April 2013 North Central News

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In This Issue

• REGIONAL: Kids feel the pinch as area services decline ..................p. 3 • EAST WINDSOR: Trolley Museum on track to get more cash ................p. 6 • ELLINGTON: Officials hope residents are in favor of proposed budget ....p. 7 • REGIONAL: Auction to ‘Keep Jeff’s Dream Alive’ set for April 27 ....p. 10 • ENFIELD: Common Grounds Rotary Garden ready for season ..........p. 12 • ENFIELD: ‘Dancing With the Town’ steps up to fund services ..........p. 15 • STAFFORD: Arts Commission offering free workshops............................p. 27 •STAFFORD: ‘Laws of Life’ essay writers receive honors.................................p. 31 •SUNDAY DRIVE: Going the extra mile for some great eating..................p. 35 •CLASSIFIEDS:....................... p. 37-38

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Rising from the Ashes

Steel workers set beams at the Somers Congregational Church in the center of Somers. The 200-year-old church burnt to the ground on January 1, 2012 and is being rebuilt. Photo by David Butler II

It’s time, the time of year for residents of north central Connecticut to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens by supporting the annual

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“Walk for Dignified Rides for Seniors” Sunday, April 28, 2013 Asnuntuck Community College 170 Elm Street, Enfield, Connecticut Registration: 9:00 a.m. * Walk Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.

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Walk for Rides provides funding for dignified transportation for seniors and the visually impaired 24/7, 365 days a year.

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To be a Walk for Dignified Rides for Seniors sponsor or to form a team please email info@ITNNorthCentralCT.org. or call (860) 758-7833. Team registration and donations can also be accepted online at www.walkforrides.org.

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