Connecticut victims of 9-11 remembered at memorial ceremony

“In the past 11 years… countless stories have been told – countless memorials have been built – and countless tears have fallen. But your presence here, this year and every other, has meaning far beyond words. Because your presence here today means your loved ones are with us, too. They are with us in the faces that I know are still vivid in your minds. They are with us in remembered voices – in the love you feel in your heart.” Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman at Connecticut Remembers Memorial 2012.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman addressed a gathering at the 11^th annual Connecticut Remembers 9-11 Memorial Service, held at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on Sept. 10 and spoke of the “horror that blackened crystal blue skies over our nation’s capital,” as well as the other terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Today, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proclaimed Tuesday, September 11, 2012 as Honor Our Heroes and Remembrance Day in the State of Connecticut and ordered Connecticut and U.S. flags to half-staff from sunrise to sunset.

By proclamation, President Barack Obama also has directed U.S. flags to fly at half-staff and called for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m.

CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was not present at Monday’s memorial because he was traveling out of the country.

Joining the gathering were families and friends who had lost loved ones on 9-11.

“We are humbled by your presence, and we thank you for sharing this day with us,” Wyman said.

“In the past 11 years… countless stories have been told – countless memorials have been built – and countless tears have fallen. But your presence here, this year and every other, has meaning far beyond words. Because your presence here today means your loved ones are with us, too. They are with us in the faces that I know are still vivid in your minds. They are with us in remembered voices – in the love you feel in your heart,” Wyman said.

“For the rest of us, here and across Connecticut and the nation, it is absolutely necessary that we never forget who they were, how they lived their lives, and what they meant to you.

“Many were working that day in the World Trade Center, within sight of this wonderful memorial where we gather today,” Wyman said, including –

• the computer specialist who also created beautiful music on the piano, and who was in the Windows on the World that morning because a friend needed him to fill in at a meeting;

• the broker who loved to fish and hunt, and who proposed to his wife in 1987 during a dinner atop the Twin Towers;

• the 79-year-old engineer, whose quiet, gentle demeanor belied his experience of living in exotic countries across the globe, and his passion for climbing some of the world’s highest mountains;

• the recent college graduate, who lived for summer sailing and kayaking, and who had just begun his career as a trader;

• and the software consultant, who loved simple things like cross-stitching and puttering around the house, and who was a month away from marrying the man she had loved for 16 years.

For others, “that day began in the air,” Wyman said.

• the young, artistic couple who worked side-by-side as flight attendants, and who had just bought a house where they were to begin their lives together;

• the aviation executive and part-time pilot, on his way out west for a biking trip with his brothers, who bravely helped fellow passengers try to retake control of their hijacked plane over Pennsylvania;

• the blonde 4-year-old girl flying with her Mom to California, where she was going to see Disneyland for the first time.

“These are just some of the stories of the lives behind the 161 names that we are about to hear,” Wyman said

Wyman also spoke of members of the Connecticut military lost during the fighting that followed 9-11.

“Five years ago, I had the privilege of helping create a memorial and annual ceremony for the Connecticut military heroes we have lost in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. And now that I have witnessed this ceremony and had the honor to meet some of you, I know even more deeply why those 63 brave men and women felt compelled to go to battle.

“They fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for your loved ones – and for all of us. My tribute to them is this 9/11 pin that I wear every day, and will only put away when every one of them is back home. I know you join me in praying for their safe return.”

Wyman concluded her speech by reciting a verse from a memorial poem written by two students from Rockville High School, “Out of the Ashes.”

“I think this single verse speaks not only of what and who we lost 11 years ago – but is a guide to how we can perhaps take strength from the pain that is still very real today,” Wyman said.

We are the Twin Towers

Of the past – and present.

Towers of strength – towers of faith.

That can never be erased.

Today, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt Gov. Nancy Wyman released this statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:

“Though 11 years have passed since the attacks, the grief and sorrow we felt for our country, for our friends and neighbors and complete strangers, is still very close to our hearts,” said Gov. Malloy.

“With each passing year, this anniversary serves as a moment for reflection, a time to remember the brave and selfless acts of our first responders and the ordinary people who committed extraordinary acts of heroism.

“It’s a day to keep in mind the dangers we still face, a time to renew our resolve to keep each other safe from harm, and to give thanks to all those in uniform for the work they do.

“It is also a day to remember that we Americans are a strong and resolute people, and that even when we are faced with unspeakable horror and tragedy, we have an indomitable will and spirit that cannot be broken – by anyone, or anything. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who is grieving today – to friends, neighbors and complete strangers. Though some are gone, none are forgotten.”

Lt. Gov. Wyman said, “Here in Connecticut and across the nation, September 11th is a day for us to remember and honor those who lost their lives, and what they meant to their families and their communities. Their families live with the pain of that loss every day of every year, and we must support them in any way we can.

“It is also a time to recognize the dedication of our firefighters, police officers and EMS workers, and the 63 brave Connecticut military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

Posted September 11, 2012

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In Coventry primaries, they also voted for registrars

Voters in primaries held in Andover and Coventry on Tuesday (Aug. 14) also chose registrars of voters, alongside nominees for the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Voters in primaries held in Andover and Coventry on Tuesday (Aug. 14) also chose registrars of voters, alongside nominees for the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives.

The registrar candidates will be on the November 2012 ballot, but since both Democrats and Republicans must be represented, Tuesday’s primaries served as de facto elections for the post.

In Coventry, Republican voters chose the party-endorsed candidate, longtime poll worker and current registrar Inge Pope over Karen Post by a vote of 266 to 180.

Post, a 25-year resident and current secretary of the Coventry Republican Town Committee, petitioned to get on the ballot for this year’s primary.

Pope previously said she was “shocked” when she heard Post was running for her position.

Pope, who has been in the registrars’ office for more than 20 years, has been a resident of the town for 49 years.

In Andover, Democratic voters chose Catherine Lewis over Marie Burbank, wife of Republican First Selectman Robert Burbank, as the next Democratic registrar of voters, by a vote of 137 to 57.

Longtime registrar Kaye Cardin announced she will not seek re-election this year.

Burbank, a former Democratic Town Committee chair and resident of Andover since 1972, previously served as a selectwoman and town clerk for Andover.

The party-endorsed candidate, Lewis has been a resident of Andover for 12 years and has served on the recent charter review and inland wetlands commissions.

With a background in manager training and development, Lewis said, if elected, she would develop a “guide” for voters and volunteers to use.

The registrar of voters’ terms are for four years.

Duties for the elected officials include hiring and training election workers, hiring poll workers and coordinating with moderators. The Registrar of Voters works directly with the Secretary of the State’s office.

Posted August 15, 2012 as edited by HTNP.com Editor Brenda Sullivan

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Take a walk, in Lebanon’s Heritage Garden

Open fields are a lovely backdrop for the Heritage Garden at the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House and Museum in Lebanon, CT. Photo copyright 2012 by Brenda Sullivan

While there are many good reasons to visit Lebanon, CT, including the beautiful town green – where you will see people jogging and strolling year-round – if you are a garden lover, you might want to visit the Heritage Garden.

It’s a small garden, but chock full of history and beautiful plants and it’s located at the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House and Museum (right on the green).

The museum, itself, is interesting for its information about the Revolutionary War era and the three generations of Trumbulls who are an important part of Connecticut history.

Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. (1740–1809) was General George Washington’s secretary during the American Revolution, and later was an eight-term governor of Connecticut.

The garden adds to the museum experience.

You can park at the back of the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House and walk over to the garden. You will notice a mailbox next to the entry arbor and inside are pamphlets with information about the plant choices in the Heritage Garden.

Buddleia blooming in August in the Victorian section of the Heritage Garden at the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House and Museum in Lebanon, CT. Photo copyright 2012 by Brenda Sullivan

Basically, the garden is grouped according to three time periods – Victorian, Colonial and Contemporary.

In the Victorian section, which reflects the “parterre” style of that time, you will find such plants as buddleia, phlox, peonies and dusty miller.

The Colonial section of the garden reflects the kitchen gardens of that time, so it includes herbs such as chives, hyssop, borage and lavender.

Flowers include yarrow, hollyhocks, coreopsis and boltonia – and there are grape vines and morning glories on the split-trail fence.

By the way, the adjacent open fields create a beautiful backdrop for the garden.

The Contemporary section of the garden contains some plantings that, while more common in today’s gardens and landscaping, actually have their origins in the Colonial era.

Hibiscus in the Heritage Garden at the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House in Lebanon, CT. Photo copyright 2012 Brenda Sullivan

This part of the garden includes hibiscus, ornamental grass, astilbe and a dwarf maple.

The Heritage Garden was created through a collaboration of the Jonathan Trumbull Junior House Museum Committee and the Lebanon Garden Club.

While you’re there, depending on the day of the week and the time of day you go, you can also visit the West Green Farm for fresh fruits and vegetables. They are open to the public Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

And at the end of the green is the Lebanon General Store where you can buy a sandwich and cold beverages.

While many flowers fade as the summer comes to an end, the seed heads of these are still lovely – at the Heritage Garden, Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House and Museum, Lebanon CT. Photo copyright 2012 Brenda Sullivan

If you happen to be there on a Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, from now until Oct. 13, you can also visit the Lebanon Farmers Market next to the library – just up the road from the town green.
If you visit Lebanon, please share your experiences with us in the comment section.

Posted August 15, 2012

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Coventry standoff ends with man taking his own life

The Capital Region Emergency Services Team (CREST), a regional SWAT team, was called when Coventry Police received a call about a despondent man threatening to harm himself. Weapons were registered to the home; police evacuated neighbors as a safety precaution. A four­-wheel tactical robot was used to search the home, and the man was found dead. Photo by Al Malpa

Local police, fire officials and a regional SWAT team were at a Forest Road residence in Coventry, CT mid-day Tuesday (Aug. 14) in response to a call about a 69­year-old man who had barricaded himself inside the house.

The call, which police say came in at 10:53 a.m., said the man was despondent and threatening to harm himself.

The Capital Region Emergency Services Team (CREST), a regional SWAT team, was called in.

Coventry Police Chief Mark Palmer said the man wouldn’t return phone calls to the home.

The SWAT team used a four­wheel tactical robot to enter the home while parking their truck near the home. The robot found the man, who had died from a self- inflicted gunshot wound.

A temporary police headquarters was set up a half mile from the home at the G. H. Robertson Intermediate School.

Team members met at the school, geared up and proceeded to the home with a large, black SWAT truck.

Emergency personnel set up a perimeter around the house that blocked off Forest Road at the Corner Store of Coventry on South Street to Bissell Road off Cross Street.

Neighbors were asked to evacuate their homes as a precautionary measure.

During the incident, the man’s wife was seen at the school being comforted by Corner Store of Coventry co-owner Debra Arnold and police.

The standoff was over just before 1:30 p.m.

The man’s wife was overcome by emotion after she heard the news. Echoes of sobbing were heard across the school’s property.

Arnold, shaken by the events, said she was glad she was there to help. “It was a sad day in the neighborhood yesterday,” Arnold said today. “We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family.

“We know how scary it was for everyone and we are glad that we could be supportive to our friends, neighbors, police and fire departments.”

Tonya Groves, also a co-owner of the Corner Store, gave emergency crews a case of water during the standoff. “Anything we can do to help out,” she said.

Chief Palmer said there were weapons registered to the home, and measures were taken to ensure everyone was safe.

Chief Palmer said this morning there is no ongoing investigation. He couldn’t comment on the cause of the suicide or if the home had a previous history of violence.

He called the incident “rare” for the town.

Acting Town Manager and Finance Director Beth Bauer said she was updated on the situation and was in contact with Town Manager John Elsesser, who is currently on vacation.

Neighbor James Napolitano, who had been asked to leave his home Tuesday, said he talked to the man “all the time.”

“We were friendly,” Napolitano said. “There was nothing out of the ordinary.”

Napolitano wasn’t told why he had to leave his home, so he went to the Corner Store of Coventry to “wait it out.”

“I didn’t know it was going to turn into this,” he said.

Palmer said he gave the CREST team a briefing of the situation before they arrived. “They make the decision on the assets needed and the number of people required,” Palmer said.

The street was reopened after the SWAT team left.

Formed in 1999, the team consists of members from the Vernon, South Windsor, Manchester, Glastonbury, Enfield, Coventry and Rocky Hill Police Departments.

The CREST team gets involved with incidents such as: barricaded suspects/subjects, hostage situations, high-risk arrests, high- risk search warrants, protective details and active violence incidents.

Posted August 15, 2012

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Coventry man wins Lucky for Life CT Lottery prize

85-year-old Max Cohen of Coventry, CT may not drive anymore, but he’s got enough money for a new car and maybe a driver as a $25,000 winner in the CT Lottery game, Lucky for Life. Photo source: CT Lottery

The youngest of eight children, Max Cohen of Coventry, CT has seen a lot of life in his 85 years.  On July 31, 2012 Cohen experienced a new life first when he came to CT Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill to claim the second highest prize in the Lucky for Life game – worth  $25,000.

On July 26, Cohen missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 5, but matched the other five winning numbers (6 – 8 – 23 – 34 – 38).  “The numbers I played are special, they all relate to my mother,” said Cohen.

Cohen, who served in the First Marines, 1st Marine Division in World War II, was pleasantly surprised with his $25,000 win.  “For now, the money will go in the bank,” Cohen said.

Cohen’s daughter, Lisa Duclos, helps her father play his numbers, “now that he doesn’t drive anymore,” she told Lottery officials.

“When I checked his numbers on the Lottery website (http://www.ctlottery.org), I said to my husband, ‘Oh my God, I think I have five numbers.’  I had my husband check; I checked a couple more times, and then I used a lottery Ticket Checker just to be sure,” Duclos said.

Cohen’s winning ticket was purchased at CV Mart, at 1237 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, CT.

Across New England, 77,649 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 24,129 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000.

Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,076,799 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone.

Posted Aug. 2, 2012

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Hum along… with Singin’ in the Rain at the Capitol Theater Arts Academy

The students at Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) in Willimantic, CT will present public performances of the award-winning musical, Singin’ in the Rain on Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 and 11, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Aug. 11.

The students at Capitol Theater Arts Academy (CTAA) will present public performances of the award-winning musical, Singin’ in the Rain on Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 and 11, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Aug. 11.

The Academy – an arts magnet school – is located in downtown Willimantic at the beautifully renovated, air-conditioned Capitol Theater, 896 Main St.

Featuring 43 students, ages 8-15, CTAA’s Summer Musical Theater Program includes students from Amston (in Hebron), Chaplin, Columbia, Colchester, Coventry, Hampton, Manchester, Mansfield (including Storrs, Mansfield Center), Norwich, Scotland, South Windsor, Tolland and Windham (including North Windham and Willimantic).

Regular tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children under 12.

To order your tickets now, please call EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater Box Office between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at 860-465-5636.

The box office window is also open 45 minutes before show time for walk-up ticket sales if still available.

This production is sponsored by the Savings Institute.

Posted August 1, 2012

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Your neighbors, training to help your community during a disaster

Roberta Dwyer and her husband Tim Dwyer, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers from Coventry, pour water into a MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) heating device during a training session at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic on July 28, 2012. Photo by Marie Brennan

Some of your friends and neighbors – training as regional emergency volunteers – took part in a statewide emergency training drill over the weekend at Eastern Connecticut State University to learn about how to respond to a Category 3 hurricane.

ECSU’s Student Center is an officially-designated emergency shelter.

The training was part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, whose purpose is to train a large number of volunteers who can help respond to disasters within their own communities.

On Saturday (July 28), volunteers were trained on various aspects of preparing an emergency shelter, including setting up cots, preparing food, dealing with people’s pets and becoming familiar with various medical equipment that might be brought by people seeking shelter.

A common issue during Katrina in 2005 was people not understanding how to use the MRE (emergency food known as Meals Ready to Eat) and burning themselves, so volunteers also were trained in preparation of this item.

Karen Williams, a Red Cross Volunteer from Gales Ferry, CT assembles a special-needs cot at a CERT training session July 28, 2012 at ECSU. With her are (L-R) Larry Spencer, instructor Peter Diaon of the Waterford American Red Cross, Scott Trueb of Willington and Barbara Winslow of Mansfield. Photo by Marie Brennan

To learn more about CERT, click on this link http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert

Posted July 30, 2012

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Surprise drill simulates explosion at Coventry High School

(L-R) Junior Firefighters Rich Gokey, Dylan Morris and Coventry Firefighter Ashley Burger carry out ‘burn victim’ Rob Levesque during a training program at the Coventry High School July 28, 2012. Also waiting to help move the patient is Andrew Dimock of North Coventry. Photo by Marie Brennan

When local Junior Firefighters and Explorers arrived on the scene, they found victims with multiple open fractures, head lacerations and eviscerations across their bodies – the result of a science classroom accident.

With blood flowing from open wounds, the responders had to sort the patients, get them on ambulances and treat them after the explosion.

There was no one there to help them get through the incident. They were on their own.

Thankfully, what happened Saturday wasn’t real. The “victims” were actually EMT students with fake blood and wounds

The drama unfolded during a simulated exercise at Coventry High School, a surprise drill for the 20 Junior Firefighters and Explorers on Saturday morning (July 28).

Unbeknownst to them, it was planned three months ago.

Junior Firefighters from the Coventry Volunteer Fire Association and the North Coventry Volunteer Fire Department joined Mansfield Fire Explorers.

“When they first came in, they were very shocked,” Coventry Volunteer Fire Association Chief Joseph Carilli said. “They did very well, though, and it went a lot smoother for them than we thought.”

The simulated explosion, part of a “multiple-casualty incident,” put all of the junior members in charge, with department firefighters standing by to supervise and provide advice.

Carilli said the exercise helped firefighters use new first-aid techniques in “real-time” on 12 mock patients. Many of the junior members are already certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

“Some of them are just stepping up from being Emergency Medical Responders,” Carilli said. “We tested their skills and gave them the opportunity to prove what they can do.”

The Junior Firefighters, with Junior Captain Ryan Boutin and Junior Training Officer Allyssa Caron taking the lead, sorted patients, assigned personnel to different areas and controlled the scene, Carilli said.

The junior members had to do splints, stop “open” wounds and care for burns from the explosion, he said.

The exercise at the high school utilized the entire school, Carilli said, with a mock hospital set up at the other end of the facility with a rotation of three ambulances.

The Junior Firefighters stabilized the patients, put them on stretchers and continued to treat them at the mock hospital.

Carilli said everything about the drill was done as in a real-life situation.

“The original call over our radio system for them was for 10 patients and it was paged out and dispatched directly to them,” he said.

Junior Firefighter Taylor Dimock of Coventry (and Jessica Davis of Mansfield, not shown) wait for help lifting their “patient,” Kenny Dautrich, to a stretcher. The Coventry Fire Department hosted a mock disaster at Coventry High School on July 28, 2012 as a training exercise. Photo by Marie Brennan

“We stayed out of their way and let them do their jobs… A lot of things were going on at the same time,” Carilli said. “There was a lot of learning going on, too. There’s a lot of learning by mistakes.”

“They got to do things they normally wouldn’t be able to,” he said. “Their skills and talents are amazing. We want them to retain and utilize what they’ve learned, that’s our goal.”

The entire operation took place over a couple of hours, Carilli said.

Afterwards, they were critiqued. “To be honest, they did fantastic,” Carilli said. “We are going to do more exercises like this in the future.”

Coventry High School Principal Michele Mullaly said the town is “so fortunate” to have such an extensive junior program “that supports leadership skills.”

She said it’s encouraging to see students so engaged. “We are all very proud,” Mullaly said. “These are outstanding young people.”

The exercise comes less than a year after three major disasters in town: the freak October snowstorm, tropical storm Irene and a home explosion late last year.

“Mass casualty incidents don’t happen that often in town,” Carilli said. “We are prepping these firefighters for the future. They are our future.”

Posted July 30, 2012 as edited by HTNP.com Editor Brenda Sullivan

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St. George’s Episcopal Church helps Coventry Food Bank

St. George’s Episcopal Church Parishioners (Bolton, CT), left to right: Ella, food drive coordinator Beth Michel, Rebecca, The Rev. Chris Rose, Erin and Aiden. Courtesy photo.

Parishioners of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Bolton, CT concluded their two-week Food Drive Collection on Sunday, July 22, 2012, with more than 8 cartons of contributions to the Coventry Food Bank.

The donations ranged from peanut butter, tuna fish, cake mixes and pasta to personal care products such as shampoo, soap, tooth paste and toothbrushes.

Drive coordinator Beth Michel said, “When we found out the Food Bank in Coventry was running low, we organized a food drive.  We’re happy to know this food will help so many families in need.”

The parish is planning other outreach programs to benefit the community.  If you’d like to know more or to volunteer, please call the church at 860-643-9203 and leave a message for Beth Michel, or send an e-mail to st.georges.bolton@sbcglobal.net

Posted July 29, 2012

Editor’s note: Donations to the Coventry Food Bank or the Special Needs account are welcome year-round to help Coventry residents with food, medical, utilities and housing emergencies. Donations of nonperishable food, personal hygiene and paper products may be dropped off at Coventry Town Hall during office hours. Please call ahead if donating more than four bags or if you need assistance. Checks also may be sent to the Special Needs Fund, Coventry Human Services, 1712 Main Street, Coventry, CT  06238. For more information call Town Hall at (860) 742-7966.

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Coming up at Coventry Regional Farmers Market, Blues and Brews

Knights of the Mashing Fork brewers at the 2007 Blues and Brews day at the Coventry Regional Farmers Market. Photo source: CRFM Facebook post

Looking ahead, at the Coventry Regional Farmers Market, Blues & Brews day is Sept 2… that will include several breweries, including the Knights of the Mashing Fork, CT’s largest homebrew group.

A recent Facebook post from KofMF member Bryan Peretto: “Brewing the third batch of my Coventry TriCentennial ale for the Coventry Regional Farmers Market Brew day on Sept. 2. Three additions of Centennial hops for Coventry Connecticut’s 300th birthday.”

And the market continues to grow.

On Sunday (July 29, 2012) there was something new – as part of an impromptu Pickle Palooza – the debut of Farm to Hearth’s pickles, made in small batches with local produce and organic ingredients, including:

Brown Sugar Allspice Golden Beets,

Old Fashioned Bread & Butter,

Dilly Beans,

Bread & Butter Radish Chips,

Spicy Dill,

Sweet & Spicy Zucchini Relish,

Pickled Purple Beets,

and two types of pickled garlic scapes, a sweet and a sour.

The market is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St., Coventry, CT.

Posted July 29, 2012 – based on info posted by CRFM on HTNP News Facebook page

Related links –

Knights of the Mashing Fork on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KotMF

Coventry Regional Farmers Market on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoventryFarmersMarket

CRFM web site http://coventryfarmersmarket.com

Information about Coventry’s 300th events, including the September parade (in PDF format, requires Adobe Reader to open – can be downloaded for free) http://www.coventryct.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={6E63457A-FDA7-4049-AD97-8DAD263DE9C8}

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