Reader Comments, Blogging and Medicare Savings Program

The Avon Patch story comment of the week was posted on May 17 by reader on the Jan 2. article, : "Chief, what an honor! Married, son, good job, now call 303-650-1111 to speak to an old Army buddy from Hanau!"

Sounds like a Facebook moment.

Speaking of comments, want your insights to be included in Five Things? Either e-mail Jessie.Sawyer@patch.com or comment on the site, and we will pick a select few to feature.

Better yet, want your voice to be heard on a regular basis? You can now blog on Patch. If you are interested, e-mail Jessie.Sawyer@patch.com for further instructions.

Avon Patch welcomes David Pianka, co-owner and co-chef of Papacelle in Riverdale Farms in Avon, as our newest blogger. He is planning on doing a food blog that may include some recipes.

Did you hear about a recent policy change affecting medication for seniors? The Connecticut Department of Social Services will answer your questions about the Medicare Savings Program at the Avon Senior Center at 1 p.m. on Thursday.