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Curious Creatures at CLECCMr. Ron DeLucia of Curious Creatures visited Christ LutheranEarly Childhood Center on August 5, 2008. Mr. DeLucia broughtwith him an array of animals that wowed the children and teachersat CLECC. There was an alligator, a guinea pig, hissing cockroaches,a tarantula, two snakes ( a boa and a python), a tree frog,a gecko, a ferret and a chinchilla. Everyone had an opportunity topet each creature or to say “no thank you” if they’d rather not. Mr.DeLucia was very engaging and knowledgeable, everyone enjoyedhis visit and came away having learned quite a bit.Jimmy Hulland sports a boathat he didn’t find in thedress up clothes at CLECC inHebron on 8/5/08.Ron DeLucia of Curious Creaturesholds one end of his snake,Buttercup, while Ben Poudrier,McKenzie Mayo, Justin Han,Tyler Mayo, Hannah LaCroixand Mary Mogensen, ofCLECC in Hebron, hold upthe rest. This was one of twobig snakes that Mr. DeLuciabrought with him on 8/5/08.Kay Harrison, a Pre-K studentat CLECC in Hebron, holdsa tree frog that Ron DeLuciaof Curious Creatures broughtto CLECC in Hebron on8/5/08. The tree frog liked Kayso much he really didn’t wantto let go!More Recent Events at CLECCOn July 1, 2008 Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center inHebron hosted a family luau. Families and staff were treatedto hot dogs, salads and pineapple upside down cake. The kidsenjoyed playing with the ring toss, bubble machine and doingthe limbo!We had a visit from the Lutz Children’s Museum of Manchesteron July 2, 2008. Ann, from the museum, brought with her aselection of musical instruments from around the world for thechildren to learn about and try out.On July 24, 2008 Grampa’s Attic came and performed a puppetshow. The children were entertained by a host of charactersincluding Oliver Sudden, a mouse that couldn’t stay in his boxno matter how many times he was asked.The Hebronian September 2008 Page 22GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN.ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU OWN A KUBOTA RTV900.Kahn Tractor & EquipmentJct. Rts. 32 & 207N. Franklin, CT 06254(800) 327-524621.6 HP diesel engineFour-wheel driveHydraulic bed lift standard(optional RTV900G)Power steeringVHT 3-range variablehydrostatic transmissionMore than 30 accessoriesavailablewww.kubota.comE-mail your news to: hebronian@gulemo.com
FINANCIAL FOCUSby Steve BlevinsDon’t Let Bear Market Devour YourInvestment StrategyIf you’re an investor, you’ve probably beenless than ecstatic lately when you open thenewspaper and see what’s happening inthe stock market. From October 2007 to the end of June, theDow Jones Industrial Average fell about 20 percent. And stockprices continued to slide during the first two weeks of July. Arewe in a “bear market”? And, if so, how should you respond?First of all, you might want to know a little bit about the natureof bear markets. By one commonly used definition, a bear marketoccurs when stock prices have declined by 20 percent or more.Bear markets last, on average, about 14 months; a two-year bearmarket is considered to be on the long side. Generally speaking,a bear market is triggered by unexpected events or economicconditions, which, in 2007 and 2008, include the credit crunchand soaring oil prices. And bear markets can end asquickly, and as unpredictably, as they began.You may well feel the need to do something. Here’s anidea: Why not approach a bear market the same way youwould an actual bear? Consider these suggestions:• Stay calm. If you were to ever encounter a real bear,you’d need to avoid panicking. And the same is truewith a bear market. You can’t control stock prices,but you can control your reaction to them. If youremain calm and survey your individual situationwith an understanding of what’s happening in thebroader market, you’ll be likely to make rationaldecisions.• Make no sudden moves. When facing a bear, youcan’t make sudden moves. And when you’re in themidst of a bear market, you also want to avoidreacting too quickly. If you’ve built a portfolio ofquality investments that are suitable for your goals,risk tolerance and time horizon, stay the course andstick with your long-term strategy— even duringa bear market.are typically too quick for most people — even so-calledmarket experts — to anticipate. Nonetheless, many peopletry to “outrun” a bear market by jumping out of it, thinkingthat they can profit from missing some of the market’s worstdays. But when you head to the investment sidelines, youcan also miss some of the market’s best days, too. Either way,you’re trying to time the market, and it’s almost impossibleto do so consistently.Even if you follow these ideas, you may find it hard to staypositive in the midst of a prolonged slump. Staying investedthroughout market ups and downs can help you work towardsyour long-term strategy. By observing the rules for dealing witha bear and by focusing on your long-term strategy you can notonly survive a bear market, but also use it to your advantage.And that thought should make your situation more “bearable.”YOU CAN’T CONTROLTHE WORLD,BUT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS.Sometimes the market reacts poorly to world events, butjust because the market reacts doesn’t mean you should.Still, if current events are making you feel uncertain aboutyour finances, you should schedule a complimentaryportfolio review. That way, you can make sure you’re incontrol of where you want to go and how you get there.Call or visit your local financial advisor today.Steve BlevinsFinancial Advisor.10 Main StHebron, CT 06248860-228-4909www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC• Don’t try to “outrun” a bear. Just as bears are fasterthan you are, the movements of the stock marketThe Hebronian September 2008 Page 23
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