My cushion has seemed a bit crowded lately, and it's no wonder. The 300 millionth American squeezed into the population at 7:46 am on Tuesday. That's 100 million more than in1967 and only one cat for every four people. I hope this doesn't lead
My cushion has seemed a bit crowded lately, and itâs no wonder. The 300 millionth American squeezed into the population at 7:46 am on Tuesday. Thatâs 100 million more than in1967 and only one cat for every four people. I hope this doesnât lead to fist fights over kitties at the adoption center.
If you are one of the unlucky ones who doesnât have a cat and you are feeling down, this timely announcement came to my attention this week. Elise Trock, LCSW with Family Counseling Center, wants people to know that as a follow-up to the Depression Screening Day held October 5 at the C.H. Booth Library, screening information and information about depression is still available at the library. If you suspect that you or someone you know may suffer from depression â from not having a cat, or for any reason at all â this information can be browsed at home. Contact the Family Counseling Center at 426-8103 for further aid in addressing this condition.
Recently we shared good news about Michael Scalzo, who was recently sworn in as a firefighter for the City of Westport. Now we have some more fun news to share about a local fireman: Hook & Ladder Chief Ray Corbo is making his second appearance in a beefcake calendar. The 2007 Waterbury Firefighters Calendar has been released, and Ray was photographed by Georgia Sheron for the April page. This is the second year Ray, who works for the City of Waterbury as a firefighter, was involved in the calendar project. The calendars are $10 each and all proceeds benefit The Childrenâs Burn Care Camp in Union. The 2006 calendar raised $16,000. For more information about or to order a copy of the calendar (or just to see what Mr April, and Mr January, and Mr November⦠look like), visit WaterburyFirefightersCalendar.com.
The NOMAD Festival is really living up to its name these days. The festival â a three-day celebration of music, art and dance â started back in 1988 and was held for its first few years at Newtown High School. In 2003 it moved to New Havenâs Hill Regional Career High School, and now it has relocated once again. This yearâs festival, which will be held November 3â5, will take place at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. The event is still an all-volunteer presentation with concerts, participatory dancing for all levels, jams, workshops, and family activities. Admission varies by day and time. Details are too expansive to share here but have been posted online at NOMADfest.org.
Northeast Generation Services will be lowering the level of Lake Zoar next weekend. The annual lowering of the water allows the company to inspect and do necessary maintenance on Stevenson Dam, while giving waterfront property owners time to work on their property as well. The water levels will go down on Saturday, October 28, depending on the weather and whether NGS needs to generate electricity at the time of the drawdown. Levels are expected to return to normal on or shortly after Sunday, November 5.
Canât decide what to do the spring of 2007? Part-time Newtowner Selma Kenter has a suggestion: head for Istanbul. The Textile Arts Association Quilt Exhibition, âKIRKPARE 2007 / PATCH 2007 will be held at the Hasan Riza Exhibition Hall of the Military Museum in Harbiye-Istanbul, between the dates of May 2 and May 12. Quilters from all over the world share this event in Turkey each year. A host family can be arranged for pick up from the airport upon arrival and the return trip to the airport on your day of departure, writes Selma. For quilters staying with a family, the major expense will be their plane ticket and their personal shopping expenses in Turkey. Meals with the family are provided. Quilters who will stay with a local quilter will have the unique experience of being part of a Turkish family and experiencing Turkish hospitality. All that is asked of visiting quilters is that they teach one class or give a lecture on behalf of the association and display one quilt at the exhibition. Members of the Textile Arts Association have hosted visiting quilters from different parts of the world, in their homes, and have had a really great experience doing this, said Selma. I think Iâll be visiting info@tsdpatchwork.org to find out more about this event. A room full of quilts sounds like nap heaven to a catâ¦. Now, where did I put my quilting needle?
State Rep Julia Wasserman may be running unopposed for the 106th District this season, but she still wants to hear what her constituents have to say. Julia will be meeting and greeting early morning java lovers at My Place Restaurant on Saturday morning (October 21) at 8:30. Julia says she wants to know how her friends and neighbors feel about state legislative matters. After getting some caffeine in her system, she plans to follow the Coffee Talk by campaigning door-to-door in a few neighborhoods.
Iâll close this week with news of one of the most intriguing religious gatherings Iâve come across here in Newtown. About 50 men enjoyed a night of Catholic brotherhood on October 5 at St Rose. Called âBourbon with The Bishop,â the evening was organized by Dan OâConnor and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Menâs Club of St Rose, and the Menâs CHRP (Christ Renews His Parish) Organization. The guest speaker was Bishop Daniel Hart, Bishop Emeritus of Norwich, and the evening also featured Makerâs Mark Bourbon. Bishop Hart spoke of the importance of personal prayer, and encouraged those present to set aside five minutes a day for personal prayer. An informative question and answer period followed the Bishopâs comments during which Bishop Hart discussed his personal relationship with Pope John Paul II and recommended that everyone read a book entitled United States Catholic Catechism. It was a spirited event if ever there was one.
Time for my nightcap, but Iâll be back next week, so be sure toâ¦
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