Page 4 - North Haven Magazine Issue 9 Summer 2019

North Haven

Hello Summer Lovers, Magazine

Remember back, (for me, way back) to your school years,
when summer meant two months of nothing pressing to
do and nowhere to be – just automatic relaxing vacation
time. I miss that. I admit I have my moments when I am
a huge fan of having nothing to do. No commitments, no
deadlines, no plans and no make- up! Those days have be-
come few and far between, replaced with more grown up features
summer pleasures. It’s time for everyone to drive with
the car windows down and enjoy the breeze, stop at Dairy
Queen – a lot, sit on the Green at one of the summer con-
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certs and get those grills ready for business. As you all
know, I am not a lover of the warm weather. But, I am certainly a lover of a well
grilled steak, fresh corn on the cob and anything made with locally grown straw-
berries. I love to cook and I’ve been busy reviewing recipes for a farm to ta- A Monument Or A Memorial Hall?
ble dinner scheduled for mid-August. Steve from Stellatos Deli has graciously by Susan A. Iverson
agreed to prepare the meal, with me helping, using fresh produce from Muzio’s
Farm. The dinner is being co- sponsored by the Daytime Gardeners and will ben-
efit the North Haven Historical Society. Keep an eye out for more information
and tickets. 14
Be sure and take advantage of the offer on page 21. North Haven Magazine
wants to help you celebrate the start of the season with a free PopCentric Pop. Honey Bees Produce Honey For
Try the dragon fruit. My personal favorite, although many swear by the fig, goat Food And Medicine
cheese and honey pops. The offer is limited so get there early. by Sally Brockett
And, thank you to all the people that have contacted me with story ideas or
stopped me in my town travels to tell me how much you enjoy the magazine. It
means a lot to me. So, have a great summer everyone and see you around town.
Jill DeChello 18

Tips For Healthier Yards & Gardens
by Sally Brockett
OUR STAFF

MEET THE NORTH HAVEN MAGAZINE CREW contents

PUBLISHER: Roger Dietz, RDS MEDIA LLC
EDITOR: Jill DeChello, WINC PROMOTIONS LLC
Watch Out for Jill-Like Fun................................2
ART, DESIGN & LAYOUT: Alex Gurin
It’s College Visit Season......................................6
PROOFING EDITOR: Ellie Dietz
ADVERTISING & SALES: Jill DeChello, Nancy Hollis The Heat is On. Time to Move Outside......20
CONTRIBUTORS: Jill DeChello, Sally Brockett, Teaching the Unteachable: The Life of Eva
Susan A. Iverson, Judi Granucci, Louise Bradley......................................................22
Jennifer Napolitano, Ramona Eldridge, Favorite Food Finds...........................................24
Roger Dietz, Marisa Hexter,
Hans Hanson Where Is It? Winners........................................25

Interview with Royalty.....................................26
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