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Christkindlmarkt

Ray Shaw | Special to the Town Crier

Fred and Susan Meier greet guests at the Hartford Sängerbund’s biennial Christkindlmarkt on Nov. 29, a traditional German Christmas market. Thousands attended the event.

People flock to authentic German Christmas market of people enjoyed an authentic end.

German Christmas market at the One of two German clubs NEWINGTON — Hundreds Hartford Sängerbund last week- on North Mountain Road, the Sängerbund hosted its biennial Christkindlmarkt Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More than

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

1,300 people attended over the first two days. Sunday afternoon, the party was still going strong.

“Everyone’s having a ball,” Chairman Lance Frazon said.

Vendors sold imported wood-

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crafts, jewelry, linens and other souvenirs inside the club, but the most popular attraction came from the kitchen and an outdoor grill tent out back.

“The food is wonderful, so people don’t mind waiting in line for it,” Frazon said.

German specialties including bratwurst, goulash and schnitzel

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‘Elf Jr.’ set to hit the stage SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — The Newington Children’s Theatre Company will present the Connecticut premier of “Elf The Musical Jr.,” taking to the NCTC stage, Dec. 4-13.

Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit “Elf Jr.” tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.

The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list, and his stepbrother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Thirty-three Newington youth, ages 5-14, have been diligently preparing to take this holiday hit off the big screen and bring it to the stage. Newington

cast members include Aanya Chakravarti, Addison Stafford, Alexandra Daha, Andrew Schilling, Audrey Colon, Ashley Zoll, Audrey Defrancesco, Charlotte Beaudoin, Bella Longo, Blake Hamilton, Brady Ellis, Carley Vumback, Caroline Lynch, Chelsea Greca, Christopher Page, Erin Fisher, Gabriel Trifone, Ian Rothauser, Isabella Marocchini, Joseph Bohlke, Lilah Muir, Lindsay Muir, Madeline Partlow, Matthew Siegel, Olivia Rozio, Rebecca Fisher, Regan Bissoni, Ryan Rizzo, Sarah Judd, Sophia Michaud, Taylor Greca, Teagan Gallinoto, and Tessa Grande.

There are a limited number of tickets remaining.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults in advance ($15 at the door) and $10 for seniors, students and children ($12 at the door). Performances will take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 N. Mountain Road, Newington. For tickets, or more information, call (860) 666-NCTC or visit, www.

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Stuff-A-Cruiser this Saturday

dred dollars worth of items. He’s since retired, but can still be found NEWINGTON — Newington volunteering at the event in a big red Police are hoping to collect gifts suit. It is now organized by Sgt. Will galore this weekend outside of Wal- Jordan and others, who collected Mart on the Berlin Turnpike. more than 3,000 gifts in 2014. They The department’s 11th Annual hope for a generous turnout again Stuff-A-Cruiser Drive is set for this Saturday.

Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 “We’re expecting a big crowd this p.m. Shoppers and visitors will be year,” Jordan said this week. invited to make donations to benefit Current and former police offifamilies in financial need, through cers, their families and Newington the annual gift distribution facilitat- High School students will all be ed by the town’s volunteering at Department the event. While of Human any offering is Services. appreciated, the According to group is encourWhat: 11th Annual Human Services aging more Stuff-A-Cruiser Food & Coordinator books in particGift Drive C a r o l ular this year.

When: Saturday, Dec. 5, LaBrecque, that One family from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will include who has been Where: Wal-Mart, more than 400 involved in the 3164 Berlin Turnpike, families this efforts since they Newington year, or 1,000 first began is individual recipElena and John ients.

York.

“The police put in all kinds of “It’s amazing to me every year hours organizing the Stuff-A- what they do,” Jordan said of the Cruiser,” LaBrecque said. “It’s couple, known to come bearing mulamazing. It’s a big gift to the com- tiple car- and truck-loads of gifts. munity.”

Since they don’t have any children The town will begin distributing of their own, the Yorks take the gifts Dec. 15 — many of which will opportunity to spoil less fortunate have come from Stuff-A-Cruiser. children across town.

It all began 14 years ago in “I grew up in Newington so you the hands of police officer John kind of want to take care of your DiNardi, who donated a few hun- own,” Elena explained. “I remember

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

IF YOU GO

The Newington Police Department’s Annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Gift & Food Drive fills up more than just one police cruiser. Volunteers make trips in big box trucks to transport donations to Town Hall.

how much I loved Christmas and how exciting it was to get presents, and I just can’t stand the thought of kids not having that.”

She and her husband really understood the impact they had one year when a woman approached them and said, “If it wasn’t for people like you, my kids wouldn’t have a Christmas.”

The cause keeps them busy shopping all year long and relatives and friends will help execute the big delivery this Saturday.

“You can run into some really good deals if you’re looking for them,” Elena added. “We do what we can.”

Berlin Pizza and Public Market feed volunteers throughout the day, and police count on residents to come out and help their neighbors.

Some donors will quietly reveal to officers they were once on the receiving end of the town’s gift distribution. Others have had an encounter with the police themselves, who helped them through a difficult situation.

“They say, ‘I was on the list for many years and now that I’m doing better it feels good to pay it forward,’” Jordan said. “Or they come and they give just to say thank you to us. A lot of people come together to make this happen,” Jordan added.

“It’s one of those things you get involved with one year and then you just want to stay involved.”

New council addresses Town Hall renovation

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Town officials are considering hiring an outside consultant to take a fresh look at renovating Newington Town Hall.

The suggestion came from Mayor Roy Zartarian at the newly-elected Town Council’s first meeting last week.

“I think we need to get an independent look at the existing building to determine its structural integrity and its suitability for continued use,” Zartarian said.

Architect Kaestle Boos and the committee charged with planning a renovation to the deteriorating

building presented several plans over this past summer and fall. All failed to gain support at public hearings, including the most recent $34.5 million plan.

After residents criticized the project’s cost in October, officials deemed it unlikely to win over voters in a referendum. With the election fast approaching, the last council decided to let the newly-elected body decide how to proceed.

“We really have to get moving on this to get it resolved,” Zartarian said.

“I do hope this is the council that breaks ground one way or another.”

The committee should remain intact for the time being, he added,

until officials determine what its next step will be.

Fellow Republican Dave Nagel was in favor of selecting a new committee and a new architect when the last council discussed the issue.

“There have been so many misunderstandings and confusion, that approach would have alleviated everything,” he explained.

After the new council’s first meeting, Nagel acknowledged that bringing a new consultant in could also provide a fresh look.

“I think it’s an excellent start,” he said.

He and Democrat James Marocchini both serve on the com-

Newington Town Hall

mittee as council liaisons. Although Marocchini agreed a consultant’s advice could prove beneficial, he said an additional structural evaluation might be unnecessary.

“I’m afraid to spend more money and get the same result. But it works for me to have a third party come in and overlook our whole plan, to offer an unbiased look at it and see if we can make some adjustments moving forward.”

Both councilors recommended that a list be compiled of town hall building improvements necessary within the next year.

“We don’t want to put our employees and the rest of us who use this building in any jeopardy,” Nagel added.

Beth DelBuono suggested the town’s facilities manager help officials prioritize all town buildings in need of repairs, in addition to town hall.

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Christkindlmarkt offers glimpse into culture Continued from Page 1

were served. And if they didn’t have a mug of imported beer in hand, many savored a warm cup of Glühwein — mulled wine traditional at Christmas fairs in Germany. Those in the know toasted glasses with the word “prosit,” which roughly translates to “your health.”

Chef Helmut Goetz, one of several in charge of the cooking, used to own a German restaurant called Edelweiss. He admitted Sunday that it had been a while since he’d made his native cuisine for a crowd.

“It’s nice to dig back into the old days of cooking German food,” Goetz said. “This is the most authentic kind you can find in Connecticut.”

Half of all proceeds collected will be donated to the Newington Food Bank.

“We expect it to be very profitable,” Frazon said.

What made it so successful, he pointed out, was collaboration by all the club members.

They included his 17-year-old daughter Shaylynn, who served as the Christkind, or Christ Child.

She opened the festival both mornings by singing a German holiday tune and lighting the Christmas tree.

The Newington High School senior is no stranger to her German heritage.

“It’s been a part of my life since I was really little,” she explained.

“I realize not everyone has the opportunities I have, so it’s really something special.”

For many who attended, the Christkindlmarkt offered a glimpse into an unknown culture.

For Anika Boos, it was a visit back to her homeland.

An au pair working for a family in Wolcott, Boos has only been in the United States since August. Curiosity led her to the Sängerbund Sunday.

“I wanted to see what it was like,” she said.

What she discovered was a happy surprise.

“I really like how authentic it is,” she added. “It feels like home.”

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097 or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

Ray Shaw | Special to the Town Crier

Sisters Madison, 13, Sophie, 10, and their father Bill Whittle do some shopping at the Hartford Sängerbund’s biennial Christkindlmarkt, a traditional German Christmas market.

JWMS students to attend CyberPatriot competition

Ray Shaw | Special to the Town Crier

Vendor Connie Hotchkiss of New Hartford was a popular stop for many guests of the Hartford Sängerbund’s biennial Christkindlmarkt.

N EW I N GT O N — In next few months, The Academy of Aerospace and Engineering at John Wallace Middle School will be participating in the upcoming CyberPatriot competition.

This competition is a cyber security challenge hosted by The Air Force Association, Northrup Grumman, and many other tech companies.

There are over 3,300 teams registered worldwide with 13 in Connecticut.

The competition will take place in two rounds where a team of six students will have a six hour window to complete system administrator tasks such as setting up cyber defenses and ensuring computer procedures are fol-

lowed.

One round took place Nov. 13 and the other will be taking place today, Friday, Dec. 4.

The top 50 percent of middle school teams will progress to semifinal rounds and the top three teams will progress to the finals in Baltimore next semester.

Guests with experience in cyber security were invited to serve as mentors to the team.

The first advisor is Katherine Morehead who currently interns at John Wallace Middle School.

Katherine has valuable experience from a previous internship with a Silicon Valley based cyber security

firm. The other advisor is Ryan Darge, a former student of Newington Public Schools who is currently working as a computer programmer.

This team of six carefully selected students and two advisors are eagerly anticipating this chance to represent Newington.

Through the leadership of math and science teacher, Bryan Holmes, the team is preparing itself to be a top competitor.

Participation in the upcoming CyberPatriot competition serves as an example of how Newington Public Schools is preparing its students for success in a technology driven future.

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Santa readies for his annual visit to Newington SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — Santa Readies His Annual Visit to Newington 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 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s School Hall on Willard Avenue in Newington.

The bountiful, all-you-can-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 three 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 yuletide

decorations already easy to spot at most of the mall stores,” said 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, which is way below mall prices! No personal cameras, please.

“Newington Rotary is com-

prised of dedicated business professionals and retirees whose goal is to make their community a better place for all residents,” said current President Cherilyn Spatola. “Our 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 S t a n d Foundation, to name a few,” Spatola says.

For more information contact contact the Club at info@newingtonrotary.org or visit the web site at http://www.newingtonro- From left, Newington resident Jean Henry and her daughter Pam at the tary.org for money saving event Newington Rotary Club’s Breakfast with Santa last year. This year’s event is coupons.

Saturday at St. Mary School.

Breakfast with Santa fundraiser takes place Dec. 5 from 7:30-11 a.m.

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Professors union, Regents remain at loggerheads

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Ashia Cruz and Ezequiel Ortiz during the World AIDS Day event at South Congregational Church in New Britain on Tuesday night.

Local church marks World AIDS Day

By ROBERT STORACE STAFF WRITER

Ashia Cruz became emotional Tuesday night telling her story to 40 people — most of them strangers — about growing up in an abusive home life and finding out she was HIV positive.

But with the encouragement of those in attendance at South Church on Main Street in New Britain, Cruz was able to finish. Cruz said she “passed out” after being told by a doctor in 1999 that she was not only pregnant but also HIV positive.

“When I woke up he began talking to me again and I remember his words,” Cruz said during a commemoration of World AIDS Day. “He said I have a few options. I could keep the baby, place the baby up for adoption or abort.” Told her baby had a 50/50 chance of being HIV positive, she decided to keep her baby — who, as it turned out, was negative for HIV. Cruz got hugs and support from the crowd as she told of her family “not caring” about her, yet finding strength “in my kids.”

“I found out that there is ignorance about HIV that made me angry,” she said. “But today I’m standing up for myself.” She ended by saying, “Hi, I’m Ashia and I’m HIV and going on 16 years and proud!”

Each of the five speakers — all of whom had HIV but not AIDS — told their personal stories.

Some talked of struggling with family, drugs and other types of addiction.

Ashley Rosario, who at 24 was the youngest speaker, was born with HIV. Rosario, who told her friends about being HIV positive on Facebook three years ago, said, “I have so much joy in my heart today.”

Rosario, who spoke with her 1-year-old daughter Daniely who is negative for HIV, said, “I love myself. I love life. I love God. I try to educate everybody when they ask me about HIV.” The message from those who attended the

event — sponsored by the New Britain Human Resources Agency — was that living with HIV and or AIDS is not a death sentence. By taking the necessary drugs, one can live a normal life, they said.

“HIV is no different than hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and cancer,” said Valerie Ingram, an HRA medical case manager. She said people with HIV and or AIDS are surviving today “and are taking just two pills, as opposed to years ago when they took a cocktail of medications.”

Ingram and other HRA officials estimate there are about 400 people in New Britain living with HIV and or AIDS. Many, though, are unaware of their status, officials said.

New Britain, Ingram said, has the seventh highest population in the state with confirmed cases of HIV and or AIDS. “That means there is still work to do in regards to education, prevention and testing,” Ingram said.

New Britain State Rep. Bobby Sanchez has worked for the HRA for 35 years and was one of the guest speakers.

Sanchez said many of those carrying the disease live in the district he represents, which is the poorest in the city.

“We have a fair amount of people with HIV and AIDS,” he said. “We know you can’t contract it by touching, hugging or kissing a person. I want people to be affectionate to those individuals battling this horrible disease. If they believe in Christ, or not, let’s believe that HIV/AIDS can be eradicated once and for all.”

After the speakers, there was a 40-minute performance by Ruby’s Realm Production of a stage play called “I feel screaming.” It dealt with health disparities and social injustice.

The first global World AIDS Day was held in 1988.

Robert Storace can be reached at (860) 801-5202 or at rstorace@newbritainherald.com.

NEW BRITAIN — The contract negotiations between the Connecticut State Universities chapter of the American Association of University Professors union and the Board of Regents remains a work in progress.

Mark Ojakian, president of the state college and universities system, recently said conversations are taking place and that things are currently in a much better place than when the talks began.

Ojakian spoke publicly regarding the board’s contract proposal last week on the WNPR show, “Where We Live.” CSU system officials and the Board of Regents, until then, had not commented on the situation.

The proposal — which has been met with fierce opposition by the professors’ union — Ojakian said, is certainly about finding ways to save money, but is also about making the best use of the system’s resources to allow it to run more efficiently and provide it with more flexibility.

“We’re not looking to destroy public higher education. We’re not looking to minimize the contributions of the faculty on the campuses.

We have to achieve savings and we will look to do that together,” he told the radio show. “In an era of dwindling resources, we have to look at our resources and see where we can best use them.”

The board’s contract proposal calls, in part, for the elimination of research grants provided by the university, allows for the ability to transfer tenured staff without consent, axes longevity payments, calls for the use of more part-time teaching staff, and no longer allows the children of AAUP members to attend graduate school free of

charge. If transferred, some professors would lose their tenure, with the belief of the union being they may ultimately be let go.

Central Connecticut State University is the largest of the CSU institutions with the largest faculty.

The New Britain university has 501 part-time faculty members and 451 full-time faculty for the fall semester.

CCSU History Department Chairwoman Kathy Hermes said during a protest in New Britain that the Board of Regents and Gov. Dannel Malloy are attempting to turn the state’s universities into 13th through 16th grade, as opposed to institutions of higher learning.

The union, joined by students, rallied in Hartford Thursday prior to the BOR’s scheduled meeting.

Ojakian said there’s been a lot of misinformation and miscommunication thus far regarding the proposal. He said the idea would be that professors would be able to be moved from one place to another in order to best serve the greatest number of students, and that some of the issues that were in the original proposal were only there as a result of “drafting errors.”

“What we’re trying to do is come up with a package that allows us to save money, and provides us with more flexibility in terms of using resources. That doesn’t demean, by any stretch of the imagination the great work of the faculty on the campuses,” he told WNPR. “I’m also not going to have the entire burden of our declining resources put on the back of students. I’m not going to raise tuition by exorbitant amounts. So we need to figure out a way to do this together where there is sort of shared sacrifice there.”

CSU-AAUP stands firm that its members are being asked to shoulder the brunt of the sacrifices.

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Speaking up to help victims of domestic violence

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Sarah Gallardo has found her voice, and she’s helping others find theirs, too.

After founding Sarah Speaks Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and assisting victims of domestic violence, the Newington resident has had a whirlwind year.

She quit her job to focus on growing the cause full-time, while also raising her eight-year-old

daughter Avalese and balancing studies at Central Connecticut State University.

“I basically took a leap of faith,” Gallardo says.

She’s leaped before — out of an abusive marriage and into a healing journey to become an author, speaker and advocate for victims.

“I’m really blessed to be working with a great group of people,” she added. “Our goal is to find those needs that aren’t being met and fill in the gaps, to get people to change

their lives for the better.”

“We can be the go-between by They’re hoping to launch several showing you how to get services.” different programs, including pet After the Prudence Crandall fostering for victims.

Center in New Britain helped her, “This is totally close to my she went on to volunteer there. heart,” says Gallardo, who worked But for Gallardo and others who at a pet grooming facility before have escaped domestic violence, starting her seeing attackfoundation. ers during legal She is also a proceedings pet owner, and can be drainit’s one of the ing. Veterans main reasons for Victims why she put off would partner fleeing her marthem with milriage. Very few itary veterans to domestic vioprovide support lence shelters during the court allow pets. process.

“I wasn’t will- SARAH GALLARDO “Studies have ing to give up shown a close my two dogs correlation with and cat,” she remembers.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder She hopes to connect those (PTSD) after being at war and going into shelters with temporary being in a violent relationship,” foster parents for their pets, which Gallardo says. “I think this could would be returned after they tran- help both the victims and vetersition into a safe living situation. ans.”

Shelters and other services can And it all begins with the be hard to come by, since they youngest generation, she points operate discreetly to ensure victim out. That’s why Sarah Speaks Up safety. The mission of the Gap is now writing school curriculum Program is to bridge this gap and about bullying and dating violence. connect people with appropriate According to Gallardo, it will be services. along the same lines as D.A.R.E., “One of the Catch-22s our shel- a wellness program that teaches ters face is that they want to create kids to say no to drugs. awareness while maintaining safety “If we’re able to impart this for their clients,” Gallardo explains. information at any early age than

“Our goal is to find those needs that aren’t being met and fill in the gaps, to get people to change their lives for the better.”

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The organization is in the process of gathering funding to launch these programs, with two fundraisers this week. The first was Sunday, at the American Legion Hall in Berlin. Rockin’ Rhythm and the Chris Barba Band played and the Gallardo family cooked and served dinner. An auction helped contribute to the cause. The second is this Friday, Dec. 4 at the Masonic Lodge, 80 Walsh Ave., Newington, from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be food, drinks, live music and a silent auction. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at the door.

Gallardo is also working with clients at Wheeler Clinic and writing two books.

Earlier this year her volunteer efforts won her the Connecticut Sun’s 2015 Women of Inspiration Award and Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream Award.

One in three women is a victim of domestic violence. Gallardo continues to brave her past by speaking up about her experiences, and she encourages others to find their own voices, too.

“Some people have asked me to speak less,” she says. “If my point is to get people to speak up and I get quiet now, than there will be no point.”

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Newington Police report the following: William Fletcher Jr., 19, of 946 Willard Ave., was charged Nov. 10 with second-degree failure to appear.

Alejandro Garcia-Irizarry, 18, of 17 Clinton St., Manchester, was charged Nov. 16 with sixth-degree larceny.

Ashley Gonzalez, 18, of 257 Flatbush Ave., Hartford, was charged Nov. 18 with possession of less than half ounce of marijuana.

Ian Murzin, 38, of 118 Main St., Hartford, was charged Nov. 23 with two counts second-degree failure to appear.

Denis Muratovic, 25, of 356 Franklin Ave.,

State Rep. Gary Byron hosted an AARP Fraud Prevention Forum Nov. 19, at the Newington Senior Center.

Officials from AARP were on hand to guide local residents through the complicated process of securing their financial and personal data from fraud and hackers. The AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers numerous details about fraud protection. Byron said he hopes to host an additional forum with AARP experts, for residents who could not attend this event, in the spring of 2016.

Hartford, was charged Nov. 23 with disorderly conduct and threatening.

Ryan Hankard, 42, of 128 Reservoir Road, was charged Nov. 25 with second-degree harassment.

Wayne Lallier, 40, of 16 Hopkins Drive, was charged Nov. 24 with two counts of third-degree assault, third-degree strangulation, interfering with emergency calls and second-degree unlawful restraint.

Nilda Terrero, 38, of 359 New Park Ave., Hartford, was charged Nov. 26 with driving under the influence, suspended registration, and failure to maintain proper lane.

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Collins expressed that he is excited about the enthusiasm and dedication of the newly elected board.

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Nancy Petronio will serve her first term as the board chairperson, Jane Ancona Siegel will serve as vice chairperson and Paul Vessella will serve as the board secretary.

Sharon Braverman, Joshua Shulman and Robert Tofeldt, Sr. will continue their service to Newington’s Board of Education.

The vision of Newington Public Schools is to ensure every student is College, Career and Citizenship ready.

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NEWINGTON — The Newington Emergency Medical Services, formerly known as the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, announced its annual Fund Drive mailing has begun. The annual fund drive is a fundraiser designed to secure funding for the emergency medical services and activities provided to the residents and visitors of our community throughout the year. Last year, its members volunteered over 17,000 hours to provide emergency medical care to Newington.

The fund drive is an annual mailing to all businesses and residents of Newington. As a 501(c) non-profit organization, donations are considered tax-deductible and are integral to the organization’s annual budget of operations.

These funds are vital to the organization due to decreasing reimbursements from insurance payments and an ever increasing operating budget due to: • Acquisition and maintenance of medical equipment

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The Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Service, Connecticut’s principal refugee resettlement agency, has just brought into our state its eighth family of Syrian war refugees for 2015 — that’s eight families in 11 months — and that is the program that Newington State Rep. Gary Byron wants to “block,” and that Deputy Mayor Maureen Klett wants to “slow down.”

I would like to counter by pointing out that anything that would further slow the pace of, or suspend acceptance of more families would be a terrible blow to those who are currently undergoing review, and an even worse one to many of the values that are the basis of our civil society.

Ms. Klett — unlike Mr. Byron, who wants to shut the program down entirely — has asked Gov. Malloy first, “to explain how he is going to keep the people

safe,” even though a spokesman has stated that they were “working with, and awaiting guidance from the federal government, Homeland Security, and ICE as they develop procedures following the tragedy in Paris.”

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NEWINGTON EVENTS CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS OPEN HOUSE: An open house at Cedar Mountain Commons, a not for profit independent and assisted living community, will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Pugliese, retirement counselor, will lead 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.

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT: Christmas by Candlelight concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St. Music director, Peter Niedmann. Senior, junior, handbell choirs, soloists and orchestra will perform. For more information go to newingtonucc.org. A free will offering will be accepted.

AUTHOR JULIA FARGO BOOK SIGNING

EVENT: Julio Fargo, a resident of Newington will be available to sign copies of her book, “All For The Love Of Marie” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Barnes & Noble, 1599 SE Road, Farmington. This is a story about a little girl who was thought to be born normal. As life goes on for her, life becomes more challenging and difficult.

The family learns the kind of life she may have ahead of her. Marie’s story is educating, heart-wrenching, and sometimes funny. How many routes must be taken to care for Marie? The author, who is the mother of the little girl Marie, in turn wants to educate and make people aware of the many situations and circumstances which were encountered and some became out of control along the way to help her daughter. The family learns what really matters in life and what life is all about. Marie continues to struggle each day to live with her many challenges. Her life has brought her family to appreciate the joy and happiness she contributes each day to the world.

Marie is a fighter and teaches her family and friends to never give up.

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: A Holiday Open House will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum, 679 Willard Ave. Hand painted art work, donated by the Newington Art League, will be available as well as tea cup raffles and holiday arrangements provided by the Newington Historical Society. The Newington Historical Society Weaving Committee will offer hand made items. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. You do not need to be present.

Winners will be notified by telephone.

Admission is free, but donations in support of the Newington Historical Society would be appreciated. Also non-perishable food items may be brought to benefit the Newington food Bank. For more information, contact the Newington Historical Society office at (860) 666-7118 or www.

NewingtonHistoricalSociety.org NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS — NEWINGTON, CT AFFILIATE: Join our monthly Family and Friends meeting for a community update on the status of mental health legislative

advocacy issues in Connecticut and Washington D.C. The discussion will be very timely due to current state budget issues and the two mental health bills currently being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Our expert speaker will be Daniela Giordano, public policy director of NAMI-CT. The meeting will be held Dec. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. For more information, call Pat O’Konis at (860) 666-2751.

ST. MARY WOMEN’S CLUB CHRISTMAS BANQUET: St. Mary Women’s Club will hold its annual Christmas Banquet at noon Sunday, Dec. 13 at Portofino’s Restaurant, 246 New Britain Road, Kensington. The $22 cost includes salad, pasta, dinner (choice of stuffed sole, stuffed chicken or veal Napolitano), dessert and coffee. Call Vicki at (860) 667-2963

by Wednesday, Dec. 9 to reserve your place. Also, please remember to bring a new stuffed animal to be donated to a hospitalized child.

TRIO OF CONCERTS: The Newington High Music Department will hold a trio of concerts for music lovers of all

ages in the coming weeks.

Under the direction of Band Director Stephen Brookes, the NHS Orchestra takes the Charles A. Bowes Auditorium stage Dec. 8. Choral Director Chris Clark leads the NHS Chamber Choir and other vocal groups on Dec. 10. The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band close out the series on Jan. 12. All three concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. The Newington High Music Boosters will sell concession at all three shows to raise money for the NHS Music and Theater programs.

GFWC - NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB: The 2015 is coming to a close and we want to thank all of you who helped/participated in our club fundraisers throughout the past year. Regular meetings will resume on Jan. 26. Meeting starts with social time from 6:30 p.m. General meeting starts at 7 p.m. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Newington Senior Center, Cedar Street. There will be a demonstration of finger crocheting and arm knitting.

For more information, call Joyce Blake (860) 667-2831. She will give you information on size/quantity of yarn.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FOR ADULTS AND TEENS WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY’S MITTEN TREE RETURNS: The Wethersfield Library will have its annual holiday Mitten Tree again this year. The Mitten Tree will remain up through Jan. 2, 2016. The library puts up a tree each year and members of the community decorate it with mittens, socks, hats and other cold weather clothing items. The Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department distributes the donated items to individuals and families in town. This neighbor-to-neighbor project benefits residents of any age and residents of any age can contribute. For information and directions to the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821.

TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk” a free conversation group for new English language speakers will meet Tuesday evening Dec. 8 and 15 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.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Dec. 12, for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Garson Kanin’s 1939 film “Bachelor Mother” starring David Niven and Ginger Rogers. Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin’s Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling.

Outraged at Polly’s unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and “her” baby together.

82 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, Dec. 15 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “The Age of Adaline” starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman and Harrison Ford. Directed by Lee Toland Kreiger. A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she

meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into. Rated PG-13 for a suggestive comment. (112 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 at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. FOR CHILDREN MUSIC MAKERS LIBRARY CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services is offering “Music Makers,” a family style music and movement class for children birth to 3 years of age starting Dec. 4. The first session will meet at 11 a.m. on the following Fridays: Dec 4, 11, and 18 and Jan. 8 and 15, 2016. A second session is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 19, and 26, 2016.

Register for one session only. Registration is required and began Friday, Nov. 20 for Wethersfield residents. Nonresidents may register beginning Monday, Dec. 2. A valid library card will be required to register for this program. For more information, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/ kids.htm or call the children’s department

at 257-2801.

DECEMBER VACATION WEEK MONDAY PROGRAMS: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services is offering a variety of programs during December school vacation: Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. Children of all ages are invited to “Move and Groove with Mr. Gym,” Monday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. The whole family will enjoy music and creative movement with “Mr. Gym,” a children’s singer and songwriter from Connecticut.

Then join us at 6 p.m. with a free showing of the movie “Minions” (rated PG). Registration is required and begins Monday, Dec. 7 for Wethersfield residents and Monday, Dec. 21 for nonresidents. A valid library card will be required to register for all programs. For more information, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/ kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

DECEMBER VACATION WEEK WEDNESDAY PROGRAM: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services is offering a variety of programs during December school vacation: Dec. 28 through Dec. 30. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. children of all

ages are invited to “Ring in the New Year.”

Join us for stories, dancing, crafts and a special New Year countdown! Registration is required and begins Monday, Dec. 7 for Wethersfield residents and Monday, Dec. 21 for nonresidents. A valid library card will be required to register for all programs. For more information, visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at 257-2801.

DECEMBER VACATION WEEK TUESDAY PROGRAMS: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services is offering a variety of programs during December school vacation: Dec. 28 through Dec. 30. The library welcomes children ages 7-12 to a “Paint Event with Artique” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. Kids will follow along in creating their own version a famous master’s work! Then join us at 6 p.m. for a free showing of the movie “Inside Out” (rated PG). Registration is required and begins Monday, Dec. 7 for Wethersfield residents and Monday, Dec. 21 for nonresidents. A valid library card will be required to register for all programs. For more information, visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at 257-2801.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS SANTA PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with MDC, announces the 26th Annual “Santa Pancake Breakfast” to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5 at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. The event includes a pancake and sausage breakfast, festive horse drawn wagon ride, holiday tunes provided by members of the Wethersfield Teen Theater and face painting.

Don’t forget to stop by for a special visit with Santa. All proceeds benefit our

Special Olympics-Wethersfield programs.

Breakfast will be made and served by our finest – Special Olympics coaches and volunteers! Admission is $6 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.

STEPHEN MINISTRY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH: The Seventh Annual Service of Comfort and Hope is being held on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St., Wethers-

field. 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.

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.

COMMUNITY CHURCH PLANS BLOOD DRIVE: Give a meaningful gift this holiday season. On Dec. 28, the American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at CenterPoint Community Church, located at 840 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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

ART WORK ON DISPLAY: Through the month of December Patricia Bengston will be displaying her art work in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington.

Bengston is an art teacher at Rockville High School in Vernon. She graduated from CCSU in 2001 and in 2010 received a Masters of Fine Arts from Lesley University and the Art Institute of Boston. The body of work that will be featured in the exhibit was created in response to the seismic loss the artist felt after the death of her mother, Jane B. Swayne. Bengston chose to exhibit in Newington because her mother had been a beloved first grade teacher in town.

The artist turned 58 the year her mother died, and decided to honor her mother’s memory by creating 58 works of art. She did this as a way to work through her grief, to honor her mother, to pay tribute to the significant bond they shared and to make visible that which could not be seen. As a way of sharing her love for her mother, and to acknowledge their deep connection, Bengston is offering each piece for a donation. At the closing reception on Dec. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., each painting will be “sold” and the proceeds will be dispersed between the library and the Newington Student Assistant Fund. To help connect with the art viewers, Bengston is bringing old photographs, class pictures and other artifacts of her mother’s years as a teacher at Elizabeth Green School. f you had Mrs. Swayne as a teacher, perhaps you’ll see yourself in this history.

Bengston invites you to come and claim the photos and artifacts, saying: “Mom would want you to have it and I would be honored to meet you.” The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to call ahead to make sure the room is available for viewing.

Admission is free. The reception is also free and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (860) 665-8700.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. All are invited to attend a planning session for the coming year.

REDEFINED READS — REPURPOSED HOLIDAY GIFTS: Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

With the holiday season upon us, create a unique gift made from a book. Choices include a literary clock, planter, paper flower, folded book art, wreaths, trees and bookmarks. All materials are provided. Registration required.

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TEEN JEWELRY WORKSHOP: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Teens will work with local jewelry artists, Sue Raybine and Renee Antaya, to put together custom jewelry pieces including boot cuffs. We’ll use a variety of materials such as metal, leather, chain, glass, ceramic, feathers, and more.

Guys are welcome to attend too! Gift boxes will be provided if you want to make something special for someone. Registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

VETERANS’ TODAY AND YESTERDAY: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Newington’s own Col. Evon will speak about Veterans of today and yesterday and why they are so special to us.

Registration Required.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING: Throwback Holiday Crafting: Making CD Ornaments! Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. ‘Tis the season to craft for the holidays! Come join us for a night of some tech throwback crafting where you can make your own ornaments and decorations out of old CDs. All materials will be provided during this fun makerspace program. Registration required.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “ST. VINCENT”: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy. A single mother moves to Brooklyn with her 12 year old son.

Forced to work long hours, she leaves her son in the care of their new neighbor Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An unlikely friendship blossoms between the pair. Running time 102 minutes.

Pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN FITNESS WORKSHOP: Monday, Dec. 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Prepping for a New Year’s Resolution of staying active?

Come dressed and ready for a workout! Leehna Ware, a local fitness trainer, will lead a workout and share additional information for teens about health and fitness. Registration required.

TEEN CRAFT BLOWOUT: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For grades 6-12. It’s vacation! Keep calm and get your craft on. Featuring washi tape crafts, artsy cocoa mugs, teen coloring, marble magnets, and duct tape crafts. Registration required.

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.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, Dec. 8, and 15, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. (No program on Dec. 22 or 29) Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to 3-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesdays, Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 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.

STORIES AND ART: Tuesday, Dec. 8, noon.

Join us for a story and art program for 2–4 year olds and their caregivers. Call to register.

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JR. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Join us as we read “Gingerbread for Liberty” by Mara Rockliff. Then we will measure and mix to create our own gingerbread to take home and bake. Call to register Junior Chefs in grades K-2. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COZYTIME STORIES: Thursday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m.

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to relax with their pillow and blanket, and listen to some wonderful stories. A snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursdays, Dec. 10 and 17, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

READ, PLAY, LEARN: Monday, Dec. 14, 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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 beautiful holiday ornaments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Make a sweet holiday gift of a “Recipe in a Jar” to give or enjoy yourself. Call to register Chefs in grades 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Dec. 19, 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

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LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE: Sunday, Dec. 20, 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. Call to register. This program is sponsored by The LEGO Group, Inc. and the American Library Association, Association of Library Service for Children.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Dec. 26, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC: Monday, Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. The young and young-at-heart are invited to hear the Sam Pasco Orchestra perform in the library’s Community Room. The audience will receive a lesson on the sounds of each musical instrument and how notes are strung together to make beautiful songs.

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STAR WARS PARTY: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1 to 2 p.m. Join the party in celebration of the New Year and the release of the movie, “Star Wars VII — The Force Awakens.” Star Wars fans in grades K-6 should dress up or wear your favorite Star Wars T-shirt. We’ll enjoy a snack from a galaxy far, far away, play games, complete crafts and more! Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION!: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:15 a.m. It’s time to ring in the new year at the library! Join us for New Year’s Eve-themed party including, crafts, games, face painting and more! There will also be a special ball drop at noon to welcome the year 2016. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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YOGA IS OFFERED AT WICKED Z DANCE & FITNESS: Wicked Z Dance & Fitness Studio, 412 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, offers yoga classes. Michelle Lombardo, owner and licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and AFAA certified group fitness instructor, is celebrating four years at the Rocky Hill location. 500 students pass through the doors on a weekly basis to enjoy the nearly 20 hourly classes that are offered for only a $7 drop in fee. To round out her students’ fitness program, yoga is offered two times per week by certified yoga instructors, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. The yoga classes are for all body types and all skill levels and focus on increasing strength, balance, flexibility, circulation and mental focus. For monthly-pass information and class schedule, visit www.wickedzfitness.com.

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 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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Déjà vu all over again for Newington

Indians fall to Wethersfield in rivalry game

By DAVID GLOVACH STAFF WRITER

WETHERSFIELD — The 2015 season had more downs than ups for the Newington football team and when the team traveled to 8-1 Wethersfield on Nov. 25 it was no different.

A week and a half before this game, the Indians hosted Conard where after coming out and scoring first, failed to capitalize on the momentum and lost 58-30.

Against the Eagles, it’s as if it was déjà vu all over again.

After forcing and recovering a Wethersfield fumble on the opening drive of the game, Newington drove the ball 49 yards and despite a blocked point after attempt, took a 6-0 lead and seemed to have the momentum.

And then the Eagles scored and scored and scored. In the first half alone, Wethersfield put up 37 of its 44 points in the first half alone and Newington did not have an answer for Eagles quarterback Devon Smith who had five touchdown passes to four different receivers in the first two quarters.

The Indians were forced to play catch up, but by then it was too late as Newington had to dig itself out of a deep whole, but constantly shot themselves in both feet.

“We’re very young,” Newington head coach Eric Hennessy said afterwards. “We played tough. We have to count on a lot of young players and one positive about this year is we can say our young players got a lot of experience.

They’re a very good football team,

Wethersfield. Very senior lateen and I thought our team did a very good job of continuing to fight and hang in there. They didn’t give up at all. We just came up against a very good football team.

“Hopefully this will translate into something we learn from and move on. I hate that the seniors didn’t have a winning season, but I’m really proud because the seniors showed up every day and worked hard. They understood the true meaning of work. They understand that hard work equals success and I know they’re going to go off and be productive citizens.”

One of the bright spots on the night was the play of one of those young players in freshman Brandon Kamansky. Starting in place of the team’s usual starting tailback, Ben Maycock, who was out for the game with Mono, Kamansky was Newington’s best player on the offensive side of the ball.

He accounted for both of the Indians’ touchdowns, one on an eight-yard carry for the first score of the game and the other on a nine-yard reception for the last touchdown of the contest.

Kamansky’s performance was not enough to help out the offense, however.

Penalties and especially turnovers continued to hurt Newington throughout the night after stringing together a couple of plays to get drives moving.

“We have to learn to protect the ball,” Hennessy said. “We’re not going to score very many points turning the ball over and we turned the ball over in the red zone a couple of times too.”

On the night, quarterback Nick Guadarrama was responsible for four of those turnovers, throwing two interceptions and fumbling twice on runs that had resulted in first downs. On the sideline,

Mike Orazzi | Staff

The Newington football team locks arms on the sideline during their Thanksgiving Eve game against Wethersfield.

Hennessy reminded his signal caller he didn’t have to get everything back in one play.

“I said don’t force it,” the head coach said. “I think sometimes when you’re playing from behind, you want to try to get that big play, get that big play. I just told him to hand in there and don’t force it.

Check it down. It’s all right to go there, so I think he’s learned a lot this season.

“It was his first as a starter. I think the state better watch out because now you have a young man who has a season of experience under his belt and he’s only going

to be better this offseason and open a lot of eyes next year.”

Although it was a tough season for Newington as they finish the season with five consecutive losses to finish with a 2-8 record, Hennessy said despite the record, there were some positives to take out of the season.

“I took the job at Newington and this is my second season because people told me we have tough kids and I truly believe I made the right decision because those kids are tough,” he said. “I know I can count on those kids to come to work.

“They want to get better. They want to work hard. They want to be successful and you can do a lot with that. They’re great kids. Now as they get better and move on, hopefully that experience will help them out.”

With so many young players and 10 games to build upon, next season could be an interesting one for the Indians.

Maybe perhaps one that might entail some sort of turnaround.

David Glovach can be reached at (860) 801-5085 or dglovach@ newbritainherald.com

Wethersfield soars past Torrington in Class L playoffs

TORRINGTON — The Wethersfield Eagles soared to a convincing 33-6 win over Torrington in the quarterfinals of the Class L football playoffs on Tuesday.

Richard Williams led the way for Wethersfield with 140 yards rushing

on 14 carries. He got the Eagles on the board first with a 25-yard scamper early in the first quarter. Kyle Vazquez added a 3-yard touchdown run later in the first to provide Wethersfield with a 13-0 advantage.

The lead extended to 20-0 at the half

and eventually ballooned to 33-0 in the final frame before the Red Raiders (9-2) got on the board with just 1:46 remaining in the contest.

Eagles quarterback Devon Smith went 9-for-19 for 88 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Both his

touchdown passes were to Williams.

Ja-Quan Brown also found the end zone via a 74-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter.

The fifth-seeded Eagles (10-1) will face top-seeded North Haven (11-0) in the semifinals Monday night.

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A battle of rivals

Mike Orazzi | Staff

Newington High School’s Brandon Kamansky, left, runs the ball in the Thanksgiving Eve game against Wethersfield. At the top right, Dante Phillip (71) and Sean Grover (34) celebrate and, bottom right, members of the Newington High School band play during the game.

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