Katelyn Stryesk accompanied Rotary Roger from his/her home at Roaring Brooks Nature Center. RR did see its shadow foretelling an early spring.
Groundhog Triva
Groundhog Day Quiz
1. What are a groundhogs favorite foods?
A. Wood B. Flowers and leaves C. Worms and grubs
2. Who are the main enemies of groundhogs?
A. Dogs, foxes, and people B. Bobcats, bears and coyotes C. A & B
3. What animals are NOT related to groundhogs?
A. Beavers B. Squirrels C. Porcupine D. Mice E. Rabbits
4. In what habitat would you find a groundhog summer burrow?
A. Forests B. Open areas near woods C. Near a stream
5. What are two other common names for groundhogs?
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6. What happens if the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd?
A. Six more weeks of winter B. Spring weather arrives early
7. What are baby groundhogs called?
A. Groundlings B. Mudpuppies C. Chucklings D. Piglets
8. What other animals use abandoned groundhog dens?
A. Rabbits B. Coyotes C. Skunks D. None E. A & C
9. Groundhog Day is halfway between what two calendar events?
A. Fall equinox I Winter solstice B. Winter solstice I Summer solstice
B. Winter solstice I Spring equinox C. Spring equinox I Fall equinox
Happy Dollars
Richard Heath gave a happy dollar on behalf of his wife Chris who called from Saint Augustine FL to say high to everyone.
Gary Roman let us know that his daughter, who was supposed to give birth on 1/31 was told by the doctor that if she didn't give birth by today (2/2) she was to come into the hospital. This morning they got a call that there was no room at the inn. The hospital was FULL. So it has been delayed a few more days.
Alicia Canning noted that this Wednesday (2/7) Interact would be meeting at Avon High School.
Joanne Santiago reminded everyone to get their tickets sold for the upcoming Taste of the Valley.
Ann Clark was happy to see good news on the front page of the Courant for a change when they did an article about Boy Scout Troop 274 and 2 twins welcomed their dad home after 6 months of service.
Tom Voorhees reminded everybody to be kind to our CPAs as we may not seem them again till the end of tax season.
Craig Buhrendorf said that he should have given a dollar last week for Capri's eloquent endorsement of her dental experience with his wife. Craig and his wife are going to New Zealand next week and he noted the help he has gotten from Lisa Barall and her husband Todd, who have been there, as another way of Rotary networking.
Announcements
None today
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 7: Pub Night at the Seasons Restaurant in the Avon Old Farms Hotel. Time is approximately 5:00 - 7:00. Goodies are generally provided.
Saturday, February 24: Taste of the Valley, at Farmington Gardens. Each member has been provided 4 regular tickets ($50) for personal use or to sell. Anyone wishing to obtain VIP tickets should contact Chuck Joseph. Tickets can also be bought online on the Club's website. Checks should be made out to "Avon-Canton Rotary Community Fund, Inc." which is our 501c3 charity. Gary Hyde has asked that the ticket numbers be written in the Memo field. The information on the back of each ticket should also be filled in.
