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Trip to Yankee Stadium

Church of the Incarnation Men’s Association Annual Baseball Trip, Saturday, May 18. Yankee Stadium, New York City : New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays. Game time is 1:05 p.m. Buses will depart the church parking lot promptly at 9 a.m. $85 per person includes game ticket, food, beverages, movie, raffle & loads of fun. To reserve your tickets, please call Tony Colasacco at 860-836-3064 or acolasacco@weichert. com. Make checks payable to Incarnation Church and mail to Tony Colasacco, 151 Cider Brook Dr., Wethersfield 06109. 4/25/13

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Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. at Silas Deane Middle School, Wethersfield, and Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. at Griswold Middle School, Rocky Hill. Free of charge. Call ahead to reserve seat. Lisa Krawczyk, 860-529-0656. Light refreshments will be served. 4/11/13

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Ädelbrook The Children’s Home of Cromwell, is holding its 18th Annual Golf for Kids tournament Thursday, June 6, at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Your day, beginning with an 8 a.m. registration, includes 18 holes of golf with cart at the Robert Trent Jones Course, continental breakfast, afternoon buffet, raffle, auction and awards. Individual golfers are $180, with a discounted foursome price of $650 if you register before May 3. Ädelbrook is a non-profit multi-service agency dedicated to helping people of all ages who need specialized mental health treatment and/or developmental services. The Golf For Kids Tournament is our biggest fundraiser and we are looking for supporters to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. The money raised through our golf tournament helps acquire the necessary equipment to provide sensory therapy, purchase iPads with special applications for our nonverbal youth and buy other specialized therapeutic tools to help these youngsters increase independent functioning. To purchase your foursome, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities at the tournament, contact Sharon Graves at 860635-6010 ext. 327 or sgraves@childhome.org. 4/18/13

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The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers from Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield to help at the Household Hazardous Waste Collections, run by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC). Three collections are scheduled: :Saturday, May 4, at the Newington Town Garage, 281 Milk Ln. (off of Fenn Road), Newington; Saturday, June 22, at Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Rd., Wethersfield; Saturday, September 21, at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Ln., Rocky Hill. The collections will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.; all volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to distribute information and to register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that should not be collected with the regular trash. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. All volunteers will receive a free MDC T-shirt and a free lunch for their service. To register as a volunteer, please contact the Health District at 860-721-2822. 4/25/13

Saturday, May 4, 8-11 a.m. Your choice of homemade breakfast and trimmings, featuring cod fish cakes. Visit our poesy shop for florals and one of a kind sweets from our bake sale booth. Adults $7, kids 6-12 $5, kids 5 and under free. Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. 860-828-6586. 4/25/13

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Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. at Wethersfield High School. Watch the best young talent from Highcrest Elementary School perform. Acts include singing, dancing and instrumentals. Tickets are only sold at the door, $5/individual, $15/family. 4/25/13

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The Bud and Blossom Garden Club of Wethersfield will meet on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The program will be given by Gini Mita from Wallingford. She will discuss cooking, baking and garnishing with edible flowers. This is joint meeting with Home Garden Club. The public is invited to attend. Hostessess are Maryanne Shinn, Susan Mauro and Claire Merkle. Flowers are provided by Ginger Smith. 4/11/13

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Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Newington Firehouse, 1485 Main St. Team Negrón hosts Movie Night, playing Parental Guidance with Billy Crystal and Bette Midler, rated PG. Popcorn and candy will be sold as well. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact teamnegron26@gmail.com or on Facebook, “Team Negron.” 4/25/13

You’ve heard her on Lite 100.5 and now Middlesex Health Care Center is proud to host a lecture by Maureen Haseley-Jones, “The English Lady.” The free lecture will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Registration and complimentary dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Join the “Gardening Guru” for her Garden Earth lecture as she answers questions and teaches us about eco-friendly gardening. Due to high demand, seating is limited. Please call 860-344-0353 to register and ask for Robin. 4/11/13

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April 28 Concert: “Dianne Mower In Song,” at 4 p.m. at Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethersfield. Dianne will be joined by guitarist Norman Johnson and a gifted ensemble. Special guest will be Colin McEnroe. Admission is $22 adults, $20 for historical society members. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, call 860529-7656. 4/4/13

NVFC Pasta Dinner

The Newington Volunteer Fire Company #3 will hold its 4th Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Newington High School. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for kids (5-12) and seniors. Come out and support Newington’s bravest. For tickets or more information, contact Lt. Kris Lubas at 860770-3545 or kristoffelubas@sbcglobal.net.3/21/13

May Day Tea

Sunday, May 5, 2-5 p.m. at the Stevens-Frisbie House, 395 Main St., Cromwell, 11th Annual May Day Tea presented by the Cromwell Historical Society. Hosted by Juleps & Viragoes, the living history department of the historical society, in mid19th century attire. Traditional May Day pole, period games including Croquet and Graces on the lawns and live music. For further details, visit www.cromwellhistory.org or call 860-6350501. 4/25/13

Cromwell Teacher vs. Student 5K

The third annual Teacher vs. Student 5K in Cromwell will be held Saturday, June 1, at Cromwell High School. Discounted early registration and is open now at www.cromwellcrosscountry.com. Race day registration is $25. All of the proceeds from this race will benefit the Cromwell High School boys and girls cross country teams. The race will go off at 9 a.m. Please be aware that there will be no parking at the high school on the day of the event. The main parking for the event will be at Edna C. Stevens school, with overflow at Woodside Intermediate school. 4/18/13

Clothing, Bottle and Can Drive

Support Newington High School Project Graduation. Drop off your unwanted clothes, linens, purses, even stuffed animals with your bottles and cans at the Newington High School parking lot Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, contact Valerie McCarter at 860-543-3400. 4/25/13

Monte Carlo Whist

The annual Monte Carlo Whist will be held Friday, April 26, at SS. Cyril & Methodius lower church hall on Popieluszko Court, Hartford, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Refreshments will be served. 4/18/13

TOPS Weight Loss Group

Interested in losing weight? Need some help and support? Join us at the TOPS, Cromwell membership meetings, Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West St., second floor, suite 219. “TOPS” (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) est.1948, is a national, non-profit, weight loss organization. www.tops.org. 3/14/13

Cromwell Memorial Day Parade

The Town of Cromwell and the American Legion Carlson-Sjovall Post are hosting the annual Memorial Day parade and service in downtown Cromwell Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. Any organization or group interested in participating in the parade and other events is welcome to contact event coordinator Al Barrieau at 860-529-3665 or write to P.O. Box 77, Cromwell CT 06416-0077. Deadline for registration is May 1. 4/25/13

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The May general membership meeting of the Newington Art League is Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center on Cedar Street. After a brief business meeting, the demonstrator will be Cecile Avilia, who will demonstrate painting with crayons. She uses a small metal tool, melts the crayons and paints with the melted wax using a variety of strokes. As part of the league’s 30th anniversary, the league will be exhibiting members’ art work in the Newington Town Hall lobby through May 22. The Art League also holds members’ workshops on Mondays (9:30 -11:30 a.m.) and Tuesdays (6 – 9 p.m.) at its new location, 679 Willard Ave. For more information, visit www.newingtonartleague.org or call President Pat Tanger at 860666-5026. 4/25/13

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Temporary Contract Changes Allowed at HealthBridge by Mark DiPaola Five of HealthBridge’s Connecticut nursing homes, including Newington Healthcare Center, will be allowed to temporarily impose proposed labor contract changes that prompted almost 600 of its employees to go on strike last summer, the U.S. Bankrupty Court for the District of New Jersey ruled April 10. HealthBridge is in the midst of a 15-day period during which the measures, which include cuts to hours, sick days, personal days and benefit restructuring, will be in effect until the company goes back to court. HealthBridge was given a $5 million financing agreement aimed at preserving the necessary functions of its facilities while it undergoes Chapter 11 reorganization--a restructuring of debt that allows a business to continue operating. “It’s not surprising,” said New England Health Care Employees Union Communications Director Deborah Chernoff. “Bank-

ruptcy is set up to preserve the business. It’s not set up to really hear the claims of the workers. It’s mostly based on what they [HealthBridge] claim they need.” The Hartford Courant reported minimums of $2.3 million in losses at each of five Connecticut nursing homes from which employees went on strike in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 29, 2012. Strike preparation, including $12.5 million spent to hire replacement workers, coupled with declining revenues at the highlighted homes contributed to the company’s financial woes, according to The Courant. “The approval of these two motions ensures that these valuable community resources will be able to carry on their vital work of caring for their elderly residents,” said Lisa Crutchfield, senior vice president of labor relations for HealthBridge in a statement issued by the company after the decision. “The new financing gives the nursing homes the financial stability to reorganize and emerge from Chapter 11 as

a more vibrant group of facilities that will continue to serve residents for many years.” As far as what can happen when they do return to court, Chernoff said it can vary. HealthBridge might get another 15-day extension, or the imposition of its contract changes can become permanent. “It’s hard to say,” she said. “The bankruptcy court has a lot of discretion, so it’s an ongoing process without any clear solution.” For now, the company’s workers, who returned to the job March 3 to finish a strike that began in July, will have to live with a work week reduced from 40 hours to 37, due to the elimination of paid lunch breaks, a 50 percent cut in sick days and higher health benefit deductibles. An unpopular switch from HealthBridge’s former employee pension plan to a 401K is also in effect. “The question of whether a bankruptcy judge actually has the jurisdiction to do this hasn’t even been resolved yet,” Chernoff said.

The National Labor Relations Board is currently in the midst of a court battle with HealthBridge on charges of labor violations relating to the company’s halting of contract negotiations to impose its changes, as well as a December lockout of employees at its Milford facility, but an injunction allowed workers to return under the old labor deal given the potential for the legal process to stretch out. HealthBridge unsuccessfully fought the restraining order, going first to U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals and then the U.S. Supreme Court before being forced to reinstate the striking employees early last month. Although HealthBridge has taken a barrage of legal defeats in its bid to halt the return of the workers, it has had more luck recently. In late February, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted the company an expedited appeal that will allow the merits of the injunction to be examined by the end of April.

Council Appoints Senior Center Reconstruction Committee by Mark DiPaola A five-member committee will oversee the $725,000 roof reconstruction project of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, a unanimous Council vote decided April 9. The Council is required to appoint a committee for projects, with the exception of public roads, when the cost exceeds $250,000. “It [the roof] hasn’t been done in about 30 years, so it has really extensive problems with leaking into the build-

ings, so that was a big priority in the budget,” said Newington Town Manager John Salomone. “It’s way past its use.” The committee will consist of councilors Clark Castelle, Myra Cohen, and David Nagel, as well as Commission on Aging and Disabled representatives Karen Brecker and Bill DeMayo. The allotted $725,000, which includes the cost of hiring a design engineer, is a part of the $106.06 million budget that was approved by a 5-3 vote that same night. The committee will look to begin work on the roof “as

Charity Golf Tournament The Newington Chapter of UNICO National, in partnership with the Greater Hartford Chapter, is sponsoring its 39th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Indian Hill Country Club. Registration is at 10 a.m. followed by a barbeque luncheon. A shotgun start is at 12 noon with dinner following at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $150 per player or $50 for dinner only. Tee signs and sponsorships are also available. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Manchester Police Activities League and Autism Speaks. Call 860-670-2652 for a registration form.

soon as possible,” Salomone said. Once an engineer is hired and a design is developed, the project will go out to bid. The roof of the Senior and Disabled Center has had leaks that run into the building’s kitchen, program rooms, and the computer room. The computer room is still usable only by moving equipment away from the spots where water is dripping in, according to Salomone. In the April 18 story on the Newington budget, the operations budget of $30 million was mistakenly listed as the budget total. The actual figure is $106.06 million. The Rare Reminder regrets the error.

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Throughout the month of May, husband and wife Craig Norton and Virginia Lynn Anderson will display their artwork at the library. The artists will be hosting a reception Saturday, May 4, from 2 – 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Norton is a photographer whose creative fire is sparked by images that capture the essence and spirit of life. He is fascinated by the fluid motion of water and inspired by the majesty of trees. He is an active freelancer and teaches photography and filmmaking in schools throughout Connecticut. In 2012, he was awarded “Teaching Artist of the Year” by Arts for Learning CT and is teaching a series of adult photography workshops at the Florence Griswold Museum this June. Anderson, who signs her work Eland’Ra, is a Renaissance woman at heart. She is an artist, musician, storyteller, healing practitioner, and spiritual minister as well as a teaching artist for Arts for Learning, CT. She has written and illustrated two children’s picture books which were inspired by her work as a teaching artist. Virginia began painting in the early 1990’s and has explored several artistic media, allowing each one to teach her. She currently works in oil pastels and oil paint sticks. The exhibit may be viewed during library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a regular program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sundays (through May 12), 1 - 5 p.m.

Little Lambs Coming to Saint Mary School Saint Mary School in Newington has announced the expansion of its Pre-School program. The new facility will open in September and will now offer full-day programs for three year olds as well as its existing full day program for four-year-olds. Half days will also be offered for both age groups, if parents are interested in this option. Another addition to the school is the opening of a Kindergarten Readiness class. This will serve as a stepping stone for children who are beyond the traditional Pre-Kindergarten program but are not quite ready for Kindergarten. In addition to the new classes that are available, the new space will allow for many more openings in the school’s popular Pre-K. It will be housed in the former convent building which is, conveniently, right next to the main school and will allow easy access to both. Last year, the school’s admissions director stated that the Pre-K program had a waiting list and had to turn down students because of space limitations. Saint Mary School is an elementary school offering quality, 21st century education for children in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Enrollment for the 2013-14 year is currently underway. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call 860-666-3844 or visit the school’s website at www.stmarynewington.com.

The Newington eighth grade travel basketball team, from left, second row: Assistant Coach Vicente Ithier, Head Coach Jesus Guadarrama, Carlos Ortiz, Nicholas Guadarrama, Jared Simmons, Nathaniel Alleyne, Timothy Rivera, Matthew McKinnon, Isaac Ortiz Jr, Assistant Coach Jay Valdez, front row: Patrick Czerniawski, Andres Ithier-Vicenty, Asa Guest, Edgar Polanca, Corey Pertillar Jr.

Congratulations to the Newington eighth grade travel team for winning the 2013 Connecticut Travel League Championship. Newington captured the title by beating Wethersfield in the championship game, 62-61. This is the second year in a row that Newington has won the eighth grade division.

Democrats Seeking Candidates The Newington Democratic Town Committee is seeking individuals who are interested in running for public office this November, particularly, Town Council and Board of Education. If you would like to submit your name for consideration, please send in a letter of interest to: Nominating Chair, Newington Democratic Town Committee, P. O. Box 31005, Newington, CT 06131-0035 You may also contact Town Committee Chair Carol Anest at 860-4906561.

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Social Services Position Restructure Proposed by Mark DiPaola A proposed restructuring of the Wethersfield Social and Youth Services clinical coordinator position is part of a tentative budget plan that will reduce the department’s expenditures by more than $71,000 while allotting additional funds for outside mental health-related referrals. The new youth program manager will be responsible for overseeing Youth Services within Parks and Recreation as well as directing the Nature Center, while expanding the scope of what is offered, according to Wethersfield Town Manager Jeff Bridges. “We’ll have a program management that can coordinate programs and create new ones, instead of running them

themselves,” Bridges said. “The idea is to create more opportunities to help more kids.” The Council is looking to allot $683,260 in Social and Youth Services-related expenditures this year, compared with 2012-13’s $754,555. Former and current Youth Advisory Board representatives aired grievances about the proposed reconfiguration, which they perceive to have the potential to reduce the quality of mental health-related services. For Barbara Ruhe, a former member of the Youth Services Advisory Board, the worry is whether relying on outside support will make dealing with mental health issues less personal. “You’re not going to know the quality of the people,”

Ruhe said. “The clinical director gets to know the kids, the police and school, and you sort of have this informal network.” But the town has always looked to outside specialists-the current full-time clinical coordinator provides limited in-house counseling services to determine the needs of a given client in order to make the right recommendation, Bridges said. “We may do that on a one-on-one basis for initial contact, but that all eventually gets referred out,” he said. “We [already] refer people out and we’ll continue to do that, and that’ll be expanded.” The Council wants to put an additional $6,000 toward referral services, Bridges said.

Library Display Features Sandy Hook Tribute Painting by Mark DiPaola

like the word “miscellaneous” but misspelled as a play on her name and initials) The scarecrow, wearing a dress with has done 71 paintings, each sprinkled with the number 26 emblazoned all over it, has a symbols that fall within a historical context. There’s the picture of MiscElaineEOS, river of tears streaming from its eyes, while a seemingly random assortment of items- who, in the straw scarecrow form Osgren-unicorns, a football and drums, amongst Speranza constructed, is a local celebrity in others--sits in the background in front of the her own right, standing next to legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman. There’s anothSandy Hook Elementary School. This is only one of the 20 paintings that er of her alongside Amelia Earhart, and the make up April’s exhibit at the Wethersfield list goes on. But Osgren-Speranza’s latest Public Library. The artist, Elaine Osgren- work, the aforementioned Newtown scene, Speranza, otherwise known as her scare- highlights an event that is probably all too crow alter-ego MiscElainEOS (pronounced recent a memory for many that will see it. For her, it was about memorializing the 26 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that lost their lives in December. “I was driven to do it,” Osgren-Speranza said. “This took a lot of thought on how to do it tastefully, but tell a story.” The story she tells is of the students and what their passions in life were, hence, the slew of items behind the scarecrow character. Twenty-six hearts, each with the initials of one of the victims, float above the image of Sandy Hook Elementary. “I was thinking, ‘how do I put them in it?’” Osgren-Speranza said. “I thought by making the hearts and the angels, that would suffice for the 26.” Osgren-Speranza doesn’t just recount the consequences of the tragedy that was Newtown. Embedded in the painting are her MiscElaineEOS is depicted alongside vanished pilot Amelia Ear- own suggestions regarding how hart.

Elaine Osgren-Speranza’s alter ego scarecrow, MiscElainEOS, pays tribute to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims in this painting.

the state can further honor the memories of those that died. On top of the school sits the capitol building in Hartford with an angel statue in front. Like the rest of her work, this is another historical allusion. “There used to be an angel on top of our capitol,” she said. “It was there for 60 years.” The angel sat atop the building from 1878 until 1938, the year damage sustained during a hurricane prompted its removal, to be exact. Although the original was eventually donated so that it could be melted down for war supplies in 1942, a new one version was constructed in 2005. It has been sit-

ting in the Capitol building’s rotunda since 2010. Its significance in Osgren-Speranza’s painting? “What a nice tribute it would be if we could raise this angel [back to the roof of the building] in honor of those 26 people that died,” she said. Osgren-Speranza said it took her about a month to complete the painting, although her first instinct when the tragedy first occurred was to express her sorrow in the form of a painting. “I didn’t actually start it the day it happened,” Osgren-Speranza said. “But in my mind I started it.”

Classic Autos Roll in to Wethersfield for Car Show

The Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce and the Over the Hill Gang co-hosted their first annual Spring Classic Car Show Sunday. Dozens of classic and antique cars parked at the Goff Brook Shops on the Silas Deane for viewing. In addition to prizes, food and raffles, spectators and car enthusiasts got to check out some cool rides.

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Rocky Hill Temporary Site of Magnet Elementary School by Katelyn Kelleher Next school year, doors will open for students at a temporary STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) regional magnet elementary school at the site of a former office building on Brook Street. The Rocky Hill Planning and Zoning Commission last Wednesday, April 17, unanimously authorized the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) to convert the building at 525 Brook St., formerly the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation, into the Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Elementary School. During a public hearing on the application for special use permit and site plan approval before the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting, CREC attorney David S. Hooper said state parameters for the project require the building be ready for students by the next academic school year--the end of August. Hooper asked that the Commission make a decision on the request that night due to the time limit. “It’s not an easy thing in a sixmonth time frame to find the right real estate, secure the lease, hire administrators and staff, develop a curriculum, not to mention market this school to families in the area

to actually have students enroll in the school by August,” Hooper said. Hooper said the state has chosen CREC for the project because it has a track record of being able to accomplish this kind of feat in a short amount of time. The building would serve as the location of the magnet school for four years while CREC scopes out a permanent location, with CREC considering Rocky Hill for the site. CREC Project Manager David Fresk said they would begin seeking a permanent location in approximately two months, adding it could be a lengthy process. In August, the school will open to 213 preschool and kindergarten students, with one grade, up to 66 students, added each year. By the fourth year, preschool through grade five students will be enrolled, with a maximum occupancy of 411 students. Project Manager Eric Labatte, of Freeman Companies of Hartford, said CREC plans to invest $2-3 million to convert the building into a school. “The main focus of the design was the minimize the amount of work done on the site and try to keep as much landscaping in place as possible,” he said. The design initially called for the installation of two 1,800 square foot

Town of Cromwell Notice of Referendum Pursuant to the actions of the Board of Selectmen, notice is hereby given to the electors and those qualified to vote at town meetings in the Town of Cromwell, that a referendum will be held Thursday, May 9, at Cromwell High School, Donald Harris Drive, between 12 and 8 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the following questions: Question #1 “Shall the General Government Budget of $14,519,703 for the Town of Cromwell for Fiscal Year 2013-14, as proposed by the Cromwell Board of Finance, be adopted?” Question #2 “Shall the Board of Education Budget of $26,505,257 for the Town of Cromwell for Fiscal Year 2013-14, as proposed by the Cromwell Board of Finance, be adopted?” Question #4 “Shall the Debt Service Budget of $3,214,699 for the Town of Cromwell for Fiscal Year 2013-14, as proposed by the Cromwell Board of Finance, be adopted?” A YES vote will be in favor and a NO vote will be against the questions. Tabulators will be used. Absentee ballots are available at the town clerk’s office, 41 West St., Cromwell, and may be picked up there. Absentee ballots cannot be mailed due to the short period of time.

Cromwell Democratic Town Committee

The Cromwell Democratic Town Committee’s Nominating Committee will interview potential candidates for town offices during the month of May. Registered Democrats who live in Cromwell who are interested in serving on town boards or commissions should contact Nominating Committee Chair Shirley Banic at 860635-0871 or 860-214-6132 no later than May 18. Any interested Democrat, whether or not an incumbent office holder or a member of the Town Committee, is eligible to be interviewed for potential endorsement. The Nominating Committee will recommend to the Town Committee candidates for mayor, Town Council, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The town election is Nov. 5, 2013.

playgrounds--on in the front and one behind the building--however the Commission amended the plan to only include the playground behind the building and construct a fence on the west side of the property to protect students from a neighbor’s farm equipment.

Luke DiMaria, owner of neighboring Brooklawn Funeral Home on Brook Street, expressed concern about students being outside for recess during funeral services and questioned whether Brook Street was safe for the school, given the amount of traffic

prompting the recent addition of stop signs on the road. Interim Superintendent of CREC Schools Dina Crowl said approximately 200 families showed up to a CREC fair last week, 60-70 of which were from Rocky Hill.

Happy 125th Birthday, Cromwell Belden Library!

The Cromwell Belden Library celebrated its 125th anniversary Saturday with a meet and greet of local authors and artists, a puppet show and this cake, depicting the original library, left, and the current location in town hall.

West Hill Students Read for the Rocky Hill Food Bank This year, West Hill Elementary School’s third grade students rose to the occasion and gave tremendous effort to help Rocky Hill’s families in need once again. Beginning in late February, students collected pledges for reading that they would do during the month of March. Once March Madness reading began, students recorded the books that they read and finished each night for homework. When March ended, students responsibly tallied the books, collected their pledges, returned their individual envelopes to school and waited for the grand totals. We were all amazed to see the incredible data this year! Students read 1,061 books and collected $1,695 for the Rocky Hill Food Bank. “I am so happy to see the children in the Rocky Hill community coming together to make such a big difference in the lives of others. Since the food bank operates on cash and product donations, this is a

huge bump in our inventory and therefore increases the number of people we can support,” said Mark Williams, director of the food bank’s operations. The third grade teachers at West Hill have conducted the Read to Feed campaign as an extension of the reading curriculum for the past two years. Students have read and learn about others that have done what they could to make a difference in their own community. The notion that coming together for a cause can make a difference is witnessed first in the reading, and then as students participate in the Read to Feed program. To date, West Hill students have raised over $3,500 for the food bank, and equally as important the students have read over 1,500 books.

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Friends of the Cromwell Belden Library Book Sale

Friends of the Cromwell Belden Library Book Sale, Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 39 West St. Thousands of books: children’s, teens, adult fiction and non-fiction, hardcover and paperbacks. For more information, call 860-6323460.

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority (CWPCA), the Sewer Department, typically meets the second Monday of each month. Exceptions are special meetings, legal holidays and cancellations. The public is welcome to attend and comment on sewer-related topics. Agendas, minutes and resources are available at www.cromwellct. com.

Cromwell Youth Services Sponsors B.A.S.E. Program Bullying and Safe Envrionment (B.A.S.E.) training educates with healthy and proven methods to prevent and deal with building. B.A.S.E. was designed to help schools face the program of bullying and harassment and is dedicated to helping provide a safe climate for students and faculty. Through role playing scenarios and direct, honest discussions, students are taught strategies that can help protect themselves and avoid these situations. Faculty and staff are provided the tools and information they need to help create the safe environment that we all want in our schools. On April 2, Scott Driscoll and Caleb Lopez of Internet Safety Concepts visited Woodside Intermediate School to talk with fifth-graders about dealing with and preventing bullying. Driscoll has been in law enforcement for over 23 years and has spent most of his career teaching and working with children. After eight years as an educator, Lopez joined law enforcement and merged his two passions, education and public safety. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Sys-

tem (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates that, nationwide, 20 percent of students in grades 9-12 experienced bullying. Stompoutbullying. org reported that up to 43 percent of students have been bullied while online. Empowering students with skills and techniques to deal with bullying is crucial. Students will learn what bullying is; the people involved, including target, bully and bystanders; the importance and proper ways of getting involved; and identifying resources for help. CT Public Act 11-232 concerning the strengthening of school bullying laws signed in July of 2011 requires schools to “train all school staff who interact with students on how to prevent bullying.” Through the B.A.S.E. program, the fifth grade students of Woodside Intermediate School recently shared ideas on how to keep each other safe, including talking to a friend, teacher, adult or parent, talking to the bully about their behavior, using kindness and having supportive friends.

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St. John Church Auction

The 15th annual St. John Church Action will be held Saturday, April 27, in Cromwell at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Beer, wine, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, coffee, and dessert will be served. Great auction items, and fun for all. Contact Mike Holcomb at 860-9823637 for tickets or more information. 3/7/13

Wethersfield Art League

Join us at the Thursday, May 2, meeting of the Wethersfield Art League to welcome local caricaturist Judy Tourangeau. Judy will demonstrate her talent after the 6:30 p.m. business meeting. Monthly meetings are held at the Silas Deane Middle School Library, 551 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. The public is always welcome. 4/25/13

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Cromwell Memorial Day Parade

The Town of Cromwell and the American Legion Carlson-Sjovall Post will be hosting the annual Memorial Day parade and service in downtown Cromwell Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. Any organization or group interested in participating in the parade and other events is welcome to contact event coordinator Al Barrieau at 860-529-3665 or write to P.O. Box 77, Cromwell, CT 06416-0077. Deadline for registration is May 1. 3/21/13

Wine Tasting Benefit

MARC: Community Resources presents Red, White & Blush: A Wine Tasting Event Saturday, April 27, from 6-9 p.m. at Beckham Hall, Wesleyan University’s premier event space. Tickets are $25/person. Forest City Wine & Spirits in Middletown has arranged for 16 Connecticut-based distributors to provide tastings of more than 70 wines and beer. All wine and beer selections will be available to order at the event, with proceeds donated to MARC: Community Resources. Bon Appetit will provide a light fare, including servers circulating the room with hot hors d’oeuvres. The event is sponsored by A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists, Greenwald Industries and Liberty Bank. Parking is free. I.D. is required. For event and parking information and to order tickets, visit www. marccommunityresources.org or call 860-342-0700 ext. 210. Guests can enter a drawing for an iPad mini, a Nexus 7 tablet, and a case of the event’s most popular wines. New this year is a small silent auction featuring suites to a New Britain Rock Cats and a CT Whale game, “Best of Downtown Middletown” packages, and lunch for two and the opportunity to attend a taping of Better Connecticut with Channel 3’s Scot Haney. “More than 360 people attended our inaugural wine tasting last year, making this one of Middletown’s largest social events,” said Liz Warner, President/CEO. “Guests will enjoy a fun night out while sampling a great selection of wines - all at an unbeatable price of only $25.” All proceeds benefit MARC’s Adult Skill Development & Leisure Program and the Saturday Morning Fun & Friends program for children. These programs provide community-based recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Activities contribute to an improved quality of life by promoting health and wellness, personal growth, and safety. “Many people with disabilities lack leisure activities on the evenings and weekends,” said Lisa Christensen, Director of Adult Recreation. “As a result, many still experience instances of isolation and exclusion. We provide opportunities to practice the skills that lead to inclusive, independent and fulfilling lives.” 4/11/13

Friday, May 3, 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Rd., Cromwell. 6:15 p.m. registration. $20 Suggested Donation to Benefit www.CTBHI.org. For information or tickets contact zumbaaway4jay@ gmail.com, Marie Colandrea at 860-759-2854 or Maureen DePierro at 860-635-0252. Bring water and a towel. Ages 13 and up. Co-sponsored by Cromwell Recreation. 4/25/13

Trinity Parish Spring Dance

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The Trinity Parish Spring Dance will take place Saturday, April 27, at Trinity Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 300 Main St., Wethersfield from 7 to 11 p.m. We will be dancing to the music of Dually Noted. Guests may bring their own snacks and beverages. Dessert and coffee will be served. For tickets call Mary at 860-529-4986 or Barbara at 860-295-0622. Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds will benefit Trinity’s Music and Outreach Programs. 3/21/13

This year, due to adverse weather conditions, the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild will be offering only reordered geraniums. These will be $3.75 a plant, unchanged from previous years. To order, please call Jan Hebert at 860-5614785 or Faye Karanian at 860-666-4819 before May 6. The plants may be picked up in Father O’Conner Center, Church St., Newington, Friday, May 10, from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4/25/13

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Yankee Peddler Fair Nov. 23, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rental fee of $40 for eight-foot table and chair. Handmade crafts only. Advertising on radio, Internet, newspapers and local businesses. Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. www.berlincongregationalchurch.org or email tinaagagner@aol. com for application. 4/4/13

Saint Paul School Open House

Early Learning Open House Monday, April 29, 6-7:30 p.m., 461 Alling St., Kensington. Come learn more about our preschool, kindergarten and first grade programs, including a new full-day program for three-year-olds, and meet our staff. For more details, visit www.ourschool. stpaulkensington.org or call 860-828-4343. 4/25/13

Family Earth Day Celebration

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington, will hold its annual Family Earth Day celebration, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Berlin, Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Programs include live animal presentations by Riverside Reptiles at 11:30 a.m. and Birds of Prey by Tom Ricardi at 12:30 p.m. Additional animal programs, Berlin Land Trust presentation and children’s crafts will add to the fun. Lunch items will be available for sale. Admission is free for current members; non-member admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and children under age 2 are free. Call 860-827-9064 for further information, or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org. 4/11/13

WHS Bottle Drive

Support the Wethersfield High School band, orchestra, and color guard on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. – noon. Bring your returnable bottles and cans to Silas Deane Middle School’s Silas Deane Highway entrance where student and parent volunteers will be available to assist you. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support our high school instrumental music program. 4/4/13

Summer Camp Donations

The Town of Rocky Hill Human Services Department is seeking financial donations to assist financially deprived Rocky Hill families in sending their children to summer camp. This fund is designed to provide partial financial aid to lower income Rocky Hill families who meet income and asset guidelines by providing a $200 maximum camp subsidy. This camp fund is completely dependent upon donations to help provide a summer camp experience for disadvantaged children. Please consider making a donation. If you have questions, please call 860-2582799 or 258-2724. Contributions may be made out and mailed to: Town of Rocky Hill Human Services, 699 Old Main St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. 4/18/13

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Cemeteries and Genealogy

The Friends of the Godfrey Memorial Library will sponsor “Cemeteries and Geneaology: Tracing and Preserving the Past,” by Connecticut Gravestone Network founder Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, free of charge, Saturday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Shapleigh-Brown will give a talk on how to preserve and study our cemeteries as a way of connecting with the past. The program will be followed by a walking tour of the Riverside Cemetery at approximately 3 p.m. For more information, please call Ray L’Heureux at 203-237-3614. 4/18/13

Vacation Bible School

As you make your summer vacation plans, set these dates aside: Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m.- noon! Get ready for a rip-roarin’ good time at SonWest Roundup, this summer’s Vacation Bible School theme at Hilltop Covenant Church, 82 Hicksville Rd., Cromwell. All children, ages 3-11 are invited. For more information, please call the church office at 860-635-4032. 3/14/13

Bowl-O-Thon

Please join us on Sunday, April 28, for a fun afternoon of bowling by participating in the Newington High School Bowling Team’s Bowl-O-Thon at 1 p.m. at Bowl-O-Rama on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington. $20 per person includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and a donation. Part of the proceeds will go to a charity. Bowlers of all ages are welcome. 4/18/13

Spring Rummage Sale

The Sisterhood of Temple Sinai, Newington, will hold its Spring Rummage Sale Sunday, May 5, and Monday, May 6. The sale includes gently-used clothing for all the family, as well as household items, books, knickknacks and small appliances. Sunday hours are noon to 3 p.m.; admission is 50 cents. Monday hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday is Bag Day, when you pay one low price per full bag. Temple Sinai is located at 41 West Hartford Rd., Newington. For directions or further information, call the Temple Sinai office at 860-561-1055. 4/11/13

Flute Choir Concert

May 10 at 8 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Newington, 401 New Britain Ave. CP Flutes, a local flute ensemble, will present a free concert of flute choir music. In addition to the full flute ensemble there will be duets and trios featuring other instruments with the flute. 860-666-3479, www.cpflutes.com. 4/25/13

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The Newington American Legion post 117 will hold an Open House for new members Tuesday, April 30. The legion is open to all who served in any branch of the service during any major conflict going back to its founding in 1919. There are many benefits available to members of the American Legion. Women are also welcome, so stop by the post between 4 and 8 p.m. on the Corner of Willard and Stoddard avenues. For further information, contact Senior Vice Commander of POST 117 Tom Shields at 203-3170522. 3/28/13

Spiritualist Church Service

Sunday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. Revs. Barney and Barbara Thomas will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., Newington. For more information, visit http://newingtonspiritualistchurch.org.

Soapbox Derby

Join the Wethersfield Cub Scouts for their annual Soapbox Derby, Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highcrest Elementary School. The Cub Scout Soapbox Derby is an outdoor event that attracts nearly 150 families to race Scout-built, Scout-driven soapbox derby cars down a track. Participation is open to Cub Scouts but the public is welcome to attend. We have a cookout and bicycle raffle. For more information, contact Eric Powers at 860-817-4803. Rain date: Saturday, May 18.

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Giant Monthly Tag Sale

Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, will again have its Giant Monthly Tag Sale and Flea Markets on the first Saturday of every month from May through October (May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The church has thousands of items in the air-conditioned hall and outside in the church garage, parking lot and on the lawn. Household goods, pots and pans, crafts, dishes, craft supplies, sewing supplies, knick-knacks, Christmas decorations, jewelry, whatchamacallits, furniture, clothing ($2.50 a bag), antiques, collectibles, books, etc. Breakfast and lunch will be available in the church hall. New items coming in continuously. 40 vendors in the parking lot. Vendor space available for $15- Call Bob Smith at 860-349-0356. 4/18/13

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“Eat, Drink & Be Mesmerized” with Hypno Lorenzo to support the Newington Democratic Town Committee, May 3, at Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf St., Newington. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Hot and cold hors d’ouevres and unlimited beer, wine and soda all night. For tickets or additional information, contact Audra at 860-490-7676 or Bernadette at 860-989-4817. This show is for mature audiences. 4/25/13

The Church of Christ Congregational in Newington is getting ready for its annual tag sale scheduled for Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., which benefits the Appalachia Service Project. If you have items you wish to donate, contact 860-6664689 or churchofchrist@ newingtonucc.org. We will be happy to pick them up. Vendor space is also available. All proceeds will fund our mission trip to the Appalachia region. For more information, visit www.asphome. org. 4/25/13 •

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The Newington Children’s Theatre has opened enrollment for their Summer Theatre Arts Programs. Their four-week (June 24-July 21), full day program (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) for kids, ages 8-15, gives participants the opportunity to learn and strengthen their musical theatre skills by working with acting, dance and music instructors in preparation for a fully-staged production of the Roald Dahl classic, Willy Wonka, with public performances July 18-21. Cost: $995. A deposit of $400 is required to hold your child’s spot. Not quite 8 years old? NCTC is offering a two-week half-day program for kids, ages 5-8 running July 8-July 21. Participants will learn basic musical theatre skills in preparation to become part of the ensemble in the full-day program’s production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Cost: $200. A deposit of $100 is required to hold your child’s spot. This summer, NCTC is also offering a two-week full-day program, running July 22-August 4. A truncated version of NCTC’s four-week program, kids, ages 8-15, will work with acting, dance and music instructors in preparation for a fullyproduced one-act musical, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Cost: $475. A deposit of $200 is required to hold your child’s spot. All sessions will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Rd., Newington. For more information, call 860-666-6282 or visit www.NCTCArts.org. 3/14/13

Hilltop Runners

Hilltop Runners is a running/walking group in Cromwell that meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Cromwell High School, 34 Evergreen Rd. All abilities are welcome. Walk on the track or run/jog on the road. For more information contact Jim at jhite81@sbcglobal.net or 203-645-2317. “Like us” at www.facebook.com/hilltoprunners. 4/4/13

Memorial Day Parade Donations

Newington, like so many other cities and towns, proudly honors our veterans every Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies and is fortunate to have many willing and able volunteers that help make them possible. But we also require funds of $9,00010,000 to help pay for bands, flowers for living and decreased veterans, police, etc. The Newington Memorial Day Parade Committee is asking for your assistance in through donations. A donation of any amount is appreciated and will go a long way in bringing the Memorial Day Parade to Newington. You may send your donation to: Webster Bank, NA, Attn: Tom Guzzo, 1120 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. This year’s parade will be May 25 at 10:30 a.m. 2/28/13

Relay for Life Fundraiser

Relay for Life American Cancer Society Vendor Fundraiser, Friday, May 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the Newington Volunteer Fire Department, 145 Main St. Come shop while donating to a great cause! For more information or questions, email plraynock@ cox.net. 4/18/13

WHS 50th Reunion

Wethersfield High School Class of 1963 will be celebrating its 50th Reunion Sept. 21-23, 2013. Please call or email Sue Collins Dubois (suzyque20@aol.com) 860-633-3285 or Betty Ann Vose Fusco (bafusco@cox.net) 860-529-8440 if you have not received information. 4/11/13

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CVOC Resale Shop: 52 Missionary Rd., Saturday, April 27, 9:00am-12 noon. Collectibles, household goods, appliances, furniture, artwork. Concrete/ Stampcrete: M & M Construction; brick pavers, patios, pool decks, walkways retaining walls, excavagtion, drainage work, shrub removal, landscaping. Call 860-9900500.

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We install ALL patios, pavers, sidewalks, waterfalls, streams and koi ponds. Computer generated landscape design. ALL installed by certified professionals. Come visit our 3000 ft. display! Soil We Deliver •Top •Mulch •Decorative Stone •landscape boulders

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Handyman: Absolutely anything needing fixing, installing, building. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc. Small jobs by the hour welcome. Examples: Dripping faucets, toilets, doors, windows, lights, switches, walls, floors, molding, fans, disposals, tiling, gutters, roofing. Quality work, fair prices, insured, since 1995. HIC-563707, 204029P-1, 193164E-1. Make a list. Bob’s Home Services, LLC. 1-800-755-5592. landscaping: Experienced and professional Landscape Company looking to acquire new landscaping customers. Services include lawn mowing, spring cleanup, trimming, hedge removal, topsoil application, mulch application and decorative stone. For a free estimate call Malcolm, 860-777-7606. GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS: Sales and Service. Install your door. Install your opener. Please call Affordable Doors, 860-649-0727 or 860-559-6770. CT. Lic. #551140. Tree Service By MARCHION & FAUCHER: Since 1980. Licensed & insured. Providing tree removals, pruning, stump grinding & cabling. 860-561-0282.

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graver’s tree care: Tree removal, pruning, tree maintenance, spraying, stump removal, deep-root feeding. Tree injection for control of insects and diseases. Bruce Graver, Licensed Tree Surgeon, 860563-6581. Visa, Mastercard, American Express. www. graverstreecare.com the connecticut tree protective Assoc., INc. wishes to remind property owners that firms or individuals contracting for tree care services must hold a state Arborist’s license. Unlicensed parties are subject to prosecution by the state. Rototilling Gardens, Flower Beds: Small lawn areas. Servicing Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Newington, Berlin, N.B. Over 27 years. Please call Jim, 860-667-2109. Satisfaction guaranteed! Cascade Landscaping: Instant curb appeal. Complete landscape design service/ 30yr family business. Shrub & tree removal, stump grinding. Stone/ pavers/sidewalk/patios. Yard cleanups/6-7ft. Arborvitae delivered and planted, $67.99/each. Free estimates consultation. License/references. Member of BBB. 860-2092079 or 860-533-1572, cascadelandscapect.com. master electrician: All types electrical work, fuses to circuit breakers, additions, A/C hook-ups, recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting, paddle fans, generator transfer switches, landscape lighting, surround sound systems, flat screen TVs installed. 20 years experience. Lic.#0192694. Salone Electric, 860-666-4532. fencing: Vinyl, chain link, cedar, metal. Pool enclosures, dog kennels. CT Lic# 0627674. Call D & D FENCE, 860-563-6358. www.danddfenceonline.com. costa’s Landscaping and tree removal: Commercial/Residential Lawn Mowing, Tree Removal. We offer complete lawn renovations, Spring and Fall clean-up, weekly mowing, landscape design, retaining walls, walkways, mulch, stone, topsoil and shrub removal. Call Tom for estimates, 860-729-2971 or 860358-9696. Lic# HIC-0635676. z-the handyman HOME IMPROVEMENT: Interior, exterior. Painting, flooring, decks, installation, powerwashing, vinyl siding. Licensed & insured. Don’t pay high prices. Call John 860-690-2855. robert J’s Construction/masonry designs LLC: Walkways, Patios, Retaining Walls, Foundation Repairs/ Waterproofing. Tree Removals & Spring Cleanups, Roofing & Vinyl Siding. CT #0632325, Fully Insured. robertjsconstruction.com, 860-502-3045. window washing: Start your day with sparkling clean windows. $6.00 per window and $7.50 per window and storm. Residential and commercial. Over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Call 860-345-2681.

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Ulisse & Hatfield PAINTING CONTRACTORS, LLC: Interior, exterior; residential & commercial. Powerwashing, aluminum siding refinishing, wallpaper removal, custom interior painting. 23 years experience. References. Free estimates. Insured. CT. Lic. #HIC0625350. 860-563-2522; 860-267-7352. chimney relining experts: All types of lining systems for all fuels. Clay tile, stainless steel, cement & aluminum. Closed circuit video equipment for problem identification. Insurance claims addressed. Free video inspection if you have had a recent chimney flue fire. Second opinions offered. In-depth explanations of problems, written estimates, competitive pricing, excellent workmanship. 24 years experience. Nayaug Chimney, 860-659-0937. painting-Exterior/Interior, staining: Single/ multi-family houses, aluminum & vinyl siding sprayed, powerwashing, window reglazing (putty), carpentry, textured ceilings, popcorn- fixed & resprayed, plastering, stucco, sheetrocking, ceramic tile, Senior discount. Call Stanley, 860-665-7675, 860-995-5991. Experienced-Will do small jobs at a Electrician: reasonable rate. Will trouble shoot 24hrs. a day. Lic. #122132. Call 860-985-0680. PLUMBING SERVICES: Fully licensed #0265213 & insured. Free estimates. No job too small! Residential & commercial. Reasonable rates. Senior citizen discount. Mike, 860-563-1111, anytime. villa’s tree removal LLC & stump grinding: We save everybody money! Fully insured. Free estimates. Senior discounts. Call 860-777-7914. j.d. painting- dom serignese: Interior/Exterior quality painting. Clean and neat. Over 25 years experience. Insured. Call 860-721-6552 or cell 860-989-0628 for a free reasonable estimate. Ct. License #560228. 24 Hour APPLIANCE SERVICE: Call Mike at 860-5287951. Low rates, prompt service. 18 years experience.

Business Spotlight Custom Exterior Landscape Total Landscape Construction and Maintenance by Katelyn Kelleher When a customer makes a request, Nino DiBiase, owner of Custom Exterior Landscape in Newington, has one response: “No problem.” DiBiase started his landscape business specializing in design, construction, maintenance and snow removal in 2000 after working in landscaping growing up and de-

veloping a passion for it. His success has sprouted from a nononsense business plan--getting the job done right. “I tell my customers what I’m going to give them and I make sure I give them what I tell them I’m going to give them and make sure everyone’s happy in the end,” he said. Offering landscape services for both residential and commercial properties, Custom Exterior Landscape owner Nino DiBiase, far right, with his staff ready to start another work day.

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Custom Exterior Landscape has a crew that takes care of maintenance and a crew that specializes in construction. The staff, some of whom have been with Custom Exterior Landscape for as long as nine years, are fully educated in landscape construction and maintenance. “We like to stay small and give the personal customer service and attention to the customers and knock it out one day at a time,” DiBiase said. DiBiase, who does the design work himself, has customers all over the central Connecticut area and will visit a property for a customer consultation. “I usually go there and look at it, give them a drawing, go over it, show them the plantings, make sure they like them and get it done,” he said. Fire pits and water features have become popular with customers in recent years, DiBiase said, as well as designs that

are low maintenance. With connections to growers all over the northeast, DiBiase has access to specific plants that a customer may want, too. Custom Exterior Landscape’s maintenance services include lawn mowing, spring and fall clean-up, ornamental shrub pruning, weed control, mulch installation, landscape bed edging, annual flower installation and fertilizer applications. Construction services include complete design and installations, paver patios, walkways and driveways, retaining and freestanding walls, drywall installation, gutter downspout installation, stone work, mulch and stone installation and sod or seed lawn installation. It also offers firewood, compost and topsoil for sale. Custom Exterior Landscape, 632 North Mountain Rd., Newington, can be reached at 860-209-6909 or www.customexteriorlandscape.net.

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built-ins, interior trim and more! Add beauty to your home with creative interior designs. Wainscot, chair rail, crown molding, etc. gives any room warmth, charm and character. Elite Cabinetry and Finer Home Improvements, 860-819-3962. Visit the web to see what else we can do! HIC #0618325. http://elitehomeimprovementct.com/ htt://www.flickr.com/photos/elitecab Curtain Outlet: Selected curtains, pillows, bedding, 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.

Painting & Wallpapering, due to a major cancellation, I’m giving ridiculously low prices: Over 36 years experience. Interior/ exterior painting, wallpaper removal, mud ceilings, Nebi’s Masonry: Brick, popcorn ceilings, I also stone, blocks, fireplaces, spray wood vinyl and aluwalkways, patios. All size minum siding. any repairs jobs, repairs. 203-465-9704. 24/7, no job too big or small. Wethersfield, CT. Call anytime, Dominic, 727-359-8021. Joe The Plumber/drain cleaning: 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.

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professional deck staining: Protect & preserve your deck with a proper and thorough staining. Hand brushed application, no messy spraying. HIC0636289/ insured. 860-798-2224.

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Curtain Outlet: Selected curtains, pillows, bedding, 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. BE ALERT to highway danger. Rain slicked roads can be very dangerous & at high speeds, cars can hydroplane. This reduces your ability to steer or stop safely. To help prevent hydroplaning make sure your tires are in good condition & properly inflated. And remember to always wear your safety belt.

MOVING SALE: TV stands, ping-pong table, recliner, fooseball tale, twin mattress, head boards, desk, living room table, computer monitor, and more. Saturday 4/27, 8am-3pm. 34 Gilbert Ave. Rocky Hill. DUMP RUNS BY RICH, cheap: Attics, Basements, garages, whole house clean outs, yard clean ups, light demo., senior discount. Call for specials 860-881-4745.

Painting & Wallpapering, due to a major cancellation, I’m giving ridiculously low prices: Over 36 years experience. Interior/ exterior painting, wallpaper removal, mud ceilings, popcorn ceilings, I also spray wood vinyl and aluminum siding. any repairs 24/7, no job too big or small. Wethersfield, CT. Call anytime, Dominic, 727-359-8021. FOR SALE: 2 Side by side plots, Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. Section 15, lot 374 $1,000/each 860-3041529.

Mazza’s Painting & Power Washing: All prices beat! Deck staining Moving? Call Quality & repair specialists. Free movers, 860-305-5202; 860- estimates. Senior/veteran 559-4657, leave message. discount. All work guaranteed. Fully licensed & All types of moving! insured. Call 860-416-2980. There are more living organisms on the skin of Muscles are made up of a single human being than bundles from about 5 in there are human beings on the eyelid to about 200 in the buttock muscle. the surface of the earth.

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Wethersfield Senior Center News Wethersfield Senior Center at Wm. J. Pitkin Community Center 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 * 860-721-2979 FAX 860-721-2956 Brought to you by Wethersfield Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

Upcoming Programs at the Wethersfield Senior Center! 30 Greenfield Street • 860-721-2979 Special programs MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT—The next musical entertainment will be vocalist Joe Flood performing at 1 pm on Monday, May 6. Mr. Flood plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and violin. He tells stories and sings the greatest songs from all eras of American popular music. The program is $2 for all Senior Center members and $4 for all others unless a Senior Center membership is purchased. Senior Center membership is $10 for 3 years for Wethersfield residents and $15 for 3 years for others. Refreshments for this program will be provided. Please plan to join us in the Banquet Room of the Pitkin Community Center. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee—Annual Education Event: CarFit—This program is a free interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers will provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. It will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10am to 2pm in the Pitkin Community Center parking lot. Call 860-249-1245 for information and/or appointments. Driveins will also be accepted. COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER—Information and course registration for upcoming classes is available on Monday, May 13 between 1 and 3 pm. The following Courses and Workshops are scheduled for May: Computer Basics I—This course is for the beginner and is based on Microsoft WordPad and Windows 7. The tutorial introduces computer hardware, software, Windows basics and the use of a mouse and keyboard. (Contact us soon since this class begins May 1.) Computer Basics II—Learn how to use the two primary software applications used on a computer: Word and World Wide Web. Knowledge of computer basics is required. Cyber Security—come learn how to protect yourself on-line. This is a joint workshop offered by the Computer Learning Center and the Wethersfield Public Library. It will be held at the Library on May 7 at 7pm. The workshop is free of charge and prior registration is not required. Email From A to Z—Learn email basics, including how to send and receive attachments such as photos. This is offered on an individual basis at a mutually agreeable time arranged between the student and instructor. There are pre-requisites. One-To-One Sessions are available by appointment to help you learn about specific software or programs. Call 860-721-2979 We are also looking for volunteers willing to provide a workshop on the new Windows 8 Operating system. Call us at 860-721-2979 if you can help out by volunteering or visit www.wethersfieldclc.org for more information. PAMPER YOURSELF!—Sit back and relax while getting your nails filed, buffed and polished. Senior women only. Take advantage of this great, free opportunity provided by the Newington Health Care Center. Call to schedule an appointment at the Pitkin Community Center for Wednesday morning May 29. Call 860-721-2979; Appointments Only.

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION—The book discussion is scheduled for Monday, May 20 at 1p.m. The book is Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan. The group meets in Room S-3 of the Center. Books are on reserve at the Wethersfield Library. SPRING & SUMMER SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS—The Wii Bowling group continues on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with League Play on Tuesday afternoons and open bowling on Thursday afternoon. Mah Jongg for experienced players continues on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Rhythmairs Choral Group continues on the second and fourth Thursday afternoon. Musical Entertainment programs are scheduled for the first Monday of the month. Women who have taken Belly Dance classes previously can join others on Thursday afternoons to continue practicing the skills you have learned. AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS The next AARP Safe Driving Class is scheduled at the Senior Center for Thursday, June 13. The four hour program begins at 8:30 am; anyone arriving later than 8:45 am will be excluded from the program. Contact your car insurance company to inquire about discounts for those over 60 years old who complete this course. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others; checks are made payable to AARP Safe Driving. Space is limited and registration required--call 860-721-2979 to sign up.

HEALTH FREE DENTAL CLEANING—Dental Hygienist appointments are available Thur, June 10 & 11, for individuals 60 or older who reside in Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington or Berlin. Appointments are required; call 860-721-2979. FREE HEARING SCREENING—Call 860-721-2979 to schedule an appointment for Mon, June 17. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS—Wed., May 8 provided by Ellis Manor Skilled Nursing Facility.

SOCIAL SERVICES FRIENDLY VISITOR/FRIENDLY SHOPPER—Volunteers are needed to provide this program of socialization to homebound seniors or persons with a disability and grocery shopping for those in need. Call Christine Taylor at 860-721-2977 now to learn more. RENTER’S REBATE—Renters who are at least 65 years old as of December 31, 2012, or who are over 18 years of age and permanently and totally disabled may be eligible for a rebate. Annual income cannot exceed $40,900 for a couple or $33,500 for an individual. Applications are taken from April 1 through October 1 by appointment only. Call 860-721-2977 for more information and an appointment. COMMUNITY CAFÉ—Volunteers needed to help serve senior lunches between 10am and 1pm at the Pitkin Community Center. A free hot meal is provided. Call 860-721-2955 for more information.

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cromwell lunch menus EDNA STEVENS SCHOOL Lunch Price: $2.35. Choice of milk served with all lunches: Chocolate, skim, strawberry, low fat white or vanilla. Pre Pay your child’s lunch on www.mealpayplus.com Fri. 4/26- WG cheese pizza, celery and carrot sticks with hummus, black olives, raisins or fruit choice. Mon. 4/29- Chicken patty on a wheat roll, oven potatoes, bean salad, fruit choice. Tue. 4/30- Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, tomato soup, pickle chips, fruit choice. Wed. 5/1- WG pasta with meat sauce, crisp romaine salad, steamed broccoli, wheat roll, fruit choice. Thu. 5/2- Breakfast for lunch, mini pancakes, turkey sausage, tomato cup, hash brown patty, juice of fruit choice.

CROMWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Lunch Price: $2.65. Choice of milk served with all lunches: Chocolate, skim, strawberry, low fat white or vanilla. Pre Pay your child’s lunch on www.mealpayplus.com Fri. 4/26- WG cheese pizza, celery and carrot sticks with hummus, black olives, raisins or fruit choice. Mon. 4/29- Chicken patty on a wheat roll, oven potatoes, bean salad, fruit choice. Tue. 4/30- Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, romaine salad, tomato soup, pickle chips, fruit choice. Wed. 5/1- WG pasta with meat sauce, crisp romaine salad, steamed broccoli, wheat roll, fruit choice. Thu. 5/2- Breakfast for lunch, mini pancakes, turkey sausage, tomato cup, hash brown patty, juice or fruit cup. CROMWELL HIGH SCHOOL Lunch Price: $2.80. Choice of milk served with all lunches: Chocolate, skim, strawberry, low fat white or vanilla. Pre Pay your child’s lunch on www.mealpayplus.com Thu. 4/25- Soft WG chicken taco with cheese, rice, lettuce and tomatoes, salsa, corn, bean salad, pineapple/peach cup. Fri. 4/26- WG cheese pizza or mozzarella sticks, carrot and celery sticks with hummus, black olives, raisins, mixed fruit. Mon. 4/29- Breaded mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, broccoli, crisp romaine salad, pears. Tue. 4/30- Chicken tenders, whole grain bread, green beans, whipped potatoes, applesauce. Wed. 5/1- Whole grain pasta with meat sauce, steamed broccoli, crisp romaine salad, mixed fruit cup. Thu. 5/2- Diced chicken in gravy, whipped potatoes, peas, WG roll, applesauce.

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Painting & Wallpapering, due to a major cancellation, I’m giving ridiculously low prices: Over 36 years experience. Interior/ exterior painting, wallpaper removal, mud ceilings, popcorn ceilings, I also spray wood vinyl and aluminum siding. any repairs 24/7, no job too big or small. Wethersfield, CT. Call anytime, Dominic, 727-359-8021.

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WETHERSFIELD $219,900 Welcoming 3-bedroom Cape in superb condition. Fine residence offering garage, built in china cabinet and fireplace. Newer windows, hardwood flooring. New gas hot water heater. Immediate move-in.

South Windsor: Condo for rent, 2BR, livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, garage, full basement, porch, $1195/month, call after 4pm. 860-990-2997. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom first floor apartment, Hartford south end, off Fairfield Ave. $1150/mo, plus utilities and security deposit, no pets. Call 860-301-9640 after 5pm.

Owner wants to sell, two buildings with a total of nine units on one lot. In addition, city has approved construction of a third six family building which would make this a serious income producing property. Nine units are $489,900 fully rented some are Section 8.

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Discover the versatility of this remodeled 3BR/2BA Tudor. Striking highlights in this delightful residence include two-car garage, fireplace and lovely stone patio. Hardwood flooring, updated kitchen.

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WETHERSFIELD MONEY SAVER: Furnished office suite. Includes all utilities. Be first to choose yours 860-2961411, Conte & Lucas Realtors LLC. wethersfield: “Mitchell on The Park”, 55+ or disabled 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, by April 1st. 860-233-6281. newington rental: Dead-end street, no utilities included, 5 rooms, appliances, nice yard, good schools, first floor. $950/mo. Available June 1st. Call for info, 860-331-1104. VACATION RENTAL: Clinton Beach. 2BR cottage, sleeps 6, nice porch, weekly Across from private, sandy beach. 860-658-7863 leave message. $162,900 IN WETHERSFIELD: Home for sale by owner. 3BD, 1 BA, 2.5 story colonial, new windows HDWD, outstanding location - needs a facelift. Call 860-304-1529 for an appointment.

house for rent, newington: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. $1,600. per month, plus security. Call Don, 860883-1745 for appointment. beach cottage rental: Old Lyme, 7 room house, 4BR. Neat, clean, nice yard. $825/week. Available June, July, August. Call 860-563-9506.

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.

Middletown room for rent: $450/month plus utilities. Furnished apartment, quiet neighborhood. Cable, internet hookup in bedroom. W/D, hardwood floors. Call 860-992-6863.

for sale: TimeShare, Week 18 (1st. week in May). Deeded property, all 2013 taxes paid. Orange Lakes, Kissimee/Orlando Florida. 5 minutes from Disney, 4 Golf courses, 5 Pools. $10,000. to own. Call 203-9968395, Ron.

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newington: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available, park-like setting. Refrigerator stove, dishwasher, private deck, coin operated laundry facility on site. $885$955. 860-899-9986.

WETHERSFIELD: Renovated 2-bedroom first floor apartment, close access to 91, for the quiet professional. $1350/ month 1.5 months security required with a credit check. Heat and hot water included, off street parking for one car, nonsmoking and pet free. Call Tom 860-328-5128.

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BERLIN: New Listing! Spacious! 2525 sf Townhouse. 6 rms, 2.1 baths, central air & vac, 3 zone gas heat. 1st floor laundry, FP living rm, full finished walkout LL, garage, deck. $214,900 John & Trudie Walker 860-594-6959

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WETHERSFIELD: 2 bedroom townhouse. Move in condition. Fullly applianced kitchen, all new replacement windows, custom drapes and much more. Offered at $125,000. Call 860-529-4277 anytime.

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.

two months rent free! Laura Lane Apartments, Rocky Hill. Last two bedroom available. Spacious 1050 sq.ft., $1,020. Second floor, free storage. Call 860-5637495.

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Bankruptcy: Attorney Joseph J. Shainess is currently accepting new clients who are seeking representation in a Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy filing. Attorney Shainess is a debt relief agency as defined by the Federal Statutes. Bankruptcy can be a very effective way of getting a financial fresh start when efforts at payment plans or compromise of claims becomes impossible as the interest charges continue to accrue. Fees on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy range from $1,300 to $1,800 plus costs and representation for Chapter 13 is somewhat higher. Attorney Shainess has been practicing for 35 years and has experience to handle your bankruptcy. The initial half hour consultation is at no charge. Joseph J. Shainess, Attorney & Counselor At Law, 547 Main Street, Middletown. 860-346-0100.

Newington Police News 4/7: Delis Cabrera, 33, of 138 North St., New Britain, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, misuse of plates, operating a motor vehicle without a license, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, police said. 4/9: Brandon Eiland, 18, of 12 Harlow Dr., was charged with breach of peace, police said. 4/10: Alden Spalty, 42, of 35 Woodbridge Rd., was charged with possession of narcotics, police said. 4/12: Carlos Lopez, 58, of 67 Connecticut Ave., New Britain, was charged with second-degree failure to appear, police said. 4/14: Patrick Botelho, 21, of 1175 Farmington Ave., Bristol, was charged with simple trespassing, police said. 4/14: Mario Richards, 29, of 19 Pinney Rd., Bloomfield, was charged with simple trespassing, police said. 4/14: Christopher Tremblay, 23, of 100 West St., Vernon, was charged with simple trespassing, police said. 4/16: Brenda DeJesus, 37, of 45 Barber St., Hartford, was arrested on two warrants for

second-degree failure to appear, police said. 4/16: Robert Farina, 51, of 509 Main St., was charged with DUI, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, making an improper turn and operating a motor vehicle under suspension, police said. 4/16: Cameron DeSena, 20, of 188 Walsh Ave., was charged with sixth-degree larceny, police said. 4/16: Christopher Laraia, 30, of 183 Audubon Ave., was charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane and seconddegree criminal mischief, police said. 4/19: Jill DiPinto, 42, of 66 Northwood Rd., was charged with sixth-degree larceny, police said. 4/19: Jerome Sims, 31, of 171 Liberty St., Southington, was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal mischief, two counts of risk of injury to a minor and second-degree threatening, police said. 4/20: Jermaine Johnson, 37, of 521 Griswold Hills Dr., was charged with thirddegree assault and breach of peace, police said.

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Newington Library Events Bus Trip to NYC Saturday, May 4 Join the Friends for a trip to the Big Apple and spend the day as you wish. Cost is $41. Register early at the Adult Information Desk. Volunteer Opportunities May 13, Monday – 6: 30 p.m Volunteering is a great way to network and make a difference in your life and someone else’s. Learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community from representatives of Arbor Rose/ Jerome Home, Cedar Mountain Commons, Connecticut Humane Society, Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Jefferson House, Newington Human Services and the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. To register or for more information contact the Adult Information Desk at 860-665-8700. Money Smart Week During the week of April 20 – 27, the library will have displays, hand-outs and special programs focusing on the importance of financial literacy. Teen Interview Skills Workshop Thursday, April 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 14 -19. This presentation will provide teens with the knowledge and skills to effectively compete with other applicants.The session will be interactive and teens will answer questions that could be asked in an interview. Construc-

tive feedback will be given and will help teens grow and excel in interviewing techniques. Proper interview attire is strongly recommended. A manual will be included with the presentation. Parents are welcome to attend. Call the library at 860-665-8700 to register. Teen Gaming Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Grades 6 – 12. Come play on the library’s Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii! A variety of videogames and board games will be available. Feel free to bring your own games! Snacks will be available. Call the library at 860-6658700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Friends’ Annual Book Sale This year’s event will be held at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar Street. A preview will be held Friday, April 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission for the preview is $5. Saturday, April 27, the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, April 28, it will run from 12 to 3 p.m. Admission is free on Saturday. On Sunday, buy a Friends green bag for $6 and fill it. Refills are $5. Thousands of hardcover, paperback and children’s books will be on sale, along with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs. Proceeds from this sale benefit the library’s collections and programs. Stop by and get great bargains on your favorite authors and subjects.

Planting for Birds & Butterflies Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m. You can have a beautiful garden, and help birds and butterflies at the same time. Learn why native plants are more beneficial to wildlife and make beautiful additions to your garden. Faith Geist, an Advanced Master Gardener who has been gardening all her life, will present. Please register at the Adult Information Desk or call 860-665-8700. Evening Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m. This month’s book is Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick. All interested readers are invited to attend. Favorite iPad Apps Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. We’ve discovered some great iPad apps and we can’t wait to share them with you! Bring a list of your favorite apps along with your device. Call 860-665-8700 to register. Reliable Health Information on the Internet Thursday, May 9, 1 p.m. Learn how to sort through the Internet to find reliable information for your health needs. This presentation will be taught by two experts in the field of health information, Alberta Richetelle and Judith Kronick, from the University of Connecticut Health Center Library. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call 860-665-8700.

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Wethersfield Police News 2/7: William Fotopoulos, 33, of 93 Country Squire Dr., Apt. E, Cromwell, turned himself in on outstanding warrant for seconddegree threatening, second-degree criminal mischief and seconddegree harassment, police said. 4/5: Ceekee K. James, 39, of 29 Cabot St., Hartford, was charged with interfering with an officer, failure to stop when signaled by an officer, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, stop sign violation and failure to obey a control signal, police said. 4/5: Charles N. Petersen, 30, of 130 Sunrise Ave., was charged with possession of greater than 1/2 oz. but less than 4 oz. marijuana and improper colored stop lamps/turn signals, police said. 4/8: Peter J. Selmecki, 25, of 188 Cloverdale Cir., was served a PRAWN warrant for violation of probation, police said. 4/9: Edward D. Flores-

Lopez, 21, of 94 Folly Brook Blvd., Apt. 1, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, conspiracy to commit possession of narcotics and conspiracy to commit possession of narcotics with intent to sell, police said. 4/9: Jeannine Y. Orfitelli, 46, of 171 Ellis St., Apt. 1, New Britain, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. 4/11: Bartosz Mocio, 26, of 300 Pierremount Ave., New Britain, turned himself in on outstanding warrant for second-degree criminal mischief and seconddegree trespassing, police said. 4/12: Angela R. Kenny, 52, of 136 Griswold Rd., was charged with DUI and making an improper turn, police said. 4/12: Shaquanna D. Parks, 23, of 30 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 3E, Hartford, was arrested on outstanding warrant for sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to com-

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Wethersfield Library Events April Art Exhibit Acrylic paintings by MiscElainEOS, the straw lady alter ego of her creator Elaine Ogren-Speranza, are on display during April. The MiscElainEOS masterpiece collection features Miscy, five recurring sidekicks, along with famous people, amazing locations and unique items. The most recent addition to the collection “Tear Drop River” in honor of the Newtown tragedy is included in the April exhibit. MiscElainEOS’s paintings are brightly colored and there is always a lesson to be learned in each painting. For information, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary. org or call 860-257-2811. Friday Drop-in Play Time Wethersfield Library offers a drop-in playtime for children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A librarian will share a story and song at 11 a.m. No registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 860-257-2801 or visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. Saturday Stories The Wethersfield Library offers Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Dropin fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at 860-257-2801 or visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. Getting Started on LinkedIn Wethersfield Library is offering this job support program Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. Social media sites are not just for kids anymore; they’re playing a key role in job searches. LinkedIn is one of the more popular networking sites with millions of users

including businesses and recruiters. Presenter Carol Mon will teach you how to create a LinkedIn profile, how to search and make connections, and how to find job openings and information on companies. Being an active user of LinkedIn or some of the other social media sites is a critical piece in a job search. If you can, bring a laptop and follow along updating or making notes on your active LinkedIn profile as we go. Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at 860-257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. Cybersecurity Program Concerned about having your identity stolen online? Or getting scammed through your email? Maintaining a secure computer system in your home and workplace is critical in today’s world. On Tuesday, May 7, at 7p.m. the Wethersfield Police Department, the Wethersfield Computer Learning Center and the Wethersfield Library will co-sponsor a cybersecurity workshop. Topics will include preventing identity theft, how to protect your personal information when using a computer and how to protect yourself from email scams. Learn how to stay on top of constantly changing computer security risks. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at 860-257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

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ond-degree failure to appear, police said. 4/13: Celia Vargas-Parks, 50, of 3179 Richmond Rd., Staten Island, N.Y., was charged with sixth-degree larceny, police said. 4/14: Max Herman, 24, of 159 Lincoln St., Middletown, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, thirddegree burglary and thirddegree criminal trespassing, police said.

4/15: Francois Niamke, 56, of 2 Thompson Rd., Apt. 10B, Manchester, was charged with seconddegree breach of peace, police said. 4/15: Evelyn Ortiz, 36, of 1480 Parkchester MC, Bronx, N.Y., was charged with two counts of seconddegree breach of peace, police said. 4/16: Christopher Lee Maldonado, 21, of 42 Crosby St., East Hartford, ws charged with seconddegree breach of peace and first-degree criminal tres-

passing, police said. 4/16: John Browdy, 53, of 168 Nilan St., Hartford, was charged with seconddegree failure to appear, police said. Browdy was also charged with sixthdegree larceny and seconddegree breach of peace, police said. 4/16: Todd V. Bianco, 31, of 217 Brainard Rd., Enfield, was charged with possession of narcotics and use of drug paraphernalia, police said. 4/17: Valerie A. Hall, 57, of 58 Ashford St., Hartford, was charged with sixthdegree larceny and thirddegree robbery, police said. 4/18: Joseph P. McCue, 29,

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4/17: Jamila WilliamsStevenson, 32, of 87 Judson, Apt. 3, New Haven, was served a warrant for third-degree identity theft, police said. 4/17: Nicholas Latina, 22, of 96 Nooks Hill Rd., was served a warrant for third-degree burglary, firstdegree larceny and seconddegree criminal trespassing, police said.

Rocky Hill Police News 4/15: Bryana L. Morgan, 20, of 146 Perkins St., Bristol, was charged with thirddegree assault and disorderly conduct, police said.

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Cromwell Police News 4/12: Nicholas Doty, 29, listed without an address, was served a PRAWN warrant for failure to respond to a violation, police said.

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of 3 Brentmore Rd., Cromwell, was charged with DUI, failure to drive in the proper lane and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, police said. 4/19: Jamal T. Franklin, 27, of 47 Sumner St., Hartford, was charged with DUI, operating a motor vehicle without a license and failure to drive in the proper lane, police said. 4/19: William L. Cooper, 44, of 24 Huyshope Ave., Hartford, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, police said. 4/20: James D. Centola, 28, of 20 Prospect St., Apt. 62, Manchester, was charged with DUI, police said.

Cora J. Belden Library Events Career One-on-One Free individual counseling appointments are available at the Cora J. Belden Library from the One-on-One Service Counselors. Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., the library will offer free 30-minute sessions with Winifred Grimaldi a retired executive with over 25 years in human resources management. She will review resumes, ask potential interview questions, explore career change options and discuss the current job market. Individuals can register for a free session by calling the information desk at 860-258-7623 or in person. First come, first served; space is limited. Expert Tech Help Tuesdays from 5-7:30p.m. to get some personal training on your e-reader, iPad, or tablet at the Reference Area for free! Our expert will be there to answer your questions about how to get our downloadable e-books onto your device. IndieFlix at the Library The Cora J. Belden Library has a new resource for patrons that love films. IndieFlix an online streaming service that offers access to independent films, shorts, and documentaries. Library cardholders can view the films on computers, tablets and mobile devices. IndieFlix offers patrons unlimited access to films screened at more than 2,000 film festivals worldwide. Users can search for titles or apply a variety of filters, such as genre, intended audience, or film festival, to find movies that will appeal to them. Each title also includes a text summary, along with a listing of cast, crew, and awards won. For more information, visit the library at 33 Church St., or call 860-258-7623 or visit www.rockyhilllibrary.info. Childrens Room Closed The Childrens Room will be closed

through April 26, reopening Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. The carpeting is being replaced and the space is being reorganized. Patrons may visit other libraries to obtain materials that they might need. Patrons will still be able to return items to the Cora J. Belden Library. Playgroup Plus Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and group playtime. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Registration not required. Family Craft Nights Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6-7:30 p.m. Families can come in and make a craft together. Stop by the Children’s desk to pick yours up. For families with children ages three and up. Registration not required. Roses 101 Program May 7, at 6:30 p.m., Rosarian Marci Martin, former rosarian for the Elizabeth Park Conservancy, will answer all your questions on the basics of rose growing, including proper location, soil types, watering needs and sunshine requirements. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at www.rockyhilllibrary. info, 860-258-7623 or in person. Strawberry Fields Forever Relive the excitement of Beatlemania in this presentation by Beatles aficionado Aaron Krerowicz Wednesday, May 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the library. Strawberry Fields Forever is one of the Beatles greatest musical and artistic accomplishments. This presentation will focus on the history and development of the song. Audio excerpts, early drafts and discarded takes will be presented. Register at www. rockyhilllibrary.info, 860-258-7623 or in person.

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Carpets DRY CLEANED, WOOD FLOORS RESTORED: Say no to Mr. Steamer. Excessive steam/water cleaning can permanently damage your carpet and padding! Have carpets dry cleaned. Excellent results on pet stains, etc. All materials used are completely safe and allergen free. Upholstery cleaning available. If the mess and expense of sanding your wood floors is neither needed or wanted, there is another option. Have your floors existing surface finished deep machine cleaned and revitalized with a durable acrylic/urethane floor finish. No-wax, vinyl kitchen floors, stripped/refinished like new! Fully insured, since 1977, may references, Clean Scenery 860-704-8486. garage tag sale: 6 Pebble Drive, Newington, 4/27/13, 9am. to 1pm. Bowflex, Tent, Panasonic Word Processor, Cabbage Patch, Computer Cart, Christmas, Household. Curtain Outlet: Selected curtains, pillows, bedding, 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.

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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED. Kitten season will soon be here! Many kittens die at animal shelters because they do not receive the proper supervision that kittens need. Just one litter a year makes a whole difference to rescue groups but especially for the kittens. Please consider taking part in our fostering program. We will train and provide supplies. Vet references required. Please call 860-828-5287. WE T H E R S FIELD : Highcrest/Highland area. Have 10am opening to walk dog T-F. Insured, references, reasonable rates. S.S. Pet Walker/Sitter. Susie 860-513-0132. sweet black kitten For adoption: Extremely loving 8 month old female kitten, spayed, vaccinated. Very sweet & affectionate personality. Call 860-663-3867. Friends of Berlin Animal Control is hosting a Meet & Greet this Sunday, April 28th at the PetSmart in Plainville, 278 New Britain Ave. from 1-3. Meet their friendly, beautiful cats that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Evenings showings are also available throughout the week. Food donations are needed as well as foster homes for the upcoming kitten season. Please visit www.fobac.org or call 860-828-5287. Pet of the Week

ADOPT COWBOY & PHILLY. Cowboy and Philly are two adorable, adolescent kittens that were abandoned in a carrier. Cowboy is a typical busy little boy with unique hooded eyes that give him that teddy bear look. Philly is a cuddly little girl that’s always kneading and looking for love. They are bonded and would like the opportunity to stay together. Please call 860-828-5287. View all of the adoptable pets on www.fobac.org. professional dog groomer’s program: Our career 10 week program combines detailed instruction with actual grooming experience. Meets Monday thru Friday, 10 weeks. State Certified Job Placement. Connecticut K-9 Education Center. 860-666-4646, www. ctk9.com.

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Sherman is an 8 year old, neutered male, front declawed gray and white domestic short hair cat. Sherman was abandoned by his owners. He would just love to turn this page in his life and open up a brand-new chapter; one that is filled with love and care for the rest of his life. His friendly and gentle purrsonality would add a nice touch of companionship to a new home, and his soft gray fur coat will match any decor of your home. So, what do you think - is he the one for you? Come and meet him soon!

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ADOPT DUSTIN. Dustin Hoffman is a unique boy with lots of character inside and out. Dustin was born with a club foot and with a will to survive. He is a talker and will have many stories to tell you about his adventures. He is ready to be a pampered pet! Please call 860-8285287. An online application is available on www.fobac. pets.

ADOPT MRS. MEAWSKY. There are two reasons why you should adopt Mrs. Meawsky. The first reason is that she has a wonderful, social personality and will always be young at heart! The second reason is that by adopting a mother cat right now, you will be making room for rescue groups to help another pregnant cat before she gives birth to her kittens kittens outside. Please call 860-828-5287. "

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Dog Boarding SCHOOL: Let our Pet Behaviorists train your dog!! Our three week Behavior Program with Private Lessons will give you the enjoyment of a trained dog! CONNECTICUT K-9, 860-666-4646, www. ctk9.com ADOPT SALVATION. Salvi is a gorgeous, all black young girl. She has so much love to give and wants nothing more in return. Very affectionate, loving and super sweet! Salvation has been through some rough times is ready to put it all behind her and just be your lap cat. Please call 860-828-5287.

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ADOPT JEWELZ. Jewelz is a gorgeous, Maine Coon mix. She is a beautiful blue-gray. Jewelz is a princess and must be treated as such. She is affectionate and loves attention. Jewelz does not like other cats and considers herself and equal. Confident and independent, she likes to take charge. A big personality. Please call 860-828-5287.

ADOPT daisy. Daisy is a gorgeous, Maine Coon mix. She is a very affectionate and will even hop and arch her back so you can pet her easier. She is princess and has trained Denny (below) to be respectful so we hope that you will consider them as a pair. Please call 860-828-5287.

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Stormy was put outside during an eviction when she was six months old and pregnant just as Winter Storm Charlotte had started. She has a wonderful, social personality and she and her kittens will be featured on Animal Planet! Stormy’s forever home must agree to take part in the final going home episode this Sunday so please hurry so we can have a happy ending to her story. Please call 860-828-5287. View all of the adoptable pets on www.fobac.org and please join us this Sunday for our adoption event.

Shayna is a very sweet girl, who has been looking for a quiet home of her own for a long time now. She is very affectionate and loving. Shayna needs to be in a home where she is the only pet. She is a very loyal cat, but is also independent at times. She would love to sleep with you at night. Please contact Catales today to adopt her. 860-344-9043 or info@ catales.org

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Critter Sitters of Newington: Daily/Vacation In-Home Dog/Cat Care, Overnight Pet/House Sitting. Bonded/insured/experienced. Pets stay safe, healthy & happy while you’re away. Visit us online at WWW.CRITTERSITTERSCT.COM or call 860-306-2334. dog training classes: Enjoy the pleasure of a trained dog! Group classes in Puppy, Basic, Advanced, and Agility. Also private lessons, boarding school and behavior consultations. We also offer Boarding, Grooming & Doggie Day Care! Connecticut K-9, 860666-4646. www.ctk9.com. orange marmalade: “Bailey” is a bit shy but one of the biggest lovers you will ever meet once comfortable with his surroundings. He is about 7 years young, neutered & vaccinated. He has a wonderful disposition and would thrive in a quieter home. Bailey prefers to live without dogs and may be ok with another kitty companion. He is a VERY sweet boy! 860-622-9775.

Denny is a sweet, Maine Coon mix. He is active, lighthearted and goofy. Denny is an adolescent at seven months old but will always be a kitten at heart. He is good with other cats and has been well trained to respect girls by Daisy, his beautiful older cousin. Please call 860-828-5287.

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ADOPT CHRISSY. Chrissy is a beauty! She is a girl with a good heart and good intentions but she had a rough start and did not get the proper love a kitten deserves. She suffers from post traumatic stress and can be quite frisky at times. She is in need of a home that will give her space. She is good with other cats, especially males since she is a bit of a tom boy. Chrissy would benefit from anti-anxiety treatments. No children. Please call 860-828-5287. ANIMAL LOVERS: Financial help needed. Any donation is greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Out to Pasture Farm & Rescue, P.O. Box 310174, Newington, CT. 06131. www.outtopasture.org. free to a good home: 2 year old Gracie and Emma want to be a part of your family. They are both spayed and up to date on shots. Gracie is a black, white and orange calico, her sister Emma is a tortoise shell. They get along great with other cats, dogs and children. For more information call 860-575-5041.

ADOPT LADY JANE. Lady Jane is polite, six year old Bull Terrier who was abandoned on the Berlin Turnpike. She is mellow and plays nicely with little dogs. Lady Jane loves to play ball, and loves napping by your feet when she is tired. She has no aggression towards any type of animal and loves people. Visit her this Sunday at the Berlin Municipal Shelter from Noon to 3:PM. Please call 860-828-5287.

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Shih-poo puppies: 3 months old, 1 tri-color female left, $650. Paper trained and house broken. Call Paul 860-632-7889. BLK/WHT TuXEDO: 8 year old Kiki is a sweet little Tuxedo girl who wants to be the newest addition to your couch. She is currently living in a home with other cats, dogs and kids but I think she would enjoy being in a quieter home. Kiki is spayed, vaccinated and dewormed. 860-622-9775.

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ADOPT HOLDEN. Holden is a treasure. He was found with a sprained paw just in time so it could heal from rest and good food. Holden is a wonderful boy with a charming personality. He is very affectionate and friendly and ham. He loves to put on a show and roll for you. Please call 860-828-5287.

professional dog trainer’s career program: Become a Professional Dog Trainer and enjoy a rewarding career! State Certified Program meets Tuesday thru Friday, 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays 8am to 4pm. 15 weeks. Connecticut K-9 Education Center, 860-666-4646, www. ctk9.com

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Russian BLUE: 7 year old neutured/vaccinated Russian Blue is looking to share his toy feather and laser pointer play time with a very special family. “Blue” is a very handsome kitty and is good with cats and (respectful) dogs. If you are looking for one cool cat, Blue is your guy! 860-622-9775.

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doggie daycare at Connecticut K-9: Give your dog the exercise he needs and enjoys!!! We offer a huge covered pavilion and large fenced grass area. Open 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday thru Friday! We also offer boarding, grooming, training. Connecticut K-9 Call 860-666-4646, www.ctk9.com.

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KEEP GOD FIRST PLACE: Joy & Peace will follow. Jesus Loves You. Shower Leaking? Specializing in bathroom tile repair, or complete remodeling. Also, kitchen tile floors, backsplashs, etc. 30 years experience, quality craftsmanship. Fully insured, Lic. #559986. Call Bill, 860-558-7161. FREE , FREE, FREE, JUNK METAL REMOVAL: Broken appliances in backyard garage or basement? Do you own a business that has metal waste? If your metal guy doesn’t pay for large amounts I will. Call John 860-329-2970. window cleaning: Prompt service, exceptional quality, residential & commercial, free estimates. Semi retired gentleman. Call 860-635-7476. COMIC BOOKS & COINS WANTED: Looking for entire collections. Also toys and baseball cards. Call Bobby 860-841-5709. LANDSCAPE DESIGNER: Graduate of UCONN, with degree in Landscape Architecture, specializing in landscape design, landscape master planning land elevation drawings. Residential and commercial. Call Landscape Design 860-883-6091. Brian’s Lawncare LLC: Spring Clean-ups, Weekly Mowing, Landscaping, Pruning, Mulching. All work done by Brian, 18 years experience. Call 860-436-3288.

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ARBORVITAE SPRING SALE!: 6.5ft Dark green American or Emerald for beautiful privacy border. Delivered and planted only $67.99 each or 8ft $109.99. www.cttrees. com, 860-712-5359.

At Rose Hill A Complete Service Rose Hill Funeral Home is adjacent to Rose Hill Memorial Park and is as close to you as your telephone - 860-529-3381. Rose Hill provides a complete funeral service in one location. Burial Estate, Lawn Crypt and Memorialization. We are convenient to surrounding communities and provide service to outside cemeteries. Pre-paid funerals are available at Rose Hill Funeral Home. •25% savings allowed on all funerals with burial in Rose Hill Memorial Park. A booklet “Arranging a Funeral” is now available. Richard J. Hock, President

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MIDSTATE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC.: Specializing in residential electrical work. Service up grades, GENERATORS, recessed lighting. Clean and professional work. Call for free estimate. 860-573-8995, CT LIC#0195791. ESTATE SALE: Sat. 4/27, 9am-2pm. Rain or shine. 2326 Berlin Tpke., Berlin. Furniture, house hold items. 55 & over neighborhood tag sale: Saturday May 11th., 9-1pm., Tuscany Hills Drive, Middletown (off RT. 217) Household items, clothing, tools, books, furniture, milk glass, crafts. LANDSCAPING SERVicES-NOW ACCEPTING NEW WEEKLY LAWN ACCOUNTS: And spring cleanups. Reasonable prices, call Chris 860-913-0671. free gutters: With Complete Roof Project, Expires 4/30/13. Carpentry, Rotted wood repaired. Insured, licensed, 15 years experience. Call today 860347-0509.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Maple genus 5. Not what it seems 9. Overly masculine 14. X2 = Vaitape’s island 15. Source of the Blue Nile 16. A way to dislike intensely 17. Copyread 18. Goidelic language of Ireland 19. TV advertising awards 20. Out of stock: purchase later 23. Ribbon belts 24. They __ 25. Winged goddess of the dawn 26. OK to go out with 31. Symposiums 35. Bewail 36. The den of wild animals 37. Go inside of 38. Result or consequence 41. Lolium temulentum 43. Wrote a short composition 45. Occupy a seat 46. Grand __, vintage 47. Paved outdoor spaces

51. 1954 Milland/ sound 22. Grouch Hitchcock movie 27. Arabian chieftain 56. South American racoon (var. sp.) 57. Cold (Spanish) 28. W. German capital 58. About aviation 1949-90 59. Deliberate 29. Having died recently destructive burning 30. Organic compound 31. Take to one’s heels 60. Any place of bliss 32. Klutzes or delight 33. Jazz ostinato 61. Largest river in 34. Carbamide Transcaucasia 39. Bike transportation 62. Binding 40. Length of office 63. A man of high rank 41. April’s birthstone 64. Islamic leader

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42. Tip of Aleutian Islands 44. Army luggage bag 45. More nimble 48. A citizen of Iraq (alt. sp.) 49. Greek or Roman performance hall 50. Junipero __, Spanish priest 51. Walleye 52. Moldavian capital 1565 1859 53. Egyptian sun god 54. Latin word for order 55. Wander 56. Whip with 9 knotted cords

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If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on the right side of your mouth. If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on the left side of your mouth. To make half a kilo of honey, bees must collect nectar from over 2 million individual flowers. Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by ‘Bayer’. Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult! People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport. Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he declined.

Astronauts can’t belch - there is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in their stomachs. Ancient Roman, Chinese and German societies often used urine as mouthwash. The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. In the Renaissance era, it was fashionable to shave them off! Because of the speed at which Earth moves around the Sun, it is impossible for a solar eclipse to last more than 7 minutes and 58 seconds.

The night of January 20 is “Saint Agnes’s Eve”, which is regarded as a time when a young woman dreams of her future husband. Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros.

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The Rock Cats have begun the 2013 season and should have a pretty good club in the Eastern League. There is a buzz around the Rock Cats starting rotation with some of the Twins top pitching prospects being in New Britain. Twins General Manager Terry Ryan traded two of his starting outfielders, Denard Span and Ben Revere and in return got two huge pitching prospects, Alex Meyer (Nationals) and Trevor May (Phillies). Although it may take a few years for Twins fans to see the benefits of this trade, baseball fans in Connecticut will get an up close and personal look at these two prospects. Both Meyer and May are in the Rock Cats starting rotation. Danny Santana is the everyday shortstop for the Cats and has already made sparkling plays in the field. Here are some other players to watch this season. A look at the top 5 players the fans should keep an eye on this season at New Britain: 1) Alex Meyer—1st round (23rd overall) University of Kentucky- Nationals 2011 The 6’9, 220 pound Meyer will start the season in the Rock Cats rotation and projects to be a number one starter in the major leagues. He has an electric fastball which sits in the high 90’s and hopes to use it on opposing Eastern League batters this season. He was acquired from the Washington Nationals for OF Denard Span this past winter. Meyer went 10-6 with a 2.86 ERA and struck out 139 batters in just 129 innings in A-ball last season. 2) Trevor May—4th round 2008 (Phillies) May, like Meyer, is a tall hard throwing right-handed pitcher who should pile up the strikeouts this year at New Britain. He comes to the Twins organization from the Phillies where he was the club’s minor league pitcher of the year in 2011. May, who was added to the Twins 40-man major league roster, will be in the Rock Cats starting rotation. Last season, he won 10 games in the Eastern League for the Reading Phillies, while also leading the club in innings pitched and strikeouts. 3) B.J. Hermsen—6th Round 2008 (Twins) After a terrific season with the Rock Cats in 2012 (11-6, 3.22), Hermsen was placed on the Twins 40-man major league roster. He has been bothered by a sore oblique in spring training which will probably keep him in Ft. Myers for a bit longer. However, when he is ready to pitch he will join the Rock Cats starting rotation and hopes to be an Eastern League All-Star like he was last season. 4) Josmil Pinto—Signed by Twins as non-drafted free agent in 2006 The 23 year old catcher hit 14 homers and had 60 RBI between Class-A Ft. Myers and the Rock Cats last season. He will split catching duties with Daniel Rohlfing. Pinto is a guy that has the ability to hit the long ball so manager Jeff Smith will try and find a way to keep him in the lineup even when he is not catching. Pinto hit .298 in 12 games with Rock Cats last season. 5) Miguel Sano—Signed by Twins as non-drafted free agent in 2010 One of the most talked about prospects in Ft. Myers this spring is Miguel Sano (pronounced Sah-NO). Sano will start the season at High-A Ft. Myers but the Twins hope that he will reach New Britain by June. Just 19 years old, he got the opportunity to start at third base for the Twins last week against the Yankees and then again on Tuesday against the Orioles. Many scouts feel that he has the natural ability to be a superstar in the majors. Baseball America has him listed as the 9th best prospect in minor league baseball. Sano hit 28 home runs and drove in 100 runs at Low-A Beloit last season.

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MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT MIDLETOWN/ DURHAM: 1-3 years experience needs to repair/fixing household items, to be on site at a residential community. To perform building and grounds maintenance, minor electrical & plumbing repairs. Must like people. Benefits. Send letter to PMC, PO Box 712, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. PART TIME GIFTSHOP MANAGER: For nonprofit organization wanted. Must have retail and computer POS experience. Up to 20 hr/wk. Pay commensurate with experience. Contact krkfdpa@gmail.com. SEAL COAT COMPANY LOOKING TO HIRE: Experience running spray rig seal machine a must. Call 860-883-7689. william raveis real estate: is seeking exceptional Real Estate Agents for their Wethersfield office. For confidential appointment call Micki Gebhardt, 860-258-6202. AUTO BODY TECH.: Fulltime/partime, must have your own tools, must have experience. Email resume to jobs201316@ gmail.com. LANDSCAPERS: Seeking motivated responsible individuals for lawn maintenacne/landscaping. Must have valid CT DL. Full time/part time, possible year around work available. 860-347-6421, email resume to northeastscape@sbcglobal. net. NAIL SALON HIRING IN ROCKY HILL: Full and part-time positions for manicure and pedicure teach. Will train the right person. Experienced acrylic and gel nails tech also needed. Please call 690-9730.

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LODGE AT COLD SPRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY: Now hiring part time house keeper and serves. Apply in person at 50 Cold Spring Rd., Rocky Hill, 06067. POOL ATTENDANT needed: For Peppermill Village Condominium, West Lake area. Contact Elite Property Mgt. at 860-678-8300 or email resume to: shanda@ epmllc.com. CASHIERS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS: Part time 15-30 hour weeks. MUST WORK WEEKENDS. Will train. Apply Uptown Consignment, 781 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill. No calls please!

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Windsor vs. Wethersfield Outdoor Track Results 100m Hurdles - Alyssa Santos, 3rd 1600m - Rebecca Hine, 2nd 400m - Gabby Scacca, 3rd 300m Hurdles - Alyssa Santos, 3rd 800m - Erica Teti, 2nd; Alana Ciarcia, 3rd 3200m - Rebecca Stefano, 1st; Helen Stec, 2nd; Kate Lamberti, 3rd 4x400 relay - Paige Nichols,

Rebecca Hine, Gabby Scacca, Nikki Varca Discus - Faith Burnett, 2nd Javelin - Kellie Fortin, 1st; Amanda Fazzio, 3rd Pole Vault - Kellie Fortin, 1st Shot Put - Faith Burnett, 2nd Triple Jump - Gloria Zhu, 2nd Final Score, Windsor 97, Wethersfield 49

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Wethersfield Boys and Girls Outdoor Track Schedule 2013 Saturday, April 27 O’Grady Relays, 9 a.m. @ Danbury High School Tuesday, April 30 vs. Weaver High School, 3:45 p.m. @ Home Friday- Saturday, May 3-4 Middletown Invitational

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Tuesday, May 21 CCC North Varsity, 3:45 p.m. @ East Hartford High

Monday, June 3 State Open, 1:30 p.m. @ Willowbrook Park

Wethersfield Soundly Defeats Windsor by Mark DiPaola

Wethersfield’s Alyssa Santos, left, took third in both the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at a dual track meet against Windsor Tuesday, April 16.

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Second and third inning rallies lifted the Wethersfield High School baseball team (4-3) over Windsor High School (4-3) in a 9-3 rout at home on Monday. The Eagles fell behind by two runs early, but they were not down for long. Warrior pitching woes, combined with timely hitting sparked a four-run surge at the bottom of the second inning to erase the deficit and put Wethersfield on top 3-2. It started with a base hit, followed by a botched play to second that was dropped to advance the runner. A single that dropped in just past second base halved the deficit to 2-1. But the Eagles weren’t done yet. Warriors pitcher Casey Johnson loaded the bases when he hit the next batter, setting the Eagles up for a two-run shot to put them ahead 3-2. Despite a rough start, the Wethersfield pitching staff held the fort throughout the rest of the game, giving up only 1 more additional run and escaping a fifth inning bases loaded jam with a timely strikeout. The Eagles established a nice cushion in the third inning, adding five more runs to their tally to make the lead seemingly insurmountable. The inning started with a couple of singles to set up a three-run homer over the wall at left field. The next batter beat out a throw to first, and then stole second. A follow up single sent him home to make it 8-2. Following a slow stretch to the season--the Eagles dropped three games straight to start the month of April--Wethersfield has been on fire, winning its last four games.

The Eagles came back from an early two-run deficit to shatter the Windsor Warriors, 9-3.

Indians, Class L Newcomers, Edged Out by Cheshire by Katelyn Kelleher The Newington High School boys volleyball team started out its first match neck-and-neck against Cheshire at home Monday, but were eventually taken down by the Rams in a 1-3 defeat. Both reigning class champions--Cheshire in Class L and Newington in Class M--game scores were 18-25, 25-19, 20-25 and 25-22. Newington is competing in Class L this year. Both teams have had a promising season thus far, with the Rams standing at 6-1 and Indians at 5-2. Newington threw Cheshire for a loop in the third match by hitting the ball to the setter in the back right corner, forcing another player to set. The Indians hosted Class L powerhouse Southington Wednesday night, after press time. Newington travels to Maloney High School Monday, April 29, at 5 p.m.

Newington Varsity Boys Volleyball Schedule 2013 Thursday, April 4 vs. Daniel Hand, 5:30 p.m. @ NHS Monday, April 8 vs. South Windsor, 5 p.m. @ South Windsor High School Wednesday, April 10 vs. Bulkeley/Hartford Public, 5 p.m. @ Bulkeley High School Friday, April 12 vs. Lewis Mills, 5:15 p.m. @ Lewis Mills High School Wednesday, April 17 vs. Daniel Hand, 5:30 p.m. @ Daniel Hand High School Monday, April 22

vs. Cheshire, 6 p.m. @ NHS Monday, April 29 vs. Maloney, 5 p.m. @ Maloney High School Wednesday, May 1 vs. Enfield, 5 p.m. @ NHS Friday, May 3 vs. Wethersfield, 5 p.m. @ NHS Monday, May 6 vs. Glastonbury, 5 p.m. @ Glastonbury High School Wednesday, May 8 vs. Southington, 6 p.m. @ Southington High School

Friday, May 10 vs. Wethersfield, 5 p.m. @ Wethersfield High School Monday, May 13 vs. Bulkeley/Hartford Public, 5 p.m. @ NHS Wednesday, May 15 vs. Maloney, 5 p.m. @ NHS Monday, May 20 vs. Cheshire, 6 p.m. @ Cheshire High School Wednesday, May 22 vs. Lewis Mills, 5:15 p.m. 2 NHS Despite going point-for-point with Cheshire through much of the first match, Newington was defeated 1-3 by the reigning Class L champions.

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Alice D. Patz REALTOR ® 66 Cedar St., suite 201 Newington, CT 06111 Office 860-666-5607 Cell 860-883-0222 Email Alice.Patz@era.com Website alicepatz.com

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Joanne Breen Broker/Owner 66 Cedar St., suite 201 Newington, CT 06111 Office 860-666-6607 x 211 www.joannebreen.com National Award Winner for ERA’s Customer Satisfaction Award, Connecticut Five Star Realtor last three years and ERA Hall of Fame Inductee - 2012 Each ERA® Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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RYAN VINCENTI

$179,900

ROCKFALL

Great Cape on cul-de-sac. 3/4 BRs, 2 full BAs. 3-season room, partial fin’d bsmt. Hrdwd. Priced to sell. JEFF COLEMAN

CROMWELL

$219,900

GARY GAROFALO

CROMWELL

GARY GAROFALO

CROMWELL

Three BR Raised Ranch situated on a nice level lot. Four season sunroom extraordinaire!!

CROMWELL

EAST HAMPTON $179,900

ROCKY HIL

$131,000

Wow! Three gorgeous, large, private, quiet lots! 4.11, 3.47 & 4.31 acres.

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Cromwell

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MIDDLETOWN $114,900

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Cromwell $112,900

2 BR, 980 sq. ft. one floor unit w/garage. JEFF COLEMAN

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$144,900

o FHA Approved, 2BR, 1,180 sq ft Townhouse nd near Farmington line. Gas, new kitchen, fur- co nace, hot water heater & Cair. Garage JEFF COLEMAN

MARLBOROUGH $599,900

HADDAM

$95,000

Commercially zoned .80 acre lot with 576 sq ft barn. Rare Opportunity!

CHERYL ZALEWSKI & JACK BURNS

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WALLINGFORD $209,900

Practically brand new! Breathtaking hrdwd flrs, stunning kitchen w/gorgeous granite counters & SS appliances. RYAN VINCENTI

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Great cul-de-sac location. Older neighborhood.

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BRISTOL

CROMWELL $89,900

1 of only 8 Cromwell Gardens 3 BR units. 1,494 sq ft.

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CROMWELL $69,900

60 acres! Great land & an outstanding price! RYAN VINCENTI

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$139,900

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$129,900

CROMWELL

Multi-Family with two units up and down, 1 three bedroom, 1 two bedroom. Fully rented. MICHAEL HOWLEY

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o Private loc. in a desirable complex! Breathtaking remodeled kitch. & fin. cond walk-out basement to private backyard! RYAN VINCENTI

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MERIDEN $79,900

Immaculate, clean, bright, updated condo! RYAN VINCENTI

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Great condo at a great price! Open floor plan, 2 huge BRs.

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MIDDLETOWN $78,900, $83,500, $88,900

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EAST HAMPTON $279,900

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$389,900

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IExcellent Investment Opportunity! Great investment opportunity or rent LT Two-family pulls in $1,875/mo. one and live in the other! Great rental MU Warehouse rented out for $1,500/mo. income in a quiet location. RYAN VINCENTI RYAN VINCENTI

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GARY GAROFALO

Stunning home located in a desirable location! A bright, beautiful fam rm w/cathedral ceiling opening up to kitch. w/granite counters!

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CROMWELL

Four BR Colonial as close to new construction as you’ve going to get! Owners have not spared any expense! GARY GAROFALO

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MIDDLETOWN $289,900

Three bedroom brick Ranch with full in-law apartment. Separate entrances.

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MIDDLETOWN $389,900

Entertain! 24’x14’ 3-season rm w/wood stove, built-in grill. 3BR Col. on cul-de-sac. Fam rm w/ FP open to nook to kitch. Fin’d bsmnt. Must See!

$269,900

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MIDDLETOWN $333,000

AMI

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JEFF COLEMAN

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GARY GAROFALO

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4 Br cape w/granite kitchen & baths. Mbr Suite, Formal dr, 2 FP, Finshd Fam Rm in bsmt. New roof. Hardwood!

GARY GAROFALO

This beautiful 4 BR Cape has been remodeled & updated in & out! Newer siding, windows, furnace & driveway for starters.

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$249,900

Cromwell home w/open floor plan with gorgeous hardwood floors and living room fireplace!

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MIDDLETOWN $229,900

$229,900

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$234,900

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Col. on dead end street w/ vinyl siding, newer roof & windows, 1st fl. family rm. & laundry, 2 pellet stoves. PAT MALATESTA

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MIDDLETOWN $229,900

$219,900

1,447 sq ft, 3 BR Ranch. Beautiful neighborhood. Hardwood. 1 car garage, large LR w/FP, formal DR, partially fin. bsmt. JEFF COLEMAN

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Four bedroom Colonial (circa 1900) situated on 8.7 waterfront acres.

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CROMWELL

Cute two-bedroom house w/huge 2-story garage (unfinished room above garage.)

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Move right into this turnkey Colonial in quiet Cromwell! Culde-sac location.

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MIDDLETOWN $149,900

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GARY GAROFALO

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$199,900

Four BR Cape w/wood flrs, fireplace & two full baths! Located in the heart of Rockfall! GARY GAROFALO

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Three BR Ranch located in the heart of South Farms!

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MIDDLETOWN $179,900

Three BR Ranch situated on a level ½ acre private lot. Owners have made major upgrades! GARY GAROFALO

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CROMWELL

MIDDLETOWN $174,900

Great opportunity to own instead of rent! Great three bedroom at an outstanding price!

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MIDDLETOWN $449,000

Beautiful property. Water & sewer available.

HADDAM $499,000

Haddam/Middletown line. 16 acres of lightly wooded land. Michael Howley

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MIDDLETOWN $74,900

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