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A month-to-month guide to cultural events in the area.

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VERNON — The Vernon Historical Society’s annual Holiday Craft Fair and Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 25. In addition to local crafters’ work, the Craft Fair offers the “Nearly New” table with treasures and holiday items. Any donations are appreciated and the proceeds from the sale of the “nearly new” items go to support the work of the Vernon Historical Society. Donated items can be dropped off at the Historical Society’s Museum, 734 Hartford Turnpike, any Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; and the second and fourth Sundays of the month between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. To make other arrangements for bringing items to the museum, call (860) 875-4326.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like ‘Winterfest’ A month-to-month guide to cultural events in the area.

15th annual celebration scheduled for Dec. 1

ELLINGTON — “Can’t believe it’s been 15 years since the Ellington Winterfest first began,” says Ellen Karadimas, founder and chairwoman of the event. “I remember meeting with our past first selectman, Dennis Milanovich, who welcomed the idea and was instrumental in implementing this holiday fest. But I also remember the naysayers who thought we couldn’t pull it off. They actually helped fuel the fire.” Karadimas, who lived in an apartment overlooking the town green, had wondered why there wasn’t a ceremony to celebrate the lighting of the town tree during the holiday season. “Ellington’s center is a such a beautiful microcosm of a quintessential New England village. I simply envisioned a Santa and a small choir singing Christmas songs as the tree lights came on,” she said. As a member of the Ellington Cultural Arts Commission at the time, she started asking questions “and one thing lead to another,” she said. “The town’s response, and what the Winterfest snowballed into, went beyond my expectation. I am, to this day, awed by the help and involvement

the Ellington community has shown. The Winterfest Committee and I are deeply grateful to the people, organizations, town departments and churches who lend their support each year.” Good times, challenging times Ellington’s Winterfest Committee has seen good times and some challenging times. “We run like a welloiled machine now, but sometimes little glitches pop up; mostly in finding replacements for people who can no longer participate due to such issues as age or moving elsewhere. This year we’re searching for a new Frosty the Snowman. If interested, contact us.” Karadimas concedes that even she is slowly handing over the reins to Sue Phillips, Director of Hall Memorial Library. A near fatal auto accident that left Karadimas with a damaged leg and muscle injuries made her realize she couldn’t do this forever and needed to put things in order so the Winterfest could continue into the future.

This year’s festivities will be from 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Ellington’s gazebo green bordered by Main and Maple streets (Routes 286 and 140) and Church Street. The tree-lighting ceremony will be kicked off by seasonal music from Tim Adams and the Center School Choir, as visitors await the arrival of Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer. Santa and his clan will pose for pictures. At 5:15 p.m., the “Torchlight Parade” featuring festooned fire trucks from around Connecticut, floats, and happy-go-lucky marchers will wend its way down Main Street. Ellington businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the parade by contacting the Ellington Volunteer Fire Dept.

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He’ll be in a ’copter instead of his sleigh, but ... Santa Claus is coming to New England Air Museum

WINDSOR LOCKS — The New England Air Museum will host its annual Santa Claus Visit and Behind the Scenes Tours special event on Friday, Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. The museum will host Santa Claus, who will meet with children in a Seaguard helicopter between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Photos are encouraged, and Santa will distribute a special gift to each child. Visitors will also have the opportunity to create holiday cards for military veterans, which will be distributed to local VA centers during the holiday season, as well as aviation ornaments to take home. We will also be collecting personal hygiene products for veterans. These activity stations will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional family fun activities include Aircraft Quest Scavenger Hunts, computerized Flight Simulators, and Kidsport: The Kids Only Exhibit. Also on this day, the museum will also present its popular “Behind the Scenes” tours of the restoration facility, giving visitors the rare opportunity to take a closeup look at current aircraft restoration projects. The Fairchild Republic A-10 “Thunderbolt II” (a.k.a. “Warthog”), the wide bodied Burnelli CBY-3 “Loadmaster,” and vintage aircraft engines will be among the restoration projects on display. The tours will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details, call (860) 623-3305 or visit the website at www.neam.org.

Crafts Fair, Tree Gala and more to watch for this fall

SUFFIELD — The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Road (Route 168), Suffield. Craftsmen and local artisans will be displaying numerous items of interest such as jewelry, hand-spun textiles, wooden items, ornaments, pottery, floral arrangements, corn ice/heat packs, homemade jam, jellies, dips, fudge, and holiday gift baskets. The Auxiliary also will be featuring the Firehouse Bake Shoppe and a Chinese Auction. This will be the

perfect time and place to start your holiday shopping for those unique gifts you’ve been looking for. The event is part of the “Christmas in Suffield” Craft Fairs. The Suffield Garden club will initiate the Holiday Tree Gala, a festive family event at the Suffield Senior Center, Saturday, Dec. 1, to Saturday, Dec. 15. The Senior Center is open daily with special hours for this event on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to view and enjoy artificial holiday trees decorated by people in Suffield and will be available for sale, with proceeds to fund Suffield Garden

Club scholarships and grants. For details call Judy Edwards at (860) 668-7789 or Anita Wardell at (860) 668-1477. The annual Allied’s Attic Thrift Store Black Friday Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at 294 George Washington Road in Enfield. Shop for featured Christmas décor items. Warm up everyone on your list with winter coats and accessories priced at 50 percent off. Raffle prizes will be drawn throughout the sale day. Get a free raffle ticket when you cash out with a purchase of $10 or more.

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Interaction A ‘Core’ Value at Stafford Cidery

By Gary Carra Welcome back to Random Raven, the column with aspirations no loftier than providing your complete, entertainment itinerary on a month-tomonth basis. Navigating our way into November, you'd be 'hard pressed' to find a story with more local flavor than our first offering. Quite literally. Welcome to the Stafford Cidery, where owners’ Jodi Harmon and Dan Tomlin craft gluten-free cider and encourage patrons to mix and match, make friends and most importantly, interact. “Sometimes people come in and are looking for a television for the game or whatever,” Harmon says. “So that’s fine, I get it, and there are plenty of great places right here in town where you can get that. But there are no tv’s here by design. We want people to come in and experience what we have to offer and the people around them.” To help amplify this desired, communal vibe, Harmon and Tomlin routinely sprinkle events on the Cidery calendar. For the month of November alone, the venue will feature the following: • Nov. 9 - Arts On Main (new art network, where shops stay open late on Main Street) • Nov. 16 - Henna Art with Hennatize Me

There’s an old English proverb that says “necessity is the mother of invention.”In 1915, a Christian Anarchist coined the phrase “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” whilest penning an obit for a dwarf actor of the time. Somewhere in between, Stafford Cidery owners Jodi Harmon and Dan Tomlin say they knew they had to do something when the husband-wife team were simultaneously the victims of layoffs at their respective full-time jobs. “There’s a lot of science to wine and beer making,” Harmon notes. And lemonade didn’t quite have the kick they were looking for.

• Nov. 17 - Live music with RGM Duo • Nov. 19 - Tarot Card Reading with Find Your Path • Nov. 21 - Special Open Night with live music by the Coffee Grinders • Nov. 24 - Shop Local Day with guest vendors.

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The Starting Gate at Greathorse recently flexed its culinary muscle with the venue’s first annual Hunter’s Moon Wine Dinner. Among the standouts of the five-course fête were this triumphant Duck Leg Confit, replete with a perfectly-paired Pistachio Risotto Cake and awash in a Tart Cherry Demi-Glace with Smoked Gouda.

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“Obivously one appeal to making cider is that you just sort of put it together and let it sit,” Tomlin explains. “But that said, we basically learned by trial and error, and even when we started putting together some flavors we liked, we realized, hey, what exactly did we do? Because we need to now replicate this and be consistent.” Based on the back of handcrafted, established successes like “Sanity,” “Gingerade” and aptlynamed, crisp and dry “Toast,” Stafford Cidery products are now also featured in more than a dozen businesses throughout the state including Enfield’s Yarde Tavern, East Windsor’s Problem Solved Brewery and Ellington’s Cold Creek Brewery. “It’s nice for the restaurants and breweries to have something additional to offer, and you know, it’s all good,” concludes Harmon. “We encourage people to bring food into our business from any of the great places in the area. We don’t see any of this as competition, just more options for customers and a win-win for us all.” For more info visit staffordcidery.com

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“At Stafford Coffee Company, we want to bring the community the best coffee we can while providing an inviting, friendly space to gather,” says owner Corrina Lusa. Corrina and Dino Lusa purchased the business in July 2018 in downtown Stafford (previously Middle Ground Café) and are excited to be starting this new venture in their hometown. As the name suggests, Stafford Coffee Company is dedicated to its roots both as an artisanal coffee shop and as a center of the community, providing lighter fare, fresh-baked pastries, and world-class coffee. “Whether you’re sipping espresso and watching the train go by or just grabbing something quick for the road, we want you to be part of our story,” Corrina concludes.

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After a reported $45-million dollar facelift, the former Hamden Country Club - rebranded as Greathorse - swiftly established itself as a front-runner on the regional golf circuit. Now, the venue’s catering facility, The Starting Gate, seems poised for a run of its own on both the area entertainment and banquet fronts with successful, open-to-the-public “Sweet Summer Jazz,” comedy and foodie-fare evenings like the Oct. 24 Harvest Moon Wine Dinner the Raven was fortunate enough to attend. This five-course fête was truly an opportunity for Banquet Chef Chris Cote and Wine Host Polibio “Paul” Vargas Brea to wage a veritable assault on the senses. And as Seafood Chowder gave with Polenta croutons gave way to Duck Leg Confit paired with Oregon Pinot and spectacularly seared Wagyu Flank Steak and a 2014 Antigal Uno Malbec, it was abundantly apparent to all in attendance that the duo executed flawlessly from top to bottom.

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Decision 2018

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Stefanowski’s running mate is Joe Markley. Hanscomb’s running mate is Jeffrey Thibeault. Greenstein’s running mate is John Demitrus. Griebel’s running mate is Monte Frank. Lamont and Bysiewicz also have been endorsed by the Working Families Party, and Stefanowski and Markley by the Independent Party.

U.S. Senator Incumbent Democrat Christopher Murphy, Republican Matthew Corey, Libertarian Party candidate Richard Lion and Green Party candidate Jeff Russell are running for the U.S. Senate. Murphy also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party.

1st Congressional District Incumbent Democrat John Larson is being challenged by Republican Jennifer Nye and Green Party candidate Thomas McCormick. Larson also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. 2nd Congressional District Incumbent Democrat Joe Courtney is being challenged by Republican Danny Postemski Jr., Libertarian Party candidate Daniel Reale and Green Party candidate Michelle Louise Bicking.

Courtney also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party.

Secretary of the State Incumbent Democrat Denise Merrill is being challenged by Republican Susan Chapman, Libertarian Party candidate Heather Lynn Sylvestre Gwynn and Green Party candidate S. Michael DeRosa. Merrill also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Chapman also has been endorsed by the Independent Party.

State Treasurer Democrat Shawn Wooden, Republican Thad Gray and Libertarian Party candidate Jesse Brohinsky are running for treasurer. Wooden also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Gray also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Incumbent state Treasurer Denise Nappier is not seeking re-election.

State Comptroller Incumbent Democrat Kevin Lembo is being challenged by Republican Kurt Miller, Libertarian Party candidate Paul Passarelli and Green Party candidate Edward Heflin. Lembo has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Miller has been

endorsed by the Independent Party.

Attorney General Democrat William Tong, Republican Sue Hatfield and Green Party candidate Peter Goselin are running for attorney general. Tong also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Hatfield also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Current Attorney General George Jepsen is not seeking re-election.

3rd State Senate District Incumbent Democrat Tim Larson, of East Hartford, is being challenged by Republican Jennifer Lovett, of Ellington. Lovett also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Larson, the former mayor of East Hartford and a former state representative, is the executive director of the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport

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7th State Senate District Republican incumbent John Kissel, of Enfield, is being challenged by Democrat Annie Hornish, of Suffield, as she did in 2016. Kissel also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Hornish also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Kissel is a corporate attorney for Eversource. Hornish is a former state representative. She works as a nonprofit administrator. She and her husband are starting an organic farming business in Suffield. Kissel said the anticipated state budget deficit is the most important issue this year. “It’s going to take a tremendous amount of work to fill that hole,” he said. “I think Governor Malloy was overly generous with state employees with that no-layoff clause.” He also wants standard formulas for the Education Cost Sharing grant, so that towns like Enfield are not forgotten as the state works to help its cities. Kissel also said he would like a review of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, which hurts towns

like Somers that have significant properties off the tax rolls. Hornish could not be reached for comment for this article. 35th State Senate District Democrat John Perrier, of Stafford Springs, and Republican Dan Champagne, of Vernon, are seeking the seat. Perrier also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party and Independent Party. Perrier owns New England Green Homes. He served on the Stafford Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education. Champagne, a former police officer, is Vernon’s mayor. He also served on the Vernon Town Council and in the Army National Guard. Perrier wants to help save towns from state funding cuts. He said that when he served as a selectman, the town brought in a budget lower than the previous year’s, but still needed to raise taxes due to state funding cuts. He said the state budget can be cut by increasing tax revenues and finding efficiencies. He said the State Contracting Data Group has found up to 73 percent of professional service agreement contracts are not com-

petitively bid and that the state could save up to $264 million a year if they were. Perrier also would like to help small businesses get into the buying power of the state health insurance system, as nonprofits currently can. Champagne could not be reached for comment.

52nd State House District Republican incumbent Kurt Vail, of Stafford, is being challenged by Democrat David Walsh, of Stafford, and petitioning candidate Linda Louise LaCasse, of Somers. Vail also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Walsh also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Vail is a former prison guard at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers and an insurance agent in Stafford. Walsh is a political science professor emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University and serves on the Stafford Board of Finance. LaCasse is a teacher and small-business owner.

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Maynard still bets casino could happen By Linda Tishler Levinson

EAST WINDSOR — First Selectman Robert Maynard remains hopeful about the future of the casino planned for the former Showcase Cinemas site, despite a federal judge’s ruling that the Department of the Interior does not have to approve the agreements between the state and the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Indian tribes regarding revenue sharing.

Maynard, at the Oct. 4 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, talked about the judge’s ruling and said local officials he has spoken to remain optimistic, noting the continuing loss of thousands of jobs in the state and the loss of revenue to the state and the town, according to the meeting minutes. Also at the meeting, the selectmen voted to amend the East Windsor Casino Fund Ordinance.

Get the latest buzz on beekeeping, state help resources at library talks EAST WINDSOR — The Warehouse Point Library, 107 Main St., East Windsor will be hosting two speakers in November: East Windsor resident David Mosher and Jeanette Baker, United Way marketing coordinator for 211. Mosher, a beekeeper, will be sharing his hobby at the library at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. He will discuss the life cycle of bees and the hierarchy of the hive along with bee genetics. Mosher runs a small family farm that produces honey, maple syrup, pastured pork, fresh herbs and vegetables, and pickles made from his own cucumbers. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Baker will be offering a free work-

shop to explain Connecticut 211 resources. This guided tour of the 211’s online directory will explain all that 211 services can provide in the event of a health or human services support need that you, your clients, or your loved ones may be facing. Throughout its 42-year history, 211 has connected people to a wide range of services from disaster relief to utility assistance, senior citizen programs, emergency food, job counseling, youth programs, and much more. Come to the library to learn more about what 211 offers. For details or to register for these programs, visit the library website at warehousepointlibrary.info or call the library at (860) 623-5482.

The amendment states, “The CIF shall ensure that issues associated with the casino are dealt with in a manner that supports the growth of East Windsor, quality of life, infrastructure, and public services. The procedure and process will be determined at a later date through a separate ordinance.” The amendment was approved by a vote of 3-1, with Selectman Jason Bowsza opposed.

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EAST WINDSOR — The East Windsor Holiday Craft and Bake Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Scout Hall Youth Center, 28 Abbe Road. The event will feature crafts, home-

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Voters to decide on 11 local questions By Linda Tishler Levinson

ELLINGTON — Voters will be asked to decide on 11 local questions on Election Day, Nov. 6. Residents will be asked if the town should appropriate $1,635,000 for an addition to Town Hall. The town is estimating it will receive a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant from the state. An appropriation of $2,625,000 for athletic facility improvements at Ellington High School is also on the ballot. Proposed improvements include artificial turf for the football field and lights for the athletic facility. The town is estimating it will receive a $1 million grant from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The remaining questions involve changes to the town charter. They include asking if: —The annual town budget referendum should be held two weeks rather than one week after the Annual Town Meeting. If additional referendums are neces-

Residents will be asked if the town should appropriate $1,635,000 for an addition to Town Hall. An appropriation of $2,625,000 for athletic facility improvements at Ellington High School is also on the ballot.

Safety Commission should be repealed. —The Board of Selectmen should be allowed to provide additional means of emergency services if the town’s volunteer organizations are not capable of providing services as defined by their contracts. —The town charter should prohibit counting the votes of an unsuccessful candidate for first selectmen toward gaining a seat on the Board of Selectmen. —The charter should clarify that advance notice of a referendum to overturn an action taken at a Town Meeting should be published in the newspaper. —The charter should change the percentage of voters needed to vote in a special referendum to overrule actions taken at a town meeting from 15 percent to 10 percent. —If the charter should have a chapter in the charter entitled “Library Board of Trustees,” which would give the responsibility for the administration of the Hall Memorial Library to that board and give exclusive control for the maintenance, care and repair of library facilities and library grounds to the Department of Public Works.

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ELLINGTON — The winter season of the Ellington Farmers Market kicks off on National Shop Small Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 at the YMCA, 11 Pinney St. The market, held every other Saturday through March 16, is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to providing healthy, local food sources to the community along with education on healthy eating. Up to $20 in SNAP benefits will continue to be matched at each market. Simply present your EBT card at the market table and receive tokens to shop. The market hosts 25 vendors bringing locally produced foods including produce, dairy, beef, seafood, pork, poultry, lamb, a wide variety of baked goods, cheeses, honey, specialty sauces, soups, ready to eat items and artisan wares. The market will host two “Holiday Extravaganza” markets on Saturday Dec. 8 and 22, adding additional vendors bringing a wide variety of local holiday products and gifts. Additional programs including a birds of prey program and chef demonstrations will take place throughout the winter season. The current market information can be found on its website at www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com. For more information regarding the Farmers Market, send an email to ellingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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ENFIELD — Voters will decide on an $84.4 million plan for the reconstruction and renovation of John F. Kennedy Middle School on Election Day, Nov. 6. The referendum question asks voters if the town should appropriate $84,373,294 for the project and authorize bonding not to exceed $27 million. The remainder will be funded by

grants and other available funds. The proposal would help the school, built in the 1960s, accommodate additional students who are expected due to projected increased enrollment figures. It would also correct code violations and update the facilities, including updating to current voice, data and video technology standards, according to a report by the Construction Solutions Group of Stamford.

ENFIELD — The Town of Enfield announced that Jonathan Morisset has taken the second-in-command position under Chief Erin Riggot for Enfield Emergency Medical Services. Town Manager Christopher Bromson said this guarantees “yet another smooth and promising transition for the department.” Morisset began working in Enfield in 2010 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2014. He has been responsible for recruitment and selection of our brightest and best new employees. As a field training officer, he has provided training, guidance, and evaluation of new probationary personnel to oversee all aspects of their professional progression. Morisset’s sharp eye and talent have ensured that the award-winning EMS team is prepared and equipped to save lives on a daily basis, officials said. Riggott said, “Jonathan has been instrumental in leading our fleet

replacement program, which included the upgrading redesign of new ambulances.” While working with an Ambulance Committee consisting of EMS and DPW employees, Morisset has overseen the replacement and remount of four ambulances and one SUV vehicle since 2013. “I am extremely pleased with Jonathan’s promotion and very confident in his competence as our captain,” Riggot said. “His capabilities have been tested and proven and I can trust him to be my right hand.” Morisset attended Central Connecticut State University and completed the Paramedic Program at Capital Community College in 2009. He started his Emergency Medical Services career in 2004 with Ellington Ambulance and was an adviser for Ellington Rescue Post 512 before also working with EMS in the Town of Vernon.

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Enfield Team Parkway Pavilion steps up at benefit walk

ENFIELD – Team Parkway Pavilion once again participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 9. Over 35 walkers comprised of staff, family, and friends of those affected by Alzheimer’s raised over $2,400. The Enfield Town Green was the location for this year’s Walk. T-shirts worn by the team were designed by Deb Baker, Rehabilitation Nurse at Parkway Pavilion. Suzanne Moriarty was chairperson. The Alzheimer’s Association is a primary source of information and support to those dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia. According the Alzheimer’s Association website, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia. Funds raised by the Walk are critical for ongoing support, programs and research. For information about Parkway Pavilion Health & Rehabilitation Center, call (860) 745-1641. Information about Alzheimer’s can be found at www.alz.org.

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ENFIELD — Opera House Players, Inc. presents “Beauty and the Beast” at the Enfield Annex (formerly Fermi High School), 124 N. Maple St., Nov. 2 through 25 (Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m.). Tickets are available by calling the box office at (860) 292-6068 or visiting www.operahouseplayers.org. Tickets: $23, adults; $19, under 12/over 60,

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Class of ’73 schedules 45th reunion ENFIELD — The Enfield High School Class of 1973 has announced its 45th class reunion. Members of the Fermi High School Class of 1973 are welcome to attend as well. The reunion will be Saturday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving weekend) at Maneeley’s of South Windsor, 65 Rye St. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $55 per person. The evening will include cash bar, butler passed hors d’oeuvres, carving and pasta stations, desserts, a DJ and

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School and road fixes, charter changes on ballot By Linda Tishler Levinson

SOMERS — Residents will be asked to vote on a series of local issues on Election Day, Nov. 6. Voters will be asked if the town should appropriate $6 million for various school improvements. Proposed improvements include those for safety and security, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, structural issue, deferred maintenance and indoor air quality. Residents also will be asked if the town should appropriate $4 million for road and bridge improvements. The project would include “the reconstruction and paving of various roads listed in the pavement management study conducted for the town by StreetScan. Use of this system and technology provides the ability to make informed data-driven repair decisions. StreetScan provided the town with both repair sug-

Residents also will be asked if the town should appropriate $4 million for road and bridge improvements. The project would span a two- to three-year period beginning in 2019. gestions along with prioritization of repair operations. Restoration of 40 miles of main roads has been selected for this project. “Construction, drainage, bridge repair and patching activities would also be undertaken as needed. The project would span a two- to three-year period beginAAHA Accredited

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ning in 2019,” according to information on the town’s website. Three questions ask about changes to the Town Charter. Residents are asked to decide if the town clerk should become an appointed rather than an elected position. Other questions address the makeup of the Board of Selectmen. One asks if the town should be guided by a Board of Selectmen with an appointed chief administrative officer. The other asks if the charter should be amended to remove the provision for the separate elections of a first selectman and the board and replace it with the election of a three-member board, each serving a twoyear term, with the board selecting a chairperson from among its members.

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SOMERS — The Women’s Club and the resident state troopers are again conducting a drive to collect toys for children in need during this holiday season. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 13, a cruiser with a “Fill a Cruiser” banner will be placed in front of the resident state trooper building, 451 Main St. The windows and trunk of the cruiser will be left open to provide access for donors to place the new toys inside between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The toys will be distributed to needy children within the town at Christmas.

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The Somers Women’s Club and friends from the community put together these Quilts for Hospice on Oct. 18. From left: Sharon Newcity, Ginny Basch, Goldie Hyde, Karen Anderson, Sarah Bourque, Vange Chatis, and Mary Sersanti. The group will continue to assemble Quilts for Hospice on the third Thursday of every month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Somers Town Hall, 600 Main St., in the lower level conference room. All are welcome to help with the cutting, basting and sewing.

SOMERS — The Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main St., will be hosting its Annual Christmas Artisan and Vendor Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. More than 30 artisans, crafters, and vendors will be showcasing a wide variety of items for everyone on your shopping list. Whether you are searching for a Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, or a hostess gift, you will find it at the bazaar. Lunch is available between 11 a.m.1 p.m. Each year, the bazaar draws hundreds of eager shoppers, so call your friends or bring the family and join in to complete your Christmas shopping season. Call (860) 763-4021 for more information. More details on the annual bazaar and all activities at the church can be found at somerscongregational.org.

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Turkey and treasures: Traditional events coming to Somersville church SOMERS — The Congregational Church of Somersville is making plans for its annual family style turkey supper and Holiday Treasures Fair and Bake Sale. Annual Turkey Supper The Congregational Church of Somersville will hold its annual family style turkey supper Saturday, Nov. 10, with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The church, which is handicap accessible, is at 22 Maple St. Menu will include roast turkey breast with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, native winter squash, cranberry sauce, tossed salad, homemade breads and rolls, fresh pumpkin pie, and beverage — all for $12 for adults and $6 for children (ages 5-10). Reservations are encouraged to ensure a seat and should be made by contacting the church office via email at somcong@aol.com or by calling (860) 749-7741. Take-out orders should also be

reserved in advance to ensure there is enough food for all interested. All reservations will be confirmed. Holiday Treasures Fair and Bake Sale The annual Holiday Treasures Fair and Bake Sale will be held in the social hall of the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Hosted by the Ladies Aide Society of the church, the room will be filled with Christmas crafts and decorations, attic treasures, homemade jams/jellies, relishes, beans, etc. and tables filled with freshly made home-baked treats including breads, cookies, cakes, pies, candy, and more. There promises to be something for everyone at great prices. Come pick up a trinket or two, a stocking stuffer, a tree ornament, or a tasty treat for your Thanksgiving dinner. Come join in, enjoy a cup of coffee, browse, and shop. Proceeds from the sale help benefit church and community projects.

A well-deserved honor

The North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce presented Somers resident S. Prestley Blake with an Award of Recognition honoring his service to the community at a ceremony at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield on Oct. 25. Photo by Julie Cotnoir

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Special Thanksgiving Storytime Friday, Nov. 9th at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. We will read Thanksgiving stories, sing songs and make a turkey craft. Registration now. Family Movie Matinee Saturday, Nov. 17th at 2:00 p.m. We will show the new movie, Incredibles 2, rated PG, 111 minutes. No registration required. Popcorn for the kids! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Read to a Dog! Saturday, Nov. 24th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Practice your reading skills by reading to a dog in a relaxed, “dog-friendly” atmosphere. Participants may bring a book or select one at the library. The time slots are for fifteen minutes at 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, and 11:15. Registration is required. Harmonious Happenings presents: “You and Me in Music,” Wednesdays, Nov. 14th, 21st, 28th & Dec. 5th at 10:15 a.m. Registration begins October 22 for this four week series with Renee Coro. Space is limited. For children ages 2-5 with parents/caregivers. We will sing, dance and play together to developmentally appropriate music. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library.

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Snacks with Santa - Saturday, Dec. 8th Somers residents may register their children for one of four sessions: 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, or 11:15. Each program will feature the reading of a Christmas story; time to talk with Santa, and a snack and gift book at the end of the program. Parents are invited to bring along their cameras and a canned good for Champ’s Place. Due to the popularity of the Snacks with Santa program, registration must be done in person, beginning November 24. Admission to each session will be with ticket only. Children must be Somers residents 8 years old or younger to attend. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. Make an Ornament with Jumping Clay Monday, Dec. 10th at 6:00 p.m. For ages 5 & up. Mold and sculpt a special ornament for your tree with Aime from Jumping Clay. Registration begins on November 26. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. Special Christmas Storytime Friday, Dec. 14th at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5 years. Let’s celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs and a craft! Register for this event beginning November 26.

Gingerbread Fun Night! Tuesday, Dec. 18th at 6:30 p.m. For ages 3 & up. Decorate your own gingerbread cookies after a special gingerbread storytime. Children may come in their pajamas. Registration begins Dec. 3. Polar Express Movie Matinee Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a showing of the Polar Express, a holiday favorite, on the big screen. Blankets and pillows are welcome. Snacks will be provided. No registration required. Fun for the whole family! Sing-A-Long with Nappy’s Puppets Thursday, Dec. 27th at 2:00 p.m. How many of these songs do you know: Little Bunny Foo-Foo? Five Little Ducks? The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly? Five Little Monkeys Jumpin’on the Bed? Puppeteer Jim Napolitano (known as “Nappy”) and his shadow puppets present some of the greatest sing-a-long songs of all time. Join in the fun and sing some of the silliest songs around. Registration begins December 10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. TEEN EVENTS Teen Crafternoon! Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Nov. 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Dec. 4th, 11th, and 18th. Tuesday afternoons are now “Crafternoons” in the Teen Room! Each week we will have a different project or theme. Teen Advisory Board - Thursday, Nov. 8th and Thursday, Dec. 6th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Teen Advisory Board (or TAB) is an opportunity for young people to serve the Library community by sharing suggestions, helping develop projects and programs, or providing important feedback on what the Library (and the Teen Room in particular) can do to better serve the young people of our community. Teen Acoustic Jam – Thursdays, Nov. 1st, 29th, and Dec. 20th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bring your ukulele, guitar, or any other acoustic instrument to play along with us. Singers with or without instruments are welcome too! We’ll learn easy songs using basic chords that are fun for any skill level. Teen Trivia Challenge Thursday, Nov. 15th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Can you beat the trivia challenge?? ADULT EVENTS Tech Tuesdays Every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Reference Librarian Cecelia Becker will give instruction on the month’s tech topic. For November, stop in to learn about our “Libby” app that allows you to borrow electronic books, audiobooks, and more. Craft and Chat! Do you do any type of handcraft? Starting this November, come in every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon and join

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“Nobody talks about small towns anymore,” Walsh said, saying that his goal is to help save the towns, which he said are the backbone of Connecticut. He noted that the PILOT program is set at 22 percent of true tax value, hurting towns like Somers. He said that plans to eliminate the state income tax would hurt towns. “All that means is the property tax of our people will go sky high,” he said. LaCasse said she is concerned about the level of state debt. “And the drivers of Connecticut’s debt are the required State of Connecticut pension payments and retiree health care benefits,” she said. She said the problem is binding arbitration and collective bargaining. “These two cost drivers have produced skyrocketing state retiree pensions which have grown for some state retirees to more than $100,000, $200,000 and as high as $300,000,” she said. Vail could not be reached for comment for this article.

57th State House District Incumbent Republican Christopher Davis, of East Windsor, is being challenged by Democrat Dennis Milanovich, of Ellington. Davis is a Realtor. Milanovich is a former Ellington first selectman. He is the building official/town engineer in Stafford. Davis wants to make the state a more affordable place to live and to “lower the tax rate for everyone.” By reducing state spending, he said, there can be less taxation and a better business climate. He also wants to find ways to lower electricity costs. Milanovich is concerned about the issue of crumbling concrete foundations. “I think the concrete foundations are a big issue,” he said. “I think I can do a better job” of finding ways to help those homeowners, he said, pointing to his engineering background. 58th State House District Incumbent Republican Greg Stokes, of Enfield, is being challenged by Democrat Tom Arnone, of Enfield. Stokes also has been endorsed by the Independent

Party. Arnone also has been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Stokes is a former member of the Enfield Town Council and the Enfield Board of Education, and is the senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in East Windsor. Arnone is a member of the Enfield Town Council and a former member of the Enfield Board of Education. He is a wastewater treatment operator for the town of Windsor Locks. Arnone said he is concerned about cuts to state aid for Enfield, which made local taxes increase. He also is concerned about the state budget shortfall. He hopes to have Enfield to get a stop on the New Haven to Springfield commuter rail line. Another key issue for him is the heroin epidemic. Stokes could not be reached for comment for this article. 59th State House District Incumbent Republican Carol Hall, of Enfield, is being challenged by Democrat Tony DiPace, of Enfield. Both sought the seat in 2016.

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Stafford IRS offers some relief for those with foundation woes By Linda Tishler Levinson

STAFFORD — The Internal Revenue Service is offering additional tax relief to homeowners affected by crumbling foundations. “First, the IRS has announced that they will allow homeowners to ‘carry forward’ or ‘carry back’ a net operating loss should their casualty loss exceed their annual tax liability. This clarification means that even if the net loss suffered by a homeowner exceeds their annual federal tax liability, they can carry forward that loss for up to 20 years,” said a news release issued by U.S. Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney, both D-Conn. The IRS also clarified that homeowners can claim up to 100 percent of their annual tax liability against their casualty loss and that the IRS will allow taxpay-

ers with a net operating loss to “carry back” their losses for two years. Bonnie Stewart, executive director of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, wrote in a letter for Courtney and Larson’s request for these changes to the IRS, “Simply stated, in the vast majority of cases, the cost of repairing a crumbling foundation will far exceed the amount of taxes a homeowner will pay in a given year. Thus, the taxpayer would not be able to deduct the total amount of their crumbling foundations casualty loss. Granting a new net loss carry forward in these cases would provide homeowners with the ability to deduct their losses over a specified period.“ The materials for the foundations came from the J.J. Mottes Co. of Stafford.

Annual Church Mouse fair approaching

STAFFORD — The Women's Ministry of First United Methodist Church, 8 Church St., Stafford Springs, will present its Annual Church Mouse Market Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Local crafters and vendors will be attending. Lunch will be served, and there will be a Cookie Walk with delicious selections. Come find a treasure at our annual “White Elephant Room.” The church is handicapped-accessible. Money raised benefits the Women’s Ministry donations to local Women and Children’s needs. For details, call the church at (860) 684-2468.

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Reunion nears for SHS Class of ’73

STAFFORD — The Stafford High School Class of 1973 has announced plans for its 45th class reunion. The reunion will be held Saturday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving weekend), at Roaring Brook Campground, 8 S Road, Stafford Springs. Tickets are $25 per person. The event begins with a meet and greet at 5 p.m., followed by a buffet style dinner at 6 p.m. There will be a live band playing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring your own beverages and memories. Dress is casual. For class members on Facebook, join the Stafford High School Class of 1973 Reunion Planning site.

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Hall also is being endorsed by the Independent Party. DiPace also is being endorsed by the Working Families Party. Hall, a former member of the Enfield Town Council, is a realtor with Century 21 All Points Realty. DiPace is a former member of the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission and the owner of Hazardville Motors in Enfield. Hall said she is concerned about the state’s economy. “We’re obviously the last to recover,” she said. “We have to just get the state back on track.” We have done the same thing for the last 40 years and that has not served the state well, she said, adding that one-party rule does not work. DiPace could not be reached for comment for this article.

60th State House District Incumbent Republican Scott Storms, of Windsor Locks, is being challenged by Democrat Jane Garibay, of Windsor. Storms also has been endorsed by the Independent Party. Storms has served on the Windsor Locks Sewer Commission, Water Pollution Control Authority, Economic

and Industrial Development Commission and Board of Education. He is a partner in the law firm of Storms & Storms. Garibay is a retired executive director of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce since 1999, retiring a few weeks ago. She is a member of the Windsor Economic Development Commission and a former president of the Windsor Board of Education. She was president and co-founder of the Windsor Education Foundation. “People and jobs are leaving the state because our tax structure is oppressive, our cost of living is excessive, and our state budget is out of control. Annual deficits and fiscal uncertainty inhibit job and business creation and negatively impacts all our citizens including the elderly and those most in need,” Storms said. If re-elected, Storms said he “will continue to work to implement a competitive tax structure providing needed tax relief to businesses and families; to support a predictable and sustainable budget that prioritizes spending within a clearly defined spending cap focusing on public safety, health, transportation and education; to eliminate borrowing to cover current operating expenses; and to reduce costly unfunded mandates impacting

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Suffield-based, small-business owner. He served on the Suffield Board of Finance for 10 years. Zawistowski said the state’s No. 1 issue is the economy. She said the state has not recovered the jobs it lost in the 2008 recession. “I’m tired of seeing people move out of state,” she said. To help the economy, she said the state needs to cut down on the regulations placed on businesses. Zawistowski said she is a big supporter of vocational training programs through the high schools and community colleges. She added that focusing on the technology sectors will jumpstart the state’s economy. Henrie could not be reached for comment for this article.

Judge of Probate Democrat David Baram is running unopposed in the 3rd District. The district includes Bloomfield, East Granby, Suffield and Windsor Locks. Marianne Lassman Fisher is running unopposed for re-election as probate judge in the 4th Probate District. The district includes South Windsor, East Windsor and Windsor. She is endorsed by the Republicans and the Democrats.

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Democrat Gina Cekata and Republican Carolyn McCaffrey are running for judge of probate in the 11th Probate District. The District includes Enfield, Somers, Stafford and Union. Democrat Elisa Bartlett and Republican Kerry Socha are running for probate judge in the 12th Probate District. The district includes Ellington and Vernon.

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Registrar of Voters In East Windsor, Democrat Angelo Severino and Republican Karen Gaudreau are running for registrar of voters. In Ellington, Democrat Lois TimmsFerrara and Republican Wanda DeLand are running for registrar of voters. In Enfield, Democrat Lewis Fiore and Republican Tom Kienzler are running for registrar of voters. In Somers, Democrat Robert Schmidt and Republican David McCaffrey are running for registrar of voters.

In Suffield, Democrat Darlene Burrell and Republican Lynn Joyal are running for registrar of voters. In Windsor Locks, Democrat John Ferrari and Republican Rose Horan are running for registrar of voters. Stafford has no race for registrar of voters this year.

State referendum questions There are two statewide referendum questions. The first asks if the state Constitution should be amended to ensure all monies in the Special Transportation Fund are used only for transportation purposes. The second asks if the state Constitution should be amended to require a public hearing prior to the transfer, sale or disposition of stateowned or state-controlled property and if such property is under the control of the state Department of Agriculture or state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection it would require a two-thirds vote in the General Assembly.

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SUFFIELD — Longtime sports journalist Mike Shalin will speak at the Senior Center, 145 Bridge St., on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. Shalin has the inside scoop on all things Red Sox (and New York teams). He has a new book called “The Hometown Team: Four Decades Of Boston Red Sox Photography,” with photos by Steve Babineau. The book also includes interviews. Shalin briefly wrote for the New York Post on the New York teams and then spent 22 years writing about sports at the Boston Herald, which naturally included covering the Red Sox. Now Shalin is a freelance writer and an official scorekeeper for the Red Sox. Shalin has written numerous books including a biography of former New York Yankee Don Mattingly. Dennis Eckersley, who has known Shalin since Eckersley’s first stint with the Sox from 1978-84, penned the foreword to “The Hometown Team.” With his journalist credentials, Shalin has been a Hall of Fame voter since 1989. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Register for this program by calling the library at (860) 668-3896 or online at suffield-library.org. This is a Kent Memorial Library program funded by The Friends of the Library.

Residents OK purchase of development rights to farm By Linda Tishler Levinson

SUFFIELD — The town is purchasing the development rights to the Deren Farm. Residents voted unanimously by voice vote to approve the purchase of a conservation easement for the farm, which consists of approximately 43 acres off Hill Street and Halladay Avenue, for $67,369 at an Oct. 10 Town Meeting. Town Planner Bill Hawkins told town residents at the meeting that the town pays the one-time fee to the property owner for the development rights, which prohibits nonagricultural development, according to Hawkins’ presentation at the meeting. The farmer may sell the property for farming, the land continues to be privately owned and stays on the tax rolls, he said. Hawkins also said it helps keep farmland affordable for future generations. He said the town benefits in a number of ways including that agriculture and forestry contribute to the local economy, privately owned agricultural and forest land generate more in taxes than they use in services, it adds to quality of life and is a tool for growth management.

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SUFFIELD — The following activities are scheduled for the Senior Center. For details on Senior Center activities, call (860) 668-8830. Card Making Class/Holiday Cards Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m.: Holiday Stamp-A-Stack 15 cards and envelopes for $35. Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m.: Create four beautiful cards that you will be so proud to give someone. Cost is $10 and includes all materials and instructions. Sign up by Nov. 8. Healthy Creations Cooking Demo Nov. 27, 2:30 p.m.: Welcome back chefs from Stonebrook Village. Register for this free program by Nov. 21. Pickleball In-door court and equipment available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1 p.m. or other times upon request. Ask the Attorney First Thursday of each month. Call for an appointment. Computer assistance Ask John Free each Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Medicare is complicated Trained volunteers are available to provide unbi-

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