MILFORD--Lauralton Hall’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame was a resounding success! Over 225 friends, alumnae and sports enthusiasts joined the Lauralton community in recognizing seven exceptional individuals who were nominated for achieving greatness or who have made outstanding contributions to Lauralton’s rich athletic tradition. The event was held on Sunday, May 6, at Racebrook Country Club in Orange.

The keynote speaker was renowned Olympic soccer player Kristine Lilly, a three-time Olympian - bringing home a Gold Medal in 1996 and 2004, and a Silver in 2000 - who holds a number of records for scoring, minutes played, and most capped player. 

Kristine made the U.S. National Team at the age of 16 while a junior at Wilton High School and went on to play 352 games for her country, more than any other person in the world. Kristine also played in five World Cup events and was U.S. Soccer Player of the Year in 1993, 2005, and 2006.

Lauralton has a long and proud history of excellence in athletics. “Since it was founded in 1905,” said Lauralton President Anotinette Iadorla, Ph.D., Lauralton has acknowledged the importance of balance between exercising the mind and the body of our young women. Now it is time to publically recognize the excellence and determination of our athletes and those who helped build and inspire Lauralton’s athletic tradition. Their contributions will forever be an inspiration to new generations.”

The 2012 honorees are Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95; Laura Valade Collins, ’88; Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90; Jairus C. Gilbert, Sr. (posthumously); Mary Money, ’76; Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51; and Karen McGroary Yardley. Each of the honorees has made outstanding contributions not only in the field of athletics, but they have also distinguished themselves in their careers and in their commitment to community service.

Information was provided by Lauralton Hall.

Each inductee was introduced by a presenter who shed light on their many accomplishments. For further information on the inductees or the Lauralton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact Kathleen Donahue at 203-877-2786, ext. 114, or kdonahue@lauraltonhall.org.

 

 PHOTO CAPTION: (left to right)

· Nicolle Camara , Athletic Director

· Marnie Sinclair, daughter of Jairus Gilbert, from upstate NY

· Jennifer Seabury Shepard,’05, granddaughter of Jairus Gilbert, from Vernon, CT

· Margaret A. Rooney, RSM, ’51, from South Windsor, CT

· Eileen Richetelli Crozier, ’90, from Milford, CT

· Mary Money, ’76, from Fairfield, CT

· Karen McGroary Yardley, from Southington, CT

· Laura Valade Collins,’88, from Dover, MA (family from Trumbull, CT)

· Nora Anderson Barber, DDS, ’95, from Cary, North Carolina

· Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D. – President Lauralton Hall

· Kristine Lilly, Keynote Speaker

 It's open to the public on Saturdays

ORANGE — The Orange Historical Society Antique Shop has received English coins minted in 1558 to 1967, but no longer in use today.
Toward the end of the 17th century, it became a custom for the bride’s parents to give the sixpence as a dowry gift to the groom.
The Antique Shop has china, vintage linens, collectibles and selected vintage jewelry for the brides, bridesmaids and graduates alike.
The shop is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 605 Orange Center Road.
For information, call 203-795-6465.

MILFORD – Twenty students received special recognition for their outstanding service and leadership at the 27th Annual Superintendent/Student Award Recognition program on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The program, conducted under the auspices of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), was created to showcase the deep commitment and support the award recipients have demonstrated toward their community, their school, and their academic work. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elizabeth Feser, along with Mayor Ben Blake, several school principals and board members, conducted the ceremony at the Foran High School auditorium with a brief reception for the students and their guests held immediately following the program. Award recipients received a Certificate of Excellence and will have their names added to the Superintendent Award Recognition plaques located in their schools. The 2012 Superintendent/Student Recognition Award Recipients are: Calf Pen Meadow: Theresa Piscitelli; John F. Kennedy: Sydney Simpson; Live Oaks: Brian Massey; Mathewson: Kaylee DeGennaro; Meadowside: Elena Soviero; Orange Avenue: Jordan Vega; Orchard Hills: Tessa Malesky; Pumpkin Delight: Clara Prulletti; East Shore: Natalie Henry, Alexander Kurata; Harborside: Kathryn Koppy; Michael Capobianco; West Shore: Sararat Tosakoon, Sarah Beck; Jonathan Law: Fareed Hanania, Ben Marus, Alexis Christy; Joseph A. Foran: Zachary Sabo, LaWelden Warren, and Rachel Borden. Information submitted via a schools press release.

The Milford Police Department will be participating in wave 42 of the Connecticut Department of Transportation High Visibility Safety Belt/Child Safety Seat “Click it or Ticket” Campaign. This statewide campaign will commence on May 21, 2012 and continue through June 3, 2012 promoting a “Safe Memorial Day Weekend.”

Milford Police will be continuing their high visibility enforcement effort of child safety seat and safety belt laws. Police efforts will include safety checkpoints in various locations of the city, as well as educational material being available through the department’s Crime Prevention Unit.

SailQuest Boat Show will take place in Milford, Connecticut from May 18-20, 2012. This unique and family-oriented show will feature new sailboats, trawlers, downeast-style powerboats and select brokerage yachts for sale, from 20 to over 50 feet long. Additionally, a variety of companies will be on-site offering small boats, gear and other products and services, including financing and insurance. Events include Jeremy Cage’s, Senior Vice President of Global Snacks at PepsiCo, Saturday afternoon presentation about achieving his dream when he took a career sabbatical and sailed the world with his young family. Attendees will be able to take advantage of daily introduction-to-sailing opportunities, including sailing trips with certified instructors. North Sails will be on hand to teach children how to make their very own sails with timeless sailmaking techniques. The brand new J/70 will be available for demo sails! SailQuest Boat Show will be held at Milford Lisman Landing Marina during May 18-20, 2012, 10-5pm daily. The Marina is in historic downtown Milford, minutes from I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, steps from Metro North Railroad and directly on Long Island Sound. The show offers free parking and free admission! For more information visit www.windcheckmagazine.com or call WindCheck at 203-332-7639. Information was submitted via a press release

MILFORD — Jeremy Cage, senior vice president at PepsiCo of Global Snacks, will give a presentation of his around-the-world sailing adventure, at 2 p.m. on May 19 at the SailQuest Boat Show on Milford Lisman Landing. The 60-minute presentation combines his sailing images with metaphors reflecting the perspective he takes on his daily life and work.
This family-oriented show will feature new sailboats, trawlers, downeast-style powerboats and select brokerage yachts for sale, from 20 to over 50 feet long.
A variety of companies will be on-site offering small boats, gear and other products and services, including financing and insurance. Attendees will be able to take advantage of daily introduction-to-sailing opportunities, including sailing trips with certified instructors.
The SailQuest Boat Show will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the Milford Lisman Landing May 18-20. Free parking and admission.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed. Photo is a file photo.

MILFORD — Girl Scouts of Connecticut has nine day camps across the state and three resident camps.
In addition to traditional arts & crafts, swimming, hiking, games, and nature walks, Girl Scout camps offer girls a variety of unique, special interest programs. Camp Katoya, 71 Country Lane, offers day programs, including two-week sessions in astronomy from July 23-Aug. 1.
A complete list of all the camps and their individual programs is located on the Girl Scouts of Connecticut website at www.gsofct.org. For information and/or to register, please call 800-922-2770 ext. 3313 or email camp@gsofct.org. Financial assistance is available.  All girls welcome, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed.

MILFORD – Parents with children who will be entering kindergarten in the 2012-13 academic year are asked to call their local school to schedule an appointment to register as soon as possible.  Parents can pick up registration materials at the school during normal operating hours.
A child must reach the age of 5 before the end of 2012 in order to start kindergarten this fall.  To register, parents must bring several following items and must have a physical the child must have had a physical examination. For details, please contact your neighborhood school or visit www.milforded.org. Questions may also be directed to Beth McIlhoney in the Asst. Superintendent’s Office at (203) 783-3422.

Editor's note: All information in this post was contributed.

WOODBRIDGE – A rabies clinic will take place this Saturday, May 19, at Woodbridge Animal Control, 135 Bradley Road.

Woodbridge Animal Control covers the communities of Woodbridge, Bethany and Derby.
The low-cost clinic is sponsored by Woodbridge Animal Control, Country Companions Veterinary Services and Amity Animal Rescue Fund, Inc.

Inoculations are $15.  To receive a three-year certificate bring proof of current rabies inoculation.
The clinic runs noon to 2 p.m. and all animals must be contained either in a carrier or on a leash.

Local students Lucia White and Kodie Daigle, from Jonathan Law High School, were two of 350 top Connecticut seniors who excel in the arts that were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) High School Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet held on April 9th at the Aqua Turf in Southington. 

The students are pictured here receiving their awards from left to right with Dr. Scott Shuler, Consultant, Connecticut State Department of Education Bureau of Accountability and Improvement; Daniel Salazar Jr., Classical Guitarist; Katharine Bishop, President of The Connecticut Association of Schools; and Ryan Ford, Jostens Representative.  

The CAS Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet annually recognizes two seniors in each high school for outstanding ability in the performing or visual arts. The students are chosen by their school to receive this honor. The banquet, with over 1,400 in attendance, is sponsored by Jostens.

About The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) – The Connecticut Association of Schools serve’s Connecticut’s K-12 public and parochial schools in all areas of inter-school activity.  CAS has emerged as an informed leader in Connecticut’s educational system, providing services to Connecticut’s schools in areas ranging from academics to athletics.  The association represents over 1,000 schools in the state.

The Connecticut Association of Schools is a non-profit organization located in Cheshire, Connecticut.

MILFORD--Two Lauralton Hall students, Julia Elia, ’12, of Milford and Dolly Canevari, ’13, of Stratford, were selected to participate in the 2012 Connecticut Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival this past April.  

Julia and Dolly competed with other highly talented students from across the state and were judged based on a prepared solo, scales and sight reading.  They joined more than 500 student musicians from high schools across Connecticut in Hartford, where they rehearsed with the choir and then performed in a concert on the last day of the festival, April 14th.

“Julia and Dolly are both exceptionally talented musicians,” says Margaret Sargent, Lauralton Hall’s Fine Arts Department Chair and Music Teacher.  “It was a great experience for our students to be able to work with other talented musicians from the entire state and to be in larger ensembles led by outstanding conductors.”

The Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) is the federated state organization for NAfME, The National Association for Music Education which represents the profession of music education in the United States.

The entire Lauralton community congratulates these young women on their accomplishments, and who knows, perhaps someday we will be hearing them at Lincoln Center.

For more information, please contact Margaret Sargent at 203-877-2786, or msargent@lauraltonhall.org.

The Milford Marine Institute, Inc. will be running camps in conjunction with the Milford Recreation Department for the 29^th season this summer of 2012.

Marine Biology Camp will run from June 25-June 29 at two sites: the Gulf Pond Museum and the Tri-Beach Neighborhood Center.  Campers will create an entire collection of marine mollusks learning both the common and Latin names of gastropods, pelecypods, and cephalopods. Learning to use a marine science field guide is an important part of this camp. The 9 marine habitats will be introduced and the seals, sharks, sea turtles, and cetaceans which inhabit them will be studied and handled.  Creating a field marine tank filled with marine fish, crustaceans, and vegetation will be experienced and identified. Last summer campers found mole crabs and pipefish as they learned the intricacies of  using a seine net. Animals were studied and released, Camp begins at 9:30 and ends at 1 o’clock each day. Camp is open to campers 7-16 with older campers becoming camper-counselors. Each camp costs $135.00 for the week.

Native American History, Culture, and Archaeology Camp will be expanded to two sessions this summer:  Session 1:  July 9-13 and session 2:  July 16-20.  Due to the extremely successful finds last summer (a 4000-6000 year old full grooved lithic axe was found) each camp will have three days of “digs”. Campers will learn scientific methods of archaeology, they will handle rare artifacts, and they will learn to drum as the camp becomes a “tribe” with each camper creating a native name. Camp begins at 9:30 and ends at 1 o’clock and is open to campers 8-18 with older campers enrolled as camper-counselors.  The cost is $135.00 for each week.

Bird Identification Camp will run from July 23-27 at the Gulf Pond Museum. Campers will learn to identify birds from our Museum observatory, mounted specimens, field guides, and from walks along our nature trails. Each camper will choose a favorite bird, draw it on a piece of pine, have it cut, sand, and paint it. Camp is open to campers 7-16 with older campers enrolled as camper-counselors. Camp begins at 9:30 each day and ends at 1 o’clock. The cost is $135.00 for the week.

Contact the Marine Institute at 203-874-4000 for more information and to register.or