Archive for July, 2009

Pregnant women first in line, age 65-and-older last for new H1N1 vaccine

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“We know that there are some people who are reluctant to vaccinate, and they have heard information that concerns them. I want to make sure they have good information to address those concerns, so that they can make good choices… we need to share what we know when we know it, even if it’s bad news,” Schuchat said.

Check out these groovy cars…

One of the cars on display at the 2008 Shriners Car Show. Courtesy photo.

“We get cars and trucks of all types from all over the state! It’s a fun event and great entertainment for the entire family.” – Vin Matozzo, Sphinx Shriners

It’s only three days and then it’s gone…

Photo from a performance for parents and family - courtesy of YPCCA.

There are 73 young people in the show – from East Hampton, East Haddam, Middletown, Colchester, Marlborough, Portland, Cromwell, Meriden, Willimantic and Hartford.

[updated] Why do we need to change East Hampton’s signs?

by: Ted Hintz Jr. July 27, 2009
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The designs were never publicized, put on the town’s Web site, or shared with the community.

Four-legged officers and their partners are put to the test

A K-9 team emerges from the moat at the beginning of the obstacle course at the 2009 Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics. Photo © by Brenda Sullivan 2009.

More than 30 K-9 teams competed in the July 25 Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics.

Play cards, have fun, make friends

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There will be cash prizes, and refreshments will be served.

Ramble on Saturday along the Air Line Trail

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Bring your family for “Bogs, Ponds, and Railroads” – a WalkCT Family Ramble this Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

See K-9 police teams in action

This Southington Police K-9 team just crawed through a mud pit and is now scaling obstacles during the 2008 K-9 Olympics.

You can also take part in the CHIPS child-identification program for free.

Even lakes need L-u-v…

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Native American flute performer Joseph FireCrow will perform at 11 a.m.

East Hampton Police Log July 24, 2009

Graphic by Brenda Sullivan. Original photo courtesy of SmartCreditInfo.com

Littering, identity theft, insecurity are part of this week’s list of arrests.