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The Newsletter of HARC: Serving People
with Intellectual and Related Challenges
In his famous inaugural speech of 1961,
John F. Kennedy bade his fellow Americans
celebrate freedom and assure the
survival and success of liberty. To do this he said,
“Ask not what your country can do for you - ask
what you can do for your country.”
In this issue of HarcToday we want to applaud
some members of the HARC family who took these
words to heart and contributed time, energy and passion either
over a period of years, or more recently, to personally insure the
success of HARC’s mission: helping people with intellectual
disability and their families enjoy lives of quality, inclusion and
dignity by providing support, education and advocacy. Each took
a different route, but all made a difference. And we love ‘em for it!
The
Werth Family
Foundation
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H A R C ’s
2008
Movers &
Shakers
The people who
made it happen
Miranda Fitzpatrick-Fortier
This dynamic ten-year old honored her Aunt
Mary at HARC’s 5th Annual Walkathon
by forming a team of 50 walkers named
“Marching with Mary,” and raising over
$3,000 for HARC’s Respite Program.
Cordelia Brady
Cordie, here with grandmother, Shelagh
O’Neill, nominated HARC to be the recipient
of funds raised at her school’s 2008 annual
dance-a-thon. HARC received a check of
over of $50,000 thanks to her determination
and courage, and the generosity of over 240
members of the Suffield Academy community.
The Werth Family Foundation
Introduced to HARC by the Vanderbeck
family, the Werth Family Foundation has
supported our Walkathon event for four years
with substantial grants.
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Random & Unharvested, The Second Generation
Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Fragile Programs Taking Care of Fragile People
The recent call to action by parents concerned about autism has brought back memories of
the “mental retardation” movement in the 1950’s. Faced with no services for their children,
parents in the 50’s sprang into action with public education, governmental advocacy, fundraising
activities, and information exchange, just as the parents concerned about autism are doing
now. Through advocacy and public education, parents secured public education, infant intervention,
community living options, employment and day programs, case management, respite
services, just to name a few. Having achieved many of our hard fought objectives, I fear parents
have been lulled into complacency about the continued viability of these critical services.
Many families are surprised to learn that most of the services to our people are not entitlement
programs but are provided at the discretion of the state, or funded through private sources.
The only entitlement programs are Public Education, Medicaid, and Medicare. Viewing all
programs as entitlements has led parents to a false sense of security about their availability.
In fact, HARC’s programs and those of other community providers are in jeopardy from a
ZERO % budget increase this year combined with escalating fixed costs.
Unfortunately, HARC has been increasingly forced to use contribution dollars to make up for
governmental shortfalls, not for new and innovative services. Neither donors nor HARC want
to use contribution dollars to pay for programs that have traditionally been the responsibility of
the State or to shore up programs that the State wants us to provide with inadequate funding.
Donors do not want to see donor dollars used in the same way their tax dollars are being spent.
That is not the purpose of their donation.
To change this situation and to secure the resources necessary for HARC to thrive into the
future I am calling on all families to re-energize and to recommit to the mission of HARC.
There are many ways for families to do this. Each family has its own skills and resources that
can be directed toward supporting HARC. This issue of HarcToday focuses on the gifts offered
to us by our caring community. Please reflect on the gifts and resources that you and your
family might share and how you can help HARC through these difficult times.
Here are some of the ways you can help:
• Monetary support
Cash donations to the Annual Fund / Membership Campaign
Gifts for special purposes: Client Assistance, Building Fund,
Recreation, Auction and Walkathon support
• Serve on the Walkathon Committee
• Solicit ads or gifts for the Auction
• Purchase an ad in the Auction Ad Journal
• Governmental advocacy:
Enroll in HARC’s Legislative Network
Write a letter to your Legislator
• Estate planning:
Remember HARC in your estate plan
• Programmatic support:
Open the door for a supported employment site
HARC will be unable to continue its services without the help of our families. If you haven’t
pitched in with your share, please ask yourself what you can do to rekindle our beautiful and
passionate movement.
Thank you.
Stephen Becker, EdD
President / CEO
HarcToday is published two times a year by HARC, Inc.
900 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-1985.
Tel: (860) 218-6047, Fax: (860) 240-7965
www.harc-ct.org
Editor / Designer
Diana Appleton
President / CEO HARC
Dr. Stephen Becker
2008 / 2009 Board of Directors
Chairman
Seth B. Fierston, CPA, CFP
Vice Chairs
Najib O. Habesch
Richard H. Hoff
Deborah Meier Kleinman
Linda Nawrot
Secretary / Treasurer
Frank Sambor, CPA
Assistant Secretaries
Bernice M. Matty
Matthew H. Youmans, Esq.
Board Members
Patrice M. Calnan
Daniel A. Goldfarb
John M. Horak, Esq.
Albert J. Lognin
Milagros “Maria” Lopez
Gloria J. Patman
Kevin Rasch, Esq.
Dee D. Vowles
John P. Weiss
Serving People with
Intellectual and Related
Challenges
HARC helps people with intellectual
disability and their families enjoy lives
of quality, inclusion and dignity by
providing support, education
and advocacy.
HARC, Inc. is a Community Investment Partner of
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
and serves Greater Hartford

Spotlight
HARC’s Management Team
Reorganized
As a result of HARC’s tremendous growth
in size, along with the ever increasing
complexities associated with state-funded
programs and fundraising requirements,
HARC’s management team has been reorganized.
While the total number of team
members has remained the same, responsibilities
have been re-aligned to increase
efficiency and create centralized areas of
responsibility.
Stan Ingersoll has been promoted to the
newly created position of Chief Operating
Officer. In this role Stan will assume the
responsibility of overseeing HARC’s dayto-day
operations.
Holly Brooks’ position was also redesigned
with the new title of Vice-President of
Administration. Holly will oversee HARC’s
Human Resources and Staff Development
Departments while continuing to be responsible
for inter-departmental administration
requirements needed to comply with state
and private funders.
Addressing the re-organization, Stan
comments that HARC will be positioned
to respond to the changing nature of our
industry and our size by developing internal
procedures that will ensure consistency for
personnel issues and compliance with procedures
associated with the new Home and
Community Based Waiver.
Refecting on HARC’s growth, Stan says,
“Budgetary considerations have grown in
complexity also. In non-profits we try to
take advantage of people’s particular skills
- the skills that you have on your staff - and
get people into positions that best utilize
their skills without spending more money
on additional personnel. We think this structure
will be a sensible one that will take
HARC into the future, for the next generation.”
Stan Ingersoll and Holly Brooks
Steve Becker is excited about the opportunities
that are presented with the newly reorganized
management team. “Stan is a well
seasoned administrator with tremendous
experience working with people with intellectual
disability and their families. His personal
style and character combine beautifully with
his clinical and administrative expertise.”
The 2008 Disability Convention &
Exposition
Saturday, September 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm;
265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford
(exit 33 off I-91). Come by the HARC
booth! For more information contact Stan
Kosloski at skosloski03@comcast.net.
NBC 30 Health & Wellness Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26,
2008, 10:00am - 5:00pm, CT Convention
Center. Stop by and see us in the HARC
booth! NBC 30 has been a terrific Community
Partner for many years, and you’ll find
tons of great information at this event. For
more info: www.nbc30.com.
Visit HARC’s website at www.harc-ct.org
to learn more about the events
Photos by Douglas Penhall
Mark Your Calendar
Steve adds further, “For the past several
years Holly has enhanced the scope of her
legal work to include employment and labor
matters. She will do an excellent job heading
up Human Resources, Staff Development,
and other areas of Administration.”
And finally, according to Steve, “This new
management structure will allow me to
spend more time executing my CEO functions
in the areas of development, governmental
advocacy, and donor and community
relations. People with intellectual disability
and their families are depending on us to be
here for them today and into the future.”
HARC’s 20th Annual Auction, Roaring
20, will be held on Saturday, November
15, 2008 from 6:30pm - midnight at the
CT Convention Center. Find your way to
support the Auction - whether it is donating
a gift, purchasing an ad or attending
the event . . . your help is needed to
support HARC’s programs, and is greatly
appreciated! Call Jenna Rompelman at
860 218-6089 or email:
jrompelman@harc-ct.org.
HARC’s Major Donor Reception
Thursday December 4, 2008, 5:30pm -
8:00pm; Tumble Brook Country Club,
376 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT. Call
218-6049 for more info.
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Rotary Club of
West Hartford
Former Senator Biagio Ciotto
Biagio “Billy” Ciotto attends every Legislative
Breakfast HARC holds and created the
Biagio “Billy” and Jeanne Ciotta Family
Fund for HARC.
“Buzz” Holmes, Producer of Our Simsbury,
Simsbury Community TV, produced four halfhour
segments about HARC and its mission to
generate interest in the Walkathons!
Rick O’Connor
A two-time chair of our Auction and a board
and committee member for over 10 years, he
shares his marketing expertise to help us.
Bob Wild
Whether with the Auction or Walkathon, Bob
constantly finds new ways to help HARC in
its mission. We are always on his mind!
Sara & David Hadden
Many community based initiatives were
made possible through Sara and David’s
vision, advocacy and generosity. They are
with us every step of the way.
NBC 30 Partners in a Caring Community
A terrific community partner! NBC 30 personalities
have hosted our Walkathons, and
helped to support HARC in the community.
HARC’s Walkathon Committee
This fabulous committee is absolutely
unequaled! To date they have raised over
$600,000 with the Walkathons. 2009 will be
the 6th Walkathon. Chaired by Jackie Benton
and Chrissy Barnard, the Walkathon has
become an annual Simsbury event.
Paul Mikkelson
Paul and wife, Ann, developed the yearly
Dill, Joyce & Thresher Wellness Festival and
Non-Profit Bike Ride benefitting many of his
non-profit clients, including HARC.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
They have embraced our mission through
generous grants, training and consultation,
for many of HARC’s community initiatives.
Dick Hoff
Dick and his dearly departed Dorothy have
touched HARC in the most profound way,
helping us to start many new programs.
Oak Hill
We greatly appreciate the productive spirit
of cooperation and information sharing from
Oak Hill.
Louise and Ardé Bulova Fund
Their history in the disability movement
dates back to WWII. Their grants helped
initiate our group home for children and the
Bulova Center, among others.
Rotary Club of West Hartford
Their 2008 grant allowed us to print a new
line of ArtSparks Holiday cards!
nd Ardè Bulova Center
appreciation of the Louise and

Gail & Bruce Heald
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They have generously donated time and
energy toward increasing communication to
HARC’s parents.
Carlos Colon
A terrific HARC participant, former Board
member and self-advocate, he now works
for the Department of Developmental
Services.
Jim & Kathy Heffernan
There are no better advocates than Jim
and Kathy. As Brian’s legacy, they look for
every opportunity to advance our mission
and engender new opportunitites.
Marion & Sal Zaffino
In honoring her grandson, Marion became
the creative force behind HARC’s Walkathon,
involving not only her husband Sal,
and her children, but their friends, families,
businesses and the Town of Simsbury!
Business Networking International
The West Hartford Chapter and its many
member businesses have actively supported
HARC in a variety of ways for years, defining
the best of community involvement.
Michael Jones & Penguin Plunge
This terrific HARC staffer, along with Team
Charless, has raised money for HARC’s
Special Olympic teams - for years.
Ray Dunaway
He’s hosted our Auctions and touted HARC
on his radio show, 1080 NewsTalk, with
Diane Smith.
Najib & Liz Habesch
Najib has served for several years on the
HARC Board of Directors, and spoken eloquently
to legislators on behalf of HARC.
They routinely support the Annual Auctions
and other HARC events in a variety of ways.
Albert Lognin
Albert has been on the HARC Board of
Directors for many years, speaking at
United Way engagements and educating the
community about intellectual disability. He
is self-advocate extraordinaire!
United Way of Central and Northeastern CT
has been a loyal community partner for over
40 years. It is our only souce of ongoing
operating support for non-governmental
programs. A true community hero!
Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Saint Francis is home to HARC’s newest
supported employment site and has welcomed
us with open arms.
Charlie Duffy
Serving on HARC’s Board of Directors,
Charlie has been extremely generous with
his knowledge and expertise in lobbying
for the needs of people with intellectual
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We Mourn the Loss of Janet Pitegoff
Janet Pitegoff, a beloved member of the
HARC Family for many years, supporting
our cause in a multitude of ways, passed
away on April 13, 2008. We will greatly
miss her presence and we extend our condolences
to her son, Robert, in HARC’s Life
Enrichment Program, her son, John and
daughter-in-law, Anne Martha of West Hart-
HARC’s 57th Annual Meeting and
Community Awards
HARC honored seven community leaders
who made significant contributions to
HARC’s mission, at its 57th Annual Meeting
on June 10, 2008. The meeting was held
at The Greater Hartford Jaycees Community
Boathouse. Those honored included:
2008 Employer of the Year
Hartford Hospital
2008 Community Partner of the Year
AFCAMP
(African and Caribbean American Parents of
Children with Disabilities)
2008 Educator of the Year
Brian Morin of Wethersfield
2008 Advocates of the Year
Barbara and Bob Cloonan
of West Hartford
2008 Volunteer of the Year
Luis A. Rosario of Wethersfield
2008 Charless Whitham Staff
Extra Mile Award
Cathleen Barbosa of West Hartford
2008 Young Philanthropist Award
Cordelia Brady of West Hartford
HARC also honored two 25-year employees,
Eileen Able of Manchester and Tom
Barry of New Britain, with plaques and
Governor’s proclamations.
Photos (clockwise from top left): Cathleen
Barbosa, Gregory Grant; Ali Pomales,
Luis Rosario, and Matt Youmans; Merva
Jackson of AFCAMP, Joyce Peters, Dr.
Barbara Siskin Retires
Congratulations to Barbara Siskin who
retired on July 31, 2008 after a 27-year career
at HARC! Most recently Barbara served as
Executive Assistant to Dr. Stephen Becker,
President / CEO of HARC.
ford, and their children, Curtis and Molly. Photos on this page by Douglas Penhall
Steve Becker; Dr. Steve Becker, Brian Morin;
Norberto Mendez and Raul Cruz of Hartford
Hospital; Eileen Able and Ranger Tom
Barry; Barbara and Robert Cloonan
Barbara Siskin

Young Philanthropists
Early Training in Charitable Giving
Lasts a Lifetime
We want to applaud once again, the group
of young philanthropists who have emerged
in support of HARC and its mission. We
also thank their families, teachers, and scout
troop leaders for encouraging their charitable
acts - for it really is something which must be
taught, and nurtured.
When children are constantly bombarded
with media messages extoling the latest,
greatest gizmo and the importance of looking
out for No. 1, it is incredibly touching and
poignant to see a small figure step forward
offering donations from a birthday party
given in lieu of presents. Or young classmates
forming teams and raising dollars for
the Walkathon in honor of their friend, sibling
or relative. Or a child pleading with his
mother to help him make a lemonade stand -
and specifying where the proceeds should be
directed.
Logan Galvan, Ryan Palmer, Dougie and
Mallory Barnard, Kayla Deitz, Matthew
Zaffino, Caroline Zaffino, Ally Pappa and
Samantha Preiser, Brownie Troop 6090 in
Simsbury, Miranda Fitzpatrick-Fortier and
Cordelia Brady are a few of the young
people we have seen recently, and there are
others.
They are the leaders of tomorrow, who aren’t
waiting for tomorrow - but are starting now.
Lessons on helping others can be started even
before a child reaches kindergarten age. In
fact the earlier started the better.
• Start in small ways that are meaningful for the
child - perhaps putting coins in the collection plate
at church.
• Let children decide where their money will be
donated - and help them by discussing possibilities.
• If they don’t want to give money, try volunteering,
perhaps by doing a chore for a neighbor or
grandparent.
• Or suggest they do something nice for someone as
a gift to you.
These, and other ways that you might think
of, can help children start down the path of
philanthropic ways.
Staff Milestone Dinner Held
The Staff Milestone Dinner was held on June
18, 2008 at the Rockey Hill Marriott. In total,
31 employees reached milestones this year.
Fi v e Ye a r
Janet Caraballo-Santos
Carlene C. Rodney
Maneshia A. Chappell
Gale B. Morianos
Luz C. Lopez
Luis E. Lozano
Lavonne N. Griffin
Victoria L. Williams
Sandra D. Lockett
Alma M. Martinez
Gwendolyn L. McKinsey
Nadine A. Stephenson
Marcie Lewis-Percival
Shanda D. Dickens
Erika V. Salek
Joanne Ortiz
Te n Ye a r
Claire Dickinson
Victor H. Lozano
Stacey R. Mayranen
Donald A. Miller
Kathy Monahan
Karen Rusling-Tiemann
Nichola C. Sands
Fi F t e e n Ye a r
Dawn P. Allen
Meiko I. Chandler
Daphne I. McDonald
Tw e n t YYe a r
Christine Crawford
Ramona Dubicki
Darlene St. Jean
Tw e n t Y-Fi v e Ye a r
Eileen Able
Tom Barry
Congratulations to all the milestone
employees!
Dr. Stephen Becker Honored by
NASW with Public Citizen Award
Dr. Stephen Becker was honored and recognized
at the National Association of Social
Workers / Connecticut Chapter (NASW/CT)
Annual Awards Dinner on June 19, 2008,
when he was presented with their Public
Citizen of the Year Award. Dr. Becker was
nominated for the award by MaryJoan Picone
of Glastonbury, for his work in “breaking
through barriers and building bridges to
inclusion.”
Patrick J. Johnson Jr., NASW Treasurer and
President of Oak Hill, spoke at the award
presentation, citing Dr. Becker’s dedication
to advocacy for social justice, safety, and
creation of the best quality of life possible for
people with developmental disabilities, their
families, and those who serve them.
Two Family Funds Announced at
Donor Reception
Two Family Funds were announced at
HARC’s Donor Reception on May 31, 2008.
Biagio “Billy” Ciotto presented a $5,000
check to Dr. Stephen Becker for the Biagio
“Billy” and Jeanne Ciotto Family Fund. Also
announced was the Phyllis Rose Kirsche
Fund. We tremendously appreciate the generosity
of the Ciotto and Kirsche / Habesch
families.
Above: William
Joseph Kirsche,
husband of Phyllis
Rose Kirsche, and
daughter, Liz Habesch at the
donor reception; Right: Billy Ciotto presents
check to Dr. Stephen Becker at donor reception.
HARC Participants and Staff Enjoy
Annual Dinner Dance
The 2008 Annual HARC Participant Dinner
Dance, held at the Rocky Hill Marriott on
June 25, 2008 was enjoyed by all in attendance.
DJ Dale was in rare form and had
everyone up and dancing!
Knights of Columbus Donate
Proceeds of Tootsie Roll Drive
On March 18, Richard Boccia and Frank
Gozzo presented a check from the Newington
Chapter of Knights of Columbus (KOC)
for over $1,100 to Dr. Stephen Becker, for
HARC’s 2008 Annual Fund. The check
came from the proceeds of the KOC Tootsie
Roll Drive. Many thanks to the Newington
Knights of Columbus for their support!
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Eileen Able’s 25th
Anniversary at HARC
Ms. Doreen Dusza
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Joan, Charlie & Michael
Ashman
Mr. Joseph Hagan
Mallory Barnard’s 11th
Birthday
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Garrett R. Benton
Mr. & Mrs. Guy L. Colglazier
Mr. & Mrs. Sean D. Crombez
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Robert Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. James V. Gino
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Heubner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Iler, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Sacala
& Family
Sheary Appraisal Services
Tom Barry’s 25th
Anniversary at HARC
Ms. Doreen Dusza
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Esther Becker
Connie & William N. Coleman
Stephen Becker
Mr. Thomas H. Lorch &
Ms. Hollace Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Newton Matty
Mr. Mark M. Meltzer
Alex Benton
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Coombs
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. O’Hara
Saralene & Don Thomas
Tootin’ Hills Elementary
School
Ms. Joyce Ann Wicklund
Cordelia Brady
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J.
Courtheoux
Margot & Cordelia Brady
Ms. Megan J. O’Neill
Shelagh H. O’Neill
Margot Brady
Shelagh H. O’Neill
Jan Gabriel Casiano-Gomez
Carmen De Lourdes Rosario
Rodriguez
Anne Cloonan
Anonymous
Tuck & Ki Miller
HARC tremendously appreciates the donations made in honor and memory of
friends and families from December 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008
Honorariums
In Honor of . . .
Anna Cormier
Ms. Sarah Morin
Dennis Corso
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Frost
Dennis & Nesta Corso
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent D’Amato
Ana Cruz
Mr. Christopher D. Shaner
Chelsey Cruz
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Katie D’Amico
Pandy & John Wohler
Rita Daves
Ms. Sarah Morin
Gigi DeFelice
Mr. & Mrs. David Hassler
Doreen Dusza’s Birthday
Mr. Tom Barry
Mr. David Fierston
Mr. Justin B. Lundbye, MD
Pat & Ernie Fournier
Mr. & Mrs. Peter R. Fortier
Alex Habesch
Anonymous
Jamie Hadden
Mr. & Mrs. John R.H. Blum
The Hadden Family
Anonymous
Ms. Sarah T. Lawrence
Atty. Karen Renzulli Lynch
John Heffernan
Ms. Bernice M. Matty
Kathy Heffernan’s Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Forman
Ms. Bernice M. Matty
Kathy Heffernan’s Retirement
Mrs. Susan L. Agne
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Archibald
Dr. Stephen Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Billings
Mrs. Beth W. Bonney
Mrs. Ellen S. Brookes
Ms. Donna D. Brown
Karen & David Bucci
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Carsten
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Collin
Mrs. Joanna Fitzgerald
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Foley
Ms. Joan S. Grace
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Hahn
Ms. Hope Harris
Dale Hasbrouck
Mr. & Mrs. David Kenyon
Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. King
Mr. & Mrs. Carrie B. King
Mr. & Mrs. John Kupper
Mr. & Mrs. Lisa R. Mandeville
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Matyka
Mrs. Cherilyn Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Brian R. Morin
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Murphy
Mr. Alan R. Murray
Mrs. Joan A. Nelson
Ms. Deborah J. O’Brien
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Palazzo
Mr. Brian J. Paradee
Leslie E. Poulos
Ms. Patricia O. Richardson
Ms. Carole Scarfo
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Schulman
Ms. Kathleen Ann Skinner
Mrs. Karen Aitken Spotts
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. St. Onge
Mr. Patrick Stratton
Mrs. Marie L. Truscinski
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Weber, Jr.
Teresa Hilliman
Ms. Ann Levie
Edna Mae Johnson
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Michael Jones &
Teresa Hilliman
Dr. Eileen M. Furey
Michael Jones’ 10th Penguin
Plunge
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Adams, Jr.
Dr. Stephen Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Desjardins
Ms. Patricia M. Fedo
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Ms. Bernice M. Matty
Ms. Elizabeth Palmer
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Ms. Katherine A. Pike
Barbara & Sydney Siskin
Michael Jones’ Birthday
Mr. Tom Barry
Lynn Judell
Mr. Joel T. Harary
Ms. Carole N. Steele
Ted & Evelynne Wolf
Joya Libow
Ms. Sarah Morin
Gloria Litwinas
Ms. Maryfrances B. Litwinas
Richard Love’s Birthday
Mr. John B. Love
Lucile Lowry
Mr. Eric Lowry &
Mr. Andrew Weiss
Mollie McDonough
Ms. Sarah Morin
Noelle McElaney
Ms. Sarah Morin
Anna Meyer
Dr. Stephen Becker
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Dory Michael’s Birthday
Mr. Tom Barry
Barbara Michalek
Ms. Sarah Morin
Linda Nawrot
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Salner
Robert Plunkett
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Plunkett
Dani Rosen
Ms. Elsie E. Farber
Danny Santos, Hartford Hero
in Community Service
The Hartford
William Sanzo
Mr. Amerigo Sanzo
Barbara Siskin
Mr. Stanley L. Ingersoll
Darlene St. Jean’s Promotion
Dr. Eileen M. Furey
Josh Starr
Anonymous
Donna Stefano
Ms. Sarah Morin
Sherry Stohler
Ms. Bernice M. Matty
Saralene & Don Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Sal D. Zaffino
Laurie Tucker
Ms. Sarah Morin
Henry Vanderbeck
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Canzano
Mr. Joseph J. Frank
Mr. & Mrs. Schuyler T. Jenks
Ms. Carol P. Mentone
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Sootin
Tootin’ Hills Elementary
School
Werth Family Foundation
Lorraine Vogelhut’s Special
Birthday
Dr. Stephen Becker
Charless Whitham’s
Birthday
Mr. Tom Barry
Over
for Memorials
Congratulations and Thanks
to The Walkathon Committee on the
tremendous success of
Walkathon 2008
which was held on May 18, 2008!
Our goal was surpassed, over
$130,000
was raised . . .
and fun was had by all!

Agnes Accomasso
Anonymous
Ms. Lucia Giraldo
The LaPlant Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Money
Memorials
Mr. Robert J. Ardini, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Joseph S. Attenello
Mr. & Mrs. Kendall F. Forsberg
Marianne Blakeslee
Lorraine A. Green
Holly Boney
Ms. Diana Appleton
Ms. Shirley Boron
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
James Boyle
Mrs. Bette Boyle
Charles Corso
Mr. Tom Barry
Mr. Robert A. Corso
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Corso
Nesta Corso
Richard & Wally Nelson
Lisa Driscoll
Ms. Diana Appleton
Ms. Shirley Boron
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Walter Dubicki
Ms. Ramona Dubicki
Albin Dusza
Mr. Tom Barry
Sylvia Edelstein
Dr. Stephen Becker
Matthew J. Gannatti
Mr. Tom Barry
Ms. Sheryl Cusanno
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Dworak
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour R. Feldblum
Mr. Christopher J. Gannatti
Dr. & Mrs. John A. Gannatti
Laura J. Horan
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie P. Leclerc
Mr. & Mrs. David Masco
Mrs. Christine Molloy
Sally Hadden
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hewes
Sammy Hadden
Maria Emilia & Tomas Payan
In Memory of . . .
Sam Hadden’s 19th Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Lawrence
Mr. Tom Barry
Brian James Heffernan
Anonymous
Mr. Tom Barry
Douglas I. & Ellen Hague
Mr. & Mrs. James P. McKenna
Ms. Elizabeth H. Tine
Dottie Hoff
Frank & Janice Sprogell
Deborah Hollister
Mr. Tom Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Shimon Sturm
Sophia ‘Sunny’ Kasmer
Mr. Tom Barry
Phyllis Kirsche
Anonymous
Carmel Krutzky
Ms. Susan M. Morehouse
John Lavenburg
Mr. David P. Rosen
Susan Anne MacArthur
Ms. Patricia H. Allen
Ms. Elizabeth C. Austin
Deborah & Starr Barnum
Lee & Denise Blaede
Mr. Paul A. Bocciarelli, DMD
Mr. & Mrs. Philip M. Bonee
Ms. Deborah E. Bragdon
Mr. Jay M. Brennan
Ms. Donna D. Brown
Karen & David Bucci
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bullard
Ms. Claire E. Burns
Ms. Mary D. Carlino
Mrs. Beverly A. Castro
Ms. Nancy C. Chabot
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Clancy
Mrs. Sara W. Coffey
CSEA/SEIU Local 2001,
Wethersfield
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Cullum
Jack & Nancy Curtis
Mr. Rodney S. Daughtrey
Mr. & Mrs. John Donohue
The Donohue Children
Mrs. Carmen L. Easinsky
Susan Fennelly
Joseph & Virginia Fontana
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Formica, Sr.
Ms. Elaine D. Gibbons
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Gilligan
Joseph & Rosanne Golino
Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Gotta
Ken & Deborah Grass
Ms. Elizabeth K. Greene
Hanmer School Preschool Team
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Martin W. Hastings
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Hayes, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heimgartner
Mrs. Stuart Holland
Ms. Lisa Imbler
Denis Jones & Agnes Murch
Mr. & Mrs. Gary T. King
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Kirsche
Richard & Nancy Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Pierre L’Heureux
Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Lucey
Patricia Lucey
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony V. Lynch, IV
John & Ceil Lyons
Ms. Bonnie L. MacArthur
John & David MacArthur
Angus MacArthur
& Jean Lukens
Dr. & Mrs. John C. Madigan
Katie & Marco Maio
Mr. William P. Marco, DMD
Patricia Marinelli
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin H. May, III
Ruth McDonnell
Mr. & Mrs. James P. McKenna
Rick & Lynn McNamara
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth G. Mendoza
Ms. Helena R. Mertens
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Milardo
Representative Russell A. Morin
& Mrs. Grace P. Morin
Joseph & Kathleen Murphy
Ms. Lois Nickel
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis F. O’Connor
Mr. Howard W. Orr, Jr.
Lauren & Bill Ortman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pandolfe
Ms. Esther D. Parsons
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Patton
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Peplau
Mr. Robert P. Pickering &
Ms. Ellamarie Deloreto
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Reinach
Ms. Catherine M. Ribeiro
Douglas Romero
Mrs. William W. Romero
Cathy & Bryan Ronck
Atty. Anthony J. Salzarulo
Ms. Susan H. Sartory
Brian & Susan Sawchuck
Lois & Sebastian Sbalcio
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Schulman
Dr. & Mrs. Philip T. Sehl
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis R. Shea
Maryanne Shinn
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Skarzynski
Ms. Kathleen Ann Skinner
Sheila & Peter Sollinger
Mr. William H. St. John
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford L. Sterrett
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Thomsen
Ms. Elizabeth H. Tine
Trapeze Asset Management
Ellen Wendrychowicz
Wethersfield Board of Education
Wethersfield Board of Education
Staff
Lois & Ted Willis
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Willsey
Roseanne & Joseph Zdrok
Mary Joan McCormick
John & Karen Dugan
George Meligonis
Anonymous
Tony Melillo
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Vowles
Helen C. Moreau
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Walters
Rosa Morrow
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Heffernan
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Gertrude Mezritz Moskowitz
Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Freedman
Judge Norris L. O’Neill
Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Weinstein
Janet Pitegoff
Dr. Stephen Becker
CT Children’s Place
Mr. & Mrs. David Hadden
Neale & Carol Hauss
Mr. & Mrs. James Gregory
Hickey
Debbie & Jim Levy
Mr. Lawrence S. Little
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Neiditz
Mr. & Mrs. Philip W. Neuberg
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Marie G. Valente & Friends
Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Wilensky
Jason Redd
Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Redd
Grace Riley
Ms. Diana Appleton
Louis Salmoiraghi
Mr. Tom Barry
Walter Smith
Thomas Smith &
Valerie Wiseman, MD
Rose Snyder
Mrs. Esther S. Rauch
Mr. Rodger L. Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Comstock
Jacquelin Tuzik
Mrs. Lynne G. Gordon
Albert Watson
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Mrs. Natalie C. Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Watson
Charless Whitham
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie C. Whitham
Winifred Wild
Mr. & Mrs. Renald E. Breault
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Casola
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Poehnert
Walter & Ann Gray Winegar
Walter & Ann Gray Winegar
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Charlotte Zinman
Ms. Joyce A. Peters
Marlene & Jerry Scharr
Father Melvin Zweig
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Littman
Welcome to HARC’s new
Facilities Manager,
Dennis Buller
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HARC, Inc.
900 Asylum Avenue, MS1002
Hartford, CT 06105
Serving People with Intellectual
and Related Challenges
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The Bulova Center’s Black History
Celebration
On February 11, 2008, HARC’s Bulova
Center presented its Black History Month
Celebration. Several guests, including
Reverend Muriel Paschall from Greater
St. Paul Baptist Church of Deliverance,
Hartford Council Woman,Veronica Airey
Wilson and Beresford Wilson of AFCAMP,
spoke at the event. A terrific luncheon,
provided by the Bulova Center staff,
followed the program.
Fall 2008
Changing lives, changing minds
Robin Alvarez Honored at Special
Olympics CT Banquet
HARC Staffer, Robin Alvarez was honored
at the Special Olympics CT Hall of Fame
Dinner in March, 2008. Alvarez received the
Unsung Hero Award for her activites with
HARC’s Special Olympics Unified Athletic
Teams.
Left: Veronica Airey Wilson and HARC
staffer, Vandora Pruitt at Black History Celebration.
Above: Robin Alvarez and daughter,
Alexis at Special Olympics CT Dinner.
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
P A I D
Hartford, CT
Permit No. 4486
New Line of ArtSparks Holiday Cards
for Sale
Thanks to the generosity of Allstate Insurance
/ Allstate Record Center and The Rotary
Club of West Hartford, we have a new
line of full color ArtSparks Holiday Cards
for sale this season. Go to HARC’s website,
www.harc-ct.org to see and order the cards
or call Virginia Rodriguez at (860) 218-6049
to get a brochure / order form.
Above: Sparkling Snowflakes by ArtSparks
artist, Mary Irish.