STEW LEONARD'S IS MOO-VING INTO NEWINGTON

Ground Breaking Ceremony Celebrates First Location in the Hartford Area

WHAT:
Stew Leonard's Newington store will kick-off construction of their first new food store in seven years with a celebratory ground breaking ceremony Thursday, May 11 at 10:00 A.M. Town officials, Stew Leonard's family, team members and some special guests will help get things MOO-ving.

The location of the new Stew Leonard's store is the 112,800 square foot former Caldor's building, located at 3475 Berlin Turnpike, in Newington, Connecticut. The family owned food store is slated to open in early 2007, after making $15 million dollars in building renovations.

WHO:
Stew Leonard Sr., Founder of Stew Leonard's food stores, Stew Leonard, Jr., President and CEO of Stew Leonard's and Newington's Mayor Rodney B. Mortensen will each speak at the event. Also in attendance will be the State Government and Town Officials as well as Stew Leonard family members and Stew Leonard's team members.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 11 at 10:00 A.M.

Schedule of Events:
10:00 A.M.: Welcome and Remarks
10:10 A.M.: Photo Opportunity
10:15: Cookies and Milk Toast
10:20: Media Question & Answer
10:30: Tour of the store

WHERE:
3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut