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• EAST WINDSOR: Voters head to the polls once again ............................p. 4 • ELLINGTON: Tax increase backed by town veters ....................................p. 7 • ELLINGTON: Town’s first female police officer retires ......................p. 8 • ENFIELD: Town adds $2 million to spending plan..............................p. 13 • SOMERS: First selectman praises proposed budget ........................p. 17 • SOMERS: Somers High School announces honor roll ..................p. 22 • STAFFORD: Politicians concerned by cuts to JMH funding ....................p. 25 • REGIONAL: McGurk honored upon retirement from board ................p. 29
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In fact, what better time than the occasion of The North Central News’ 11-year anniversary to roll out our most popular series of the year again - our “Best Of Readers’ Poll”? That’s right, it was 11 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. 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 11. There will be some great prizes randomly selected for those who do. This year we are also pleased to announce that perennial winner Bolles Brothers are the second 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
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Chef Competes on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
ELLINGTON - Local resident Christopher J. Avtges competes on a special edition of Food Network’s popular cooking challenge show “Chopped.” The episode, “Cook Your Butt Off,” highlights four chefs from around the country who adjusted their cooking styles and achieved significant weight loss. Avtges has lost more than 140 lbs. The taped episode featuring Avtges first aired on May 30 at 9 p.m. Under contract, he was unable to reveal to anyone, including his wife, how he placed in the competition. “It was an experience of a lifetime, “said the chef. Avtges attributes his weight loss to adjusting his diet and exercising regularly at Ellington’s Indian Valley YMCA. “My YMCA trainers, Jesse Flaherty and Laura Kratochvil, were monumental in helping me establish an intense workout schedule. That, in turn, motivated me to work on my caloric intake, leading me to examine my approach to cooking.” By using a calorie counting app on his iPhone, Avtges kept track of his caloric intake as well as his exercise. In addition to his regular YMCA workouts, he now fits in additional activities several times per week, such as kayaking with his family. He participates several times a year in local fitness challenges, and plans to participate in his second Sprint Triathlon later this year. Avtges was raised in Watertown, Mass., and is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence R.I. with an AOS in Culinary Arts and BS in Food Service Management. His career has included positions in the kitchens of restaurants, country clubs, colleges, and K-12 food service. He is currently exploring ways to use his life-changing experience to help others do the same. “Chopped” is produced in New York City for Food Network. Here is a note about the episode: Four chefs with incredible weightloss stories charge into the “Chopped” kitchen to compete. In the first mystery basket they find a fatty protein that challenges them to stick to their healthierfood philosophies. In the entree round, there's a fish to break down and a snack food to transform. And when the final two physically fit competitors dash into the dessert round, the judges watch eagerly to see if their angel food cake creations will be heavenly. “Chopped” is an American realitybased cooking television series created by Michael Krupat, produced by Linda Lea, and hosted by Ted Allen that puts four chefs against one another competing for a chance to win $10,000. It airs on Food Network.
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Voters Head to Polls To Decide on Town Spending Plan
East Windsor By Linda Tishler Levinson
EAST WINDSOR — The town budget will increase 2 percent — no matter the vote in a third referendum. Residents voted against two budget proposals in May 14 and May 28 referendums. A third budget referendum is scheduled for June 11. Under the Town Charter, a 2013-14 fiscal year budget will automatically be enacted with a 2 percent increase over the current fiscal
year’s spending plan if voters cannot enact a budget after three referendums. First Selectman Denise Menard said she hopes the third budget vote passes. “I would hope so since what the Board of Finance is recommending is a 2 percent increase now,” she said. Having the budget enacted by the vote rather than being forced by the charter provision would make for a smoother process as the town prepares
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to send out bills for property taxes due July 1. In the third referendum, voters will be asked to enact a $34,840,618 budget, which would also mean a 2 percent increase or $683,1498 over the current fiscal year. A 2 percent budget increase carries a mill rate of 29.7791 compared to the current rate of 24.7263. A $35,417,536 spending plan for the 2013-14 fiscal year was rejected 903405 in the May 14 referendum. The budget proposal would have represented
a 3.69 percent or $2,260,067 increase over the current fiscal year’s spending plan. A $34,833,536 budget was rejected by a vote of 729-441 on May 28. That budget would have brought a 1.98 percent or $676,067 increase over the current spending plan. Voting for the June 11 referendum will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at both town polling places, Town Hall, 11 Rye St., Broad Brook, and the Town Hall Annex at 25 School St., Warehouse Point.
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‘Walk For Abby’ Raises Money to Fight Mitochondrial Disease
BROAD BROOK - On Saturday, April 27, hundreds gathered at the Broad Brook Elementary School to participate in the “Walk for Abby” event, a threemile walk around Broad Brook to raise money for finding a cure for Mitochondrial Disease for East Windsor resident Abby Sauerhoefer. After the walk, which went around Main Street, Depot Street, Perry Lane and Reservoir Avenue, participants gathered outside Broad Brook Elementary for some music, face painting and a raffle drawing. State Representative Christopher Davis (R-East Windsor) was one of the many participants who came to walk in support of Abby and the fight against Mitochondrial Disease. “Around 2 million people in our nation struggle every day with
Mitochondrial Disease, yet there is still much more to learn about the disease and how we can prevent it,” Rep. Davis said. “This was certainly a successful day for Abby, the Sauerhoefer family and all of those who deal with Mitochondrial Disease in their lives, and I am honored to have participated in this great community event.” This year’s walk helped raise more than $9,000 for the cause and additional donations are still coming in – bringing the grand total this year to over $46,000. An additional $4,480 in raffle ticket sales was also donated to the Broad Brook Elementary School special education department for adaptive playground equipment. For more information, please contact Carol Sauerhoefer at walkforabby@gmail.com.
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2013 East Windsor Soccer Fall Registration
EAST WINDSOR - East Windsor Soccer Club is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2013 fall recreational soccer season. Registration applications are located on the town website at East Windsor Park & Rec and at Town Hall and the Park and Rec Dept. located at the high school. Registrations are due by June 30. Completed applications and checks payable to EWSC can be dropped off at the Park and Rec Dept. or drop boxes located at Town Hall, elementary and middle schools or mailed to the East Windsor Soccer Club, P.O. Box 471, Broad Brook, CT 06016. Competitive tryouts will be Sunday, June 9, and Sunday, June 16, behind
Scout Hall on Abbe Road as follows: 3 p.m.: 8- and 9-year-old girls on small field; 10- and 11-year-old girls on large field; 4 p.m.: 8- and 9-year-old boys on small field; 10- and 11-year-old boys on large field; 5 p.m.: 12- and 13-year-old girls on large field; 12- and 13-year-old boys on large field. Players are required to attend only one tryout session and should arrive 20 minutes prior to their scheduled session. Players should wear cleats, shin guards, and bring water. For more information, please call Brian Turley at 860-872-3844.
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Voters Approve Tax Increase By Linda Tishler Levinson
ELLINGTON — Taxes will increase 1.8 percent under the 2013-14 fiscal year budget approved in a May 21 referendum. Residents voted 490-319 to approve the $50,180,837 budget. “I’m very happy that it passed,” First Selectman Maurice Blanchette said. “This is a good budget. I think we’ll be able to do what we need to.” The Board of Finance had voted in April to reduce the Board of Selectmen’s overall town budget request by approximately $180,000. The budget approved in the referendum brings an increased tax rate of 0.5 mills or just under a 1.8 percent tax increase from the current mill rate of 27.9. With a mill rate of 28.4, a homeowner whose property is assessed at $200,000 will see a tax increase of $100, from $5,580 to $5,680. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
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ELLINGTON - On Friday, May 3, state Rep. Christopher Davis joined Ellington police officers and residents to honor retired Ellington police officer Maureen Lowe for her 27 years of service to the Town of Ellington. Lowe, of Ellington, was first appointed by the town as a secretary for the police department in 1986 and was later appointed as a part-time town police officer three years later. Lowe served for 24 years as the first female police officer of Ellington. “The town of Ellington owes a great debt of gratitude for Maureen’s many
years of service to our town and its residents,” Davis said. “Maureen’s 23 years of service as the first female Ellington police officer is an extraordinary achievement, and on behalf of the people of Ellington, I’d like to thank her for her long-standing dedication to helping protect our town and our families.” At right, State Rep. Christopher Davis presents Maureen Lowe with an Official Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly.
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ELLINGTON - Dog licenses must be purchased when a dog reaches the age of six months. When purchasing a dog license, a rabies certificate and a spayed/neutered certificate (if applicable) must be shown in order for a license to be issued. Licenses must be renewed annually within the month of June. People moving to Ellington from another Connecticut town with a current dog license can transfer the license for a fee of $1. Replacement tags for lost tags
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Grant Program Offered by Credit Union
ENFIELD - The Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union (TVTFCU) is pleased to announce that it is offering two grant awards, of up to $500 each, to educators in TVTFCU’s field of membership. The funds can be used for implementation of a new or improved program or project, which can include equipment, supplies, materials and training. Educators who are TVTFCU members and are employed at a school in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor,
Windsor, Windsor Locks, Somers and Suffield may apply. Application packets may be downloaded from the credit union’s website, www.tvtfcu.org, or a packet may be picked up at the credit union, located at 182 South Road in Enfield. For more information about the Teacher Grant Program or on becoming a member of TVTFCU, please call 860253-4780 or 800-749-8305.
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ENFIELD — The town budget will increase 3.6 percent under a spending plan adopted by the Town Council at the May 15 Special Town Council meeting. The $118,449,477 budget was approved by a vote of 6-5, according to the minutes of the meeting. The spending plan for the 2013-14 fiscal year brings a $4 million increase over the current year’s budget. The budget approved by the council
also is $2 million greater than the budget sought by Town Manager Matthew Coppler, which would have carried a 1.8 percent increase over the current budget. The budget increases town side spending 5.8 percent and Board of Education spending 1.8 percent. The council voted to decrease the technology funding commitment for the school board by $750,000 to help provide funding for all-day kindergarten. Mayor Scott Kaupin said all-day kinder-
garten was the dominant issue of the budget season and that most council members support all-day kindergarten. The mill rate was set at 29.26,compared to the current tax rate of 27.84 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The 1.42 mill rate increase will mean an additional $213 in taxes for a homeowner with a property assessed at $150,000.
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Valedictorians, Salutatorians Show Strong Involvement
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By Linda Tishler Levinson
You might think becoming the valedictorian or salutatorian of your high school graduating class alone would be enough to keep a student busy, but those who have achieved those rankings in North Central Connecticut say they have been involved in far more than just academics. “I just loved being involved in a lot of things,” said Ayesha Ejaz, valedictorian of the East Windsor High School Class of 2013. She is the president of the school’s student government, vice president of the senior class and is a member of the Leo Club and the National Honor Society. She also has tutored other students and job shadowed a dentist. Ejaz plans to attend the University of Connecticut majoring in biological sciences on a pre-dental track. East Windsor ’s salutatorian, Allison Rodrigue, also is actively involved in a number of activities, including being on the basketball, softball and soccer teams, as well as Model Congress, Closeup, the Leo Club and the yearbook staff. Rodrigue also plans to attend UConn.
She said she has not decided on a major, but will focus on math or science. Rodrigue said she was not surprised to be named salutatorian. “We both knew that we were at the top of our class,” she said of herself and Ejaz. “We both worked very hard.” The same degree of community and school involvement is displayed by the top students at Somers High School. Valedictorian Nicole Gay is an officer of both the National Honor Society and Beta Club and has been involved in various service projects. She also is a member of the Drama Club, the school’s literary magazine the Scriptura, and is the editor of the school newspaper, the SHS Gazette. She was named a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Outside of school she practices ashtanga yoga and works at Scantic Valley Farm. She plans to attend UConn, pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering as part of the Honors Program. Somers High Salutatorian Mark Erwin is a member of the Math Team, JETS and Beta Club, of which he is
president. He is on the cross country and indoor and outdoor track teams. He has won awards, including the Rensselaer Medalist Award, AP Scholar with distinction, four JI Scholar Athlete Awards and the AP Calculus Award as a sophomore. Mark runs marathons and ultramarathons. He plans to attend Dartmouth College, double majoring in chemistry and physics. These young people are just a few examples of the students who will lead
their classes at graduation this year. Commencement Due to Superstorm Sandy and this winter’s storms, particularly the blizzard in February, commencement exercises at local high schools are being held about a week later than in a typical school year. East Windsor High School Graduation is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 21 at Maneeley’s in South Windsor.
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Proposed Budget Praised for Its Minimal Tax Increase
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By Linda Tishler Levinson
SOMERS — After what has been a challenging budget season for the town, a proposed spending plan for the town will go before voters in a June 4 referendum. On May 13 the Board of Finance approved a recommended annual budget of $29.4 million for 2013-14 fiscal year. The proposed budget would bring a 0.25 mil rate increase, which is smaller than the 0.65 mil increase, which had
been proposed at a public hearing in April. The new recommended mill rate of 23.37 would mean an increase of about $50 per year for the average homeowner. “I’m very pleased at what came out of the Board of Finance meeting,” First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini said. “This budget would allow us to preserve both the town’s operating and education budgets yet with a smaller tax increase. Everybody wins.”
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“The members of the Board of Finance worked very hard to consider everyone’s interests. We’re sensitive to the fact that citizens are still going through challenging economic times, but that they still desire town services and a quality education for our children,” Board of Finance Chairman James Persano said. Voting on the budget will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 4 in the Town Hall auditorium. Risk Management Award The town has received the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency’s Risk Management Achievement Award for 2013. In a written release, Bruce A. Wollschlager, CIRMA CEO, said, “This year’s award recipients demonstrate that our members have taken ownership of
their risk management programs; they’ve assumed accountability, and thereby were able to achieve significant results. They are the best of the best.”
Youth Theatre Tryouts
SOMERS - Auditions will be held by The Somers Village Players Pied Piper Productions for the summer Youth Theatre musical, “SEUSSICAL.” This production is specifically written as “Theatre for Young Audiences.” The play has parts for 7-12 lead and supporting females and 5-10 lead and supporting males. There is also a large flexible chorus and smaller parts. All ages are welcome from 7 to 107. Applicants should come prepared with a theatrical résumé if they have one (no experience necessary). Auditions will be held at Millpond Playhouse, 55 School St. in Somersville, on Sunday, June 23, at 1 p.m.
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June 24—August 9, 2013 New this summer- online reading logs! *Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library
Summer Readers Meeting & Training Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. For students entering grades 5 & up. Volunteer to read stories to children at our weekly storytimes. Summer Volunteer Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. For students entering grades 8 & up. Volunteer to work at our summer reading table. *Summer Reading Kickoff with Mr. Gym! Monday, June 24, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Rock out and move to music with Chris Keithan, a.k.a. “Mr. Gym”. He will play a variety of instruments and sing some catchy songs that teach the importance of exercise while having fun! For ages 3-8. Free tickets now available. Decorate It! Garden Stone Tuesday, June 25, 3:30- 4:15 p.m. For ages 5-9. Let’s decorate a ceramic tile with stones, stencils and more for your garden. Registration now open. Dig Into Ice Cream Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 -2:45 p.m. Stories and activities about this frozen treat including make your own sundae! For ages 3 & up. Space limited to 40 kids. Registration now open. Stay Fit and Have Fun with AirTime Gymnastics! Thursday, June 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m. AirTime Gymnastics will demo a typical preschool gymnastics class complete with bouncing, climbing, and balancing. For ages 3-5. No registration required. Family Movie Night Thursday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. We will show the new movie Oz the Great & Powerful. (Rated: PG; 130 minutes) Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a snack for the show! I “Dig” Dirt! Storytime & Craft Friday, June 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. Let’s get dirty and look for treasure with stories, songs and a craft. Register for this event beginning June 3. Wonderful Ones, Storytime for 12-24 months with parents Mondays, July 1 - July 29, 10:30 a.m. Stories, finger plays, music & movement. Program length: 25 minutes plus optional playtime and browsing. Register for this five week session beginning June 3. Butterfly Release & Craft Monday, July 1, 2:00 p.m. We have watched our butterflies hatch & now it’s time to see them fly! We will release them outside and make a craft. Register for this event beginning June 17. *Mobile Petting Zoo Tuesday, July 2, times available: 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15 a.m. Come and meet a number of friendly farm animals presented by the Sharon Family Farm. This event is for children of all ages. Tickets are available beginning June 10.
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Family Movie Matinee Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. We’ll show Land Before Time. (Rated: G; 69 minutes) Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in Dinosaur Fun! Wednesday, July 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m. For ages 3 & up with parents. Explore our dinosaur stations including playdough prints, skeleton pictures, tattoos, snacks and more! No registration required.
*Fossil Factory presented by The Children’s Museum, W. Hartford Thursday, August 1, 4:00-4:45 p.m. For grades 3-6. Unearth a small fossil that you can take home. Learn how fossils form, and examine some of the museum’s bony specimens. Register for this event beginning July 15. I “Dig” Dinosaurs! Storytime & Craft Friday, August 2, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. Claws, scales and horns, oh… my! Let’s roar with stories, songs and a craft. Register one week in advance. Stuffed Animal Sleepover Tuesday, August 6, 6:00-6:30 p.m. For ages 3-7. Bring your stuffed animal in for a special storytime and then tuck them into bed. Your stuffed animal will get to spend the night at the library and then you can pick them up the next morning. Register beginning July 15. I “Dig” Underground Animals! Storytime & Craft Thursday, August 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. Let’s search below the surface with stories, songs and a craft. Register one week in advance. *Zoo Station presented by The Children’s Museum, W. Hartford Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. For grades K-8. What animals live underground? What fearsome predators are lurking there? Who hides in the dirt? You will get to meet live animals with the answers to those questions. Register for this event beginning July 22. Teen Summer Reading This summer 6th graders and up are invited to join our Teen Summer Reading program Beneath the Surface from June 24-August 9. Teens are invited to read for prizes such as movie passes and gift certificates. More details and information about online registration coming soon! Learn How to Download Free E-Books Do you own a Kindle or a Nook? Did you know that you can download e-books for free through the Somers Library? On Tuesday, June 17 we will offer two information sessions on accessing OverDrive books. Check our Events Calendar or call the library for more information and to register for either class. New! Check out our Playaway Views Built with kids in mind, Playaway View brings education and entertainment together in a simple all-in-one video player. Just press play and enjoy! Check at the library to learn more about the titles available.
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Somers Bell Raising at Somers Congregational Church
A large crowd of spectators gather at the Congregational Church in the center of Somers on May 1, 2013 as the new church bell is hoisted into position during construction after a fire demolished the 200-year-old structure on Jan. 1, 2012. Photo by Butler Photography
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Proposed Hospital Cuts Could Put JMH on Life Support
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STAFFORD - Facing devastating cuts to their operation, administrators from Johnson Memorial Medical Center pleaded with state legislators and the governor to rethink a proposed budget that would leave a chilling effect throughout Connecticut. On Thursday, May 23 state delegates representing Johnson Memorial answered their call. During a press conference, state Reps. Penny Bacchiochi (R-Somers) and Christopher Davis (R-Ellington), and state Sens. John A. Kissel (R-Enfield) and Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford) told their constituents and the hospital’s nearly 500 employees in the surrounding community that they were behind them, supporting the hospital, and working to protect it against the harmful budget. “The proposed budget, if enacted, would essentially put Johnson Memorial on life support,” Sen. Kissel (R-Enfield) said. “The impact would be very detrimental for Johnson and for hospitals across Connecticut. We continue to do everything we can to protect this regional asset and its many jobs. The public can really help our cause by calling their elected officials and the governor as soon as possible.”
“My mother is a 32-year volunteer at Johnson Memorial Hospital. My daughter is a registered nurse at a hospital. Not funding these hospitals properly will have a ripple effect in many ways. Not only will families face losing their local hospital, but people will lose jobs. Some of these hospitals may not be able to afford the cuts which would mean shutting down,” Sen. Guglielmo said. “The way I see it government has three duties; public safety, public education and public health. To deny these hospitals help means we are ignoring our duty. I urge people who are concerned to find out who your state representative and state senator are and explain to them how you feel about these cuts. Then hold them accountable for how they vote.” “We’re going to work hard to ensure these budget cuts don’t happen,” Rep. Bacchiochi said. “Johnson Memorial impacts all of us. It contributes so much to our area, and the governor’s proposal is detrimental to the staff and administrators of the hospital. Too much is at stake with these proposed cuts.” "It is important for our constituents and our colleagues in the General Assembly to know that we stand with
our community hospitals to protect the essential care and services they provide to so many of our state's residents," said Rep. Davis. "These cuts will mean less jobs and reduced services in our community when we need them the most." In December 2012, faced with a current-year deficit, the legislature worked on adjustments to the Governor’s Deficit Mitigation Plan. The largest part was a reduction in funding to hospitals. Last year, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proposed cutting hospitals by $113 million. Republicans fought during negotiations to reduce that cut by $10 million-- to $103 million. In his proposed budget for FY 2014-15, Gov. Malloy has proposed cuts of $207.4 million and $343.1 million in each of the fiscal years, respectively. Cuts are applied to the state’s Disproportionate Share – Hospital (DSH) program, as well as Medicaid. Johnson Memorial, which contributes an estimated $119 million to the local and state economy, will suffer a $3,435,724 cut under the governor’s proposal. The hospital currently boasts 460 jobs within its walls, and an addi-
State Sen. Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford) speaks at a recent press conference as hospital officials and the Stafford delegation look on.
tional 470 in the community. In a span of just four years, hospitals have gone from gaining $50 million in FY12 to losing $268 million in FY15. What started as a mechanism to help the state and hospitals has turned out to be a tax increase with the state retaining almost all of the tax revenue instead of returning it to hospitals.
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Open Letter to the Citizens of Stafford My name is Georgia Michalec, and I will be an unaffiliated candidate for First Selectman. I would like to state what my vision for Stafford is and why I am qualified for the office. Stafford is a wonderful town with much potential. The First Selectman must have the vision and principles to guide the Town in reaching that potential. I will work diligently to:
Expand the tax base by bringing in light industry that will create good local jobs Pursue the continued growth of downtown and make Stafford a vibrant destination town Support local business Apply fiscal prudence to expenditures Utilize a team approach to government and ensure an open government Promote the process of changing Stafford to a Town Manager form of government
I have many qualifications to be First Selectman. I have successfully:
Kept informed on town issues by continually attending Board of Selectmen meetings for over 7 years and listened intently, voicing my support or objections as necessary Helped to build the Stafford Arts Commission as a vibrant organization recognized throughout the region Created three businesses in town Established grassroots organizations to meet immediate needs and solve specific problems
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As your First Selectman, I will provide the leadership that Stafford needs. I am creative, compassionate, highly organized, dedicated and committed to helping others. I have chosen to run as unaffiliated so that my only responsibility will be to the citizens of Stafford. In these challenging times, it is essential to "think outside the box."
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Voters Approve Town Budget
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By Linda Tishler Levinson
STAFFORD — By just 12 votes, residents approved a town budget in a May 15 referendum. Residents voted 663-651 to approve the $38,696,554 budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Since the vote was so close, state statues required a mandatory recount. The state requires a recount when the difference in votes is less than one-half of 1 percent of all votes cast. The recount was held May 16. The budget includes $9,243,505 for general government, $515,497 for the Stafford Public Library, $2,005,050 for debt service and $26,932,402 for the Board of Education. The budget brings a 0.77 mill rate
increase to 33.06, compared to the current tax rate of 32.29 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Under the adopted budget, a home assessed at $200,000 will see a tax increase of $154 a year. First Selectman Richard Shuck said he was pleased with the budget’s adoption. “What I was asking for was about $114,000 in actual increases from the previous year’s budget,” Shuck said. Other increases were offset by additional revenues. “We assumed a lot of fixed increases,” he said. “I tried to keep it as flat as I could. If we had to make any more cuts, it would be detrimental.”
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Stafford High School Announces Honor Roll Students
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STAFFORD – The following students have been named to the third quarter honor roll, according to a list supplied by the school. Senior High Honors Jennifer Bourque Lauren Bragdon Adam Brassard Taylor Burton Evan Cummins Emily Fay Marissa Gagne Ryan Gelinas Joshua Gluck Amanda Jacobsen Alicia Morgan Kelsey Moulton Rebecca Novelli Shelbey Prucker
Angela Santochristo Jonathan Simmons Megan Watkinson Brianna Wert Kianna Woods
Senior Honors Angelique Bacha Marisa Brink Allison Bruce Lauren Cannon Jenna Eaton Alec Gregory Alexander Huffman Jonathan Lerch Suzhaunna Lerch Katherine Ouellette Jonathan Panella Isabella Randazzo Zachary Sanders Maria Spellman Rachel Sproha
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Butterfly, a Diabetic Alert Dog, Named Stafford’s #1 Dog
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STAFFORD - Butterfly, a Diabetic Alert Dog has been named Stafford's #1 Dog by Town Clerk Karen Troiano. Butterfly, a black female labrador retriever, belongs to 10-year-old Elias Campos. Elias resides with his mother Sarah Hubbard and his older brother Tyler. Elias lives with Type 1 Diabetes and suffers from low and high blood sugar reactions on a daily basis. Looking for support and information online, Sarah came across Warren Retrievers, which has developed a scent training protocol to recognize fluctua-
tions in the blood sugar levels of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. The dog is trained to alert or tell the diabetic or a family member that sugar levels are going high or low. Butterfly arrived to join their family in September 2012. Since then, Butterfly has alerted Elias's family on many occasions to his fluctuating sugar and even retrieved Elias's blood glucose monitor and brought it to Sarah. Butterfly has been a true comfort, allowing Elias to have some freedom to be a little boy. More than 25.8 million children and adults in the United States are living
with diabetes. Troiano recognizes Butterfly as the voice for Elias when he is medically unable to use his own, and because she helps to ease a mother's worries. That is what makes Butterfly the #1 Dog for 2013. Recognizing a special dog at this time of year is a tradition in the Town Clerk's office dating back to 2001, to remind residents that all dogs age six months or older must be licensed in June in accordance with state law. The cost is $8 for spayed or neutered dogs and $19 for male or female dogs. A current rabies certificate is required. Call the Town Clerk at 860-684-1765 for information.
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Down by the River, Out by the Greens, and Way Up North Welcome back to the Sunday Drive, the column that aspires to provide your complete entertainment itinerary on a monthly basis. This June, your friendly Driver is jumping right into the fire…Waterfire (waterfire.org), that is. The Ocean State’s ode to the elements. WaterFire (June 8, July 13) WaterFire is a highly unique public art experience that has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to Rhode Island’s creative capital city of Providence. The event is based on an original artistic installation of bonfires lit on the three waterways passing through downtown Providence. On select evenings throughout the year, WaterFire creates a magical artis-
tic event celebrating earth, air, fire and water. Amidst the flicking firelight of 100 bonfires, you can walk through Waterplace Park and enjoy music and entertainment from around the world. This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park. WaterFire has captured the imagination of over ten million visitors, bringing life to downtown, and revitalizing Rhode Island’s capital city.
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purse, featuring exciting golf action, popular Celebrity Pro-Am, an interactive Fan Zone and family friendly events. The Championship is held at the TPC River Highlands, a par 70, 6,844yard course 10 miles south of Hartford. But there is so much more to this event than men with weird tans. (You can always spot a pro golfer because one hand is white and one is tan.) Live Music After Play! Edwin McCain and Three Dog Night will headline the Powerstation Events Concert Series during tournament week. Edwin McCain is scheduled to perform on Friday, June 21, and Three Dog Night is scheduled to play on Saturday, June 22. The concerts will begin at approximately 7 p.m. – soon after the last golfer of the day finishes his round – and
will be held in the SUBWAY Fan Zone located near the center of the course. Fans can attend the Powerstation Events Concert Series by purchasing an Any One Day Ticket, which provides fans access to the tournament and all of the entertainment throughout the day. Annual Stowe Wine & Food Classic From the golf course, head north – way north – to the Annual Stowe Wine & Food Classic. It’s June 21-23 in Stowe, Vt. Upscale meets down-home in this event. The Stowe Wine and Food Classic is a one-of-a-kind food and wine experience, taking you from farm to table and vine to glass. Not only will you rub elbows with top winemakers and chefs, you will also meet the farmers and sup-
pliers these chefs count on daily for fresh ingredients. Enjoy well over 100 wines from around the world along with a grand array of offerings from area restaurants, cheese makers and brewers, all in a casual and vibrant atmosphere. The festival is held at the Trapp Family Lodge, owned and managed by the von Trapps, one of the world’s best known and beloved musical families. The 2013 events include: Friday Kick-Off Wine Pairing and Beer Pairing The public is invited to join us in both a wine and chocolate pairing led by James Beard Award-winner and taste expert Rowan Jacobsen and a beer and cheese pairing led by Vermont Farmstead’s
head cheese maker, Rick Woods, at Trapp Family Lodge. Tickets are $80 per person. Saturday Gala Dinner and Live Auction Enjoy an evening of delectable food served by renowned chefs. Each meal will be paired with wines from Schraumsberg Winery, Neyers Vineyards, Capture Wines, Duckhorn Vineyards and Eden Ice Cider. As the evening progresses, you will have a chance to bid on one-of-a-kind items in our live auction as you dance the night away with the groovy sounds of Mellow Yellow. Tickets are $165 per person. Sunday Afternoon Grand Tasting Visit with winemakers and culinary experts and enjoy world class food selections in CUT AND SAVE the pastoral ambiance of Trapp Family Lodge. TOWN of SOMERS Choose front row seats at live cooking demonstrations where you’ll be able to watch renowned calendar 2013-2014 chefs demonstrate their - 2013 culinary skills. Tickets Connecticut Valley are $60 per person.
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