Happy February!
So, tomorrow’s Groundhog Day and the question is: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? And, if he does, what does it mean? Way back in the early 90s, I took the trek up to Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney, PA and photographed the cute furry weather predictor. Thousands of people gathered. I shot photos alongside a photographer from Belgium—we were both shivering in the early morning cold. In keeping with tradition, Phil emerged from his tree trunk home and saw his shadow which meant six more weeks of winter. Brrrrrrr. Let’s hope that on February 2nd, good ol’ Phil doesn’t see his shadow so we can look forward to an early spring bringing warmer temperatures!
Let’s salute Lieutenant Donald R. Maranell on page 4 for being inducted into the prestigious Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. Yes, Stonington Borough resident and former First Selectman makes us proud joining other local Hall of Famers, including Colonel Robert Simmons 2010; Rev. George Kenneth Carpenter, 2011 and Colonel Linda S. Schwartz 2016.
In case you haven’t visited the recently renovated Naik Family YMCA, Mystic, it’s time to schedule a visit to the most fabulous fitness center on the East Coast. You’ll enjoy the views of the Mystic River while working out on the all new state-of-the-art equipment. Even the new locker rooms are a prized addition to upscale facility on page 4.
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Alexis Ann
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