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Granby UCC Churches Discuss Racism in America

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By Marilyn SponzoFirst Congregational Church of Granby and South Congregational Church are partnering to offera series of conversations on racism in America. The program is based on “Sacred Conversation on Race,” an initiative of the United Church of Christ, the denomination to which both churches belong.The program will use a three-pronged approach to explore issues of race, privilege and systemic inequality in America. First, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, a provocat […]

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CTVV: J.R. Romano-The New Face of the CT GOP

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There is a new man on the conservative team — J.R. Romano, Chairman of the Conn. Republican Party. He’s young and indefatigable, yet comes into this new position with an “old soul” experience that has re-energized his conservative party.He’s likable, astute and dedicated to taking on the challenge of educating and informing Connecticut’s citizens in what needs to be done to, as he sees it, reverse the travesties that have occurred under liberal leadership.Susan Regan, host of CT Vall […]

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CTVV: PURA, a leading Connecticut gatekeeper

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PURA, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, is a three-member quasi-judicial body that oversees and regulates the state’s electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunications companies. This agency has significant responsibility for monitoring industries that economically impact virtually 100 percent of the state’s citizens, private and public commercial enterprises, as well as municipal budgets.Michael Caron, a commissioner for PURA since his appointment in 2012 by Governor M […]

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CTVV: Women’s Health – A Priority at Saint Francis Hospital

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Dr. Niamey Wilson,, Director of the Hoffman Breast Health Center at Saint Francis, with CTVV Host Susan Regan at the St. Francis Women’s Comprehensive Health Center in Hartford. Advertisement for Old Farm Landscaping. Women are the “caretakers” of the family whether for aging parents, an ailing sibling or partner, a friend or their children no matter what age and put themselves in danger by always prioritizing the needs of others.Saint Francis Hospital reinforced its leadership ro […]

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Early Morning Summer Thoughts

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The blue jay sits in the evergreen tree awaiting my opening of the back door. He seems to know that I will share with him little pieces of my hotdog roll left over from last night’s supper. Eagerly, he grabs at the small pieces I’ve thrown on the ground. Sometimes he eats them there, other times he flies back to his nest and brings his mate. The squirrels, ever aware of free food, hurry to get their share, too! As I stand on the top step, I become aware of the lyrical song of bird […]

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Mayoral Candidate for Hartford

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CTVV-Judge Robert Killian – mayoral candidate for Hartford  Judge Robert Killian is on a mission to be the Mayor of Hartford. The city has been his and his family’s home for many years and he believes it is no more than two years away from Chapter 11. He is, by party, a Democrat, but in his interview with Susan Regan, Host of CT Valley Views, his perspective and objective is that realistic steps need to be taken to rein in budgetary control and work in a by-partisan way to save the Capital […]

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A New Beginning with Holistic Care

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 Many men and women suffer the effects of everyday stress that can lead to mysterious ailments that persist to a chronic status. The first reaction is to search the internet for answers while they attempt to make a medical appointment. One alternative is to consider holistic care that may not only provide relief but can be done in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. It is important to choose the right therapist and determine the optimum service for your concerns. Susan Regan, […]

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CTVV speaks with Rick Daniels

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CTVV speaks with Rick Daniels, publisher of The Hartford Courant  Publishers of major print media outlets normally comment through their periodicals. However, Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, was fortunate to have Rick Daniels, publisher of The Hartford Courant as a recent guest on her TV program.  Seven months into his new position, Daniels brings a lot to the table of the longest running newspaper in the United States. Daniels arrived on the scene as the Courant was celebratin […]

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Reducing the risk of dementia 

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By Traci Tefft, RN, MSN If you haven’t heard enough reasons why you should exercise, maybe this fact will convince you. Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing dementia. Exercise has persistently been promoted to combat obesity and the related health risks but now there is another compelling reason—dementia. Dementia is a growing health concern in our country. As the baby boomer generation (born 1946–1964) achieves senior citizen status combined with the increase in […]

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Feminist’s demand: just equality

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Rachel Cisto, senior journalism major at the University of Hartford with CTVV Host Susan Regan. Submitted photo Feminist’s demand: just equality Once again, CTVV’s Host, Susan Regan interviews another young woman whose article was published in the Hartford Courant entitled “My Feminist Demand – Just Equality”. The Hartford Courant’s “Fresh Talk” section has certainly provided a sounding board for young women to voice their opinion on the subject of women’s status in today’s world. Where […]