“We've had a great relationship with the Hartford tournament and the Greater Hartford Jaycees for a long time. We are talking to them about continuing as the official car of the tournament and hope to be involved for years to come.”

“Despite the loss, it was still an encouraging outing because all six of our varsity golfers improved on their season averages. I hope we can continue to lower our scoring averages.”

“Every week is a new week. It's a new hope for us. It hurts a little to start a season off like that, but they say only the strong survive. The kids that are continuing to practice are not giving up.”

“We have now found an appropriate candidate, and we are in final discussions. We hope to have an announcement in the next 10 days or so. It looks like we will have a successful conclusion.”

“I'm hoping that we have a better mix of horses and trainers to improve on last year. I think we have more horses here ready to run than last year.”

“This is a young team that I enjoyed coaching. But it doesn't end here. We hope to finish strong this year and most of these guys will be here next season to help us rank in the top 10.”

“I hope we do everything possible so that fragile and impaired elders are not left behind, and that they do not get pushed aside in wheelchairs with blankets covering their heads because they have expired.”

“I don't know if 'expect' is the right word. I guess you hope it comes together. But our big test comes Sunday in the 500, and that's what we're looking forward to.”

“The guys are excited and hope they can win state, but they also know we've got to look at things one game at a time. They learned last year that you can't look over anybody.”

“Visiting performers can come in and use the sound system, ... I hope they don't, however, because it will negate the uniqueness of the hall. In any case, they'll have to live with what we've done.”