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Friday, June 21, 2013

Volume 53, No. 24 Free

Change of pace

With a new year come new changes, especially in Newington High School.

Beginning the 2013-14 school year, NHS will be lengthening classes from 45 to 90 minutes, two

days a week. School officials’ decision

to implement block schedul-ing comes in the wake of recent changes to state mandates, requir-ing students to graduate with 24 credits, up from the 21 needed now. The Class of 2017 will be the first affected by this change.

The typical week will feature three “A” days when all eight classes take place. In between the second and third “A” day there will be “O” and “E” days, alternating odd and even class periods.

Although staff members

By CAROLINE KRAWCZYNSKICORRESPONDENT

See NHS, Page 11

Students pessimistic, teachers hopeful as NHS prepares shift to block scheduling

Reading season

Last Saturday, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library held its Summer Reading Kick-off, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, together with Touch-A-Truck (sponsored by the Newington Parks and Recreation Department). The first 200 children to sign up received a free stuffed animal. The young and young at heart enjoyed a day of fun and sun. Some of the activities that were available for the participants were: planting in the library garden, putting together a wooden craft, (provided by Home Depot), face painting, planting sunflower seeds, getting temporary tattoos and dancing as DJ Bob played music. There was even a young children’s section with a sand table, bubble table and Lego Brick building. The kids were able to run under the fire truck’s sprinkler and climb on the trucks.

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Hundreds of ham radio fans congregate in NewingtonThis is the special time of year

when Newington becomes a Mecca for radio-heads.

Ham radio enthusiasts, that is.The Amateur Radio Club of

Connecticut’s Capitol Region happens to be located atop Cedar Mountain in Newington, but the site of the non-profit’s Annual NARL Electronic Flea Market and Hamfest, held last Saturday, was St. Mary’s School.

The yearly event drew hundreds of electronics communication peo-ple and amateur radio buffs from Southern New England and near-by New York. They traded radios

and all their various components, including antennas, accessories, software, batteries and more.

These transactions were made in anticipation of this weekend’s upcoming ARRL National Field Day, to be held at Mill Pond Park Saturday through Sunday.

It’s an overnight camp-out, and open to more than just ham radio aficionados — the public is wel-come to stop by and learn more about a hobby that’s growing in popularity.

“We’ll set up tents, put anten-nas up, get the radios and stations set up and people can come and we’ll show them how to try the radios,” said NARL Vice President

Armando Landrian, whose call sign is “KB1PRP.”

Call signs are basically how radio hams identify each other over the air.

“Most of us that get involved with ham radio, it is basically like getting into a hobby that has many different opportunities,” Landrian explained.

New Britain Mayor Tim O’Brien has come to the NARL’s Field Day in past years, and will likely be there this year as well.

“He finds it interesting,” said Landrian, who is also expect-ing Newington Mayor Stephen Woods to give a proclamation to the NARL during an opening cer-emony.

Ham radio has been in the pub-lic eye more lately, especially in the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Irene, when widespread power outages render it one of the only working communication modes remaining.

His second year in the club, Landrian decided to get involved with the SKYWARN program, which puts hams to work providing the National Weather Service with timely updates on severe weather.

“It’s the most active program we have, and the most useful to soci-ety,” he said.

Landrian also works at pubic service events throughout the year, including the Hartford Marathon.

“As ham radio operators, we get a position throughout the route — I go to the medical tent manned by Hartford Hospital volunteers. My role is to let them know how many runners are going through; I keep track of the runners that need medical attention,” he explained.

ARRL’s Chief Operating Officer and QST publisher Harold Kramer (WJ1B) knows firsthand what it’s like as a radio ham involved in emergency response.

Kramer was one of 35 volun-teer ham operators at the Boston Marathon earlier this year. He shared his experience with those who attended last weekend’s Hamfest. It’s firsthand accounts like these that shed light on the world of ham radio.

Field Day begins with a public ceremony Saturday at 4 p.m. in Mill Pond Park. Volunteer crews will then demonstrate how to field-install and operate three amateur radio communication setups dur-ing a simulated disaster. They will

maintain 24-hour vigil on radio airwaves, making hundreds of con-nections to similar encampments across the USA and Canada. Festivities will conclude Sunday afternoon.

For more information, contact Armando Landrian at [email protected], by phone 860-805-3107, or write to NARL, P.O. Box 310133 Newington, CT 06131-0133.

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Hundreds of ham radio enthusiasts gathered in Newington last weekend as St. Mary’s School hosted the NARL Electronic Flea Market and Hamfest, where radio hobbyists traded, bought and sold all manner of radio com-ponents. This weekend, the fun continues as Mill Pond Park will host the AARL National Field Day Saturday through Sunday.

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Master Yang’s Demo Team from US Taekwondo in Newington performed recently at the 2013 US Taekwondo Education Foundation’s NY Taekwondo Festival in Times Square. The team was one of nine asked to partici-pate. Nun chucks, forms and board breaking to music were part of their routine, which the kids put intense time and energy into preparing.

Newington Mayor Stephen Woods was the guest of honor at a picnic hosted by the Newington Democratic Town Committee on Monday, June 17.

Woods was introduced and con-firmed that he was, indeed, seeking the Democrats’ nomina-tion for re-election in the November elec-tion. Woods outlined his, and the Town Council’s accom-plishments over the last two years and said that the job wasn’t finished, and he wants to make sure projects such as the destruction of the National Welding Brownfield site and the rehabilitation of Northwood Plaza are seen to fruition.

Woods and local legislators were able to secure a $2,000,000 bond for the cleanup of National Welding, work which, officials said, should start in the next six months or so. Plans for the site, which is integral to the CT Fastrack station at Cedar Street and Fenn Road, would include office buildings and other retail establishments.

Northwood Plaza was bought, at auction, by Long Island based Best Markets, and work is already in progress to rehabilitate the old Waldbaum’s Food Mart. The plaza will be known as Best Market Plaza.

Mayor Steve Woods was the guest of honor at a picnic Monday hosted by the Newington Democratic Town Committee. From left, Town Attorney Peter Boorman, Mark DePalma, Tom Mongellow, Mayor Woods, Judge of Probate Robert Randich, Stan Marcinczyk, Fernando Rosa and David Marsden.

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If you’re raising teenagers in Newington, they might be learn-ing how to drive from the same man who you knew as shop class teacher in high school.

Lifelong Newington resident Bob Patz taught automotive class at Newington High School from 1967 until 1980, when he and his wife Pauline opened up Patz Driving School downtown.

Since then, the school has moved across Market Square and tripled in size; it now offers a half dozen different driving programs for young people and adults.

Patz, a master driving instruc-tor, is also the founder of “A Better Connecticut Driver Violator Retraining Program,” which provides retraining classes to violators in 22 locations across the state.

But it’s his teenage driving pro-grams right here in Newington that he’s most proud of.

“We have many kids in the driv-ing school that have had siblings in my classes,” Patz explained. “Their parents come in and say, ‘you haven’t changed. You’re still a stickler for safety and responsibil-ity.’ I say, ‘if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it right.’”

All classes are taught by 13 certified staff instructors from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and driving lessons take place in five brand new Honda Civics equipped with back-up cameras. There’s also a Chevy Cruz with OnStar.

“We like to know our course fee is the most reasonable in the state of Connecticut, and we are the highest quality,” Patz said.

The school’s student resource center is unique, offering six touch-screen computers similar to those at the DMV, for students to practice the driving exercise tests they have to pass in order to receive their permit and license. There’s even a drivingsSimulator that gives kids the opportuni-ty to have a virtual experience behind the wheel. And if they miss a class, they can easily make it up because Patz has every lesson recorded on DVD.

Serving his hometown as a teacher and a business owner is second nature to Patz, who raised three children in Newington and now has eight grandchildren —

the oldest is currently learning how to drive from his grandpa.

“My family has been in town 60 to 70 years,” Patz said, adding, “My father John Patz, his name is on the World War I Memorial in the center of town.”

Patz Driving School is located at 236 Market Square, Newington. (860) 666-8246.

The teenage driving program costs $395 and it’s an optional $50 extra to use the driving school car for a DMV road test. Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 to 8 p.m. and additional optional courses are available on weekends.

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

Driving instructor keeps local teens on safe pathBy ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Erica Schmitt | StaffPatz Driving School offers students the opportunity to use a driving simulator.

Erica Schmitt | Staff Patz Driving School owner Bob Patz, has taught many local kids how to drive over the last 45 years. He spent 33 years as a teacher in Newington Public Schools, many of those as an automotive teacher.

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First-graders at St. Mary School in Newington learned about animal life cycles. As part of the study, several eggs were incubated in their classroom for several weeks. The first grade recently was excited to see a chick hatch in their classroom. They named the chick Fluffy and take good care of her. This exciting event is an annual tradition in the classroom of Mrs. Michele Cretella.

June is an important month for the Newington Rotary Club.

Rotarians, a group of volunteers from the local business community whose charitable outreach extends worldwide, met for a formal ceremony last Friday evening to elect new officers and recognize those whose charitable efforts went above and beyond over the last year.

The dinner was held at the Indian Hill Country Club, where Rotarians meet on a weekly basis.

Master of Ceremonies Robert Randich, a for-mer mayor of Newington, opened the ceremony before awards were presented by Eileen Rau, district governor.

State Rep. Sandy Nafis, D-Newington, was also in atten-dance, to present the recipients with certificates passing along a congrat-ulatory message from the state.

Named after the founder of Rotary International — Paul Harris, the 2013 Paul Harris Awards were presented to two individuals who are not only Newington business owners, but also local philanthro-

pists.This year’s recipients were Joan

London, of London & London Attorneys, and Randy Hamilton, of Signs Now.

The race was close, but fellow Rotarians weren’t able to choose just

one of the two.“We normally give away just

one award; I don’t think we’ve ever given away two,” said newly-elected President Ed Silverstein.

“We just felt we had two extreme-ly deserving people this year; both were extremely quali-fied,” he added. “They’ve done a tremendous amount within Rotary, within charity and within the community.”

London is a former club president, and among her many volunteer capacities, she is in charge of Rotary’s Annual Scholarship Fund for local high school students.

Hamilton will serve as chairperson of Rotary’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand Golf Tournament Sept. 22, which

successfully raised $11,000 last year. The club hopes to collect more in the event’s second year.

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


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Vanishing art of shoe repair still in practice in Market Square

Tucked in the back lot of Market Square is a hidden treasure that still greases its antique machines on Sunday, smells balmy like old shoe polish and churns leather goods

through ‘til they’re good as new.When the construction business

started getting slow, Gaetano Fazio began learning the shoe repair trade part-time. He opened Fazio Shoe & Luggage Repair & Retail in 1977 — 13 years after he moved to the Hartford area from Sicily, Italy.

From the very first customers who walked through his door then to the younger generation that now bring their leather handbags, a large clien-tele need he and wife Cecile’s services.

Fazio is one of the only shoe repair shops left around these parts.

“Some have moved out of state, but from time to time they mail me their shoes,” he says.

A shoe magician, he can repair anything leather, but takes care of a lot of shoes, luggage, purses and jack-ets. They repair soles, heels, stretch shoes if they’re too big, tighten boots if they’re too loose around calves, and also tend to every orthopedic need.

“They bring in notes from their doctor saying what the problem is,” Fazio says.

One time, a customer’s leg hap-pened to be longer than the other, so Fazio crafted a shoe solution.

But his work is challenging and the shoe repair industry is not too lucra-tive, hence why Fazio is the only one left in the area besides a few shops in Hartford. A $5 job might take an hour to do, but to him it’s worth it. The couple also operates a small

retail shop next door that sells new items — shoes, outerwear, luggage and more.

The machines they use to mend items — cut soles, stitch hems, buff heels — are from the 1920s and 40s, at the latest. But they are still in perfect condition and run better than

the fancy new ones — just the like the pair of old leather boots or the worn briefcase that Fazio can restore to good-as-new.

But be warned, you won’t leave without a proper buff and shine- and a happy face.

“People always leave here with a smile,” says Fazio. “I’ve been around forever. That’s what makes a good

business,” he continued. “I’ll probably be here for many years to come. I’ll probably die while my machines are running.”

Fazio Shoe & Luggage Repair & Retail is located at 214-216 Market Square Rear. (860) 667-2856. They are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and open until 7 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Saturday.


Erica Schmitt | StaffAn antique sewing machine from 1946, inside the Fazio Shoe & Luggage Repair & Retail shop.

Erica Schmitt | StaffHusband and wife Gaetano and Cecile Fazio, owners of the only shoe repair shop left in Newington.

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On Friday, June 14, a dedication ceremony was held at the Constitution Square Park. It marked the coming together of a mix of Newington residents and businesses who con-tributed to making the park more of a place of respite and relaxation. Their contributions financed two additional benches on the green. A plaque is in place thanking the donors for their generosity. Above, from left, Diana Duksa, Newington Memorial Funeral Home; Peter Lenart, senior vice president of VFW Post 9836 Newington; Newington Mayor Steve Woods; Frank Gowan, chaplain VFW Post 9836; Tom Ganley, New-ington Rotary and project coordinator; Marilyn Whitney and her husband, Conrad Whitney of Newington and Terri Gogluicci, president of the Newington Chamber of Commerce.

Health District reminds residents with tips to stay safe in warm weather

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, the Central Connecticut Health District is reminding resi-dents to be mindful of safe practices during spring and summer fun.

Safety in and around water is key, as families begin to travel to pools and beaches to escape the heat. Drowning can occur in a matter of minutes and in just a few inches of water. When swimming, an adult should always supervise children in or near water, providing “touch” supervision. When boating, everyone should wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Consider taking a boating safety course, and remember, just as with drinking and driving, alcohol and boating or swimming do not mix. Always be ready for emergencies by learning CPR and first aid and keep a cell phone with you.

Always be sure to wear a bicycle helmet every time you or a family member gets on a bike. Helmets can reduce risk of head injury by up to 85 percent in a bicycle crash. Wear appropriate multi-sport helmets and safety gear to prevent injuries while skateboarding, inline skating or riding a scooter. Supervise younger children and assure that they ride with super-vision in safe areas away from traffic.

Teach children to look left, right, and left again when crossing the street. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, and cross safely using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no

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Falls from windows increase dur-ing the summer months and screens will not protect children from falling out. To ensure that your child will not fall out, install window guards or stops and open windows from the top whenever possible. Also, be sure to move furniture away from windows to discourage climbing.

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The lack of an invitation didn’t keep Malloy from showing up at Max Downtown, where his press secretary, Andrew Doba, snapped a photo of the two governors that he quickly sent out on his Twitter feed.

After a weekend of largely unflat-tering comparisons of the business climates of Texas and Connecticut, Malloy appeared intent on trying to change the story line with a sugges-tion that Perry was promoting Perry, not Texas.

“Nobody does it with quite the fanfare he does,” Malloy said. “If I was a betting person, I’d say he’s probably going to run for president yet again.” Perry, who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2012, was all smiles when he briefly met with reporters outside the lun-cheon, but he wasn’t afraid to throw a sharp elbow at Malloy.

“Twenty-sixteen will take care of itself,” Perry said. “I think that’s a good way to deflect off a conversa-tion that people need to have: Are your tax policies really in the best interest of your job creators?” Perry is making a special outreach to fire-arms manufacturers on his trip to New York and Connecticut, two states that passed gun control laws in reaction to the Dec. 14 mass shoot-ing of 26 students and educators in Newtown.

The laws ban the retail sales high-capacity magazines and semiautomatic rifles with military features, such the AR-15, the rifle used in the Newtown attack. Perry spoke Monday with executives at companies that make the AR-15.

He visited Colt’s Manufacturing in West Hartford, and one of his lun-cheon guests was Mark Malkowski, the owner and founder of Stag Arms in New Britain, whose only product line is the AR-15.

“The governor took the opportu-nity to try out Colt products on our firing range and assured us that we would always be welcome in Texas,” said Dennis Veilleux, the president and chief executive officer.

Perry dodged a question about whether he thought Connecticut had overreacted with its new gun-control law.

“I think every state has to make their own decisions about these issues, and that’s one of the great ideas that our Founding Fathers had,” Perry said.

Perry, who also planned to give a speech on civility in politics Monday night in Stamford, said it was pos-sible to be civil even as he competes for Connecticut jobs.

“Sometimes, it’s a rough busi-ness. I get that,” Perry said. “So is competition on an athletic field,” he said. “I hope we can shake hands, realize we’re just competitors. We’re all Americans first.” Malloy said Connecticut won one head-to-head competition with Texas: CIGNA Corp. selected Bloomfield for its corporate headquarters two years ago, though only after Connecticut offered CIGNA incentives worth between $47 million and $71 mil-lion.

The governor also noted he had just left a groundbreaking in New Haven at the new headquarters of Alexion, a pharmaceutical company that the Malloy administration has promised $51 million in incentives.

“We’re having a good day today,” Malloy said.

Malloy reacted in mock hor-ror when asked about his crashing Perry’s luncheon.

“I just said hello,” Malloy said. “I didn’t crash. I’m in and out.” Malkowski, who has publicly con-

fronted Malloy over the gun-control law that he says sends a hostile mes-sage to the state’s historic firearms industry, said he saw Malloy at Max Downtown.

“We acknowledged each other,” Malkowski said.

Malkowski said Perry first pitched Texas to him while he was attend-ing a convention in Houston, and they continued their conversation Monday.

“We spent about an hour talking when I was in Houston,” Malkowski said. “It was nice to see him again.” Perry wasn’t even the only gover-nor to reach out to Malkowski on Monday. Gov. Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota visited his factory in New Britain to talk about relocating

to his state.“It’s been very flattering for these

governors to travel such long dis-tances,” Malkowski said.

Malkowski said he doubts he would relocate his entire company, but he is exploring setting up another manufacturing line in one of the states that are making relocation offers.

“I haven’t had any counter offer from the state of Connecticut, either,” he said.

This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.

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CONNECTICUTMIRRORTexas Gov. RIck Perry briefly meets with reporters outside Max Downtown, where he hosted a luncheon with Connecticut business executives.

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Malloy also announced a two-day emergency preparedness drill is planned for June 20 and 22.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted 13 to 20 named storms. Around seven to 11 could become hurricanes, with three to six pos-sibly becoming major hurricanes. On average, there are 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

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“It will definitely be hard to focus for the full 90 minutes and just being in one class for that long is not going to be fun,” said Gail Zyl, a sophomore.

Students say that sitting through even 45-minute classes can be boring, so 90 minutes will be more difficult.

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“I like that it will be different and I think it will bring a good change to the school,” she said recently. “It will give students more opportunities for more classes.”

In the long run, the new sched-ule will allow students to gain more credits. Because lunch will no longer be counted as a class period, it allows students to take more classes, thus earning more

credits. More class time translates into

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“I think it is important for there to be more time,” said Angela Amorosino, an English teacher at the school. “Class discussions

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Rob Miller, math teacher of 12 years, said he’s never seen the school undergo such a drastic

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Rachael Hartford of Newington earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony held Sunday, May 19.

The following local residents were named to the spring Dean’s List at St. Michael’s College, Burlington, Vt.: Shelby A. Davis, daughter of Elizabeth Davis of Newington, a Sophomore Theatre major, who graduated from Newington High School before coming to St. Michael’s; Erin R. Murphy, daughter of Rita Murphy of Newington, a sophomore Media Studies & Digital Arts major, who graduated from Newington High School before coming to St. Michael’s.

Gabriella M. Lambros of Newington has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England College, where she is majoring in Criminal Justice.

Stonehill College recently named the following local residents to its Dean’s List for the spring semester. Newington resident Paul A. Bogoian, a member of the Class of 2013. Newington resident Abby E. Barnicle, a member of the Class of 2015.

The following students have been named to the President’s List at Western New England for the spring semester. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Kelly A. Byrnes of Newington, majoring in Communication — Journalism; Jacqueline N. Lambros of Newington, majoring

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The following local residents received Associate in Science degrees from Goodwin College, June 6. Amanda Claffey of Newington, Associate in Nursing; Tuong Do of Newington, Associate in Nursing; Constanza (Connie) Paolella-Breault of Newington, Associate in Health Science.

The following local resi-dents have earned degrees from Springfield College for studies completed in 2013. Jocelyn Mach, of Newington, doctor of physi-cal therapy in Physical Therapy; Dewan Davis, of Newington, bachelor’s of science in Human Services.

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TEEN GAMING AFTERNOON: Monday, June 24, 3 to 5 p.m. Grades 6 to 12. Stop by to play featured games such as Zombie Dice, Settlers of Catan, Small World, and Ticket to Ride. We will show instructional video clips to help you get started. We have a collection of other board games that you can try, too. Feel free to bring your favorite board or card games! Snacks will be available. Spon-sored by the Friends of the Library.

LUNCH & LEARN: NOVELIST: Wednes-day, June 26, 1 to 2 p.m. Need help find-ing a good book to read? Want to find a list of books similar to books or authors you like? Bring your brown bag lunch and spend one hour learning about this database. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Register at the Adult Informa-tion Desk or call (860) 665-8700.

TEEN GAMING NIGHT: Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grades 6 to 12. Play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Nin-tendo Wii! A variety of video games will be available. Feel free to bring your own video games! Snacks will be available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN HORROR MOVIE MARATHON: Friday, June 28, 6 to 10 p.m. Ages 13 to 19. After hours scary movie marathon for teens! Come hang with your friends, snack and watch horror movies. We’ll be viewing “The House at the End of the Street” and will vote on the second film. Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets. All movies are rated PG-13. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

AN EVENING WITH BILL RODGERS: Monday, July 1, 7 p.m. Join Bill Rodgers, Newington native son, as he talks about his new biography “Marathon Man” and his love of the sport of running. Hear about how he started running and his historic victory in the 1975 Boston Marathon. A four-time winner of both the Boston and New York Marathons, he remains the only marathoner to have appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated twice. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call (860)

665-8700.

GOTTA SING — GOTTA DANCE! Monday evenings in July and August, 6:30 p.m. Join Bob Larsson for the screening of four classic movie musicals. Popcorn and lemonade provided. July 8 — “The Harvey Girls” (1946) starring Judy Garland, John Hodiak and Ray Bolger. Songs by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. The Harvey Girls staffed the restaurants built by Fred Harvey to serve train passengers traveling through the West but some Westerners didn’t like the idea.

July 22 — “Seven Brides for Seven Broth-ers” (1954) starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. A backwoods farmer de-cides to go into town and find himself a wife. When he succeeds, his six younger brothers decide to follow his lead and kidnap wives for themselves.

Aug. 12 — “Blue Skies” (1946) starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Joan Caulfield. Songs by Irving Berlin. A singing nightclub owner and a dancer compete for the same girl. The singer wins but then loses her. How can he win her back?

Aug. 26 – “Lovely to Look At” (1952) starring Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Red Skelton and Marge and Gower Champion. Music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach. An Ameri-can inherits half interest in a Paris fashion house. When he and some friends go to Paris, they find that the salon is in financial trouble and decide to stage a mammoth fashion show to solve the problem.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTWORK EXHIBIT: From July 2 to 30, Newington resident Pat Moore will display his photographs and drawings in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. In addition, Moore will be host an Artist’s Reception Saturday, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refresh-ments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Moore is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a former TV meteorologist, skydiving instructor, college professor and professional

recruiter. He runs an eCommerce busi-ness devoted to online sales of ski and cycling gear and also produces tech tips for seniors on the website GoldenYears-Geek.com. Moore’s earliest photog-raphy was devoted to sky diving more than 40 years ago. Today, his focus is on travel, sports and abstract subjects. In addition to his photographs, Moore will also display his drawings, a medium he took up just three years ago. In addition to photography and drawing, Moore is an avid ski racer, snowboard racer and unicyclist. He’s the 2008 Age Group NASTAR National Ski Racing Champion, and eight-time Age Group NASTAR National Snowboard Champion. Artistic awards include BytePhoto.com Photo of the Year, 2010; Kodak Picture of the Day, Aug. 7, 2011; and DPNow.com Picture of the Day, Dec. 9, 2010. His work has also been featured in numer-ous newspapers and magazines. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the room is not in use for a scheduled program. Viewers are encouraged to call before coming to make sure the room is free. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (860) 665-8700.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

GARDEN CLUB: Schedule of events is available in the Children’s Department. We’re starting a Garden Club for fami-lies and gardeners who will help run the library garden. Call the Children’s De-partment to register at (860) 665-8720. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The garden will be planted with donations from the Eddy Farm, Home Depot and Frink Garden Center. The programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednes-day, June 26, July 3, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll

enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registra-tion required.

Dig Into Reading — Children can help us kick off a great summer of reading! Sign up for our online summer reading program, play games with D.J. Bob, go crazy in the Bouncy House, and more!

Sign up for summer reading online at www.newingtonct.gov/library or come down to the library to register.

Groundbreaking Reads — Teens can sign up for summer reading on comput-ers that will be available for this special occasion. Teens who register at the kick-off will receive two prize tickets they can use in weekly prize drawings and the grand prize drawing. Sign up for summer volunteer opportunities at the teen table. Adults are welcome to register for the reading program if they haven’t done so already.

HAVING FUN WITH FOSSILS AND DINOSAURS: Monday, June 24, 10:15 a.m. Fossil hunter Paulette Morin will in-troduce us to the wonders of dinosaurs and their fossils. Using a five foot tall book, she will describe these prehistoric creatures, and then let us examine her collection of fossil specimens. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register children ages 4 and up, beginning June 10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

MAGIC WITH MARISSA: Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. How does she do that? Newington’s own Marissa Michaels will perform magic for children of all ages. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 beginning June 11 to register.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays, July 2 to Aug. 27, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL!: Tuesday, July 2 and 16, noon. 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 De-partment at (860) 665-8720 to register.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednes-day, July 3, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registra-tion required.

SUMMER SATURDAYS: Stop in anytime on Saturdays and check out our Maker Space. Create a craft or cool gadget.

GARDEN WIGGLERS: Mondays, July 8 to Aug. 19, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their caregivers.

T-REX TWO’S: Wednesdays, July 10 to Aug. 21, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers.

READER RABBITS: Thursdays, July 11 to Aug. 22, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Storytime for children ages 3-6.

LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesdays, July 10 to Aug. 14, noon. Children entering kin-dergarten through grade 2, are invited to bring their lunch and dig up some big fun with us each week. A detailed flyer is available at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

AFTERNOON HEAT: Thursdays, July 11 to Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Join us for an hour filled with fun and creative activities. Children entering grades 3-6 may call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register beginning two weeks prior to each program. A detailed flyer is available at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays, July 9 and 23 and Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who want to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GOLF FUNDRAISER: The Newington High School football team booster club, Friends of Football, will host a fundraising golf tournament this year Saturday, June 22, at Indian Hill Golf Course, Newington, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Included in the registra-tion fee of $125 will be a luncheon, cart and green fees, practice range, great raffle prizes and contests, one hour cocktail hour, and will end with an awards BBQ banquet with a variety of foods. This year’s proceeds will be directed to replacing the sound system at Alumni Field where a variety of both boys and girls play sports. Besides the sound system, the Friends of Football assist the coach and team by sponsor-ing game meals, supplemental equip-ment, assisting in after school study halls, scholarships and other needs as determined by the coach and school. For further information, and to register

and/or sponsor your business for a $100 tee sponsorship, contact the fol-lowing: Dave Pruett, event chairman, at [email protected], (860) 558-1560; and Coach Roy Roberts at [email protected], (860) 965-4290.

DEMING-YOUNG FARM FAMILY FUN DAY: The Deming-Young Family Fund Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at 282 Church St. Moms and Dads, participate with your child (grades K-4) in a day of fun Colo-nial crafts and games. Learn to write with a quill pen, create a silhouette, make a cut out three-corned hat or a picture of George Washington. Learn to play games such as Nine Man’s Morris, The Game of Graces, Put and Take or Hoop Roll. We will also be hosting a greyhound “Meet and Greet.” Greyhounds are one of the old-est breed of dogs and were brought to this country in the 1800s. Come and meet greyhounds sponsored by WAG

(We Adopt Greyhounds), a group that rescues racing greyhounds from dog tracks. These dogs make wonderful family pets and several will be avail-able for adoption. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. There will be no restrooms available.

FREE DENTAL CLEANING CLINIC FOR ADULTS AGE 60 AND OLDER: With funding from the North Central Area Agency on Aging, The Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) in collaboration with Apple Rehab of Rocky Hill, will offer two FREE dental cleaning clinics July 10 and 11, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. each day at Apple Rehab, 45 Elm St., Rocky Hill. All patients registering must reside in the following towns: Berlin, New-ington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield. Donations are graciously accepted. There is a limit of five patients per day so please reserve your spot by calling Hilary Norcia at (860) 665-

8571.

MS SUPPORT GROUP: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Cen-ter, 120 Cedar St., from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an of-tentimes debilitating disease affect-ing the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring to-gether people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more informa-tion, contact Charlie at (860) 667-1314 or Tom at (860) 236-2751. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National

Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecti-cut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS.

BIG K FLEA MARKET BARGAIN SHOP-PING: New vendors-New Products-Crafts-New Tag Sales — Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Market Square free parking lot, 39 E. Cedar St., Newington. Admission is a $1 do-nation to the Kiwanis Club charitable fund. Spaces $15. For more informa-tion or directions, call (860) 667-2864, or (860) 839-1597.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: Go-ing through divorce, thinking about getting a divorce, already divorced, or relationship breakup. There is a caring group of people who have been exactly where you are now, this group meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. (ex-cept Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.

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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 & 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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WESTBROOK, CT - Middle Beach. 3 BR Summer cot- tage. (860) 233-8411.

Vacation Properties865

BRISTOL - Central loc. 1 car & storage, office & BA. Approx 1500 sf. $700. Also, Middle St, 3-phase pwr, $500. 860-729-1010 or 860-559-9349.

Garage/Space/Land750

BRISTOLRETAIL STORE

1400 sf. 27 Middle St, Rte 229. $1,400/mo. 860-729-

1010 or 860-559-9349

Business/Commercial740

NEW BRITAIN: Studio, $500. Nice, clean, quiet. Police rpt. (203) 630-6999.

NEW BRITAIN - 3 BR, very nice. Pkg. Housing vouchers accepted. 860-223-3344.

NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near Hosp for Special Care, on busline. Bob (860) 463-0904.

NEW BRITAIN 2 apts. 1 furn, both w/ht/hw, appl, elec,pkg.Sec.860-229-4293.

BRISTOL - 2 BR, 1st & 2nd FL, w/d hkp, gas ht, pkg. Gd

loc. 860-302-6717.

Apartments for Rent720

CARPENTERS NEEDED For busy fire restoration co. Min 10 yrs exp in all phases of residential construction. Must have own truck & tools. Call 860-747-2100 or fax resume to: 860-747-2297.

Help Wanted520

Old Tools WantedAlways Buying old, used and antique hand tools,

carpentry, machinist, engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call

Cory860 - 322 - 4367

Wanted to Buy299

ALWAYS ACQUIRING all vintage musical instruments,

guitars, amps, trumpets, saxophones, accordions. Cash paid. 860-372-9147.

Wanted to Buy299

NAMCO OASIS POOL - 33 x 15, NEVER IN- STALLED. All accessories included. $3,200.

860-583-5278.

Pools/Hot Tubs284

BED: All new, still in plastic. Extra thick queen pillow top mattress set. Can deliver.

$325. (860) 298-9732.

Home Furnishings257

BRISTOL - 460 sf, $400. 900 sf w/office, $575. 2000 sf, $950. 5200 sf, $2750.

6000 sf, $3000. Central Bristol. 860-729- 1010 or 860-559-9349.

Industrial Space741

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Single Copy Assistant In this role, you will collect coins from

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single-copy system, and help out wherever necessary to provide first-class service for

our customers. Early morning shift on Sundays and a Monday-Thursday schedule.

Job requires some heavy lifting, a reliable, insured vehicle (you'll be

reimbursed for mileage) and friendly attitude. EDUCATION: High school/GED diploma required; associates degree preferred.EXPERIENCE: Previous customer service. Some computer and internet skills preferred.

WANTED:Single Copy Assistant

Northeast Newspaper Distributors is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic background or religion. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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