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Volunteers honored for dedication to students, school programs

Unbeknownst to some: fes-tivals and book fairs, holiday celebrations and field trips don’t happen with the wave of a magic wand or on the clocked hours of a teacher’s paycheck.

It takes lots of charitable time and effort of parents who are often balancing full-time jobs, housework and looking after their own children — but they do it because they care.

The most giving of those indi-viduals were recognized Tuesday afternoon among their fellow volunteers at the Wethersfield Schools Parent Council’s 16th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Families and school offi-cials, including Superintendent Michael Emmett and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Sally Dastoli, gathered inside the auditorium at Webb Elementary

School to honor nine volunteers. Most were presidents or co-chairs of their respective school PTOs, but the WSPC also chose a local business that made partic-ularly significant contributions. This year’s Community Award recipients were Kim Notaro and Annette Bowman, owners of Kim’s Flower Shop.

The ladies are known for donating flowers to Wethersfield High School for senior day games, providing centerpieces and floral arrangements to school functions and offering financial support to different programs.

Almost every speaker who shared his or her thoughts about the recipients was brought to tears along with every award winner.

“I’m not surprised at all by the emotion we’ve seen today because I think those who vol-unteer know how personal it is to us,” commented Martha

Conneely, chair of the WSPC.Volunteers from each of the

town’s seven schools were award-ed.

PTO President of Charles Wright Elementary Caroline Fazzina was the first. Co-president Hannah Granfield presented her with the award, calling Fazzina “a tireless advo-cate to making sure students are getting the same opportunities as all children in town.”

Just one of many fundraisers she organized to help support the school’s PTO was a pasta dinner this past fall, attended by

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Erica Schmitt | StaffParents and school officials gathered Wednesday evening at the Wethersfield Schools Parent Council’s 16th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards to honor those who have gone above and beyond, dedicating their time, to provide a variety of events, programs and services to students.

See VOLUNTEERS, Page 8

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Do they celebrate Mother’s Day in Peru? Is there wintertime in Portugal?

These are the kinds of top-ics members of Wethersfield Library’s Time to Talk program discuss at their weekly meetings, while practicing their conversa-tional English.

A unique opportunity for local immigrants, the group gives English-language learners the opportunity to learn the mean-ing of idioms like “keep in touch” or “earn a living” — things that aren’t necessarily taught in their ESL classes.

This past Tuesday, evening group members gathered to cel-

ebrate their knowledge, diversity and connectedness at an annu-al potluck dinner. Since they hail from the Czech Republic, Portugal, Russia, France, Peru,


Erica Schmitt | StaffTime to Talk group leader Carol Schul-man and Fatima Almeira admire group member Yanni Li’s baby, Oliver.

Members of program teaching conversational English trade native dishes at annual dinner

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Plant sale keeps RHHS botany program going strongRocky Hill High School stu-

dents are known for having green thumbs.

Their families, teachers and town residents re-discover this every year at their Annual Spring Plant Sale, which was held this past week.

One step inside the school’s greenhouses and visitors were met with a variety of greenery and blooms — everything from herbs to flowers to vegetables.

There are few public high schools that offer a botany program; that’s usually ground covered by voca-

tional-technical schools. Former science teacher Conrad Zendzian started one decades ago and raised money to build the greenhouses. Current science teacher Kim Antol took over the botany class 16 years ago and has been running it ever since.

The best part of the program — and the reason why it’s been able to continue all these years despite hard financial times — is that it is self-sustaining.

“The kids figure out what they want to grow; set up a business plan and all of the sale’s proceeds go back into the program,” Antol

explained. “So the students last year raised money for these kids, and this year’s students are raising money for next year’s. It’s like a pay-it-forward concept.”

The seven students in this year’s class raised more than $1,600 at the plant sale, which will fund the projects pursued by the 22 kids who have signed up for the 2013-14 class.

“The cost varies from year to year depending on how many students are in the class and what they want to order,” said Antol. “We just have to make sure whatever we order we can sell it to make back the money.”

It all begins every August, when those who enrolled in the botany class — a science elective — begin raising hundreds of poinsettias for the holiday sale in December. This past school year, they grew more than 400 of the seasonal red-and-green plants. They also learn how to decorate wreaths and make bows during the unit.

After the holidays have come and gone, Antol provides them with seed catalogs so they can choose what they want to grow as spring offerings.

“I thought it would be fun to do potatoes,” said Jess Cacomi, who along with her classmates, learned about how to plant, grow and har-

vest her choices. After the May sale, the students were even allowed to take home some samples.

“It’s a good life skill to have,” said senior Emily Anderson. “It was a different kind of science class; I knew we’d be doing more interac-tive stuff, not just book work.”

Their projects go beyond the greenhouse, too. Mrs. Antol taps maple trees in her own backyard in Middletown, brings in the sap and teaches students how to make maple syrup. They also do some cooking because culinary arts teach-er Karen Redanz is kind enough to let them use her food lab kitchen.

Using the eggplant, basil and tomatoes last year’s students plant-ed in late spring of 2012, they made salads in the fall. They also main-tain gardens on school grounds that are separate from the greenhouses.

“The townspeople really support our program every year,” said Antol. “The Board of Ed members, fac-ulty, parents are amazing, they all come to the plant sale.”

A former student who is now a teacher in Norwich even stopped by the recent sale to pick up some plants for use in her own classroom.

From all kinds of angles, the bot-any program at Rocky Hill High School represents the continuous circle of life.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].


Erica Schmitt | StaffSeniors in Rocky Hill High School’s Botany course, from left to right, Bradley Adams, Jess Caccomi and Matt Skrzypiec show off their offerings in the greenhouse during their annual Spring Plant Sale.

Erica Schmitt | StaffFrom right to left, Johannah Venot, a junior, with seniors Jess Cacomi, Matt Skrzypiec and Emily Anderson, with Food Lab and Botany Teachers Karen Redanz and Kim Antol in the background.

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When families in Wethersfield sought to extend goodwill and finan-cial aid to the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre, they were met with gratitude, but their financial offering was redirected.

The Wethersfield Schools Parent Council recently decided the best way to honor those impacted by the shooting at Sandy Hook was to do their best to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring in Wethersfield.

Per speaking with those represent-ing Newtown families, town officials were advised to raise funds to protect children in their own town instead.

“What we’ve been hearing from people who have family in Newtown is that they’re overwhelmed by all the money coming in, so they’re encour-aging people to look within their own communities and find out where the gaps are,” explained WSPC Chair Martha Conneely.

The planning of the WSPC will come to fruition this weekend at Wethersfield High School, when they will host “Wethersfield Walks in Honor of Newtown: Cultivating Solutions Within our Community.”

All of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Wethersfield Public Schools to fund professional devel-opment opportunities for staff and district-wide programming dedicated to the development of healthy chil-dren, community connectedness and safety.

The decision as to how to use the funds raised by the event was arrived at after the WSPC consult-ed Wethersfield Superintendent of Schools Michael Emmitt and other school officials.

The planned professional development will help staff to iden-tify students who are struggling with mental health issues before they reach their breaking point. Then special intervention programs will help students by promoting positive con-nections with their schools and their community.

“A lot of times those services kind of fall by the wayside when you have budget reductions,” said Conneely.

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Memorial Day Parade, routes, street closures, more

The Memorial Day Committee has announced plans for the annual parade and services. The parade will be held Saturday, May 25.

Chairperson Larry Spellacy said it will begin at 9 a.m. In recognition of all veterans who have returned home, the theme will be “Never Forget Those Who Served.” The parade committee cordially invites all veterans who have served to join them next to the reviewing stand to view the parade as a guest of the committee. Please contact the committe at [email protected] or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890, to reserve a seat.

This year’s Parade Marshal is Charles E. Officer. After the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Village Cemetery. In line with this year’s theme, an essay con-test was held for eighth-graders at Silas Deane Middle School, asking them what Memorial Day means to them. The winning essay will be read as part of the ceremony. This year’s winning essay was written by Alexis Maher.

In recognition of all veterans, the GFWC/CT of Newington/Wethersfield Women’s club, a member of General Federation of Women’s Clubs, will be conducting a “Flags of Appreciation.” Those wishing to honor a veteran may purchase a flag that will be placed on the Broad Street Green near the reviewing stand. Each flag will have a laminated tag along with a GFWC ribbon. The front side will have the veteran’s name, their branch of the armed forces, dates of service and location. Flags are for sale by the club for $10.

Questions or additional informa-tion may be obtained by contacting Diane Mirebito-Hugh at at (860) 665-1148 or email [email protected].

Proceeds will benefit various vet-eran’s projects.

The parade will start at 9 a.m. from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It will head west on State Street, across Nott Street and turn left onto Garden Street by Mikey’s Place. It will follow Garden Street until it reaches Church Street. It will take a left onto Church Street and follow to Main Street. At Main Street, it will take a right and fol-low until it hooks up with Garden Street again. Once at Garden Street, it will take a left and follow to

the Broad Street Green. Here it will take a left and proceed north down Board Street passing the reviewing stand. The parade will then continue going north where it will cross Marsh Street and end at the Village Cemetery where the “Remembrance of the Dead” services will be held immediately following the parade.

Organizations participating in the parade are asked to assemble at the Department of Motor Vehicle’s parking lot at 8:15 a.m.

The committee would like to encourage all residents living along the parade route to demonstrate their support for the veterans and our country by displaying the American Flag. Parking for specta-tors will be available throughout the parade route. Spectators may park on any residential street not marked by “no parking” signs.

The committee is seeking vol-unteers this year to help on the day of the parade. If you are interested, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890.

Further information about the parade, such as the line of march, street closures, etc. can be found on the parade’s web site at wethers-fieldct.com/recreation.

The committee would like to thank the Wethersfield business community, organizations and volunteers who have given their support over the years and who are helping to make this year’s event memorable.

If you would like to consider the sponsorship of a band or help in any manner, contact the Parade Committee [email protected].

Monetary contributions are deep-ly appreciated. Contributions may be made to: Town of Wethersfield, Memorial Day Parade, c/o Parks and Recreation Department, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109.

In the event of inclement weath-er, the ceremonies will be moved indoors to the Wethersfield High School at 9 a.m. Latest parade information will be announced on WTIC radio station, after 8 a.m. and by calling the Parks and Recreation Department program information line at (860) 721-2890. An announcement will also be post-ed in the “Latest Announcements” section on the home page of the town web site at wethersfieldct.com.

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Golf tourney benefits HSC’s adaptive sports camp Teeing off at the Wethersfield

Country Club Monday was for-mer tennis world champion Ivan Lendl, who partnered with New Britain’s Hospital for Special Care to help children living with dis-abilities experience sports.

It was the 18th year of the annual tournament, which rais-es money for families to attend HSC’s Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp.

For five days during the sec-ond week of August, the camp,

held at St. Joseph College, gives wheelchair-bound kids aged 6 to 19 the opportunity to play tennis, basketball, soccer and rugby, in addition to other team and indi-vidual sports.

“We developed this fundraiser to provide free tuition for the 40 kids who participate,” explained Lyn Ricci, HSC senior vice presi-dent and chief operating officer.

“The families love it,” she added. “Our biggest quest is to get it year round.”

It costs $150 for each child to attend the camp for only one day.

But that’s only a tiny fraction of what it costs for them to actu-ally engage in activities, which they can only do with the help of specially-designed wheelchairs that run their families upward of $3,000.

Lendl, who currently resides in Florida but also has a home in Goshen, serves as a camp coun-selor.

“I enjoy seeing the kids having fun and enjoying sports,” he said Monday.

Janet Connolly, the hospital’s sports & community programs

manager, facilitates camp pro-grams with the help of a volunteer staff and a team of Paralympic coaches who can understand the kids’ challenges because they are wheelchair-bound themselves.

“Once their appetite has been wet, they don’t ever want to leave,” Connolly said, adding, “It’s a way for parents to give their child the unique opportunity they are cer-tainly deserving of.”

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his favorite week of the year.“Just to be involved with those

kids every year, when you get to see it firsthand, there’s no greater feeling,” explained Slifka, who was born with spina bifida and now serves as a camp counselor.

About 130 golfers played in the tournament and about 25 more attended dinner, helping to meet the hospital’s $120,000 fundrais-ing goal.



Erica Schmitt | Staff

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over 160 people. She and her hus-band even made their own tomato sauce, Granfield pointed out.

Emerson-Williams President Martin Malicki was presented an award by co-president Paula Heinzmann.

“He contributes his time to essential details without acknowl-edgement or credit,” she said, adding, “He takes initiative on important tasks others don’t have time for.”

Hamner PTO Chair Kim Wolfe presented the award to Co-chair Melissa Hart, who also

happens to serve as PTO co-president at Silas Deane Middle School.

“Despite having four children, Melissa planned and organized Hamner night at the Connecticut Whale; she has brought us uni-fied sports … it’s special to me and I know, her,” said a teary-eyed Wolfe.

Highcrest PTO President Leslie Esoian spoke on behalf of co-president Andrea Aglieco. They met when their two sons started kindergarten together in 2008 and have been friends ever since.

“She willingly and selflessly gives of her time — not only for her children, but for all children at Highcrest,” Esoian told the crowd.

Webb recognized PTO Co-President Paula Buonopane, who chaired many school events including ice-skating, bingo night and movie nights. Buonopane also happens to be troop leader for both her daughters’ Girl Scout Troops and a tutor at Hanmer Elementary.

The parent who introduced the Prime Time Reading Program to Webb Elementary, Lisa Stefano was chosen as Silas Deane Middle

School’s awardee. Despite her full-time job at The Hartford and even when her three kids were in three separate schools, that didn’t stop Stefano from volunteering at each.

“We do this because we love our families and we love our commu-nity,” Stefano said, acknowledging her fellow volunteers and encour-aging the younger parents to stay involved as their kids get older.

Wethersfield High School’s awardee was Heather Ramsey Gingrave, who organized the fall festival attended by more than 1,500 people. She also hosted at her place of work the WHS Sparkle Squad, which brings together typical and developmen-tally-challenged students to cheer for the football and basketball teams.

Mayor Donna Hemmann’s words for all of the school hon-

orees were, “Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community and we’re grateful for your work.”


Erica Schmitt | StaffParents and school officials gath-ered Wednesday at the Wethersfield Schools Parent Council’s 16th An-nual Volunteer Recognition Awards.

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“We consider it most successful when the participants are sharing and talking with each other, we have a topic to stimulate the discussion but then they talk on their own,” explained group leader Carol Schulman, who has grown close with members over the last few years.

In fact, when one gave birth recently, the group hosted her baby shower.

Oliver was born February 15, 2013 and his mom, Yanni Li, a Wethersfield resident, came from the same part of China that another group member about her same age came from. Quili has her own daughter, 18 months old.

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“Some of the younger professionals were stronger in English and needed more of a challenge,” Berasi said, adding, “We focus on current events. We bring in a newspaper article and discuss it along with the vocabulary and idioms.”

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Erica Schmitt | StaffAt left, a table of foods brought by members of the Wethersfield Library’s Time to Talk program’s annual pot luck dinner. Everyone brought dishes representing their respective nationalities. At right, from left, Diana Chavez, from Peru, Quili and her daughter Coco, who came from the same part of China as Yanna Li, at right.

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Consistency is something that has defined the Wethersfield boys golf team this season.

The Eagles have been consistent-ly shooting in the 160s and giving themselves a chance to win, despite playing in a tough CCC North Division that includes state powers Glastonbury and East Catholic.

“Glastonbury is very good, and East Catholic is always good,” Wethersfield coach Brendan Hallisey said during a May 9 match at Berlin’s Timberlin Golf Club against Berlin and Bristol Eastern.

The Eagles started the season with losses to Fermi (Enfield) and East Catholic, then won five straight matches before a loss to Glastonbury and a 162-162 tie against East Catholic.

Wethersfield hit a bump in the road in the May 9 match at Timberlin when it shot a season-high 175 in a loss to host Berlin, which had a season-low 153. The Eagles did beat Bristol Eastern, who had a 189.

Hallisey said was pleased with what he has seen from his team this season.

“It’s going pretty good,” Hallisey said as the players finished up at Timberlin. “We’ve been playing steady golf.”

The Eagles graduated just one player from last season’s team. The lineup has consisted of five juniors and two sophomores.

“We’ve had four different players have the best score,” Hallisey said. “We are a very balanced team, no seniors.”

In the match against Berlin and Bristol Eastern, Ben Goldman had the best score with a 4-over-par 40. Will DelMastro followed with a 43 while teammates Jack Murphy and Sam Baldwin each had a 46. Pat Murphy was just outside of the top four with a 47.

Goldman, DelMastro, Jack Murphy and Pat Murphy have each had Wethersfield’s lowest score dur-ing at least one match this season. Jack and Pat Murphy each had a 40 during a 168-195 victory over South Windsor on April 22. Each of those four players has either been medalist or shared medalist honors at least once this season. DelMastro, Jack Murphy and Goldman had each done it twice.

Through 11 matches (May 9), Wethersfield had a record of 6-4-1 and had only shot 170 over higher twice. With just one graduation, the Eagles are looking to be even better than they were last season.

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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 & 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 SERVICESPolish/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 SERVICESNDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrical work, additions, new homes, renovations, pools, hot-tubs, 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

LAWN AND GARDEN MAINTENANCEPREMIER PROPERTy MAINTENANCE is offering Newington residents one free lawn cutting when you sign up for weekly lawn cutting service. Other services include seasonal clean-ups, mulching, rototilling, organic fertilizing, etc. Free quotes over the phone or email. Dependable owner does the work. Fully insured. Call Mike 860-205-8761. [email protected]

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.

ELI THE PLUMBERAll Plumbing ServicesBathrooms & Kitchens Remodeled. Toilets, sinks, hot water, garbage disposals. Will respond to all calls.Licensed & Insured.860-548-0331.10% Discount with this Ad

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. Registration #608808. Fully insured.860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.


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