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Exploring the Corn MazeFrom left, Ava Sarkis and Addison Sarkis of East Longmeadow, Mass., and EllianaBrodeur of Hampden, Mass., make their way through the eight-acre corn maze atScantic Valley Farm in Somers on a recent Saturday afternoon.

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Voters HeadingFor the PollsBy Linda Tishler Levinson

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 6,they will be choosing candidates fornational, state and local office. Polls willbe open that day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PresidentIn addition to the major party candi-

dates, Democratic President BarackObama and Republican Mitt Romney,Independent Party candidate RockyAnderson and Libertarian party candidateGary Johnson are on the ballot. Obama’srunning mate is Vice President Joe Biden.Romney’s running mate is U.S. Rep. PaulRyan. Anderson’s running mate is LuisRodriguez. Johnson’s running mate is JimGray.

U.S. SenatorRepublican Linda McMahon and

Democratic U.S. Rep. ChristopherMurphy are seeking the U.S. Senate seatbeing vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. JosephLieberman. McMahon has also beenendorsed by the Independent Party andMurphy by the Working Families Party.Libertarian Party candidate Paul Passarellialso is seeking the Senate seat.

1st Congressional DistrictIncumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John

B. Larson is facing challenges fromRepublican John Henry Decker, GreenParty candidate S. Michael DeRosa andpetitioning candidate Matthew Corey.Larson also has been endorsed by theWorking Families Party.

2nd Congressional DistrictIncumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe

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Courtney is facing challenges fromRepublican Paul M. Formica, Green Partycandidate Colin Bennett and LibertarianDaniel Reale. Courtney also has beenendorsed by the Working Families Party.

35th State Senatorial DistrictIncumbent Republican state Sen. Tony

Guglielmo is being challenged byDemocrat Susan Eastwood in the 35thstate Senatorial District, as he was twoyears ago. Eastwood also has beenendorsed by the Working Families Party.Guglielmo has served in the state

Senate since 1992. He is ranking memberon the Labor and Public EmployeesCommittee and the Public SafetyCommittee. He also is a member of theFinance, Revenue and BondingCommittee, Legislative Program andReview and Investigation Committee andthe Regulation Review Committee.The most important thing the state

Legislature does is to create “a budgetthat’s sustainable and affordable for thetaxpayer, and we haven’t done a very goodjob of that,” Guglielmo said.“We’ve got to get some priorities in

order for our budget,” he said, before thestate should be spending more on otherthings. He pointed to the incentives toJackson Laboratories, NBC Studios andESPN as examples.Eastwood has served on the Planning

and Zoning Commission and Board ofFinance in Ashford and is chairwoman ofits Clean Energy Task Force. She hasworked with the town’s Open SpaceCommittee. She is director of communica-tions for Clean Water Action in Hartford.Eastwood said jobs are the key issue for

the state. She recommends building on thestate’s strengths to bring green jobs toConnecticut.

7th State Senatorial DistrictRunning for state Senate in the 7th

District are incumbent Republican JohnKissel and Democrat Karen Jarmoc, a two-term state representative. Jarmoc also hasbeen endorsed by the Working FamiliesParty.Kissel has served in the state Senate

since 1993. “We had the largest taxincrease in state history,” Kissel said, not-ing that he was among those who opposedit in the Legislature.He also said he is concerned about the

recent education reforms, feeling thatteachers were scapegoated.Jarmoc chairs the Asnuntuck

Community College Foundation and sitson its Manufacturing TechnologyAdvisory Board. She is also on theConnecticut Airport Authority Board andled the initiative for the BradleyDevelopment Zone.Jarmoc said that jobs are the key issue

for the state, noting that her work on theairport authority helped bring jobs to thatarea. “Connecticut has been dead last forjob creation in the last 20 years,” she said.“There are just far too many people out ofwork.”

3rd State Senatorial DistrictRunning for state Senate in the 3rd State

Senatorial District are incumbentDemocrat Gary LeBeau and RepublicanHector Reveron. Reveron also has beenendorsed by the Independent Party.LeBeau also has been endorsed by theWorking Families Party.LeBeau, who has served in the state

Senate since 1996, is a retired teacher.Reveron is a small business owner who

holds three federally recognized licensesfrom the Federal Aviation Administrationand the Federal CommunicationCommission. He previously worked forPratt & Whitney.

52nd Assembly DistrictIncumbent Republican state Rep. Penny

Bacchiochi is being challenged byDemocrat Chris Grohs and ChristianCenter Party candidate Daniel Traceski.Grohs also has been endorsed by theWorking Families Party.Bacchiochi has served in the state

House since 2002 and is the owner ofLouis Real Estate Services. Grohs, whoworks as a welder, is a U.S. Army veteran,having served in Afghanistan and Iraqwith the 82nd Airborne Division. He is analternate on the Stafford Planning andZoning Commission.“The key issue continues to be jobs,”

Bacchochi said. “We need to provide a sta-ble environment for businesses.”

She said the state can’t keep raisingtaxes and needs to make it easier to open abusiness in Connecticut.“The future of economic development

in the state of Connecticut really has to bebased on small business,” Grohs said.He noted that small businesses bring

diversity to the business community and,as a result, a more stable economy.Traceski said he sees abortion as the key

issue.“The great priority of our state and

nation must be the end of the injustice thatis the violence against pregnant womenand their babies called abortion. It is adeception and abuse of women, and it isunquestionably the deliberate terminationof real innocent human life, i.e. murder.Like slavery, it must be abolished. I willactually work to reduce and eliminate itand to persuade others to do the same.”

57th Assembly DistrictIncumbent Republican state Rep.

Christopher Davis is being challenged byDemocrat Jason Bowsza. Davis also hasbeen endorsed by the Independent Party.Bowsza also has been endorsed by theWorking Families Party.Davis is a self-employed Realtor and is

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Congregational ChurchBrunch & Browse

STAFFORD – The Stafford SpringsCongregational Church, located at 3Main St., will hold its sixth annualBrunch & Browse on Dec. 1 from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. For your convenience, there isample parking across the street at TownHall. For the low cost of $6, you can enjoy

a brunch of scrumptious French toastbaked with sausage or a delicious potatobacon cheese casserole, both served withhomemade muffins, juice, coffee andtea. An express menu of juice, a home-made muffin and coffee or tea will alsobe available for $3.50. While you arethere, browse Dot’s Fudgery and Pantryfor homemade treats of candies, fudge,and cookies; shop for SERRV gift itemssupporting world-wide missions; checkout RADA (kitchen tools and utensils)and our assortment of calendars, pens,children’s Christian books for all ages,and our Unique Boutique with hand-made items and Attic Treasures. Allitems are reasonably priced. All purchas-es will be Christmas bagged. Call the

church at 860-684-4194 for more infor-mation or to purchase advanced tickets.

Applications NowBeing Accepted ForAnnual Tree FestivalELLINGTON - The Hall Memorial

Library in Ellington will once again behosting the annual Community TreeFestival during the 2012 holiday season.Previous festivals have featured trees ofall kinds and sizes decorated by individu-als, organizations and businesses.

This year the festival has been expand-ed to include wreaths and centerpieces.During the festival, which includes theday of the WinterFest activities, thelibrary is transformed into a magical for-est of trees reflecting the creativity of ourcommunity and adding a touch of fun tothe holiday season. Everyone is invited toparticipate—your imagination is youronly limit. Applications are available atthe library or on the websitewww.library.ellington-ct.gov, and need tobe returned by Nov. 17. Call 860-870-3160 for more information.

Auditions for ‘AChristmas Carol’

ENFIELD - Open casting for "AChristmas Carol," Charles Dickens' clas-sic tale of ghostly visitations, will beheld on Nov. 2, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at theDavid Potter Dance Studio, 350 HazardAve. in Enfield.All parts are available for persons

ages 8 and up. Females are encouragesto audition for the Tiny Tim role. Seniorsand their grandchildren are welcome toparticipate in the street market scenes.The CMP casts non-traditionally.

Performance dates are Dec. 15, 21 and22. Additional dates may be added ifwarranted. Volunteers and tech teenagersgratefully accepted.Please contact the director for moreinformation at 860-595-8087. In thespirit of the season, a FezzywigVictorian Dance will be held prior toopening night to raise donations forarea food banks. Please call to reserveyour ticket to 860-763-4195.

Holiday Bazaar Nov. 3ELLINGTON - The Ellington

Senior Center is hosting a "HolidayBazaar" on Saturday, Nov. 3, in themain room of the Senior Center, 16Center St., Ellington. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beautiful hand-knit items, crafts for theholiday season, homemade fudge, piesand cakes will be available. For more information contact the

Senior Center at 860-870-3133.


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Jacob’s Well Christian Coffeehousekicks off 11th year

ELLINGTON - This fall, Jacob’s Well ChristianCoffeehouse will kick off its 11th year with free, live perform-ances by Everett Barber on Sept. 1; Robin O’Herin on Oct. 6;the Cheryl Batter Band on Nov. 3; Peg D’Amato on Dec. 1, andthe Crystal Lake Praise Team on Jan. 5. Doors open at 7:30p.m. at the Ellington Wesleyan Church, 276 Crystal LakeRoad (Route 140). Admission, snacks and beverages are free.Dress is casual, and the facility is handicapped-accessible.

For details and directions, please contact the church office at871-1140, coffeehouse director Drew Crandall at his businessoffice at 871-6500, or visit www.WesleyanChurch.org.

Founded in the fall of 1995, Jacob’s Well ChristianCoffeehouse seeks to be a laid-back venue where local resi-dents can unwind after a long work or school week by enjoy-ing some good entertainment and encouraging messages.The coffeehouse has become one of the most long-standing andpopular coffeehouses in the region.

Buy a Bargain for a Good CauseSOMERS - Looking for a great bargain? Check out the

inventory at the Olde Blacksmith Shoppe located at the inter-section of Maple Street and Pinney Road in Somersville. TheShoppe, run by the Ladies Aid Society of the CongregationalChurch of Somersville, will be open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. eachSaturday during September and October. The Shoppe offers avariety of items including old 78 rpm records, puzzles, books,tools, household items, pictures ready for hanging, an 8 trackplayer with several tapes and even a twin bed with drawersunderneath. Home baked goods are for sale each week.Donations of new or “slightly used” items (including small fur-niture) in good condition are always welcome. Please callBarbara (749-4153) or Marge (749-0418) to arrange for dropoff. Please, no TVs, stereos, or clothing.

Church Hosting Kids FairSOMERSVILLE - A free fair with live animals and kid’s

games sponsored by the Congregational Church of Somersvilletakes place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 9. Come and “meet the ani-mals” and learn about Heifer Project International on thechurch’s green, Route 190, Somersville.

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The children of Little Angels Catholic Pre-School on Hazard Avenue in Enfieldwere visited by firefighters from the Hazardville Fire Department. Fire safety dayis always a much-anticipated event on the Little Angels’ yearly calendar. Pictured are the Little Angles with local firefighters Ryan Cunningham, JamieHurley, Jay Carlton and Alex Martin. Courtesy Photo


AT&T Connecticut announced a $5,000donation to the IndependentTransportation Network for the purpose of

strengthening its ITNNorthCentralConnecticut Program. State Sen. GaryLeBeau was on hand to welcome theannouncement and said, “I am very happyfor you and your organization, which doessuch important and fine work for people inNorth Central Connecticut.”AT&T Connecticut’s contribution will

support ITNNorthCentralConnecticut, aprogram that gives seniors and the visual-ly impaired 24/7 access to safe, affordableand dignified door-to-door transportation.This program serves 10 towns(Bloomfield, East Granby, East Windsor,Enfield, Granby, Somers, South Windsor,Suffield, Windsor and Windsor Locks) inwhich there are no major medical facilitiesand few public transportation options.Thus, the ITN®---which will take seniors

to any major medical facility in the area---fills a crucial gap. With the help of ITN®,seniors and people with visual impair-ments are able to make their appointmentswithout having to rely on Dial-A-Bus(which has restrictions) or their lovedones.The key to ITN’s success is its volun-

teers. Sixty percent of rides are conductedby volunteers and each volunteer recruitedsaves approximately $2,400 in annualoperating costs. AT&T Connecticut’s con-tribution will allow ITN’s volunteer coor-dinators to raise the profile of the organi-zation and recruit more volunteers. Since2009, ITNNorthCentralConnecticut hasgiven more than 14,000 rides and predicts

a coming spike in need. “It’s really difficult when a senior has

to give up his or her car. And with BabyBoomers verging on retirement, that sce-nario is going to play out more and more.We can preserve the independence of sen-iors. We really thank AT&T Connecticutfor helping us do that,” said ExecutiveDirector Margaret Smith Hale.

“AT&T is impressed with the workITNNorthCentralConnecticut is doing inproviding safe transportation for seniorsand the visually impaired,” stated AbbyJewett, Director External and LegislativeAffairs, AT&T Connecticut. “We’re proudto support their efforts and look forward toassisting their development and success.”


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By Linda Tishler LevinsonEAST WINDSOR — The BMX/Skate Park, Dog Park

and Community Gardens are rolling along.The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Oct. 2

to approve the development of the facilities to be locatedon town-owned open land at 24 and 40 Reservoir Ave.There was some discussion about where parking for the

facilities would be located. The board decided to consider

parking at a later date.The selectmen also continued discussions on a blight

assistance program, which may be based on a program inCoventry called Coventry Helping Hands. The program iscoordinated by Coventry’s Human Services Department.The program offers assistance, using Boy Scouts and

high school student volunteers, to property owners whoare unable to complete the necessary repairs to correct

blight on their properties.Assistant Town Planner Robin Newton said the pro-

gram is designed to help those who through disability oreconomic need cannot correct blight situations, not thosewho merely refuse to make needed repairs. The propertyowners in this category, according to Newton, could belimited by finances, disability, age or ability to take careof an issue.

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EAST WINDSOR - Absentee ballots,for those who qualify, will be availablefrom through Nov. 5 in the Town Clerk’sOffice for the Presidential Election beingheld on November 6, 2012.• The Town Clerk’s Office hours are:

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EAST WINDSOR - The LibraryAssociation of Warehouse Point hasreceived a Public Humanities Grant for theConnecticut Humanities Council to helpfund a five-part series: “The 1960s: theSubtlety of Protest.” The final part will bepresented Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.The 1960s were a time of protest, a time

of turbulence. The unforgettable imageshave been captured by television camerasand videotape. But there were other formsof protest during the '60s that were not asviolent and may have had just as muchimpact on changing the prevailingthoughts of the decade.On Nov. 14 a discussion of the book

"Strangers in a Strange Land," by Robert

Heinlein, will be led by B.J. Smith.Previous discussions included:• Part 1 of this series “The Music” was

held June 20 in the Library's CommunityRoom. Dr. John Myers of Bard College atSimon's Rock in Great Barrington, Mass.,lead the discussion. Some of the musicalartists discussed included Pete Seeger, BobDylan, John Coltrane, Jefferson Airplane,Crosby, Stills and Nash, Nina Simone andsome modern classical musicans.• Part 2, “The Art,” was held July 18 in

the Community Room. Arthur Hillman,Professor Emeritus of Studio Arts atSimon Rock, led the discussion. Heexplored the art world of the 1960s. Whowere some of the big players and what

were they trying to convey? Who weretheir historical forerunners in the artworld? How did these artists change theperception of what art should be?• Part 3, “Hair: The American Tribal

Love-Rock Musical,” was on two separateevenings. They viewed the movie adaptionof the play on Aug. 8 and then joined B.J.Smith on Aug. 15 for the discussion. Thegroup discussed the message the writers

were conveying. How did it redefine soci-ety's perception of what a Broadway musi-cal should be?• Part 4: “Dr. Strangelove or How I

Learned to Stop Worrying and Love theBomb.” The critically acclaimed 1964 filmdirected by Stanley Kubrick was shown at1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,Sept. 12. A discussion followed on Sept.19 with B.J. Smith.

Five-Part Series Finishes with ‘Strangers in a Strange Land’

Ellington Senior Center 2012 Holiday BazaarELLINGTON - The Ellington Senior Center is hosting a "Holiday Bazaar" on

Saturday, Nov. 3, in the main room of the Senior Center, 16 Center St., Ellington. Doorsare open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beautiful hand-knit items, crafts for the holiday season,homemade fudge, pies and cakes will be available. Stop by and get into the holiday spir-it! For more information contact the Senior Center at 860-870-3133.

Asnuntuck Open House Slated For Nov. 14ENFIELD - The Admissions Office at Asnuntuck Community College will be host-

ing an Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary LouStrom Conference Room. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to connect withfaculty, staff, and current ACC students as well as tour the college and sit in on a sam-ple mini-class. Reservations are recommended but not required. For further details,please contact the Admissions Office at 860-253-3010.

Somers Scouts Available For WorkSOMERS - Residents can Rent-A-Scout for odd jobs, including yard work, wood stack-ing, garage cleaning, etc. For details and to set up an appointment call Donna at 860-749-3907 or Barbara at 860-749-2973.

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Sam Marinak of Enfield tends to the kettle corn at the Good Ole Boys Kettle Corn boothduring Enfield’s 12th annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival on the Town Green Oct. 20

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ELLINGTON - Gather your Holidayspirit! The Ellington Senior Center is host-ing a “Holiday Bazaar” on Saturday, Nov.3. Doors ARE open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hand-knit items and crafts for the upcom-ing holiday season will be available aswell as homemade fudge and bake goods.For more information, call the SeniorCenter at 860-870-3133.Before Geno, Pat and Muffet, there was

Coach Cathy Rush. Join the EllingtonSenior Center on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10a.m. for an inspiring movie, “The MightyMacs” starring Carla Gugino. This 2012movie is based on the true story of a smallschool’s journey to the first women’s bas-ketball national championship.Approximate running time is 90 minutes.Snacks and drinks will be provided. Don’tforget to sign up for thismovie at the sen-ior center.The Ellington Senior Center is an offi-

cial collection site for the Box Tops forEducation and Labels for EducationPrograms. Labels will be distributed to theparticipating local elementary schools tohelp them earn points, which can beredeemed for academics, arts, and athleticmerchandise. Memories & Creative Writing – This

group meets monthly, every thirdThursday of the month, from 1 p.m. to2:30 p.m. at the Ellington Senior Center.Patricia Stoughton, chairperson of thisprogram, invites you to join them. Nov. 15is the November meeting date. Miss Patasks participants to bring along your menufor Thanksgiving or a memory of that spe-cial day. Onward and upwards with our Musical

Insights program. Musical Insights meetsevery second and fourth Monday of themonth at 6 p.m. Due to the holidays,November's meeting will be held Monday,

Nov. 26, where Carolyn Cook presents“Bob Segar.” All are welcome. Lightrefreshments will be served.

TripsDec. 4: The Vienna Boys Choir.

Ellington Tri-Town Travelers presents achoir that has been thrilling audiences formore than 500 years. The Vienna BoysChoir is a musical group of long-standingtradition and is one of the oldest boyschoirs still active in the world. Cost of this

trip is $64 per person. Trip includes:reserved orchestra seating, motor coachtransportation, tour escort and gratuities.Bus departs at noon from the Ellingtontown hall parking lot, 57 Main St., andreturns at approximately 4:30 p.m. Forreservations, contact Ann Harford at 860-870-3133, Make checks payable to SCAF(Senior Center Activity Fund). Payment isdue at time of reservation.


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By Linda Tishler LevinsonELLINGTON — The Pinney Street property athletic

fields project is progressing.The project, which is currently being reviewed by the

Inland Wetland and Planning and Zoning commissions,involves the addition of three athletic fields on the site,First Selectman Maurice Blanchette said. Two of the

fields would be used for soccer, and the third for lacrosse. The project also would include a 9/11 memorial, which

has been requested by the Ellington Volunteer FireDepartment, Blanchette said. Parking for the new park, aswell as for the Pinney House, would be included.The idea, Blanchette said, is “to provide as many other

uses for this property as possible.” The site, which is flat,

can be made into recreation fields easily without greatcost to the town, he added.“We do need these recreation fields,” he said, “We have

a very high use for some of our fields.”He said the town’s current athletic fields are overused

and could be better maintained and have recovery time ifthey were not in continual use season after season.

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Holiday Spirit Abounds in November Programs at Senior Center


ELLINGTON - No matter what hap-pens to the people of Ellington, their spiritnever seems to let them down, especiallywhen it comes to Ellington’s annualWinterfest. Come the holiday season, theGrinch avoids Ellington like the plague!Despite challenges, like ferocious stormsand losses in our lives, the town’s spiritalways prevails; good cheer alwaysabounds; and we strive hard to keep ourtraditions gamboling along. This year The Ellington Winterfest

Committee is especially grateful to theschoolchildren of Ellington and theirteachers and parents for their participationand ongoing contribution to the merri-ment.Ellington’s ninth annual Winterfest will

be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4 p.m. to7 p.m. on the gazebo green between Rtes.140 and 286 (Main Street), and will, again,be offering a host of fun holiday festivities.Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty theSnowman and Rudolph the Red-NosedReindeer are looking forward to shakinghands with the crowd again!But first, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m.,

Winterfest will be kicked off by the much-acclaimed Holiday Sing-A-Long, present-ed by the Ellington Singers, at HallMemorial Library, at 7 p.m. An enthusias-tic evening of Christmas caroling will be

followed by delicious treats for all partici-pants.But that’s not all: To stoke the true hol-

iday spirit, the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints, located on Maple Streetin Ellington, will be staging its enhancedversion of their “Live Nativity” drive-through, on both Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m.and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Special dis-plays within the church will also be avail-able for viewing. Lee Anne Sanville, whois heading this endeavor, can be reached at860-916-3116 for further information. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 1, the Nellie

McKnight Museum on Main Street inEllington will open its doors from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m. and will be highlighting specialexhibits on its public tour in honor of the200th birthday of Nellie’s house this year.And the Ellington Congregational

Church will be busy offering numerousholiday activities on Saturday beginningwith the public viewing of the entries forits Gingerbread House Contest from noonto 7 p.m. (for further details, call 860-875-4512, if you’d like to enter); the ChristmasCarol Sing in the Church Sanctuary willalso be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.;and light, “family-friendly” dinner farewill be available at the downstairs“Winterfest Café” from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.with continuous seating. And don’t forget

to listen for the sound of church bells, andthat of St. Luke’s, when they peal at 4:55p.m. to ring in the holiday season. Of course, at 4 p.m. on Dec. 1, the main

event, Ellington’s annual “Tree-LightingCeremony” will begin at the gazebo on thetown green bordering Church and Mainstreets and Route 140. The EllingtonSchools 4th Grade Choir will regale youwith its beautiful holiday melodies, whilewe wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus, alongwith Rudolph, Frosty, and an elf or two, toappear and greet one and all before thelighting of Ellington’s holiday trees!(What two lucky “elves” will be selectedfrom the “entry” box at Hall MemorialLibrary this year to help Santa with thatdeed?) And, when the clock strikes 5:30 p.m.,

this celebratory occasion will be capped bythe Ellington Volunteer Fire Department’sever-wondrous “Torchlight Parade” downMain Street, which includes the participa-tion of many decorated fire trucks from allover Connecticut.

Meanwhile, more merriment will betaking place, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. onDec. 1, featuring musical entertainmentand refreshments at Hall MemorialLibrary, including the popular “Festival ofTrees” display. And free hot chocolate andcookies, courtesy of the EllingtonWomen’s Club, will be served at theEllington Senior Center to warm up fromthe nippy air.In the weeks ahead, please look for fur-

ther details in your local media, or go towww.ellington-ct.gov for information onscheduled events. You may also contact usat 860-875-3885, if you have further ques-tions. In case of inclement weather, please call

Hall Memorial Library at 860-870-3160on the day of the event for an update.There will be no alternate date because ofrain or snow. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join in the fun and bring your wonderfulspirit to Ellington’s Winterfest celebrationagain!


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ELLINGTON - Ellington Farmers’Market closed its most popular and suc-cessful summer season to date onSaturday, Oct. 20, with its annualHalloween Pet Parade. The marketexpanded its offerings this year and fea-tured a different theme and wider varietyof entertainment and guest vendors eachSaturday. On the last day of the market onecustomer remarked, “What a wonderfulending to a delightful market season. Thismarket is such a gem for our community.There is always something different to seeand do. I love it!”In an effort to continue to provide the

community with a variety of products thatare grown, harvested, produced or hand-crafted in the state of Connecticut, a winterMarket will be held in the lobby of IndianValley YMCA at 11 Pinney St. in Ellingtonbeginning Friday, Nov. 16. Dianne Trueb, one of four Market Masters, announced that about 14 vendors have committed to the effort and will offer

locally grown fruits, winter vegetables

including fresh greens, seafood, dairyproducts, fresh bakery and ready-to-eat,freshly prepared food items along withsome local artisan wares.“The Indian Valley Family YMCA

looks forward to hosting the indoorFarmer’s Market, since community collab-oration and involvement is what we strivefor,“ said an enthusiastic John Reilly,YMCA director. “Being the winter homefor the Farmers’ Market is just anotherway for us to help serve the community,once again proving that the YMCA ismuch more than a ‘gym and swim.’ ” The Winter Market will begin Friday,

Nov. 16 and run every other Friday untilMarch 29, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in thelobby of the YMCA. For more informationand a complete schedule visitwww.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com or sendan email to [email protected] to sign up for a weeklynewsletter.


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SPRINGFIELD - The NationalAssociation for Community CollegeEntrepreneurship (NACCE), which isheadquartered at the Scibelli EnterpriseCenter at Springfield TechnicalCommunity College, has presented its2012 Lifetime Achievement award to S.Prestley Blake, who co-founded theFriendly Ice Cream Corp. with his brother,Curtis, in 1935. The honor was bestowedat NACCE’s 10th annual conference, heldin Chicago. NACCE is the nation’s leading organi-

zation focused on promoting entrepreneur-ship through community colleges.

“Our Lifetime Achievement award ispresented to someone who has not onlybuilt a highly successful business, but whoalso has played an important role in theircommunity through participation in civicand philanthropic activities,” saidNACCE’s Executive Director Heather VanSickle. “Everyone here in the PioneerValley knows about the great business Mr.Blake and his brother built, but fewer peo-ple are aware of the very important role hehad in both the founding of STCC and ofNACCE, an organization whose membersare helping entrepreneurs and small busi-ness people all across the country maketheir dreams come true.

“Not only was Mr. Blake very instru-mental in encouraging the re-use of theSpringfield Armory buildings for a com-munity college in 1968, he also providedthe $100,000 in seed money that supportedthe founding of NACCE in 2002,” VanSickle said. “In the 10 years since then,NACCE has grown to include nearly 300colleges in the U.S. and abroad, represent-ing over 1,400 entrepreneurship educationprofessionals who expose approximately465,000 students to the possibility of put-ting their newly acquired skills and knowl-edge to work in their own business, if notimmediately then at some point in thefuture. "The long-lasting and widespread

impact of Mr. Blake’s initial grant cannotbe overstated. He truly helped us start amovement for entrepreneurship on com-munity college campuses, and as we cele-brate our 10th year, we are honored to rec-ognize him with the Lifetime Achievementaward.”Now 97, Blake lives in Somers. His

autobiography, “A Friendly Life,” waspublished last year.The National Association for

Community College Entrepreneurship(NACCE), which celebrates its 10thanniversary this year, is an organization of

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonENFIELD — Enfield voters will face

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million for the expansion and renovationof Enfield High School. Under the propos-al, Enrico Fermi and Enfield high schools

would be consolidated into one combinedhigh school. Total costs are estimated at$103.3 million, with about $68.6 million,or 66.4 percent, of those costs being reim-bursed by the state. The town will issuebonds or notes to cover its portion, whichis not to exceed $35 million, as well asusing other sources of funds available tothe town.The EHS building will be renovated to

current codes for accessibility, fire, safety,

building and energy efficiency. A science,technology, art, math and engineeringwing will be added to the school. Thegymnasium and the auditorium will beexpanded as part of the project.Question 2 asks voters to approve redis-

tricting for the council. Currently, the dis-tricts are out of balance by population. For

example, District 1 currently serves 9,897residents, while District 2 serves 11,127residents. Under the redistrict plan, the dis-tricts would range in population from10,145 in District 1 to 10,418 in District 4.The redistricting plan is available on the

town’s website, enfield-ct.gov, or in theTown Clerk’s Office.


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The third grade class at St. Bernard School has been studying about how plants liveand grow. Through hands-on experience students have examined the parts of a flower-ing plant. The children used magnifying glasses to get a close look at the roots, stems,and leaves of a plant. After examining them, they drew a picture of what they observedand wrote a sentence about the function of each part of the plant. Above, Faith Neaultworks with her plant.

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ENFIELD - For more information, con-tact the Enfield Recreation Department at860-253-6420 or visit us on the Web atwww.enfield-ct.gov. The recreation officeis located at 19 North Main St. with hoursof operation Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

PLAYGROUP Ages 5 & underThis program is a great chance for you

and your child to meet other families in

Enfield and share experiences and secretsof raising children. Your child will be ableto explore and play with educational toysand games while moms, dads or caregivershave a chance to talk. Playgroup is anongoing program, so registration is NOTnecessary. However, you must be anEnfield resident to participate. Please notethat a participant waiver must be on filewith the instructor that can be filled out thefirst day you attend. Playgroup is held atthe Angelo Lamagna Activity Center inthegGym on Wednesdays through June 5,2013 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Boston Celtics Game Bus TripJoin the Enfield Recreation Department

as we travel to Boston for the evening tosee the Boston Celtics take on the AtlantaHawks on Friday, March 8, 2013. Thegame will start at 7:30 p.m. Trip includesround trip motor coach transportation andtickets in balcony section of the TDGarden. The bus will arrive in Bostonaround 4 p.m. allowing time for dinner orshopping before the game. Bus departsEnfield Town Hall parking lot at 2 p.m.Fee is $85 per person. Pre-registration isrequired and tickets are limited so don’tdelay, register today!

Youth Open Gym Basketball There will be open gym for youth at

Enfield Street School. Children 10 andunder must be accompanied by an adult.No more than three children per adult.

Open gym will run through Nov. 29, noprogram 11/6, 11/13, 11/22. 10 years andunder: Tuesdays, 6–7:25 p.m., 11-14 yearsold: Tuesdays 7:35 – 9 p.m., 15-18 yearsold: Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. Fee: $1.50 pernight. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required.

Adult Open Gym Volleyball A program designed for recreational

play will be held at the Eli Whitney SchoolGym for adults age 18 and over. There isno league play during open gym. Pickupgames are arranged amongst the partici-pants. Proof of age and residency isrequired. Participants must have programwaiver on file at the gym to participate.Forms may be filled out the first night youattend. There is no volleyball when theschool is closed. Please note that if thegym gets overcrowded, residents will getfirst priority to play. Program is held onWednesdays through Nov. 28: no programon Nov. 14 or Nov. 21, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Dailyfee applies; no pre-registration required.

Adult Open Gym BasketballThe Enfield Recreation Department

hosts Open Gym Basketball time foradults 18 and over. Participants must showproof of age and residency to participate inaddition to having a program waiver onsite where they participate. There is anightly fee for these programs. There is no

basketball when school is closed. For loca-tions, dates, times and fees visit theRecreation homepage on the Town’s web-site, www.enfield-ct.gov .

Programs For Toddlers & YouthThe Enfield Recreation Department

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Enfield Rotary ClubPancake Breakfast

ENFIELD - The Enfield Rotary ClubAnnual Pancake Breakfast will be held onSaturday, November 17 from 8 to 11 a.m.at the Enfield Senior Center, Elm Street,Enfield. A full breakfast will be servedthat includes pancakes, sausage, potatoes,fresh fruit, juice and coffee. The cost is $5per person. Proceeds from this year’s event will

benefit the Enfield Rotary AccessiblePlayground Project, which is located atthe Enfield Public Library. The club willbe completing the project this fall. Anaccessible playground is where all chil-dren, regardless of limitations, have theopportunity to play in an unstructuredenvironment. For more information call Chairperson

Lou Bolduc at (860) 763-2351.

Parenting DiscussionENFIELD - "The Joys and Sorrows of

Parenting" is the topic for a one-hour par-ent's discussion group, Wednesday, Nov.14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the EnfieldCongregational Church, 1295 Enfield St,Enfield. Free of charge with no registra-tion. But pre-registration is required forthe simultaneous Youth & Kids program,6:20 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. for children ofgroup participants. Call the church officeTuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, 860-745-3646 or write or send email,([email protected], Subject:14NovPG), giving your full name andchildren's first name(s) and age(s).Deadline for pre-registration is Friday,Nov. 9. One-page registration form for Youth &

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ENFIELD - UnlimiteDreams, distribu-tor of Mary Kay’s Cosmetics along withKids First of Enfield, is hosting a fundrais-er project for the Network AgainstDomestic Violence Shelter (NADACT)and Kids First of Enfield.According to the College of Family

Physicians, domestic violence is the No. 1cause of injury for women ages 15 to 44.These victims suffer emotionally fromdepression, anxiety or social isolation.Domestic abuse occurs to women of allages, income levels and educational back-grounds. Home should be a safe haven.Unfortunately, thousands of homes arelike war zones each day because of domes-tic violence. We want to stop the violenceand break the silence. That’s why TheMary Kay Foundation has awarded nearly$28 million in grant money to shelters forwomen and children in all 50 states since2000. We need your help! This Christmas, we

would like to give a Satin Hands Set to

every woman at the NADACT Shelterhere in Enfield as a gift. This popularproduct is a 3-step intensive treatment thathelps the hands, elbows, feet and kneesfeeling renewed, soothed and pampered.We hope that this product will not onlypromote hygiene amongst these women,but will also increase their self-image andself-esteem.UnlimitDreams cannot do it alone; we

need your help.With your gift of $34, youwill give one of these women a Mary KaySatin Hands gift set and 25 percent of theproceeds will go to Kids First of Enfield tohelp support their project in completingtheir kitchen for the children at theLamagne Center, so that they can have ameal after school on a daily basis. With anadditional gift of $2, you will provide agift for a child at the NADACT.To make a donation or for more infor-

mation please contact: Trudy-Ann GrahamCEO at UnlimiteDreams at (860) 265-3062.

Cosmetic Distributor HostingFundraiser for Domestic Abuse Shelter

ENFIELD - The Common GroundsRotary Garden of Enfield has had anothersuccessful year. With a great turnout forthe annual Harvest for the Hungry, the gar-den surpassed its goal of over 1,000pounds of produce in one hour.Throughout the season, more than 3,000pounds of produce has been donated tolocal food relief agencies and there is still

more to be harvested. The last event for the season is open to

anyone willing to lend a hand. The gardenneeds to be readied for the upcoming win-ter season and volunteers are needed tomake this happen. On Saturday, Nov. 3,from 9 a.m. until noon, join volunteers andboard members in the garden’s fallcleanup.

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Governance Council. In the Legislature heserves on the Finance, Revenue andBonding, Public Safety and HomelandSecurity, Planning and Development, andInternship committees.Bowsza has worked in the General

Assembly for eight years. He is chairmanof the East Windsor Board of Finance. Hepointed out that while a Democrat, hechairs a Republican-controlled board.Davis said the economy is the key issue

in this election, along with jobs and afford-ability of living and doing business in thestate. Last year the Legislature implement-ed the largest tax increase in state history,something he did not vote for, he said.“I certainly think that jobs is the key

issue,” Bowsza said, adding that educationand health care access also are important.

58th Assembly DistrictRepublican Tom Sirard and Democrat

David Alexander are seeking the 58thAssembly District seat currently held bystate Rep. Kathy Tallarita. Sirard also hasbeen endorsed by the Independent Party.Alexander also has been endorsed by theWorking Families Party.Sirard is a Navy veteran who owns a

construction business in Massachusetts.He currently serves on the EnfieldMayor’s Advisory Council.Alexander, who received the nomina-

tion over the incumbent earlier this year, isa U.S. Marine.

“Connecticut is rapidly approaching atipping point where we won’t be able torecover,” Sirard said.The state cannot balance a budget, and

the pension system is underfunded, headded.He also cited the state’s high energy

costs as a problem for attracting business-es to the state.

59th Assembly DistrictDemocratic state Rep. David Kiner is

being challenged by Republican JoeBosco. Kiner also is endorsed by theWorking Families Party. Bosco also isendorsed by the Independent Party.Kiner is completing his first term in the

Legislature. In the Legislature he serves onthe Appropriations, Education, and Laborand Public Employees committees. He is acustomer service representative at ProUnlimited.Bosco is president of Bosco

Automotive, along with his three brothers.He has served on the Enfield TownCouncil for five years.Kiner said he sees jobs and the econo-

my as the key issues in this election. Thestate needs to continue to build on its suc-cesses of the last two years to continue tomove the economy forward, he sadi.“I’m running because things are not

good out there,” Bosco said.He said the key issue is taxes and is also

concerned about the state letting criminalsout of prison early.“I just think we’re going in the com-

pletely wrong direction,” he said.Registrar of Voters

In Enfield, Republican David Wawerand Democrat Carol Censki are runningfor registrar of voters.In Stafford, Republican Mary Mitta,

Democrat Ingrid Aarrestad and Open Partycandidate Jeffrey Singer are running forregistrar of voters.In Somers, Republican David

McCaffrey and Linda Abbott are runningfor registrar of voters.


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Stop raising taxesPenny helped craft a fully vetted, No Tax Increase budget, voting against the massive $1.8 billion tax increase that eventually passed. Penny will fi ght to eliminate many nuisance taxes, restore the full home-owners tax credit and eliminate the tax on social security and pensions.

Cut government spendingPenny has identifi ed specifi c commissions and wasteful programs that could be eliminated and save taxpayer’s money. Penny fought against wasteful projects, such as the “Busway to Nowhere”.

Create a job-friendly environmentPenny understands that businesses, especially our small businesses, create jobs. She will work to pass laws that create fi scal stability, so our CT residents can fi nd good jobs. Penny’s approach earned her the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Public safetyPenny will work to reform the current Early Release program that allows violent offenders to get back on the streets before serving their full sentence.

AccountabilityPenny understands that you must be present and accountable to get things done. Penny’s last session ended with her achieving a 100% perfect voting attendance record on bills voted on by the General Assembly. Fewer than 20 percent of all elected representatives achieve this score.




By Deborah StaufferSOMERS - The Andes Mountains are

alive and well in Somers, where there is amost unique farm. It is called ClearMountain Alpacas and there you will findthe Garrow family, which raises thesefluffy and adorable animals for their luxu-rious fiber. Cindy Garrow explains howshe and husband Ed decided about sixyears ago they wanted to own a farm. Theysettled on raising alpacas on eight acres ofland in Somers and love it. The Garrowsnow have 25 Huacaya (pronounced wah-kye-ah) alpacas and the farm is still grow-ing with their goal of one day havingbetween 30 and 40 of the animals. The alpaca is from South America, in

particular the Andes Mountains in Peru,Bolivia and Chile. The animal comes in 22natural colors and is known and raised forits fiber. There are approximately 4,000Alpaca farms in the United States. Thealpaca originates from the Camelid family(Camel and Llama) and are shorn (shearedsimilar to a sheep) once a year. Their fiberhas the durability and warmth of wool andcashmere, but without the itchiness. The Garrows have been a familiar sight

at the Ellington Farmers Market alongwith a few of their cuddly creatures andsome samples of their products, such ashats, scarves, gloves and sweaters. Theseitems can be found and purchased in theirfarm store throughout the year. The farmhas “open farm” days several times a year

where the public can come in and tour thefarm and farm store and see what alpacasare all about. The upcoming farm days areall Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ed and Cindy Garrow, along with their

sons Logan and Brian, take raising andbreeding alpacas very seriously. Theirbreeding program produces high qualityalpacas and they have also won severalawards. For anyone wishing to purchase and

raise alpacas, the Garrows are the peopleto meet. They take pride in every alpacaand will assist customers in setting up theirfarm and managing the health of thealpacas, which includes inoculations andexaminations. Once it is time for shearing and skirting

(a process of preparing the fleece), theyare available to assist with the task. Theyalso board alpacas on their farm. “Our herd of alpacas is constantly

changing, depending on our sales of differ-ent animals and the birth of our crias,”Garrow said. “Our breeding program isdesigned to maintain the highest quality ofalpaca and each birth is geneticallydesigned with the potential of improvingon the past generation.”There is a delicate micron science

involved with every alpaca on the Garrowfarm. Alpacas have two kinds of fiber: pri-mary and secondary. The fleece fiber ismeasured in microns and the smaller the

micron the better. “We actually send offsamples of our fleece to Yocum-McCallLaboratories to have the micron tested,”Garrow said. The gentle Alpacas are about 36 inches

tall and easy to handle. They can weighbetween 100 and 200 pounds and liveabout 15 to 20 years. They are very socialand live in herds. To keep them happy andhealthy, alpacas do need to live amongother alpacas. They are efficient eaters,using three stomachs, and enjoy grass, hay

or grain. They also have a low impact onthe land in which they inhabit.

“It is such a great feeling to know thatwe are involved here on the farm withevery bit of the cycle - breeding selectionsand births right to the preparation of ourown fleece to be made into yarn and endproducts folks love,” Garrow said.For more information on Clear

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Most people feel the only time that they should talk to a Realtor is when they are ready to buy or sell. Or worse, that they are “wasting” a Realtors time if they want to talk withthem about their future plans. This is absolutely not true!I understand that when it comes to buying or selling a home, this is one of the biggest financial decisions that you will make in your life. This important step requires some serious thinking, and how will you get the answers to your questions and know what is right for you unless you start theprocess?

Here are some tips for you to get started:

Search the Internet: If you go to my website, www.kathygeryk.com, you can start searchinglistings throughout CT. You can put in specific search criteria, compare prices and even do a virtual walk through with some of the homes that are listed. It is a great way to get a feel for themarket and to find out what homes are selling for.

Attend open houses: As wonderful as the Internet is, you cannot replace actually physically walking through a home. Square footage is all about how it is laid out. A ranch with an open layout can feel larger and more spacious than a colonial with more square footage. Walking through spaces gives you a feel of what you like and what you don’t like and can help you decide what to look for in your next home.

Talk to a mortgage lender: My husband, Steve Geryk, gets calls from clients all the time who are trying to figure out what would work best for them. Selling or refinancing? What type of loan program should they use? Should they wait or do something now? Everyone is different and you will not know until you actually ask the questions. If you would like to talk with Steve you can reach him at (860) 684-3111

And last but not least: Call me. If you want to discuss your long range plans I am happy to help!Sometimes clients want to know what they need to do in order to get their home ready for sale,or would like a snapshot of what their house is worth in today’s market. These evaluations are freeand easy for me to do. And if you ever want to walk through a home I am happy to do that aswell. You don’t have to be “ready to buy” to look at a home. It is all about gathering informationso that you can be comfortable about making a decision when you are ready to do so.

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The Commercial Record recently askedreaders to nominate deserving women inthe Financial, Insurance and Real Estatesectors for their 2012 Women of FIREawards. Twelve women in Connecticutwere chosen and given the prestigiousaward at a ceremony at The Hartford Clubincluding Managing Real EstateBroker/CEOVictoria Clark of ConnecticutCommercial Realty & Select Homes inSomers. Also at the luncheon ceremonywas Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, whopresented the awards to the recipients.Clark, the broker and owner of

Connecticut Commercial Realty & SelectHomes, an independent real estate firm,operates offices in Somers and NewLondon. The second-generation familyfirm offers commercial and residentialbrokerage in Connecticut, Massachusetts,and Rhode Island.In addition to running her real estate

business, Clark is very active in communi-ty programs including the Economic

Development Commission for the Town ofSomers and recently helped coordinate theSomers Great Escape Road Race, whichraised scholarship funds for the SomersRotary.Clark and her staff can be reached at the

Somers office at 612 Main St. next toRockville Bank or by calling 860-851-9644.

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Victoria Clark of ConnecticutCommercial Realty & Select Homes withLt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, left.

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SOMERS - The AARP Driver SafetyClass for seniors age 50 and older is againbeing held at the Somers Senior Center.However, this time to recognize and thankmilitary personnel and veterans for theirservice, the AARP is offering the coursefree of charge to all members of the U.S.armed forces (active duty, veteran, guard,or reserve) regardless of age. This includes

individuals who serve or have served inthe U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,National Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard.Spouses (including domestic partners,widows and widowers) and dependentsand children are also eligible to takeadvantage of this promotion.The class will be held at the Somers

Senior Center at 19 Battle St. on Nov. 10

from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class isopen to anyone at a cost of $12 for AARPmembers and $14 for nonmembers (freefor those mentioned above).The AARP Driver Safety Class not only

provides a refresher of driving rules, butalso teaches valuable defensive drivingskills, safety strategies, tips for adaptingyour driving to compensate for physicaland cognitive changes that come withaging, etc. Since 1979, this course hashelped more than 14 million drivers.

By law, Connecticut residents age 60and older who complete this class qualifyfor a minimum of 5 percent automobileliability insurance discount for at least twoyears. Some insurance companies offer ahigher discount and/or may extend the dis-count to younger policyholders. Checkwith your insurance company.For additional information or to regis-

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSOMERS — Keep the position of con-

stable when the town charter is revised.That was the message several residents

told the Charter Revision Commission atan Oct. 10 meetingDonna Doyker, of Stafford Road, said

she feels the constables are helpful and theposition should not be eliminated, accord-ing to the minutes of the meeting. CarolPyne, of Sunset Drive, also said she sup-

ports the constables.David McCafferty, who is a town con-

stable, said he feels strongly that consta-bles should be used to help the town. Hesaid they provide a good service that canbe useful.The commission, in a report released in

April, suggested that the elected constableposition be eliminated. Constables, whoonce acted as process servers, no longerhave any duties to the town. The unpaid

position is essentially honorary. Election Day information

On Election Day, Nov. 6, voting will befrom 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 600Main St . As in recent years, the Town Hallparking lot will have one entrance on MainStreet and one exit from the back of theparking lot.“In anticipation for a heavy voter

turnout due to the presidential election,shuttle service will be available from the

Senior Center to the polls,” FirstSelectman Lisa Pellegrini said.Community Emergency Response

Team volunteers will be on hand to helpdirect parking at both locations, and a statetrooper will be in the Town Hall lot direct-ing traffic.For information on absentee ballots or

voter registration, contact the TownClerk’s Office at 860-763-8207.

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SOMERS - Somers EducationFoundation recently held its 2012 AnnualMeeting at the home of Kathy and BudDevlin. Foundation Board Members andtown and state leaders attended the meet-ing. The Somers Education Foundation isa not-for-profit organization supportinginnovative projects and programs thatenhance student learning in Somers publicschools. Foundation board directors Terri

Henderson, owner, Classic Management,and John Mailhot, senior vice presidentfinance, Springfield College, were electedto a second term. Outgoing director,

Amanda Vesce, a board charter member,was praised for her many years of supportand unending work on behalf of theFoundation. Geissler's Supermarkets,Rockville Bank and Dan Roulier were alsorecognized for their outstanding support ofthe foundation.Since its inception eight years ago, the

foundation has raised more than $409,000and has awarded more than 100 grants toSomers Public Schools. During the 2011 –2012 school year, 33 grants totaling$31,277 were awarded. Among thosegrants were:• Funding for the alternative Education

Program at Somers High School;• Purchase of equipment for a student-

run TV Broadcast Studio at Mabelle B.Avery Middle School• Funding of state of the art interactive

“Mimio” Whiteboard Technologythroughout Mabelle B. Avery MiddleSchool and Somers Elementary School;• Development of a classroom learning

center to promote reading skills at SomersElementary School.For information on making a tax-

deductible donation to support the missionof the Somers Education Foundation,please contact Lou Bachetti, FoundationPresident, at 860.749.7025 or visitwww.SEFONLINE.org.

Somers Education Foundation Hosts Its Annual Meeting

SOMERS - Come buy yourThanksgiving pies and other tasty treats!The Ladies Aide Society of theCongregational Church of Somersvillewill hold a bake sale and silent auction atthe church, located at 22 Maple St., onSaturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.Fresh home-baked goodies will include avariety of pies, breads, cakes, candy, andcookies. Some frozen and ready to bakepies will be available for purchase. The group will be taking orders for

packaged nuts (from the Nut Lady store),

including almonds, walnuts, pecans andcashews in a delicious cinnamon-meringue coating. They will be offeredwith no sugar and no salt if that is yourpreference. Looking for a warm and cozyChristmas gift for someone special? Asilent auction will include a homemadequilt (appox. 54x72 hunter green withmoose on the front/grey cotton flannel onthe back) and a twin size beautiful hand-made crocheted afghan.Proceeds from the sales will benefit

church programs.

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SOMERS - All members and friends ofthe Somers community are invited toattend a community Thanksgiving serviceat the Congregational Church ofSomersville, located at 22 Maple St. inSomersville, on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m.

In addition to the Congregational Churchof Somersville, All Saints Catholic Churchand Somers Congregational Church arecollaborating in hosting this service for thecommunity. Come and give thanks to Godwith us.

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Stages, Inc. in South Windsor had its100th year anniversary party on SundaySept. 30, at the South Windsor RotaryPavilion. In attendance were past and present

employees and customers as well asfriends and family members. Variousdignitaries stepped up to the podium toextol the virtues of the long-runningcompany that has its terminal on StrongRoad.“There is no way of estimating to

some degree of accuracy the millions ofpassengers and millions of miles …bringing people safely to their destina-tions, events and occasions,” formerSouth Windsor Mayor John Mitchell,the event’s emcee, said.“What a great legacy, what a great

family tradition,” U.S. Rep. John Larsonsaid. “South Windsor stands prouderand taller today in recognizing [PostRoad Stages/Collins Bus Service].”State Sen. Gary LeBeau and state

Rep. Bill Aman both provided procla-mations from the state legislature.“What a great day, what a great compa-ny,” LeBeau said. “It’s amazing for a

company to go for so long and be thatconsistent.”Mayor Tom Delnicki said that while

he was incredibly proud of the companythat used to bus him to and from school,he did have one problem with it: Thebuses always showed up, no matter whatthe weather. “There were never anysnow days in South Windsor,” Delnickiquipped before turning serious. “I can’tpicture South Windsor without Collins.”The company also celebrated 100

years with a signature bus trip to NovaScotia and Prince Edward Island inearly September. The group enjoyedMaine and the Maritimes by visitingAcadia National Park, CampobelloIsland, and the Hopewell Rocks as wellas had several lobster dinners andattended the live show “Anne of GreenGables.”Throughout the year Post Road has

had promotions and giveaways, includ-ing multiple trips made with the newanniversary bus with the 100-year logopainted across the side. The new MCImotorcoach features reclining seats,lavatories, audio and video system, aP.A. system, ample luggage areas, read-

ing lamps, central air and individual cli-mate controls. Now running the business with the

family’s fifth generation, this makes thecompany the oldest bus service under

the same family ownership in continu-ous operation in the United States. Theyoperate their enterprise with 35 loyalstaff and drivers with an outstandingsafety record.

Stafford Board of Ed Plans BestEducation Use of Facilities Study

By Linda Tishler LevinsonSTAFFORD — The Board of

Education is seeking proposals from con-sultants for a Best Education Use ofFacilities Study. The board began seekingthe proposals Sept. 25. Town schools arecurrently divided into two pre-kinder-garten and grade 1 schools, and one schooleach serving grades, 2 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to12.The reason for the study is to “deter-

mine the most effective configuration topromote student achievement, to includethe most efficient use and allocation ofresources given forecasted demographics,enrollment, capacity of existing facilities(school district and town) and other rele-vant variables,” according to the requestfor proposals.

The RFP also states as a goal to “pro-vide to the Board of Education for its con-sideration a range of possible alternativesto the current use of facilities, configura-tion, infrastructure, practices, and proce-dures taking into consideration their rele-vant implications including, but not limit-ed to, budget, facilitation of academic pro-grams, impact on children, families andcommunity members, and legislativerequirements and mandates.”Among factors the study will consider

are demographics, enrollment projects andcurrent school facilities with respect tocondition and capacity. It also will consid-er what, from an educational standpoint, isthe best grade configuration for the town’sschools.



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Share Your Warmth This Holiday SeasonThe library will be collecting donations of new hats, scarves, mittens and gloves beginning December 1 through December 15. These items will be distributed to local families as needed throughout the holiday season.

Book DiscussionDenise Stankovics will lead a discussion of the bookThe Christmas Train by David Baldacci on Wednes-day, Nov. 28 at 7:00 p.m. Copies of the book will beavailable at the library. Please call the library to registerfor the discussion.Movie MatineesEach month the library features one or more newly re-leased films. Our next matinee is on Tues., Nov. 13.Movies begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Blake CommunityRoom and are shown with closed captioning when avail-able. Please check our website or call the library for alisting of upcoming films.National Novel Writing MonthNovember is National Novel WritingMonth and the Somers Public Librarywill help you on your way to your firstnovel. Join our writing group on Sun-days from 2:30-4:30 during Novemberfor support, technical help and ideas, orjust visit for a quiet place to write. More informationabout the group is available at www.nanowrimo.org.The program is free and open to adults and high schoolstudents. Call Cecelia Becker at 860-763-3501 to regis-ter or for more informationGetting the Most from Your Digital CameraCommercial photographer Fred Bird presents a programon point and shoot digital cameras on Wednesday, Nov.7, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Some of the topics to be discussed in-clude features that are universal to all digital cameras,composition, the light meter, use of the camera, and spe-cific settings. The program is free and open to the pub-lic. Pre-registration is required by calling the library at860-763-3501 or online through our Events Calendar. Ifyou plan to attend and have specific questions please in-dicate so on the registration form.New England Ukulele Ensemble

Come for the fun, stay for themusic! The five members of thispopular group recreate classictunes from the 60’s, 70’s, andmore, as well as some holidayfavorites, on Thursdayevening, Nov. 29. Please call

the library or check our website for more information.New Resource on Our WebsiteThe library now offers Chilton’s Repair Manual, an on-line resource with automotive repair information for do-it-yourself people. This database is free for Somersresidents and provides photographs, diagnostics andstep-by-step repair procedures.

Fall Storytime Session IIStorytime registration for our next session takes placeOctober 29-Nov.2. Somers residents can register begin-ning Monday, October 29 and non-residents may registerbeginning Tuesday, October 30. All storytimes will runfor five weeks and begin the week of November 5. Children 12-24 months, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.Children 24-36 months,Mondays at 10:15 a.m. orWednesdays at 10:15 a.m.Children 3-5 years, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. or Fridays at10:15 a.m.

A Visit with Max the BunnySaturday, November 3, 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 & up with parents. Rose-mary Wells' Max the Bunny joins usfor a special storytime. Be sure tobring your camera for pictures withMax.

Scrapbooking for Kids!Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27 & December 4, 113:30-4:30 p.m.For students in grades 3 & up. Bring your photos andstart designing your own scrapbook! A 6x6 scrapbookwill be provided. Space is limited. Registration is re-quired.

Knitting for Kids! Mondays, November 19 & 26, December 3 & 103:30-4:30 p.m.For students in grades 1-5. Learn the basics of knittingand create a project of your very own. Registration islimited. Sign up beginning October 29 and get your listof required materials.

American Girl Tea PartySunday, November 182:00-3:30 p.m.For children ages 5 & up. Dress up inyour fanciest clothes and join us forsome American Girl fun! Learn aboutthe lives of some of the girls, make acraft and enjoy a snack. Childrenmay bring a favorite doll. Presentedby artist and arts educator, ClaudiaMathison. Register by November 14 forthis event.

Family Movie MatineeFriday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m.We will show the new movie Arthur Christmas, ratedPG, 97 minutes. This animated feature at last reveals theincredible, never-before seen answer to every child'squestion: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents inone night?' No registration required. Children under 12must be accompanied by an adult.

Sleepytime StorytimeTuesday, November 20, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.Join us for turkey stories, songs and a craft. Wear yourpajamas and bring a stuffed animal. Ages 2-5 with par-ents. No registration required.

Snacks with SantaSaturday, December 1 The Friends of the Somers PublicLibrary will hold their annualSnacks with Santa Program onSaturday morning, December 1.Somers residents may registertheir children for one of four ses-sions: 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, or 11:15.Each program will feature thereading of a Christmas story; time to talk with Santa, anda snack and gift book at the end of the program. Parentsare invited to bring along their cameras.Due to the popularity of the Snacks with Santa program,registration must be done in person at the children’slibrary, beginning November 17. Admission to eachsession will be with ticket only. Children must beSomers residents 8 years old or younger.

Holiday Ornament WorkshopSaturday, December 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will provide you with the creative items you need tomake a gift or a treasured keepsake. For children ages 6-10. Registration begins on November24.

Gingerbread Fun Night! Tuesday, December 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.For ages 3 & up. Decorate your owngingerbread cookie after a special gin-gerbread storytime. Children may comein their pajamas. Registration is re-quired and begins on December 1.


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mazes. Davis Mega Maze was also voted thesafest maze by NBC-TV.”The concept for Davis' Mega Maze began

across the street at Davis' Farmland in 1995.The idea at the time was novel, providing anexhibit for children in a small plot of corn.

The area designated for this children's mazewas only 40 by 60 feet in size and it was moreof an experience than a challenging puzzle.When the maze opened, children flockedthrough the entrance and trampled the corn.

The exhibit wasdestroyed, and whatseemed like such a greatconcept now appeared tobe an impossible one.Sixth generation farmer

Larry Davis relayed thetraumatic maze experi-

ence to a good friend who also loved the con-cept and recommended finding a way tomake it work. The first maze was created intwo weeks. When it came time to open, thecrop stood at 3 feet tall. They opted to havemaze employees try to conquer the puzzlefrom beginning to end. When the employeescouldn't solve it, they knew they had some-thing good. This year, a crime has been committed at

the Davis farmland. You must use your detec-tive skills to figure out whodunnit. In order tosolve this mystery you will need to locate andinterrogate five suspects while navigatingendless twists and turns and crossing overmany bridges (including the world’s onlydouble-decker bridge). Davis Mega Maze isnever the same trip twice.The Davis Mega Maze is open through

Veteran’s Day Weekend, Nov. 12. Generaladmission is $16.95 for adults, $13.95 forchildren 5-12 and seniors over 60.Meanwhile, as the Davises amaze in

maize, Foxwoods decided to utilize the occa-sion of autumn to flex its culinary muscles a

bit. Throughout the month of October, thepopular resort and casino rolled out a new“Extraordinary Eats” series – wherein guestscan have a special dining experience (includ-ing custom menus, celebrity chef demonstra-tions and more) at several of the premierrestaurants on property.The series kicked off at with authentic,

three-course meals at MGM Grand atFoxwood’s Alta Strada, then continued thefollowing week at Tom Colicchio’sCraftsteak.The Sunday Driver was invited to a special

sushi/sake sensory experience later in themonth where Chef Kevin Long swiftly illus-trated why MGM’s Shrine has become atemple for lovers of the cuisine.A rising star in the North East, Chef Long

oversees eight celebrated New Englandrestaurants for Big Night EntertainmentGroup. The restaurants under his direction areas diverse as Long’s own taste, developedthrough years of innovation and dedication tothe freshest local ingredients.On the menu this evening were Wagyu

Beef Nigiri – crispy Chinese shallots servedtataki style that he says has become a fastfavorite at his Empire eatery in Boston –followed by Washington State WildSockeye Salmon Nigiri and Haas AvocadoNigiri. The Spicy Tuna Gukan put a con-temporary twist on a classic while theKalbi Beef Skewers proved a perfect pair-

ing of seasoning and texture.Complementing it all were two of Chef

Long’s hand-picked sakes for the evening,the clear, unpasteurized Ohtouka Namazakeand the old style, cloudy Dreamy CloudsNigori.“Both sakes are less known and delicious,

with great contrast and very food friendly,”he noted.For more information on Foxwoods’ din-

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The Davis Mega Maze in Sterling, Mass.,pits 8 acres of corn with nearly 3 miles of puzzling pathways to create one of the foremost gaming/adventure experiences onthe planet, according to Gamer Magazine.

Shrine Chef Kevin Long prepares toserve up sushi and sake as part ofFoxwood’s ‘Extraordinary Eats’ series.

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Honored For Reading Educator ExcellenceA Reading Department Celebration was held on Oct. 17 at the Staffordville School.Sandi Bidwell, left, reading teacher at Staffordville School, was named an“Outstanding Reading Educator for Connecticut” by the Connecticut ReadingAssociation. Staffordville School received the “International Reading AssociationExemplary Reading Program Award,” which Bidwell accepted in Chicago in Aprilof this year. The Connecticut Association of Schools presented the ElementarySchool Exemplary Program Award to the Staffordville School Reading SupportProgram in November 2011. Above, Bidwell is presented with a U.S. congressionalcitation by Dr. Patricia Colin, Superintendent of Stafford Schools. Joe Courtney’soffice issued the statement and the citation.

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STAFFORD - The Community andCivic Affairs Commission's annualWinterfest Parade is in need of marchersand floats. Winterfest starts as a paradeand culminates with festivities at StaffordTown Hall. Individuals and groups whoare interested in marching may decoratefloats, trucks, sleighs and animals, or par-ticipate on foot. The parade will step off from Olympic

Circle at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16, ending at theStafford Town Hall, where the celebrationwill continue with a bonfire, refreshments,crafts for kids, an opportunity to visit withSanta, and music by the Stafford HighSchool Madrigals. To submit a float entry or decorated

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Harvest Crafts FairSUFFIELD - The Suffield Fire

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EAST WINDSOR - Each year, the EastWindsor Department of Human Servicesreaches out to neighbors and local busi-nesses for donations in support of its vari-ous programs that its offers to residents inneed. The greatest focus at this time ofyear is the Thanksgiving and ChristmasHoliday Baskets, the Adopt a Family pro-gram and the Santa Toy Shop Programs.The department continues to appeal to

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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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STAFFORD - KennethValentine, principal ofStafford Middle Schoolannounces the names of thefollowing students whohave achieved honor rollstatus for Term 1.

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HONORS GRADE 6Adrianna AllevoAllisha BakkerKyle Bradley

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HONORS GRADE 7Nicole BarberPatrick BentsenZachary BriggsSamantha CampanaroNoah CourchesneLuke DabekHannah DavisBreanna EarlMegan EatonLauren Everhart-DeckardTerrell FlintNathaniel FlynnAutumn GagnonWhitney GreenKarmen JensenTessa KopecSpencer KrugAlexandra Kulman

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StaffordStaffordArts Commission Thanks Supporters of Autumn in the ParkTo the Editor: The Stafford Arts Commission would

like to extend heartfelt thanks to the fol-lowing contributors and friends of theCommission for their support of this year’sAutumn in the Park.Special thanks go to Howard Buckland

of American Sleeve Bearing, Gary Carraof the NorthCentral News, Ron Houle ofAmerican General Contracting, Inc., PeterRossi of Rossi Brothers, the StaffordPublic Library represented by DebGelatto, the Friends of the Stafford Library

represented by Deb Rodriguez, andChestnut Hill Nursery represented byKevin, Linda and Chris for sponsorship.The event would not have been such a

success without the contributions andefforts of the following people: Kevin ofChestnut Hill Nurseries for the adorablebaby pigs who heralded in the movieBabe; Juan Irving and Chris White fortransporting performers and vendors toand fro; Bruce Davis for the use of hisside-by-side; Ricky Young and Heidi-JoMartin for tending the moon fires; Carmen

and Lindsey Eaton for helping set up andtaking down of the tents; Joe and MikeHipsky for the donation of the moon firewood; Les Moulton and Ted Newsome fortechnical assistance with the fires; JanNewsome for continued support of thecommission and judging both the poetryand youth art contests; Tannis Longmoreand Barb Breshnahan for judging theyouth art contest; Dave Hare for assem-bling the display for the youth art contest;Gifton Lawrence of Handy Hands for lov-

ingly returning the donated plants; and,Jeff and his friends entertaining us all withfire dancing.As always, Town of Stafford’s Pete

Williams and his crew created a welcom-ing outdoor environment.This event was made more memorable

because of the efforts of these individualsand companies and the overall enthusiasmof the community and attendees. Georgia MichalecChair Stafford Arts Commission

STAFFORD - On Nov. 25, the StaffordArts Commission, Coffee House Series,presents original singer/songwriters TaraGreenblat and Robert Bruey.Greenblat hails from New Hampshire

and has been a frequent performer in theBoston music scene. Playing the djembedrum, she is an innovative and soulful sto-ryteller who writes of women’s issues, theearth and the joys of life. She is joined byher band: upright bassist Ramsey Thomasand acoustic guitarist Lou Eastman. Robert Bruey hails from Long Island

but lived much of his life in Maine. He isa fingerstyle guitarist with an earthy and

soulful voice. His songs are honest, emo-tional, and introspective with imagery thatenables listeners to visualize his stories.His performances are moving and inti-mate. The music begins at 7 p.m. at the Ben

Muzio Town House (Old Town Hall), 221East St., Rt. 19, Stafford Springs.For more information, call 860-684-

9500 or follow us on Facebook.The Coffee House will resume again in

January with Marci Geller and NenadBach.

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well as the Scholastic Book Fair - all withitems available for purchase. There is freeparking for the public and no admissionfee. If you have any questions, please con-tact Laura at 860-851-9497 or email at [email protected].


By Barbara BresnahanSTAFFORD - The Palace Theater

marked its grand re-opening in downtownStafford Springs with an Oct. 24 celebra-tion featuring a concert by Coyote Grace,a West Coast band famed for its “roots”music.A ribbon-cutting ceremony began the

much-anticipated evening, as DavidBacchiochi, owner of the Palace Theater,was joined by Stafford First SelectmanRichard Shuck, State Rep. PennyBacchiochi and State Senator TonyGuglielmo. Originally operating as a vaudeville the-

ater in 1900, the Palace Theater underwentseveral transformations over the years,including that of comedy venue in the1930s, to movie theater from the early1940s to 1960. More recently, the buildinghad been used as a bar and pool hall, untilits restoration by Bacchiochi, which beganin 2011. It is now among only four operat-ing vaudeville theaters left in Connecticut. Dubbed the Palace Theater, a name that

dates back to 1959, the venue is full of his-toric artifacts. “We have the originalbleachers, original pinrail, tin ceiling, theoriginal spotlight, theater rail and housing,posters and the original pullies for the cur-tain. Sidewalls and masonry walls are alloriginal,” noted Bacchiochi, who paidmeticulous attention to detail throughout

the process. In addition, tables have been construct-

ed of wood from the old catwalk, and theoriginal camera room with its lights,switches and trap doors are still intact,Bacchiochi said.Bacchiochi’s mission to revive Stafford

has turned what was once a forlorn areainto a social destination. And his interest inwhat he calls, “the town’s best naturalresource - it’s history” extends to not onlythe theater, but to his past renovation proj-

ects, including the River Road factory nextto town hall, to future visions, whichinclude adding a downtown farmers mar-ket as well as improving the spring. “Someday, maybe through (the theater), we canget word out about our natural springs.Stafford was the first resort, America’sfirst spring,” said Bacchiochi, noting thepopularity of the mineral springs inSaratoga, N.Y. “We want to get people tospend time here, to walk around our down-town,” he added. For now, however, the busy business-

man (and resident) has his attentionfocused on the transformation of MainStreet. Already, with the opening of sever-al new shops and the development of theDowntown Merchants Association, whichhosts events on Main, the area is becominga destination for the arts, and the frenzysurrounding the new Palace Theater hasmost certainly added to the hubbub.“The reaction from Main Street is more

than just positive, excitement is brewing,”said Stafford Arts CommissionChairperson Georgia Michalec, who coor-dinated the booking of Coyote Grace. People will not have to be out until the

wee hours to enjoy the excitement, either.Bacchiochi explained, “We want thePalace Theater to become Connecticut’s‘home of the early show.’ I know myself,lots of times my wife and I want to go outand see a band, but the music doesn’t startuntil 10 or 11 p.m. We’re starting ours at 7and 8 p.m., so you can get up and go towork the next day or bring the kids toschool. I’m working with our sound andlighting people to see that this happens.” In addition to concerts, the theater will

host films, including local filmmakerRoger E. Ingraham’s “The Calling” onDec. 8, which will be the venue’s first filmshowing since 1959. Bacchiochi and hisstaff also hope to host a film festival in thenear future, and are working on attractingcomedians. Live musical acts will primari-ly be in the blues and folk genre, and willfeature national traveling acts. “With $150,000 worth of gear, we can’t

do anything too small. We’re getting qual-ity entertainers,” Bacchiochi noted.Although some shows may have an

“age 18 or 21 and up” restriction, the vari-ety of performers will attract people of allages, said Media Director Nick Zenek. Zenek is responsible for both the the-

ater’s Facebook page and website,www.thestaffordpalacetheater.com, wherea list of upcoming entertainment can befound. Tickets are currently on sale forMike Delguidice and Big Shot, ShabooAllstars/Mohegan Sun All Stars, JayUngar and Molly Mason, and The Calling:A Documentary Narrative-Film with LivePerformances (for all ages.)


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