June 2012 North Central News

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Area High Schools Prepare for Annual Rite of Graduation By Linda Tishler Levinson Vivian Ojeda says she was not surprised when she was named her high school’s valedictorian. It was something she had been planning for since the fifth grade. “It was kind of my goal since I was 10 years old,� said Ojeda, valedictorian of the Stafford High School Class of 2012. Her fifth-grade teacher, Maureen Festi, taught her that it can be interesting to immerse yourself in learning, Ojeda said. Soon, she learned that she was rather good at it too. She said her parents were supportive, but “a lot of it was self-starting. They just wanted me to do what I felt best at doing,�

she said. In addition to her academic success, Ojeda is captain of the school’s indoor and outdoor track teams, as well as playing field hockey. She is president of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society and the Service Corps. She also has studied dance for 12 years. She plans to attend Brown University in the fall and major in premed/biology. Like Ojeda, other valedictorians and salutatorians at area high schools are involved in seemingly everything. Katie Ann Loughrey, valedictorian of the Somers High School Class of 2012, is a volunteer at the Somers Public Library,

is in the Drama Club, and is president of the Beta Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She also is involved with the school variety show and studies dance. In addition, she has a parttime job. Ryan Geib, the salutatorian at Somers High School, was a Boys State Delegate

and is president of the Drama Club. He also does volunteer work ranging from Meals on Wheels to the townwide food drive and the basketball concessions at the school. He also is on the prom committee and has served in student government. He

GRADUATION/page 17

Time Again For The North Central News Readers’ Poll! In fact, what better time than the occasion of The North Central News’ 10-year anniversary to roll out our most popular series of the year again - our “Best Of Reader’s Poll�? That’s right, it was 10 years ago this month that local residents received the first-ever issue of The North Central News in their mailboxes. One of the main reasons for the subsequent pattern of growth - in addition to our talented, dedicated staff and our valued advertisers - is the involvement and input from our devoted readers. In short, we love to hear from you.

In This Issue • PEOPLE: Helping teens learn about relationships................................p. 3 • EAST WINDSOR: Voters get second shot at approving budget..................p. 4 • EAST WINDSOR: Library offers variety of summer programs ............p. 5 • ELLINGTON: Budget passes ......p. 6 • ELLINGTON: Middle school students take to the stage ........................p. 7 • ENFIELD: Community volunteer remembered for service.............p. 13

And with our BEST OF series, it’s your chance to recognize the area businesses you know and love in a contest effectively run by the people they care most about: their customers! So take a few moments and fill out the ballot on page 18. There will be some great prizes randomly selected for those who do. This year we are also pleased to announce that perennial winner Rockville Bank is the first business to be inducted into our Readers’ Poll Hall of Fame. Look for more details on that - and the announcement of all the winners - in our August edition. - Gary Carra, Publisher

• ENFIELD: Tax rate will increase after council backs budget ........p. 14 • ENFIELD: Enfield Idol showcases talent and helps education................p. 15 • SOMERS: Local poet has work at national 9/11 museum ..............p. 19 • SOMERS: Residents approve budget at referendum ............................p. 23 • STAFFORD: Budget approved by 20vote margin ..............................p. 34 •STAFFORD: Town’s top dog ........p. 35 • CLASSIFIEDS:.....................pp.37-39

• NEXT ISSUE • DEADLINE: June 21, 2012 (860) 698-0020 www.thenorthcentralnews.com

Cookies Help Puppies East Windsor Daisy Troop 10124 donated a portion of their troop’s Girl Scout cookie sales to the Simon Foundation animal shelter in Bloomfield. The girls were given a tour of the shelter and learned about caring for the animals.

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