Report of VOSH-Connecticut Mission
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
(January 9-16, 2010)

Dr. Matthew & Audrey Blondin appeared on
Channel 3’s Better Connecticut

VOSH-Connecticut held its ninth annual eye care clinic in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on January 9-16, 2010. This was the twelfth year of service at this site to the San Juan del Sur area, the ninth under the auspices of VOSH-Connecticut, along with three previous missions under the auspices of VOSH-NECO. The team consisted of six Optometrists led by Dr. Matthew Blondin and included: Dr. Jerry Hardison (7th VOSH-CT mission), Dr. Brian Lynch (9th VOSH-CT mission)(CAO Legislative Liaison), Dr. Abby Quinn (8th VOSH-CT mission), Dr. Robert Mingrone(2nd VOSH-CT mission) and Dr. Thomas Marguis(1st VOSH-CT mission).
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Victorian Valentine Workshop

A “Victorian Valentine Workshop” was held on Tuesday, February 9th at the Litchfield History Museum. At the workshop instructions were provided for several Victorian styled valentines, and paper quilling projects. Participants enjoyed being creative with the paper, sticker, doilies, and stamps.
photos courtesy of Kate Zullo

Book a Librarian

Reference Librarian Audra MacLaren helps patron Dottie Kern at a “Book a Librarian” session at the Oliver Wolcott Library on January 26, 2010. The “Book a Librarian” program is designed for those who desire one-on-one instruction.

Litchfield Community Greenway commences with National Park Service technical assistance

The Litchfield Community Greenway began its work with the National Park Service Technical Assistant, John Monroe with a walk to review the conditions on the proposed route of the trail between the intersection of South Lake Street and Alain White Road, and the entrance to White Memorial. After consultation with Keith Cudworth, executive director of White Memorial, the group, consisting of Clifford Cooper, John Clock, Dave Weik and Barbara Putnam walked, took notes of existing conditions, and measured the distances between landmarks on the nearly two mile route. The full committee met to discuss its plans in the evening. Continued

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