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Evelyn Struzynski: Dean’s List Student

Evelyn Struzynski, daughter of Carrie and George Struzynski of Kent, and, a 2009 HVRHS graduate, has made Dean’s List for the 2009 Fall semester at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.  Continue Reading

Dave Parker Retiring

By John Mauer

On October 6, 2009 at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Dave Parker will be writing his last story for the Waterbury Republican-American and stepping into retirement (again).  As the only local reporter for our major daily newspaper, Dave has become something of a fixture in town, and especially at local meetings.  His knowledge of Kent, and his exceptional insight into local events, made his stories wonderful to read.  Dave’s long journey through journalism was all relatively local, and that makes his story a northwest corner odyssey.

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Afterschool Grows Up

Vince LaFontan started working with children here in Kent for the Park & Recreation Commission.  As he grew professionally, so did the afterschool programs in many towns.  Today he is the Director of the Farmington Extended Care & Learning (EXCL) program.  And, just this month, LaFontan was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Afterschool Association, a national professional development, advocacy and standards organization.

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Music to a Parent’s Ears

Regan Gibson, of Georgetown, Massachusetts, participated in the Berklee College of Music’s 2009 commencement held recently in Boston at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.

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Dave Rochovansky, We Miss You

Last Friday evening late, David Rochovansky, 66, was stricken with a apparent heart attack outside the Kent Green Laundromat which he ran with his wife Caralee. He was pronounced dead on arrival at New Milford hospital.  Continue Reading

Kent Center School Honor Roll 2009

As the school year ended this week, the staff at Kent Center School issued the year end honor roll for 2009. The Honor Roll by grade including High Honors:  Continue Reading

Graduation at Kent Center School

Early this week, Kent Center School held the graduation of its Eighth Grade class in front of parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends. Congratulations to the 22 graduating students of 2009:  Continue Reading

Harry C. Adams Jr., 62

Harry C. Adams Jr., 62, of Dover Plains, N.Y., died Jan. 12, 2009, at Sharon Hospital. He was the husband of Marion (Watts) Adams. Mr. Adams was born May 7, 1946, in New Canaan, son of Mary (Richdale) King of Shafsbury, Vt. and the late Harry C. Adams Sr.
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