July 17 -- Just days after his boffo performance at the State Convention in Hartford, gubernatorial candidate Bill Curry was back in Ridgefield. At tonight's event, attended by about 75 Ridgefielders and neighbors from surrounding towns, Bill shared star billing with Giancarlo Esposito and Joe Pantoliano, stars of numerous films and TV shows. Both celebrities joined Curry in blasting Gov. Rowland's record of despoiling Connecticut's environment, and promising that Curry would be "one of the best" governors on the environemnt.
[Photo: (from left) Pat Baker, Mary Gelfman, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Curry, Joe Pantoliano. Both Ms. Gelfman and Ms. Baker denied rumors they were considering second careers on the silver screen after attending tonight's event.

[Photo left] Celebrants at the reception included (from right) Nelson and Mary Gelfman and Paul Hazel.
[Photo right] Bill Curry (left) enjoyed visiting again with Ridgefielders Roger Garbow and DTC Chair Susan Cocco.
[Photo left] (from left) Reggie Hazel and Mark Robinson joined Bill Curry and Jim Diamond in sharing a light moment.
[Photo right] Joy Esposito (left) and Nancy Pantoliano enjoyed their spouse's remarks supporting Bill Curry.
[Photo left] Ridgefielder Henry Seeman (left) and actor Giancarlo Esposito discovered a common interest - golf.
[Photo right] Giancarlo (left) and Bill Curry clowned for reporters with Joe Pantoliano (right).
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