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By Linda Tishler LevinsonWe asked and you answered by the

thousands. And what follows are the topbusinesses in North Central Connecticut ineach of their respective fields.There was nothing high-tech about it.

Just our capable staff sorting through theballots and tallying up the totals with that“four sticks, then a slash” system we alllearned in grade school.But when all was counted, we do

believe that all of the winners – as well asthose who took time to fill out the ballots– should be proud. After all, feedbackfrom critics and peers is always valuable,but a ringing endorsement like this fromcustomers and community members is atrue sign a business has reached the high-est level of success.So again, congratulations to all of our

winners and those who voted to makethem winners.

Hall of Fame for Best BankHaving been chosen year after year as

the best bank by those voting in our read-ers poll, Rockville Bank is being installedinto the newly created North Central NewsBest of Hall of Fame.The bank, which has won in the Best

Bank category every year, is a local com-munity institution.“Our mission is to be Connecticut’s

Best Community Bank by providing supe-rior customer service to individuals, fami-lies, professionals and businesses in our

market area. We measure our success interms of satisfied customers and pledge tomaintain our independence to best serveour communities,” according to its website.“Rockville Bank is honored to be the

first inductee into the North Central NewsReaders’ Best Hall of Fame,” said WilliamH. W. Crawford IV, president and chiefexecutive officer of RockvilleBank/Rockville Financial Inc. “We arepleased to be ‘Connecticut’s BestCommunity Bank’ and will continue tofocus on providing caring customer serv-ice to the many communities we serve.”

Having set the bar high with RockvilleBank, the North Central News announcesthe Best of 2012, according to our readers.

Best RestaurantThere was a tie in the best restaurant

category between Basil’s and HazardGrille.Basil’s Restaurant64 West Stafford Rd., Stafford860-684-9000Basil’s Restaurant is a great place to eat,

according to our readers. “Basil’s

Readers Select Best of North Central CT

Publisher Gary Carra presents Barbara Benson, left, branch manager, and LeahPeltier, assistant branch manager, of Rockville Bank in Enfield with the first ever "BestOf The North Central News' Reader's Poll Hall of Fame" Award.

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Restaurant offers a fresh alternative to thetypical dining experience,” according to itswebsite. “At Basil's, out goal is to createfor you the best possible dining experienceby carefully preparing and using the finestquality, freshest ingredients”Hazard Grille39 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-239-0004Once again the Hazard Grille is a

favorite of our readers. The Grille featuresclassic American food with an upscale, butnot stuffy, twist. The atmosphere is com-fortable and relaxed, even while the foodis amazing. Seafood, pasta, chops andsteaks are featured, along with signaturedishes like Statler chicken and lobster fet-tuccini. The affordable luncheon menuincludes sandwiches, as well as entreeslike meatloaf and baked scrod.

Best BreakfastAngelina’s555 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-763-0399Angelina’s is the best way to start the

day, our readers say. Owned by Migueland Angelina Mendoza, the restaurantoffers a lighter take on breakfast madefrom fresh ingredients. Specialties includecrepes and gluten-free items, includingmuffins. Miguel Mendoza said they like touse fresh fruits in their breakfasts, such astheir French toast with peaches and realmaple syrup.

Best LunchMolina’s Café95 High St., Enfield860-741-9108For that midday meal, our readers say

Molina’s is the place. “They love it,” saidnight manager Erma Valdez. The restau-rant is friendly and homey. Meals arehomemade and tasty. Specialties includemelts, salads and burgers.

Best DinnerSomers Inn585 Main St., Somers860-749-2256The Somers Inn Restaurant, originally

called The Kibbe Hotel, was built around1804. It was first owned by Warren Kibbeand then by George Kibbe, according to itswebsite.The hotel at that time was on a stage-

coach run from Hartford to Boston. Theactual Somers Inn was located at 735 MainSt. and was built as a working farm. Thehouse was sold in the 1940s and made intoan inn.The inn burned in February 1957. In the

early 1960s The Olde Homestead Inn wasrenamed The Somers Inn Restaurant.The restaurant has been owned and

operated by the Boggio family since 1978.They take pride in having a friendly,relaxed atmosphere and strive to purchasethe freshest seafood, meats and vegetablesavailable.

Best Happy HourCasey’s Cafe127 West Rd., Ellington860-870-8784When the workday is over and it’s time

to relax, Casey’s Cafe is the best place forhappy hour, according to our readers.Casey’s Cafe offers Happy Hour fare from 4p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Themenu varies but often includes meatballsand sandwiches, according to Eric Carneiro,who owns Casey’s Cafe with Bryan Harvell.“We mix it up, pretty much. Every day itwill be something different.”

Best PizzaPizzeria DaVinci of ConnecticutVarious locationsOur readers say DaVinci is the master

of the art of pizza. Their thin crust pizza isbaked on a hot stone from dough madefresh daily at each location.

Best Ice CreamDzen’s Garden Market187 Windsorville Rd., Ellington860-871-8183103 Main St., Somers860-749-4230With a summer like this one, ice cream

is something we’ve all been screaming for.And once again our readers say the one toloudest for scream for is Dzen’s. Both theEllington and Somers locations offer the

same great menu—24 flavors of soft-serveice cream, with Dzen’s own fresh fruit top-pings in season—along with sundaes,shakes, and combination treats like theirfamous Nor’easter. The staff is friendlyand the service is fast—no matter howlong the line.

Best Financial InstitutionAmerican Eagle Federal Credit UnionVarious locationsWhen it comes to finances, our readers

want to soar with the eagles. AmericanEagle FCU is the largest community cred-it union in Connecticut with more than100,000 members and $1.1 billion inassets. The credit union operates 17branches in Central Connecticut.

Best Local Attraction &Best Driving Range

Sonny’s Place349 Main St., Somers860-763-5454Formerly Somers Golf Center, Sonny’s

Place was renamed this year in honor ofSonnyAntonacci, the father of owner JerryAntonacci. In addition to the restaurantand driving range, Sonny’s Place has anarcade, miniature golf, batting cages, go-carts and a rock wall. It’s also known forgreat ice cream.

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Best Package StoreRandazzo’s71 W. Stafford Rd., Stafford Springs860-684-1463“I always make it a point to give cus-

tomers what they want,” owner JerryRandazzo said. And our readers appreciatethat level of service. “It’s the personalservice,” Randazzo said. He maintains a“wish list,” where people can requestitems and he works to make those wishes areality.

Best HospitalJohnson Memorial Hospital201 Chestnut Hill Rd.,

Stafford Springs860-684-4251While no one wants to need a hospital

— at least other than those who get tobring home a new bundle of joy — ourreaders say if they do need one, they feelbest about Johnson Memorial. They offerinpatient and outpatient services right herein north central Connecticut.

Best Place to Have Your Car Worked On

Colonial Tire & Brake Center160 Main St., Somersville860-749-7988

When your car needs service, you wantto be treated right. Our readers sayColonial Tire does it best. “We try to donice, honest, clean work,” said owner RichPlumb, who has been in business for 32years.

Best LandscaperLori Spielman177 Abbott Rd., Ellington860-875-2419Lori Spielman Landscaping Inc. is a

full-service landscaping company special-izing in commercial and residential land-scaping, irrigation installation and mainte-nance golf course/athletic field construc-tion and maintenance. They have qualifiedemployees as well as a complete fleet ofvehicles and equipment to complete thejob. They say one reason readers thinkthey’re the best is that they have the equip-ment to do the job right and the personnelto get it done on time.

Best Dealership — New Cars and Trucks

Bolles MotorsRoute 190, Stafford860-684-8888Route 83, Ellington860-875-2595Since 1976, Bolles Motors has been a

family-owned and -operated business. It’s

our readers’ favorite place to buy a new carfor the eighth year in a row.

Best Dealership — Used Cars and Trucks

Lee’s Auto Center171 West Rd., Ellington860-875-1444According to its website, “Lee's Auto

Ranch’s mission is to serve Ellington andthe surrounding communities, at our ‘Stateof the Art’ facility. We continue to invest inthe newest equipment and certified per-sonnel, enhancing our ability to completerepairs with confidence and in a timelymanner … This creates an enjoyable workday, which gives our neighbors peace ofmind, convenience and above all ‘HonestFamily Values.’ ”

Best Financial PlannerHarry KentKent Retirement Planning Services,

LLC2 Robert St., Somers860-749-6961

Harry Kent won our readers’ poll as bestfinancial planner again this year. In thesechallenging times, Kent RetirementPlanning continues to help its clients todevelop strategies to achieve an “optimallevel of retirement income,” according toits website. Kent also offers a range of other finan-

cial services. “I’m good at ensuring thatpeople don’t outlive their assets,” Kentsaid. “And I love doing it.” Our readersthink he’s the go-to guy for financial plan-ning in Connecticut and WesternMassachusetts.

Best Real Estate AgencySlayton Real Estate183 Candlewood Dr., Enfield860-741-3769When it comes to real estate, no agency

does it better than Slayton, our readers say.It’s the agency they say does the best jobwhen you’re buying or selling a home.


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Best RealtorKathy GerykColdwell Banker Real Estate810 Enfield St., Enfield860-745-3345Kathy Geryk is the people’s choice

when they need someone to help them findor sell a home. In the business for fouryears, Geryk lives in Stafford Springs andgrew up in Somers, so she knows the areawell. Geryk said she finds it rewarding tobe a part of such a major decision in peo-ple’s lives. “I love helping people. I lovetrying to get people the best deal I can,”she said.

Best Hair SalonA Salon5 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-749-6200Our readers trust their hair to A Salon.

Open for just two years, A Salon is a small,three-chair salon, said owner AnnieStrouth. She said they have a knowledge-able staff and know their customers. Onething their customers love is that they areopen when they can get there. Hours areMonday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Best StylistJen FournierSplit Ends

2 Middle Rd., Enfield860-763-0579According to our readers poll, Jen

Fournier knows their style and does itwell. Fournier will celebrate her 10thanniversary as a stylist in September.Maybe what our readers like most is thatshe listens to them, Fournier said. “I listento what people want instead of what I wantthem to have,” she said.

Best FloristThe Growth Company167 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-749-9237The Growth Co. has been serving

Enfield and Windsor since 1976. It is fam-ily owned and operated. “We are commit-ted to offering only the finest floralarrangements, for every occasion, fromevery day to beautiful sympathy pieces.We have gifts, fruit, gourmet baskets, andbacked by service that is friendly andprompt. Because all of our customers areimportant, our professional staff is dedi-cated to making your experience a pleasantone. That is why we always go the extramile to make your floral gift perfect,” theysay on their website.

Best Handmade in America Gifts

Teabury Treasures312 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-763-0418

Teabury Treasures features the works of50 local artists and crafters. Owned byBarbara O’Boyle, the company opened inApril. They offer gifts and home décor,including the works of artists Denise Davisand Donna Shaw. They sell furniture, jew-elry, baby gifts, handmade cards, organicdog treats and too many other items tomention them all. Everything is handmadein the United States.

Best Gift ShopBeautiful Things Interiors & Gifts12 South Rd., Somers860-265-7855When it comes to their favorite place to

buy gifts, our readers once again loveBeautiful Things. They especially enjoyBeautiful Things’ eclectic mix of items.

Best GymGold’s GymVarious locationsFor getting — and staying — in shape,

our readers say this gym is the “Gold’s’standard.

Best VeterinarianEllington Center Animal Clinic64 Main St., Ellington860-871-3064Ellington Center Animal Clinic offers

preventative health care, dentistry, generalsurgery, internal medicine, radiology,

ultrasound, nutrition management andconsultations with board-certified special-ists. According to their website, “Our mis-

sion is to provide family pets with quality,comprehensive, and compassionate med-ical care while strongly emphasizing com-munication with our clients and educationabout the family pet’s health care needs.”

Best DentistDr. James Fitzgerald 139 Hazard Ave., Bldg 1Enfield860-749-123348 South Rd., Somers860-749-0781Our readers’ favorite dentist wants to

say thank you to all of his patients andthose who voted for him.

Best DoctorDr. Terry Eccles72 W. Stafford Rd., Stafford Springs860-684-5015A pediatrician in practice for 13 years,

Dr. Eccles works to have “more than just adoctor-patient relationship.” She works toget to know the person. “She goes theextra mile to know about the families,” amember of her staff said.


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EAST WINDSOR - Since the foundingof the East Windsor Lions Club in 1953,members have diligently worked onfundraising events to benefit sight relatedcauses. The club has sponsored eyescreening available to the public; providedlarge print books to the East WindsorPublic Library and provided eyeglasses to

residents in need. In addition the East Windsor Lions Club

has supported CT Lions Eye ResearchCenter at Yale University, CT Lions LowVision Centers, and Fidelco Guide DogFoundation, just to mention a few organi-zations. In the past, residents and businesses

have provided much support for thesefundraising events. The club will be look-ing for this same enthusiastic support fromthe community for a new undertaking toraise funds. The club needs both partici-pants and sponsors and will be reachingout to the community over the next sever-al weeks. On Sunday, Sept. 30, the East Windsor

Lions Club will be holding a communitybike ride. This inaugual event will becalled “A Bike Ride for Sight-The Tour deEast Windsor.” The Tour de East Windsor will start and

finish at the East Windsor Reservoir.

Starting time will be 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.There will be three categories: 20 miles,10 miles, and a 5-mile family ride. Specialrecognition awards will be presented toriders whose fundraising efforts result inextraordinary success. Music, entertain-ment, food and refreshments will be avail-able. Complete “Tour de East Windsor”

information can be found on the EastWindsor Lions Club’s website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/eastwindsorct/ or bycontacting co-chairmen Mike Kreuzer at860-623-5425 or Peter Nevers at 860-604-8538.


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By Linda Tishler LevinsonEAST WINDSOR— Broad Brook Elementary School

will be getting permanent modular classrooms.Residents voted 362-123 in a June 27 referendum to

approve funding for the $3.77 million project.Bonded over 20 years with a state reimbursement rate

of 56.79 percent, the monthly cost to the town will be$8,862. The town currently spends $7,738 per month onleased modular classrooms.

Built in 1952, the elementary school completed addi-tions in 1961 and 1986. The current portable classroomswere leased in 2002 for a 10-year period. At that timethose units were at least 10 years old. The lease has beenextended until June 2013.The current modular classrooms are not up to current

code and have water and other maintenance problems.The new units also will be more energy efficient, saidRichard Labrie of Futures Education, a consultant for the

Board of Education on the project.The current eight modular classrooms will be replaced

with 14 new, permanent modular classrooms. Ten will belocated in front of the building and four in the north court-yard area. The permanent modular units have a useful life of 40 to

50 years, Labrie said, as opposed to the 20 for the portableunits. The new modulars will be owned by the town ratherthan being leased.

Broad Brook School Will Have Permanent Modular Classrooms

EAST WINDSOR - There are manyactivities scheduled for August at theSenior Center. The Senior Center will be hosting pre-

sentations in the month of August. Thosepresentations are: “Benefits of GoodFootwear” on Friday, Aug. 3, at 12:30p.m.; East Windsor Trail System,American Heritage River Commission onWednesday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m. and apresentation by James Houlberg, CPA, on

Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. The East Windsor Senior Center will be

sponsoring a few trips in the month ofAugust.On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Senior

Center will be traveling to the ConnecticutOld State House in Hartford to attend“Conversations at Noon.” The topic willbe “The Creation of Constitution Plaza.”Other trips planned are on Friday, Aug.

10, to EBB Greenhouse and lunch at

Yukon Jacks Union; Tuesday, Aug. l4, theSenior Center will be traveling to the AquaTurf for its presentation “WorldwideMusic Fest”; Wednesday, Aug. 15, goingto Elizabeth Park in Hartford to attend thehistorical tour of the park; Friday, Aug. 17,going to the Zoo at Forest Park and thenlunch at the Hu Ke Lau in Longmeadow,Mass.; Monday, Aug. 20, going to HolidayHill in Prospect for the Statewide SeniorOuting; Friday, Aug. 24, going to the Sock

Hop at Scout Hall; and Tuesday, Aug. 28,a tour of the State Capitol and lunch at thel877 Club.A special evening event, an evening

concert in Windsor Locks to see theSavage Brothers band, will be hosted bythe East Windsor Senior Center onTuesday, Aug. 7, at 5:30 p.m. If interested, please contact the East

Windsor Senior Center at 125 Main St. at860-292-8262.

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Skate Park Committee with its third annu-al Rubber Duck Race, in which the RiverCommission members had several workdays clearing the river of fallen trees anddebris to make the way passable for theracing ducks. About 110 ducks wereadopted and the river members launchedthe ducks for the race and caught them atthe finish line.

For the inaugural event, the AmericanHeritage River Commission held its firstannual Cardboard Boat Race. The boatshad to be built according to specifications(two 4x10’ sheets of cardboard, six rolls ofduct tape, one plank of wood and someglue; decorations were optional).Barb Halloran won first prize in her

Godzilla boat. Other finishers were: LiamNoble as captain of Alan Baker’s red,white & blue canoe; Rebecca Talamini onher “surf boat”; Jason Buden representedthe Warehouse Point Fire Dept. in his firetruck boat; Debbie Talamini in theAmerican Heritage River Commission’s

prototype craft; and valiant efforts weremade by John Burnham’s “Maya” boatand Jonathan Waterman in his tanker craft.These seven crafts were entered into the

race and the proceeds from the entrancefees went to the local food bank.Additional donations were collected fromthe local community spectators and townleaders as Dick Sullivan and Rebecca

Talamini took a plunge into the ScanticRiver (thanks to Commission memberTom Talamini for tipping assistance).Proceeds of more than $200 from theRiver Commission’s Cardboard Boatevent were donated to the Five CornerCupboard food bank in East Windsor,which serves local needy families eachweek.

Members of AHRC Dick Sullivan and Rebecca Talamini (in canoe) and Tom Talamini(in kayak).

Jason Buden of the Warehouse Point Fire Department climbs aboard his cardboardcraft and manages to stay afloat during the start of the “First Annual CardboardCanoe Race on the Scantic River.” Photo by David Butler II


ELLINGTON - Red Raven LLC, afinancial consulting business that servesthe Connecticut and Western

Massachusetts area, is excited to announceits establishment in the community as alocal and affordable source for financialand budgetary expertise. The companyconsultant and founder, Michael G.Maiscalco, currently serves as the assistantvice president of Barn Yard & GreatCountry Garages, a multimillion-dollarbuilder of sheds and garages located inEllington. Red Raven LLC offers localbusinesses the guidance and expertise achief financial officer would provide, butwithout the financial burden of keepingsuch a professional on staff.Maiscalco's extensive educational back-

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonELLINGTON — The people have

come, so the town needs to build it.“The population of Ellington has

been increasing for years,” FirstSelectman Maurice Blanchette said. Thetown does not have enough athleticfields to accommodate its growing pop-ulation, and those fields it has are over-

utilized, he added.As a result, the town needs more ath-

letic space. In response, the town hascreated an ad hoc planning committeethat is working on a plan to develop thePinney Street property into recreationspace, Blanchette said.The plan is to develop two to three

athletic fields, as well as parking for

them, said Gordon Oliver, chairman ofthe ad hoc planning committee.Established in March, the committeebegan meeting in April.They have developed a layout for the

project, Oliver said. Now the committeeis working on the funding aspect.The plan is for a larger field for

lacrosse and soccer and one to two

smaller fields for other sports. Thefields would be available to adults andchildren in town. The committee is also working to cre-

ate a memorial park dedicated to thevictims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,Oliver said.


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will host freshman orientation onThursday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m.Administrators and guidance counselorswill provide information about schedules,programs and activities, as well as transi-tional issues such as time managementand study skills. Students will have anopportunity to tour the building and visitclass locations and lockers. All incomingfreshmen are encouraged to attend. Forfurther information, contact the GuidanceDepartment at 860-896-2357.

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By Deborah StaufferELLINGTON - This past spring, bright

2-foot-high orange carrots could be seenthroughout the town of Ellington. Theclever driveway marker was the brainchildof market master Dianne Trueb of theEllington Farmer’s Market. The carrots, anidea Trueb borrowed from another town,were available for purchase around townfor $5 and their purpose is to provide sup-port and community pride for theEllington Farmer’s Market. The market isheld every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon atArbor Park and runs until Oct. 20.Proceeds from the carrots help fund out-reach efforts and entertainment at the mar-ket.Ellington has had a farmer’s market for

quite some time. Before its home at ArborPark on Main Street for the last six years,it was at Brookside Park for a few yearsand before that behind EllingtonCongregational Church. Over the past twoyears and particularly this year thefarmer’s market has taken on a new lookand atmosphere with more vendors and anexpanded variety of products. Trueb joined the team of four market

masters last year to help with advertisingthe market. A website was created andcoincided with a slogan contest. AFacebook page was created this year. Thewinning slogan was “Local and

Fresh…Our Community at its Best,” and itcan be seen on a banner with the new logoat the information booth. Ellington’s Farmer Market has about 30

vendors that alternate participation. Everyvendor has to be a certified farmer’s mar-ket vendor, which means the product hasto be grown and produced in Connecticut.Some of the vendors are permanent eachweek, but every week there are many newones visiting. Only a certain amount can be craft ven-

dors, which ensures that farmer’s marketsalways stay true to its name. “It’s a greatopportunity for people to market theirproduct with no middle man,” says Trueb.There is a different theme every week.Safety Day was July 14 and there were carseat inspections taking place, bicycle safe-ty experts there along with the ConnecticutState Police and their Seat Belt“Convincer” apparatus. There also weremembers of the Ellington Volunteer FireDepartment on hand with fire safety infor-mation. There is entertainment too so marketgo-

ers can enjoy music as they browse. Thethemes are listed on the Farmer’s Marketwebsite, www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com, and upcoming themes and entertain-ment can be found along with many otherfeatures. There are always fresh coffee andbaked goods available for purchase along

with samples from some of the vendors. LuAnn’s Bakery is a permanent vendor

there and has been for many years. Sheworks out of her home and provides bakedgoods for many orchards and events atKloter Farms. LuAnn’s Bakery can also befound on the Web atwww.luannsbakery.squarespace.com. Herhusband, Mike Hoffman, is the treasurerand one of the four market masters. Upcoming themes include peach festi-

val, holistic health, youth market day,

tomato day, apple festival, winter squashfestival and much more. There is even ascarecrow contest on Sept. 29 and a petcostume parade on Oct. 20.

“This is a great thing to have for ourcommunity. People love it,” says Trueb.There are still plenty of Saturdays left onthe calendar to visit the Ellington Farmer’sMarket if you haven’t given it a try yet. Besure to check out their website andFacebook page for upcoming themes andevents.


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By Linda Tishler LevinsonENFIELD — The Enfield Public

Schools will not hold graduation cere-monies at First Cathedral in Bloomfield.That is the outcome of a settlement the

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The school board voted at its July 18meeting to accept the agreement with theACLU. The agreement, the terms of whichhave not been disclosed, specifically barsthe school system from holding com-mencement exercises at First Cathedral.No other venues, including others withreligious ties, are mentioned in the stipula-tion, Schumann said.

“It bars the Enfield Public Schools fromgraduating at that facility and only thatfacility,” Schumann said.In 2010, the school system had planned

for graduation ceremonies for EnricoFermi and Enfield high schools to be heldat First Cathedral. The ACLU’sConnecticut chapter filed a lawsuit againstthe school board, claiming that FirstCathedral was an inappropriate spot for the

ceremonies because it is a house of wor-ship and that violates the separation ofchurch and state. The board argued that itchose First Cathedral for its cost and itssize, which members said they felt wouldbest accommodate graduates’ friends andfamilies.Since then, Enfield High and Fermi

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ENFIELD - Greater Enfield LandlordAssociation meetings are held the firstWednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at theEnfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.,Enfield.It is starting its 19th year with the Sept.

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of Enfield is pleased to announce thatRebecca Skrabely, a graduate of FermiHigh School and a senior at MontserratCollege of Art, has been awarded the RoseBelanger Continuing EducationScholarship of $1,000. Skrabely is pursu-ing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree andhopes to become an art teacher.

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By Julie CotnoirENFIELD – Buddy Valastro, owner of

Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hobokon, N.J., andstar of TLC’s “Cake Boss” recently metwith Carl Sferrazza, president of Our Ladyof Mt. Carmel Society, and told him thathis family will once again have a presenceat the club’s annual Festival in Enfield. Hesays they will return because the eventcontinues to remain “old school.”He says the business receives numerous

requests and is careful to choose wherethey will go. He liked what he heard aboutthe event from his sister-in-law Madelineand brother-in law Mauro who attendedthe event last year. “It’s all about Mom,Dad, kids and family,” says Sferrazza, whohas been the president of Mt. Carmel since2000.While Valastro won’t personally be able

to attend the weekend long event on Aug.3, 4, and 5, other members of the “CakeBoss” family, including his sisterMadeline and her husband Mauro, whowill do a cake decorating demonstrationlater in the afternoon on Saturday, will bein attendance throughout the weekend.The family brought a cake decorated inhonor of singer Deana Martin during itsvisit last year.The Valastro family will be bringing

fresh pastries daily from the New Jerseybakery to the weekend-long festival. Thedecadent desserts will be the only outsidefood sold at the Festival, according to

Sferrazza. Mt. Carmel members will bepreparing the rest of the tantalizing menu.Sferrazza says that by preparing the foodin-house they guarantee a high qualityproduct.The weekend event is like taking a

pleasant step back in time. There is the tra-ditional candlelight procession on Aug. 2,which travels through the neighborhood.The women’s auxiliary will provide pas-tries in the free hospitality tent followingthe procession. The weekend will include carnival rides

(a wristband for unlimited rides from 3

p.m.-6 p.m. will be $15 on Saturday), thetraditional crowd favorite climbing of thegrease pole and entertainment all weekendlong. A Sunday morning mass on Aug. 5, at

Mt. Carmel’s chapel, will take place at8:30 a.m. and will be followed with pas-tries and coffee.The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will

once again be a big part of the weekendwith Deana Martin, daughter of the leg-endary Dean Martin and a star in her ownright, making a return appearance to theFestival on Saturday night. The singer hasperformed all over the country fromCaesar’s Palace in Las Vegas to Harrah’sin Atlantic City, New Jersey. She will notbe taking the stage alone. Vincent Falcone,Frank Sinatra’s musical director for 10years, will be accompanying the per-former. Sferrazza had been asked by Martin’s

husband to make a special appearance inVegas with Martin this year. A commera-tive sculpture of her father Dean, which ison display and for sale at the Regis Galerieat the Grand Canal Shoppes at theVenetian, was being unveiled and her hus-band asked if Sferrazza could be the “secu-rity person” to wheel the sculpture on to

the stage, unbeknowst to Deana. He said itwas great to receive such a warm welcomefrom Deana as he crossed the stage withthe sculpture.It was at a dinner, following the unveil-

ing, that Sferrazza was able to meet, havedinner next to and talk to famed Supremessinger Mary Wilson about the Festival.She told Sferrazza that if Martin said hewas OK then he was OK in her book andthat she wanted to participate in the festi-val as well. She will be taking to theEnfield stage on Saturday night as well.Enfield’s native son radio personality BradDavis will also be participating in the fes-tivities.Entertainment is part of the festivities

from start to finish. Mary Ann Esposito,host of the television show ‘Ciao Italia,’will take the stage on Friday night. Popcountry star Vermonica Balastrini will beperforming at the festival, in addition toDr. K’s Motown Review, on Friday night. The Beatles tribute band Ticket To Ride

and vocalist Marcello Sparagna will wrapup the weekend’s festivities on Sunday. Mt. Carmel is located at 93 Park Ave. in

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Loaves and Fishes Honors VolunteersOn Sunday, June 10, Enfield Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen held its annualVolunteer Thank You Luncheon at Silvia's Restaurant in Enfield. More than 100 volun-teers enjoyed a delicious meal and were honored for their help and dedication to thesoup kitchen throughout the year. Mayor Scott Kaupin read a proclamation fromGovernor Malloy proclaiming it as Enfield Loaves and Fishes Day in Enfield. Specialhonors went to Ron Gregory, who has supported and dedicated his time to the soupkitchen for 25 years. Volunteers were entertained by 7-year-old Benjamin Tuckthroughout the afternoon. Pictured from left to right are Karyn O’Donnell, PriscillaBrayson and Murray Brayson. Enfield Loaves and Fishes always welcomes volunteers.Contact Priscilla Brayson, Director, at 860-741-0226 for further information.

Credit Union Announces Scholarship RecipientThe Enfield Community Federal Credit Union (ECFCU) announced Austin Davis, arecent graduate of Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, is the recipient of its 2012Scholarship Award of $500. He will be attending Providence College in Rhode Islandwhere he will continue his education. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognizecredit union members who have shown scholastic achievement and are pursuing high-er education. Applicants must have been graduating seniors who would be attending a2-4-year institution of higher learning in the fall of 2012. “We are pleased to be ableto offer this scholarship award to one of our young members. All of us at the creditunion wish Austin the best of luck now and in his future endeavors,” said ClintBramlett, President and CEO of ECFCU.



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SOMERS - Entering its 13th year, theSomers Great Escape Road Race is takingstrides to offer even more to race partici-pants. Included in the event’s changes area new Facebook page where participantscan get information about the race and reg-ister online:Facebook.com/SomersGreatEscape. The wheel-measured five-mile course

has been altered, eliminating two 90degree and two 180 degree turns, makingit faster. Chip timing is also new this year.Team competitions have also been intro-

duced this year. Though change is good, maintaining the

elements that create a successful event arealways good to have around too. The 5Kcourse is the same – USATF certified CT-04017-PH. The cash prizes for first, sec-ond, and third-place runners and age divi-sion winners remain the same. All partici-pants will receive the event’s iconic “con-vict” T-shirt and can redeem their race bibfor a beverage at the Rotary pavilion at theFour-Town Fair. Participants will also be eligible for

door prizes such as tickets to the FourTown Fair, Road ID Bracelets and gift cer-tificates to local restaurants. SomersVision Clinic will provide fresh fruit andwater after the race. The entry fee is $20for pre-registrants. The fee will be $25 theday of the race. For more information and to register

online, go to SomersNow.com/race withpayment via PayPal. Paper applicationscan be obtained at Somers Pharmacy,Somers Ace Hardware and the Somers

branch of Rockville Bank. The SomersRotary Club looks forward to seeing youon race day – Sept. 15, 8 a.m. at 2 VisionBlvd., Somers.All proceeds benefit the Somers Rotary

Scholarship Foundation, which has award-ed more than $170,000 to Somers HighSchool graduates since 1968. Sponsorshipand volunteer opportunities are available.For more information, please contact RaceDirector Paul Salva at 860-882-2813 [email protected].


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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSOMERS — The first selectman is prepared.First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini recently completed

training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness inAnniston, Ala. Operated by the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency, it is a federally chartered weaponsof mass destruction training facility, Pellegrini said.She completed the Incident Command: Capabilities,

Planning and Response Actions Training course fromJune 24 to 28. The course provides management-levelresponders with a knowledge of how the decisions madeby responders affect chemical, biological, radiological,nuclear or explosive incidents; natural disasters; civil dis-turbances; and overall emergencies and discussed manag-ing emergency situations using a unified command

approach, Pellegrini said.It also taught participants to evaluate the threat to the

jurisdiction, identify and prioritize probable targets, meas-ure required capabilities and discuss and formulate anincident response plan and an incident action plan.“The course was extremely beneficial when consider-

ing the town of Somers has had three FEMA emergenciesincluding the snowstorms, Storm Irene and Storm Alfredand two major fires within a very short time period,”Pellegrini said.She said she realized that while the town has managed

these issues well, the quality of the training availablewould only serve to strengthen her knowledge gainedfrom the past experiences and help prepare for futureemergencies.

Training at the CDP campus is federally funded at nocost to state or local municipalities.Somersville StreetscapeConstruction work has been done at Maple and School

streets in Somersville. The small traffic triangle wasremoved and replaced with a uniform, three-way stop,Pellegrini said.That work is being paid for by funding provided by the

Somersville Streetscape Small Town EconomicAssistance Program grant.Other work done in the area included installation of a

sewer main on Maple Street. That line replaces a sewerline that went through the mill. The line was damaged inthe Somersville mill fire. The town Water PollutionControl Authority oversaw that project.

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Somers Senior LeagueDistrict 8 Champs

The Somers Senior League All-Starsdefeated South Windsor two games tonone to capture the District 8 champi-onship. Game 1 was a 16-2 win. Game2 was a 7-0 win. Pictured, from left, aremanager Vinny Hollister, coach JayPalazzo, Adam Donovan, Jeff Austin,Stefan Renaudette, Jeff Krol, BrickPalazzo, Mike Lesco, Zach Varnauskas,Zach Kertenis, Austin Stinson, CoachDrew Donovan. In rear are BrianHollister, Kyle Trusch (with trophy).Missing from photo is Alec Duarte.

K of C ScholarshipsSOMERS - The Knights of Columbus

Council 4303 in Somers announced itsscholarships awards for 2012. Throughthe fundraising efforts of the Knights’membership, Council 4303 has awarded atotal of $5,200 in scholarships to the fol-lowing students:

Jon Pellegrino - Somers High School,Asnuntuck C.C.; Nicholle Maille - SomersHigh School; Rachael Wilson - SomersHigh School; and Katie Loughrey -Somers High School.

Each recipient is the son or daughter ofa member of Council 4303, has met highacademic standards, actively participatedin school clubs and organizations, and hasvolunteered his or her time and efforts inthe community.


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Fantasy on “Yankee Doodle,” “TheLiberty Bell” and more. A special featurewas the participation of John Nolan andGina Rosati, instructors at Ballroom FeverInc. of Enfield, who danced to the “LyricWaltz,” by Dmitri Shostakovich. TheRiley Dance Studio, also from Enfield,was tap-dancing to “A String Of Pearls”by Glenn Miller.

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FARMINGTON – On Sunday, Aug. 19,Special Olympics supporters from eightstates and 26 satellite start locations willcome together at The Farmington Club,Farmington, for the 12th Annual DreamRide, presented by Bozzuto’s Inc. and TheHometown Foundation Inc. Thousands ofmotorcycle and car enthusiasts fromthroughout the Northeast are expected toparticipate to enjoy the ride, celebrate theachievements of Special Olympics andhelp inspire respect and inclusion for peo-ple of all abilities.In addition to the traditional motorcycle

ride, Dream Cruise 2012 will be presentedby Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to

give car enthusiasts the opportunity to takepart in the event. Not only will partici-pants have the chance to exhibit theirclassy and classic cars and trucks, but theymay also have the opportunity to cruisewith a Special Olympics athlete to theDream Ride destination site.When they reach the Farmington Club,

motorcycle riders and passengers, DreamCruise participants and Special Olympicsathletes will be treated to a Black Angusstrip steak and boneless chicken breastluncheon courtesy of Bozzuto’s Inc. andThe Farmington Club. They’ll meet upwith the industry’s leading vendors, listento live music and much more. Headlining

the event is The Flame Band, featuringmusicians who aim to change the way peo-ple with disabilities are viewed throughsong. The On Call Band is also scheduledto perform.Last year, participants from New

England, New York and Pennsylvaniahelped to raise more than $220,000 forSpecial Olympics. Over the past 10 years,the event has raised over $1,385,000.Sponsors include Campus Customs

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Dream Ride/Dream Cruise 2012, visitwww.dreamride.org or call 203-250-5660.The first 1,000 people to register receivean official Dream Ride T-shirt and pin. Inaddition, every online registrant will have

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SOUTH WINDSOR – Prudential Financial, Inc.announced that Mary Kay Sloan, a Financial Professionalwith The Prudential Insurance Company of America’sSouthern New England & Capitol District Agency, locat-ed at 1751 Ellington Rd., has qualified for membership inthe Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) – one of the lifeinsurance industry’s most prestigious organizations.“Mary Kay exemplifies everything that MDRT stands

for – the highest standards of professionalism, compe-tence, integrity, and putting the needs of our customersfirst,” said John Greene, president of Agency Distributionat Prudential. “We are very proud of Mary Kay and con-gratulate her on an outstanding year.”

MDRT membership is based on excellence in customersales and service, and only a small percentage of lifeinsurance and financial services professionals qualify formembership each year.Sloan, a resident of Somers, can be reached at

[email protected] or 860-512-2293.MDRT is The Premier Association of Financial

Professionals. Founded in 1927, MDRT is an internation-al, independent association of more than 35,000, or lessthan one percent, of the world’s best life insurance andfinancial services professionals. MDRT membership isrecognized internationally as the standard of sales excel-lence in the life insurance and financial services business.

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STAFFORD SPRINGS – Disabled Veterans InsuranceCareers, dedicated to helping disabled U.S. veterans byproviding new opportunities for training and employmentin the insurance industry, announced on Tuesday, July 24,the appointment of Chris Paradiso, the owner of ParadisoFinancial & Insurance Services LLC, as a regional direc-tor.“Chris is a tireless and inspirational leader,” said James

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Welcome back to the Sunday Drive, thecolumn with no greater aspiration than toinspire its readers to get their collectivemotors running and head out on the high-way and enjoy some of the area’s bestknown treasures ... and hidden gems.So where’s our first stop? Well, let’s just

say you won’t be in Kansas anymore, Toto.But … rather, a Connecticut-based eventlarge enough to have the nationally knownrock band of the same name headline it.Started in 1975, the Milford Oyster

Festival (milfordoysterfestival.com) hasgrown over the last 30 years into thelargest one-day Festival in Connecticutthat boasts attendance just over the 50,000mark. It attracts peoplefrom the area and aroundthe state who want toenjoy the sights, sounds,tastes and history ofMilford at a family-orient-ed Festival. It wasdesigned to raise moneyfor, and bring awareness to, the local non-profit organizations through a Festival thatcelebrates the important history the oysterindustry once had on the city of Milford.Today there are many facets of the fes-

tival which include various high caliberentertainment acts (island party rock favesthe Rum Runners and Constitution StateCountry boys Northern Renegade are alsoscheduled to perform), over 200 arts andcrafts vendors from around the country, a“Main Street” area which helps to promotethe local small and medium-sized busi-

nesses, children’s amusement rides andgames, classic car show, canoe races andtremendous food offered by many localnon-profit civic organizations to help raisemoney for each of their causes.This year’s festival will occur rain or

shine from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday,Aug. 18. Admission to the event and allconcerts is free.Can’t make the Oyster fest? Aw, shucks

… (sorry, couldn’t resist). Well, this nextone is both a little closer to home and runsinto Sunday, Aug. 19, too, if that’s a betterfit.The 12th annual “Riverfront Dragon

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Dragon Boat Racing?Your friendly, neighbor-hood Sunday Driver is

glad you asked, as he recently asked him-self and just learned the answer.The standard crew complement of a

contemporary dragon boat is around 22,comprising 20 paddlers in pairs facingtoward the bow of the boat, one drummeror “caller “at the bow facing toward thepaddlers, and and steersperson at the rearof the boat.The pulsation of the drum beats pro-

duced by the drummer may be consideredthe “heartbeat” of the dragon boat. Thedrummer leads the paddlers throughout a

race using the rhythmic drum beat to indi-cate the frequency and synchronicity of allthe paddlers’ strokes (that is, the cadence,picking up or accelerating the pace, slow-ing the rate, etc.) The drummer may issuecommands to the crew through a combina-tion of hand signals and voice calls, andalso generally exhorts the crew to performat their peak. A drummer is mandatoryduring racing events, but if he or she is not

present during training, it is typical for thesweep to direct the crew.In 2000, Riverfront Recapture held its

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The 12th annual Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival rolls … or make that, rows ... into Hartford Aug. 18-19.Courtesy photo

rich and vibrant event that showcases the Asian commu-nity that thrives in the Hartford region. Last year, arecord 67 teams (some 1,600 paddlers) participated.Last but not least … something for those on the fence

between a water event or one grounded on good ole terrafirma.The 12h annual Iron Bridge Dinner in Shelburne

Falls is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 19, and is presentedby the Shelburne Falls Area Business Association in con-junction with local restaurants and catering services.Featuring food by Blue Rock Restaurant, Café Martin,

the Charlemont Inn, Gloria & Co. at the Curtis House,Gypsy Apple, Hager’s Farm Market, McCusker’sMarket, Mo’s Fudge Factory, Noble Feast Catering,Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, The Village Restaurant,and the West End Pub, the Bridge Dinner seats 400 peo-ple along the Iron Bridge that connects Buckland andShelburne. The dinner begins seating at 5:30 p.m. andhappens rain or shine.And talk about speedy service. No less than athletes

from the Mohawk Athletic Association will bring patronstheir meals once again. All gratuities from the evening(as well as a portion of the event’s ticket price) will godirectly to the Association to support sports programs. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and are onsale

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ROCKVILLE - The Rotary Club ofRockville awarded its annual collegescholarships at its weekly meeting on July23 to five outstanding area high schoolgraduates who are headed to four-year col-leges this fall. The following local studentseach received a $1,500 scholarship fromthe Rockville Rotary:• CATHERINE PAYZANT, Ellington

High School, daughter of Stephen andKathleen Payzant, will attend UConn tomajor in mathematics.• KELSEY KAPLAN, Tolland High

School, daughter of David Kaplan andGina Zahner, will attend Berklee Collegeof Music in Boston to further and perfecther singing career.• HALEY DOWTY, Rockville High

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ENFIELD - This year’s High SchoolArts Festival scholarships totaling $2,500have been awarded to the following stu-dents by the Woman’s Club of Enfield.Tyler Derouin – Enrico Fermi HighKaitlyn Grenier – Enrico Fermi HighAriel Carson - Enrico Fermi HighSamantha Bousquet – Enfield High


STAFFORD - The Stafford Libraryand the Stafford Arts Commission aresponsoring a poetry contest for youthsages 6 to 16 and adults of all ages at theCommission’s seventh annual “Autumnin the Park” - Fine Arts Festival –Saturday, Sept. 22, in Hyde Park,Stafford Springs.Each poet/entrant must submit three

original poems. Poems are to be submit-ted to the Stafford Library at 10Levinthal Run, Stafford, by Friday, Sept.14 before the library closes. All poemsmust be no more than 40 lines long, con-tain no explicit words and have contentappropriate for all ages. Each age category will have a first,

second and third-place winner. Winnerscan be awarded only one prize per cate-gory. Applications can be obtained at the

Stafford Library and also downloadedfrom the Town of Stafford websitewww.staffordct.org and the ArtsCommission Facebook page.

Age categories are:Ages 6-10Ages 11-15Poetry in 2 voices ages 6-15Adults 16 and above

Poetry in 2 voices would be a co-writ-ten poem by two young people ages 6-15.

The poetry will be judged by a panelselected by the Arts Commission.Winners will be notified prior to theevent and expected to recite their win-ning poems at Autumn in the Park onSept. 22 between the hours of 1 and 2p.m. Prizes will be awarded after therecitation.People interested in participating must

complete an application form and submittwo copies of each poem submitted. Atleast one copy must have contact infor-mation.

Applications can be obtained at theStafford Library and also downloadedfrom the Town of Stafford website,www.staffordct.org, and the ArtsCommission Facebook page.Remember the application deadline is

Friday, Sept. 14. Also, check out thePoetry Workshop at the library on Friday,Aug. 3, from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.The Commission encourages all to fol-

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unique opportunities for summer fun andlearning in upcoming weeks. Available tostudents in grades 1-8 the summer pro-gramming includes day trips, How To one-day courses and STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) multi-day programs. ACC’s Summer College for Kids is

offering a Summer Fun August ExcursionWeek. The college will take youngsters ona different excursion each day during theweek of Aug. 6-10. Kids can participate inone or all of the trips for $89 a trip.

Trips, which run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,include visits to the Boston ScienceMuseum, Hitchcock Center forEnvironment, Connecticut Science Center,Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory andGardens and Talcott Mountain ScienceMuseum.Youngsters can learn how to build their

own board game, write their own book oreven start their own business, as part of theCollege for Cool Kids August one-dayprograms. Other one-day programs offered by

ACC include topics such as building yourown robot or lessons on how to operate acomputer. A different class is offered from 8:30

a.m.-4 p.m. each day, during the week ofAug. 13-17. Cost is $79 for the How toBuild a Board game course, with theremaining courses being offered at a costof $89 each.For information on Summer College for

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Energy AssessmentStafford Selectman Neil Hoss recently received a Home Energy Solutions (HES)assessment, a statewide program offered by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fundthat helps homeowners/renters save money and energy. Leading by example, Hossreceived the assessment as part of Stafford’s greater commitment to officially become aClean Energy Community; the town will eventually sign a pledge to commit to reduc-ing municipal building energy consumption by 20 percent by 2018. The town will alsowork to purchase 20 percent of its energy needs from clean sources by 2018. Above,Victory Energy Solutions Crew Chief German Rojas reviews the home energy assess-ment and energy-efficient measures installed to Stafford Selectman Neil Hoss and hisson Luke Hoss.

STAFFORD - The third annual TinaNiewinski Memorial Golf Tournamentwill be held Friday, Sept. 7, at TheElmcrest Country Club in EastLongmeadow, Mass. Cost is $110 pergolfer (includes green fees, golf cart,cookout lunch, pig roast and a gift certifi-cate for one green fee at the The ElmcrestCountry Club – a $45 value). Deadline forgolfer registration is Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Sponsorships are also available. Deadlinefor sponsorships is Aug. 24. Checksshould be made payable to: LupusFoundation of America, CT Chapter or“CTLFA”. For additional information orto reserve a foursome, contact JerryNiewinski, Jr. at 860-836-1851 or email [email protected] or Meg Niewinski at860-836-2135 or email at [email protected].

Annual Memorial Golf Tournament for Lupus


STAFFORD - Marco Pelliccia, princi-pal, of Stafford High School announcedthat the following students of StaffordHigh School have made the Honor Roll forthe fourth quarter of the 2011-2012 schoolyear. These students have completed all oftheir class work as of June 18 and have notreceived a grade lower than a 77 in anycourse. Students who have a 90 average orbetter have earned High Honors recogni-tion. Students who have earned an 85 aver-

age or better have earned Honors recogni-tion.

Senior High HonorsAshley AllenSarah AubinBryanne AugusteCharles CormierOlivia CrableGillian GagneHailee KlapprothOlivia Kritzman

Allison MartinThomas MaynardMelissa McCloskeyShane McCuenVivian OjedaKyle PallanckBenjamin TetraultColby West

Junior High HonorsAngelique BachaLuisa BeckJennifer BourqueEvan CumminsSara FogartyRyan GelinasAmanda JacobsenJonathan LerchSuzhaunna LerchKatherine OuelletteShelbey PruckerJaime Sierra

Sophomore High HonorsAllan BakkerJustin FinchElizabeth GirardBenjamin GluckJake KaletteConor KeleherAmber Payzant

Mykala PerrierJesse ReevesMatthew Roy

Freshman High HonorsRenee ChasseHeather DolbyHailey EbensteinNicholas GirardTaylor Glaeser-CharterShannon HudaShane KaletteErica LawlorKaela MaloneyKathryn MolitorisMatthew MooreJulia NoselIsabella OstrowskiJonathan PetersenMathew ProulxKyle RamseyAnyamanee SaksriJoshua SimpsonAnna SmithCorine SylvainKeighlee SzafirRaeanna TumelCalvin Wentworth


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Senior HonorsBridget DeskusErin DrouinMallery FinchBrent KaletteShawna KatkavichEmily LemireJohn OteroLauren ShawVictoria UtterJames WargoCarleton Whaley

Junior HonorsMarisa Brink

Emerson DolbyEmily FayNatalie FinchAlexander HuffmanVanessa KnowltonJessica McGuireAlicia MorganRebecca NovelliIsabella RandazzoJaylen RodgersMaria SpellmanMichaela Vaughn-KuehlMegan WatkinsonKianna Woods

Sophomore HonorsMorgan BagleyEmily Bradway

Morgan EmmonsMegan FoleyJeffrey GarnelisErin GelinasEdllay MartinsMichael SatkowskiDevan ShackwayJai Sumeersarnauth

Freshman HonorsBrianna DuffyCaitlyn EatonAlex HossCassandra JenkinsTaylor LaFlammeShannon SlaterJeffrey Zak


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Stafford High School Honor Roll Announced for the Fourth Quarter(continued from page 32)

By Linda Tishler LevinsonSTAFFORD — Is Stafford getting its

fair share?This is one of the questions the town’s

new Revenue Advisory Committee will beasked to consider. The town recentlyformed the committee to research existingstate and federal funding sources and pos-sibly find new revenue streams, FirstSelectman Richard Shuck said.“I think we need to look at the big pic-

ture compared to other communities,”Shuck said.He noted that the mill rate in town

keeps going up. The reason for this, hesaid, is that the town’s expenditures keepgoing up for its grand list is not growing.“Our grand list is pretty stagnant,” he

said.Rather than just having the same town

officials looking at the problem, Shucksaid he feels the town needs a dedicatedgroup of individuals looking at the town’srevenue issues. One thing to consider, hesaid, is whether more state and federalfunding is available than Stafford hastaken advantage of.“We need to be looking for any type of

grant we can get,” Shuck said.The first selectman said that many of

the larger state and federal grants the townused to receive are no longer available.Instead of just looking at these fundingsources as a total loss, Shuck said, thetown needs to do a better job of lookingfor more small grants. These can add up,he said.

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The second annual Bruce Beaupre Memorial Road Race took place at Stafford Highon Saturday, July 7. More than 60 runners and walkers braved the hot morning sun toparticipate in the 5k road race. All proceeds went to The Rotary Club of Stafford forlocal, state, national and international causes. The race was able to take place due tothe generosity of gold sponsors, TTM Technologies and Shark Cycle and silver spon-sors, Paradiso Insurance, Aqua Pump, Ilene Whitmarsh, First Niagra and Rossi Bros,LLC. The complete results are available on Coolrunning.com. Above, some of the rac-ers lined up for a group photo after the race.

Annual Bruce Beaupre Memorial Road RaceStained Glass Creations and Beyond Opens

Stained Glass Creations and Beyond held the Grand Opening of its new location at 69Main St., Stafford Springs, on July 13. Owners are Renee Goodwin and Sean Gannon.The grand opening was a great success with a large number in attendance to view thenew location. Due to the increase in store size, they decided to bring in several localartists/crafters with their works. This now provides a wide variety of handmade giftsfor every occasion. They will continue to hold Stained Glass & Fused Glass Classes,along with having finished product and stained glass supplies. They look forward togrowing in their new location.

ROCKY HILL – On Friday July 13, Sen.Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford), an ArmyVeteran accepted the American Legion’sLegislator of the Year Award 2012. Theaward is given to those in public service whosupport veterans and the Soldiers, Sailors &Marine Fund.“There’s not a greater force of American

Freedom in the world than what is represent-ed here in this room,” said Sen. Guglielmo.“I’m honored to receive the plaque becauseof who it came from. I am proud to stand

before you and I guarantee you it will have aprominent place in my office in Hartford.”Senator Guglielmo was also recognized

for his service as a ranking member of thePublic Safety Committee. SenatorGuglielmo received the award at theDepartment’s 94th annual Convention inRocky Hill at the Mariott Hotel. The American Legion was chartered and

incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patri-otic veterans organization devoted to mutualhelpfulness.

American Legion Names Guglielmo ‘Legislator of the Year’


HARTFORD - The test scores are in,and Catholic students in the Archdioceseof Hartford are exceeding both state andnational averages in the SAT, the mostwidely implemented standardized test forcollege admission, and the Iowa Test ofBasic Skills (ITBS), taken by elementarystudents. In regard to the SAT, students from the

nine high schools in the Archdiocese sur-passed the average scores in all areas ofthe SAT, especially in the writing and read-ing sections. On average, they scored 523in reading, 519 in mathematics, and 527 inwriting. In comparison, students enrolledin Connecticut public high schools scoredan average of 502 in reading, 505 in math,and 506 in writing; while nationally, highschool students scored an average of 497in reading, 514 in math, and 489 in read-ing.

The ITBS scores are equally as impres-sive, indicating that students in Catholicschools in the Archdiocese, in thirdthrough seventh grades, exceed the nation-al average in reading, math, language arts,social studies, and science. ITBS scoresare reported in both grade equivalents andnational percentiles. This year, consistentwith the last decade of scores, Archdioceseof Hartford students’ average performanceon all subtests measured in the top 20 per-cent of students tested nationally, withmany students performing on average inthe top 90th to 99th percentile nationally. Most notable were the test scores of

seventh graders in the Archdiocese ofHartford who, on average, tested at aneleventh grade equivalency in languagearts, tenth grade equivalency in science,and the later part of the ninth grade equiv-alency in reading, math and social studies.

Director of Curriculum Design ofCatholic Schools in the ArchdioceseValerie Mara noted that these scoresexceed the outstanding results from theprevious year.

“It’s like an Olympic gold medalistbeating his own record,” said Mara.“These exemplary scores indicate that ourCatholic school students will be preparedto tackle the challenges that lie ahead incollege as well as future career aspira-tions.” The high school graduation rate of

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese is 100percent, and 97 percent of the student pop-ulation attend college, said Mara. Also testament to scholastic achieve-

ment includes the fact that all students test-ed in grades three through seven, on aver-age, scored in the top 90th percentile orbetter across the board nationally in lan-guage arts.

“I commend our students for their hardwork and commitment in the classroom. Itis evident that they work extremely hard inorder to achieve such outstanding results,”said Superintendent of Catholic SchoolsDale R. Hoyt. “I also want to expressheartfelt gratitude to our teachers, princi-pals, and school staffs who serve as excel-lent role models and are steadfast and con-scientious about executing our mission offostering a culture of educational excel-lence through critical thinking with anemphasis on moral education, communityand service.” Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of

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STAFFORD - The Stafford ArtsCommission would like to extend heartfeltthanks to the following contributors andfriends of the Commission for their sup-port of the Herland Music Festival and“The Yellow Wallpaper.”Special thanks go to the North Central

News for sponsorship; Mill Pond CountryStore for land use and all-around support;and the event’s amazing hosts Jodi Latinaand Patti DeRosa. The Commission and all the performers

offer gratitude for Subway in sending pro-visions to fuel the creative spirit. Asalways, Town of Stafford’s Pete Williamsand his crew created a welcoming outdoorenvironment.

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out the efforts and contributions ofChestnut Hill Nurseries, Les Moulton forset construction, Doreen Moulton for flo-ral design, John Frassinelli for creativesupport, and Monty Michalec and DickDobson for prop provisions. The Commission thanks its unofficial

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Deptartment. Parker joined the fire servicein 1960 and during his tenure was involvedin specifying every piece of fire apparatuspurchased by the town during the last halfcentury.

He served as chief engineer for 30 of hisyears of service. Proclamations from theState of Connecticut and the Town ofSomers were presented by state Rep.

Penny Bacchiocci and Somers FirstSelectman Lisa Pellegrini. The departmentmembers and officers also presented a fewspecial gifts to Parker. He will still beinvolved with the fire department as a LifeHonorary Member and Active MemberEmeritus, the first member to hold that dis-tinction.

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