Last press day, Mohegan Sun opened its Casino of the Wind, “the third wonder of the world,” as stated by Chairman Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony held outside of the entrance to the 64,000 sq ft addition.  Featuring 45,000 sq ft of gaming space with 680 slots, 28 table games and a state-of-the-art 42-table poker room, the new casino boasts a 35-foot high, 50-foot wide electronic and animated water wall.  Really, in keeping with Mohegan’s design style, it’s gorgeous!  Check it out on pages 20 – 21.  Hats off to our Mohegan friends for bringing us more glamour, fun, food, games and 350 permanent jobs plus 850 construction positions!  P.S.  The new 2,600 sq ft Chief’s Deli is now open and the offerings are delectable.

Hats off too, to Colin “Reggie” Rice of Lebanon for earning the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.  A graduate of St. Bernard’s High School, Reggie is attending Three Rivers Community College.  Congrats on page 4.

From the newspaper business to marine artist and from Florida to Stonington Borough… meet Russ Kramer on page 7.  “It’s a journey,” says Russ about his process.  “I go on voyages with my paintings and my goal is to take viewers with me.”  Good news…. From the 30th of September through mid November, you can journey with Russ as he shows his latest painting at the 29th Annual International Marine Art Exhibit to be held at the Mystic Maritime Gallery.

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Colin “Reggie” Rice, 18,  of  Gates Farm Rd. in Lebanon,  received the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of  Eagle  Scout.   Reggie, who graduated from St. Bernard High School in Uncasville on June 1st,  completed all the necessary badges and ranks needed for Eagle.  His leadership project was the building and stocking of new children’s reading libraries for the Holy Family Home & Shelter on Jackson St., and the Salvation Army “El Puente” program on Pleasant St. both in Willimantic.  Together with fellow members of BSA Troop 34 in Windham Center,  Reggie led the project  by constructing book shelves, and writing letters to libraries and publishing companies asking for donated books. He received over 2,000 new and used children’s books, many were new books from publishing companies in New York and across the country.  An Eagle  Court of Honor ceremony will be held in September at Saint Joseph’s Church Hall in Willimantic.  Reggie is a Scout of 11 years and he served in various positions, most recently as Senior Scout Leader.  He achieved membership in the BSAFraternity Order of the Arrow in 2006.  Reggie also served as an active member of Saint Joseph Parish, Willimantic,  where he volunteered for many years as an alter server, and assistant catechist.  Reggie is the  son of Colin and Loretta Rice.  He is attending Three Rivers Community College.

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