Feeney Talks With Friends

Mike Michaud is the Executive Director of the Miracle League of Connecticut.  www.miracleleaguect.org 860-461-1501  miracleleaguect@comcast.net   It was great to sit down and talk with Mike!    We talked about:  The 10th Anniversary of the Miracle League Field (minute 2)  The annual Trick or Treat Event (minute 7.50) Johnny's Jog for Charity (minute 9.30) 3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) t...

Scott Miller is the Chief Operating Officer of the DORO Restaurant Group ( www.dororg.com ) which includes: Treva ( www.trevact.com ), Avert ( www.avertbrasserie.com ), Zohara ( www.zoharact.com ) Doro Marketplace ( www.doromkpl.com ) and Artisanal Burger Company ( www.abcburgercompany.com ).    It was great to sit down and talk with Scott during #46, The Andy Pettitte Episode.    We talked about:...

Gavin and Callum Sherry are the #1 & #2 runners in the nation for the Two Mile Indoor Race.   They currently run for Conard High School and will attend Stanford University next year!   It was great to sit down and talk with Gavin and Callum!  We talked about:  2015 Hartford Marathon (minute 1.50)  3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to Running (minute 7.30)  Parents being college athletes...

Doug Rankin and his wife Ann own The Missing Link Wine Company.  www.missinglinkwinecompany.com 203-807-1199   It was great to sit down and talk with Doug!    We talked about:  Scott "Razor Ramon" Hall Tribute (minute 2)  3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to do your job (minute 3.40)  The Missing Link Wine Company Website (minute 8)  5 Questions with Feeney featuring Doug Rankin (minute 15....

Paul Bucha is an American Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Medal of Honor! He is a graduate of West Point Academy and Stanford University.   It was an honor to sit down and talk with Paul!  We talked about:   A close up look at the Medal of Honor (minute 3.45)  March 25th - National Medal of Honor Day (minute 6.30) "Clerks and Jerks" (minute 7.20) Vietnam War (minute 12) War Tactics (min...

Laura Moran, Kelly Clark and "The Dans" started Johnny's Jog for Charity in 2010.   This year's, Johnny's Jog for Charity will take place on Sunday, March 27th.   Register today: https://www.johnnysjog.com/  It was great to sit down and talk with Laura and Kelly!  We talked about:   Directline Media Grand Opening (minute 1.55)  Friends of Feeney Photo Booth at Johnny's Jog (minute 3.00)  Wolcottee...

Cy Hess is the President of the West Hartford Youth Baseball League (WHYBL).  www.whybaseball.com www.instagram.com/westhartfordyouthbaseball   He is also a financial planner at Riverside Retirement Advisors.  1034 Farmington Ave  860-961-2558  cy@riversideadvisor.com   It was great to sit down and talk with Cy!  We talked about:  Being the WHBYL President (minute 2)  Friends of Feeney sponsors a...

It was great to sit down and chat with Eric Brown and Juri Kotowitz from West Hartford Lock.  West Hartford Lock has been around for 80 years!   11 Sherman St  860-236-0671  www.westhartfordlock.com  info@westhartfordlock.com    We talked about:  West Hartford Lock (minute 1.41)  The West Hartford Lock key logo (minute 10)  Podcast Sponsors, GastroPark and The Fix IV (minute 11.40)  West Hartford...

Ronni Zimbler Newton is the Managing Editor of We-Ha.com and the Editor of West Hartford LIFE .  www.instagram.com/westhartfordite https://www.facebook.com/wehartford  Ronni has strong ties to the West Hartford community!   It was great to sit down and talk with Ronni!  We talked about:  We-Ha.com (minute 2.00)  Being an Editor (minute 6.50)  West Hartford LIFE (minute 12.20) Her Bearded Collie(s)...

Kenny Mayne is the founder of Run Freely .  info@runfreely.org   @Kenny_Mayne   Kenny Mayne was a sportscaster on ESPN for 27 years!   It was great to sit down and talk with "The Mayne Event"!  We talked about:  The Magic Device (minute 3.30)  Run Freely (minute 7)  Dan Fritz Photography - @DFritzPhotos on Instagram (minute 21)  Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 29)  ESPN (minute 43...

Vern Riddick is the Police Chief of the West Hartford Police Department (WHPD) .  860-570-8960  VRiddick@WestHartfordCT.gov    Chief Riddick was the Police Chief of the Waterbury Police Department 2013-2018. He has been serving as the Police Chief for the West Hartford Police Department since 2018.   It was great to sit down and talk with Chief Riddick!  We talked about:  Being a Police Chief (min...

Ben Chaback is the Director of High Meadow Day Camp .  311 North Granby Rd, North Granby, CT. 06060 860-212-5142 Director@HighMeadowDayCamp.com HMDC Instagram  & HMDC Facebook   High Meadow Day Camp won "Best Of" presented by the Hartford Magazine in 2020 & 2021!  It was great to sit down and talk with Ben! We talked about:  Being a Camp Director (minute 3.40)  Camp Activities (minute 5) ...

Shari Cantor (@ShariMayor) is the mayor of West Hartford.   Mayor@WestHartfordCT.gov   860-561-7440   Shari is also the mother of four boys, Hall of Famer, UConn super fan and former three sport athlete!   It was great to sit down and talk with her!  We had a lot of fun!    We talked about:  Shari's 93 year old mom, Rose (minute 1.30)  UConn School of Business enshrining her into their Hall of Fam...

Tootie ( @tootsview ) is a professional basketball player, Hall of Famer, Sixth Man of the Year, coach, model and founder of the We Believe Academy.  Twitter: @WeBelieveA   Instagram/Linkedin: @WeBelieveAcademy   Email: academywebelieve@gmail.com    Tootie and I go back 20 years, since our days at the Waterbury Boys & Girls Club . It meant a lot to sit down and talk with him!   We talked about...

Mark Honiberg was the owner of Mark's Christmas Trees for almost 40 years! Mark's Christmas Trees 1030 New Britain Ave. West Hartford 860-883-9526 trentlandscaping@comcast.net It was wonderful talking with Mark during episode #33. We talked about:  Drone footage of Nova Scotia and Mark's Christmas Tree lot (minute 9)  WeHa Brewing & Roasting Tree Lighting/Toy Drive Event (minute 12)  Photo of...

Chris is a father of three girls!  He is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch . Chris is the cohost of the podcast, Single Dad Why You Mad . Chris serves as:  The Chairman of the Connecticut Chapter Bank of America Black Professionals Group  Board of Directors of the Urban League of Greater Hartford Executive Executive Board of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce -  Chair of the Chamber of Comm...

Liam Sweeney is the Principal at Penn Lincoln Strategies .   Liam also serves on the West Hartford Town Council .  Liam. Sweeney@WestHartfordCT.gov  (860) 803-5103   Liam grew up in West Hartford and is very active in the local community.  https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFeeney/photos/a.937628923475838/937630266809037 https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFeeney/photos/796124297626302 It was great t...

Dave Pilon is a real estate agent for The Miale Team.   (860) 798-5742   dave.themialeteam.com  Dave grew up in West Hartford and is very active in the local community. He is an active member of the WeHa Chamber of Commerce. Dave designated #FriendsOfFeeney as his Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for two years in a row.     Dave was a Celebrity Server at our Donut Crazy fundraiser in March 2019.  The...

Cailin McBee is a Massage Therapist and Wellness Educator at LMT Balance Massage & Wellness Center in Newington, CT 860-508-3336  We talked about two upcoming events at her practice:   1. Ribbon Cutting (Concentric Care, LLC) and Open House on September 21, 2021, 5:45 - 7:45    2. Yin Yoga & Sound Healing Experience on September 22, 2021, 6:00 - 7:15 PM   Cailin's favorite teachers are her...

John Humphrey is the co-founder of Natural Dividends . It was great talking with John about Negative Net Hiking, Developing Plastic Free Habits, and becoming an Ambassador.   Friends of Feeney is excited to collaborate with Natural Dividends on a Sustainability Event at GastroPark on Saturday, September 18th, 12-4 PM. #BeAGoodFriend and sign up today .   Hiking: First. Last. Best. Worst. (minute 2...

Gabby is my former 5th grade student and good #friend! Friends of Feeney was created to help Gabby and her family after they had heartbreak and tragedy. Gabby is a lifeguard at Cornerstone Aquatics and High Meadow Day Camp. She is going into her freshman year at Merrimack College . Lifeguarding: First. Last. Best. Worst. (minute 30) Gabby the Lifeguard Gabby unloading cans from a can drive . Check...

James is a Counselor In Training (CIT), Feeney In Training (FIT), 4H Competitor and employee at Danny's Pizza in Enfield.   He is a huge supporter of Friends of Feeney and High Meadow Day Camp :   James has attended our Friends of Feeney fundraiser at the Hartford Wolfpack hockey game:    James will be competing in the Hartford County 4H Fair on August 21st and 22nd. Shoutouts:  https://www.dannys...

This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House hosted by Friends of Feeney.  Feeney Talks with his #friend, Dennis ! In addition to Dennis being a father of two and a flag football coach, he has been a news anchor for the past 33 years!    Minute 11:30: The Denise Foundation    Minute 19: Friends Of Feeney Night at The Hartford Yardgoats Minute 20: Kara's Cures     Minute 25: Conversations With Dennis...

Josh owns Sorel Brothers LLC.  sorelbros@gmail.com  860-539-5030   Josh has volunteered his time to pull the "Award Winning" Friends of Feeney "Best Float" in the 2019 Park Road Parade .    Sorel Brothers have sponsored many events and parades for Friends of Feeney !

Ryan has been an insurance agent at Keating Agency Insurance (10 Apahoe Road, West Hartford, 860-521-1420) since 2016.  The Keating Agency Insurance has been in our community for over 50 years!  Ryan & Agent Minute 1: Feeney on Experience WeHa Podcast Minute 5: Ryan's background  Minute 10: The Keating Legacy Minute 12: Meet Agent Shamrock Minute 25: NHL 94   Minute 40: The Protégé   Minute 45...