This mosaic was dedicated this morning, Oct. 27, at the Southington Care Center. It was designed and created by Southington artist Mary DeCroce with the help of dozens of residents, staff, family members and friends. Many of the residents can point out the pieces they placed into the design. The mosaic, which is based on the logo for Planetree - the model for patient-centered care - hangs in the lobby of the center at 45 Meriden Ave.

Barbara Scott works in several mediums but her favorite is oil. She is a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association and has exhibited in private galleries, local juried art shows. She has won several awards for her oils and pastels. Her work will be on display during the October at The Orchards, located at 34 Hobart St., Southington.

Art Secondo, executive director of the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, center, congratulates those involved in the mural project at the Pepper Pot restaurant on Center Street during a reception held Oct. 6. The mural depicts scenes of downtown Southington from the past. To the right of Secondo is Susan Acevedo, in black, owner of the Pepper Pot, and behind him, in green, is Mary DeCroce, artist, who coordinated the project.