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By Alex SypherSStaff Writer
The restoration of the Newington Board of Education’s
budget last week by the Newington Town Council was hailed by many as a turning point in the coopera-tion between the two assemblies.
“We both knew that we faced a dilemma,” said Board of Education Chairman Stephen Woods. “Funds are not as avail-able as they were in the past. Both groups recognized how important education is to the town and we came together to find a common solution that would satisfy both sides and at least part of the goal of restoring positions.”
In March the Board of Education learned that Town Manager John Salomone had reduced the proposed amount of $61.5 million for the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget by $540,832. The reduction could have resulted
in the potential layoff of 32 teach-ers within the Newington school system.
In an effort to restore the funds, Woods and the Board of Education approached the Town Council and proposed to return $782,000 in excess funds for the system’s employee Health Benefits Account back to the town of Newington in the 2011-2012 fis-cal year.
Historically, excess monies in the Health Benefits Account, which funds the system’s health insurance program, have been returned to the Board of Education, as stated by an agree-ment made between the Board and Town Council in 1996.
This year the Board of Education is expecting a surplus
in its employee health benefits account of $1.2 million. The Board of Education will keep the first $300,000 to pay for technol-ogy and maintenance items, and the remainder will be given to the town.
“I think for the first time in 16 years we have a breakthrough. We have worked with the Board of Education. They have been very diligent and cooperative under the leadership of Chairman Woods,” said Councilor Chris Banach, during the special council meet-ing last Wednesday.
The motion passed the Town Council in a 8 to 1 vote restoring the Board of Education budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year to $61.5 million.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal makes a short address to Eagle Scout Daniel Schumacher, 18, congratulating him on his suc-cess. Daniel’s parents were by his side to support him as well.See story, photos, page 12
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On March 26, Stephen Cronin, Senior Boy Scout and Patrol Leader, supervised and managed the final construction of a new weather shelter and the repair of a broken course element for Newington’s Challenge Course off Milk Lane in Newington. Several Scouts from his troop, Boy Scout Troop 347, as well as par-ents and friends, assisted Stephen in the construction. Stephen organized and led the project from concept and design, to coordinating with town officials and soliciting donations. “I want to thank everyone who was able to help with my Eagle Scout Project by either attending this past Saturday, making a donation, or wishing me well. As you can see the project was a success,” said Stephen who will now work towards his Eagle Board of Review.
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The Newington Rotary Club host-ed guests Denis Horgan and Dick Foster of West Hartford this week, who recently took a trip to Cuba. Horgan, an author and CtWatchdog travel blogger returned recently from his humanitarian trip to Cuba where he had an opportunity to wit-ness how the thousands of pounds of used baseball equipment he and his fellow West Hartford resident Dick Foster were able to send to children. When he returned, Denis wrote a moving three part series about his trip. It was his second time to Cuba, and he appeared last Tuesday on the Watchdog News Hour internet radio and television show. Denis and Dick’s informal charity drive, with the help of an order of nuns based in Miami and Cuba and with the approval of the United States government, is a great example of what two human beings can do with a lot of work and with a little money to make life better for hundreds of children.
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“I think we have seen a new era in cooperation between the Board of Education and the Town Council,” Banach stated at the end of the meeting.
The Health Benefits Account has been an area of contention between the Board of Education and town in the past. Former Mayor Jeff Wright was a strong advocate against the agree-ment, calling it an “abomination” during his “State of the Town Address” in February. He stated the agreement over the account was one-sided. If the Board of Education exceeds its allocated funding, the town is respon-sible for paying the overages, yet, excess funds go back to the Board of Education.
Wood said he was pleased with the council’s reception and open-mindedness to the proposal.
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heads together because there is one town of Newington and that is what is important here,” said Woods. “I believe this is a start of a process that will not be as painful in years to come.”
The restoration of the bud-get has stemmed the number of teacher layoffs the Board will have to make in the 2011-2012 school year. Superintendent William C. Collins predicts that of the 375 teachers in the Newington school system, 12 to 23 teachers may be laid off.
Woods stated that he wants that number to be even less and has been working with the Board to find ways to save teacher positions.
“My goal is to get down to 10 less positions and nothing more,” said Woods.
The final number of layoffs will not be known until April 12 when the town council votes to approve the final 2011-2012 town budget.
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The town of Newington wel-comed a new resident into its mix Saturday night with the grand open-ing of the restaurant and bar “Fat & Happy” at 2095 Berlin Turnpike.
The family style restaurant opened Friday with a warm reception from area residents, but the full swing of the kick-off didn’t start until the grand opening and ribbon- cutting held Saturday night.
“It’s very exciting to have some-thing new and different,” said Gail Whitney, executive director of the Newington Chamber of Commerce. “We are very excited about them coming here and building up our economy.”
Inside, hundreds had crowd-ed into the restaurant’s bar room. Standing in their island domain, the bartenders whipped around tak-ing orders from thirsty patrons that were crowding around them on four sides.
“We knew we would have a decent crowd,” said restau-rant financer Mario Cournoyer of Enfield. “This, this is-exciting — let’s put it that way. It is a little heavier than we expected.”
The noise from conversation in the bar and the quiet content-edness of the dining room patrons spoke for the future.
“Most of the res-taurants in this area are chain restaurants,” said Kim McGrath, who ventured from Wethersfield with her husband and two sons for the grand opening. “The level of courtesy is a step up here. There aren’t many restaurants in this area that have this kind of food for these prices.”
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“I went around and ate at, hon-estly, every restaurant I could,” said Mayo. By the time his partners Mario and Laura Cournoyer were on board Mayo had made his choice. On Saturday the restaurant was headed by General Manager David Moreau who has worked as a man-ager in Ruby Tuesday restaurants in Connecticut and Massachusetts for the last 10 years. Mike Pitocco, a University of Connecticut graduate, was named the assistant manager. He has over five years experience managing bars and restaurants.
In the kitchen, Mayo hired Joseph Rinaldi as his executive chef. Rinaldi served as a cook in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years before graduat-ing from the Culinary Institute of American in New York with hon-ors. Sous Chef Tyler McNamara is a graduate of the Connecticut Culinary Institute and has experi-ence operating his own deli. Mayo said he and his partners all started their lives from humble origins and that was why he was giving these men a chance at operating their own business.
“Someone gave me a start a long time ago so I figured I would give these guys a start,” he said.
The restaurant is a new breed of American cuisine, says Executive Chef Rinaldi, with its endless com-bination of starters, entrees, and sandwiches.
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Walerian Moskalik, 62, of 37 Bingham St., New Britain, was charged March 30 with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence.
George Motuzick, 40, of 110 Elridge St., Manchester, was charged March 31 with lar-ceny in the fifth degree.
Jaquan Leatherwood, 21, of 65 Pine Lane, Windsor, was charged April 1 with criminal attempt to commit robbery in the first degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree, criminal attempt to commit larceny in the second degree, carrying a pistol with-out a permit, criminal use of a firearm and assault in the third degree.
Sandra Lamothe, 53, of 46 Judd Ave., New Britain, was charged April 2 with larceny in the sixth degree and conspir-acy to commit larceny in the sixth degree.
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To the Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to respond to comments made by Ms. Rose Lyons in her letter to the editor, dated April 1, 2011. It appears to us that Ms. Lyons has a bit too much time on her hands. Apparently, she has enough time to attend all of the public meetings scheduled by the town of Newington and proactively speak at all of them. We in no way begrudge anyone who is actively participating in those town meetings. In fact, we be-lieve that participation in such meetings makes government accountable to its citizens. That being said however, many of us must work for a living and fulfill family obligations. Many are serving in church activities, caring for the needs of elderly parents, attending school functions, and the list goes on. For most of us, that does not leave much time to rush off in the evening to attend a town meeting. Many of Newington’s citizens have volunteered to run for elective office, (or have accepted appointments) to various boards in order to serve their fel-low citizens. We commend those individuals who have the sincere dedication to give of their time in order to participate in local government. There are other citizens who just do not have the time, the interest, or the inclination to serve in that manner. That is why in our democratic form of government we elect and/or appoint citizens to various positions to represent the public as a whole. We place our trust in the officials and hope that their decisions are in our best interest. Does this always work out in a manner that is beneficial and agreeable to the rest of us? You be the judge. We strongly believe that an issue as important as placing a 120 foot high microwave cell tower in the backyards of area residents and within a few feet of an elementary school should have been clearly explained to the surround-ing neighbors, as well as the parents of children attending that school. We have spoken to many neighbors and parents of children attending the Anna Reynolds School and none were aware of this project. As was pointed out in our editorials of March 11 and March 25 of 2011 thepotential ramifications of this project are many. We maintain that these concerns are especially criti-cal for the developing minds of children attending this school for at least 180 days every year. We’d like to suggest that Ms. Lyons use some of her spare time and join with us in encouraging the Town Manager, the Board of Education, and the Town Council to reconsider its earlier decision. Let’s all join together and do the right thing for this neighborhood and the Anna Reynolds School children.
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April Art Show: Marcia Montgomery will exhibit her rich and varied water-colors of beach scenes, still-lifes and landscapes during the month of April at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. The exhibit can be viewed from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each weekday and from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Anna Tufankjian’s innovative fabric art show will continue to be displayed in the south foyer.
Ice Jam with DJ ZigZac: An Ice Jam with DJ ZigZac will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 at Newington Arena to benefit Project Graduation for young adults/teenagers. Preregister for tickets at: [email protected]. Tickets are $10 per person or $13 with skate rental.
NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING: The monthly meeting of the Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Senior Center, Cedar Street. Any woman who is interested in making new friends while, at the same time, helping her community, is invited to attend. For information, call (860) 666-8353 or (860) 563-6923.
Relay for Life: seeks survivors and participants Relay for Life of Newing-ton, an 18-hour, overnight walk-a-thon to benefit the American Cancer Soci-ety, 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 par-ticipants, to be a part of this heartfelt event. Cancer survivors and their care-givers 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 cere-mony 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 par-ticipants and raised over $90,000 for the fight against cancer. If you would like participate, contact Amy Lungu, event chair ([email protected]) or visit relayforlife.org/newingtonct for more information.
Newington Waterfall Festival: Is seek-ing volunteers for the upcoming 8th Annual Waterfall Festival. If interested in chairing one of the following com-mittees: publicity, fundraising, enter-tainment, contact Val Ginn at (860) 571-0084.
Newington MS Support Group: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There are more than 6,000 Connecti-cut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitat-ing disease affecting the central ner-vous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chap-ter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more infor-mation, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ct-fightsMS.org or call the National Mul-tiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS.
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. Refresh-ments 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 Recre-ation office at (860) 665-8666.
Special Needs Resource Fair: The Newington Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) will host a special needs resource fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Newington High School. The event is free and open to the publice. For ad-ditional information about the resource fair and Newington SEPTA, visit new-ingtonsepta.com or write to [email protected].
SAINT MARY SCHOOL OPEN EN-ROLLMENT: Saint Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., Newington, will host an Enrollment Open House for grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, Wednesday, April 13. The building will be open to visitors with our presenta-tion starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a school tour. Families wishing to ex-plore what a Catholic Education can do for their children may come in and meet the administration and teachers. A complete listing of our Pre-Kinder-garten through Grade 8 programs will be available including our before- and after-school care programs. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer
any questions regarding curriculum and extra-curricular activities. Visitors will be able to tour our facility including the classrooms, lunchroom, gymna-sium, library and computer lab. Chil-dren are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information prior to the Open House, call Saint Mary School at (860) 666-3844 or visit the Website at stmaryngtn.com.
Bob Noreika: After a short business meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Bob Noreika, well-known artist and book illustrator, will present a watercol-or demonstration at the Art League, in Newington Town Hall. The entrance is across from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Mill Street. The public is in-vited.
‘Jump Into Spring with Reading’ During the month of April, the GFWC Newing-ton/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in co-operation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its seventh an-nual “Jump Into Spring with Read-ing” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for ev-ery 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for priz-es will take place at each elementary school Wednesday, May 4. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By spon-soring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible through 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.
Diabetes Education Course: The Cen-tral Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield, will offer a dia-betes self-care course to residents of the Health District. Funded by a grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the course will run for six consecutive weeks. The course is free
of charge. “Diabetes: Taking Charge” consists of six, two-hour classes that meet once a week. It will be held in Room 2 at the Rocky Hill Commu-nity Center, 55 Church St., Rocky Hill. The class will be held every Tuesday night at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from April 12 through May 17. Pre-registration is re-quired, as space is limited. Registrants should plan to attend all six sessions, as different material is covered each week. For further information or to reg-ister, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.
‘Swing into Spring’ Fashion Show The GFWC/CT 4th annual fash-ion show, “Swing into Spring,” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sun-day, April 10, at Rocky Hill Marriott, Grand Ballroom, 100 Capitol Blvd., Rocky Hill. The fashion show will be a major fund raiser for the year with all proceeds going to the Scholar-ship Fund and community services projects. The cost of tickets is $35 and can be purchased at: Flowers Etc, 1042 Main St., Newington; Hair on the Square, 148 Market Square, Newington; Heart of the Country, 169 Main Street, Wethersfield. An elegant sit-down full course luncheon will be offered: appetizing chicken piccata, London broil, grilled salmon fillet, and vegetable lasagna; that includes salad, rolls, coffee/tea and Choco-late Mousse Cake. There will be door prizes for some lucky winners as well as the sale of raffle tickets for great prizes donated by local businesses. The Dress Barn, at Corbin’s Corner will introduce new trends in the lat-est spring fashions, and will combine coordinated outfits that features the latest colors and styles; a combina-tion of career ensembles’, classic outfits with flair and everyday sporty casuals representing styles for differ-ent figures. Heather Hegedus, WFSB Eyewitness News, anchor for the Weekend Morning News will guest model. For more information call (860) 257-7177 or (860) 665-7981.
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The March Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Award Ceremony was held March 21. At that time, students from seven schools in Newington were recognized by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William C. Collins. Students of the Month for March are as follows:
High School — Gloria Cadder; parents: Carol Cadder | John Wallace — Regina Visconti; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Visconti | Martin Kellogg — Jason Marques; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Marques | Anna Reynolds — Srivaibhav Gudipudi; parents: Nagaraju Gudipudi and Kalpana Budhagaui | Elizabeth Green — Simone Dinkins; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bronzell Dinkins | John Paterson — Dylan Nees-Fair; parents: Jennifer Nees | Ruth Chaffee — Molly Corcoran; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Corcoran
Pictured above, the Newington Students of the month. Top row, from left, Jason Marques, Gloria Cadder, Simone Dinkins and Regina ViscontiBottom row, from left, Dylan Nees-Fair, Molly Corcoran and Srivaibhav Gudipudi.
Students of the monthBrown 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 pro-vided. 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 sched-uled. Basic keyboarding skills, famil-iarity with Windows and proficiency using a mouse are required for all classes, except the Basic Computer class. Call (860) 665-8700 to reg-ister. 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 Office 2003 version. Sponsored by the Hartford Founda-tion for Public Giving and the Friends of the Library.
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 features.
Picasa, Thursdays, April 14 and April 28, 10 a.m. This two part class intro-duces Picasa, a free and easy to use photo editing software from Google. Learn how to manage photos, im-prove and retouch photos, use facial recognition to locate photos, create collages and more.
Advanced Mail Merge with Word, Monday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to create mailing lists, pre-ad-dressed envelopes, personalized let-ters and more.
Preparing for the Job Interview: Know the Company, Tuesday, April 26, 10 a.m. Learn how to research the library’s databases and the Inter-net for company information.
Be Your Own Travel Agent, Wednes-day, April 27, 10 a.m. Learn about travel sites available on the Internet to plan your next trip.
The Big Read Book Discussion, Thursday, April 14, 2 p.m. Join us for an informal discussion of this year’s Big Read title, “Sun, Stone and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican Short Stories.”
Bus Trip to New York City, Saturday, April 16. Join the Friends for a day in New York City and plan your own activities. The cost of the trip is $38. Register at the Adult Information Desk.
Teen Volunteer Network Program Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. Chil-dren’s Program Room, For teens in grades 7-12. Interested in volunteer-ing? Attend this program to sign up for upcoming library volunteer oppor-
tunities for the spring and summer months. Earn community service hours or just volunteer for the fun of it! For more information email Karen at [email protected] or call 860-665-8700.
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Ongoing Drop-in Spring Preschool Storytimes through April 21. Story-times for ages 9 months to 6 years. Pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s Department or check the webpage at www.newingtonct.gov/library.
Play For All! Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a spe-cial needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and social-ize together. Co-sponsored by New-ington UNICO.
Family Storytime, Thursdays, April 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration nec-essary.
Construction Club, Saturday, April 9, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety con-cerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed in the room. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.
Figuring for Fun, Tuesday, April 12, 3:45 p.m. What makes a bridge? Each team will estimate, measure, cut and build a bridge that will hold up under pressure. Children in grades 1-4 may call the Children’s Depart-ment at (860) 665-8720 to register.
Read, Rattle and Roll! Tuesdays, April 12 and 26, 12:30 p.m. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register.
Junior Cookbook Club – New Pro-gram! Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a new cooking pro-gram. We will hear the Leo Lionni book “Inch by Inch,” and then make edible inchworms. Junior chefs in grades K-2 may sign up by calling (860) 665-8720 beginning March 30.
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United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal made an appearance in Newington Sunday, to congrat-ulate Daniel Schumacher, 18, for his earning of the rank of Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts of America.
During the reception, Blumenthal presented Schumacher with a certificate of recognition from the Senate of the U.S. and a personal letter congratulating him on his accomplishment.
“I am very proud to be here today,” said Blumenthal. “This is the very first Eagle Scout cer-emony I have attended as a United States Senator … I don’t have to tell anybody in this room how difficult and demanding it is to become an Eagle Scout and how distinguished the scouts are in what they have given to this coun-try and what they give to the community.”
Daniel said he has been work-ing toward the completion of the Eagle Scout award since he first
joined the Boy Scouts at age 11. Now a senior at Newington High School the notoriously quiet Eagle Scout said he was proud of his accomplishment.
“It was really satisfying. It gives me confidence to do whatever I plan to do,” Daniel said.
This is the third Schumacher to receive the Eagle Scout honor, said Daniel’s father, Rich. Daniel’s older brothers, Chris and Paul, have both
received the award. Daniel also has an older sister, Kelly, and younger brother, Michael, who is also a Boy Scout and working toward the distinguished rank.
“Danny has done his own thing and he has always done a great job at that,” said Peg, Daniel’s mother.
During the award ceremony Scout Master Thomas Kelley praised Daniel for his dedication to the scout program. “He may be quiet but you can’t faze Daniel,” he said. “I am extremely proud of him.”
As part of the requirements,
every prospective Eagle Scout must organize and complete a project that betters their commu-nity. Daniel decided to help the Christ Congregational Church, which has housed Troop 355 since 1929. He repaired and repainted the church’s shed, and installed a bike rack on the property. The biggest repair required Daniel and his fellow Scouts to remove bat-tered cement curbing around the church’s lower windows with a jack-hammer, frame new curbing, and pour in the cement.
The rank of Eagle Scout is the
highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America Program and is obtained by less than 5 percent of all Scouts. An Eagle Scout has mastered the skills necessary to earn 21 merit badges and has displayed the Scout Spirit through his leadership and selfless service to his community and fellow Scouts.
“With all the doubtful, some-times discouraging, things happening in the world it’s great to have really happy and proud occasions to celebrate excellence,” said Blumenthal, “Especially on the part of young people.”
Eagle Scout honored at ceremony with Senator Blumenthal
Left, Troop 355 Scout Master Thomas Kelley reminisced about Daniel Schumacher’s road to the rank of Eagle Scout during the award ceremony Sunday afternoon. Right, Daniel Schumacher shakes the hand of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal who came to congratulate the new Eagle Scout on his accom-plishment. Schumacher’s parents Rich and Peg Schumacher look on.
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Did you know that both the Democratic and the Republican parties are against deficits?
Yup — both parties rant against the other party’s habit of overspend-ing. Someone once said “politicians are
the only people in the world who create the problems
they will campaign against.” We the people send our representative to Washington to make our country safe, prosperous and the land of the free. They lose something during the trip down the Potomac. They, as a friend of mine has said, go native, entering the land of the Emerald City, the fabled land of Oz, and all memory of their constituency becomes very dim.
They are against deficit spending, and yet we now have the biggest def-icits in the history of the Republic.
They don’t like taxes, and we have the threat of the larg-
est state and federal tax increases in the history of the Republic. We have 545 people in Washington who have failed to represent the interest of the people of the Republic.
The 100 senators and 445 con-gressional representatives have allowed our executive branch to support the institutions that have, through mismanagement and crimi-nal activity, thrown the Republic in harm’s way and made the people to suffer — really suffer.
We the people have caused a change to happen this midterm elec-tion — we changed the control of our House of Representatives and moved the power more to the peo-ple’s house. Now we watch. Another election is coming — a big one. All the stops will be out for that one.
It must be a time of we the peo-ple. Getting smarter and better at understanding some of the Potomac games that are played, we realize they are played in Hartford as well.
Cutting jobs and programs is pol-itics. Raising taxes and bemoaning the fact is politics. Not controlling
our political representatives is our — we the people’s — fault. They make us share the pain, the pain they caused, and we allowed. Had enough?
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 Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. You can reach him at [email protected] or write him at Phil Mikan, Central Connecticut Com-munications, One Herald Square, New Britain, CT 06051.
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NEW BRITAIN - Lg 1 BR, Appl. Newly rem. Must see. $650. 2 mos sec. 860-490-3795.
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645 GENERALHELP WANTED
AUTO SALES New Millennium is looking for a
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Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm DamageStump Removals • Shrub Pruning
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Just Solve It Math Tutor“WITH MATH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE”
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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
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.
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