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Veterans honored, thanked for service

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — It’s been 70 years since the Battle of Iwo Jima took the lives of 100 Connecticut soldiers, but they were brought back to life Wednesday by a group of students who could be great-grandchildren of the World War II heroes.

The Iwo Jima Memorial Foundation’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony was the perfect setting for the big reveal. Blowing wind and cold rain Erica Schmitt | Staff didn’t keep a crowd from gathering at the memo- Kaitlyn Beaver, a senior history student at Central Connecticut State University, presented her research on three soldiers who fought and See VETERANS, Page 4

died in the Battle of Iwo Jima at a Veteran’s Day Ceremony Wednesday at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington.

Zartarian, elected officials sworn in

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — As Republicans officially took leadership Free of the Town Volume 55, No. 46 Council and Board of Education this week, it was

less like a siege and more like a good-natured turnover.

Democrats have held the mayor’s seat and the majority of both bodies since 2011, but after last week’s election are now largely in the minority.

Despite the monumental change, all candidates graciously swore into office Tuesday night in front of a large crowd gathered in the Town Hall

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Santa Claus is coming to town for annual Rotary Club event SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Have you started making your plans for Christmas before you’ve even eaten the Thanksgiving turkey?

Members of the Newington Rotary Club are doing just that as they begin to prepare for its annual Breakfast with Santa. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s School Hall on Willard Avenue.

The bountiful, all-youcan-eat buffet includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bagels, fancy mini doughnuts, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for seniors and children ages 3-12. Kids under 3 eat free. “ The countdown to Christmas has already begun with holiday music playing on car radio stations, the introduction of early Black Friday sales by many of the state’s merchants and yuleDAVE JOHNSON tide decorations already easy to spot at most of the mall Rotarian stores,” says Rotarian Dave Johnson, chairman of the event. “It’s only natural that we begin planning for Santa’s arrival in Newington and think of ways we can make this event even more successful than last year,” he adds, explaining that last year more than

400 attended the breakfast with all proceeds benefiting high school scholarships and other Rotary charities.

The breakfast event features an arts and crafts activity area, which is included in the price of admission.

Children and families also get an opportunity to have professional quality photographs taken with Santa for only $12. No personal cameras are allowed.

“Newington Rotary is comprised of dedicated business professionals and retirees whose goal is to make their community a better place for all residents,” explains current President Cherilyn Spatola. “O ur annual fundraising projects include collecting food and monetary donations to support the town’s food pantry, providing backpacks and school supplies for needy children, distributing dictionaries at local elementary schools and hosting a golf tournament that benefits the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, to name a few,” Spatola said.

For more information, contact the Club at info@newingtonrotary.org or visit the web site, www.newingtonrotary.org, for money saving event coupons.

“The countdown to Christmas has already begun with holiday music playing on car radio stations, the introduction of early Black Friday sales by many of the state’s merchants and yuletide decorations already easy to spot at most of the mall stores.”

PETS OF THE WEEK: MURPHY AND PUCK SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Here are two kitties that are so bonded that they must go home together. Murphy and Puck can live in any size home, including apartments. They have not had much experience with children but kids 10 or older who can be gentle and respectful of pets would be ideal.

Dogs are ne to Murphy and Puck but the pair may be willing to share their home with a canine. Is there room in your home for these two buddies? Murphy and Puck will be so happy to be settled and comfortable in their new forever home.

Remember, the Connecticut Humane Society has no time limits for adoption.

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The Connecticut Humane Society is a private organization with branch shelters in Waterford

and Westport. The Connecticut Humane Society is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organizations on the national, regional or local level.

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Four Newington youths take the lead in upcoming one-act production

all that’s coming. But, even though the disNEWINGTON — Seventh-graders reputable Evil Stepmother couldn’t be less Joseph Bohkle and Mia Thompson interested in pro-bono work on such an are joined by second-graders Audrey obviously futile defense, Mr. Wolf makes a DeFrancesco and Gabriel Trifone in the Newington Children’s Theatre’s upcoming one-act production, “Big Bad,” Nov. 20-21.

The most notorious criminal in the fairy-tale world, Big Bad Wolf, is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by the countless quirky characters he has wronged.

Now, the two greatest legal minds in the Enchanted Forest — the Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother — will clash (on live Joseph Bohkle Court TV, no less, with Sydney Mia Thompson Grimm as commentator) in a trial that will be remembered forever after. good case for himself.

As Little Red Riding Hood, her grandWas he born a criminal, or made mother, the Three Little Pigs and the one? Perhaps he does deserve compassion shepherd in charge of the Boy Who Cried instead of condemnation? What will the Wolf testify, the wolf seems deserving of verdict be?

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Only the jury — the audience — can pig. Gabriel runs a muck as the mischiedecide, when the doddering old judge vous Boy Who Cried Wolf.

They share the stage with 10 area invites them to determine the outcome of the trial, and the play. youth as they shed new light on this courtroom comedy. Emily Massicotte (Rocky Hill), Liam Duffy (Plantsville), Lia Howley (West Hartford), Garrison Lemkey (West Hartford), Toby Suplita (West Hartford), Isabella McCusker (West Hartford), Dakota Henderson (Cromwell), Kassy Rodriguez (Berlin), Bella Pramanik (Middletown) and Morgan Levesque (Plainville) round out the cast.

Performances are Friday, Nov. Gabriel Trifone Audrey DeFrancesco 20, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Run time is 45 minJoeseph is presiding over the case as utes. Tickets are $8. Performances are held Judge Wise Old Man. Mia is trying her at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, hand at the evil defense attorney, Mr. Evil 743 North Mountain Road.

Stepmother. Audrey will play Three, the For more information, call (860) 666level-headed brick-house building little NCTC or visit www.NCTCArts.org.

NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington Police report the following: Rodolfo Rodriguez, 18, of 253 Maple Hill Ave., was charged Oct. 2 with failure to respond to an infraction.

Jennifer Esposito, 41, of 27 Mill St., New Britain, was charged Oct. 3 with third-degree criminal trespassing and second-degree criminal mischief.

Seth Booth, 43, of 42 Brookside Road, was charged Oct. 4 with disorderly conduct and threatening.

Susan Fox, 51, of 42 Brookside Road, was charged Oct. 4 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Angel Diaz, 30, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged Nov. 3 with two counts of third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny, fourth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief.

Diana Tran, 18, of 722 Main St., was charged Nov. 4 with fifth-degree larceny.

Angel Santana, 23, of 37 Primrose Drive, East Hartford, was charged Nov. 4 with second-degree failure to appear.

Teara Rosario, 25, of 123 Bedford St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 5 with sixth-de-

gree larceny.

Kevin Bernier, 19, of 275 Harbor Road, Milford, was charged Nov. 6 with first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree accessory to commit reckless endangerment and reckless driving.

Keiondra Hunt, 23, of 28 Willow Lane, was charged Nov. 6 with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault.

Jasmine Betts, 21, of 84 Roger St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 6 with criminal mischief.

Anthony Rodriguez, 25, of 180 Dart St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 6 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, having no insurance and possession of less than a half ounce of marijuana.

Shekia Chennies, 30, of 37 Mansfield St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 7 with first-degree criminal trespassing.

Elizabeth Diaz, 27, of 147 Belmont, Springfield, Mass., was charged Nov. 7 with first-degree criminal trespassing, possession of a hallucinogenic substance, and three counts of third-degree criminal mischief.

Stefan Mielczarek, 50, of 76 Superior Ave., was charged

Nov. 7 with driving under the influence, operating under suspension and failure to illuminate plate.

Garry Whitaker, 62, of 142 S. Main St., Middletown, was charged Nov. 8 with driving under the influence, suspended license and failure to maintain lane.

Gregory Antonucci, 25, of 39 S. Pembroke St., Wethersfield, was charged Nov. 8 with driving under the influence and failure to obey a stop sign.

Jacob Chicku, 48, of 179 Forest Drive, was charged Nov. 8 with driving under the influence, failure to carry license, following too close and failure to maintain lane.

Nicholas Wrobel, 35, of 1655 N. Colony Road, Meriden, was charged Nov. 8 with having a weapon in a motor vehicle, driving under the influence and a stop sign violation.

Luke Morel, 24, of 271 Woodhaven Road, Glastonbury, was charged Nov. 8 with third-degree burglary Craig McPherson, 30, of 17 Wakefield Court, New Britain, was charged Nov. 9 with violation of conditional discharge and violation of probation.

October’s top students

The Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Awards program, which began many years ago, recognizes students in the Newington Public Schools who have served as good examples to other students.

Students are selected monthly based on nominations of the various teachers and principals in each individual school. The nominations can be for an all-around good school citizen, a most improved student or a student who has demonstrated some outstanding effort, attitude, attendance or academic achievement. Students of the Month for October were, standing, Rebecca Bernardo, Nyla Rivera, Jola Bufi, Kyla Stamilio, and sitting, Zachary Walker, Mya Smith and Megan Paradis.

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rial, located on the New Britain/ Newington line. They were joined

by Central Connecticut State University Professor Leah Glaser and her History 302 students, who spent the last several months scouring the state for information on the servicemen whose names are inscribed into the monument.

Wednesday’s ceremony marked not only the culmination of their project, but also the bridging of a generational gap.

“I think it gives them a closer connection to World War II

and makes the soldiers real to them,” said Glaser, who used the assignment to improve students’ research skills.

Students in last year’s class profiled 25 soldiers and this year’s class completed 21.

While CCSU has an extensive system of online databases, things like family anecdotes and yearbook photographs can only be found in the real world. Students picked through archives at the Connecticut State Library, called relatives of the soldiers and visited cemeteries. Each compiled

profiles of three soldiers and chose one to feature on a poster. What resulted provides the foundation a permanent piece of living history.

“It was this mystery and we had to be the detectives,” senior Kaitlyn Beaver said.

One of her mysteries was PFC Donald Edward Maley, who is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Hamden.

“He traveled around the U.S. extensively which was really interesting,” Beaver said of Maley.

“I’m a history major so I found a lot of joy in this,” she added. “It’s really nice we’re able to educate the public on how these regular men became real heroes.”

For junior Anthony Morse, the process of shedding light on someone else’s tale made him ponder his own.

“We often overlook the fact

that everyone has their own story,” he explained. “It was really cool to uncover that.”

Morse shared with the crowd the heroic tale of George Hyland, who in March of 1945 forged a new path for his platoon when their leader was killed by enemy fire. Hyland was severely wounded in the process and succumbed to his injuries that July, at age 24.

Wednesday’s ceremony brought veterans of several different wars, who were impressed by students’ efforts.

“I wouldn’t miss this for anything,” said Brian Sullivan, a member of the Disabled American Veterans whose father fought in WWII. New Britain native Mike Hornyak’s father was a WWII Navy veteran who fought in Pearl Harbor. Hornyak came to Wednesday’s ceremony as a

member of the Hardware City Marine Corps League, which laid wreaths, conducted a rifle salute and played taps.

“I think this was fantastic,” he said of the student presentation.

“The kids really showed their appreciation of our history.”

PFC Rosario Lombardo fought in Europe in WWII. The New Britain resident was pleased to see that the sacrifices of fellow soldiers were recognized by the younger generation.

“It’s hard for them to even imagine,” Lombardo said. “But it’s great that you have someone in the present-day understand that these were real people and recognize what happened to them.”

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said. “It’s going to be collaborative and I think it’s going to be bipartisan.”

DelBuono encouraged residents to continue attending meetings and communicating their ideas and concerns to the group.

“Thank you for letting us know what you want up here,” she said. “The only way we know is when we here from you.”

Only a few members of the public chose to address the group during a participation period. That included resident Gary Bolles, who sang a gospel number “There Will Be a New Day” to the crowd.

Sustaining the lighthearted tone was humor from John Bachand, who joked about the new majority also being women, since they now outnumber men 5-4. Joining Zartarian are Republicans Tim Manke and Dave Nagel, along with Marocchini.

“That’s going to be interesting too,” Bachand said.

Another to speak was former councilor Clarke Castelle, who elected not to run again this year after serving two terms on the council and many more previously on the school board.

“I sincerely hope all of you will use your victory wisely,” he said, also encouraging the board to start thinking about next year’s budget sooner rather than later.

In the meeting that followed, the board elected Republican Nancy Petronio as new chairwoman, replacing Democrat Marc Finkelstein, who chose not to run again after serving the last 16 years.

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“A year ago I’d be very incredulous if somebody told me I’d be sitting here tonight, but I am both grateful and humbled,” he said.

Zartarian went on to note the grace in which both parties conducted their campaigns and said he hoped members of the new council, a 6-3 GOP majority, would hold each other in the same regard.

“Let’s work together as we campaigned, with dignity and respect,” he explained.

“We can agree to disagree but at the same time let’s work together for the community to make Newington a better place.”

Longtime town councilor Maureen Klett was chosen as deputy mayor, while the majority leader will be Beth DelBuono and minority leader, newcomer Carol Anest.

Beginning with the Democrats, Zartarian called each councilor by name after all were sworn in, inviting them to comment.

Jim Marocchini, the only returning Democrat, set the tone by thanking his family, voters and fellow running-mates for their support. Democrats Carol Anest and Diana Casasanta-Serra followed suit.

“I think we have a good mix of personalities, beliefs and ideas up here and I think we’re going to work well together for the town of Newington,” Anest said.

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NHS presents Shakespearian comedy ‘Twelfth Night’

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Love triangles and mistaken identities: the stuff of modern-day teenage drama and 16th-century William Shakespeare.

Newington High School students are bringing it all to life next weekend with their production of the Shakespearian romantic-comedy “Twelfth Night.”

The play presents the tale of Orsino, a duke in the land of Illyria played by senior Chris Rowe, who is hopelessly in love with Lady Olivia, (junior Oksana Veres) mourning the death of her brother and in no shape to honor his advances. A shipwreck introduces Viola, (senior Darien Kupec) a woman seeking shelter and work after assuming her own brother Sebastian has perished at sea. Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario in order to work for Orsino and soon finds herself smitten with him.

But it isn’t long before she meets Olivia, who falls in love with her as Cesario. Thus the love triangle unfolds and everything is nothing as it seems.

Rowe said this week he is looking forward to playing Orsino.

“Orsino is in love with the idea of love. It’s a fun thing to play around with because he’s not really in love with Olivia he’s just a true romantic at heart.”

Drama Club Advisor Thomas Connolly likes to introduce students to one of the 16th-century playwright’s works every four years. The last was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

“My goal is that all of our young actors should experience Shakespeare at least once in high school,” he explained.

Shakespeare is said to have invented thousands of words in the English language and his tales can challenge any reader’s proficiency.

“We spent a great deal of time going through the language,” Connolly said. “Students have been working very hard on this.”

His choice of a fall play is dependent on the students involved in the drama club during any particular year.

“Last year we had a very strong group of senior boys who graduated and this year I have a bunch of talented young women who I wanted to showcase,” Connolly said.

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themes he chose to cast it gender-neutral, offering both male and female roles to girls and boys, respectively. The resulting cast is a mix of both real and disguised, including several females playing male parts. Characters of either gender are distinguished by their clothing, which for the guys is black, and the ladies, white.

Connolly selected “Twelfth Night” as the school’s 2015 fall play well before Kaitlin Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner) came out as a transgender individual.

However, in light of the recent controversy pop culture headlines have created, students embraced the gender-bending theme wholeheartedly.

“I think it’s fantastic that a bunch of high school students in a drama class can get together and produce a play about gender-bending,” said junior Eddie Cruz, playing Olivia’s jokester uncle, Sir Toby Belch.

In the process of doing so, they’ve learned more about them-

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From left, junior Oksana Veres as “Olivia” and senior Chris Rowe, as “Orsino” rehearse for the upcoming production of “Twelfth Night.”

selves and each other.

“We’ve made it so the actors can take a part and make it their own, so it doesn’t matter what gender they’re playing,” Rowe pointed out. “It’s been really cool to see it all come together from day one until now.”

Clara Bartlett, playing Olivia’s lady-in-waiting, summed it up: “At the end of the day, we’re all just actors.”

“Twelfth Night” premieres next week, with shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19, 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 a person or $6 for students and senior citizens.

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BOE security director: Working together will assure our students remain safe

By RICHARD KLETT

NEWINGTON BOE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Times have changed in America and it’s not the same as when many of us grew up. It just takes a moment to remember Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 and Columbine High School in 1999 — to mention just two unfortunate events.

It is the world we live in and the Newington Board of Education has been out front addressing security issues. Procedures, measures and infrastructure have been gradually put in place so our staff and students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment.

The parents of our children should have a sense of reassurance that plans, infrastructure and staff scrutiny are paramount in achieving this goal.

The security and safety endeavor have included a new keying system, access control (controlled, limited access to each school), centralized video camera system for all schools, visitor controls and procedures, identification system for all staff and for students at the high school and middle schools,

emergency planning and drills, inter-operable radio system which allows for direct contact with the Police Department as well as security and operational activities at each school plus the addition of security personnel.

Additionally, there is a parent notification system (School Messenger) in place to contact parents regarding school closures, delays and early releases as well as any emerging issues requiring such notification.

As part of an overall plan, all doors to the district’s school buildings are locked during schools hours. Entry is controlled electronically. School doors may be opened from the inside so that students and staff can exit quickly in the event of a fire or other emergency.

All classrooms and office doors

have a “lockdown” feature allowing the doors to be locked from within.

Lockdown keys are issued to all staff so that they have the ability to lockdown classrooms and offices. All district schools have been re-keyed so that only a few staff members have external or internal master keys.

The keys can’t be duplicated at retail outlets.

Our visitor procedures require visitors to be identified at the door prior to entry and once they enter the facility they are required to sign in and leave some article of importance to reassure they return to that station prior to departure.

Parents, visitors and vendors are required to wear a colored lanyard and ID when in our facilities.

All schools have an “All Hazards” Emergency Plan in place that relies

Procedures, measures and infrastructure have been gradually put in place so our staff and students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment.

on certain responses to various scenarios that may occur. Fire Drills, Lockdown, Shelter-in-Place, Evacuation and Relocation are a few of these options. Emergency drills are practiced at least three times a year and at least seven (7) fire drills per year.

The school system has over 200 CCTV cameras with the capacity to view locally or centrally within the district. Real-time video can be made available to the Police Department to assist them in a more rapid deployment to and within our facilities should the need arise. The cameras have a positive impact on behavior and have been instrumental in curtailing various acts of vandalism and damage to school grounds.

The school has a fully functional, inter-operable radio system allowing staff to more easily address operational issues as well as having direct contact with all other school and board operations. It also provides a means to directly contact the Police Department if the need arises. Our school buses have mobile radios which also allow them to contact the police

and school offices directly.

Our parent notification system plays an integral part in our overall emergency planning as it is our belief to maintain communications with our parents and staff when necessitated, especially during emergencies. When emergencies or other exigent events occur, we try to make parents aware as soon as practicable to demonstrate that we are doing what is necessary to protect our students and staff and provide direction to the recipients as to what to do.

Finally, it is our hope that while realizing the Board of Education is doing its very best to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all, we expect and hope that the parents assist in this endeavor.

You can do this by being conscious of safety and security while on en route to school and while on school grounds.

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I have lived here all my life and have always tried to be active in my town, to make Newington a better place. Serving on the Town Council will provide me with the opportunity to continue to do so. I want to thank the voters for giving this opportunity to serve Newington.

Every election involves hard work. As I have learned, campaigning takes time and wears out shoes. It takes time away from the ones you love. Missed dinners, weekends, and time with each other are some of the casualties of a long campaign.

I could not have done this without the support of my family and friends. I especially want to thank Nancy whose unquestionable love and support gave me the courage to run for the Council and helped to sustain me on the journey. I also want to thank my children, Beth and Chris, for their love and support.

They have always encouraged me to serve the community, and who in their own right are doing the same.

I would like to also thank the talented and dedicated individuals who ran with me in this election. I am a newcomer to the political process.

While campaigning seemed a daunting process in the

beginning they shepherded and guided me through it. We worked hard together and we worked as a team. I especially want to thank Maureen Klett and Dave Nagel for showing me the importance of meeting the voters, and that going door to door can be fun and informative.

I have learned that it takes courage to put yourself out there to run for office. It is not easy, but a democracy does not work unless there are people willing to do so. To all those who had the courage to run for office this election, I applaud your courage and thank you for running.

Now that the election is over it is time that we in Newington work together again; not as Republicans, not as Democrats, but as friends and neighbors working together for the good of our town.

There is no doubt that Newington has some challenges ahead but if we all work together we can overcome them as we always have.

We need to start believing in each other and in our selves again. Newington is a great place to live, we are lucky to call it our home.

I want to thank the voters of Newington for the trust they have put in me. It is an awesome responsibility and I and promise to do my best for them.

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FOR ADULTS AND TEENS TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers will meet Tuesday evening Nov. 17 and 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Library at 860) 257-2811, or visit the Library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Nov. 14, for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Leo McCarey’s 1937 film “The Awful Truth” starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other’s attempts to find new romance. 91 minutes.

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.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:15 p.m. at the Wethersfield Library for a free showing of “Love and Mercy” starring John Cusack, Paul Dana and Elizabeth Banks.

Directed by Bill Pohlad. In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, drug content and language. (121 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public.

Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS

COMPUTER CLASS: The librry is offering two computer classes Monday, Nov. 23. At 2:30 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word meets.

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. Monday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m. an Introduction to Microsoft Excel class will be held.

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.

You may register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or you can also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

LIBRARY CLOSED NOVEMBER 26, 27: The library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. The library will resume regular hours Saturday, Nov. 28. 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.

FOR CHILDREN DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m. 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, go to wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

Comfort and Hope is being held on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St., Wethersfield.

The service provides people an opportunity to acknowledge their grief, despair and loneliness in the presence of God. It is the desire of the Stephen Ministry to bring comfort and hope to hurting hearts, so the “blue” will not be apparent during the holiday season.

WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, to be performed in the Webb Elementary School Auditorium, 51 Willow Street, Wethersfield Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door, $8 general admission/ $6 students and senior citizens. Set in contemporary America, the production proves Shakespeare is still relevant and funny to today’s audiences. Where better than a country club golf course to see an exaggerated class oriented society that allows for lots of silly posturing and costuming? Throw in “Caddyshack” references, and this show is a masterpiece of silliness and innuendo. At the Illyria Country Club, we’re able to portray the rich and powerful, their servants, and some very funny costuming choices (golf knickers and tights!) For more information, call (860) 721-9075.

NIGHT OF JOY! CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Kick off your Christmas season with an evening of “Joy!”at the Night of Joy! Concerts at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. This year we feature many of our best in-house musicians including soloists, the WEFC band, as well as adult and kids choirs. Music is performed in a variety of styles from pop to gospel, classical to jazz and includes familiar Christmas carols as well as newer songs of the season. The evening is topped off with a reception complete with delicious holiday treats. Concerts are Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St. (Rt. 3 on the curve) Admission is free, however, tickets are required as space is limited. Call (860) 563-8286 or register at www.wethefc.com To help our friends and neighbors in need this winter we will be accepting monetary donations for our Hands Open Wide food pantry at the reception.

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WETHERSFIELD SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday at Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street. New players age 55 and over are always welcome. Setback games begin at noon, but come earlier to enjoy free refreshments. For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at (860) 258-0662. Visit our FB page at www.facebook.com/SetBackClubWethersfieldCT.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS No registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 665-8700 for programs that required registration.

FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will hold their fall book sale on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Senior and Disabled Center. All types of books, including fiction and non-fiction, will be on sale as well as CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, videos, and specially priced items.

Admission on Friday evening is $5 and free on Saturday. On Sunday, only books will be available. Buy a Friends’ book sale GREEN bag for $6 and fill it with books for free. Refills are $5. Stock up and save.

HOLIDAY COUPONING 101: Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. Want to cut your holiday shopping bills in half and never pay for health or beauty items again? Join Gina Juliano, The Connecticut Coupon Lady, for Holiday Couponing 101. Learn how to save money, time, and get free stuff. Really!

Registration required.

HOLIDAY JEWELRY MAKING” Mom’s Night Out, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. How about enjoying an evening of creativity and making a beautiful bracelet for the holidays You can make a bracelet for yourself, a family member or friend.

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS: Computer

Troubleshooting. Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Uncomfortable dealing with computer problems? This class is for you if you’re not an IT person, but would like to learn the basics to a happy, healthy computer. We will cover some basic troubleshooting techniques to tackle common problems. Registration required.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: “The Wrecking Crew” Thursday, Nov. 19, noon. The story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960s.

Running time 101 minutes. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS: Computer Troubleshooting, Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Uncomfortable dealing with computer problems? This class is for you if you’re not an IT person, but would like to learn the basics to a happy, healthy computer. We will cover some basic troubleshooting techniques to tackle common problems. Registration required.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 13 to 18. Help us make the library a better place for you!

Give input on teen events, and help develop the collection of teen materials. Earn a community service hour for sharing your opinion! You must be willing to participate in discussions. Pizza will be served. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Local News CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 665-8720.

FALL DROP-IN WEEKLY STORYTIMES: Through Nov. 19. 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.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving, Nov. 26) Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

FANTASTICAL HATKE: Friday, Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us as we continue to celebrate the books of Ben Hatke. Enjoy an evening of games, crafts and even a science show with the always awesome Sciencetellers.

Children in grades 3–6 should call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

READ, PLAY, LEARN: Monday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. Children ages 3–4 years old and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a special evening of fun! We will begin with a story, followed by a variety of engaging activities you can enjoy with your preschooler. We will end the evening with singing! To keep this a special one to one time with your preschooler, make other arrangements for siblings. Call to register.

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PLAY WITH US!: Tuesdays, Nov. 17 and 24, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m. You have a half day, so it’s Craft Day at the library. This week stop by and make some recycled paper cards and candles.

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CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Chefs in grades 3–6 will be making Raspberry Jelly Rock Cakes, inspired from the Redwall Cookbook.

Cakes will need to be baked at home. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Thursday, Nov. 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15 minute session, reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call to register. Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their

reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to a certified R.E.A.D. dog.

Call to register. Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Junior LEGO® Makerspace combines reading with building using Lego bricks and our imagination. First we’ll read an architect inspired story, and then we’ll make a Lego brick creation. The program is designed for children ages 4-7 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.

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JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 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.

CINEMA CITY: Friday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m.

Curl up to watch the newly released film, “Inside Out,” and enjoy some snacks.

The movie is rated PG and runs for 94 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

THE GREAT GRACIE CHASE: Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. One Book; One Craft; One Snack and One Dog-Gone good time!

Ages 5 and older will enjoy the story and activities around the book “The Great Gracie Chase: Stop that Dog” by Cynthia Rylant. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

NEWINGTON EVENTS STORYTELLING AT LOCAL SYNAGOGUE: A local storyteller will enliven the 6 o’clock Friday night service at Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Road, Nov. 13. Barbara Klau will tell two stories: one relating to the Kabbalat Shabbat service, and the other a Hasidic story that relates to the Torah portion of the week. A well-known actor in the Hartford area, she has shared her talent for storytelling at local schools and synagogues as well as at Real Art Ways, the Mark Twain House and other venues. For more information, call (860) 561-1055.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC & JAM: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society will sponsor an Acoustic Music and Jam Night Friday, Nov. 13 starting at 7 p.m. until closing.

Open to the public. Mostly folk, blues and jazz music is played and sung. Everyone is welcome to come to just sit back and listen the musicians/singers or bring your instrument join in the fun. The event is hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). The Knights of Columbus is a “no smoking” facility. * Cash bar, no credit/ debit cards accepted. This is a monthly event held on the second Friday of every month. For additional information, direction, other council activities and hall rental information, visit the K of C’s website www.kofcnewington.com TROOP 316’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Boy Scout Troop 316 will hold its second annual Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave. $6 for adults; $4 for children; children under age 3, free.

NEWINGTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WINTER COAT DRIVE: The Newington Knights of Columbus Council 3884 is collecting coats for needy families at Sacred Heart Parish and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Hartford. The Coat Drive will end Nov. 21. New and slightly used winter coats can be dropped off at the Newington Knights of Columbus, 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear), Monday through Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Members are also available to pick up coats. Call (860) 665-7232 for pick-up, leave a message, and a member will make arrangement for the pick-up.

CRAFTERS, VENDORS, NEEDED: St. Mary Women’s Club in Newington is looking for crafters and vendors for its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the church, 626 Willard Ave. Call Joanne Andrews at (860) 666-8927 to reserve your space or for more information.

FALL WINE TASTING, AUCTION: A Fall Wine Tasting and Auction will be held at St. Mary School, Willard Avenue, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The event, typically held in the spring, will feature Live, Silent and Penny Auctions as well as a Punch Wall, 50/50 and more. In addition to a variety of wines to sample, the admission price includes a sumptuous array of food presented in “small plate” style; this year the menu includes beef Bourguignon, shrimp tacos, Monte Cristo sliders, butternut squash ravioli and more. The dessert table will include chocolate lava cakes, raspberry white chocolate mousse and lemon meringue cupcakes; all prepared by a graduate of

the Culinary Institute of America. The price of admission remains at $20 per person and tables of 10 are only $180. (a limited number of tables is available). The evening will be hosted by David LaManna and live entertainment will include the Xavier High School Jazz Combo. For information and tickets, call (860) 666-3844 or visit the school’s website at www.stmarynewington.com TEMPLE SINAI TO HOST MUSLIM PANEL: Temple Sinai will host a panel discussion called “Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the temple, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington. The public is invited to attend.

Speakers from the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut will participate in the event, which is the sixth in a series of dialogues sponsored jointly by the Muslim Coalition, the Hartford Seminary and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU).“The public is welcome to attend this important event in the interfaith life of Connecticut,” said Ellen Rothberg, chair of the Temple Sinai Adult Education Committee, which is hosting the discussion. She said the panelists will share their stories and respond to questions such as, Why don’t we hear moderate Muslims speak out against extremism?

Why do some girls and women wear Muslim dress and others do not? What does the Qur’an really say about people of other religion “Together, in conversation, we can promote a more peaceful world for everyone,” Rothberg said. For more information: interfaith@ccfiu.org PAINT PARTY — NEWINGTON FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE

INC. SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Paint Party — Newington, a fundraiser to benefit the Newington Art League Inc. Scholarship Fund will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Bertucci’s, 2929 Berlin Turnpike. Bring your friends (age 21 and over please) and have a blast while creating a finished 16 x 20 painting with step-by-step instruction. The cost is $30 per person, which is non-refundable.

Call (860) 666-5026 to register. After confirmation of your registration, send your check to Flo Dickie, 23 Frederick St., Newington, CT 06111.

FRAUD PROTECTION FORUM: Rep. Gary Byron will host a fraud protection forum, presented by AARP, on financial scam awareness and precautions, at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 in A&B meeting room, Newington Senior Center, 1290 Cedar St. This event is free and open to the public.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS TO HOST AN OPEN HOUSE ON NOV. 28: An open house at beautiful Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will facilitate the event. Refreshments will be served. Cedar Mountain Commons is located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive. People are welcome to just stop by. For more information, call Marie Pugliese, (860) 665-7901. Cedar Mountain Commons, a department of Hartford Hospital and member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, is a not for profit independent and assisted living community. To learn more, visit cedarmountaincommons.org.

OPEN HEARTH COOKING, TASTING, WEAVING DEMONSTRATION: The Newington Historical Society invites the public to its Annual Open Hearth Cooking and Tasting and Weaving Demonstration, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at The Kelsey House, 1702 Main St. Admission is free. In support of the Newington Historical Society any donation would be appreciated. All foods for tasting will have been prepared by the Program and Hospitality Committees. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the benefit of the Newington Food Bank. For more information call the Newington Historical Society office at (860) 666-7118. Website address: www.NewingtonHistoricalSociety. org.

NEWINGTON COMMISSION TO HOST HOLIDAY EVENT FOR BUSINESSES: The Newington Economic Development Commission will once again host a holiday event to celebrate the town’s business community and offer a unique networking opportunity for local developers, businesses, entrepreneurs and town officials. During the event, the Economic Development Commission will once again present the town’s Business of the Year award. The Commission also plans to recognize other long-standing businesses in town. Nominations for both awards are encouraged. The holiday event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Portuguese Club of Hartford, 730 N. Mountain Road. Admission is free.

An RSVP is requested, but not required.

For nominations, information, or to RSVP, contact Craig Minor, Newington Town Planner at (860) 665-8575 or cminor@ newingtonct.gov.

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Indians battle, but lose in CCC final

By DAVID GLOVACH STAFF WRITER

MIDDLETOWN — Going into the CCC girls soccer tournament final last week, Newington had a lot of momentum. The team had won its last 13 matches and recorded shutout victories in the first two rounds of the tournament. Things looked be in the Indians favor.

The only problem was they were up against Glastonbury, a team that had cruised through both the regular season and conference tournament unbeaten and it showed Wednesday night as Newington fell 7-0 to take the runner-up spot. In reality the score could have been worse.

It took the Tomahawks less than eight minutes into the match to put themselves ahead when Danielle Brickman sank a ball into the back of the net and with that Glastonbury was off running and shooting.

Before the half was even at the midway point, the Tomahawks scored another two goals within a minute and a half of the first. Before Newington could even blink and get its bearings, the game seemed to be out of reach with the 3-0 score going into halftime.

The Indians were for all intensive purposes simply out gunned — Newington took two shots compared to the Tomahawks’ 18 — out

of the field, Newington had to play probably had one of the best percatch-up and defensively against formances for Newington on the Glastonbury’s constant assault. night.

“We made a lot of mistakes tech“She really wasn’t helped by her nically tonight,” Wilkinson said. defenders,” the head coach said.

“Passes were off. First touch was off. Speed of play was a little bit too slow and with the The Newington girls soccer team earned speed of play, we try to the No. 2 seed in the CIAC Class LL State rely on pace, but if we Tournament via its impressive 15-1 regular play the ball too slow season mark.

[Glastonbury] closed As a result, the Indians received a firstdown the gaps very round bye, and opened up play Wednesday. well. They were big, But, for only the third time this season, fast and strong in the (including its defeat in the CCC tournaback. They negated a ment) the Newington girls soccer team did lot of things.” not walk off the field with a win. It was a Glastonbury added tough defeat for the Indians as they fell another four goals to No. 15 Wilton in double overtime, 3-2. in the second half.

Newington was able to take the lead in Looking at the final regulation and in the first overtime, but score of 7-0, most was unable to hold its goal advantage both people would look at times. the goalie and in this Kaila Lozada scored twice for the case, Skylar Couillard, Indians. being the reason for Newington finished the season with an those goals. However, overall record of 17-3.

Couillard was constantly hurt by a poor defensive play.

Glastonbury’s time in the Indian’s “She’s normally my left fullback.

She went in goal and you’ve got zone was incalculable.

Given the circumstance, the balls flying in the top corner and Indians’ keeper made some key players bearing down. She saved a saves to keep the score from being few. We could have done more in higher than it was. Overall, she front of her.”

State tourney action

Amelia Parlier | Staff

Players for Newington and Glastonbury go for a header Wednesday night.

speeded and were bullied around the field throughout.

Newington head coach Adam Wilkinson was worried about his team be nervous coming into the match and it showed.

“I knew how good Glastonbury was,” Wilkinson said. “I think we were caught up in the occasion, a little in all of them in the beginning of the game. We went three behind in eight minutes and it’s hard to recover from that. They’re a good team. They’re also a mature team.

They’re an older team. They’re big-

ger than we were, moved the ball and exploited a lot of our weaknesses.”

Newington’s offense, which had been a force all season, had not scored less than two goals in a match all year. It was a different story, Wednesday night. Kaila Lozada and Mackenzie Luiz, the team’s main offensive threats, were held in check. The two could not get anything going.

Aside from the first few minutes when the Indians possessed the ball inside their opponent’s half

Volleyball, field hockey fall in state touranment STAFF REPORTS

NEWINGTON — The Indians saw their surprising season come to an end in the first round of the state tournament at home against NFA. NFA won the first game 25-19, but Newington (17-6) rallied to win game two. The teams split the next two, with Newington having two chances to close out the match, but NFA won game 5 16-4 to win the match.

Victoria Usmanova had 11 aces and six kills for the Indians, while Carly Wanner-Hyde had seven aces and 24 assists.

“Putting the emotions of tonight aside, what the kids have accomplished this year is amazing,” Newington coach Chris Wanner said. “They did an incredible amount of work to push the program in a new direc-

tion and I couldn’t be prouder of them for that.”

A program which was winless a few short years ago has come a long way.

FIELD HOCKEY

Darien 5, Newington 0: The season came to an end for the Newington field hockey team at the hands of third-seeded Darien on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the first round of the Class L State Tournament.

Newington finishes the season with a 8-7-1 mark. The year included an impressive streak in the middle of the season in which it won five of six matches. The only loss in that stretch came in overtime.

Amelia Parlier | Staff Wethersfield’s Maya Mullholland, left, and Newington’s Isha Jinwala during a game earlier this season.

Darien improved to 16-1.

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Indians comeback comes up short

By DAVID GREENLEAF CORRESPONDENT

Mike Orazzi | Staff

At top, Newington’s Benjamin Maycock (10) on his way to a long TD run against Bristol Central at Muzzy Field last week in Bristol. At bottom, the Indians’ Luke Pappalardo (13) battles with the Rams’ Luis Medina.

BRISTOL — Playing without their star quarterback for the second time this season, the Bristol Central Rams came up with a couple of late first half touchdowns and held on with a solid defensive effort in the second half to beat Newington 26-19 Nov. 6 at Muzzy Field.

With Noah Cruz again sidelined with an ankle injury, sophomore Isaiah Miller stepped in at the quarterback and directed a punishing ground game that allowed the Rams to control time of possession and keep the ball out of the hands of talented Newington quarterback Nick Guadarrama for much of the game.

Miller attempted and completed just two passes in the game, but those were big ones coming on the last two plays of the opening half to lead Central to a touchdown with one second left that turned out to be the difference in the game. The Rams rushed 48 times for 342 yards in the contest.

Luis Medina had 205 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Rams.

Miller rushed for 99 yards.

The Rams struck first midway through the opening period after Luis Medina broke free for a 49 yard run to bring the ball deep into Newington territory.

Three plays later Medina scored from the three and Brett Adams kicked the extra point to BRISTOL CENTRAL 26, NEWINGTON 19 At Muzzy Field Newington 0 19 0 0 — 0 Central 7 19 0 0 — 0 SCORING First Quarter BC – Luis Medina, 3 run (Brett Adams kick), 5:25 Second Quarter BC – Medina, 20 run (kick failed), 11:50 N – Ben Maycock, 90 kick return (kick failed), 11:30 N – Robert Sanchez, 38 pass from Nick Guardarrama (Jay LaRosa kick), 5:04 BC – Medina, 2 run (kick failed), 1:08 N – Deven Perez, 56 pass from Guardarrama (pass failed), 0:47 BC – Tyshaun Rodriguez, 9 pass from Isaiah Miller (Adams kick), 0:01

give the Rams a 7-0 lead.

The lead carried into the second period when both offenses clicked into high gear.

On the first play of the period Medina went 20 yards to give the Rams a 13-0 lead.

But the margin lasted only 20 seconds as the Indians’ Ben Maycock hauled in the kickoff at his own 10, stumbled around for a bit and then eluded 11 would-be tacklers to go 90 yards to cut the

gap to 13-6.

The Indians tied the game with 5 minutes left as quarterback Guadarrama began to find wide open targets to bring his team to the Central 24.

The Rams defense stiffened, driving the Indians back on three straight plays to set up a fourthand-24 from the 38.

But then the defense broke down, allowing Robert Sanchez to slip unguarded into the endzone and Guadarrama found him with scoring strike. Jay LaRosa kicked the extra pont to tie the game.

The teams combined for three touchdowns in a wild final minute of the half.

The Rams went ahead with 1:08 to play after Medina capped an eight-play drive with a 2-yard run, but Newington countered wish a quick strike 56-yard TD pass from Guadarrama to Deven Perez with 47 seconds left.

The Rams got the ball back at the Newington 48 and after a short run, Miller connected with J.J. Quiles to give Central a first and goal from the nine with seven seconds to play. Miller then hit Tyshaun Rodriguez for another big play.

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