Volume 17, Number 5
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Friday, February 11, 2022
Mask, test kit distribution continues
Holly and Garland – wearing new sweaters – are pictured at the Animal Haven in North Haven. As of last week, these girls were waiting to be adopted. “You truly can not get sweeter than these two gals,” the Animal Haven wrote in a Feb. 1 social media post.
Citizen report
For North Haven residents who have yet to take advantage of the town's offer of free COVID-19 test kits and N95 protective masks, there is still time to collect those items. Through the end of February, locals who have not yet received test kits or N95s may obtain them at the North Haven Library, Senior Center, Recreation Center or Community Services office.
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First Selectman Michael Freda said there is no need to rush.
‘Betty White Challenge’ raises funds for local animal shelters By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
To honor what would’ve been Betty White’s 100th birthday on Jan. 17, a viral fundraiser for animal shelters and rescue services took place nationwide.
Animal Haven in North Haven, a no kill shelter, raised $10,746 from the Betty White fundraiser.
harder cases so we spend over $100,000 on vet bills a year,” DeRosa said.
Michelle DeRosa, shelter manager, said the money raised will go toward medical care. “We take in elderly cases and we take in the
When it comes to animals with medical issues or supplies for the shelter, DeRosa said her organizaSee Animals, A2
"We will be able to accommodate you at any time during the month of February at the published times," Freda stated in a message to residents. "All we will ask for is a proof of residency and our staff will track the actual distribution of the products." Each household is allowed two COVID19 test kits containing a total of four tests, along with a supply of N-95 masks, which are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth, creating efficient filtration of airborne particles. See COVID-19, A2
ACES, partners to create Spanish language early learning center By Karla Santos Record-Journal staff
Did you ever wish your child started learning Spanish as early as pre-kindergarten? A bilingual Spanish-English education center for children age 3 to 5 is scheduled to launch this fall. The initiative is a partnership between the Helen Doron Educational Group and North Haven-based Area Cooperative Educational Services.
Helen Doron has more than 1,000 learning centers in 37 countries, but the school opening later this year will be the group’s first in the United States. While stakeholders have not determined which town in Connecticut will host the language center, they do know they want to bring stimulating and enriching activities to young children. Jason Hiruo, international education director of ACES, said
there’s a science behind the acquisition of language at an early age. “Kids are sponges at such an early age and we want to grab that,” he said. Repeated hearing, positive reinforcement, small group learning and technology are part of the methodology behind the center. Music will also be a part of the curriculum with the goal of helping stimulate children’s See Center, A3
Helen Doron and Area Cooperative Educational Services Director Tom Danehy sign contracts in December to create the first Helen Doron learning center franchise in the United States. The center is scheduled to open in Connecticut this fall. Contributed photo