Local sculptor, Serena Bates, well known in the area for her expressive and unique sculptures and her affiliation with the Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, apparently has a secret patron – they just don’t like to pay for the objects of their admiration. History repeated itself when Serena had a third sculpture stolen – this one at the Mystic Art Center before the opening of the juried exhibition “Long & Lean.”
The piece stolen is entitled “The Lookout,” a bronze statue of a crouching lion. It is approximately 12”L x 6”H x 4”W. If you see this piece anywhere or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact the Stonington Police (860.599.4411) or the Mystic Art Center (860.536.7601). Serena is offering a small reward for the return of this piece or the two others that were stolen previously.
The winning table was (l-r) Martha Lang, Shirley Snyder, Judy Ellis and Mabel Hauck.
The Mystic Woman’s Club held a Military Whist Card Game fundraiser Sunday, April 18th at the Hoxie Fire Company in Mystic. Proceeds from the fundraiser were $648 and will benefit the Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc. This organization offers a free, safe haven for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocacy services help clients access financial, legal, medical, employment and other assistance as needed. Agency staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain Children’s and Infants’ liquid products.While the potential for serious medical events is remote, the company advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.
For additional information, including affected NDC numbers, consumers can visit www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1.888.222.6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1.800.FDA.0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch2.
The Pawcatuck Middle School is pleased to announce that they will be performing in their first major theater production. Students in grades 5-8 will be performing the popular, timeless classic “Annie Jr.” at the Stonington High School. It will be a chance for everyone to enjoy an evening of laughs and entertainment for the whole family, and give the community a chance to show their support for all the hard work these children have shown. Performances are Friday, May 21 at 7pm, and Saturday, May 22 at 2pm. Admission for the event is $5.00 or $3.00 for students. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) passes the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX-327) as it approaches Naval Submarine Base New London. USS Philadelphia recently completed its final deployment and is scheduled to be decommissioned June 25.
photo by MC1 Class Peter D. Blair
The USS Philadelphia Sailor’s Association confirmed that the U.S. Navy will hold the Decommissioning Ceremony of USS Philadelphia on June 25th in the “Submarine Capitol of the World.”
In order to celebrate the accomplishments of the USS Philadelphia and her crewmembers through her “33 Years of Submarine Excellence” all current and former crew members, their families, and associates are invited to reunion activities to coincide with this historic event.
The full reunion events registration package is posted at: http://issuu.com/phillysquid and at www.communityzero.com/philly. Host hotel registration deadline is May 19th and reunion registrations must be completed by May 23rd. The host hotel is the Ramada Mystic. The hotel reservation phone number is: 860.536.4281.
Completed registrations are now being accepted by the reunion planner: TheReunionBRAT, 50721 State Hwy 410 E., Greenwater, WA 98022. Contact TheReunionBRAT at Info@TheReunionBRAT.com or call 360.663.2521.
