Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, celebrates Farmer John “Whit” Davis’s 86th birthday with his wife, Velora, at the Mermaid Cafe, Westerly on August 4th.
by Alexis Ann
First and foremost… A salute to WWII Veteran, submariner and CT Veteran Hall of Famer, Ernie Plantz of Gales Ferry. Congressman Joe Courtney presented an award to Ernie on August 2nd here.
Hats off to the Groton Sportsmen’s Club, Stonington, for collecting the most money ever to benefit various charities in our region. See Mike Riley, club president, presenting a $500 donation to Vicki Anderson, executive director of the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center here.
Here, R.B. Kent, Groton Rotary Club president, picking the lucky winner of the boat raffle. Congrats to Doug Crandall for winning and to Thomas Kelley for donating the Sundancer.
The cannons are back and looking spiffy! Take a trip to Stonington Boro here. Meet James deKay, author, The Battle of Stonington and get the scoop on the mystery surrounding the circumstances of the Battle.
Al Restivo, Groton, is the recipient of the 2010 Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award for his many years of “Giving Back to the Community.” The award was presented to Al at the annual City of Groton Day Celebration. Groton Utilities created this award in 2004 during its 100th Birthday. Meet Al here.
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Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, congratulates Charlie Holland at his 85th birthday held on July 17th at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, Stonington. Charlie Holland and his All Stars’ CD is available for purchase at Tom’s News, Water Street, Stonington Boro.
by Alexis Ann
“To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds, and watch their renewal of life — this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do.”
– CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER (1829-1900).
“Preliminary,” My Summer in a Garden, 1871
This issue is dedicated to the founders of civilization, our farmers. Farming is the earliest and most honorable of arts. Just ask Whit Davis, whose career spans 75 years on the Stanton-Davis Farm, Pawcatuck. The 11 generations to work the farm, by cultivating this plot of land for at least 356 years, makes it the last working farm in Stonington. This Tuesday, Whit will celebrate his 86th! Happy Happy here.
“With all the heat this summer, everything is doing well and the corn crops are two weeks early,” said Betsy Molodich of Betsy’s Farm Stand in Sterling. Corn prices are the same as last year, and the sweet butter and sugar corn is plentiful. See what’s growing on here.
A treasure in Lyme here is the once turn-of-the-century dairy farm, Ashlawn Farms transformed into a thriving staple of the community. Nestled amongst the rolling hills, hickory trees and old stone walls of Lyme this farm features a coffee roastery. Owners Chip and Carol Dahlke host a Farmers’ Market on the property.
Archie Chester, Groton, Treasurer of the Denison Society, is an avid promoter of the Denison Farm Market, Mystic, held every Sunday 12-3 pm. Meet Archie, Market Master Stuart Woronecki, Stonewall Apiary, “Doc” William Burrows, Groton Family Farm, and the other farmers that bring their produce to market here.
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In this photo,October 2008, Blake Lewis, American Idol Season 6 runner-up, shares the good news of the 2008 Idols Live Tour at Mohegan Sun with Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident.
Exciting news for reality television fans! The American Idol Live Tour 2010 stopped in at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 13th. In a backstage interview, Resident reporter, Jessica Warzeniak, spoke to the American Idol Season 9 top 10 contestants: Tim Urban, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Aaron Kelly, and Connecticut’s own Katie Stevens. Later that night, Resident photographer Christopher Annino, snapped their pictures during the concert. See more here.
Hats off to the new officers of the Groton Rotary Club! R.B. Kent was installed as the president of the club by out-going president, John Silsby at the Mystic Marriott Hotel. Lian Obrey was the recipient of the prestigious Jerry Scarano Award. Visiting Rotarian and former Groton Rotary Club member Jerry Scarano, who sponsors the award, was at the meeting to congratulate Lian and to present the club with a $1,000 donation to continue the award. More here.
Congratulations to the Town of Groton for their 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade. Grand Marshall Barbara Tarbox led the parade along Route 1 from Poquonnock Plains Park to the Groton Shopping Center. The theme was “Serving Your Country” and floats and marchers were decked out in red, white and blue. See it here and a photo slideshow.
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Kevin Morin shares the good news with Alexis Ann, editor and publisher, the Resident, of his new appointment as 2010-2011 President of the Groton Lions Club at the Shennecossett Yacht Club, Groton, on Saturday, June 19th.
by Alexis Ann
First, hats off to John P. Casey, president, Electric Boat, for reaching a preliminary agreement to purchase Pfizer’s New London complex. This is a win-win move for our region and the State of Connecticut as it will create and retain high paying jobs. Kudos here.
A round of applause to the Capano Family for contributing to our region’s economic development with the grand opening of their new Clinton ShopRite location. The Capano Family knows how to successfully run grocery stores as witnessed in their New London and Norwich ShopRites. Visit the ribbon cutting here.
Congratulations to Kevin Morin, new president, Groton Lions. Installation of officers was held at the Shennecossett Yacht Club, Groton on Saturday, June 19th — a party to remember here.
Ringo Starr’s star shines bright on the Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. The ceremony was brief but momentous. Tribal Chairwoman and forthcoming Chief of the Mohegan Tribe Lynn Malerba, recalled watching the Beatles debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. It was an exciting Sunday afternoon for all those in attendance here.
And, the crowns go to Miss CT Brittany Decker, Bristol, and Miss CT Outstanding Teen Logan West, Southington, here.
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Tech Sergeant Matthew Slaydon, U.S. Air Force (ret.) shares the good news of receiving his new guide dog, Legend, from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Bloomfield, with Alexis Ann,editor & publisher, the Resident, after a luncheon held at the Fisherman Restaurant, Noank.
As Summer begins, it brings us “good news” of legendary success around the region. Reading the article, Wounded Vet Gets Guide Dog is a MUST. We are reminded of the generous, kind, caring, and compassionate people in our beloved U.S.A., especially during tough times. See how Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is helping Tech Sergeant Matthew Slaydon, U.S. Air Force (ret.), along his road to recovery here.
River Fest is a huge success! This year 20 teams joined in on the fun. The Dragon Boat Race is very competitive and a major fundraiser for the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to the Kazoku Martial Arts Pink Strokes for winning the race again this year. Race over here.
Amazing work and dedication, here, by Mohegan Sun employees. In only 12 weeks, the 500 participants of Mohegan Sun’s Biggest Loser 4 lost over 6,700 pounds! Wow! Hats off to the Mohegan Tribe and its management team for making this awesome program available.
Let’s support the Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue through their fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at the Third Baptist Church, North Stonington. Tickets are only $8.00 for the dinner and can be purchased by calling 860.599.0555.
Fresher than fresh, homegrown ingredients from local farms is on the menu at Octagon. Join them for the Farm Dinner on June 28th with some of the proceeds donated to CT Farm Land Trust.
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