SUPPORT THE WILLINGTON PTA!

On Tuesday, April 12th, enjoy a

delicious dinner at Willington Pizza

(either location–dine in or take out)

from 4-9pm, and 10% of the proceeds

will be given to the Willington PTA!

Print this flyer or mention the Willington PTA. Thank you!

Contact Lanette Balis at lanettebalis@yahoo.com with any questions.

25TH ANNUAL WILLINGTON

DAY! SATURDAY

MAY 28, 2016 THIS YEARS THEME IS

“MY

SUMMERTIME FUN”

Create -A-

Cover

Contest

4 Categories!

4 Chances to see

your artwork in

the WD brochure!

Grades 1 & 2

Grades 3 & 4

Grades 5 & 6

Grades 7 & 8

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SUBMIT VIA EMAIL,

POST OR IN PERSON

BY 5:00 PM MONDAY

MAY 2, 2016

Email to: willingtonday@aol.com

Mail to: 40 Old Farms Rd.

Willington, CT 06279

2016 Willington Day

Create-A-Cover Contest

Use artwork to describe your favorite hometown

summertime activity!

My Grade Level is:

Grades 1 or 2 Grades 3 or 4 Grades 5 or 6 Grades 7 or 8

My Contact Info is:

Name: ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________ Willington, CT 06279

My Parent / Guardian’s Contact Info is:

Name: ___________________________________

1st Phone: _______________________________

2nd Phone: ______________________________

I hereby grant my child permission to participate in this contest. I hereby waive and release

myself, my heirs, executors or administrators of any and all claims and damage we ever had or

now have, against the Town of Willington, its successors and assigns, employees, agents and

representative for any and all kinds of injury, including but not limited to personal injury and/or

property damage suffered by my child, myself, family members or friends while participating in

this program.

_______________________________________ ______________

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

Please include your artwork with this registration and email, mail, or

drop-off your submission on or before 5:00pm Monday May 2, 2016.

Thank you for helping to make Willington Day so much fun!

Willington Youth, Family and Social Services

is offering “April Camp 2016”

during Spring Recess!

From April 18th -22nd 9am -3pm

At Willington Hill Fire Department

(Before and after care available from

8-9am and 3-4pm)

Cost $135 per child

($125 if registered by April 1st)

10% discount more than one registration

*Income-based scholarships available *

For more information or

to register, please

contact at 860-487-3118

or send an email to

wyfss@willingtonct.org

Willington Youth, Family and Social Services 40 Old Farms Road, Willington CT 06279

A week’s worth of fun crafts, games, and activities that your child will enjoy!

A Day on Your Own in Boston

Date: Sat., April 23rd (Registration deadline is April 9th) Time: Bus will leave the Exit 68 Commuter Parking Lot, Tolland next to Dunkin Donuts at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m. Fee: $ 45.00 per person (fee includes bus transportation only) Plan a fun day in Boston. We’ll take you to Boston; drop you off at the below locations and pick you up at a pre-determined location at the end of the day. Public transportation is available for many locations. Information available at: www.mbta.com. • Boston Science Museum: participants can easily spend an entire day exploring this museum. More information about exhibits and special events can be found at www.mos.org. • Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall: participants can walk around, shop and get great food at this historic area in Boston. More information can be found at www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com.

A map of Boston and the various things to see and do can be found at www.tripomatic.com

If you have any questions please call Maureen Parsell at 860-487-3108 or email at mparsell@willingtonct.org

WILLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION IS HOSTING A SAFE BOATING AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT COURSE

Saturday, April 30th, 2016

8:30 am- 4:30 pm at the Willington Town Office Building

40 Old Farms Road

1-Day Combination Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft Safety Certification

A complete, updated safe boating certification course taught in one (8 hour) day. This class

includes the newest requirement for towing skiers & tubes. Successful completion will allow the

student to purchase a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, which enables

them to operate recreational vessels up to 65 feet in length including Jet Skis. An easy to

understand classroom format is designed for students age 12 and over. PRIOR TO TAKING

THIS CLASS, each student should create an account online at ct.outdoorcentral.net, and click

the START button. Create an account if you don’t already have one, and then print the page that

includes your Conservation ID number and bring it to class. Once we have entered your score in

the DEEP system, you will use your account to purchase & print the certificate after the class.

Students should bring a pen or pencil to class.

Age: Designated for ages 12+

Instructor: Professional Marine Education Fee: $75.00

Bring a lunch.

Questions: Contact Maureen Parsell, Director Willington Parks and Recreation (860) 487-3108 or email mparsell@willingtonct.org

WILLINGTON HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY

$2.00 ADMISSION PER PERSON INCLUDES POPCORN AND DRINK

OTHER SNACKS FOR SALE

Bring your Pillow and Blanket

PREMIERING

SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH

Doors Open - 5:30 pm

Movie Starts - 6:00 pm

Willington Hill Fire Dept.

24 OLD FARMS ROAD , WILLINGTON

Questions?? Call Wendy 860-208-0179

2016 Directors

Judy Andersen

Jennie Arpin

Linda Cooper

David Gabree

Ron Growney

Robert Jellen

Heather Kelly

Paula King

Leslie Letendre

Chopeta Lyons

Mary Pat Maloney

Judith Marco

Laura Rodriguez

Laurie Tyler

Steve Vera

Jean Woods

February 2016

Dear Willington Neighbor:

P.O. Box 194; Willington, CT 06279

Thank you for making last year such a successful celebration of our first 20 years! Together, during those 20 years, we’ve accomplished much

and have awarded over $236,000 to 333 recipients. Our 2015 scholarship recipients say it best:

“We are very fortunate ... in the town of Willington because of all the families and businesses that are committed to supporting higher education for Willington students.”

“It gives me great joy to accept a scholarship from the town I grew up in and made me who I am today. Thank you to all the donors that go above and beyond to provide opportunities for so many students. The generosity is greatly appreciated.”

Last year we received new grants, initiated new programs, and hit a new record for dollars given out in scholarships. Willington residents, businesses, and civic organizations once again showed their commitment to recognizing student excellence by donating time, services, and funds.

But we have even bigger news to report: We’ve received two grants, totaling $10,000, that we will be able to secure if we match donations from our Willington community. These funds will support two programs and help us build on our record from 2015, when the WSFDFS was able to provide 15 scholarships totaling $21,500.

The first grant, another $5,000 from the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, will again be used to match donations for scholarships to graduating high school students who are Willington residents.

The second grant, $5,000 from Scholarship America, is for us to match donations and build a multi-year, need-based scholarship program. Willington Scholarship Foundation Dollars for Scholars (WSFDSF) has been selected as the only Connecticut chapter and just one of 13 nationwide to receive the 2015 matching grant. This summer, we plan to award our first multi-year scholarship, renewable over three years, to a 2015 graduate who demonstrates financial need and has completed his or her first year of post-secondary education with at least a B average.

In addition to these programs, we continue to need your support to make scholarships available to Willington graduates. Please help them to succeed in their post-secondary education by contributing whatever you can to the 2016 Willington Scholarship Foundation Drive. To do so, just clip the remittance form inside and send it along with your tax-deductible contribution to:

Willington Scholarship Foundation; P.0. Box 194; Willington, CT, 06279.

To learn more about our programs, please use the checkboxes on your remittance form and we will be happy to get back to you.

On behalf of all the Directors, sincerely,

David Gabree, Chair Chopeta Lyons, Vice-Chair

860-684-5327 860-429-9594

Willington Pizza has supported WSFDFS since the very beginning. Shown here: Jeff Kelly, owner, and Amy Oberlander, recipient of the 2015 Willington Pizza Scholarship Award

2015 WSFDFS Scholarship Recipient, Kathryn Morozov

2015 Individual Donors – Thank you!

Anonymous Ralph & Betty Amwake Judy & Peter Andersen Daniel & Claire Avery Fred & Bettyann Baltronis

Earl & Shelly Bancroft Kathleen M. Bannon Lena C. Beebe Eric Beebe Jan Belair Don Berg Chris Bernard Rick & Shirley Beyor William & Julie Bilyak Bob & Jan Bittner David & Loretta Black John & Kathy Blackmore Tim & Mary-Beth Blauvelt John Blessington Linda Blinn Theodore and Wanda Bocon Cindi Brassington & Gary Hartell

Elizabeth and Michael Breton

Ann & Andrew Brndiar Jr.

Katharine & Hal Brody

Kevin J. & Cheryl H. Brown

Lynn & Marjorie Brown

Scott and Margie Brown Diane & James Bulick Charles & Mary Busse Peg Busse & Deb Lynch Sarah Calvert Alex & Joanne Capo Alice Cassells Lyle Champagne William & Suzanne Chapman Gerard & Holly Chartier Jim & Ann Cilfone Nora & Dick Claus, Jr. Amy & Kevin Cook Tom and Linda Cooper Doug, Nan, & Nattie Cooper Peter Cortiel and Judith Marco Carlton R. & Susan A. Csiki Dawn & Joe Csiki

Joseph & Betty Csiki Ed & Claudia D’Agata Carl & Nadine DalBon John & Susan Davies Donna & Bob Dean

Michael & Claudette Dechichio

Gary & Serena Deets

Christopher & Kathleen Demers

Chris & Janice Deskus

David & Barbara Dion

John & Sue Driscoll

Mark & Dot Drobney

Martin & Isabel Drobney Clinton & Elna Eldredge

Keith & Paula Enderle David & Martha Ennis Alan & Richene Ference Denise Ferreri Alain & Lisa Ferriere Bill Foreman & Joan Taraskiewicz

John & Carole Frassinelli Mr. & Mrs. P.D. Funkhouser

David & Sandra Gabree Diane Gallant Dave & Margaret Gankofskie Raymond & Irene Gantick

Ron & Denise Gantick Norman & Jean Garrett

Matthew Gidman & Kathleen Ryan-Gidman Lee & Gina Giguere

Nancy Goodell Mary & Syd Goodrich David Greer Gary & Eileen Griffin

Ron Growney & Pat Kramer Michael & Dianne Harnad

Jim Harvey Joyce Helenski Jeri Hepworth

Jay C. Higley

Donald Hipsky

Linda and John Howe

Tish & David Ignatowicz

Chris Jackson Muriel Jax

Jeff & Sandy Jerbert Nora and Mark Jones David & Carol Jordan James & Donna Kaeser Emil & Marianne Kalbac

Tom & Heather Kelly

Paula M. King

Rufus & Suzy Kline

Shawn & Kim Kowalyshyn

Carole & Ed LaCroix Doris Lake Bob & Leslie Letendre Kathy & Bob Lisiewski Daniel & Patricia Locke Michael & Kristine Lynes Chopeta Lyons & Mark Palmer Christina Mailhos Richard & Mary Pat Maloney Lisa & Chris McLean Richard & Kathleen Mindek Jr. Nick & Lorraine Moustakakis

Jodi & Dave Nafis Robert Navratil Jane & Don Neel

The Nolan Family Peter & Dawn O'Neil Deb and Rick Ostien

James & Rachel Otka Dan & Marcia Panciera Evelyne Parizek Jerry & Rosanne Parizek

Maureen Parsell Rich & Cory Passardi Noreen & Fred Passardi Mark & Elizabeth Peczuh Ellen Peloquin Michael & Brenda Peloso Darryl & John Peters Doris A. Polcaro Christine Psathas & Bob Shabot Ann Pudelkiewicz Richard & Karen Rabe Ronald & Patricia Richardson

Betty Robertson Kevin Rodrigues & Terri Dominguez Orlando & Laura Rodriguez Albert N. Rowe Jack & Kathy Rup Rose Schofield Ken & Gail Schoppmann Marilyn & Dave Schreiber Paul & Susan Schur Alex & Joanne Sibicky Dolores & Larry Silbart Sarah & Michael Smith Maurice Stapleton

Phil & Kristen Stevens Karen & Earl Stoudt Greg & Lisa Suchy Bob & Geri Swanson David & Anne Sylvia Lech & Justine Szkudlarek Sally & Ed Taiman Chuck & Margie Thompson Bill & Diane Tortora Glenn & Laurie Tyler Siamak Vahidi

Steven and Kim Vera Randy & Nancy Vogel

Robert & Mary Wiecenski Connie Wilde

Robert & Joyce Wilkins

Norman A. Wilson

Roger & Marlene Wilson

Dana & Jean Woods

In Memory of:

Thomas Borovicka Elizabeth Borovicka

Nancy Borovicka Barrett Charley & Rita Borovicka Bob and Judy Borovicka Stephen and Tracey Borovicka

Calibre Wilbur & Alice Gangaway

Stafford Lions Club

Christopher Cox

The Vasington Family

Chris Emond

David & Tina Iaccarino Donna Korbel

Ralph & Maryanne LeGrow Pat & John Martin

Barbara & Dave Meredith Greg & Carole-Lynn Saros

Darlene Hipsky

Nancy & John Gately

Sharon Sutton Jellen

Robert E. Jellen

Tyler & Amanda Jellen Dumont

Harvey and Pauline Morris

Ernest Morris

Michael Pallo

Dianne M. Pallo and Family

Tom and Arlene Ryan Tom and Betsy Treiber

Robert Ryder

Ellen C. Hipsky The Ryder Family

John R. Smith Jacky Smith

= 10+ year donor = 15+ year donor = 20 year donor

If you notice any omissions or errors above, please forgive us and let us know. Thank you.

Director Steve Vera, 2015 First Niagara Bank Scholarship recipient, Jasmine Saros, & First Niagara Branch Manager Deb McCrackan

The new symbol ( ) indicates businesses and towns people who have been with the WSFDFS from the start!

Kate Phillips, 2015 Robert Ryder Memorial Scholarship recipient & Donor Jeri Hepworth

2015 Business and Organization Donors –Thank you!

Steven J. Abbott, DMD Anything Printed Copy Center Baywood Kennels Benson Income Tax Service Cable Technology, Inc. Calibre Citizens Financial Group DeSiato Sand & Gravel Corp. Dick’s Auto Care Ferrigno Realtors

First Niagara Bank, Storrs & Willington Franc Motors, Inc. Friends of Hall School Music & Drama G. Merritt Thompson & Sons, Inc. Hipsky Construction, LLC Holiday Spirits, Inc. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc. Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation Kids Kingdom, LLC Mansfield Lions Club

Mycoscience, Inc. Peczuh Printing Potter Funeral Home R & R Tire LLC Schaolin Kempo Martial Arts Stafford Lions Club Stafford Savings Bank The Book Rack The Mill Works Tony’s Garage, Ltd.

Track Nine Diner Dr. Jennifer Veit Village Springs Corp. Willington Democratic Town Committee Willington Financial, P. C. Willington Pizza Willington PTA Willington Republican Town Committee Willington Seniors Willington Termite & Pest Control

2015 Scholarship Recipients

Rebecca Woods Willington Scholarship Foundation Endowment Award

Samantha Moriarty Chris Emond Memorial Scholarship

Lucas McLean Willington PTA Scholarship

Kathryn Morozov The Stafford Lions Thomas Borovicka Memorial Scholarship

Lucy Roberge Willington Scholarship Foundation Awards

Funded by donations from The Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation with matching

donations from: Anonymous, Gary & Eileen Griffin, David & Carol Jordan, Randy & Nancy Vogel and the WSFDFS community of donors.

Willington Scholarship Foundation Award & The Friends of Hall School Music and Drama Scholarship

Graham Frassinelli

Laura Townsend

Adeline Bray

The Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation Matching Named Awards Funded by the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, with matching donors: First Niagara Bank, Jeri Hepworth and the Rob Ryder Family, Jeff Kelly, Ernie Morris, Anne and David Sylvia and Rob and MaryJo Whalen.

Jonathan Gareau Mycoscience, Inc. Scholarship

Jasmine Saros First Niagara Bank Scholarship

Amy Oberlander Willington Pizza Scholarship

Blake Walden Harvey and Pauline Morris Scholarship

Marissa Peloso Anne and David Sylvia Scholarship

Kate Phillips Robert G. Ryder Memorial Scholarship

Please mail this slip with your tax-deductible donation. Make checks payable to: Willington Scholarship Foundation and mail

to P.O. Box 194; Willington, CT 06279. Contributions are always welcome at any time, but those received by April 30 will

help us best plan awards for the upcoming class of 2016.

Name:_________________________________________________________________ Amount: $______________________

(as you wish to be acknowledged in the donor list.)

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Also, I would be interested in learning more about (and if so, please provide a phone number or

email address):

The Jeffrey P. Ossen Grant for matching donations.

The Scholarship America Grant for matching donations to build a multi-year,

need-based award program.

Establishing a named endowment or memorial fund with WSF.

Active participation in WSF.

You can also donate directly through our website at Willington.DollarsforScholars.org. And if your employer offers to match funds, we will be happy to help with the paperwork.

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Please support our business donors! Printing compliments of Peczuh Printing Company

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING In your will, please

remember the Willington Scholarship

Foundation.

2015 Mycoscience, Inc. recipient Jonathan Gareau & Director Paula King

2015 Recipient Graham Frassinelli & Director Laura Rodriguez

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2015 Recipients at the June 23rd, 2015 Award Reception. Back row, left to right: Jonathan Gareau, Blake Walden, Lucy Roberge, Kathryn Morozov, Amy Oberlander, Graham Frassinelli, Rebecca Woods, Samantha Moriarty. Front row, left to right: Laura Townsend, Kate Phillips, Marissa Peloso, Adeline Bray, Jasmine Saros. Not pictured: Lucas McLean.