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Village Pizza celebrates 30 years in Wethersfield By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Volume 53, No. 23

Erica Schmitt | Staff

Athansios “Art” Tsombanos, who along with his brother, John, owns and operates Village Pizza, recently celebrated the iconic restaurant’s 30th year.

from John and Leo Rotondaro, who had just opened it a few months prior. In 1993, they moved next door into the former A&P Supermarket to gain more 50 Cents kitchen and dining room floor space. During the move, their dad passed away. You’ll still find either Art or his brother John, now ages 56 and 52, working hard in the kitchen seven days a week. Many times they’re See VILLAGE, Page 2

Alex Pugliese, 9, of Rocky Hill, for the second consecutive year, organized Alex for Alex, a lemonade and bake sale fundraiser. With the help of local businesses, her school, family and local firefigthers, she raised more than $1,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit group dedicated to eradicating childhood cancer.

Making a stand Rocky Hill 9-year-old’s lemonade stand raises more than $1K for childhood cancer non-profit By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

ROCKY HILL — It’s not often a child’s humble lemonade stand becomes an outdoor dessert shop and attracts a large

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Parsonage Street. But none of that money will go into 9-yearold Alex Pugliese’s piggy bank — it’s all being donated to childhood cancer research.

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Evidence of a dedicated pizza house owner: he has to sit down and calculate his age on a meal ticket because he hasn’t had time to think about anything but olive oil and tossing dough for the last three decades. That’s how long brothers Athansios “Art” and John Tsombanos have been in business at Village Pizza, Old Wethersfield’s favorite, oldest (and only) pizza joint. “This used to be the center of town when we started; the town functioned here in Old Wethersfield,” Art said Monday while serving up a plate of his handmade twisted bread with a new bottle of Greek olive oil he was saving for a special occasion. They were teenagers when they moved to town from Limnos, Greece in 1975 and in 1983 they bought the Main Street shop

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both there. “We’re very proud in the sense that we’ve been blessed with good customers,” says Art, whose kids, nieces and nephews all grew up working at Village Pizza, serving families their family’s traditional dishes, like Grandma Tsombanos’ meatballs and fresh bread, which were cooked in a brick oven shared by her entire neighborhood back in Greece. “This is a family affair,” he

added. “And we have that pleasure of serving generations of families.” Kids grow up, their grandparents pass away. Suddenly the group of five old friends who share a sausage-onion pie for lunch every Tuesday is down to four. “It’s emotional sometimes … it’s not just a business. Our day is based on people’s habits — you see certain people on certain days. Then sometimes you don’t see them and their family tells you,

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‘they left us.’” Just as the clientele has grown older, the menu has evolved to meet their changing tastes. “Pepperoni pizza has always been popular with the kids, but adults are getting more healthconscious,” explains Art, who added whole wheat and glutenfree pizza dough and pasta to the menu to accommodate the growing crowd of discerning eaters. They often enjoy “Bob’s Special,” a pizza topped with fresh spinach, herbs, potatoes, olive oil, and mozzarella. “When we started in 1983, the majority of the grinders were ham and roast beef, now the trend is turkey and chicken,” he added. “We listen to their needs and make the necessary changes. You have to move with the times.” Art’s personal favorite? The Limnos pizza: “Beautiful olives, tomatoes, fresh garlic and olive oil, not too much cheese. I could eat that every day.” Village Pizza is located at 233 Main St. (860) 563-1513. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 10 to 11 p.m. Also visit Villagepizzaau.com.

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Above, Athansios “Art” Tsombanos, who owns Village Pizza with his brother John. The pair moved with their family from Greece in 1975 and opened the iconic restaurant in 1983. Below, Art high-fives frequent customer Ian Gelberg, 12, who said he has been eating at Village Pizza since he was six months old.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, has announced the Dean’s List for the spring semester 2013. Christina Mogelnicki of Wethersfield; Matthew Lyhne of Wethersfield; Raymond Satagaj of Rocky Hill; Rachel Zewinski of Wethersfield.

in Hartford Sunday, May 19: Dante Ambrogio of Wethersfield graduated cum laude from Trinity College with a B.A. in Economics. Ambrogio also majored in Italian Studies with honors. Heather Lyhne of Wethersfield graduated from Trinity College with a B.S. in Mathematics; Elizabeth Preysner of Wethersfield graduated summa cum laude from Trinity College with a B.A. in English with honors. Preysner also majored in Hispanic Studies with honors.

The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Brooke Czapkowski of Rocky Hill was awarded a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry with distinction; Ben Franzluebbers of Wethersfield, was awarded a bachGabriella Gagnon of Rocky Hill elor of science degree in chemical graduated from the Watkinson engineering with high distinction. School June 7. The following local students Fairfield University, a Jesuit graduated from Trinity College university founded in 1942 in

Fairfield, Connecticut, awarded 1,279 degrees at its 63rd Commencement Sunday, May 19. The following area residents received degrees: Wethersfield: Shannon Burr received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Justina Caushi received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Julie Colangeloreceived a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Andrea Reale received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business; Grace Tiezzi received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

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Comstock, Ferre & Co. mural the latest step in renovation By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

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Jere Gettles, co-owner of Comstock, Ferre & Co., admires the progress of the mural.

learn about healthy eating, growing their own food, sustainable agriculture and a centuries-old Old Wethersfield. “Over the next few years we’re hoping to take the whole business into a nonprofit organization,” Erica Schmitt | Staff added Jere, who has already estab- Artist John Michener traveled from Oregon, where he lives, to Wethersfield this past week to paint the Comstock, lished a board of directors and by Ferree &Co.’s colorful history in a mural. He has also done work at Comstock owners Jere and Emilee Gettles’ Petanext spring expects to be in the ini- luma, Calif. store Seed Bank. tial phases of securing Comstock’s 501(c) (3) (not-for-profit) status. The town’s Economic Development and Improvement and Tourism Commissions have assisted in the planning stages of Comstock’s revitalization, along with that of Main Street’s other Now Located In Newington Ct under-utilized historical properties, including the Masonic Temple and the Simeon Belden House. • 24 hour emergency service A $50,000 Vibrant Communities Grant from the • Dependable automatic delivery Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation has been the cata• Courteous, experienced & lyst to bring new life to these properties. Residents’ ideas were state licensed service technicians FOR NEW CUSTOMERS collected throughout a series of Must be a new customer. public meetings earlier this year • The best value in home heating Limit 1 coupon per household. and the Gettles are now considering what future is in store for their under-used buildings. Suggestions Since 1930 “Barney” Barker Oil Co. has been dedicated to doing business the old and preliminary proposals include fashioned way - With QUALITY DEPENDABLE FRIENDLY SERVICE. We have a bakery, historical exhibits and automatic delivery, various payment plans and modern delivery and service fleet. agricultural demonstrations. Comstock, Ferre & Co. is located at 263 Main St., Wethersfield. Hours: Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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New England’s oldest seed company is evolving, with eventual plans to become a nonprofit living museum and educational center. Comstock, Ferre & Co.’s husband and wife, owners Jere and Emilee Gettle, have been renovating the 11 buildings on the property and hope to restore the grounds back to the way they were when original owner William Comstock was alive. The gradual process became an art project this week, when the Gettles’ friend John Michener traveled from his home in Oregon to Old Wethersfield to create a mural of the company’s colorful beginnings on the walls of their showroom, which sells over 1,000 varieties of heirloom seeds. A portion of the main building’s second story was removed to expose wooden beams at the front entrance and accommodate the first of many murals. “The sheetrock when you walk right in the door is not a strong feature so we thought we might as well paint themes of vegetables that used to be grown here, like the red onion, along with William Comstock and Old Wethersfield — tying these empty spaces into the history,” explained Jere. Michener has also done work for the family in Petaluma, Calif., where their other store, Seed Bank is located. He arrived in Wethersfield last Tuesday and stayed up until this Tuesday, spending about 12 hours a day up on scaffolding, illustrating the village’s history as he learned it from Gettles. “When you love what you do, time is irrelevant,” said Michener, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada. Time is in fact relevant when it comes to Comstock’s renovation, as the Gettle family is hoping to — in a sense — reverse it. “We have lots and lots of different options we’re looking at right now to restore the property to its original space, to make it usable and historically aesthetic,” Jere said, adding, “Our main goal all along is to eventually develop this into an educational facility that still keeps the seed component alive.” Picture it: a haven for school groups and tourists, who come to

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This is the second year of “Alex for Alex” — the Pugliese family’s effort to support National Lemonade Weekend. For three days in June, lemonade stands popped up all across the country in honor of the national non-profit Alex’s Lemonade Stand, founded in 2004 by Alex Scott, who fell victim to childhood cancer later

that year. Alex Pugliese, who raised $595 last year, had her sights set on raising $1,000 last week. By 4 p.m. Sunday they were down to the last drops of their five gallons of lemonade and baked treats, and she had reached $920. “That’s when my son-in-law Greg wrote her an $80 check, but then my brother-in-law ( Joseph)

says, we didn’t want her to make her goal we want her to exceed it, so he gave her another $25,” explained Marcea Pugliese, Alex’s grandmother, who is raising Alex and her sister Gabrielle, 10. The price of lemonade was whatever people felt comfortable giving. Dunkin’ Donuts gave a $300 donation, while the local McDonald’s, Subway, Rita’s, and Praline’s stores

In just four hours of selling lemonade and baked goods Sunday, Alex Pugliese raised more than $1,000 for childhood cancer research and prevention.

also donated cups, plates, straws and other supplies. “We had fantastic support from the community and our family members and we have a huge network of friends,” Pugliese explained. “It was wonderful; absolutely amazing.” Alex approached her principal at Myrtle H. Stevens School and asked if she could make announcements about her lemonade stand to get as many people as possible to stop by. He agreed. What she didn’t expect was for Rocky Hill volunteer firefighters to make a visit on their way back from a house call. They even let the Pugliese kids and their friends play in the fire truck. This all started two years ago when Grandma Pugliese happened to be watching a video clip about

Alex’s Lemonade Stand and her granddaughter peeked in. “She was so taken by it she said can we do something like this? The first year was so successful and she enjoyed it so much that we decided to do it again this year. We’re absolutely going to continue next year,” she added.

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Carl Frederick Bergstrom, 86, of Kennebunk, Maine, died June 8, 2013. He was born in Hartford, Conn., May 5, 1927, son of John Edward and Elizabeth Martin Bergstrom. He grew up in Hartford before moving to Wethersfield. He was a graduate of Weaver High School in Hartford and the University of Connecticut. Carl and Lorraine were married on October 7, 1950, and would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary this year. He worked at Aetna Life & Casualty for 37 years and retired as an officer in the Life Underwriting Department. After summering on Cape Cod for many years, Carl and Lorraine moved there after his retirement. Carl was an accomplished woodworker who built the family homes in Wethersfield and Cape Cod. He also enjoyed chair caning, fishing, reading books, puzzles, playing horseshoes, and was a member of the Free Masons for much of his adult life. A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, he was extremely devoted to his family and did anything

and everything to makes their lives better. Carl and Lorraine moved to Kennebunk, Maine, in October 2011. Carl was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Bergstrom Hutchinson. Survivors include his lovely wife of nearly 63 years, Lorraine Hills Bergstrom of Kennebunk; two daughters, Judith Bergstrom Rose and her husband, Robert A. Rose, of Kennebunk, Deborah Bergstrom Holland and her husband, Daniel E. Holland III of Sherborn, Mass.; a son-in-law, Kevin Hutchinson of East Bridgewater, Mass.; nine grandchildren, Robert P. Rose, Michael B. Rose, John E. Rose, Daniel E. Holland IV, Ryan C. Holland, Sarah E. Holland, Peter M. Holland, Matthew S. Hutchinson, and Mark T. Hutchinson. There are no calling hours. A Memorial Service at Cape Cod will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Brewster Baptist Church, Brewster, MA or Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.

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her and her husband, affectionately curled up around her neck. “The next day the bird just started following her around like it had a new mommy,” Walsh said with a laugh. Although charmed, Kriticos headed to the Spring Street Pond to continue their search. “A lot of times, ducks will leave their ducklings in the nest and look for water nearby,” says Walsh, who learned about duck biology after Michele returned from the Audobon Society armed with a new determination to return to the pond and find mom. Upon her second trip there, she spotted a mother duck and another duckling in the pond. Her new friend made a “cheepcheep” from inside the car and that was all it took for the mother duck to run ashore. “The mother duck gathered it in its wings and made a fuss,” Walsh recalls. “We returned the duck to its family and it was a happy ending.”

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as Barbi’s eclectic background. The menu will change along with the Gallo Nero translates to “Black time of year; fall and winter is game Rooster” in Italian and folklore aside, season. the emblem is often used to separate “When you’re a chef you don’t authentic Chianti made from grapes have a part of Italy you have all of grown in the Chianti region of Italy in you,” he says. “I know everyTuscany from other impostors. thing from Sicily to Milan.” The Gallo Nero Restaurant & That translates into handWine Bar that just opened on the made lobster ravioli, veal rib chop Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill Milanese and cacciucco, a Tuscan this week boasts just that. Authentic fish stew. recipes blossom from the Italian “We try to serve originality, not roots of Chef everything goes and Owner with pasta in Antonio Barbi, Italy. This comes who owned two with bruschetrestaurants in the ta,” Barbi said of Netherlands 10 the stew. years ago before But he’s very moving here and accommodatopening Tiberio’s ANTONIO BARBI ing, also offering in Old Saybrook. Gallo Nero chef and owner a number of It’s now under menu selections new ownership and he’s onto his to appease the more conservative next venture: Gallo Nero. eaters. There’s New York strip and “I think we’re going to be one even hamburgers — one with pico of the best new restaurants in de gallo, another with gorgonzola Connecticut,” says Barbi, who lives and arugula. And of course, you’ll in East Haddam with his family. find pizza. “I’m the new kid in town,” he “If you’re going to go out with a added. “I consider myself one of group of six or seven people I make the few Italian chefs. We serve real everybody happy,” says Barbi, who Italian food, not the Americana. We opened his doors this Monday but are not just veal and chicken parme- plans on hosting a grand opening in san; we offer more than what people a few weeks. know around here.” Drinks are just as diverse as Barbi is originally from Naples, the food, with extensive wine and Italy, where fish is popular, but he beer lists featuring selections from went to cooking school in Amalfi. around the world, as well as a variety His father is from Tuscany, a town of microbrews from across the state. right outside of Florence where wild Gallo Nero is located at 1625 game reigns king of the kitchen. His Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill, in mother was born in Calabria, in the the former Angry Olive building. southern part of the country. There (860) 257-8402. they serve spicier, pork-heavy dishes Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) and cured meats. Expect plates at Gallo Nero to 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ be just as much a map of Italy newbritainherald.com. By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

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On behalf of the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee, member John Cascio, executive director of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, and WCOC Executive Director Melanie Goodin presented a total of $2,000 in scholarship funds. The scholarships were awarded to the following Wethersfield High School seniors of the class of 2013: Thomas Catricala, Emily Even, Carolyn Polomsky and Kristina Tougas The scholarships were presented at the Wethersfield High School Academic Awards Program on Wednesday, June 5. The chamber was impressed with the entries of over 30 applicants. Scholarships are one way the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce is able to represent their members through active involvement in community services that benefit the town. The WCOC congratulates the four students and is confident that they will continue to show excellence in their studies in addition to serving their community. The Wethersfield Chamber

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Plans are underway at Wethersfield Library for the 2013 Children’s Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Dig Into Reading! Read during the summer and receive prizes. Register in person or register and record your reading online! See flyer for more information. Dig Into Reading! SteveSongs kicks off the Wethersfield Library’s 2013 summer reading program Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. with a fun-filled family evening outdoor concert. This year the concert will be held outside the Pitkin Community Center by the basketball courts. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held at the Silas Deane Middle School auditorium and tickets will be required. Children must be registered for the Summer Reading Program in order to register for SteveSongs. For information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, go towww.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801. JUNE COMPUTER CLASSES: The Wethersfield Library will offer two computer classes Monday, June 17. “What’s So Great About Windows 8” meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of the latest Microsoft operating system. This class will emphasize Windows 8 versus previous Microsoft operating

systems. “Introduction to PowerPoint (2010)” follows at 7 p.m. Learn what a PowerPoint presentation is and how to create one. Learn how to add graphics, music and photos. Learn how to share your presentation on the web and more! On Wednesday, June 19 “Introduction to Computers” meets at 1:30 p.m. Learn the basics about the hardware and operating system of a computer. This is a great class for those new to computers and an excellent refresher course for all others. Then at 3 p.m. “All You Need to Know About Email” meets. Learn how to send, reply and forward email. Also learn about receiving and sending attachments. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account. These classes are conducted in a lecture format. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 2572811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfield.org. TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “Argo” starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and Alan Arkin. Directed by Ben Affleck and based on real events, the movie chronicles the lifeor-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis. “Argo”

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adults this summer. You can set up your online account any time. To participate, go to http://ct.evanced.info/wethersfieldlibrary/sr/homepage.asp. Click on the Grounded in Reading (Adults) tab on the far right. The first time you visit this page, click on Sign Me Up. After that, you will log in with your user name and password using the Login button. You can begin entering book reviews on June 24. You will need the title and author of the book you are reviewing. If you enter the ISBN (the long number on the back of most books), you will see the book cover along with your review. The program will end Sunday, Aug. 18. To win awards and prizes: Enter three book reviews to be eligible for the first reader’s award. Enter three more reviews and you will be eligible for the second reader’s award. Awards will be available as long as supplies last. Beginning July 1st, random drawings will be held each week for a gift card. On Aug. 19, a random drawing will be held for the grand prize! You only need to enter one review

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