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By Alex SypherSStaff Writer

It has been nearly a decade since the terrible hours of September 11, 2001 unfolded before the eyes of a shocked nation. That passing of time has not dimmed the memories

of the volunteer firefighters of Newington, who honored their fallen comrades Friday, March 11, by flying a 30 by 58-foot American flag, outside the department head-quarters at 1485 Main St.

“People tend to forget,” said Deputy Chief Frank Papa of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. “We want to do any-thing we can to remind people of the sacrifices that were made that day … this is our way of saying don’t forget.”

The 75-pound flag, known as the Patriot Flag is part of a nation-al project of patriotism headed by the World Memorial, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the memories of those lost on 9/11 alive.

The organization plans to fly the flag across 50 states in 50 weeks before September 11, 2011. The flag will travel to Pennsylvania, New York City, and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2011. As of March 13, the flag had flown in 30 states and 75 cities since its journey began in August 2010.

“It’s a great honor for this town to have this flying here today,” said Mayor Mike Lenares. “I think the firefighters and the police department should be honored to have this flag flying in their town.”

The Newington Volunteer Fire Department raised the flag that rainy afternoon from the lad-der of Company 1’s ladder truck. According to Papa, the flag-rais-ing required the assistance of 15 people to hoist the enormous flag into position. The folding process would require even more — about 24 people — to prevent the flag from touching the ground.

“A lot of firefighters were around when 9/11 happened,” said Captain Ernie Robert of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. “Some of us got to go, some of us didn’t.The firefighting community is like a large fraternity, when one of us gets hurt we all get hurt.”

Robert discovered the Patriot Flag project during a recent vaca-tion in Florida. He informed Papa of the memorial, who discovered the flag was to fly in Milford March 12 and in the New Haven

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13.

“I thought it was a great oppor-tunity to be part of history,” said Papa.

The Newington volunteer Fire Department is also in the process of acquiring steel from one of the World Trade Center towers. According toPapa, a 9/11 memo-rial is planned to be built at the historic firehouse on the corner of Bonair Avenue and Main Street using this piece of steel.

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Newington volunteer firefighters and family members observe the Patriot Flag on display.

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A member of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department signs a section of the Partiot Flag. This section was removed from the original flag for signing by the World Memorial and a substitute piece was sewn onto the flag.

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Kareem Brito, 39, of 2089 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was charged March 4 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Melvin Rodriguez, 24, of 116 Thornton Drive, Newington, was charged March 4 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Colin Roberts, 34, of 82 Allen St., Windsor, was charged March 9 with possession of drug parapher-nalia and possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.

Anand Tiwari, 38, of 4 Patriot Road, Windsor, was charged March 9 with driving under the influence.

Robert Makuahi, 21, of 26 Lexington St., Bristol, was charged March 10 with driving under the influence and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration.

Linda Goldberg, 50, of 50 Reservoir Road, Newington, was charged March 11 with larceny in the third degree, credit card crimes, illegal usej of a credit card, identity theft in the second degree, criminal impersonation and forgery in the

third degree.Dominique Torrence, 24, of 25

Vineland Terrace, Hartford, was charged March 11 with failure to appear in the second degree and failure to pay or plea.

Jose Medina, 39, of 152 West St., New Britain, was charged March 11 with larceny in the sixth degree and failure to appear in the second degree.

Amy Barba, 27, of 102 Barnard Drive, Newington, was charged March 12 with disorderly conduct and assault in the third degree.

Norris Pender, 46, of 102 Barnard Drive, Newington, was charged March 12 with disorderly conduct.

Nicole Kenneson, 20, of 1211 Willard Ave., Newington, was charged March 13 with breach of peace and disorderly conduct.

Dominique Torrence, 24, of 25 Vineland Terrace, Hartford, was charged March 11 with driving with a suspended license, driv-ing with a suspended registration, driving without insurange and pos-session of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.

Samuel Rivas Jr., 28, of 382

Farmington Ave., Hartford, was charged March 12 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana, interfering with a police officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jessica Baumgartel, 28, of 26 Trolley Crossing, Middletown, was charged March 12 with driving under the influence, failure to drive in the proper lane and distracted driving.

Scott Hesse, 30, of 8 Rambert St., Wallingford, was charged March 13 with larceny in the sixth degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree.

Anjuli Sachdeva, 24, of 9 Foxhill Drive, Newington, was charged March 13 with reckless driving and driving under the influence.

Stephen Lewis, 27, of 155 Linden St., New Britain, was charged March 14 with assault in the third degree on a pregnant female, threatening in the second degree and impairing the morals of a minor.

John Pascale, 26, of 14 Rose Circle, Meriden, was charged March 13 with larceny in the sixth degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree.

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By BRYAN KOENIGSTAFF WRITER

BERLIN — The Central Connecticut Health District is proposing a $50,000 budget increase for the new fiscal year, with an increase to Berlin of $418.

The health district is a quasi-governmental entity formed by Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield.

Each town contributes on a per capita basis, with $4.06 paid for every resident in the town.

The budget is scheduled to be reviewed by the district’s 11-member board of directors at a public hearing next Wednesday

at 6:30 p.m. at Newington’s Senior and Disabled Center at 120 Cedar St.

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Because Berlin’s population has grown, the proposed budget calls for the town’s rate to rise from $82,678 to $83,096.

The district’s per capita rate has not changed in the last six years. If the district’s board of health approves the new budget, it will be seven years in a row the per capita rate has not changed.

District-wide, the proposed budget calls for an increase from $975,650 to $1,025,313. Most of the additional spending comes from upgrading an employee to full-time and increases to salary and benefits.

Much of the money to pay for the increasedcomes from a transfer

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Last month the health district performed a community health survey involving 400 people, with results from the 83 questions on a variety of subjects including cancer, tobacco use and nutri-tion expected by the end of the month.

Central CT Health District proposes $50k budget increase

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Newington’s change of munici-pal leadership two weeks ago has abruptly left the former Deputy Mayor Republican Mike Lenares as the newest leader of the town of Newington. Lenares already has a strong direction he wants to follow, that includes putting Newington above all else, including party agendas.

“I am just a regular guy and people are going to see that,” said Lenares. “I am not your textbook politi-cian with a straight-forward party line-type agenda. Its Newington’s agenda not Mayor Lenares’s agenda; it’s about doing what’s right for Newington.”

Lenares said he was excited about the prospect of becom-ing mayor, a position he was thrown into when, on March 7, for-mer Republican Mayor Jeffery Wright resigned. Lenares was elected by the Town Council as Newington’s next mayor. He will serve as the mayor for the next eight months or until the November municipal elections.

The main goal during his ten-ure, said Lenares, is to drive the

economic growth of Newington forward, which includes the revi-talization of the Market Square, of which he is a committee member, and the completion of the Clem Lemire artificial turf field.

To keep Newington moving forward toward economic growth, Lenares said that party lines within the town council must be crossed. Lenares set his example of overcom-ing party lines by electing Democrat Scott McBride as his replacement for deputy mayor.

“I don’t want to hear Democrat or Republican anymore on this coun-cil. It’s all about moving Newington forward. He was the highest vote-getter and he has been my close friend for years,” said Lenares about McBride. “It’s all about Newington right now.”

The council, which consists of five Democrats and four Republicans, including the mayor and deputy mayor, is currently in the midst of reviewing the 2011-2012 town budget.

The $3.7 million budget, as proposed by Town Manager John Salomone, calls for a 3 percent increase in municipal taxes.

Lenares said the resignation of Wright during the beginning of the budget season did not have a big impact on the council’s approach to handling the town finances.

“He [Wright] had his agenda, which was to keep taxes low, try to keep a minimal impact to the taxpayers and that is still my goal, too. I am not a tax-and-spend type of guy,” said Lenares.

“People always ask me if it is pos-sible to keep the tax increase at zero percent,” Lenares said, “I would love a zero percent tax increase, but is it something we can do, I don’t know. It depends on the state budget and the town’s revenue.”

Currently, he said, there is a lot of uncertainty in the state’s budget propos-al, which cuts grants to municipalities and relies on an assortment of tax increases to make up the difference.

Lenares has been involved in town politics for the past 12 years. He first eight years were on the Newington Board of Education starting in 1999. He served as a Democrat. In 2007 Lenares crossed party lines

and was elected to the Newington Town Council as a Republican.

In addition to his role in Newington politics, Lenares is also a small business owner in town. He owns Lenares Landscaping and Design and Allied Ornamental, a fertilizing company.

As for the upcoming municipal election in November, Lenares said he was unsure if he would run for the position of mayor. His two chil-dren and wife come first, he said.

“By Mayor Wright resigning and me taking over now for the next eight months, gives me the per-fect opportunity to see what being mayor is like and if I am going to run for election…,” said Lenares,

“I honestly don’t know at this point what I am going to do.”

Lenares said he has already com-pleted one goal his daughter had always seen him accomplishing — to one day have his portrait hanging in the lobby of the Town Hall.

“My daughter always said, ‘One of these days, Daddy, your picture is going to be up there,’ and now here it is,” he said, for now that’s enough.

As for the next eight months of his tenure as Newington’s mayor, Lenares said, “I will do my best. I’m sure we will make mistakes. We’re human it is going to happen, but if we do make mistakes we will make adjustments and move forward.”

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By AlEx SyphERSStaff Writer

The Newington Waterfall Festival would have been celebrating its eighth annual cel-ebration this fall. Yet, as of this week, the fate of the upstart tradition seems to have been sealed, as cancelled.

The successful operation of the Waterfall Festival, a local celebration held on Market Square, relies on a committee of local vol-unteers, known as the Newington Waterfall Festival Committee.

The committee is headed by former Newington resident Val Ginn, who for the last seven years devoted her time to the suc-cessful operation of the festival.

This year Ginn has resigned from her position as the chairperson and as of the committee’s March 14 meeting a replace-ment has not been found. Preparations for

the festival usually start in February, said Ginn.

She added that there is still a ray of hope, if the committee can find three dedicated indi-viduals to take the reins from her in the next few weeks; the festival may have a chance of going forward.

C u r r e n t l y , the committee is looking to fill the fol-lowing positions: President/Chairperson, an Entertainment Chairperson, a Vendor Chairperson and a Publicity position.

“I am not going to just abandon the com-mittee. I will mentor anyone who wants to become chair,” said Ginn.

The current committee members are overwhelmed, said Ginn, and do not have the time to commit to the festival.

Ginn who has recently moved to Wethersfield said she can no longer devote her time to the committee, adding that she was planning to go back to school.

The most important posi-tion to fill, the chairperson, is not an easy job, said Ginn, and with the com-mittee already a month and a half behind it won’t get any easier.

“When you become chairperson you have to have three qualities,” said Ginn, “passion, dedication, and commitment. It really takes a lot of passion to do this.”

Responsibilities of the Newington Waterfall Festival chairperson include find-ing vendors, event planning, contacting

insurance companies, ensuring police and EMS personnel are available, and that all permits are acquired from town municipali-ties. The chairperson is also the overseer of all the committee meetings.

To try to relieve pressures placed on the chairperson, Ginn has created the three other committee positions that need to be filled.

The Newington Waterfall festival started in 2001 as a way to bring awareness to the Newington’s downtown area. It is held annually in late September. The festival features arts and crafts vendors, food stands, an artist’s chalk walk, and live entertainment for both adults and children.

“I think it is a great tradition for Newington. I think it is something the town needs,” said Ginn. “It would be a sad moment for Newington if the festival were cancelled.”

To learn more about the Newington Waterfall Festival Committee and avail-able positions, contact Val Ginn at: (860) 571-0084.

Fate of Waterfall Festival does not look promisingFestival committee struggles to find volunteers to lead preparations for the fall festival

“When you become chairperson you have to have three qualities ... passion, dedication and committment.”VAl GINN | former Chairwoman

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Friday 1

Galaxy Pizza

Or Fish Patty Sandwich

Choice of Fruit

Choice of Vegetable Vegetable of the Day:

Raw Veggies with Low Fat Ranch Dip

Tuesday

Thursday

Monday

Wednesday

6 Corn or Flour Taco,

Seasoned Turkey Meat, L&T, Salsa, Cheese

Steamed Brown Rice

Choice of Fruit


Corn

8 Cheese Breadstick Dunkers☺ with Marinara Sauce Or Fish Patty

Sandwich Choice of Fruit


Garden Salad with Italian Dressing

7 Mozzarella Sticks (lower sodium, fat,

calories) with Marinara Sauce, Roll☺

Choice of Fruit

Choice of Vegetable

Vegetable of the Day: Seasoned Cauliflower

5 Meatball & Cheese

Grinder

Choice of Fruit Choice of Vegetable

Vegetable of the Day:

Peas

4 Chicken Patty

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Newington Public Schools Elementary School Lunch Menu

April 2011

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Different varieties of milk (skim, 1%, chocolate low-fat, vanilla low-fat, strawberry and low-fat) are available daily with all lunch choices. Soy milk is available for students with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. Milk is an excellent source of Calcium which is needed for strong teeth and bones.

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STUDENT MEAL PRICES: Elementary School: $ 2.15 Milk: $ .50 A La Carte Entree: $ 2.55 A La Carte Fruits & Vegetables: $ .50 Fruit Bars/Ice Cream: $1.00 - $2.00 Snacks: .50¢ - $2.00 (Subject to change)

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Friday 1

6” Cheese Pizza

Or Thai Basil Tilapia (basil, curry, Thai chili

peppers &coconut milk) with Steamed Brown Rice


Vegetable of the Day: Raw Veggies with Low

Fat Ranch Dip

Tuesday

Thursday

Monday

Wednesday



Or White Garlic Pizza☺ Steamed Brown Rice


Vegetable of the Day: Corn

8 Cheese Breadstick Dunkers☺ with Sauce Or Rustic Italian Cod (rosemary, garlic, cracked pepper, lemon, fennel and

red peppers) with Garlic & Parmesan Seasoned Noodles


Vegetable of the Day: Garden Salad with

Italian Dressing



Or Beef Burrito with Salsa or Hot Sauce

Choice of Fruit

Choice of Vegetable Vegetable of the Day: Seasoned Cauliflower

5 Toasted Cheese

Sandwich Or

Meatball & Cheese Grinder


Vegetable of the Day: Tomato Soup

4 Chicken Patty

Sandwich☺, L&T Or

Quesadilla Pizza



Green Beans

Newington Public Schools High School Lunch Menu

April 2011

Bagel & Yogurt or Cheese Plates, Deli Sandwiches☺ and Specialty Wraps☺ are available daily. Choice of fruit, vegetable and milk are also included with the meal.

Chef & Specialty Salads are available daily. Choice of fruit, bread☺ and milk are also included with the meal. Fruit & Cheese Plates are available with milk.



Hummus, Cheese, Vegetable & Fruit

Plates with Pita Chips and milk are available

daily.



STUDENT MEAL PRICES: High School: $ 2.50 8 oz Milk: $ .50 A La Carte Entree: $ 2.55 A La Carte Fruits & Vegetables: $ .50 Bagel: $1.00 with Cream Cheese $1.25 Fruit Bars/Ice Cream: $1.00 - $2.00 Snacks: .50¢ - $2.00 (Subject to change)

Friday 1

6” Cheese Pizza





Fat Ranch Dip

Tuesday

Thursday

Monday

Wednesday










Italian Dressing




Choice of Fruit


5 Toasted Cheese

Sandwich Or




4 Chicken Patty

Sandwich☺, L&T Or

Quesadilla Pizza



Green Beans


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6” Cheese Pizza





Fat Ranch Dip

Tuesday

Thursday

Monday

Wednesday






8 Cheese Breadstick Dunkers☺ with Sauce

Or Rustic Italian Cod (rosemary, garlic, cracked pepper, lemon, fennel and




Italian Dressing




Choice of Fruit


5 Toasted Cheese

Sandwich Or




4 Chicken Patty

Sandwich☺, L&T Or

Quesadilla Pizza



Green Beans

Newington Public Schools Middle School Lunch Menu

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STUDENT MEAL PRICES: Middle School: $ 2.40 8 oz Milk: $ .50 A La Carte Entree: $ 2.55 A La Carte Fruits & Vegetables: $ .50 Fruit Bars/Ice Cream: $1.00 - $2.00 Snacks: .50¢ - $2.00 (Subject to change)

Friday 1

6” Cheese Pizza





Fat Ranch Dip

Tuesday

Thursday

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Calendar | OpinionNEWINGTON TOWN CRIER Friday, March 18, 2011 | 9

D.U.I. roving patrolsIn an effort to deter motorists from driving while under

the influence of alcohol and or drugs, the Newington Police Department will be conducting additional D.U.I. roving patrols during the week of March 14 through March 21. Funding for the additional patrols was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Each year thousands of lives are lost, many more are injured as a result of alcohol related acci-dents. The Newington Police Department hopes that its efforts will provide safer traveling and greater awareness of the results of driving under the influence and help reduce the loss of lives and injuries by removing intoxi-cated drivers from the roads.

Newington Relay for Life seeks survivors and participants

Relay for Life of Newington, an 18-hour, overnight walk-a-thon to benefit the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for May 20 and 21 at Mill Pond Park in Newington. We are currently seeking cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as participants, to be a part of this heartfelt event. Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to come and walk the first lap of the event and are honored with a reception following this lap. In the evening, there is a luminaria ceremony in which white bags with candles line the track honoring our survivors, and remembering those who have lost their battle with cancer. Last year, Newington’s relay had over 500 partici-pants and raised over $90,000 for the fight against cancer. If you would like be participate, contact Amy Lungu, event chair ([email protected]) or visit relayforlife.org/newingtonct for more information.

Newington Waterfall Festival We’re seeking volunteers for the upcoming 8th Annual

Waterfall Festival. If interested in chairing one of the fol-lowing committees: publicity, fundraising, entertainment, contact Val Ginn at (860) 571-0084.

NHS 2011 all night grad party Mohegan Sun charter bus trip (21 and older) Saturday,

March 12. Bus leaves NHS parking lot promptly at 5:30 p.m. and departs casino 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30 per person includes $15 bet voucher and $15 food coupon. Information contact: Beth Scalise at (860) 666-7070 or Josie Fortuna at (860) 665-9064 (make checks payable to “NHS Graduation Celebration”)

Guest PastorThe Rev. Jacqueline Randall will serve the Church of

the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave. at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. The anniversary of modern spiritualism will be celebrated. Randall is pastor of the National Spiritualist Church in Norwich and has recently been elected to the NSAC Board of Directors as a trustee. For more information, call (860) 646-5976.

Church of Christ Church of Christ, Congregational, United Church

of Christ, 1075 Main St. Healing Service, which will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30; World of Understanding Book Discussion — Reading throughout the months of April and May, with the book discussion taking place Monday, May 9; Bring Your Family — Ice Cream Social and Juggling Event; Our 2011 Lenten Calendar — Events which begin Wednesday, March 9, and ends Sunday, April 24. (860) 666-4689.

Parking ban endedThe citizens of Newington are hereby notified that

effective Friday, April 1, the overnight parking ban is no longer in effect. This notice is pursuant to Town Ordinance, Section 18 18.

‘Jump Into Spring with Reading’During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/

Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in co-operation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its seventh annu-al “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in

kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The draw-ing for prizes will take place at each elementary school on Wednesday, May 4. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as pos-sible between April 1 and April 29. The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy of reading for pleasure and entertainment.

“Cinderella” The Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club

will perform “Cinderella” in the auditorium at 155 Harding Ave., Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $8. Reserve seating will be sold in advance. Tickets will be sold at the door with very limited seating. For tickets or more information, call Lisa at (860) 666-5418, Ext. 308.

English Lady On Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. St. Mary

Women’s Club will present “The English Lady,” Maureen Haseley-Jones. With a landscaping heritage that dates back to the 17th century, Haseley-Jones is a much cred-ited and sought after designer and expert in all matters green and garden. Her regular segment as the “garden guru” on WRCH Lite 100.5 FM radio has earned her a wide fan base. The April 10 presentation, costing $15 per person, will be held at St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., Newington, and will include “coffee and…,” raffles and door prizes. For tickets or additional information, call Chylene at (860) 402-7219 or email her at [email protected]. Deadline for ordering tickets is Friday, April 1.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, March 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Networking Social/Advance Preview of Showcase Newington High School Gymnasium, 605 Willard Ave.

Saturday, March 19, 19th Annual Home and Business Showcase, sponsored by Clinical Laboratory Partners ,Taste of Newington sponsored by R&M Auto Services Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave.

Tuesday, March 22, 8 to 9:30 a.m. MultiChamber Business Before Hours Sam’s Club, 3465 Berlin Turnpike

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The line of business I am in affords me the opportunity to come in contact with many different people and many different topics of interest. A radio talk show makes everyone listen and take notice — topics from why soy is not good for you to people who say they have been abducted by aliens.

We have had people who make a good case that they have. And they look normal.

Governors, lieutenant governors, business owners, historians — the list goes on and on and on. These are all good people who have a deep conviction about many fields of expertise and share with my listeners and myself stories and facts, some funny, some sad; all interest-ing. Political correctness moderates what we do today as the Inquisition in Spain moder-ated behavior centuries ago. To be politically correct you do not talk about God.

In fact, we as a nation are now embarrassed to say publicly that God is with us, does care for our well being and affects our daily life. That statement makes people uncomfortable

and embarrassed. We, as a country, have come a long way. We are embarrassed to admit our need and belief in God. A long way from “In God we trust.”

Then our maker will, every once in a while, show himself. We are shown public miracles, events that can only be orchestrated by God. A 40-year-old, three-term congresswoman is shot in the head. The bullet passes from the back to the front of her head, exits and she lives and is now in rehab. Bristol Mayor Art Ward goes to a local event and chokes on a piece of steak and is rushed to the Bristol Hospital. He held on to his life for days, was in a coma for days, and is back at work today.

God’s work shines; all we have to do is look for it. Any day we could be Gabby Giffords or Art Ward. We all are a

moment away from a reckoning. When the moment comes, are we too embarrassed to call for God’s help and intervention, or do we embrace the God force we have seen but not acknowledged?

A point to ponder.

Phil Mikan is the host of “The Phil Mikan Show” on WMRD 1150/WLIS AM 1420 daily at 10 a.m., and the Weekend Corner on Sat-urdays from 9 to 11 a.m. He can be reached at [email protected] or write him at Phil Mikan, Central Connecticut Communications, One Herald Square, New Britain, CT 06051.

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Calendar | Library NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER10 | Friday, March 18, 2011

After Hours Gaming Lock-In For teens only! Friday, March 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For teens in grades 6 to 12. Join us for an after hours gaming party at the library. Xbox, Wii, computers and board games will be provided. All videogames will be rated “E” for every-one or “T” for teen. Pizza and snacks will be available. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700. Doors will lock at 7 p.m. with no exceptions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A Swingin’ Afternoon The George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series continues on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. with a performance by the Hot Cat Jazz Band. The seven-member ensemble will play a selection of swing standards, big band hits and Dixieland favorites.The concert will be held in Town Hall Council Cham-bers, 131 Cedar St. Admission is free. Refreshments may be purchased before the performance. Thanks to a bequest by the late Mr. Hanel, this series celebrates the arts in all its many forms.

Anime Club Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. The Anime Club meets once a month to watch anime and snack on pocky. E-mail Bailey at [email protected] or call (860) 665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Retooling for a new career Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. Are you thinking about changing careers or getting additional training in your current career? Join us as representatives from Porter & Chester Institute, Manchester Community College, Goodwin College, Lincoln Technical Institute and New Horizons Com-puter Learning Center discuss the programs they offer in today’s fastest growing career fields. Information will be provided on financial aid possibilities. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

Gardens for all seasons with Rita Bond Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m. Rita Bond, a certified master gardener, has a Certificate in Landscape Design and has taught gardening courses for over 10 years. Spon-sored by the Friends of the Library.

Evening book discussion group Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. This month’s reading is “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Brown Bag It with a Film: “Get Low “ Tuesday, April 12, noon Join us for this movie starring Robert Duval and Bill Murray. It’s a true tale about a mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party … while he was still alive. Running time is 103 minutes. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

About computer classes Class size is limited to 10 and reservations are required. Registration begins two weeks before each class is scheduled. Basic keyboarding skills, familiarity with Windows and prof iciency using a mouse are required for all classes, except the Basic Comput-er class. Call (860) 665-8700 to register. If you register for a class and do not attend or fail to give 24 hours notice, you must wait 60 days before you may register for another class. All classes are two hours. All Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs are the Microsoft Off ice 2003 version. Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the Friends of the Library.

Be a Google Geek Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. Learn how to use the Google search engine to locate information on the Internet.

Basic Computers Thursday, April 7, 10 a.m. For those with little or no experience using a computer. Learn the basics of computer terminology, how to maneuver in Windows and use a mouse.

Intermediate LinkedIn Monday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. For people who already have LinkedIn accounts and want to learn how to use the more advanced fea-tures.

Seventh, Eighth Grade Spring Fling The Newington Parks & Recreation Department will

sponsor a dance for Newington seventh and eighth-grade students from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Mortensen Community Center located in the Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The fee is $5 per student plus a non-perishable food donation. Refreshments will be available for sale. Dance will be well supervised; no re-entry once admitted. Students must show their school ID at the door. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 665-8666.

United Technologies Corp., YMCA of Greater Hartford seeks nominee

Attention Teen And Young Adult Volunteers: UTC-YMCA Wesley Kuhrt Youth Citizenship Award for Community Service Application due April 1. United Technologies Corporation and the YMCA of Greater Hartford are seeking nominees for their Youth Citizenship Awards. The awards honor the memory of the late Wesley A. Kuhrt, who was president of Sikorsky Aircraft and a former UTC Senior Vice President. The UTC/YMCA Youth Citizenship Awards are presented to young people ages 15 to 20, who have strongly demonstrated an ongoing commitment to volunteer service in their respective commu-nities. Volunteer service may be through schools, hospitals, other non-profit organizations, or on an individual basis. The nominees must be enrolled in school or an alternative education program and is a current member of a YMCA in Hartford County, Connecticut, to include: Downtown (Hartford) YMCA, Wilson-Gray YMCA, East Hartford YMCA, Farmington Valley YMCA, Glastonbury YMCA, Indian Valley Family YMCA, Tri-Town YMCA, West Hartford YMCA, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, New

Britain YMCA, Southington-Cheshire YMCA; or attended camp at Camp Woodstock YMCA or Camp Jewell YMCA.The Youth Citizenship Award recognizes up to 4 young adults. The recipients are publicly recognized at the YMCA of Greater Hartford’s Annual meeting being held on the evening of April 20 at The Hartford Insurance Company in Hartford. They will receive a $1,000 cash award and com-memorative plaque. The award honors significant volunteer involvement. It is not intended to honor academic achieve-ment or heroic activity. The deadline for applications is April 1. For an application and additional information, go to www.ghymca.org or e-mail [email protected] or phone at (860) 522-YMCA (9622) Ext. 2314.

NHS Presents, “The Drowsy Chaperone”Newington High School auditorium show times: Thursday,

March 24, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, matinee at 2:30 p.m., evening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students. Call Box Office, (860) 666-5611 ext. 182 for tickets.

Parks & Rec. Family Fishing DerbyNewington Parks & Recreation Family Fishing Derby will

be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30 at Mill Pond Park Pond. The Family Fishing Derby is free and open to boys and girls ages preschool through 15 years. The event is sponsored noon by Trout Unlimited, Connecticut Outfitters, JT’s Fly Shop and Newington Parks & Recreation. Bring your whole family down and participate in this wonderful springtime event. Prizes to be given for the longest fish, tagged fish and other fun raffle prizes. All children must be accompa-nied by a parent or guardian. No pre-registration is required; however, you must register the day of the event at the gazebo. You must provide your own fishing equipment. In case of

inclement weather, call the 24-hour program hotline at (860) 665-8686. The rain date for this event will be May 1.

Public Schools’ Town-Wide Art Show 2011: The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art

Show will be open to the public from April 27 through May 23. It will be held on the third floor of Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outstanding and unique artwork by students from all grade levels in Newington’s seven public schools will be represented. This year the theme of l;andscape will be highlighted and will include painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, collage, sculpture, jewelry, copper enameling, and mixed media. In order to accommodate the large number of students, parents, and family members wishing to view this beautiful collection, two separate opening receptions will be held. The open-ing reception date for students and their families attending Newington High School, John Wallace Middle School, Ruth L. Chaffee School and John Paterson School will take place Wednesday, April 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The open-ing reception date for students and their families attending Newington High School, Martin Kellogg Middle School, Anna Reynolds School and Elizabeth Green School will take place Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.All mem-bers of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students.

Girl Scout cookiesGirl Scout Brownie Troop No. 10549 will hold a cookie

booth at Lowe’s on the Berlin Turnpike Saturday, March 19, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The troop would like to sell cookies to be donated to the Newington Veteran’s Hospital to show appre-ciation for our heroes’ dedication to their country.

Lucy Robbins WeLLes LibRaRy

Local Announcements

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER Friday, March 18, 2011 | 11Sportswww.newingtontowncrier.comSportsThe Newington High School Athletic Department

would like to announce the appointment of three new head coaches for the Fall 2011-12 Athletic Season. Brian Bishop was named the Head Cross-Country Coach for both the boys and girls program and will also be the Head Boys’ Outdoor Track Coach for

this spring. Newington also welcomes Tony Leone as the Head Girls’ Soccer Coach and Roy Roberts as the Head Football Coach. The Newington Athletic Department and community are excited to have an experienced and talented group of coaches joining the staff.

Announcing the new coachesBy Joe FortunatoStaff Writer

Newington High School hired Roy Roberts as the school’s next head football coach Friday.

Roberts will be replacing for-mer head coach Clayton Hillyer, who resigned at the end of last season. Hillyer had surgery to remove a cancerous kidney last season, and missed a few games as a result.

It appears likely the illness was at least part of Hillyer’s decision to resign. Hillyer did finish the foot-ball season before he resigned.

Newington Athletic Direction Nick Barbieri was obviously pleased with the hire of Roberts.

“Roy definitely has a clear cut vision, and it is all about the kids,” he said. “He has some great ideas and he’s very organized. We share the same dynamics, and I was very happy with our meeting today.”

Barbieri was especially impressed with the future outlook that Roberts brought to the table.

“His vision that he shared and his philosophy was clear from the beginning,” he said. “You could see that he was all about growth and development. He will really

get the kids ready and get them to believe that they can play sports in college at whatever level they choose.”

There was also a level of com-mon ground with the hire.

“Roy played at Central, and I think it’s a big piece of the puzzle because we know where Roy came from,” Barbieri said. “We model our strength and conditioning program around [CCSU’s] a little bit and Roy is familiar with that.”

The Indians, who finished last season 0-10, will be a very differ-ent looking team under Roberts.

“I have a lot of confidence with him bringing the team to the next level, with that comes a lot of planning and organization and management, and he’s prepared for that,” he said.

Barbieri expects his new coach to focus on the mental aspects of the game along with the actual play on the field.

“He gives the kids confidence to move on and ensures that they’re making the right choices along the way,” Barbieri said.

“I see him being ready to get down to business and the team is ready and waiting as well.”

Roberts takes head football coach position

Newington Midget Football, Cheer 2011 Season Registration Newington Midget Football and Cheer 2011 Season Registration is now

available. Online registration is encouraged and once complete, print out all forms, and bring with all of your mandatory forms/documents to the field house at Newington High School from 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 3. Visit newingtonknights.com for all details.

Adult Co-Ed Kickball Interested in playing in an organized kickball league? Newington Parks and Recreation would like to

announce the beginning of a brand new adult co-ed league in town: Kickball! The league will run mid-June until late August on Sunday afternoons (depending on the number of teams that register). League fees are approximately $300. If interested in the league, contact Stephanie Boulay in the Parks and Recreation office at [email protected] by May 15 with a tentative roster. Actual registration will begin shortly thereafter. Roster sizes must be a minimum of 12 players, maximum of 20 players.

Coming up this week in high school sportsMonday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 — High school baseball tryouts will be held in the NHS gymnasium. Seniors and freshmen will

tryout between 6 to 7:30 p.m. and sophomores and juniors between 7:30 to 9 p.m. Players must bring a glove, hat, sneakers, cleats, and a bat if you own one. No shorts.

Thursday, March 24 — Newington High School girl’s lacrosse scrimmage vs. East Catholic High at 3:45 p.m., home.

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AARP Chapter No. 697 meeting

The Newington Area AARP Chapter No. 697 will hold its next meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Joseph P. Doyle Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. The annual Bake Sale and a Tea Cup Raffle to benefit our scholarship fund will take place at this time and donations of baked items and new raffle items are welcomed. Cash donations to the scholarship fund are always welcome. Members are asked to make donations of non-perishable food items, health care items and paper goods for the Newington Food Pantry. Members may call Angela Sinnott at (860) 667-0575 regarding trips offered by the Chapter.

Ronald McDonald visits Newington The full crew at Mc-Donald’s of Newington gathered to welcome their mascot Ronald McDonald on a recent visit. He was there to cel-ebrate the new overnight breakfast menu that is now being served.


Rob Heyl

Left, Not every car was the same. This cell phone car looked like it could really race. Middle, Everyone stopped to check out the Scouts’ creations. Right, One race in particular generated a lot of interest among the crowd.

Scouts ... RACE!The Pinewood Derby was held at the

Polish Home in Newington by Pack 347. Homemade cars prepared from a kit were raced down a wooden track.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is wide awake on the NHS stage

Rob Heyl

Andolpho (Conor Hamill) and the Drowsy Chaperone (Leann Boisvert).

Rob Heyl

The whole cast performs on stage just before the intermission.

Newington High School opened its production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” with a theatrical flourish. See the cal-endar on Page 10 for ticket information.

Rob Heyl

Winter snow is melting away quickly as seen at Newington’s waterfall in Mills Pond Park after the heavy rains and flooding last week.

Winter becomes water under the bridge

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155 Lowrey PlaceNewington, Ct 06111Cell: 860-306-6040 Fax:860-665-1351Direct Line: 860-594-6964mariaparker@prudentialct.comwww.mariaparker.prudentialCT.com An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affilliates, Inc.

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Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm DamageStump Removals • Shrub Pruning

860-563-6581Wethersfield

GRAVER’S TREE CARE

Systemic Micro-InjectionFertilization

SprayingB-0567

Bruce Graver – Licensed Tree Surgeon – Certified Arborist

TREE SERVICE

75 foot Bucket Truck

Registration #608808 Fully Insured

860-529-8389 • 860-538-0980

CHIPPER • FIREWOOD • LAND CLEARINGSTUMP GRINDING • TREE REMOVAL

FREEESTIMATESSPRING Cleanup &

Lawn Maintenance

Commercial &Residential

Total Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC

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Just Solve It Math Tutor“WITH MATH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE”

TUTOR & TEST PREP FOR: Elementary School Middle School High School College Math Tutoring All Levels

Luis A. Smith Rosario860-833-6252 • [email protected]

www.just-solve-it-math-tutor.com

TUTORING

Jeff PalumboRealtoR®

Connecticut Realty155 lowrey Place, Newington, Ct 06111Bus 860-666-5656 Cell 860-305-8839Fax 860-665-1351 Voicemail 860-594-6965e-mail [email protected]

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•Water & Storm Damage Repairs•Free Insurance Estimates

•Gutters, Ceilings, Walls, Flooring & Painting

REMODELING

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORYAIR CONDITIONING & HEATINGMull 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 WATERPROOFINGJP Bachand 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 TILELen and Jeff Schaller - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs. Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805

CLEANING SERVICESPolish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 2nd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction

guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885

LANDSCAPINGLandscape Professionals - Take advantage of our pre-season offer. Sign up for a season of lawn service and receive a free mowing, and $10 off your fall clean up price. Please call 860-916-5525. Ask to speak with Max.

Landscape Professionals - Parking Lot Sweeping Equipment Work, Condo/Commercial Property Maintenance, Lawn Service, Landscaping, Spring Clean Up and Clean Outs. Please call Max 860-916-5525.

PAINTINGTop Job Painting - Complete prep work, interior and exterior painting, insured, free estimates. CT LIC: #HIC0621244. 23 Fern St., Rocky Hill. 860-978-0190, 860-721-7274.

PLUMBINGPositano 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.

REMODELINGFull 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 860-690-6505 or Kris 860-348-076 today for your free estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.

ROOFINGLA 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 SERVICETotal Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace. Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. bucket truck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal. Registra-tion #608808. Fully insured. 860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.

to advertise call 860-231-2444

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Twin City PlazaNewington, CT 06111OPEN 7 DAYSPh: 860-665-8288Fax: 860-665-1458

- Giant Grinders come with FREE can of soda! -BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

(on a hard roll)Bacon, Egg & Cheese ...................................................2.99Sausage, Egg & Cheese ................................................2.99Ham, Egg & Cheese .....................................................2.99Egg & Cheese ................................................................2.99

HOT GRINDERS GRINDER HARDROLL

Chicken Parmigiana .................................5.99 4.99Meatball Parmagiana ..............................5.99 4.99Sausage & Peppers ..................................5.99 4.99BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) ...................................5.00 4.00Chicken Cutlet .........................................6.99 5.99(marinara sauce or mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

Pulled BBQ Pork ......................................5.99 4.99Grilled Chicken .........................................6.99 5.99(mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

Pastrami ....................................................5.99 4.99(mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

Turkish Kebob ..........................................5.99(mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese)

SALADSPrices are approximate - (weight)

Tortellini Salad .......................................................4.99 /lbMacaroni Salad .......................................................2.99 /lbPotato Salad ...........................................................2.99 /lbTuna Salad ...............................................................4.99 /lbChicken Salad .........................................................5.99 /lbSeafood Salad .........................................................5.99 /lbCole Slaw .................................................................2.99 /lbEgg Salad ..................................................................3.99 /lbAntipasto Salad (ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone) ..........................3.99Chef Salad (roastbeef, turkey, provolone) ......................................3.99Garden Salad .................................................................1.99add Grilled Chicken ........................................................ add’l 2.00(mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers)

COLD GRINDERS GRINDER HARDROLL

Turkey Breast ........................................ 5.00 4.00Bologna .................................................... 5.00 4.00Capicolla .................................................. 5.00 4.00Salami (Genoa or Cooked)...................................................5.00 4.00Pepperoni ................................................ 5.00 4.00Ham .......................................................... 5.00 4.00Baked Ham (Virginia) ...........................................5.99 4.99Honey Ham ............................................. 5.99 4.99Imported Ham........................................ 5.99 4.99Chicken Salad (all white meat) .....................................5.99 4.99Seafood Salad (crab w/ shrimp) ....................................5.99 4.99Mortadella (Italian bologna) ............................................5.00 4.00Roast Beef ............................................... 5.99 4.99Sopressata ............................................... 5.99 4.99Prosciutto ............................................... 5.99 4.99Tuna ......................................................... 5.00 4.00Veggie ...................................................... 5.00 4.00(includes: roasted peppers, pickles, onions, olives)

Boar’s Head ............................................ 6.99 5.99

*Wide Variety of Meats Available to Choose From*

COMBOItalian (ham, salami, pepperoni) ..........................................6.99 5.99American (turkey, ham, bologna) .....................................6.99 5.99

ALL INCLUDE: mayo, lettuce, tomato & cheese

Upon Request: oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, onions, pickles, olives, roasted peppers, hot banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, fresh peppers, oregano, hot sauce, honey

mustard, ranch, spicy mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, horseradish.

SOUP of the Day Available*DELI CLOSES 1/2 HOUR BEFORE STORE CLOSING*

We accept Food Stamp Bene� ts

014222

- Giant Grinders come with FREE can of soda! -

GREAT LAKESYellowAmerican Cheese$249- Giant Grinders come with FREE can of soda! -

22 lb.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm

Saturday 8am-6pmSunday 8am-4pm

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