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COVER STORY

4 — Sacred Trust The five land trusts in the Farmington Valley safeguard our valuable and highly valued open space, natural resources and remarkable rural grandeur NOTEWORTHY NONPROFITS

9 — Natural History The Granby Land Trust has been preserving and conserving the town’s natural heritage for 50 years BUSINESS BEAT

12 — Merchant Milestones A number of Valley businesses have plenty to celebrate this year as they mark the time in decades

OPEN SPACE in the Farmington Valley is as plentiful as water in a pond.

True, there isn’t exactly as much open space here in the Valley as there is in outer space — safe to say, the distance between stars supersedes the overland distance that both separates and connects the forests, farms and fields of Connecticut.

Yet to someone like me, who grew up in the more congested NYC metropolitan area, the open-space acreage is still visually stunning.

I recall the wonder I sensed when I first traversed the stretch of West Mountain Road in Simsbury from Wildwood to Bushy Hill roads — the magical canopy of trees soaring skyward. I confess that some (even much) of that wonder has become elusive because such woodland scenes in this region are so routine … but this beauty will always be gratitude-worthy.

Thanks to the land trusts in the Valley, open space shouldn’t be elusive for future generations. For a report, see our cover story on page 4 — BWD

VALLEY INTEL

15 — Big Heart, Big Honor An Avon resident has been honored as Big Sister of the Year for her noteworthy commitment and care QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Our goal is to consistently craft, support and implement creative land conservation solutions” — Simsbury Land Trust website

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COVER STORY KUDOS Today Magazine’s July cover story featured an incisive resolution of a debate about Avon’s town center — CLICK HERE for the story WOW, what a great layout for the cover story on Avon’s town center! Thank you — you worked so hard on this and I am so glad our story fit into what you wanted to do in the July issue. It was a pleasure to write it — Terri Wilson and I love doing things together.

You did a wonderful job and I am grateful to you!

— Nora O. Howard • Avon Town Historian THANK YOU for making our town center so prominent a story.

Incredible coverage throughout. And thanks for the awards story and for making a digital magazine we all want to read.

— Terri Wilson • President • Avon Historical Society AWARD KUDOS The July edition included a story about Today Magazine’s SPJ awards in 2022 — CLICK HERE for that story CONGRATULATIONS on your 12 additional SPJ awards.

That’s quite an accomplishment for anyone, but especially someone trying to cover five towns with a tiny staff. Nice to see you filling the void in local feature coverage.

— Theresa Sullivan Barger • Canton Theresa is an SPJ award-winning journalist I CAN ONLY IMAGINE how elated you are for these accomplishments. Great job! Your eye for stories and reporting is keen and very relevant to our community. Congrats once again. Continued success.

— Joe Bekanich • Avon Odalys Bekanich, Joe’s wife, won an SPJ award for a cogent Today Magazine story she wrote CONGRATULATIONS on your awards — I’m glad I could help bring attention to both the river AND the quality of your publication!

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LAND STANDING COVER STORY

Land Trusts Preserve Valley’s Rural Beauty

Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve • North Granby — Photo by Don Shaw Jr.

By Bruce Deckert Editor-in-Chief • Today Magazine

• land • noun — an expanse of ground with specific boundaries, especially in terms of its ownership or use • trust • noun — assured reliance on someone or something • an arrangement whereby a trustee holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries ————————————————————————————————— THE FARMINGTON VALLEY is known for its open space, parks and forests. All five Valley towns feature a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the region’s extraordinary pastoral beauty.

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organizations that take legal ownership and stewardship over undeveloped property at the behest of the previous landowner — in order to maintain natural resources, recreational areas and historical sites for future generations.

Two Valley land trusts are celebrating a 50th anniversary this year — the Canton Land Conservation Trust and the Granby Land Trust were established in 1972.

Granby is spotlighted in this edition of Today Magazine. Look for a feature on Canton in an upcoming edition.

Meanwhile, the Farmington Land Trust was founded in 1971, the Avon Land Trust in 1973, and the Simsbury Land Trust in 1976. Each Valley land trust is managed by a volunteer board of directors or trustees.

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———————————————————————— PAGE 9 — Granby Land Trust Celebrates 50 Years —————————————————————————— Numerous hiking trails crisscross land trust properties throughout the Valley, giving access to a remarkable array of forests, fields, lakes, meadows, streams and countless picturesque panoramas.

The mission statements of these conservation organizations dovetail and echo a love for the outdoors and a desire to share that passion with Valley residents via wise stewardship — here’s a synopsis of their stated goals:

Avon Land Trust • Acres preserved — about 400 “To preserve and protect undeveloped

SEEKING A PATHWAY TO PEACE The Simsbury Land Trust is hosting a 12-Hike Challenge and offers monthly hikes via a Hiking Club — www.simsburylandtrust.org

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land and enhance our town’s environmental and historic resources. …

To provide public access to appropriate properties and in so doing provide public enjoyment of nature … [and] to retain the natural charm of our town.”

Canton Land Conservation Trust • Acres preserved — about 2000 “To acquire, preserve and protect land of scenic, natural or historic value within the Town of Canton; to maintain this land and its plant and animal life using the best conservation, wildlife habitat and forestry practices available; and to promote public

awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of the land.”

Farmington Land Trust • Acres preserved — about 300 The trust “protects over 300 acres of fields, forests, wetlands, scenic vistas, historic sites and wildlife habitat from development [to] remain as open space forever, enriching the quality of life for Farmington residents for generations to come. … Protecting open space also protects wildlife. We offer many programs and events to educate and advocate for our feathered and furry friends.”

Granby Land Trust • Acres preserved — about 2900 “To preserve Granby’s natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas and agricultural land. … Providing our community with opportunities to get outside, exercise and reconnect with nature is important to us.”

Simsbury Land Trust • Acres preserved — about 1100 “To protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define

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Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. …

Our goal is to consistently craft, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations.”

This harmony of preservation and education reflects a shared vision, transcending town lines, for the safekeeping of the Farmington Valley’s cornucopia of open space. + Editor-in-chief Bruce Deckert is an awardwinning journalist — and while he admits this article isn’t exactly reflective of that from a pure reporting perspective, any story on Valley land trusts is worth telling • Sources — Valley land trust websites • Courtesy photos

Hikers enjoy nature in Werner’s Woods in Canton — www.cantonlandtrust.org

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The Avon Land Trust webcam in Oakes Preserve often captures images of wildlife — www.avonlandtrust.org

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Board president Rick Orluk answered this Q&A on behalf of the Granby Land Trust ———————————————————————————— GRANBY LAND TRUST P.O. Box 23 • Granby, CT • 06035 Email— info@granbylandtrust.org www.granbylandtrust.org Year Established — 1972 ———————————————————— Mission — The Granby Land Trust preserves Granby’s natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas and agricultural land.

Most fulfilling aspect of your work?

The most fulfilling aspect of this work is knowing that the land we protect will be preserved forever. Also, when we are given land, it’s fulfilling to satisfy the wishes of our land donors and to honor their legacies in a significant way.

Your biggest obstacle, and how you overcome it?

Land is a finite resource, fragmentation is harming our wildlife populations, and climate change is real. Sometimes we feel like we’re in a race against time, but we keep at it and hope others will join the fight.

Most satisfying accomplishment?

There are so many. Here are a few: (1) Securing major gifts (2) Growing a vibrant and involved membership (3) Providing area residents with places to connect with nature and each other (4) Working with a dynamic board of directors that brings varied skills, diverse perspectives and a can-do attitude to everything we do Goals for the next 1-5 years?

We will continue to make smart, strategic land acquisitions; responsibly manage the land in our care; grow our membership; provide people with opportunities to enjoy, understand and appreciate nature; and grow awareness of the importance of land preservation.

Volunteers — 90-100 annually. We have 17 volunteer board members and 46 property stewards. Property stewards are our eyes and ears on our properties, helping us ensure that the properties are in good shape, our trails are safe, our boundaries are being respected, etc.

Other opportunities to serve the GLT include the Youth Conservation Corps for kids age 13-18; periodic Trail/ Property Cleanup Days for all members; and special events, such as our annual art show and our annual meeting, which are managed by volunteer committees working with our board of directors.

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Snowshoers at Mary Edwards Mountain Property • Granby Anecdote that provides a window into your ethos: The Granby Land Trust has had a long history of supporters — ranging from Mary Edwards to Seth and Lucy Holcombe to the Godard Family to Ann Pelka to Jamie Gamble — who have cared deeply for their properties throughout their lives and donated them to the GLT with an interest in preserving Granby’s natural heritage and providing a place for Granby’s wildlife and people to thrive forever. These gifts are investments in the future, and it is an honor for us to steward them.

Interesting stats + numbers: • The GLT is responsible for the protection of nearly 3,000 acres of open space. We own 2,127 acres and we hold conservation easements on an additional 794 acres.

• The Granby Land Trust earned national accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance in 2014 and renewed its accreditation in 2019, proving that it is committed to professional excellence, responsible governance and lasting stewardship of its properties.

• The GLT’s annual membership includes more than 400 families.

What do you see as the top three topics and/or issues in land conservation today?

Land conservation is the key to a healthy future.

Conserved, well-managed land ensures clean water, clean air and healthy food. It provides protection from natural disasters

such as floods and drought. It provides wildlife corridors and encourages biodiversity. And it absorbs and stores carbon, slowing climate change. It also gives us — and our children and grandchildren — places to unplug and connect with nature.

Besides donations, how is your work funded?

Our work is primarily funded through financial gifts and gifts of land. In addition, we have received grants from the state of Connecticut and the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and we have received a number of very generous legacy gifts.

How closely do you work with other agencies?

We work very closely with other Granby nonprofit organizations — including the Granby Public Library, the Salmon Brook Historical Society, the Granby Agricultural Commission, the Friends of Holcomb Farm, McLean Game Refuge, the Granby Artists Association, Boy Scouts and the Granby Education Foundation. In addition, we work with other preservation organizations including the Land Trust Alliance, the Nature Conservancy and the Connecticut Land Conservation Council.

What do you appreciate most about the Farmington Valley?

Open space, hiking trails, family farms and orchards, rolling hills, stone walls, pristine waterways, healthy forests, diverse wildlife.

What constructive change would you like to see in the Valley?

Land conservation organizations throughout the Valley work together, and we hope to grow these connections in the future.

We would like to see smart development and thoughtful preservation. It’s a balancing act.

Board Officers: • Rick Orluk — President • Dave Emery — Vice President • David Russell — Controller • Kathy Lombardo — Treasurer • Leslie Judge — Secretary Number of Employees — 0 Further comment — We have an active presence on social media and encourage folks to follow the Granby Land Trust on Facebook and Instagram. +

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Falcetti Music Commemorates 65 Years With Simsbury Location

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FALCETTI MUSIC has nurtured and shared the jubilation and exuberance of music for 65 years — and now offers its unique blend of tunes, teaching and more in the Farmington Valley.

Falcetti has expanded and debuted a second location in 2022, in Simsmore Square on Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. The facility features eight teaching studios and an intimate recital hall.

“We were looking for something in the Farmington Valley,” owner Tony Falcetti told another local media outlet. “We were waiting for the opportunity to come, and this was just the right timing.”

Falcetti Music was founded in 1957 in Springfield, Mass., by the husband-and-wife team of Sam and Peggy Falcetti — Tony’s parents — and the headquarters remains in Springfield. In Simsbury, Falcetti Music has partnered with the Playhouse Theatre Academy. The organizations share a state-of-the-art space.

This partnership makes perfect sense because it encompasses another marital team: Tony’s wife, Tracy Flater, is executive director of the West Hartford-based Playhouse Theatre Group, the parent organization for the Playhouse Theatre Academy and Playhouse on Park.

Falcetti Music offers individual and group music lessons — online or in-person in Simsbury and Springfield — plus community programs at libraries, town recreation departments, independent living facilities and elsewhere.

Some Falcetti instructors have extensive national and international performance experience, and some have connections with UHart’s Hartt School of Music.

At least one, harp teacher Virgiree KnoxPettaway, has received a U.S. congressional award for her musical and humanitarian contributions, per the Falcetti website.

“Our goal is to provide music lessons for all genres and levels of music in a fun and relaxed learning environment,” said Falcetti education administrator Rachel Lloyd-Sterbenz, whose husband Timothy Sterbenz is one of more than 30 Falcetti teachers.

Here’s a historical numerical rundown since Falcetti Music debuted more than six decades ago, according to the website: • Lessons taught — over 3 million • Students taught — over 114,400 • Music recitals — over 3200 Other programs are designed to provide a diverse variety of musical experiences, such as songwriting workshops, drum circles and film music lectures. Falcetti will also customize programming to fit the needs of a specific group.

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While adults may feel they are too old to learn an instrument, “it’s never too late to start,” affirmed Lloyd-Sterbenz. Vis-à-vis the benefits for youth, research shows that learning an instrument and studying music will raise a student’s confidence level and develop greater cognitive skills, she noted. Music engagement also provides stress relief, furnishes creative outlets and builds friendships.

Falcetti Music and the Playhouse Theatre Academy held a grand-opening open house at their shared Simsbury facility in May, highlighted by complimentary musical performances spotlighting professional vocalists who have performed at Playhouse on Park.

Falcetti is a member of the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, and the open house included an official ribbon-cutting ceremony — a perk for all COC members. The new facility first opened in February 2022.

“This space is truly a perfect match, fitting our needs as a music school and placing us in the heart of the greater Farmington Valley,” said Falcetti director of education Jennifer Brevik. +

Avon Health Center Celebrates 80 Years AVON HEALTH CENTER, a family-owned 120bed skilled nursing facility, is observing its 80th anniversary this year.

Gertrude Petersen founded the business in 1942 as Avon Convalescent Home, according to Russell Schwartz, the director of operations for Avon Health Center and sister facility West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Petersen sold the operation in 1956 to Kenneth Smith, who in turn sold it in 1967 to Herb Holden, Schwartz says.

Leonard J. Schwartz, Russell’s father, purchased the business in 1974 and added 60 beds in 1975 and ’76. He bought the West Hartford facility in 1976 and later handed the company’s reins to Russell before he passed away at 82 in July 2019.

Located on West Avon Road aka Route 167, Avon Health Center provides a range of services to residents in the Farmington Valley area — including short-term rehabilitation, long-term and respite care, medical and nursing treatment, and hospice care.

In the medical realm, the center offers IV therapy, advanced wound care and consultation solutions.

In addition to the above services, the West Hartford location specializes in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Avon Health Center is a member of the AvonCanton Chamber of Commerce. +

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MAHER’S Paint & Wallpaper is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Established in 1972 by Richard “Dick” Maher, the store moved to its current Avon location in 1989 — on West Main Street aka Route 44. Current owner Andy Whalen purchased the store in January 2000.

“We waited to make sure the Y2K computer issue didn’t shut down society,” Whalen quips.

He worked at the store beginning in 1986 before taking the ownership baton.

In April 2016 Whalen opened a second location, Maher’s Simsbury Paint on Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.

Maher’s is an independent Benjamin Moore paint retailer with trained specialists who are glad to assist customers with an assortment of projects.

“We’re proud to deliver the kind of specialized attention to detail and help that you simply won’t find in larger chain stores,” says the Maher’s website. +

CLUB PILATES Avon is observing the 15th anniversary of the Club Pilates brand this year. Located on West Main Street, the Avon affiliate was established in November 2019 and celebrated its grand opening in January 2020.

Founded in 2007, Club Pilates offers a system of low-impact exercises focusing on core strength, flexibility, coordination and improved posture.

“People from couch potatoes to trained athletes, from teens to seniors, have proven that Pilates is a great way to a healthier lifestyle and better mindbody balance,” says Rick Hersom, general manager of Club Pilates Avon.

Trained instructors aim to bring clients the body-transforming benefits of resistance training via 12 specialized pieces of equipment.

A member of the Avon-Canton Chamber of Commerce, Club Pilates Avon offers a free intro class. +

CARMON Community Funeral Homes marked its 75th anniversary last year.

The Carmon family’s first funeral home was established in Windsor in 1946 by Frank W. Carmon Jr., a decorated World War II veteran, and his wife Nan. Their three sons joined them as funeral directors and managers — and the eldest, John C. Carmon, is the company president today. A third generation of Carmons also serve as funeral directors.

Carmon Community Funeral Homes has nine locations, including two in the Farmington Valley: Avon, Granby, Hartford, Rockville, South Windsor, Suffield, Vernon, Windsor and Poquonock (also in Windsor).

The Carmon family has “enjoyed good working relationships with other family-run funeral homes,” says the company website, “and when the owners of nearby firms decided to retire, many asked the Carmons to purchase their business.”

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2022 COC Awards Avon-Canton Chamber of Commerce Loren Bristol Spirit Award • Peggy and Peter Bakker PMB Consulting Large Business of the Year • Raymour & Flanigan • Avon Small Business of the Year • The Colvin Group Keller Williams Legacy Partners New Member Advocates of the Year • Kristina Mozzicato Abundant Health Massage Therapy • Dennis Frosolone • Link Solutions Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce • Simsbury Chamber Awards Business Leader of the Year • Nancy Scheetz Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association

Educator of the Year • Jan Hanlon School Psychologist Tariffville Elementary School Public Servant of the Year • Mark Orenstein Simsbury Community Media Board Library Board of Trustees Technology Task Force • Granby Chamber Awards Mike Guarco Sr. Business Person of the Year • Hal Jr. and Brian Pierce Pierce Builders New Business of the Year • The Whisk Sarah Cowles-Gentile Humanitarian of the Year • Virginia Wutka Lost Acres Orchards Recognition of Service • John French Outgoing COC executive director

• The Avon and Canton Chambers of Commerce became one in January 2021 • The Granby and Simsbury Chambers of Commerce merged in June 2022 but presented separate awards this year ——————————————————————————————————

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The rebranding took effect in April 2022 to reinforce the Link Solutions slogan: “We’re more than just phones.”

Link Solutions account executive Dennis Frosolone is a member of the Avon-Canton Chamber of Commerce — he joined the Avon Chamber of Commerce in 2009, and the Avon and Canton COCs officially joined forces in January 2021.

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AVON RESIDENT Emily Rosen has been named Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut for her commitment to the well-being of children, her dedication to volunteerism and her consistent support of the agency’s mission.

Emily has been an adult mentor — aka a “Big” — with the state’s Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate for more than eight years.

She was initially matched with her “Little Sister” mentee Angie, a New Britain resident who is now 20.

When the match with Angie aged-out, Emily was paired up with her current mentee, a “Little Brother” named Colby, age 10, from Farmington. Although Emily’s first match is officially over, she still maintains close contact with Angie.

“Emily Rosen demonstrates what a mentor is all about,” says Ivana Kirk-Thigpen, a match support and site-based specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters who nominated Emily for her award.

“Emily is dedicated, responsible and wants what’s best for the Little Brothers and Sisters we serve. She’s also very active with our agency and participates in many of the activities and functions our agency offers.”

Emily works part-time as an education specialist at the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), where she’s enjoyed a 23-year career. She is a certified mindfulness educator, a licensed yoga teacher and a founding member of Bigs Ignite — the Big Brothers Big Sisters affinity group.

Over the years, Emily has orchestrated, designed and led a number of group teaching sessions at Big Brothers Big Sisters, designed for fun and for introducing mentors and mentees to the multiple benefits yoga offers.

She says, “Being a Big Sister to two amazing kids has been a classic ‘get more than you give’ opportunity — for which I am extremely grateful to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut.”

Stuart Rosen, Emily’s husband, is a Connecticut superior court judge. Since 2016, he has been a member of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut. www.ctbigs.org

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