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Governor Rell tours storm damage, begins coordinating statewide damage assessments

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:07:51

Governor M. Jodi Rell today toured damage in Fairfield County caused by a severe storm that brought heavy rain and high winds to Connecticut over the weekend, downing trees, blocking roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of households – nearly 59,000 of which were still without power at midday. At least three deaths in Connecticut are also associated with the storm.

State awarded $7.3 million in stimulus to upgrade, enhance health information network

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:29:28

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state has been awarded nearly $7.3 million in federal stimulus funds to build a cutting-edge information technology network for the health care system in Connecticut that will reduce costs, medical errors and, ultimately, be an integral component for a nationwide Health Information Exchange (HIE). “These funds allow us to bring tremendous changes to the way health care is delivered in Connecticut. The result will be a more efficient system with less paperwork for patients and providers. Ultimately, every citizen will have an electronic record,” Governor Rell said. “Connecticut continues to build our medical record-keeping of the 21st Century, one that will be secure and cost-effective.”

Alcohol compliance checks in Coventry identify three businesses that sold to a minor

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:58:39

Seven out of ten stores in the town of Coventry passed a recent compliance check for alcohol sales to minors, Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. said today.

Connecticut DEP announces return of the Great Park Pursuit

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:45:55

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the opening of registration for the Great Park Pursuit, an interactive game that takes families traveling around the state participating in outdoor activities and competing for prizes by visiting state parks and forests.

Bolton earns HEARTSafe community designation

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:58:39

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), in collaboration with the American Heart Association, announces that Bolton has been designated a HEARTSafe Community.

UConn Avery Point to host symposium on consumer culture and oceans

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:29:08

The University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus will host a symposium titled “The Plastic Ocean” on Thursday, March 25th at the Branford House Mansion. The symposium presenters will explore the effects of human consumerism on the world’s oceans, and will approach the issue from many angles, including art, journalism, biology and anthropology.

Norwalk Education Foundation offers $10,000 to Norwalk’s middle schools for after school program

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:58:13

There’s growing evidence that an enriching and engaging after school program helps boost the success of students in-school and contributes to important work-ready skills such as teamwork, problem solving and decision-making skills. With this in mind, the Norwalk Education Foundation is offering each of Norwalk’s four middle schools, Ponus, Roton, Nathan Hale and West Rocks $10,000 to put in place a Middle School After School open to all students this spring and next fall. So far two out of the four middle schools have taken the offer, Roton and Nathan Hale Middle Schools.

Speaker Donovan: State must do more to aid domestic violence victims

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:37:41

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) testified today before a joint public hearing of the Judiciary Committee and Human Services Committee in support of the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Domestic Violence.

Governor Rell submits testimony backing new UConn health network

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:04:40

Governor M. Jodi Rell today submitted testimony to the Legislature’s Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee in support of her proposal to create a landmark new partnership that would reinvigorate the UConn Health Center, bolster the schools of medicine and dentistry at the University of Connecticut and reinvent the way health care is delivered throughout Connecticut.

Thousands are still without power in Fairfield County

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:58:27

In the aftermath of the powerful storm this weekend, thousands of residents of Connecticut, primarily in the Fairfield County area, are still without power.

FactSet volunteers host “Healthy Heart” event

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:59:03

Kathleen Callahan, an employee of FactSet, spends a playful moment with Anderson Chavez at a recent Healthy Heart lunch for families and children

Participants in the Family Strengthening Program at Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) learned how to maintain good nutrition and strong relationships for themselves and their family members at a recent “Healthy Heart” lunch. Volunteers from FactSet Research Systems, Inc. sponsored the event with festive room decorations and a healthy lunch for parents and their children. The Women’s Forum at FactSet produced a Healthy Heart Cookbook containing easy, inexpensive recipes that would appeal to both children and adults, which they distributed to the families.

Hit the trails with Family Take a Hike Week

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:59:49

Join local adventure traveler and SM&NC board member Jay Vivian, as he takes visitors through his spring 2009 trip through Nepal with amazing stories and breathtaking photographs, on April 14 at 3:30 pm in the Bendel Mansion (main building). This program is free with gate admission as part of SM&NC’s Family Take A Hike Week, April 13 through 15.

There is no better cure for Spring Fever than Family Take a Hike Week at Stamford Museum & Nature Center! Enjoy three days of fun, hands-on activities April 13 through 15 with your entire family. All activities are free with gate admission, with all hikes beginning at the Overbook building.

Gary Mullen & The Works will present “One Night of Queen”

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:56:50

In a stunning recreation and celebration of the super group “Queen”, Gary Mullen & The Works will present “One Night of Queen”, complete with over-the-top staging, lighting and special effects, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, April 28, 8 p.m.

The music of Queen will be live with all the special effects that were part and parcel of Queen’s aura when Gary Mullen & The Works rock the house in “One Night of Queen” at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, April 28 at 8 p.m. This show will feature all the songs still being played on rock radio stations – “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “The Show Must Go On” and “Killer Queen” to name but a few. This show is underwritten by Bruce Bennett Nissan.

Governor Rell, agency chiefs monitoring course of wind & rain storm battering state

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:28:36

Governor M. Jodi Rell and the top officials of several key state agencies are monitoring the course of a storm that brought heavy rain and unusually powerful winds to Connecticut today, leaving about 88,000 people without power. Governor Rell activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the William A. O'Neill Armory in Hartford on Saturday night.

Powerful storm hits Southern Connecticut

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:38:13

A tree fell over overhead wires along Newfield Avenue in Stamford, part of the widespread damage in the tri-state area caused by the strong winds overnight Saturday (Photo: Stamford Plus magazine)

Heavy storm hit the Tri-state area Saturday night and early Sunday morning, severely damaging power lines, homes, businesses, and other property in Fairfield County. Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and Greenwich recorded fallen trees and debris from the heavy winds.

Flapper fever for Great Gatsby Gala

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:58:04

Weston Women’s League members, Nanette Giordano, Kit Woolverton and President, Tammy Roberts, get into the spirit for their April 10th Great Gatsby Gala fund-raiser. For more information, visit www.westonwomensleague.com. PHOTO CREDIT: Alison Wachstein

Don your “Roaring 20s” dancing shoes for the Weston Women’s League’s Great Gatsby Gala on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Historic Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield. There’s no need to be a League member to attend -- all Westonites and friends of friends are invited to this elegant evening. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a sit-down dinner, entertainment, dancing, and both live and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit area charities serving women and children in need.

Governor Rell: State spreading news of 375th anniversary through 'social media'

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:22:10

The town crier who kept Colonial Connecticut informed of important events is long gone - but here in 2010 the news of how the state is celebrating its colorful past and the 375th anniversary of its founding is still is being shared in an instant. Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that YouTube, Facebook and Twitter will feature all the latest news, event schedules, details on contests and more as the state promotes a year-long celebration of Connecticut's 375th Anniversary.

Little girl’s dream becomes grown up reality as Georgetown Cake Shoppe cooks up open house

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:12:40

Georgetown, CT – Little girls often dream of a handsome prince charming and their wedding day; others spend lazy summer afternoons with friends, making mud pies and other creative “desserts” in backyard mud puddles. Georgetown native, Liz Wiehe Vitti, has managed to blend many of those dreams into the perfect job--serving up some of the most delectable baked goods in the western Fairfield County—these days, however, she leaves out the mud.

Certified BBQ judging class to be held In Norwalk

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:08:23

For people who love Barbecue, and have always wanted to judge a barbecue contest, help is just around the corner. The Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), a nonprofit organization, will be coming to Norwalk to hold a certified barbecue judging class in May.

Bone marrow drive at St. Matthew Church

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:55:02

Norwalk, CT - Saint Mathew Church will be hosting a Bone Marrow Drive on Sunday March 21, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bone Marrow Drive is open to Men and Women between the ages of 18 and 61 who are in good health. St. Matthew Parish Nurse, Ellen Freebairn is in charge of the drive and she notes, “The process is very simple, it just takes a couple of minutes. You simply swab your inner cheeks in four different areas and our volunteer nurses will be on hand to provide assistance.” The drive is in conjunction with “Be A Hero, Become A Donor,” and all qualified participants will be placed on the national registry.