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by Jill DeChello

So many to thank . . .

Thanks to the Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust for allowing me
to use their gorgeous mansions, both for The Gingerbread House and
The Magical Elf House. And lending me Dick, Tom and Dina!

The Gingerbread House had over 40 houses made by the local community
and, of course, North Haven. A special thanks to my master gingerbread
maker, Nick Giordano and chocolate house maker, Debbie Volain and
everyone who made a house for me or attended the event.
Debbie Volain Julie & Nick Giordano

Dr. Kathleen Barone
The Magical Elf House was in its 4th year and has an amazing following. So, so many
people to thank, my angel moms for decorating AND continuing to allow your children
to participate. These kids have been with me since the beginning. They started as Sugar
Plum Fairies and are now Sugar Plum Princesses! I can never thank Andrea, Jeff and all
the volunteers enough for all they do and how much fun they make it. Thanks to our
Santa (his real name – Santa, of course) and my Grinches, Mark and Collin.
The Magical Elf House would NEVER happen without sponsorship. This year, I was
blessed to have four of my advertisers step up to help – Anna Buono from Berkshire
Hathaway, Brian Coughlin from Welcome Home Mortgage, Dr. Kathleen Barone and
Eric Celik, owner of Colony Diner (I love their coconut cake!).
Anna Buono &
Brian Coughlin

Eric Celik

Winter Wonderland at The Landing of North Haven is always beautiful. Tons
of trees, lots of help and snow! And the money goes to the Italian Youth
Foundation, led by a dear friend, Nick Casella, who does so much for me.
Thanks to all, especially the CERT team, The Landing of North Haven, staff
and all the volunteers.

And, the first of many lunches to be sure
everyone meets everyone.

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