Courant Community (Vernon Edition) -- January 20, 2022

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EAST HARTFORD, GLASTONBURY, MANCHESTER, VERNON, SOUTH WINDSOR, STAFFORD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022
LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS
East Hartford grinds out a win
Glastonbury’s Dan Cantafi flips the ball
out to one of his teammates. STEVE
SMITH/COURANT COMMUNITY
Farmington basketball
outlasts Glastonbury
The teams were in a battle until
Farmington had a strong fourth
quarter to finish it off. Pages 8-9
LOCAL NEWS
Local eateries named
fan favorites
In the early days of January, we
polled our readers on their favorite
neighborhood haunts. Page 3
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Glastonbury Board of
Education trims budget
The board poured through all of the
East Hartford’s Shailyn Pinkney puts up a 3-pointer over E.O. Smith’s Jenna Boardman. Story, more photos, page 6. JESSICA HILL/SPECIAL TO budget line items, making cuts totaling
THE COURANT approximately $600,000. Page 5
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2 Stafford High School “Max-quality” holiday dinner to those expe- conceived by a group of women’s clubs that general support services.”
0, riencing homelessness and food insecurity funded and created these spaces, the centers Veterans agree that the new addition to
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y in the regions where Max Restaurants are have taken hold at colleges and universities Goodwin’s resources will help address their
ar VERNON — STAFFORD — Stafford High located. Non-profits who received donations throughout the state. need for an academic space as well as for a
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n School released its first quarter 2021-22 honor of food in 2021 include House of Bread in Hart- It has been a long-desired goal to establish a place of community. “I am thankful for the
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J roll list. To see the names of students who ford, Springfield Rescue Mission, Loaves and Veterans OASIS at Goodwin. The University Veteran OASIS,” said current ABSN student
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a earned recognition, please visit courant.com/ Fishes in Hartford, Open Hearth in Hartford, has been recognized in the past for its service Sam Ferrucci. “It’s a home for student veterans
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nit holiday fundraiser exceeds Hartford, Hands on Hartford, CSO/Friends OASIS had already been identified as a critical is simply an honor to work on,” said Hannah
mu $50,000 of the Homeless in Springfield, Community need by the Goodwin student veteran commu- Granfield, Director of Foundation Relations at
m Renewal Team’s McKinney Shelter Hartford nity,” said Veterans Coordinator Craig Jordan. Goodwin. “Thanks to the Foxmans, so many of
o AREA — Max Cares Foundation, Inc. and East Hartford locations, Salvation Army of “In preparation for when the time was right, us at the University have now had that experi-
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ou riencing homelessness and food insecu- Soup Kitchen and Pantry in Chicopee, Mass. needs, signage, and military displays.” and that will serve an important part of our
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the Greater Hartford and Springfield, Mass. Donors’ gift brings veterans’ remained elusive. Now, thanks to a generous day a dream came true for us.”
regions. The foundation’s 5th annual Roasts leadership gift from Ellen and Ethan Foxman,
for the Holidays fundraiser received donations OASIS to life at Goodwin the Veterans OASIS at Goodwin University Blanket drive, pajama
in the amount of $26,000, which was subse- has become a reality. On Thursday, Nov. 10,
quently matched with a gift of $25K from the EAST HARTFORD — With an average the University cut the ribbon to officially open storytime taking place at
Max Cares Foundation. student population age of 30, varying slightly the facility. The guests, comprising students,
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Over the month of December, diners at Max by semester, Goodwin University has long faculty, staff, trustees, and several military
Restaurant Group locations in Greater Hart- demonstrated its commitment to serving representatives, celebrated the University’s BOLTON — Bentley Memorial Library, 206
ford and Springfield were given the option to non-traditional learners who may have post- latest milestone and acknowledged the gener- Bolton Center Road, is collecting new, hand-
add a gift to the Roasts for the Holidays fund- poned a college degree to fulfill family commit- osity that made it all possible. made, crochet, knit and tie blankets and quilts
raiser to their meal check. In addition, donors ments, pursued career choices that ultimately The Foxmans see their gift as actually having to keep neighbors-in-need warm this winter.
could make tax-deductible contributions via proved unfulfilling, or followed other paths of a dual purpose. “Over time, I’ve seen the need The creations will be donated to Holy Family
the non-profit’s website, maxcaresfounda- personal growth and expression before facing for a Veterans OASIS become more and more Home Shelter in Willimantic and Cornerstone
tion.org. The total funds raised were matched the rigors of academics. Unique among these critical,” said Dr. Foxman, a longtime trustee of Shelter in Vernon/Rockville. Want to learn
by the foundation for a total food donation of “undiscovered learners,” as Goodwin presi- the University and president of the Goodwin how to make a tie blanket? Visit https://www.
$51,000, $11K more than in previous years. dent Mark Scheinberg refers to them, are Foundation board. “Ellen and I are honored youtube.com/watch?v=Afx6JAOMYiA for a
For 2021, Max Cares Foundation also set a student veterans. to play a part in moving it off of the drawing tutorial.
goal of expanding the number of beneficia- While earning their degrees or certifica- board and making it a real space that serves Seven blankets have been donated this year
ries to serve more soup kitchens and shelters. tions, student veterans walk a fine line unlike our veteran community.” already and the shelters are incredibly grate-
This effort was also a success allowing the anything experienced by their younger class- And while not formally bearing the names ful. Last year 130 blankets were donated and
non-profit to extend food donations to orga- mates. On one hand, they may want to sample of the Foxmans’ fathers, the Veterans OASIS the library hopes to surpass that number this
nizations in Hartford, Springfield, New Brit- a traditional higher ed experience, complete honors the memories of David Foxman and year. Call the library at 860-646-7349 for more
ain, Bristol, and Enfield. with social interactions, clubs and activities, Robert Flescher, who both served in the mili- details. The collection ends on Monday, Jan. 31.
“With the extraordinary stress that the perhaps even athletics. On the other, these tary. “Knowing that our families’ legacies of Pajama storytime on Zoom will take place at
pandemic has put on our communities, we women and men have life experiences to their service will stand as a permanent part of Good- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. After the stories,
knew that $25,000 was a high goal,” said Rich- credit that their fellow students can only imag- win University makes this even more mean- stay for a demonstration of a craft activity. Free
ard Rosenthal, President of the Max Cares ine, from the structures of military life to life- ingful,” Dr. Foxman said. craft kits are available for pick up at the library.
Foundation. “Our patrons and supporters have and-death situations that left them changed The new center is located on Riverside This program is ideal for children under age 10,
come through once again to ensure that thou- forever. How to find a place to fit in on a college Drive in East Hartford, directly across from the but all are welcome.
sands of people in our region could enjoy holi- campus where your needs may not be recog- Student Affairs suite in the University’s main
day meals that warm and nourish both body nized, let alone understood and respected? academic building. “Our student veterans and Manchester Library offering
and soul.” It is common for veterans not to self-identify our general student body have needs that both
Rebecca Connor, Events Coordinator and or even know who the other veterans are on overlap and diverge,” said Vice President for programs on winter craft,
Development Assistant for Springfield Rescue campus. Student Affairs, Tyrone Black. “Locating the
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Mission, said that “Thanks to Max Cares Foun- Meet the OASIS (Operation Academic Veterans OASIS next to, but separate from,
dation’s donation, we were able to serve about Support for Incoming Service) concept, a Student Affairs speaks to the holistic way we MANCHESTER — The Manchester Public
940 meals this Christmas season. Thank you campus center where student veterans can are trying to support our veterans. They can Library, 586 Main St., is hosting the follow-
for your donation and your support.” study, relax, and socialize with fellow service use that space as befits their status as veterans, ing events. Call 860-645-0821 or visit http://
Roasts for the Holidays provides a members, both former and active. Originally but then come right across the hall for more Turn to Community News, Page 4
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Hartford Courant scrambled eggs with lox; a farmer’s omelet tic Mexican flavors in familiar dishes like — and Mexican food, burgers, wings and ity
with potatoes, cheddar, chives and tomato; quesadillas, tostadas, tamales and ceviche sandwiches. After breakfast is over, Mexi- | T
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because they are the center of the commu- to its 25 Whitney St. location in the West Aurora’s Bakery Restaurant, at 299 Capitol Sally and Bob’s, at 10 N. Main St. in , 2
nity on a day-to-day basis. End. Ave. in Hartford, has “a warm atmosphere West Hartford, is a neighborhood insti- 0
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than half of the top vote-getters are break- lunch spot in the west end of Hartford. what one of the nominators said about the Bob Dworetsky. In 1983, they retired, and
fast-and-lunch only, which just proves that Stanley, a Polish immigrant, is a loveable yet restaurant owned by Guatemala-born Karen their daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and
one great coffee shop can tie a whole town grumpy owner, making generous portions Valenzuela, Ericka Valenzuela and Gabi and Ronnie Zieky, took over. In 2016, those two
together. of affordable, delicious food to a wide array Joshua Orellana. retired and handed the diner over to Helen
The winner, with the most nominations of diverse characters. He might even teach The tiny restaurant opened a year into the Brower and Cesar Contreras, who run Sally
by far, is At the Dam in East Windsor. This you a little Polish. And Spanish,” a longtime pandemic, and it was immediately embraced and Bob’s to this day.
diner’s unpretentious exterior gives no fan wrote. by the community in the Frog Hollow neigh- The neighborhood has stayed loyal from
clue to the love this small breakfast-lunch At Mo’s, everything is a little bit Mo. Egg borhood. one owner to the other. “Great food, huge
place has in the community. Nominators dishes include Papa Mo, Mama Mo, Baby Menu items include sebas nachos, tost- servings, everything so fresh and fast. Love
commented on the friendliness of the staff, Mo and Egg McMo. They also have omelets, ada aguacate, tacos dorados, platanos crema to watch them cook. They know so many
the perfection of the hash and the tasty soup pancakes, burgers and sandwiches and queso, estrellados, and other Guatemalan, customers by name. Fun and delicious,” a
specials. specials. One nominator wrote “Try their Mexican, Salvadoran and American meals, nominator said.
One nominator raved, “This hidden gem potato pancakes or their potato pancakes as well as breads and pastries. The diner serves breakfast classics, soups
in Broad Brook is operated by a foodie who smothered in mushroom gravy.” It also has a huge variety of fresh squeezed of the day, salads, club sandwiches, deli sand-
knows how to make both comfort food and juices — melon, pineapple, papaya, hibiscus, wiches, melts, grilled cheese and burgers.
gastronomical delights with equal flair. … Ken’s Corner pina colada, green apple, celery, cucumber —
The only drawback for me is that I don’t live and smoothies. On Three Kings Day, Jan. 6, Harvest Café
closer but maybe that’s a good thing!” Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch, at 30 they made traditional Kings rosettes.
Another nominator wrote “Food is Hebron Ave. in Glastonbury, is the “quint- At 1390 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury is
outstanding and the staff are friendly and essential neighborhood breakfast and lunch Glastonbury Coffee Shop Harvest Café & Bakery, which one nomina-
inviting! I feel like family when I’m there. place. Family-run, with super friendly tor called “the Peach Pit of the Farmington
The environment has a community feel and owners and waitstaff, personal touches Glastonbury Coffee Shop, at 30 Welles St., Valley.” Another raved “We were delighted
they definitely live up to their slogan ‘where galore, homemade delicious and fresh, high is a perfect community hangout. “This has to discover it and shocked when we meet
friends meet.’ This is my go-to breakfast quality food prepared with care and flair. been my family’s go-to breakfast place for others that haven’t.”
spot!” Great neighbor vibe.” the past 24 years. The food is excellent and Situated near the Simsbury-Granby
At the Dam, at 100 Main St., serves break- One nominator said that about the beloved the service is consistently outstanding. It’s a border so fans from both towns can call it
fast and lunch favorites — omelets, pancakes, breakfast-and-lunch spot, which has been a small breakfast and lunch restaurant that’s their own, Harvest has an impressive collec-
sandwiches, burgers — and posts daily landmark in Glastonbury for about 34 years. been around since 1978 and not much has tion of Eggs Benedict dishes, quiches of the
specials on Facebook. Owner Ken D’Attilio prides himself on the changed since then. No reservations and no day and other breakfast classics.
On patriotic holidays, a favorite special freshness of his food, getting it from farm- tablecloths!,” one nominator said. Lunch, which is served after 11 a.m.,
is the red, white and blue pancakes, topped ers in town. Another nominator raved about one of includes specialty sandwiches — chicken
with strawberries, blueberries and whipped Ken’s offers an extensive menu of break- America’s favorite foods: “Their bacon is out salad croissant, ham and brie melt, gorgon-
cream. Other fun specials are the peanut fast classics including its “Big Eater” menu of this world! It is so thinly sliced! Anything zola portobello — as well as reubens, grilled
butter and jelly French toast stack, s’mo- items, soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches with bacon cannot be beat!” cheese, deli classics, burgers, soups and a
res pancakes and taco omelet. They can be and burgers. Daily specials are offered, like tempting variety of salads.
found on Facebook. various muffin and bagel flavors and loaded TJ’s Burritos
Here are the other 10 top vote-getters. omelets, lobster sandwiches and pumpkin Roux Cajun Eatery
everything. TJ’s Burritos at 3 Turkey Hills Road in
Ana’s Kitchen East Granby is a newcomer — it opened in Steph Civitillo, a native of the “Jambalaya
Monte Alban February 2021. But it caught on fast with Capitol of the World,” Gonzales, Louisiana,
Ana’s Kitchen was at 712 Hopmeadow St. locals, who love the idea of getting a burrito moved to Simsbury and brought her grand-
in Simsbury for three years and reopened Monte Alban, at 531 Farmington Ave. in for breakfast, or maybe chicken wings, a ma’s recipes with her. Roux Cajun Eatery,
last summer at 244 Farms Village Road, Hartford, “provides an oasis in which to burger, or just a muffin or scone. at 10 Wilcox St., is her homage to her home.
which is closer to the farms where owner relax, enjoy a meal, and escape from the Co-owner Jeremy Jackson was a minority Roux serves gumbo, crawfish etouffee,
Ana Oliviera got her ingredients. business of Farmington Avenue,” one fan owner and manager at V’s Trattoria in Hart- Gulf shrimp with grits, biscuits and gravy,
Ana’s fans followed her to the new loca- commented online. ford. Another co-owner, Stefan Drago, loup garou burger, loup garou chips, black-
tion and noticed the farm-to-table freshness. Another raved, “The chicken enchiladas worked at the Society Room, both in Hart- ened alligator, beignets, King cake, pecan
“Their food is homemade, and so fresh you verdes platter is so delicious. The corn cakes ford. The pandemic killed their jobs and pralines and Doberge cake.
can taste the difference. My family loves it, melt in your mouth and the black beans are they decided to go to the burbs and open a “The recipes are hand-me-down from
we go every weekend. They have the kindest perfect seasoned.” Mexican place. The third co-owner, Tricia the chef’s family and are oh-so-delicious!
staff,” one nominator wrote. The bright-yellow Mexican restau- Martin, wanted a bakery and coffee shop. Try the shrimp po-boy or the jambalaya —
Popular menu items are the Sunshine rant has been a fixture in the West End They got both. you’re in for a treat!,” a nominator raved.
Salad with avocado, chickpeas, feta and for 20 years. It was founded by brothers TJ’s serves breakfast — breakfast sand- “The restaurant also has a fun vibe. Check
sunflower and pumpkin seeds; a chipotle Alfonso and Wenceslao Martinez, natives wiches and burritos, s’mores toast, avocado out the authentic New Orleans lighting!”
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sd mation. program taking place 569, Hartford, CT 06141. Please submit three weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.
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y | provided for this free craft for adults. Registra- VERNON — Jean Luddy of the Rockville
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mu 860-645-0821 to secure your spot. Society will present an introduction to the life,
m At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, ‘Cutting work and struggles of Charles Ethan Porter
o Loose: Growing Herbs from Cuttings’ with (1847-1923), a local artist of color.
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practice cutting and rooting their own plants that he created after studying in France from
in soil and water. This program is limited to 1881-84. After falling into obscurity before
20 participants who must call the Reference his death in 1923, his art and life as an artist of
Room at 860-645-0821 to secure their spot:. color was rediscovered in the 1980s. Happy 8th Birthday, Jayden (2/4): “We Happy 24th Birthday, Monica (1/20):
This is a free program for adults. This is a Zoom program and registration can’t believe you are already eight! We love “You BAKE the world a better place. Love
is required. Visit rockvillepubliclibrary.org/ you forever and always! Mom, Dad, Kaylin.” you and have a great day!”
SWFD delivers Santa and events for more information or to register.
The link to the meeting will be sent about a
elves in happy holiday share day before the program.
SOUTH WINDSOR — The South Wind- Ellington Farmers Market
sor Fire Department delivered Santa and his
elves, Roseanne Sapula and Scott Mumley, in presents indoor winter
a festive decorated sleigh of sorts, with SWFD
white sale
Mike Giroux at the helm. Friends outside the
Community Center awaited their arrival. ELLINGTON — The Ellington Farmers
Market’s indoor winter white sale will take
Hall Memorial Library place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at
Ellington High School, 37 Maple St. More
hosting ‘read to the dogs’ than 30 vendors will be present. Visit https:// Happy 11th Birthday, Will (1/26): “We love Happy 11th Birthday, Connor (1/26): “We
www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com/ for more you! Mom, Madeline, and Connor.” love you, Double C! Love, Mom, Madeline,
ELLINGTON — Hall Memorial Library, information. and William.”
93 Main St., will host the Bright and Beauti-
ful Therapy Dogs on Saturday, Jan. 22, from ACT presents Student
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This program is open to all
readers five to 12 years of age. Dance Showcase
These dogs are especially trained to listen
quietly as children read a favorite story or the WILLIMANTIC — EASTCONN’s Arts at
chapter of a favorite book to them. They are the Capitol Theater magnet school will pres-
very well behaved. Visit www.library.elling- ent Lovely: Student Dance Showcase 2022
ton-ct.gov to register online or call the library on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 21 and 22, at 7
at 860-870-3160 to have a staff member regis- p.m. on the Capitol Theater’s main stage, 896
Main St.
This family-friendly, annual dance perfor-
CROSSWORD ANSWERS mance is open to the public. The evening
FOR TODAY’S PUZZLE will feature a variety of original solo, duet “Happy 29th Birthday, Cora (1/11): “You Happy 11th Birthday, Samar (2/11): “You
and group performances choreographed by are a very special girl and I cherish our time make us proud everyday. We are blessed to
student Dance pathway majors at ACT. together. Love, Tom.” have a child like you. Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah.”
In preparing for Lovely, students were
inspired by the concept of universal love.
Through a range of dance genres — jazz, hip
hop, ballet and contemporary — students
will portray elements of attraction, insecu-
rity, reluctance, fear, hope and even physi-
cal abuse, as they explore different stages of
romantic relationships ranging from first love
to divorce.
ACT students performing in Lovely
include seniors Alanis Mendez (Wind-
ham), Aria Martin (Norwich), Ariana Sandi
(Coventry), Bianca Pontes (Norwich), Taegan
Praytor (Hampton, Student Dance Company Happy 6th Birthday, Atharva (1/28): Happy 6th Birthday, Anderson and
“Wish you lots of happiness. Keep smiling. Benjamin (1/20) “To the biggest NASCAR
Turn to Community News, Page 7 Love, Mom and Dad.” fans we know. Love, Nana and Grandpa.”
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was $117.9 million - a 3.8% “At the end of the day, before we vote for our final
increase - one of the highest we’re going to make sure budget. But, we’ve done a
in years - over the current that our teachers and staff good job at taking a first cut.”
year’s budget. have the materials and Matt Saunig said he
The board poured resources they need to get supports the budget, but
through all of the budget the job done,” Foyle said. called attention to the
line items, primarily making After it was mentioned student support center, Property
small cuts, but totaling by a resident via electronic especially after the mental
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approximately $600,000. comments, the topic of health challenges brought
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Board Chairman Doug e-sports entered the discus- by the pandemic.
Foyle said that the board had sion of technology. Bookman “There are serious mental SUNDAYS IN
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because the budget had been the district would be looking really proud to support this ELLINGTONHIGHSCHOOL
discussed and no further into expanding. Glastonbury effort.”
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remained. e-sports club. istration for its work, and
Among the cuts was one “It’s kind of like a sports said that the budget accom-
proposed by board member team,” Bookman said. “They plishes the goals of the
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Julie Thompson - lowering are using technology to district.
the arts department budget compete against each other “I think the overall budget 25Years We Can Help
by $5,000. in a variety of ways. We will is going to adequately Experience
“I just thought that if we be looking at having some- provide for the education
took some smaller cuts to thing available for those of our Glastonbury students
some smaller line items, students, maybe in the next year,” he said. “I think
that there could have been STEAM lab. It’s different it’s also going to go to main- Heating,HAeiraCtionngd,itioning,
some savings the last couple than anything we’ve done. tain the excellent education
of years, such as supplies, It’s not gaming - it’s more of system that the Board of
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Sophomore Nia Edens led the Hornets
(7-1) with 13 points, including three 3-point-
ers. She had 11 of her team’s first 13 points in
the first half. Seton Hall-bound senior Shai-
lyn Pinkney, who missed time due to COVID-
19 issues, struggled to find her shot early but
finished with 10 points, with seven in the
second half. Xayla Henry added 11 for East
Hartford.
“Ever since COVID, we haven’t had every-
body all together,” Edens said. “It was usually
one is missing, or we had to quarantine, but
today we had everybody together and we
came together and we worked as a team.”
Claire Greene had 10 points to lead the
Panthers (6-3).
“East Hartford is a very good team,” E.O.
Smith coach Mary Roickle said. “We knew
what we had to do, and we felt good about E.O. Smith’s Madeline Greene and East Hartford’s Shailyn Pinkney scramble for a loose ball. JESSICA HILL / SPECIAL TO THE COURANT PHOTOS
what these kids did, the hustle and the effort.”
E.O. Smith hung around for a long time.
The Panthers trailed 13-6 early in the second
quarter after Edens hit a 3-pointer but then
rallied to cut the lead to 16-13 after Lilli Clark
hit a buzzer-beater at halftime.
Greene tied the score with a three and Kate
McAvoy followed with another one as the
Panthers took the lead, 19-16.
The game see-sawed back and forth
throughout the third quarter until East Hart-
ford’s Savannah Morgan hit two shots at the
end of the quarter and the Hornets took a
26-24 lead into the fourth.
East Hartford then amped up its defensive
pressure, and its offense started to flow.
Pinkney opened the fourth with a putback.
Henry had six fourth-quarter points. The
Hornets suddenly couldn’t miss.
“My shot wasn’t going in, but I tried to
contribute to passing and rebounding and
defense,” Pinkney said. “We were a little bit
slow, but then we picked up the pace.”
East Hartford was just happy to grind out
another win.
“It’s been very weird [this season],” East
Hartford coach Jonathan Myette said.
“Every day, there’s anxiety. You never know
who’s going to be there, who’s not. You just
try to capitalize on being present every day
in practice and in every game.” East Hartford’s Xayla Henry hits a shot
Lori Riley can be reached at lriley@courant. between E.O. Smith’s Jill Dingler and Olivia East Hartford’s Nia Edens goes up for a basket past E.O. Smith’s Claire Greene in a 44-28 East
com. Verboven. Hartford win Monday night.
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QUESTIONS ACT is a public, performing arts magnet high school forest are used as the primary classroom space for learn- 20
TILES: Seeking 115 ceramic tiles, two inches by two inches. administered by EASTCONN. ACT is currently recruiting ing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and , 2
Any color. 860-432-8050. academically motivated students who will enter grades mathematics) activities. A farm-based educator works with 02
SEEKING TO RENT: At least 1,500 to 2,000 sq. ft. of cold 9-12 in the 2022-23 school year. To learn more about ACT small groups to create a social-emotional learning experi- 2
storage. Rocky at 860-490-3816 or 860-872-6269. or to download an application, visit www.eastconn.org/act ence for preschool and school aged learners.
RECORDS: Seeking classical music vinyl albums for record or call 860-465-5636. Visit https://auerfarm.salsalabs.org/2022winterenrich-
player. 860-680-1299. mentprogram for more information on dates or to register.
DRONE FOUND: Vicinity of Elm St & Courtney Drive, Rocky CT’s tax amnesty program ending Direct any questions to Jonni Marshall at jmarshall@auer-
Hill. Text with description for return. 860-402-2655. farm.org or call 860-242-7144.
FOUND EYEGLASSES: Eyeglasses found on Carriage Drive, Jan. 31
Manchester. 860-646-4242. Center hosting Bingo, tax assistance,
CPAP Machine: Senior in need of an inexpensive but working STATEWIDE — The Connecticut Department of Reve-
CPAP machine. 860-512-0684. nue Services’ 2021 Tax Amnesty program offering indi- card-making
AUTO MECHANIC: Seeking auto mechanic to repair pickup viduals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes
truck. Am senior citizen, phone with reasonable price. 860- at a reduced interest rate and no penalties will end Jan. 31. ENFIELD — The Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm St., is
796-6132. Launched Nov. 1, 2021, the program offers a 75-percent hosting the following events. Call 860-763-7425 for more
FURNITURE: Seeking a light wooden chest having five reduction in interest and waives penalties and the possi- information.
drawers in good condition. Call after 5 p.m. 860-665-0141. bility of criminal prosecution to those who have not filed, AARP Tax-Aide Program: IRS-trained AARP volunteers
LOST BRACELET: Bracelet lost at ALDIs of Rocky Hill by have under-reported or have existing liabilities related to will complete Federal and State tax returns at no charge
carriages. It was a birthday gift. Call if found. 860-778-8556. taxes owed to the State for any tax period ending on or for seniors aged 50 and older. This free service will run
PUZZLE SWAP: Will meet half way if too far to go. Have 20, before Dec. 31, 2020. on Mondays only from Feb. 7 to April 18. The program is
most new. 860-568-1378. Taxpayers seeking amnesty can access all program infor- intended for the completion of average tax returns that can
SEEKING ITEMS FOR GAS ENGINE: Need flywheel and mation, including a link to myconneCT, the secure online be completed in one hour or less. If you have rental prop-
electric starter for 8 H.P. Briggs and Stratton gas engine. payment portal, via the Tax Amnesty program website erty, or if your return is overly complex, it is advisable to use
860-633-5329. at GetRightCT.com. Tax Amnesty applications must be the services of a paid tax professional.
SEEKING: Small boat trailer for a 12′ boat, will buy. 860-741- filed electronically, and payment made in full by January The Enfield Senior Center will begin taking appoint-
2633. 31, 2022. Once Tax Amnesty ends taxpayers will be liable ments on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m. Those interested in
NECKLACE FOUND: On Carillon Drive, Rocky Hill. Call with for the full tax, penalty, and interest on any amount owed. booking an appointment can call 860-763-7425 or 860-272-
description for return. 860-965-6672. Messages will be All taxes administered by the Connecticut DRS, except 3550 or visit the front desk during normal business hours.
returned. for Connecticut motor carrier road tax (IFTA), are eligible Due to expected call volume, please be patient and keep
SNOW SHOVELING HELP: Senior looking for an individual to for Tax Amnesty. trying until you reach a staff member. Leaving a message
shovel out parking space and clean off car after snow storms For more information about the program and applica- will not guarantee you an appointment.
in Collinsville. 860-305-6701. tion requirements, visit GetRightCT.com. Also, stay up to Due to COVID, this year’s appointments will not be
CAR: Seeking automobile to help out with transportation in date on this and other programs and services offered by in-person. Participants will drop off the following docu-
2022. Elderly with low Social Security. 860-515-1488. DRS on Facebook.com/CTDRS or Twitter.com/CTDRS. ments with the volunteers at the time of their appointment:
LAPTOPS: Collecting used or new laptops from kind donors. last year’s Federal and State tax returns, all original docu-
These laptops will be donated to school kids in Ghana. ments for 2021 taxes, 1099s, town property tax bills for your
Contact Ben, 423-676-8815. house and/or auto, social security statements, photo ID,
NAUTICAL ROPE: Looking for free 1/2- or 3/4-inch nautical rope Auerfarm’s Enrichment Camp and written social security number. Participants may wait
for DIY projects. 860-490-8956. in the Senior Center while their return is being prepared
PROPANE: Seeking propane Salamander. Will pay a Program undergoing new structure in case the volunteers have questions, or it can be picked
reasonable price. 860-749-2190. up later that day.
LAWN MOWING, SNOW REMOVAL: Does anyone know of ENFIELD — BLOOMFIELD — The new year will bring Card making will take place on Friday, Jan. 21, from 9:30
someone who mows grass and/or plows snow? 860-289- a new structure to the Auerfarm’s Enrichment Camp to 11:30 a.m. Participants will make Valentines Day cards.
0101 after 5 p.m. Program, held at the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, Cost is $4 per resident and $5 per non-resident.
CAR: Seeking a donated good running car for elderly person 158 Auer Farm Road. Vaccination clinics will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in Putnam for doctor appointments. Cannot afford one. 508- Auerfarm understands that many families have busy Jan. 28 and Feb. 18. Bingo will take place on Wednesday,
335-5060. Leave a message. schedules with children having other after-school and Jan. 26, from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Drop-in and play a few
morning activities, but Auerfarm also feels that time spent games for small cash prizes. Cost is 50 cents per card.
outdoors, learning and playing on the farm is a healthy and Please bring exact change.
Be a good neighbor worthwhile experience during all-seasons. By offering a Ask The… The following services are available for a free
To submit, send an email to [email protected] or new format for selecting individual days, children can join 15-minute consultation during limited morning hours. Call
mail to 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115. Good Neighbor is for educational exploration on a mutually beneficial after- the Senior Center at 860-763-7425 to schedule an appoint-
a service by Courant Community. Questions and answers noon or morning schedule. ment for Ask the Lawyer on Jan. 26 and Ask the Realtor
are provided by our readers and are not verified. Medical The After-School Enrichment Camp is now offered for on Feb. 2.
information cannot be published. Caution should be exercised three individual days a week. Sign up for one day, select Weather Policy: The Enfield Senior Center will no
at all times. The publisher is not responsible for damage to any two days, or join for all three. On Monday, Wednesday, and
person or property. Thursday, the after-school Enrichment Camp group meets Turn to Community News, Page 10
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FARMINGTON — The Farmington varsity Farminton’s Christian Harris stretches to get a rebound.
boys’ basketball team had a strong fourth quar-
Glastonbury’s Jack Hennessey goes for the bucket between Farminton ter and finished off Glastonbury by a score of
defenders Nick Duncan (left) and Jahkai Veal. 45-33, on Jan. 8.
The teams were in a close battle until late in
the game. A buzzer beater 3-point shot from
Glastonbury’s Khalia Young tied the game at
six at the end of the first quarter.
Both teams picked up the pace in the second
and third quarters, arriving at a 31-30 lead for
Farmington, going into the final frame. That’s
when River Hawk Nick Duncan contributed
nine points to propel Farmington to a 14-3
advantage in the fourth.
Farmington’s Jared Young lead the scoring
with 19. Duncan’s total was 14 for the game.
Glastonbury’s Adam Molusis lead the Guard-
ians with nine points. Young and Owen Peter-
son each had eight.
Farmington improved to 3-2, but lost a 1-point
game to Manchester, on Jan. 10. Glastonbury
fell to 1-5, but also lost a one-point match to
Tolland, on Jan. 11.
For complete schedules, visit www.ciac-
sports.com.
Farmington’s Jordan Anthony looks for away around the defense. STEVE SMITH/ Glastonbury’s Owen Peterson goes vertical to grab a rebound. Jared Young gets two points for the River Hawks. Glastonbury’s Dan Cantafi flips the ball out to one of his teammates.
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FARMINGTON — The Farmington varsity Farminton’s Christian Harris stretches to get a rebound.
boys’ basketball team had a strong fourth quar-
Glastonbury’s Jack Hennessey goes for the bucket between Farminton ter and finished off Glastonbury by a score of
defenders Nick Duncan (left) and Jahkai Veal. 45-33, on Jan. 8.
The teams were in a close battle until late in
the game. A buzzer beater 3-point shot from
Glastonbury’s Khalia Young tied the game at
six at the end of the first quarter.
Both teams picked up the pace in the second
and third quarters, arriving at a 31-30 lead for
Farmington, going into the final frame. That’s
when River Hawk Nick Duncan contributed
nine points to propel Farmington to a 14-3
advantage in the fourth.
Farmington’s Jared Young lead the scoring
with 19. Duncan’s total was 14 for the game.
Glastonbury’s Adam Molusis lead the Guard-
ians with nine points. Young and Owen Peter-
son each had eight.
Farmington improved to 3-2, but lost a 1-point
game to Manchester, on Jan. 10. Glastonbury
fell to 1-5, but also lost a one-point match to
Tolland, on Jan. 11.
For complete schedules, visit www.ciac-
sports.com.
Farmington’s Jordan Anthony looks for away around the defense. STEVE SMITH/ Glastonbury’s Owen Peterson goes vertical to grab a rebound. Jared Young gets two points for the River Hawks. Glastonbury’s Dan Cantafi flips the ball out to one of his teammates.
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Warming Center winter season is open from recently made food donations totaling over
now through March 31, nightly from 9 p.m. to $50,000 to feed thousands of people expe-
7 a.m., seven days a week. riencing homelessness and food insecurity
The center is located at St Patrick’s Church via fifteen shelters and soup kitchens in the
Hall, 64 Pearl St. The outreach and engage- Greater Hartford and Springfield, Mass.
ment center for the homeless will continue regions. The foundation’s 5th annual Roasts
to operate every Thursday evening from 6:30 for the Holidays fundraiser received dona-
to 8 p.m. to offer resources and a few basic tions in the amount of $26,000, which was
needs. For more information, contact Monica subsequently matched with a gift of $25K
Wright at mwight@[email protected] or from the Max Cares Foundation.
860-970-9065. Over the month of December, diners at
For the safety of guests, staff, and volun- Max Restaurant Group locations in Greater
teers, ESHWC follows all the safety guide- Hartford and Springfield were given the
lines and mandates set by the State of CT, and option to add a gift to the Roasts for the
the local Board of Health, for safe operation Holidays fundraiser to their meal check. In
at all ESHWC. Face masks are mandatory addition, donors could make tax-deductible
and provided as needed. contributions via the non-profit’s website,
maxcaresfoundation.org. The total funds
CT’s tax amnesty program raised were matched by the foundation for
a total food donation of $51,000, $11K more
ending Jan. 31 than in previous years.
For 2021, Max Cares Foundation also set a
STATEWIDE — The Connecticut Depart- goal of expanding the number of beneficia-
ment of Revenue Services’ 2021 Tax Amnesty ries to serve more soup kitchens and shel-
program offering individuals and busi- ters. This effort was also a success allowing
nesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at the non-profit to extend food donations to
a reduced interest rate and no penalties will organizations in Hartford, Springfield, New
end Jan. 31. Britain, Bristol, and Enfield.
Launched Nov. 1, 2021, the program offers “With the extraordinary stress that the
a 75-percent reduction in interest and waives pandemic has put on our communities, we
penalties and the possibility of criminal pros- knew that $25,000 was a high goal,” said
ecution to those who have not filed, have Richard Rosenthal, President of the Max
under-reported or have existing liabilities Cares Foundation. “Our patrons and support-
related to taxes owed to the State for any tax ers have come through once again to ensure
period ending on or before Dec. 31, 2020. that thousands of people in our region could
Taxpayers seeking amnesty can access enjoy holiday meals that warm and nourish
all program information, including a link both body and soul.”
to myconneCT, the secure online payment Rebecca Connor, Events Coordinator
portal, via the Tax Amnesty program website and Development Assistant for Springfield
at GetRightCT.com. Tax Amnesty appli- Rescue Mission, said that “Thanks to Max
cations must be filed electronically, and Cares Foundation’s donation, we were able
payment made in full by January 31, 2022. to serve about 940 meals this Christmas
Once Tax Amnesty ends taxpayers will be season. Thank you for your donation and
liable for the full tax, penalty, and interest on your support.”
any amount owed. Roasts for the Holidays provides a
All taxes administered by the Connecticut “Max-quality” holiday dinner to those expe-
DRS, except for Connecticut motor carrier riencing homelessness and food insecurity
road tax (IFTA), are eligible for Tax Amnesty. in the regions where Max Restaurants are
For more information about the program located. Non-profits who received dona-
and application requirements, visit tions of food in 2021 include House of Bread
GetRightCT.com. Also, stay up to date on this in Hartford, Springfield Rescue Mission,
and other programs and services offered by
DRS on Facebook.com/CTDRS or Twitter. Turn to Community News, Page 11