Newington Town Crier 07-13-2012

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

In the wake of the widely-attended “Dinner for Dom” — a ben-efit to honor Newington’s former Mayor Dominic Mazzoccoli — ananonymous donor emerged, bringing the total funds raised for the ALSTherapy Institute to a whopping $25,000.Mazzoccoli, who was diagnosed with the

rare neurological illness (also known as LouGehrig’s Disease) one year ago last month,called the generous donation “fantastic.”The highly-regarded friend, classmate, fam-

ily member, citizen and political figure wasthankful to everyone involved with the benefitdinner, which took place at the Sphinx TempleShrine on the Berlin Turnpike two weeks ago.“It was a tremendous effort and all the work

of the committee really paid off,” he comment-ed. “It was very emotional for meto see so many friends and towns-people supporting the cause.”The evening’s raffle and auction,

with items donated from localbusinesses, comprised a large partof the fundraising efforts as well.Mazzoccoli served as mayor for

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From left, Karen Cote; behind her is Nancy Spitko; Bob Pranitis; Dominic Mazzoccoli; Kenny Sargis; Diane Schol-nick; and Camille Prentice represent �Team Dom and Friends.�

Honoring MazzoccoliDinner for former mayora ‘fantastic’ success

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There is eligibility criteria for vouchers to the Farmer’s Marketin Constitution Square. Vouchers are only available to Newingtonresidents who are older than 60 AND have an income level ofless than 185 percent of poverty level ($20,665 for a single person,$27,991 for a couple) OR those who are certified disabled ANDlive in subsidized housing AND fall within the aforementionedincome level.Vouchers are not at all available at the Senior & Disabled

Center, but instead the Newington Town Hall, located at 131Cedar St.Interested persons should call for an appointment at (860)

665-8590, or inquire at the Food Bank Tuesday, from noon to 3p.m., Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, and the second and fourthMonday of each month, from 4 to 6:45 p.m.

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Newington residents will have achance to comment on the recently-revised Town Charter at a publichearing scheduled before the TownCouncil’s next meeting.Over the last five months, a com-

mittee was charged with examiningand updating the document, whichoutlines how the town is run.Another committee made an

unsuccessful attempt at this backin 2009, adding controversial pro-visions that failed by public vote.Committee members and townofficials,this time,agreed the process

went smoothly and they didn’t makeany contentious changes.“I think this committee did a

very thorough job of looking atthe Charter,” said Charter RevisionCommission Chairman Alan Nafis,who happened to be a part of thelast group.Nafis joked with the Council at

Tuesday night’s meeting that as acommittee, they “didn’t change thename of the town or anything likethat,” showing the wide scope ofregulations covered in the docu-ment, which was last updated inthe 1980’s.One of the biggest changes was

the maximum amount of money

the town can decide to spend on aproject before they have to ask thepublic in a referendum.While that amount is currently

$325,000, the committee increasedit to $975,000 — a move they saidbrings it more in line with currentspending and is similar to othertowns.CopiesoftherevisedTownCharter

are available in the Town Clerk’soffice or at http://www.newing-tonct.gov/filestorage/78/118/150/Draft_Charter_2012.pdfThepublichearingon theCharter

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three terms beginning in 1985,before he was elected stateRepresentative in1993,fromwhichhe served another three terms.It was not only this long tenure

with town and state government,but also his lifelong popularity thatbrought so many people to therecent fundraiser, including currentand former elected officials, fam-ily, friends, former classmates andeven old pals from his childhoodBoy Scout Troop.A total of 210 people attended,

raising more than $12,000 forthe ALS Therapy DevelopmentInstitute in Cambridge, Mass.,which Mazzoccoli chose asthe evening’s beneficiary. Thenjust recently, he was astound-ed to receive an anonymousdonor-match that doubled thefunding.While there is no treatment or

cure for ALS, the non-profit bio-technology organization is at theforefront of the research in findingone.“We are absolutely pleased; it’s

a really big deal for us to receivethis amount of support,” said theALS Institute’s Vice President

of Communications and PublicAffairs Rob Goldstein, whoexplained that the funding will gotoward the screening of potentialdrugs to treat ALS.“We have a goal of screening

about 30 drugs a year,” Goldsteinadded of the long,complex process,which uses gene expression tech-nology to identify the differencesbetween healthy individuals andthose living with ALS and theninvolves testing different drugs tocorrect issues identified.“What if the money we get

from this actually finds a cure?”saidfriend and former classmate KarenMortensen Cote, a member of“TeamDom,” the committee of hisformer classmates from theClass of1970who organized the event.“Webelieve in miracles and we hope

there’s a miracle for Dom.”He used to be an avid gardener

and runner.The onset of his illnesswas characterized by weakness inhis limbs, and now a year later,Mazzoccoli is in a wheelchair. Hislighthearted account of this to hisguests was, “It’s not easy beingItalian and not able to use yourhands when you talk.”“The future is uncertain,” said

his daughter Karen (Mazzoccoli)Cantafi, whose speech to the din-ner crowd included a quote thatbrought friends and family to tears,from the Yankees beloved LouGehrig, namesake of her father’smysterious condition. Cantafiwas also grateful to everyone whoattended.“It makes you feel like people

care and you’re not alone; likeyou’re doing something to helperadicate the disease and bringawareness to it.”To Donate to the ALS Therapy

Institute in Dom’s honor, go to:https://community.als.net/

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

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Teens in grades 7 to 12 will earn oneprize ticket for every 100 pages read.There is no limit to how many prizetickets you can earn.Teens will also earnprizes for every 500 pages read (up to2,000 pages).Prize tickets can be usedfor weekly drawings and the grand prizedrawing.Teens will earn one extra prizeticket at every program they attend!

MOVIES AND MORE @THELIBRARY: “The Iron Lady” Monday,July 16, 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoonshowing of “The Iron Lady,” an intimateportrait of Margaret Thatcher, the firstand only female Prime Minister ofthe United Kingdom.The film starsAcademy Award winner Meryl Streep.Running time is 105 minutes. Pick upyour free ticket at the Adult InformationDesk. Refreshments will be served.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LEGALFORMS AND CAREERTRAN-SITIONS ONLINE RESOURCESNOW AVAILABLE: The Lucy RobbinsWelles Library, announces the additionof two new online systems to the avail-able resources: LegalForms and CareerTransitions.They are free of charge toNewington library card holders fromhome. Anyone can access these ser-vices in the library as well. LegalFormsprovides thousands of customizablelegal documents.The forms are specificto Connecticut. Also included are formletters, legal definitions and an attorneydirectory. Career Transitions makeslooking for a job a little easier. Peopleare guided by information about careerpaths, industries, economies andcompanies.They can discover theircareer interests and then explore thecareers related to these interests.Theycan than look at what preparation isrequired and what opportunities existfor that career. Career Transitions helpsjob seekers prepare their resumes andcover letters and prepare for inter-views.There is a section included tofind classes and training in an area topursue one’s career interests.The lastfunction allows the people to scour theinternet for career opportunities throughIndeed.Com. Newington residents canaccess these free online tools from thelibrary web page at www.newingtonct.gov/library. A valid Newington librarycard number is needed to access them.For more information, contact the adultinformation desk at (860) 665-8700.

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ONGOING DROP-IN SUMMERWEEKLY PROGRAMS: The LucyRobbins Welles Library has variousweekly programs for children ages9 months through 12 years. Pick upa detailed schedule in the Children’sDepartment or check our webpage atwww.newingtonct.gov/library.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday,July 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our month-ly gathering to build projects with Legobricks. For safety reasons, only peopleage 7 and older will be allowed in theroom. Call the Children’s Department at(860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsoredby the Friends of the Library.

SUMMER POOL PARTY! Mill PondPool (for Newington residents only)Monday, July 16, 5 to 8 p.m. At 5 p.m.BYO picnic dinner and at 5:30 p.m.we’lldance with DJ Bob and librarians; thenjoin us for a free pool party from 6 to8 p.m. Play games with the DJ, enjoyrefreshments and most of all, swim,swim, swim! No registration is neces-sary. Sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary.

EXPLORETOGETHER! Tuesday, July17, 2 p.m. Come share what you knowabout the solar system and completean activity about it. Explorers in grades1 to 4 may call the Children’s Depart-ment at (860) 665-8720 to register.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ANIME AFTERNOON & MANGASWAP:Tuesday, July 17, 2 to 4 p.m.For grades six to 12. Join us for anafternoon showing of the Studio Ghiblifilm, “My Neighbor Totoro.” Make origa-mi and exchange manga while watch-ing the movie. Additional refreshmentswill be provided, but teens must bringtheir own manga to swap. Sponsoredby the Friends of the Library.

BODY ART FORTEENS: Wednesday,July 18, 6:30 p.m. Come join in thefun at this unique body art program.Choose from a beautiful selection ofhenna, ink and glitter tattoos. Registerearly because space is limited. Spon-sored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, July18, 6:30 p.m. It’s camping season, sojoin the campfire fun! We’ll make CometCrunch and then listen to campfire sto-ries while we eat it. Chefs in grades 3 to6 may call the Children’s Department at(860) 665-8720 to register. Sponsoredby the Friends of the Library.

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NEWINGTON — Health-bridge workers who have beenon strike for a week now wereelated to see Gov. Dannel Malloyapproach their picket ine in frontof Newington Health Care CenterWednesday morning.But the crowd of more than

100 nursing, housekeeping,dietary and laundry staff wereeven more thrilled when thegovernor said the New Jersey-based elder care company thatemploys them “needs to get theiract together.”Healthbridge, which owns the

Newington center and four othernursing homes in the state where700 union workers are currentlyon strike, recently implementedcontracts that cut hours, sick time,pensions and significantly raisedinsurance premiums.After 17 months of contract

negotiationswiththeNewEnglandHealthcare Employees Union,District 1199,Healthbridge forcedtheir “last, best and final” contractsupon workers three weeks ago.This move was deemed illegal

by the National Labor RelationsBoard, which filed a fifth com-plaint against the company soonthereafter.Malloy, in addressing workers

Wednesday said the company isattempting to break the union.“They want to be the model in

the state of Connecticut (for healthcare companies) and we don’t wantthem to be that model,” he said,later adding, “If they’re going tobe in the state of Connecticut theyneed to follow the rules.”The local center is in a residen-

tial area, so multiple policemenhave been on site since strikingbegan July 3, amidst the marching,chanting crowd.

Neighbors have been very toler-ant of the noise, which begins at 6a.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. daily.“What can you do? They’re try-

ing to get their jobs back,” saidTony Ierna, who lives across thestreet from the picketing.While the workers aren’t happy

about any of the conditions ofthese recently implemented con-tracts, the $800 to $8,000 theynow have to pay per year formedical insurance is their biggestcomplaint.“That’s the most important

thing, so we can take care of our

kids,” explained Tanya Beckford,a certified nursing assistant, whosays after 15 years with the com-pany, this is the first time herfamily qualifies to be on the state’sHusky insurance.She’s consideringit to make sure her two asthmaticchildren get their medications.Employees say they hope

Malloy’s visit informs residents oftheir plight.“The governor being here

makes people aware of the healthcare system itself, but also howcorporate greed can destroy thelives of workers and patients,” said

Eva Fal, a New Britain residentwho has been a dietary worker atthe center for 16 years.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at

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WEST HARTFORD — TheMustangs are suddenly on the risein the Farmington Bank/Vantus LifeLeague, and it’s mostly due to greatstarting pitching.In the team’s most recent victory

overWestHartford,Monday startinghurler Alex Fretz dazzled in a com-plete game effort, keeping Cricketpress off-balance and unable to con-solidate its offense.“He had a good mix today,”

Newington head coach RonManzione said. “He and [Dan]Lacocco behind the plate, they hadstuff really going nicely.”The battery of Lacocco and Fretz

combined to hold West Hartford toone run, four hits and just a singlewalk.On offense,

they also steppedup, combining forthree stolen bases,half the team’s hitsand the game tyingRBI, a sacrifice flyfrom Lacocco in the second frame.“He calls a great game,” Fretz

said of his talented catcher. “He wasphenomenal today. He called greatpitches. I called him off a lot but heunderstands and knows what to call.”Whether it was his fastball, which

had great movement, or his breakingball,whichwas called for a strikewithgreat frequency, Fretz was in controlon the hill at Hall High School.“I just tried to mix up my

stuff,” Fretz, who graduated fromNewington High School back in thespring of 2011 said. “I did whatever Icould, worked hard inside and wentout with off-speed. I tried to keepthem off balance.”West Hartford hit him hard in the

fifth and sixth innings, but failed todrop in a hit due to well-placed field-ers by Newington’s defense. But evenafter the near-hits, Fretz adjustedaccordingly.“It just meant I had to change up

my pitches,” the former Class LLState Champion said, “and they’restarting to see it right.”Fretz made the jump from

American Legion ball last summerto the Farmington Bank/Vantus Lifeleague this summer,and is one of twoaces on in theMustang’s rotation.“I played legion last year,” he

said. “I competed pretty well at thatlevel. I went 5-and-1 on the season.I did alright. I told Rob Manzione

I’d play for himand I get to pitchagainst goodteams like [WestHartford].”The other staff

ace, Newingtongraduate Mike

Giordano, is a strikeout machine fortheMustangs.“We’ve had some really good

pitching and well-pitched games,”Manzione said. “Fretz, that’s his sec-ondwin in a row andMikeGiordanohas pitchedmonster games.He had agame with 11 strikeouts, and anotherone with 10.Though the team is filled with

players from different stages of youngadulthood, teens from high schooland various colleges come together toform theMustangs’ lineup.No matter how talented a pitcher

may be, it comes down to chemistryin any given game.“It depends on the day,”Fretz said.

“Sometimes we clash heads and haveto try and come together and play likea team and sometimes we don’t andthat’s why we lose.”Hopefully for Newington, the

wins will keep rolling in, thanksto some remarkable starting pitching.

Evan Macy can be reached at (860)225-4601, ext. 213, or at [email protected].

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health notes: Healthy eatingby W. Richard McQueen Jr., MD

Don’t Let Summer Gatherings Derail Your Healthy EatingSummertime is often filled with family gatherings,vacations, picnics, celebrations, ice cream trucks, andendless BBQ. There is no shortage of food-filled revelriesduring the warm summer months. Whether at a potluckor spending the day by the pool, food is often easily accessible all day and often becomes the entertainment.In addition, holidays like the 4th of July lead people to eata little more than they might normally and to perhaps alsoindulge in things that they typically otherwise would not.

Strategies For Balanced Eating• Don’t skip meals – this can lead to bingeing• Have a healthy snack at home before going to a party or potluck• Bring a healthy dish to gatherings and BBQs• When attending potlucks: glance over what is available, pick only your favorite

items, and commit to leaving the rest behind• Fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables• Savor the flavors • Eat until you are satisfied, but not stuffed• Don’t discount the impact of beverages – alcoholic and sweetened drinks

may be filled with calories and sugar• And if you do overeat, don’t beat yourself up. Try to figure out what to do

differently next time

What Else Can You Do?One of the best ways to fight overeating and overindulging is to plan activitiesthat are not centered around food. An added benefit of this is that you mighteven get some exercise in the meantime. Suggested activities might include:• Go for a hike or a bike ride • Plant some flowers or a tree• Relax in an air-conditioned movie theater • Take up a new sport

How Can My Doctor Help Me?Your primary care doctor is a great resource for encouraging a healthy lifestyle.Sometimes vitamin deficiencies and hormone disruptions can cause unusualcravings and changes in appetite, both of which may cause you to eat morethan is nutritionally necessary. Discuss any dietary concerns you might havewith your healthcare provider, who can then assess if additional diagnostictests are needed. The doctors of Hartford HealthCare’s Primary Care Networkwish you a safe, healthy, and celebratory summer.

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festival, so we feel like we shouldgive back to something going on inNewington,” she explained earlierthis week.Currently, there are about 30

vendors who have signed up to par-ticipate in the event, including all

local food, companies and organi-zations. But the committee is stillsearching for more, especially artsand crafts-related vendors.Some of the new participants this

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After almost a year of dis-cussion, Newington officialsfinally decided to pass on thetown’s revised Blight Ordinancefor the public to pick apart, ormaybe, praise.The Blight Ordinance

Committee tightened up regula-tions to address safety and publichealth concerns with propertyowners who are not taking careof their land or buildings.

At the same time, they recog-nized the fact that some homeowners — mainly the disabledand elderly — may need helpmaintaining the exterior appear-ance of their properties.But there is a difference

between those who don’t careabout their homes and those whocan’t do all the work themselves,Town Councilors noted duringtheir discussion at Tuesday night’smeeting.“I believe this will give us the

support we need as a community

and staff to rectify these prob-lems,” said Mayor Steve Woods.“There is more enforcement onselective properties in town thathave not lived up to the standardswe’ve set, and there is help forpeople who don’t have it,” headded.But the biggest change in the

ordinance, allowing the consid-eration of occupied propertiesinstead of simply those that arevacant is one that Councilorscould not agree upon.“I think it’s overkill,” said

Councilor Myra Cohen, whosemain concern is that there weretoo many strict regulations for

the average homeowner to abideby, especially a senior citizen ordisabled resident.But others noted that the ordi-

nance isn’t meantto be dictatorial.“This isn’t

meant to go afterthe person whohas a shutter thathappens to fall,but the personthat does every-thing in theirpower to ignorewhat makesa safe, inhabitable dwelling,”Councilor Maureen Klett said,adding that residents should haverespect for their neighbors.“It puts more ownership on

the town to lend a hand, reach-ing out to those people who needsome help but don’t know where

to go,” Councilor Scott McBridecommented.Both McBride and Klett were

on the sub-committee thatworkedto revise the reg-ulations, whichthe Council willeventually voteon.The blight

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

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By CLAIRE VAN COTTNCTC PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Newington Children’sTheatre Company marks its 50thanniversary season in 2012-2013.As Connecticut’s longest operatingnonprofit children’stheatre, NCTC hasstrived to providequality,hands-on edu-cational experiences in theperformingarts for children and young adults.

In 1963, the Newington Parksand Recreation Department createdthe Newington Children’s Theatre(NCT) as a creative program for thetown’s young residents. Participantsauditionedforaproductionthatwouldtour throughout the state.In succeed-ing years, the program grew in scopeand participation, involving hundredsof young theatre artists, techniciansand volunteers, and entertainedthousands of audience members bytouring throughout Connecticut, aswell as in New Hampshire,Vermont,New Jersey, and Virginia.

In 2002, after nearly 40 years ofoperation as a town program, a dedi-cated group of longtime volunteersrealized that in order for the pro-gram to grow and flourish, it wasnecessary to break away from thetown and become an independentnonprofit educational organization.With the blessing of the town, thecurrent NCT was incorporated andreceived non-profit recognition. In2003 NCT became known as theNewington Children’s TheatreCompany (NCTC).

After renovating a space forrehearsals in 2004, NCTC movedinto its current home at 743 NorthMountain Road in Newington. Forthe next seven years, NCTC upheldthe tradition of touring productionsthroughout Connecticut. NCTC

produced a wide array of lovable clas-sics like “Beauty and the Beast,”“TheWizard of Oz,”“The Secret Garden,”and “Cinderella.”

In 2009, the theatre changed itsoperatingnametoNCTCPerformingArts Theatre. The name changerecognizes that several of NCTC’s participants are young adults ratherthan children as well as the fact that somany participants come from outsideNewington’s borders. The new nameacknowledges the theatre’s success-ful history as Newington Children’sTheatre Company while looking tothe future as it becomes far more thanits founders ever envisioned.

With the rising costs to producean eight-month tour, the Board ofDirectors decided to take a hiatusfrom touring in the 2011-12 season,affording NCTC the opportunity tooffer year-round programming andto utilize their facility in Newingtonto the fullest.

While cutting the tour lessensNCTC’s reach in Connecticut,it pro-vides more opportunities for childrento get involved in the performing artsby producing eight shows throughoutthe year as opposed to one touringshow, as well as a plethora of classes,school vacation programs and work-shops.

This summer, NCTC is proudto present two musical theatre trea-sures. First to take the stage is thebeloved musical based on the clas-sic Charles M. Shultz comic strip“Peanuts,” “You’re a Good Man,Charlie Brown.”

Directed by NCTC alum ChristaPizzoferrato and choreographed byNCTC alum Jessie Sattler, “You’rea Good Man, Charlie Brown”chronicles an average day for CharlieBrown, his sister Sally and friendsLucy, Linus, Schroeder and Snoopyas each contemplates life through the

lens of childhood innocence.Fun for the whole family, “You’re

a Good Man, Charlie Brown” fea-tures great toe-tapping musicalnumbers, hilarious scenes, and heart-felt moments about the mysteries ofgrowing up and the true meaning ofhappiness.

Performances are July 27-29(Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. andSunday at 2 p.m.).Tickets are $12 foradults and $10 for seniors, studentsand children.

You can bet your bottom dollaron NCTC’s second summer pro-duction, the timeless classic, “Annie.”Leapin’ Lizards! Along with 38 areayouths, ages 5-15, the popular comicstrip heroine takes center stage at theNCTC Performing Arts Theatre, tobring one of the world’s best-lovedmusicals to life.

Directed by NCTC’s Executive/Artistic Director Claire Van Cottand choreographed by Jessie Sattler,“Annie” is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find herparents, who abandoned her on thedoorstep of a New York City orphan-age run by the cruel, conniving, MissHannigan.

In adventure after fun-filled adven-ture, join Annie as she dodges thescheming Miss Hannigan, charmsand befriends the President,and findsa new home and loving family at theWarbucks mansion.

Featuring the hit songs “EasyStreet,” “Hard Knock Life,” and“Tomorrow,” Annie is sure to delightaudiences of all ages. Performancesare August 2-5 (Thursday-Saturdayat 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundayat 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adultsand $10 for seniors, students andchildren.

TofindoutmoreinformationaboutNCTC and their offerings, call (860)666-NCTC or visit NCTCArts.org.

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HARTFORD — SenatorsJoseph I. Lieberman, RichardBlumenthal and CongressmanJohn B. Larson released thefollowing statements after arecent dedication of the fuelcell power plant installed atCentral Connecticut StateUniversity.

“Connecticut is the worldleader in fuel cell technology,and this power plant will helpsolidify Connecticut’s imageas a clean energy leader whileproviding students with anopportunity to learn about thetechnology first hand,” saidSenator Lieberman. “This typeof initiative will lead to feweremissions, a cleaner environ-ment and a more secure energyfuture for our country.”

“I want to congratulateCCSU for its forward-thinkinginvestment in a Connecticut-made product that will keepenergy costs down and promotethe environmental and eco-nomic benefits of clean energyfor generations to come,” said

Senator Blumenthal. “CCSUserves as a model for smartinvestment in clean energy,demonstrating the clear ben-efit to our environment andwhat Connecticut’s growingfuel cell industry can offer asa competitor on the globalstage.”

“With the addition of thisnew fuel cell power plant,Connecticut continues to bea leader in clean energy tech-nologies,” said CongressmanLarson. “I applaud CentralConnecticut State Universityfor doing their part in reduc-ing both energy costs and theirimpact on the environment.Even as our economic recoveryis hampered by rising energycosts and partisan politics, Icontinue to be encouraged bythe innovation of our localbusinesses and universities.”

The fuel cell power plantwill provide clean energy tothe university, resulting inmore than $100,000 in energysavings per year.

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The Italian American Celebration Honoring ChristopherColumbus Committee (I.A.C.) has announced the recipientsof their scholarships for 2012. The recipients were selected by aScholarship Committee headed by Professor Dario Del Puppo ofTrinity College, Hartford.

Andreanna Buccheri, Wethersfield High School; JosephMacNeill, Newington High School; Joseph Capossela, NewingtonHigh School; Kristen Lauria, Rocky Hill High School; EmmaVincenza Morse, Rocky Hill High School and Anthony Morales,Cromwell High School

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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPOINTMENTS:The Town Clerk’s office reminds localunaffiliated voters interested in becom-ing a Justice of the Peace that the appli-cation period is from Aug. 1 until Nov. 1.The town of Newington has 45 justicesof the peace.The Democratic and Re-publican parties endorse 15 candidateseach.The remaining 15 positions arereserved for registered voters who arenot enrolled in a major political party.These justices are appointed by theTown Clerk.The appointment processbegins with an application to the TownClerk, which can be filed on or afterAug. 1 and is due on or before Nov.1.To qualify, an applicant must be aNewington registered voter not enrolledin a major political party since May 1,2012. Incumbent unaffiliated justiceswill be reappointed during November ifan application is received by this officeduring the allotted time frame and ifthe justice has not been enrolled in amajor political party since May 1. If onNov. 1 the number of applications forjustice of the peace filed with the TownClerk exceeds the number of justicesof the peace allowed by State Statute,there will be a public lottery. Anyoneinterested in becoming a Newingtonjustice of the peace who is not enrolledin a major political party is encouragedto contact the Town Clerk’s office at(860) 665-8545 to obtain an applica-tion and instructions. Justices of thepeace perform marriages, administeroaths, and take acknowledgementsand depositions.The four-year term ofoffice begins Jan. 7, 2013 and endsJan. 2, 2017.

NEWINGTON PARKS AND RECRE-ATION DEPARTMENTTO PRESENTFREE SUMMER FUN RUNS: FreeSummer Fun Runs will be held at 6:30p.m.Wednesdays, July 18, 25, Aug. 1,8 and 15 at the cross country trails be-hind John Wallace Middle School.Twocourse lengths are offered: a traditional5k (3.1 miles) and a shorter 3k (abouttwo miles) for younger kids and begin-ners. Races are free for everyone andribbons are awarded.The races arein honor of Frank O’Rourke who wasa longtime NHS cross country coach.Participants younger than 18 must beaccompanied by a parent or guardianto sign the program waiver. For moreinformation, e-mail Race CoordinatorJay Krusell at [email protected].

31ST ANNUAL NEWINGTON EX-TRAVAGANZA JULY 16-21 AT MILLPOND PARK: The Newington FamilyPool Party will be Monday, July 16, from

6 to 8 p.m.This event is sponsoredin conjunction with the Lucy RobbinsWelles Library.This event is free andonly open to Newington residents. Joinus for our new Family Field Day.Tradi-tional field day games will be offered,with some exciting and different twists.The Summer Carnival will be Thursday,July 19, (5 to 10 p.m.); Friday, July 20,(5 to 10 p.m.); Saturday, July 21, (9 a.m.to 9 p.m.) at Mill Pond Park. Purchasea wristband and enjoy unlimited ridesall day.The wristband price is as fol-lows:Thursday, $15; Friday, $20; andSaturday, $20.The Concert in the Parkwill take place Friday, July 20, at 6:30p.m.This is sponsored by Data-Mail Inc.Ticket to Ride will perform on the eve ofExtravaganza at Mill Pond Park. Admis-sion to the concert is free and open toall ages. All attendees in the beveragegarden must be 21 or older.The 31stAnnual Extravaganza will be held atMill Pond Park Saturday, July 21, from9 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Newing-ton and all it has to offer. Enjoy food,games, rides, arts and crafts exhibitsand more. Admission and parking arefree.The event will conclude with anevening fireworks display over Mill PondPark.Visit us on the web at http://www.newingtonct.gov/parksandrec or call theParks and Recreation office at (860)665-8666 if you are interested in mak-ing a donation or becoming a sponsor,vendor or for more information.

VISIONS OF SUMMER: Lois House,award-winning watercolorist, bringssummer to the Senior Center cafeteriaduring July. Her bucolic paintings oflandscapes, still-life and rustic boatswill be displayed at Newington Senior &Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Hours:8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, and 1to 4 p.m.Tuesays, Wednesdays andFridays.

MOVING FORWARD GROUP:Trying to move on with your life afterdivorce, or relationship breakup.Thereis a “Moving Forward” group at FirstCongregational Church, 355 Main St.,Cromwell, that will meet Friday, July 20,at 6:30 p.m. Come down and find outwhat others are doing to move on.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Goingthrough a relationship breakup?ADivorce? Are you thinking about aDivorce? First Church of Christ, 250Main St., Wethersfield, offers a DivorceSupport Group filled with sensitive andcaring people who have been whereyou are now.They will meet July 27 at6:30 p.m. Call (860) 529-1575.

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Linda Mozzicato of 302 Newtown St., Middletown, wascharged June 25 with issuing a bad check.Kimberly Pinnock, 32, of 442W.Middle Turnpike,Manchester,

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Michelle Tardif of Newington has achieved firsthonors at East Catholic High School, Man-chester, where she is a member of the Class of2013.

Krista Gangloff of Newington graduated CumLaude from Western New England Universitywith a B.A. in Psychology and Education anda Minor in Coaching. She has been named tothe President�s list and was initiated into thePynchon Chapter of the Mortar Board NationalCollege Senior Honor Society, Psi Chi the Inter-national Honor Society in Psychology and BetaChapter CHI Alpha Sigma Chapter in recognitionof High Academic and Athletic Achievements.Krista was a four-year starter for the WNU Wom-

en�s Soccer Team, and plans to continue toreceive her master�s in Occupational Therapy.Eric Womer, a Newington High School gradu-ate, and a member of the Class of 2012,Boston University, graduated May 20, MagnaCum Laude, with a B.S. degree in AerospaceEngineering, in the University�s College ofEngineering. Womer was also awarded theGing S. Lee Community Service Award foroutstanding community service during histenure at Boston University. He had been re-cruited by SPACE-X in Los Angeles, Calif., andhas commenced employment on June 25.

The following residents have been namedto the Dean�s List at Providence Collegefor the spring semester: Faith Donaghey ofNewington is a member of the class of 2014;Ekaterina Protsenko of Newington is a mem-ber of the class of 2014; John Ronalter ofNewington is a member of the class of 2014.

The Newington Adult and Continuing EducationCredit Diploma Program held its graduationJune 7.Twenty-seven diplomas were awarded as wellas the Kiwanis of Newington Scholarship Awardand the Liberty Bank Scholarship Awards.Besides scholarship awards, students receivedboth the Raymond R. Newton Award and theVincent Parente Memorial Award.Diplomas were awarded by Board of Educa-tion members including Chairman, Dr. MarcB. Finkelstein and Superintendent of Schools,Dr. William C. Collins. Dr. Jeffrey A. Schumanngave the keynote address, urging students toovercome any obstacles that may hinder futuresuccess.Students receiving diplomas include:Samir Alarmani, Joseph Andrews, JoshuaBarry, Michael Cavalieri, Aaron Davis, AshleyDefurio, Jacob Eppner, Arthur Fredericks, Este-ban Galeano, John Garuti, Daniel Goncalves,Michael Knight, Lynelle Letourneau, Sherilyn

Lozada, Matthew Manuele, Jeremy Martinez, TylerMaulucci, Humza Mir, Jamielyn Moore, StephonMurray, Michael Nadeau, Isabella Roberge,Christina Rodriguez, Dalton Roy, Joshua Saverino,Daniel Varney and Ethan Wlodkowski.Award winners are listed as follows:Raymond R. Newton Award to Esteban Galeano,Vincent Parente Memorial Award to Daniel Varney,Kiwanis of Newington Scholarship Award, pre-sented by Sandy Nafis and Robert Seiler to DanielVarney, and the Liberty Bank Foundation Scholar-ship Awards presented by Jodie Lemeris to TylerMaulucci, Ethan Wlodkowski, Esteban Galeanoand Michael Cavalieri.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATES

Newington Adult and Continuing EducationCredit Diploma graduates

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORYAIR CONDITIONING & HEATINGMULL BROS., INC. - We are a familybusiness that’s been catering to your cooling& heating needs since 1945. We proudlyinstall Lennox, American Standard,Weil McLain & other quality equipment(oil, gas & electric). We also service mostmakes & models. We are located next tothe Wethersfield Post Office (behind thepenguins and polar bears) at61 Beaver Rd.860- 529-8255

BASEMENT WATERPROOFINGJP BACHHAND BASEMENTWATERPROOFING 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 withCT Dept of Consumer Protection

(Reg #511842).Call 860-666-9737CERAMIC TILELEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers.Regrouting in tubs.Bath, kitchen tile installed.37 years experience. Neat, expertworkmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call242-5805

CLEANING SERVICESPolish/English speaking woman can cleanyour 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 manyyears of experience. References uponrequest. Please call Ela at860-348-0234

ELECTRICAL SERVICESNDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Allaspects of electrical work, additions, newhomes, renovations, pools, hot-tubs, etc.Main service up-grades from fuses to circuitbreakers. Fast, quality workmanship.Nick 860-665-7202.CT Lic #E1-180139

GUTTER CLEANING#1 First In Reliability - We Show Up!!! Oneday service. Our 10th year. Reasonablerates. Senior discounts. Reliable service.Call Rob (860) 982-3300“A West Hartford Resident”Visit our web site: robpolo.com

PLUMBINGPOSITANO PLUMBING, INC. -31 years of serving Bristol and thesurrounding areas. Specializing in allrepairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater

replacement, boiler replacement. CT Lic#202691, 308931. For the best repair workin the area, please call 860-584-0012, 186West St., Bristol.

REMODELINGFULL SERVICE REMODELING - Windows,bathrooms and kitchens. All interior andexterior home or business remodeling andhandyman service. You name it - I’ve doneit! Excellent references and competitiverates with over 10 years experience. BBBAccredited. Call Mike 860-690-6505 or Kris860-348-076 today for your free estimate.Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.

ROOFINGLA RICH, LLC - Master Elite RoofingContractor with over 500 satisfiedcustomers. Our workmanship is warranteedfor 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Bestwarranty in writing. “Quality you can count

on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinylsiding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest,competitive pricing.No hidden costs. Free estimates. Fullyinsured. Written warranties. Clean andcourteous installers. CT Lic #565709.GAFELK ME #11852. 860-622-9800 or860-747-4427.www.larichroofing.com

TREE SERVICETOTAL TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING,LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace.Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. buckettruck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing,stump grinding, tree removal. Registration#608808. Fully insured.860-529-8389 or860-538-0980.

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MUSIC LESSONS

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A Stump Removal Contractor

860-922-3534

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A Tree Removal Contractor

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Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm DamageStump Removals • Shrub Pruning

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Cathleen B. HallBroker, G.R.I. SRES860-666-5656 X156 (Office)

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REALTORS

Mark A. TorresReal Estate Sales Professional

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860-930-2536 2493071

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Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.If interested in attending the Job Fair/Open House,

please RSVP to: [email protected]

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excellent benefits including 401K, medical, dental,educational assistance, pension plan and much more!

VOLVO AEROVolvo Aero Connecticut

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Located in Newington CT, the rapidly growing Volvo Aero Connecticut specializes in machining large aerospacecomponents such as fan cases for aircraft engines and gas turbines. We produce components for commercial

and military aircraft engines and are a leading supplier to major aircraft engine manufacturers.EOE/DFWP/M/F/D/V

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