The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Gianna Yannantuono won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 9- to 12-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Lindsay Koliani won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 6- to 8-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Richard Hildebrandt won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 3- to 5-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
In honor of National Volunteer week, Beacon Brook Health Center hosted a luncheon to honor its volunteers. Pictured, front row from left, Linda Hanley, Florence Creatura, Mary Santo, Lorraine Dixon, Director of Recreation Sami Wnek; second row from left, Robert Wnek, Marie Wnek, Beverley Russo, Jackie Martins, TRD, Judi McKinney, Debbie Bingham, Jody Rossi, Ed Pelkey and Barbara Smith. –CONTRIBUTED
Beacon Falls resident Gloria Hollo, right, received The Archdiocese of Hartford Saint Joseph Medal of Appreciation during a ceremony April 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford. Hollo, a member of St. Michael’s Church in Beacon Falls, is pictured with the Archbishop of Hartford, Rev. Leonard Blair. –CONTRIBUTED
Ion Bank web developer Wayne Work, right, received the bank’s 2015 SARF (Safety and Security, Accuracy, Responsiveness and Friendly, Personalized Service) Award. The award is given every quarter to the employee who best exemplifies the bank’s service standards. From the quarterly group of recipients, an annual award recipient is chosen. Work, a Naugatuck resident, is pictured with President and CEO of Ion Bank Charles Boulier III. –CONTRIBUTED
State Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr., center, accepts the 2015 Connecticut Legislative Champions Award from Beacon Falls resident and National Multiple Sclerosis Society Connecticut Chapter, Chairman John ‘Jack’ Betkoski, left, and Connecticut Chapter President Lisa Gerrol March 29 during MS Action Day at the state Capitol. Crisco was honored for his commitment to advocating for access to medications and health care for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities. –CONTRIBUTED
Leah Feeney, 9, of Beacon Falls, watches a mealworm beetle crawl on her hand during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Emily Ambrocio, 8, of Beacon Falls covers her mouth as she lets a mealworm beetle run over her hand during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Emilia Sierakowska, 8, of Beacon Falls, laughs as she lets a mealworm beetle crawl on her during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Amber McDonald, an educator from the Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust in Woodbury, shows examples of preserved bugs during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Carmella Susan, left, of Naugatuck, talks with Sandra Micalizzi, of the Heart Center of Greater Waterbury, about diabetes at the Naugatuck Senior Center April 21 during the 2016 Naugatuck Senior Health and Wellness Clinic and Screening event. The event featured health care professionals providing complimentary screenings and health information. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck High School senior Alexus Coney fills out a star announcing she is attending Yale University during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck High School senior Alexandria Silva writes on a star that she is attending the University of Connecticut during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck High School senior Devan Aviles looks at the star he filled out announcing that he will be joining the U.S. Marines after high school during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck High School senior Andrea Mercer fills out a star announcing she is attending Johnson State College during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Jeff Fencil, of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League, gets players pumped up before the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Members of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League’s Woodland Warriors cheer when their team is announced during the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Mia Geci, of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League’s Lady Huskies, throws out the first pitch during the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Former Naugatuck High School basketball player Anthony Mariano pushes the ball up the court April 30 during the 3rd annual Joshua E. Ruccio Scholarship Basketball Game at the high school. The game between the Old School All-Stars and the New School All-Stars brought out a good crowd of basketball fans for the benefit of this year’s Naugatuck High graduates. The game is held in honor of Josh Ruccio, who died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012 at the age of 35. He played baseball and basketball at the high school and coached at every level of youth sports in the borough. New School All-Star head coach and event coordinator Jodie Burns announced that $6,000 was raised. The New School All-Stars won, 102-95. –KEN MORSE
The 3rd annual Joshua E. Ruccio Scholarship Basketball Game was held April 30 at Naugatuck High School. The game between the Old School All-Stars and the New School All-Stars brought out a good crowd of basketball fans for the benefit of this year’s Naugatuck High graduates. The game is held in honor of Josh Ruccio, who died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012 at the age of 35. He played baseball and basketball at the high school and coached at every level of youth sports in the borough. New School All-Star head coach and event coordinator Jodie Burns announced that $6,000 was raised. The New School All-Stars won, 102-95. –CONTRIBUTED
Emilia Sierakowska, 8, of Beacon Falls, laughs as she lets a mealworm beetle crawl on her during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck High School senior Andrea Mercer fills out a star announcing she is attending Johnson State College during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Beacon Falls resident Gloria Hollo, right, received The Archdiocese of Hartford Saint Joseph Medal of Appreciation during a ceremony April 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford. Hollo, a member of St. Michael’s Church in Beacon Falls, is pictured with the Archbishop of Hartford, Rev. Leonard Blair. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck High School senior Alexandria Silva writes on a star that she is attending the University of Connecticut during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Mia Geci, of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League’s Lady Huskies, throws out the first pitch during the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
In honor of National Volunteer week, Beacon Brook Health Center hosted a luncheon to honor its volunteers. Pictured, front row from left, Linda Hanley, Florence Creatura, Mary Santo, Lorraine Dixon, Director of Recreation Sami Wnek; second row from left, Robert Wnek, Marie Wnek, Beverley Russo, Jackie Martins, TRD, Judi McKinney, Debbie Bingham, Jody Rossi, Ed Pelkey and Barbara Smith. –CONTRIBUTED
The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Gianna Yannantuono won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 9- to 12-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Naugatuck High School senior Alexus Coney fills out a star announcing she is attending Yale University during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
The 3rd annual Joshua E. Ruccio Scholarship Basketball Game was held April 30 at Naugatuck High School. The game between the Old School All-Stars and the New School All-Stars brought out a good crowd of basketball fans for the benefit of this year’s Naugatuck High graduates. The game is held in honor of Josh Ruccio, who died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012 at the age of 35. He played baseball and basketball at the high school and coached at every level of youth sports in the borough. New School All-Star head coach and event coordinator Jodie Burns announced that $6,000 was raised. The New School All-Stars won, 102-95. –CONTRIBUTED
Leah Feeney, 9, of Beacon Falls, watches a mealworm beetle crawl on her hand during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Former Naugatuck High School basketball player Anthony Mariano pushes the ball up the court April 30 during the 3rd annual Joshua E. Ruccio Scholarship Basketball Game at the high school. The game between the Old School All-Stars and the New School All-Stars brought out a good crowd of basketball fans for the benefit of this year’s Naugatuck High graduates. The game is held in honor of Josh Ruccio, who died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012 at the age of 35. He played baseball and basketball at the high school and coached at every level of youth sports in the borough. New School All-Star head coach and event coordinator Jodie Burns announced that $6,000 was raised. The New School All-Stars won, 102-95. –KEN MORSE
Amber McDonald, an educator from the Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust in Woodbury, shows examples of preserved bugs during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
Jeff Fencil, of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League, gets players pumped up before the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Emily Ambrocio, 8, of Beacon Falls covers her mouth as she lets a mealworm beetle run over her hand during the Insect Investigation program co-sponsored by the Beacon Falls Library and the Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Department April 22 in Beacon Falls. –LUKE MARSHALL
State Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr., center, accepts the 2015 Connecticut Legislative Champions Award from Beacon Falls resident and National Multiple Sclerosis Society Connecticut Chapter, Chairman John ‘Jack’ Betkoski, left, and Connecticut Chapter President Lisa Gerrol March 29 during MS Action Day at the state Capitol. Crisco was honored for his commitment to advocating for access to medications and health care for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities. –CONTRIBUTED
Carmella Susan, left, of Naugatuck, talks with Sandra Micalizzi, of the Heart Center of Greater Waterbury, about diabetes at the Naugatuck Senior Center April 21 during the 2016 Naugatuck Senior Health and Wellness Clinic and Screening event. The event featured health care professionals providing complimentary screenings and health information. –LUKE MARSHALL
The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Lindsay Koliani won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 6- to 8-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Members of the Prospect-Beacon Falls Softball Little League’s Woodland Warriors cheer when their team is announced during the league’s opening day ceremony April 23 at the Pent Road Recreation Complex in Beacon Falls. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
The Citizen’s News recently held its Easter coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Richard Hildebrandt won the Citizen’s News Easter coloring contest in the 3- to 5-year-old age group. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Naugatuck High School senior Devan Aviles looks at the star he filled out announcing that he will be joining the U.S. Marines after high school during National Signing Day April 29 at the school. The event was part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative. Seniors filled out stars with the name of the college or branch of the military they are going to after high school. The stars were displayed along the front hallway of the school. –LUKE MARSHALL
Ion Bank web developer Wayne Work, right, received the bank’s 2015 SARF (Safety and Security, Accuracy, Responsiveness and Friendly, Personalized Service) Award. The award is given every quarter to the employee who best exemplifies the bank’s service standards. From the quarterly group of recipients, an annual award recipient is chosen. Work, a Naugatuck resident, is pictured with President and CEO of Ion Bank Charles Boulier III. –CONTRIBUTED
