Winsted, CT

A Few Good Books By Annemarie Henny, Torrington      As a child, in my spare time I always had my nose in a book. That's thanks to my elementary school teachers who read to the class and urged us to read; the world of books came alive through their efforts. More ... Stealing Stones By Ursula B.G. Kilner, Salisbury      Living as I do pretty much out in the country, I have come to expect things to be stolen. My husband and I had a stockade fence put up along the road which was, originally, to keep our cats and dogs from running precipitously onto the road. More ... The Raining of the Leaves Mother Nature gives fair warning to all in her domain: ‘Tis time for change, take care dear friends, By Michael M. Moskaluk, Bantam      summer’s on the wane." More ... Barns Have Hearts The gray-weathered horse barn Still smells of hay — With oat shucks still on the floor; By Florence Vining Thomen, East Canaan      It stands alone, unattended. More ...      James Jerram of the Jerram Winery in New Hartford has prepared the vines for the winter. This year eight tons of grapes were harvested at the vineyard. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... Open Door Community Soup Kitchen      The Open Door, a community soup kitchen, serves people in Winsted and surrounding areas. Located at the rear of 161 Main St. in Winsted, this vital community service has been in existence since October 1, 1991. More ... Tie One On for Safety      Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Litchfield County is asking everyone to join their "Tie One On for Safety" campaign. This program begins on Sunday, November 17 with a Red Ribbon Caravan to the State Capitol. More ... Veterans Who Care Holiday Food Program      The Veterans Who Care annual Holiday Food Program for needy veterans and their families is underway. Donations of non-perishable food items are needed and can be dropped off during business hours at Schieb’s Garage, 7-11 Lake St. More ... Torrington YMCA Celebrates National Family Week      During Thanksgiving week, November 24-30, the citizens of Torrington will join thousands of people across the United States in celebration of the 32nd annual National Family Week, a recognition of the connections citizens of Torrington and of cities nationwide have with their families and communitie... More ... Volunteers and Guests Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner in Collinsville      Are you making plans for Thanksgiving Day, November 28? Would you like to make someone’s Thanksgiving a memorable feast? More ... World AIDS Day Events in Torrington      Sunday, December 1 will mark the 15th annual observance of World AIDS Day. Please join the Northwestern Connecticut AIDS Project (NCAP) for a short ceremony at 6 p.m. More ... Bone Density Screenings in Goshen      McLean Health Center’s Bone and Joint Wellness Program will be coming to Goshen on Monday, December 2 to provide bone density screenings. The tests will be at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach St. in West Goshen from 1-3 p.m. More ... Elderly Health Screening in Goshen      A 60-Plus Wellness Screening will be available in Goshen on Tuesday, December 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Testing will take place at the Church of Christ Congregational parish hall in the center of town. More ... Salvation Army Offers Early Christmas Camp      Adults over 50 years of age can get a jump start on Christmas festivities with a special three-day program at the Salvation Army’s CONNRI Lodge in Ashford, CT. More ... Holiday Gift and Toy Drive in Canton      The annual Holiday Gift and Toy Drive for Canton begins on Friday, November 15 and runs through December 15. All gifts go to help our less fortunate Canton neighbors. More ... Foals Offered for Adoption      H.O.R.S.E. of CT, Inc. and United Pegasus of California have rescued 500 foals from slaughter by purchasing them at the Canadian auctions in September. More ... Improving Torrington Curbside Recycling      Gerald C. Rollett, Director of Public Works for the City of Torrington, is encouraging all residents to maximize their recycling efforts. To assist in proper recycling, the City’s contract hauler, Waste Management, will be placing green stickers on any items in your blue recycle bin that are not bei... More ... EPA Invites Applications for Environmental Justice Grant      The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting grant applications under its 2003 Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. Grants of up to $20,000 are available; the deadline for applications is midnight on December 18. More ... Oliver Wolcott Tech Reunion for Classes of ‘73-‘76      Members of the classes of 1973 through 1976 at Oliver Wolcott Technical School in Torrington are planning a reunion for July 5, 2003. The weather at this time of year will make it easier for those who must travel, and a joint reunion would allow those classes who did not have a 20th or 25th reunion ... More ... Community Foundation Approves Grants      The Board of Directors of the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving has approved grants totaling $17,365 in support of the following area nonprofits: Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center—$4,000 to purchase gallery seating and lighting equipment; Charlotte Hungerford Hospital—$1,000 to pr... More ... Major Joanne K. Brogis Promoted      Major Joanne K. Brogis has been recently selected for the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. She has 23 years experience in the field of air transportation, and is currently assigned as the Mobility Officer in the 42nd Aerial Port Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massa... More ... Elizabeth Bucceri Wins Peace Poster Contest      Elizabeth Bucceri, an 8th grade student at Salisbury Central School, won the local Peace Poster art competition sponsored by the Salisbury Lions Club. More ...