The Resident’s most popular columnist, Bryan Golden, tells us on page 16 that, “Persistence is the key to successes. There may be those examples of instant successes, but they are few and far between. The one guaranteed route to failure is to give up.” Not giving up is a characteristic of a CHAMPION.
Meet our local champion Angela Arnold, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s 59th Citizen of the Year on page 7. Angela’s 32-year involvement in the community is greatly appreciated among community members and business partners. Come join in honoring Angela on May 5th.
UCONN Women are the Champions, again! Yes! Coverage on page 23.
It was Champion Delvin Rodriguez retaining his USBA Welterweight Title in the ring at Mohegan Sun after edging Shamone Alvarez. See coverage on page 23 by Resident boxing reporter Alex Pierpaoli.
Community Champions include CorePlus Credit Union on page 5; ShopRite gets ready for Earth Day on page 16; Students participate in National Nursing Home Week by reading to their pen pals on page 10; Old Saybrook Fire Department receives a grant from FEMA on page 9; Enjoy fish ‘n chips at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, Stonington Borough during Lent on page 15.
Finally, see what the local media, including the Resident has to say about ‘Change in the Media’ on page 17.
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P.S. See you at the Mystic St. Patty’s Parade on March 22nd. Smile for the camera!

