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You’ll likely host a party or two this summer, and you want it to be an event guests remember. From dinner parties and backyard barbecues to an easy Sunday morning get-together, the most important thing at the end of the day is that you, along with your guests, have a really great time. Why entertain otherwise? “Creating a seamless summer party is all about preparation,” says Nate Berkus, noted interior designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio. “I always tell people the most important thing is that everyone, including the host, is enjoying themselves. Make sure you brew coffee ahead of time, set out a pitcher of lemonade and decorate with a bouquet of fresh flowers. Don’t over-complicate anything from food to decor, and everything else will fall into place.” 1. Be prepared You don’t want to be sweating the small details once the party gets started. Have your food and beverage options ready to go before guests even step in the door. Bake pastries ahead of time, brew coffee and order in from your favorite restaurant, and set it all up on the kitchen counter or island. Put silverware and glassware out, buffetstyle; it’s so much easier than trying to coordinate a sit-down dinner. Plus, your guests can help themselves so you get to mingle and enjoy yourself as well. You’ll immediately elevate a summer beverage like lemonade by adding lavender or berries, and serving it in a chic glass pitcher. “I love to create a signature cocktail at any party I host it just feels special,” Berkus
with features like an exclu- viting,” Berkus says. “As far 4. Repurpose the things sive four-mode “true con- as greenery goes, I’m lov- you love vection” technology for ing potted succulents and You want your party deeven heat distribution and air plants. They create un- cor to be on-point, but every even cooking on every rack, expected moments, and party has a budget. along with a gliding rack are a talking point. Green “I always tell people system that extends over branches in vases are an- to use what they already the open oven door for easy other great way to add have,” Berkus says. “Pull SUMMER >> PAGE 4 and safe access to food. height and color.” 3. Style seamlessly Pick a color scheme and stick to it, then mix in neutral and wovens with things like napkin rings and small vases to create interesting texture that won’t overpower your guests. Floral BRANDPOINT arrangements or touches of From dinner parties and backyard barbecues to an easy greenery are a great nod to Sunday morning get-together, the most important thing at summer and will dress up the end of the day is that you, along with your guests, have any table. a really great time. “I love blushes and naturals for summer parties; says. “Set up a bar cart in recipe because you’re going it feels really fresh and inthe corner with other drink to want to try it.” options, linen napkins and W hen you’re in the gold stirrers and let guests kitchen, make sure you’ve refill as they need.” got the right tools and 2. Simplify the menu equipment - dependable apThe secret to any great pliances are a must. party is choosing menu “The new line of appliitems that you can prepare ances from LG Studio that We Offer Luxurious ahead and that will totally I helped design combines wow your guests. the highest quality in deWindow Treatments “I don’t cook but luck- sign with the best of the Wood Blinds............................... 40% off ily I have great friends - best in terms of functionVertical........................................ 40% off and a husband - who do,” ality,” Berkus says. “It feaCellular Shades ......................... 40% off Berkus says. “My good tures a timeless, pro-style Shutters ...................................... 40% off Silhouettes ................................. 20% off friend Athena Calderone design that you’ll love toCustom Drapery......................... 25% off of Eyeswoon makes this day and 10 years from now, amazing Spinach and Goat along with flexible perforAnd as always our expert measuring and Cheese Frittata that’s per- mance.” installation is included at no additional charge! fect to serve any size group For example, the new Duette 5 REASONS TO BUY - from two to 10. It’s truly double wall oven from LG Plantation Shutters the perfect entree for a Sun- Studio can help you cook WINDOW TREATMENTS Honeycomb Shades ‘Furniture for your windows’ day brunch. I’m sharing the like a pro in your own home American Hardwood or 3. SECURITY Insulate While You Decorate 1. DECORATION
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free Estimates, Tree Removal, Expert Tree Climber, Bucket Truck, Chipping & fire Wood Dave Hotchkiss 124 Riverton Rd Riverton, CT 06065
CT El - l84056 Phone/Fax: 860-738-1630
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SEAL YOUR DRIVEWAY • Seal Coating • Hot Asphalt Patching • Hot Crack Filling • Line Painting
Spray or Squeegee Application
THE
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Real Seal Property Maintenance, LLC Service Since 1975
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Sawyer Plumbing LLC “We cover all aspects of the plumbing trade” NOW OFFERING COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING/One stop shopping!
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LICENSED & INSURED
NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY • LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER MINIMUM 1 HOUR SERVES REQUIRED • CT RESIDENTS ONLY
homeowners’ mulch delivery special 7 yards 12 yards
189 • 10 yards $ 299 • 15 yards
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Residential/Commercial • Lawn mowing/maintenance • Seasonal Clean-ups • Mulching • Lawn Installation • Small Excavating • Tree/Brush removal • Parking lot line striping • Stump Grinding
Chase Jespersen
[email protected] • HarwintonSealcoating.com
Fully Licensed/Insured Proudly Serving all of Litchfield county
Phone: 860-605-7937 •
[email protected]
ECOLOG
CIBAKU'S
GENERAL MASONRY
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• PRESSURE WASHING • TOTAL YARD CARE • BRUSH REMOVAL
• SPRING
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• ROTOTILLING • SHRUB TRIMMING AND MULCH
• DUMP RUNS • POWER WASHING
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OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Reasonable Rates 10% Discount for seniors and veterans
CELL: 203-768-7662
CALL GENE @ 860-307-4967 (cell) or (home) 860-738-3112• FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
OFFICE: 860-483-2718
SP Drain and Sewer Cleaning LLC • Residential and Commercial • Drain and Sewer Cleaning • Grease Trap Cleaning • Video pipe inspection • Pipe Jetting • Flood Clean Up • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing and More $30.00 off Serving all of CT any services Shane Pelkey owner Phone: 860-808-6656 Fax: 860-484-5093
Call us 24/7 for all your drain cleaning needs
Many chimneys were damaged this past winter. Call Chimney Champs for a FREE EsTIMaTE! FREE ESTIMATES
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Raccoons Squirrels & Chipmunks Bats Skunks Opossums Woodchucks Beavers & Muskrat Coyotes & Fox
Phone: 860-840-3237
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ASPHALT MAINTENANCE Lic. OWNER/OPERATOR ALAN COOPER
SENIOR DISCOUNT
PAVING CONTRACTORS
• DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • DRAINAGE • TREE CUTTING & REMOVAL • ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK • BLUE STONE PATIOS & WALKWAYS • SEAL COATING
FULLY INSURED LICENSED CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FREE ESTIMATES • 7 DAYS A WEEK
(860) 632-PAVE (7283)
CT LIC. #579594
TOP SOIL FOR SALE! Clean and Rich Soil. $18/yd in Thomaston, Delivery available Bank Run Gravel, $6/yd.
Premium Mulch, screened Road Millings & Road Base,
Clean Stone & Fill. Delivery Available. Call Kevin for prices • 203-509-7338 (Thomaston)
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certified angus beef
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fresh Green beans
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To help families spend more time together and m a x i m i z e t hei r g a rden yield, Tractor Supply Company carries all the supplies a family needs to grow a garden,
WindoW Cleaning exterior Pressure WasHing
PRO KLEAN RESTORATION
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D&M BuilDing & reMoDeling, llc (860) 567-2399 • Carpentry • Woodworking • Decks • Baths • Kitchens • Painting
203-510-6881 Residential - Commercial
Excavation � Drainage Walks � Patios � Block Retaining Walls Tree & Brush Removal � Storm & Seasonal Clean-Ups Lawn & Landscape Installation � Hydroseeding
• General Contracting Services • Additions • Remodeling • Tiling • Cabinetry
the whole nine yarDs Fully licensed and insured www.dmbuilders.net • CT Lic. # 575513
Phone: (860) 379-9651
Email:
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TREE COMPANY, LLC
27+ Years of Experience
Manfredi and SonS 860-482-4002 Shrub trimming, mowing, power washing, weed control, bark mulching, weeding. Our work and price will put a smile on your face
LAMESA LANDSCAPING & GARDEN DESIGN
For All Your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs
Walkways • Stone Walls • Patios Steps • Stone Siding Chimneys Fireplaces of All Types
including mulch, live plants, regular and organic seeds, and garden tools. The rural lifestyle store hosts gardening events featuring expert advice, special products and seed stations for children throughout the planting season. Check with your local Tractor Supply store for details on upcoming gardening events. For more expert advice on lawn and garden care, visit Tractor Supply ’s K now How Central, and for homegrown inspiration for your garden, visit Tractor Supply’s Pinterest page.
• Climbing Specialist • All phases of pruning • Difficult Removals • Chipper Services • Complete Spraying Programs
• 24 Hour storm damage service • Connecticut Arborist • Fully Licensed and Insured • Bucket Service
860-459-5568 Dedicated to 100% Customer Satisfaction
Arborist Lic. # S-4922
Residential/Commercial. Spring & Fall Clean-ups. Leaf Vacuuming Service, Lawn Mowing/ Maintenance. Tractor Work. Bush hogging Rototilling/ Yard Raking. Bark Mulching, Pruning, Snowplowing, Weeding Service/Garden Maintenance. Stone Strong Retaining Wall Systems Installed.
Call Frank 860-379-9006 or 860-866-8325 See us on the web at:
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HEALTH
Stay safe from mosquito-borne illnesses with these simple tips Brandpoint
Despite recent news that Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that can carry Zika, chikungunya and other viruses has spread to 30 states, the majority of Americans have yet to embrace basic recommendations to help reduce the mosquito population at their own homes. That’s the result of a new survey fielded by TNS Global detailing homeowners’ knowledge of steps to reduce mosquitoes in their yards. According to The Mosquito Squad Fight the Bite Report, nearly three quarters of Americans (74 percent) do not plan to modify their time outside this year, yet less than half (49 percent) follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation to use mos-
quito repellent and just a third (36 percent) remove standing water, a simple task also recommended by the CDC, to reduce mosquito breeding. “Unlike chikungunya and West Nile virus, Zika has been identified as a world health crisis and we must work together on personal, local and global levels to fight mosquitoes,” says Scott Zide, a founder and president of Mosquito Squad, the largest and most experienced home and commercial mosquito control firm in the country. “Removal of standing water is the most essential tactic in mosquito elimination, yet homeowners aren’t actively removing it, which is surprising given that mosquito concerns are so high.” According to Zide, just as surprising was the find-
ing that 46 percent of home- quitoes. quito Squad experts urge trol with the following tips: owners surveyed said they To help homeowners take customers to take an acTip over anything that did not plan to do anything control of their yard, Mos- tive role in mosquito con- holds or collects water. A different in their yards, deTIPS » PAGE 18 spite recent news of Zika virus. Findings from the survey show: • Only 36 percent of Americans turn over toys or items in their yards that contain water. • Less than half (44 percent) throw out lawn debris, under which mosquitoes can breed. Carpentry • Roofing • Decks • Siding • Porches • windows • Masonry • Just a quarter of Americans (25 percent) shake out tarps, including barbecue SPRiNg • financing and fire pit covers, to reFree Estimates Available Roofing move water that accumuSpecials lates. • Seamless (Call for • Less than 27 percent www.nieveshomeimprovement.com gutters Details) make sure their gutters are
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Since mosquitoes breed in standing water, the elimination of standing water decreases a mosquito’s FROM PAGE 17 breeding ground. Mosquito bottle cap filled with wa- Squad technicians report ter holds enough water that yards with bird baths, for mosquitoes to breed. play sets with tire swings,
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tree houses, portable fireplaces and pits and catch basins are the biggest offenders. Toss any yard trash including clippings, leaves and twigs. Even the smallest items can provide a haven for mos-
quitoes and increase the population. Turn over items that could hold water and trash. Look for children’s portable sandboxes, slides or plastic toys; underneath and around downspouts; in plant saucers,
empty pots, light fixtures and dog water bowls. Eliminate these items or keep them turned over until used. Remove tarps that can catch water. Many homeowners have tarps or covers on items residing in their outdoor spaces. If not stretched taut, they are holding water. Check tarps over firewood piles, portable fire places, recycling cans, boats, sports equipment and grills. Mosquito Squad suggests using bungee cords to secure tarps
in the yard. Take care of your home. Proper maintenance can be a deciding factor in property values and mosquito bites. Regularly clean out gutters and make sure the downspout is attached properly. Mosquito Squad recommends re-grading areas where water stands more than a few hours, and to regularly check irrigation systems to ensure that they aren’t leaking and causing a breeding haven. Keep lawn height low and areas weed-free.
HARMONY
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ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS & more… W OW NO ALLLL N CA C rring u O r p fo S for Ofiunrg PSraiclees RRoooofing
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Free Pianos, condition unknown, must haul yourself. Call Stacy 860-379-0706 ext.162
FIREWOOD PACKAGE Nylon Handle, quantity 3500, 1”x8” strap handle. $150. Call Dave (860) 806-0404
FREE: 9 RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURES & 4 kitchen cabinets. MUST TAKE ALL 860-693-3947
OUTDOOR WOOD Boiler Woodmaster #546 exc. cond, $3,800. Call Dave 860-806-0404
FIREWOOD
YARD, RUMMAGE & GARAGE SALES
FIREWOOD, split & delivered. 3 or more cords, $185 per cord. Burlington Estate Sale Rod Fitch, (860) 355-9876. 7 Angela Way, Sat, 7/16, 8-3pm. Entire contents of gorgeous home, Everything for sale. Furniture, collectibles, household items. FIREWOOD: Cut, Split and Delivered. Log Length Green (860)485-0693 TREE SERVICE: Tree Removal Land Clearing Chipping (860)485-0693 Fully Insured. Free Estimate. KILN DRIED firewood, 8 cord, camp wood, fireplace & brick oven. $3/cubic foot. Call Dave (860) 806-0404 Log length firewood, by the log truckload, 7-8 cords, call 860-978-8717-Don
FURNITURE Goldbond FUTON, dark hardwood frame & red micro fiber mattress. Like new. Org. $800. asking $499. 860- 459-0754
MISCELLANEOUS FIREWOOD KILN, 6 cord capacity, 3 day drying time, easily transportable, $32,000, metal baskets included. Call Dave (860) 806-0404
LITCHFIELD, LARGE MULTI-FAMILY TAG SALE 383 E. Litchfield Rd. July 15 & 16, 9-3, July 17, 9-12. Household items, books. Something for everyone. Part of E. Litchfield Tag Sale.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
ESTATE SALES GRANBY - 11 Rickwood Lane Sat July 16; 10a-5p. HUGE Estate Sale. see pics online at www.estatesales.net
DIRT, SAND & SHELL
SCREENED TOPSOIL w/ enhanced manure
$21 per cubic yard. Free Delivery within a 10 mile radius of Winsted for 19 cubic yard loads. Delivery Charge for smaller loads. Extra charge for smaller loads. Call: 860-485-4400
HELP WANTED SEASONAL
Call Center Agents g
Needed in Bantam, Ct. Van Engelen, Inc., a flower bulb leader, is seeking agents with excellent verbal communication, in-bound phone, data entry, organizational skills and customer service experience. System training will be provided. Positions are seasonal from mid-Aug. to Nov. Flexible 25 to 40 hr wkly schedules available within the hours M-F. 8:30a-7p and Sa-Su 9:30a-3:00p. Call to schedule an interview at 860-567-8734 SAY HELLO to the most mobile marketplace in the area - the Insider Classifieds.
Fleet Mechanic
Join the All-Star Transportation Maintenance team and help us keep our children safe
Seymour – Torrington Torrington New Milford
Immediate openings for entry level and experienced medium duty mechanics to maintain school bus fleet consisting of buses, vans and cars. Pay rate flexible based on diagnostic, electrical troubleshooting and air conditioning skills. Diesel experience a plus. $1500 ASE Bonus Program available. Must have own hand tools. Excellent wages & full benefits. Apply pp y in p person 591 North Main Street Seymour 203-888-7350 268 Technology Park Drive Torring orrington 860-489-3444 7 Dodd Road New Milford 860-350-2880
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WINSTED, 1 bedroom. Includes parking. No pets. No smoking. $625 + utilities. 860-379-0801
FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM
is hiring for their Independent Living Program in Torrington. PT & Per Diem 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts. Bachelor Degree preferred; Associates or 60 College Credits equivalent Required. Email resumes to: employment@ focuscenterforautism.org
APARTMENTS FOR RENT (FURNISHED) HARWINTON - 4 room apt. w/ fireplace and large yard. (860) 302-8825 or (860) 589-5672.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT (UNFURNISHED)
TRACTORS & TRAILERS Craftsman Lawn Tractor, 21HP, 7yrs old, incl. wagon, bagger, 11 months service contract. $1700. 860-489-8609
CLEANING SERVICES A TOP NOTCH CLEANING Time to get a top to bottom cleaning! Residential or Commercial Call us for a great deal!
“Green” products available upon request! Honest, Trustworthy, Reliable. *Bonded & Insured “WE ARE TOP NOTCH”
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Let me simplfy your life! 33 years exp., (860) 489-7557
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC
PIANO WITH KA ATHI
SIMSBURY & EAST GRANBY 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Please Call Fish Enterprises 860-677-1381
(Litchfield) Your home or mine. Experienced teacher. Great new activity for child’s summer and beyond. Call now. Start tomorrow.
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WINSTED - Spacious 1 br Apt. $655/mo. 860-542-5012 Owner/Agent
CLASSIFIEDS hold many, many opportunities. They give opportunity for you to buy items, meet people, sell unwanted items, find housing, save money, earn a couple bucks, and much, much more.
2BR, loft style, 16 ft. ceilings, wood floors, gas heat, walkin closet, pets ok. $825, 1 car parking. 860-806-0678
HOW TO WRITE a classified ad that sells: First - Be complete. Second - Include the price. And third - Be available. Call today and we will be happy to help you write the most effective ad.
Complete House//Office Cleaning. Also organize your closet, drawers, pantry, etc.
BANT TAM Large 1 Bedroom. Heat & electric Included. $600/mo. 203-233-6062
~1 bedroom. ~No smoking/No pets. ~$900 single. ~Heat, electric, washerr/ dryer, cable-tv-internet INCLUDED. ~Security y/references.
DUMP RUNS!
Lumber, Furniture, Construction Debris, Appliances Clothes, Paper, Glass, Pools, Sheds, Decks, Fences, Brush, leaves, & More. Call 860-304-6740.
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Taking the road less traveled to academic success Brandpoint
K-12 education has evolved. What used to be a linear path to academic success has expanded to a variety of nontraditional options for families and students looking to chart their own course in and after school. Schools that leverage online learning, such as full-time virtual schools, make it possible for students to pursue a top-quality education with more flexibility than the traditional classroom experience. Nationwide, more than 275,000 K-12 students in the U.S. attended online school full-time during the 2014-15 school year, according to the 2015 Keeping Pace with K-12 Digital Learning report. A new third-party public opinion poll commissioned by Connections Academy also reveals that 86 percent of parents think America’s K-12 public school students should be able to choose tuition-free online learning options. Further evidence of this shift to digital can be found in the Class of 2016, with many top graduates arriving at this important milestone via a nontraditional path - online learning. Connections Academy online schools are expected to graduate more than 4,000 students this year across 24 states - and many of those students will have completed their entire high school educations online. In fact, students who are enrolled in Connections Academy
schools for all four years of high school have a graduation rate of 84 percent. Although they traveled a unique path to their high school graduation, students and alumni assert they are experiencing the same success as their traditional public school peers. Recent 2016 graduates from Connections Academy-supported online schools were accepted to more than 690 four-year colleges and universities in each U.S. state including the District of Columbia, and others have plans to continue their education at two-year colleges or vocational schools, start careers or enter the military. Texas twins Kelley and Courtlyn Ranly chose to attend online public school Texas Connections Academy to pursue their passion for rodeo. During their high school careers the sisters have been active National Honor Society members, maintained honor roll with a 4.47 GPA (on a 4.0 weighted scale), and, recently, they celebrated their achievements alongside their peers as they served as co-valedictorians for the school’s class of 2016. Outside of school, the flexibility to schedule their classes around their extracurricular activities allowed these Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors to volunteer at a local veterinary clinic and raise livestock, which won them several awards at the state’s largest county fair. Courtlyn and Kelley will continue to pave their own path this summer as they
BRANDPOINT
K-12education has evolved. What used to be a linear path to academic success has expanded to a variety of nontraditional options for families and students looking to chart their own course in and after school. travel to Argentina and Uruguay to learn about the agricultural industry on a global scale, seeking a different type of pre-college summer break than many of their classmates. Come fall, the sisters will further pursue their passions at Texas A&M University as animal science majors, with the shared goal of one day opening a veterinary clinic together. W hen traditional schools did not fit the needs of Jeffrey Crouch, who has a unique educational learning need as a visually impaired student, he joined Great Lakes Cyber Academy. Transition-
ing to online school made it possible for Jeffrey, working closely with his teachers, to pursue an individualized education. As the president of the Michigan Association of Blind Students and president of the Genesee County Chapter at the National Federation of the Blind in Michigan, Jeffrey is actively involved in advocating for equal treatment of people with disabilities, a role that’s taken him to Capitol Hill to discuss advocacy issues. Jeffrey will graduate from high school this year and intends to pursue criminal investigation as a career path.
Across the globe, international students such as Aayah Nuriddin are also turning to online schools. Aayah began attending International Connections Academy in 10th grade, after several years at an international school following her family’s move from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia. Though her parents wanted to raise the family in their home country, Aayah and her parents agreed it would benefit her long-term education goals to study an A merican curriculum. Online school has given her the flexibility to blend what she and her family
agree are the best of both worlds for her education and growth, allowing her to become a global citizen now graduating from a U.S.-based school. She has participated in International Connections Academy’s honor societies, taken advantage of college and career guidance, and says she’s benefited from learning and working with teachers with different cultural backgrounds. Locally, Aayah works with younger students through her involvement with the English Honors Society of Shangri-La. Aayah has plans to study architectural engineering at Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While quality and flexibility are popular drivers, many types of students are opting for online school for all sorts of reasons: there are students who simply thrive better outside the traditional classroom, others are ahead or behind their peers academically, still more benefit from greater personalization. Educators agree that online school isn’t for every student and families interested should take the time to learn about their options. Information sessions are currently taking place in many states for parents and students interested in learning more about Connections Academy-supported online public school options. A full-time online private school is also available for families who live in states where a tuition-free public online option is not available.
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Kia Sorento is a large crossover with plenty of appeal and capability Kia’s Sorrento is a year into this generation, and the company couldn’t have come out with a new generation big crossover at a better time. With inexpensive gas and an improving economy – in spite of what all the presidential candidates say – people are buying the vehicle they want, and the means crossovers and trucks. So the new five- and seven- passenger utes, with decent fuel economy, plenty of capability, features and pampering touches fits many people’s bill. At the same time, Kia wants to make sure they have models across a broad customer base, so there are inexpensive versions as well. But every buyer benefits from this latest platform, in which 53 percent of the unit-body consists of high-
strength steel; more than double the previous generation. Kia also used a lot of structural adhesives, to make the vehicle stronger and more rigid. That rigidity is a big advantage for tuning the car’s handling and ride. More importantly in a vehicle such as this, it helps a lot with noise, vibration and ride harshness. But that’s not the only improvement across the entire model lineup. All five trim levels – L, LX, EX, SX and SXL – get safety features which in my view should be on any vehicle sold today. These include electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, hill-start assist, electronic brake force distribution and antilock braking. Additional technologies such as Roll Over Mitigation and Cornering Brake Control on AWD models also were added as standard equipment. The safety value of these features –
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Kia has added plenty of features to broaden the appeal of the Sorento to more affluent customers, such as Nappa leather-covered heated and ventilated front seats with as much as 14-way powered driver and eight-way passenger seats. some of which are required by the government – cannot be overstated. But on some models you can add even more “active” safety features which help the driver to do what car’s multitude of sensors think they are trying to do. But
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the position of the steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedal the car can accurately guess when the driver is trying to turn the vehicle and the other sensors let the car’s computer know if all is going well with this decision. If it’s
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not, then the vehicle can help out by braking certain wheels or accelerating others to make it happen. These optional capabilities include Vehicle Stability Management, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and a surround view monitor. All these systems simply make people better drivers than they may really be. That in turn makes the roads safer for them, and the rest of us sharing their road. But these capabilities add to the very nature of the Sorento. For a seven- or even five-passenger crossover the Sorento is fun to drive. It is quiet, and rather large, but drives smaller than it actually is. As it is 3.1-in. longer wheelbase at 109.4-in. and its overall width is now a big bigger at 74.4 in. it is nice to discover you are driving what is essentially a
big car rather than a truck. It is tighter, more responsive and smoother than it would be if it was a bodyon-frame truck platform. And buyers can determine just how exciting a driver they want the Sorento to be by picking between three engines. Plus, there are both front- and all-wheel drive versions available with all three engines. Those engines include a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder direct gasoline injection engine. a 3.3-liter V6 engine and finally a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The 2.4-liter engine, generates 185-hp. and 178 lb.-ft. of peak torque. The V6 produces 290 hp. and 252 lb.ft. of peak torque. The new turbocharged engine creates 240 hp. and 260 lb.-ft. of peak torque. All Sorentos flow that power through a six-speed automatic transmission.
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As home improvement projects take center stage, the search is on for products that will enhance, rather than jeopardize the health and well-being of our families and loved ones. Products made from American hardwoods have been the natural choice for healthy home and work environments for generations. Today is no different. With so many options available in the current marketplace, Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center, www.HardwoodInfo.com, suggests a little
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more research, in order to separate product fact from fiction. “Health-conscious and environmentally responsible consumers are challenged to recognize products and materials that are both aesthetically appealing and safe,” she says. “I encourage taking a closer look at U.S. products - especially flooring and cabinetry, furniture and moulding - made from A mer ic a n ha rdwood s. They’re uniquely beautiful, safe and a friend to the environment. And they have the credentials to prove it!” Treasured for generations, and forever fresh Enhancing our sur-
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Awesome Sunsets from this east side Waterfront Home on serene West Hill Pond. This Ranch has 3 bedrooms and absolutely incredible views. Separate Boat house sometimes used as Bunk house for overflow guests. Potential for partial basement to be made into additional living space. Deep water off concrete bulk head with diving board. Easily convert to year round, or build your dream home. Price drastically reduced! $445,000 Call David and Pat D’Amore 860-485-3508
Property includes three sub divided parcels of land equaling 3.58 acres. Center parcel contains 1.26 acres including a 2024 square foot restaurant. Restaurant, Bar equipment and Inventory is included. Outdoor facilities include a covered patio, large fenced in area with horseshoe pits, kids play area, outdoor lighting. Overflow parking is available for large events. Well established family restaurant in business for almost 40 years. High traffic area off a major route to the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Nearby attractions include lakes and rivers for fishing and boating, hiking and camping, fall foliage, skiing, outlet shopping, museums, outdoor summer concerts and more. $325,000 Call Rick Hahn 860-480-0947
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This beautiful home offers 3 spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage, a large eat-in kitchen, fully tiled bath, hardwood floors throughout, elegant dining and living rooms, fireplace, den/ study has French doors leading out to deck and gardens, plenty of gardens including a koi fish pond with running water and wooded lot provide a tranquil country feel while still being only minutes away from commuter routes, shopping, golf course and lakes. You must see this house to appreciate the care that has been taken to preserve the quality craftsmanship that makes this such a unique home. $192,800 Call Rick Hahn 860-480-0947
roundings with products made from American hardwoods is a wise choice and a sound investment. In the kitchen or the bath, over the fireplace or on the floor, the sheer beauty, durability and timeless appeal of the products make a lasting statement everywhere. So paint it; stain it; repair it; refinish it; walk on it; restore it; love it; refresh it! The possibilities are endless. Made in the U.S.A. There is much to consider before making a purchase in today’s marketplace. What’s the product’s origin? Is it made of natural materials or is it a synthetic product steeped with chemicals and potential carcinogens? What health and/or environmental implications will its manufacturing process have? In the U.S., qualit y standards and manufacturing practices are regulated and monitored by U.S. agencies and associations. Consumers can confidently choose products made from all natural American hardwoods knowing that the hardwood has been responsibly harvested and that manufacturing quality control standards have been met. A friend to the environment Flash back to seventh grade biology for a memory refresher about photosynthesis and long-term carbon sequestration. * Growing trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, separate the
carbon and oxygen atoms, then return the oxygen to the air. * T hey use just the right amount of carbon to grow trunk, branches and leaves, and store or sequester the unused carbon for the life of the tree or the products made thereof. That means using all natural American hardwoods for products like f looring and cabinetry, furniture and moulding contributes to the longterm sequestration of carbon. Sustainability For centuries, products made from American hardwoods have been providing lasting beauty, warmth and functional value to our homes and countless structures everywhere. Future generations can expect the same. The U.S. Forest Service reports that the volume of hardwoods in American forests today is 131 percent greater than it was in 1953 because more than twice as much hardwood grows each year as is harvested. That’s sustainability in a nutshell. We are not running out of trees - hardwoods are an abundant, renewing and sustainable resource. Step into the world of A mer ican Hardwoods, www.HardwoodInfo.com, and take a closer look at the myriad of products made from this natural and healthy, uniquely beautiful, responsibly harvested and more-abundant-than-ever resource!
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vent transplant shock. • Gardening could get your kids excited about veggies - really! When kids participate in gardening, they take ownership of the plants they help grow. And with their hands in the dirt, they’re not on their cellphones or playing video games. Kids who grow veggies are much more likely to eat them, and make gardening an ongoing, healthy habit. • Save money at the supermarket. Growing your own food means you’ll spend much less money in the produce aisle. Plus, you can grow a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, even expensive, restaurant-style “foodie” greens you may not have tried otherwise. The plant pros at Bonnie recommend these nutrient powerhouses to jumpstart your garden: • Strawberries - Just one cup of berries contains 3 grams of fiber and more than a full day’s recommended allowance of vitamin C. Phenols are potent antioxidants that work to protect the heart, fight cancer, block inflammation, and they give strawberries their red color. • Sweet potatoes - Alpha and beta carotene give sweet potatoes their bright orange color, and your body converts these compounds into vitamin A, which is good for your eyes, bones HARVEST >> PAGE 28
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When your family outgrows your home’s available space, moving to bigger digs isn’t always the best option. Maybe you really love your current home. Perhaps you can’t find a bigger home in your price range in the area of your choice. Whatever your reason for staying in place, expanding the home you already have can be a costeffective option when your family needs more room. Converting an unused attic into usable living area is a reliable, cost-effective way to gain more space in a home. It’s also a good investment; when you add an attic bedroom, you can expect to recoup about 77 percent of the construction cost when you resell the house, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report. Three time-tested techniques can help you turn an empty attic into the extra space you dream of: 1. Rely on natural light for beauty, visibility and cost savings. Attics don’t usually have many windows, and adding them can be difficult if the ceiling is sloped. Adding dormers - a typical solution - can be costly and time-consuming, and eat up wall space that is often at a premium in attics.
Skylights or roof windows can be a better, more cost-effective way to bring natural light and fresh air into an attic. Installation is faster and cheaper than adding dormers, and they work well on slanted ceilings. Energy Star-qualified, solar-powered, freshair skylights like those from Velux America make it easy and affordable to bring natural light and fresh air into an attic space. Add solar-powered blinds in designer colors and patterns, and the skylight becomes an even more valuable piece of the room’s overall decor. Solar-powered skylights close automatically in case of rain. They, and the blinds, are operated by programmable remote control, making it easy to adjust the amount of sunlight that enters the space. Both products, plus the installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit to the homeowner. Learn more at www. whyskylights.com. 2. Pay close attention to insulation. In any home, the attic is often the hottest spot in the summer and the coldest in the winter. The amount and quality of insulation in the attic directly affects the comfort level in the space and the overall energy efficiency of your home. Have an insulation pro
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it goes easily between existing joists. Plus, it can create a tight air barrier without losing the inches of space required for thick fiberglass batt insulation. 3. Get smart about plumbing. If your attic conversion will incorporate a bathroom, good for you! Bathroom additions return more than 56 percent of your ini-
tial investment when you resell, according to the Cost vs. Value Report. If pipes are already present in your attic, adding a bathroom can be simple. If no plumbing exists, consider cost-effective alternatives that will have less impact on the space, like up-flush plumbing. Because it fits into the kind of tight spaces that often occur in attics, up-
flush plumbing can be an easy, cheaper way to plumb a sink, toilet or shower stall in an attic space. Converting an unused attic into living area can be a great way to expand your space without moving. Plus, when you finally are ready to move one day, that attic renovation may end up paying for itself by boosting the sale price of your home.
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and immune system. A half cup of sweet potato provides nearly four times the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A, plus vitamins C, B6, potassium and manganese. • Broccoli - This green nutritional giant delivers vitamins C, A and K (associated with bone health), folate and sulforaphane that helps stimulate the body’s detoxifying enzymes. • Tomatoes - Tomatoes provide vitamins A, C and B, potassium and lycopene - an important phytonutrient thought to help fight various cancers and lower cholesterol. • Spinach - Spinach contains more than a dozen phytonutrients, and twice the daily recommended allowance of vitamin K.
These nutrients contribute to cardiovascular and colon health, better brain function, eyesight and increased energy. • Kale - Kale contains vitamins A, C and K. A cup of cooked kale gives you more than 1,000 percent of the daily value for vitamin K. It’s also high in manganese, which promotes bone density. • Cauliflower - Low in calories and carbohydrates, cauliflower is packed with a long list of nutrients, including phytonutrients. They say cauliflower is the new kale! For more information on growing nutritional powerhouse vegetables, visit www. bonnieplants.com. Bonnie Plants is the largest producer and supplier of vegetable and herb plants in North America. You’ll find their plants at Home Depot, Walmart, Lowes and 4,700 independent garden retailers.
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One level living on the upper eastside! 3 BR’s, MBR has new half BA, newer windows and roof, great backyard with spacious above ground pool and decking. Natural gas heat, hardwood flooring, attached 2 car garage with newer doors, allows direct access into updated kitchen. $154,900 Call Joanne Donne 860-986-6683
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