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Tuesday evening was a meeting of young and old, a time of sharing wisdom and inspiration for the Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club and the young students who were lucky enough to join them for dinner. Six seniors from Wethersfield and Rocky Hill High Schools were awarded $10,000 scholarships by Rotarians through their Annual Helping Hands program. The awards ceremony took place at the club’s regular weekly meeting at Elaine’s Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike. Four of the six students came to Volume 53, No. 28
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the ceremony including Thomas Catricala of Wethersfield, a young entrepreneur and inventor who will go on to study biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut this fall. As part of the WHS Engineering Team, Thomas designed the “File-Up,” a file cabinet with a vertically-sliding bottom drawer that makes it handicapped-accessible. He also helped create wheelchair lights for night-time riding. It’s kids like Thomas that Rotarians hope go on to not only accomplish great things, but also join Rotary Club, which supports countless charities worldwide. “We’re looking for younger members; it’s the only way to sustain any organization,” said one of the club’s oldest members, Neal Cox, 90. Two award recipients are recent U.S. immigrants and both will attend UConn, the West Hartford campus, this fall. See ROTARY, Page 2
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Mayor Donna Hemmann tossed out the first pitch at Wethersfield Night at the New Britain Rock Cats game Friday at New Britain Stadium. A food drive was held to benefit the town’s food bank.
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The first is Kristi Spiri, who moved from Greece to Wethersfield only three years ago and will be studying business and accounting next year. Albania native Mario Suljoti came to this country one year earlier than his friend and classmate and his dreams are just as big. “After UConn I’m hoping to go to law school and open my own law firm,” he said. Hazel Colón, also a Wethersfield High graduate, is going on to Capital Community College to study business management. When Rotary’s Assistant District
Governor Susan Chatfield heard this Tuesday, she encouraged Hazel to pursue the Rotaract Club, which the school just happens to offer. “I very much look forward to being involved in Rotary for the rest of my life,” Hazel told the group, not long after an inspirational presentation of music and art from fellow guest Lindsey Fyfe, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Edinburgh, Scotland. Fyfe, a Glastonbury native, received $24,000 from Rotary to pursue her Master’s degree in art overseas and came back a few years ago with much more than just a diploma.
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“Rotary really gave me the chance to have all these experiences I never thought I’d have,” she said Tuesday, addressing the scholars. The two students who also received Helping Hands Scholarships but were unable to attend Tuesday’s dinner were Ashley Crane of Rocky Hill, who will attend Roger Williams University to study architecture; and James McDunnah of Wethersfield, who operates a private landscaping service and will study business at Penn State University. For more information about the Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club, contact President Gina
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Education Foundation VP seeks seat on Town Council By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Lisa Marotta, 46, hopes to give a voice to young families in town, but that’s just one of the reasons why she’s seeking a seat on the Rocky Hill Town Council. A special prosecutor with the Division of Criminal Justice, Vice President of the Rocky Hill Education Foundation for the past two years and a mother of three children ages 5, 9 and 13, Marotta said she has lots of ideas to improve Rocky Hill schools and the town as a whole. Lisa Marotta “There’s just so much happening right now in Rocky Hill and it seems many of the challenging issues surround the schools, and yet families with schoolaged children continue to be an underrepresented voice on the council,” said Marotta, who in going door-to-door to campaign, has also taken notice of another population in town she’d like to speak up for. “Many of the senior citizens have expressed disappointment and they feel ignored, so they’ve stopped trying to be heard,” she explained. “My goal is to just aid in creating a balance, to put the unity back into community.”
stages along the Connecticut River, according to Marotta. “In my opinion that presents a perfect opportunity for us to jump on the green bandwagon,” she says. “My goal is really to help us become the next green town in Connecticut.” In line with these “green” ideas, the preservation of farmland is another one of her priorities. W hen it comes to money, Marotta’s philosophy is prudent, long-range budgeting. LISA MAROTTA “We really Candidate Rocky Hill Town Council need to forecast appropriately towards the future when we’re making our budgetary choices,” she explains. and what our district needs.” Marotta has been registered Implementing environmentally-friendly practices is another as an Independent since college. priority for Marotta, who sug- According to the Town Clerk, an gests initiatives like creating a Independent has never been elect“farm-to-school” program to ed to Rocky Hill Town Council bring Rocky Hill farmers’ fresh because there has never been one produce into public schools, to run, in at least 10 years. “The ability to be able to while educating students on the importance of sustainable com- come to the table with an open mind is the greatest strength munities. She’d also like to help attract one can offer to the community,” more new businesses that are Marotta says. “I’m proud to be an willing to embrace natural, Independent.” organic and sustainable alternatives. One place to start might Erica Schmitt can be reached at be within the mixed-use devel- (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or opment now in the preliminary eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. That, along with “Change starts here,” is her motto. “I have a proactive approach to education. Rather than accepting where we are with our schools we face the challenges so we’re not just correcting problems when they’re brought to our attention, but we’re looking
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR ‘FOOD FOR FINES’: Wethersfield library users will be able to pay off their overdue fines this summer by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank. These are the foods most needed: Canned beans (all kinds), canned fruit, spaghetti sauce (pasta not needed), peanut butter, jelly or jam, breakfast cereal, canned tuna, granola bars, 100 percent fruit juice (in individuals boxes, cans, or plastic bottles). Please check for expiration dates on donated items, and donate only fresh items. The Food for Fines program will run through Aug. 30. This is a great time to help your neighbors by donating these items to the library and clearing up your fines at the same time. ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “Grounded in Reading,” Wethersfield Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program is an exciting program for people ages 18 years and older. The adult program will run concurrently with the children’s program, “Dig Into Reading” and the teen program “Beneath the Surface.” Like last year, you can post reviews of books online and be eligible for prizes. This year you will also be able to comment on reviews by other readers. And, if you like, you can post your summer reading activity on your Facebook page. We hope you will participate in the “Grounded in Reading” program for adults this summer. You can set up your online account any time. To participate, go to http://www. wethersfieldlibrary.org. Click on “Adult Summer Reading.” This takes you to the instructions page, where you can
click on the link to the Library Summer Reading site. Once there, click on the Grounded in Reading (Adults) tab on the far right. The first time you visit this page, click on Sign Me Up. After that, you will log in with your user name and password using the Login button. You can begin entering book reviews now. You will need the title and author of the book you are reviewing. If you enter the ISBN (the long number on the back of most books), you will see the book cover along with your review. The program will end Sunday, Aug. 18. To win awards and prizes: Enter three book reviews to be eligible for the first reader’s award. Enter three more reviews and you will be eligible for the second reader’s award. Awards will be available as long as supplies last. Random drawings will be held each week for a gift card. On Aug. 19 a random drawing will be held for the grand prize! You only need to enter one review to be eligible for the gift card drawings and grand prize, but the more reviews you enter the better your chances! You will be notified by email if you are a prize winner. For further information about the Adult Summer Reading Program, check out the library website at www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call the library at (860) 257-2811. TEEN SUMMER READING: Teens! Explore new worlds, find hidden treasures, discover extraordinary lives, and express yourself through summer reading! Sign up online for the 2013 Wethersfield Library Teen Summer Reading Program “Beneath the Surface.” To register go to www.wethers-
fieldlibrary.org, click on the ‘Teens’ tab, click on the ‘Beneath The Surface’ logo, click on ‘Sign Me Up’ then fill in your information and click ‘save’. Log Your Books between through Aug. 19. Once you have finished reading a book or listening to an audiobook, click on ‘Add Review/View Log.’ Enter the book information and a couple of sentences about the book. That’s it! You will be automatically eligible for a weekly prize drawing. Each book you read and record earns you a chance to win a $10 gift card for iTunes. Once you read and record three books, you will be entered into the grand prize raffle, a $25 gift card to Best Buy! Read and record three more — earn another chance at the grand prize raffle. Three more — another chance! Earn as many chances as you can. No need to be present to win. Questions? Call Information Services at (860) 257-2811 or email library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. CHILDREN’S EVENTS CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING SPECIAL PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading,” the library will host an afternoon juggling show for all ages with “Jester Jim.” With nothing more than a trunk full of props, Jester Jim will have you cracking up in your seat. Juggling, balancing and beatboxing, this show is packed with fun and excitement. Jester Jim meets Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the
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birth to 24 months. Join us for sensory play with a story and song at 11 a.m. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm. DIGGING FUN CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” the Library offers Digging Fun! Thursdays through Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for children of all ages. Join us for drop-in crafts and activities. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library orwww.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. I DIG STORYTIME CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” the library offers I Dig Storytime, Wednesday mornings through Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 years. Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm. READY, SET … CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading,” the library offers Ready, Set… on Monday evenings through Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 4-6. Join us for specially designed activities that make reading, math and science come alive. Topics will alternate each week. Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethersfield Library offers Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. hersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. 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.
Rocky Hill Chamber members take on new roles
a Torrington native, worked for other Chambers in different parts of the Mary Thielke, owner of Bella state. Flora in Rocky Hill, can relate to “Businesses need us right now. It’s the constant successes and struggles not my chamber – it’s the businesses’ of local business ownchamber; they motiers because she owns a vate us to do better businesses herself. out of their needs,” the This will be an Newington resident advantage to all as said Tuesday. she moves up from Palmer coVice President to owns Millennium President of the Rocky Landscaping and Hill Chamber of Witch Wizard Commerce. Entertainment with Former Assistant her significant other, Director Christina Thomas Blardo. Palmer joins her “We’ve been in moving up to Mary Thielke steering away from Exectuive Director, and residential and begun the pair say these new leadership to get into commercial end of things,” changes mark new opportunities for she explained of Millennium, which town business owners and residents recently acquired Newington’s soonalike. to-open Best Yet Market as a client “Mary and I as a team work very and is now also expanding into Rocky hard to enhance this Chamber — Hill. it’s about to evolve from where it Palmer and Blardo are juggling was,” Palmer said work with Monday. school, as both Thielke, who are taking online has been with classes with Full the Rocky Hill Sail University Chamber since in music produc2006 and has tion and business. served in pretty This will enhance much every positheir abilities to tion, has a similar run their producoutlook. tion company, She also wel- Christina Palmer and her significant which books and comes the new other, Thomas Blardo. manages bands responsibility her for local venues President title entails. like the Black Rose Tavern. They also “It’s lots of work but I love it,” coordinate events, brand businesses, she said. “I like helping and meeting and introduce interns from the Hartt people, networking … our goals are School of Music into the entertainto get back in touch with the com- ment field. munity and the businesses.” Palmer, who is set to graduate One way to do that is with fun in 2015, hopes to someday manage social events, like the food tasting the bands and build music tours. But pair is organizing for this October, another of her priorities is community highlighting local restaurants. A por- outreach. She served on Newington’s tion of funds raised will go back to Relay for Life Committee, and is the Rocky Hill Food Share, which Stage Manager and Publicist for the serves economically-challenged fami- Peace Concert, coming to Elizabeth lies. Park Aug. 11. The event will ben“That will be great because it’s efit local charities, including the right before the holidays, when Wounded Warrior Project. they’re looking for donations,” said “I get very involved in the comThielke. “And we’re trying to help out munity, I love being a helper,” she said. the small businesses any way we can.” “The more people you help the better Before being hired in 2012, Palmer, off you are.” By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
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ROCKY HILL EVENTS CALENDAR 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/TOPSAFTER-BARIATRIC-SURGERY. CONTESTANTS SOUGHT FOR MISS POLONIA CT 2014 PAGEANT: Contestants are sought for the Miss Polonia CT 2014 Pageant. All woman ages 17
to 27 of Polish descent are encouraged to register at www.misspoloniact.org or in person at the MPCT Office in Plainville. Appointments can be made by calling Bogusia or John Gladysz, state coordinators at (860) 883-2277 or email short bio with a recent photograph (headshot) to misspoloniact@gmail.com. The pageant will take place Oct. 12 in Hartford. The winner will represent the state of Connecticut at the Finals Miss Polonia USA in New York City. FREE BOOK GIVE-AWAY: The Atrium at Rocky Hill will be offering a free book give away for those attending its Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group every second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.
We will distribute “Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease” by Joanne Koenig Coste. For more information on The Atrium at Rocky Hill, or our Support Group, contact (860) 563-5588. WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER: Team “Come Together” and Rita’s Water Ice are teaming up for a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Help earn important dollars for our cause. Get together with family and friends to help us, while you help yourself to some great Italian ice, when you visit Rita’s, 1783 Silas Deane Hwy., from 6 to 9 p.m.
WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR ANNUAL DOG SWIM: Wethersfield Parks & Recreation will hold its Annual Dog Swim Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mill Woods Swim Area, Prospect Street. $5 for licensed, friendly dogs and $1 per person. Rain date Aug. 18. Contact Parks & Recreation at (860) 721-2890 for more information. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for The Learning Circle Preschool Program for the 2013-14 school year. The TLC Preschool Program is a state licensed program designed to foster individual growth in all areas of development with emphasis on school readiness skills. Three-year-olds meet two mornings a week and 4-year-olds
meet either three or four afternoons a week. For further information, refer to the Parks & Recreation brochure or call the Community Center at (860) 721-2950. CONTESTANTS SOUGHT FOR MISS POLONIA CT 2014 PAGEANT: Contestants are sought for the Miss Polonia CT 2014 Pageant. All woman ages 17 to 27 of Polish descent are encouraged to register at www.misspoloniact.org or in person at the MPCT Office in Plainville. Appointments can be made by calling Bogusia or John Gladysz, state coordinators at (860) 883-2277 or email short bio with a recent photograph (headshot) to misspoloniact@ gmail.com. The pageant will take place Oct. 12 in Hartford. The winner will represent the state of Connecticut at the Finals Miss Polonia USA in New York City.
MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 236-2751. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now, this group meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.
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WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Thomas R. Moore, Principal at Wethersfield High School, has announced the scholastic Honor Roll for the fourth quarter. High Honors: A 3.5 average with no letter grade below BHonors: A 3.0 average with no letter grade below CThe following students have achieved Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter: WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HIGH HONORS Grade 9: Natalie Albrecht, Alexander Bartis, Briley Bartone, Mia Bell, Gabrielle Bielak, Zachary Birdsall, Valentina Birritta, Luis Bolorin, Andrea Bucknam, Matthew Burwell, Nadia Byczko, Dilan Cabral, Julian Campbell, Lauren Cardenas, Rachel Caruk, Veronica Catricala, Matthew Colangelo, Leiah Cutkomp, David Dale, Abigail Davis, Christina DeAngelo, Emma Detrick, Donato DiCioccio, Alyssa DiFiore, Zoe Direnzo, Carter Dizes, Elizabeth Estifanos, Rosmarie Faienza, Kristina Feliciano, Katerina Ficara, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Pierre Franklin, Barbara Freitas, Kacey Friedman, Dareca Garib, Taylor Garrey, Brenden Griffith, Alexis Gwynn, Peter Hahn, Fatima Haider, Destini Hall, Joshua Halla, Natalie Heavren, Rebecca Hine, Megan Hoisl, Andrew Hrdy, Alex Irizarry, Jacob Johnson, Nicholas Kallajian, Laura Kelly, Leonie Koellmer, Hazim Korkutovic, Alan Ky, Katherine Lamberti, Amanda Lamore, William Lank, Caroline Logozzo, Anthony Machado, Jack Malizia, Toryn Malone, Anna Mayo, Paulina Migliorati, Abigale Monasterial, Grace Nichols, Andrew Nicki, Agnes Ning, Ansley Nix,
Hailey Olesen, Carissa Peckrul, Julio Peguero, Navarre Pratt, Charles Renaud, Jordan Rivera, Jose Rivera, Gabriela Rizzo-Velez, Ajani Sampson, Daniel Sanni-Thomas, Stacy SantaCruz, Venezio Santoro, Daniel Schroeder, Caroline Schryver, Taylor Scutari, Brianna Shive, Olesya Shturypita, Diana Sitnik, Jacob Skowronek, James Slayton, Joshua Smith, Joseph Sottile, Maura Stickley, Rongwei Tan, Mikayla Toce, Madeline Turcotte, Gianmarco Venditti, Matthew Wilson, Karol Wroblewski, Michelle Yanaros Grade 10: Zachary Angelucci, Shayla Bailey, Christina Bobbitt, Anthony Bruno, Julia Buyak, Pasquale Cannata, Kathryn Carbone, Chelsea Carilli, Kasandra Castillo, Amanda Clark, Emma Copeland, Brookelyn Cornelio, Julianna DeBarge, Emily Derick, Evelyn Diaz-Echevarria, Michael Dikegoros, Nicole DiLoreto, Andrew Dowd, Dijana Dujmovic, Jennifer Elmasllari, Cassandra Epp, Ruth Eragene, Caroline Even, Jordan Everett, Andrew Forgetta, Jason Gallo, Solomiya Golovatska, Daniel Gwozdz, Dennis Harrington, Lian Hoffman, Abigail Huntington, Joseph Iallonardo, Christopher Jablonka, Justin Jensen, Leaja Johnson, Stanislav Kamenytskiy, Marko Kaurin, Kristen Klenk, Chloe Knapp, Esmeralda Korkutovic, Morgan Krom, Hoang Lam, Autumn Leftwich, Anthony Libera, Kayla Litke, Mona Mahmoud, James Malizia, Yianni Mantziaris, Samantha Martin, Hope Mathis, Estefania Maya, Joshua Mikoleit, Hannah Morris, Patrick Mozzicato, Patrick Murphy, Michael Orsini, Alexandra Paulakos, Anthony Portonova, Anuja
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Ramnarace, Taylor Ramos, Jasmin Sabanovic, Nicole Silva, Brittany Sitler, Wojciech Skowronek, Liam Stickley, Sulman Tanveer, Christopher Tawrel, Gerard Tessier, Lisa Trinh, Gage Turcotte, Matthew Turcotte, Ashley Vasel, Gauri Verma, Joseph Wallowitz, Gloria Zhu Grade 11: Alvi Aliaj, Aurora Amadeo, Samuel Baldwin, Emily Ballard, Stephen Ballard, Michael Barry, Richard Bielak, Bianca Bobadilla, Timothy Braren, Danielle Bromberg, Matthew Brothers, Christopher Buccheri, Kate Burkell, Faith Burnett, Emily Buyak, Victoria Caires, Daniel Camilliere, Heather Ciarletto, Mark Cloutier, Alexandra Comeau, Victoria Cormier, Gregory Corning, Haley Daniels, Thomas DeAngelo, Rachel DiNatalie, Rena Dixon, Rosa Dubnansky, Semra Efendic, Sidney Eragene, Teaghan Fallon, Kiran Fatima, Michael Gingrave, Lauren Glendon, Kaitlin Glynn, Benjamin Goldman, Jessica Gray, Connor Jones, Kenneth Kaminski, Cassandra Kauffman, Christopher Klepinger, Philip Ky, Matthew Landrigan, Andrew Lucibella, Sara Luiz, James MacGovern, Analissa Mandile, Mario Marena, Kelly McDonald, Alexandra Meredith, Jenisse Miranda, Carly Nasatka, Elizabeth Neilan, Jacob Nicoletti, Matthew Nicoletti, Taylor Nyari, Daniela Ospina, Kayla Parmanand, Lukas Pearson, Joel Perez, Jamie Piscitello, Michael Rago, Ashley Robles, Katelyn Rutty, Alexandra Saharek, TsampikaKitsa Savvis, Manuel Silva, Geoffrey Skowronek, Rebecca Skowronek, Zacarias Slater, Christina Slayton, Jenna Snide, Samuel Solberg, Alexander Sommers, Helen Stec, Gabriella Stefano, Brendan Stewart, Kelsey Sullivan, Zane Tatro, David Thomas, Joshua Torres, Nicole Varca, Nopell Wong, Sebastian Wroblewski, Jason Yanaros Grade 12: Brandon Adamowicz, Patrick Adams, Cara Balesano, Jenna Brown, Michael Cantin, Elissa Coleman, Hazel Colon, Sierra Colon, Valerie Crawford, Joanna Cropsey, Sarah Cusano, Patrick Drake, Amanda Fazzio, Brian
Fichman, Peter Fulton, Sara Garrey, Danielle Gionfriddo, Brianna Godlewski, Alecia Griffin, Emma Harris, Katlyn Hogan, Sara Hubbard, Anna Jensen, Antonio La Rosa, Alexander Lojko, Rachel Lombardi, Kyle MacRae, Iraklis Mantziaris, Bryant Molloy, Lindsay Murphy, Daniel Murray, Sarah Nicoletti, Luke Niedzielski, Harsh Pandya, James Peak, Veronica Pita, Carolyn Polomsky, Kassandra Pugliese, Tyler Raymond, Jason Renaud, Aliza Santana, Liliana Silva, Brendan Smith, Kristina Tougas, Connor Trahan, Matthew Wilson, Jacob Zapatka GENERAL HONORS Grade 9: Sara Aguilar, Alyssa Ajodhi, Madison Albright, Claudia Barone, Alexandra Berry, Nicholas Bialka, Cassidy Bourassa, Lorenzo Burgos, Jeffrey Buysse, Elizabeth Byrne, Alexandria Casertano, Lillian Ciarletto, Matthew Cloutier, Samuel Cook, Taylor Corazzo, Austin Cronkhite, Dionna Davis, Gloria Dishnica, Patrick Dowd, David Edwards, Rhiannon Elliott, Stephanie Emmanuel, Kristina Ercolani, Megan Fabi, Donovan Fino, Taylor Galusha, Brandon Garcia, Max Gentino, Ian Gingrave, Emily Gjuzi-Pantaleon, Aleysia Green, Jacob Hickey, Nick Huynh, Roxanne Jacobs, Taylor Jones, Redona Karamanaj, Michael Kelly, Scott Kelsey, Tate Knapp, Evan Krol, Paige Landers, Benjamin Lepo, Amy Lewis, Rachel Llorens, Adam Lynch, Christopher Manousos, Matthew Marena, Mitchell Marena, Julia Martin, Zachary Martin, Melissa Matarazzo, Matthew McAlister, Cameron McFarlane, Julia Migliorati, Cameron Molloy, Tea MorinScata, Xheni Muco, Connie Nguyen, Daniel O’Brien, Madelyn O’Connor, Rachel Ocasio, Myranda Olwert, Hayley Orkins, Bhavya Patel, Kishan Patel, Alexis Price, Kaeleigh Rakus, Andrew Reardon, Almedina Redzic, Jake Reichelt, Mason Rodriguez, Delia Rondinelli, Yoselin Rosales, Jessie Sanzo, Christopher Shimwell, Eric Stefano, Troy Stegman, Colin Stewart, Luke Surawski, Meaghan Szilagyi, Alyssa Tonucci, Andrew Turgeon,
Colin Tyler, Riggs Unajan, Brian Vieira, Megan Ward, Rachel Way, Allison Weed, Richard Williams, Eric Wright, Ben Yang, Maya Yurko, Maria Zelez, Paul Zocco Grade 10: Lucas Amestoy, Sebastian Amodeo, Jacob Arcouette, Tristen Banks, Vincent Barone, Joseph Bocompani, Samantha Bonfiglio, Alexis Bourassa, Haley Bresnahan, Alessandro Capossela, Jay Clement, Anthony Colon, Claire Copeland, Gina Cornelio, Andrew Cravero, Brandon Cruz, Susan Davis, Alyssa DeRocher, Giancarlo DiGiacomo, Thomas Duggan, Teresa Feijoo, Emily Fote, Madeline Fulton, Amina Hamidovic, Merisa Hamidovic, Briana Haripaul, Linoshka Hernandez, Zachary Hetherman, Jacob Houlihan, Zijada Huseinovic, Brandon Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Katherine Kolaczenko, Gaetano Labella, Jaime Lacus, Evan Laske, Emily Lauzon, Alexander Lin, Timothy Linnartz, Kayla Litwinko, Corinna Marinelli, Pearl Matteson, Taylor Melillo, Daniella Minichino, Radiyah Mutasim, Traceston Newton, Candis Nunez, Dylan O’Hagan, Molly O’Keefe, Michael O’Leary, Laurie Peluso, Ashley Perez, Gianna Petrella, Christopher Piccione, Andrew Pugliese, Alexia Reyes, Jaclyn Rocha, Taylor-Jean Rodriguez, Quynasia Rose, Dillon Roy, Eldina Salihovic, Matthew Sanzaro, Nicole Sanzo, David Scales, Matthew Schuberth, Gabriella Serrao, Kyle Setzko, Rachel Sharp, Carla Siebenthal, Kevin Smith, Damir Stojcevic, Shane Sullivan, Erica Teti, Jessica Thibeault, Isenia Vargas, Jeremy Vargas, Tate Veley, Isaac Vieira, Max Walter Grade 11: Michael Albino, Connor Albrecht, Alexander Ambrose, Demi Arroyo, Kassandrah Banks, Griffin Bartone, Rachel Beale, Elvira Beganovic, Elvedin Begzadic, Taylor Buysse, Ryan Byrne, Christopher Candee, Sierra Chandler, Joseph Chimirri, Victoria Cipolla, Ethan Clark, Ryan Colangelo, John D’Elia, Brittney Dalkowski, Lukasz Dawidziuk, Hunter DeFurio, Matthew Dow, Tatiana Feliciano, Shreeya Gajraj, Olivia Gilbert,
Nancy Glynn, Marisa Gonzalez, Margaret Gornicz, Jessica Goyette, Ryan Gregoire, Rachel Hansen, Brendan Hickey, Kasey Hill, Kenan Hodzic, Samra Huric, Jimmy Huynh, Dmytri Johnson, Benjamin Kaminski, Ashley Katz, Gina Lanzano, Nicole Licznerski, Carlos Maile-Estrella, Sabrina Maldonado, Nicole Marques, Paige McDunnah, Shawn Meade, Ryan Melillo, Katrina Meucci, Alexander Mullin, Zachary Mullin, John Murphy, Ryan Nowak, Olivia O’Connor, Kamila Orzechowski, Kristany Perez, Ryan Peterson, Stephanie Peterson, Amelia Roberts, Briana Santana, Jamie Sanzo, Giovanni Serrao, Rachael Sidote, Andrew Silva, Matthew Simmons, Kara Sitnik, Cindy Trinh, Jessica Tucker, Yunior Urena, Abigail Vermeal, Lindsey Vieweg, Rebecca Wilson, Steven Yatrousis, Joseph Zocco Grade 12: Keli Anderson, Ronald Angelo, Nathan Arroyo, David Beldzinski, Jalyn Campbell, Justin Caporiccio, Thomas Catricala, Molly Cavanaugh, James Cavasino, Abigail Coogan, Daniel DeVaux, Cristina DiBacco, James Dignoti, Kevin Drennen, Megan Duffy, Matthew Duggan, Emily Even, Andrew Falce, Michael Fallon, Tiffany Flores, Kellie Fortin, Marisa Giliberto, Julissa Gonzalez, Benjamin Grant, Marissa Gulioso, Matthew Gwozdz, Devin Hernandez, Alexandra Hoffman, Marc Howes, Emma Huntington, Olivia Hurley, Philip Iannucci, Melissa Kemp, Emrah Korkutovic, Corey Ky, Cassandra Lamarre, Daniel Leon, Kathryn MacRae, Grace Maluccio, Jillian Massaro, James McDunnah, Christopher Melendey, Erika Miller, Paige Nichols, Ryan O’Keefe, Natalie Pace, Danielle Peruta, Aubrey Poisson, Kevin Premto, Jordan Priest, Nicolas Pytel, Jake Rodriguez, Juliana Santapaola, Molly Scherban, Ryan Schiavone, Gregory Schroeder, Nikola SerignesePretter,Andrea Spagna, Kristi Spiri, Brianna Stefano, Mario Suljoti, John Sullivan, Jonathan Tedone, Lucy Ungaro, Samantha Walter, Melissa Weed, Matthew Wlaz, Margaret Wolf, John Zambrello, Chelsea Zito.
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Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps, based in Plymouth, Mich., will perform at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Saturday at 4 p.m. Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union recently opened its corporate offices. Front, John Holt of Nutmeg and Mary Thielke, president of the Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce and Bella Flora of Rocky Hill, cut the ribbon. From left, Laurie Quido, Nutmeg; Lisa Cooke, Nutmeg; Barbara Gilbert, Town Manager. Right of John Holt, Pat Hughes, Hughes Realty and Nutmeg Board of Director.
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Cadets paint curbs for safety and to raise funds By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Imagine it: You have a home emergency and the police are on their way, but they can’t find your house because it’s dark and the number painted at your front porch is chipping away. Your family’s health, safety or well-being is compromised because emergency responders are delayed in their arrival, or maybe they end up at the wrong house altogether. The Wethersfield Police Cadets would like to help prevent this by painting your house number on your front curb. At the same time, residents will be helping the young law enforcement-hopefuls, who are using the service as a fundraising opportunity. The Boy Scouts of America now has exclusive rights to the name “Explorers” so the Wethersfield
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Detective Norberto “Junito” Mendez, the Cadets’ advisor. The group has about 25 members from Wethersfield, Newington, Manchester and Hartford, between the ages of 14 and 20. They meet twice monthly for activities, which cen-
Wethersfield band to play at Boston festival
BOSTON — Echo and Drake, a Wetersfieldrooted band will open Outside the Box, Boston’s inaugural nine-day summer performing arts festival, Saturday. The quartet is one of seven award-winning bands that will take the Park Street stage during the afternoon blast on Boston Commons. The New England bands that will take center stage during the inaugural event include Echo and Drake, The Brew, Roots of Creation, Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons, Chad Hollister Band, Darlingside, and The Mallet Brothers. Echo and Drake, winners of the Connecticut Music Award’s “Best Overall Band” in 2012, will play Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The group is composed of members Jon Ericson (vocals, guitars, keyboard); Rich Devito (guitar); Ryan Holmes Wethersfield-rooted Echo & Drake will appear at the Outside the Box music fest in Boston Commons Saturday. (bass); and Bryan Kelly (drums). The indie/alternative rock band received acclaim with its 2011 album “Sundrenched Elsewhere,” which was named No. 1 Connecticut for music, theater, dance and food lovers for Album of 2011 by Eric Danton nine days through July 21. The at the Hartford Courant. inaugural festival is expected “My vision for this festival to bring in more than 200 was to showcase all of the treperformers with headlining mendous artistic talent we have acts including Buffalo Tom, here in New England,” said Ricky Skaggs, Boys Like Girls, Ted Cutler, founder of Outside The Lemonheads, Los Lobos, the Box. “These bands are a The Blind Boys of Alabama, true testament to the amazing Siobhan Magnus and Doubtful energy and creativity we have Guest, Taj Mahal and a spehere, and I am beyond thrilled cial reunion of The Mighty TED CUTLER to have them in our lineup.” Mighty Bosstones. Outside the Box, the larg- Founder of Outside the Box festival The festival is free to est free entertainment event the public. For additional of the summer, will transform Boston Common information about the festival, visit www.outand City Hall Plaza into a moveable feast sidetheboxboston.org.
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ter on preparing them for the Annual Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Association’s Cadet Competition in May. Training focuses on traffic direction, domestic violence response and handling motor vehicle violations. Community involvement includes traffic patrols at events like the Annual Cornfest, road races and parades. Last month, more than 10 Cadets were certified in CPR and first aid, and this month they’ll have the opportunity to learn defensive tactics. This will be the Wethersfield Police Department’s second time stenciling curbs, as the K-9 Unit has used the service as a fundraiser in the past. “It better serves the community to have the number stenciled on the curbing; it helps our fire, EMS and police to locate homes more
easily,” said Mendez, adding that many older homes in Wethersfield are missing any numeric identification at all. A 6-inch-by-1-inch rectangle in white glossy paint makes the black numerals painted over it stand out, and the stenciling is done on the curbing centered with a home’s front doorway. Wethersfield Police Cadets will perform the service for a minimum donation of $10. All donations are tax deductible and will benefit the Cadet Program. To schedule a visit, contact Detective Norberto “Junito” Mendez of the Wethersfield Police Juvenile Unit at (860) 721-2763 regarding the “Curbs for Cadet Fundraiser.” Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
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Connor Peterson and Elaney Ortiz were awarded the Connecticut Association of Schools Scholar Leader Award for their academic excellence and community service work. Connor and Elaney received the award at the Aqua Turf June 3, with Silas Deane Middle School principal Mr. Steven Cook and teachers Mrs. Lisa Mandeville and Mrs. Keli Russo in attendance.
ORGAN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION A Celebration Concert opens the festival, featuring the three judges for the competition: Diane Meredith Belcher, David Hurd and Cherry Rhodes, who will play selections of their choosing, along with the glorious sounds of the Festival Choir, all under the direction of David Spicer, Minister of Music, and co-founder of the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival. An offering will be received. Childcare is available for ages 8 and younger. A reception will follow. Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. (860) 529-1575.
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ROCKY HILL AND WETHERSFIELD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS John Choquette of Rocky Hill earned a degree in Meteorology from Western Connecticut State University. Alexa Steinman of Rocky Hill has been named to the spring Dean’s List at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He is a member of the Class of 2014 and is majoring in Business Administration. Olivia Fortunato of Wethersfield has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music. Sarah Schmidt, a resident of Rocky Hill, was among more than 280 students from the University of Maine at Machias named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. The following hometown residents were named to the Dean’s List during the
spring 2013 semester at Salve Regina University: Gianna Acca of Rocky Hill. Acca is a junior majoring in Marketingl; Christina Burke of Wethersfield. Burke is a junior majoring in Political Science; Colleen Cloonan of Wethersfield. Cloonan is a sophomore majoring in Biology; Megan Gallo of Wethersfield. Gallo is a sophomore majoring in Special Education; Teresa Laurito of Wethersfield. Laurito is a 2013 graduate majoring in Elementary Education/Special education; Laura St. Jean of Rocky Hill. St. Jean is a senior majoring in Special Education. Allison Bazinet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Bazinet of Wethersfield, has been named to the spring term Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford. Laura Morrison of Wethersfield earned
honor roll distinction for the spring semester at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Morrison is a sophomore studying music therapy education. She was named to the honor roll for the School of Music.
Majoring in Business with a minor in criminal justice, Michael would like to recognize and thank his Grandmother, the late Irene Galvin of Wethersfield, as an inspiration for hard work and determination to succeed.
The following Wethersfield residents have been named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List during the spring semester: Danielle M. Daversa and Justin R. Rydziel.
Brian Walsh of Wethersfield has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in applied arts and sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Multidisciplinary Studies.
Mara Carey of Wethersfield graduated May 11 from Assumption College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
More than 2,000 high-achieving students have been named to the Hofstra University Dean’s List for the spring: Sarah Boison of Rocky Hill is majoring in environmental resource; Sarah Bartis of Wethersfield, is majoring in journalism; Molly Kluba of Wetherfield is majoring in music; Nathan Peterson of Wethersfield is majoring in film studies & production.
Michael Jeffrey Morrissette, a 2010 graduate of Wethersfield High School, now entering his senior year at the University of Alabama, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester.
Trinity College, Hartford, recognized top performing students at the 63rd annual Honors Day Ceremony, where members of the Trinity College community were cited for their scholarly and communityoriented achievements. The honorees were presented with a broad array of prizes and awards for their contributions and accomplishments over their years at Trinity. Dimitri Adamidis of Rocky Hill, Class of 2016, won The John C. Williams Prize in Greek; Dante Ambrogio of Wethersfield, Class of 2013, won The Cesare Barbieri Endowment Prize; Elizabeth Preysner of Wethersfield, Class of 2013, won a Book Prize for Hispanic Studies. Preysner was also published in The Trinity Papers; Michael Ragazzi of Wethersfield, CT, Class of 2016, won The Lisa P. Nestor Chemical Rubber Company Award.
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Polka King Jimmy Sturr attracts outsiders to New Britain By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
NEW BRITAIN — Summer heat wasn’t going to stop Eleanor Gemski from dancing the Polka Sunday. The Derby resident was one of many out-of-towners who made the trip to New Britain yesterday after-
noon for the inaugural Connecticut Polish Festival, featuring the “King of Polka,” 18-time Grammy Award Winner Jimmy Sturr. Sturr was one of three musical acts to take to the stage at Falcon Field, much to the delight of Polka fans from far and wide. “Apparently there’s even people
Polka great Jimmy Sturr with Trans Siberian Orchestra’s guitarist Chris Caffery, former U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Mayor Chris Tkazyik at Sunday’s Connecticut Polish Festival held at Falcon Field, New Britain.
Special guests go Sturr-crazy By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Foundation. They were also excited to meet Joe Triano, a former pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, along with a number of other visitors from Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. “It was nice that through Jimmy Sturr we were able to introduce people to New Britain for the first time,” Baron said. “It was a great way to showcase what the city has to offer. They were looking for Polish food after and we told them about Little Poland and to check out Broad Street,” he added. “I guess they never really had a reason to come and visit before, but now — especially Polka fans — knowing about Little Poland it’s kind of a draw for them to come here.” Tkazyik may return this August for the Quo Vadis 2013, an international conference for young Polish professionals that will be held in the city.
NEW BRITAIN — New Britain’s Polish leaders were already excited to host Polka King Jimmy Sturr at the inaugural Connecticut Polish Festival Sunday, but they thought they were dreaming when a handful of other big names joined the crowd at Falcon Field. Former U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth of New York arrived with John Tkazyik, the mayor of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., who surprised the audience by joining Sturr on-stage to sing a song in Polish. Then Chris Caffery of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a band best known for its heavy metal adaptations of popular Christmas tunes, showed up. He performed “Rock ’n’ Roll All Nite” – originally recorded by Kiss. “It was like we were in the Twilight Zone,” said Adrian Baron, executive director of the Polonia Business Association, who organized the event along Erica Schmitt can be reached at with Matt Dabrowski, executive (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or director of the Polish American eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.
here who came all the way from Massachusetts,” Adrian Baron, executive director of the Polonia Business Association, said. “There are a lot of people, too, that grew up here but haven’t been to New Britain in a while,” he added. “We want to reintroduce them; the city’s getting nicer and nicer. There’s more stuff to do now and a lot of good restaurants and attractions.” One of those restaurants — East Side — brought its EasternEuropean offerings to the festival, serving up apple strudel, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, even a seasonal lobster and clam stew. “Everyone seems pretty happy; Kevin Bartram | Staff we were concerned about rain but Dancers move across the dance floor while the Jimmy Sturr Band plays at the weather is beautiful,” added the Connecticut Polish Festival. Baron, who collaborated with executive director of the Polish American Poland this is our way of giving him Profits from beverage sales went Foundation, Matt Dabrowski, to the opportunity to tell people he’s a to benefit PAF (Personal Ancestral organize Sunday’s festival — the ‘Little Polish,’” said Dabrowski. File) programming, including a new grand finale of a very workshop and lecture series Polish weekend. beginning this fall. It’s The fun began Friday called “Welcome Home” night, dubbed by the and is set on reconnecting New Britain Rock Cats second- and third-generas “Polish Night” and the ation Polish-Americans chance for city mascots ADRIAN BARON with their heritage. Stanley, the Little Poland Executive director of the Polonia Business Association From September 2013 Dragon and Rocky, the through May 2014, there Rock Cat to finally meet each other. Fellow Irishman New will be Polish language classes, tours Although he’s technically Irish, Britain Mayor Tim O’Brien of Broad Street, Polish movie nights, Jimmy Sturr gladly accepted an was also a little Polish lectures about Polish traditions and honorary designation from the city’s Sunday. history, craft making, and the cooking Polish leaders Sunday — an award “I’ve been around Polka music my and tasting of Polish foods. of sorts. whole life,” said the Mayor, who was To find out more visit paf-ct.org or “He’s very popular in the Polish excited for the chance to meet Sturr call the Polish American Foundation community, so in honor of Little at the festival. at (860) 893-0074.
“There are a lot of people too that grew up here but haven’t been to New Britain in a while.”
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Jimmy Sturr plays with the Jimmy Sturr Band at the Connecticut Polish Festival on Sunday at the Falcon Field Pavilion in New Britain.
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Conversations arise following Zimmerman verdict STAFF REPORT
WASHINGTON — Central Connecticut residents see Saturday’s acquittal of George Zimmerman as an opportunity to engage in conversations about the issues the case raises. As Attorney General Eric Holder called the killing of Trayvon Martin a “tragic, unnecessary shooting,” and indicated that the Justice Department will follow “the facts and the law” as it reviews evidence to see whether federal discrimination criminal charges are warranted, area residents seemed to seek something positive from the outcome. The attorney general said the 17-year-old’s death provides an opportunity for the nation to speak honestly about complicated and emotionally charged issues. He said the nation must not forgo an opportunity toward better understanding of one another. “It’s tragic on both ends. I just wish the best for Trevon’s family, for Zimmerman’s family and for their community. Even though it’s in the middle of something negative, there can be a positive outcome and some changes can be made.” said Cristina Cataquet, fair housing advocate for New Britain’s Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
“It all depends on the community and where you’re at. Some communities may need more sensitivity training, time ordinances, lighting the streets a little bit more so that from a distance you can see what activity is actually happening. Night watch is great especially with communities with families and high-traffic areas.” Paris Allison, vice president of Bristol’s West End Association was unsure how to process the news of Zimmerman’s acquittal. “I don’t know how to take it,” Allison said. “I don’t think it was
racial.” He added that he believed the jury and Florida courts did everything by the books, but, “It’s sad because laws need to be updated.” Rallies throughout the nation on Sunday were largely peaceful as demonstrators voiced their support for Martin’s family and decried the verdict. The Rev. Al Sharpton said Monday that his organization will hold vigils and rallies in 100 cities Saturday in front of federal buildings. On Saturday, the Rev. RhaSheen Brown, pastor of Right Now
Each year, the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program conducts mosquito monitoring throughout the state. This monitoring, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, began June 3. As in previous years, mosquitoes will be collected around the State to detect the presence of viruses that can cause illness in people, such as West Nile Virus (WNV ) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). Two of the collection sites within the Central Connecticut Health District are located in Newington and Wethersfield. As in the past several years, mosquitoes will be trapped and tested from 91 trap sites in 73 municipalities around the state. Mosquito traps are set Monday through Thursday nights with trapping conducted at each site every 10 days on a rotating basis. Mosquitoes are grouped (pooled) for testing according to
species, collection site, and date. Test results are available approximately one week after mosquito collection and are reported to local health departments. In 2012, WNV-positive mosquitoes were trapped in 44 municipalities; the first were trapped in Stamford on June 27. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), 21 Connecticut residents were identified with WNV infections last year, the highest number of human cases of WNV identified in Connecticut since 2000. In 2013, the first mosquitoes tested positive for WNV were found in Norwalk on July 2. To minimize the risk of acquiring a mosquito-borne illness, the following steps are suggested to prevent you and your family from being bitten by mosquitoes: Avoid outdoor activities one hour before and one hour after
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Ministries, organized a vigil outside Hartford Superior Court in New Britain after the verdict was announced. Participants held Skittles and Arizona Ice Tea “to make a statement that something is wrong with the system,” Brown said. Martin was said to have gone to the store for those two items when the incident occurred. “This makes no sense to me,” said Brown, who is also a New Britain City Council member. “I can’t understand it, how a 17-year-old can be followed and murdered and there is no justice for Trayvon. This shows a major problem with the judicial system. It’s something that could have been absolutely avoided.” “This incident was tragic no matter how you look at it,” said Scott Wilson Sr., president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League. “Using a firearm for self defense is legal so long as that defense is within the scope of the law. With that use comes total scrutiny, and at the end of the day having a fair trial is how our system is supposed to work. “No one knows every little detail of the events surrounding the Zimmerman/Martin encounter, and we do not have the capability to look into the heart of another and truly
judge their intent,” he said. For Cataquet, community watch groups should still be considered viable. “Someone who will do the work that Zimmerman did is still honorable. I’m not in the position to say if it was right to do what he did but with any protective service, whether a volunteer firefighter or a paid firefighter or police trooper, night watch, security guard, when someone puts themselves on the line in any fashion it’s noble and it’s honorable,” Cataquet said. “Yes, a life was lost with this, but in a way Zimmerman’s life has been lost too. Black, white, purple, yellow, green, male female, elderly, teens, child, you could put anybody of any color in this situation. It’s still unfortunate. I just hope there can be more growth instead of putting so much energy into what has happened instead of what we are going to do now, instead of this attack mode. It will work best for their families and their community as a whole,” she said.
baths and fountains once or twice a week. Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, and any similar containers that have accumulated on your property, and drill holes in the bottoms of recycling and garbage containers that are left outside. Store boats, wheelbarrows, and containers upside down. If you have a pond, be sure it is aerated or stocked with fish such as goldfish and minnows, which eat mosquito larvae. Patch holes in screens and make sure screens are tightly attached to doors and windows. Anyone with questions or concerns about mosquito control, WNV, or any public health
issue may contact the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at www.ccthd.org or by calling (860) 721-2822. Brochures about mosquito control and West Nile Virus also are available from the Central Connecticut Health District. Additional information about mosquito control can also be obtained from the CT Agricultural Experiment Station at www.ct.gov.caes and the CT Dept. of Agriculture at www. ct.gov/doag. Inquiries about pesticide-related subjects are handled through the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378.
Staff reporters Lisa Backus, Liz Newberg, Lluvia Mares, James Dzrewiecki, Steve Collins and Brian Johnson contributed to this story as did an Associated Press report.
Health District urges residents to be mindful of West Nile Virus
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