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• REGIONAL: Kids feel the pinch asarea services decline ..................p. 3• EAST WINDSOR: Trolley Museum ontrack to get more cash ................p. 6• ELLINGTON: Officials hope residentsare in favor of proposed budget ....p. 7• REGIONAL: Auction to ‘Keep Jeff’sDream Alive’ set for April 27 ....p. 10• ENFIELD: Common Grounds RotaryGarden ready for season ..........p. 12• ENFIELD: ‘Dancing With the Town’steps up to fund services ..........p. 15• STAFFORD: Arts Commission offeringfree workshops............................p. 27•STAFFORD: ‘Laws of Life’ essay writersreceive honors.................................p. 31•SUNDAY DRIVE: Going the extra milefor some great eating..................p. 35•CLASSIFIEDS:....................... p. 37-38

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonA decision in March by the Somers

Board of Selectmen to eliminate the all-day summer camps caught many parentsoff-guard.Outraged parents raised a number of

questions, including whether the town’sproposed zero-percent increase budgetwas being balanced on the backs of thetown’s children.As towns across North Central

Connecticut face another year of tightbudgets, the question becomes, Are chil-dren being well served even as towns fightto balance the needs of citizens of all agesfor services against the ability of taxpayersin a down economy to pay higher taxes?

Liability ConcernsIn Somers, town officials say the Small

Fry Camp and All Day Summer Campprogram were canceled for safety and lia-bility reasons, not to balance the budget.At a March 14 meeting, the Somers

selectmen voted unanimously to accept thetown Parks and RecreationSpring/Summer Programs lineup, whichincluded the addition of Skyhawk’sSummer Camps, UK Soccer Clinics andCamps, and Children’s Music Programs,as well as the elimination of the all-daycamps.“The elimination of the two camps was

a result of a risk assessment review thatwas recently completed, as well as fromthe advice from our independent risk man-ager Roy Ivins of RMI Associates,”Somers First Selectman Lisa Pellegriniwrote in a March 18 letter.The letter noted that there were a num-

ber of problems at the camps last year witha number of dehydration and heat-relatedincidents, as well as bee-sting incidents.“It became apparent that we do not have

the adequate facilities or medical person-nel to ensure prevention of such incidentsrelating to dehydration and heat exhaus-tion, as well as to deal with inclementweather such as severe thunderstorms andlightning,” Pellegrini said.She added that the expanded half-day

camp program offerings are insured pro-fessionally by those running those campsand that there are a number of campoptions in the area.While summer plans have changed for

some, there also are concerns about howtight budgets will affect children duringthe school year. School superintendents inthe region said they remain hopeful, butsome also expressed concerns about ade-quate funding.

Needs-Based BudgetEnfield Superintendent of Schools

Jeffrey Schumann said he was seeking a3.98 percent increase over last year’sschool budget. Enfield Town ManagerMatthew Coppler’s budget proposal of a$64,262,156 school budget represents a1.8 percent increase.“It’s a needs-based budget,” Schumann

said, although he added there are somenew initiatives “and we hope to keepthem.”Among those new initiatives is a new

school security program, which will pro-vide for armed security personnel at allEnfield schools.

Small Increases the RuleEast Windsor Superintendent of

Schools Teresa Kane is seeking a$21,154,530 budget, a 4.86 percentincrease over the current school budget.“Certainly, we’re always hopeful,”

Kane said, adding that the town does nothave a history of being willing to go overthe mandatory 2 percent budget increase.She encouraged residents to attend the

town budget meetings. “We like to remindpeople to come out and vote,” she said.

Level Service BudgetSomers Superintendent of Schools

Maynard Suffredini Jr. is seeking a$20,408,000 budget, a 2.93 percentincrease over the current fiscal year. Hedescribed his proposed spending plan as a“level-service budget.” He said if cuts aremade, they will affect programs andstaffing levels.

Full-Day KindergartenStafford Superintendent of Schools

Patricia Collin said the Board of Education

is recommending a $27,612,401 budget, a5.78 percent increase over the current fis-cal year.Included in the budget proposal is

$195,765 to add full-day kindergarten. Shesaid to offset that cost, the number ofavailable preschool slots would be reducedand staff will be transferred from pre-school to kindergarten.

Last in the StateEllington Superintendent of Schools

Stephen Cullinan said he is concerned thatonce again the school district is 166th outof the state’s 166 districts in per-pupilspending.He said the school population has been

growing, but “the staffing has not grown tokeep up with that.”“I think we’re starting to see a strain

about being 166 out of 166,” he said.Nonetheless, he added, “I think our kidsstill perform very, very well.”He is seeking a $33,086,950 budget, a

4.98 percent increase over the currentspending plan.The budget includes a number of new

staff positions, including support staff rec-ommended when the school underwent itsaccreditation review by the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges.

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Davis Welcomes New Business in Broad BrookOn March 20, state Rep. Chris Davis (R-57th) joined local realtors and other localdignitaries to celebrate the opening of a new establishment on Main Street in BroadBrook by Richards Realty – the business’ second in East Windsor. After a ribbon-cut-ting ceremony, Davis presented realtor David Richards with an official citation fromthe General Assembly commending the business on the opening of its new office build-ing. “Today we celebrated the expansion of a successful business making another sig-nificant investment in our community,” Rep. Davis said. “I’d like to welcome this newestablishment to the East Windsor community and I wish Richards Reality great pros-perity and success in their future here in Broad Brook.”

By Linda Tishler LevinsonEAST WINDSOR — The town budget

would increase 4.54 percent under the pro-posed 2013-2014 budget. The budget was scheduled to be pre-

sented at a March 27 public hearing, afterthe North Central News went to press.The $35,709,526 spending plan

includes $21,154,530 for the Board ofEducation budget, an increase of 4.86 per-cent.The budget also includes $2,787,181

for town government, an increase of 0.44

percent; $5,136,228 for public safety, up2.12 percent, $1,616,105 for public works,up 12.64 percent; $838,542 for sanitationand waste removal, up 0.73 percent;$386,345 for conservation of health, up20.54 percent; $477,606 for recreation, up3.39 percent; $586,684 for insurance andbenefits, up 13.9 percent; $319,928 formiscellaneous, up 0.95 percent;$1,011,337 for the Capital ImprovementPlan, up 114.44 percent; and $1,397,040for debt service, down 11.10 percent.

Selectmen Seeks 4.54 PercentIncrease in Town’s Spending

HARTFORD –State Rep. Chris Davis(R-57th) recently announced his “adop-tion” of Scantic River State Park in EastWindsor under the “Adopt a Park” pro-gram established by Friends of State Parks– an environmental organization inConnecticut.“No matter what part of the state you

live in, there is a state park or forest closeby - but these lands are not easily main-tained. It takes a cohered effort from thestate, environmental organizations anddedicated volunteers to keep these landsavailable for public use,” Rep. Davis said.“I am proud to adopt the Scantic RiverState Park and to have a role in this impor-tant program that will help preserve ourstate’s open lands for years to come.”Legislators who "Adopt A Park" com-

mit to do the following:

• Acknowledge the State Park or Parksin their District;• Visit the State Park(s) to understand

its assets and needs;• Work with existing "Friends of Park"

organization or with the CT Department ofEnergy & Environmental Protection tolaunch an annual event (walk, clean-up,etc.) in 2013; and• Publicize their Park(s) and help advo-

cate for the needs of the State Park system.Legislators who participate in the pro-

gram are also included on an Honor Rollthat the Friends of CT State Parks andCFPA will keep up to date and displayonline.The Scantic State Park spreads across

174 acres of land covering the towns ofEnfield, East Windsor and Somers.

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EAST WINDSOR - The Friends of theLibrary Association of Warehouse Pointpresent Rick Arruzza, author of “Sparky”children’s books and more, at theWarehouse Point Library Association at107 South Main St., East Windsor, on

Saturday, May 18, at noon. Arruzza is anindependent author/publisher of a series ofbooks about his real-life dog Sparky. Pre-registration is required. Call 860-

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EAST WINDSOR - The Town of EastWindsor Human Services has begun tak-ing applications for the State ofConnecticut Renter Rebate Program thatruns April 1 to Oct. 1. This program pro-vides a onetime yearly payment to rentersbased on income, rent and utilities thatwere paid from the previous year (2012).Applicants must be 65 by Dec. 31, 2012 orbe permanently and totally disabled asdefined by Social Security and at least 18

years of age by Dec. 31, 2012. The incomelimits (including Social Security) are asfollows: Single - $33,500; Married -$40,900. To make an appointment toapply, please call 860-623-2430. Thedepartment is located at 25 School St.,East Windsor.Please bring the following to your

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EAST WINDSOR - State Sen. Gary D.LeBeau (D-East Hartford) led the effort topass a bill which – if signed into law --would provide the Connecticut TrolleyMuseum in East Windsor with up to $3.5million in state economic developmentgrants to expand the museum and make ita larger, regional tourist destination. On the final day of action for its bills,

the Commerce Committee – on whichLeBeau is Senate Chairman – approvedlegislation authorizing state bonding forthe trolley museum. The bill now heads tothe Finance Committee for consideration. “We have invested millions of dollars in

a new, statewide tourism campaign thatseeks to take advantage of the billions ofdollars that visitors spend every year inConnecticut,” LeBeau said. “This pro-

posed bonding is one more way for busi-nesses in north-central Connecticut to reapthe benefits of a historic and beloved localattraction that could be even bigger andbetter with some state attention.” LeBeau noted that travelers to

Connecticut spend more than $9 billioneach year, generating $70 million annuallyin hotel occupancy taxes and $1.15 billionin state and local revenue. Travel andtourism results in 110,000 jobs – 6.5 per-cent of the state’s total – and generates$5.3 billion in personal income and $7.95billion in gross state product.“The Connecticut Trolley Museum is a

destination. We’re trying to make it a bet-ter destination,” said Trolley MuseumChairman Fred Stroiney. “We need someheavy-duty funds to get our infrastructure

fixed up. This bonding could get a lot ofthat done, and it would allow us to lever-age matching grants that we couldn’t getotherwise.” Stroiney said the museum’s priorities

include improving the track, signals,crossings and museum buildings, andextending the trolley line another mile anda half. The Connecticut Electric Railway

Association, Inc. owns and operates theConnecticut Trolley Museum, which islocated on Route 140 near the Route 5intersection. Founded in October 1940, itis the nation’s oldest incorporated organi-zation dedicated to the preservation of thetrolley era. As a non-profit institution, itseducational and historical aim is the estab-lishment of a full-scale operating street

and interurban railroad system with theappropriate accessory equipment andbuildings to recreate an important phase ofNew England’s business and social lifefrom 1890 to 1949. A three-mile round trip streetcar ride

with an educational narrative is providedto the museum’s visitors during their visit.All work at the museum, except for onepaid employee in the museum office, isdone by volunteers. There are over 70pieces of rail equipment owned by themuseum, some of them dating as far backas 1869The Connecticut Trolley Museum

opened for the season on Friday, March29. For more information on the museum,visit: http://www.ct-trolley.org.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonELLINGTON — The Board of Selectmen is seeking a

5.33 percent increase in the town budget.The selectmen presented the $14,094,037 budget to the

Board of Finance at a March 11 meeting.After several years of relatively level budgets, First

Selectman Maurice Blanchette said he is hopeful the townwill be able to make some additions to the budget.One of those additions is for a full-time resource offi-

cer for the town schools. That request was made in light

of the Newtown shootings in which 20 students and sixeducators were killed, Superintendent of Schools StephenCullinan said.Blanchette said he is hopeful the town will look favor-

ably on this budget.“We hope that things are looking up a little bit,” he

said, adding that he wants to be sure the town budgeteventually passed will at least keep up with maintenance.In a Jan. 9 letter, Finance Board Chairman Robert

Clements said warned that every effort must be made to

control spending.“It’s another year and another budget, and I wish I

could advise you to go ahead and put in for all thosethings you only dream of, but this year will be no differ-ent than the past several,” Clements wrote. “ … We againask that each department attempt to submit a zero increasebudget, not counting increases in the cost of contractedservices already agreed upon.”A public hearing on the budget will be held at 8 p.m.

April 9 in the Ellington High School auditorium.

Officials Hope Residents React Favorably to Proposed Budget

ELLINGTON - Neil Rinaldi, principalof Ellington High School, announced therelease of the final report by the NewEngland Association of Schools andColleges Visiting Committee for EllingtonHigh School. The visitation was complet-ed from Sept. 23-26, 2012. The NewEngland Association is a voluntary accred-iting agency of more than 2000 publicindependent schools, colleges and univer-sities, and vocational, technical and careerinstitutions. The Commission works withindividual schools to improve the qualityof education through a continuous processof evaluation and accreditation. One of the major requirements for

NEASC membership is that the entire

school be evaluated following an exten-sive self-study by the professional staff.This evaluation was conducted by a visit-ing committee of professional educators,sent by the commission, to review allmaterials prepared by the faculty in a self-assessment, visit classes, and talk to stu-dents, teachers, administrators, parents,and community members during theirfour-day visit to the school. Rinaldi stated,"to become a member of NEASC, a schoolmust meet the commission standards foraccreditation.“The purpose of the visitation and sub-

sequent report is to validate that the neces-sary ingredients for effective educationexist within the school for accreditation.”

The completed visitation report will beused to help Ellington High School estab-lish and maintain high standards of educa-tional excellence and to focus on growth

through effective follow-up on the com-mendations and recommendations con-tained in the report.

Final Report Issued on High School’s Accreditation Process

ELLINGTON - Ellington HighSchool’s Drama Club, Opening KnightPlayers (OKP), will be holding a “FarmDay and Picnic” for children on Saturday,May 4, to highlight their performances of“Charlotte’s Web” the following weekend,May 10-12. The drama group did a similarsold-out event last year for children beforetheir performances of “Beauty and theBeast.” Children will have the opportunity to

meet the characters, play games, do crafts

and tour the “Charlotte’s Web” set. OKPwill be using puppets in this production,which is something different for the group.The Farm Day will take place at EllingtonHigh School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thecost is $10 per child and parents are free.Tickets for Farm Day will be by reser-

vation only and those interested shouldemail [email protected] to maketheir reservations. Payment will be accept-ed the day of the event. For more informa-tion on the event, contact the same email.

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To the Editor;On behalf of the Ellington Community Scholarship

Association, I would like to thank the Ellington commu-nity for their continued support in helping our students asthey pursue their post-secondary education. We recently completed our 31st Annual Phone-a-thon

and we are grateful for the wonderful response wereceived. Last year, due to the generosity and support ofour town, ECSA was able to award $50,600 to 55 gradu-ating seniors to aid them in their pursuit of higher educa-tion. Through your continued support, it is our hope that

we will be able to help even more students in 2013.To make this all possible, I truly wish to thank the ded-

icated members of ECSA, the parent volunteers and theschool administration but I particularly wish to thank thewonderful group of students from Ellington High Schoolwho donated their time and effort to make the phone-a-thon a success. Thank you again for your generosity and support. If

you did not receive a pledge form, you can still donate tothis year’s Awards Night. Please make your tax-deductible contribution to: ECSA, P.O. Box 54, Ellington,

CT 06029.Please accept our sincere thanks for your contribution

to the Ellington Community Scholarship Association. Weare always grateful to the citizens of Ellington for helpingthe students of our town advance in their academiccareers. Your contribution makes a significant differencein the lives of our young people as they struggle with thecost of a college or technical school education.

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ELLINGTON - With the welcome ofspring, and the weather turning warmer, a“Weekday Walkers Club” is forming at thesenior center. Walk to get fit, meet newfriends or discover some long-lost ones!Groups will be meeting daily during theweek. Stop by the Senior Center to see theweekly schedule. This new program willbegin on Wednesday, April 3, at 9:30 a.m.All participants must have a signed PAR-Q(health form) to participate. For moreinformation contact Samantha Baer,Program Coordinator at the senior centerat 860-870-3133 or [email protected] you been to a sporting event and

seen a game that’s played with a group ofpeople and two sets of small ladders? If so,you have seen ladder ball. Ladder ball any-one? Ladder ball has arrived at theEllington Senior Center. BeginningWednesday, April 10, ladder ball will beplayed mornings from 10:00-11:30.Ladder ball is very similar to horse shoesand lawn darts; it can be played inside oroutside. It is a fun game played by peopleof all generations. Chess Mates, a program by Alex

Cardoni, an Ellington resident and retiredUConn professor, continues to meetMonday mornings at the Hall MemorialLibrary from the hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a group that enjoys the game ofchess and sharing that interest with others.Stop by the library any Monday morningand see for yourself. The Ellington Singers along with

accompanist Barbara Caramante, presents“Spring Musicale” on Thursday, April 18,at 1 p.m. at the Ellington High Schoolauditorium. This year brings new, exciting, special-

ty acts as well as a beautiful collection ofmusic. This is a free concert, but we would

appreciate it if you could bring a fooddonation as an entrance fee.

Ellington Senior Center Offers Variety of Spring Programs Garden Club To MeetENFIELD - As the spring days get

longer, it’s time to plan out your garden.Come join the Enfield Garden Club on

Wednesday, April 24, to hear BettylouSandy, of Bettylou’s Gardening,Manchester, speak about “Vegetables forthe Shade and Cool Weather.” The clubwill meet at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’sResidence, 1365 Enfield St., Enfield.Guest fee is $5.New members are always welcome.

Membership is $30 a year or $35 for afamily. For more information regarding the

club, visit enfieldgardenclub.org orcall 860-749-3578.

Ellington’s Joel Mack offers up someprimo vino tips for those on a budget.ELLINGTON - The weekend is history

now and you’re staring down the long endof a workweek that is getting busier by theminute. You think it would sure be nice towrap up Tuesday evening with somethinggood to eat and a glass or two of wine.Sounds like a great idea with little need forconvincing, except for one thing: Thewines you like to drink aren’t inexpensiveand while it’s easy to justify that on theweekend, they stand a bit pricey for aTuesday night.The first thing you should know is that

the dilemma is not yours alone: it’s a prob-lem shared by virtually every wine loverand wine professional I know. Not manycan afford to drink unrestrained everynight of every week. But, who would wantto, really? To drink expensive wine everyevening would mean missing out on somuch that wine has to offer. Boring.Do what most savvy wine drinkers do:

zero in on interesting, well-made, satisfy-ing budget wines for the weekdays andsave your favorite bottles for weekendsand special occasions. Here are five inter-esting and massively affordable wines sureto save you from boredom and financial

ruin on any given Tuesday. Generallyspeaking, one can find these wines sellingfor under $12 per bottle.

La Maialina Chianti 2008From Italy’s Tuscany region, this wine

offers tons of personality, vibrant fruit,dried flowers, earth, and tobacco. Dark-toned, rich palate with nicely balancedlightness/softness/intensity. Perhaps thebest wine I’ve ever tasted in the under-$10category.

Alain Corcia Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010

This Pinot Noir from France charmswith elegant, bright toned cherry fruit,hints of saddle leather, minerals and dustycocoa underscored with bracing acidity.Medium bodied with a silky palate full ofclean flavor. I am hard-pressed to turn up abetter Pinot Noir deal anywhere.Quinta dos Roques Quinta do Correio

Tinto 2010This red gem from Portugal just sings

with lush scents of ripe berries, herbs andearth. A rich palate of raspberry jam findsharmony balanced by refreshing acidityfollowed by a generous finish. Lovers ofRhone wines will especially appreciatethis one.

Monte del Fra Custoza 2011Delicately aromatic and flavorful, this

white from Italy’s Veneto gives generouslicks of apple, pear, peach andnectarine. Well-structured, greatbalance, and lively acidity.Finishes with good length,remaining fragrant in the mouth.One of the best values in Italianwine today.Mâcon-Lugny Eugène Blanc

Cave de Lugny 2010This classic white burgundy

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He served as chief engineer for 30 of hisyears of service. Proclamations from theState of Connecticut and the Town ofSomers were presented by state Rep.

Penny Bacchiocci and Somers FirstSelectman Lisa Pellegrini. The departmentmembers and officers also presented a fewspecial gifts to Parker. He will still beinvolved with the fire department as a LifeHonorary Member and Active MemberEmeritus, the first member to hold that dis-tinction.

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and Gus Rousseau, and produced by DianePreble and Steve Stoyer, the cast featuresJoyce Benson, Ron Blanchette, NancyEdmonds, John Lepore, Ed Lewis, SherrySamborski, and Doug Stoyer. Informationis available by calling (860) 749- 0245.

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‘Enfield Idol’ WinnerEnfield resident and Asnuntuck adjunct English instructor Jessica Handly won the toptitle for “Enfield Idol” at Enfield High School on March 15. She is seen in this photowith Asnuntuck President Dr. Martha McLeod. President McLeod served as emcee forthe second annual event. Enfield Foundation for Excellence in Education was thesponsor and recipient of funds raised that night.

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EAST WINDSOR - The eighth annual“Keep Jeff’s Dream Alive” Benefit Dinnerand Auction will be held on April 27 atGolden Gavel Auctions in East Windsor.The dinner and auction are sponsored by:Golden Gavel Auction House, Preschoolof the Arts, Family Academy of Music andthe Westford Congregational Church.This year’s auction will start at 7 p.m.,

preceded by a catered dinner at 6 p.m.Dinner tickets are available for $20. Pleasehelp us spread the word about this excitingupcoming event as we begin to see Jeff’sdream being realized. Jeff Braun lost his life in Iraq on Dec.

12, 2003, fighting for the freedom of oth-ers. Jeff had been adopted from Hondurasand his dream was to build an orphanagethere. While in Iraq, he made contact with the

Hope International Children’s Home ofTampa, Fla., which for more than 45 yearshas been operating a children’s home andschool. The Jeff Braun Children’s HomeFoundation, established after Jeff’suntimely death, is administered by HopeInternational. The first residential cottage has been

completed and the Coats family has takenup residence there as directors and house-parents. In March 2012 the first cottage, named

in memory of Jeff, was dedicated. BySeptember, the cottage was filled, the lastchildren being a set of 8 week old twinswho were placed in the Coats‘ care.For further information, please contact

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‘Keep Jeff’s Dream Alive’ Dinner and Auction

HARTFORD - State Sen. TonyGuglielmo (R-Stafford) applaudsGovernor Dannel Malloy‘s initiative toinvest in nine housing developmentsaround the state including two develop-ments in Vernon.The funding, through the Competitive

Housing Assistance for MultifamilyProperties (CHAMP) initiative at theDepartment of Economic and CommunityDevelopment (DECD), is a part of theadministration’s commitment to strength-ening Connecticut’s economy by expand-ing housing opportunities that will attractand retain a talented workforce.

“Providing new housing options foryoung families and those who need afford-able housing will have the opportunity tohave a place to call home. Everyonedeserves a safe place to live, work andgrow,” said Sen. Guglielmo.Through CHAMP, owners and develop-

ers of affordable single and multifamilyrental developments can apply for loansand grants to expand or rehabilitate hous-ing. Funds awarded under this programmay be combined with financial assistancefrom the Connecticut Housing FinanceAuthority (CHFA).This financing will help build or reno-

vate approximately 476 residential unitsaround the state. At least 319 will be

affordable to income-qualifying house-holds. The project development costswould come from the state and othersources, including developer equity, pri-vate financing and federal funding.The CHAMP investments in Vernon

would include:• The Old Talcott Brothers’ Mill,

Vernon — DECD’s assistance will helpconvert the Old Talcott Brothers’ Mill intoa mixed-use building with residentialapartments and commercial space. Theresidential space will have 83 units — ninestudios, 56 one-bedroom units and 18 two-bedroom units. Additional funding for theproject will include a private bank loan,State Historic Tax Credit proceeds, and aprivate Talcott Family investment. Theproject is transit oriented and located nearInterstate 84 and within ¼ mile of bustransportation. This renovation will pre-serve and repurpose a historically impor-tant mill for 21st century housing whilemaintaining the historic character of the19th Century Talcott Mill Village.DECD funding: Up to $4.4 million• Loom City Lofts, Vernon — Loom

City Lofts is a sustainable rehabilitationand conversion of the former 5-storyRoosevelt Mill in the Rockville section ofVernon. The residential units will include9 studios, 51 one-bedrooms and 8 two-

bedrooms as well as 7,000 square feet offirst floor commercial space. The devel-opment will preserve this historicallyimportant mill while creating a vibrantmixed-income development that is walka-ble to Rockville center. About 60 of the 68units will be available to households at or

below 60% of area median income.DECD funding: Up to $5 millionThe CHFA/DECD application and

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SOMERS - May 4 will welcome chilicooks from across the country to PleasantView on 452 South Rd., Somers, as theycompete for an opportunity to representthe New England Regional Chili Cook Offat the International Chili Society’s WorldChampionships in Palm Springs, Calif.,later this year. The New England Regional Chili Cook

Off has had a long history in Somers, start-ing in the 1980s and ’90s. The event thenwas held in Woburn, Mass., before return-ing to its home in Somers in 2006.

Sanctioned and governed by theInternational Chili Society, cooks willcompete in Red Chili, Chili Verde andSalsa categories. There will also be non-ICS categories for a Youth Division forkids under 18 years of age and People'sChoice Chili. Cash awards will be distrib-uted to winning teams. For more information, please contact

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ENFIELD - Connecticut suffered one ofthe worst blizzards in history thisFebruary. Thankfully, spring has sprung,which means it is time to start thinking ofvegetables, flowers and sunshine. TheCommon Grounds Rotary Garden is get-ting ready to start the 2013 growing sea-son. Common Grounds was created in 2006

by the Enfield Rotary Club which, alongwith local businesses and the University ofConnecticut’s Master Gardener program,donated the garden to the Town of Enfield.The garden has been managed by a volun-teer Board of Directors since 2007. Common Grounds is a community gar-

den that is situated on a one-acre plot ofland between the Enfield Senior Center(located at 299 Elm Street) and the adja-cent protected wetlands. CommonGrounds is dedicated to growing produceand flowers using sustainable organicpractices. The main goal is to assist localfood relief agencies. All of the approxi-mately 4,000-5,000 pounds of producegrown each year are given directly to theseagencies for distribution. The garden ismaintained and harvested by volunteersfrom local communities. Each year, theorganization sponsors community pro-

gramming, events, and activities for allages to support this mission. Common Grounds is very excited for

the upcoming season. There are a numberof events the spring through the fall thatare open to the public. The first event willbe held on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday,April 21, from 10 a.m. through early after-noon (with a rain date of Saturday, April27, and Sunday, April 28), with generalgarden cleanup. Weekly work nights,including cleanup, maintenance, and har-vesting, will start Tuesday, May 7, from5:30 p.m. until dark. Volunteers of all lev-els are always needed. Anyone is also welcome to attend

monthly board meetings, which are held

the second Thursday of each month at theEnfield Senior Center. Donations are alsowelcome. The following items are in need:stone dust or small stones for walkways,garden hoses and spray nozzles, apple bas-kets with handles, fertilizer/lime, twine,gardening gloves (both adult and childsizes), wheelbarrows and garden tools innew or good used condition such as trow-els, spades, hand pruners, garden snips,

non-electric hedge shears, steel and bam-boo rakes, and both square and pointedshovels. For more information on the organiza-

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonENFIELD — The town manager is

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increase of 1.8 percent, Town ManagerMatthew Coppler said, with both the townand the school budgets increasing by thatamount.Coppler said that changes in the budget

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ENFIELD — Tickets for St. BernardChurch's annual raffle will go on sale theweek of April 7. They will be availablefrom both St. Bernard parishioners andparents of St. Bernard School students aswell as at the church's rectory, 426 HazardAve.Tickets cost $5 each. Prizes to be

awarded in this year's raffle are gift certifi-cates for $2,500 to the Holyoke Mall atIngleside, $1,500 to Home Depot, and$500 to Super Stop & Shop.The raffle drawing comes at the end of

the parish's annual Carnival, which thisyear will be held from Thursday, May 30,through Saturday, June 1, on the churchgrounds. The drawing will be held during

a breakfast in the church's FitzmauriceHall on Sunday, June 2, following the10:30 a.m. Mass. Ticketholders need notbe present to win.The parish also is seeking sponsors to

help underwrite the cost of putting on theCarnival. There are three sponsorship lev-els: gold, for a $300 donation; silver,$200; and bronze, $150.Sponsorship donations are tax-

deductible, and sponsors' names will beposted on a special notice board in front ofthe church during the weeks leading up toand following the Carnival. For moreinformation on sponsorships, call the rec-tory at 860-749-8353 or visit the parish'swebsite, www.sbc-enfield.org

Tickets for St. Bernard Church’s raffleAuthor Unveils BookENFIELD - Enfield native S.M. Welles

released her first fantasy novel, “Shield ofthe Gods.” It's the story of a teenage girlwhom a god has charged with protectingthe mortal realm. It's available as aneBook on amazon.com for $3.99, orpaperback both through Amazon andB&N for $13.99.Welles has lived in Connecticut all her

life. “Shield of the Gods” is her debutnovel. And when she isn’t writing or read-ing, she plays MMOs, like “League ofLegends” and “World of Warcraft.”

ENFIELD—Staff from ERfC(Educational Resources for Children.Inc.), armed with parent and student lettersand petitions from the Enfield community,participated in the ninth annual AfterSchool Day at the Capitol on March 7 toshare with state legislatures and represen-tatives why it is important to reinstate statefunding for Enfield kids. GovernorMalloy’s budget has eliminated $4.5 bil-lion of funding for The After School Grant,funded through the State Department ofEducation.In her testimonial to the State

Appropriations Committee, Claire Hall,ERfC Executive Director, said “Grants andcommunity donations make it possible forERfC to offer financial assistance to qual-ified families, making after school a reali-ty for more students in Enfield,” “Becauseof state funding like The After SchoolGrant, ERfC is able to provide financialassistance to low-income families whoenroll,” she added. The After School Grantcurrently funds JFK After School. In thislast cycle the two-grant has provided over$245,000 to Enfield.The event at the capitol, organized by

the CT After School Network, was an

opportunity for afterschool providers toshare the importance of quality afterschoolprograms for students and families in theircommunities. Amanda Mendez, ERfC Volunteer &

Community Relations Coordinator said,“Quality after school programs supportworking families by ensuring that childrenare safe and productive when the schoolday ends. In Enfield, ERfC School-Age Centers

“help make our community stronger byinvolving students, parents, business lead-ers and volunteers, and most importantly,give children the opportunity to grow aca-demically and socially,” she added.Mendez, along with Larry Dube, ERfC

Manager of Center Operations and CaraWebb, ERfC Curriculum Coordinator andHead Teacher, joined dozens of other indi-viduals representing afterschool programsacross the state. Michelle Doucette Cunningham, execu-

tive director of the CT After SchoolNetwork, said “We are asking Gov. Malloyto put back the 4.5 million dollars thatserves over 5,000 children inConnecticut.” Taliah Givens, Council of Chief State

School Officers, spoke in detail regardingutilizing common core standards and othersteps for expanded learning opportunities.“My theme today is how afterschool pro-grams can use a blueprint to turnConnecticut from a good state to a greatstate,” Givens explained. State Rep. David Kiner of the 59th

District and State Senator John A. Kisselof the 7th District express their continuedsupport for programs like ERfC. Kinersaid. “After-School programs benefitworking parents and students alike. I willcontinue to fight for funding that will helpkeep these programs running during ourdebates in the Appropriations Committee,”he added. Senator Kissel supports ERfC’s mission

of teaming with communities, schools andfamilies to grow resilient kids. Kissel saidERfC helps Enfield children learn, reachtheir goals and to give back to their com-

munities. “That’s why after school program grant

funding is so important. We want to makesure our area children have a place to goafter school. We will do all we can andwork together as a team to try to reinstatethese dollars,” he added.ERfC has been providing quality aca-

demic, enrichment and recreational activi-ties during the school year and in the sum-mer since 1994. In addition to ERfCSchool-Age Centers, they operate theSummer Escape Day Camp and this year,Summer Lunch Bunch, a free lunch pro-gram for children up to age 18 at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall.For information about ERfC and how to

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Bruno Tonioli or Carrie Ann Inaba fromTV’s “Dancing with the Stars” will not bein Enfield. However, you will have thesame glitz, glamour and showcase of talentas you would when watching the show.Audience members attending “EnfieldDancing with the Town” on April 5 willhave the chance to see some specialdances, which could include the tango,paso doble or rumba, being performed bysome familiar faces. The idea of Enfield hosting this type of

event came about after Youth ServicesDirector Jean Haughey went to a neigh-boring town for a meeting. While she wasentering the building for the meeting shespotted dancers practicing for their ownDancing with the Town. According toEnfield’s Social Services Director PamBrown, the idea to replicate the event inEnfield was well-received. “SocialServices was trying to come up with anidea for a fundraiser that would draw in thewhole town and this seemed like the per-fect idea,” said Brown. According to theSocial Services Director there has been alot of excitement about the night and itwasn’t too difficult to find 10 people will-

ing to work with four professionalsdancers affiliated with Ballroom Fever.Local educator Janice Cerrato was one

of the recruits. “My friend Kate Faherty (afellow contestant) called and asked if Iwould like to be involved in this fundrais-er.” Cerrato acknowledges she has had noformal dance training. The spirited Enfieldresident tongue in cheek did share theexperience she does have in terms of enter-taining others. “Yes, I was a cheerleaderfor the Eli Whitney Cubs in 5th grade. Itaught aerobics for Spa Lady in the '80s, Idanced in our Senior Variety Show, mybackyard/kitchen dancing isunique/improv.” She says she has beenmeeting once a week with professionaldance instructor Rob McGurn and prac-tices on her own each day. Maintaining asense of humor throughout this experenceshe adds, “The nightmares are less fre-quent, the waking at 3:00 a.m. has ceased.I am now enjoying this experience. Robhas the patience of a saint.” She along withothers involved in the event admit that it isnot as easy as it seems. The non-profes-sionals have taken to practicing at all daysand times of the week, including theAngelo Lamagna Center, AsnuntuckCommunity College and at BallroomFever to get prepared. “It is more nervewracking than I ever imagined it wouldbe,” says Cerrato. She adds, “I love danc-


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equally odious, is Tax Freedom Day. Thisdubious day represents the point in timewhen the nation has earned enough moneyto pay off its total tax bill for the year. Inother terms: the work you did betweenNew Year’s Day and Tax Freedom Daygoes into the government’s coffers, andeverything you earn after that date belongsto you. Calculated by the non-profit, non-partisan Tax Foundation, Tax FreedomDay helps us gauge how our tax burden ischanging. Last year, Tax Freedom Day fell on

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ENFIELD - The Tobacco ValleyTeachers Federal Credit Union (TVT-FCU), located at 182 South Rd. in Enfield,is celebrating National Credit Union YouthMonth in April for its youth members.This year’s theme is, “Be a SavingsSleuth. Solve the Mystery.” Youth mem-bers can stop in and enter the NationalYouth Savings Challenge, sponsored bythe Credit Union National Association(CUNA) for a chance to win a $100 cashprize from this organization. All TVTFCUyouth accounts will be entered in a draw-ing for a chance to win a $50 Barnes &Noble gift card. Additional fun and activities include: a

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the April 5 event will be used to support allof the programs of the Town of EnfieldSocial Services Department includingNeighborhood Service, ChildDevelopment Center, the Adult DayCenter and Family Resource Center. Brown says the professionals are only

receiving a small stipend (the price of twolessons) for their time and expertise. “Weare very grateful to the instructors and thedancers for the commitment they havemade to the Town's Social Services.”

Ten local “stars” will be participatingand they include Rich Tkacz, Rich’s OilService; Captain Fred Hall, Enfield PoliceDepartment; State Representative DavidKiner and Larry Dube, EducationalResources for Children; Kate Faherty,Family Resource Center; KarenDardanelli, Asnuntuck CommunityCollege; Carol Hall, Enfield TownCouncil; Bonnie Mazzoli, ElementarySchool Principal; Yvette Santiesteban,High School Vice Principal and JaniceCerrato, Elementary School Teacher.Enfield Mayor Scott Kaupin will beemceeing the event.Professional Dance instructors who

have worked with the “stars” are GinaRosati, Rob McGurn, Jessica Makowskiand John Nolan, who are affiliated withBallroom Fever Dance Studio in Enfield.

Judges for the competition include Dr.Martha McLeod, Asnuntuck CommunityCollege, Enfield Town Council MemberCindy Mangini, David Potter, ownerDavid Potter Dance Studio, Enfield Boardof Education Member Tom Sirard and Ms.CT/Senior America Diane Saia. The audi-ence will also play in a role in the judging. Attendees will also have the opportuni-

ty to dance with the celebrities and profes-sional dancers, as well as participate in aSilent Auction being coordinated by theEnfield Family Resource Center. USA Hauling and MassMutual are the

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSOMERS — There would be no increase in the town

budget under the Board of Selectmen’s proposed spendingplan.The overall town budget proposal for the 2013-14 fis-

cal year is for a $29,581,218 spending plan, a zero percentover the current budget.That budget includes $6,742,645 for the town-side

budget, a zero percent increase, $20,407,880 for theBoard of Education, a 3 percent increase; $1,765,693 fordebt service, a 12 percent decrease; and $665,000,000 forCapital Improvements, a zero percent increase.A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7 p.m.

April 22 at the Somers Elementary School. The AnnualTown Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 7 at TownHall. The budget referendum will be held from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. May 14. Town Hall will be the only voting location.Prescription discount programThe town, through its association with the Connecticut

Conference of Municipalities, is providing a new pre-scription discount card to help uninsured and underin-sured residents by providing savings on prescription med-icines.“This is a wonderful benefit to those that don’t have

insurance as well as those that have insurance but havesome prescriptions that are not covered,” First Selectman

Lisa Pellegrini said.Pet medications can be filled using the discount card as

long as they are purchased at regular retail pharmacies.Discounts also are available for vision and hearing servic-es. “It should be clarified that it is not an insurance pro-

gram but a discount program offered by the town ofSomers and the Connecticut Conference of Municipalitiesand run by ProAct Inc.,” Pellegrini said.Residents can call 877-776-2285 or visit

www.CTRxDiscountCard.com for more information onthe program.

Town Selectmen Plan No Increase in Spending for Next Year

SOMERS - Jeanne Reed, coordinatorfor the Somers Business Directory put outby the Somers Economic DevelopmentCommission, announced that the directoryis nearly ready to go to the printer and willbe distributed to all Somers homes andbusinesses that receive the May edition ofthe North Central News. The directory is acompendium of the Somers Business com-munity, and while sponsored by the town’sEconomic Development Commission, it istotally funded through advertising paid forby the participating merchants and compa-nies in town. Lou Bachetti, chairman of the Somers

EDC, said, “This is one of our most popu-

lar continuing projects. The directory hasbecome a coffee table necessity to every-one in Somers.”The 2013 edition will be the fifth edi-

tion of the business directory, and besidesbeing distributed throughout Somers withthe May edition of the North Central Newswill also be available at Somers TownHall, Somers Library, ConnecticutCommercial Realty, Rockville Bank, andother selected locations throughout thetown until copies are exhausted.The directory is published every two

years. It is also expected to be availableonline when the SomersNow.com websiteis updated.

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Public Library will sponsor a Used BookSale on the weekend of April 12-14. Thelocation of the sale is at the SomersLibrary located at 2 Vision Blvd. Thebook sales are offered in the spring andfall each year. The preview is scheduled for Friday

(April 12) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for acost of $5. The open sale is on Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices for adult and children’s hard-

back and paperback books will rangefrom 25 cents to $2 with a separate sec-

tion of higher priced books. Books willbe available in a wide range of categoriesincluding fiction, literature, history, trav-el and more. On Sunday, all books arehalf price. All proceeds from the sale benefit the

Somers Public Library. Parking at thelibrary is free. The used book collectionis scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9a.m. to noon at the Somers Library.Books can also be donated at the libraryany time from April 7-12. Donations of good used books, CDs,

videos, DVDs, and audio books areaccepted.

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SOMERS - Cutting Loose Salon held its grand openinglast month. Cutting Loose is a full-service hair salon spe-cializing in the French hair-cutting and French Balyagehighlighting technique. Developed in Paris, this approachdesigns the haircut and balayage to compliment theunique shape head and frame of the face. This personal-ized method of hairdressing creates wash and wear hairwhere the results are soft, sexy and feminine with severallooks to each style. Providing the perfect consultationhelps to ensure that we exceed each of our guests individ-ual wants and needs. Enjoy a modern twist on color whilesitting at the Color Cafe table watching your stylist per-sonally couture your formula right in front of you at theColor Bar. Relax into serenity during your shampoo andconditioning treaments in the Lather Lounge where weare known for our massages! Experience a French haircutand be styled with knowledge in the Designing Area onthe importance of professional take home products.Cutting Loose salon carries Paul Mitchell The Color andproducts along with Bumble and Bumble.

At Cutting Loose Salon, the mission statement is E2=Exceeding Expectations. Nothing is more important to usthen the guest. We strive to ensure that every guests expe-rience is extraordinary, delectable, and consistent. As ateam, we are committed to inspire our guests and ourcommunity with an unparalleled dedication to servicewhile enhancing beauty, inside and out. As artists, wehave a passion for this industry and for what we do and wewant to share that with every person who walks throughour door.Jaclyn Fallon Rodriquez and Meaghan Fallon felt that

Cutting Loose Salon would bring a fresh look and feel tothe community. Having a combined total of 15 yearsexperience, their background of education coming fromthe home of the first Cutting Loose Salon in Sarasota,Fla., along with Atlanta, Las Vegas and New York. Thetwo are excited to bring one of the award winning Top 200salons in the nation to Somers.

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‘The Ladies Man’In a 35-year-old tradition, Somers Village Players will present "The Ladies Man" byCharles Morey. The buffet dinner will be served at Joanna's Banquet Facility, Somers,on April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. "The Ladies Man" is a comedic farce story, whichtakes place many years ago in stilted England. Dr. Hercule Molineaux tells one tiny,little, hardly noticeable lie to cover an embarrassing situation. From that singleuntruth tumbles a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, misunderstandingsand mistaken identities. Compounding Molineaux's troubles are a suspicious wife, agorgon of a mother-in-law, an aggressive female patient, her violently jealous Prussianhusband, servants with attitudes, and a friend with a lisp. A buffet dinner is featured atJoanna's Banquet Facility, 145 Main St., Somers, with a social hour at 6 p.m., dinnerat 7 and the performance at 8:15. Tickets are $35. For reservations, call 860-265-3342. From left, David Crowell as Bassinet and Stacey Joseph as Yvonne Molineaux.

SOMERS - With winter weather refus-ing to leave our part of New England, it'shard to think about planting flowers andhaving parties in your yards. The wonder-ful holiday lights that enhanced the centerof town on the Spruce at Piedmont Hallhopefully will come down soon, if itwarms up enough. The greens that lookedso fresh in the barrels in the center of townare turning droopy and brown and waitingfor the ice to leave so they can beremoved.But Spring has really officially come,

the later daylight hours bring smiles tofaces, and, a sure sign that Summer iscoming, Somers Beautification will beholding its 19th Annual Plant Sale atGrower Direct on May 18 from 8 a.m. tonoon. Grower Direct, located at 164Hampden Rd., Somers, is a wholesaleplant grower that supports the volunteersof Somers Beautification by opening itswarehouse to the public this one day of theyear so that everyone can purchase healthyhearty plants for their gardens or to give asgifts. The Somers Fire Department helpswith directing you to a good parking placeand loading your purchases into your vehi-cles. The Somers High School Beta Club

helps with moving your plants and makingit easier to load your cars.Please come that day, meet old friends,

have free coffee and doughnuts, and seeacres of prime plants ready to move fromthe warehouse to places of your choice.You will be supporting your volunteer gar-deners who plant and maintain many pub-lic areas in town.

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Women’s Club OfferingScholarship

SOMERS - The Somers Women's Clubis offering a $1,000 scholarship to a grad-uating high school student. Applicantsmust be residents of Somers and acceptedat an accredited two- or four-year collegeor university. The applications will beavailable in the Somers High SchoolGuidance Office. Residents of Somerswho attend other schools may requestapplications by calling Maureen at 860-749-7518.Completed applications, including rec-

ommendation letters and high school tran-scripts, must be received by April 30.Incomplete or late applications will not beconsidered.

SOMERS - The Congregational Churchof Somersville invites you to join us for anine week video and discussion seriescalled Financial Peace University (FPU).FPU was developed by financial counselorand motivational speaker Dave Ramsey,whom you may know from his bestsellingbooks, his syndicated radio show, or theOprah Winfrey show.FPU covers topics such as: removing

debt and financial stress from your life soyou can focus on more significant matters,

becoming a good steward of the financesGod entrusts to you, creating budgets thatwork, improving communication withfamily around money, and navigatinginsurance and investments. There is a $95cost for the nine week program which cov-ers the workbook and all materials neededfor the class time, each week's audio les-son on CD, an accompanying book byDave Ramsey entitled The CompleteGuide to Money, the program's envelopesystem and a progress chart. Limited

financial assistance may be available tothose in need of a subsidized fee.The 1.5-hour weekly nine-session pro-

gram begins Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. atthe Congregational Church ofSomersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville.Do yourself and your family a favor andset your Monday evenings aside to workon your finances this spring.Please contact Sarah or Brian at 860-

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SOMERS - With many thanks to allwho contributed to the Nicholas DavidColeman Scholarship Foundation, thisyear, in honor of Nicholas, the foundationwill award three different scholarships tostudents graduating from the Somers HighSchool Class of 2013.The first award will be given to a senior

who was a member of the school’s crosscountry team this school year. The secondwill be given to a senior who is currently amember of either the junior varsity boys orvarsity boys lacrosse team. The thirdaward will be given to a senior who plans

to continue his or her education as a busi-ness major, or in a business-related field(economics, finance, accounting, etc.). Inall three cases, applicants must be accept-ed to an accredited institution of higherlearning.Separate applications and more details

for each scholarship will be available inthe SHS guidance office beginning April1, and must be fully completed and turnedback into the guidance office by 2:30 p.m.on April 30 to be considered.The foundation is also planning to pres-

ent gifts to the school in the near future.

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SOMERS -All adults are invited to par-ticipate in the Somers Senior Center’s bustrip to the Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday,May 17. You do not have to be a seniorcitizen or a resident of Somers.Passengers must be at the Somers SeniorCenter by 8:15 a,m. Trip cost of $20includes round-trip deluxe bus, two gam-bling vouchers, voucher towards the costof lunch, and the bus driver’s gratuity.Payment must be made at time of reser-

vation (cash or check), along with list ofthe full name and contact telephone num-ber for each person. No refunds. Allchecks should be payable to the SomersRecreation Department. Either drop offyour reservation/payment at the SeniorCenter or mail reservation info. and checkto the Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle St.,P.O. Box 308, Somers, CT 06071.Reservations/payments deadline Tuesday,May 7.Any questions, please call the Somers

Senior Center at 860-763-4379.

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SUFFIELD - The following studentswere named to the Suffield AcademyHonor Roll for the winter term:Coleen Flynn ’14 (Somers)Colin Pascoe ’13 (Somers)Founded in 1833, Suffield Academy is

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSTAFFORD — The Board of

Selectmen is requesting a 2.99 percentincrease in the town budget.The $11,379,922 budget proposal

includes a 23.5 percent increase in healthinsurance benefits. First SelectmanRichard Shuck said this leads to a 19 per-cent increase for those benefits. The addi-tional $141,000 increase was reducedsomewhat because fewer employees arebeing covered by the insurance plan,

Shuck said.An addition of $120,000 for emergency

ambulance services will be offset by rev-enues, he said, adding that the town is stillworking on how to coordinate with theStafford Ambulance Association.Previously, no town funds had been pro-vided to the ambulance association. Theassociation is staffed by both volunteersand paid members.The first selectmen said the goal is to

have all town emergency services working

together.“It’s moving in that direction,” he said.Shuck said the town would have a bet-

ter idea of what revenues to expect after areport from the town treasurer expectedApril 1. In addition, he said, the town is

waiting on final information on what toexpect in terms of state funding.A second public hearing on the budget

will be held at 7 p.m. April 22 at theStafford Community Center, 3 BuckleyHighway.

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STAFFORD - Through the end ofApril,donations to the Safe Net Ministries FoodCupboard will help feed families in theStafford area while earning a share of theFeinstein Foundation’s, 2013 FightHunger million dollar matching donationchallenge. Safe Net Ministries FoodCupboard will earn a proportional share ofthe Feinstein Foundation’s matching dona-tion based on the total of all monetarydonations and food items (which will bevalued at $1 per pound).Safe Net is a non-profit organization

that is solely reliant on dedicated volun-teers, charitable donations, and grants forfunding. In 2011, Safe Net Ministries, Inc.helped feed almost 300 families, more

than half of them with children.Please help it continue to support those

in need by making a donation during theFeinstein Foundation’s matching program.Monetary donations may be mailed to SafeNet Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 93, StaffordSprings, CT 06076. To make donations tothe food cupboard, call 860-851-9987.For more information on the Feinsteinchallenge, please visitwww.feinsteinfoundation.org.To learn more about Safe Net

Ministries, please visitwww.safenetministries.com or stop in andsee us at 86 Main St. in Stafford. Let’s putan end to world hunger, one town, onefamily, one child at a time.

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STAFFORD - Join the Stafford ArtsCommission on April 28 in ending the2012-2013 coffee house series with thetalented Bailey family featuring JimBailey and his daughter Sandy.The Bailey family performs a variety of

music including jazz, folk, and gospel.Family patriarch and Town Troubadour,Jim Bailey, a local music favorite, offerstraditional and contemporary folk includ-ing original songs. Sandy Bailey hasestablished a career performing originalsongs influenced by jazz and gospel with asinging style likened to Norah Jones.Accompanying father and daughter are

siblings Eric and Sharon, who add depth tothe performance with their rich harmonies.The free Coffee House is located at the

Ben Muzio Town House (Old Town Hall),221 East Street (Rt. 19), Stafford Springs.The music begins at 7 p.m.Refreshments are available. Additional

parking is at the Town Garage (Rt. 19) andMemorial Hall (Rt. 310).Please consider donating a non-perish-

able food item to the Stafford Food Bank.Thank you to all Coffee House audiencemembers for previous donations.For more information, call 860-684-

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Meatloaf LuncheonSTAFFORD – The Stafford Springs

Congregational Church, located at 3 MainSt., will hold its annual MeatloafLuncheon onApril 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Eat-in or take-out options are avail-able; you decide. Walk-ins are welcome.Should you decide to sit at our tables, thereis ample convenient parking across thestreet at Town Hall.For the low cost of $9, you can enjoy a

generous lunch of meatloaf, red potatoes,

gravy, Italian green beans, carrots, breadand butter, coffee and tea and for dessert,homemade apple pie. Call the church at860-684-4194 for more information or topurchase advanced tickets.

Clean-up Day PlannedSTAFFORD - Attention Senior and dis-

abled residents of Stafford do you needhelp with raking, trimming bushes or othergeneral yard work? Stafford SocialServices is hosting a Spring Clean-up Dayfor qualified residents on April 20. If you

interested in having one of our volunteercrews come to your home to clean up youryard please call us to sign up. We are alsolooking for volunteers for this event. Ifyou are interested in joining, call us at860-684-7752 or 860-684-3906.

Student ArtworkSTAFFORD - TheArts on Main is host-

ing an opening reception on Friday, April12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. titled “Common

Ground.” As part of Stafford’s Art revital-ization, this is a group show bringingtogether the art and music of local areahigh school students’ creative works.Students from Stafford, Somers, Ellingtonand other local towns will be displayingtheir art throughout several Main Streetbusinesses. Come visit and stroll throughthe new Stafford Main Street and enjoy thesights, sounds and tastes of spring.


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STAFFORD – The Stafford ArtsCommission is offering the following freespring workshops.April 6 and 13, 9 a.m. to noon: Two ses-

sions, Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop.Jewelry artist Cheryl Wilson Maynard willteach the techniques of fused glass.Session One will teach basic glass fusingand workshop participants will learn thebasics of glass/heat interaction, glass cut-ting, fusing (combining colors) as well asa brief description of firing and annealingproperties.In Session Two, participants will learn

to create wearable pieces of art using theglass pieces created in the first session. Inthis session, participants will learn basic

jewelry making skills including the use oftools, findings and other materials.Participants should wear comfortable

clothing as well as bring safety glasses andwork gloves to the first session. All sup-plies will be provided. Please do not wearopen toed shoes to the workshop for safe-ty reasons.April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Moebius

Scarf Workshop. Pam Harris, knitter extra-dionaire and the owner of KnittingCriations in Somers, will teach partici-pants the magic of moebius knitting. Thisis a great opportunity to get rid of some ofyour knitting stash and create a one of akind accessory. You will need to bring size11, 40 inches length circular needles and

yarn scrapes of various weights and tex-tures. Needles and yarn will be availablefor purchase. Participants must havebeginner knitting skills.April 20, 9 a.m. to noon: Stand Up

Comedy. Local comic Rodney Normanwill conduct a standup comedy workshop.May 4, Blues 101 Guitar Workshop, 1

p.m. to 3 p.m.: Dan Stevens will teach anintroduction to finger style blues playingbased. This style is based on traditionalblues styles employed by the early bluesmasters. Participants will learn the funda-mentals of Delta Blues, Mississippi HillCountry and Piedmont Blues and howthese elemental regional styles figured inthe evolution and history of American

Music. Instruction will be supplementedby a multimedia presentation and internetfollow up. Presenter “Ramblin” DanStevens is a veteran touring blues musi-cian. This workshop is designed for begin-ning to intermediate players.May 11, Beginners Quilting Workshop,

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Fabric artist and quilterCharlie Hietala will guide you with cuttingand piecing instructions. Bring your ownsewing machine and fabrics and leave witha table runner.All workshops will be held at the Old

Town Hall (Ben Muzio Town House), 221East St. Participation is limited so pleasecall to reserve your space at 860-684-7475.

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STAFFORD -- Unpack your fishinggear and head over to Sun Valley Resort,51 Old Springfield Rd. in Stafford onSunday, April 14, for the Annual Fish forHarley Derby to benefit Channel 3 KidsCamp. Presented by Trantolo & Trantolo,the event welcomes adults and children ofall skills and abilities to participate.Sun Valley Lake will be stocked with

trout and all tagged fish are redeemable forprizes. One lucky fish has the right tag towin the 2013 Dyna Wide Glide from eventsponsor TSI Harley Davidson. A prize willalso be awarded for most fish caught.The Derby runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

with registration beginning at 5 a.m.Participants must bring their own pole andhave the option of using their own bait or

purchasing that morning at Sun Valley(please visit www.channel3kidscamp.orgfor official derby rules and regulations).The event also offers vendors, activitiesfor kids and food for both Derby partici-pants and the general public. There is nofee for general admission, but supportersare encouraged to make a small donationto benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp.The Fish for Harley Derby is made pos-

sible by event sponsors Trantolo &Trantolo, TSI Harley-Davidson, Cabela’sWorld’s Foremost Outfitter and Sun ValleyResort.Derby tickets are $20 per person (1 pole

per person) with a limit of 600 tickets.Purchase tickets at TSI Harley Davidson(398 Somers Rd. in Ellington), Sun ValleyResort, online atwww.channel3kidscamp.org or call 860-742-CAMP(2267) for more information.

Proceeds from the Fish for a HarleyDerby will directly support year-roundcamp programs at the Channel 3 KidsCamp.


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will hold its first Career Day on Thursday,May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.The department is looking for a number

of individuals who would be interested inattending the event as a spokesperson forhis or her career. As a participant, you willhave the opportunity to speak with stu-dents about your experiences, education,responsibilities, and skills. The schoolwould be honored if you would join it forthis educational and exciting event.

If interested in participating, pleaseRVSP by April 12 to Amanda Lonsdale at860-684-4233.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Big Y Foods,Inc. is pleased to announce two newappointments effective immediately.Michael J. Galat has been appointed vicepresident of employee services and JasonCorriveau is director of frozen foods anddairy.As vice president of employee services,

Galat will oversee the entire employeeservices department including employeepolicies and procedures, training anddevelopment, morale and engagement,recognition, progressive discipline,employee benefits, wellness initiatives andmore. He reports to Charles L. D’Amour,president and COO.Galat has worked in the supermarket

industry at Big Y for more than 32 years.He began as a service clerk at their formerMeadow Street, Chicopee store beforemoving on to a full-time position asfrozen/dairy department manager in 1987.Over the next several years, he moved onto several other positions in the companyincluding grocery manager, assistant dis-tribution manager, store manager trainee,assistant store manager until his appoint-ment as store manager in 1994 in Big Y’sSouthwick supermarket.

He later managed Big Y’s in WestSpringfield, Chicopee, South Hadley,Amherst and Westfield before being pro-moted in 2003 to district manager for BigY’s Eastern Zone until his appointment assenior director of employee services lastyear.In 1995, Galat received an Outstanding

Merchandising Award and in 1998, he wasnamed Store Director of the Year. He holdsa B.A. from Western New EnglandUniversity.He has been a volunteer baseball and

basketball coach. A resident of Chicopee,he has two children.

Jason Corriveau has been appointed asdirector of frozen and dairy where he willbe responsible for all aspects of thesedepartments from hiring and training to thesales and marketing including financialsfor the entire chain. He reports to EricSwensen, senior director of center store.He began his career in the supermarket

industry while working at Shaw’sSupermarkets in 1991 as a bagger. Hemoved to various store level positionsuntil becoming an assistant category man-ager for grocery in 2001. For the next fiveyears, he served as an assistant categorymanager and category manager for severaldepartments.In 2006, Corriveau moved to CVS

Caremark as category manager for bever-ages and wine. Next he went on to seniorcategory manager for candy and later cos-metics.By 2011 he was appointed divisional

merchandising manager for OTC healthcare until joining Big Y.A graduate of the University of

Massachusetts at Dartmouth, he holds aB.S. and has been a volunteer for both theAmerican Lung Association and theCancer Action Network. He currentlyresides in Smithfield, RI.Headquartered in Springfield, MA, Big

Y is one of the largest independentlyowned supermarket chains in NewEngland. Proud to be family owned andoperated, they currently operate 63 loca-tions throughout Connecticut andMassachusetts with over 10,000 employ-ees. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul andGerald D’Amour, the store was namedafter an intersection in Chicopee,

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STAFFORD - Students in Grade 8 atStafford Middle School “wrote from theirhearts” as they took part in a Laws of Lifeessay program. The Laws of Life essayprogram encourages students to reflect andwrite about the values they believe willhelp them live successful and productivelives.Laws of Life essays were written as part

of students’ English classes in October andNovember. Bethany Holland, school coun-

selor, coordinated the contest. AmySevigny, Michelle Farr, Lynne Dennis,Christopher Dean, and Nicholas Morsewere the English teachers who participatedin and encouraged this program.The essays were evaluated by a panel of

judges that included the following: formerStafford Middle School counselor andcoordinator of the Laws of Life program,Gail Tishler; former StaffordSuperintendent of Schools, Dr. Thérèse

Fishman; state Sen. Tony Guglielmo;Reverend Joe Chamberland; and formerStafford Middle School student IsabellaOstrowski.Danielle Garnelis, the first-place win-

ner, was awarded a Nook Touch and SarahProvencher, the second-place winner, wasawarded a $75 Barnes & Noble gift card.Third-place winner David Cheney wasawarded a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card,and Erin Scussel and Kaitlyn Kirchhoffer,who tied for fourth place, were eachawarded a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card.Winners were recognized at a ceremony

held Feb. 21 ath the middle school, wherethey shared their essays and were awardedtheir prizes.“It meant a great deal to me to continue

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School as the new school counselor. In2011, I replaced Gail Tishler, who startedthe program at the school and made it whatit is today,” said Holland. “It is a great pro-gram, because of the judging criteria; themost important criterion is the contentrather than the spelling and grammar.Judges look to see if the essay is positiveand life affirming. Proper grammar andspelling are weighted less as a criterion. Itis nice to recognize students who may notbe recognized for other things. We reallylearn a lot about what kind of students wehave here at SMS through these essays.They really do ‘write from their hearts’and reflect on important values.”Danielle Garnelis’ essay entitled


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Barbara Connors from Girl Scouts of CTcame to speak to the Girl Scouts ofStafford Springs & Union on Feb. 23about her time with the Peace Corps.Girl Scouts celebrated World ThinkingDay at the American Legion in Stafford,where they learned customs and lan-guages and tried food from differentcountries.

“Happiness is Always There” describedhow her Papa always lived his life tryingto make others happy and about how inspi-rational he was through his thoughts andwords. Sarah Provencher’s essay entitled“The Extra 10 Percent” explained how she

realized through playing ice hockey theimportance of giving the extra 10% andalways giving a little more, because itmakes all the difference.Danielle and Sarah’s essays were sub-

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USPA Girls’ National Polo ChampionsFrom left, Carly Persano, Leslie Field, Sara Tufts, Coach Caitlin Tufts, KathleenMoriarty, and Maddie McDougall celebrate UConn’s 2013 US Polo Association GirlsNational Interscholastic Championship. The victory came in an overtime shootout. Thepolo team defeated Maryland by a score of 17-16.

The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliarywill host its annual Tag Sale/Bake Sale onSaturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

Company 2 Firehouse on 9 Ratley Rd. inWest Suffield. The public is invited toattend this event.

Tag Sale/Bake Sale

Amn Matthew R. Brown graduatedfrom basic military training at LacklandAir Force Base San Antonio, Texas onFeb. 15. He completed an intensive eight-week program that included training inmilitary discipline and studies. He is cur-

rently attending Lackland Air ForceTechnical School for Security Forces andhas received the small arms expert marks-manship ribbon. He is the son of Davidand Victoria Brown of Union.

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The SeniorThesis Concert being presented April 4-6at Smith College represents the culmina-tion of eight undergraduate students’work.This concert features original performanc-es and cutting-edge choreography by sen-ior undergraduate students from the SmithCollege Department of Dance.Choreographers are Haley Grove, MeiMaeda, Meghan McDonald, AugustaRodgers, Eve Schultz, Elliot Willette, andImogene Williams.The concert includes Haley Grove’s

“Keeping Things Whole,” which is anexploration of two bodies in space work-ing to create a whole. Haley Grove’s“Sincerely,” a solo performed by the cho-reographer, explores connections. MeiMaeda’s piece “For Egon” depicts thephysical embodiment of Egon Schiele’sfigure drawings and paintings. It examinesthe parallel relationships between modeland artist, dancer and choreographer, andperformer and spectator.Inspired by philosopher Alva Noe, both

Meghan McDonald’s pieces examinehuman consciousness. “Consciousness issomething we enact or achieve, in motion,as a way of being part of a larger process,”Noe said. “Damaged Goods,” choreo-graphed by Augusta Rodgers, exploresindividual experiences with the same situ-

ation. Showing many perspectives, thispiece illustrates the complexity ofmemories. “Hortus/corpus,” choreo-graphed by Eve Schultz, explores a falseuniverse in which the insect, the human,the angel and the green of cynicism allcoexist. Beauty and disgust, vulnerabilityand violence, mortality and eternity areconcepts that Eve’s work both addressesand questions. Elliot Willette’s “Angles ofHealing” reveals the relationships betweendancers onstage and with the audience todraw everyone into the process of healing.Lastly, in Imogene Williams’ “Surrender,”she explores how it is that people let go ofthe judgments and tension that stop themfrom tapping into their flow, the blissfulsensation people feel when they surrenderto their innate creative ability. The concertis coordinated by Erica Marcoux.The Senior Thesis Dance Concert takes

place Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6 at 8p.m. at the Hallie Flanagan, MendenhallCenter for the Performing Arts, SmithCollege, Northampton, Mass. Tickets are$9 general, $5 students and seniors. Topurchase tickets, go to:www.smith.edu/smitharts.

Senior BiographiesHaley Grove, a senior dance major from

Somerville, Mass., is delighted to be a partof such a talented group. Dancing since

she could walk, Haley can’t imagine herlife without movement, and is excited (anda little terrified) to continue her dancecareer beyond Smith.Mei Maeda grew up dancing from the

age of five in southern New Hampshire.She is currently a dance and psychologydouble major, due to graduate this May.Erica Marcoux was born in Maine, and

received her ballet training at BossovBallet Theatre. With Bossov Ballet, Ericaperformed lead and featured roles in pro-ductions of “The Nutcracker,” “DonQuixote,” “Bolero,” and others. As a danceand education double major at Smith,Erica has been the Treasurer and AssistantArtistic Director of Celebrations DanceCompany, and has been an active memberof the Smith dance community.Meghan McDonald discovered her love

for dance while attending the YouthPerforming Arts High School in Kentucky.She continues to study dance, along withneuroscience, at Smith College. She spentthe past summer dancing in Berlin, learn-ing from and collaborating with renownedGerman choreographers. Meghan is hon-ored to present her work for the first timeon the Smith College stage.Augusta Rodgers is a double major in

dance and sociology. From Minnesota,Augusta started dancing ballet at the age of

4. While at Smith, Augusta has workedwith Chris Aiken, guest artist ColleenThomas, and MFA candidates MelissaEdwards and Cat Wagner. After gradua-tion, Augusta will be pursuing a Master’sdegree in teaching.Eve Schultz was born in Maine and

received her dance training at BossovBallet Theatre with Kirov soloist and cho-reographer, Andrei Bossov. With BossovBallet, she has performed featured rolesin productions of “The Nutcracker,”“Cinderella,” and “Don Quixote.” DuringEve’s four years as a dance and art historymajor at Smith, she has been an activemember of Celebrations Dance Companyand performed within the Five CollegeDance Department.Elliot Willette is a senior who hails

from Salisbury, Vt. At Smith, outside ofdancing, Elliot competes with the fencingteam, and loves adventuring with ParkHouse.Imogene Williams is a dance and psy-

chology major from Los Angeles. Shefeels incredibly indebted to the dancedepartment at Smith College, and creditsall her experiences over the past four yearsto her exciting rediscovery of her profoundpassion for dance. She is looking forwardto the next chapter in her dance career.


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aspires to provide your complete entertainment itineraryon a month-to-month basis.Ascending into April, we find no shortage of “tasty”

tidbits guaranteed to tempt aspiring epicureansthe area over to head out on the highways andexplore their wares.

First and foremost,big doings at the Big E.

More specifically, a wine, craft beer, and spir-its tasting event at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) thatwill benefit the farm wineries of New England. “A Tasteof Table & Vine,” produced by ESE and Table & Vine,West Springfield, Mass., will take place Saturday, April13, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Young Building on theExposition grounds.Funds raised from the event will be used to support

ESE’s commitment to the wineries of New England tohelp in their continued market development and the pub-lic education required to ensure the success of these agri-cultural enterprises. The development of New Englandfarm wineries adds to the continuation of viable agricul-ture in the region enhancing open space and the businessof growing, harvesting and processing grapes.“It is our mission to support and promote agriculture in

the region. Wine production is a relatively new agricultur-al outreach and the Exposition has the ability to reach outto the community through events such as “A Taste of

Table & Vine” as well as The Big E each September,”Gene Cassidy, ESE president, said.The event will feature more than 300 wines including:

Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, JoshCellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos de los Siete, CaMontini Pinot Grigio, La Crema Pinot Noir, Hunterdon

Pinot Noir, Kim CrawfordSauvignon Blanc, AmancayaMalbec/Cabernet blend, VovetiProsecco, Segura Viudas Cavaand Le Brun SevernayChampagne, among many oth-

ers. There will also be over 20 spirits and 50 select craftbeers to choose from.The event also includes an array of appetizers and

entrées from local restaurants Lattitude, The Monte Carlo,Hofbrau Joe’s German Steakhouse and StorrowtonTavern, as well as Smart Chicken wings, Iggy’s Bread ofthe World, Yankee Trader crab cakes, World Class pizza,sushi and shrimp from Big Y World Class Markets, arti-choke sliders from Fresh Acres Market and a selection ofcheese, crackers and dips.Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door and $75 for

the Connoisseurs’ Room. To purchase tickets, visit TheBig E Box Office, www.TheBigE.com, Table & Vine at1119 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, or the WestSpringfield Public Library at 200 Park Street. Tickets arealso available at 16 select Big Y® World Class Markets.(Visit www.TheBigE.com for listing of stores) Parkingfor this event is free on the Exposition grounds.


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Taste of WethersfieldNot to be outdone down in the Nutmeg

State, the Wethersfield Historical Societyis proud to sponsor the eighth annual Tasteof Wethersfield event on that very sameday, Saturday, April 13, at the KeeneyMemorial Cultural Center! This fashion-able fundraiser combines the best food,drink and good community spirit for anevening of fun and merriment. As in prioryears, several area restaurants, wineriesand breweries will be offering samples oftheir superb products to the public.Live music from the Cool Cat Jazz

Band and a lively Silent Auction will bepart of the entertainment. Funds raisedfrom the “Taste of Wethersfield” Benefitsupports the society’s educational and cul-tural programming.Patron Tickets are $50 per person with

early admission at 6 p.m. and a patrondrawing. General Admission: $30 per per-son in advance (until 4 p.m. on Friday) or$35 at the door, with a 7 p.m. admission.General Admission tickets can be pur-

chased in advance online in our shop at theKeeney Memorial Cultural Center (200Main St., Tuesday through Saturday, 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.), OldAcademy (150 Main St., Tuesday throughFriday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Buy-RiteLiquors (808 Silas Deane Highway) andVito’s Restaurant (673 Silas DeaneHighway). Patron tickets can be purchasedonline here or at the Old Academy.

Eat Drink RI FestivalThe following weekend brings the call

of the Ocean .... state that is.Celebrating the best of the culinary

world in Rhode Island, the Eat Drink RIFestival is set to take the stage as thestate’s very first three-day local food festi-val. Taking place Friday,April 19, throughSunday, April 21, the inaugural festival

will be held throughoutdowntown Providence, thecity ranked #1 for Food /Drink / Restaurants inTravel + Leisure‘s“America’s Favorite Cities2012.”The Eat Drink RI

Festival will feature a star-studded line-up of morethan 40 chefs, farmers, bar-tenders and producersincluding: James Beard

Foundation Best Chef Northeast semifi-nalist Champe Speidel of Persimmon,Blackbird Farm, Jonathan EdwardsWinery, James Beard Foundation RisingStar semifinalist Benjamin Sukle of TheDorrance, United States Bartenders’ GuildRI, Revival Brewing, Allen Farms, Dave’sCoffee, among others.“Rhode Island’s culinary roots run very

deep and have helped play a major role inthe state’s unique identity and culture,”says Martha Sheridan, President & CEO ofthe Providence Warwick Convention &Visitors Bureau. “The Eat Drink RIFestival will celebrate our local food com-munity and embrace a very importantcomponent of our heritage.”The Eat Drink RI Festival is sponsored

in part by Johnson & Wales University,world-renowned for its College ofCulinary Arts and a driving force behindthe rise of Providence as a top culinarydestination on the world stage; and family-

owned charcuterie maker Daniele, Inc., aproud member of the RI culinary commu-nity since 1976.

Festival highlights include:Friday, April 19

Truck Stop to Benefit the Rhode IslandCommunity Food Bank – Bank ofAmerica Center, Kennedy PlazaThe Festival will kick off with tastings

from 10 of Rhode Island’s best mobilerestaurants, and pairings by JonathanEdwards Winery and NarragansettBrewery. Benefiting Rhode IslandCommunity Food Bank, the Stop’s partici-pating trucks include Championship Melt,Clam Jammers, Flour Girls Baking Co.,Hewtin’s Dogs Mobile, Joedega, Like NoUdder, Mijos Tacos, Rocket Fine StreetFood, and Tallulah. “Truck Stop showcas-es the best of Rhode Island—our culinarytalents as well as our compassion for thosewho are struggling to feed their families,”says Andrew Schiff,

Saturday, April 20Education Panels – Providence

Biltmore L’ApogeeDay two will begin with four panels

dedicated to educating and entertainingattendees on the abundance and quality oflocal food and drink:Slice & Dice: Hosted by Curt

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Director of Trinity Repertory Company,this roundtable with chefs from Gracie’s,Nick’s on Broadway, Persimmon andTazza will speak to the essential know-how’s of cooking in Rhode Island.Eat Local: Featuring local growers

including Allen Farms, Aquidneck Honeyand Blackbird Farm, the discussion will

focus on the initiatives of this vital busi-ness and the process of farm to table.Taste of Terroir: Embracing the true fla-

vors of New England earth, JonathanEdwards and other area winemakers willtake a journey through local wine regions.Brewing in Rhode Island: Discussion

and tasting with local microbrewersincluding Revival Brewing and RavenousBrewing Company.

Grand Tasting presented by ProvidenceMonthly – Providence Biltmore GrandBallroom. As the main Festival event, theGrand Tasting will feature beer, wine andspirit tastings as well as products fromlocal food artisans. The highly anticipateddemonstrations, The Tastemakers will pairthe region’s top chefs with local farmers toshowcase the best in farm-to-fork cuisine.

Sunday, April 21Grand Brunch – Gracie’s

The Festival will come to a close atGracie’s, Providence’s only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, with dishes preparedby several of the area’s top culinary stars.For more information about the Eat

Drink RI Festival or to purchase tickets,please visit www.eatdrinkri.com/festivalonline, on Facebook at face-book.com/eatdrinkri.

(Incidentally, the area’s ownConnecticut Vine To Wine Luxury Bustours will be conducting a trip to this andother great vino & brew laden events. Formore information, please see their ad onpage 15)

Grand Oyster Bar CentennialLast but certainly not least, the historic

Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York,celebrating 100 years throughout 2013,will throw its “Grand CentennialCelebration” birthday party on Fridaynight, April 19, at the iconic New YorkCity seafood restaurant. Tickets are priced

at $119.13, and available by calling 212-490-6652 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.), 212-490-7108(after 6 p.m.) or order online by visitingwww.oysterbarny.com.Executive chef Sandy Ingber will pres-

ent a bountiful menu featuring the freshestdelicacies from the sea, and prime rib forlandlubbers, and renowned television hostand author Sara Moulton will join Ingberin concocting “Linguini and White ClamSauce” in a chef demonstration. Q104.3radio personality Shelli Sonstein (Jim KerrRock and Roll Morning Show), the “FirstLady of Oysters,” will be on hand to meetfans and talk (and enjoy) bi-valves.The festivities for the evening will

include: the 10 millionth oyster in OB his-tory will be consumed; cocktail hour withraw bar and passed hors d’oeuvres; freshseafood and prime rib buffet; open bar fea-turing the Oyster Bar’s CentennialChardonnay wine from PaumanokVineyards and a bevy of wines, spirits andbeers; live music; raffles and prizes;celebrities; and much, much more.The Grand Central Oyster Bar first

opened in 1913 “below sea level” in GrandCentral Terminal.Aw, shucks…that’s a long time ago.

(Sorry, can never resist that joke whentalking oysters).

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The 2014 Ford Fiesta that goes on salelater this year has done something few ifany sub-compacts in the recent past havedone: got me excited about driving them.This is a surprisingly fun little car to drivewith a little engine that just pumps outsome nice power.What sits under the hood is Ford’s

patented new 1.0-literEcoBoost engine. This land-mark engine, already selectedfor both the PopularMechanics 2012Breakthrough Award andEngine TechnologyInternational’s InternationalEngine of the Year Award inEurope, is expected to delivermore than 40 mpg. It puts out123 horsepower and provides125 lb, ft. of torque.What really fascinates me, though, is it's

a three-cylinder engine. The problem withthree cylinders is they would be expectedto work harder, to make all kinds of noise,and shake just a bit. None of that wasnoticeable in a relatively long drive duringa recent media introduction in Malibu,Calif., that Ford hosted prior to the start ofthe Los Angeles Auto Show.Ford knew that going into introducing

this engine to the U.S. market. It 's alreadyin place in Europe and has won accolades.It will be coming here later in 2013. AsFord pointed out in press materials, "ForFord’s new three-cylinder engine to besuccessful, it would have to be a no-com-promise engine. It could not force cus-tomers to choose between performanceversus economy or responsiveness versussmoothness. It had to deliver it all and ithad to be affordable."The model I drove had European speci-

fications (because not enough have beenbuilt yet for a huge media introduction). It

was simply a flawless little car that han-dled twisty roads with aplomb, slalomedeffortlessly through a autocross course ona runway, and treated me well in rush-hourtraffic heading into Santa Monica.EcoBoost is fundamental to Ford’s

strategy to provide technologicallyadvanced, high-output, smaller-displace-

ment powertrains that deliverstrong performance and fueleconomy. EcoBoost enginesdeliver fuel economy gains ofup to 20 percent and reductionof CO2 emissions of up to 15percent, compared with larger,less-efficient engines. Fordexpects it will get 40 mpg (ormore) when it is released in theUnited States.Ford’s leadership with

EcoBoost has resulted in more than 125patents on the technology. Currently, morethan 500,000 vehicles have this engine andby 2013 more than 1.3 million will haveEcoBoost. That's another reason to likethis engine. It's taken its lumps around theworld. It should be fairly darn perfect bythe time American drivers first experienceit.Of course, there's always the concern

that some just won't consider it. With elec-trical vehicles there's a condition calledrange anxiety, where potential owners fearrunning out of juice before arriving at theirdestination. With small engines, there areconcerns about merging onto highways.Some Americans will never consider buy-ing a three-cylinder engine with 1.0-liter indisplacement. It is small. After all, a Fordengineer did bring one to Los Angeles incarryon luggage. Don't follow the herd.Keep an open mind when t comes to thislittle might mite.Of course, there is going to be another

alternative. After all, this market still

demands faster and more powerful. Well,Ford is going to satiate that need with theFord Fiesta ST. It's what fans call a "hothatch." It's a five-door hatchback that isjust going to bomb down the highwaythanks to a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine pro-ducing an estimated 197 horsepower and214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, MiniCooper S makes do with 181 horsepowerand 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RSproduces just 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.Unfortunately, the Fiesta ST wasn't

there for me to drive but I have driven theother two vehicles. If the ST lives up to itsnumbers, it is going to be a heck of a hothatch. Call me nerdy but I'm a hatchbackguy for their efficiency. Give them atestosterone boost of power like the STand I'm ready to sign on the bottom line.There's something else I'm going to like

about the Fiesta ST. It's expected to get 34

mpg to the gallon. Of course, you're goingto have to like driving a six-speed manualtransmission because that's going to be theavailable transmission. Then again, itwould seem like a shame to drive anythingelse.OK, so maybe the 2014 Ford Fiesta isn't

your cup of tea but it does demonstratehow good small cars with small enginesare becoming. With the pressure on engi-neers four years ago during high fuelprices to come up with alternatives, theydemonstrated some real worldwide inge-nuity and built fuel sippers most peoplewill like driving.Because this is a preview vehicle – and

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