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Mum royals Miss Mum 2011 Jillian Duffy, left, rides with Junior Miss Mum Taylor Plourd in the 2011 Bristol Chrysanthemum Festival Parade.

Their successors will be chosen Friday night at Bristol Central High School.

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Crowning of Miss Mum and Jr. Miss Mum and Mum opening ceremonies Bristol Central High School.

Saturday, September 22, Starting at 10 a.m.

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Batmobile visit, movie night on community slate Saturday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Sept. 29 Spaten Oktoberfest The American Clock & 2 to 8 p.m.

Watch Museum German-American Society 4th Annual Wine & of Bristol Micro Brewing Fundraiser Bristol Swedish Social Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Club Tickets: $25 each Barlow Street, off Route Contact: (860) 583-6070 72 Admission $5 Saturday, Sept. 29 Call (860) 675-8108 for Bristol Fiddlers Concert more information Time: 2 to 6 p.m./ rain or shine

American Legion Post 2 22 Hooker Court Cash Bar-Food $10 donation Tickets available at American Legion Post 2 Fri. to Sat., Sept. 28-30 “The Witch’s Dungeon” See the Original 1966 Batmobile Friday 5 to 10 p.m.

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Mum Festival Pop Concert (150 performers) Admission: Free

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Mum parade route; starts 1:30 p.m. Sunday

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Festival salutes a ‘Hometown Hero’ STAFF REPORT

BRISTOL — From being an usher at St. Joseph Church to championing a new Civil War monument, Tom LaPorte has contributed to many aspects of community life during his six decades in Bristol.

On Saturday, the Mum Festival will salute LaPorte’s civic activism. He will be recognized as the 2012 Hometown Hero and the next day will serve as marshal of

the Mum Parade.

The Bronx-born LaPorte becomes the fourth Hometown Hero. The festival honored Iraq war veteran Matt Lavoie in 2010 and last year recognized David Carello and his son Matt, both of whom have served overseas.

A local history buff, LaPorte has been an eyewitness to much of the Mum City’s history, having moved here in 1951. A product of local schools, he found work

at New Departure and remained with the automotive manufacturer until his retirement in 1992.

He has seen the city make the difficult transition from an industrial center to a largely bedroom community and sports communications hub.

He also has given much of his time to Bristol Hospital, where he has been a hospice volunteer.

LaPorte is vice president of the Memorial Military Museum, a

member of the board of directors of the Bristol Historical Society, and a member of Team Bristol — a non-profit group that hosts local events such as the celebration of the city’s 225th anniversary in 2011. “I hold Tom in greatest respect,� said Bob Montgomery, city historian and a member of Team Bristol. “I have worked with him on a number of activities and he Tom LaPorte is a pleasure to work with.�

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