Misplaced Package
If anyone received a package from either Peter Valentine or Valentine’s Music containing a CD, please let Kerry know. The package would have been addressed to Stephanie Baker and mailed early January from New York. Thanks.

Spring is in the Air
In anticipation of Spring, Judy is taking orders for daffodils to benefit the American Cancer Society. There’s a small poster near the mail boxes with more information. The last day to order is Monday March 2, and the flowers will be delivered the week of March 16-19. A worthy cause for sure and a nice way to add a little bit of Spring to our office space.
Bouquet of 10 daffodils, $10
Potted mini daffodil bulbs, $15
Bear and a Bunch (collectible 10” Boyds Bear and 10 daffodils), $25

Eat for a Cause
Illiano’s on Bank Street is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Women’s Center for Southeastern Connecticut. The Center provides services to local women affected by sexual assault and domestic violence. Illiano’s will donate ten percent of their proceeds to the Center for one day only, Wednesday, January 28th. Perhaps we could eat at Illiano’s that day as a group, or even order in some food. Let Sue know if you are interested in participating.

Staff Changes
Feeling a need to be more available to her family, Kathy Gaito has resigned her position as Marketing Director. Her tentative last day is Friday, March 6. Please join me in thanking Kathy for her fine work and for her important contribution she has made to our magazines since she started with us in June.

Kim Camlet is no longer with the company. We wish her well in her future endeavors.

Celebrate!
Cara got engaged to her long-time beau while she was on vacation for a few days. Please offer her your congratulations and admire her beautiful ring! No firm wedding date has been set.

Bill Holub
Twenty-Third Publications is having a Mass of Remembrance for Bill Holub at St. Patrick's Church on East Main Street in Mystic on Sunday, February 8th at 8:30 am.

Message from Valerie
My church is sponsoring Service on the Sound. Our Senior High youth group will be among approximately 400 youth & adults from across the country spending a week in service to our local community. If you know of anyone in need of Porch Repair/Construction, Weatherization, Step/Stairs Repair, Wheelchair Ramp Repair/Construction, Mobile Home Skirting, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, etc. (excluding electrical, heating / AC, plumbing) please pick up an application by the mailboxes, or they can go to http://serviceonthesound.wordpress.com/ to access the online application. Only owner-occupied houses, condos, and mobile homes are eligible. Homes must be within a 30-minute drive from Ledyard Middle School with priority given to homes on the Ledyard, Norwich, New London and Groton areas. Applications must be received by Jan. 31, 2009. Volunteer sign-ups and donation forms are also available on the web site.

Weather
For updates on delayed opening/cancellations due to inclement weather, dial 208 before leaving home.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Dan S. vac Jan 19-21
Bret vac Jan 26-30

Birthdays
Karen A. Jan 24
Margaret Feb 1
Jeff Feb 4
Patty Feb 22
Michelle Feb 28