LIFE

Members of the Board of Education were saddened when Superintendent of Schools Dr. Enza Macri announced that she would retire at the end of this academic year. But they are also confident that they have selected the right person to replace her.

Founded in 1917, Lions Club International is 109 years old. It’s the world’s largest volunteer service organization with 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries.

Years ago, board of education Chairman Douglas C. Foyle and his wife had a parent teacher conference with then sixth-grade teacher Scott A. Hurwitz and walked out afterward impressed by the young educator.

Chris Bassette opened the historic John Hollister House as an Airbnb more than a year ago and has been welcoming families into the oldest house in town.

Dedication and being present are the secret to the success of the Old Guard. “We are what we need to be. We aren’t your grandfather’s club. We are right now,” said Don Kauke, past-president and head of communications for the organization.

It’s a hot and humid day in July—what do we want? Ice cream!