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‘JA in a Day’ teaches Charles Wright kids about character-building, entrepreneurship
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Who would have thought a kindergarten lesson on flipping lemonade stand funds into birthday present money would someday foster a CEO of a million-dollar corporation? Well, according to the international nonprofit organization Junior Achievement, that’s how it all starts. The organization brought volunteers from the community and beyond into Charles Wright Elementary School this Tuesday to host workshops with kindergarten through sixth grade, teaching handson, character-building lessons in entrepreneurship, career opportunities and managing personal finances.
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“It’s so rewarding to ask the kids what they learned at the end of the day and hear them say, ‘I learned how to start my own business,’” said Lakeisha Houston, district manager at Junior Achievement of Southwest New England and the representative who led the program at Charles Wright Elementary this week. This was the school’s second year of involvement with JA. Teachers and administrators were so pleased with how the program went last fall they decided to make “JA in a Day” an annual event. “Overall we’ve had a very positive response,” Principal Mindy Wilkie said Tuesday. “It’s very hands-on; the kids get excited to have people from the community here.” The JA workshop model uses parents, community members and business owners to teach the nationally-established curriculum in each of the classrooms. This way, students are guided by people whose own learning has led to personal success — a smart example Erica Schmitt | Staff for them. Maria O’Rourke’s second grade class at Charles Wright Elementary School learn about entrepreneurship by simuSee JA EVENT, Page 8
lating an assembly line at a doughnut factory during the school’s second annual “JA in a Day.”
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After snowstorm ruined 2011 haunted house, nature center tries again, Page 3
Vintage car show benefits Rocky Hill food pantry, Page 4
Webb-Deane-Stevens offers historic Thanksgiving, Page 9
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Just like the magazine that just opened its headquarters in town, the charming and historic Wethersfield is “beautifully inspired.” And that’s why Dorothelia Barnett decided it would be the best place for her bi-weekly publication geared toward women over 40: “Beautifully Inspired Women’s Magazine.” As the grand opening ribbons were cut at 61 Arrow Road this past weekend, the occasion marked an opportunity for ladies in the area. “We’re hoping to do interviews with people 40 and over who are doing good things in the community,” explained Stella Antilly, Barnett’s personal assistant, who founded the magazine in March 2011 and serves as chief editor. The 46-year-old Barnett, a Hartford native, grew up in North Carolina before attending the Hartford College For Women and opening up her own daycare center. Later in life, she founded a school in Jamaica and began writing professionally. Upon her return to the states, Barnett designed her own magazine. It has since become a global publication and the second most popular magazine for women over age 40 in the world. Stories range from health and awareness, to finance, politics, food and healthy recipes, beauty tips, fashion, relationships and world news, featuring celebrities, politicians, teachers, doctors, lawyers, housewives, grand parents, and models 40 years young and over.
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The last issue — published this month — features the oldest cheerleader in the NFL, who is 44. “You have to see her to believe her age,” says Barnett. “Our mission is really to promote and publish the most inspirational, uplifting, powerful stories about women doing wonderful things.” This can be anything they accomplished after reaching middle-age, such as going back to school, getting married, having children or becoming entrepreneurs. “Women 40 and over for the most part, we have had sort of a reputation of being over the hill, and we now longer want to claim that title
because women are doing phenomenal things over 40,” Barnett says. Look out for BIW Magazine’s fundraising and gala events coming later this year to benefit the local community and women’s causes. Last year’s fundraiser went to benefit “My Sister’s Place” a shelter for homeless women. “So far everybody has welcomed us to town with open arms,” Barnett says. For more information, visit biwmagazine.com. (860) 888-8167. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
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Nature center to give ‘mad science’ another try
After snowstorm ruined last year’s haunted house, Eleanor Buck Wolfe Nature Center tries once more By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
The freakish snowstorm that brought genuine horrors a week before Halloween is approaching its one-year anniversary this Sunday. Simultaneously, the Eleanor Buck Wolfe Nature Center is delivering some much-anticipated haunts people missed last year. The nature center’s Haunted Habitat has brought spook-addicts their Halloween thrills for 15 years now, offering a different theme annually. Last year’s “Mad Science Lab” left visitors just plain mad, because power outages and downed trees kept them from any fun. What was supposed to be a Fridaythrough-Sunday event turned into a success that Friday, but a flop the rest of the weekend upon the storm’s arrival Saturday afternoon. That’s why Haunted Habitat Director and Nature Center staff member Keri Milne organized “Science Gone Wild” this year: an encore presentation of the show.
“We’re looking forward to re-pay- coming in. ing the people that didn’t have the “Are you open? Is the haunted chance to attend on Friday evening house open?” last year,” says Milne, who was faced Milne was ready to program a with a scary dilemma of her own that recording on the center’s answering weekend, besides her event getting machine to broadcast the cancellation cut short. and assure people the same show will All of the Nature Center’s animals had to be transported to one room where they could safely wait out the disaster and young volunteers working in the haunted house had to be found safe routes home. Despite the ruckus, a KERI MILNE small group of visitors Haunted Habitat Director still planted themselves at the foot of the haunted house, eager to enter. be back next year. “They wouldn’t leave; they insist“There are some families that have ed on seeing the event,” Milne come to every haunted house we’ve remembers. “I told them there is no had and they were worried they’d electricity, there is a big tree down missed one,” she said. here … I was touched and upset all at Well it’s finally happening this the same time.” weekend, with only one difference After finally ushering the group from last year. There’s an expanded on their way, the phone calls started “Doctor’s Room” — sort of a life-size
enactment of the old board game “Operation.” (After the trial run, the Haunted Habitat Committee decided the doctor needed a bigger workspace.) To navigate all the different rooms inside the nature center’s haunted house takes about 30 minutes on average. The scares are elaborate and countless — everything from a plantology room where the specimens have either grown too small or too big depending on the experiment. Then there’s the technical room, boasting a live demonstration of what the future holds for our technologically-advanced society. In the craft room people can make their own glow-in-the-dark keepsakes. “It’s a safe family fun event for all ages,” said Milne, who loves to see the reactions of visitors young and old. “We do have two couples that are older that I recognize every year,” she added. “I say to them, where are your
“They wouldn’t leave; they insisted on seeing the event. I told them there is no electricity, there is a big tree down here … I was touched and upset all at the same time.”
grandchildren? And they say, ‘Heck with the grandchildren this is fun!’ It’s also a nice way to educate the public about science; you always leave with some new information.” The Haunted Habitat is a fundraiser for The Friends of the Nature Center. They give at least one scholarship every year to graduating high school senior pursuing studies in the natural, environmental, or ecological sciences, and also support summer camp financial aid, educational events like Eleanor Buck Wolf Day, program and staffing support, facility improvements, supplies and equipment, and veterinary care. “Science Gone Wild” will be held at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center at 156 Prospect St. this Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $4 per person and games cost 50 cents each. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
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Vintage car show benefits Rocky Hill food pantry By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Timeless vintage cars gathered last weekend to raise money for a cause that has challenged people since the beginning of time. Hunger faces more than 200 Rocky Hill residents alone, and they are just those who make up the 105 families the town’s Human Services Department feeds through their Food Pantry. There are likely more out there whose financial situations pose a burden in enjoying three square meals a day. However, car aficionados from the Connecticut Street Legends have reached out to these folks for the last seven years by hosting an annual car show and donating all the proceeds to the town’s Food Pantry. This year’s event raised over $1,000 and was held at the Michael Angelo’s plaza on Cromwell Avenue. Hundreds of people attended, along with lots of classic rides. But also some new models, as there was no cut-off year for the show. “We keep it open because the more cars you get the more money goes to the benefit,” explained Chet Camilleri, President of the
Connecticut Street Legends. His favorite entry this year was a ’32 Ford Roadster, awarded one of the day’s 25 trophies. “You like to give everybody a little something but you just can’t because there’s too many cars,” Camilleri added. Rocky Hill Human Services Director Mark Williams admired all of these, but his real appreciation lies with the organizers of the show, whose support will help re-stock the pantry’s empty cupboards. “Periodic shortages generally occur in the summer. June and July donations really dwindle but the need is still the same,” Williams said. “People are just as hungry in the summer as they are in the winter.” That’s because people generally decide to help local charities around the holidays when the Christmas spirit permeates the air. But the department relies completely on donations to fill the pantry shelves, and when the town writes its budget every spring, there is not any money allotted to this purpose. So if people and civic organizations like the CT Street Legends aren’t feeling generous, others may just go without
President of the Connecticut Street Legends, Chet Camilleri, gives a check to the Director of Human Services, Mark Williams.
dinner. All items in the pantry are nonperishables, because there is no refrigeration space available. However, families are issued gift cards for grocery shopping if they demonstrate a dire need. Rocky Hill Human Services also has a Special Needs Fund intended for emergency situations when people can’t afford other basic needs. This might help pay part of their rent or mortgage payments if faced with eviction, electricity that might otherwise be shut off, oil deliveries, or
The Connecticut Street Legends Car Show raised more than $1,000 to benefit the food pantry of Rocky Hill’s Department of Human Services.
even clothing. “It’s not an entitlement fund,” Williams cautioned. “There is a limited amount of money in there so there’s a limit on the amount of assistance you can receive.” Each family is allowed up to $500 throughout the course of one year. “We’re always in need of donations, but generally we can meet the needs of the community,” Williams added. “We’ve never been out of money so we’re fortunate there.” Help support Rocky Hill individuals and families who have fallen on difficult times by making a donation of nonperishable food or a monetary gift card. Among the items needed
are: canned tuna or chicken, granola bars, cereal, canned fruit, rice, potatoes, soup, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and sauce, macaroni and cheese, kid-friendly snacks, juice boxes, paper products and hygiene items (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby wipes, laundry detergent). Donations may be dropped off at Rocky Hill Human Services, 699 Old Main St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (860) 2582799. Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
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State Legislator Russ Morin also works for CEIU, a union with whom the legislature negotiates. He’s voted in favor of a number of pro-union bills, some of which address his union employer’s concerns.
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Malloy ‘can’t make any promises’ about town aid in next budget 17 Comments Printer-friendly versionPrinter-friendly version Send to a friendSend to a friend October 23, 2012 Hartford — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned municipal leaders Tuesday that — unlike two years ago — “I can’t make any promises” about the town aid level he will recommend in his next budget this February. Addressing hundreds of municipal officials gathered at the Connecticut Convention Center, Malloy — a former mayor — pledged that his administration would nonetheless remain a close partner with local government. “This (budget) is a work in progress, so I can’t make any promises, but you are in my thoughts,” Malloy, a Democrat, said in his remarks to open the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities annual convention. CCM, the chief lobbying arm for the state’s 169 cities and towns, sent the governor a let-
ter last week urging him at least to keep municipal aid flat in his budget proposal for the 2013-14 and 2-14-15 fiscal years — a plan due to the General Assembly in early February. Malloy said the letter expressed “legitimate concerns” about the fate of municipal budgets. “Quite frankly,” he added, “I’m a little worried about my own.” Malloy at CCM Gov. Dannell Malloy: Making no promises The governor acknowledged that Connecticut’s recovery from the last recession has been much slower than many in government anticipated. Two reports issued this past summer by the University of Connecticut painted a gloomy picture for the state’s sluggish recovery, including an estimate that the state might not recover all jobs lost in the last downturn until 2018. Malloy’s budget office projected a $60.1 million deficit for the current fiscal year in its latest forecast, which was issued Monday. And based on shrinking rev-
enue estimates released last week by the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis, that shortfall could be as large as $100 million. In September Malloy directed all agency heads to search for new ways to streamline government and reduce spending.
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“We’re loving the program,” said second-grade teacher Maria O’Rourke, whose class learned business language like “Unit production” through their lesson Tuesday, which had them forming an assembly line for making donuts. “A lot of the standards in second grade have to do with the community and jobs; this will give them a strong background for our social
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d’oeuvers reception, 18th-century music and an optional tour of the three historic homes at the museum following the event. Reservations are required and available by calling (860) 529-0612, ext. 12. WDS will also offer Thanksgiving tours every weekend throughout November, beginning Saturday, November 3. Guides will highlight Thanksgiving traditions in Colonial
The staff of the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum serves a historic Thanksgiving feast in 2011. The 2012 Thanksgiving event will take place Sunday, Nov. 11.
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A new plan that the town is hoping residents will help implement is set to ensure a bright future for the children of Wethersfield. The plan is a product of a two-year project performed by Wethersfield’s Early Childhood Collaborative, a coalition of community members committed to building awareness of the importance of early childhood care and education. The WECC received a two year grant in 2010 from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Children’s Fund of Connecticut to develop the plan, for all Wethersfield children birth to eight years of age. This team, in conjunction with the Tri-Town YMCA, The Central Connecticut Health District, town, school and library officials, then administered a study and recently presented the findings to the public, as well as strategies to address issues identified. The WECC’s Community Plan for
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A state education official who resigned earlier this month amid an outcry over secret pay raises for his staff has paid back $25,000 from an expense account that was allowed as part of his contract. Robert A. Kennedy stepped down as president of the Young Children and Families kick-off issues involved health, developmental Board of Regents for Higher Education after it was revealed event was attended by over 50 par- disadvantages and community-conthat he awarded $250,000 in pay raises to staff without the ents, state legislators and community nectedness. Those interested in helping can board’s permission or knowledge. He had been receiving a leaders, including Superintendent of $340,000 salary in addition to other compensation includSchools Michael Emmett and Mayor join one of the three teams formed to focus on improving each one of ing an un-vouchered expense account. Donna Hemmann. Board spokeswoman Colleen Flanagan said Monday that The Town’s Parks and Recreation these areas: The “Healthy Team,” Successful Kennedy returned the $25,000 last week. She included a Director Kathy Bagley serves as “Developmentally note in which he said he was returning the money because Co-Chair of the WECC, and is lead- Learners Team” or the “Connected to the Community Team.” his employment had been terminated. ing these efforts. Anyone can join WECC, which Former UConn President Philip Austin has been named “The collaborative worked very FELD as anENTERTAINMENT interim replacement for Kennedy. hard to put the plan together,” she meets monthly to oversee, support implementation said Tuesday. “What we’re looking toJoband PF210808 No.:guide the overall can alsoCT join one do now that we’ve identified some key of the Plan. They Hartford, Size: 3.875” X 6” City:which Dog law toughened, restraintsAd in public of the teams, meet regularly to areas to focus on is to encourage moreEngagement Newspaper Ad ENTERTAINME Section: determine when, how and by whom Media: people from the community to be part Waterbury is putting teeth in its vicious-dog ordinance. specificDate(s): strategies will be carried out. of the process. We’re going to work toInsertion The Republican American reports that the Board of implement some of the strategies we Volunteers are free to decide what Aldermen has approved a change to the city’s code of strategies interest them and the extent identified in the plan.” ordinances, requiring owners to restrain their vicious dog The team researched data, con- of their participation. Call Parks & at home in addition to previous rules restraining dogs in ducted focus groups, administered Recreation at )860) 721-2890 or public. interviews and surveys to get insight e-mail wethersfieldchildhood@gmail. The city considers a dog vicious if it has bitten someone. from a cross-section of residents and com for more information. Changes in the law require owners to keep a vicious dog To see the Community Plan and the stakeholders. inside a locked, chain-link run at least 10 feet long and 6 Their findings indicated that while findings, visit http://www.wethersfeet high, surrounded by a second, locked gate at home. many children in Wethersfield are field.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=2543. The rules have required owners to harness, collar, doublefortunate enough to have the means leash and humanely muzzle vicious dogs when in public. to build healthy, happy and produc- Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) The fine for violating the new restraint rules was doubled tive lives, there is a percentage of 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newto $200. kids lacking. The most significant britainherald.com.
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Local pastor hopes to revitalize reopened church By DIANE CHURCH STAFF WRITER
A Wethersfield pastor is breathing new life into a former Episcopal church that has been closed for four years. Trinity Church at 175 Summer St., Bristol, is now Faith Family Church. The Rev. Matt Nalette, who also operates a Faith Family Church in Glastonbury, is hoping to spread the word of God by attracting people who are not currently attending worship services. “It’s not that there are not plenty of good churches in Bristol. There are,” he said. “But plenty of people in town are not going to church. I want to help them walk with God and see what God has for them.” The church will hold its first weekly service at 5 p.m. today. Nalette has conducted outreach at Muzzy Field, attracting people with free ice cream, and has held some monthly services at local schools to gauge interest. Faith Family Church is an independent, non-denominational church, so it has no governing authority or doctrine. Nalette said he looks to God and the Gospel for advice. “We feel strongly that the Word of God is the final authority,” he said. “It gives people a guidebook on how to live. God wants to answer our prayers and help us solve our problems.” Nalette, his wife Norma and their three sons live in Wethersfield, but the couple grew up in Winsted. Nalette attended Rhema Bible Training Center in
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Broken Arrow, Okla. and graduated in 1988. Two years later, the couple moved to Reading, Pa. and worked full-time at a church as a Youth and Children’s Pastor. In 1997 they moved to Wethersfield and started a church originally known as Word Fellowship. They moved the church to 95 Oakwood Dr. in Glastonbury and changed the name to Faith Family Church. Services. Their services are on Sundays at 10 a.m. Standing in the sanctuary of the former Trinity Church, Nalette admired its stone walls and wood and wrought iron decorative elements. He said it’s vastly different from the Glastonbury church, which is in a plain office building. Eventually he would like to open churches all over New England that could be run by others. “I believe people are interested in God,” he said. “I want to take away any barriers to God and to help them find Him.” The Episcopal congregation of
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Dutch Point Credit Union event raises funds for youth services dept.
As we rake the leaves of orange and red to clear the old and make way for the new, members of the local community are making a clean sweep in their houses too. “There were a line of cars down the Silas Deane Hwy of people waiting to shred their paper beginning at 8:30 a.m.” said Kathy Blume of Dutch Point Credit Union. For the past five years, Dutch Point Credit Union has been hosting free Shred Days for the community at their Wethersfield, Newington and Niantic branches. Each event
held helps to shred more than 3,000 pounds of paper within a three-hour time period. Per the request of several community members, Dutch Point began accepting donations during Shred Day for local charities and during this event raised $50 toward the Town of Wethersfield Youth Services department. For more information on Dutch Point Credit Union and to learn more about their community events, visit www.dutchpoint.org or call Barbara Gunterman at 860563-2617.
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Federal regulators are launching a pilot study of cancer risks in populations around six nuclear power plants, including the Millstone Power Station and decommissioned Haddam Neck site in southeastern Connecticut. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will study cancer in populations near the facilities and examine in a case-control study cancers in children born near the facilities.
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EVENTS CALENDAR DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Going through a relationship breakup? Already divorced? In the process, or thinking about getting a divorce? There is a “Divorce Support Group” to help you get through this major life altering event, with very caring,sensitive people who have been where you are. This group meets at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. Wethersfield, every Friday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. SINGERS WANTED! The First Church of Christ in Wethersfield has announced its season schedule and is inviting experienced singers to join for the concert series. The Cantata Singers rehearse Thursdays from 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. This group joins the First Church Choir which rehearses earlier the same night. Concerts are set for Sundays, Dec. 9, Feb. 24, and Good Friday, March 29. The choral works of Bach, Handel and other classical composers will be featured. The December and March concerts are accompanied by orchestra. For more information, contact David Spicer at (860) 529-1575, ext. 209. REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE
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LEARNING CIRCLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for The Learning Circle Preschool Program for the 2012-2013 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. Parental involvement, community outreach and family activities are included. 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 and Recreation brochure or call the Community Center at (860) 721-2950 or (860) 721-2957. WETHERSFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS FALL SCHEDULE: Wethersfield Academy for the Arts announces its Fall 2012 schedule of Atelier Classes and StudioArts Workshops. At the Academy, the skills and ideas from the classical world of the Italian Renaissance and today’s professional artists are passed on to serious students and art enthusiasts. The Atelier Program will include Drawing & Painting the Portrait, Introduction to Atelier, will be taught by Sandra Wakeen. Atelier Basic Drawing is where the principals of composition, perspective, light and shade, etc. will be taught by Doug Gillette. There will also be a Atelier Teen Portfolio Development taught by Jack Montmeat. All classes are six-week sessions. The very popular Youth Program continues with Nick Frasco and is available twice a week. The workshops this fall are Still Life and the Business of Art by Qiang Huang through Oct. 26; and The Figure in Pastels by
Margaret Dyer, Nov. 1-3. For more details, visit wethersfieldarts.org For a brochure: (860) 436-9857 or info@ wethersfieldarts.org. FAMILY FRIENDLY HAUNTED HOUSE: This year’s Haunted Habitat theme is Science Gone Wild. This annual haunted house, held at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, 156 Prospect St., Wethersfield, provides spooky and educational fun for children of all ages. Come see what the scientists have in store for you! The haunted house will be open Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is still only $4 per person and games cost 50 cents each. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center which supports adult lectures, children’s education programs, summer camp financial aid, and scholarships and provides needed supplies and other support to the Nature Center. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, contact the Nature Center at (860) 529-3075 or naturecenter@ wethersfieldct.com. Visit the website, www.friendsofebwnaturecenter.org, or connect with us on Facebook. The Friends is a nonprofit group that helps to provide supplies, equipment, veterinary care, and program support to the Nature Center. The Friends also provide financial assistance for children attending the Nature Center’s summer camp and scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing studies in the natural, environmental, or ecological sciences. Visit www.friendsofebwnaturecenter. org for more information.The Eleanor
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Middle School, Wethersfield. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Wethersfield High School Italian National Honor Society in cooperation with the Italian Culture Center of Education and the Wethersfield Chapter of UNICO. COMSTOCK, FERRE & CO. FALL CLASS SCHEDULE: All classes are held on Sundays at Comstock, Ferre & Co., 263 Main St. Unless otherwise noted, classes are free of charge. We request that anyone planning to
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featured in this film by Sean and Beverly Corvino. Also to be shown is “Growing Together Voices,” a short film about community gardening in school. A discussion of these topics will follow. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Linda Olson, Advanced Master Gardener and owner of SkyDancing Garden Design, will talk about the “how-tos” of planning a Moon Garden (white garden in our less than tropical climate). She will review the basics of gardening, review several types of plans (including containers) and provide some plant recommendations. In addition,
she will briefly talk about winter interest in these types of gardens.
8 at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “A Bad Day for Sorry” by Sophie Littlefield. An abuse survivor who helps battered women escape from their abusive husbands, Stella Hardesty assists a woman whose ne’er-do-well husband has run off with their 2-year-old, a situation for which Stella must risk her own life to recover the boy. “House of Silk” by Anthony Horowitz will be discussed Dec. 6. Ruschau is a librarian and former newspaper journalist who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811.
sixth Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Charlotte Vale, a woman who defies her domineering mother to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. The Dec. 8 film is “The Shop around the Corner” starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan. 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.
You will practice interview techniques and answer questions that will show how you will add value to the new organization. Presenter Jeff Thierfeld has led similar workshops for Middletown Adult Education, the Portland Economic Development Commission, the Jewish Community Center in Bloomfield, and the Russell Library in Middletown. 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 and may be done in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or email registrations to library@wethersfield.org.
BALKAN FOLK STYLE DANCE: Dance Balkan folk style to the band Kabile, which will play traditional village instruments. Come to Always on Sunday International Folk Dance on 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Temple Beth Torah, 130 Main St. No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable, clean-soled shoes. Requested donation is $12. Visit the website at www.alwaysonsunday.us or call (860) 521-6440.
LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR BOOK DISCUSSIONS WITH DR. BJ SMITH: Dr. B.J. Smith will lead a discussion of Ian McEwan’s “Atonement” Monday, Nov. 26. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions are held at the library. These programs are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY OFFERS NEW eBOOK SERVICE FROM ITS WEBSITE: The library has joined the initial group of libraries throughout North America that offer the innovative Freading™ eBook Service. The service will allow the library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to tens of thousands of books from smaller and independent publishers. None of these require the patron to wait in line to download. Wethersfield Library card holders can download a select number of books each week via www.wethersfieldlibrary.org Freading™ has its own apps for the iPad® and iPhone®, and its own apps for Android™ tablets and phones. It is also compatible with the Kindle Fire, the Nook devices, and Kobo devices. For more information about Freading™ contact the library by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 or email the library at library@wethersfieldlibrary. ZOMBIFICATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: Teens! Join us at the library for a zombification workshop Monday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. Using stage makeup and some very ordinary household items, we will show you how to transform yourselves into zom-
bies! Each participant will get their own makeup for hands-on practice creating burns, wounds, scabs, bruises and more. Come and have some gory fun! Caroline Wilcox, professional face painter, will be on hand to share her “zombification” techniques. You will leave gruesomely transformed! Registration is required. This program is for teens only. Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary. org. OCTOBER COMPUTER CLASSES: The library will offer a computer classes. “So You Want to Buy a Tablet Computer?” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Kindle Fire or iPad? Nook or Google? Let us explain the pros and cons of the many choices available to you. These classes are conducted in a lecture format. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their fall book sale Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Library. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Choose from a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, music CDs, audio books and more. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library. “LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Marge Ruschau returns to the library to lead “Let’s Talk Murder.” Join us Thursday, Nov.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Wethersfield Library’s Employment Support Group for job seekers will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 3:30 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. Call to register or for further information or email registrations to library@ wethersfieldlibrary.org. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Nov. 10 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Irving Rapper’s 1942 film “Now, Voyager” starring Bette Davis and Paul Henreid. Davis earned her
TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday night Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the libary for a free showing of “The Avengers.” The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson. Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference. 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. ‘HOW TO NAIL THE INTERVIEW’ WORKSHOP: The library is offering a job support program Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. titled “How to Get and Nail the Interview.” Plan on attending this workshop designed to focus on identifying successful strategies to get calls for job interviews. Business professional Jeff Thierfeld will teach you how to network and how to create your own personal brand or image. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in role play exercises and rehearse their interview skills.
PEZ DISPENSERS AND ACCESSORIES ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: Pez dispensers and accessories from the collection of Wethersfield residents A.J. and Carolyn Farley are on display in the Library display case through November. The extensive collection includes Pez dispensers in all shapes and sizes, T-shirts, watches, Christmas ornaments and more. 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.
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Condominiums 730 FARMINGTON - Spacious 2 BR twnhse w/gar. Ht & new appl inc. $1200 a month. $995 1st & 2nd mo to qualified applicant. Credit background and employer verification required. Call 860-584-7447. www.stephenrealty.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MULL BROS., INC. - We are a family business that’s been catering to your cooling & heating needs since 1945. We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842). Call 860-666-9737 CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.
Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805
CLEANING SERVICES Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 3rd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885 HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING - Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234 ELECTRICAL SERVICES NDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrical work, additions, new homes, renovations, pools, hottubs, etc. Main service up-grades from fuses to circuit breakers. Fast, quality workmanship. Nick 860-665-7202. CT Lic #E1-180139
GUTTER CLEANING #1 First In Reliability - We Show Up!!! One day service. Our 10th year. Reasonable rates. Senior discounts. Reliable service. Call Rob (860) 982-3300 “A West Hartford Resident” Visit our web site: robpolo.com
PLUMBING POSITANO PLUMBING, INC. 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement. CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call: 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol. ABC PLUMBING, LLC All Plumbing Services Bathrooms & Kitchens Remodeled. Toilets, sinks, hot water, garbage disposals. Will respond to all calls. Licensed & Insured. 860-548-0331. 10% Discount with this Ad
REMODELING FULL SERVICE REMODELING Windows, bathrooms and kitchens. All interior and exterior home or business remodeling and handyman service. You name it - I’ve done it! Excellent references and competitive rates with over 10 years experience. BBB Accredited. Call Mike 860-6906505 or Kris 860-348-076 today for your free estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.
ROOFING LA RICH, LLC - Master Elite Roofing Contractor with over 500 satisfied customers. Our workmanship is warranteed for 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Best warranty in writing. “Quality you can count on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinyl siding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest, competitive pricing. No hidden costs. Free estimates. Fully insured. Written warranties. Clean and courteous installers. CT Lic #565709. GAFELK ME #11852. 860-622-9800 or 860-747-4427. www.larichroofing.com
TREE SERVICE TOTAL TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace. Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. bucket truck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal. Registration #608808. Fully insured.860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.
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HERE’S MY CARD inSuRanCe
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Monday-Friday 8am-7pm Saturday 8am-6pm Sunday 8am-4pm
Ph: 860-665-8288 Fax: 860-665-1458
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- Giant Grinders come with FREE can of soda!BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
(on a hard roll) Breakfast ends at 11:00 am Bacon, Egg & Cheese ................................................... 2.99 Sausage, Egg & Cheese ................................................ 2.99 Ham, Egg & Cheese ..................................................... 2.99 Egg & Cheese ................................................................ 2.99
HOT GRINDERS GRINDER
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Pulled BBQ Pork ......................................5.99 Pulled BBQ Chicken ................................5.99 Flounder ....................................................5.99 Grilled Chicken .........................................6.99
4.99 4.99 4.99 5.99
Pastrami ....................................................5.99
4.99
Turkish Kebob..........................................6.99
5.99
Chicken Parmigiana .................................6.99 Meatball Parmagiana ..............................5.99 Sausage & Peppers ..................................5.99 BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) ...................................5.00 Chicken Cutlet .........................................6.99 (marinara sauce or mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)
(mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese) (mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese) (mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)
SALADS
5.99 4.99 4.99 4.00 5.99
Prices are approximate - (weight) Tortellini Salad .......................................................5.99 /lb Macaroni Salad .......................................................2.99 /lb Potato Salad ...........................................................2.99 /lb Tuna Salad...............................................................5.99 /lb Chicken Salad .........................................................5.99 /lb Seafood Salad .........................................................5.99 /lb Cole Slaw .................................................................2.99 /lb Egg Salad..................................................................3.99 /lb Antipasto Salad (ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone) ..................... 4.50 Chef Salad (roastbeef, turkey, provolone)...................................... 4.50 Garden Salad................................................................. 2.50 add Grilled Chicken ............................................. add’l 2.00 (mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers)
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Turkey Breast ........................................ 5.00 Bologna .................................................... 5.00 Capicolla .................................................. 5.99 Salami (Genoa or Cooked) ................................. 5.00 Pepperoni ................................................ 5.00 Ham .......................................................... 5.00 Baked Ham (Virginia) ........................................... 5.99 Honey Ham ............................................. 5.99 Imported Ham........................................ 5.99 Chicken Salad (all white meat) ........................ 5.99 Seafood Salad (crab w/ shrimp) ....................... 5.99 Mortadella (Italian bologna) ............................. 5.00 Roast Beef ............................................... 5.99 Sopressata ............................................... 6.99 Prosciutto ............................................... 6.99 Tuna ......................................................... 5.99 Ham Salad ............................................... 5.99 Veggie ...................................................... 5.00
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