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Altered state of cannabis discussion Change in Enfield council makeup leads to new thinking on possibility of businesses in town

By Laura B. Hayden

What a difference an election makes – especially when the party majority flips for the first time in 14 years. Case in point: In September, the then Republican majority Enfield Town Council voted to ban newly legal cannabis-selling businesses. Democratic minority members

opposed to the ban expressed their frustration. “We were rushed into it too fast,” said Councilman Robert Cressotti after the vote. “We asked for additional information, but the (Republican) leadership set the agenda,” added Councilwoman Gina Cekala. Then came the November election and, in a huge turnaround, Democrats gained control of

Decked out for the holidays The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages in Ellington was lit up for the Christmas season and got into the giving spirit by collecting gifts for patients at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Farmington Pediatric Endocrinology. See another photo, Page 11. Photo courtesy of The Barn Yard

the council, with Cressotti and Cekala appointed mayor and deputy mayor, respectively. By early December the previous Republican-initiated ban was repealed. “We reversed the ordinance and now we are just back to neutral,” Cressotti said late in December.

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for your generous contributions last year. Gary & Shirley Allard Anonymous Amber & Jeffrey Anthony Conn Assoc of Assessing Officers Robert & Susan Bagley Sally Balukas John & Chris Beaulieu David & Linda Belcher Jean B. Beverage Darlene & Gaetan Blais Timothy & Susan Brown, Sr. George, Fred & Elaine Bush & Family Darlene Butler John & Janet Calchera Pamela T. Cayward Ronald & Jane Cercena Lyle B. Champagne Leroy P. Champagne The Gordon Family Charitable Fund The J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Cindy’s Country Casuals, Inc. Stephen Clark Stafford High School Class of 2009 Sandie Collette Shirley Collins Constance Collins Women’s Council of SS Congregational Church Glenn & Lisa Contois Holly Coppinger Perry Cornelio, Jr. Regina D. Corsini Gary Crowley Kim & Dave Cummins Roger & Beverly DalPian Albert & Patrene D’Amico D’Amico Electric Lorin & Carol DaRos Kevin & Linda DaRos Esther DaRos Brian DaRos Carol M. Davis David & Cynthia DeNardis Beverly DeSantis Linda DeSantis David DeSantis Thomas R. Dessert Kenneth C. DeTora Eric & Sharon Dolaher Denise Dorman William & Patricia Ducharme Lynn & Jeff Dwyer Maureen Eaton Henry & Janice Emhoff Peter A. Ference Diane, Michael & Brett Fiore

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Kay P. McQuaid Joeli McQuaid George & Elaine Melnick Kristine Miller Robert & Donna Mills William & Elizabeth Mottes Dick & Carol Mottes Leslie & Doreen Moulton Moulton Brothers, Inc Michael J. Muzio NewAlliance Foundation Inc Carolyn Miller Noel Aurora Oden The Crew of USCGC Oliver Henry Shirley & John Osterman Hugh & Marge Owen Larry H. Palmer Harold & Lorraine Panciera Ann Panciera Lynn Panciera-Fraser Thomas Paolini F. Joseph Paradiso Jane Clapprood Pasini Kathleen Pelizari John & Linda Pellizari Rhonda & Robert Piccoli Richard & Virginia Pisciotta Jean, Wayne & Michelle Pisciotta Harry & Nancy Pragl Audrey Y. Quinlan Nancy G. Richens Claire Richens Beverly Rochette Todd & Diana Rose Ann M. Rosi Roger & Patricia Rossi Rose and Mark Roszczewski John & Sally Rowell John & Chulaluk Roy

Robert & Mary Scarborough Patricia DaDalt & Richard Schlamel Brian & Nancy Schwanda Judith Schwanda Stafford Area Community Services, Inc Donald Sfreddo Gary & Robin Shearer SHS Class of 1971 Albert Skelton Janet Skelton Arthur Skelton Eunice Skopek Christopher & Sheryl Lyn Smith Stafford Fish & Game Club Stafford Lions Club Stafford Savings Bank The Champagne Family The Halpern Family The Payne Family Patricia E. Thone Judith & Robert Titus, Sr. Rita Todd Bob Tronsky Donna Tyrrell Linda Foley Vail Brian & Cheryl Vail Shobha Venkatraman Robert & Jo-Ann Verlik Andy & Susan Vincenti Virtus Investment Partners Chip Wagoner, Jr Greg Waugh Theresa & Dave Wells Westminster Tool Inc Peter T. Williams Willington Nameplate, Inc. Jeffrey & Sally Woods Joan Panciera Zamsky

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Random Raven Sun Wine & Food Fest On Tap to Resume Jan. 28-30 By Gary Carra Welcome back to Randon Raven, the column with aspirations no loftier than to unearth area entertainment gems on a month-to-month basis. Jumping into January, the Raven is elated to eye the triumphant return of a proven pallet pleaser - the Mohegan Sun Wine & Food Festival. On tap for its 18th installment in 2022 from Jan. 28-30 after last year’s Covid cancellation, the annual event offers wine connoisseurs and foodies

alike the opportunity to sip and sample their way through an unlimited array of vintages and specialty foods, all while celebrating the return of popular events such as the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, and more. Capping off the weekend will be the return of the Sunday Brunch. Whiskey worshipers will appreciate the weekend kick off as “Whiskeys of the World Tasting” opens things up in the Earth Ballroom. Attendees can mix and mingle while getting a taste of the

After a healthcare-related hiatus last year, Mohegan’s Sun & Wine Food Festival returns for its 18th installment Jan. 28-30. As usual, the multi-day, annual event is awash in whiskey, fantastic foodstuffs, celebrity chefs (including Todd English, above) and of course, there will be plenty of “vino” on the “scene-o.” Photos courtesy of Mohegan Sun

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Penske dedicates diesel training lab in town

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READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at the Lincoln Tech campus in East Windsor, as the company branded a diesel training lab and adjacent corridor. The lab will be utilized for hands-on diesel technology training, which introduces students to various topics such as vehicle and engine system maintenance and repair, industry certifications, and career opportunities in the industry. Over the last 10 years, Penske has hired more than 1,000 Lincoln Tech graduates nationally to work as truck maintenance technicians in its regional operations. “The next generation of diesel maintenance technicians is vital to the Penske talent pipeline and the entire industry,” said Andrew Vassil, area vice president of Penske Truck Leasing. “As we support Lincoln Tech’s diesel program, that support is also absorbed by the students who receive its first-class training — in an ideal environment. Properly trained diesel technicians fuel uptime and supply chain efficiency.” Diesel truck technicians are a key compo-

nent in keeping essential supply chains moving; nearly every good consumed in the U.S. is transported by truck. The U.S. trucking industry hauls more than 70% of all transported freight. Penske works with leading technical schools, and related organizations such as SkillsUSA and the TechForce Foundation, to meet the current and future demand for technicians. “Teaming with Penske Truck Leasing will not only help our graduates start rewarding careers in a fast-paced, engaging industry – it will also help keep the American economy moving forward as the workforce grows,” said Lincoln Tech President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Shaw. “Penske’s support of our effort to bridge the skills gap will be invaluable in addressing the ongoing shortage of skilled technicians.” Penske Truck Leasing operates and maintains one of the industry’s largest fleets with its truck maintenance technician workforce comprising about 8,800 of the company’s 37,000-plus associates.

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Among those attending the diesel training lab ribbon-cutting were, from left, East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza; State Rep. Carol Hall; Jovanny Cabrera, Penske branch service manager; Joe Lawless, Penske district manager; Kevin Clark, Lincoln Tech East Windsor Campus; and Scott Shaw, president and CEO of Lincoln Tech.

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East Windsor Organizations receive grants to benefit EW residents EAST WINDSOR — The East Windsor Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced recently that it has awarded more than $27,000 in new grants to support services for residents. The purpose of the Greater Together Community Funds initiative is to support residents in taking ownership around the needs in their respective towns and to encourage civic engagement and involvement in those towns. The East Windsor Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee announced the following grant awards. Abby’s Helping Hand received a $7,000 grant to provide music therapy to special education students at Broad Brook Elementary School. Music therapy has been proven to improve fine motor skills, communication skills, and overall confidence for autistic children. The Town of East Windsor Social Services Division received a grant of $5,600 to work with ride share programs such as Uber and Lyft to provide transportation to residents who do not have access to transportation and have a difficult time getting to their appointments such as doctors, Section 8, Social

The purpose of the Greater Together Community Funds initiative is to support residents in taking ownership around the needs in their respective towns and to encourage civic engagement and involvement in those towns. Security, and local and government agencies Museums on the Green, East Windsor Historical Society received a $7,000 grant to retrofit a red metal barn to display large farm equipment, and to showcase different aspects of farming and industry in early East Windsor. It will include antique tools, tobacco farming, potato farming, dairy farming, and cider making. East Windsor Housing Authority received a $700 grant to have a licensed nutritionist provide informational presentations on the benefits of eating healthy and nutritional foods/meals. This would enable East Windsor residents to learn more on how to prevent diseases or minimize their effects by eating better foods. East Windsor Diversity Council received a

$1,500 pilot grant to organize, coordinate, and convene a community forum to explore the implications of diversity and inclusion in the community. This program aims to encourage civic engagement and involvement to ensure all East Windsor residents are represented. Shag Bark Hickory Farm received $5,250 to repair a fence used for the riding arena and pasture areas. Shag Bark Hickory Farms provides equine-assisted activities to local youth, regardless of their ability to pay. More information can be found online at https://www.hfpg.org/donors/ways-to-give/community-funds/east-windsor or by email at ewcommunityfund@gmail.com.

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Holiday lights contest makes the season bright

ELLINGTON — The town’s annual holiday lighting contest run by the Ellington Beautification Committee took place again this holiday season. The contest is one of two seasonal events run by the committee, with the other being the annual scarecrow contest in town. The winners of the holiday lighting event were as follows, along with comments from the committee on the winners: • Fan Favorite, 116 Main St. (at left, above) — “This colonial home was decorated in a simple way that was very attractive.” • Judges’ Choice, 5 Fairway Drive —“Very well done, especially the front door which was made the main focus.” • Most Over the Top, 48 Blueberry Circle — “He puts his heart and soul into his lighting display.” • Best New Entry, 306 Somers Road (at right, above) —“A number of buildings were nicely decorated with lights, and it looked very good from the road.”

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Ellington’s Miss Connecticut champions power of women By Laura B. Hayden Eight months after being crowned Miss Connecticut 2021, Ellington’s Sapna Raghavan headed back to the Mohegan Sun in December for the 100th Miss America Pageant. Even though she did not walk away with a crown this time, Raghavan continued to further the causes and values most important to her. (Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, was crowned Miss America 2022). On Dec. 16 finals night, broadcast live from the Mohegan Sun Casino on Peacock TV, Raghavan, a 2020 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a major in business management, greeted the live audience in a stunning dark blue velvet gown embellished with sequins at the V-neckline and lower sleeves. Earlier in the week she unleashed her positive energy in the talent that helped her win the Miss Connecticut title: classic Indian dance. The performance was enhanced by a vocal narration that manifested Raghavan’s social message: “Overcoming Adversity: Embracing Diversity, which encompasses racial equality and equality for women in the workplace.’ “The dance focused on what it means to be a woman today,” Raghavan told the North Central News. “To hear the impact it made on supporters at the competition and on social media was

really moving and has fueled me to continue advocating for diversity through my life beyond the Miss America Organization.” She added that the pageant “reminded me of what my purpose is and that the impact we can make as female leaders is limitless.” Raghavan also said friendships she forged with her fellow contestants will stay with her for the rest of her life. “We’re already planning reunions and meet-ups. These women lift each other up and constantly cheer each other on.” When not involved with her Miss Connecticut duties Sapna is employed as a strategy consultant with Deloitte Consulting in Hartford, where she has continued to work during her Miss Connecticut reign. That reign will end in April when Miss Connecticut 2022 is crowned. Until then she will continue to promote her social impact initiative through events and speaking engagements. “I, like most women, have experienced bias in the workplace and beyond,” Raghavan said. “These biases challenge our confidence and we owe it to ourselves as women to reach beyond societal expectations and realize our potential. I look forward to continuing this initiative through the rest of my

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Gary Carra The 2021 Miss Connecticut, Sapna Raghavan, greets the audience at the 100th Miss America Competition at Mohegan Sun on Dec. 16. Raghavan is from Ellington. year as Miss Connecticut and beyond.” Looking head, Raghavan said life after being Miss Connecticut will include putting her scholarship dollars to use and working toward pursuing her graduate degree, an additional step to her dream to own her own business and focus on full-time entrepreneurship. Raghavan is the daughter of Raj and Srimathy Raghavan and a 2016 graduate of Ellington High School. She previously held the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen title, which she won in 2015.

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Ellington Historical Society made impact in 2021

Ellington Agway provided a generous donation to the Ellington Historical Society. Agway raised $1,030 through the sale of a commissioned Ellington holiday ornament, created solely for the purpose of helping the Historical Society. The ornament is sold out, but more are expected next holiday season. At left is Kory Kupferschmid, owner of Ellington Agway, with Dianne Trueb, vice president of the Historical Society. Photo courtesy of the Ellington Historical Society

ELLINGTON - Improvements to the property and activities at the Nellie McKnight Museum in 2021 are great examples of what can be accomplished when local businesses, organizations and residents are dedicated to giving back to their community. The 1812 Federalist style home, an icon in the historic Ellington center, is well on its way to becoming a symbol Ellington residents can be proud of. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, many major improvements were made to the property, including but not limited to a new driveway, septic system, granite steps, porch railings, landscaping, mini split HVAC system and electrical work. The next major project in store is to replace the knob and tube wiring in the attic of the 1812 house. Highlights of the season’s events included the Vintage Flea Market, Farm Day, Prom Photo Ops, Fall Festival and Winterfest. To raise much-needed funds for property maintenance, the Farm Exhibit building was temporarily transformed to the Holiday Marketplace, loaded with gifts, home décor

and vintage items. Winterfest at Nellie’s was enjoyed by many who toured the delightfully decorated 1812 house museum and warmed themselves by the bonfires while sipping hot chocolate and reconnecting with neighbors and friends. Much was accomplished in 2021 with lots more to do in 2022. A three-year strategic plan will be completed this winter and will help to prioritize and schedule projects, events, and property maintenance. The Museum will be closed January-March to create on a new photo exhibit which will open in April. The Nellie McKnight Museum property is owned by The Ellington Historical Society, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Funding to maintain the property and host public events is dependent on donations, memberships, and fundraising activities. The yearly dues of $20 per individual or $40 per family are a major source of funding. Members can be active by donating volunteer hours or simply support the society through dues. Join online at www.ellingtonhistsoc.org. where donations can also be submitted.

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Regional First Selectman’s Corner

Town Fortunate to Fill Multiple Vacancies Swiftly SOMERS As your newly elected First viduals to fill the role. Selectman in the Town of Somers, I want I am pleased to introto report on a major challenge faced on day duce our new Town one (November 16, 2021). The Town Sanitarian, Andrea Sanitarian, Steve Jacobs, is retiring after 36 Vitrano, who began her years of service and moving to New full-time position on Hampshire at the end of December. The Tim Keeney January 3, 2022. Andrea Town Sanitarian has a wide range of comes to Somers after responsibilities, including the inspection of two years as the Environmental Health subsurface septic systems and wells, food Inspector for the Central Connecticut services in restaurants and stores, and Health District and two years as an more. The Town Sanitarian also investi- Environmental scientist. Working alonggates unsanitary conditions and enforces side Andrea is Steve Knauf. Steve has 36 regulatory compliance with State Health years of experience as a licensed Town codes and environmental regulations. Sanitarian (Hebron) and Chief Sanitarian With Steve’s strong record over three (Chatham Health District). Steve will decades and the short time frame, immedi- supervise Andrea’s work and approve ate action was necessary to ensure Town plans and systems until Andrea is fully cerservices would remain at the expected high tified. Somers is fortunate in that we can level of operations. continue to provide the necessary high Inquiries were made with neighboring level of service with our own employees. towns and health districts, and a search for The cost to the Town for both new employnew sanitarian was initiated. We were for- ees combined is less than that of the outtunate to find a team of two qualified indi- going Town Sanitarian.

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Another recent departure from Town Hall is that of Ann Logan. I’d like to thank Ann for 35 years of dedicated service as Town Clerk in Somers. Filling that role is David Marti— our newly-elected Town Clerk. David has a wealth of business and management experience. David comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, as well as decades of managerial experience in the grocery industry— including a position as Vice President of Marketing. Most recently, David owned and managed DG Graphics in Somers for the past 15 years. We welcomed David to his new position on January 3, 2022. Steve Jacobs and Ann Logan both received Official Certificates from the Town recognizing their three decades of outstanding dedication service. Our Town Library has a new Library Director, Joanne Nitchting. Joanne has a

Masters in Library Science from Simmons College in Boston, MA. She has 16 years of library experience, serving at the East Longmeadow and Somerset, MA libraries. Joanne is replacing Jessica Miller who resigned this past summer. I would like to extend a special thank you to Marie Stromwell, our Children’s Librarian, for stepping up and covering the vacancy until Joanne joined us. To round out the new faces in Town government, we have a new full time Accounting Associate joining the team. We welcome Danielle Urbon, a Somers resident and recent graduate in Accounting from Western New England University. The Board of Selectmen— myself, Bill Meier III, and Bob Schmidt— welcome all five new members to our team. Tim Keeney First Selectman

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Enfield Council appoints acting town manager ENFIELD — Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, 53, who served as the Bristol’s Mayor from 2017 through 2021, has been appointed by the Town Council as acting town manager. Zoppo-Sassu was the first woman elected to serve as Bristol’s chief municipal officer. She became interested in local government while in elementary school, when she would attend city meetings with her father, who served on the Board of Finance. After graduating from Providence College in 1990 with a degree in political science, Zoppo-Sassu went on to earn a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in local and urban government from the University of Connecticut in 1992. Previously she worked for the Connecticut Pharmacists Association as the director of communications; as development director at the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center; and at the New Britain Chamber of Commerce. She also served as part-time director of development and grants for the Bristol Historical Society, where she has worked to bring in over $1 million over 18 years

to restore and renovate the city’s first high school as a cultural hub. Zoppo-Sassu also served for eight years as an elected member of the Bristol City Council. In that period, the city’s code enforcement initiative was organized, where she served as the chair. The Code Enforcement Committee aggressively coordinated a city policy response to the substandard housing issues and blight in the city. Zoppo-Sassu also chaired the task force to develop a building and construction plan for the reuse of the historic Memorial Boulevard School and theater. The library was renovated on time and under budget, the city created the TEAM (Tourism, Arts Entertainment and Museums) Committee and three city parks were renovated. During her terms as mayor ZoppoSassu encouraged collaborations among city departments and creating new initiatives such as the Task Force on Opioid Prevention, the Arts and Culture Commission, the Diversity Council and the Senior Tax Relief Committee. In 2020, she convened the city’s response team for the COVID-19 pandemic.

She also worked to leverage the resources of the Health District, Police Department and health care agencies to create pathways for recovery with the creation of the City of Bristol Recovery Alliance (C.O.B.R.A.) which offers a diversionary program for the police to utilize when encountering citizens who are suffering from substance misuse. Zoppo-Sassu is married to Peter Sassu who recently retired as the school resource police officer at Bristol Eastern Ellen Zoppo-Sassu High School. They have three children, Michaela, 24; Zachary, 22; and Carson, Hospital and a Certificate of Appreciation from St. Vincent DePaul. And, in 2021, 20. In May 2017 she received the Bristol she received the CT Parks andRecreation Historical Society Volunteer of the Year Association Public Service Award for her award. She previously received the role in elevating Bristol parks and reorMcCabe-Waters Little League Volunteer ganizing the department. Enfield Mayor Bob Cressotti said ‘I, of the Year Award and the 2015 Special along with my fellow councilors, am Recognition Award from For Goodness pleased and excited to welcome Ellen Sake; and the Bristol Boys & Girls Club Zoppo-Sassu to the position of Enfield’s & Family Center “Positive Leadership acting town Mmanager. Ellen comes to Unselfish Service” P.L.U.S. Award. In Enfield with credentials, experience, and 2018, she was one of two ACE Award enthusiasm to lead us in the right direcrecipients recognized by the New England Carousel Museum for support- tion. We look forward to a good working ing the arts. In 2020, she received the relationship where we can learn from Health Care Hero Award from Bristol each other and do great things in Enfield.”

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ENFIELD — As a part of winning the North Central Act of Kindness Award, students are given the opportunity to have a donation in their name given to a charity that inspires them. Enfield High School student Mattingly A. will be donating to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSD). Mattingly enjoys helping others without thinking about it. She was nominated for the North Central Act of Kindness Award by Nurse Kelly Flanagan: “Mattingly is always first on scene when one of her teammates needs her. She bravely helps another student with a disability and never thinks of herself first. She is always open to help others on schoolwork even if it means she stops what she is doing. You can see that Mattingly has a natural talent in helping others, thus her dream of going into the medical field by becoming a doctor will be an easy transition. Mattingly is a very worthy recipient North Central Act of Kindness Award.” The North Central Act of Kindness Award is sponsored by Rich’s Oil Service, Home Helpers Home Care, and Network Against Domestic Abuse.

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not start for at least about another year — with applications for licenses expected to be available a few month before then. · Business operators will require separate licenses for the many phases of running a recreational cannabis selling establishment; for example – retailer, cultivator, manufacturer, packager, deliverer, etc. · 50% of all licenses of each type will go to social equity candidates with the goal of helping communities and demographics negatively impacted by the war on drugs to access entrepreneurship opportunities in cannabis “It’s all very regulated,” Cressotti said. “Municipalities are doing their homework.”

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Recreation Department News ENFIED — For more information, on Recreation Department programs, call (860) 253-6420 or visit on the web at www.enfield-ct.gov/recreation. WINTER ADULT YOGA Release stress and live a healthier lifestyle this winter. Yoga will bring balance, breath awareness, stamina, and flexibility to the body and mind. Participants 18 years and older will be able to work at their own level, modifying poses as needed. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 11 to March 1, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Eli Whitney School gym. The fee is $35 for residents, $43.75 for nonresidents. Registration is open now. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Enfield Recreation holds an open gym program for high school students looking to play recreational volleyball. Pick-up games are arranged amongst the participants. Participants must currently be enrolled in high school and be an Enfield resident. Participants must show school ID and have a program waiver on file at the gym to participate. The program will be held Mondays through March 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Eli Whitney School gym. See website for no program dates. Daily fee is $2 per person. MORNING ADULT PICKLEBALL Open gym pickleball will be held for adults 18 years and older. The program is designed for recreational play and pick-up games are arranged amongst the participants. Participants must show proof of age and residency to participate in addition to having a program waiver on file at the gym. The program is being held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, through April 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Enfield Annex gym. There is no pickleball when school is closed. See website for no program dates. Daily fee is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Please bring exact change for payment.

EVENING ADULT PICKLEBALL Open gym pickleball will be held in the evenings for adults 18 years and older. The program is designed for recreational play and pick-up games are arranged amongst the participants. Participants must show proof of age and residency to participate in addition to having a program waiver on file at the gym. The program is being held on Tuesdays through April 26 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Enfield Annex gym. See the Recreation Department website for no program dates. Daily fee is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Please bring exact change for payment. 20 AND OVER BASKETBALL Enfield Recreation hosts open gym basketball time for adults 20 and over. The program is designed for recreational play and pick-up games are arranged amongst the participants. Participants must show proof of age and residency to participate in addition to having a program waiver on file at the gym. The program is being held Mondays through April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Enfield Annex gym. See the Recreation Department website for no program dates. Daily fee is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Please bring exact change for payment. 40 AND OVER BASKETBALL Enfield Recreation hosts open gym basketball time for adults 40 and over. The program is designed for recreational play and pick-up games are arranged amongst the participants. Participants must show proof of age and residency to participate in addition to having a program waiver on file where participating. The program is being held Wednesdays through April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Enfield Annex gym. See the Recreation Department website for no program dates. Daily fee is $4 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Please bring exact change for payment.

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Remembering a fallen firefighter SOMERS — Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service last month remembered Somers Fire Dept. EMS Capt. Craig Arnone, who was killed in the line of duty twenty-five years ago, on Dec. 8, 1996. Arnone was electrocuted while on scene of a structure fire on Main Street when his SCBA tank came into contact with a downed power line carrying 23,000 volts at a residential structure fire. Firefighters believed the electrical power to the area was shut-off when they arrived on scene. The following was provided by Arnone’s friends and members of the Somers Fire Department: “December 8th marks the anniversary of the tragic loss of our friend and brother Craig M. Arnone. Craig was only 23 years old when he was killed while fighting a structure fire. He touched so many lives in his short time on earth. Whether it was being a firefighter or becoming a paramedic he lived to help others. As time passes we tend to heal a little bit but we never fully recover from such a loss. Please take a moment this week and remember Craig, his family and his fire department family in your prayers. We will never forget our friend and our brother.” Arnone had 10 years of service with the department. He obtained his paramedic from Springfield College and rose to the rank of Captain for the EMS division of the Fire Service. A memorial ceremony was held at the Battle Street Cemetary in Somers Dec. 8 in Arnone’s honor.

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Somers Somers Rotary Club serves community throughout the year By Laura B. Hayden SOMERS — Last month – just in time for the holidays – the Somers Rotary Club contributed $1,250 worth of food gift cards redeemable at Geissler’s Supermarket to the Champ’s Place Food Pantry at the Somers Congregational Church. “This way, families could shop for their favorite foods,” said Steven Squillace, president of the service organization. According to Kathy Moulton, a codirector at Champ’s Place, the food gift cards are something special the pantry likes to provide during the holidays. About 60 families still got their basic dry and canned goods at the pantry, but the supermarket cards added fresh fruits and vegetables and items not ordinarily available there. “We could not do half of what we do without the generosity of the Rotary Club and other organizations,” Moulton said.

The gift cards (20% of which was donated by Geissler’s) added to $3,000 the Rotary Club dispersed through the year to Champ’s Place. Still, as generous as the gift card donation was, it reflects only about 15% of Rotary Club’s contributions to the community through the past year. Squillace recently tallied up the list of monies raised by its business and professional members for community projects and scholarships during 2021. The grand total came to over $50,000. Top benefactors included high school scholarship recipients, Boy Scout and Eagle Scout projects, and the Network Against Domestic Abuse, among other projects. “We support young and old, local to global,” Squillace said, referring to the international reach of the Rotary Foundation in projects like the Rotary International Polio Plus program.

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Champ’s Place, the Somers food pantry, received a $1,250 donation for food gift cards from the Somers Rotary Club and Geissler’s Supermarket last month. From left are Ann Leighton, store manager, Eric Nilsson, Geissler’s DSD buyer, and David Marti, Somers Rotary Club treasurer. Photo by Laura Hayden Squillace added that the Bill Gates Foundation has “doubled-matched” Rotary donations to clean the global water supply. The Somers Rotary Club, in existence for 58 years, has about 28 members.

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Somers Honor roll SOMERS — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School for the first marking period of the 2021-22 academic year. GRADE 8 High Honors William Accorsi, Tyler Beers, Roth Butler, Ethan Caetano, Sadie Connell, Theodore Dandurand, Cole Delskey, Madeleine Dennis, Delaney Drinan, Justin Felch, Haylie Fonseca, Theodore Grzelak, Natalie Hoague, Michael Jensen, Ella Kahn, Gabrielle Kradas, Sophia LaBua, Riley Maurice, Benjamin Medrek, Lily Meier, Michael MendozaCruz, Ian Nunes, Daniella Percoski, Nathan Poirier, Evan Poulin, Natalie Raina, Zoe Root, Madeleine Salka, Hailey Schafer, Julia Settevendemie, Brant Stoltz. Honors Harrison Accorsi, Giancarlo Bacabac, Ellianna Brooks, Ella Brooks-Hurst, Patrick Burns, Dominic Carenzo,

Benson Fleck, Claire Gaskell, Nathan Gauvreau, Raymond Goulet, Drew Hoffman, Kaelyn Huss, Robert Jasenec III, Elizabeth Johnson, Alejandro Arango-Lopera, Gordon Madden, William McCarthy, James McShane, Madison Nowakowski, Leo Nunes, Alexis Oquendo, Andrew Orlandi, Max Suchecki, Declan Sutter, Molly Tabb, Nicholas Zawrotny. GRADE 7 High Honors Georgia Asselin, Alicia Bernier, Emma Besta, Jonathan Breton, Jacob Carra, Addison Cassidy, Carolyn Castonguay, Logan Caye, Katelyn Curran, Charlee Cyr, Brandon Damboragian, Linus Dandurand, Kevin Davis, Ava DeAngelis, Edward DePeau, Issac Diaz, Sophia Doody, Aja Drammeh, Gavin Flynn, Thomas Fortunato, Alexander Gallacher, Matthew Halmers, Aubrielle Hevey, Hicking Hicking, Huestis Huestis, Lainey Joyal, Maxwell Kelleher-

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CERT offers address markers SOMERS — The Community Emergency Response Team is offering free reflective address markers for your home or business. The markers are blue and have reflective numbers on each side. Emergency personnel need to find your home. Features of the markers: Highly visible day or night; Reflective material on both sides; Fade resistant; Pre-drilled holes for easy installation. Installation by a CERT member is available for a $5 donation. Orders placed by the 15th of the month will have an installation date on the fourth Saturday of the same month. Should no installation be required, the reflective address marker will be available for pick-up at the Somers town clerk’s office the last Thursday of the month.

Library news SOMERS — The Somers Public Library, 2 Vision Boulevard, has the following programs planned. For details on all library events, call 860-763-3501 or visit somerspubliclibrary.org. Cozy Mystery Book Bunch: Join virtually on Jan. 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to discuss “Booked for Death,” by Victoria Gilbert. Copies of the book are available through curbside pickup, or you can borrow the ebook or eaudiobook through the Library’s Hoopla account. Call 860-763-3501 if you’d like to request a physical book and to register to

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Winterfest Celebration draws large turnout The annual Winterfest Celebration in Stafford was held Dec. 12. At left: The view from Haymarket Common Stafford during their Winterfest, as residents warm themselves around the community bonfire. Special thanks to Dalla Corte Lumber for donating the firewood. Alpine Tree Company’s fleet of custom trucks, far left, below, were all decked out in holiday lights in the Stafford Winterfest parade. A special thanks to Alpine Tree Company for lighting up the Haymarket Common Christmas tree again this year. Stafford Fire Department Number 1’s 1934 International, driven by life member Roger Cheman, delivered special guest Santa Claus safely to Main Street in the Stafford Winterfest Parade. Photos by Amy Hartenstein

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Stafford Honor roll STAFFORD — The following students have been named to the Stafford High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. HIGH HONORS SENIORS Zoila Arteaga, Logan Briggs, Michelle Camara, Jordan Chiles, Emma Dean, Genevieve Drouin, Makayla Dubicki, Samuel Fagerquist, Crystal Gagner, Ashley Hornung, Samantha King, Jesse Maloney, Nicoles Marrero Medina, Mark McLaughlin, Chantel Nethercott, Aine O’Neil, Kara Puglisi, Jaden Reynolds, Sabrina Sedor, Caitlyn Thayer, Jasmine Torres, Sara Woodworth, Megan Worthington, Dylan Wytas, Emily Yefko. JUNIORS Isabella Brodeur, Raina Caro, Camron Cruz, Kaitlyn Gaudet, Isabella Irwin, Kristine Johnson, Drew Ledbetter, Patrick Lusa, James Mayo,

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