Neighbor to Neighbortag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//772008-07-20T00:42:28ZMovable Type 3.32Annual state Holocaust Commemoration marks important anniversariestag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47302008-07-20T00:18:49Z2008-07-20T00:42:28Z State Senate president pro tempore, Donald Williams, left, presides, as Corey Katz, a student at the Merkaz Community High School for Judaic Studies in Bridgeport, helps Manfred Lobel light a memorial candle. Lobel survived Shanghai and the Hong Kew...Online EditorState Senate president pro tempore, Donald Williams, left, presides, as Corey Katz, a student at the Merkaz Community High School for Judaic Studies in Bridgeport, helps Manfred Lobel light a memorial candle. Lobel survived Shanghai and the Hong Kew Ghetto. Harold Shapiro plays the flute.
Photo credit: Regina Madwed, Capitol PhotoInteractive
This year’s annual Statewide Holocaust Commemoration at the state Capitol was a landmark event. It was the 30th anniversary of the program, and, in bittersweet irony, it coincided with the 60th anniversary of Israel’s statehood. And for the first time in Connecticut history, the Israeli flag flew over the Capitol.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell read a proclamation noting it was also the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, which signaled the horror to come.
Guest speaker Martin Schiller of Fairfield, a survivor of Skarzysko-Kamienna and Buchenwald, talked about his experience. His memoir, “Bread, Butter and Sugar,” gives a full account of the trauma.
Lighting the memorial candles for the 6 million who perished were Schiller and five other survivors: Ernest Nemeth, Elizabeth Deutsch, Manfred Lobel, Mila Nishball and Herb Mann. Each was accompanied by a student partner from the Adopt a Survivor program run by Marjorie B. Krubiner, director of the Merkaz Community High School for Judaic Studies in Bridgeport. Each student meets and learns about the life of a survivor and pledges to tell that survivor’s story for as long as the student lives.
The HaZamir International Jewish High School Choir of Fairfield performed and Bridgeport students Tranisha Blackwell of Central High School and Anthony Whitaker of Harding High School sang the national anthem.
Following the commemoration, Robert Fishman, executive director of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, was honored for creating and directing the Statewide Holocaust program for three decades.
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They rocktag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47292008-07-20T00:17:50Z2008-07-20T00:43:02Z From left are Sara Frolish, Andrianna Corbett, Emily Canfield, Tiffany Wronski, Madison Feigenblat, Emma White, Heather Keith, Mikayla Heuser, Rachael Watcke, Luiza Limberti, Emily Kulikowski and Meghan McFadden. Sitting/kneeling are Taylor Blankenship, Katelin Milano and Elizabeth MacDougall. Shelton Junior...Online Editor
From left are Sara Frolish, Andrianna Corbett, Emily Canfield, Tiffany Wronski, Madison Feigenblat, Emma White, Heather Keith, Mikayla Heuser, Rachael Watcke, Luiza Limberti, Emily Kulikowski and Meghan McFadden. Sitting/kneeling are Taylor Blankenship, Katelin Milano and Elizabeth MacDougall.
Shelton Junior Girl Scout Troop 60278 recently earned their Rocks Rock! badge at Wells Hollow Farm in Shelton. The Scouts went exploring on a hike, dug and identified rocks, learned about geological careers and topped the event off by meeting the farm animals and eating some ice cream from the farm.
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Higher praisetag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47282008-07-20T00:15:21Z2008-07-20T00:43:38Z Connecticut Higher Education Commissioner Michael P. Meotti, left, presents Housatonic Community College's Andrea Salzburg of Milford with the Higher Education Community Service Award for her work with the Milford Jaycees. Andrea Salzburg of Milford has received the Higher Education...Online EditorConnecticut Higher Education Commissioner Michael P. Meotti, left, presents Housatonic Community College's Andrea Salzburg of Milford with the Higher Education Community Service Award for her work with the Milford Jaycees.
Andrea Salzburg of Milford has received the Higher Education Community Service Award for her work with the Milford Jaycees.
Andrea Salzburg, who is employed by Housatonic Community College as a grants development specialist, served as community development vice president for the Jaycees last year, overseeing and collaborating with other members on two major community service projects. These were the Paws in the Park event, which raised funds for the West Haven Animal Shelter, and the Adopt-a-Soldier Drive, which collected items to send to 25 Connecticut soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In addition to chairing these two projects, Salzburg participated in the American Heart Association “Start! Walk!”; the American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk; “Walk with Harold and Friends for Health,” which benefited women’s programs at Milford Hospital; and sorted food for the Connecticut Food Bank’s East Haven warehouse.
Salzburg was presented a certificate for her achievements by Higher Education Commissioner Michael P. Meotti at an April 1 ceremony in Cromwell. She was one of 15 people nominated for higher education awards.
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Look what I've gottag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47272008-07-20T00:13:48Z2008-07-20T00:44:21Z Savannah Mantone, 6, a student at Frenchtown Elementary School in Trumbull, recently donated her hair to Locks for Love. Her haircut took place at Shear Fun Hair Salon in Monroe on May 31....Online Editor
Savannah Mantone, 6, a student at Frenchtown Elementary School in Trumbull, recently donated her hair to Locks for Love. Her haircut took place at Shear Fun Hair Salon in Monroe on May 31. ]]>
Young achieverstag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47262008-07-20T00:11:53Z2008-07-20T00:12:21ZQuinnipiac University juniors Alysse G. Rossner of Shelton, a communications major, and Christopher J. Gentry of Norwalk, a marketing major, received Outstanding Junior awards at Quinnipiac’s Undergraduate Awards Day ceremony April 19. The award is presented to juniors who have...Online Editor
Quinnipiac University juniors Alysse G. Rossner of Shelton, a communications major, and Christopher J. Gentry of Norwalk, a marketing major, received Outstanding Junior awards at Quinnipiac’s Undergraduate Awards Day ceremony April 19.
The award is presented to juniors who have at least a 3.0 grade point average or better, and are involved in activities with a clearly demonstrated leadership role in at least one activity.
Angela I. Julian of Seymour, a liberal arts major, received the Outstanding Achievement by a Freshman Award. This award is given to the freshman who has the highest grade point average in his or her school.
Paden J. Livingston of Shelton, a political science major, received the Outstanding Freshman Award.
This award is given to freshmen with at least a 2.75 grade point average or better, are involved in one activity and have demonstrated interest in others.
Keniel O. McLennon of Bridgeport, a health science major, received the Outstanding Sophomore Award.
This award is given to sophomores who have at least a 3.0 grade point average or better and are involved in at least one activity with a clearly demonstrated leadership role.
Mr. Student Bodytag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47252008-07-20T00:11:00Z2008-07-20T00:45:57Z Above, Evan Byron of Trumbull accepts the trophy for winning St. Joseph High School’s 2008 Mr. Student Body contest. The senior is presented the award by David Hashemi, the 2007 winner. The annual contest recently took place at the...Online Editor
Above, Evan Byron of Trumbull accepts the trophy for winning St. Joseph High School’s 2008 Mr. Student Body contest. The senior is presented the award by David Hashemi, the 2007 winner. The annual contest recently took place at the Trumbull school in front of students, parents, and friends. Students must answer trivia questions and perform a talent to vie for the title of Mr. Student Body.
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Cheerleaders take charge in fight against breast cancertag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47242008-07-20T00:09:07Z2008-07-20T00:46:36Z The Ansonia Lady Chargers, from left, are Kristen Larkin, Kristen Boulay, Adrianna DeRasope, Cheryl Jacobs, Emily Cubero, Elizabeth Sollami and Cynthia Buker. Missing from the photo are Rebecca Allain and Kristina Gaboriault. The cheerleaders raised $3,000 at a recent...Online EditorThe Ansonia Lady Chargers, from left, are Kristen Larkin, Kristen Boulay, Adrianna DeRasope, Cheryl Jacobs, Emily Cubero, Elizabeth Sollami and Cynthia Buker. Missing from the photo are Rebecca Allain and Kristina Gaboriault. The cheerleaders raised $3,000 at a recent competition and donated it to the Yale Breast Center.
The Ansonia Lady Charger senior cheerleaders graduated this year knowing they made a difference.
Every year in January, Ansonia High School hosts a cheer and dance competition. This year they raised money at the event to help support the fight against breast cancer. The girls did this in honor of one of their cheerleaders’ moms, and also in memory of Grace Paoletti-Searles.
Paoletti-Searles was the president of Shelton Pop Warner, a cheer coach and an event judge. She lost her battle with breast cancer in November 2004, but she will never be forgotten in the cheer and football community in the Naugatuck Valley.
Ansonia Schools Supt. Carol Merlone, AHS Principal Susan McKeirnon, the cheer coaches and staff, as well as they Lady Chargers themselves, all wore pink ribbons on their hearts, as well as competition hair bows with the breast cancer ribbon in the center.
The girls raised about $3,000 at the event and donated the money to the Yale Breast Center.
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It's esss-pecially nice to meet youtag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47232008-07-20T00:07:50Z2008-07-20T00:48:04Z Zoo Director Gregg Dancho, left, was the special guest speaker at the Stratford Library recently and he brought along some of his friends. Dancho, who has been affiliated with Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport for the past 28 years,...Online Editor
Zoo Director Gregg Dancho, left, was the special guest speaker at the Stratford Library recently and he brought along some of his friends. Dancho, who has been affiliated with Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport for the past 28 years, was part of the library's ongoing "Friday Afternoon Talks" series. Dancho talked about Connecticut's only zoo and its collection while exhibiting a number of live snakes and other cold-blooded amphibians. ]]>
Financial triptag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47212008-07-20T00:06:10Z2008-07-20T00:51:13Z Masuk High School’s Future Business Leaders of America took its annual trip to New York City. This year, several members, accompanied by advisers Lynn Costello and Bonnie Waring, went to the Museum of American Finance. While there, they learned...Online Editor
Masuk High School’s Future Business Leaders of America took its annual trip to New York City. This year, several members, accompanied by advisers Lynn Costello and Bonnie Waring, went to the Museum of American Finance.
While there, they learned about the Stock Market and the New York Mercantile Exchange, viewed the progression of money and how the dollar has come to be.
The trip was a very informative and enjoyable. Those in attendance were Joe Monaco, Rocco Laudato, Rob Honrath, Tony Meath, Tom Levitsky, Briana Doyle, Georgia Tsaousis, Jessica Vasquez, Renee Bachman, Ian Barbarula, Anthony Presutto, John Solek, Milysa Musial, Amanda Allain, Anthony Politano, Emily Boncek, Kanika Cummings, Caroline Sullo, Mike Lupo, Amanda Somers, Melissa Cabral, Jasmine Pierce, Kayla Cihal, James Harlow, Chrissy Giff, Michele Belush, Greg Csuka, Michelle Spadaro and Angela Garcia.
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Outstanding supporttag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47202008-07-20T00:04:25Z2008-07-20T00:52:00Z Venture capitalist and education advocate Jonathan T. Dawson, center, is flanked by members of the New Beginnings Family Academy community during the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2008 Connecticut Philanthropy Awards Luncheon April 10 at the Trumbull Marriott. Dawson, a...Online Editor
Venture capitalist and education advocate Jonathan T. Dawson, center, is flanked by members of the New Beginnings Family Academy community during the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2008 Connecticut Philanthropy Awards Luncheon April 10 at the Trumbull Marriott. Dawson, a co-founder of the K-8 public charter school in Bridgeport, received the organization’s highest honor — the 2008 Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year Award — for his ongoing philanthropic investment in an inner-city school, New Beginnings Family Academy.
Also pictured are, from left, Richard Bentley, NBFA board chairman; Ronelle P. Swagerty, executive director of Friends of NBFA, the school’s fundraising arm; Deidre Lindsay, PTA president; and Paul Whyte, NBFA principal.
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'Names' shows value on the roadtag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47192008-07-20T00:02:57Z2008-07-20T00:52:43Z Bunnell High School student Lexi Miller (seated at the easel). Back row are, from left, Square One Theatre actor Joseph Mallon, of Stratford; and Bunnell students Melissa Walters and Franklin Eneh; and Square One actor Danielle Sultini, of Milford....Online EditorBunnell High School student Lexi Miller (seated at the easel). Back row are, from left, Square One Theatre actor Joseph Mallon, of Stratford; and Bunnell students Melissa Walters and Franklin Eneh; and Square One actor Danielle Sultini, of Milford.
Square One Theatre’s ongoing Educational Program took its production of “The Value of Names,” by playwright Jeffrey Sweet, to Stratford schools performing for students in social studies, English and history classes at both Bunnell and Stratford High schools.
In addition to the production, the Educational Program, funded by People’s United Bank, provides the teachers with study guides.
Each performance featured Artistic Director Tom Holehan, who introduced the actors, Joseph Mallon of Stratford and Danielle Sultini, of Milford, and set each scene of the play. Both Mallon and Sultini were re-creating the roles they played in the Square One Theatre mainstage production of the same play. The performances were followed by a question and answer session. A follow-up class assignment required each student to write a brief “review” of the play to be shared with Square One Theatre.
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Therapy classtag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47182008-07-20T00:01:33Z2008-07-20T00:54:13Z Stratford high school student Aida Hodzic, left, demonstrates the use of a slide board, a device used to help people get in and out of bed, during a recent occupational therapy workshop at Housatonic Community College (4/25). HCC Professor...Online Editor
Stratford high school student Aida Hodzic, left, demonstrates the use of a slide board, a device used to help people get in and out of bed, during a recent occupational therapy workshop at Housatonic Community College (4/25). HCC Professor Mickey Reed of North Haven provides instruction. Hodzic was one of some 125 Stratford high school students who received a taste of college life and prospective medical careers at a Medical and Health Careers Expo at HCC.]]>
Green lessonstag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47172008-07-20T00:00:19Z2008-07-20T00:55:10Z Above, Barbara Wells, a member of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, visited the preschoolers at Bright Horizons in Trumbull to talk about the benefits of recycling. We are never too young or...Online EditorAbove, Barbara Wells, a member of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, visited the preschoolers at Bright Horizons in Trumbull to talk about the benefits of recycling.
We are never too young or too old to begin thinking about our planet Earth and its resources. On April 25, Barbara Wells, a member of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, visited the preschoolers at Bright Horizons at Trumbull to talk about the benefits of recycling.
The children, all between 3 and 4 years old, were aware of turning off the water when they brush their teeth and turning off the lights when they leave a room. They are now also aware of what happens to a tree when it is cut down to make paper products, and the effect of plastic bags on the land fills.
Wells brought each of the children re-useable “green” bags for grocery shopping and filled each with brochures and information for them to take home.
The director of Bright Horizons, Kim Hulton, and assistant director Danielle Otterspoor welcomed the Daughters of the American Revolution to the center and are also finding ways to help the children become more aware of “going green.”
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Tech ed know howtag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47162008-07-19T23:58:49Z2008-07-20T00:55:58Z On April 2, sixth-grade students from Hillcrest Middle School, Camilla Edwards and Ian Matz, participated in the K-12 Educational Technology Exposition sponsored by the Connecticut Educators’ Computer Association at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The students exhibited their...Online Editor
On April 2, sixth-grade students from Hillcrest Middle School, Camilla Edwards and Ian Matz, participated in the K-12 Educational Technology Exposition sponsored by the Connecticut Educators’ Computer Association at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The students exhibited their knowledge of robotics to state legislators. From left are Dr. Antoinette Bruciati of Sacred Heart University, Edwards and Matz, and Dr. Maria Lizano of Sacred Heart University.]]>
No mountain high enoughtag:forum.connpost.com,2008:/neighbors//77.47152008-07-19T23:57:24Z2008-07-20T00:56:53Z Members of Quinnipiac University’s Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon James Spicer, left, Nick Anthony and Lawrence Bremer hike Sleeping Giant Mountain as part of the seventh-annual Alzheimer’s Mountain Walk on April 9. The Quinnipiac University chapter of the Tau...Online EditorMembers of Quinnipiac University’s Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon James Spicer, left, Nick Anthony and Lawrence Bremer hike Sleeping Giant Mountain as part of the seventh-annual Alzheimer’s Mountain Walk on April 9.
The Quinnipiac University chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity raised more than $7,334 for Alzheimer’s research during its seventh annual Alzheimer’s Mountain Walk on April 9.
Members of TKE walked up and down Sleeping Giant Mountain across from Quinnipiac for six hours to raise money for the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Former U.S. President Reagan, a Tau Kappa Epsilon alumnus who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1994, was the inspiration for the fraternity to establish the institute.
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