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Santa Claus Coming to North Central Connecticut Towns By Julie Cotnoir
Before he hits the road for his trip around the world, Santa Claus will be making several stops in various towns around the area. So you better watch out and you better not cry. Santa Claus is coming to town. There are two traditions in Somers that will continue in 2015. The Friends of the Somers Public Library will once again host Snacks with Santa. Four sessions will be held on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 5 (9 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.) for Somers children 8 and younger. Registrations in advance must be done in person for this special meet and greet with the big guy. The library is located at 2 Vision Boulevard. Admission is by ticket only. Each program will include a Christmas story time and time for the kids to share their wish list with Santa. Each child receives a snack and a book. Bring your camera and please help those in need by donating a non-perishable food item for Champ’s Place. On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Somers’ annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will kick off. Sponsored by the Somers Fire Department and the Lions Club, the evening will include a carol sing-along with the Mabelle B. Avery Middle
Santa is “sleigh�-ted to make his annual appearance at the Somers Friends of the Library Snacks with Santa on Dec. 5. Photos courtesy of Ed Palomba
School choir and band, and refreshments including chili/hotdogs and baked goods served up by the Lions Club. Stick around for 6 p.m. when Santa arrives in grand style in a Somers Fire Department Truck. In Enfield, if you are in the Shaker Pines Fire District, keep your ears peeled for the music and sirens accompanying The Santa Run on Saturday,
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35-minute performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Visit ellington-ct.gov for the schedule of all of the indoor and outdoor activities planned for Winterfest. Bundle up and head over to the Connecticut Trolley Museum to see St. Nick, take a ride on a train, and see a spectacular lighting display. Winterfest is another holiday must-do with young and old alike. See streetcars from as far back as the 1890s. They feature both open and closed trolley cars for the
three-mile journey. Wear extra layers and travel under the “Tunnel of Lights” in one of the open cars for a spectacular ride. Another treat is visiting the museum’s Teresalee Bertinuson Vistor Center to see the model train layouts. The kids can visit with Santa and holiday shopping is possible in the museum’s gift shop. They are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (with the exception of Christmas Day) from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 26-29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62
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Town Meeting Could Transfer Acreage to Housing Authority
East Windsor By Linda Tishler Levinson
EAST WINDSOR — The housing authority may be getting more land to build senior housing. The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted at its Nov. 16 meeting to approve the transfer of seven acres on Reservoir Avenue to the East Windsor Housing Authority and send that transfer to a town meeting for approval. The land is adjacent to the housing authority’s cur-
rent Park Hill, a low-income senior citizen housing complex in the Broad Brook section of town. First Selectman Robert Maynard said the property has a limited covenant, which restricts its use to senior citizen and disabled housing. A town meeting on the land transfer has not yet been scheduled, Maynard said. When the new board took office and members were introduced at the Nov. 17 meeting, Bob Lyke of Rye
Street said it would be a good idea for the board to go back to having public meetings videotaped, according to the meeting minutes. Maynard said that is something he supports. Selectman Jason Bowsza said in the past the videography was done by volunteers and that it was something that never was prohibited. The volunteers had simply faded away, Bowsza said, and the videotaping of the meetings just stopped.
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EAST WINDSOR - Book Club Bookstore is excited to help with all of your holiday shopping by introducing you to Connecticut Authors and Artists every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas. Dec. 5: “Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day� features children’s author Linda Laudone. Musician and entertainer Fern Michonski will lead a sing-along at noon. Dec. 5: Meet author Beth Caruso, who wrote “One of Windsor, the Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging.� Dec. 6: Meet authors Maria Carvalho (“Hamster in Space!�) and Lisa Acerbo (“No Trouble at All�). Dec. 6: Artist Pop-Up Shop: Janice Warren of Broad Brook Art.
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EAST WINDSOR – The following programs are being offered by the East Windsor Parks and Recreation Department. FALL YOGA Classes will be held at East Windsor High School in room D-4 from 6:15 pm to 7:30 p.m. MONDAY classes will be held Jan. 4 to March 7 with no class on Jan. 18 and Feb. 15. WEDNESDAY classes will be held Jan. 6 to Feb. 24. The cost of this program is: residents $30 once a week or $45 twice a week; non-residents $35 once a week or $50
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EAST WINDSOR - On Monday Dec. 7, Tuesday Dec. 8, and Wednesday Dec. 9, the East Windsor Lions Pediatric Vision Screening Team will be conducting vision screening for pre-schoolers at Broad Brook Elementary School. Parents or guardians of pre-schoolers in East Windsor who are not enrolled at the school are welcome to come for a screening between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on those 3 days. Additional
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ELLINGTON — The town may be moving toward a professional administrator. Outgoing First Selectman Maurice Blanchette said the Charter Revision Commission discussed different town government structures at its Nov. 17 meeting and will be presenting its opin-
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ELLINGTON - Ellington High School Student Council members, led by their advisor, Family and Consumer Science teacher David Helmin, highlighted this year’s Veterans Day with an exceptional ceremony in the school’s gymnasium to honor all veterans, especially those from Ellington. Sixteen veterans were in attendance, with several being members of the high school faculty. The 123-member student council hosted a breakfast for the veterans preceding the schoolwide assembly. Student Council President Tom Arbeiter welcomed the veterans and guests and
expressed the honor he felt interacting with the veterans. What struck him the most was the humility and the manner in which they go about their lives and ask nothing in return. The ceremony was opportunity for the students to give back and say thank you. The high school vocal ensemble, directed by Richard Diamond, set the mood with the crowd and sang the “StarSpangled Banner.” Something new this year was a moving video presentation to the song “American Soldier” by Toby Keith. In addition, sophomore Jess Roberts recited an essay she wrote for the ceremony called “86,400 Seconds.”
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Speakers included Ellington Board of Education chair Daniel Keune, state Rep. Christopher Davis, state Sen. Tim Larson and Ted Graziani, who is the CT Chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. “We are all ordinary people, but we did extraordinary things. We answered the call,” Graziani said. At one point during the ceremony, and perhaps the most moving, was the student audience participation. When prompted, nearly everyone in the crowd held up a paper that had a name of a veteran they knew on it and wanted to
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Ellington Ellington Gearing Up for its 12th Annual Winterfest ELLINGTON - Santa and Mrs. Claus will be appearing at Ellington’s 12th annual Winterfest celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 5, during the “TreeLighting Ceremony” on the Town Green gazebo bordering Maple and Main streets (Rtes. 140 and 286), from 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festivities will include many events in venues around the center of town. As a treat, Santa will hand out his usual candy canes and, this year, the First Lutheran Church of Ellington will be offering chocolate delights to all the kiddies in attendance. Pictures can be also be taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer prior to the spectacular “Torchlight Parade,” which will wend down Ellington’s Main Street (Rt. 286) at 5:15 p.m. Brightly festooned firetrucks from around Connecticut and the Kloter trolley will be part of the colorful parade. Meanwhile, Hall Memorial Library will be the starting point for seasonal entertainment on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., when the Ellington Singers present their annual, fun-filled, holiday sing-
along. Refreshments will be served afterward. On Saturday, the library will offer more entertainment, holiday fun and (courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the staff of the Courant Community) surprise treats. Library activities will begin with the annual Christmas Ornament Workshops for children ages 3-12. The workshops will start at 10 a.m., 10:40 a.m., and 11:10 a.m. and run 40 minutes each. Tickets are required and can be obtained at the library. On Main Street, the Nellie McKnight Museum will be open Saturday, Dec. 5, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring a picture display of “The Best of Ellington,” which includes such past events as ice harvesting, the Ellington Parrish Train Band, and 200 years of the McKnight museum building. Next door, the Ellington Congregational Church will be offering an a la carte (and inexpensive, childfriendly) dinner, an afternoon Carole Sing, and a “Warming Tree,” which collects hats, mittens and scarves for those in need. The Ellington Women’s Club will be offering hot chocolate and cook-
ies at the Town Annex (rear entrance) to the left of Town Hall on Main Street for those who wish to warm up. On Maple Street, (Rt. 140) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will present its live nativity outside the church on Dec. 5 and 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as well as a festive display of 150 nativity sets from around the world in the main hall. Refreshments will also be served. At Ellington High School, also on
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ENFIELD — Scott Kaupin says he sees a number of challenges ahead for the town as he continues as the town’s mayor. Kaupin, who was re-elected to his Town Council seat in the Nov. 3 election, was again chosen by members of the Town Council to be mayor at the Nov. 9 council meeting. He thanked the council for their votes in returning him to the mayor’s seat and spoke about the state of the town and the challenges it faces, according to the meeting minutes. “We have a new town manager to hire. We have numerous buildings to repair and improve and energy using systems to replace, but we have to figure out how to fund these improvements. We have a water-pollution-control operation to finally update — thank you, Enfield. We have roads, sidewalks and drainage to repair across town. We have an expanded and renovated Enfield High School to complete on time and on budget. We have a village to revitalize
and a transit center to build. We have a lot on our plate and the resources to pay for these projects are limited and must be kept in mind,” he said. The mayor said over the past eight years in his position he has seen the community working together to make Enfield a better town. “This is what makes Enfield such a special place to call home. Thank you to our community in action. To the employees of the Town of Enfield, I want you to know that your service to this community continues to be appreciated and respected,” he said. The council also chose William Lee as deputy mayor. “I also want to thank the public for their continued trust in reelecting me, and I do take the position quite seriously to aid the mayor in his duties and certainly to keep as wide open a channel of communication as possible, and this has been one of the goals that they’ve strived to achieve, and I think we’re making good progress on that end,” he said.
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Rich’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, located in Enfield, hosted its 8th Annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 21. Rich’s staff was on hand to collect turkeys and provide refreshments to all who stopped by. Turkeys were delivered to the Enfield Food Shelf in time for Thanksgiving distribution. Rich Tkacz, owner of Rich’s Oil, said, “My staff and I are thankful to all who came out to support this year’s Turkey Drive. The Turkey Drive is something we look forward to every year. We are happy to help ensure people in our area enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.” Rich Tkacz, far right, with his grandkids, Finley Gannon, Andrew Marrella, Caitlin Gannon, James Gannon and Cole Marrella, count how many turkeys are being donated.
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Asnuntuck Community College’s Alpha Lambda Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education. The organization is for two-year college students. ACC President James Lombella, Dean Michael Stefanowicz, Advisors Dr. Heather D’Orlando, Cheryl Turgeon and Michelle Coach were in attendance, along with Phi Theta Kappa officers and members. Associate Professor of Communications Wendy Nelson was the guest speaker. Inductees included: Nikkeia Ball, Avery Bell, Kevin Bergendahl, Silvia Curran, Melissa Dinallo, Maria Dufresne, Mahnaz Hamdani, Brett Hebert, Min Henderson, Chericka Hill, Kathryn Keller, David Kittle, Thomas Levinskas, Shannon Lynch, Shawn Mailhoit, Barbara Marcoe, Jessica Mazur, Amanda Minor, Tracy Ouellette, Thomas Padrevita, Jason Rawlinitis, Roberta Richmond, Stephen Ruffy, Meghan Sacristan, William Scully, Kenneth Snelgrove, Brad Strogoff, Kurt Tetreault, Megan Thorogood, Melinda Tucker, Jewel Whyte, Tammy Wilson and Jamie Yeo.
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ENFIELD - Individuals, teams, groups, classes, co-workers, families and friends are encouraged to create trees out of unusual materials to enter in the Festival of Trees. Be creative. Think of something you may have at work or at home that you can make into a tree for the display. Community members of all ages are invited to create festive, non-traditional trees to be on display in the library’s gallery. All entries will be part of the opening night gallery reception and will be on display until Dec. 30. Artists or “would-be tree creators” should pick up guidelines at the Enfield Public Library to participate in the art display. Trees should be dropped off by Dec. 7 to be included in the gallery. Guidelines for submission are also available on the library’s website: www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org . For more information, call the library at 860-7637518.
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Welcome to Random Raven, a parameter-less potpourri of hypes, gripes, universal truths and local lore. Topping the stack o’ stuff this installment, a couple taste-bud tantalizers for the discerning carnivore. MEGA-BITES When it comes to wings and things, there are many area restaurants throwing down some serious sauces and dry rubs. Not the last of which include Chicago Sam’s of Enfield and Sun Valley’s Clubhouse Cafe in Stafford Springs. The latest entry into this “poultry in motion” elite wing circle appears to be Ellington’s Hidden Still (thehiddenstill.com) - now open and freshly renovated in the former Pastori’s streetside
location at 87 West Street. Owner Max Collins and Executive Chef Sean Martin are presently putting out more than 32 flavors of their patented “25 hour wings.” And the results range from sumptuous to stunning. The creamy Maple Bourbon is
presently a fall front runner. For his part, The Raven has ravenously devoured no fewer than four orders of the Smoked Garlic Sriracha in the past 30 days. A few miles to the north, Brian Treitman of BT’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, recently received raves from an unexpected visitor with some impressive culinary credentials to say the least. “We didn’t know he was coming, he was really nice, wanted to know staff’s names and see the kitchen,” Trietman says of chef Gordon Ramsay, who was reportedly popping in for a quick meal while shooting a new episode of Hotel Hell at a nearby inn. “I was kinda blown away when he had told me that he had heard about me and seemed to know a little bit about my business. It was a very cool and humbling experience.” BT’s Smokehouse offers a full dining and catering menu ranging from briskets, ribs and other meats to sandwiches, sides and platters. For more info on this Ramsey-approved restaurant, kindly point your browser to btsmokehouse.com. ‘GAS’-SY DISCHARGE Here’s one the Raven thought of while filling up his car for $2.20 a gallon. You’ll find this one mainly in your service industries when they deliver propane ... oil ... even my newspaper trucks. Basically, any time petroleum
goes north of $3.50, you’ll receive your standard bill, then a nice little 3-5 percent goosing for “gas surchage.” If you call to question this, you usually get an employee you know is reading from a company script explaining that the rising price of gas has driven up their cost of doing business and they are just simply passing the cost along to you so you can share some of the fiscal pain. And maybe that’s fair. But when gas is $2 a gallon, you’ll never see a 3-5 percent fuel savings discount. Just sayin’. (ANTI) SOCIAL MEDIA Looking for a little guidance here. You see these posts on Facebook with someone reporting the loss of a relative or pet. You check the comments and see people have already said, “Sorry for your loss.” So maybe you just “like” it... as others have. But does this mean you “like” the fact their loved one died? Doesn’t seem appropriate. NIBBLES & BITS Last up, one of The Raven’s favorite spots to people watch must be Costco
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Somers Boys Soccer Clinches State Championship in 3-2 Victory
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SOMERS - A combination of an unmerciful offense and resilient defense led the Somers boys soccer team to a 32 double overtime victory over Coventry in the Class S state championship on Saturday, Nov. 21. After losing to Coventry twice in the regular season, Somers was determined to prove its strength on the field. Senior co-captain Johnny Poitras scored in the first half to give Somers an early lead. A strong Spartan defense denied all of Coventry’s attempts at evening the score, including a penalty kick. Goalkeeper Brody Rheault made an incredible diving save to stop the penalty kick, resulting in a surge of
motivation for the Spartans. The second half showcased three goals, two by Coventry’s Steve Voros and Alex Erskine and one by Somers’ senior co-captain and school scoring record-holder Corey Brown, carrying the game into overtime. Five minutes into the first overtime period, Brown once again, sending the ball soaring past the Patriots’ goalkeeper with a penalty kick that decided the Spartan win. After last year’s state final ended in a co-championship for Somers, this Spartan team wanted nothing more than to earn its championship status outright. And earn that title they most certainly did, with no shortage of drama.
Shoreline Ringers Return for Annual Congregational Church Performance
SOMERS - The Shoreline Ringers will return to the Somers Congregational Church on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. The Ringers first performed at the church during the Christmas season in 2009 and have since become a part of the Christmas tradition in Somers. Directed by Jane Nolan, the Shoreline Ringers are a top-level community
handbell choir, ringing five octaves of handbells, and seven octaves of handchimes. They have played at Carnegie Hall with the U.S. Coast Guard Band for its Christmas program and for the WFSB “Joy for the Kids.” The Somers Congregational concerts are supported entirely by donations at the concert. Admission is free. A sug-
gested donation level is $10 per person. Everyone in Somers and the surrounding communities who enjoys singing Christmas carols is invited to the Community Carol Sing at Somers Congregational Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Songbooks with the words to carols and Christmas songs will be provided. Carols by the choir and
by local singer and guitarist Theresa Camerota will give singers breaks during the group singing. A reception with refreshments will be held afterwards in the Foundation Room. This is a great opportunity for families to sing together accompanied by organist Jun Lee. The Carol Sing and reception are free.
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Renata Bowers Receives National Honors for ‘Frieda B.’ Series
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SOMERS - The results of the 2015 National Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards have been announced, and the Frieda B. series by author Renata Bowers has been awarded the Gold for Best Picture Book Series. The Moonbeam Awards – chosen by judging panels of book reviewers, librarians, teachers and students – are designed to bring increased recognition to the year’s best children’s books. “Our judges loved Frieda B. and the way the books deliver great, positive messages to kids without being preachy. The artwork is compelling and the storytelling is creative – Frieda B. is a hit!” said Jim Barnes, Moonbeam Awards director. In writing the Frieda B. books, Renata’s No. 1 objective is to help children dream big and believe they are free to be the unique story they each carry inside, just like Bowers’ key character, Frieda B. “Frieda B. is the world’s biggest dreamer. Through her adventures, and the lessons each bring, I weave tales of believing in oneself, and believing in
others,” Bowers said. “Frieda B. encourages children to believe that each of us has an important one-of-a-kind story to tell – a story that can make a difference in the world.” When asked what this award means to her – and to her company, Frieda B. LLC – Renata responded, “It’s a great honor, and a great blessing. This award gives us the opportunity to reach more children – more parents and caregivers – with a message of imagination, purpose and worth.” Masterfully illustrated by renowned children’s illustrator Michael Chesworth, the Frieda B. series currently consists of four titles: “Frieda B. Herself” (2010); “Frieda B. Meets the Man in the Moon” (2012); “Frieda B. and the Zillabeast” (2013); and “Frieda B. and the Finkledee Ink” (2014). Renata also is author of “Good Dogs, Great Listeners” (2015), a picture book commissioned by the parents of Charlotte Bacon, who lost her life at Sandy Hook School in 2012. A new Frieda B. book is planned for 2016.
The Frieda B. series by author Renata Bowers has been awarded the Gold for Best Picture Book Series. Photography by Scarlett
Church Holiday Ham Supper
SOMERS - The Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., will hold a Holiday Ham Supper complete with yams, French style beans, salad, seasonal breads, beverage and cake, on Saturday, Dec. 5. Two sittings are offered: 5 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages
5-10. The church is handicap accessible. Reservations for dine-in or take-out (available from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.) should be placed by calling or emailing the church office at 860-749-7741 or somcong@ aol.com. Come and start off the holiday season with a delicious meal prepared and served by members and friends.
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Somers Town May Receive $1.8 Million Brownfield Grant Pellegrini said if the grant application is awarded, the town would take ownership of the mill property, a process that would take approximately six months. Revaluation The Finance Board also reviewed a memo from town Assessor Patricia Juda on the revaluation results. The Grand List, the list of all taxable property in town, is down $26,678,720 from the 2014 Grand List, a 2.86 percent decrease. The revaluation that was postponed last year would have brought a 4.1 percent decrease.
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SOMERS — The town may get a $1.8 million brownfield grant to clean up the metal, steel and rubble at the Somersville Mill. First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini told the Board of Finance at its Nov. 23 meeting she had received confirmation that the grant application was received and was told an award would be made in January, according to the meeting minutes. Finance Board member Joseph Tolisano asked about eminent domain.
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SOMERS - The Somers office of Connecticut Commercial Realty & Select Homes has announced the lease of a 1000+ square-foot space at 27 Quality Ave. in Somers. The new tenant, LockedUp Monitored Security Inc., opened in November. Broker Victoria Clark of Connecticut Commercial Realty & Select Homes represented the tenant while the landlord was represented by Steve Travali of Century 21 Advantage. LockedUp Monitored Security Inc. (LMS) is the U.S. subsidiary of one of the United Kingdom’s leading security service providers for homes and businesses. It is pleased to open its Eastern CONNECTICUT
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Juda said in the memo these figures only represent real estate, and the actual Grand List will not be finalized until later in the fiscal year. She said in a revenue neutral situation, the impact would be approximately 0.75 mills, meaning
that taxes would have to increase 0.75 mills for the town to bring in the same amount in taxes. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
SOMERS - The Somers Women’s Club is seeking female candidates for a scholarship to be awarded to a town resident from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut. Each club in Connecticut is invited to sponsor one woman for a memorial scholarship. Applicants for the Schoelzel Scholarship must have completed three or more years of undergraduate work in an accredited institution of higher learning with a 3.0 average or better. They must be matriculating for a Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in the field of education. The maximum award for this scholarship is $2,000. Candidates for the Phipps Scholarship must have completed two or
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GREATER ENFIELD – The Network Against Domestic Abuse Purple Event “A Pearl of an Evening� netted over $29,000. Proceeds from the event are used to provide outreach, crisis intervention, support and counseling services, as well as operate a 15-bed emergency safe
house for women and children. Carillo & Howland Inc. and United Bank Foundation were the Purple Ribbon Sponsors of the event while 360 Federal Credit Union and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company were Humanitarian sponsors.
Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and desserts at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott and a variety of wine and beer tastings provided by Joe’s Fine Wine & Spirits of East Windsor. One lucky person went home with a diamond donated by Swede Jeweler’s. Kevin Hogan, WFSB Channel 3 News Bureau Chief, emceed the event and was auctioneer.
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First-teamer Chicorka Named All-Conference
WILLIMANTIC – A total of five individuals from the Eastern Connecticut State University field hockey program received recognition in the Little East Conference season-ending awards program released recently. Senior forward Laura Chicorka (Enfield) became the program’s second four-time All-LEC selection in the 18year history of the awards program when she was named to the first team for the first time.
Chicorka was a third-team selection in each of her first three seasons. Chicorka is only the program’s seventh first-team pick in 18 years, first since current assistant coach Erika Profenno in 2005. The award winners were voted upon by the conference’s 12 head coaches. Four major award-winners were named and 34 players were selected to the AllLEC team (12 to the first and second team and 10 to the third team).
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STAFFORD – St. Edward School will be hosting this year’s annual Craft Fair held at St Edward’s Hall on Dec 5 and 6. Prices for the fair are: one day Saturday is $35; two days Saturday and Sunday is $50. If you are interested please email craftfair2002@yahoo.com or call 860-214-1078 (Erica Bushior) and leave a message. They still have openings for those looking for a fair to be in. St. Edward’s will be having its annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in St Edward’s Hall on Church Street, Stafford Springs. Come on down and enjoy a breakfast and lunch served on Joann Milikowski, a resident of Stafford Springs, recently entered a king-sized quilt that was to be judged at the New England Creative Saturday by St. Edward’s School and breakfast on Sunday with Arts Exhibit at the Big E. For her effort, she was awarded three First Place ribbons: a blue ribbon from the New England Creative Santa served by the Knights of Arts Committee; the Sponsor’s Award, given by The Fabric Place Basement, which included a cash prize; and a very special award from The National Quilt Association for “Outstanding Achievement in Quilting.” Milikowski is also a founding member of the Stafford Columbus. Mill Town Quilters.
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STAFFORD — It was close, but a recount did not change the outcome.
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Republican Deidriene Guglielmo Knowlton. Maynard had been crossendorsed by the Open Party. Originally, the vote had been 1,4071,393, with Maynard the winner, according to figures provided by the Secretary of the State’s Office. Office hours First Selectman Anthony Frassinelli will hold office hours from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays in the Veterans Meeting Room in Town Hall. During this time residents are invited to stop by to discuss any concerns or ask questions. Frassinelli said in a letter to residents that the office hours were something he had promised in his campaign. Appointments The outgoing Board of Selectmen
approved a number of appointments at their final meeting on Nov. 12. They are: Valerie Girard, Family Services Advisory Board-student representative; D. Anthony Guglielmo, Leslie Moulton, Jennifer Davis and Michael Kenderdine, Stafford Cemetery Association; David Walsh and James Tantillo, Water Pollution Control Authority; Richard Zulick, North Central Health District representative; and Brian Zawodniak, Conservation Commission. Also approved by the board were Mary Quinn and Ann Puglisi for the Stafford Public Library Board. Those appointments require Town Meeting approval.
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Suffield Town Considers Selling 2.6 Acres of Industrial Land By Linda Tishler Levinson
SUFFIELD — The town may sell land at East Street and Bennett Road to CS Landscape Design and Construction Inc. The Board of Selectmen voted at its Nov. 18 meeting to approve the contract for the purchase of 2.631 acres of industrial land and send that to a town meet-
ing for approval. First Selectman Melissa Mack said the sale still needs to go through various town commissions for approval, including Zoning, Planning and Conservation before a Town Meeting vote can be set. Mack added that the incoming board discussed a number of projects they are preparing to work on at that initial meet-
sial choice for chairman following a contentious year for the Suffield Police Department, including a vote of no confidence by the police union in former Chief Michael Manzi and former Capt. Craig Huntly, both of whom are now retired, as well as allegations of a drunken dispatcher and an officer neglecting his duties.
ing. “We’re getting together a strategic plan for the town,” Mack said. Police Commission The Police Commission reappointed Kevin Armata as its chairman, according to published reports. Members of the commission are elected, but choose their own chairman. Armata was a controver-
Thespian Talents Gather for Mapleton Hall Holiday Benefit
SUFFIELD - An ensemble of 15 talented local thespians from Massachusetts and Connecticut is gathering to produce four holiday themed one-acts, plus one bonus festive monologue, on Dec. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Mapleton Hall in Suffield. 4 X’Mas is The Suffield Players’ 2015 Holiday Benefit Challenge production, performed with scripts in hand as a staged reading with a minimum of rehearsals and a maximum of creativity. All proceeds from the production go toward the upkeep and maintenance of Mapleton Hall, The Suffield
Players’ historic theatre home. Performances include the famous Teacup Raffle, in which audience members get to bid on donated goods and services packaged up prettily by Suffield Players volunteers into festive baskets, bags and boxes, perfect for the gift giving season. General admission only; no reservations. A $10 donation suggested at the door. Directed by Robert Lunde and Kelly Seip (Springfield), Roger A. Ochs (East Windsor), Mark Proulx (Agawam), and Konrad Rogowski (Chicopee). The cast: Ken Aveline (Vernon),
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Published on Dec 1, 2015
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