Top Dog Rufus paws-es to read the Resident with Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, while visiting Mystic on August 27th. Rufus kicked off the Seaport’s Dog Days of Summer Promotion with visits to Academy Point, the Charles W. Morgan and even a cocktail party at the Ancient Mariner. Rufus enjoyed some ‘red carpet’ treatment - Mystic Style - riding in the Famous Pizzetta Fire Truck. Rufus is the Top Winning Bull Terrier of ALL TIME, with over 750 titles including 35 Best in Show.
by Alexis Ann
“Happy New Year.” Such great words that we will repeat over and over as we welcome 2010 with optimism and hope for all things good and wonderful both in our personal lives and our businesses.
The year 2009 flew in and left its mark on our region. In fact, it’s going out with abundant honors that deserve appreciation and applause. You’ll find numerous stories and photographs in this issue that demonstrate the energy of those helping others in need. For example, Backus celebrated CorePlus’s donation to the Backus Breast Cancer Awareness Fund here. The Celebrity Bartending Event raised money for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center (PNC) here. I was behind the bar, mixing up drinks and raised $2,500.
On October 1st, the Groton and Willimantic Elks, gifted eight computers, and two laser printers to the Adult Computer Learning Center at the Groton Senior Center here. To date, the joint venture between Willimantic and Groton Lodges has also donated over 60 computers to local police and fire departments.
It’s the kind of community spirit that gives us market appeal as an ideal place to work, do business, raise families, and live life to its fullest. Certainly, that was the signature of the late Ron Aliano who passed on October 31st, leaving a legacy of outstanding community involvement here.
Let’s enjoy a look back at 2009 and let’s aim for new beginnings in 2010. A warm thank you, from the heart, for making the good news happen! Thanks for reading the Resident, the Good News that Rocks! Please remember to patronize our advertisers as they’re helping to make the “good news” happen. Happy New Year!
Posted on January 6th, 2010 | category: From the Publisher
