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Members of the Middlefield Federated Church invite the public to join them in their May Care & Share Mission to help mothers and fathers of young children.

Diapers are a large expenditure in most families’ budgets. Day care providers require disposable diapers. Disposable diapers of any

Author

"I have been reading and writing poetry since the fourth grade. I love the musical sounds of words in poems – words that make my heart and mind soar, words with rhythm and words that rhyme," the author states on her website, LeslieBulion.com.

She adds, "I didn't always know I wanted to be a writer, but I've always been interested in learning about people, science and nature. I studied science in college, and oceanography in graduate school. I also studied social work in graduate school, and then worked with chil- size may be left at the church during office hours. Most needed by the Diaper Bank at this time are sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7. Call 860-349-9881 for office hours. dren and families in hospitals and schools. So you could say I studied science, worked with children and families, and now I learn and write about science for children and families!"

Additionally, checks may be made payable to “MFC” with “diaper bank” in the memo section, and mailed to Middlefield Federated Church, P.O. Box 200, Middlefield, CT 06455-0200.

Bulion said, for her, writing a book can take anywhere from several months to more than a year. Once completed, the story is sent to an illustrator.

In "Galápagos: Islands of Change," Bulion worked with artist Becca Stadtlander, who created the front cover image and the pictures throughout.

Be Kind

Middlefield Lions’ “Be Kind” signs are $30. To place an order, e-mail Lions President Birdie Curtis at curtisbirdie@ hotmail.com. Include your address and phone number. Payment can be made via Venmo (@Middlefield-Lions) or check (payable to Middlefield Lions Club). Send checks to: Middlefield Lions, P. O. Box 1, Middlefield CT, 06455. Include your address, e-mail and cell number.

Get your diploma

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Giving Garden

Help is welcomed and appreciated at the MiddlefieldDurham Giving Garden, located behind the Middlefield Community Center. For further information, contact Betsy St. John at 860-8075242 or Jen Huddleston at 860-716-0464.