Monday, January 25, 2021
Person of the Week
Guilford Courier
Kearns Gives New GHS Grizzlies Mascot a Creative Assist
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.When it comes to navigating the needs of creating and branding Guilford High School's (GHS) new Grizzlies mascot, and developing a plan so school-based sales of official sports merchandise will channel back to GHS to offset costs for new uniforms and customizing a gym floor graphic, perhaps there's no better person for the job than Noemi Zelanski Kearns.
The Source
Thayer Talbott: It’s All About Community
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.Thayer Talbott gets to do something special at work: Give away money. Now, wait a minute; that’s not to just anyone.
The Sound
‘Waking Up White’ Author Debby Irving Kicks Off Blackstone’s ‘Awakening to Change’ Series
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.“I was age 48 when I started really waking up. How did I go half a century like that?” asks racial justice educator and writer Debby Irving, author of the award winning book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race.
North Haven Courier
Bryan Lauriat Discovers Passion for the Arts through Nutcracker Sponsorship
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.Growing up in North Haven, Bryan Lauriat has fond memories of his days playing baseball and hockey, including playing both at North Haven High School.
East Haven Courier
Joe Ciscone Fulfills Childhood Dream of Becoming a Firefighter
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.Ever since he can remember, Joe Ciscone has been drawn to firefighting.
Valley Courier
Cari Jansen: I Think That I Shall Never See...
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.It happens every year after the holidays are over: What to do with the tree?
Harbor News
Thriving In—and Adding to—the Creative Community
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.During this holiday season did you take time to drive by the light show at Frederick Place in Clinton?
East Haven Courier
EHPS Social Worker Giana Fazzino Returns to Her Roots
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.Giana Fazzino has always loved school, reading, and writing. She has fond memories of her early years at Carbone Elementary School (now East Haven Academy) and East Haven Middle School.
The Source
Heads Up: Schwartz’s Hedgehog Beanies Help the Homeless
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.In the heat of the summer, Cooper Schwartz was sweating the details on launching his socially conscious company, Hedgehog Beanies.
The Sound
Living the American Dream, With Help from SAE
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.It took five years, a lot of work and determination, and some very valuable help from free programs of Shoreline Adult Education (SAE), but Branford’s Antonio Villanueva has now achieved his dream of learning to speak English, becoming an American citizen, and voting, for the very first time, in the November 2020 U.S. presidential election.
North Haven Courier
Nanette Pastore Named Woman of the Year by Quinnipiac Chamber
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Women’s Achievement Awards as a virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 28, honoring seven local women, including North Haven resident Nanette Pastore.
Valley Courier
Thayer Talbott: It’s All About Community
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.Thayer Talbott gets to do something special at work: Give away money.
The Source
Capt. Eva Van Camp Takes on the Hardest Jobs as Coast Guard Leader, Trailblazer
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Strength and service. That’s what U.S. Coast Guard Captain Eva Van Camp, who oversees hundreds of miles of dangerous waters along the Connecticut and Long Island shoreline, spoke of from her New Haven office along the harbor.
Valley Courier
Mandy Carroll: The Merchant of Chester
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Mandy Carroll says she should have seen it all coming at the beginning on 2020 when she was asked to design the T-shirt for Chester Rotary’s Four on the Fourth race.
Harbor News
Bonnie Penders: A Wise Yet Modest Gardener
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Old Saybrook Historical Society’s celebrated gardener Bonnie Penders is an advanced master gardener, a certified Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut (FGCC) landscape design consultant, and the 2020 recipient of the FGCC’s prestigious Ellen Carder Memorial Award for noteworthy horticulture achievement.
North Haven Courier
This Dance Dad Steps Up: Montgomery Helps ‘Kids for Kids’ and More
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Whether it’s standing outside for hours in the freezing rain or breaking out his “Dance Dads” sneakers, Dan Montgomery will step up to support a great cause, and he’s found another one in his volunteer work with non-profit Kids for Kids Dancing for Life, Inc.
East Haven Courier
Eric Casner Sees Community Giving Come Full Circle
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Eric Casner has always made helping others a priority and whenever he could lend a hand to those in need, he took the opportunity. Having recently had an accident that resulted in two surgeries and nerve damage throughout his leg, Eric has seen that community support come back to him and his family.
North Haven Courier
This Dance Dad Steps Up: Montgomery Helps ‘Kids for Kids’ and More
Published Jan. 04, 2021 08:16 a.m.Dan Montgomery will step up to support a great cause; and he’s found another one in his volunteer work with non-profit Kids for Kids Dancing for Life, Inc.
The Source
Eder Shares Shoreline Arts Trail ‘20 Virtual Open Studios
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.With enthusiastic assistance from artist Eileen Eder, Shoreline Arts Trail (SAT) ‘20 Virtual Open Studios is currently at the fingertips of art lovers as an online gallery sharing unique works to view and purchase now through Thursday, Dec. 31 at shorelineartstrail.com.
North Haven Courier
‘Happy Holidays from Sal Anastasio’ CD Benefits Local Causes
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.This time of year, Sal Anastasio is usually the man behind the music that lights up holiday gatherings for seniors...
Valley Courier
Carol LeWitt: An Opening to the Future
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.Closing down in the face of COVID-19 was an unexpected problem. Opening up once again, though most welcome, has its challenges, too. And it is those challenges to which Carol LeWitt has been devoting time and energy.
Harbor News
Creative an Active Community—Through Rocks
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.“There was a big sense of fear and rightfully so, because we didn’t know a lot when it started,” Ivette Medina recalls about the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the shoreline area.
East Haven Courier
Gianna Kasynak Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.Over the past few years, Gianna Kasynak’s family has faced a number of health challenges.
Guilford Courier
Stephanie Quarato is Making the Grade and More
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Guilford resident Stephanie Quarato wasn’t a big fan of math class when she was a middle school student. In fact, it was one she struggled with.
The Source
Deborah Gilbert is Celebrating the Local Arts Scene
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Deborah Gilbert developed a love of the performing arts at an early age growing up in Madison and North Branford.
East Haven Courier
Tom Murtagh Looks Forward to Giving Back on BOE
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.When a seat recently opened on the East Haven Board of Education (BOE), Mayor Joe Carfora reflected on the mission of the BOE, the future of East Haven schools, and the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19 as he decided who would be appointed.
North Haven Courier
Lauren Grogan Brings Recess Bags to Every Elementary Student in North Haven
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Thanks to the efforts of Lauren Grogan and donations from residents and local businesses, every student from preschool to 5th grade will receive a recess bag.
The Sound
Piascyk Headed Up a Decade of Safety for NBPS
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Eight years ago this week, on Dec. 14, 2012, a single gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
Valley Courier
Jack Frost: Help is on the Way
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.When Jack Frost retired five years ago, he changed his business card. In his professional career, it read Banker. In retirement, he changed it to read Helper. When people ask him what that means, his answer is succinct: “I help.”
Harbor News
Planning a Safe Celebration for the Class of 2021
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.In the midst of all the school activities that were canceled as a result of COVID-19 such as prom, sports games, and school itself, one event might have been overlooked: Clinton’s Project Graduation.