Cat Tales, Inc Annual Walk-a-thon/run and Upcoming Events

Join us for the 2018 Animal Welfare Walk-a-thon/Run - June 23rd Fundraising Walk-A-Thon/Run Benefiting Cat Tales, Inc DOGS ON A LEASH WELCOME TO WALK/RUN AND JOIN THE FUN! WWW.CATTALESCT.ORG/WALK-A-THON-RUN This is a beautiful 2.2 course at Middlesex Community College - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT  - Upper Parking Lot Why Should I get Involved? It is estimated that there are many thousands of stray and abandoned animals in CT alone; in Middletown, Cromwell, and Portland, cats in particular have nowhere to go due to the lack of or insufficient space in municipal pounds/shelters.  One un-spayed female cat can produce three litters per year, this results in overpopulation and many lives lost or forgotten.   We can assist to overcome this problem of overpopulation with your help!! Register and Support today!!  https://www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun (Walk individually or as a Team)

More EVENTS....   June 30th - Food & Supply Collection 9am - 1pm Location - Middletown Stop & Shop - 416 East Main St., Middletown, CT   August 12th - The Fast & The Furriest Car Show 10am - 3pm Location - Middletown High School - 200 LaRosa Rd, Middletown, CT http://www.cattalesct.org/fast-and-furriest-car-show/ **We are looking for raffle items to be donated and individuals and/or businesses to sponsor the Fast and Furriest event.  Visit the website for more information about benefits and email us at info@CatTalesCT.org if you want to donate/sponsor.** Copyright © 2018 Cat Tales, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have either: donated to CATALES, adopted from CATALES, or subscribed to our email list. Our mailing address is: Cat Tales, Inc. PO Box 901 Middletown, CT 06457

Middlesex County Career Fair on June 19 to Feature Over 34 Companies Hiring

(Cromwell, CT) The Connecticut Department of Labor, Workforce Alliance and the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the Middlesex County Job and Career Fair at the Red Lion Hotel Cromwell, at 110 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

34 Companies with more expected are participating in the career fair including Fedex Ground Middletown, Oak Hill, and Inline Plastics are participating in recruiting job seekers. Professional Resume Writers will be on site to assist in the development of resumes and cover letters. For a list of participating companies and positions available, please visit http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobfairs/. 

Those who are currently unemployed, underemployed or interested in a career change are welcome to attend and visit with over 34 employers that are hiring. These companies are seeking people whose skills run from professional, technical, manufacturing, and administrative.

“We are thankful to have a strong partnership with the Connecticut Labor Department, Workforce Alliance to help connect job seekers with Connecticut-based companies. These fairs help develop the Connecticut workforce which are the foundations to an even stronger economy,” said President of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Larry McHugh.

For more information, call (860) 347-6942 or visit www.ctjobfairs.com for directions to the Radisson Hotel Cromwell and a complete listing of employers.

CCDL Member Meeting – June 12th

CCDL holds its monthly general membership meeting at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at the Elks Lodge in Middletown, CT.

Our next meeting is June 12th. All CCDL members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Agenda:

• Executive and committee reports
• Candidate for Governor - Rod Hanscomb
• Candidate for 9^th Senate District - Tyler Flanigan
• Candidate for State Rep 29^th District - Andrew Lanciotto
• Candidate for State Rep 83^rd District - Roger Misbach
• Candidate for 5^th Congressional District - Manny Santos
• Legislative wrap up

Avoid the wait and shipping fees! The full selection of CCDL merchandise is always for sale at our meetings, including many items not sold on our website.

CCDL Campaign Workshops for 2018 Gun control groups are marching on. They are using anti-gun politicians to infringe on our rights. The only way to stop attacks on the 2nd Amendment is to help Pro-2A candidates win in 2018. While most gun owners wish to be left alone, the anti-gun crowd will not cease in their efforts. CCDL members are invited to participate in this FREE workshop to gain the necessary knowledge to become active in fighting the anti-gun political machine. Where: Guilford Sportsmen’s Association – 501 Hart Road, Guilford, CT 06437 When: Saturday, June 23th from 11:00am until 1:00pm Agenda: Basics of campaign strategies Importance of your Involvement What gun control groups and sympathizers are doing Examples of effective victories from our side Q&A More workshops are planned for July. Dates and locations to be announced.

Next Meeting June 12th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us in Middletown for our next monthly meeting. This meeting is open to all Members! As usual, we will be collecting canned goods/non-perishables at our meetings. 

 

The Connecticut Citizens Defense League strives for hands on activism from our members. We want an organization for us all to be proud of as we put forth effort to fight for our 2nd Amendment rights in our beautiful State. See you there!

Location : Middletown Elks Lodge 771
44 Maynard St
Middletown, CT 06457
View Map or Get Driving Directions

 

The White House - 1600 Daily: The Day Ahead

Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

President Donald J. Trump participates in a

 Celebration of America | June 5, 2018

The Day Ahead

•	President Donald J. Trump will sign the VA MISSION Act of 2018, which will transform the VA healthcare system and provide more choices for America's veterans. Watch live at 12:15 p.m. ET.
•	First Lady Melania Trump will join the President for a hurricane preparedness briefing at the FEMA headquarters. Hurricane season officially began on June 1.

A celebration of America

Yesterday, President Trump addressed a crowd gathered on the White House South Lawn. "It is my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the White House for this patriotic celebration. A beautiful, beautiful day, and a beautiful celebration," the President said.
"We love our country. We respect our flag. And we always proudly stand for the National Anthem. We always will stand for the National Anthem," he continued. "So we stand together for freedom. We stand together for patriotism. And we proudly stand for our glorious Nation under God."
The ceremony included performances of the Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America by the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus. With the full Philadelphia Eagles football team unable to come to the White House for a commemoration of their Super Bowl championship, President Trump welcomed Eagles fans and others for a different kind of celebration.
Watch President Trump lead a celebration of America at the White House.

500 days fighting the scourge of drugs

Merriam-Webster Word of the Day - Boondoggle

WORD OF THE DAY June 7, 2018       boondoggle    noun | BOON-dah-gul     Definition   1 : a braided cord worn by Boy Scouts as a neckerchief slide, hatband, or ornament   2 : a wasteful or impractical project or activity often involving graft   Scroll down for more about boondoggle      TRENDING NOW: clemency suborn abhorrent embolization SEE ALL      PEOPLE ARE READING   10 Words from Pennsylvania German     The Strange Story of 'Lumber'     The Problems with 'Very'     8 Words for Really Big Things         WORD GAMES AND QUIZZES: WEEKLY CHALLENGE   Yearbook Superlatives Quiz   Is that your picture under "Largest Vocabulary"?     PLAY NOW     Nailed this quiz? We have plenty more to try!  TAKE ME THERE         Did You Know?   When boondoggle popped up in the early 1900s, lots of people tried to explain where the word came from. One theory traced it to an Ozarkian word for "gadget," while another related it to the Tagalog word that gave us boondocks.

FBI Newsletter

Federal Bureau of Investigation

National Missing Children’s Day On this day—and every day—the FBI works to reunite missing children with their families and asks the public for help in locating children who have been reported kidnapped or missing. May 25, 2018 Full Story

Hoax Threats are Crimes Making a hoax threat against a school or other public place is a serious federal crime that can land you in prison and affect the rest of your life. May 23, 2018 Full Story

A Pyramid of Lies

Former Connecticut Attorney Admits to Stealing Over $1.3 Million from Clients, Friends and Family Members

John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that THOMAS M. MURTHA, 62, of Birmingham, Michigan and formerly of Newtown, Connecticut, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to one count of wire fraud related to his theft of more than $1.3 million from victims.

According to court documents and statements made in court, MURTHA operated a law practice under the name Maher & Murtha LLC in Bridgeport.  Beginning in approximately November 2011, MURTHA stole at least $1.3 million from more than 20 individuals, including law clients, friends and family members.  More than $516,000 of the stolen funds were for the benefit of an individual with mental health issues.  As part of the scheme, MURTHA submitted false or forged documents to victims.  He also incurred charges on credit cards in the names of others without their knowledge or permission.

The investigation revealed that MURTHA used some of the stolen funds in connection with the purchase of a $725,000 house in Birmingham, Michigan.

In September 2016, MURTHA resigned from the bar after three grievance complaints were filed against him.  He was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on April 5, 2017, and a grand jury returned a multi-count indictment against him on August 16, 2017.
MURTHA is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea on September 11, 2018, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.

MURTHA has agreed to pay total restitution of at least $1,364,119.15, and to forfeit his interests in the house in Michigan and a 2.11 carat diamond engagement ring that the government has seized.

MURTHA is released on a $10,000 bond pending sentencing.
This matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Greenwich Police Department, with the assistance of the Connecticut Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer R. Laraia and David T. Huang.

Merriam-Webster Word of the Day - Unbeknownst

WORD OF THE DAY June 6, 2018

unbeknownst    adjective | un-bih-NOHNST     Definition   1 :  happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified — usually used with to   2 : not known or not well-known : unknown   Scroll down for more about unbeknownst      TRENDING NOW: suborn abhorrent embolization oleaginous SEE ALL      PEOPLE ARE READING   The Strange Story of 'Lumber'     The Problems with 'Very'     8 Words for Really Big Things     The Declassified History of 'Security Blanket'         WORD GAMES AND QUIZZES: WEEKLY CHALLENGE   Winning Words from Scripps Spelling Bee Quiz   Can you outdo past winners of the Spelling Bee?     PLAY NOW     Nailed this quiz? We have plenty more to try!  TAKE ME THERE         Did You Know?   Unbeknownst is an irregular variant of the older unbeknown, which derives from beknown, an obsolete synonym of known. But for a word with a straightforward history, unbeknownst and the now less common unbeknown have caused quite a stir among usage commentators. In spite of widespread use (including