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Thankful: Today & Yesterday With the Holiday Season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the good news happening all around us while also remembering the people and things we have loved in the past. First, among the awards and honors being celebrated in our community, Groton Lions Club members were honored on November 10 and the prestigious Melvin Jones Award was presented to Lion Kevin Moran on page 4. Good to see you out-and-about, Kevin! Auctioneer Dan Stanavage is a born champion and when you read his story on page 7, you’ll know why. From the start he has turned problems into opportunities. Happy Holidays from Santa and A BIG applause for Dan winning First Place in the Bid The Resident Good News! Calling Champ! An example of economic development at its best was last week’s opening of the Mohegan Earth Hotel. The ribbon cutting ceremony received accolades by ALL in attendance on page 10. And, local student Greg Rosen shares a very personal story in his award winning essay recalling his uncle’s experiences in Vietnam and his post-combat struggles. His essay on page 5 is an uncut tribute to his uncle that you won’t want to miss. Alexis Ann Until next issue, please remember to patronize our editor & publisher, advertisers for they’re making the Good News happen! The Resident
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Dear President of the Affinity Group, My 15-year-old grandson’s English teacher, Mrs. Debby Salzman, inspired my grandson, Greg Rosen, to write an essay on my late brother 1/LT Howard Rosen’s Bronze Star service in Vietnam. My brother led his men in the movement of petroleum to front line mechanized infantry and armor there. In conjunction with Veterans Day, thanks to CPT Alexis Ann, Army National Guard Retired, this essay will be published in The Resident Newspaper, which Alexis founded in the 1980s and is located in the Norwich area of the Groton Submarine Base and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Alexis is also the publisher and editor. My childhood friend, entertainment and sports writer, Roger Zotti, is preparing an introduction to the essay. Thank you for all of your service on the University of Chicago campus encouraging the undergraduate and graduate students there to remember our fellow military who serve to protect our liberty. With warm regards, Stuart G. Rosen, LTC USA RET
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