Newtown's HamletHub Team
Newtown's HamletHub Team
Adria Henderson ~ Editor
Photo: Marleen Cafarelli, Photo Art Works
ADRIA L. HENDERSON was born in New York City and received her Bachelors Degree in Communications from Queens College of the City University of New York. Henderson was a licensed private investigator in Connecticut for more than 20 years and worked within the legal community for more than 25 years as the owner of a legal resources agency. Ms. Henderson has written extensively on the subject of animal behavior and care, pet and wildlife legislation and the environment and was the author of a monthly pet column for The Newtown Bee and for Patch.com. She is currently a feature writer for The Pet Gazette of New York, Fairfield County, Westchester and Long Island. She has more than 30 years of professional experience in the training and care of dogs, cats, exotic birds, horses and other farm and domestic animals. Ms. Henderson has handled more than one thousand dogs and hundreds of cats, farm animals and exotic birds in her many years of professional animal care. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is currently a Commissioner with the Newtown Conservation Commission. She has lived and worked in the Newtown, CT area for more than 30 years
Joanna Kutler~ Day Tripping & Family Outings
Joanna loves to travel near and far with her family. Born to British parents, she traveled in Europe and the US while growing up. More recently, she lived overseas with her husband and two children in Tokyo, Japan, and traveled throughout Asia. Now a resident of Ridgefield, Joanna details her suggestions for day trips and more extensive outings on the Ridgefield Hamlet Hub and on her Travily blog, www.travilyblog.com.
Olga Adler ~ Interior Design
OLGA ADLER is the principal of OLGA ADLER INTERIORS,an interior design firm in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Known for her fondness for simple forms, love of color and unique accessories, Adler has won acclaim for her refreshing approach to classic design. Her European sophistication and American sensibility shine in creations. “My approach to interior decorating is lifestyle-driven. I enjoy being able to work with my clients in a wide variety of design styles so their homes reflect their lifestyle and personal tastes, not necessarily mine,” explains Adler.
Kristen Jensen ~ Photography
As an artist, I attribute the modern, candid style of my lifestyle photo assignments and portrait shoots to my vast experience in the fashion modeling industry. Coupled with years of international travel to many elegant locations and assisting with some of the top fashion photographers in the industry. This is where my passion for photography and my editorial style was created and developed. Check out Kristen’s own blog, filled with the things that make life beautiful and fun by clicking here.
John Barricelli ~ Sweet & Savory Recipes
JOHN BARRICELLI, a graduate of The Culinary Institute, is a third generation baker who owns & operates The SoNo Bakery & Cafe in Norwalk, Ct. John spent eight years working in production & appearing on Martha Stewart’s TV show- a natural progression to hosting his own show on PBS: Everyday Baking from Everyday Food. His new book: The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook, the Best Sweet & Savory Recipes for Every Occasion(Clarkson Potter, NY), has been named one of 2010’s “Most Exciting Food Books” by Publishers’ Weekly.
CJ GOLDEN- ,"Golden Ponderings"Parenting and Adult Transitions
C.J. Golden, author of TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN, and the award winning TAO-GIRLS RULE! is a motivational speaker who travels the country inspiring all with her dynamic spirit and vision as she helps others walk their ever-evolving paths of life with more ease, joy and vitality. Her unique, personal approach combines Taoism (acceptance of changes that occur naturally in life) with a good dose of modern day defiance (defying stereotypes, negativity, and self-limiting behaviors). Golden's voice is one of a kind; imparting wisdom while staying completely accessible. Like a spunky fairy-godmother with the occasionally red or green tipped hair, she is a shoulder to lean on and a 'rock on' motivator all in one.Visit CJ Golden at www.taogirl.com.
Linda L. Keenan – "All About Your Home"
Linda Keenan is the owner/broker of My Hometown Real Estate in Danbury, Ct. Her focus has always been on making the most out of what you have and saving money, considering herself a Home Economist. Linda has a varied background in the fields of Real Estate, Appraisal, Title Searching, Decorating, Organization, Writing, Law and Bookkeeping.
During her tenure as a Paralegal, Linda earned a Master’s Degree in History at Western Connecticut State University. She became an Adjunct Professor at Post University teaching History and Public Relations.
Currently, Linda is developing a plan to show mortgage lenders and homeowners how they can work together for the benefit of both communities in this fluctuating economy.
GEORGE STOCKWELL - COMMENTARY "HEARD ON THE HUB"
I am a retired elementary school teacher having taught in Newtown for 32 years. My wife and I have lived in Newtown for almost 45 years. We have two married children and 4 grandchildren. Since my retirement I have been keeping busy with baby sitting for grand children, doing volunteer work and writing weekly columns pertaining to all things Newtown for other media entities. I am now looking forward to making a weekly contribution to Newtown’s HamletHub.
, Christine Fairchild, broker and real estate agent extraordinaire, at Coldwell Bankers, Newtown.
A graduate of Brookfield High School and Northwestern Connecticut Sate College, Chris has been a realtor for more than twenty-two years brokering the sale of homes, businesses and properties. She is trained as both a relocation specialists and preview properties specialist. She has received a wealth of awards over the years such as Top Selling Agent, Agent of the Year, Newtown Realtor of the Year 2008, and has served as President of the Newtown Board of Realtors. For the third time Chris was awarded the prestigious International Diamond Society Award from Coldwell Banker honoring the top 8% of Coldwell Banker’s more than 85,000 sales assonates worldwide. Read her weekly HH column "Home Sights."
Christine Fairchild
Coldwell Banker 45 South Main Street Newtown, 06470 203-470-0489
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