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State, hospital officials urge those at DMV to become organ donors

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Anyone renewing or getting their license for the first time at the Wethersfield Department of Motor Vehicles last week may have felt the urge to ask a heart Volume 53, No. 15

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symbol be placed beside their birthday.

If they were waiting in line last Thursday, that is, when state and hospital officials gathered to speak on the importance of organ donation right in the middle of the facility’s large service room.

In an effort to increase awareness Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman joined representatives from the DMV, organ donor service organizations and three major hospitals to announce the first-ever collaborative campaign in honor of April being Organ and Tissue See DMV, Page 3

The Wethersfield High School Sparkle Squad, which consists of varsity cheerleaders and special needs students, has been invited to perform for the New Britain Rock Cats June 13.

Sparkle Squad gets a special invitation

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The city of New Britain will “sparkle” this June 13.

That’s when Wethersfield High School’s Sparkle Squad is set to cheer on the New Britain Rock Cats, Central Connecticut’s favorite baseball team.

The Sparkle girls form a oneof-a-kind inclusive cheerleading squad, comprised of the high INSIDE:

school’s varsity cheerleaders and special needs students. This will be their first time performing for another team, as their cheers for the past two years have reached the school’s football and basketball teams.

The national Sparkle Effect organization recognizes the Eagles Sparkle Squad as the first squad to form in New England back in 2011, after parent Patti

Silva heard about the groundbreaking program on Oprah.

Her youngest daughter Bella, 14, has down syndrome and has been on the team since its beginning. Silva noticed an immediate difference in Bella’s confidence and athletic ability after she joined. Now she wants to share the Sparkle Effect with other schools, so more kids can pick up

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Rocky Hill’s Cora J. Belden Library to offer independent movie streaming service, Page 3 Kids learn self-defense, discipline from karate classes, Page 4

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Cora J. Belden Library offering indie movie streaming

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Think artsy, controversial and outside of the big box.

Rocky Hill’s Cora J. Belden Library is embracing the independent film world, now offering patrons a chance to step out of Hollywood and into the nichemarket with their recent purchase of the Indieflix database.

Library cardholders can sign up to use the free service, which provides streaming online video access to independent films, shorts and documentaries.

They can view selections on

their home computers, tablets or other mobile devices.

“People are not always aware of film festivals like Sundance and Tribeca, but there is a following and for people that love films these are very important,” said the Library’s Assistant Director Carole Fisher.

Film festivals showcase the work of independent filmmakers, who exist outside of the “Blockbuster” realm. You’ll never hear about them on Oprah or see previews on broadcast television, but “indie” aficionados say that’s exactly what makes these pictures so special.

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Some have received wide acclaim made by independent filmmakers genre imaginable — from anime and politics to documentary and and are know more widely-known, from nearly every country. like Quentin Tarantino’s gory first For those that are new to the spiritual.

Although the Cora J. Belden debut, “Reservoir Dogs” or sci-fi scene and don’t have any titles Library has long-offered DVD check-outs and regular feature film showings Monday and Thursday nights and Friday afternoons, this is their first step into the indie film world.

“I know we’re one of the few libraries — if not the only library — in the area that offers this,” said Fisher.

The Cora J. Belden Library is favorite “Donnie Darko” (2001) as they’re itching to see, the database well as the horror classic, “Night of offers a comprehensive search tool. located at 33 Church St., Rocky the Living Dead,” made in 1968. Users can apply a variety of filters, Hill, (860) 258-7623.

To register for an IndieFlix These three were close to the top such as genre, intended audience, of Empire Magazine’s “50 Greatest or film festival to find movies that account, go to https://www.rbdigiIndependent Movies” list. appeal to them. Each title also tal.com/corajbeldenct/indieflix.

But the library’s new database includes a text summary, along has a collection more than 4,000 with a listing of cast, crew, and Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ films strong, shown at over 2,000 awards won. film festivals across the world and They come in just about every newbritainherald.com.

But the library’s new database has a collection more than 4,000 films strong, shown at over 2,000 film festivals across the world and made by independent filmmakers from nearly every country.

CCHD report suggests putting restaurant ratings online

By ERICA SCHMITT

departments — like the CCHD — to decide how inspections are handled.

Wethersfield restaurant ratings may become pubBut very few have come up with an objective syslic information in the future, officials from the tem, according to Hutcheon.

Central Connecticut Health District told Town The district has also budgeted funds for the next Councilors recently. fiscal year to form a Community This was just one of the plans Health Coalition, comprised of the CCHD officials alluded to local medical professionals, law during their Annual Report, enforcement, school and town which provides an overview of officials, among others. The group health in the district’s four towns: will be charged with the responWethersfield, Newington, Rocky sibility of writing a Community Hill and Berlin.

Health Improvement Plan.

“The intent is to try to update This will be used in its applielected officials on what we’ve cation for National Voluntary been doing and some of the plans Accreditation for Public Health for the current year and next year,” Departments, a program launched said Director of Health Paul by the National Centers for Hutcheon, who makes a presenta- PAUL HUTCHEON Disease Control and Prevention tion to each of the towns around CCHD director of health in 2011. this time every year.

The Central Connecticut One of those plans is to look into different soft- Health District’s Annual Report can be viewed on ware that will allow the health department to post its website, cchtd.org. health ratings on its website, for restaurants in all Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. four towns it represents.

CCHD inspectors issue establishments numerical 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. scores for sanitary conditions and food preparation protocol, but would like to develop a new rating For local news, opinion, system and make it available to the public.

“There has to be a formula built in that says if classifieds and more.... these are the kinds of things we found than you’ll get a four-star inspection rating,” Hutcheon said, giving an example.

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“The intent is to try to update elected officials on what we’ve been doing and some of the plans for the current year and next year.”

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DMV patrons urged to become organ donors Continued from Page 1

Donation Awareness Month.

“I’ll Save You, Will You Save Me?” will run through October.

Among the group of speakers were organ donors themselves, including a man who still has all of his own parts, but can speak for someone who gave it all.

It was 1997, and it began as a normal day for Norwich residents Jim and Rebecca Murray, who didn’t expect they’d become first responders to their own son’s accident.

But when 15-year-old Jason Murray crashed his motorbike on his family’s street, their medical backgrounds and obvious personal connection to the critically-injured person they saw sprung the parents into action.

A traumatic brain injury and badly-damaged brain stem gave Jason little chance to live and the Murrays were asked by doctors if they’d like to donate their son’s organs to others.

The crash happened on a Saturday night and by Monday morning, most of his organs were donated to other people awaiting a compatible match, from his corneas to his heart.

Now his parents honor their son’s legacy by advocating for organ and tissue donation. They were joined at the recent campaign event by

Life Choice Donor Services, which administered Jason’s donations.

“Our mission in life is to help more people get registered,” said his dad Jim. “I don’t consider us heroes as parents, we just tried to make sense out of something senseless.”

He urged people in the room to register as organ donors before it’s too late and the decision is left up to their relatives.

“You don’t want to have to be planning a funeral while making a hard decision; you’re heart is already broken,” he explained.

On the Board of Directors of Donate Life CT and Chairperson of the Organ Donor Advisory Council, April Capone is also a donor herself, and spoke about her experience at the event.

“When you sign up on your license, you’re not signing up to be a living donor; nobody’s going to come knocking on your door looking for your kidneys,” she joked with listeners.

Capone donated a kidney in 2010 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Today, she is proud to say she and her recipient are both still alive, happy and healthy. Her message to others: “Open your mind to living organ donation.”

To join the registry of 1.1 million other Connecticut donors, visit donatelifenewnegland.org.

The Wethersfield High School Sparkle Squad, which formed in 2011, has been invited to perform for the New Britain Rock Cats June 13.

help the other girls and cheer alongside them, and their coach hopes the next round of seniors will do the same.

“It really speaks to how many people are truly interested in this,” said Zurzola, who plans on getting the girls together for a spring refresher before the big game.

Come meet Wethersfield’s Sparkle Squad this June 13 at the New Britain Rock Cats Stadium, 230 Karbonic Way, New Britain.

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Jim Murray, center, who lost his son, Jason, in an accident and chose to donate all of his organs, spoke at the Wethersfield DMV Thursday on the importance of organ and tissue donation. His wife Rebecca stands on his right. The other officials shown are representatives from Life Choice Donor Services.

some of that shine.

“The whole idea behind cheering for the Rock Cats is not only to increase awareness about the cheerleading squad, but also as a fundraiser for our girls,” said Silva, whose sister and Assistant Athletic Director at WHS Andrea Zurzola is the squad’s head coach.

The squad does not currently get any financial support from town or school officials — they fundraise on their own. Preordered ticket sales from the Rock Cats June game will go to benefit the girls, who have to pay for uniforms, travel expenses and other costs.

Varsity Captains Sierra Colon, Kassandra Pugliese and Alyssa Santos lead the squad, but as seniors, they won’t be joining the girls for their New Britain debut.

However, new captains will have been selected by then.

Wethersfield’s Sparkle Squad has seen 100 percent participation from varsity cheerleaders both years. They volunteered to

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Kids learn discipline, confidence from martial arts

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Aren’t the kids who get into fights on the playground usually the ones lacking discipline and focus? But it’s those two qualities in particular that make martial arts different from brutish, reckless kicking and punching.

Students of the Olympic Taekwondo Academy on New Britain Avenue in Rocky Hill display these character attributes in abundance.

“We have a lot of passion for teaching kids not just the physical part of taekwondo, but discipline, respect, learning how to focus better,” said Head Master Tae Woo Lee, one of two of the Christian-based school’s well-admired instructors.

A 4th degree black belt, Master Lee spent nine years in the U.S. Army helping to build a taekwondo program for the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea and has medaled in the Korean Open and the International Championships of Spain.

Joining him at the academy’s Rocky Hill location is Master Il Seong Oh, who has received many international awards for his skill and was even invited to do a demonstration at the home of the former president of Korea.

It’s this talented — but surprisingly gentle — team that leads classes and programs at the school, where many local children learn not only selfdefense, but also self-discipline.

The Olympic Taekwondo Academy also has locations in Unionville, New Milford and Cheshire, each run by a total of six instructors — including Master Lee and Master Oh. “Each master has a special, unique

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Ryan Donnelly, 5, works with Head Master Tae Woo Lee at the Olympic Taekwondo Academy.

background and we’re very blessed to be working together,” Lee explained.

Unlike other sports there is very little competition at the school. Each person works to better themselves, not be better than someone else.

“There are doctors out there that recommend children with special needs to martial arts because it helps with confidence. It’s not about what they can do or can’t; it’s about the fact they are out there trying,” says Lee, who along with Master Oh, is known for showing students they’re impressing him with a high-five, or a “nice job!”

“We want them to know that being a black belt means doing their best all the time; we try to push them to improve their own abilities,” he added.

That encouragement reinforces their progress.

Evidence of this phenomenon is apparent in 5- and 6-year-old brothers Ryan and Aidan Donnelly, Wethersfield residents in the school’s beginner’s class.

Their parents, who watch the boys from outside the studio’s big glass window, have noticed a substantial difference in their characters since they began in January.

“It’s been amazing,” said mom, Lois.

“Their confidence levels, concentration, discipline, respect … they’re even doing better in school,” added Michael, their dad.

There are about six different classes at the Rocky Hill location every day, serving children as young as 3 years old, all the way into adulthood. There is in fact, a group of 12 adult students.

Private lessons are also offered.

Master Lee is bringing a group of his students ages 9-16 to Chicago this July to compete in the Junior Olympics this year. Known as “Team Light of the World,” they competed last year as well, bringing home many medals.

The Olympic Taekwondo Academy is located at 41 New Britain Erica Schmitt | Staff Aidan Donnelly, 6, works with Master Tae Woo Lee in the Olympic Taekwon- Ave., Rocky Hill. (860) 436-9566. do Academy’s beginners class Monday.

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Above, the entire beginners class at the Olympic Taekwondo Academy in Rocky Hill Monday. Below, Ryan Donnelly, 5, works with Master Lee.

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Reacting to new law, area gun maker to leave state

By STEVE COLLINS STAFF WRITER

A Bristol gun manufacturer is going to leave the state because of the gun-control measure adopted last week.

Though Bristol’s PTR Industries is the first to declare its intention to move, other companies in the gun industry are mulling following suit.

“With a heavy heart but a clear mind, we have been forced to decide that our business can no longer survive in Connecticut — the former Constitution state,” PTR declared in a statement released on its website late Tuesday.

The company denounced the gun measure as “fraught with ambiguous definitions, insufficient considerations for the trade, conflicting mandates, and disastrous consequences for the fundamental rights of the people.”

The manufacturer of rifles and small arms with 41 employees said it “has not decided upon a specific relocation site at this time” but plans to review “offers from states that are friendly to the industry.”

“We hope to have a site identified within the next six weeks, and hope to have our move completed by the end of this year,” it said.

It also said all of its “management personnel, engineering staff and skilled gunsmiths” will move with the company and a majority of its employees plan to go as well. All of its workers have been invited to move with the firm.

Other Connecticut gun industry firms, including Stag Arms and Ammunition

Storage Components, both in New Britain, are also being courted by other states. Though they could not be reached for comment Wednesday, the companies’ owners have said they may also have to quit the Nutmeg State to carry on their business.

PTR’s owner, Josh Fiorini, said last week that under the new law all of his products are banned for sale in Connecticut.

He said he wasn’t sure if he could transport parts, test fire guns, pick up parts and a host of other concerns.

“Manufacturing of modern sporting rifles in the State of Connecticut has been effectively outlawed,” the company said in its statement.

The company declared its “hope and sincere belief that this move will represent a step forward” and that by moving to a more business friendly locale it can find “a motivated local labor force from a state that respects industry and the Second Amendment.”

“We feel that our industry as a whole will continue to be threatened so long as it remains in a state where its elected leaders have no regard for the rights of those who produce and manufacture its wealth,” its statement said. “We are making a call to all involved in our industry to leave this state, close your doors and show our politicians the true consequences of their hasty and MIke Orazzi | Staff uninformed actions. We encourage those in PTR Industries’ Dan Pinkerton assembles a barrel inside the Bristol gun manufacturing plant. our industry to abandon this state as its leaders have abandoned the proud heritage that forged our freedom.”

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WESTBROOK (AP) — Connecticut State Police say a trooper and a robbery suspect have been wounded and a second suspect killed when a car chase ended in a crash and shootout.

Police said the suspects fled a reported armed robbery at a Days Inn on Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook on Monday afternoon. Old Saybrook police pursued them and the state trooper came to assist.

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Restaurants, eaters eager for 8th Taste of Wethersfield

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

When the flowers start blooming in the village every spring people not only flock to the Wethersfield Cove, but they also dust off their sparkly shoes and work up an appetite for a special event highlighting the food that is the talk of the town.

The Wethersfield Historical Society will present their 8th Annual Taste of Wethersfield this Saturday evening, inside the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

An adult-only occasion, those ages 21 and over will have the chance to sample food and drink from over 21 different area restaurants hailing from Wethersfield and beyond.

Attendees will also enjoy the classic sounds of the Cool Cat Jazz Band, which they might remember last year as the Hot Cat Jazz Band.

“They’ve changed temperatures,” as Historical Society Administrator and Collections Manager Rachel Zilinski puts it.

Zilinski, who expects about 350 people to attend the evening, is looking forward to the inspiring cuisine as well as the excitement of the silent auction.

“We have really fantastic items this year,” she said Monday. “We’ve just been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community.”

Auction items come from businesses and organizations across Central Connecticut, to include gift certificates to restaurants that weren’t able to attend, a round of golf and carts for four from The Wethersfield Country Club, tickets to the Bushnell, The New Britain Rock Cats and the Hartford Stage, as well as children’s art classes from the Wethersfield Academy of the Arts. Some of the more unique offerings include a special escort to school for a local child by the Wethersfield Fire Department and a historic gourmet dinner at the Captain James Francis House.

Proceeds from the auction and ticket sales will go to benefit the educational and cultural programming administered by the Historical Society all year long, like the summer and winter concerts, lecture series, Keeney Kids Camp and exhibits.

“We want to celebrate with the community together, and fundraise so we’re able to continue providing these great opportunities,” Zilinski added.

Expect to see the familiar faces of local restaurant owners bringing their favorite specialties including Aroma Bistro, Ascot Catering, Cove Deli, Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill, Village Pizza, Milagros Spanish Restaurant and Vito’s Restaurant.

Carmela Orfitelli, owner of Carmela’s Pasta Shop at 338 Silas Deane Hwy., was surprised earlier this week to be asked which of her signature dishes she’d be serving.

“Of course raviolis! What do you think?” she said Monday. Although she offers 17 different varieties of the popular pasta, Orfitelli will be presenting her traditional cheese ravioli on

The 8th annual Taste of Wethersfield, hosted by The Wethersfield Historical Society, will take place Saturday, April 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Keeney Memorial Center.

IF YOU GO WHAT: 8th annual Taste of Wethersfield WHEN: Saturday, April 13, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethersfield The 8th annual Taste of Wethersfield will feature some favorite items from local restaurants and caterers such as Aroma Bistro, Ascot Catering, Cove Deli, Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill, Village Pizza, Milagros

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Spanish Restaurant and Vito’s Restaurant.

The Cove Deli, known for fresh ingredients and unusual sandwich pairings, will be offering a number of options for tasters.

“We’re going to take French baguette, toast it and turn it into crostini, which we will put a variety of sandwich toppings on so people can have a bite of three or four of our different sandwiches,” explained owner John Kocur.

Other eclectic tastes will come from outside town lines, such as Hartford’s City Steam Brewery Café, Carbone’s, the Puerto-Rican flavors of Comerio or the Mediterranean tastes of Costa Del Sol. Newington’s Puerto Vallarta will also have a table, as well as the Saybrook Fishhouse and Wood-n-Tap out of Rocky Hill.

Enjoy craft beers and artisanal wine selections from Cork-n-Brew, Wethersfield’s Buy-Rite Liquors, and The Olde Burnside Brewing Co. of East Hartford.

Shop-Rite of Manchester and East Hartford, Buy-Rite Liquors and Lyons and Wraight Nationwide Insurance are this year’s corporate sponsors.

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On any given morning, afternoon, or Thursday through weekend evening, you will see folks from the Chamber of Commerce, US Dance, the local banks, retired law enforcement, local builders, painters, lawyers, and plumbers having a great meal. You can get a referal for just about any service or product one needs just by frequenting Bob's Coffee House.

Then, there are the dutiful grandsons who treat their grandparents to breakfast and pick up the tab. "Next time I pay," said one delighted senior citizen. Mid-level managers meet at the informal setting as do folks who want to treat a customer to a good, wholesome meal. Stay-at-home Moms take their mid-morning breaks as do local managers who need to break away from the corporate office. Retirees enjoy the meals and friendships as well. Many tables suddenly fill up as old friends wave each other over. There is plenty of seating and one can have all three meals there from Thursday through Sunday. Monday through Wednesday, it is breakfast and lunch with a mid to late afternoon closing time.

Everyone knows Lori's meatloaf is home cooked as are the freshly made soups; some people know that Thursday is pea soup day, and there is usually some left on Friday as well. Pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays is an old Scandinavian practice.

Lori Ducki and Kenneth Pelletier have been together for about 15 years. Lori managed another restaurant before she and Kenny invested in their own; Kenny was an entrepreneur who had a breakfast/lunch truck service. "Geez, when I first saw the prior owner serving up four or five meals all at once, I hesitated," said Kenny, "But then I did it," he said. The staff serves up tables of four or more every few minutes. There is ample seating in a clean, airy environment. The kitchen is spotless and shiny.

Six years ago Ken Pelletier and his fiancée, Lori Ducki, made “the best decision of our lives.” The couple bought Bob’s Coffee Shop, a local restaurant and became business partners. "Lori's the best person here," said one frequent customer.

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It has become apparent these days that multiple sclerosis has robbed Karen Guarnaccia of much more than what should ever be allowed.

However, MS cannot rob her of an indomitable fighting spirit. On Saturday, June 8, Guarnaccia will land a crushing blow when she hosts the third annual Sangria Throwdown, a benefit that promises to leave an indelible mark against MS. “This event has become so popular that we have had to change venues twice in three years,” said Guarnaccia, who today depends on a powered wheelchair for mobility.

“Our sangria tasting has something for everyone – great wines, food, entertainment and fabulous prizes.

It’s guaranteed to be a great time for a truly worthy cause.” Last year, the annual Sangria Throwdown raised $5,150 to benefit the fight against MS — $10,000 since the event was established. Guarnaccia expects to raise at least $5,000 this year. Guests will sample sangrias crafted by 10

participating mixologists, whose concoctions will be scrutinized by a panel of finicky judges. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, drawings for prizes and live music.

Guarnaccia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1994, just a year after the first drug was made available to help treat MS. She has been a member of the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter, board of trustees since 2003, and she chairs the Connecticut Chapter programs committee.

More than 6,000 Connecticut residents, like Karen Guarnaccia, are affected by multiple sclerosis, a potentially debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system.

The cause is unknown. There is currently no cure for MS. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot be predicted.

“It’s so much fun seeing who can come up with the best sangria,” said Guarnaccia, who lives in Newington.

“When we first started the event,

Karen Guarnaccia, of Newington, organizer of the annual Sangria Throwdown to benefit MS, poses with her husband, Dennis. Karen, who was diagnosed with MS in 1994, will host the event Saturday, June 8, at Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Wethersfield.

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The 2013 Sangria Throwdown to Benefit MS will take place Saturday, June 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Keeney

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Then, there are the dutiful grandsons who treat their grandparents to breakfast and pick up the tab.

"Next time I pay," said one delighted senior citizen. Mid-level managers meet at the informal setting as do folks who want to treat a customer to a good, wholesome meal. Stay-at-home Moms take their midmorning breaks as do local managers who need to break away from the corporate office. Retirees enjoy the meals and friendships as well. Many tables suddenly fill up as old friends wave each other over. There is plenty of seating and one can have all three meals there from Thursday through Sunday. Monday through Wednesday, it is breakfast and lunch with a mid to late afternoon closing time.

Everyone knows Lori's meatloaf is home cooked as are the freshly made soups; some people know that Thursday is pea soup day, and there is usually some left on Friday as well. Pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays is an old Scandinavian practice.

Lori Ducki and Kenneth Pellettier have been together for about 15 years. Lori managed another restaurant before she and Kenny invested in their own; Kenny was an entrepreneur who had a breakfast/ lunch truck service. "Geez, when I first saw the prior owner serving up four or five meals all at once, I hesitated," said Kenny, "But then I did it," he said. The staff serves up tables of four or more every few minutes.

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State moves to dismiss challenge to education funding

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Calling their demands “extreme and radical” as a trial draws nearer, the Connecticut attorney general has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by parents and educators demanding more funding for education.

In a motion to dismiss filed earlier this year, Attorney General George C. Jepsen argues that the education problems in the complaint dating back to 2003 have since been addressed by lawmakers through the changes to state law made in 2012.

“It is too late to evaluate the adequacy of the education system that existed at the time the lawsuit was filed,” Jepsen wrote. By the same token, he added, “It is too early to adjudicate Connecticut’s newly reformed education system.” In his motion to Superior Court Judge Kevin Dubay, Jepsen reports that, “Two or three years is needed before the experts can properly assess, and the court can properly consider, the benefits that may be realized from Connecticut’s significant reform initiatives.” But 18 parents whose children attend some of the state’s lowest-performing schools are tired

of waiting for things to improve, said Dianne Kaplan deVries, who leads the coalition suing the state.

“Enough is enough. It’s time for these kids to have their day in court,” deVries said.

Despite the rhetoric, she says the state is still not providing a quality education for every Connecticut student — particularly those from poor communities.

Since the lawsuit was filed in the fall of 2005, the case has garnered a lot of attention and support as mayors from Bridgeport, East Harford, Hartford, New Haven and Windham joined forces with the leaders of the state’s two teachers’ unions to sue the state. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who was mayor of Stamford at the time, also joined the suit.

In 2010 the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding won a key victory when the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the state is responsible for providing an “adequate” education, and returned it to the lower court to determine if the state’s current level of funding is sufficient.

But Jepsen argues in his attempt to get the case thrown out that set-

ting funding levels for education is the legislature’s responsibility — not the court’s.

“The bottom line is that plaintiffs’ extreme and radical requested relief would amount to taking the state’s funding decisions for public schools away from the citizens’ elected representatives...” Jepsen wrote.

The state is expected to spend nearly $3.8 billion this fiscal year on education, nearly 20 percent of the state budget.

An ‘educational underclass’ At the time the lawsuit was filed in the fall of 2005, schools across the state faced a long list of problems, particularly those districts in poorer communities.

At Roosevelt School in Bridgeport, the average class size far exceeded state averages. At East Hartford High School, students who fell behind in math had to catch up on their own because there were no tutors or remedial instructors.

“Once in the school [these factors] increase the chance that these students will become part of the educational underclass,” the lawsuit alleges.

In New Britain, only half the fourth graders were reading profi-

ciently, but 99 percent were being socially promoted to fifth grade. At Bassick High School in Bridgeport, almost half the students who entered as freshman would make it to graduation.

And while there is widespread agreement that too many children in Connecticut were not receiving a quality education, Jepsen argues that it would be unfair to litigate constitutional violations from 2005.

In addition to linking student performance to teacher tenure and dismissal decisions, the law passed last year largely focuses on improving the state’s lowest-performing schools.

The reforms direct most of $92 million in new funding to increasing enrollment in charter and magnet schools, enrolling 1,000 more students in high-quality preschool programs and paying for certain new programs in the 30 lowest-performing districts.

But deVries said the new funding pales in comparison to what is needed. Her expert estimated in 2005 that the state was underfunding education by at least $2 billion a year.

As for the new funding provided by the legislature last year, “It’s just a bunch of pilot programs,” she said.

“There will never be enough for all the students — that’s the Connecticut way.” Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield, D-New Haven, who was the leader of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus during the education reform debate last year, said workable programs get funded piecemeal because there’s limited money.

Take universal access to preschool — which the governor supports and was in Meriden last week promoting its impact. Offering preschool to every low-income family’s children would cost the state $43.8 million more a year. So, instead, the legislature last year created 1,000 new spots at a cost of $6.8 million.

The same can be said for fullday kindergarten — something the legislature’s Achievement Gap Task Force has been recommending for years. Implementing that program has also been sidelined until the funding is identified.

A program to help students who are behind in learning to read — one that Holder-Winfield says was successful in the handful of districts where it was implemented — has also stalled because of funding. Instead, legislators decided last year to expand the pilot program.

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College students head to Capitol to protest budget cuts

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With their signs from protests last month in tow, college students plan to pack buses and head to the state Capitol Tuesday to ask state lawmakers to stop cutting funding for higher education.

Meanwhile, the state college system’s most distinguished faculty say the Board of Regents for Higher Education — the system’s recently created governing body — ought to be scrapped.

“We’re trying to make changes,” said Eric Bergenn, a student at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain and an organizer of the protest that drew about 200 students and fac-

ulty at Eastern Connecticut State University last month.

“The momentum has only grown in the number of people concerned about what’s going on,” the senior studying economics said.

As deficits piled up on the state budget, state lawmakers over the last two fiscal years routinely turned to cuts in higher education to balance the budget.

The state’s largest college system — the Board of Regents — has seen a $49.4 million reduction, or 15.3 percent cut, since the 2010-11 school year.

The University of Connecticut, governed by a separate board, has had its budget cut by $43.8 mil-

lion in the last two years. tuition protest Students across the state protested last month cuts in state funding that has resulted in tuition increases The problem has grown so dire that the 12 professors at the four Connecticut State Universities — the highest designation faculty at Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Connecticut state universities can receive — have written a second letter to legislators and their colleagues.

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“The [Board of Regents] and central administration have failed to advocate in the state legislature for the interests of our institutions and students,” they wrote.

And in bold typeface for emphasis they added, “As a solution to the crisis, we are today calling for a return to self governance for the state universities.”

This student demonstration at the Capitol and faculty letter come as the legislature’s budgetwriting committee is set to release its proposed budget sometime in the next two weeks.

“Their voices are going to help...

They have a right to be upset,” Sen. Beth Bye, the co-chairwoman of the Higher Education Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, said of the students.

After the students protested the tuition increases at campuses acorss the state last month, Bye said, “We heard them loud and clear... I think the chances are good” that legislators will reverse some of the cuts.

Students and the professors are also asking legislators to make changes to the governing board for the nearly 100,000-student system.

“We want a new board,” professor James Russell, who teaches at Eastern and researches retirement policy, said during an interview.

“Our representation has been really squashed. Decisions are done by what feels like a state

agency, not those who attend” the colleges, Bergenn agreed.

The current 15-member board for the universities includes two voting student members. The majority of the board is appointed by the governor.

Before the state universities and community colleges were merged into one college system two years ago, students had more representation on the board that governed the four state universities, with four of the 14 trustee seats being held by students.

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Bye said she is open to considering changes to state law of who serves on the Board, “but I don’t know how much momentum there is for that.” She also added that she “totally opposes” reversing the changes made to merge the 17 higher education institution into one system two years ago.

“It is still the right structure.

There have been challenges,” she said, referring to the trio of controversies the hit the infant system last fall. “But that was from poor leadership... We still need a unified system. The consolidation was a good thing, and we need to stay on course.”

This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state. Follow education reporter Jacqueline Rabe Thomas on Twitter @jacquelinerab.

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Early loss no indication of Wethersfield softball team’s strength, talent

By KEVIN D. ROBERTS STAFF WRITER

Kieselback showed her toughness and stayed in the game, earning praise from both Fanelli and Central coach Nicole Shook.

“Their pitcher is a tough kid,” Shook said. “I was a pitcher myself.

That hurts.”

Fanelli loved the toughness Kieselback showed, and he believes she will get better as the season moves along.

“It’s cold still, only the second game,” Fanelli said. “She’ll get it.”

Shook was impressed with the hitting that Wethersfield displayed.

The Eagles had 10 hits, including two home runs from Swanson (2-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored).

“I thought that they had really good bats,” Shook said.

Swanson, a left-handed hitter, had to run all the way around the bases on both of her homers because she hit them into the open space of right field (there is no fence in right field).

“She hits pretty good,” Fanelli said.

Other Wethersfield hitters also made solid contact in the game.

Susan Kieselback was 3-for-3 with a double and run batted in while Rachel Lombardi went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.

Fanelli couldn’t help but be a little disappointed after the loss, despite the lopsided final score.

Wethersfield led until the bottom of the fourth inning and was tied entering the bottom of the fifth. On top of the four errors in the field, the Eagles also lost two runners on the basepaths when they tried to take an extra base on hits.

“We just got to do a better job in all facets of the game,” Fanelli said.

Despite the tough loss to Central, Wethersfield appears to have the athletes and talent to get back on track. The Eagles were scheduled to play Tolland, East Catholic and Berlin this week.

In 2012, the Wethersfield softball program put together a great season.

The Eagles went 17-3 during the regular season and lost just once in the CCC North (13-1) on their way to the division title. After a bye through the first round of the brutal Class L state tournament (8 teams were 17-3 or better), No. 8 Wethersfield squeaked past No. 9 Guilford 8-7. The run came to an end against No. 1 Foran, the eventual Class L runner-up, in the quarterfinals, but it was still a great season for Wethersfield.

Catherine Davis, Laura Davis and Brianna Moody were All CCC-North players, but all of them have graduated from the Eagles program.

When asked after last Friday’s 14-5 loss to Bristol Central, a solid CCC foe, Wethersfield coach Brian Fanelli said he’s not sure what he has with his team. The Eagles were 1-1 after the Central game.

Senior All CCC-North honorees Susan Kieselback (senior shortstop), Alexandra Swanson (senior left fielder) and Alexandra Saharek (junior catcher) are back and there are seniors at almost every spot in the lineup, but there are also players who are in different positions because of graduation losses.

“Kids are sacrificing their normal positions to fill in others,” Fanelli said.

In the pitching circle is a sophomore, Megan Kieselback. In the loss to Central, Kieselback gave up just two runs on three hits to the powerful Ram offense over the first three innings. In the final three innings, the Central offense got to Kieselback and took the victory. Three errors over the final two innings didn’t help Kieselback’s cause.

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Man held in Rocky Hill bank robbery suspected of others

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

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Rocky Hill police said Clower was in possession of money stolen from the bank when he was taken into custody and charged with first-degree robbery and fifth-degree larceny.

He was held on $50,000 cash bond following his arraignment in New Britain Superior Court Tuesday.

Rocky Hill police also said Clower was a suspect in an April 5 West Hartford bank robbery that occurred April 5 and they have been in contact with detectives from that town.

A Bristol man was held on $50,000 bond following his arraignment on charges he robbed a Rocky Hill bank Monday afternoon and then was caught by state police officers a short while later.

Joseph Clower, 42, of Bristol, allegedly robbed the First Niagara Bank at 1901 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, around 3:46 p.m. by handing a teller a note and implying he had a weapon, Rocky Hill police said.

He took off with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled in a vehicle that local police were able to describe to provide a description to other law Lisa Backus can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. enforcement agencies, according to reports.

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For Terriers’ coach Farrell, beating Plainville is bittersweet

has been for the past three seasons.

On Wednesday he coached on the Plainville High School is used to baseball diamond against a few guys seeing Chris Farrell on its sidelines. who hit the gridiron for him in the On the athletic fields and in the class- fall. room, Farrell has been with the school Dean and Marc DeMartinis, who for years. On Wednesday, the Blue were in the Devils starting lineup, just Devils looked across at the opposing finished up playing their last season team’s dugout and saw Farrell draped of football in the fall. Dean was the in Rocky Hill’s blue uniforms. quarterback of the team and Marc As the Blue Devils and Rocky Hill spent a lot of time carrying the load faced off in a baseball season opener at the fullback position. Tyler Favreau, at Plainville High on Wednesday, the designated hitter on Wednesday, Farrell officially began his first year was also a big factor on the football as the Terriers head coach. It just so field for Farrell. happened that his first game came Starting pitcher Matt Thomas is against the team he also a senior who was once an assisplayed football over tant coach for. the past couple of “It was very years with Farrell. tough,” Farrell said Farrell is also a after his Rocky physical education Hill team defeated teacher at Plainville, the Devils 9-7. “I so coaching against love the town of the school he has Plainville, but it has been with for so always been a lifemany years was not time goal of mine the easiest thing to since I was in high do in the world. school to be a head “I’m truly varsity baseball blessed to be an coach and Rocky educator and work Hill gave me an with these young opportunity.” men every single Farrell was hired day,” Farrell said. in the offseason to CHRIS FARRELL “It’s something I become the Terriers Rocky Hill High School baseball love to do, working coach after spend- coach, Plainville with students. It’s ing the previous a great thing and I seven years as an assistant at Plainville. love what I do. I wouldn’t trade it for He began his tenure at Rocky Hill anything in the world, whether it is with a big win over last year’s Class at Rocky Hill or Plainville. It is just M state champions. something special.”

“It was definitely bittersweet,” Plainville’s second year coach Farrell said. “Those guys are good Lou Mandeville has been assofriends of mine. We talk all the time ciated with Farrell for a few years and a lot of these guys play for me in now. Not only have the two coached football. They are great competitors alongside each other, Mandeville and it’s a great town.” also does the public announcYes, Farrell is also the head coach ing for the Devils football games. for the Plainville football team and Still, Mandeville did not put too

By CARL JOSEPHSON STAFF WRITER

“It was definitely bittersweet.

Those guys are good friends of mine. We talk all the time and a lot of these guys play for me in football.

They are great competitors and it’s a great town.”

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Rocky Hill’s Thomas Seaver throws a pitch in the Terrier’s season-opening victory over Plainville.

much stock into the two coaching against each other on Wednesday.

“It was no big deal,” Mandeville said. “He’s a friend of mine and you wish him luck and hope he does well.

I thought his team played a good game (Wednesday).”

Rocky Hill made it to the first round of the Class M State Tournament a year ago but lost to St. Joseph 15-1. On the other side of the spectrum, Plainville won the whole thing after a 3-1 win over HaddamKillingworth.

Farrell, of course, was on that title team. Now he is the main man with the Terriers in hopes he can bring his new team to the same glory he once brought Plainville.

Carl Josephson can be reached at (860) 225-4601 ext. 272 or cjosephson@newbritainherald.com.

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John Dankosky, Vance Chair in Journalism at CCSU and host of WNPR’s “Where We Live,” organized the event along with the journalism department.

Dankosky also served as moderator.

The panelists included, Bruce Shapiro, executive director of the Dart Center For Journalism and Trauma; Tina Susman, national correspondent for the Los Angeles Times; and Jeff Cohen, WNPR reporter who covered the Sandy Hook shooting.

Dankosky said that he wanted to host an event about covering events like Sandy Hook, which left more than 20 dead including children, because of the concern by many about how the event was covered.

“My take is that it’s almost always better to talk things through than to not talk things through,” Dankosky said in an interview before the program.

The panel agreed that the most important aspects of covering something traumatic are delicacy and accuracy. All three panelists told the audience that in a situation like Sandy Hook, the reporter has to forget about everything that they’ve been trained to do as far as being persistent and pushing people to talk to them and think about what just

occurred in order to be fair to those who just lost a loved one.

Susman recommends that a reporter stand at the scene of the story and wait for those who want to talk to approach them. “I’ve realized that if I just stand there with my notebook and my press badge, the people that want to talk are always going to come up and talk,” said Susman.

The panel also stressed the importance of accuracy over being first to report something.

“That information that goes out in that first 24 to 48 hours becomes the story whether it’s true or not,” said Shapiro. “And then society ends up making decisions and legislators act based on what may have turned out to be totally false information.”

At one point in the discussion, Dankosky asked the panelists why journalists should cover horrific events. All three members struggled somewhat to pinpoint the exact reason why it’s necessary, but mainly agreed that it’s for the betterment of society that these stories are told.

“The hope is that it helps us collectively understand everything from our communities to ourselves,” Cohen said.

The discussion was met with an almost filled Marcus White Living Room that saw more than 35 people there. Dankosky said that he was very pleased with the event.

“I think having a conversation like this publicly helps them (the public) hopefully trust us a little bit more,” Dankosky said in an interview after the event.

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Jepsen is asking the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to cut CL&P’s request for $175 million in higher rates over six years.

Following an investigation in which the utility turned over emails and other documents, Jepsen said one email called estimates by utility executives for power restoration “the work of fiction,” while another email advised utility executives that a goal of restoring power for 99 percent of customers could be missed.

Jeffrey Butler, then the president and chief operating officer of the utility, publicly promised in the aftermath of the storm that 99

percent of customers would have electricity restored by Nov. 6, eight days after the storm hit Connecticut. The pledge fell short by several days, leading to criticism from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and others. Butler resigned in November 2011.

“We made the case that CL&P should have known that the 99 percent commitment was unachievable and it should not have misled consumers in the state,” Jepsen said.

An email dated Nov. 3 from a utility day shift commander revised restoration estimates for a few towns and said estimates are “quite the work of fiction . I don’t think this should be shared with any town official as it is not really a good picture of what we are doing.”

The utility said it disagrees with Jepsen and that it will address his claims during the regulatory proceeding.

“It is important to note that CL&P worked tirelessly with PURA during its investigation into the 2011 storms while at the same time implementing recommended changes,” it said.

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‘Work still lies ahead’ on domestic violence, advocates say Area Woman’s death brings issue to forefront

BY LLUVIA MARES STAFF WRITER

On good days they were a happy couple, eating out with the kids, holding hands and kissing, but on bad days, one would think they were at a boxing match, said family and friends.

Many lives were destroyed with the murder of Shenia Walker, 29, of Bristol, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her children’s father, Mario E. Rivera, 24, on Wednesday in their second-floor 21 Cypress St. apartment. Walker left behind four young children.

Walker is the second victim to be killed in Connecticut this year as a result of domestic violence. Sawarie Kirchindath of Hartford was killed in March.

Domestic violence is a problem, Karen Jarmoc, executive director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said it impacts 57,000 victims a year in Connecticut alone.

“The death of Shenia Walker is an indication of the work that sill lies ahead for our state, said Jarmoc.

“Domestic violence is a serious public

health problem and we must continue to facilitate conversations about healthy relationships and improve how we as a state respond to victims, ensuring that life-saving support services are available while also holding offenders accountable for their actions.”

With a state average of 16 fatalities due to domestic violence a year, Jarmoc said more needs to be done.

“We are always hopeful to connect with a victim before the violence happens,” Jarmoc said. “We always try to ensure that victims are informed of what the risk factors are and what they look like. And if there are any red flags they need to find help to stay safe.”

In 2009, violent crimes by intimate partners accounted for 26 percent of non-fatal crimes against females and 5 percent against males from either, a current or former spouse, a boyfriend or girlfriend, said Jarmoc.

“There are several risk factors that could lead to a possible fatality in domestic violence situations,” she said. “If violence has escalated in recent months, or if the abuser has threatened violence against the

victim, and if the victim recently separated from the abuser.”

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Domestic violence isn’t just about being physically hit; it’s also about patterns of control that might be within the relationship.

Does your partner:

Jarmoc said the most dangerous ∎ Constantly criticize you and your abilities as a spouse or partner, time is when a woman leaves the parent or employee? relationship. ∎ Behave in an over-protective manner or become extremely jealous?

“When a woman leaves a rela∎ Threaten to hurt you, your children, pets, family members, friends tionship, the abuser loses the power or himself or herself? and control he has over the victim,” ∎ Prevent you from seeing family or friends? she said. ∎ Get suddenly angry, refuse to compromise, and constantly blame In the Walker and Rivera case, you for his/her mistakes?

Walker had reportedly given Rivera ∎ Destroy personal property or throw things around? an ultimatum to either choose her ∎ Deny you access to family assets like bank accounts, credit cards, and the children or the drugs he was or the car, or control all finances and force you to account for what you spend? abusing. ∎ Use intimidation or manipulation to control you or your children?

According to Marissa Brooks, ∎ Physically hurt you at all? (Hit, punch, slap, kick, shove, choke or Walker’s aunt, Rivera was a good bite you?) boyfriend and father when he wasn’t ∎ Prevent you from going where you want to, when you want to, and on drugs, but when he was on drugs with whomever you want to? he was a completely different person. ∎ Make you have sex when you don’t want to or do other things sexuDomestic violence includes a wide ally that you don’t want to do? range of behaviors where one partner ∎ Humiliate or embarrass you in front of other people? tries to control and dominate the If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be at risk other, according to the Connecticut for abuse and help is available. You can find help and support by Coalition Against Domestic calling the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence 24-hour Violence organization. hotline at (888) 774-2900.

Jarmoc said the behavior may be verbally, psychologically, physically or sexually abusive.

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In the Walker and Rivera incident, are available,” said Barbara Damon, four young boys ages 1, 2, 6 and 9, executive director at Prudence were awake inside the home and Crandall Center. “Our hearts go out witnessed the stabbing, according to to the family and friends of the victim, Shenia Walker.”

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Customers at Newington, other Conn. Panera Breads donate over $32K to charity

Howley Bread Group, Ltd. announced this week that 13 of its Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Connecticut, including Waterford, Lisbon, Groton, Farmington, Foxwoods, Manchester (2), Enfield, Canton, Glastonbury, Bristol, Newington and Wethersfield, donated a total of $32,208 in the second half of 2012 to its Operation Dough-Nation partner, the Connecticut Sports Foundation (CSF), based in Old Saybrook.

The total consisted mainly of donations from Panera’s customers and employees by way of its counter canisters and the Panera-sponsored Spook-a-thon event held at Dodd Stadium in Norwich this past October, as well as a contribution from Panera Bread/Howley Bread Group.

Taking this donation from the second half of 2012 into account, Panera Bread has now generated

a total of $222,829 to CSF and its effort to assist cancer patients and their families since the partnership was formed in 2009.

The Connecticut Sports Foundation is a non-profit corporation chartered by the state of Connecticut which raises funds to directly assist struggling cancer patients and their families with living expenses like rent, mortgage payments, food and utilities.

Operation Dough-Nation is a program committed to ensuring that every purchase at Panera Bread feeds back into the community.

Cash donations made in each bakery-cafe by customers are increased through various matching programs

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are at five-year highs.”

He said if threats from North Korea continue, prices will rise and, again, he blamed energy speculators.

Herb agreed that increased tensions from North Korea could have an adverse effect on prices.

Citing the unusual high inventory levels, Herb said,“the assumption that an economy on the rebound

will result in greater [vehicle] use hasn’t panned out.”

Fox insists that until speculators are truly eliminated from the futures market, “we will be stuck on a roller coaster ride of wild price swings.

I am 100 percent positive that big oil will do everything possible media-wise to drive prices higher.

However, if we get the speculators out, these media attempts will fail.”

The five states with the highest gas price averages in the first week in April were Hawaii ($4.38), California ($4.04), Alaska ($4), New York.($3.89) and Connecticut. ($3.87). The five states with the lowest gas price averages were Wyoming ($3.33), Montana ($3.36), South Carolina.($3.41), Tennessee ($3.43) and Arkansas ($3.44).

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Though Connecticut still has the fifth highest price of regular gasoline in the nation, during the past month state motorists have seen some relief at the pumps.

The statewide average for regular gas that peaked just shy of $4 a gallon in February is now 11 cents cheaper than it was a month ago and 22 cents cheaper compared to April 1 of last year. In fact, on Thursday at least two stations in Southington and one in Bristol were selling regular gas at $3.67 a gallon.

“It’s very unusual for gas prices to decline in early spring like we’ve seen this year,” said Aaron Kupec, spokesman for the local AAA. “An increase in refinery production and lower oil prices in early March have combined to provide rare falling prices for motorists in comparison to recent years.”

Refinery utilization has increased about 5 percent since early March, according to the Federal Energy Information Administration. Many refineries resumed normal operations following completion of their

seasonal maintenance.

Though gasoline prices are the result of several factors, AAA expects prices to remain less expensive compared to last spring when Connecticut gasoline prices peaked at an average of $4.16. Barring any unforeseen events, such as unscheduled refinery or pipeline issues or heightened geopolitical tensions, prices are expected to hold steady or drift lower in the short term.

“However, we may see another increase as we move toward the busy summer driving season,” Kupec warned.

Chris Herb, acting president of Cromwell-based Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, said the increase Kupec was referring to will occur on July 1 when the gross receipts tax in Connecticut (levied on the wholesale price of gasoline) kicks in; this will be reflected by a four-cent increase at the pumps.

Explaining the unusual seasonal lower prices, Michael Fox, executive director, Gasoline & Automotive Services Dealers of America, Greenwich, said, “Look no further than inventory levels of both crude oil and refined gasoline. Both levels

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ROCKY HILL LIBRARY CALENDAR CORA J. BELDEN LIBRARY SPRING VACATION EVENTS: Monday, April 15, Build-A-Rama, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Let your imagination carry you away! Drop in to build with blocks, plastic bricks and more. Ages 3 and up. Registration not required. Wednesday, April 17, Playgroup Plus, Come for stories and songs at 10:15 a.m. and stay to play until 11:30 a.m. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Registration not required. Family Matinee at 2 p.m. “Rise of the Guardians” (PG) 97 minutes When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world. Bring your own snacks and pillows! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, April 18, Stories with Cathy at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 and up with an adult. Registration not required. Saturday, April 20, Cinema & Craft Saturday, Drop in 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a craft. For ages 3 and up with an adult. (While supplies last). Family Matinee at 2 p.m. “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” (PG) 91 minutes Director Andrew Adamson teams with producer James Cameron to bring the magic of Cirque du Soleil to the big screen in this original story. Bring your own snacks and pillows! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

INDIEFLIX AT THE LIBRARY: The Cora J. Belden Library has a new resource for patrons that love films. IndieFlix an online streaming service that offers access to

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independent films, shorts, and documentaries. Library cardholders can view the films on computers, tablets and mobile devices.

IndieFlix offers patrons unlimited access to films screened at more than 2,000 film festivals worldwide. Users can search for titles or apply a variety of filters, such as genre, intended audience, or film festival, to find movies that will appeal to them.

Each title also includes a text summary, along with a listing of cast, crew, and awards won. “Patrons may get more information by visiting the library at 33 Church St. or by calling (860) 258-7623 or online at www.rockyhilllibrary.info YOUTH ART MONTH EXHIBIT: In celebration of Youth Art Month, Rocky Hill High School and Griswold Middle School will present an exhibit of student artwork at Cora J. Belden Library through April 14. This exceptional showcase of artwork will include a wide range of media including drawing, watercolor, ceramics, photography, digitally created artworks and more. The artwork may be viewed at any time during the library’s normal hours of operation.

TE(A)M SATURDAYS FOR CHILDREN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH: Science is fun, Engineering is cool, Technology is exciting, Art is creative. Drop into the library Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to conduct simple activities featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math, for kids. Activity stations will be set up in the program room. Parents and children ages 3 and up may attend.

Wethersfield Energy Oscars to celebrate local ‘energy champions’

Wethersfield’s First Energy Oscars, hosted by the Wethersfield Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge and the CT Energy Efficiency Fun, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. This awards ceremony will celebrate local Energy Champions who have taken the Energy Challenge to reduce energy waste in their homes and in our community. The Town rewards selection for participation in the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge will also be announced. Many residents had a Home Energy Solutions assessment and implemented recommended improvements, earning the Town

of Wethersfield $10, 615 towards community prizes. For more information call (860) 3724406 or email Chamae Munroe at cmunroe@ ctenergychallenge.com. This event is invitation only.

The Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge is program that aims to reduce energy consumption in Wethersfield households by 20 percent. In addition to Wethersfield, 13 other Connecticut towns are participating in the Challenge and competing to see who can reach and/or exceed their goals. By taking steps to become more energy efficient, residents will help Wethersfield meet its goals and win town rewards.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Skyfall” starring Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem. Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her, bringing MI6 under attack. Rated PG-13 for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking. Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at the library meets April 13 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film “Rear Window.” The film stars Grace Kelly and

Jimmy Stewart. A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Second Saturday cinema is free and open to the public.

Registration is not required. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. For information call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

LOCKED IN THE LIBRARY: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services will hold a special event for children of all ages Friday, April 19. From 5:30 to 9 p.m. get locked in the library after closing time! Bring a picnic dinner and join us for stories, games and lots of fun!

Registration is required. For more information, visit the library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at

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EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Wethersfield Library’s Employment Support Group for job seekers will meet Tuesday, April 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. The group is facilitated by Nancy Stilwell, director of Wethersfield’s Social and Youth Services Department. If you have lost your job and are still not finding employment this is an opportunity to come and share ideas with others.

The program is free and open to all.

Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811.

GETTING STARTED ON LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEEKERS: The library is offering a job support program, titled “Getting Started on LinkedIn for Job

Seekers,” Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. Social media sites are not just for kids anymore; they are playing a key role in job searches. LinkedIn is one of the more popular networking sites with millions of users including businesses and recruiters. Presenter Carol Mon will teach you how to create a LinkedIn profile, how to search and make connections, and how to find job openings and information on companies. Being an active user of LinkedIn or some of the other social media sites is a critical piece in a job search. If you can, bring a laptop and follow along updating or making notes on your active LinkedIn profile as we go. Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services

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CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: Concerned about having your identity stolen online? Or getting scammed through your email? Maintaining a secure computer system in your home and workplace is critical in today’s world.

On Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. the Wethersfield Police Department will present a cybersecurity workshop.

Topics will include preventing identity theft, how to protect your personal information when using a computer and how to protect yourself from email scams. Learn how to stay on top of constantly changing computer security risks. This program is co-sponsored by the Library and the Wethersfield Com-

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 20 puter Learning Center. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services

Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@ wethersfield.org.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS — WEEKLY AND

YEAR-ROUND: EVERY WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.

schedule an appointment, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.

sary. For more information, call (860) 529-7656.

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR “JUMP INTO SPRING WITH READING” CONTEST: During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in cooperation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its 10th annual “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for prizes will take place at each elementary school Friday, May 3. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible between through April 30. The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy of reading for pleasure and entertainment.

TASTE OF WETHERSFIELD BENEFIT: Come enjoy the best in culinary delights! The Wethersfield Historical Society will celebrate its 8th Annual Taste of Wethersfield™ Benefit Saturday, April 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St. Enjoy lively musical entertainment as you plunge your gastronomical senses into some the best culinary delights from our best restaurants in the Greater Hartford community. Quench your thirst with an offering of great wines and beers that blend well with your tasty indulgences.

The evening offers a perfect blend of inspiring cuisine, great music and a silent auction. Come alone or come with friends. There is something for everyone to titillate the taste buds.

The Taste of Wethersfield™ annual event provides funds that help to support the society’s educational and cultural programming for children and adults. General admission ticket price is $30 in advance. Price per ticket is $35 at the door. Tickets go fast so make sure to buy your tickets soon.

Patrons of the event, at $50 a ticket, will receive early admission at 6 p.m. with full access to the food, drink and entertainment, as well as a special prize drawing just for them. Tickets can be purchased online at wethhist.

org, or by the calling the Wethersfield Historical Society at (860) 529-7656.

Partnering with the society to sell tickets will be several Wethersfield school PTOs, with a portion of the ticket price helping to support the schools. The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center offers ample free parking and is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the society offices at (860) 529-7656 or email us at society@wethhist.org.

THIRD ANNUAL GOOD ‘OLE FISHING DERBY: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Connecticut Outfitters, Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO of Wethersfield, will sponsor a Good ‘Ole Fishing Derby Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to noon at Spring Street Pond, Wethersfield. Rain date: Sunday, April 14. This event is open to children in grades K-6. No “reel” experience necessary! Come tackle the great outdoors and get ready for fishing season. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Bait will be available to purchase on-site. The generous support of the Metropolitan District Commission and UNICO will provide children with a unique fishing experience, a busy pond and the opportunity for first, second and third prizes for length (K-3, 4-6). We will also be handing out awards for the smallest, most unusual catch and tagged fish too. Pre-registration required. Free registration on-line, by mail or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Connecticut Outfitters will also be accepting registrations. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation main office at (860) 721-2890.

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION KIDS’ PROGRAMS: Students in grades K-7 may spend spring recess at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center. The “Adventures in Spring” program Monday through Friday, April 15-19, will present hands-on learning activities, animal visits, art projects, and outings in Mill Woods Park. This year’s theme is prehistoric animals. Learn about ankylosaurus, mammoth and a variety of creatures throughout the week plus focus on

individual daily topics: Monday — overview of the epochs, Tuesday — adaptations, Wednesday — how scientists study this stuff, Thursday — extinction, and Friday — modern survivors. Register for one or more days. Programs are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended options from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fees are $35 to $50 per day, depending on membership and options. Register in advance online or using the Winter and Spring 2013 Brochure, both available at wethersfieldct.com/recreation. Contact Wethersfield Parks & Recreation at (860) 721-2890 if you need assistance. The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Mill Woods Park is a community ecology education center operated by the Town of Wethersfield with member support.

The Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center is an independent organization whose members and activities support its operations and education programs. Visit www. ebwnaturecenter.org or call (860) 529-3075 for more information.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG COUNSELING SERVICE OFFERED: The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Senior Center sponsor a prescription drug counseling program for residents of the Health District.

The program sessions offer individualized drug counseling and provide information about supplements and over the counter drugs. Participants can discuss their medications in a confidential, one-on-one session with a pharmacist, who will provide information about the best way and time to take particular medications, drug interactions, vitamin supplements, possible side effects, and potential alternatives such as the use of generic medications. Pharmacist John F. Aforismo of RJ Health Systems, Inc. in Wethersfield conducts the counseling sessions free of charge. The program is held monthly from September through June. Upcoming clinic dates are: Wednesday, April 17, and Wednesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room F-1 at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Appointments are required. For further information or to

UPCOMING HYMN FESTIVAL: David Spicer, Minister of Music, will lead those in attendance in a rousing Festival of Hymns at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at the First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. You may submit hymn requests prior to April 18. One request per person, please. Also included in the program will be the dedication of our new chapel organ. A free-will offering will be received. A reception will follow the hymn festival. Childcare is available to age 8. For more information, contact the Ministry of Music at (860) 529-1575, ext. 209 or music@ firstchurch.org.

FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR: Dutch Point Credit Union, 195 Silas Deane Hwy., will hold a free Fraud and Identity Theft Seminar from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. In this seminar, you will learn tips on how to avoid scams, what to do if you are a victim, how to protect yourself online and more. The seminar is open to the community. Invite your family and friends. To register, call (860) 5632617, Ext. 266 or online at register@ dutchpoint.org.

SWING INTO SPRING FASHION SHOW: The Swing Into Spring Fashion Show, hosted by the GFWC/Newington Wethersfield Woman’s Club, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel (formerly Rocky Hill Marriott), 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill. Raffles, silent auction, door prizes. Tickets: $35. For tickets/information, call (860) 257-7177 or (860) 665-7981.

WETHERSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: Music Concert: “Dianne Mower In Song,” 4 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. This is the last in the 2013 Keeney Cultural Series, rescheduled from February because of snow. Mower will be joined by guitarist Norman Johnson and a gifted ensemble. Special guest will be Colin McEnroe. Admission is $22 adults, $20 for historical society members. Reservations are not neces-

BOTTLES AND CANS RETURN: Support the Wethersfield High School band, orchestra, and color guard on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your returnable bottles and cans to Silas Deane Middle School’s Silas Deane Highway entrance where student and parent volunteers will be available to assist you. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support our high school instrumental music program.

CARFIT: HELPING MATURE DRIVERS FIND THEIR SAFEST FIT: Many older drivers have difficulty in fitting into their own cars well. Whether it is adjusting mirrors in order to see the blind spot, positioning seats to be far enough away from the steering wheel yet with enough room to reach the gas pedal, or getting the seat belt to fit comfortably, there are many adjustments that can be made to find the safest fit. CarFit was developed to meet this need. Trained volunteers will lead drivers through a 12-point check list with their vehicle, recommend personal vehicle adjustments and adaptations, and offer community specific resources and activities that could make their personal vehicles “fit” better or enhance their safety.

An occupational therapist will also be on hand to provide information to older drivers on how to maintain and strengthen driving health. Individual appointments will take approximately 30 minutes. This free program, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., is sponsored by the Wethersfield Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, along with the AAA, AARP, AOTA, and the Injury Prevention Center of Hartford Hospital/CT Children’s Medical Center.

WHS BOTANY CLASS PLANT SALE: It’s that time again! Get your plants for Mother’s Day and your favorite gardener at the Wethersfield High School Botany Class Plant Sale, Saturday, May 11 and 18 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Hanging baskets, herbs, geraniums and vegetables will be available.

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