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A world away Friday, October 19, 2012
Highcrest Elementary students get a dose of Ghana’s culture By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
“In the forests of Africa many years ago, the animals lived together,” began Iddi Saaka’s story, before drumming, dancing and singing was intertwined with the tale. It wasn’t long before the students at Highcrest Elementary were asked to join him on stage in Wednesday morning’s performance, brought to the school by the Wethersfield Creative Arts Council in collaboration with Arts for Learning Connecticut. Every student in kindergarten through grade six in town gets to experience this interactive dose of traditional Ghanaian culture this fall, and the hope is that it will encourage them to respect and appreciate a culture very much unlike their own. Volume 53, No. 37
Erica Schmitt | Staff
Highcrest Elementary School hosted Iddi Saaka of Arts for Learning CT, courtesy of the Wethersfield Arts Council, which brings art-related programming to Wethersfield schools.
“More and more we’re seeing these types of programs be removed from the schools in favor of more academic programming,” Julie Lemos, co-chair of the Creative Arts Council said recently. 50 Cents Lemos’ oldest son is a secondgrader at Highcrest, and like other parents she’s spoken with, she is delighted at any chance for him to be exposed to the art forms of different cultures. “Keeping the arts in the schools has always been important to me,”
she explained. “I grew up involved with music and theatre and am still involved, so I wanted to make sure my kids had the same opportunities. It’s important for so many reasons; studies show it help them with enrichment and extends into their other subjects, and it’s just fun,” added Lemos, who collects funding from each of the schools’ PTOs to provide one to two programs each fall and spring to kids in kindergarten through eight grade. See PROGRAM, Page 9
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Local students make the cut at ‘The Olympics of Hair’ By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Local students were recently recognized in an international competition for beauty professionals deemed “The Olympics of Hair.” Hailing from the International Institute of Cosmetology, headquartered on the Silas Deane Highway, the students won top awards at the Organisation Mondiale Coiffure Hairworld Show held in Milan, Italy earlier this month. The IIC was also recognized as the Best International Academy at the competition, which takes place every two years and evaluated competing schools from 23 different countries this year. IIC Founder Carmelo Gugliotti traveled to Italy to accept the school’s awards, including that of student Bianca Bruno, who won First Place for “Junior Ladies Long Hair Design.” Her work, as well as that of other student contributors, was submitted last spring in the form of photographs. “Now we can actually prove that we do offer the best education,” IIC Managing Director
Bianca Bruno was awarded First Place in the category of “Junior Ladies Long Hair Design” at the Olympics of Hair in Italy for her eccentric style.
Martin Gugliotti said Tuesday. The Gugliotti family credits their ability to harness stylists from all over the world in their educational program, including an international champion from Germany whose visit this week gave students the opportunity to learn cutting-edge avant garde styles firsthand. Two students from The See LOCAL, Page 8
Carnival to benefit Keane Center a resounding success Page 7 Crossroads offers safe after-school fun, Page 10
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Council OKs contract to renovate several Old Wethersfield landmarks, Page 2
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Town awards firm contract for historic district plans By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
A handful of landmarks in Old Wethersfield will see a complete revitalization after town officials, residents and newly-hired firm CME Architecture creates a reuse plan for the properties. The Town Council voted to award the company a $50,000 contract to study the possibilities for these underutilized sites. The funding comes courtesy of a Vibrant Communities Grant the town received from the CT Trust for Historic Preservation over the summer. Comstock and Ferre’s outbuildings towards the back of its property are part of the project, as well as the Simeon Belden House and the vacant Masonic Temple, all located on Main Street in the heart of the town’s historic district.
The outbuildings at Comstock & Ferre.
The Planning and Economic Development Department distributed a Request for Quotation to potential bidders of the contract, but CME was the only respondent. After town staff interviewed the firm in early October, a committee of stakeholders voted unanimously to award CME the contract. According to Town Manager Jeff Bridges, staff are contacting the other companies solicited to determine why none responded. CME is no last resort, however, as the company has extensive experience in renovating historic structures all over the state, including many listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Its credentials are outlined in the application they submitted, available on the town’s website. In coming weeks, CME consultant will meet with town officials for a preliminary “kick-off meeting” to review desired goals and a vision for the project. The company’s work plan also includes the creation of a website for the public to access to track the project’s progress. This November, architects and engineers will evaluate each of the properties to assess building condi-
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tions and conduct market research to understand their business potential. CME will also consult property owners, interest groups and investors, The Masonic Temple before presenting their findings to the public and asking their feedback in December. By February 2013, they will present a final revitalization plan to the community. For more information about this project, visit the town’s website: wethersfieldct.com, and look at S E RV I N G R O C K Y H I L L the Town Council’s meeting agenda for Oct. 15, or visit the Planning 188 Main St. Bristol, CT 06010 Department in Town Hall, 505 Silas (860) 225-4601 • Fax: (860) 223-8171 Deane Highway. wethersfieldpost@centralctcommunications.com
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The residents of The Atrium at Rocky Hill, a Benchmark Senior Living Community for The Memory Impaired, recently visited Pumpkin Town USA, in East Hampton. They enjoyed the many sights and scents of fall as part of an engaging, euphoric, activity to enhance the mind and body, bringing back fond memories of the past. For more information on The Atrium, contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588.
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Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union is giving kids in the community the opportunity to celebrate Halloween more than once this year. On Saturday, October 27th, the credit union will host a special Halloween Party at its Rocky Hill branch located at 521 Cromwell Avenue. From 9 am to 1 pm, kids 12 and under will have the opportunity to show off their Halloween costume. The event will feature refreshments, games and giveaways. Everyone is also encouraged to bring a friend along. “Events like this set us apart from big national bank chains,” said Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union President & CEO John Holt. “We’re a Connecticut institution and we believe in hosting community oriented events in our branches.” Nutmeg State FCU’s Kidz Club is a special account for a child that enables them to start saving and learn about financial matters early. When your child joins the Kidz Club, they will: • Learn all about credit unions • Learn to
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Success of carnival ensures great year for Keane Center By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Who knew the fast-spinning, upside-down, topsy-turvy thrill rides at the Cove Side Carnival would lead to more enriching after-school programs for Wethersfield kids? As you’re eating a piece of fried dough and considering whether the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Screamin’ Swing will be your next escapade, remember it’s the Richard M. Keane Foundation that brought you one of your last carnival experiences of 2012. And all year long the Keane family has more fun in store for Wethersfield families with lots of programs and activities planned inside the 9/11 Keane Memorial Sports Center, which along with the foundation, was built in honor of the beloved town resident who perished on Sept. 11, 2001. Besides what it costs the foundation to reimburse the weekend’s entertainment, food, game and ride vendors, the carnival’s proceeds go to benefit its programs. These focus
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on perpetuating the late Richard Keane’s commitment to athletic, academic and social opportunities for Wethersfield youth. Richard’s wife Judy Keane leads in these efforts and spent the entire weekend at Cove Park — from carnival set-up Friday morning to picking up trash Monday morning. “We outdid ourselves from last year; I think everybody had a really good time,” she said Monday. Judy estimates total ticket sales reaching almost 4,000 this year. The best turn-out was on Saturday, especially in the Oktoberfest tent, where all beer and wine sales went to the foundation. “Saturday there was almost no room to move. It had been so cold the night before everybody was really excited to have a nice day to get out,” she explained, noting excitement that the Keane After School Program will continue this year after last year’s pilot try-out. Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon Oct. 22 through Dec. 11, kids in grades 3 to 6 play basketball or participate in other fitness activities in the gym, play computer games, and get homework help from on-staff teachers at the center. To bus the students from all five elementary schools to the center, located on Greenfield Street, costs the foundation $9,000 annually. But this weekend’s carnival will help pay for a big chunk of that cost, in addition to the costs of staffing the program. “We like to keep the ratio of teachers-to-students high so kids can get a lot of individualized attention, but it really depends on day and availability. I try to have
Organizers of the Cove Side Carnival, which benefitted the Keane Memorial Foundation, reported a strong turnout.
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Local cosmetology students win big at hair competition Continued from Page 1
Mohh Academy, IIC’s sister school in Ireland, also visited this week to share their own expertise. “We’re the only school around that has these resources and is able to bring these international guest artists here,” Gugliotti explained. “My father is very connected in OMC and through that network we are able to have those connections.” Bruno’s winning design was executed on a mannequin and not only included a hair style and coloring, but also sophisticated makeup and clothing. “If it wasn’t for IIC I probably wouldn’t ever have had this opportunity; I wouldn’t even have known where to start,” Bruno explained of her win, adding, “Not only did they give us training but they helped us fill out the forms to submit. It was all thanks to the school and the
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Crossroads program offers safe, fun after-school activities By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
At an age when potentially unsafe activities can present themselves after school lets out mid-afternoon, seventh and eighth-graders in Wethersfield have a choice to engage in some fun alternatives this fall. How about yoga, hiking local trails, filming a television show, cooking with friends, or learning some gutsy self defense moves? These are just a few of the enrichment activities students enrolled in the Crossroads program are doing in courses that began early October and run until late November. Sponsored by the town’s Youth and Social Services and Parks and Recreation Departments, in collaboration with the Keane Foundation and the Capital Area Substance Abuse Council, Crossroads lets kids explore
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Iddi Saaka performs for Highcrest Elementary students Wednesday.
Program aims to expose students to the arts, expand cultural horizons Continued from Page 1
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, students learned about a Ghanaian custom that stems from the same concept — gratitude for the autumn harvest. “Bawa comes from the northern part of Ghana, where I’m from,” Saaka explained. “We prepare a big meal and after the meal we dance. It’s our way of thanking God for the harvest.” WCAC events range from storytelling to poetry — music and dance, to theater. This week at Silas Deane Middle School, students experienced “Rachel’s Impact” — a challenge inspiring them to replace bullying and negativity with acts of
respect, kindness and compassion. The event was based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine shootings. The WCAC, which is comprised of parent volunteers, has been working with Wethersfield schools since 1960, to bring live artistic performances to children. This spring, they are exploring the possibility of a yo-yo act coming to schools. “We have free range to choose anything we want,” Lemos added. “We’re just art for art’s sake.”
leisure time fun in a safe environment. “Certainly from a general perspective, having after school programming opportunities to extend the day for kids is very important; it lends itself into what we offer at the high school level,” Superintendent of Schools Michael Emmett said of the program. “Lights/Camera/Action” is an avenue to become a reporter, filmmaker and director in just six weeks. Students will learn how to shoot with a camcorder, conduct interviews, produce videos, and edit using iMovie software. TV personality Len Bestoff from Channel 3 is one of three instructors. Those intrigued by the possibility of a career in public safety can learn from the experts in one of two courses: “Introduction to fire fighting and fire safety” or “Police Adventures.” Both include workshops See CROSSROADS, Page 10
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inside Wethersfield Fire and Police Departments, taught by the town’s real firefighters and police officers. Looking for a more relaxed time? Try the “Yoga/Meditation” class and
learn how to stretch, focus, lessen stress and tone muscles all at once. This is a great self-esteem booster and good for mind, body and soul. For a more strenuous workout, try “Strength Fitness and Boxing” or
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS WITH DR. BJ SMITH: Dr. BJ Smith returns to the Wethersfield Library to lead the second discussion in the “Truth — In the Eye of the Beholder” series. Join us Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “Life of Pi,” Yann Martel’s 2002 Man Booker Award winning novel. Possessing encyclopedia-like intelligence, unusual zookeeper’s son Pi Patel sets sail for America, but when the ship sinks, he escapes on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwindling number of animals until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger remain. Smith will lead a discussion of Ian McEwan’s “Atonement” Monday, Nov. 26. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions are held at the library. These programs are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING: The library will offer a job support program Thursday, Oct. 25. at 6:30 p.m. titled Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. Join us for a two-hour seminar about crafting the perfect resume and cover letter. Business professional Jeff Thierfeld leads this workshop and will demonstrate how to develop a polished resume, which focuses directly on capturing the attention of target employers. Teams will share experiences and draft custom/ tailored resumes and cover letters that showcase specific talents and proficiencies. This instructional event offers great opportunities to any job seeker: college graduates seeking full time work, adults looking for new job within their field, career changers, or anyone seeking part-time or temporary employment opportunities. Presenter Jeff Thierfeld, has led similar workshops for Middletown Adult Education, the Portland Economic Development Commission, the Jewish Community Center in Bloomfield, and the Russell
Library in Middletown. Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library, by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811 OR email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. ZOMBIFICATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: Teens! Join us at the library for a zombification workshop Monday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. Using stage makeup and some very ordinary household items, we will show you how to transform yourselves into zombies! Each participant will get their own makeup for hands-on practice creating burns, wounds, scabs, bruises and more. Come and have some gory fun! Caroline Wilcox, professional face painter, will be on hand to share her “zombification” techniques. You will leave gruesomely transformed! Registration is required. This program is for teens only. Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. OCTOBER COMPUTER CLASSES: The library will offer a computer classes Monday, October 29. “So You Want to Buy a Tablet Computer?” is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Kindle Fire or iPad? Nook or Google? Let us explain the pros and cons of the many choices available to you. These classes are conducted in a lecture format. Registration is suggested. Register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. FRIENDS OF THE WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Wethersfield Library will hold their fall book sale Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Library. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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LIBRARY CALENDAR Continued from Page 10 Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Choose from a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, music CDs, audio books and more. All proceeds from the book sale support the work of the library. “LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Marge Ruschau returns to the library to lead “Let’s Talk Murder.” Join us Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “A Bad Day for Sorry” by Sophie Littlefield. An abuse survivor who helps battered women escape from their abusive husbands, Stella Hardesty assists a woman whose ne’er-do-well husband has run off with their 2-year-old, a situation for which Stella must risk her own life to recover the boy. “House of Silk” by Anthony Horowitz will be discussed Dec. 6. Ruschau is a librarian and former newspaper journalist who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Nov. 10 for a 1:30 p.m.
showing of Irving Rapper’s 1942 film “Now, Voyager” starring Bette Davis and Paul Henreid. Davis earned her sixth Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Charlotte Vale, a woman who defies her domineering mother to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. The Dec. 8 film is “The Shop around the Corner” starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan. Second Saturday cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. For information call the Library at (860) 257-2811. PEZ DISPENSERS AND ACCESSORIES ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY: Pez dispensers and accessories from the collection of Wethersfield residents A.J. and Carolyn Farrlley are on display in the Library display case through November. The extensive collection includes Pez dispensers in all shapes and sizes, Tshirts, watches, Christmas ornaments and more.
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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE LEARNING CIRCLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for The Learning Circle Preschool Program for the 20122013 school year. The TLC Preschool Program is a state licensed program designed to foster individual growth in all areas of development with emphasis on school readiness skills. Parental involvement, community outreach and family activities are included. Three-year-olds meet two mornings a week and 4-year-olds meet either three or four afternoons a week. For further information, refer to the Parks and Recreation brochure or call the Community Center at (860) 721-2950 or (860) 721-2957. CAR SHOW: A car show to benefit the Wethersfield Police Explorers will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. (Rain date Oct. 28) at Cover
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EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 12 Park, State Street, near the DMV. Show cars, $10. All years welcome. Spectators free. For information, contact Jim at (860) 563-5760. NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMAN’S CLUBS MEETING: The Newington/Wethersfield General Federation of Woman’s Clubs will be holding its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. For information contact (860) 563-6923. WETHERSFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS FALL SCHEDULE: Wethersfield Academy for the Arts announces its Fall 2012 schedule of Atelier Classes and StudioArts Workshops. At the Academy, the skills and ideas from the classical world of the Italian Renaissance and today’s professional artists are passed on to serious students and art enthusiasts. The Atelier Program will include Drawing & Painting the Portrait, Introduction to Atelier, will be taught by Sandra Wakeen. Atelier Basic Drawing is where the principals of composition, perspective, light and shade, etc. will be taught by Doug Gillette. There will also be a Atelier Teen Portfolio Development taught by Jack Montmeat. All classes are six-week sessions. The very popular Youth Program continues with Nick Frasco and is available twice a week. The workshops this fall are Still Life and the Business of Art by Qiang Huang Oct. 24-26; and The Figure in Pastels by Margaret Dyer, Nov. 1-3. For more details, visit wethersfieldarts.org For a brochure: (860) 436-9857 or info@ wethersfieldarts.org. YANKEE POT ROAST DINNER: A Yankee Pot Roast Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect St. There will be continuous seating from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets: adult/$12; child (under 10), $6. For reservations call (860) 635-4031 or (860) 529-2025. FAMILY FRIENDLY HAUNTED HOUSE: This year’s Haunted Habitat theme is Science Gone Wild. This annual haunted house, held at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, 156 Prospect St., Wethersfield, provides spooky and educational fun for children of all ages. Come see what the scientists have in store for you! The haunted house will be open Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is still only $4 per person and games cost 50 cents each. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Eleanor Buck
Wolf Nature Center which supports adult lectures, children’s education programs, summer camp financial aid, and scholarships and provides needed supplies and other support to the Nature Center. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, contact the Nature Center at (860) 529-3075 or naturecenter@wethersfieldct.com. Visit the website, www.friendsofebwnaturecenter.org, or connect with us on Facebook.The Friends is a nonprofit group that helps to provide supplies, equipment, veterinary care, and program support to the Nature Center. The Friends also provide financial assistance for children attending the Nature Center’s summer camp and scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing studies in the natural, environmental, or ecological sciences. Visit www.friendsofebwnaturecenter. org for more information.The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethersfield’s Mill Woods Park is an ecology education and community center devoted to helping central Connecticut residents explore and understand the natural world. Contact 860-529-3075 or naturecenter@wethersfieldct.com for more information. COMSTOCK, FERRE & CO. FALL CLASS SCHEDULE: All classes are held on Sundays at Comstock, Ferre & Co., 263 Main St. Unless otherwise noted, classes are free of charge. We request that anyone planning to attend register in advance by calling at (860) 571-6590 or emailing us at sales@comstockferre. com and providing your name and contact information. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Donna Denert, R.N., certified practitioner in clinical aromatherapy, will discuss the different ways to use essential oils, the safety of various products, and how to maintain and promote health through the use of essential oils. Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Come see the film,”The New Farmer’s Voice” and meet the producer and film-maker as well as some of the young farmers featured in this film by Sean and Beverly Corvino. Also to be shown is “Growing Together Voices,” a short film about community gardening in school. A discussion of these topics will follow. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Linda Olson, Advanced Master Gardener and owner of SkyDancing Garden Design, will talk about the “how-tos” of planning a Moon Garden (white garden in our less than tropical climate). She will review the basics of gardening, review several types of plans (including containers) and provide some plant recommendations. In addition, she will briefly talk about winter interest in these types of gardens.
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860-231-2444
860-922-3534
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860-922-3534
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Fully Licensed & Insured • Lic. Reg. 606904
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Fully Licensed & Insured • Lic. Reg. 606904
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GRAVER’S TREE CARE Tree Removals • Pruning • Storm Damage Stump Removals • Shrub Pruning
860-563-6581 Wethersfield
Bruce Graver – Licensed Tree Surgeon – Certified Arborist
860-231-2444
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126 Farmington Ave. Bristol, CT 06010 860-584-1222
121 Talcott Road West Hartford, CT 06110 860-231-7884
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