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New Signs Arrive in All America
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The Fourth of July brings with it a new look for the Valley as
signs for each of the seven partner communities in the Valley's winning All
America effort were unveiled by delegates on the Division Street border between
Ansonia and Derby. Many members of the delegation who had attended the
competition were on hand as each of the Valley communities received their
community signs, erected the first one on the mini-park at the entrance to Derby
from Ansonia, and then retreated to an All America luncheon hosted by the
McDonald's a little farther down the road on Division Street in Derby.
Delegation leader Bill Powanda and Derby Mayor Marc Garofalo
proudly assembled the first sign and then representatives of each of the other towns
spoke of the meaning that the award would have for their communities. The brief
speaking program adjourned to McDonald's were the delegates were treated to Big
Macs and more as the Derby Senior Center Glee Club serenaded the delegates
concluding with a lusty rendition of "Danny Boy" as Mayor Garofalo
took over the keyboard to lead the performance. A letter of congratulations from
Mayor DeStefano of New Haven was also read. New Haven was an All America City
for the second time in 1998.
The delegates wish to express their thanks to Jill and Hassan
Dana, owners of the Derby McDonald's, for their kindness and hospitality in
hosting the All America sign unveiling and to the Derby Senior Center Glee Club
for their singing.
New Signs Unveiled (Click
for larger images)
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The suspense mounts.... |
Piece by piece the wrapping disappears.... |
Unveiling the new signs. |
Chris Lyle represented AllSate |
Delegates reprised "We are the
Valley..." |
Cal Price told the Boys Club story |
An All America McDonald's Celebration
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Cal, Gary & Chris felt right at home.... |
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Jill & Bill gave the speeches.... |
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Karolyn, Jack & Pam |
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Hassan & Jill flank Bill Powanda and Mayor
Garofalo displaying the All America City certificate |
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Mayor Garofalo proved to be a man of many
talents as he commandered the keyboard to lead the best chorus of
"Danny Boy" since Louisville |
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