August North Central News

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 1

PRST-STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Northampton, MA Permit #395

Local Postal Customer

FREE!

In This Issue

• EAST WINDSOR: Residents strongly oppose firing range ....................p. 27 • ELLINGTON: High school announces honor roll....................................p. 31 • ELLINGTON: Spielman will face no opposition in selectman race.......p. 33 • ENFIELD: Town manager starts new podcast for residents .................. p. 39 • SOMERS: Brownfield grant will help clean mill site...............................p. 40 • SOMERS: Senior Center celebrates its 25th anniversary ....................... p. 41 • STAFFORD: High school honors....p. 42 • SUFFIELD: New police chief named amidst department turmoil ........p. 44

New to the NCN Hall of Fame

Sonny’s Place of Somers is the newest addition to the North Central News Hall of Fame. Turn to page 3 to see why Sonny’s has been honored!

Photo by Melissa Reutter

• NEXT ISSUE • DEADLINE: August 27, 2015 (860) 698-0020

www.thenorthcentralnews.com

Best Shed. Best Price.

MEDICARE OPTION OPTIONSS Lett Us SSiimplify Your Choice Le Cho oices! oice s!

0%

Financing 12 Months

New England Colonial

$

3495

Medicare Advantage & Medicare Supplement Plans Ask about our IRA and 401(k) s Options!

We offer Obligation offfer No Cost/No / Ob bligation g

10x16 Reg $4440 (other sizes available) Sale ends 8/15/15

Plus Free Delivery &

2 Free Transom Windows!

KloterFarms.com 860-871-1048 216 West Rd, Ellington, CT

www.statelineseniorservices.com 860.749.0482

| bill@statelineseniorservices.com

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 2

Education should not be about trends and test scores...

But about the development of a child as an individual!

St. Edward School

Introducing the Whole Child Academy building on the Catholic tradition of mind/spirit development Available Fall 2015

2 North Central News August 2015

• • • • •

Unique family-centered mind, body, and spirit dynamic Low teacher:student ratio for advantageous learning environment Leveled academics for support and challenge Strategic reading assistance in the primary grade Fast ForWord Program© to enhance executive function skills • Spiritual Development for a solid foundation • Christian counseling for youth and families • Art & Music therapies • Martial Arts & Yoga for self-discipline/focus • Nutritional counseling for optimal brain function and fitness

All in a warm, loving environment rooted in faith and dedicated to academic excellence.

Rated EXEMPLARY by the New England Assoc. of Schools & Colleges in the areas of:

Mission, Comprehensive Program & Experience of the Student

St. Edward School 25 Church Street Stafford Springs, CT 860-684-2600 Stedwards.school@snet.net

Call today for a private tour of our facility and see what awaits your child.

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 3

You Voted - We Counted Best Of

dba

2015 North Central News Readers Poll Results Show the Best of North Central Connecticut

Phone:

By Linda Tishler Levinson and Julie Cotnoir

: FAX

Email:

Publisher/Editor

Assistant To The Publisher

Account Executives

Contributing Writers

Photographers

Circulation

Sonny’s Place has been the winner for best local entertainment year after year in the Best of the North Central News Readers Poll. This year it joins an elite group — the Best of the North Central News Hall of Fame.

Located at 349 Main St., Somers, Sonny’s was purchased by Jerry Antonacci in 2008. Formerly Somers Golf Center, it was renamed in honor of his father, Sonny Antonacci. Sonny’s offers activities for all ages. It began as a driving range, and each year a new attraction has been added.

“We can cater to pretty much any type of group,” General Manager Chris Shaw said.

Sonny’s offerings include ice cream, miniature golf, batting cages, a zip line and a bar with live entertainment every

weekend. It can accommodate groups, corporate outings and even weddings.

“Everything is kept up very, very well,” Shaw said. It can be reached at 860-763-5454.

Also in our hall of fame are: Rockville Bank, now a division of United Bank, which was the first inductee three years ago; Bolles Motors; and, last year’s winner, financial planner Harry Kent.

With these businesses setting the standard for excellence, the North Central News announces the Best of 2015, according to votes from you, our readers.

Best Tire Service Maple Garage & Alignment Center 296 East St., Stafford Springs 860-684-7182 Since 1972, Maple Tire Center has serviced the automotive repair and tires

and wheels needs of customers in Stafford Springs, Rockville and Palmer, Mass. Our readers say it’s the best place to help with tire needs to get you back rolling down the road.

Best Pharmacy Somers Pharmacy 629 Main St., Somers 860-749-3433 At the same location since 1953, Somers Pharmacy has always been independently owned, according to owners David and Kari-Ann Guerette. David Guerette said they specialize in customer service and friendliness. The store carries gifts, cards, clothing and other items people might need to buy in a small town, without having to head out of town. They also offer fax and copy service. Since pharmacist Kari-Ann

BEST OF/page 5

FREE FR REE E + 20 T Transfer ransfer today and become eligible for our Senior V Vitamin itamin Club. Receive a FREE 30 ct. bottle of Leader Sentry Senior Multivitamins monthly for a year!

$

PLUS $20 in Leader Bucks - good for any Leader brand product!

Lea

Stay Committed to your He ealth!

Publishers Policy

629 Main Street, Somers ers

WE DE ELIVER!

860-749-3433

August 2015 North Central News

r H o m et o w n P h a r

One free 30 ct. bottle of Leader Sentry Senior Multivitamins. The Senior Vitamin Program can be cancelled at any time.

Ask your pharmacist for details. While supplies last.

Only available at Somers Pharmacy and Gifts.

3

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 4

ce Boun

FUN for KIDS FUN for FAMILIES FUN with FRIENDS FUN with a CROWD 349 Main St., Somers, CT 860.763.5454

House

FULL SERVE GRILL ICE CREAM PARLOR

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Sonny’s is the perfect place to book your party!

4 North Central News August 2015

www.sonnysplace.com

Check our facebook page or website

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 5

Best Of

(continued from page 3)

Guerette is a cancer survivor, she said they offer assistance to cancer survivors, from advice on products to where to find services. The store also sells its own brand of bottled water with proceeds benefiting local groups. The store also offers delivery service.

Best Place To Eat Outside On A Nice Day Lulu’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant 151 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-2377 A family-owned and -operated restaurant, Lulu’s specializes in Italian cuisine such as pasta, as well as seafood, pizza, wings, grinders, wraps and burgers.

They also offer a catering menu. North Central News readers say it’s the best place to eat and enjoy the fresh air.

Best Bank Windsor Federal Savings 250 Broad St., Windsor 860-688-8511 When it comes to choosing a bank, our readers say Windsor Federal Savings is the one they can count on. Its 24-hour banking services offer detailed informa-

tion on checking, savings, certificates of deposit, IRAs, money markets, mortgages, installment loans and lines of credit, as well as transfers between accounts or to make a loan payment.

Best Landscaping Lori Spielman Landscaping Inc. 177 Abbott Rd., Ellington 860-875-2419 Voted Best Landscaping Service for the past four years by our readers, Lori Spielman Landscaping is a familyowned and -operated, full-service landscaping company specializing in commercial and residential landscaping, hardscape, low voltage lighting and irrigation installation and maintenance.

Having been in the landscape profession since the 1980s, the company has the experience, knowledge and wisdom to help determine how to revive your property, extend your living space and which landscape changes will yield the largest return on investment.

Best Insurance Agency Paradiso Insurance 8 East Main St., Stafford 860-684-5270 Paradiso Financial & Insurance

Services is a four-agent, seven-employee agency. Paradiso Insurance offers the lowest possible rates while ensuring the best possible coverage, according to its website. They offer commercial, home, auto and life insurance and investments.

Best Market Geissler’s Various locations When you are looking for fresh foods and quality deli items, this consistent winner in our readers poll shows that people still prefer their hometown store.

Best Dentist Dr. Michael Nero 646 Main St., Somers 860-749-9911 When it comes to dentists, our readers say it’s Dr. Michael Nero who makes them smile. “Our patients are our most important asset, and we strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with all of our patients,� he says on his website.

Best Restaurant Overall Basil’s Restaurant 64 West Stafford Rd., Stafford 860-684-9000 Basil’s Restaurant is a great place to

eat, our readers have said once again. “Basil’s Restaurant offers a fresh alternative to the typical dining experience,� according to its website. “At Basil’s, our goal is to create for you the best possible dining experience by carefully preparing and using the finest quality, freshest ingredients.� Based on their return win as Best Restaurant, we’d say they have achieved that.

Best Gift Shop Beautiful Things Evergreen Walk, South Windsor 860-432-9005 Formerly located in Somers, Beautiful Things could not have succeeded without the customers who have supported owner Lori LaDue’s store over the past seven-plus years, she says. “We’ve taken great pride in having the top brands in the gift industry and our customer service, in addition to getting to know so many people over the years and have developed great relationships with our customers. It is for that reason I’m truly grateful to have won this highly coveted award for the past seven years,� LaDue said.

BEST OF/page 9

Home of the

BEST GOLF PRO LESSONS

The #1 BEST BANK in Nor th Central CT!

PGA Professional -HƢ 6ZDQVRQ

Robin Myers, Branch Officer East Windsor Office

We are proud to be your Community Bank!

Stop by today to experience the Windsor Federal difference!

’’— —Â?ÂœÂ˜Â›Čą ÂŽÂ?ÂŽ Â?Ž›ŠŠ••

www.CEDARKNOBGOLFCOURSE.com 446 Billings Road, Somers, CT | 860.749.3550

6KRKDP 5RDG Ć” (DVW :LQGVRU Ć” ZZZ :LQGVRU)HGHUDO FRP

August 2015 North Central News

Cedar Knob Junior Golf

LESSONS, OUTINGS, TOURNAMENTS WEEKDAY SPECIALS WEEKEND TWILIGHT RATES KIDS PLAY FREE AFTER 2:00pm

5

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 6

7BM VF 4 F SWJ DF 2VBM J UZ 4 F M F DUJ PO

(BSEF O T %SF BN ' BSN :PV %SF BN * U

8F

(SPX * U

.VMUJ $PMPSFE 0O 4BNF 1MBOU (BM -" %SFBNJO ):%3"/(&"4

5B Z M PS 3PBE & OG J F M E

$5

0Q F O

BM M

4 VNNF S U PG G

&YJ U

& + VT U

NJ M F T

&BT 5IF O

.J M F

/PSUI PO 5B Z M PS

&"$)

0G G

B

1VSDIBT F

J NJ U

0OF

Q F S $VT U PNF S 1F S %B Z

/$

/PU

DPNC J OB C M F

XJ U I PU IF S 0G G F ST

/PU

7B M J E PO (J G U

$B SET

PS 1SJ PS 1VSDIB T F T 7B M J E 5ISV "VHVT U

8J U I 5IJ T

"E (B SEF O T

%SF B N

5B Z M PS 3PB E

& OG J F M E $5

.VNT 3FBEZ -BUF "VHVTU

* OTUBOU DPMPS QPUT

PS

"NB[J OH %FDL 1PUT

(BM

1FSFOOJ BMT

PS

"NB[J OH

(BM (SBTTFT

T PG 4ISVCT BOE 5SFFT

"NB[J OH #MPPNJ OH )ZESBOHFBT

We Offer The Largest Menu Selection Around...

If You Can’t Find Anything Here, You’re Probably Not Hungry!

Voted Best Barbecue in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

6 North Central News August 2015

Come see us at the 4 Town Fair September 17 - 20, 2015

Now serving Beer and Wine!

111 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT 06082

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

We Serve Breakfast All Day • Every Day HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon. 6 AM - 2 PM • Tues. thru Sat. 6 AM - 9 PM • Sunday 7 AM - 2 PM Breakfast Only

Home style cooking to meet your needs!

CATERING Let us cater your next affair Private Room Available

Please ask for details

Phone 860-763-5338 Fax 860-749-6868 www.thecountrydiner.com

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 7

August 2015 North Central News

7

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 8

Thank you NCN Readers for voting Danny’s a Pizza The Best Pizza 2015!

“VOTED BEST PIZZA IN THE NORTHEAST” Pizza Today Magazine

535 Hazard Ave. (Rt. 190 Enfield) • www.dannys-pizza.com

FISH & CHIP FRIDAY!

We Only Use Trans Fat FREE Oil In Our Fryer

Every Friday is Fish & Chips. Fresh Cod, French Fries & Cole Slaw

$7.00 PASTA DAYS EVERY MON. & TUES. Any pasta with meatballs and fresh homemade garlic bread!

$ 00

$ 00

2 OFF 2 OFF

Any Large or Any Large or Extra Large Pizza Extra Large Pizza With this Money Saving Coupon.

May NOT be combined with any other offers. Exp. 8-31-15

With this Money Saving Coupon.

May NOT be combined with any other offers. Exp. 8-31-15

CATERING MENU Available for Your Special Events.

Don’t Forget To Pick Up A Party Menu

Cold Cut Platters • Trays of Ziti Antipasto Platters & Much More (Over 30 Items To Choose From)

LARGE PIZZA LARGE PIZZA Only

With Any 3 Items, Large Tossed Salad & 2 Liters of Pepsi

$

2295

With this Money Saving Coupon.

May NOT be combined with any other offers. Exp. 8-31-15

Only

With Any 3 Items, Large Tossed Salad & 2 Liters of Pepsi

$

2295

With this Money Saving Coupon.

May NOT be combined with any other offers. Exp. 8-31-15

NOW 3 CRUSTS AVAILABLE: REGULAR, NEW YORK THIN OR GLUTEN FREE!

Pick up Friday 4pm-6pm.

Must call 24 hours in advance.

Fully cooked to bring home!

8 North Central News August 2015

Limited quantities.

Price subject to change.

Voted Best Seafood in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

North Central News Readers for Voting Arcari Motor Sales Best Used Car Dealership 2015!

Paul Arcari, C.E.O. CAR-TOWN,INC.DBA

Arcari Motor Sales WWW.ARCARIMOTORSALES.COM

61 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland, CT 06084 Tel. 860-875-8575 Fax 860-875-2772

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 9

Best Of

(continued from page 5)

Best Breakfast Chuck Wagon 12 Church St., Ellington 860-872-3950 Offering American food with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, this restaurant has our readers once again saying they want to climb on the Chuck Wagon when looking for a great meal to start the day, Best Lunch Angelina’s 555 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-0399, 860-265-3936 Angelina’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant. “We cater to our customers. I treat my customers like I treat my family when it comes to food,” said owner Miguel Midoza, who is also

to Stir the Pot!”

142 North Rd (Rte 140), East Windsor (Rte. 5 to Rte. 140)

860-386-6726 Owners: Sarah Muska and Mike Rock

Thank you for voting us

Best Morning Coffee in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll.

860-698-9644 Owner Cynthia Astone is a registered nurse, with more than 30 years of experience, as well as a trained aesthetician.

“I perform all of my own treatments, assuring that my clients receive the best that I can offer their skin,” she said. “I perform only PCA facials, which are considered the ‘gold standard’ in the industry and have received special training to become a certified PCA Aesthetician.”

Best Hair Salon Cutting Loose 95 South Rd Unit 26B, Somers 860-749-3200 “My love for this industry starts with education, and I am always looking to advance my knowledge and training,” co-owner and master stylist Jaclyn Rodriguez says on the company’s website. “My drive as a stylist is to make each and every one of my guests feel and look their very best not only when they leave the salon but every day!”

Best Florist Colonial Flower Shoppe 611 Main St, Somers 860-763-0082 “Our business is special because what we sell is special,” said Debbie Farnham of Colonial Flower Shoppe. “Flowers have been given and received for centuries, used to convey what words could not say and have an energy like all living things. No matter what the occasion, their special ‘power’ can make even the

saddest day better. Our job is to make sure they are fresh and beautiful and we stand behind that.”

Best Barbecue Country Diner 111 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-5338 Country Diner serves barbecue chicken, brisket, ribs and pulled pork. Owner Joe Ravalese said they only use the biggest, meatiest ribs around with a choice of plain or seven sauces. “We smoke all our meats here on the premises every day,” he said.

Best Motor Sports Dealer Shark Cycle 11 Willington Ave., Stafford Springs 888-894-7765 Family owned and operated with more than 150 years of combined motorsports experience, when it comes to motor sports, our readers say you need a shark.

Best Place for Morning Coffee Stir The Pot 142 North Rd., East Windsor 860-386-6726 Our readers said when they are craving a morning coffee, Stir the Pot brews it up just right. “Our customers are like our extended family. We are family owned and operated and we take pride in giving good service and serving delicious food,” said co-owner Sarah Muska.

BEST OF/page 11

graduation C dancee rrecitals C special occasions ons C pr prom om

Tuesday through Saturday Dinner Service Starting at 5 p.m.

Thank You North Central News Readers for Voting Trattoria... Best Dinner 2015

T ank Th Than Thank annk Y Yo You You! o! ou ou!

For voting uss Best Florist

in the area!

Colonial C Co oloniall FFlower olonial low owe wer SSho Shoppe hoppe oppe 860-763-0082 • 611 Main Street, Somers CT ZZZ FRORQLDOÁRZHUVKRSSH FRP

9

weddings C get well C sympathy C anniversary C birthday

August 2015 North Central News

860-875-1111

new job C promotion C Thank hank You You

89 West Road #4 Ellington, CT 06029

I love you C just because C Thank You

“We

the chef. He said he uses all fresh ingredients, including seasonal produce, and that everything is homemade.

Best Massage/Spa Scruples Salon and Day Spa 325 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-1800 “We are a friendly and harmonious Day Spa and Salon, creating the surroundings to offer our clients the opportunity to enhance their appearance, promote good health and provide a short getaway from their day to day reality.

Scruples Boutique and Day Spa has a wide variety of result oriented treatments, offering the ultimate in hair, skin and body rejuvenation,” owner Crystal Theocles says on her website.

Best Esthetician Exfole 310 Hazard Ave, Enfield

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 10

Workshops, Events, and Parties A great activity to do with your kids!

• Air-Drying Clay Modeling Workshops • Mess-Free, Non-toxic, Educational, Fun and Easy

Thank you for voting us T Best Place To Take The Kids On A Rainy Day! We are flexible and can also come to you!

We offer tailored workshops for any group or organization.

• One-Time Activity • Weekly Workshop • Multi-day Courses

www.jumpingclayusa.com 76 Palomba Drive Enfi Enfield eld • 860-698-2337 Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5 and by appointment Thank You North Central News Readers for voting Dr. Fignar The Best Doctor for 2015!

North Central News Readers For Voting

Lee’s Auto Ranch

The Best Body Shop 10 North Central News August 2015

In The Readers Poll Call Toll Free 1-866-414-0767 WE FIX ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF PLOWS

171 West Road • Rte. 83 Ellington, CT www.leesautoandrv.com

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 11

Best Of

(continued from page 9)

Best Golf Course The Elmcrest Country Club 105 Somersville Rd., East Longmeadow, Mass.

413-575-7477 When it comes to golf, our readers say - of course - Elmcrest is the best.

“We are proud of our family-owned business and reputation for quality and service,” Elmcrest says on its website.

Best Airport Parking Executive Valet Parking 1186 South St., Suffield 860-668-5272 Customer service and friendliness helped earn Executive our readers’ loyalty, according to Director of Sales and Marketing Steve Lepo, They offer electric car charging stations and can perform services such as detailing and oil changes while you’re away. They never shut down due to inclement weather and offer shuttle service directly to the terminal and a courtesy phone for a quick ride back to your car when you arrive.

Best Pizza Danny’s Pizza 535 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-5511 When you want the best pizza around, it’s Danny’s, our readers say. Offering both thin and thick crust, co-owner Tami Poggie said Danny’s uses all fresh ingredients and only the best cheese. They even roast their own peppers.

Best Dinner Trattoria De Lepri

89 West Road, Ellington 860-875-1111 Fine dining at reasonable prices with Italian and French cuisine: That’s how owner Deb Lepri describes her restaurant. The chefs are all graduates of the Culinary Institute of America. “They’re young, they’re passionate, creative, trendy,” she said. All ingredients are fresh, many from the garden behind the restaurant or of her father, Dick Rossitto.

Best Mexican Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant and Cantina 61 Palomba Drive, Enfield, 860-763-5000 Acapulcos began with a restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and has expanded to several locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“Unlike others, Acapulcos honors its authenticity and family spirit. Everyone works together, not only as a team, but as a family. When customers come to Acapulcos they are treated just that way, like a part of our family,” according to its website.

Best Realtor Greg Heineman 171 Elm St., Enfield 860-841-1199 In real estate since 1983, Greg Heineman has been a broker for more than 20 years and serves 58 towns in Connecticut and 28 towns in Massachusetts. He now has 22 agents working for him. His business is family owned and geared toward the consumer.

Thanks North Central News Readers for Voting Cathy Pinard The Best Tax Preparer 2015!

Best Dealership: Used Cars Arcari Motors 61 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland 860-875-8575 When driven to buy a used car, our readers say they pick Arcari. “We hand pick every car that we sell,” said owner Paul Arcari. “We will not sell a car that I would not let my mother drive.”

Best Ice Cream The Collins Creamery 9 Powder Hill Rd., Enfield 860-749-8663 The Collins Creamery was founded in 1997 by Jack and Mavis Collins of Powder Hill Farm. As bulk milk prices began to drop in the 1990s, the opening of the Creamery was part of an effort to diversify its operations. And our readers say they are sure glad they did.

Best Seafood Cold Harbor Seafood & Market 465 Taylor Rd., Enfield 860-763-0522 Cold Harbor opened three years ago, and our readers say it has the best

seafood in town. According to owner Joseph Lanzieri, they get fish in fresh daily, try to get local fish when possible and make everything from scratch.

“Everything is as fresh as can be,” he said. With a Nantucket feel to the decor, “It looks just like you’re on the island somewhere,” he added.

Best Power Wash Mr. T’s Power Wash 34 Sartori Rd., Stafford Springs 860-851-9432 A small, family-owned business, Mr. T’s power wash service is run by Bob Tofolowsky with his son, Dan. “We believe our word is good, and a handshake is good,” adding that they take the time to talk to their customers so they can be sure to provide the service they ask for.

Best Liquor Store Joe’s Fine Wine and Spirits 149 North Rd., East Windsor 860-623-7323

BEST OF/page 15

Thank You For Voting Us Best Golf Course In The 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll.

Membership drive offer through the month of August

$

40

includes cart, green fee, and range

105 Somersville Rd., East Longmeadow, MA www.golfelmcrestcc.com • 413-575-7477

Cathy Pinard, CPA Tax & Financial Advisor

Planning For Tomorrow

New Clients Always Welcome

cathypinard.com

11

(860) 872-6866

August 2015 North Central News

Helping People Keep More Living For Of What Today Is Theirs Every Day

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:31 PM Page 12

% # $ ! # SPb \_T

12 North Central News August 2015

1SP SPVEMZ TFSWJOH )BSUGPSE 5PMMBOE .JEEMFTFY $PVOUJFT

1RaNVY`' 0N`U/NPX 0URPXV[T' 2N_[ PN`U ONPX \[ ]b_PUN`R` b] a\ b] a\ # PN`U ONPX \[ ]\V[a \S `NYR a_N[`NPaV\[` dUR[ f\b b`R f\b_ CV`N 0URPX 0N_Q N[Q ^bNYVSVPNaV\[` N_R ZRa AUR S\YY\dV[T ^bNYVSVPNaV\[` Zb`a OR ZRa \[ f\b_ 0N`U/NPX 0URPXV[T NPP\b[a ]R_ ^bNYVSVPNaV\[ PfPYR V[ \_QR_ a\ TRa aUR U VTU QVcVQR[Q _NaR N[Q SRR _RSb[Q` :V[VZbZ \S adRYcR CV`N 0URPX 0N_Q ]b_PUN`R` Zb`a ]\`a N[Q PYRN_ :V[VZbZ \S \[R QV_RPa QR]\`Va \_ .05 Nba\ZNaVP QROVa \_ OVYY ]Nf ?RPR VcR R@aNaRZR[a` ;\ ZV[VZbZ ONYN[PR _R^bV_RQ a\ RN_[ PN`U ONPX _RdN_Q` ;\ Z\[aUYf `R_cVPR SRR :NeVZbZ \S ad\ 0N`U/NPX 0URPXV[T NPP\b[a` ]R_ `\PVNY `RPb_Vaf [bZOR_ .cNVYNOYR a\ ]R_`\[NY NPP\b[a` \[Yf >bNYVSfV[T a_N[`NPaV\[` S\_ RNPU `aNaRZR[a PfPYR Zb`a PYRN_ Of aUR `RP\[Q a\ aUR YN`a Ob`V[R`` QNf \S aUR Z\[aU .YY ^bNYVSVP NaV\[ a_N[`NPaV\[` Zb`a OR ]\`aRQ a\ aUR NPP\b[a N[Q PYRN_RQ Qb_V[T aUR ^bNYVSVPNaV\[ PfPYR A_N[`NPaV\[` P\bYQ aNXR N[fdUR_R S_\Z Oba [\a YVZVaRQ a\ -" Ob`V[R`` QNf` a\ ]\`a a\ N[ NPP\b[a S_\Z aUR QNaR aUR a_N[`NPaV\[ V` ZNQR .[ .05 a_N[`NPaV\[ P\bYQ RVaUR_ OR N QR]\`Va \_ N dVaUQ_NdNY 1ROVa PN_Q a_N[`NPaV\[` Zb`a OR ]\V[a-\S-`NYR a_N[`NPaV\[` AUV` \SSSSR_ ZNf OR _RcV`RQ \_ dVaUQ_Nd[ Na N[f aVZR :RZOR_`UV] RYVTVOVYVaf _R^bV_RQ =_\bQYf `R_cV[T 5N_aS\_Q :VQQYR`Re N[Q A\YYN[Q 0\b[aVR`

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 13

Take Shade with End of Summer Savings!

Roman Shades, Honeycomb and Roller Shades

Buy 2 Shades, Get One FREE!

*

*Higher price prevails. Not to be used with any other offer.

Serving Northern CT East of the River and Western MA.

Thank you for voting Budget Blinds of Enfield 2015 BEST HOME DÉCOR SHOP 2 in the North Central News!

We bring the showroom to you, expertly measure and install! *Hurry Offer Ends August 30, 2015

860-265-3900 Each Franchise independently owned and operated. Not to be used with any other offer. Offer valid only at Budget Blinds of Enfield.

Visit our Showroom:

13

21A South Road (Route 83), Somers, CT Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday’s by Appt.

August 2015 North Central News

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

Th Tha han ank nk You! You Yo ou! u!!

Thank

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 14

%

SAVE 50 Off OurPostedRates

Reserve online at www.executivevalet.com and enter Promo Code: 1257+&(175$/

#1 in Customer Service!

• Round Trip Transportation ON DEMAND To and From Your Airline Terminal • Frequent Parker Program • Luggage Assistance • Electric Car Charging Stations On Site • Fleet of New Buses • Full Line of Car Care Services • Complimentary Business Center • Complimentary Water/Coffee

Thank You Voting Us Best Optometrist In The 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

1186 South St. (Route 75), Suffield, CT 06078 | 800.218.1297

Dr. Lily Yeh’s Emily Eye Care 139 Hazard Ave., Ste 1,

Enfield, CT 06082 860-749-1233

SERVICING 58 TOWNS IN CT & 28 TOWNS IN MASS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Sells over 70 - 120 homes a year

14 North Central News August 2015

Relocation & High End Home Expert Owned and managed over 4 million dollars of his own personal portfolio.

Has owned and flipped over 40 homes.

“When Customer Service, Honesty & Integrity Matter”

Greg Heineman Broker/Owner CT. & MA. Voted Best Realtor in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

Cell : (860) 841-1199 Office : (860) 745-2800 Enfield Offi ce Office : (860) 668-6464 Suffield Offi ce

Fax : (860)698-9225 Email : Greg@trend2000.com Web :www.trend2000.com

*Peer-given awards count, says Heineman.

One that really means something is the “Realtor of the Year” designation awarded by the state or local branch of NAR or readers poles.

“These agents are the best as judged by their peers,” he says. “That’s a huge endorsement.”

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 15

Best Of

(continued from page 11)

Joe’s offers specialty beers, whiskeys and bourbons, as well as a growing category of boutique spirits and wines, according to manager Krysta Ramaeka. Owned

by Leslie Hickey, who named the store for his father, Joe, the store offers great products and personalized customer service, Best Auto Repair A&M Automotive Center 231 Field Rd., Somers 860-749-3682 A&M is a family-owned, second-generation business. Having opened in 1965, it is now owned by brothers Joe and Mike Worster. “We try and do honest, fair work,” Joe Worster said. Apparently, our readers agree.

Best Veterinarian Ellington Center Animal Clinic 64 Main St., Ellington 860-871-3064 Dr. Joe Prichard, an Ellington native, opened the animal clinic in 2000. It offers 30-minute appointments so the veterinarians have time to get to know clients and their pets. According to its website, “Our clients choose the Ellington Center Animal Clinic because they want veterinary care that emphasizes quality medicine and compassionate care. Our doctors and staff all strive to deliver comprehensive, quality medical care and recognize the importance of client communication

and education.”

Best Place To Watch The Game Bobby V’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 11 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks 860-627-5808 Bobby V’s is a partnership venture between Sportech Venue, Winners and former baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine. Bobby V’s Restaurant and Sports Bar opened to the public in January 2014, quickly winning a place in our readers’ hearts.

Best Financial Planner Sarah Maskill of Financial Answers LLC 335 Mountain Rd., Somers 860-746-4251 Sarah Maskill, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) believes that financial planning should be accessible to people of all incomes. Maskill is a lifelong resident of Somers, and her company, Financial Answers LLC, has won the votes of NCN’s readers for Best Financial Planner. “I started this firm to offer competent, objective financial advice to people from all walks of life.

I’m flattered to be chosen by your readers for the second year in a row, and pledge to continue helping people in the community where I live, work and play!”

Best Gym/Fitness Indian Valley Family YMCA 11 Pinney St., Ellington 860-871-0008 For those looking to stay fit and healthy, the Indian

Valley Family YMCA provides an excellent state of the art facility. The new location opened five years ago and North Central readers have applauded the Y’s facility and its offerings by naming it best Gym/Fitness for North Central News’ latest poll. “We are honored to be named. Our volunteers, staff and members really believe we are the best so it’s nice to get public recognition,” said Lisa B. Reinhardt, Senior Director of Membership and Marketing.

Most Trusted Medical Facility Johnson Memorial Hospital 201 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stafford Springs 860-684-4251 While no one wants to need a hospital, our readers say if they do need one, they feel best about Johnson Memorial. It offers inpatient and outpatient services right here in north-central Connecticut.

Best Barbershop JB’s Scitico Barbershop 585 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-749-6305 Reader’s say JB’s Scitico is a cut above. It’s an oldfashioned barbershop that describes itself as having “plenty of updates.” It specializes in all of the new styles, and the classic old-fashioned cuts at a very reasonable price.

BEST OF/page 17

Summer Activities 2015 Cockpit Experiences: Get up close and personal as you climb aboard selected aircraft from our incredible collection. What it is like to sit in an ejection seat? You can find out at NEAM. From helicopters to jets this is your chance to take the stick, check the instruments, and create your imagination-powered adventure-11am-12:30pm & 2pm-3pm daily Build & Fly Challenge Activities: Each day hands-on “build & fly” activities will spark the imagination and challenge the inquisitive mind. You even get to take your new creations home with you for future flying fun-12:30pm-4pm daily Flight Science Demonstrations: Explore the science and technology of flight through exciting demonstrations and hands on activities lead by our NEAM-Team educators. How do aircraft fly? How do space-craft stay in Orbit? How has Connecticut played a larger than life role in aerospace history? It’s all here, all summer long! 1pm & 3pm daily Take Control! NEAM has an assortment of flight simulators which allow you to fly a variety of aircraft through the virtual skies.

Experience how airplanes move in three-dimensions with your hands and feet at the controls including yokes, throttles, and rudder pedals. Test your skill at the simulated controls of some of the aircraft in our collection such as the F4U Corsair, DC-3 airliner, F-4 Phantom, and supersonic F-104 Starfighter. $5 per person ages 10 and older. Check for availability on our limited access Ercoupe full-motion flight simulator built from a real aircraft. Children must be accompanied by adult copilot- 1pm-4pm daily

Thank you for voting us the

BEST PLACE, LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT/TOURISM in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

The New England Air Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seven days a week. Admission is $12.50 for ages 12 and up, $11.50 for seniors 65 and up and $7.00 for ages 4 to 11.

Children under 3 are admitted free.

For more information, visit www.neam.org or call (860) 623-3305.

The New England Air Museum is located in Windsor Locks, Conn. adjacent to Bradley International Airport. Take I-91 north or south to CT. exit 40 (Route 20) to Route 75 north.

15

36 Perimeter Road (off Route 75) Windsor Locks, CT

All programs and activities are led by our fantastic Museum Educators and dynamic Docents. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free with Museum admission. Programs and times are subject to change without notice.

August 2015 North Central News

LEGO Challenge– Every Friday in August!

Step into a room full of LEGOs and create a flying machine. This program is for ages 3-12 and will run from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 16

Joe’s Fine Wine & Spirits 149 North Road East Windsor, CT 06088

(860) 623-7323

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Services THANK YOU FOR VOTING US "THE BEST" AGAIN! CALL US TODAY....

WE ARE READY TO SERVE YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!

SOMERS $169,900 Lovingly cared for 1300+ SF Cape with tons of character inside & out! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths w/wide board flooring, fireplace & a private deck. Absolutely charming!!

SOMERS $414,900 Extraordinary Raised Ranch with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, updated kitchen & baths, spa room off master suite also boasts in-ground pool. In-law potential in LL.

SOMERS $305,000 Well maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features 2 master suites, kitchen w/custom built cabinets, LR, DR & FR. Huge LL, 4 garage spaces, 2+ acres!

ELLINGTON $202,900 Clean, spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in quiet location. Open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, fireplaced LR, formal DR, partially finished LL.

STAFFORD $174,900 2100+SF Farmhouse with 2 kitchens, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths offers tons of potential. Includes 2 car garage in huge barn set on 6+/- acres.

ELLINGTON $214,900 Nicely maintained Cape with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths has eat-in kitchen, first floor family room, hardwood floors.

Pool, patio, outdoor shower in large yard.

Coming Soon...

Joe’s Fine Wine & Spirits of Ellington

Like us on Facebook at 48 South Road, Unit 4 TEL 860-851-9644 “CCR Select Homes” for daily updates!

Somers, CT 06071 FAX 860-967-0791 www.CCRSales.com

Sales • Leasing • Management • Appraisal • Auction

““Best Best Place Place to o W atch The The Gam me” Watch Game” CT’s P CT’s Prre emier mier Destination Destinat Destination ion Premier ffo orr SSports Spor porttss & Dining Dining for • 16 North Central News August 2015

•

•

Bonnie D. Kumiega, Esq. Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. 1733 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06268 860-548-2664 Email: bkumiega@uks.com www.uks.com and 48 South Road, Unit 4 Somers, CT 06071 Offices: Hartford - 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 New Haven - One Century Tower 265 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Middletown - 300 Plaza Middlesex 203 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Middletown, CT 06457 Storrs -1733 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268

k n a Th u Yo North Central News Readers For Voting

Bonnie Kumiega The Best Attorney In The Readers Poll

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 17

Best Of

(continued from page 15)

Best Optometrist Dr. Lily Yeh 139 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-749-1233 When it comes to vision, our readers say they prefer to see Dr. Lily Yeh. Her special area of interest is vision therapy.

Best Lawn Treatment Company Green Carpet Lawn Care 216 Field Rd., Somers 866-94-GREEN Nancy Baj and her husband, Joseph Baj, own Green Carpet Lawn Care. They tell their customers that it is Green Carpet’s job to make sure it exceeds the customer’s expectations. Customers see results and our readers agree. “We truly appreciate the acknowledgement that North Central News, your readers and our customers give us regarding our being voted Best Lawn Treatment Company in north central Connecticut,” Nancy says. “When you see our signs on the lawn you can’t help notice the difference we make. We believe if you take care of your customers and show great results and quality service, everybody wins.” Looking to have the best lawn

and nicest looking trees and shrubs in the neighborhood? Contact Green Carpet for an estimate.

Best Credit Union 360 Federal Credit Union 191 Ella Grasso Tpke., Windsor Locks 860-627-4238 Readers have made the choice known: 360 Federal is their pick for Best Credit Union. A leader in the industry, 360 FCU is among the Top 10 federally chartered credit unions in Connecticut. It is a financial institution for the people owned and operated by its members.

“We want to thank the community for their continued support. Thanks for voting us the No. 1 credit union in North Central Connecticut,” says Carissa Pape, who serves as Business Development Officer for 360 Federal Credit Union.

Best Happy Hour Hidden Still 87 West Rd., Ellington 860-896-3333 While Hidden Still is currently closed as it moves to its new location, our readers say when they’re looking to unwind after work, Hidden Still is the best.

Best Home Decor Budget Blinds of Enfield

21A South Rd. (Route 83), Somers Personal, friendly service is what makes Budget Blinds of Enfield a popular choice for local residents. In-home consultation and a wide variety of options in colors, fabric and materials are reasons why North Central News readers selected Budget Blinds of Enfield as their choice for Best Home Décor. Owned and operated by Ron and Laurie Mongillo with a showroom at 21A South Road (Route 83) in Somers, Budget Blinds provides free consultations to its customers. For more information, visit www.BudgetBlinds.com/ Enfield.

Best Real Estate Agency Connecticut Commercial Realty & Select Homes 48 South Road Unit 4, Somers 860-851-9644 Connecticut Commercial Realty & Select Homes is an independent, familyowned real estate firm. “We’ve been family owned and operated since 1990, and we currently conduct brokerage operations in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, representing buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in their real estate transactions. We serve the North

Central region of Connecticut through our Somers office, which has just relocated to 48 South Road unit 4,” said Victoria Clark, broker/owner. “I like to quote one of our company letters: We like to view ourselves not so much as a real estate company, but more as a professional service firm addressing the full range of real estate needs of our clients.”

Best Local Entertainment New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks 860-623-3305 The New England Air Museum is a great place to bring kids to learn about all things aviation.

In addition to standard exhibits, they also offer special events, including open-cockpit days, when visitors can actually see the planes from the inside.

Best Body Shop Lee’s Auto Ranch 171 West Rd., Ellington 866-431-8210 According to their website, in the late 1880s the Luginbuhl family migrated from Switzerland and settled in the local farming community. In 1994, Lee

BEST OF/page 19

THANK Y YOU! OU!

for voting Drr. Michael Nero as

“The “The Best Dentist” 2015

This would not have been possible without such wonderful patients!

46 Main M 646 Street in Somers, CT (860) 749-9911

17

Thanks for voting us Best Barbershop

me meett Drr.. Nero and our dedicated ed stafff.

See why people are so pleased!

August 2015 North Central News

t

W elcome You You Wee W Welcome

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:38 PM Page 18

Safe For The Environment The Leader in Advanced Power Washing since 1985 2015 BASE RATES Washing for Colonial .......................................$300 Wood/Composite Decks Walkway Pavers Cape & Raised Ranch ................$200 Vinyl Fences & More Ranch ..........................................$180

$

20 OFF

Powerwashing

to qualify, book your appointment by 9/30/15 and mention this coupon.

Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers/coupons. Offer valid through 9/30/15.

FREE Front Steps & Shed Wash Ask when you make your appointment Voted Best Powerwash in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

Ask About Our Roof Washing!

Call 860-872-2729 or 860-851-9432 today! www.mrtspowerwash.com ll e ha * h t t EE Ren

FR eta forus for full d

ils.

*Ask

Restaurant Banquet Facility R est es sta tau aur ura raan ant nt & B anq an nqu que uet et F Fac aci cil illi lit ity ty

18 North Central News August 2015

Thank you, again!

Voted BEST BANQUET FACILITY Vot V o ed B EST B ANQUET F FA ACILITY C TY 4th 4 th year year iin n a rrow! ow!

Thank you!

Th Tha han ank nk y ou!

Restaurant 860.749.6002 | Banquets 860.763.5060 145 Main Street, Somers, CT

www.joannasbanquets.com

For more info:

Let us be your Garden Counselors!

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 19

Best Of

(continued from page 17)

founded his first business venture including mechanical repair and auto bodywork. Since these early beginnings, Lee’s has grown from only two employees to more than 40. They say their philosophy is that happy customers and word of mouth are the best advertising.

Our readers would admit that they have succeeded.

Best Hair Stylist Carol Bigelow Shear Magic Styling Salon 11 West Rd., Suite 2, Ellington 860-871-4109 “We listen to the customer.

Consultation is key,” Carol Bigelow said. In business for 15 years, Bigelow said she and her partner thank their customers for making them so successful.

Our readers say she’s a cut above the rest.

Best Jewelry Store Morande Jewelers 23 Fieldstone Commons, Tolland 860-896-0044 In business since January 2007, Morande Jewelers’ friendly owners and quality jewelry have made the shop the

perfect place to find that special piece of jewelry, according to their website.

Owners Michael and Manon Morande also buy, sell and trade gold and do consignments and repairs.

Best Garden Center Garden’s Dream Farm 355 Taylor Rd., Enfield 860-835-6652 Garden’s Dream Farm is an area favorite. The garden center grows all its own plants. “We specialize in bringing fresh, local products to the market,” owner Ben Lupien said, adding they offer quality, selection and value. A family-owned business that concentrates on family, Lupien said Garden’s Dream treats its employees like family and in return the employees are great with the customers.

Best Golf Pro/Lessons Jeff Swanson Cedar Knob 446 Billings Rd., Somers 860-749-3550 “PGA Pro Jeffrey Swanson welcomes you. We are eager to assist golfers with all aspects of their game. We welcome all skill levels. Whether making a tee time reservation, booking an outing or

Low Pressure Roof Washing Safe For The Environment The Leader in Advanced Power Washing since 1985 Your roof is certainly one of the most expensive components of your home.

Tree limbs, leaves and algae buildup can cause wear and tear and unsightly stains. Our low pressure, soft washing service will help preserve the integrity of your shingles and keep your roof looking great.

$

Roof Washing

Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers/coupons. Offer valid through 9/30/15.

Voted Best Powerwash in the 2015 North Central News Reader’s Poll

ing to make his own craft brews. The small, two and a half barrel brewery features handcrafted brews made on site, he said. “There is always a beer for every person,” he said.

Best Home Improvement Company T-Square Builders 330 South Rd., Somers 860-763-5633 T-Square Builders has built a good reputation with our readers. The company was established in 1995 by the father and son team of Dan and Dave Tullock with a commitment to the highest level of quality construction and customer satisfaction, according to their website.

Best Place To Take The Kids On A Rainy Day Jumping Clay USA 76 Palomba Drive, Enfield 860-698-2337 “We are very unique,” owner Aime Liggett said. Her business teaches clay modeling workshops for ages 2 to adults. “We have a nice broad range,” she said, and not a lot of places offer what Jumping Clay does. That uniqueness pays off, our readers say, liking her business model.

BEST OF/page 21

T-SQUARE BUILDERS,

LLC

Residential and Commercial Building and Remodeling www.tsquarebuildersllc.com

• New Homes • Garages • Decks • Additions • Kitchens 330 South Road • Baths Somers, CT

(860) 763-5633 References Provided • Fully Insured Ask About Our Roof Washing!

MA Lic. #066666 MA Reg. #122168

Thank You For Voting Us Best Home Improvement Company!

19

Call 860-872-2729 or 860-851-9432 today! www.mrtspowerwash.com

CT Lic. #561320 CT Reg. #00778

August 2015 North Central News

30 OFF

to qualify, book your appointment by 9/30/15 and mention this coupon.

satisfying one’s desire to improve your game through private lessons, we do look forward to serving you. Our staff lends a comfortable and friendly atmosphere and before you know it, you will be one of the ‘gang’ playing at Cedar Knob,” Cedar Knob states on its website.

Best Home Heating Oil Company Williams Fuel Oil Co. 162 East St., Stafford Springs 860-684-9123 Williams Fuel Oil is wwned and operated by Christopher Williams. Residents warm up to the company because it uses “an up-to-date, computerized delivery system, which enables us to monitor your automatic delivery service,” so you don’t have to worry about running out of oil.

Best Brewery Powder Hollow Brewery 504 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-205-0942 Mike McManus of Powder Hollow Brewery in Enfield opened his business in 2014, turning a hobby into his craft brewery and tap room. “My grandfather always made wine at home,” McManus said, and a few years ago he began learn-

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 20

#

% ! ( $#+

5

) 1 #

"! % !

&

' % !

# ! *

$

() *

$ +$ ,# " 3

!

- .

2

% !

#

/ '

/ '

$1 2 !

% !

$

4 ( &0

%

DDaily aily Happy Happy Hour Hour - 2pm 2pm to to 5pm 5pm m C E L E B RAT I N G O U R 50T H A N N I V E R S A RY

A & M’s

AUTOMOTIVE CENTER INC. 231 Fi 2 Field lld Rd Rd. d S Somers, CT CT 06071 71 (860) 749-3682 Automotive Repair Specialists Since 1965

We Follow All Manufacture’s Regular Scheduled Maintenance Programs.

20 North Central News August 2015

It Won’t Void Your Warranty and We Do It For Less.

We’ve been servicing our customers auto repair needs for the past 50 years. With our experience and knowledge of the industry, you can be sure that we’ll repair your vehicle the right way, the first time.

**12 Month/12,000 Mile Parts & Labor Warranty**

Thank you to all of our customers for voting us Best Auto Repair

We Are Your Full Service Auto Repair Center • Oil Changes • Tune ups / Computer Diagnostics • Coolant & Transmission Fluid Service.

• Fuel Injection Service.

• Tires…All Brands • Brakes / Exhaust • Shocks / Struts / Alignments

• Timing Belt Replacement • Heating / AC Repair • Drivetrain Systems..

All Wheel & 4 Wheel Drive • Engine and Transmission Replacements 3yr.

100K Warranty • Fleet Services Available for Commercial Customers

0

4

"! & 6 # & 3 6 #! $ $ # &3

! ""

www.basilsofstafford.com www.basilsofstaffor rd.com

!

SAVE $ 25.00

on your next purchase of $100.00 or more with this ad.

Expires August 31, 2015.

We Service All Makes and Models!!!! Got a Muscle Car or Classic Car? We Specialize in Those Too!!!!!

&

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 21

Best Of

(continued from page 19)

Best Medicare Adviser Stateline Senior Services 48 S Rd #2, Somers 860-749-0482 Stateline specializes in the insurance needs of the retired and soon to retire. Its staff is available year-round. Stateline has been in business for more than 30 years, helping clients understand their Medicare options. Stateline is an independent agency certified to sell every Medicare Advantage Carrier in the state.

Best Customer Service Stafford Mechanical Services 4 Industrial Park Drive, Stafford Springs 860-684-9485 Stafford Mechanical Services Inc. has been providing service and installation of heating and air conditioning systems since 1991, according to its website.

And our readers say SMS’ service will warm you all over.

Best Heating Stove Shop Mainline Heating and Supply 591 Ference Rd., Ashford 860-429-9663 “We are a full service provider of alternative heating systems and insulation services. Full service means we consult, design, sell, install and service complete systems, not just piecemeal components over entire systems,� Mike Wytenus said. “We help customers stay comfortable during the heating and cooling seasons while improving air quality in their homes and helping them save money over time.�

Best Tree Service Mountain Tree 21 Egypt Rd., Somers 860-749-7365 “What makes the company great is that the owner cares about trees,� said

9 Powder Hill Rd. Enfield (860) 749-8663 Directions: From Hazard Ave (Rte. 190) to South Maple to Powder Hill Rd.

www.thecollinscreamery.com

Thank you to all the readers who voted us Best Ice Cream!!

OPEN 7 DAYS 12-10

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SHAKES • YOGURT • SORBET • SUNDAES ICE CREAM CAKES & PIES

Serving Breakfast & Lunch

Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in The North Central News

7+$1. <28 )25 0$.,1* 86 <28 %(/21* +(5(

%H RXU *XHVW WLPHV %ULQJ WKLV DG DQ ,' ,QGLDQ 9DOOH\ )DPLO\ <0&$ 3LQQH\ 6WUHHW (OOLQJWRQ J \PFD RUJ - - )RU KRXUV DQG LQIR ZZZ JK

THANK YOU North Central News Readers for voting Shear Magic owner Carol Bigelow BEST HAIR STYLIST 2015 AGAIN!!!

First win in our new Ellington location!

Call for Back to School Specials

Product Line s â&#x20AC;˘ Goldwell â&#x20AC;˘ Redken â&#x20AC;˘ Lo ma (all organic/ gluten free)

Full Service

11 West Street in Ellington â&#x20AC;˘ 860-871-4109 Hours: Mon. 8-1 â&#x20AC;˘ Tues. & Wed. 9-7 â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs. 9-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Fri. 8-4 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat. 9-1

Gift Certificates â&#x20AC;˘ Gift Baskets

21

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 5:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sun. 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

special, and they will receive my full commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for the matters they place with me,â&#x20AC;? Kumiega said. She specializes in business law, including LLCs and real estate, as well as estate planning, probate administration and civil litigation.

Best Place To Get Your Car â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tunedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Up (audio installations) Long Radio 2 Middle Rd., Enfield 860-763-0855 When theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for the best in mobile audio, our readers say Long Radio sounds the best to them.

Best Bus Charter Service Post Road Stages Inc. 1105 Strong Rd., South Windsor 860-644-1531 Founded in 1912, Post Road Stages is one of the oldest continuing bus services in the U.S. According to its website, it offers a full range of transportation needs with charter bus services, airport transfers, sightseeing, group tour assistance and public tours.

August 2015 North Central News

12 Church Street Ellington, CT 06029 Tel: 860-872-3950

Thank you to the readers for voting the Chuck Wagon Restaurant as The Best Lunch!

We appreciate your business!

office manager Leon Dolby, whose son, Barry Dolby, owns the company.

Apparently, our readers agree. In the tree business since 1980, Mountain is a fullservice tree company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re equipped to do almost anything in the line of trees,â&#x20AC;? Leon Dolby said. They can plant and even transplant, as well as offer tree maintenance services.

Best Tax Preparer Cathy W. Pinard 281 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon 860-872-6866 Cathy W. Pinard CPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;tax and financial background is ideally suited to work with individuals to help them create their own financial success,â&#x20AC;? her website says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She approaches the financial planning process from a tax and risk based perspective helping clients bridge the gap between risk and reward.â&#x20AC;?

Best Attorney Bonnie Kumiega 1733 Storrs Rd., Storrs 860-548-2664 â&#x20AC;&#x153;My clients know that each of them is

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 22

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Visit us at toddgaskell.com & see what we’ve been up to • Kitchens & Baths • Additions • Doors & Windows • Decks • Tubular Skylights • Solar Attic Fans • Basement Finishing • Aluminum Railings • Plans Drafting

(860) 749-9536

Somers, CT HIC 0621648

Bill The

Handyman

®

22 North Central News August 2015

Interior • Exterior Minor • Major

860-654-0180 www.billthehandyman.com e-mail: billthehandyman@aol.com CT Home Improvement Contractor Reg. #554105

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 23

HOME IMPROVEMENT

SIDING â&#x20AC;˘ ROOFING WINDOWS EEs FR stimate

E se and Ba gs! in w Dra

SINC Now with 28 gauge wall and roof metal!

More metal, same price!

E

19 2 0

HATCHWAYS â&#x20AC;˘ RAILINGS AWNINGS â&#x20AC;˘ DOORS PORCH ENCLOSURES

Let us make you the Starr of the neighborhood.

HARRY A. STARR AND SON Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Windows Since 1920

â&#x20AC;˘ 20x24x10: $5,249â&#x20AC;˘ 24x32x10: $6,569 â&#x20AC;˘ 24x40x10: $7,169 â&#x20AC;˘ 30x40x10: $8,419 â&#x20AC;˘ 30x60x10: $10,879

80 Billings Rd, Somers, CT

860-749-8533

Maintenance Free! Many Options and Sizes Available! *Package prices listed include: Roof trusses designed for CT snowload, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yâ&#x20AC;? bracing, Everlast Traditional 28 Gauge Painted Metal Roofing, Siding, and Trim. 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? eave overhangs, 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;?w x 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;?h Amarr 1000 overhead door located in either gable, and 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? x 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? 6 panel fiberglass door and lockset. * Note â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CT sales taxes and delivery included. Labor to erect would be additional. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Contact: Patrick Corrigan 860-847-1076 Tolland, CT New Holland Supply, LLC local sales representative

License # 050220

HARRY A. STARR $ 100 AND SON 860-749-8533 OFF www.hastarr.com

COMMER AL â&#x20AC;˘ INDUSTRIAL â&#x20AC;˘ RESIDENTIAL EST. 1974 Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; ĆŹ Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; CT Lic #E1-102883

860-684-5602

OWNERS Al & Pat Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico 72 Orcuttville Rd Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;ĆĄÂ&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2022;

With this coupon. Offer expires 10/31/15.

Hirth Small Engine

COMPLETE LINE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE GENERATORS & TRANSFER SWITCHES ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPDATES ROOF ICE MELT WIRING â&#x20AC;˘ AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK

Your order of $1000 or more

Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Insured

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS Small Jobs Are Our Specialty!

Drainage Clearing Driveways Brush Mowing Rock Removal Walkways

Now Doing Custom Small Excavating

Hirthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Engine Repair 51 Sandy Beach Rd. Ext., Ellington, CT 06029

(860) 872-9034 HIC0615418

23

CT License #0615418

August 2015 North Central News

Land Reclamation Rock Breaking/No Dynamite (Even In A Basement) Trenching Recontouring Footpaths

AUGUST2015_NCN new template 8/1/15 12:32 PM Page 24

“HE RE’S MY CARD... ” TREND 2000 Real Estate y

To advertise your card ca next month!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HELP FOR YOUR LOVED ONES?

• • •

Performance Lives Here!

AA A A Budget Budget Repair Repair Service R Service LL LLC LC Family Owned & Operated

Specializing in Street, 4 Wheel Drive & Circle Track High Performance Modifications

860-875-0542

360 Somers Road Hanger II North, Ellington (Ellington Airport)

www.AABudgetRepair.com Landscaping SSantino antino La Landscaping andscaping Your Lawn Maintenance Company santinolandscaping.com santinoland scaping.com scaping .com

Rick R Ri ick ck Milioto M Miliot ilioto to

President info@santinolandscaping .com info@santinolandscaping.com

860.265.8081

Commercial/Residential Commercial/Residential PP.O. .O. Box 721 East Windsor, CT 06088

It’s a great time to buy and sell!

24 North Central News August 2015

Connecticut • Massachusetts

www.trend2000.com

Greg Heineman

northcentralnews@aol.com

Don’t miss out on all the opportunities.

Call me today! for a Call me today alysis n free market a of your home.

Remax Destination • 44 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT

kathygeryk@gmail.com • (860) 573-4850

Broker/Owner, ABRM

171 Elm Street • Enfield, CT 06082 Bus: (860) 745-2800 ext. 301 Fax: (860) 698-9225 Cell: (860) 841-1199 Suffield Office: (860) 668-6464 Toll Free: 1-877-TREND-2000 Email: Greg@trend2000.com

Kathy Geryk

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 25

High Flying Fourth Of July Parade

Members of the local Dance Kraze troupe (left) and the Melha Shriners were among the dozens of participants in the annual Enfield Celebration parade this year. The Enfield Town Celebration itself - which took place on the Town Green July 10-12, also included performances by Max Creek, The Hartford Symphony Orchetra and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.

Hall Of Famers

Photos by Gary Carra

Shrek The Musical Premieres Aug. 7

SOMERS - SRO Productions presents the stage production of Shrek The Musical.

The show will be held outdoors, in-the-round at beautiful, park-like Worthington Pond Farm and Gardens, 359 Mountain Road, Somers. Show dates are Friday, August 7 (6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, August 8 (2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.). The show is the TYA version (Theatre for Young Audiences) and has one act that runs approximately 80 minutes.

Kathy Welch, SRO President, is Producer and Artistic Director; George Murphy is Musical Director; Mark Ceppetelli is Associate Musical Director; Kate DaSilva is Choreographer; Linda Preston is Stage Manager.

In case of rain, the show will be moved to the Mabelle B. Avery Middle School Gymnasium, 1 Vision Blvd, Somers. If the show must be moved, a notice will be posted on the SRO website on the day of the show (www.sroproductions.org).

Tickets are available for purchase: $12 for general admission and $8 for senior citizens and kids through Grade 12. They can be purchased online at www.sroproductions.org, at the Somers Pharmacy or if still available, at the Box Office one hour before curtain.

• Sonny’s Place - 2015

• Kent Financial Services - 2014 • Bolles Motors - 2012

• Rockville Bank - 2011

tĞ ŽīĞƌ ĐƵƐƚŽŵͲƐŝnjĞĚ ƚŚĂƚ ŽīĞƌ

ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ƐƚLJůĞ͊

FREE

(413) 244-5731

al Profession Ɛ͊ ƌĂ &ŝƫŶŐ

Let The Bra Ladies put Health, Comfort & Beauty back in your life!

August 2015 North Central News

25

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 26

Senior Center Plans Activities To Beat the Summer Heat

East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR - The East Windsor Senior Center is located at 125 Main St., Broad Brook, above the Broad Brook Fire Department. To sign up for the following programs, please call 860292-8262.

SHOPPING Shopping at Big Y or Walmart, East Windsor, every Monday from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 a.m.

Grocery shopping at Geisslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, East Windsor every Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Mobile Food Share at St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parking Lot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 from 1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

FITNESS/ HEALTH Wii Bowling, every Monday at 12:30 p.m. FREE Chair Yoga, every Tuesday (except Aug. 4) with Yoga instructor Lynne Miller, CYT at 12:30 p.m.

Wii Zumba, every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. FREE Free blood pressure and sugar screening, Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 p.m.

Foot care is offered on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. There is a $29 charge for foot care. Please call for appointment.

ART Art with Tex every Monday at 12:30 p.m.

JEWELRY MAKING WITH JANICE Jewelry Making will begin again in October.

BOOK CLUB Book discussion is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. Book selection: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dogs of Babelâ&#x20AC;? by Carolyn Parkhurst.

IN-HOUSE MOVIE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Surfer,â&#x20AC;? Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m.

MONTHLY SOCIAL The monthly social will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 at noon. Featured entertainment will be Bryson Lang, comedy/juggling act TRIPS Dinner at Sophiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Windsor

10% OFF

(Two Front) No Extra Charge for One Piece Back Windows

COMMERCIAL AUTO RESIDENTIAL

OUR LO

W With this PRICES coupon.

Gift Certificates Available

MR. TINT OF NEW ENGLAND 123 South Main St. Rt. 5, East Windsor, CT (860) 370-9275

1812 Berlin Tpke Wethersfield, CT (860) 436-9599

p.m. Please call for an appointment.

Tea Time, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m.

Eye Care BINGO w/prizes, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Round Table with the First Selectman Denise Menard, Thursday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

In-House Money Bingo, Thursday, Aug. 13, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Focus Group, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 a.m Food for Thought, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m.

Meeting with state Rep. Chris Davis, Friday, Aug. 28, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

FUTURE TRIPS SEPTEMBER Olde Mistick Village OR Mystic Aquarium, Friday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

(Aquarium cost: $29.99, pay at the door.)

Lunch at 1877 Club Restaurant, Friday, Sept. 11, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

(Bring money for lunch.)

SOMERS VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Lowest Prices In CT! Autos Start at $75

Locks concert featuring The Savage Brothers, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

(Bring money for dinner.)

Warehouse Point Library, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m.

Rock Cats baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CLOSED Lunch at Luluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Friday, Aug. 7, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. (Bring money for lunch.)

Lake Compounce, Thursday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee is $23.09/person, due Aug. 7. NO REFUNDS Scout Hall Sock Hop, Friday, Aug. 21, 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m.

Duckpin Bowling, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee is $9 for one game or $12 for two games (pay at the alley).

FREE PIZZA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS at the EW Senior Center Game Day, Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m.

Cribbage, every Wednesday, 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

One-on-One Law Sessions, second Tuesday of the month, Aug. 11, 12:30

777 Memorial Ave. W. Springfield, MA (413) 737-6000

ALWAYS A LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Nancy Karol Hensen, DVM Complete veterinary services for all phases of your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

Cats Dogs Birds Exotics Medical, Surgical & Dental Services Emergency Service Evening & Saturday Hours Office Hours By Appointment 63 South Road â&#x20AC;˘ Somers â&#x20AC;˘ 860-763-1000 Visit our website somersveterinaryhospital.com AAHA Accredited

CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE

108 Damon Rd. Northampton, MA (413) 584-1000

26 North Central News August 2015

CLIP & SAVE

Try Our Famous Calzones!

1593 King St., Enfield â&#x20AC;˘ Exit 46 off I-91

860-745-3114 â&#x20AC;˘ 860-745-1944

Gift Certificates Available MON., WED., THURS ONLY

FAMILY All for $

25

Lg Cheese Pizza, Lg Tossed Salad & Pitcher of Soda *With this ad, Dine in only, not to be combined, Offer valid through 9/15/15

MON., WED., THURS NITE SPECIAL

Buy 1, Get 1 1/2 Price

$1.00 OFF ANY PIZZA OR CALZONE

*With this ad, not to be combined, Offer valid through 9/15/15

*With this ad, not to be combined, Offer valid through 9/15/15

Spaghetti ~ Shells Ziti ~ Linguini

Looking for compassionate, caring individuals to work as homemakers, CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and live-ins :H RIIHU D Ă H[LEOH VFKHGXOH DQG ZH SD\ WUDYHO WLPH DQG PLOHDJH EHWZHHQ FOLHQWV 276 Hazard Ave. Suite 3 (QĂ&#x20AC;HOG &7

Any Time!

www.comfortkeepers.com

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 27

Residents Overwhelmingly Oppose State Police Gun Facility

East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR — The town officially opposes the relocation of the Connecticut State Police Firearms Training Facility to East Windsor.

Residents voted by paper ballot 161-8 at a July 21 Special Town Meeting to accept a petition signed by 400 residents asking that the Board of Selectmen officially oppose the relocation of the firearms training facility.

The state is seeking to relocate the facility from Simsbury to a privately owned 223-acre site on

Apothecaries Hill Road. Residents have said they oppose the facility, citing noise, environmental factors and economic loss to the town.

“My stand on the matter is based on what I have been asked many times, ‘What good does this facility bring to East Windsor?’ ” First Selectman Denise Menard said in her report to the selectmen on July 21.

“After a significant amount of due diligence with that question in mind, if the majority of the Town Meeting continues to oppose the proposal, I have already begun working on a letter stating that the majority of those

HARTFORD – State Rep. Christopher Davis (REast Windsor) applauded the passage of a bill during special session on June 29 that will help provide the necessary funding for the recently approved Broad Brook Elementary School expansion project. The project will replace the out-of date modular classrooms that cost $116,000 for the town to rent each year with new modular classrooms they will own along with other necessary repairs to the school.

A “School Construction Bill” is passed annually to approve state funding for school projects across Connecticut. This year, Davis and fellow East Windsor delegation member Rep. David Kiner (D-Enfield) were able to include a last-minute section to the House bill

that will increase the state funding for the Broad Brook School project following the town’s recent referendum approving the project’s new scope.

“The current modular classrooms are no longer worth the amount we have been spending to rent them,” Rep. Davis said in a statement. “The new modules, along with other repairs approved for the school in the project, will be a great improvement, and I am grateful to my colleagues for supporting this increase in necessary funding to reflect the desire of the Town of East Windsor.”

The bill, passed by Emergency Certification, awaits the Governor’s signature before it officially becomes law.

By Linda Tishler Levinson

Davis Applauds Additional School Funding

that have spoken to us are opposed to siting a firearms training facility in East Windsor, that the proposed site in East Windsor does not meet a number of the criteria listed as critical by the state, and indeed some will be adversely impacted by such a facility and that the town urges the state’s rejection of the proposed East Windsor location for the Connecticut State Police Firearms Training Facility.”

Menard To Seek Third Term

EAST WINDSOR - East Windsor First Selectman Denise Menard has announced her intentions to run for reelection. Menard, a Democrat, is completing her second term as leader of the Town.

“Serving the people of East Windsor has been an honor. I have devoted the last eight years to moving our town forward,” Menard said. “We’ve had some great successes as a community, from consistently living within our means, to supporting grassroots leadership like our Youth Center Committee. I have secured grant funding for projects such as road repair, senior housing, major sewer projects and other community needs.”

Menard said that she looks forward to the race.

“Holding a position of public trust is a serious responsibility, one that I have never taken lightly. I look forward to measuring my record and my vision for the future of our town against anyone’s,” Menard said.

We Grow The Best U-PICK PEACHES early Aug. - mid. Sept.

U-PICK APPLES mid Aug. - late Oct. U-PICK PUMPKINS late Sept. - late Oct. U-PICK PEACHES AND APPLES CALL FOR PICKING TIMES AND LOCATIONS FIELDS OPEN WEATHER PERMITTING FRESH PRODUCE AVAILABLE AT OUR STANDS IN ELLINGTON AT 185 WEST RD (RT 83) AND IN TOLLAND AT 244 HARTFORD TPKE (RT 30)

2015 APPLE PICKING DATES Beginning On or About

SENIOR DAYS In our Orchards 10% OFF

Orchards located at: 231 Somers Rd., Ellington 13 Schoolhouse Rd., Ellington www.johnnyappleseedfarmct.com

Call (860) 875-1000 For up to date picking times, locations, and varieties (Updated 8 am daily)

772-532-1881 www.itex.com

27

*Due to weather, ripening dates may vary.

Monday & Tuesday

August 2015 North Central News

Paulared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 15th Jonamac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 22nd McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 29th Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 29th Spartan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 29th Cortland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 12th Red Delicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19th Macoun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19th Empire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19th Jonagold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19th Golden Delicious . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19th Ida Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 26th

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 28

All net profits go to Hyde Park Amphitheater project

al u n n A 3rd 2015 , 8 t s Augu

28 North Central News August 2015

12 12 noon-7:30 noon-7:30 p pm m Hyde Hyde Park Park Stafford Springs, Sta fford Sp rings, CT CT Free Parking Free Parking Family Family Friendly Friendly Event Event Ticket Ticket price price $25 $25

F For or more more iinformation nformation call 860.684.9500 or like us on Facebook Sta Stafford fford Sp Springs rings Blues Blues Fest Fest

Schedule of Events

MC - Ali Kaufman Noon -Josh Scussel 1pm - Paul Gabriel 2pm - Northeast Blue Harmonica Showcase with Sugar Ray Norcia, The Kosher Kid and Mr Nick.

Featuring the Eric Ducoff Band 3:30 - Lydia Warren 5:00 - Bad News Barnes & The Brethren of the Blues 6:00 - Gracie Curran & The High Falutin Band 8pm- Palace Theater presents David Foster & Shaboo Allstars Ramblin Dan Stevens performs throughout the day on the side stage

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 29

Where caring is the only thing that surrounds you.

“My claustrophia wasn’t a problem during my MRI. They even let me listen to music.’’

Accredited by American College of Radiology.

OPEN MRI at Enfield 860.745.2288

com . t c i r penm o . w w w

OPEN MRI at Buckland Hills 860.648.4674 OPEN MRI of Glastonbury 860.657.2242 OPEN MRI of Middletown 860.346.7400

Thursday $6.00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday $10.00 Children 12 years and under are Free Thursday & Friday All Day Senior Citizens $5.00 Parking Free, Weekend Pass (4 days , open to close) $20.00

THURSDAY

FOUR TOWN FAIR Established 1838

56 Egypt Road, Somers CT

September 17, 18, 19 & 20 Hours Thursday & Friday 4:00 pm – 11:00 Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm Sunday 8:00am – 7:30 pm

6PM 19th Annual Car Show

9:30AM Open Working Oxen

1PM Largest Frog Jumping Contest

7-11PM CreedenceFogerty Tribute Band

9:30AM Goat Showmanship and Judging

2PM Wool Spinning Demo

10AM

5PM Women’s Skillet Throwing Contest

11AM 11AM

6PM Open Swine Show

1:30PM Corn Eating Contest 2PM Horse Drawing

7PM Rocky Dundee Doodlebug Assn. Demo

FRIDAY 6PM Beef Steer Show 7PM Heaviest Pumpkin Contest 7-11PM Orange Crush (80s Music)

7PM Doodlebug Drawing Contest

Fair Parade – Main St to the fairgrounds

10:30AM Judging of Dairy Cattle 11AM

Oxen Drawing

12-5PM The Nifty Fifties Band (Oldies)

7PM Doodlebug Drawing Contest 7-11PM Truck Stop Troubadour (Country Rock)

8AM Horse Show 9AM Pony Drawing 10AM-1:30PM STEPPIN’ OUT (50s Swing/Jazz)

Sheep Showing Beef Showing

4PM Pie Eating Contest 2-7PM The Tirebiter Band (Classic Rock)

SPECIAL FEATURES FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY — 3 SHOWS DAILY! Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show presents a Log Rolling, Axe Throwing, Crosscut Sawing, Chainsaw Racing and “Olde Time Lumberjack Show”

29

ALL FOUR DAYS: Midway, Antique & Farm Machinery, Livestock, Agricultural Exhibits, Demonstrations & Stage Entertainment, Children’s Contests, Bingo

August 2015 North Central News

www.fourtownfair.com

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 30

Classifieds OPTOMETRIC GEOTHERMAL ASSISTANT +($7,1* &22/,1* ,167$//$7,216 PART TIME SOMERS 3OHDVH IRUZDUG a resume and references WR 3 2 %R[ 6RPHUV &7

www.staffordmechanical.com

Please, DO NOT CALL

CT LIC # 303633 SM102

7KDQNV 'U 6WHYHQ 6TXLOODFH

860-684-9485

AUTO

PD ELECTRIC

INSURANCE

LLC

Drain Cleaning CONSTRUCTION

Will unclog all kinds of drains.

6QDNLQJ SULFHV 0DLQOLQHV 6LQN 7XE 7RLOHWV 9LGHR ,QVSHFWLRQV FREE ESTIMATES )XOO\ ,QVXUHG &DOO 3KLO RU YLVLW www.allieddraincleaning.com

860-798-8200

WANTED:

CLASS B DRIVER

Real Good Rates!

&7 /LF

fordeliveries

Call

0$ /LF %

at

Somers

in the CT & MA areas for a Building Supply Company located in East Granby, CT.

&DOO 3DXO DW

KU )XOOWLPH 7HPS 7R +LUH

Mike DaDalt Tolland County Insurance

860-684-2566

BUYING GUNS

860-214-2671

REPAIR & RESTORATION

0RWRUF\FOHV FDUV WUXFNV FKLSSHUV KRW URGV PRZHUV HWF

3HWHU (PPHOPDQQ

8QLRQ 6W 9HUQRQ &7

SPACE FOR RENT 6WDIIRUG VT IW

on busy Rte 190. Ample parking.

3UHYLRXV RI¿FHV ZLWK UHWDLO SRWHQWLDO Shared utilities. Freshly painted and ready for occupancy. A/C included. $450 per month.

&DOO 0LNH

860-684-4463

CAPTURE

EVERY MOMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY 0DQFKHVWHU &7

Portrait, senior class photos, candids. Book one session, get 15% off another session. www.captureeverymoment.jimdo.com

860-432-7169 ____________________

&DOO -HVVLFD DW

860-752-0874

GAS TANK YOUR AD & RADIATOR HERE!

All types Modern & Antique Single or Whole Collections

860-416-1989

30 North Central News August 2015

Stafford Mechanical Services, Inc.

ALLIED

CARRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Sales & Service, LLC

6HQG \RXU FODVVL¿HG WH[W DQG FKHFN WR

North Central News PO Box 427 Somers, CT 06071 by the 20th of the month for the following edition.

860-896-5256

$19.95 - No Border $24.95 - With Border

HELP WANTED:

CARR

P/T AUCTIONEER ASSISTANT East Granby,CT Shift/Hours: Tuesdays only, 3:30pm-8pm *Pay Rate:$14.50 Data entry for auto auction.

Must: Multi task, Strong listening skills, be computer literate.

Fast paced. Busy environment.

860-752-0874

ROUGH LUMBER FOR SALE 65¢ - 70¢

PER BOARD FOOT

860-684-3458

PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL 'LQJV 'HQWV +DLO 'DPDJH Retail Location 8QLRQ 6W 9HUQRQ &7

860-308-0889

RICHARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCHOOL

of Self Defense (Br. Hamzy) 5DI¿D 5G (Q¿HOG

Celebrating 36 years of the EHVW 0DUWLDO $UWV IRU ¿WQHVV and self-protection.

7U\ D IUHH ZHHN :DON LQV :HOFRPH

860-749-4566

Apollo

Spray-on kevlar

BEDLINERS

$ 5$7(' E\ $QJLHV /LVW

ENCORE LANDSCAPING Design/Install/Maintain 3DWLRV :DONV :DOOV &OHDQXS (GJH 0XOFK 0RZLQJ )LQH 3UXQLQJ

1RZ DYDLODEOH DW

Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Center, Inc.

7KH ¿QHVW EHGOLQHU DYDLODEOH DQ\ZKHUH IRU \RXU SLFNXS WUXFN Call Joe at

860-875-2538

$AVE MONEY

CUSTOM EXHAUST

&DWDO\WLF FRQYHUWHUV Ã&#x20AC;H[ SLSHV \ SLSHV GXDO H[KDXVW DQG SDWFK MREV

We do it ALL and you $AVE money!

9: %0: -((36 0HUFHGHV WUXFNV SURMHFW YHKLFOHV PRUH

CARRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Sales & Service, LLC

8QLRQ 6W 9HUQRQ &7

860-896-5256

Garden Design Planning /2: 0DLQWHQDQFH *DUGHQV +,*+ 48$/,7< :25. DW DQ $))25'$%/( 3ULFH )5(( HVWLPDWHV /LF ,QV www.encorelandscaping.com

860-306-4709

SAW BLADE SHARPENING

&DUELGH WLS FLUFXODU EODGHV FKRS VDZV KROH VDZV ODZQPRZHU EODGHV VWUDLJKW Ã&#x20AC;RXWHG URXWHU ELWV DQG FKDLQVDZ FKDLQV. (DV\ GURS RII DQG SLFN XS DW 6RPHUV 3KDUPDF\

Call Dave

860-331-9495

BUTLER

HELP WANTED:

P/T AUCTION DRIVERS East Granby,CT Shift/Hours: Tuesdays only, 3:30pm-8pm *Pay Rate:$10 Driving and parking vehicles at auto auction. Never leave the parking lot!*Must have clean driving record and valid drivers license *Must have held a valid drivers license for at least 2 years.

860-752-0874 100% PURE LOCAL

& CO., INC

MARK F. BUTLER Broker

Residential & Commercial Sales & Leasing 6XOOLYDQ $YH 6RXWK :LQGVRU &7 PDUN#EXWFR QHW

800-292-1102

WANT A CT

PISTOL PERMIT?

MAPLE SYRUP

3ULYDWH OHVVRQV DYDLODEOH 'D\ (YHQLQJ :HHNHQGV

6WDIIRUG

Robert Titus, Sr

Hydeville Sugar Shack

860-916-9645 NEW HOLLAND SUPPLY, LLC

CUSTOM BUILDING KITS Garages, Barns, Arenas & Sheds Local & Amish Builders CT Sales Representative

Patrick Corrigan

1HZ+ROODQG6XSSO\&7UHS#\DKRR FRP

860-847-1076

&DOO 15$ &HUWL¿HG 3LVWRO ,QVWUXFWRU

860-324-8208

MUSIC Ê&#x2014; LESSONS

Ê&#x2014;

3LDQR *XLWDU 8NHOHOH 9RLFH $OO %DQG :LQG ,QVWUXPHQWV ³5RFN ,W´ %DVV *XLWDU 'UXPV

CERTIFIED MUSIC EDUCATORS Home Studio in Somers

860-749-2654

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 31

Ellington High School Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Ellington

ELLINGTON – The following students have been named to the fourth quarter honor roll, according to a list provided by the school.

GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS – Victoria Amundarain, Bethany Bahler, Emma Barry, Danielle Bartlett, Lindsey Bourque, Rebecca Cargill, Gina Carroll, Rebecca Cyr, William Daigle, Julia DeBaise, Jacob Edelstein, Rebekah Gerber, Lia Guerette, Meadow Hadzopulos, Megan Harris, Alexa Herzog, Megan Knowling, Savanna Macaluso, Alison Mangold, Molly McGrath, Daniel Meaney, Amanda Moffitt, Sylvia Mutua, Sarah Nedwick, Tin Nguyen, Isha Patel, Matthew Phillips, Jennie Schneider, Jesse Schneider, Abigail Varney, Alena Williams HONORS – Nicholas Abbruzzese, Francis Albee, Camden Angell, Rachael Arnold, Veronica

Avery, Kaitlyn Bartlett, Evan Berak, Ryan Bergeron, Collin Berube, Carla Beutel, Rachel Bingham, Jared Buffington, Erin Busky, Caroline Casey, Erica Clarke, Emily Dauch, Elijah DeCarlo, Jack Desrocher, Matthew Desrocher, Madison Dexter, Alexander Domingos, Stephanos Donzell, Olivia Dutkewych, Emily Dwire, Alexandra Dzen, Jacob Essig, Jake Frye, Andrew Gaines, Maxwell Gale, Jeremy Gamble, Evan Gargiulo, Aidan Gonzalez, Brenna Gonzalez, Erin Hayes, Benjamin Heyman, Alexandra Hintze, Alex Joslin, Shannon Kelly, Madison Killoran, Zackary Kindall, Alexandra Krajewski, William Longo, Sara Mateya, Nathan Motisi, Timothy Moynihan, Kathryn O’Donnell, Danielle Paparian, John Pasini, Zachary Petrozza, Nicholas Pina, Amanda

Fast Cash

Pretty, Joshua Prouty, Aedan Randall, Anthony Rizzuto, Jessica Roberts, Zachery Roy, Gillian Sanville, Jacob Schlenner, Kevin Schmelter, Alexander Smyth, Jack Soto, Lucas Van Deventer, Grace Walker, Kara Waltman, Sarah Ward, Kyle Wardrop, Tessa Webb, Kaitlyn Webber, Sophie Wei, Nicholas Willett GRADE 10 HIGH HONORS – Megan Abbruzzese, Thomas Arbeiter, Jacob Berardo, Marley Binkowski, Daniel Bocchino, Julie Brisson, Elizabeth Canavan, Nicholas Cantin, Danielle DelPiano, Ciara Dobrowolski, Rachel Feenstra, Courtney Fitzsimons, Lydia Gerber, Jenni Giacalone, Olivia Gionet, Caitlyn Gresh, Caroline Gresh, Allison Hill, Grace Hinckley, Jessica Jones, Shannon Maguire, Melanie Makula, Ariana Mason, Logan McDonald, Lukas

Merkouriou, Sawyer Morrow, Erik Nordmark, Brianna Pekala, Julia Pepitone, Randy Philavong, Matthew Piotrowski, Stella Pontius, Timothy Ross, Alicia Russell, Naomi Schneider, Candace Settle, Kendall Sirica, Jessica Stone, Kaitlyn Tarbox, Alyssa Thibodeau-Grivois, Colby Unterstein, Kate Walder, Emily Wheeler HONORS – Dakota Aldrich, Shyama Anand, Roselyne Anyah, Jordyn Backman, Lillian Bannock, Daniel Barrett, Catherine Bedson, Emalie Bellezza, Brandon Boulette, Ashley Cioto, Miriam Cohen, Valerie Courtemanche, Melody Crane, Mykela Cushman, Caitlyn Daly, Charlotte Davis, Benjamin DeYoung, Zachary Dougherty, Brianna Fraser, David Fulton,

Kyle Goldsnider, Blanche Gorham, Samuel Greenberg, Paul Guglietta, Thomas Joyse, Waqqas Kazmi, Owen Kloter, Sneha Koripella, Charles Lewis, Kyle Luginbuhl, Abby Magnuson, Erin Malley, Jason Martin, Melina Mashayekhi, Noah Mashiak, Adam Mayne, Kaitlyn Michaud, Madison Milanovich, Luke Moffitt, Zachary Mozzer, Seth Munn, Tyreik Noel, Christopher O’Connell, Alexander Otero, April Phelps, Alyssa Roberts, Helen Roets, Hunter Ryan, Ryan Sherba, Ashley Smith, Joni Steinmetz, Joshua Sumislaski, Alexander Tedone, Mckenzie Tishon, Nicholas Tshonas, Emily Walker, Zachary Webber, Maximilian Weiner, Nathan Welton, Abigail Wylie

GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS – Nicholas Bennett, Lori Bezanson, Mikayla Bonanno, William Broding, Kayla Buffington, Courtney Conley, Zachary Cyr, Nikole DeCarli, Lindsey Edwards, Kyle Fitzgerald, Evan Gerber, Leah Gervin, Abigail Gilliland, Allison Gorman, Nicole Hazzard, Karli Janssen, Daniel Joy, Melanie Keroack, McKenzie Kozma, Danielle Markowski, Brigid McGrath, Madeline Meaney, Jessica Miller, Kylie Papineau, Lauren Rivard, David Roberts, Brianna Schmelter, Twisha Shah, Emily Walder, Erin Wardrop, Madison White, Caitlin Wing HONORS – Justin Ames, Eric Amundarain,

HONOR ROLL/p. 33

Open Enrollment Now at Somers Cooperative Preschool

For your Home OR Land!

Ice Cream Social August 26

Leave message after beep @860-924-4126

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join us to see what our school has to offer you.

Affordable rates and excellent learning opportunities.

OUTDOOR P PA ATIO • DAILY LUNCH LU UNCH SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY

$ & SPORTS BAR www.caseyscafe.com

860-870-8784 OPEN DAILY 11:30am • FREE W WiFi iFi

O OF FF F your $25 order!

Dine in only, Not valid with any other offers or coupons, offer exp. 8/30/15

5-Day Program AM or AM/PM Mixed Morning session: 9:00am to 11:30am Afternoon session: 12:30pm to 3:00pm Monthly Tuition: $243 Non-participant tuition: $303 Registration fee: $50 for 1st Child

There are limited openings for non-participating members who are not obligated to work in the classroom.

599 Main Street, Somers CT • 860-749-8118

31

127 West Road RT 83, Ellington, CT

5

3-Day Program Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Morning session: 9:00am to 11:30am Afternoon session: 12:30pm to 3:00pm Monthly tuition: $150 Non-participant tuition: $205 Registration fee: $50 For 1st Child

August 2015 North Central News

AUGUST

2-Day Program Thursday & Friday Morning session: 9:00am to 11:30am Monthly tuition: $115 Non-participant tuition: $170 Registration fee: $50 For 1st Child

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 32

DAHLIA FEST Dahlias provided by Pleasant Valley Glads and Dahlias

Special Guest Musician 2pm-4pm

Lara Herscovitch

32 North Central News August 2015

Dedicated to The Loving Memory of Judy Reeves

AUGUST 22 2015 NOON TO

5PM

Flights of Fancy 17 Crystal Lake Road Stafford Springs, CT

Celebration of Art In Nature

Contact Info: 860.684.3837

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 33

Spielman Will Run Unopposed in First Selectman Race

Ellington

By Linda Tishler Levinson

ELLINGTON — Lori Spielman will likely be the town’s first selectman come November.

At the Republican Party caucus July 23, Spielman, currently a selectman, was chosen for the GOP nomination over current First Selectman Maurice Blanchette. He had told the party he was interested in seeking re-election.

The town’s Democrats elected not to field a candi-

date for first selectman this year, so barring a thirdparty or independent run or a primary challenge, Spielman will run unopposed in the general election.

“I was very pleased with the outcome,” Spielman said, She added that her business, Lori Spielman Landscaping, is doing well and she has people in place to manage it for her, so this seemed the right time to run for first selectman.

In addition to her experience on the Board of

Selectman, she has served on the Wetlands Commission and Planning and Zoning, as well as other town commissions.

When asked if he was retiring as first selectman, Blanchette would only say that is the word around town. He did say he has no plans to seek another elective office in town, but said in general his plans were “not cast in concrete.”

Jennifer Roy, Pilar Sandoval-Moberg, Rhiannon Scannell, Kierra Shain, Gayathry Sunil, Albert Tebbetts, Nicholas Topor, Christian Welti, Jonathan Wing HONORS – AnnRichelle Akko, Andrew Bahler, Timothy Bahler, Robert Bailey, Jonathan BaileyFrancois, Kathryne Bergeron, David Bergoee, Jenny Boudreau, Julia Busky, Megan Chamberland, Neil Chamberland, Ian Chandler, Kelly Coffey, John Connelly, Melissa Cooke, Emily Costanzo, James Costanzo, Zachary Couturier, Savannah Deskis, Brandan Dougherty, Joseph Dzen, Gabriela Ewald, Jenna Ferguson, Spenser Fornal, Morgan Gill, Kristine Gouin, Paul Gresh, Daniel Hayes, Julian Herms, Taylor Jarvis, Shannon Jones, Benjamin Kloter, Ashley Kuehn, Jennika Lebron, Derek Litty, Macy Luginbuhl, Madison

Jessica Palmer-Lavoie, Eric Pinard, Jonathan Plickys, Sarah Riley, Holly Schipper, Marissa Sensano, Taylor Setzler, Kelsey Sgarlata, Lilia Shea, Kathryn Sisco, Kevin Sisco, Gabrielle

Ellington High School Announces Marking Period Honor Roll (continued from p. 31 Saba Azam, Kent Bahler, Calista Bailey, Kevin Barrett, Nikki Barry, Bailey Bassett, Madyson Bechard, Ryan Browne, Caitlin Burke, Zachary Cargill, Graeme Caso, Sarah Chapdelaine, Devon Covert, Chelsea DeBottis, Samuel DeForge, Brianna DeLand, Ariana DiCioccio, Kallie Dougherty, Taylor Duclos, Micah Fox, Rosemary Francolini, Adam Giard, Joshua Gibson, Halie Glowacki, Janelle Gottier, Alexandria Hackner, Alexcis Hackner, Alexxa Harris, Cassandra Holmes, Tyler Hubley, Kayla Lagan, Shaun Lavey, Rebecca Lindblom, Zachary Luginbuhl, Jessica Maitland, Erin Meaney, Reece Munter, Haley Neal, My Nguyen, Kassandra Norwood, Alex Panek, Elizabeth Phelps, Shawna Possardt, Sapna Raghavan, Megan

Resnik, Christian Rider, Alexis Rodriguez, Cameron Rosa, Megan Sack, Maria Savona, Dominic Scata, Kurt Schafer, Gabriela Schiessl, Benjamin Slingo, Haley Smith, Mckaylah Smith, John Snyder, Ashley Thomas, Julia Tiedt, Jonathan Vamvilis, Harrison Waltman, Alyssa Welch GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS – Alisha Albee, Justin Berak, Kerri Bergeron, Brandon Bogrette, Emily Breen, Erin Breen, Kristen Breen, Adam Buceivicius, Basudha Chaudhuri, Noria Davis, Caroline Friedman, Anne Fulton, Rachel Greenberg, Michael Hardy, Elizabeth Johnson, Thomas Kindall, Grace Kuraska, Katherine Lee, Allison Letizia, Devin Luginbuhl, Julia Mack, Thomas Mackintosh, Hayley McDonald, Megan Nicoletti, Annika Nordmark, Gina Rizzuto, Alexander Roberge,

www.oakleafconcrete.com

LANDSCAPING Your Lawn Maintenance Company

Is your current service NOT cutting it?

Our weekly service is detail oriented, we care about your property

Weekly mowing / Residential & Commercial Spring/Fall clean up • Bark mulch • Shrub trimming Call today for your free Estimate and the quality service you are looking for!

800-815-9863 860-265-8081

East Windsor, CT 06088 Santinolandscaping.com

Thank You For Voting For Us! Receive

20% Off

Your Next Retail Product!

CuttingLooseSomers.com 95 South Rd Unit 26B | Somers, CT 06071 | 860.749.3200

33

FREE ESTIMATES 860-561-1542

Santino

Stein, Hannah Traynor, Madison Unterstein, Lesley Van Deventer, Isabella Viega, Christopher Vieweg, Tiara Watkins, Kyle Wesley, Allasyn Wingard, Hao Xu

August 2015 North Central News

Unlimited colors and designs for new project or for transforming your existing concrete.

• Stamping • Staining • Engraving • Overlays • Reseals • Patios • Walkways • Pool Decks • Driveways • Steps & More

Lundeberg, Erin Magnuson, Justin Malley, Shane McGowan, Ryan Michaud, Elisha Midyette, Sean Milligan, Jessica Mocadlo, Megan Morneau, Philip Nicolescu, Megan Niger,

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 34

JEFFREY P. THOMPSEN, M.D SHAWN BRADY, PAC 860.253.9950

“Book Early to Save Big”

Center for the Healthy Heart

$

20

Call (860) 872-1926

OFF ALL CLOSINGS BOOKED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH.

SPECIALIZING IN: • General Cardiology

• Women and Heart Disease

• Nuclear Cardiology

• Peripheral Vascular Disease

• Rhythm Disorders ENFIELD 15 Palomba Drive

• Pacemaker and Defibrillator Management VERNON 520 Hartford Tpke

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR SPRING 2016 INSTALLATIONS CUSTOM INGROUND POOL INSTALLATIONS AND LINER REPLACEMENTS SPAS • FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES • FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT 540 Talcottville Road (Rte. 83), Vernon

860-872-1926 www.vernonpoolman.com

SSCakes Art you can eat!

Now available at Nina’s Cookies 541 Springfield St. Feeding Hills, MA (413) 304-2075

34 North Central News August 2015

/PX 0QFO '6-4&37*$& 4"-0/ ,FSBUJO 5SFBUNFOUT $PMPST • $VUT 585 Hazard Avenue • Enfield. CT

860-698-6070

Cakes Cupcakes Breads And More!

All custom cakes must be ordered at least two weeks prior to your event.

Please ask Chef Suzanne Sage former owner of Buettner’s Bakery

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 35

ng or Voti t F u o Y Thank n Treatmen aw Us #1 L ny!

Compa

• Organic Lawn Programs • Custom Fertilization Programs •Tree & Shrub Treatments • Weed & Grass Control • Insect & Disease Control • Flea & Tick Control • Mole Control • Slice Seeding & Aeration • Topsoil and Lawn Installation

August 2015 North Central News

35

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 36

$V-QHHGHG E\-WKHKRXU )LQDQFLDO 3ODQQLQJ LV )OH[LEOH )HH 2QO\ )LUP 1R FRPPLVVLRQV RU IHHV DFFHSWHG

7KDQN \RX IRU YRWLQJ IRU XV LQ WKH 1RUWK &HQWUDO 1HZV ³%HVW 2I´ 5HDGHUV 3ROO $V

%HVW )LQDQFLDO 3ODQQHU :H DUH SURXG WR VHUYH RXU FRPPXQLW\ DOZD\V DFWLQJ LQ WKH FOLHQW¶V EHVW LQWHUHVW ZLWKRXW WKH FRQIOLFWV WKDW FRPH ZLWK FRPPLVVLRQV RU WKH KLJK FRVW RI ³ -RI-\RXUDFFRXQW´ PDQDJHPHQW &KHFN XV RXW RQ )DFHERRN IRU FRPPXQLW\ HYHQWV DQG ILQDQFLDO SODQQLQJ QHZV KWWSV ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP )LQDQFLDO$QVZHUV6RPHUV

36 North Central News August 2015

6DUDK 0DVNLOO &)3 3UHVLGHQW

,QGHSHQGHQW :H ZRUN IRU FOLHQWV QRW ILQDQFLDO ILUPV )LGXFLDU\ UHJLVWHUHG FUHGHQWLDOHG H[SHULHQFHG SURIHVVLRQDOV

ZZZ )LQDQFLDO$QVZHUV//& FRP

- LQ 6RPHUV 6DUDK#)LQDQFLDO$QVZHUV//& FRP

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 37

Enfield

Sixth Grade Essayists Honored

Photo, back row from left: Sen. John A. Kissel, Emma Branson (JFK Middle School), Patrick Murphy (Enfield Montessori School), Annabelle Titus (Enfield Montessori School), Carissa Zirolli (JFK Middle School), Cassandra Dean (JFK Middle School), 360 Federal Credit Union Business Development Officer Carissa Pape. Middle row: Avery Pierz Gaudet (St. Bernard School), Adrianna Rossignol (JFK Middle School), Kelsey Frenette (JFK Middle School), Emily Rochette (JFK Middle School), Katherine DeVito (St. Martha School). Front row: Kaitlyn Connery (JFK Middle School), Jamie Gugliotti (St. Martha School).

Capa di Roma All Natural Marinara Sauces VOTED BEST PASTA SAUCE IN CT by the CT Specialty Food Association.

Emilia & Frank Capaccio

Roma Restaurant 358 Burnside Avenue East Hartford, CT 06108 tel: 860.282.0298 fax: 860.289.6211

Tag Sale Seeks Sellers

ENFIELD - Enfield Junior Women’s Club (EJWC), a member of Connecticut Junior Women, will be holding its “Junk In The Trunk” tag sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the John F Kennedy Middle School parking lot.

The club is looking for people to rent two parking spaces for $20. Please call Diane at 860-706-4156 to reserve your spaces today.

Main Street Grille

See our products at your local grocery store.

Restaurant & Pizzeria

New England Landscaping

OUR

NEW MENU

- SPECIALIZING IN -

➥ ➥

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

Mon.-Fri. 4-6PM

• Foundation Plantings/Design • Mulch/Rock Beds • Brick & Patio Walkways

EVE

R RY F

Come & Enjoy Wings, Pizza, Martinis, Grinders & SO MUCH MORE!

PRIVATE PARTIES up to 40 people

ABLE 860-386-6990 AVAIL 110 Main St., Broad Brook Mon., Wed., Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-10pm

37

860-627-6466

Drink Specials & Munchies

AIN ERT MEN

ID AY

• Brush/Shrub Removal

T

• Bobcat Work • New Lawn/Sod

PRIME RIB

August 2015 North Central News

Call Now for Free Estimates

IS HERE!

www.GrilleMainStreet.com EVERY Homemade SUNDAY Golabki or Pierogi

T

• Complete Spring & Fall Clean Ups • Thatching • Lawn Cutting • Edging & Weeding • Pruning of Shrubs • Specializing in Overseeding/Slitseeding

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

LIVE EN

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

ENFIELD - In a June 22 ceremony at Enfield Town Hall, state Sen. John A. Kissel and 360 Federal Credit Union presented Essay Contest Awards to area sixth graders.

Students from public and parochial elementary schools in Enfield participated in the contest by submitting a 300word essay about their favorite person who has ever lived in the state of Connecticut.

“We hold this contest every year, and I never cease to be amazed by Enfield students’ writing and research skills,” Kissel said. “We are very proud of all of them, and we once again offer our thanks to 360 Federal Credit Union for donating the contest prizes. Without their generosity, this annual event would not be possible.”

The credit union lauded the entries.

“At 360 Federal Credit Union, we strongly support youth education programs in the communities we serve,” said 360 Federal Credit Union Business Development Officer Carissa Pape.

“This essay contest brings area schools, students, teachers and parents together in a collaborative effort which encourages children to research and write.

We’re proud to support the contest and we congratulate the winners and runners-up for their very thoughtful efforts.”

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 38

Enfield

Hey, Enfield, Got Books?

ENFIELD The North Thompsonville Fire Department needs your help. We are looking to collect books and school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc.) for kids ages 5-18 to be available for pick-up at NTFD on Aug. 23 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) at an “Enfield Day of Giving Back.”

How you can help: There will be col-

lection boxes at designated sites starting through Friday, Aug. 21. The fire department will accept any new or gently used books and supplies.

On Aug. 23, come meet the firemen, tour the fire trucks and take home your choice of donated books or supplies on this Day of Giving Back.

ENFIELD - Its first-ever toy boats day will be held at the Enfield Historical Society’s Old Town Hall Museum on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

A hot August day is a great time to splash in the water while you and the kids play with one of our toy boats. Catch the breeze with one of the

Historical Society’s sailboats. Wind up one of its rubber band raceboats and see how fast you can make it go. The toy boat pond will be filled with fun for one day only, so don’t miss out.

This event is free and everyone is welcome. Visit the Old Town Hall Museum as well - it’s free too.

Historical Society Toy Boats Day

Lions Support Asnuntuck Veterans

The Enfield Lions Club recently made a donation of $500 to Asnuntuck Community College’s Veterans Textbook Fund. Pictured with ACC President James P. Lombella, in Asnuntuck’s Veteran’s OASIS Center, are Lions Club Treasurer Terry McCuin, Lions Club President Jack McCuin, ACC Veterans Coordinator BethAnne Egan and Director of Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement Keith Madore. Asnuntuck has approximately 100 veterans enrolled on campus each semester. Military Media has annually named Asnuntuck to its Military Friendly Schools list.

Photo by Julie Cotnoir

Valley SBun each Club Affordable Family Fun! www.sunvalleybeachclub.com 51 Old Springfield Road Stafford Springs, CT

Your Summertime Recreation Destination!

860-684-5861 • 860-684-5863

Precision Image Landscaping Services

38 North Central News August 2015

Let us do your homework • Spring and Fall Clean ups • Fertilizing • Mowing • Mulching

• Trimming and Pruning • Planting • Landscape Design

860-729-6139 PrecisionImageLandscapingLLC@gmail.com Kevin Wysocki, Owner

Fully Insured

# !& ! ! '! $"

'' '%& '%&

"

& "!

"

$(

!

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 39

Town Manager Begins Informational Podcasts for Residents

Enfield

By Linda Tishler Levinson

ENFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The town is reaching out to residents in an attempt to better share news and information.

Town Manager Matthew Coppler is providing podcasts with local information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sitting at your computer or mobile on your phone, you can plug into current

and up and coming topics to keep you in the know. Dig a little deeper into a subject you always wanted to know more about, like Enfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roads program or make an informed decision on whether the Enfield Family Resource Center has a program suited to you and your family.

Personalized and up-to-date topics can be streamed straight from the town to

your office, car or smartphone,â&#x20AC;? according to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

A link to the podcasts is available on the website, enfield-ct.gov.

The podcasts arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only improvement, however. Also made more available on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is town department performance information and town budget information. Links to

both are available on the homepage of the website.

To personalize the experience on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, residents can log into the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen and create a login. They can create favorite pages on the site or choose the modules, features and keywords they use most often.

ENFIELD - The Enfield Historical Society is holding an open house on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Wallop School Museum, 250 Abbe Rd., on the corner of Wallop School Road. There are only two open houses remaining this year. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this chance to see the beautifully restored one-room school.

The Wallop School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in use in Connecticut. The original structure was built in 1754, the same year the local citizens voted to establish school districts. It was destroyed by fire in about 1800 and replaced by the present one-

room brick building. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? school housed several different grade levels and operated continuously until 1947. The Enfield Historical Society acquired the building in 1961 and opened the Wallop School Museum to the public. Recently, the society completed a multi-year restoration of the school, carefully and lovingly recreating the atmosphere and character of its last years as an active school.

Alumni of one-room schools, who love to share their school experiences and stories and to answer your questions, look forward to seeing you at the Wallop School.Â

Enfield Historical Society Hosting Wallop School Museum Open House

MM &

Contractors & Design, LLC

Painting

â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetrock â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Decks Customer Satisfaction is Our Priority â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry Call for our Spring Rates â&#x20AC;˘ Interior & Exterior Painting

860-329-9593

8 year warranty on exterior paint!

Licensed & Insured

$ EHDXWLIXO ODZQ GRHVQ¡W KDSSHQ E\ LWVHOI

How good is your current credit card?

Switch to our VISA Credit Card and get rewarded!

RATE AS LOW AS

*

% APR

10.9

:HHNO\ %L ZHHNO\ 0RZLQJ )DOO &OHDQ 8SV &XUE VLGH /HDI 3LFN 8S $YDLODEOH 6KUXE 7ULPPLQJ *XWWHUV &OHDQHG 'XPS 5XQV /LJKW %REFDW :RUN 6QRZ 3ORZLQJ

$OO \RXU ODZQFDUH QHHGV

Extra Awards 860-253-5100 11 Cranbrook Blvd., Enfield, CT www.EnfieldCommunityFCU www.EnfieldCommunity FCU.com .com

Earn points for each signed purchase!

Redeem points for cash, travel, gift cards & more!

Remember, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for all your loan needs...

Vehicles â&#x20AC;˘ Mortgages â&#x20AC;˘ Refiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Home & Auto) â&#x20AC;˘ VISA â&#x20AC;˘ Personal â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Consolidation â&#x20AC;˘ Tax Liabilities *Cannot be used to refinance existing ECFCU loans.

Promo can be cancelled at anytime. **Actual rate may vary depending on individual credit worthiness.

39

)5(( (67,0$7(6

ECFCU VISA Credit Card Benefits â&#x20AC;˘ NO Annual Fee â&#x20AC;˘ NO Balance Transfer Fee â&#x20AC;˘ Cash Advances â&#x20AC;˘ Fast Credit Approval August 2015 North Central News

$9(5<

/$:1&$5(

Stop In or Apply Online

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 40

Brownfield Grant Helping Town Clean Somersville Site

Somers

By Linda Tishler Levinson

SOMERS — Work is beginning at the Somersville Mill site.

“Testing is currently under way at the Somersville Mill property,” First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini said, “The town received a Brownfield Grant from the DECD (state Department of Economic and Community Development) in the amount of $85,000 to perform Phase I and Phase II environmental testing.”

The town chose GEI Consultants to perform the testing.

Phase I environmental testing includes a review of the documentation associated with the site, including old maps, permits, testing reports and interviews.

“Basically anything that could assist in determining what was used and stored at the property,” Pellegrini said of the testing.

That information helps the testing firm to pinpoint locations for environ-

mental testing.

“The machinery at the mill during the recent weeks was used to clear areas found during the Phase I piece that will be tested during Phase II. Phase II testing may include soil analysis and test pits that are used to test for such things as oil from underground tanks, coal or coal ash residue, etc. A report will be supplied to the town documenting the findings.

“It is anticipated to be received sometime in September. That information will be used to determine what options are available for the property,” the first selectman said.

In other business, the Somers High School Class of 1965 presented the town with $1,050 to the Human Service Department’s Back to School Backpack Program.

“We were overwhelmed by their generosity and cannot thank the Class of 1965 enough for such thoughtfulness,” Pellegrini said.

40 North Central News August 2015

We’ve Got You Covered This August!

$

3 OFF $5 OFF Your Purchase of $20 or more

Your Purchase of $30 or more

With Coupon. Mention coupon when ordering.

Not valid with any other offers. Expires 8/31/15.

With Coupon. Mention coupon when ordering.

Not valid with any other offers. Expires 8/31/15.

At the Somers High School Class of 1965’s presentation of a $1,050 donation to the Human Service Department’s Back to School Backpack Program are, from left, First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini, Human Services Director Deanna Schuetz, Polly Stevenson McCranie, Lise Avery Wood and Bill Childs.

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 41

Somers

Senior Center Silver Anniversary

The Somers Senior Center celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday, June 29.

Among the speakers was U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, above. Photos by Melissa Reutter

Community of St. Francis, St. Edward’s and All Saints Church members: are invited to attend a “Good Old Fashion Church Picnic” and The Celebration of Fr. Roland’s 75th Birthday!

Please no gifts ~ the gift of your presence is the best gift!

Home project on your mind?

Call C alll us ttoday! od day!!

We help your dream come true!

35+ years experience

Date: August 30, 2015 Place: Knights of Columbus Rt. 190 – Main St. Somers, CT Time: 12:00 noon Food will be served at 1:00 p.m.

860-749-8625 • 860-684-2600

Pictures & info @ www.FirstChoiceConnect.com Bathroom, Kitchen & Home Remodels Plumbing & Heating

First Choice Home Services

Come join the fun – there will be baseball, volleyball, bocce ball, face painting and much more.

Hot Dogs, hamburgers, rolls, beverages, plates etc. will be provided.

We are asking you to bring something to share and leave a message as to how many are attending so we can plan.

P-1 203580; S-7 308058; HIC 511861 Licensed & Insured

860-684-3006

CAREGIVERS WANTED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Positions Available Throughout the State.

Must have car available (except live-ins) Apply Online Today At

• Good Pay • Choose Your Own Hours • Health/Dental/401k Benefits Available

www.caregiverjobsct.com or call 888-844-4442

41

DCP-HCA0000101

August 2015 North Central News

We are looking for responsible, mature individuals who enjoy working with the elderly. A rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in someone’s life.

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:09 PM Page 42

Stafford High School Announces Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Students

Stafford

STAFFORD – The following students have been named to the Stafford High School honor roll, according to a list provided by the school.

Seniors High Honors: Anna Austin, Sallee Bizilj, Renee Chasse, Hannah D’Amico, Caitlyn Eaton, Hailey Ebenstein, Ashley Gionfriddo, Nicholas Girard, Brendan Goodwin, Abigail Graef, Emily Grant, Shannon Huda, Tyler Jetmore, Shane Kalette, Erica Lawlor, Brianna Macfeat, Kaela Maloney, Kathryn Molitoris, Julia Nosel, Isabella Ostrowski, Jonathan Petersen, Heidi Pokorny, Anyamanee Saksri, Shannon Slater, Anna Smith, Keighlee Szafir, Dagny Villar, Hannah Wood Seniors Honors:

Harley Pisciotta, Heidi Richards, Rebecca Scullion, Joshua Simpson, Corine Sylvain, Brooke Zelz Juniors High Honors: Aaron Bernier, Michael Bladek, Nathanial Boucher, Natalie Cyr, Collin Dubord, Alexis Eaton, Alyssa Fecko, Nathan Fish, Rachel Gallison, Samantha Gosselin, Madison Grenier, Bridget Keleher, Mackenzie Koelsch, Sandra Korzeniewski, Rowan Longmore, Troy Luchon, Richard McKenney, Ross Middleton, Emma Milikowski, Sophia Sargent, Allison Schoolnick, Dylan Snay, Shannon Stuart, Alexis Szewczyk, Peyton Teske, Heather Tetrault, Meadow Voisine, Kaila Wilson, Devan Yeo Juniors High Honors: Curtis Campo, Anthony Ceniglio,

!"#$%&' $%&

Shianna Halloran, Katelyn Henderson, Schuyler Lamoureux, Ethan Lawlor, Wendelin Marmol, Jordan Mckay, Timothy Noto, Sarah Provencher, Damon Reynolds, Chase Walbridge Sophomores Honors Rachel Bergeron, Matthew Faber,

HIGH/page 43

CELEBRATING OUR 20TH YEAR !

6 East Main Street, Route 190, Stafford Springs, CT Andy Goodhall, Broker

860-684-7747

www.ct-crossroads-realty.com

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

STAFFORD $240,000 STAFFORDVILLE LAKE STAFFORD $410,000

)(*-(567$*'$>,;$*'

(

Hunter Davis, Cory Gallo, Natsuko Ikehara, Matthew Martinsen, Alison Pisciotta, Caitlin Toney Sophomores High Honors: Michael Bachiochi, William Bernier, Morgan Canestrari, Jacob Conklin, Dakotah Dwyer-Matson, Matthew Frank, Danielle Garnelis, Jonathan Gionfriddo, Valerie Girard, Justin Grant,

)*+,-

Waterfront with so much more! Boat Launch, Deck, Patios, Hot Tub, and Charming Interior!! 2 BR includes Master Bedroom Suite, Living Rm w/ Stone Fireplace, Central Air. Includes an Extra Lot! (Wales Road)

K.*E

WILLINGTON $224,900 Spotless and like New, this Circa 2005 Custom Raised Ranch is set on 2 Private Acres. It includes 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, a Finished Family Room and a 2 Car Garage. The location is easily accessible to I 84 and 20 minutes to UConn.

(Mihaliak Road)

Stylish Country and Contemporary Décor. Colonial home with Post and Beam Accents, Slate and Hardwood Flooring, Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Sizeable Stainless Steel Island. 4 BDRS, 2 Full Baths, a Walk-Out Basement. Exterior features Covered Porch, 2 Car Garage with Possible Office, Trex Deck, and Hot Tub. (Hopyard Road)

$

THIS SYSTEM QUALIFIES FOR A

1,000 per household

UTILITY COMPANY

REBATE

42 North Central News August 2015

THANK YOU!

AL HEATING & COOLING CONTRACTORS

860-684-9123

www.williamsfueloil.com

CT LIC # 303633 SM102

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 43

Voters Will Decide Fate of Economic Development Project

Stafford

By Linda Tishler Levinson

Development Project will advance if voters approve a $1.9 million plan for the design and construction of water, gas

STAFFORD - Safe Net Ministries will be providing its Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Meal Program from Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 21 daily Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Pick-up is only at Safe Net Ministries Food Cupboard, 86 Main St., Stafford Springs. (No pick-up at town beach.)

If your child has special dietary needs such as dairy or nut-free, please let us know so we can accommodate them

(860-716-0089 or 860-851-9987).

Safe Netâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is a multi-denominational nonprofit organization helping our Stafford and Union neighbors in need, to provide comfort and support as necessary utility/general assistance.

Donations may be sent to Safe Net at Post Office Box 93, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 or visit its website: www.safenetministries.com.

STAFFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The first phase of the Stafford Utility Expansion/Economic

Safe Net Ministriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Meal Program

DAHLIA FEST AUG 22! - See Page 32

FLIGHTS OF FANCY GALLERY

WEST STAFFORD PSYCHOTHERAPY

Unique hand crafted gifts by local artists.

IND I V I DU A L & GR OUP T HER AP Y

17 Crystal Lake Road Stafford Springs, CT 860.684.3837

Hours: Friday, Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 11-5pm

Glass Room & New Sculpture Garden

Services for Women

Georgia Marie Michalec, M.S. Christine L. White, M.S. 860-684-5700 Â&#x203A;¢Â&#x153;Â?Â&#x160;Â&#x2022;Čą Â&#x160;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Čą Â&#x2DC;Â&#x160;Â?Ç°Čą Â?Â&#x160;Ä&#x203A;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x203A;Â?Čą Â&#x2122;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x153;Ç°Ç°Čą WELCOME NEW MEMBERS GROUP MEETINGS EVER EVERY Y WED 7-8:30pm

and sewer line extensions for the Stafford Housing Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodland Springs facility, water and gas line extensions for the Stafford Industrial Park on Middle River Drive and approximately 1.3 miles of water and gas line extensions on Route 190.

The Board of Selectmen voted July 22 to send the plan to a July 29 Town Meeting vote.

First Selectman Richard Shuck in the

past has said the extension of sewer, gas and water lines is necessary for economic development and to help increase the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand List.

The $1,910,000 appropriation would be funded by bonding.

The vote was set for July 29 at the Stafford Community Center, 3 Buckley Highway, after the North Central News went to press.

(continued from page 42)

Minor, Andrew Napolitano, Jordyn Powell, Stephanie Ramsey, Chase Sierra, Devin Stachelsky, Rumsha Tariq, Kylee Teats, Claire Zopelis Freshman Honors: Patrick Bentsen, Luke Dabek, Carlie Dreyfus, Autumn Gagnon, Abigail Hatch, Tessa Kopec, Alexandra Kulman, Michaela Lauf, Jacob Leroux, Kaylee Miller, Sydney Perez, Ashley Robbins, Cayleigh Sauermann-Coureen, Zoe Sengsourysack, Rachel Ulitsch, Darby Villar, Hailey Westall

High School Honor Roll Students

Logan Farley, Tyler Gebo, Ariana Greika-Navarro, Miranda Griffith, Nathan Lawson, Connor Luby, Saylee Missell, Nicholas Ouellette, Cassidy Palmer, Dominic Peterson, Kyle Piccoli, Haylie Prucker, Andrew Syphers, Alyssa Turner Freshman High Honors Adrianna Barnett, Zachary Briggs, Hannah Davis, Lauren EverhartDeckard, Sarah Gallison, Samantha Klapproth, Kathryn Liebler, Abbe

The Chimney Sweep Co. CHIMNEY RELINING EXPERTS CLEANINGS â&#x20AC;˘ CAPS â&#x20AC;˘ INSPECTIONS

Fully Insured

EST. 1976

CT LIC. #600954

860-749-8559 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping Our Friends Safe Since 1976â&#x20AC;?

ÂĄÂ&#x153;Â&#x2013;Â&#x17D;Â&#x161; Â&#x2039;Â&#x153;Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;ÂŁ Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x17D;ÂŁ Â&#x161;Â&#x153;¤ Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;¨Â&#x17D; ¤Â&#x153; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17D;Â&#x160;Â&#x161; Â&#x160; Â&#x2039;ÂĄÂ&#x153;Â&#x2013;Â&#x17D;Â&#x161; Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x160;ÂĄÂĽá&#x20AC;&#x201D;á&#x20AC;&#x201D;á&#x20AC;&#x201D;

&DOO 8V :H &DQ +HOS

6WDIIRUG 9HWHULQDU\ &HQWHU

Boats & RV's Fenced, Lighted and Secure

Indoor & Dry, Secure 24 x 7 Video Monitoring, Onsite Truck Rental Available, Packing Supplies Onsite & Hydraulic Lifts Available Businesses Welcomed Ask about our Delivery Acceptance Option

40 West Stafford Road, Stafford Springs CT â&#x20AC;˘ 860-684-1004 www.staffordstorage.com

43

%XFNOH\ +LJKZD\ 5RXWH 6WDIIRUG 6SULQJV &7 Â&#x160;¨Â&#x201C;Â? Â&#x153;ÂĄÂ?Â&#x160;ÂŁÂ&#x2013;­á&#x20AC;&#x2018; á&#x20AC;&#x201D; á&#x20AC;&#x201D; á&#x20AC;&#x201D;á&#x20AC;&#x2018; ÂĄÂĽÂ&#x2019;Â&#x153;Â?Â&#x17D;Â?Â&#x201C;Â&#x152; ÂŚÂĄÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÂĄÂŽá&#x20AC;&#x2018; Â&#x;ÂŚÂ&#x201C;Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;á&#x20AC;&#x2018; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â?Â&#x160;Â&#x161;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Â&#x161; Â&#x161;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x160;Â&#x2014; Â&#x2014;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201C;ÂŁÂ&#x153;Â&#x161; Â&#x160;ÂĄÂ?Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;ÂĄá&#x20AC;&#x2018; á&#x20AC;&#x201D; á&#x20AC;&#x201D; á&#x20AC;&#x201D;á&#x20AC;&#x2018; ÂŚÂĄÂ&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÂĄÂŽá&#x20AC;&#x2018; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â?Â&#x160;Â&#x161;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Â&#x161; Â&#x161;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x160;Â&#x2014;á&#x20AC;&#x2018; Â&#x153;¨Â&#x201C;Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;á&#x20AC;&#x2018; Â&#x;ÂŚÂ&#x201C;Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;

Outdoor Storage

August 2015 North Central News

ÂĄá&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â&#x153;ÂĄÂ?Â&#x160;ÂŁÂ&#x2013;­ Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;ÂŁ Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x161; Ĺ&#x160;ÂŹÂ&#x201C;Â&#x161;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2039;ÂĄÂ&#x153;Â&#x2013;Â&#x17D;Â&#x161; Â&#x2039;Â&#x153;Â&#x161;Â&#x17D;ÂŁ Â&#x160;Ĺ&#x192;Â&#x153;ÂĄÂ?Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2014;­ Â?Â&#x153;ÂĄ Â&#x153;¨Â&#x17D;ÂĄ á şá ˝ ­Â&#x17D;Â&#x160;ÂĄÂŁá&#x20AC;&#x201D;

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 44

Suffield Police Commission Appoints Interim Police Chief

Suffield

By Linda Tishler Levinson

SUFFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The town has a new leader at the helm of the Police Department.

The Police Commission voted unanimously on July 7 to appoint Anthony J. Riello as interim chief for a period of up to six months. He replaces former Police Chief Michael Manzi, who retired following the recent turmoil within the

department.

Riello retired as chief of police in Falmouth, Massachusetts, in 2012, according to capecod.net. Prior to that he was police chief in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

On June 17, the Suffield Police Union called for the ouster of Manzi and Police Capt. Craig Huntley and the release of an internal department report on the fir-

Suffield PD Hosting National Night Out Event

SUFFIELD - On Tuesday, August 4, residents of Suffield are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Night Outâ&#x20AC;? crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Aug. 4, the Suffield Police Department will be host-

ing an event at the Spaulding Elementary School located at 945 Mountain Rd. There will be a display of police, fire, ambulance and town highway vehicles and equipment. There will be K9 demonstrations, food and ice cream, music, a bounce house, joust station, dunk tank, giveaways and more.

The Connecticut Children Identification Program is also scheduled to attend. If permission is granted from Bradley Airport, there will be helicopter rides to view the town from above.

So come on down for some fun and also meet new Suffield Police Chief Anthony Riello.

ing of dispatcher Stacey Robins and the order of counseling for Officer Jeffrey Reynolds.

The union issued a letter of â&#x20AC;&#x153;no confidenceâ&#x20AC;? in the police chief and captain, saying both have â&#x20AC;&#x153;displayed their lack of leadership, integrity and professionalism, which has since destroyed the morale within the department and has had a devastating effect on the functionality of the Suffield Police Department.â&#x20AC;?

Manzi officially retired on July 7, the

same day Riello was appointed.

Attention, Vendors

SUFFIELD - Various vendors are sought for the Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Rd,, Suffield. All proceeds are dedicated to the Sacred Heart Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Linda Morrell at Sacred Heart Church at 860-668-4246.

The Connecticut Trolley Museum 58 North Road (Rte 140), East Windsor, CT Exit 45 N & S off of 91

â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOUNDERS WEEKENDâ&#x20AC;?

Celebrates its 75 Year Anniversary

Tickets Start at $15!

Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability. Excludes premium seats.

4VO "6( â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1.

#VZ 5JDLFUT 5JDLFUNBTUFS DPN t t 7FOVF #PY 0GGJDF 324047

44 North Central News August 2015

August 14-16

DisneyLive.com #DisneyLive

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 45

2015 VW Beetle TDI Convertible: fuel efficient and fun

Automotive

By Keith Griffin

What if you could own a convertible that’s socially responsible? As in it gets great fuel economy while you indulge in your fun behavior? Presenting the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible that gets 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city for a combined 34 mpg from its 2.0-liter, turbodiesel engine. That’s compared to the 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for a combined 27 mpg for the 1.8-liter, four cylinder gas engine version.

If you’re feeling really spirited, you can get a six-speed manual transmission.

In addition to being more fun to drive, it’s also more fuel efficient at 31 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. It used to be common that manuals were more fuel efficient than automatics, but that’s rarely the case with new cars. This Beetle is a rare exception. (You’ll also save $1,100 because of the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic cost.)

According to EPA figures, with the Beetle convertible turbodiesel, you will save $2,500 over the course of five years compared to the average new car. The gasoline version will cost you $750 more than the average car. That $3,250 difference helps offset the MSRP difference of $29,675 for the turbodiesel versus $25,595 for the gas model.

The new EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine makes 150 horsepower, which is up 10 horsepower from the previous

engine. It has 236 lb. ft. of torque, which is just fantastic for such a little car.

People look at this car and think cute.

They forget it’s quick, too. The fun comes from its abundance of torque, which provides lots of kick when accelerating or passing on the highway.

That same 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, inside a 2015 VW Golf with a six-speed manual, just set a world record for fuel economy with Guinness record holder Wayne Gerdes piloting it. Over the course of 8233.5 miles while traversing all 48 contigual states, the car achieved incredible fuel efficiency of 81.17 mpg. That’s better than the hybrid record, which is 74.34 mpg. Wayne and his co-driver were able to see the entire continental United States using just

$294.98 worth of fuel.

Of course, their journey would have been a lot more fun behind the wheel of the VW Beetle Convertible. This is by far one of the most comfortable convertibles I’ve ever driven. Sure, it’s a tight fit for anybody over 5 feet tall in the back and the trunk can only fit a weekend’s worth of soft-sided luggage, but I’ll be darned if I didn’t look for any excuse to drive it.

An important aspect of convertible ownership is the roof operation. The VW Beetle convertible is seamless in its ease. Two electric motors raise it (in 11 seconds) and close it (in 9.5 seconds).

The top can be raised and lowered at speeds of up to 31 mph.

Volkswagen has succeeded in creat-

ing a convertible that is fun to drive, is good looking, and, with the 2.0-liter turbodiesel, is socially responsible with its fuel economy. It’s the perfect mix of guilty living combined with guilt-free driving.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible THE BASICS: Price, base (with destination): $33,045 Fuel economy: 30city/40-highway/34-combined Drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbodiesel convertible THE SPECIFICS: Horsepower: 150 @ 3,500 rpm Torque: 236 @ 1,750 rpm Overall length: 168.4 in. Wheelbase: 100 in. Height: 58 in. Width: 71.2 in.

Curb weight: 3,435 lbs.

THE GOOD: It’s a head turner that feeds your ego, while providing great fuel economy and performance wrapped in a cute package.

THE BAD: The audio system, while powerful, can be a bit quirky to operate.

The navigation system screen could also be a tad larger. The passenger compartment is really best suited for two adults and two pre-teen children.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The iconic Volkswagen Beetle Convertible continues to be fun to drive and with its new turbodiesel engine it’s also socially responsible, too.

Keith Griffin is a contributor to About.com and BoldRide.com; he can be reached on Twitter @indepthauto.

P E O P LE ’ S AU TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

(Foreign Car Specialists) ASE CERTIFIED

General Maintenance, Fuel Injection, Tires, Towing, Diesel, Electrical, Alignment, Used Cars

23 Field Road, Somers, CT

Dave Doyker, Frank Doyker, Jim Hinkle

860-763-0711

Gift Certificates Available Head Light Restoration

29.95

$

ea.

Cloudy Headlamp?

Don’t spend up to $200 replacing them

• Buffing, Wax & Glaze • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Protectant PROFESSIONAL DETAILING

763-3494

Fleet Rates

45

Mike Caswell Fully Insured 34 Egypt Road, Somers, CT

August 2015 North Central News

NOW OFFERING

46 North Central News August 2015

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 46

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 47

St. Edward School Whole Child Academy Early Childhood Programs • Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, & Kindergarten • Flexible schedules • Full & Half day programs • Before & after school care

Come grow with us and save!

Stay with us from Pre-3 to Pre-K 4 and save $250 on Pre-K 4 tuition Stay with us from Pre-K 4 to Kindergarten and save $500 on Kindergarten tuition Stay with us from Kindergarten to Grade 1 and save $750 and Grade 1 tuition

Call today for a visit — Spots are filling up quickly!

Quality education that ’s more affordable than most da ycare!

St. Edward School 25 Church St. Stafford Springs, CT 860-684-2600 saintedwardschool.com

WATER PARK INCLUDED FREE WITH ADMISSION

47

SAVE BIG WHEN YOU BUY TICKETS AT SIXFLAGS.COM

August 2015 North Central News

NEW!

August2015NCNpart2_NCN new template 8/1/15 1:10 PM Page 48

As an Independent

New Investment Challenges Thinking!

Require New Thinking!

That’s why we utilize the following modern asset programs for our KRP managed retirement portfolios: • Traditional investments, including specialty/sector investments, to expand your core holdings.

Agency, we work with both Pre & Post-Retirees while focusing on their unique needs.

Kent Retirement Planning (KRP) helps to develop, implement , and manage solid retirement plans which preserve assets

• Alternative assets and strategies that are historically less correlated for further diversification.

and achieve optimal

• Reactive risk management strategies seeking to address volatility in down markets.

Every step of the way

levels of income.

is carefully discussed

• Tactically managed strategies designed to proactively take advantage of different market cycles.

and executed.

Contact us today by

• Strategic opportunities to help address investing challenges as they arise.

• Guidance Portfolios professionally constructed from different allocations of asset classes to help address your individual investment goals.

phone or online for a FREE Review/Second Opinion on your current retirement program!

• Fixed account options to help your assets grow at a fixed interest rate.

48 North Central News August 2015

Kent Retirement Planning Services, LLC An Independent Full Service Agency Serving North Central Connecticut & Western Massachusetts The North Central News 2014 BEST OF Hall of Fame business.

Contact us today by phone or online!

860.749.6961 • www.kentretirementplanning.com Email: harry.kent@natplan.com

Harry Kent Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corporation. NPC is a Member of FINRA & SIPC and a Registered Investment Adviser. Kent Retirement Planning Services, LLC and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.