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Newington High School will be introducing a new ad-vanced placement (AP) science course next year, and the state has got them covered.

Newington is one of five towns in Connecticut to be awarded a grant that will pay for an environmental science course. The town is getting between $10,000 and $12,000, which is expected to provide for professional development required of the teacher, as well as books and other materials, according to Superintendent of Schools William Collins.

The town was tapped for the grant due to its AP course opportunity creation record, Collins said. Newington High

School currently has more than 500 students participating in AP courses, compared to less than a 100 five years ago.

“We’ve added numerous courses,” he said. “We have really made an effort to increase the number of AP offerings, so it was just a natural progression for us.”

It is also a natural progression for a district that has made green energy and sustainability a priority in recent years.

“It fits in perfectly with what we’re doing,” Collins said. “In both our middle schools, we’ve installed solar power plants.”

Green energy is expected to be among the focuses of the course, according to Emma Shooshan, a junior at New-

ington High School and a student Board of Education rep-resentative.

“It has to do with the effect of different things on the environment and how that breaks down,” Shooshan said af-ter the meeting. “You do labs that simulate environmental conditions so you’re learning about it in real time.”

The first session has not even been held yet and the class is already being received well--many of Shooshan’s fellow students have expressed interest, she said.

“I think it’ll be a great course, and I myself might pur-sue that,” Shooshan said. “The information covered in the classes is very interesting to me.”

by Mark DiPaola

Newington’s school district is retooling in order to comply with Education Reform Act mandates, and that means changes in everything from teacher evaluation to train-ing and professional development.

The Board of Education passed a num-ber of measures related to those areas last Wednesday, Dec. 12, to follow up a discus-sion about the reforms that began the last time it convened.

A master’s degree in a teacher’s respec-

tive specialty in order to obtain certification, a tenure track based on instructor effective-ness, and a revamped system of staff train-ing and support were among the slew of changes the district will have to implement.

“I feel like a lot of people are not aware of [the reforms],”said board member David Tatem. “It’s a lot of change at once. I know we’ll do our best and implement them as fairly as possible.”

He added, “I would encourage people to learn as much about them as possible.”

In some areas, however, it is just busi-ness as usual. Newington already awards

tenure on a case-by-case evaluation basis, said Superintendent of Schools William Collins at the last meeting.

“We can say no anytime,” Collins said. “And there were some people we just said no to.”

The greatest emphasis is on teacher development. The reform measures will fo-cus on small group, personalized instructor instruction, said Associate Superintendent Christine Carver.

“It deals with how you provide people with support right on the job,” Carver said. “Any teacher classified as struggling has to

be put in a support role.” The burden of continuing education

used to be placed on teachers, who had to collect a required number of Continuing Competency Units (CCUs). Now, the re-sponsibility of providing those opportuni-ties within the school setting is being placed on the district, Carver said.

Newington expects teacher evaluation and training, an unfunded mandate, to be one of the costlier items. In an interview several weeks ago, Collins said that he expects to need at least $600,000 in order to success-fully implement the required reforms.

The children and families of KIDCO Childcare Center in Newington donated more than 100 items to Connecticut vic-tims of Hurricane Sandy. The items in-cluded toys, books, clothes and blankets.

Santa Clause stopped by the pre-school on Monday, Dec. 17 to say “thank you” to all of the chil-dren for their gener-osity and wish every-one happy holidays!

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Education Reform Act Leads to District-Wide Changes

by Mark DiPaola

Health Bridge Nursing Homes was ordered to offer striking union members their jobs back by the end of the day Monday, but a motion for a stay filed by the company in the Second Circuit of Appeals may keep them from being held in contempt if they fail to do so, according to an Employees International Union representative.

Although Health Bridge’s motion was de-nied on Friday, the possibility that the request will be reviewed by a three-judge panel re-mains. As for the union members that have been on strike over the company’s contract proposal since the summer, work will continue under the old deal until a new agreement can be negoti-ated.

“It would have been an injustice to wait the years the trial could take to run its course and into the appeals process,” said Debra Chernoff of Employees International Union. “That’s the purpose of the injunction. We can’t wait around for the decision.”

Chernoff estimated that it may take up to a few weeks for the union members to officially return to the job, given the possibility that some employees may have found other employment during the strike period, amongst other factors.

“From the bosses’ point of view, they want to have an orderly transition,” Chernoff said. “They want to see who’s coming back and who’s not coming back.”

Union members went on strike in July fol-lowing Health Bridge contract proposals that would have imposed sweeping changes that would have cut hours, raised health insurance deductibles, and switched the company’s cur-rent pension system to a 401K. It also cut the number of employee sick days in half.

The existing contract does not require em-ployees to pay premiums, and stipulates a 40 hour work week. The Health Bridge proposal called for a reduction to 37.5 hours per week.

“The changes Health Bridge was imposing were so widespread,” Chernoff said. “It was a contract that nobody could live with.”

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Wethersfield?BOE Proposes Asbestos Removal at Hanmer Elementary

by Mark DiPaola

For an artist, rejection and disappointment are a way of life.

Donna Ciampa’s recent disappointment was an Oc-tober art competition for a spot in the New Britain Mu-seum of Art. She felt sure that her entry, a drawing of her 9-year old cat, Holly, would be a shoe-in, but the picture did not make the cut.

“I was feeling bad about it for a couple of days,” Ci-ampa said. “But then I decid-ed I wanted to do something with my disappointment.”

If you have been an art-ist for as long as Ciampa has--she’s been drawing since she was “4 or 5” years old--you have probably dealt with your share of discour-agement. Everyone has a different way of wrestling with it, be it having a per-petually positive attitude, a thick skin, or both.

For Ciampa, a retired art teacher, it was about chan-neling that negativity toward something positive for oth-ers. She decided to sell print-

outs of the drawing to raise money to help the homeless, food banks, veterans, you name it.

“I just want to use my talent to help people that have less than I do,” Ciampa said. “It was a terrible disap-pointment but you move on and try other things.”

She plans on donating half of the proceeds from her drawing, as well as any other artwork she sells in the future, to aid-related causes. Although only one picture

has been sold since she be-gan her campaign in Octo-ber, Ciampa is sticking to her habit of not getting dis-couraged.

“I understand how peo-ple are scraping, trying to make ends meet,” she said. “These are tough times.”

The drawings are priced according to size, at $75 for a 22x30 printout, $50 for 11x17, and $25 for an 8x10. Those interested in purchas-ing one can contact Ciampa at 860-721-7011.

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Wethersfield Library Holiday ClosingsThe Wethersfield Library will be closed Monday Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m., and will remain closed on New Year’s Day.

December School Vacation Wednesday ProgramsWednesday, Dec. 26, 10:30 a.m. Family Magic show star-ring “Mr. Magic”. Registration is required. Recommend-ed for children ages 3 & up. At 2-4 p.m. “Get Crafty” for children ages 3 and up. Drop in. At 2 p.m. Wii Playtime for children age 3 & up. Drop in. For more information, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at 860-257-2801.

December School Vacation Thursday ProgramsThursday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. Build It! Families use their imaginations to create structures using LEGO, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks and more! Registration not required. At 6:30 p.m.: “Mad Science” for children 1st grade & up. Come for an evening of exciting experiments and hands-on activities. Registration required. For more information, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at 860-257-2801.

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Police News11/29: Matthew Callahan Larkin, 56, of 9 Concord St., Apt. C1, West Hartford, was charged with second-degree forgery and criminal attempt at fifth-degree larceny, police said.

12/6: Kevin Anthony Shuler, 29, of 97 South St., Cromwell, was charged with possession of narcot-ics, police said.

12/7: Yelitza Mulero, 30, of 538 Broad St., Apt. 1S, Hartford, was ar-rested on PRAWN warrant for sec-ond-degree failure to appear, police said.

12/8: Willard J. Morin, 53, of 1680 Berlin Tpk., Apt. 25, was charged with first-degree reckless endanger-ment and second-degree breach of peace, police said.

12/9: Eduardo Ramos, 41, of 84 Highview Ave., was charged with DUI, failure to drive in the proper lane and failure to drive right, police said.

12/9: Matthew D. Sturgess, 24, of 27 Olney Rd., was arrested on PRAWN warrant for second-degree failure to appear, police said.

12/10: David P. Vinci, 40, of 24 Hartford Ave., Apt. 2B, was arrested on active warrant for second-degree failure to appear, police said.

12/11: Oscar Deleon, 38, of 530 Wethersfield Ave., Apt. A, Hartford, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under suspension and failure to display plates, police said.

12/11: Lucky Joe Churchill, 41, of 2620 Main St., Apt. 2, Hartford, was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug parapherna-lia, police said.

12/11: Conrod Davy, 27, of 2601 NW 52nd Ave., Apt. 8, Fort Lau-derdale, Fla., was arrested on two warrants for violation of probation, police said.

12/13: Carlos J. Quiles, 29, of 49 Shawn Dr., Bristol, was charged with second-degree failure to ap-pear, police said.

12/13: Michael Joseph Hicks, 19, of 28 Girard St., Apt. 2, Hartford, was charged with violation of probation, police said.

12/13: Jose Ofray, 31, of 47 Folly-brook Blvd., Apt. 4, was arrested on two PRAWN warrants for violation of probation and a PRAWN warrant for second-degree failure to appear, police said.

12/16: Kevin J. Walsh, 30, of 137 Dix Rd., was charged with risk of injury to a minor, police said.

12/17: Portia M. LaPointe, 49, of 24 Fifth St., Newington, was arrested on two active warrants for viola-tion of probation. LaPointe was also charged with operating a motor ve-hicle without insurance, improper use of markers/license/registration and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, police said.

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A Board of Education Capital Improvement Plan proposal will call for the removal of hazard-ous asbestos beneath the floor of Hanmer Elementary School, board members decided at Tuesday night’s meeting.

The board will ask the town’s Capital Improvement Commit-tee for the $625,000 Wethersfield school district Director of Mainte-nance and Operations Fred Bushey estimated the project will cost.

“This building is slowly giv-ing way to old mastic,” Bushey said. “Tiles are starting to lift and it does become an environmental problem.”

Although the asbestos has been present for some time, it is not a danger to students yet be-cause it is not friable, meaning it is not airborne, according to Bushey. The asbestos is underneath the school’s floor tiles. Measures have been taken to combat any health risk the substance can pose, but these efforts are only effective for the short term, Bushey said.

“What I have to do to incap-sulate these is to put a spray glue

down and wax them back into place,” he said. “This process has been working, but I can’t say how much longer I’ll be able to make this work.”

The good news is the tiles are lifted whole, which serves to mini-mize the risk of asbestos fragments going airborne, Bushey said.

“If I had to say a good thing, that it is a good thing, but [the as-bestos is] happening everywhere,” he said.

Board member Tracy McDou-gall was not optimistic about how well the Capital Improvement Plan proposal will be received by the town’s committee.

“It seems like a historic prob-lem to get our funds,” McDougall said. “Regardless of what party is controlling Town Council, there’s reluctance to fund our Capital Im-provements.”

Last year’s proposal asked for $2,286,000. The Board of Educa-tion received $60,000 from the committee--2.6 percent of what was requested, according to fig-ures cited by Bushey.

The asbestos removal will be a top priority within the plan, Bushey assured the Board of Edu-cation.

“If I were to ask for anything first, it’d be the asbestos removal

and the burner replacement, both at Hanmer School,” he said.

Boiler replacement at Hanmer Elementary School has been on the to-do list since 2005 and will also be a part of the proposal’s list of requests.

The town may be able to get state aid for the project if they classify it as a Safe Building Proj-ect because the presence of the as-bestos is a code violation, Bushey said. Wethersfield’s state reim-bursement rate is currently 51.46 percent.

Resident Donna Ciampa hopes to use a drawing of her cat, Holly, to benefit charitable causes, including local foods banks.

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To the Cromwell Community:It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Cromwell Board of Education has unanimously selected Dr.

Paula Talty as Cromwell’s next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Talty will replace Dr. Matt A. Bisceglia, who has served Cromwell as Superintendent for the past seven years, and has recently announced his retirement effective as of June 30, 2013. Over the next few months, Dr. Talty will work closely with Dr. Bisceglia to transition into the Superintendent’s role, and will become our new Superintendent on July 1, 2013.

The Board is also pleased to announce that it has unanimously selected Mr. John Maloney as Cromwell’s next Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Maloney is currently the Principal of Cromwell Middle School. Mr. Maloney will work with Dr. Talty to transition into the Assistant Superintendent role, and will officially start this new role on July 1, 2013.

We would also like to thank Dr. Bisceglia for his years of service to the Cromwell Public School system, and wish him the best in his retirement. Our schools, our students and our community are all better because of his service. We plan to honor Dr. Bisceglia’s service prior to the end of the school year.

Dr. Talty has served in leadership roles in the Cromwell schools for 16 years. She began as an assistant prin-cipal at Edna C. Stevens Elementary School. In 2001, she was named the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the district. In 2007, she was named the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation for the district. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal curriculum stan-dards, seeking out and receiving federal grants, developing partnerships with other districts and local colleges, and working with educators in the district to embrace new innovations, technology, and data analysis.

Mr. Maloney came to Cromwell in 2003 as the Assistant Principal at Cromwell High School after working for the East Hartford Public School system for seven years. He was named the Principal of Cromwell Middle School in 2006. Under his leadership, the Middle School has made substantial improvement in teacher develop-ment and evaluation, and student achievement.

The Board is very excited to welcome the team of Dr. Talty and Mr. Maloney as Cromwell’s next Superin-tendent and Assistant Superintendent. Under the leadership of Dr. Bisceglia and Dr. Talty, we have seen strong improvement in several areas of our educational foundation, including technology integration into the classroom, improved student achievement, expansion of advanced placement classes at the high school, and critical acclaim from numerous organizations, including The International Reading Association, the New England Reading As-sociation, and the Connecticut Association of Schools. We are confident that the transition to our new leadership team will be seamless, and expect that the advances made by our schools will continue under Dr. Talty’s leader-ship and guidance.

Over the next few months, we look forward to introducing the entire Cromwell community to the next lead-ers of our school community. Additionally, the Board will shortly begin a search for a new Principal for Crom-well Middle School, with the intention of having someone on board prior to the end of the school year, which will allow the new principal to work with Mr. Maloney during the transition.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Talty and Mr. Maloney on their well-deserved appointments.

Sincerely,

Mike CamilleriChairperson, Cromwell Board of Education


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The Rocky Hill Town Council authorized the town at-torney Monday to take any legal actions necessary in at-tempting to prevent the state’s proposed specialized nursing facility on West Street.

The state would see a little over $5.5 million in Med-icaid reimbursements annually for individuals placed in the proposed 95-bed nursing home for disabled prisoners and mental patients, managed by SecureCare Options and slated to open at the site of the former Haven Health Care Center, 60 West St., in February, state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services spokesman James Siemianowski said last week.

Town officials, who only learned of the project Dec. 6, are unanimously against it. Mayor Anthony LaRosa told residents at the council meeting Monday, “You are preach-ing to the choir. This council is a united front.”

The council could not divulge details about the legal steps the town is planning to take to fight the project, how-ever “if and when the documents are filed it will become public,” said Deputy Mayor Tim Moriarty.

Resident Jim Zagroba urged the councilors to reflect on who might have known about the project before they did.

“Who might have known that this could happen before it happened and what steps did they take to alert you, in the

name of public safety, to avert this?”Resident Anthony Coco, who spoke after councilors

read the names of the victim’s of the Sandy Hook Elementa-ry School shooting accompanied with a moment of silence, was particularly shaken over the project following Friday’s tragedy.

“I have two little kids. From what happened on Friday, this is just terrible that they’re even thinking about doing this,” he said. “They’re going to put criminals and mental health patients in our backyards…What’s it going to take, another child to get massacred to stop this?”

Antonio and Katherine Fabi, whose property abuts the facility, said they fear for their family’s safety if the facility opens.

“There’s some 30-40 windows on the south side of the facility’s building. My daughter’s bedroom, playroom, our bathrooms, there’s nothing for them to look at but us 24 hours a day and, from what I understand, these are people that may be getting out eventually and that concerns me as a mother,” Katherine Fabi said. “They’re going to know what time we’re home, what time we go to work and what time I’m home alone with my daughter. I fear for our lives and the entire town of Rocky Hill.”

Resident Margaret McDonough said the facility would jeopardize the peace and quiet she and her Locust Circle neighbors currently enjoy, and offered an alternative solu-

tion.“I can see this creating noise, crime, disturbance and,

above all, problems for town employees and town officials,” she said. “A better use [for the property] would be for the overflow of our veterans home. A better place for the facility would be North Meadows in Hartford. There are not family homes nearby and not many businesses.”

Jaclyn Farnham told the councilors they have residents’ complete support to find any legal remedy to prevent the facility from coming, adding 15 properties abut the facility.

“It’s the right idea but the wrong location,” she said.Zagroba, a licensed professional counselor, said his

work at a Denver adult psychiatric ward has shown him “the fears these people are expressing out here are real.

“You are dealing with a very scary population,” he said, explaining the foundation of the treatment program at the hospital he worked at was based on privilege. “The bet-ter you were, the more privileges you had to move around our campus. You could be assured that someone, an adult, would decide to go off their medications, it happens all the time, and decide to go into the community and not always good things would happen.”

The state will be holding a public information session, facilitated by the town, Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rocky Hill High School auditorium.

Town Authorizes Legal Action Against Nursing Home

by Katelyn Kelleher

A woman was wounded and a man was found dead after a shooting standoff at a Rocky Hill condominium complex last Thursday, Dec. 13.

Police responded to a call at the Westage Condomin-iums on Carillon Drive around 8:30 p.m. Thursday and found the woman with gunshot wounds to the stomach and chest. A man had barricaded himself inside a condo for nearly three hours. Police found his body inside.

At Monday night’s Town Council meeting, resident Christa Mariner thanked the first responders for their quick action and commended two West Street residents who came to the aid of the female victim.

“To me, the definition of a hero is when an ordinary person does an extraordinary thing,” she said. “Two in-dividuals heard the incident occur and responded by leaving the relative safety of their homes and ran into the dark night in search of the victim. They put all con-cerns for their personal safety aside because they knew that someone was in desperate need of help. To me, they are heroes.”

Middletown Man Falsely Reports Kidnapping and Car Theft

by Katelyn Kelleher

A Middletown man faces several charges after falsely reporting to police that he had been carjacked and kidnapped in October.

Cromwell Police said David Brown, 27, of 401 Atkins St., walked into police headquarters and reported the incident Oct. 9. Brown was charged with second-degree falsely reporting an incident, second-degree providing a false statement and falsely reporting a motor vehicle theft. Brown was released on $1,000 bond and is expected in court Dec. 18. Police said the case is still under investigation.

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Since we know that the holiday season is upon us, this is the perfect time to issue some reminders about avoiding alcohol-related incidents.First, watch out for signs of impairment in others. When driv-ing, be sure to stay a safe distance away from other drivers who are driving erratically, such as weaving from one side of the road to the other, making excessively wide turns at intersec-tions, follow other vehicles too closely, drive too fast or too slow, break unnecessarily or stop inappropriately or are slow to respond to traffic signals.Second, we need to be just a vigilant with regard to pedestrians as we are with impaired driver. If you know someone who is drinking and planning to walk home, be sure to call a cab or offer to drive (if you are the designated driver). While driving, watch out for other pedestrians who may be under the influence of alcohol by looking for sudden, unexpected movements. And if you plan to walk anywhere, be sure to limit the amount of alcohol you consume and carry a flashlight with you so that other drivers can see you.Third, do not drive impaired; use the designated driver system to choose a driver who agrees to remain alcohol free, or call a cab. If you do drink, limit the number of alcoholic beverages and pace yourself. Be sure to eat meals or substantial snacks in between drinks, and consider alternating drinks with non-alcoholic substitutes, such as water or soda. Even if you think you are not impaired, if another person believes you have had too much to drink, use a designated driver, call a cab or spend the night. Always remember - be responsible. Whether you are a host or a guest, be sure that you and your family and friends are safe this holiday season. For more infor-mation about drunk driving, visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website at www.madd.org or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at www.nhtsa.gov.For further information about this or any other public health issue, contact the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, by calling 860-721-2822 or by visiting www.ccthd.org. 12/13/12

Sound of New England Chorus Open House

The Sound of New England Chorus will be holding several open house nights on Tuesdays in January from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. On Jan. 8, 15, and/or 22, women are invited to see a brief performance by the chorus, learn about four-part harmony in the barbershop style, learn a short song on the risers with SONE members, and best of all receive free vocal lessons from SONE’s master director. There will also be time to meet and speak with the wonderful women in SONE. Please join us at Saint Mary Home’s auditorium at 275 Steele Rd., West Hart-ford. Registration is from 6:30 to 7 p.m. For more information and directions to the rehearsal hall, visit our website at Sound-ofNewEngland.org or call 1-877-LUV-2-SING. 12/20/12

Keeney Cultural Series Celebrates 20 Years

The 20th Season of the Keeney Cultural Series kicks off Jan. 20, followed with performances on Feb. 10 and March 3. Concerts will take place on Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m. in Keeney Hall at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethers-field. This wonderful series is made possible through a grant from the Robert Allan Keeney Memorial Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.Sunday, Jan. 20, The Yale Whiffenpoofs will perform. With full houses on three past occasions, we welcome back one of the world’s most renowned a cappela groups. Sunday, Feb. 10, we present “Dianne Mower in Song!” Hartford’s favorite “Diva” will be joined by frequent musical partner Norman Johnson and an incredibly gifted ensemble as she sings her favorites from “The American Songbook.” Sunday, March 3, piano player Paul Bisaccia mixes it up! The society is offering a series subscrip-tion for the three concerts for $52 for members, $60 for non-members. A single concert will be $20 for members, $22 for non-members. To sign up for the series or a single concert, con-tact the office at 860-529-7656 or email [email protected].

Adopt a Family for the HolidaysThe Town of Rocky Hill Human Services Department is still looking for individuals, businesses and/or organizations to adopt families for the upcoming Christmas holiday. This would include providing a meal for the family for Christmas and also buying clothing and/or toys for members of the family under age 12 for Christmas. Please help us make a Rocky Hill family’s holiday memorable this year. All inquiries are confidential. Please call 860-258-2799 and speak with Nicole to learn more about the program or adopt a family.

Health District Selling Bicycle Helmets

With the holidays just around the corner, a great gift idea for the active child or adult in your life is a helmet. The Central Connecti-cut Health District has been selling low cost bicycle helmets to residents since 1997. Currently, the Health District is offering bi-cycle helmets for sale. As with any athletic activity, safety should always be of primary concern. According to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury, resulting in 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospi-talizations, and 1.4 million people receiving treatment in emergen-cy departments every year. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for a third (30.5%) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized with the use of properly-fitted helmets. The helmets come in a va-riety of colors for children and adults, ranging from toddler sizes to adult XL. The cost for the helmets is $10. The bicycle helmets are available for purchase at the main office of the Central Connecticut Health District at 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. For further information, contact the Health District, serving the towns of Ber-lin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield, by calling 860-721-2822 or by visiting our website at www.ccthd.org.

GFWC Memorial ScholarshipsThe General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women. Ap-plicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at an insti-tute of higher learning. For more information, contact Maureen Reale of the Newington/Wethersfield Women’s Club, 860-666-5325. Deadline for return of applications is Feb. 10, 2013.

Blue Star Mothers

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Family Craft Night at the

LibraryThe Cora J. Belden Library will host Family Craft Nights Thurs-days, Dec. 20 and 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. The crafts are available for families with children 3 and up. This is a drop-in program.

Bud andBlossom Garden

ClubThe Bud and Blossom Garden Club will hold its next meet-ing on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at The Whole Foods Store in Glastonbury. Healthy Eat-ing Specialist Caelum Massi-cotte will discuss cooking with herbs and eating healthfully.

Moving ForwardTrying to move on with your life after divorce,or relation-ship breakup? There is a “Moving Forward” group at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, that will meet Friday, Dec. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Please come down and find out what others are doing to get through their holidays alone. Questions, call Mark at 860-517-6688. 11/29/12

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Holiday Luminaria SaleFor 38 years, Martha Kirsche, Wethersfield resident and owner of Wethersfield Travel, 219 Main Street in Old Wethersfield, has displayed Luminaria on Christmas Eve. Since 2001, the proceeds from the sales of these beautiful, lighted displays have benefited the Richard M. Keane Foundation and now will ben-efit children’s programs at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center at 30 Greenfield Street. Residents are encouraged to outline the front edge of their property with Luminaria. Luminaria kits are available now for $1.50 through Friday, Dec. 24, at noon, for use on Christmas Eve. Each home secures its own sand or other ballast for the Luminaria. These traditional candles usually burn for 14 hours, from 4 p.m. Christmas Eve to 6 a.m. Christ-mas morning. To order your Luminaria, please contact Martha Kirsche at Wethersfield Travel, 860- 257-3775 to have your candles ready for pickup. Visit the Richard M. Keane Founda-tion on the Web at www.keanefoundation.org. 12/6/12

Immaculate Conception ShelterOn Friday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Shelter along with music director, Bridget de Moura Castro, will be presenting a benefit concert of Handel’s Messiah, Part One & Hallelujah Chorus at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 79 New Park Ave., Hartford. Ms. Castro gathers some of the area’s fin-est musicians to participate for a great cause. In lieu of tick-ets, monetary donations as well as goods including gently used men’s winter coats & clothing, blankets and men’s toiletries are greatly appreciated. Particularly during this economic climate, now more than ever, donations are needed. Immaculate is operating the City of Hart-ford’s No Freeze Shelter which makes a total of 150 homeless men served each night. Light refreshments will be served fol-lowing the performance. Please come and support the Immacu-late Conception Shelter and the wonderful musicians of Hart-ford County. To view a clip from last year’s performance, visit: www.facebook.com/ICSHC/CT For more information: www.icshc.org or call Teresa Wierbicki 860-724-4823 ext. 103. 12/20/12

Gifts Donated to AdelbrookFor the eighth year in a row St. George Greek Orthodox Cathe-dral donated gifts, toys, food and household items to Ädelbrook families in need. Ädelbrook staff went to St. George Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford on Wednesday at noon to pick up all of the items that generous congregation members have do-nated. In the past the donations have included wrapped gifts for both the children and the parents, food for Christmas dinner as well as food to get the family through the holiday break, and much needed household items, such as linens, dishware and small appliances. Staff clinicians choose three families that they know are struggling during this holiday season. The dona-tions are so voluminous that it requires three agency mini vans to carry the items back to the agency to be distributed to the families. It has become a wonderful tradition with staff enjoy-ing the camaraderie with the St. George congregation, and even more so, surprising the families who were afraid they weren’t going to be able to provide for their family during the holidays. 12/20/12

Evolution of Christmas CustomsFrom Dec. 15 through Jan. 6, 2013, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum offers 60-minute guided tours throughout the muse-um’s three restored historic houses--the Silas Deane House, the Isaac Stevens House and the Joseph Webb House--demonstrat-ing with fascinating detail how the American holiday season has evolved over the past three centuries. Dec. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., the museum offers the chance to revel in the Christmas spirit of yesteryear during their annual Holiday-Preview Party, a social event in which party guests stroll from house to house enjoying delicious food, abundant holiday cheer, and live mu-sic. Tours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 pm -4 pm. Admission is $10 per adult; $9 per senior over 60, AAA member and active military; $5 per student and children (5-18),$25 per family (2 adults + children). Holiday-Preview Party admission is $25, payable by cash or check to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. Advance reservations are stronglyencouraged by calling 860-529-0612 ext. 12. 11/22/12

Connecticut Academy of Irish Music

The newly-formed Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, es-tablished by fiddler Jeanne Freeman, seeks to encourage young people and adults to explore the joys of learning and playing traditional Irish and Celtic music. Group lessons will be of-fered on a variety of instruments to children and adults for a 12-week session beginning in late January 2013. Classes will meet on Sunday afternoons at the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts in Old Wethersfield, 431 Hartford Ave. Courses will be offered from outstanding and experienced musicians at both the begin-ner and intermediate/advanced levels on a variety of traditional instruments, including: fiddle, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, ban-jo, guitar, concertina, and button accordion. There will also be opportunities for students to play in mixed-instrument groups, including a youth ceili band and a mixed- instrument session led by an instructor. The Academy is pleased to announce that seven-time All-Ireland Champion and recording artist John Whelan will serve as the Artist-in-Residence, and will work with the youth ceili band with a goal of competing in regional and All-Ireland competitions. Registration is now open. Dis-counts are available for early registration (by Jan. 4, 2013). For more information and to register, please visit www.jeannefree-manmusic.com/connecticutacademyofirishmusic. 12/13/12

Historical Society of Glastonbury Holiday Exhibit

Historical Holiday Toys Exhibit – Perfect to bring the children to see and will surely bring back your childhood memories. What is one of the main things you think about this holiday season? Friends, family, gift giving and receiving, holiday cheer, holiday treats and TOYS of course! The Historical Society of Glastonbury Museum on the Green’s newest exhibit is holiday themed and fea-tures historic and vintage toys. The oldest toy featured in the exhibit is from circa 1850 and is a handmade chair someone made for their daughter out of twigs The “newest” toy, a Chinese Checker Board, dates from 1955. Pickup sticks, tinker toys, paper dolls, books, and toy cars are just a few of the neat toys on display for a limited time. This exhibit features all sorts of toys which children may have re-ceived for holiday gifts. This is a perfect holiday break activity to bring the children to see and a great display for you to visit and reminisce. All ages welcome. Admission to Museum on the Green is FREE; donations are always welcome. Phone 860-633-6890 or visit www.hsgct.org for events and more information.

Spiritualist Church ServiceSunday, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m. Kimberly Wright will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., Newington. For more information, visit http://newingtonspiritualistchurch.org 12/13/12

Christmas Eve ServiceDec. 24th, Emmanuel Baptist Curch will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. at 296 New Britain Ave. New-ington, Ct. Please join us for a time of rejoicing in the birth of our Savior through singing and a helpful Bible message. Our regular services are Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Visit www.ebcnew-ington.com.

Holiday DinnerThe French Model Council Club will host a Pre-New Years Party Holiday Dinner Dance with Norm Flash and Starfires Band Sat-urday, Dec. 29. 6-7 p.m. roast beef and chicken dinner; 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. dance. Advance tickets are $22 per person or $40 per couple; tickets at the door are $25 per person or $45 per couple.

Winter Break Activities for Children

At Cora J. Belden Library. Thursday, Dec. 27. Movie: Brave (PG) at 2 p.m. Bring your own snacks and watch a movie on the big screen. Thursday, Dec. 27. Family Craft Night. Drop-in anytime from 6-7:30 p.m. to make a New Year’s Craft. For families with children ages three and up. Friday, Dec. 28. Sci-ence Friday. Come to the library anytime between 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to conduct a science experiment. For families with chil-dren ages three and up. 12/13/12

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Annual Gingerbread AuctionJoin the Rocky Hill High School Culinary students to place a bid on a beautiful handcrafted gingerbread house for the Holi-day Season. All proceeds will benefit Heifer International to assist families around the world. Each Gingerbread house has been handcrafted by a culinary student and displays a combina-tion of newly acquired culinary skills, imagination, and creativ-ity. Bids will be accepted through Dec. 20 at Cora J. Winners will be notified on Dec. 20 to arrange pick up. 12/13/12

Kids Vacation Gym DayThe Richard M. Keane Foundation is hosting a Kids Vacation Gym Day Thursday, Dec. 27, at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Cen-ter at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethers-field. Age appropriate gym games will be offered as well as computer and other activities. The times are as follows: 9-10 a.m. 2-4 year olds (parent and toddler); 10:30 – 12 p.m. 5-7 year olds; 1-3 p.m. 8-12 year olds. Fee is $1 per child, addition-al donations welcome! Prior Registration is required! Log on to Wethersfield Parks and Recreation at www.wethersfieldct.com/docs/rec_brochure_fall_2012.pdf to enroll your child or to print the registration form. For additional information visit www.keanefoundation.org. 12/20/12

Veterans Affairs CommitteeCromwell Veterans’ Affairs Committee meetings are held the first Thursday of each month in the Cromwell Town Hall, Room 222, 5:45 p.m. 10/11/12

Box Tops for EducationThe PTO Box Tops for Education coordinators for Myrtle H. Stevens and West Hill Elementary schools are collaborating to-gether to try and improve community involvement with earning free money for our schools. We do a great job with collecting within the schools and we are now hoping to expand our col-lections by informing town residents about this great program. In addition we would like them to know that we have recently placed some collection boxes at some prime locations here in town (at the senior center; at the Library on the information wall; at West Side market near the front windows by the reg-isters). We also continue to have a collection box at the Parks & Rec counter. Passing Box Top coupons onto a neighborhood child works as well. 11/15/12

Island Rhythm at Cromwell Library

Island Rhythm, the duo of Al LaPorte, and Jon Banker, will perform an all-ages program of Calypso, Cajun, Swing, and Reggae at the Cromwell Belden Public Library Thursday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cromwell Belden Public Library. The Cromwell Belden Public Library is located at 39 West St., Cromwell. The event is free, but registration is requested. To register, or for more informa-tion, call the library at 860-632-3460. 12/20/12

National “I Believe” DayOn Friday, Dec. 14, the Elves who work in the Visual Market-ing Department of Macy’s Manchester, brought some of their magic to Pope John Paul II School in New Britain to read “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” to our Pre-K 3 and 4 and Kin-dergarten classes. Jim Maher from Macy’s who read the story to the very excited and curious children said that Macy’s has, for the past four years celebrated “National Believe Day” as a way of becoming a part of their community by defining their commitment to helping someone less fortunate. Every year Macy’s has donated a dollar to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every letter to Santa they receive, up to a million dollar commitment. Christmas means bringing joy in so many different ways to Ma-cy’s and their employees, while it means Pope John Paul II stu-dent’s letters are making an impact today, the actual National I Believe Day, as Macy’s matches another dollar over and above their million dollar commitment.Handing out Reindeer Dust (to put outside so it will attract Santa’s sleigh) and giving a bell, which is the symbol of “Believing” were special ways to help the children participate in the festivities. 12/20/12

Dimension Abundant Life Ministries

Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Invites you to pause and reflect on the real meaning and purpose of the season. Join us Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2:30 p..m. for “The Real Meaning and Pur-pose of Jesus’ Birth!” We will journey back to the Garden of Eden where man’s perfect relationship with God was severed. We will journey through the line of our biblical ancestors, such as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and end at the cross where Jesus died as the perfect sacrifice to restore the severed relationship. This is the story of Christmas--he was born to die--a love story of all time. Through musical praise and worship, dramatic read-ings, children performances and active audience participation, experience this Christmas story in this unique and inspirational event. Our event will convene at 623 Old Main St., Rocky Hill. For more information visit www.dimensionministries.org or call 860-436-4560. 12/6/12

Alzheimer’s Support GroupWater’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, located at 111 Church St., Middletown, hosts a monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. The meet-ing is open to family members from the community who are caring for loved ones with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. For more information, please contact Kathleen Kaliscak, Alzheimer’s Program Director & Social Worker, at 860-347-7286.

MOMS ClubMOMS Club® of Wethersfield, a support group for stay-at-home moms, is welcoming new members. MOMS Club® of Wethersfield includes members from Wethersfield, Newington and Rocky Hill. Moms and their children have an oppor-tunity to meet for play dates, group walks, park dates, muse-um visits, and many more daily events. Moms can also look forward to a monthly MOMS Night Out and book club. Please visit our website, www.wethersfieldmomsclub.com. For more information please contact Becky at 203-464-9119 or email [email protected].

Hilltop RunnersHilltop Runners is a running/walk-ing group in Cromwell that meets every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Cromwell HS, 34 Evergreen Rd. All abilities are welcome. Walk on the track or run/jog on the road.For more info contact Jim at [email protected] or 203-645-2317. “Like Us” at www.face-book.com/hilltoprunners.

AdoptionHealing

A support group for members of the adoption triad: birth-parents, adoptive parents and adult adopted persons. Come join us for safe sharing in a supportive, confidential en-vironment. Third Thursday every month,7 p.m., Univer-salist Church, 433 Fern St., West Hartford. Meeting is held in the Brown Program Cen-ter, second floor. Questions: Marion Conklin 203-551-1121, [email protected] or Gia Pallone 860-956-7919, [email protected].

Comfort Food DinnerSaturday, Jan. 26, Rocky Hill Congregational Church, Chapin Hall, 5:30 p.m. Meat loaf and mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, ham, hot chocolate and other beverages, salad and rolls, hot vegetables, desserts; entertainment featuring Magician Tommy James. Please call Joan Tennyson for reservations 860-529-8789 - $10 adults; $5 ages 4-12; free for children under years. Snow date is Jan. 27. 12/20/12

Preschool ExpoThe 2013 Preschool and Family Daycare Expo will be held Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church St. Rocky Hill. This event will offer par-ents the opportunity to meet with representatives from local preschools to discuss their preschool philosophy, teacher/child ratio, tuition schedule and program structure. Family Day Care Home Providers will also be present. For more information contact Cathy Potter at 860-258-7621 or www.rockyhilllibrary.info or [email protected] 12/13/12

Christmas Eve Family Candle Lighting Service

At Hilltop Covenant Church, 82 Hicksville Rd., Cromwell. On Monday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m., we will celebrate the savior’s birth with scriptures, lessons and carols and gather around the table for holy communion. All are welcome to join us for this an-nual tradition. Additional information is available by calling the church office, 860-635-4032 or by visiting our website at www.hilltopcovenant.org. 12/20/12

Wethersfield Police Christmas

Toy DrivePlease help the Wethersfield Po-lice Department collect toys for deserving children in our area. Any unwrapped toys will be ac-cepted at the police department through Dec. 23. Pick-ups can be arranged for large donations. Any questions, please contact Officer Whaples at 860-721-2715.

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Immaculate Conception ShelterOn Friday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Shelter along with music director, Bridget de Moura Castro, will be presenting a benefit concert of Handel’s Messiah, Part One & Hallelujah Chorus at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 79 New Park Ave., Hartford. Ms. Castro gathers some of the area’s fin-est musicians to participate for a great cause. In lieu of tick-ets, monetary donations as well as goods including gently used men’s winter coats & clothing, blankets and men’s toiletries are greatly appreciated. Particularly during this economic climate, now more than ever, donations are needed. Immaculate is operating the City of Hart-ford’s No Freeze Shelter which makes a total of 150 homeless men served each night. Light refreshments will be served fol-lowing the performance. Please come and support the Immacu-late Conception Shelter and the wonderful musicians of Hart-ford County. To view a clip from last year’s performance, visit: www.facebook.com/ICSHC/CT For more information: www.icshc.org or call Teresa Wierbicki 860-724-4823 ext. 103. 12/20/12

Gifts Donated to AdelbrookFor the eighth year in a row St. George Greek Orthodox Cathe-dral donated gifts, toys, food and household items to Ädelbrook families in need. Ädelbrook staff went to St. George Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford on Wednesday at noon to pick up all of the items that generous congregation members have do-nated. In the past the donations have included wrapped gifts for both the children and the parents, food for Christmas dinner as well as food to get the family through the holiday break, and much needed household items, such as linens, dishware and small appliances. Staff clinicians choose three families that they know are struggling during this holiday season. The dona-tions are so voluminous that it requires three agency mini vans to carry the items back to the agency to be distributed to the families. It has become a wonderful tradition with staff enjoy-ing the camaraderie with the St. George congregation, and even more so, surprising the families who were afraid they weren’t going to be able to provide for their family during the holidays. 12/20/12

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Wood foR sale: 16”, 18”, 26”. 1 cord $225. 1/2 cord $125. Gill & Sons Landscaping, Gilman Chamberland 860-828-0943.

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TRee pRoblems? Broken Limbs, Hangers? We Specialize In Difficult Take-downs. Professional Climbers. Free Quotes. Call Jimmy, 860-982-4819.

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ComedIaN foR HIRe!: Give Your Friends That Special Holiday Gift, The Gift of Laughter! Father Guido and Friends, Starring Joey Scarpelli. 860-614-7039. Starting at $350.00.

emeRgeNCy WoRk: Call Tim’s Repair; Roofing, Siding, Chimneys, Plumbing. Call anytime, 860-967-6255. Licensed, insured. Over 27 years experience.

CasaCade CleaN oUTs: Attics/garage. CELLAR/ESTATE/ Dump runs call for price. HIC#0555978, insured member of BBB. 860-533-1572, 860-209-2079.

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seasoNed fIReWood: Cut, split, delivered, $200. per cord, $120 1/2 cord. Also, tree removal. Lic. #HIC0623410, insured. Call Chris, 860-305-3171.

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THe WRIgHT sTep, llC: Stair installation, railings, finish carpentry. New construction, remodeling and repairs. We will handle all your carpentry needs. 30 years experience, fully insured and licensed. Call Wayne Wright, 860-965-2218 or 860-828-3787. FREE ESTI-MATES, [email protected]

CHImNey RepaIRs: Repointing, flashing, masonry repairs, waterproofing, stainless steel chimney liners, chimney cleaning. Senior discounts. Insured. Ct. lic. #575553, CSIA certified. Free estimates. Call Strictly Chimneys, 860-829-0128.

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ComIC books & CoINs WaNTed: Looking for entire collections. Also toys and baseball cards. Call Bobby 860-841-5709.

foR sale: Relax the Back chair, ex.con. barely used, purchased May 2011, premium black leather, retails at $2,600.99, want-ed beat offer. 860-529-3036

seasoNed fIRe Wood: Cut, Split and delivered. $200 a cord. Also tree removal and stump grind-ing. Call 860-306-7695 or 860-632-8988.

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s.d. Home ImpRovemeNT llC: Specializing in car-pentry and roofing. Reasonable prices, professional work. License #0604199. Insured. For free estimates call Shawn, 860-632-5960.

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TRee WoRk: 25 years experience, same life-long local business, owner does every job! Crane work, stumps, bushes, firewood, etc. Quality work. 30% Fall Discount. 860-666-8418; 860-729-6820. Insured, references.

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Handmade Specialty Chocolates and Candies

by Katelyn Kelleher

After years of making chocolates as a hobby, Stacey Kamienski turned her affinity for candy creations into a business, opening The Candy Jar in Newington Center Sat-urday, Dec. 8.

“I just wanted to do something different with my life so I decided to go for it and open it up,” said Kamienski. She celebrated the achievement by holding a grand opening event last Saturday, offering different candy samples, and has had a good turnout so far.

“There’s been lots of people--the people who just love chocolate,” she said. “So far everyone’s loved the store and I’ve gotten good comments on it.”

Peppermint bark has been popular so far as have the many different kinds of truffles from Lake Champlain Chocolates of Vermont.

“They just do a tremendous job,” said Kamienski.

“Eventually I’m going to expand on what I make and I may just keep the truffles.”

The flavors vary from organic Ethiopian coffee to honey fig to one of Kamienski’s favorites, Az-tec dark.

“It has cayenne pepper and cinnamon in it so it gives you that after-kick,” she said.

The Candy Jar will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth look-ing for a dose of nostalgia, with jars of candy and taffy sold by the point.

“I try to make sure a lot of it is the old-fashioned made by hand kind of stuff,” Kamienski said.

A variety of gluten-free and sugar-free candies are also available to those on dietary restrictions.

The shop’s true specialties are the choco-lates made by Kamienski herself. For the holi-days she has her very own chocolate sleighs and chocolate lollipops, and she specializes in custom orders and gift baskets, perfect for weddings, baby showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays and anniversaries.

“We have many different shapes for many occasions,” Kamienski said, adding customers can either come into the shop to discuss their specifications with her or call in. She recom-mends placing custom orders two weeks in advance.

Once she gets a feel for the demand, Ka-mienski also plans to add to and expand the variety of chocolates she makes herself; filled chocolates, for example.

The Candy Jar is located at 1068 Main St., in the Newington Center, and can be reached at 860-372-4077.

A nostalgic pay-by-the-pound selection of candies in jars takes up nearly an entire wall inside the shop.

Owner Stacey Kamienski holds up one of her specialty cre-ations for the holidays, a chocolate sleigh. Both traditional and uniquely-flavored truffles have been popular at The Candy Jar.


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NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOLLunch Price: $3.00. Choice of milk served with all lunches: Chocolate, skim, strawberry, low fat white or vanilla. Pre Pay your child’s lunch on www.meal-payplus.comFri. 12/21- School made Italian cheese dunkers with whole grain bread sticks, tomato sauce (lower sodi-um) or Tyson buffalo chicken sliders on whole grain rolls. Includes choice of milk and fruit. Broccoli.Mon. 12/24-Tue. 1/1/13- Holiday Recess.

GIANGRECO’S HOME & OFFICE CLEANING, LLC NEWINGTON, CT: Established in 1997, our cleaning specialists: Julie, Debbie, Flora, Enisa and Chelsea are thorough and dependable. Call Jim Giangreco at 860-667-3485 or email [email protected]., website: giangrecoscleaning.com. Family owned, fully insured.

ANDY’S PAINTING AND REMODELING SERVICE: Commercial, residential, interior, exterior painting, Venetian plaster, faux finish, wallpaper & renovation, water & fire damage, floor epoxy, powerwashing. Free estimates. Insured, Lic. #0619619. 860-612-0509, 306-5539.

CURTAIN OUTLET: Selected curtains, pillows, bed-ding, trim and accessories up to 50% off. RLF Home 30 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford. Mon-Fri., 9:30-5; Sat., 9:30-3. 860-951-8110.

A & M STONE MASONRY: Over 30 years in business, 4 seasons work. Specializing in European and American design. Commercial and Residential, New Construction and Repair. Stone Veneer-Brick-Block-Chimneys & Tile, Retaining & Freestanding Walls-Blue Stone & Paver Patios-Steps- Fireplaces, Stucco, Snowplowing, etc. Free estimates, Fully Insured, Lic/reg. HIC #0612380. Tel: 860-622-8486, ask for Michael.

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SNOWPLOWING: Get ready early and beat the rush, Visa/MC/Discover! Serving Middletown-North Cromwell, Rocky Hill and Berlin-East. Great rates, free estimates. Call Mike 860-798-3745.

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12/6: Danielle Gagnon, 19, of 32 Buell St., New Britain, was charged with sale of mari-juana and possession of less than 1/2 oz. of marijuana, police said.

12/6: Elvis Caban, 20, of 94 Candy Ln., Bris-tol, was charged with possession of less than 1/2 oz. of marijuana and sale of marijuana, police said.

12/7: Jason Kammel, 19, of 4 Ledgecrest Dr., was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of less than 1/2 oz. of marijuana, police said.

12/8: Robert Brule, 40, of 1889 Poquoneck Ave., Windsor, was charged with conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, police said.

12/8: Carlton Curtis, 33, of 92 Roger St., Hartford, was charged with sixth-degree lar-ceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, police said.

12/10: Edwin Valentin, 48, of 129 Zion St., Hartford, was charged with third-degree lar-ceny and third-degree criminal trespassing, police said.

12/10: Mark Avilez, 18, of 81 Edward St., was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, police said.

12/10: Samuel Miller III, 20, of 6 Easton St., East Hartford, was charged with second-de-gree burglary, disorderly conduct, third-de-gree sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, third-degree assault on a pregnant person and failure to submit to fingerprints,

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12/12: Alexandra Jiminez, 21, of 80 Roslyn St., Hartford, was charged with violation of a protective order and breach of peace, police said.

12/13: Holly Kovach, 34, of 2151 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, was charged with dis-orderly conduct and interfering with an of-ficer, police said.

12/13: Steven Rogers, 41, of 11 Oakwood Dr., East Hartford, was charged with disor-derly conduct, threatening, interfering with a police officer, third-degree assault and as-sault on a police officer, police said.

12/15: Frederick Hansen, 44, of 15 Pros-pect St., New Britain, was charged with in-terfering with a police officer, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, third-degree criminal trespassing, criminal attempt to commit sixth-degree larceny and criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary, po-lice said. Hansen was held on a $50,000 bond with a court date set for Dec. 17, police said.

12/15: Lee Hansen, 45, of 15 Prospect St., New Britain, was charged with interfering with a police officer, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, conspiracy to com-mit sixth-degree larceny, third-degree crimi-nal trespassing, criminal attempt to commit sixth-degree larceny and criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary, police said. Hansen was held on $25,000 bond with a court date set for Dec. 17, police said.

Newington Police NewsTeen Art ShowArtists in grades 7–12 are invited to display their favorite works in the Community Room during the month of January. Artists can sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 860-665-8700. Art-work should be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 21. Teen Gaming NightWednesday, Dec. 26, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.Grades 6 – 12. Come play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Nin-tendo Wii! A variety of videogames and board games will be avail-able. Feel free to bring your own games! Snacks will be available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wonderful World of MusicThursday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m.The young and young-at-heart are invited to hear the Sam Pasco Orchestra perform in the library’s Community Room. No registra-tion is necessary. Sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis. Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party!Thursday, Dec. 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m.Would you allow your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night in the library ALONE??? Come join us for a mini-sleepover party with music, bedtime stories, crafts and a snack before tucking your stuffed friend into bed. Children and parents will then go home and return the next day to enjoy a slide show of pictures of the sleepover. Please call the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720 to register your stuffed friend. Sponsored by the Friends of the Li-brary. Do-It Yourself Henna Program Thursday, Dec. 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grades 7 – 12. Come learn the art of henna tattooing. Get creative and design your own beautiful henna tattoo! Instruction and sup-plies provided. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

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LOMBARDO LANDSCAP-ING: Specializing in: Stone paver, concrete and blue stone slate walkways, patios, driveways, steps, retaining wall and stone veneer installed on house facade and steps. Also available for lawn repair and regrading, topsoil, mulch, decorative stone, shrub removal, shrub planting and arrange-ments, drainage work, bobcat & excavation ser-vices. Commercial and res-idential. Quality work and reasonable prices. Credit cards accepted. License #0604497 and insured. Call for free estimate, 860-944-5814, Wethersfield.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD: Cut to 14” to 20”\~ lengths, split and delivered. $160 full truck load, $80 for a half truck load. Call Jared 860-906-8280.

CLEANING LADY CAN CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WITH CARE: I have experi-enced and free time. Good references. Call 860-839-5020.

MOVING? Call Quality movers, 860-305-5202; 860-559-4657, leave message. All types of moving!

ED’S LAWN CARE: Storm Cleanups, gutter clean-ing, plowing in Cromwell only, hedge trimming and removal, pruning shrubs. Owner does all work. Licensed (#577256) and insured. Reasonable rates. Call 860-638-7233.

FOR SALE: Double plot at Rose Hill Cemetery, sec-tion 19, lot 643, $600. 860-729-3463.

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a & F masonRy & Tile: All types of brick, brick stone & cement work. Patios, ceramic tile, stone work, chim-ney repair. Licensed #HIC.0579659, insured. Over 30 years experience. Call for free estimates, 860-832-9945.

senioRs haiRdResseR Will go To youR home: For haircuts, perms. 33 years experience, owned my own salon for 10 years. Contact number, 860-436-5459.

BanQueT hall availaBle: Premier banquet hall and reception facility in Middletown, Connecticut. We are the perfect venue for weddings, parties, fundraisers, church groups, civics clubs, birthday parties, baby showers and more! We are ideal for any event or occa-sion! 10,000 sq.ft. facility has hardwood floors mirrors walls, holds up to 200 seating and there is plenty park-ing. Inquire by responding to this posting for more information, 860-346-2817, or 860-997-6802.

Well seasoned FiReWood: $200 a cord delivered. Half cord also available. Call 860-559-5347.

child sAfEty seats and safety belts are very effec-tive... providing they’re used. It’s the law here in Connecticut and it’s a law your kids can live with, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

handyman RepaiR & home impRovemenT: Simple solutions to everyday problems! Prompt, dependable, quality work, licensed and insured. BATHROOMS-faucets, toilets, lights/fans, vanities, sinks, pipes and caulking. KITCHENS-switches, lighting, dimmers, out-lets, ceiling fans, garbage disposals. OUTDOORS- doorbells, door locks, motion sensors, hose faucets. DISCOUNTS for singles, Moms, Seniors and All Thumbs! Specializing in small jobs when you are avail-able. CT. Lic. #628836, call HUTMAXX, 860-881-7881.

painTing and WallpapeRing: Full time quality professionals offering excellent rates on all phases of painting & wallpapering whether large or small. For a prompt, free estimate, please call 860-635-5858. The Robert’s Co. servicing you for over 25 years. Thank you.

pRoFessional landsCaping and laWn mainTe-nanCe: Spring Cleanups, Weekly Mowing, Pruning. Bobcat, Bulldozer, Excavator Work. Reasonable Rates. Celebrating our 25th year. Accelerated Landscaping Inc. Call Jimmy, 860-982-4819 or 860-223-3260.

CosTa’s landsCaping and TRee Removal: We offer complete lawn renovations, spring and fall clean-up, weekly mowing, landscape design, retaining walls, walkways, mulch, stone, topsoil and shrub and tree removal. Call Tom for free estimates at 860-729-2971 or 860-358-9696.

hAnGinG GArdEns of BABylon: The most famous of the kings of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar II, rebuilt Babylon when he came to power in 605 B.C.He built beautiful terraced gardens for his wife which were considered the most amazing ever seen. (Babylon was located near the present-day city of Al Hillah, Iraq.)

ed’s laWn CaRe: Storm Cleanups, gutter clean-ing, plowing in Cromwell only, hedge trimming and removal, pruning shrubs. Owner does all work. Licensed (#577256) and insured. Reasonable rates. Call 860-638-7233.

FoR sale: Double plot at Rose Hill Cemetery, sec-tion 19, lot 643, $600. 860-729-3463.

house Cleaning: Experience, great price, and also will do the laun-dry. 860-331-5309, Ariand.

thErE are more living organisms on the skin of a single human being than there are human beings on the surface of the earth.

14 sticKs of dynAmitE! Did you know that a gallon of gasoline can be as dangerous as 14 sticks of dyna-mite? There are all types of flammable liquids that we keep around our homes. If they are stored and used properly, accidents can be avoided. Keep gasoline and kerosene stored outside the house away from sources of ignition. Use solvents designed for cleaning, instead of gasoline, & when refueling any small engine, turn it off, allow to cool & extinguish all smoking materials.

ElEctricity can be dangerous if not used properly. The Rocky Hill Fire Department encourages you to: Look for the mark of a recognized testing laboratory when purchasing electrical appliances or tools. Unplug portable appliances when not in use. Replace worn or frayed cords. Minimize the use of extension cords. If you’re experiencing problems with blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, have a qualified electrician check your home.

thE oldEst multicellular fossils date from ~700 mil-lion years ago.

thE EArliEst cockroach fossils are about 280 mil-lion years old.

hEAlthy nAils grow about 2 cm each year. Fingernails grow four times as fast as toenails.

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FoR sAle: Double plot at Rose Hill Cemetery, sec-tion 19, lot 643, $600. 860-729-3463.

house CleAnInG: Experience, great price, and also will do the laun-dry. 860-331-5309, Ariand.

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tHe larGeSt man-made lake in the U.S. is Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.

tHe PoiSon arrow frogs of South and Central America are the most poisonous animals in the world.

electricity can be dangerous if not used properly. The Rocky Hill Fire Department encourages you to: Look for the mark of a recognized testing laboratory when purchasing electrical appliances or tools. Unplug portable appliances when not in use. Replace worn or frayed cords. Minimize the use of extension cords. If you’re experiencing problems with blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, have a qualified electrician check your home.

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R & m CaRpeT sales aNd lINoleUm: Our family busi-ness for 30 years located on Route 3 in Middletown. Come in and experience our professionalism and integrity. Sales and installation of all types of flooring. We will also bring samples to your home. Install your goods or repair your existing problems (re-stretching, etc). Please visit us at 558 Newfield St. or call the store 860-347-9044, home 860-257-1550 Reg#562658.

baTHTUbs damaged? Hard to clean? Don’t replace it, restore it! We recolor, reglaze & repair. Professional workman-ship, like new results! Fully insured. Call Ed’s Bathtub Restoration, 860-236-6493.

aRIs Home seRvICes: Landscaping and general indoor home repair. Spring and Fall clean-ups, lawn and yard maintenance. Senior discounts & free estimates. 860-229-5584.

eleCTRICIaN: Experienced-Will do small jobs at a reasonable rate. Will trouble shoot 24hrs. a day. Lic. #122132. Call 860-985-0680.

papeR dolls: Quality wallpapering and wall-paper removal. Free esti-mates. Licensed, insured, 30 years experience. Call Joan, 860-685-0604 for all your wallpapering needs.

bRUsH CleaN-Up & leaf CleaN-Up: Brush removed from property. Serving Wethersfield, Newington and area towns. Newington based, call Russell Giller Services, 860-250-7326.

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bed: All new, still in plas-tic, extra thick queen pil-low top mattress set, $325. 860-298-9732.

ReglazINg baTHTUbs: Also, fiberglass & tile refinished like new, without the high cost of replacement. Free no hassle estimates over the phone. Guaranteed. License #0625222, insured. Call Dan, 860-372-4091.

dUmp RUNs/jUNk Removed: Dump runs, wood, metal, cardboard, clothing, furniture, appli-ances, yard debris, com-plete inside and out clean-ups. Orderly, consider-ately done. Insured. Call Russell Giller Services. 860-250-7326.

WaNT UNITed sTaTes sIlveR CoINs: Pre-1965, offering 15 times face value. Call 860-635-7476.

HaNdymaN seRvICes: Painting, Masonry, Tiling, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Repair Jobs Around Your Home. Senior Rates. Call Sam, Sam’s Home Services, 860-221-4697.

ClaRINeT lessoNs: Enthusiastic former music educator with many years experience, teaching clarinet lessons from my Newington home or will travel to your. All ages and ability levels. Stacey 860-625-4347.

poWeR CoNTRol center: With surge suppressor for computers and periph-erals. New, in wrapper, never been used, asking $120.00. Call 860-967-6255.

joe THe plUmbeR: Dependable small time plumber with small time prices. I do it all, no job too small. Free estimates. Lic.P1-0285743. Call 860-614-7157.

NeW eNglaNd laWN & maINTeNaNCe llC: Trees and brush cut and removed, leaf clean up. Dirt and stone removal. Dump truck and skid steer service. Power washing and gutter cleaning, 24hr service. 860-280-7620.

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CaRegIveR lookINg foR job: To care for elderly or to do house cleaning. Call Halina, 860-938-7406.

dUmp RUNs, CleaN oUTs: Junk, appliances, brush, etc. removed from basements, garages, attics, yards, houses, condos, businesses. Serving Middlesex and Hartford Counties. 860-388-9362.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERSMiddletown11/21/2012 33 Bartlett HolwSummit Middletown LLC To Brenda L Dill RET; Dill, Brenda L $289,261.0011/20/2012 129 Boardman Ln Elizabeth J Davis LT; Davis, Elizabeth To Failla, Anthony J $233,500.0011/20/2012 107 Burgundy Hill LnBreault, Jessica C To Durr, Karen; Keckley, Diane $75,000.0011/20/2012 65 Charles Mary Dr Ericson, Timothy D; Lamontagne, Pierrette To Aresco, Mark R; Aresco, Diane $400,000.0011/20/2012 5 Dorothy Dr Simone Dev LLC To Mulligan, David $170,000.0011/21/2012 59 Kelsey St Waller, Ester B To Russo, Robert L $210,000.0011/19/2012 81 Middlefield St Pavelka, Robert; Pavelka, James To Wyskiel, Walter $120,000.0011/19/2012 126 Newfield St Sauer George A Est; Sauer, Glenn R To Russell, Robert H $175,000.0011/20/2012 184 Newtown St Habelman Alice M Est; Care, Cathy To Care, Cathy; Care, Richard S $180,000.00

Newington11/21/2012 33 Coolidge Ave Sorrentino, Maria E To Martinelli, Christina $157,500.0011/20/2012 27 Dearborn Pl 27 Dearborn Place LLC To Niro, Anthony M $150,000.0011/20/2012 63 Florence St Forest, Joanne; Wells, Nancy A To Murphy, Benjamin $167,000.0011/19/2012 33 Kinnear Ave Kmetyk Eugene Est; Doyle, Paul R To Ahlstrand, Linda $110,000.0011/19/2012 27 Lawton Ave Socha, Kerry A; Socha, Christopher To Peloquin, Renee M $225,000.0011/19/2012 1736 Main St Konefal, Andrew J; Konefal, Theresa A To Roberts, Debra A; Fortin, Meredith L $225,000.0011/20/2012 115 Starr Ave Delude, Lisa A To Gadek, Wojciech; Gadek, Kamila C $218,500.0011/19/2012 24 Sunset Rd Catrino, Joseph M; Catrino, Holly To Miga, Ashley $237,000.0011/21/2012 1547 Willard Ave #A RR Capital 4 LLC To Aparicio, Edita C; Cordero, Juan A $76,500.00

Rocky Hill11/16/2012 34 Denyelle DrVolpe, Valerie; Miller, Paula To Mccall, Cynthia J; Mccall, Donald P $356,000.0011/15/2012 335 Farmstead Rd Roberts, Debra A; Fortin, Meredith L To Caprario, Joseph T; Blackwell, Katherine A $318,000.0011/19/2012 911 Highpoint DrAndrade, Michael D To Wilmes, Michael G; Wilmes, Debra F $227,000.0011/27/2012 24 Marshall Rd Oleary, Kim M To Trojanowski, Connie A $155,000.0011/16/2012 253 Old Main St Oberg, Barbara B; Larsen, Carl K To Sharkevich, Ashley C $250,000.0011/19/2012 12 Red Fox LnBurnham, Brett; Burnham, Cristi To Tadikonda, Srinivas $312,000.0011/19/2012 25 Stanley Ct Harbeson, Steven D’ Harbeson, Catherine E To Kolpak, Rebecca L $165,000.00

NEWINGTONThis three bedroom, one bath Cape has been updated and features a remodeled kitchen with SS appliances and ceramic tile flooring. Partially finished lower level. It is ready for a new owner to move right in. $179,900

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NEW BRITAINThis 1920’s Colonial features updated kitch-en and baths. Home has fireplaced living room, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, first floor den and fenced backyard. This is a short sale and the bank has agreed to the short sale. Just waiting for an offer. $139,000

MIDDLETOWNOpen floor plan 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath Con-temporary with bright family room. Home also features a brick patio for entertaining. Newer kitchen with stainless steel appli-ances. Seller has found new home and is ready to move. $174,900

Andrea Ladd 860-214-2934 [email protected]

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Top Listing Agent Top Selling AgentMaria Hagan860-305-8044

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phone: 860-563-9386 • fax: 860-257-4684

NEWINGTON: 1 TO 2 Bedroom, private entrance, kitchen, bath, appliances, heat and electricity included, quiet neighbor $800/month. 860 666-2602

FOR LEASE: 1600 sf of prime office space. Can be leased whole or as individual offices. Includes a large room plus shared reception, waiting, and break room. Ideal for small profession practice or business. 860-659-3553.

ROCKY HILL: Reduced! 1BD, Condo. C/A/GAS-HT/CARPORT, newer mechanicals, immed. occu-pancy $65,000. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty 860-563-HOME(4663).

FOR RENT - CROMWELL: 1BR apartment, centrally located, recently renovated. $750/month. Please call Tom, 860-690-6287.

KENSINGTON RENTAL: 1 BR., $840/month. Heat, hot water, electric included. Worthington Ridge. 860-209-1851.

WETHERSFIELd: Folly Brook Apartments starting at $995. 2 bedroom garden style. Includes heat and hot water, appliances, parking. Small pets welcome. Call 860-529-7893. E.O.H. ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIALS!

NEWINGTON: 2 Bedroom apartment for rent, First floor of 2 family house. Basement storage, W/D hook up. Credit check, 1 1/5 months security deposit $1,075/month plus utilities, 860-712-7355.

BERLIN ApARTMENT FOR RENT: One bedroom. First floor with porch. Heat & hot water, W/D, parking, large yard, convenient location. $785/month. 860-538-9072.

HOuSE FOR RENT: In Newington 4 bdr Colonial, 2 baths, 2 car detached garage. Fenced Yard Anna Reynolds School District. Walk to Library and Park Dogs ok. $1350 First and Last month rent and $300 deposit. Call 860-830-2501.

LANd FOR SALE: 14.8 acres of beautiful woodland lot in Colchester. Call 860-529-8668.

GLASTONBuRY COLONIAL VILLAGE: 1 & 2 BR flats, townhouses w/A/C, hardwood floors. 24 hr. maint. Newly remod. & fully appl’d kitch. w/D/W, microwave, & granite countertops. Laundry, storage & pool. Rent includes HT/HW & cooking gas. Call 860-633-7131. www.HubRealty.com.

ApARTMENT FOR RENT: South end of Hartford. 2 bedroom, wash/dryer, parking. $950/month. 1 month security deposit and references, section 8 welcome. 860-796-0006, John.

NEEd OR WANT TO SELL YOuR HOuSE? We buy houses, any area any condition. We can help even if you owe more than your house is worth. No fees or commissions. 203-915-3249.

ROCKY HILL CONdO FOR SALE: Parsons Village, 9 Colonial Dr. #D. 2bdrm., newly finished bathroom, hardwood floor. Great neighborhood! Near school/police/library. $105,000. Call Tim, 860-209-4173.

WETHERSFIELd: “Mitchell on The Park”, 55+ or dis-abled living. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Fully applianced, elevator, Community room, parking. 1 & 2 bedroom from $785. Pet friendly and move in special, 1 month free. 860-233-6281.

MIddLETOWN pEppERMILL VILLAGE: Two bedroom condo. $850 monthly, two months security, credit check and references required. Call 860-205-6012.

ROCKY HILL FOR LEASE: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch style home with 1 car attached garage, full basement. Nice area, great yard! Asking $1600/mo. Chudzik Realty, 860-257-4668.

ROCKY HILL CONdO FOR RENT: 1 bed, 2nd. floor, newly remodeled, H/HW included, $850. month + security deposit. No pets, no smoking. Call 860-881-5668.

WETHERSFIELd: Great opportunity, older home with buildable lots, on bus line, slightly treed, utilities on street $400,000. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty 860-563-HOME(4663).

WEST HARTFORd: Room for rent. Furnished bedroom with private bath, includes cable, TV, Kitchen, laundry, heat, quiet road, non-smoker. $465/mo, scc. 860-523-7642.

ROCKY HILL: New pricing, ranch features lower fin-ished Kitchen/Family Room/office/ workout room/Lndry. Easy to maintain grounds $259,900. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty 860-563-HOME(4663).

BERLIN: Office or indusrtial warehouse space, 6000 sq.ft., 2 loading docks, drive in garage door, heavy power. Near all major highways. Vincent J. Brescia Realty, 860-667-0090, 860-209-2366.

CROMWELL, COMMERCIAL/RESIdENTIAL: 2 BR cape, sale/lease, high traffic, 300ft. frontage on RT 3, 900sq.ft. building, multi use; contractors, offices, small busi-ness, $995/ rental. 860-635-1146.

ROOM FOR RENT: Wall to wall carpet, bed included. All inclusive, $120. per week + $120. security. 860-218-5981.

NEWINGTON RENTAL: Immaculate 2 bedroom, new bath new kitchen large yard. Immediate occupancy. Appliances included. 860-668-2708.


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BECKLEY FARMS BerlinFantastic new construction, wonderful quiet setting. Our builder’s standard homes are most builders’ upgrades. Granite, eat-in kitchen, gas �replace in the family room, gleaming hardwood �oors with ideal master suites. Just minutes from major routes & shopping /retail. Models open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Starting at $299,000.00

Please contact Steve Lucca or Bob Rekas for more information860-357-2008 or www.BeckleyFarms.com

Directions: RT 3 or Berlin Turnpike to Rt 160 look for signs.Financing o�ered through NORCOMM MORTGAGE

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94 Fairlane Dr., Wethersfield – 3bed, 2bth Ranch. 1294sq ft. New bathrooms w/granite counter tops, central air, hardwood floors, fireplace, formal dining room and much more. 860-518-7530 agent/private showing. $264,000

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NEWINGTON: New Listing! 3 BR, 2 bath brick Ranch! Totally remodeled kitchen, C/A, hardwood fls, FP liv rm, dining rm. LL FP fam rm, fenced backyard, 2 car garage. $249,900 Owner/Agent Kathy Sibley 860-594-6966

MIDDLETOWN: Laurel Ridge Townhouse. Well maintained complex! 5 rms, 1.1 baths, C/A, FP liv rm, ESK, dining rm. Full LL, deck, garage. Move in ready! $174,900 Gary Guyette 860-594-6957

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wethersfield $239,000Artist’s home in sought-after Old Weth with 4BR/1BA. Renovated kit./bath. Hdwd flrs. & wood details. Private backyard with pool.MLS# G637555lisa Mackler 860-810-4151

glastonbury $374,900Perfect for Owner or Investor! Charming two-family 3BR home w/updated kit./baths. Newer roof/stone walkway/appl. Sep. utilities.MLS# G638758daniel burgio 860-808-9219

hebron $349,900Historic Ctr. Chimney 10RM Georgian Col. Carefully re-stored wide board flrs. 4 work-ing FPs, newly remodeled baths & country kit.MLS# G638761barry wolf 860-324-2878

rocky hill $265,000Well loved 3BR/2BA Cape. Open floor plan w/hdwd. flrs. Many built-ins & lge. closets. Freshly painted, 2 FPs and 3 season porch.MLS# G638160elisa aiello 860-305-6511

east hartford $149,900This 3BR/2BA Col. has been gutted & renovated. New kit. cab., large pantry. New bathrooms, windows, walls. Roof is 2 yrs. old.MLS# G625895tammy ferrauola 860-205-5995

wethersfield $525,000Custom built, 4BR/2.1BA Exceptional Property. Won-derful floor plan. Quality features throughout. MSTR w/FP, hardwood floors.MLS# G638520annie dillon 860-258-6202

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wethersfield $164,900This one won’t last, this 3BR/1BA Cape. Priv. park-like yard with vinyl fencing. Hardwood throughout, new deck 2009. A must see.MLS# G624300erik sousa/team dillon 860-983-0457

croMwell $449,900Spectacular Clubhome on the 8th Green of the TPC w/upgrades. Kit. w/gran., HW flrs., C/A, moldings. Finished LL, enclosed porch.MLS# G637208Jeanette williams 860-490-3964

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We Wish everyone a happy holidayand a Wonderful neW year!

WETHERSFIELd REduCEd: Buildings own, great floor plan, formal DR/seats 15, country kitchen pristine., lower rec.room/walkout/ sprawling deck, easy to view, $435,000. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty 860-563-HOME(4663).

NEW BRITAIN: For rent, clean one or two bedroom apartment in a two family house, second floor. Full walk in attic, 2 porches, off street parking, quiet neigh-borhood, some utilities included. $800 + security. 860-826-1069.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Beautiful home in Rocky Hill. 4 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1750 sq.ft., new roof, new furnace, updated kitchen, fireplace, office space, screened in porch, deck, very well maintained. Move right in! Please contact 860-805-9013 for more info.

CROMWELL: Apartment for rent, 2 bedroom, family room, kitchen, newly remodeled. Washer/dryer hook ups. $995/month, plus security and security deposit. 860-918-4272.

ROCKY HILL ApARTMENT: 2 bedroom, 2nd. floor, $775/month plus utilities + security deposit. Parking 860-918-4272.

WETHERSFIELd, GOOd WORK ENVIRONMENT: Bright, airy, quiet space, $325/monthly includes utili-ties. 860-296-1411, Conte & Lucas Realtors.

ROCKY HILL FOR LEASE: Brookwood Village, gor-geous first floor 2BR unit features slider to patio, newer appliances, new paint, carport and much more. $1,200mo., heat & hot water included. Call Chudzik Realty, 860-257-4668.

ROCKY HILL: New pricing! Sought after location, Jefferson split. Remodeled kitchen, wood flooring, walkout lower level. Think summer, pool/CA/or winter by cozy fireplace. $354,900. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty, 563-HOME(4663).

WETHERSFIELd: Folly Brook Apartments starting at $995. 2 bedroom garden style. Includes heat and hot water, appliances, parking. Small pets welcome. Call 860-529-7893. E.O.H. ASK ABOUT OUR RENT SPECIALS!

GLASTONBuRY COLONIAL VILLAGE: 1 & 2 BR flats, townhouses w/A/C, hardwood floors. 24 hr. maint. Newly remod. & fully appl’d kitch. w/D/W, microwave, & granite countertops. Laundry, storage & pool. Rent includes HT/HW & cooking gas. Call 860-633-7131. www.HubRealty.com.

WETHERSFIELd REduCEd: Buildings own, great floor plan, formal DR/seats 15, country kitchen pristine., lower rec.room/walkout/ sprawling deck, easy to view, $435,000. Pat Hughes/Hughes Realty 860-563-HOME(4663).

NEW BRITAIN: For rent, clean one or two bedroom apartment in a two family house, second floor. Full walk in attic, 2 porches, off street parking, quiet neigh-borhood, some utilities included. $800 + security. 860-826-1069.

The basics of property taxes

Paying property taxes is a necessary side effect of home ownership. Across the United States and Canada, residents are required to pay property taxes based on an assessment of their homes’ value.

Taxes on land and the buildings on it are one of the biggest sources of revenue for local governments. In the United States, property taxes are not imposed by the states, but by the smaller governing bodies in cities, towns, townships, counties, and other ju-risdictions. In Canada, property taxes, or milliage taxes, are levied by the jurisdiction in which the property is located. They may be paid to a federated state or a municipality or the national government. Sometimes multiple jurisdictions may tax the same property.

Although the taxes are mandated by a higher gov-erning power, the rate at which you pay taxes could be based on a very local assessment of the area in which your house is located and the current mar-ket conditions. An assessor will visit a home -- usu-ally prior to purchase -- and make a determination on the percentage of tax to be paid depending on the condition of the home, the improvements that have been made and the climate of the economy in your particular town or city. Property taxes are usu-ally calculated by taking the assessed value of your home and multiplying it by the tax rate that has been determined by your local government.

While no one can “legally” escape paying property taxes, there are several ways to have them lowered. Getting your home re-assessed is one such way. In-dividuals who have reached a certain age may be eligible for certain discounts on property taxes. But this may require a very low income to qualify. There are also some tax credits or homestead exemptions that may qualify you for a limited assessed value on the property.

In this tough economy, lowering property taxes (which are generally rolled into the mortgage amount for ease of payment) could substantially reduce bills. As many as 60 percent of properties across the United States are overassessed, according to the National Taxpayers Union, a nonprofit group that promotes lower taxes.If you suspect your property taxes are high, here are the steps to take.

* Get a copy of your property tax assessment from the local assessor’s office and double-check all the in-formation contained to see if it is correct.

* Check the assessments of five comparable homes that have sold in your neighborhood in the last three years.

* An independent appraiser can also provide you accurate information at a cost. Make sure he or she is licensed with the National Association of Inde-pendent Fee Appraisers or by the American Society of Appraisers.

* It’s not possible to lower the property tax rate, just the assessed value of the home through an official appeal. There may be fees associated with this ap-peal, however.

Some home improvements will increase the value of your home and, in turn, your property taxes. Here are some of the most common culprits:

- extra stories to the home

- outhouses, like a guest house

- sports courts, like tennis

- installation of an inground pool

- improvements to fencing

- addition of a garage or another room on the home

A change in the status of a neighborhood can also give rise to higher property taxes. An influx of new residents or new construction of stores and homes can have a major effect on the assessed value of your home.

Call the Classifieds at 860-563-9386 or visit us at



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need iT hauled aWay? We remove all types of debris; furniture, appli-ances, wood, etc. You point, we take. Gregory’s Hauling, 203-235-6210.

lomBaRdo landsCap-ing: Specializing in: Stone paver, concrete and blue stone slate walkways, patios, driveways, steps, retaining wall and stone veneer installed on house facade and steps. Also available for lawn repair and regrading, topsoil, mulch, decorative stone, shrub removal, shrub planting and arrange-ments, drainage work, bobcat & excavation ser-vices. Commercial and res-idential. Quality work and reasonable prices. Credit cards accepted. License #0604497 and insured. Call for free estimate, 860-944-5814, Wethersfield.

guTTeR Cleaning: It’s that time of year. Call the best and cheapest most experienced guy. Clean and flush with hose. Small repairs also. Also perform-ing all other outside land-scaping jobs. Trees, lawns, Fall leaf clean-up Special discount pricing now! Fully insured. Please call Eric @ 860- 597-3444.

Ants cannot chew their food, they move their jaws sideways, like scissors, to extract the juices from the food.

alan souCy home impRovemenT: Free esti-mates on: Roofing repairs, leaks, entire roofs. Siding. Additions. Windows & doors. Baths & kitchens. Decks. Al, 860-657-6462.

seasoned FiReWood: Cut to 14” to 20”\~ lengths, split and delivered. $160 full truck load, $80 for a half truck load. Call Jared 860-906-8280.

Cleaning lady Can Clean youR house WiTh CaRe: I have experi-enced and free time. Good references. Call 860-839-5020.

moving? Call Quality movers, 860-305-5202; 860-559-4657, leave message. All types of moving!

nEArly a third of all bot-tled drinking water pur-chased in the US is con-taminated with bacteria.

rAts multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over 1 million descendents.

An AstronAut can be up to 2 inches taller return-ing from space. The car-tilage disks in the spine expand in the absence of gravity.

thE oldEst known fossil is of a single-celled organ-ism, blue-green algae, found in 3.2 billion year-old stones in South Africa.

thE EmBryos of tiger sharks fight each other while in their mother’s womb, the survivor being the baby shark that is born.

An inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain water is equivalent to 15 inches (38.1 centi-meters) of dry, powdery snow.

Would you like to help your community?

Wethersfield Volunteer Ambulance Associationis seeking new members to help carry on the

spirit of volunteerism in our community.

Call 860-529-8022 for more information

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lAnGuAGE is the cornerstone of reading. Talk to your baby– during bathtime, at play, when changing him or her, at feeding times. Sing to your baby and recite nursery rhymes. Before the age of one, babies like to handle books more than being read to. Let them choose cardboard or cloth books. Take your baby to the park, the zoo, the library, the store. Babies learn from everything they see.

thE most dAnGErous animal in the world is the common housefly. Because of their habits of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal.

hAnGinG GArdEns of BABylon: The most famous of the kings of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar II, rebuilt Babylon when he came to power in 605 B.C.He built beautiful terraced gardens for his wife which were considered the most amazing ever seen. (Babylon was located near the present-day city of Al Hillah, Iraq.)

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Grade 11 General Honors: Jaclyn Accarpio, Michael Albino, Connor Albrecht, Aurora Amadeo, Kassandrah Banks, Michael Barry, Griffin Bartone, Elvedin Begzadic, Bianca Bobadilla, Joseph Bodington, William Bran-nigan, Katie Burkell, Taylor Buysse, Ryan Byrne, Victoria Caires, Sierra Chandler, Heather Ciarletto, Ethan Clark, Mark Cloutier, Victoria Cormier, Janette Cruz, Colin Curtin, Brittney Dalkowski, Thomas DeAngelo, Rena Dixon, Rosa Dubnansky, Semra Efendic, Kiran Fatima, Tatiana Feliciano, Shawnee Flores, Janelle Gaudet, Olivia Gil-bert, Michael Gingrave, Lauren Glendon, Nancy Glynn, Marisa Gonzalez, Margaret Gornicz, Jessica Goyette, Jessica Gray, Rachel Hansen, Kasey Hill, Samra Huric, Jimmy Huynh, Dmytri Johnson, Cassandra Kauffman, Ksanthipi Lapa, Nicole Licznerski, Sabrina Maldonado, Jordan Manchester, Mario Marena, Paige McDunnah, Haley McGuane, Ryan Melillo, Alexandra Meredith, Katrina Meucci, Jenisse Miranda, Alexander Mullin, Zachary Mullin, Nicholas Munroe, Carly Nasatka, Matthew Nicoletti, Ryan Nowak, Taylor Nyari, Karolyn Olsen, Kayla Parmanand, Lukas Pearson, Joel Perez, Kristany Perez, Stephanie Peterson, Jamie Piscitello, Filiza Preniqi, Daria Repoli, Brennan Rhodes, Arielle Rios, Amelia Roberts, Briana Santana, Jamie Sanzo, Nicholas Signorello, David Skau, Alexander Sommers, Gabriella Stefano, Brendan Stewart, Daysha Stewart, Zane Tatro, Joshua Torres, Cindy Trinh, Jessica Tucker, Nicole Varca, Abigail Vermeal, Lindsey Vieweg, Rebecca Wilson, Nopell Wong, Jozef Wro-blewski, Sebastian Wroblewski, Steven Yatrousis, Joseph Zocco.

Grade 10 High Honors: Lucas Amestoy, Frank Barone, Christina Bobbitt, Julianna DeBarge, Alyssa DeRocher, Jennifer Elmasllari, Cassandra Epp, Ruth Eragene, Caroline Even, Luke Feltes, Andrew Forgetta, Jason Gallo, Solomiya Golovatska, Abigail Huntington, Christopher Jablonka, Marko Kaurin, Chloe Knapp, Morgan Krom, Hoang Lam, Yianni Mantziaris, Samantha Martin, Patrick Mozzicato, Michael Orsini, Ashley Perez, David Scales, Gabriella Serrao, Rachel Sharp, Nicole Silva, Brittany Sitler, Wojciech Skowronek, Sulman Tanveer, Christopher Tawrel, Gerard Tessier, Lisa Trinh, Gage Turcotte, Matthew Turcotte, Gauri Verma, Max Walter, Gloria Zhu.

Grade 10 General Honors: Sebastian Amodeo, Zachary Angelucci, Jacob Arcouette, Shayla Bailey, Tristen Banks, Ana Benic, Gianna Bielenda, Joseph Bocompani, Alexis Bourassa, Julia Buyak, Pasquale Cannata, Chelsea Carilli, Alana Ciarcia, Amanda Clark, Jay Clement, Anthony Colon, Claire Copeland, Emma Copeland, Andrew Cravero, Susan Davis, Reina DeJesus, Connor D’Elia, Emily Derick, Giancarlo DiGiacomo, Michael Dikegoros, Nicole DiLoreto, Dijana Dujmovic, Julie Ercolani, Jordan Everett, Madeline Fulton, Tyler Godlewski, Merisa Hamidovic, Dennis Harrington, Linoshka Hernandez, Nicholas Hock, Benjamin Hodzic, Lian Hoffman, Joseph Iallonardo, Justin Jensen, Rebecca Johnson, Kyle Kelley, Kristen Klenk, Katherine Kolaczenko, Esmeralda Kor-kutovic, Anthony Libera, Alexander Lin, Timothy Linnartz, Kayla Litke, James Malizia, Hope Mathis, Estefania Maya, Daniella Minichino, Patrick Murphy, Radiyah Mutasim, Jarrod Nelson, Candis Nunez, Michael O’Leary, Laurie Peluso, Callem Persson, Christopher Piccione, Michael Pine, Anthony Portonova, Taylor Ramos, Taylor-Jean Rodriguez, Zachary Rosa, Jasmin Sabanovic, Eldina Salihovic, Nicole Sanzo, Matthew Schuberth, Kyle Setzko, Kevin Smith, Liam Stickley, Erica Teti, Tate Veley, Joseph Wallowitz.

Grade 9 High Honors: Claudia Barone, Alexander Bartis, Briley Bartone, Mia Bell, Nicholas Bialka, Gabrielle Bielak, Zachary Birdsall, Andrea Bucknam, Dilan Cabral, Lauren Cardenas, Lillian Ciarletto, Leiah Cutkomp, Abigail Davis, Christina DeAngelo, Emma Detrick, Donato DiCioccio, Zoe Direnzo, Carter Dizes, Rosmarie Fa-ienza, Katerina Ficara, Pierre Franklin, David Gagnon, Taylor Galusha, Taylor Garrey, Aleysia Green, Peter Hahn, Rebecca Hine, Megan Hoisl, Andrew Hrdy, Alex Irizarry, Roxanne Jacobs, Jacob Johnson, Laura Kelly, Katherine Lamberti, Rachel Llorens, Caroline Logozzo, Anthony Machado, Jack Malizia, Anna Mayo, Cameron Molloy, Abigale Monasterial, Grace Nichols, Andrew Nicki, Agnes Ning, Ansley Nix, Hailey Olesen, Hayley Orkins, Na-varre Pratt, Charles Renaud, Jose Rivera, Gabriela Rizzo-Velez, Venezio Santoro, Jessie Sanzo, Daniel Schroeder, Taylor Scutari, Brianna Shive, Olesya Shturypita, Diana Sitnik, Jacob Skowronek, James Slayton, Joseph Sottile, Troy Stegman, Rongwei Tan, Alyssa Tonucci, Madeline Turcotte, Colin Tyler, Riggs Dominique Unajan, Matthew Wilson, Karol Wroblewski, Michelle Yanaros, Maya Yurko.

Grade 9 General Honors: Alicia Ademi, Natalie Albrecht, Mediha Alihodzic, Lauren Arienzale, Christopher Ayers, Alexandra Berry, Valentina Birritta, Luis Bolorin, Cassidy Bourassa, Jae-Quan Brown, Summer Budaj, Lo-renzo Burgos, Matthew Burwell, Nadia Byczko, Elizabeth Byrne, Rachel Caruk, Alexandria Casertano, Veronica Catricala, Austin Cronkhite, David Dale, Dionna Davis, Alyssa DiFiore, David Edwards, Stephanie Emmanuel, Elizabeth Estifanos, Megan Fabi, Vincent Fazio, Karolina Fitrzyk, Barbara Freitas, Kacey Friedman, Harris Gal-lari, Dareca Garib, Sawyer Gaunt, Kasey Gilbert, Ian Gingrave, Lewis Glynn, Alexis Gwynn, Destini Hall, Joshua Halla, Jacob Hickey, Andrew Iannucci, Nicholas Kallajian, Michael Kelly, Scott Kelsey, Leonie Koellmer, Evan Krol, Amanda Lamore, Paige Landers, William Lank, Stavon Lassiter, Benjamin Lepo, Adam Lynch, Jessica MacLean, Matthew Marena, Mitchell Marena, Julia Martin, Zachary Martin, Matthew McAlister, Cameron Mc-Farlane, Sydney Mercier, Emily Moody, Xheni Muco, Natalia Negron, Connie Nguyen, Rachel Ocasio, Mad-elyn O’Connor, Susannah Orzechowski, Bhavya Patel, Kishan Patel, Carissa Peckrul, Daniel Purinton, Michaela Ranniello, Andrew Reardon, Delia Rondinelli, Yoselin Rosales, Adriana Rotondo, Ajani Sampson, Daniel Sanni-Thomas, Stacy SantaCruz, Gina Santapaola, Gabriella Scacca, Caroline Schryver, Colin Stewart, Maura Stickley, Luke Surawski, Meaghan Szilagyi, Mikayla Toce, Michael Trinh, Gianmarco Venditti, Megan Ward, Sara Wasser-man, Rachel Way, Allison Weed, Eric Wright, Maria Zelez.

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Beaver Brook Animal Hospital Current Promotions!• Free Exam for new clients. Up to 1 pet. A $55 value!• Free topical preventatives; Frontline, Advantix II & Revolution• 1/2 PRIcE vAccInEs!

Cromwell Police News12/10: Peter Bracket IV, 26, of 20 Nordland Ave., was served a warrant for DUI and failure to drive right, po-lice said.

12/11: Marco Grimaldi, 24, of 95 Washington Rd., was charged with interfering with an officer and fifth-degree larceny, police said.

12/13: Sheila Nolte, 51, of 100 West St., Rocky Hill, was charged with DUI, failure to carry insurance and failure to drive right, police said.

12/13: Erika Lary, 33, of 109 Cedar St., Branford, was charged with oper-ating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of marker plates, operating under suspension, failure to carry registration and failure to have stop lamps, police said.

12/16: Shannon Blush, 20, of 74 Maplehurst Ave., New Britain, was served a warrant for five counts of sixth-degree larceny, police said.

Dear Editor,My house backs right up to this facil-

ity. I have lost so much sleep just think-ing about the fact that my children will be growing up with a prison in our backyard.

I moved to this town because I knew it was a safe town with great schools, but if this place opens up I will no longer feel safe in my own home. This is not fair that they could try to open up something like this is our neighborhood. I will do every-thing in my power to stop this

Katherine Prevedini

Rocky Hill Police News12/13: Cathalina Hayden, 50, of 33 Columbus St., East Hartford, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, police said.

12/13: William J. McGarrah, 45, of 588 Main St., Cromwell, was charged with DUI and failure to drive in the proper lane, police said.

12/14: Joanna L. Hinman, 47, of 925 Providence St., West War-wick, R.I., was charged with sixth-degree larceny and issuing a bad check less than $250, police said.

12/15: John W. White, 47, of 645 Main St., Cromwell, was charged with evading responsibility and failure to grant the right of way, police said.

12/17: Brian Araujo, 32, of 22 Sandy Dr., was charged with first-degree harassment and possession of narcotics, police said. Araujo was also separately charged with third-degree assault on an elderly victim, disorderly conduct, possession of narcotics and use of drug paraphernalia, police said.

Middletown High School Agriculture Science & Technology Program First Quarter Honor Roll

Honors: Emily Lynn, Cromwell; David Michaud, Rocky Hill; Aidalyn Santana, Rocky Hill.

High Honors: Erika Hojda, Cromwell; Theresa Sidorski, Cromwell.

Cora J. Belden LibraryWinter Break Activities for Children

Thursday, Dec. 27: Movie: Brave (PG) at 2 p.m. Bring your own snacks and watch a movie on the big screen.

Thursday, Dec. 27: Family Craft Night. Drop-in anytime from 6-7:30 p.m. to make a New Year’s Craft. For families with chil-dren ages 3 and up.

Friday, Dec. 28: Science Friday. Come to the library anytime between 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to conduct a science experiment. For families with children ages 3 and up.

Letter to the Editor

Holiday RecipeContest WinnersShirley Giove of Kensington

Roast Beef Crostini (Serves 35-40)

Ingredients:1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup parmesan cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 tsp garlic powder1 Tbs. chopped chives1 long loaf French baguette1 lb. sliced roast beef7-8 plum tomatoes1 Tbs. chopped parsley

Preparation:Mix parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder and chives.

Preheat oven to 350º.

Slice baguette into 1/4 inch slices, brush each slice with olive oil.

Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 7 minutes. Remove from oven.

Spread each slice with cheese mix-ture, top each piece with a piece of roast beef and slice of tomato.

Sprinkle each slice with parsley and serve.

RUNNERUP Madeline Marcoux

of Newington

Cranberry Mold

Ingredients:3/4 cup water1 three ounce package cranberry gelatin1 cup sour cream1 lb. can whole cranberry sauce9 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 Tbs. lemon juice1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:Heat water to boiling. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup sour cream and mix until smooth. Stir in cranberry sauce, pineapple, lemon juice and walnuts.Spoon into 1 qt mold, chill until firm.

Sarah Shapiro of Middletown

Pineapple Stuffing (Serves 12)

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 lb. 4oz. can crushed pineapple

8-10 slices of white bread, tear apart with fingers

4 eggs

Preparation:Preheat oven to 350º. Cream butter with beaters and add sugar. Add eggs one at a time to beat and make fluffy. Mix in crushed pineapple. Fold in bread pieces. Pour into 8x10 or 9x13 casserole dish and bake 45 minutes-1 hour.

RUNNERUP

Lynne Vignone of Cromwell

Candied Chicken Breasts (Serves 4)

Ingredients:2 whole chicken breasts, halved

salt and pepper

1 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

Preparation:Sprinkle chicken with salt and pep-per. Place skin side down in a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Combine remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 325º for 1-1/2 hours.

Turn chicken and bake uncovered 30 minutes, basting frequently to glaze the chicken.

Tip: I would suggest serving chicken on a bed of rice, garnish with sprigs of parsley. Pass the sauce to serve over rice. Absolutely delicious!

Patricia Penfield of Wethersfield

Pan Seared Scallops with Lemony Herb Sauce (Serves 4)

Ingredients:1-1/2 lbs. sea scallops2 Tbsp vegetable oil1/4 tsp. paprika (sweet)juice of 1/2 lemon1/4 cup heavy cream4 Tbs. unsalted butter3-4 Tbs. chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives)1 heaping Tbs. capers rinsed, drained & coarsely chopped

Preparation:Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

Dust scallops with paprika.

Sear scallops until nicely brown. Turn and sear until scallops feel somewhat firm to the touch. Remove from pan.

Return pan to medium-high and add lemon juice. Boil to reduce by half, less than 1 minute.

Pour in cream and boil to reduce to a couple of tablespoons, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat, whisk butter in to incorporate evenly. Stir in herbs and capers.

Return scallops to pan to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.

RUNNERUP

Main Course DessertLinda Kempczynski of Rocky Hill

Ricotta Cake

Ingredients:1 yellow cake mix3 lbs. ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp. vanilla8 eggs (plus an additional 3 eggs according to cake mix)

Preparation:Prepare yellow cake mix as direct-ed, but use only half of the batter. (Put remaining batter in 8 or 9 inch round cake pan and bake sepa-rately).

Mix cheese, 8 eggs, sugar and vanilla together.

Pour vanilla cake mix batter into 13x9x2 inch pan, then pour cheese mixture on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Take out and sprinkle mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon on top and bake 30 minutes lon-ger.

If top browns too soon, cover with foil and bake until set.

If using a glass pan, reduce heat to 325 degrees.

Patty Lombardo of Wethersfield

Festive Chocolate Cherry Tortoni (Serves 12)

Ingredients:8oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips2/3 cup light or dark corn syrup2 cups heavy cream, divided1 cup broken chocolate wafers1 small jar maraschino cherries, drained & chopped1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation:Line 12 muffin cups or cupcake tin with paper liners.

In a 3 quart saucepan stir choco-late chips and corn syrup over low heat until chocolate melts.

Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream until blended.

Refrigerate 15 minutes or until cool.

Beat remaining cream until soft peaks form.

Gently stir into chocolate mixture.

Stir in cookies, cherries and nuts.

Spoon into cupcake tins/cups. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm.

Garnish as desired.

RUNNERUP

Heather Loomis of Cromwell

Chicken & Salsa (Serves 12)

Ingredients:1 lb. of boneless chicken breast or tenderloins24 oz. jar of salsa

Preparation:Combine chicken and salsa in a crock pot. Cook on high for 3.5 hours.

Separate chicken with fork, it should easily fall apart.

Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and cheddar cheese on the side.

Prizes will be mailed.We received so many wonderful recipes, that we

will be sharing them with you throughout the year!

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Snowflake is a beautiful all white girl with am-ber eyes. She is quiet, loving, and affectionate. Snowflake was bottle fed as a kitten but now needs to find a new home because of her mom’s failing health. She is used to being the only cat but she would adjust with a little time. Please call 860-828-5287.

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Tickle is a gorgeous, fluffy tuxedo. She has a wonderful personality and waste no time getting on you lap. Tickle is a princess. She loves people but doesn’t care for other cats. Please call 860-828-5287.

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Ring in the New Year with your petIt’s the time of year when people make reso-lutions to be a better and healthier version of themselves. So why not make resolutions that will mutually benefit you and your pet? Here are some ideas to help you and yours have the best year yet.• Eat more fresh food. This may seem like an easy resolution. However, it takes time and preparation. For humans, this means incorporat-ing more fruits and veggies into your diet while for pets this means ensuring that their pet food uses ingredients such as fresh turkey, salmon and duck, fresh omega 3 oils (from coconuts and canola), wholesome berries and fruits and vegetables like peas, spinach and carrots. Keep away from anything with artificial colors, fla-vors, meat meal and meat by-products.• Get more exercise. Did you know pets can de-crease our blood pressure and cholesterol lev-els and increase our opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization? Exercising together will not only help optimize your health but also allow you to spend more time together.• Use that agenda. This doesn’t seem like a reso-lution, but sometimes making a plan is the only way resolutions will come to life. Most of us schedule time for other appointments and meet-ings, so why not set aside some priority time for pets too?

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Dottie is a stunning, beautiful feline who is healthy, frisky and active. She is always curious and playful.

If interested, please call 860-827-0381 or visit www.afocinc.org.

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POAProtectors of Animals

To adopt, visit www.POAinc.org, or call 860-569-0722

“A non-profit, all-volunteer animal rescue

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Pet of the Week

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POAProtectors of Animals

Posie is an adult spayed female, Calico domestic short hair cat. Posie is a pretty girl with a friend-ly personality. She was found as a stray and is adjusting well to shelter life. She loves being talked to and is very curious. Posie is look-ing for a forever home of her own. Please call the shelter in advance to visit Posie.

ADOPT KRIS KRINGLE. Kris Kringle is a gorgeous, loving boy. He is a char-coal gray and appears to be part Norwegian Forest Cat or Siberian with his large and muscular body and mane. Kris loves to be brushed and is mellow and easygoing. Please call 860-828-5287.

KITTENS WANTED: We find good loving homes for your kittens. All kit-tens are vet checked and 1st shots given. Cozy Coes, 563-0307.

ANIMAL LOVERS: Financial help needed. Any donation is greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Out to Pas-ture Farm & Rescue, P.O. Box 310174, Newington, CT. 06131. www.outtopasture.org.

ADOPT EMMETT. Emmett is a sweet, wonderful boy! He is a handsome buff orange tabby that’s had it rough. Emmett is absolutely enjoying being inside at safe at last. He is well mannered, a gentleman, good with other cats and good with the little dog he lives with. Emmett tests positive for FIV but he is healthy. Please get the new research on FIV at langefoundation.com and call 860-828-5287.

ADOPT KEMPER. Kemper is a very handsome, orange tabby with a big attitude. He is large and as playful as a kitten. Kemper gives love bites so an experienced cat parent is needed. He is fine with other cats. You can view him on www.fobac.org. Please call 860-828-5287.

hOME fOR ThE hOLIDAyS!: Please give the gift of love to a feline friend desperate for a caring home. Tony the Tiger, Trudy the Tux & other young felines need your love. Fully vetted, reasonable adoption fee, good selec-tion. Call 860-663-3867.

CRITTER SITTERS Of NEWINGTON: Daily/Vacation In-Home Dog/Cat Care, Overnight Pet/House Sit-ting. Bonded/insured/experienced. Pets stay safe, healthy & happy while you’re away. Visit us online at WWW.CRITTERSITTERSCT.COM or call 860-306-2334.

yORKShIRE TERRIERS: Males, females, healty, tiny, ex-cellent quality. Raised in a loving home. Shots up to date, To approved homes. NOT A PUPPY MILL! Please call 1-802-895-4061.

ADOPT SERENA. She is a beautiful tuxedo. Serena is quiet and sweet. She is independent, yet affectionate. Serena loves other cats. Please call 860-828-5287.


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Maxwell is one of a kind! He is a seven month old, all black, adolescent with a huge personali-ty. Maxi loves attention and will do what he has to to get it. He gives hugs and kisses. Please call 860-828-5287.

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Shayna is a sweet 2 year old torti who has been waiting for a long time for her forever home. She likes to be petted and is playful. Shayna needs to be the only cat in the house because she does not like other cats. Dogs also scare her. She would be fine with children 8 years and

older. She likes to sit in your lap when she is in the mood, but does not like to be held. She is an independent cat who is very sweet and loving. She has been in a small metal cage for 6 months because she is too scared of the other cats. Please give Shayna the love and home she deserves. Contact Catales at [email protected] or 860-344-9043.

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Did you know?People are not the only ones who enjoy a holiday treat. Pets are often deserving of a little special treat-ment, too. Operation Santa Paws encourages shel-ters across the country to collect donations of toys, treats and supplies to benefit needy shelter animals, which may have been abused or abandoned. More information is available at http://www.hautedogs.org/santapaws.html

ADOPT CONSUELA. Consuela is a loving beauty that would add sparkle to your Holidays. She is dramatic, iintelligent, social, outgoing and very affectionate. Con-suela will let you know exactly what she wants. She has a big personality that intimidates some. She loves all people and likes big dogs but no yappy little dogs or cats. Please call 860-828-5287.

ADOPT COOKIE. Cookie is spunky girl with a big imagi-nation and a sense of humor. She is as cute as a button; a fluffy tuxedo. She is independent yet affectionate but mostly entertaining. View her on ww.fobac.org. Please call 860-828-5287.

ORANGE MARMALADE: Short-hair older kitten needs a good home for the holidays. Very fun personality, very outgoing. Fully vetted, reasonable adoption fee. 860-828-6657.

ADOPT BELLENOIR. Belle is a pretty little five month old girl. She is a beautiful tuxedo. A typical, playful kit-ten. She is good with other cats and children. She loves to flip and roll for belly rubs. Please call 860-828-5287.

TURKISh VAN CAT: Exotic looking female, white w/gray butterfly marking on forehead. Very sweet & loving, just 2 years old. Fully vetted & ready for a new home. Likes other cats. Call 860-663-3867.

fREE TO A GOOD hOME: Two female long haired cats. One is a Ragdoll mix, black with gray markings, the oth-er is all black. These two sisters are 2 years old, great with children and love to be cuddled. They are both declawed, spayed and up to date on all shots. Please call 860-635-1892.


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2002 GMC SoNaMa CREW CaB SLS 4WD 47K: Excellent condition, asking $9,900/obo. 860-416-0686.

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The indoor track season is underway, with runners heading to the Floyd Little Athletic Center at Hillhouse High School over the weekend for the 11th New Haven Invitational varsity and junior varsity meets.

The Wethersfield boys, who finished 12th of 31 teams at the varsity meet Friday, showed their sprint-ing team has depth.

Senior Oneil Drummond garnered eight of the team’s 14 points with a second-place finish in the finals of the 55 meter dash in 6.61, 0.6 seconds off his seed time going into the preliminaries.

Drummond joined seniors Jalyn Campbell and Theo Carbone and junior Connor Jones to take fifth in the 4X200 meter relay in 1:37.98. Jones, seniors Jason Difazio and Greg Schroeder and freshman Troy Steg-man took fourth in the 4X400 meter relay in 3:43.03.

Senior Troy Gagnon was the strongest Newing-ton runner, scoring the team’s only four points with a fourth-place finish in the 400 with a time of 53.27. Ga-gnon also finished ninth in the 200 in 24.03.

Rocky Hill junior Alex Tan finished fourth in the 1,600 meter run in 4:33.71, three seconds off his seed time. Despite leading the pack of 22 runners for much of the race, Tan was overtaken by Farmington’s Mat-thew Chisholm and Matt Simoneau and edged out by Capital Prep’s Dhahran Velasquez by just .03 seconds.

At Saturday’s junior varsity meet, Wethersfield sprinters continued to fare well, with its two freshmen 4X200 relays finishing second and third. The girls ju-

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Wethersfield 2012-13 Indoor Track Scheduleby Mark DiPaola

The Wethersfield High School Ice Hockey team is off to a slow start, dropping two consecutive games, first to Farmington/Avon/Windsor and then Newington, to start the season.

The Eagles’ troubles began last Wednesday, Dec. 12, with a 7-0 blowout loss at home to Farm-ington/Avon/Windsor. Although Wethersfield looked like it would dominate during the early minutes of the first period-the Eagles out-shot their opponents 11-2 in the opening stanza-they would leave the ice for the first intermission down 2-0.

“They converted all of our mistakes, and we couldn’t convert any of theirs,” Eagles head coach

Dennis Tulmieri said. “The thing that hurt us is we were not able to connect on power power play op-portunities.”

Farmington/Avon/Windsor turned defense into offense with relentless forechecking and tight neutral zone play, but mistakes on the part of the Eagles helped create their opportunities, Tulmieri said.

“We had a number of turn-overs in the neutral zone, and in our zone,” he said.

Wethersfield was outshot 29-19 overall.

“Goalie [Tyler Godlewski] didn’t have much of a chance cause it ended up being breakaways most of the game,” Tulmieri said.

The Eagles played tighter de-fense in Saturday’s loss to New-ington--Wethersfield only allowed

three goals--but their scoring woes continued as they were shutout for the second straight time.

Wethersfield is trying to re-build following the departure of last year’s seniors, including goaltender Nathan Peterson. Backup net mind-ers Godlewski and Domingo Ro-driguez split time pretty evenly last year, and Tulmieri expects this to continue until one establishes him-self as a starter.

“We’ll try a different goalten-der for a couple of games and figure it out,” Tulmieri said. “We won’t really know until we see them in a game situation.”

The Eagles took on Rocky Hill/RHAM (0-1) at Newington Arena at 8 p.m. Wednesday night, after press time.

Wethersfield Hockey Off to a Rough Start

Newington sophomore Caroline Ryan ran 5:49.14 in the 1,600 meters at the varsity meet Friday.

The Rocky Hill varsity 4X200 relay of Alex Brown, Alex DeNardo, Shane Steinman and Tommy Caruso finished 19th in 1:43.02.

Rocky Hill junior Alex Tan led for a portion of the varsity 1,600 meters.


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