not satisfied with just playing well. In the past we’d lose but be happy if we played well. This group asks, ‘why didn’t we win’?”

A big answer to that question is offense.

Sophomore Karley Welles has 11 of Newington’s 24 goals this season, emerging as the leader of an offense which has grown by leaps and bounds this season.

“She was strictly a JV player last year,” Macchi said. “She came into this year with good stick skills and a good, hard shot”

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Your health, your life, your choice To the Editor: Back in the day, the streets were filled with children playing, and eating out was considered a special rare treat.

In today’s society, social media and other various electronic devices have distracted our children from playing outside, and easily accessible fast food chains have replaced good, healthy home cooked meals. Because of this, obesity has climbed at an alarming rate.

According to the CDC, obesity has doubled in children and has quadrupled in adolescents over the last three decades. A startling one in three children are overweight or obese! The percent of obese children, ages 6 to 11, increased from 7 percent in 1980 to 18 percent in 2012. And the percent of obese adolescents, ages 12 to 19, increased from 5 percent

in 1980 to 21 percent in 2012.

The reasons for this marked increase? The CDC claims it is due to many factors, such as lack of exercise, skipping breakfast, high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, frequent eating out, unhealthy food choices, being rewarded with food, as well as genetics, medications and medical conditions.

According to the CDC, the two methods that can prevent obesity are healthy eating and physical activity. These are lacking in our young generation. This needs to be brought back through our schools, families and community.

As for Newington schools, we do support healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. This is important because students lacking in these areas may not be able to perform to their full academic

potential. Our schools actually play a large role by providing a safe and supportive environment for the students, as well as learning opportunities for both healthy eating and physical activity in our wellness programs.

If you look at the website for the Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative, whose initiative is to improve the outcome for the obese child, you will see that they recommend five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, two hours or less for electronics, one hour of physical activity per day, and zero or limited sweetened beverages.

In order for these types of changes to happen, families must be ready to change. The recommended changes include limiting eating out (or at least choosing restaurants which offer healthy choices), eating a healthy breakfast daily, drinking plenty of

I am not ‘no one’ To the Editor:

I also do not hide behind a keyboard as someone stated at the special meeting of the Board of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

How dare another person yell to the media that “no one” cares, referring to our opinion regarding what we thought was happening in our schools. It was more than Halloween, we were defending all holiday celebrations and recognition in our schools.

As I stated in the title, I am completely offended and insulted being referred to as “no one.” I know I am not alone by saying just because I could not physically go to the meeting that night doesn’t mean I don’t care. If the paper allowed, I would post my picture next to this letter, but by signing my name and giving my address, you can’t accuse me or anyone else from “hiding behind a keyboard.”

My way of support was watching the meeting on TV and calling in. In fact, the members of our parent group who were at the meeting represented hundreds of parents, which was proven by a petition that had over 700 signatures. It wasn’t just parents of K-2 children, it was relatives, grandparents and friends that supported our cause.

We were misinformed from the beginning. Had the principals, superintendent or the Board of Education communicated properly, we would understand that it was simply about not allowing costumes in school.

Once it was revealed that the superintendent was receiving threatening phone calls and emails, we felt like we were all being threatened. When there was the mention of threats from national extremist groups, it became a whole other ballgame.

I’d also like to offer my opinion regarding the use of social media. It’s the 21st century. That is how communication is done these days. If you prefer not to use it, then don’t, but don’t pass judgment on those of us that use it to organize ideas and gather a group of people that are concerned about the same issue.

In fact, the mayor complimented those of us who participated in “Saving Mill Pond Park” for having the ability to reach thousands of people to exercise their right to vote about a concerning topic. Sometimes one person at a time doesn’t get any results. There is strength in numbers!

Dawn Oliveira Newington

water, eating meals as a family, and not using food as a reward.

Physical activity is just as important. Engage in one hour or more per day of physical activity.

Participate as a family!

I recommend a great guide for families called “52 Fun Kids’ Exercise Activities Straight from Real Parents.” This includes activities such as bowling, going to the park and walking the dog. You can print up your own copy of this guide at http://www.myfamilyexercise.com/wp-content/ uploads/2011/06/52-Fun-KidsExercise-Activities.pdf.

The great thing about the activities in this guide is you don’t feel like you are exercising.

If you have children that are not used to exercise, start out slow and gradually work up to one hour per day. Participate in enjoyable, fun activities like walking, biking,

swimming, dancing, sports, hiking and kickboxing. Lastly, utilize your community’s resources such as your child’s pediatrician, school nurse, wellness teacher, your local children’s hospital (which has a weight management program), and your local YMCA or gym.

As schools, families and as a community, we need to come together to change this devastating path that a third of our children are on. Statistically, overweight children tend to become overweight adults. This shouldn’t be acceptable to us.

It is time to get back our children’s health so they can live long, productive lives and feel good about themselves.

It’s their health, their life, so help them make the right choice!

Mercy Hetherington, RN Senior Nurse Administrator

Who is guiding our children?

To the Editor:

What’s going on with Mr. Collins and the Newington Board of Education?

Weeks before Halloween, the middle and elementary schools said “no” to celebrating the holiday with the reason being we need to be more respectful of other people’s different customs, traditions and religions.

After parents were outraged and voiced their objection to the cancellation, Mr. Collins said it had nothing to do with religion and everything to do with time constraints and the need to use that day for school work only.

Wow! One has to wonder how one minority religious group in town has so much power to be able to end a tradition we’ve had in town for generations and now to be teaching our

children their language and culture in our schools.

Who decided Arabic should be the new world language taught at our public schools? Surely, parents should have had a say. I know. I know. Arabic was chosen because it will better prepare our children for the business world. Right?

Then, why are all the wealthier communities across the state adding languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean?

The residents of Newington should start considering who is guiding our children’s thinking and education outside of the home. Is it Mr. Collins and the Board of Education, or a minority religious group?

Cynthia Brunell Newington

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NEWINGTON EVENTS MILITARY SERVICE NAMES NEEDED If you know of a Newington or Wethersfield resident who is currently overseas serving in our military, forward their contact information to the GFWC, Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club,P.O. Box 31004 Newington CT 06131-0046. We would like to send each one of them a personal holiday greeting. We must receive your information by Monday, Nov. 24 at noon. For more information, contact us at gfwccrossroad@gmail. com or call (860) 665-1148.

VETERANS PROGRAM: On Monday,

Nov. 10, the students at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., will host a program saluting veterans at 1:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The ceremony will include a speaker from the Veterans Administration, a musical program by the students and the presentation of various essays and projects from each grade. Refreshmnents will be served. All veterans are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon. For more information, call the school at (860) 666-3844.

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Local News master quilters Anna Tufankjian and Marlene Shea will display their fabric art in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a regular program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.

9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and, beginning Nov. 16, Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public, which is encouraged to call in advance to makse sure the room is available for viewing. For more information, call

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acclaimed film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays on successive Sundays from Nov. 16 to Dec. 7. All films start at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room and no registration is required.

Refreshments will be served. This film series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women in 2015. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in an institute of higher education. For more information, contact Maureen Reale of the Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club, (860) 666-5325.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS PANIC IN CONNECTICUT: ACCUSED WITCHES HAVE THEIR SAY: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Join us for this exciting show about the little known witchcraft panics in 17th century Connecticut. Herstory Theater Company will present a fascinating, one woman show that brings to life the stories of five women accused of being witches in Connecticut from 1652 to 1692.

Register early since space is limited.

TECH TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TEENS: Thursday, Nov. 13, 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, eReaders, social media, email, tablets, and iPods. Registration required. Call 860-665-8700.

SHAKESPEARE SUNDAYS: 2014 marks the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth. Join us for the screening of four critically

Nov. 16 — “Much Ado About Nothing” A lively version of one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, as one set of lovers battles against a dirty trick, and

Nov. 23 — “Romeo & Juliet” Franco Zeffirelli’s acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story. Nominated for Best Picture Academy Award! Starring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting.

Nov. 30 — “The Taming of the Shrew”

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton star as Katherina and Petruchio in William Shakespeare’s comic look at male chauvinism and women’s lib in the 16th century.

Dec. 7 — “Henry V” Kenneth Branagh stars and makes his feature-film directorial debut with this adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. A heroic, action-packed epic also starring Paul Scofield, Ian Holm and Derek Jacobi.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS SUPPORT GROUP: Going through divorce, already divorced, thinking about a divorce? There is a group meeting twice a month, consisting of caring, compassionate people who have been exactly where you are now, to help you, to get through your own individual situation. This is the Divorce Support Group. There is also a group where the participants are single, divorced, and ready to move on with their lives, this groups offers excellent discussion topics. This group is called the Moving Forward Group. Both groups meet at First Congregational Church,

355 Main St., Cromwell, Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

contact us at gfwccrossroad@gmail.com or call (860) 665-1148.

MILITARY SERVICE NAMES NEEDED: If you know of a Newington or Wethersfield resident who is currently overseas serving in our military, forward their contact information to the GFWC, Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club,P.O. Box 31004 Newington CT 06131-0046. We would like to send each one of them a personal holiday greeting. We must receive your information by Monday, Nov. 24 at noon. For more information,

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: The town of Wethersfield will hold a ceremony to honor all veterans at 11 a.m. Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 in front of Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy. Parking will be available behind Town Hall. The ceremony will include participation from the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Col. John Chester Fife & Drum, and the general public is invited to attend. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held

indoors in the Town Council Chambers.

The ceremony is being sponsored by the Wethersfield Parks & Recreation Department, VFW Post No. 7827, American Legion Post No. 23 and Disabled American Veterans, with support from the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR CRT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Department of Social & Youth Services is accepting applications for the CRT Energy Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance for heating

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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.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Nov. 8 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of John Ford’s 1955 film, “Mister Roberts” starring Henry Fonda and James Cagney. Comedy-drama about life on a not particularly important ship of the U.S. Navy during World War II. 123 min. Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering four computer classes in November. On Wednesday, Nov. 12 eBooks @ Your Library meets at 10:30 a.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 2:30 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 Wednesday, Nov. 19. Introduction to the Internet will meet at 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works. No computer skills are required for this class. Registration is required. Introduction to Microsoft Word (2013) meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. Registration is required.

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.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “The Fault in Our Stars” starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.

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) 5635588, 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

expenses during the 2014-15 heating season. Wethersfield residents only can make appointments by calling (860) 721-2977. To be eligible, a household’s gross income must fall within established guidelines based on family size and annual income. The guidelines are: for a family of one — $32,514.56; family of two — $42,519.04; family of three — $52,523.52 and so on. If you heat with a utility, you should contact that utility company to ask if you are eligible to enroll in their Matching Payment Program for the upcoming program year.

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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IN THE INTEREST OF: B. W. CHILD 02/18/1998 F.F.N.515508 CASE ID: 13-1045 DIVISION: S NOTICE OF AN ADVISORY HEARING ON A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THE ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE ABOVELISTED CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THIS DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. TO: Frank Jerome White Last known address Newington, CT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Court of the State of Florida, in and for Hillsborough County, Florida, Juvenile Division, alleging that the above-named children are dependent children and by which the Petitioner is asking for the termination of parental rights and permanent commitment of the children to the Department of Children and Families for subsequent adoption.

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that you are required to appear personally on January 5, 2015 at 9:00a.m., before the Honorable Judge Frank Gomez, at the Edgecombe Courthouse, 800 East Twiggs Street, 3rd Floor, Court Room 310, Tampa, Florida 33602, to show cause, fi any, why your parental rights should not be terminated and why said children should not be permanently committed to the Florida Department of Children and Families for subsequent adoption. You are entitled to be represented by an attorney at this proceeding.

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