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N NORTHORTH H HAVENAVEN
N NORTHORTH H HAVENAVEN

M AG A Z I N E

Hello Everyone,
The leaves are turning, the weather is crisp and cool and it is a beautiful time in North Haven. There
is so much going on in our little town. If you haven’t tried the new Mexican restaurant, it’s yummy. I’ve
been to Jersey Mike’s so often, they know me by name. Have you visited our new western store up
by Wharton Brook? It’s very, very cool and if you didn’t make it to the pumpkin patch, you missed a
great time. I hope you will make it to Winter Wonderland, benefiting the Italian Youth Foundation, run
by a close friend, Nick Casella. It is, of course, at The Landing of North Haven. I am looking for the
local businesses and families to decorate a tree for me. Reach out to me at [email protected].
As you all know after all these years, I love winter, snow and I love the holiday season! I’m already
dreaming of turkey and pumpkin pie. I started holiday shopping, planned my baking and have watched
tons of mushy Hallmark movies. Is there anything better? Our town tree lighting is coming up and our
first snowfall will be soon. And this year, I have three snow machines for the Winter Wonderland drive
through. THERE WILL BE SNOW. There is so much to look forward to.

Jill DeChello I wish each and every one of you a Happy Holiday season, starting with the “I ate too much and need
a nap” Thanksgiving dinner with family, to your holiday celebration, to the all important New Year’s
Editor resolutions and the welcoming of 2022.

I hope all your wishes come true!
Happy Holidays,
Jill DeChello

FEATURED

8 The Perfect Pinecone 12 The Story of Mistletoe 16 by Susan A. Iverson
Reindeer Lodge
by Marisa Hexter
by Sally Brockett

CONTENT
The Magical Elf House..........................2 Cookies For Days.................................26 Find The Stocking................................. 34

Toy Drive.............................................. 13 Memories of Holidays Past.................. 28 Where Is It? Winners
Annual Tree Lighting............................. 36
A Winter Wonderland........................... 20 The Story of the Magical Elf House...... 30
Small Town Talk....................................37
Sweet Potato vs. Yam.......................... 22 Bridge Dedication................................ 31
A Message From The
Happy New Year................................... 24 Where Is It?.........................................32 First Selectman....................................40

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Jill DeChello, Roger Dietz, Tarn Granucci, Jill DeChello, Sally Brockett,
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