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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 […]

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Coalition against domestic violence

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Karen Jarmoc, CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence with CTVV Host Susan Regan at the CCADV offices in Wethersfield CCAD: a champion in combating domestic violence Among the many agencies and departments available to Connecticut residents to assist those who are subjected to harm from physical attack, one stands out for its diligence and dedication to protecting the most vulnerable victims — the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV).  This orga […]

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Connecticut’s LGBT Seniors

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CTVV: Connecticut’s LGBT seniors Most of our state’s seniors face the challenges of aging, such as fixed incomes, reduced availability of Medicaid and Medicare primary care physicians and loss of lifelong friends and significant others. A portion of Connecticut’s seniors also experiences solitary suffering leading to increased depression and a high rate of suicides. LGBT, as this group is commonly referred to, stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender; for them, the […]

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Despire Title Nine, Gender Bias Remains

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CTVV: Despite Title Nine, gender bias remains Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views had a very insightful interview recently with Sophie Brown, a 13-year-old 8th grader at Watkinson School in Hartford. The decision to have such a youthful guest on the show was inspired by the publication of her editorial submission entitled “I’m Not Just One of The Guys” to the Hartford Courant’s Fresh Talk section. Sophie and her mother, Alicia Brown shared their commentary regarding the subject of Sophie’s a […]

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Becker Letter

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March 2 To the members of the Granby Board of Education and Dr. Alan Addley, Superintendent: As a citizen who is interested in and committed to outstanding public education in Granby and who regularly attends Board meetings, thank you for your hard work and painstaking care in moving our District forward academically. I know the transition to Common Core, as well as a host of other issues, legislation, and financial constraints, make your jobs difficult and some days seemingly impossible. I ap […]