New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
AREA PEOPLE OF NOTE
* Mayor Nancy R. Rossi joined Dorothy and William McCarthy during the city’s 30th annual Valentine’s Day party at West Haven Elks Lodge 1537 on Feb. 14.
The McCarthys, who have been married for 70 years, were among 28 couples married for at least 50 years who were honored at the two-hour event, presented by the mayor’s office.
Rossi recognized the McCarthys as the event’s oldest couple, presenting them with a bottle of champagne and a gift-wrapped pendant courtesy of Leslie Jewelers of West Haven. Lou and Maryann Celone, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2019, were recognized as the youngest couple. All received chocolates, wine glasses and roses, as well as a framed photograph of themselves. The party included music by the Clam Diggers and lunch provided by Z’s Corner Cafe. It was made possible by D&D Linen Supply and Fitzgerald’s Florist of West Haven and Costco of Milford.
* Roberta Hillinski, from Bell Nurseries in North Haven, recently provided the Daytime Gardeners and their guests with an excellent presentation on selection and care of houseplants. Discussion focused on important considerations when selecting plants for the indoor home setting. First, one must consider safety with young children and pets. Some plants may be toxic if the leaves and stems are broken, or plant parts are eaten, including asparagus fern, English ivy, aloe, cutleaf philodendron, peace lily, snake plant, and caladium. For information on the club’s activities and membership, contact proto.mary@yahoo.com and visit us on Facebook.
* Khalilah Brown-Dean of New
Haven, associate professor of political science at Quinnipiac University, received the Civic Engagement Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's North Atlantic Region at the 89th North Atlantic Regional Conference March 5, at the Connecticut Convention Center. The Civic Engagement Award is given to a member of the organization who is dedicated to their community and demonstrates proven leadership and a profound commitment to justice and equality.