I was just sitting around home here and saw that some children in the Ansonia area are going to once again be blessed at Christmas time. This year, two events are slated in December to make those youngsters’ Christmases even more special.
Betty Burnfield will be hosting once again Breakfast With Santa at the Ansonia American Legion on Dec. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. In her 27 years of organizing the event, she said breakfast will consist of pancakes, eggs, sausage and juice or coffee, with lots of help from community residents.
Santa is expected to arrive at 9:30 a.m. Upon his arrival, children will get to visit with jolly fellow and discuss what they wish for at Christmas time. They usually receive some gifts that day as well.
Yes, the American Legion is still going through a makeover and Betty asks that everyone be respectful as the Legionnaires have been busy working on renovations there.
Then, on the following Saturday, Dec. 13, the Ansonia Police Department will be hosting an event, Cops for Christmas, aimed at giving back to the community and strengthening relationships with local children.
Police Chief John Puckett said he looks forward to a great turnout, and toys will be available while supplies last. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the village council’s chambers at 202 N. Main St.
I think it’s wonderful they can do this for the children in need in our community.
Attending these events in the past have brought back special memories.
Wishing the best for those who take part in both of these events.
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Jamie and I extend our condolences to the families and friends of: (classmate) Steve Miller, (classmate’s husband) Thomas Hammelrath, Denny Ross, Leona Monnin, Daniel Roudebush, Chester Sanders, Betty Batten, Nancy Hemmelgarn, Lucille Nancy Hemmelgarn and Barbara Baltes Monnin.
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Please pray for Gary Knick, Dave Shook, Roxie Thornhill, Sharon Miller, Allen Whittaker, Mike Hopkins, Don Rhoades, Jason Bowers, Dave Brewer, Clarence “Sam” Wilker, Chuck Cruze, John Gibson, Roan Brubaker, Vic Bothast, Tom Brewer, Todd Anderson, Dawn Dilworth, Carol Schuh, Sunni Jones, Eddie Anjos, Gloria Hodge, Ralph Byrd, Jeff Brocious, Norma Kretschmar, Beth Davis, Terry Overbay, Michelle Young, Terry “T.A.” Anthony, Jason Kelch, Katie Cothran, Lynne Bruner Hinshaw, Tom Everhart, Donn Thornhill, Carissa Rodriguez, Kevin Christman, Ivan Christian, Roger Fleckenstein, Bob Jackson, Penny Hopkins, Sherry Lawrence, Kierra Reichert, Evelyn Manning, Becky Shultz, Kevin Schlechty, Darla Printz Whittaker, Sandy Partin, Sandy Gunckle, Tonya Kelly, Robert Christman, Bob Christian, Linda Johnston, Terri Hunt, Patricia Maier, Ken Wombold, Dan Lockhart, Delores Beisner, Jodi Gilpin Snyder, Charlie Bulcher, Charlyee Severance, Justin Fritz, DeWayne Yohey, Katrina Hoening, Kara Didier, Carl Francis, Craig “Cheese” Thompson, Bridget Brown, Don DeBord, Otis Stewart, Slug Midlam, Bob Peters, Judy Collins, Linda Gasper, Carol Hemmerich, Roberta Hall, Kelly Kelch, Mike Mayse, Nikole Baldridge, Mark Lovejoy, Judy York, Connie Stachler, Randy Heck, Ronnie Norton David Pretzman, Clinton Randall, Bruce Kaiser, Amanda Mote, Doug Whittington, Neal Gray, Randy Garrison, Kathy Gragorace, Donna Bixler, Cathy Melling and all others who are suffering from other life-altering illnesses.
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Happy birthday:
Oct. 14 to Steve Hall, Lisa Doyle, Josh Stachler, Rocksand Hollinger and Heather Bergman.
Oct. 15 to Rodney Hiestand, Stacy Moody, Ryan Moody, June Singer and Ed Erisman.
Oct. 16 to Albert Gasper, Mary Helen Phillips, Betty Murphy and Staranna Mikesell.
Oct. 17 to Chris Cox, Lynetta Lore, Benny Fitzgerald and Amy Craiger.
Oct. 18 to Bob “Boo” Jones, Dwight “Bufford” Edwards, Megan Garno, Heather Brown Suerdieck, Susan Mills Pyle and Dawn Muhlenkamp.
Oct. 19 to Jamie Moody (big 5-0), Diane Shook Armstrong, JoAnn Keen, Dustin Jenkins, Marv Stammen, Dee Morris, Laura Gibboney, Judy Hoffman, Ben Jones Jr., Tina Schmitz, Ron Rismiller, Deb Rammel and Kassy Wentworth.
Oct. 20 to Michelle Leugers Enicks, Rita McCans, Dean Hurd and Chelsea Gates.
Happy anniversary to: Dick and Linda Yount and Rick and Lynne Gump, all on Oct. 19.
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Think about it: “It often takes more courage to change your opinion than to stick to it.”– Author Unknown
