Contents SUMMER 2015 ISSUE #11
MAGAZINE
Publisher Paul J. Grimmer, Executive Director Orange Economic Development Corporation
Editors Mary Bialy Orange Economic Development Corporation Annemarie F. Sliby PEZ Candy, Inc. Anna Accetta, Executive Director Orange Chamber of Commerce
Contributing Writers Denise Arterbury, George Catalano, Anthony Ciaburri, Alyssa Davanzo, Gina Durso, Philip Innes, Caryn Kaufman, Kimberly Kick, Daina Larkin, Karen Singer
Contributing Photographers Shannon Calvert, Philip Innes, Paula Severino
Cover Photo Paula Severino
Advertisement & Graphic Artist Paula Severino
Design & Production
Dale J Pavlik
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On the Cover Turkey Hill School Students Display their THS Anniversary Timeline.
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| MEET THE ORANGELIFE TEAM
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BUSINESS PROFILE Flooring with a Flare for Design
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ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 Officer Trent Follows his Nose
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EDUCATION Making STEAM and Fun a Priority
COMMUNITY NEWS OVNA: Helping Keep Residents Healthy EDUCATION Turkey Hill School Celebrates 50 Years BUSINESS PROFILE The Ways to Preserve Memories are Endless NATURE An Urban Farm Right Here in Town NATURE Connecticut Natural Science Illustrations COMMUNITY NEWS RED Car Show at the Strawberry Festival HEALTH & WELLNESS A Physical Therapy for Life Initiative RESTAURANT Dinner and a Show All in One COMMUNITY NEWS The Paugusset Club is a Hometown Paradise BUSINESS The Orange Chamber of Commerce: Serving Businesses for 35 Years
NATURE Visiting the Open Spaces of Orange ATTRACTIONS Enjoy a Whole New Experience at Connecticut’s Only Zoo
BUSINESS PROFILE Residents Offered a Sip of Health AGRICULTURE Farm Stand Directory CALENDAR OF EVENTS Summer and Fall Calendar COMMUNITY NEWS Get Ready for the Annual Relay for Life SUMMER 2015