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Holiday Fund thanks the community
For over 40 years, the Evelyn C Peeler Children's Holiday Gift Fund has been providing new clothing, food certificates and gifts for less fortunate children and their families in Ridgefield but could not have done so without the help of many. A special thank you to Kristin Beylouni and Danielle Beylouni and their Band of Angels, DAR, The Ridgefield Lions Club and the Ridgefield Women's Club for their clothing donations, allowing us to provide for all of the children in our program.
Letter to the Editor: 'Give the gift of joy'
To the Editor: As we embrace the spirit of the holiday season, we are reminded of the profound impact that community support can have on the lives of those around us. For over 42 years, the mission of the Evelyn C Peeler Children’s Holiday Gift Fund, an all-volunteer program, is to ensure that Ridgefield children in need experience the joy of opening gifts and sharing a warm holiday meal with their families.
Mujeres y trabajo: feminismo, trabajo y reproducción social
La renovada fuerza del movimiento feminista ha puesto los temas del trabajo en el centro de la agenda política y social en los últimos años. La brecha salarial, la agenda de los cuidados, las políticas de conciliación y corresponsabilidad, la feminización de la precariedad, por citar algunos aspectos, reflejan una nueva elaboración teórica y propuestas políticas, que beben del hilo morado de la historia, actualizando ciertos conceptos y abriendo nuevos debates.
Fund in Ridgefield brightens kids holidays
By Susan Ferguson Published 10:53 pm EST, Friday, November 13, 2020 This letter writer provides information to readers about the Evelyn C. Peeler Children’s Holiday Gift Fund which gives children in need in the town certainty so they can open presents around the holidays. This letter writer provides information to readers about the Evelyn C. Peeler Children’s Holiday Gift Fund which gives children in need in the town certainty so they can open presents around the holidays.
How early media exposure may affect cognitive function: A review of results from observations in humans and experiments in mice
Abstract Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now among the most commonly diagnosed chronic psychological dysfunctions of childhood. By varying estimates, it has increased by 30% in the past 20 years. Environmental factors that might explain this increase have been explored. One such factor may be audiovisual media exposure during early childhood.
How early media exposure may affect cognitive function: A review of results from observations in humans and experiments in mice
How early media exposure may affect cognitive function: A review of results from observations in humans and experiments in mice Dimitri A. Christakis, Julian S. Benedikt Ramirez, Susan M. Ferguson, Shilpa Ravinder, Jan-Marino Ramirez Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Oct 2018, 201711548; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1711548115
Château Champlain Hotel turns 50
Château Champlain Hotel turns 50 Published on: January 11, 2017 | Last Updated: January 11, 2017 7:19 PM EST The Chateau Champlain Hotel opened on Jan. 11, 1967. Montreal Gazette files On Jan. 11, 1967, the Château Champlain Hotel opened for business at La Place du Canada, just a few months before Montreal hosted the World’s Fair, Expo 67. Designed by architects Roger D’Astous and Jean-Paul Pothier, the 38-storey hotel was part of the Canadian Pacific hotel chain and was the tallest hotel in Canada.
Photos: School fashions throughout the decades
Photos: School fashions throughout the decades Published on: August 29, 2016 | Last Updated: August 29, 2016 5:57 PM EDT 1946: Grade 1 students at Maisonneuve School, learn from an enormous book. Lots of pretty dresses and hair tied up with bows. Guy Sperling / Montreal Standard files 1946: Grade 1 pupils at Maisonneuve school, Joan Scarr, Rolf Wick and Gloria Jones, are learning all about Dick and Jane. Shoes were made of leather or suede, lace or buckle.
Cast your vote: Game of Thrones leadership candidate
Who’s GOT what it takes to be the leader in George R.R. Martin's world. Photos courtesty HBO If the U.S. election campaign has you feeling like you’re living in a fantasy world and you also happen to be a fan of HBO’s Game of Thrones, you’ll get a kick out of their #GOT2016 leadership campaign that allows you to vote for your favourite GOT candidate, without having any effect on the real world.
Madonna celebrates 58th birthday in Havana
Madonna celebrates 58th birthday in Havana Published on: August 17, 2016 | Last Updated: August 17, 2016 5:10 PM EDT Singer Madonna walks along a street in Havana, where she was celebrating her 58th birthday, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. YAMIL LAGE / AFP/Getty Images Singer Madonna walks along a street in Havana, where she was celebrating her 58th birthday, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
Photos: Montreal life in 1976 (not counting the Olympics)
Gallery: Montreal life in 1976 (not counting the Olympics) Published on: July 22, 2016 | Last Updated: July 22, 2016 8:57 PM EDT In Montreal, the year 1976 is synonymous with the 1976 Montreal Olympics. We had brand new expensive sporting complexes and the world was shining a spotlight on us once again, as they had during Expo 67.
Ones to watch in 2016: Rachid Badouri, Sophie Nélisse, Anne Émond, etc
Montreal Gazette arts writers share their hopes and predict the ones to watch in the new year.
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