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Sonny’s Place has been the winner forbest local entertainment year after yearin the Best of the North Central NewsReaders Poll. This year it joins an elitegroup — the Best of the North CentralNews Hall of Fame.Located at 349 Main St., Somers,

Sonny’s was purchased by JerryAntonacci in 2008. Formerly SomersGolf Center, it was renamed in honor ofhis father, Sonny Antonacci. Sonny’soffers activities for all ages. It began asa driving range, and each year a newattraction has been added.“We can cater to pretty much any type

of group,” General Manager Chris Shawsaid. Sonny’s offerings include ice cream,

miniature golf, batting cages, a zip lineand a bar with live entertainment every

weekend. It can accommodate groups,corporate outings and even weddings.“Everything is kept up very, very

well,” Shaw said. It can be reached at860-763-5454.Also in our hall of fame are:

Rockville Bank, now a division ofUnited Bank, which was the firstinductee three years ago; Bolles Motors;and, last year’s winner, financial plannerHarry Kent.With these businesses setting the

standard for excellence, the NorthCentral News announces the Best of2015, according to votes from you, ourreaders.

Best Tire ServiceMaple Garage & Alignment Center296 East St., Stafford Springs

860-684-7182Since 1972, Maple Tire Center has

serviced the automotive repair and tires

and wheels needs of customers inStafford Springs, Rockville and Palmer,Mass. Our readers say it’s the best placeto help with tire needs to get you backrolling down the road.

Best PharmacySomers Pharmacy629 Main St., Somers

860-749-3433At the same location since 1953,

Somers Pharmacy has always been inde-pendently owned, according to ownersDavid and Kari-Ann Guerette. DavidGuerette said they specialize in cus-tomer service and friendliness. The storecarries gifts, cards, clothing and otheritems people might need to buy in asmall town, without having to head outof town. They also offer fax and copyservice. Since pharmacist Kari-Ann

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Guerette is a cancer survivor, she saidthey offer assistance to cancer survivors,from advice on products to where to findservices. The store also sells its ownbrand of bottled water with proceedsbenefiting local groups. The store alsooffers delivery service.

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Lulu’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant151 Hazard Ave., Enfield

860-763-2377A family-owned and -operated restau-

rant, Lulu’s specializes in Italian cuisinesuch as pasta, as well as seafood, pizza,wings, grinders, wraps and burgers.They also offer a catering menu. NorthCentral News readers say it’s the bestplace to eat and enjoy the fresh air.

Best BankWindsor Federal Savings250 Broad St., Windsor

860-688-8511When it comes to choosing a bank,

our readers say Windsor Federal Savingsis the one they can count on. Its 24-hourbanking services offer detailed informa-

tion on checking, savings, certificates ofdeposit, IRAs, money markets, mort-gages, installment loans and lines ofcredit, as well as transfers betweenaccounts or to make a loan payment.

Best LandscapingLori Spielman Landscaping Inc.177 Abbott Rd., Ellington

860-875-2419Voted Best Landscaping Service for

the past four years by our readers, LoriSpielman Landscaping is a family-owned and -operated, full-service land-scaping company specializing in com-mercial and residential landscaping,hardscape, low voltage lighting and irri-gation installation and maintenance.Having been in the landscape professionsince the 1980s, the company has theexperience, knowledge and wisdom tohelp determine how to revive your prop-erty, extend your living space and whichlandscape changes will yield the largestreturn on investment.

Best Insurance AgencyParadiso Insurance

8 East Main St., Stafford 860-684-5270

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Services is a four-agent, seven-employ-ee agency. Paradiso Insurance offers thelowest possible rates while ensuring thebest possible coverage, according to itswebsite. They offer commercial, home,auto and life insurance and investments.

Best MarketGeissler’s

Various locationsWhen you are looking for fresh foods

and quality deli items, this consistentwinner in our readers poll shows thatpeople still prefer their hometown store.

Best DentistDr. Michael Nero

646 Main St., Somers860-749-9911

When it comes to dentists, our readerssay it’s Dr. Michael Nero who makesthem smile. “Our patients are our mostimportant asset, and we strive to developlong-lasting, trusting relationships withall of our patients,” he says on his web-site.

Best Restaurant OverallBasil’s Restaurant

64 West Stafford Rd., Stafford860-684-9000

Basil’s Restaurant is a great place to

eat, our readers have said once again.“Basil’s Restaurant offers a fresh alter-native to the typical dining experience,”according to its website. “At Basil’s, ourgoal is to create for you the best possibledining experience by carefully preparingand using the finest quality, freshestingredients.” Based on their return winas Best Restaurant, we’d say they haveachieved that.

Best Gift ShopBeautiful Things

Evergreen Walk, South Windsor860-432-9005

Formerly located in Somers,Beautiful Things could not have suc-ceeded without the customers who havesupported owner Lori LaDue’s storeover the past seven-plus years, she says.“We’ve taken great pride in having thetop brands in the gift industry and ourcustomer service, in addition to gettingto know so many people over the yearsand have developed great relationshipswith our customers. It is for that reasonI’m truly grateful to have won this high-ly coveted award for the past sevenyears,” LaDue said.

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Best BreakfastChuck Wagon

12 Church St., Ellington860-872-3950

Offering American food with anemphasis on fresh ingredients, thisrestaurant has our readers once againsaying they want to climb on the ChuckWagon when looking for a great meal tostart the day,

Best LunchAngelina’s

555 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-763-0399, 860-265-3936

Angelina’s is a family-owned andoperated restaurant. “We cater to ourcustomers. I treat my customers like Itreat my family when it comes to food,”said owner Miguel Midoza, who is also

the chef. He said he uses all fresh ingre-dients, including seasonal produce, andthat everything is homemade.

Best Massage/SpaScruples Salon and Day Spa325 Hazard Ave., Enfield

860-763-1800“We are a friendly and harmonious

Day Spa and Salon, creating the sur-roundings to offer our clients the oppor-tunity to enhance their appearance, pro-mote good health and provide a shortgetaway from their day to day reality.Scruples Boutique and Day Spa has awide variety of result oriented treat-ments, offering the ultimate in hair, skinand body rejuvenation,” owner CrystalTheocles says on her website.

Best EstheticianExfole

310 Hazard Ave, Enfield

860-698-9644Owner Cynthia Astone is a registered

nurse, with more than 30 years of expe-rience, as well as a trained aesthetician.“I perform all of my own treatments,assuring that my clients receive the bestthat I can offer their skin,” she said. “Iperform only PCA facials, which areconsidered the ‘gold standard’ in theindustry and have received special train-ing to become a certified PCAAesthetician.”

Best Hair SalonCutting Loose

95 South Rd Unit 26B, Somers860-749-3200

“My love for this industry starts witheducation, and I am always looking toadvance my knowledge and training,”co-owner and master stylist JaclynRodriguez says on the company’s web-site. “My drive as a stylist is to makeeach and every one of my guests feel andlook their very best not only when theyleave the salon but every day!”

Best FloristColonial Flower Shoppe611 Main St, Somers 860-763-0082

“Our business is special because whatwe sell is special,” said Debbie Farnhamof Colonial Flower Shoppe. “Flowershave been given and received for cen-turies, used to convey what words couldnot say and have an energy like all livingthings. No matter what the occasion,their special ‘power’ can make even the

saddest day better. Our job is to makesure they are fresh and beautiful and westand behind that.”

Best BarbecueCountry Diner

111 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-763-5338

Country Diner serves barbecue chick-en, brisket, ribs and pulled pork. OwnerJoe Ravalese said they only use thebiggest, meatiest ribs around with achoice of plain or seven sauces. “Wesmoke all our meats here on the premis-es every day,” he said.

Best Motor Sports DealerShark Cycle

11 Willington Ave., Stafford Springs 888-894-7765

Family owned and operated withmore than 150 years of combined motor-sports experience, when it comes tomotor sports, our readers say you need ashark.

Best Place for Morning CoffeeStir The Pot

142 North Rd., East Windsor860-386-6726

Our readers said when they are crav-ing a morning coffee, Stir the Pot brewsit up just right. “Our customers are likeour extended family. We are familyowned and operated and we take pride ingiving good service and serving deli-cious food,” said co-owner SarahMuska.

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Best Golf CourseThe Elmcrest Country Club105 Somersville Rd., EastLongmeadow, Mass.413-575-7477

When it comes to golf, our readerssay - of course - Elmcrest is the best.“We are proud of our family-ownedbusiness and reputation for quality andservice,” Elmcrest says on its website.

Best Airport ParkingExecutive Valet Parking1186 South St., Suffield

860-668-5272Customer service and friendliness

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Best PizzaDanny’s Pizza

535 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-763-5511

When you want the best pizza around,it’s Danny’s, our readers say. Offeringboth thin and thick crust, co-owner TamiPoggie said Danny’s uses all fresh ingre-dients and only the best cheese. Theyeven roast their own peppers.

Best DinnerTrattoria De Lepri

89 West Road, Ellington860-875-1111

Fine dining at reasonable prices withItalian and French cuisine: That’s howowner Deb Lepri describes her restau-rant. The chefs are all graduates of theCulinary Institute of America. “They’reyoung, they’re passionate, creative,trendy,” she said. All ingredients arefresh, many from the garden behind therestaurant or of her father, Dick Rossitto.

Best MexicanAcapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant

and Cantina61 Palomba Drive, Enfield,

860-763-5000Acapulcos began with a restaurant in

Sudbury, Massachusetts, and hasexpanded to several locations through-out Massachusetts and Connecticut.“Unlike others, Acapulcos honors itsauthenticity and family spirit. Everyoneworks together, not only as a team, butas a family. When customers come toAcapulcos they are treated just that way,like a part of our family,” according toits website.

Best RealtorGreg Heineman

171 Elm St., Enfield860-841-1199

In real estate since 1983, GregHeineman has been a broker for morethan 20 years and serves 58 towns inConnecticut and 28 towns inMassachusetts. He now has 22 agentsworking for him. His business is familyowned and geared toward the consumer.

Best Dealership: Used CarsArcari Motors

61 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland 860-875-8575

When driven to buy a used car, ourreaders say they pick Arcari. “We handpick every car that we sell,” said ownerPaul Arcari. “We will not sell a car that Iwould not let my mother drive.”

Best Ice CreamThe Collins Creamery

9 Powder Hill Rd., Enfield860-749-8663

The Collins Creamery was founded in1997 by Jack and Mavis Collins ofPowder Hill Farm. As bulk milk pricesbegan to drop in the 1990s, the openingof the Creamery was part of an effort todiversify its operations. And our readerssay they are sure glad they did.

Best SeafoodCold Harbor Seafood & Market

465 Taylor Rd., Enfield860-763-0522

Cold Harbor opened three years ago,and our readers say it has the best

seafood in town. According to ownerJoseph Lanzieri, they get fish in freshdaily, try to get local fish when possibleand make everything from scratch.“Everything is as fresh as can be,” hesaid. With a Nantucket feel to the decor,“It looks just like you’re on the islandsomewhere,” he added.

Best Power WashMr. T’s Power Wash

34 Sartori Rd., Stafford Springs 860-851-9432

A small, family-owned business, Mr.T’s power wash service is run by BobTofolowsky with his son, Dan. “Webelieve our word is good, and a hand-shake is good,” adding that they take thetime to talk to their customers so theycan be sure to provide the service theyask for.

Best Liquor StoreJoe’s Fine Wine and Spirits149 North Rd., East Windsor

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For more information, visit www.neam.org or call (860) 623-3305.The New England Air Museum is located in Windsor Locks, Conn. adjacent to

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Cockpit Experiences: Get up close and personal as you climb aboard selected aircraft from our incredible collection. What it is like to sit in an ejection seat? You can fi nd out at NEAM. From helicopters to jets this is your chance to take the stick, check the instruments, and create your imagination-powered adventure-11am-12:30pm & 2pm-3pm daily

Build & Fly Challenge Activities: Each day hands-on “build & fl y” activities will spark the imagination and challenge the inquisitive mind. You even get to take your new creations home with you for future fl ying fun-12:30pm-4pm daily

Flight Science Demonstrations: Explore the science and technology of fl ight through exciting demonstrations and hands on activities lead by our NEAM-Team educators. How do aircraft fl y? How do space-craft stay in Orbit? How has Connecticut played a larger than life role in aerospace history? It’s all here, all summer long! 1pm & 3pm daily

Take Control! NEAM has an assortment of fl ight simulators which allow you to fl y a variety of aircraft through the virtual skies. Experience how airplanes move in three-dimensions with your hands and feet at the controls including yokes, throttles, and rudder pedals. Test your skill at the simulated controls of some of the aircraft in our collection such as the F4U Corsair, DC-3 airliner, F-4 Phantom, and supersonic F-104 Starfi ghter. $5 per person ages 10 and older. Check for availability on our limited access Ercoupe full-motion fl ight simulator built from a real aircraft. Children must be accompanied by adult copilot- 1pm-4pm daily

LEGO Challenge– Every Friday in August! Step into a room full of LEGOs and create a fl ying machine. This program is for ages 3-12 and will run from10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Best OfBest OfJoe’s offers specialty beers, whiskeys and bourbons,

as well as a growing category of boutique spirits andwines, according to manager Krysta Ramaeka. Ownedby Leslie Hickey, who named the store for his father,Joe, the store offers great products and personalizedcustomer service,

Best Auto RepairA&M Automotive Center231 Field Rd., Somers

860-749-3682A&M is a family-owned, second-generation busi-

ness. Having opened in 1965, it is now owned bybrothers Joe and Mike Worster. “We try and do honest,fair work,” Joe Worster said. Apparently, our readersagree.

Best VeterinarianEllington Center Animal Clinic

64 Main St., Ellington860-871-3064

Dr. Joe Prichard, an Ellington native, opened theanimal clinic in 2000. It offers 30-minute appointmentsso the veterinarians have time to get to know clientsand their pets. According to its website, “Our clientschoose the Ellington Center Animal Clinic becausethey want veterinary care that emphasizes quality med-icine and compassionate care. Our doctors and staff allstrive to deliver comprehensive, quality medical careand recognize the importance of client communication

and education.”Best Place To Watch The Game

Bobby V’s Restaurant and Sports Bar11 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks

860-627-5808Bobby V’s is a partnership venture between

Sportech Venue, Winners and former baseball playerand manager Bobby Valentine. Bobby V’s Restaurantand Sports Bar opened to the public in January 2014,quickly winning a place in our readers’ hearts.

Best Financial PlannerSarah Maskill of

Financial Answers LLC335 Mountain Rd., Somers

860-746-4251Sarah Maskill, CFP (Certified Financial Planner)

believes that financial planning should be accessible topeople of all incomes. Maskill is a lifelong resident ofSomers, and her company, Financial Answers LLC, haswon the votes of NCN’s readers for Best FinancialPlanner. “I started this firm to offer competent, objec-tive financial advice to people from all walks of life.I’m flattered to be chosen by your readers for the sec-ond year in a row, and pledge to continue helping peo-ple in the community where I live, work and play!”

Best Gym/FitnessIndian Valley Family YMCA11 Pinney St., Ellington

860-871-0008For those looking to stay fit and healthy, the Indian

Valley Family YMCA provides an excellent state of theart facility. The new location opened five years ago andNorth Central readers have applauded the Y’s facilityand its offerings by naming it best Gym/Fitness forNorth Central News’ latest poll. “We are honored to benamed. Our volunteers, staff and members reallybelieve we are the best so it’s nice to get public recog-nition,” said Lisa B. Reinhardt, Senior Director ofMembership and Marketing.

Most Trusted Medical FacilityJohnson Memorial Hospital201 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stafford Springs860-684-4251

While no one wants to need a hospital, our readerssay if they do need one, they feel best about JohnsonMemorial. It offers inpatient and outpatient servicesright here in north-central Connecticut.

Best BarbershopJB’s Scitico Barbershop585 Hazard Ave., Enfield

860-749-6305Reader’s say JB’s Scitico is a cut above. It’s an old-

fashioned barbershop that describes itself as having“plenty of updates.” It specializes in all of the newstyles, and the classic old-fashioned cuts at a very rea-sonable price.

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Best OptometristDr. Lily Yeh

139 Hazard Ave., Enfield860-749-1233

When it comes to vision, our readerssay they prefer to see Dr. Lily Yeh. Herspecial area of interest is vision therapy.

Best Lawn Treatment CompanyGreen Carpet Lawn Care216 Field Rd., Somers866-94-GREEN

Nancy Baj and her husband, JosephBaj, own Green Carpet Lawn Care. Theytell their customers that it is GreenCarpet’s job to make sure it exceeds thecustomer’s expectations. Customers seeresults and our readers agree. “We trulyappreciate the acknowledgement thatNorth Central News, your readers andour customers give us regarding ourbeing voted Best Lawn TreatmentCompany in north central Connecticut,”Nancy says. “When you see our signs onthe lawn you can’t help notice the differ-ence we make. We believe if you takecare of your customers and show greatresults and quality service, everybodywins.” Looking to have the best lawn

and nicest looking trees and shrubs inthe neighborhood? Contact GreenCarpet for an estimate.

Best Credit Union360 Federal Credit Union

191 Ella Grasso Tpke., Windsor Locks 860-627-4238

Readers have made the choiceknown: 360 Federal is their pick for BestCredit Union. A leader in the industry,360 FCU is among the Top 10 federallychartered credit unions in Connecticut. Itis a financial institution for the peopleowned and operated by its members.“We want to thank the community fortheir continued support. Thanks for vot-ing us the No. 1 credit union in NorthCentral Connecticut,” says Carissa Pape,who serves as Business DevelopmentOfficer for 360 Federal Credit Union.

Best Happy HourHidden Still

87 West Rd., Ellington860-896-3333

While Hidden Still is currently closedas it moves to its new location, our read-ers say when they’re looking to unwindafter work, Hidden Still is the best.

Best Home DecorBudget Blinds of Enfield

21A South Rd. (Route 83), SomersPersonal, friendly service is what

makes Budget Blinds of Enfield a popu-lar choice for local residents. In-homeconsultation and a wide variety ofoptions in colors, fabric and materialsare reasons why North Central Newsreaders selected Budget Blinds ofEnfield as their choice for Best HomeDécor. Owned and operated by Ron andLaurie Mongillo with a showroom at21A South Road (Route 83) in Somers,Budget Blinds provides free consulta-tions to its customers. For more infor-mation, visit www.BudgetBlinds.com/Enfield.

Best Real Estate AgencyConnecticut Commercial Realty

& Select Homes48 South Road Unit 4, Somers

860-851-9644Connecticut Commercial Realty &

Select Homes is an independent, family-owned real estate firm. “We’ve beenfamily owned and operated since 1990,and we currently conduct brokerageoperations in Connecticut and WesternMassachusetts, representing buyers,sellers, landlords and tenants in their realestate transactions. We serve the North

Central region of Connecticut throughour Somers office, which has just relo-cated to 48 South Road unit 4,” saidVictoria Clark, broker/owner. “I like toquote one of our company letters: Welike to view ourselves not so much as areal estate company, but more as a pro-fessional service firm addressing the fullrange of real estate needs of our clients.”

Best Local EntertainmentNew England Air Museum

36 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks860-623-3305

The New England Air Museum is agreat place to bring kids to learn aboutall things aviation. In addition to standard exhibits, they

also offer special events, includingopen-cockpit days, when visitors canactually see the planes from the inside.

Best Body ShopLee’s Auto Ranch

171 West Rd., Ellington866-431-8210

According to their website, in the late1880s the Luginbuhl family migratedfrom Switzerland and settled in the localfarming community. In 1994, Lee

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founded his first business ventureincluding mechanical repair and autobodywork. Since these early beginnings,Lee’s has grown from only two employ-ees to more than 40. They say their phi-losophy is that happy customers andword of mouth are the best advertising.Our readers would admit that they havesucceeded.

Best Hair StylistCarol Bigelow

Shear Magic Styling Salon11 West Rd., Suite 2, Ellington

860-871-4109“We listen to the customer.

Consultation is key,” Carol Bigelowsaid. In business for 15 years, Bigelowsaid she and her partner thank their cus-tomers for making them so successful.Our readers say she’s a cut above therest.

Best Jewelry StoreMorande Jewelers

23 Fieldstone Commons, Tolland860-896-0044

In business since January 2007,Morande Jewelers’ friendly owners andquality jewelry have made the shop the

perfect place to find that special piece ofjewelry, according to their website.Owners Michael and Manon Morandealso buy, sell and trade gold and do con-signments and repairs.

Best Garden CenterGarden’s Dream Farm355 Taylor Rd., Enfield

860-835-6652Garden’s Dream Farm is an area

favorite. The garden center grows all itsown plants. “We specialize in bringingfresh, local products to the market,”owner Ben Lupien said, adding theyoffer quality, selection and value. A fam-ily-owned business that concentrates onfamily, Lupien said Garden’s Dreamtreats its employees like family and inreturn the employees are great with thecustomers.

Best Golf Pro/LessonsJeff Swanson Cedar Knob

446 Billings Rd., Somers 860-749-3550

“PGA Pro Jeffrey Swanson welcomesyou. We are eager to assist golfers withall aspects of their game. We welcomeall skill levels. Whether making a teetime reservation, booking an outing or

satisfying one’s desire to improve yourgame through private lessons, we dolook forward to serving you. Our stafflends a comfortable and friendly atmos-phere and before you know it, you willbe one of the ‘gang’ playing at CedarKnob,” Cedar Knob states on its web-site.Best Home Heating Oil Company

Williams Fuel Oil Co.162 East St., Stafford Springs

860-684-9123Williams Fuel Oil is wwned and oper-

ated by Christopher Williams. Residentswarm up to the company because it uses“an up-to-date, computerized deliverysystem, which enables us to monitoryour automatic delivery service,” so youdon’t have to worry about running out ofoil.

Best BreweryPowder Hollow Brewery504 Hazard Ave., Enfield

860-205-0942Mike McManus of Powder Hollow

Brewery in Enfield opened his businessin 2014, turning a hobby into his craftbrewery and tap room. “My grandfatheralways made wine at home,” McManussaid, and a few years ago he began learn-

ing to make his own craft brews. Thesmall, two and a half barrel brewery fea-tures handcrafted brews made on site, hesaid. “There is always a beer for everyperson,” he said.Best Home Improvement Company

T-Square Builders330 South Rd., Somers

860-763-5633T-Square Builders has built a good

reputation with our readers. The compa-ny was established in 1995 by the fatherand son team of Dan and Dave Tullockwith a commitment to the highest levelof quality construction and customer sat-isfaction, according to their website.Best Place To Take The Kids On A

Rainy DayJumping Clay USA

76 Palomba Drive, Enfield860-698-2337

“We are very unique,” owner AimeLiggett said. Her business teaches claymodeling workshops for ages 2 toadults. “We have a nice broad range,”she said, and not a lot of places offerwhat Jumping Clay does. That unique-ness pays off, our readers say, liking herbusiness model.

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Stateline specializes in the insuranceneeds of the retired and soon to retire. Itsstaff is available year-round. Statelinehas been in business for more than 30years, helping clients understand theirMedicare options. Stateline is an inde-pendent agency certified to sell everyMedicare Advantage Carrier in the state.

Best Customer ServiceStafford Mechanical Services4 Industrial Park Drive,

Stafford Springs 860-684-9485

Stafford Mechanical Services Inc. hasbeen providing service and installationof heating and air conditioning systemssince 1991, according to its website.

And our readers say SMS’ service willwarm you all over.

Best Heating Stove ShopMainline Heating and Supply591 Ference Rd., Ashford

860-429-9663“We are a full service provider of

alternative heating systems and insula-tion services. Full service means weconsult, design, sell, install and servicecomplete systems, not just piecemealcomponents over entire systems,” MikeWytenus said. “We help customers staycomfortable during the heating and cool-ing seasons while improving air qualityin their homes and helping them savemoney over time.”

Best Tree ServiceMountain Tree

21 Egypt Rd., Somers860-749-7365

“What makes the company great isthat the owner cares about trees,” said

office manager Leon Dolby, whose son,Barry Dolby, owns the company.Apparently, our readers agree. In the treebusiness since 1980, Mountain is a full-service tree company. “We’re equippedto do almost anything in the line oftrees,” Leon Dolby said. They can plantand even transplant, as well as offer treemaintenance services.

Best Tax PreparerCathy W. Pinard

281 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon860-872-6866

Cathy W. Pinard CPA’s “tax andfinancial background is ideally suited towork with individuals to help them cre-ate their own financial success,” herwebsite says. “She approaches the finan-cial planning process from a tax and riskbased perspective helping clients bridgethe gap between risk and reward.”

Best AttorneyBonnie Kumiega

1733 Storrs Rd., Storrs860-548-2664

“My clients know that each of them is

special, and they will receive my fullcommitment to achieving the best possi-ble outcome for the matters they placewith me,” Kumiega said. She specializesin business law, including LLCs and realestate, as well as estate planning, pro-bate administration and civil litigation.Best Place To Get Your Car ‘Tuned’

Up (audio installations)Long Radio

2 Middle Rd., Enfield860-763-0855

When they’re looking for the best inmobile audio, our readers say LongRadio sounds the best to them.

Best Bus Charter Service Post Road Stages Inc.

1105 Strong Rd., South Windsor 860-644-1531

Founded in 1912, Post Road Stages isone of the oldest continuing bus servicesin the U.S. According to its website, itoffers a full range of transportationneeds with charter bus services, airporttransfers, sightseeing, group tour assis-tance and public tours.

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Shrek The Musical Premieres Aug. 7SOMERS - SRO Productions presents the stage production of Shrek The Musical.

The show will be held outdoors, in-the-round at beautiful, park-like WorthingtonPond Farm and Gardens, 359 Mountain Road, Somers. Show dates are Friday,August 7 (6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, August 8 (2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.). The show isthe TYA version (Theatre for Young Audiences) and has one act that runs approxi-mately 80 minutes.

Kathy Welch, SRO President, is Producer and Artistic Director; George Murphyis Musical Director; Mark Ceppetelli is Associate Musical Director; Kate DaSilva isChoreographer; Linda Preston is Stage Manager.

In case of rain, the show will be moved to the Mabelle B. Avery Middle SchoolGymnasium, 1 Vision Blvd, Somers. If the show must be moved, a notice will beposted on the SRO website on the day of the show (www.sroproductions.org).

Tickets are available for purchase: $12 for general admission and $8 for seniorcitizens and kids through Grade 12. They can be purchased online at www.sropro-ductions.org, at the Somers Pharmacy or if still available, at the Box Office one hourbefore curtain.

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TRIPSDinner at Sophia’s and Windsor

Locks concert featuring The SavageBrothers, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.(Bring money for dinner.)

Warehouse Point Library, Wednesday,Aug. 5, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Rock Cats baseball game, Thursday,Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CLOSED

Lunch at Lulu’s, Friday, Aug. 7, 10:45a.m.-2 p.m. (Bring money for lunch.)

Lake Compounce, Thursday, Aug. 20,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee is $23.09/person, dueAug. 7. NO REFUNDS

Scout Hall Sock Hop, Friday, Aug.21, 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m.

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Round Table with the First SelectmanDenise Menard, Thursday, Aug. 13,10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

In-House Money Bingo, Thursday,Aug. 13, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Focus Group, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10a.m.–11 a.m

Food for Thought, Tuesday, Aug. 18,11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meeting with state Rep. Chris Davis,Friday, Aug. 28, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonEAST WINDSOR — The town officially opposes

the relocation of the Connecticut State Police FirearmsTraining Facility to East Windsor.

Residents voted by paper ballot 161-8 at a July 21Special Town Meeting to accept a petition signed by400 residents asking that the Board of Selectmen offi-cially oppose the relocation of the firearms trainingfacility.

The state is seeking to relocate the facility fromSimsbury to a privately owned 223-acre site on

Apothecaries Hill Road. Residents have said theyoppose the facility, citing noise, environmental factorsand economic loss to the town.

“My stand on the matter is based on what I havebeen asked many times, ‘What good does this facilitybring to East Windsor?’ ” First Selectman DeniseMenard said in her report to the selectmen on July 21.“After a significant amount of due diligence with thatquestion in mind, if the majority of the Town Meetingcontinues to oppose the proposal, I have already begunworking on a letter stating that the majority of those

that have spoken to us are opposed to siting a firearmstraining facility in East Windsor, that the proposed sitein East Windsor does not meet a number of the criterialisted as critical by the state, and indeed some will beadversely impacted by such a facility and that the townurges the state’s rejection of the proposed East Windsorlocation for the Connecticut State Police FirearmsTraining Facility.”

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HARTFORD – State Rep. Christopher Davis (R-East Windsor) applauded the passage of a bill duringspecial session on June 29 that will help provide thenecessary funding for the recently approved BroadBrook Elementary School expansion project. The proj-ect will replace the out-of date modular classrooms thatcost $116,000 for the town to rent each year with newmodular classrooms they will own along with othernecessary repairs to the school.

A “School Construction Bill” is passed annually toapprove state funding for school projects acrossConnecticut. This year, Davis and fellow East Windsordelegation member Rep. David Kiner (D-Enfield) wereable to include a last-minute section to the House bill

that will increase the state funding for the Broad BrookSchool project following the town’s recent referendumapproving the project’s new scope.

“The current modular classrooms are no longerworth the amount we have been spending to rentthem,” Rep. Davis said in a statement. “The new mod-ules, along with other repairs approved for the schoolin the project, will be a great improvement, and I amgrateful to my colleagues for supporting this increasein necessary funding to reflect the desire of the Townof East Windsor.”

The bill, passed by Emergency Certification, awaitsthe Governor’s signature before it officially becomeslaw.

Davis Applauds Additional School FundingMenard To Seek Third TermEAST WINDSOR - East Windsor First Selectman

Denise Menard has announced her intentions to run forreelection. Menard, a Democrat, is completing her sec-ond term as leader of the Town.

“Serving the people of East Windsor has been anhonor. I have devoted the last eight years to movingour town forward,” Menard said. “We’ve had somegreat successes as a community, from consistently liv-ing within our means, to supporting grassroots leader-ship like our Youth Center Committee. I have securedgrant funding for projects such as road repair, seniorhousing, major sewer projects and other communityneeds.”

Menard said that she looks forward to the race.“Holding a position of public trust is a serious respon-sibility, one that I have never taken lightly. I look for-ward to measuring my record and my vision for thefuture of our town against anyone’s,” Menard said.

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10AM Fair Parade – Main St to the fairgrounds

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ELLINGTON – Thefollowing students havebeen named to the fourthquarter honor roll,according to a list provid-ed by the school.

GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS –

Victoria Amundarain,Bethany Bahler, EmmaBarry, Danielle Bartlett,Lindsey Bourque,Rebecca Cargill, GinaCarroll, Rebecca Cyr,William Daigle, JuliaDeBaise, Jacob Edelstein,Rebekah Gerber, LiaGuerette, MeadowHadzopulos, MeganHarris, Alexa Herzog,Megan Knowling,Savanna Macaluso,Alison Mangold, MollyMcGrath, Daniel Meaney,Amanda Moffitt, SylviaMutua, Sarah Nedwick,Tin Nguyen, Isha Patel,Matthew Phillips, JennieSchneider, JesseSchneider, AbigailVarney, Alena Williams

HONORS – NicholasAbbruzzese, FrancisAlbee, Camden Angell,Rachael Arnold, Veronica

Avery, Kaitlyn Bartlett,Evan Berak, RyanBergeron, Collin Berube,Carla Beutel, RachelBingham, JaredBuffington, Erin Busky,Caroline Casey, EricaClarke, Emily Dauch,Elijah DeCarlo, JackDesrocher, MatthewDesrocher, MadisonDexter, AlexanderDomingos, StephanosDonzell, OliviaDutkewych, EmilyDwire, Alexandra Dzen,Jacob Essig, Jake Frye,Andrew Gaines, MaxwellGale, Jeremy Gamble,Evan Gargiulo, AidanGonzalez, BrennaGonzalez, Erin Hayes,Benjamin Heyman,Alexandra Hintze, AlexJoslin, Shannon Kelly,Madison Killoran,Zackary Kindall,Alexandra Krajewski,William Longo, SaraMateya, Nathan Motisi,Timothy Moynihan,Kathryn O’Donnell,Danielle Paparian, JohnPasini, Zachary Petrozza,Nicholas Pina, Amanda

Pretty, Joshua Prouty,Aedan Randall, AnthonyRizzuto, Jessica Roberts,Zachery Roy, GillianSanville, JacobSchlenner, KevinSchmelter, AlexanderSmyth, Jack Soto, LucasVan Deventer, GraceWalker, Kara Waltman,Sarah Ward, KyleWardrop, Tessa Webb,Kaitlyn Webber, SophieWei, Nicholas Willett


Megan Abbruzzese,Thomas Arbeiter, JacobBerardo, MarleyBinkowski, DanielBocchino, Julie Brisson,Elizabeth Canavan,Nicholas Cantin, DanielleDelPiano, CiaraDobrowolski, RachelFeenstra, CourtneyFitzsimons, Lydia Gerber,Jenni Giacalone, OliviaGionet, Caitlyn Gresh,Caroline Gresh, AllisonHill, Grace Hinckley,Jessica Jones, ShannonMaguire, MelanieMakula, Ariana Mason,Logan McDonald, Lukas

Merkouriou, SawyerMorrow, Erik Nordmark,Brianna Pekala, JuliaPepitone, RandyPhilavong, MatthewPiotrowski, StellaPontius, Timothy Ross,Alicia Russell, NaomiSchneider, CandaceSettle, Kendall Sirica,Jessica Stone, KaitlynTarbox, AlyssaT h i b o d e a u - G r i v o i s ,Colby Unterstein, KateWalder, Emily Wheeler

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Kyle Goldsnider, BlancheGorham, SamuelGreenberg, PaulGuglietta, Thomas Joyse,Waqqas Kazmi, OwenKloter, Sneha Koripella,Charles Lewis, KyleLuginbuhl, AbbyMagnuson, Erin Malley,Jason Martin, MelinaMashayekhi, NoahMashiak, Adam Mayne,Kaitlyn Michaud,Madison Milanovich,Luke Moffitt, ZacharyMozzer, Seth Munn,Tyreik Noel, ChristopherO’Connell, AlexanderOtero, April Phelps,Alyssa Roberts, HelenRoets, Hunter Ryan, RyanSherba, Ashley Smith,Joni Steinmetz, JoshuaSumislaski, AlexanderTedone, MckenzieTishon, NicholasTshonas, Emily Walker,Zachary Webber,Maximilian Weiner,Nathan Welton, AbigailWylie


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date for first selectman this year, so barring a third-party or independent run or a primary challenge,Spielman will run unopposed in the general election.

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When asked if he was retiring as first selectman,Blanchette would only say that is the word aroundtown. He did say he has no plans to seek another elec-tive office in town, but said in general his plans were“not cast in concrete.”

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Students from public and parochialelementary schools in Enfield participat-ed in the contest by submitting a 300-word essay about their favorite personwho has ever lived in the state ofConnecticut.

“We hold this contest every year, andI never cease to be amazed by Enfieldstudents’ writing and research skills,”Kissel said. “We are very proud of all ofthem, and we once again offer ourthanks to 360 Federal Credit Union fordonating the contest prizes. Withouttheir generosity, this annual event wouldnot be possible.”

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Photo, back row from left: Sen. John A. Kissel, Emma Branson (JFK Middle School), Patrick Murphy (Enfield MontessoriSchool), Annabelle Titus (Enfield Montessori School), Carissa Zirolli (JFK Middle School), Cassandra Dean (JFK MiddleSchool), 360 Federal Credit Union Business Development Officer Carissa Pape. Middle row: Avery Pierz Gaudet (St.Bernard School), Adrianna Rossignol (JFK Middle School), Kelsey Frenette (JFK Middle School), Emily Rochette (JFKMiddle School), Katherine DeVito (St. Martha School). Front row: Kaitlyn Connery (JFK Middle School), Jamie Gugliotti (St.Martha School).

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lection boxes at designated sites startingthrough Friday, Aug. 21. The fire depart-ment will accept any new or gently usedbooks and supplies.

On Aug. 23, come meet the firemen,tour the fire trucks and take home yourchoice of donated books or supplies onthis Day of Giving Back.

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ENFIELD - Its first-ever toy boatsday will be held at the Enfield HistoricalSociety’s Old Town Hall Museum onSunday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.A hot August day is a great time tosplash in the water while you and thekids play with one of our toyboats. Catch the breeze with one of the

Historical Society’s sailboats. Wind upone of its rubber band raceboats and seehow fast you can make it go. The toyboat pond will be filled with fun for oneday only, so don’t miss out.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonENFIELD — The town is reaching

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Town Manager Matthew Coppler isproviding podcasts with local informa-tion.

“Sitting at your computer or mobileon your phone, you can plug into current

and up and coming topics to keep you inthe know. Dig a little deeper into a sub-ject you always wanted to know moreabout, like Enfield’s Roads program ormake an informed decision on whetherthe Enfield Family Resource Center hasa program suited to you and your family.Personalized and up-to-date topics canbe streamed straight from the town to

your office, car or smartphone,” accord-ing to the town’s website.

A link to the podcasts is available onthe website, enfield-ct.gov.

The podcasts aren’t the only improve-ment, however. Also made more avail-able on the town’s website is towndepartment performance informationand town budget information. Links to

both are available on the homepage ofthe website.

To personalize the experience on thetown’s website, residents can log intothe MyDashboard bar at the top of thescreen and create a login. They can cre-ate favorite pages on the site or choosethe modules, features and keywords theyuse most often.

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ENFIELD - The Enfield HistoricalSociety is holding an open house onSunday, Aug. 9, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. atthe Wallop School Museum, 250 AbbeRd., on the corner of Wallop SchoolRoad. There are only two open housesremaining this year. Don’t miss thischance to see the beautifully restoredone-room school.

The Wallop School was one of the lastone-room schoolhouses in use inConnecticut. The original structure wasbuilt in 1754, the same year the local cit-izens voted to establish school dis-tricts. It was destroyed by fire in about1800 and replaced by the present one-

room brick building. The “new” schoolhoused several different grade levels andoperated continuously until 1947.

The Enfield Historical Societyacquired the building in 1961 andopened the Wallop School Museum tothe public. Recently, the society com-pleted a multi-year restoration of theschool, carefully and lovingly recreatingthe atmosphere and character of its lastyears as an active school.

Alumni of one-room schools, wholove to share their school experiencesand stories and to answer your ques-tions, look forward to seeing you at theWallop School.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSOMERS — Work is beginning at the

Somersville Mill site.“Testing is currently under way at the

Somersville Mill property,” FirstSelectman Lisa Pellegrini said, “Thetown received a Brownfield Grant fromthe DECD (state Department ofEconomic and CommunityDevelopment) in the amount of $85,000to perform Phase I and Phase II environ-mental testing.”

The town chose GEI Consultants toperform the testing.

Phase I environmental testingincludes a review of the documentationassociated with the site, including oldmaps, permits, testing reports and inter-views.

“Basically anything that could assistin determining what was used and storedat the property,” Pellegrini said of thetesting.

That information helps the testingfirm to pinpoint locations for environ-

mental testing. “The machinery at the mill during the

recent weeks was used to clear areasfound during the Phase I piece that willbe tested during Phase II. Phase II test-ing may include soil analysis and testpits that are used to test for such thingsas oil from underground tanks, coal orcoal ash residue, etc. A report will besupplied to the town documenting thefindings.

“It is anticipated to be receivedsometime in September. That informa-tion will be used to determine whatoptions are available for the property,”the first selectman said.

In other business, the Somers HighSchool Class of 1965 presented the townwith $1,050 to the Human ServiceDepartment’s Back to School BackpackProgram.

“We were overwhelmed by their gen-erosity and cannot thank the Class of1965 enough for such thoughtfulness,”Pellegrini said.

At the Somers High School Class of 1965’s presentation of a $1,050 donation tothe Human Service Department’s Back to School Backpack Program are, from left,First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini, Human Services Director Deanna Schuetz, PollyStevenson McCranie, Lise Avery Wood and Bill Childs.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSTAFFORD — The first phase of the

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and sewer line extensions for theStafford Housing Authority’s WoodlandSprings facility, water and gas lineextensions for the Stafford IndustrialPark on Middle River Drive and approx-imately 1.3 miles of water and gas lineextensions on Route 190.

The Board of Selectmen voted July22 to send the plan to a July 29 TownMeeting vote.

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past has said the extension of sewer, gasand water lines is necessary for econom-ic development and to help increase thetown’s Grand List.

The $1,910,000 appropriation wouldbe funded by bonding.

The vote was set for July 29 at theStafford Community Center, 3 BuckleyHighway, after the North Central Newswent to press.

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STAFFORD - Safe Net Ministrieswill be providing its Children’s SummerMeal Program from Monday, Aug. 10through Friday, Aug. 21 daily Mondaysthrough Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Pick-up is only at Safe Net MinistriesFood Cupboard, 86 Main St., StaffordSprings. (No pick-up at town beach.)

If your child has special dietary needssuch as dairy or nut-free, please let usknow so we can accommodate them

(860-716-0089 or 860-851-9987). Safe Net’s mission is a multi-denom-

inational nonprofit organization helpingour Stafford and Union neighbors inneed, to provide comfort and support asnecessary utility/general assistance.Donations may be sent to Safe Net atPost Office Box 93, Stafford Springs,CT 06076 or visit its website:www.safenetministries.com.

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By Linda Tishler LevinsonSUFFIELD — The town has a new

leader at the helm of the PoliceDepartment.

The Police Commission voted unani-mously on July 7 to appoint Anthony J.Riello as interim chief for a period of upto six months. He replaces former PoliceChief Michael Manzi, who retired fol-lowing the recent turmoil within the

department.Riello retired as chief of police in

Falmouth, Massachusetts, in 2012,according to capecod.net. Prior to thathe was police chief in Pittsfield,Massachusetts.

On June 17, the Suffield Police Unioncalled for the ouster of Manzi and PoliceCapt. Craig Huntley and the release ofan internal department report on the fir-

ing of dispatcher Stacey Robins and theorder of counseling for Officer JeffreyReynolds.

The union issued a letter of “no confi-dence” in the police chief and captain,saying both have “displayed their lack ofleadership, integrity and professional-ism, which has since destroyed themorale within the department and hashad a devastating effect on the function-ality of the Suffield Police Department.”

Manzi officially retired on July 7, the

same day Riello was appointed.

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SUFFIELD - On Tuesday, August 4,residents of Suffield are being invited tojoin forces with thousands of communi-ties nationwide for the “National NightOut” crime and drug prevention event.National Night Out is designed to: (1)heighten crime and drug preventionawareness; (2) generate support for, andparticipation in, local anticrime efforts;(3) strengthen neighborhood spirit andpolice community partnerships; and (4)send a message to criminals letting themknow neighborhoods are organized andfighting back.

From 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Aug. 4, theSuffield Police Department will be host-

ing an event at the SpauldingElementary School located at 945Mountain Rd. There will be a display ofpolice, fire, ambulance and town high-way vehicles and equipment. There willbe K9 demonstrations, food and icecream, music, a bounce house, joust sta-tion, dunk tank, giveaways and more.The Connecticut Children IdentificationProgram is also scheduled to attend. Ifpermission is granted from BradleyAirport, there will be helicopter rides toview the town from above.

So come on down for some fun andalso meet new Suffield Police ChiefAnthony Riello.

Suffield PD Hosting National Night Out Event

Attention, VendorsSUFFIELD - Various vendors are

sought for the Christmas Bazaar to beheld Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 446Mountain Rd,, Suffield. All proceeds arededicated to the Sacred Heart Women’sGuild Scholarship Fund. For more infor-mation, call Linda Morrell at SacredHeart Church at 860-668-4246.


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By Keith GriffinWhat if you could own a convertible

that’s socially responsible? As in it getsgreat fuel economy while you indulge inyour fun behavior? Presenting the 2015Volkswagen Beetle Convertible that gets40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city for acombined 34 mpg from its 2.0-liter, tur-bodiesel engine. That’s compared to the24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for acombined 27 mpg for the 1.8-liter, fourcylinder gas engine version.

If you’re feeling really spirited, youcan get a six-speed manual transmission.In addition to being more fun to drive,it’s also more fuel efficient at 31 mpgcity and 41 mpg highway. It used to becommon that manuals were more fuelefficient than automatics, but that’srarely the case with new cars. ThisBeetle is a rare exception. (You’ll alsosave $1,100 because of the six-speedDSG dual-clutch automatic cost.)

According to EPA figures, with theBeetle convertible turbodiesel, you willsave $2,500 over the course of five yearscompared to the average new car. Thegasoline version will cost you $750more than the average car. That $3,250difference helps offset the MSRP differ-ence of $29,675 for the turbodiesel ver-sus $25,595 for the gas model.

The new EA288 TDI Clean Dieselengine makes 150 horsepower, which isup 10 horsepower from the previous

engine. It has 236 lb. ft. of torque, whichis just fantastic for such a little car.People look at this car and think cute.They forget it’s quick, too. The funcomes from its abundance of torque,which provides lots of kick when accel-erating or passing on the highway.

That same 2.0-liter turbodieselengine, inside a 2015 VW Golf with asix-speed manual, just set a world recordfor fuel economy with Guinness recordholder Wayne Gerdes piloting it. Overthe course of 8233.5 miles while travers-ing all 48 contigual states, the carachieved incredible fuel efficiency of81.17 mpg. That’s better than the hybridrecord, which is 74.34 mpg. Wayne andhis co-driver were able to see the entirecontinental United States using just

$294.98 worth of fuel.Of course, their journey would have

been a lot more fun behind the wheel ofthe VW Beetle Convertible. This is byfar one of the most comfortable convert-ibles I’ve ever driven. Sure, it’s a tight fitfor anybody over 5 feet tall in the backand the trunk can only fit a weekend’sworth of soft-sided luggage, but I’ll bedarned if I didn’t look for any excuse todrive it.

An important aspect of convertibleownership is the roof operation. The VWBeetle convertible is seamless in itsease. Two electric motors raise it (in 11seconds) and close it (in 9.5 seconds).The top can be raised and lowered atspeeds of up to 31 mph.

Volkswagen has succeeded in creat-

ing a convertible that is fun to drive, isgood looking, and, with the 2.0-liter tur-bodiesel, is socially responsible with itsfuel economy. It’s the perfect mix ofguilty living combined with guilt-freedriving.2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

THE BASICS: Price, base (with des-tination): $33,045 Fuel economy: 30-c i t y / 4 0 - h i g h w a y / 3 4 - c o m b i n e dDrivetrain: 2.0-liter turbodiesel convert-ible

THE SPECIFICS: Horsepower: 150@ 3,500 rpm Torque: 236 @ 1,750 rpmOverall length: 168.4 in. Wheelbase:100 in. Height: 58 in. Width: 71.2 in.Curb weight: 3,435 lbs.

THE GOOD: It’s a head turner thatfeeds your ego, while providing greatfuel economy and performance wrappedin a cute package.

THE BAD: The audio system, whilepowerful, can be a bit quirky to operate.The navigation system screen could alsobe a tad larger. The passenger compart-ment is really best suited for two adultsand two pre-teen children.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The iconic Volkswagen Beetle

Convertible continues to be fun to driveand with its new turbodiesel engine it’salso socially responsible, too.

Keith Griffin is a contributor toAbout.com and BoldRide.com; he can bereached on Twitter @indepthauto.

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