Winsted, CT

Adding Insult to Injury By Joseph F. Downey, Jr., Torrington      I have been involved with a distressing issue that is not aired on the news but which affects many citizens across Connecticut in various ways. The issue pertains directly to the State of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission—a system that is supposed to provide injured or ill laborers with c... More ... The Lessons of Recessions By L.A. Steel      Some might remember that in 1981 the nation underwent a recession of historic proportions. I remember it well. I was then managing a branch office of a nationally known finance company. More ... The News from Bird Bottom Farm When Christmas Took Forever to Come By Ursula B. G. Kilner, Salisbury      As the years fly by, Christmas comes with frightening frequency. We all (at least almost all) remember thinking Christmas took almost forever to come 'round again each year. More ... All I Want for Xmas Is a Consultancy By David R. Zukerman, NYC and Winsted      Whereas "Our System" has no time to accept unsolicited, free grassroots advice but will limit itself to suggestions from major campaign contributors, book authors and political consultants, I herewith offer my services as political consultant for the modest wage of $10,000 a week. More ... In the Public Interest Predatory Lenders’ Scare Campaign By Ralph Nader, Washington, DC      Subprime lenders have been marching up to state legislators around the nation with a stern warning: enact protections for borrowers and you will trigger a quick and certain reduction of credit for thousands of low-, moderate- and middle-income borrowers. More ...      Oliver Burke of Hartland enjoyed fried dough at the Riverton Firehouse during Christmas in Riverton on December 8. Photo/Robin Gourd. More ... Christmas Festival Weekend at Lourdes in Litchfield      The Montfort Missionaries at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield invite area residents to capture the joy of Christmas during their Christmas Festival Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15. More ... Canton Land Trust News      This year the Canton Land Trust is initiating a new way for kids to experience the CLT properties and learn about the cool things to be found there. For a $5 dollar membership, kids will be given a Trailblazers workbook created by cartoonist and Canton resident Brad Gilchrist, which contains maps an... More ... Palestinian Peace Activist to Speak in New Milford      Ending conflict between Palestinians and Israelis and nonviolent resistance to occupation will be discussed when a leader of the Palestinian peace movement speaks in New Milford this month. More ... Gift Suggestions from Salvation Army      For those who cannot decide what to get the person who has everything, why not make a charitable gift in their name to an organization that services people of all ages and in all kinds of programmatic ways? More ... Home(lessness) for the Holidays      At this time of year we often hear that there's "no place like home for the holidays." For many people in Connecticut this year, there is no "home" to return to and often no bed at the shelter for them. More ... Kolach and Christmas Cookie Platters      Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. in Torrington holds its annual Kolach and Christmas Cookie Platters sale on Saturday, December 21 from 9 a.m.-noon . More ... Recycle During the Holidays      Recycling during the holidays is extra important with the additional waste generated. Regional Refuse Disposal District #1, which serves Barkhamsted, New Hartford and Winchester, wishes to remind all residents that the transfer station is open on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. More ... Arleen G. Keegan Retires      The Honorable Michael F. Magistrali, Judge of the Torrington/ Goshen Probate Court, has announced the retirement of the clerk of the court, Arleen G. Keegan, as of December 20. More ... New Children’s Librarian at Beardsley & Memorial      Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted has announced the appointment of Wayne Ellsworth as Children’s Librarian. Mr. Ellsworth is a longtime Winsted resident with a graduate certificate in elementary education from St. More ... Anonymous Donor Supports Northwestern Connecticut      The Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving has received a third anonymous fund from a remarkably generous resident of the area. With a great desire to support the area but no desire for recognition, this donor is determined to strengthen nonprofits so that they may provide their needed service... More ... Torrington Receives Grant for Housing Rehabilitation      The CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded the City of Torrington a $500,000 Small Cities grant to continue Torrington’s city-wide housing rehabilitation program. More ... Litchfield County 4-H Achievement Night Held Recently      Litchfield County 4-H Achievement Night was held recently at the Cooperative Extension Center at the UConn Campus in Torrington. Achievement Night is an end of the year awards assembly recognizing 4-Hers for 4-H project work and Junior Leadership activities. More ... W.L. Gilbert Trust Receives Gift from Class of ‘57      The W.L. Gilbert Trust Corporation is pleased to announce the establishment of a new endowed scholarship fund for the benefit of a graduating Gilbert School senior or alumnus planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. More ... Falk Foundation Accepting Grant Applications      The Falk Foundation, a private, non-exempt trust which awards financial grants for creative ideas in pursuit of excellence, is seeking applications. Connecticut residents ages 12-19, or age 50 and older may apply for these grants by submitting their proposal for an original project by April 1, 2003. More ... Is Your Vehicle a Pain?      The Southern New England Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is seeking donations of unwanted vehicles, including boats, trucks and motor homes, for its Autos for Arthritis campaign. More ... Salisbury Lions Club Awards Scholarships      The Salisbury Lions Club has awarded scholarships of $500 each to the following undergraduates: Ashley Whalen, a junior studying athletic training at Springfield College; Joshua Schilling, a junior studying biology at Trinity College; Erin Kowtko, a sophomore sociology major at Roanoke College; and ... More ...