LIFE

Creating a themed piece of dimensional art out of cardboard alone might be a challenge, but working with four other people? Seems impossible! Not so for the creative teams of 7th and 8th grade students at Sedgwick Middle School.

Looking for that perfect gift for a friend or family member? A piece of art that moves you? You don’t have to go far to find something you’ll love. There are so many talented people right here in West Hartford that may have just what you’re looking for. Here, we bring you one of those folks.

Chuck Coursey, a long-time West Hartford resident with a seemingly insatiable curiosity, presents the Trout Brook Tales podcast for those who share his interest.

Something as simple as a wig stand can make a difference to someone with cancer: losing hair during treatment is a profoundly disturbing development, Having a wig can build confidence, but wigs are expensive and need care.

Dedication and being present are the secret to the success of the Old Guard. “We are what we need to be. We aren’t your grandfather’s club. We are right now,” said Don Kauke, past-president and head of communications for the organization.

It’s a bittersweet moment for Richard Chiarappa, the co-founder of the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra (WHSO). He has officially retired from his role as conductor, but he’s not done with music. And he, like the rest of the orchestra, is excited by the future of the WHSO.

Hard work and integrity have kept Imperial running for four generations By Tracey Weiss Editor Photos: Submitted Rob Gallinoto said his grandfather always knew Rob was going to be good at the business. “He said I would be great because I asked a lot of questions,” Rob said. More members of the Gallinoto family, including Rob’s mother, Lynne Gallinoto, Michael A. Gallinoto, his grandfather, and his father, Joseph R. Gallinoto. Submitted photo In fact, it turns out all the

"Wherever you live, local history gives you inspiration.” So said Mary Donohue, the town’s historian. A year into her appointment, she is deep into her role, publishing pamphlets for public use, giving talks, and finding treasures in town she aims to share. She is technically retired but calls this her third career and “the first unpaid one.”