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One of the largest Key Clubs around – with some 100 members – is located at North Haven High School. And the club, led by Hannah Auddino, has been busy giving back to the community. Recently, the club held a food drive for the needy, supported a road race in Wallingford, and raked leaves for veterans. The club has a busy December planned, as well.

Community comes through for vets shelter

NHPD surpasses fundraising goal North Haven police officers participated in No-Shave November, and as of Dec. 1, had raised $6,280 for the Connecticut Cancer Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program.

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R87), members of the North Haven community and student volunteers from Choate Rosemary Hall gathered Saturday, Dec. 4 to sort through hundreds of donated items for the Columbus House, a shelter for veterans in Wallingford.

”Thank you to all the officers who participated in No Shave CT 2021 and all those who donated and supported us,” the NHFD wrote in a Facebook post. “Our goal of raising $5,000 has been met … You can still donate to this great cause!”

Donations of new jackets and coats, thermals, hats, socks and gloves easily filled 40 large boxes.

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State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and a truck-load of donations for the Columbus House.

The Connecticut Cancer Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program provides help to patients in support of their basic needs: rent/mortgage, utilities and food. See No-Shave November, A6

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North Haven enters COVID-19 red zone According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include fever or chills, coughing, short-

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Zoom Recess: Spoon puppets. Friday, Dec. 10 at 3:45 p.m. For ages 6 to 11. Join Mr. Joe for a fun-filled afternoon. Register by visiting bit.ly/3xDZm0t Grab & Go mystery bundles. Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up a mystery bag of three books for the library's Adult Winter Reading Program. Each bag is themed, mostly around Christmas – but not all! Book bundles are available through Wednesday, Dec. 22.

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North Haven Middle School Honor Roll North Haven Middle School named the following students to its honor roll for the first term. Grade 6, high honors: Amina Abbas, Adriana Acevedo, Shafin Adian, Elena Alexandro, Grace Alfano, Matthew Almeida, Ava Asprelli, Brandon Asprelli, Peter Aurora, Falak Awais, Nicholas Barry, Michael Benson, Aaron Bidwell, Ainsley Brooks, Aaron Buhrer, Xavier Calderon, Landon Chiappetta, Anabelle Cimini, Cathleen Coughlin, Avery Cretella, Luca D’Angelo, Owen Daniele, Madalena de Lencastre, Kyriakoula Diakogeorgiou, Ella Donaldson, Austin Donle, Zoe Drum, Adelaide Edmonds, Adam Elabd, Fatma Ergin, Christian Es-

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“This annual winter clothing drive was once again a huge success,” Yaccarino stated. “Each year we collect hundreds of donations, but this year we collected more items than we ever did in the past. It was amazing to see so many donations coming in from our North Haven community. When I delivered all the donated items to Columbus House it filled the entire back of my pickup truck; which is going to help many people in need. This is a season of giving, and what better way to give back than to assist those who served our country and need some help.”

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North Haven residents are welcome to reserve their names for the town’s 2021 Holiday Food Distribution Program and Holiday Gift Card Program. Gift cards are intended for parents or legal guardians with children age 18 and under who are facing financial hardship. Requests for gift cards must be received by Thursday, Dec. 16. The food distribution program is intended for residents facing food insecurity. Requests for food must be received by Friday,

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The North Haven Garden Club in conjunction with Federated Garden Club's of Connecticut and National Garden Club's announced the theme for their 2021-2022 poetry contest, "Sing with the Songbirds – Exploring the Glory of Nature." The contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade nine. For more information, contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@yahoo.com.

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Cuno grants The Cuno Foundation is again accepting grant applications for public, charitable or educational purposes. Grants are usually made for specific, tangible items or capital expense requests that directly benefit the recipient. Applications are reviewed three times a year. The next deadline date is Wednesday, Dec. 15. Awards will be announced in January 2022. Non-profit organizations seeking to submit a grant for consideration should visit cunofoundation.org/grants, where they can create an account and submit their grant application. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Trudy Cotton at cunofoundation@ gmail.com.

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Community foundation The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the U.S. and was established in 1928 as the permanent charitable endowment for New Haven and its surrounding communities of: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. For more information, visit cfgnh.org or follow @cfgnh. See Briefs, A9

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Sandy Ginter, Mary Cameron, Cindy Golia and Fran Notaro. The North Haven Garden Club’s Laurie Falco, Cindy Golia, Mary Cameron, Fran Notaro, Sandy Ginter and Wini Colleran visited Connecticut Hospice in Branford to decorate the building’s main tree, decorate and put up a tabletop tree on the second floor and make floral arrangements for patients. The main tree was gifted by Arthur Erickson, president of Beecher & Bennett funeral home. The 7.5 foot pre-lit Balsam is pictured above.

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The time of year for cooking fires Chief Paul Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department would like to provide safety tips to ensure residents stay safe while baking and preparing their holiday meals. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, the day before Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas Eve. To prevent seasonal cooking fires, the department wishes to share the following tips from the NFPA so families can prepare holiday meals without the risk of danger: Never leave anything cooking unattended. The NFPA discourages the use of deep fryers for cooking turkeys, but those who do use one should do so on a flat surface outdoors and at least 10 feet away from structures, including porches. Turkeys should be completely thawed and dried before being placed in the deep fryer to avoid flare-ups. If a grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid – while wearing an oven mitt – over the pan. If safe to do so, turn off the heat source. Do not move the pan, and keep the lid on until the fire is out and the pan is completely cool.

Keep children and pets away from the stove. Kids and pets should be kept three feet away from the stove. Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee can cause serious burns. Keep knives out of the reach of children. Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child. Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet. Keep the kitchen and dining room floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags while cooking or handling food. Test your smoke alarms and make sure their batteries are replaced if needed. Through Sunday, Dec. 12, the North Haven police are collecting new, unwrapped toys for those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the police department lobby. Recently, North Haven police commissioners Larry Lazaroff and Robin Wilson added to the NHPD’s toy collection. Throughout December, Lazaroff will be collecting toys, food and clothing at his business, Arnold’s Jewelers, 117 Washington Ave.

This year, as many families gather after a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the NHFD urges residents to consider taking precautions to limit the spread of the virus, including getting vaccinated or getting tested prior to gathering. — Press Release

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HOW CAN I MAKE MY HOME FEEL COZIER THIS WINTER?

You Ask, We Answer:

a cup of tea, a good book, or for bingeing your favorite show. Layering on different textures on couches and chairs with blankets, pillows, or throws can also create an appealing aesthetic that brings your room together with minimal effort. Neutrals are an easy way to go, but if you love bright color, Longer nights, dropping temps… feel free to create splashes of color winter has arrived, and it can be to make things pop. And don’t forget to keep things festive with a challenge to welcome it when Nothing says “welcome home” some hot cocoa on hand! our days feel so short, and we like a basket of slippers by your miss the summer sun on our skin. entryway door. Slipping into a But when we prepare our homes warm pair of slippers the moment ahead of time for the chillier you get home can help signal to months when we tend to hunker your brain that you’ve entered down inside, it can be a whole an oasis—plus, slippers can help lot easier dealing with our cold warm up toes that have gone New England weather. If you’re numb from the cold! Want to be wondering how to make your the host who ups the cozy ante Connecticut home feel cozier this for anyone who visits? Keep a winter—and actually to enjoy the few pairs of slippers in the basket season of slowing down—we’ve for guests to grab. You’ll keep got a few easy tips that will have germs from outdoor shoes at bay you warm, toasty, and cozy. and make your guests feel right at home the moment they come Creating a cozy oasis can be inside. Talk about a win-win. as easy as swapping out your lightbulbs. No need to live by candlelight—just changing out bright white lightbulbs for a warmer, more yellow cast can instantly cozy up a living space without having you squinting Cold floors may be an annual to see straight. Try this trick in occurrence in our Connecticut your main living space and in homes this time of year, but Soft, warm blankets and wool or bedrooms to create a welcoming, they don’t have to be a foregone warm feel to your home. You may conclusion. Hardwood and tile faux fur pillows create a welcan hold onto chilly temps, but coming spot for curling up with never go back!

How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Winter?

Keep slippers by the door

Warm-up your lightbulbs

Layer on the textures

scattering a few small area rugs can go a long way in making your home warmer—and cozy looking, too. Fabric rugs with a bit of pile will keep the cold at bay better than a natural fiber rug, and they don’t have to be an expensive investment. Putting area rugs on the sides of the bed, by the kitchen sink—anywhere you tend to step and feel the chill of the floor—will help keep your feet warm and add instant coziness at an affordable cost.

Now that you’ve cozied up your Connecticut home for winter, you may not want to wish away the cold and darkness, after all!

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