Winsted, CT

Rechyl and Chaya Mushka Eisenbach danced to the music during Klezmer on the Hills on December 28 at the Forman School in Litchfield. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... White Fields There are no sanctions in life; By L.A. Steel      Each thought or action is balanced. More ... Judge Republicans by Their Deeds By Ralph Nader, Washington, DC      Republicans were in a mad scramble last month in a desperate effort to disassociate themselves from Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's reiterated endorsement of the racist campaign of Strom Thurmond as a candidate for President in 1948. More ... Barn Boards and Copper Pipes By Ursula B.G. Kilner, Salisbury      The recent Christmas snowstorm was not the deepest we have had at one time or another, but we have become accustomed to milder winters the past few years with warmer temperatures and less snow than one might expect. More ...      Maybe I'm an optimist ... - By Bob Eaton, New Hartford More ... Children’s Programs at Beardsley & Memorial Library      For the month of January, students in grades 4-6 will have the chance to cast a ballot for the 2003 Nutmeg Children's Book Award. Ten works of fiction by authors currently living in the United States—chosen for superior writing, characterization, plot and setting—are nominated each year. More ... Dan Kain at Canton Public Library      Dan Kain, feature reporter for the popular "Kain's World" segment on Channel 3 Eyewitness News, will speak on Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. More ... "My Avenging Angel" Workshop      "Living well is the best revenge" is the theme of a new workshop being offered free of charge to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other abuse move beyond their pasts and create a new future for themselves and their children. More ... Grants for Area Youth to Travel Abroad Read the Story... Weekend Retreat for Married Couples      A weekend retreat for married couples is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 14-16 at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat, 31 Colton St. in Farmington. More ... Winsted Senior Center Offers Rides      The Blanche McCarthy Winsted Senior Center offers local door-to-door van service for Winsted's senior citizens and disabled residents. Local transportation is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. More ... Major Tuition Breaks Available at Out-of-State Colleges      Connecticut college-bound students whose major is not offered by a Connecticut state college may qualify for a substantial tuition break at out-of-state public colleges and universities through the New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program (RSP). More ... Tree and Shrub Seedlings from DEP Nursery      The Connecticut State Nursery, operated by the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Division of Forestry since 1905, is now accepting orders from throughout southern New England for tree and shrub seedlings to be planted in the spring of 2003. More ... Region One Preschool Screening Service      As part of the special education preschool child identification service, Regional School District One encourages parents of children between the ages of three and five years, especially those who might have special educational needs, to contact their town's elementary school to make an appointment f... More ... New Website for Northwest YMCA      Northwest YMCA in Torrington and Winsted has launched a website, <www.northwestctymca.org>. More ... Sue Grossman Still River Greenway Fund Drive      The Sue Grossman Still River Greenway Fund Drive is raising its final $150,000 so that construction of the recreational path between Torrington and Winsted can begin in June 2003. More ... Kent Memorial Library Joins BookCrossing      Kent Memorial Library has joined BookCrossing.com—the Internet-based book-lovers' community. More ... Representative Ferrari Appointed Assistant Minority Leader      State Representative Richard F. Ferrari of the 62nd District has been reappointed as an Assistant House Minority Leader and appointed as Ranking Member (Republican leader) on the General Assembly’s Internship Committee. More ... Torrington Area Foundation Approves Grants Read the Story... Jack and Ruth Calder Scholarship Fund      The Jack and Ruth Calder Scholarship Fund has been created at the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving by their family and friends. This permanent fund will provide a scholarship to a deserving graduating senior from the towns of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfiel... More ...