Old Farmer's Almanac - How to Make Willow Structures for Your Garden

Willow is very satisfying to work with and lends itself to making rustic screens, structures and supports for a beautiful natural look. No special tools needed! How to Make Willow Structures for Your Garden Willow structures make very useful and attractive features in a garden. They can be used to edge beds, screen off unsightly parts of the garden, or even be used as fencing. In this short video we demonstrate how to make a simple willow hurdle, step by step. Let's Beat the Pests Together Want a warning when pests are heading towards your garden? Then get involved with the Big Bug Hunt research project! Report any bugs you've seen at: BigBugHunt.com Other Videos to Help You Get the Most from Your Garden Learn essential gardening techniques in Under 5 minutes with our Gardening How-To video series: 7 Vegetable Garden Shortcuts Some simple tiops to make gardening easier for yourself and speed up the process: Watch the video here >> Choose and Grow the Best Tasting Strawberries The best varieties and ideal growing conditions for a bumper crop of strawberries: Watch the video here >>

Bill #390: A common sense way to control CT govt spending.

Connecticut needs a strong cap on state government spending – one that cannot be sidestepped. I am pleased to report that my proposal to implement the constitutional spending cap will receive a public hearing on Monday, April 3. You can help me to get this sensible, fiscally responsible measure passed: send an email today to AppTestimony@cga.ct.gov (the email may be as brief as you like) copy me on the email at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov (include your name and town) put "Support Sen. Hwang’s Bill # 390" in the Subject Line Share this info with CT taxpayers! Read the bill here:  https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/TOB/s/pdf/2017SB-00390-R00-SB.pdf Thank you!

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Senator Fasano - "Democrats again looking towards new taxes"

As lawmakers work to tackle the state budget, legislative Democrats are again looking towards new taxes and tolls. Democrats eyeing sales tax hike to plug holes in next CT budget CT Democrat Lawmaker: “…this budget needs to have new revenue sources.” CT House Speaker: Tolls ‘Inevitable’ “Tolls are coming. They're not going to be border tolls. They will be all over the place.” Instead of balancing the state budget with tolls and new taxes, I believe lawmakers should be making changes to the structure of CT government to rein in costs and create an environment where jobs can grow and our economy can flourish. A healthy economy – not new taxes – is key to protecting core social services and making our state an even better place to live, work and raise a family. If you think it is time for Connecticut to stop relying on new taxes and tolls as the answer and start looking at bipartisan solutions to better our state you can call the Senate Democrats at 860-240-8600 to let them know your thoughts.

Rebuilding Together Hartford Saturday April 29

We invite you to join us as a volunteer for
Rebuilding Together National Rebuilding Day

                       Saturday April 29, 2017

Sanford & Hawley will again be sponsoring a house for Rebuilding Together Hartford this year on National Rebuilding Day.  This year all efforts will be concentrated in the northeast section of town.  This is our chance to not only improve the lives and homes of low-income Hartford homeowners, but also to truly improve a neighborhood.  We encourage you to join the fun and help us help others.  This is also a great chance to learn or practice some carpentry skills. 

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Norwich - DOT bridgework and traffic signal installation/revisions

The Department of Transportation will be installing and revising traffic signals on Monday, April 3rd. The project will consist of upgrades to traffic signals in Norwich on State Route 642 (Town Street) at Norwichtown Commons. Construction is scheduled to commence April 3rd

In addition, the DOT will also be repairing bridge beams in Norwich and Sprague on Saturday, April 1st on the following structures:

• Bridge on Route 169 over the Shetucket River in the Town of Norwich
• Bridge on Scotland Road over I-395 in the Town of Norwich
• Bridge on Lawler Lane over I-395 in the Town of Norwich
• Bridge on Canterbury Turnpike over I-395 in the Town of Norwich
• Bridge on Route 97 over an abandoned canal in the Town of Sprague 

Motorists can expect temporary lane closures during the day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and again between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 

Sincerely,

Doug Dubitsky

47th District - Canterbury, Chaplin, Franklin, Hampton, Lebanon, Lisbon, Norwich, Scotland, and Sprague

IRS Gives “After School Satan Club” Tax-Exempt Status in 10 Days

While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) makes conservative groups wait years for tax-exempt status an “After School Satan Club” launched to hinder Christian-based counterparts got its nonprofit ranking in just ten days, records obtained by Judicial Watch show. The classification is offered to charitable, religious and educational organizations that operate as nonprofits. Under the Obama administration IRS political appointees illegally targeted conservative groups, either making them wait up to seven years for tax-exempt status or denying their application altogether. Judicial Watch uncovered that scandal  and has obtained piles of government records showing how the IRS illegally colluded with another federal agency to single out groups with conservative-sounding terms such as patriot and Tea Party in their titles when applying for tax-exempt status.

Old Farmer's Almanac - Planting Reminders for the Middletown CT Area

Your Personalized Planting Reminders

Here are the planting reminders for your location for the next two weeks:

Sow under cover or indoors: Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage (Summer) Cauliflower Eggplant Leek Lettuce (Leaf) Onion Peas Pepper Swiss Chard Tomato (Large) Sow outdoors or plant out: Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Lettuce (Leaf)

The Higher Purpose of Statesmanship

The Higher Purpose of Statesmanship In a letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams envisions the sort of society in which it is the duty of a statesman to procure and secure: a society in which his children can pursue the arts, and reflect upon the universal truths of the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God, rather than engaging in politics and in war. As Larry P. Arnn explains, the true merit of statesmanship lies in protecting the articulation of these principles. Watch this short video with Dr. Arnn and learn more. The video is a clip from Lecture 1 of Hillsdale’s Online Course: “Great Books 101,” featuring Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College. About "Great Books 101: Ancient to Medieval" Hillsdale's free online course, "Great Books 101," explores the writings of Homer, St. Augustine, Dante, and more. This course challenges you to seek timeless lessons regarding human nature, virtue, self-government, and liberty in the pages of the great books. Hillsdale's free online courses are available on-demand and can be taken at your own pace. Register for "Great Books 101" today by Clicking Here.

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Veterans For Child Rescue - Exposing Child Sexual Abuse

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Human trafficking has been in the headlines recently, even in our state of Connecticut.  Just two days ago, three men were arrested for trafficking boys for sex to wealthy residents, including Bruce Bemer, owner of the Waterford Speedbowl and Bemer Petroleum.

But this problem goes far beyond Connecticut; it is a national and international problem involving over 20 million victims and generating 32 billion dollars in revenue.  Now, there is a new group dedicated to exposing and eradicating this disgusting affront to the most vulnerable among us, children.  Pedophile rings encompass people from every class in our society, inflicting "unthinkable trauma upon innocent babies and children"

Veterans For Child Rescue (V4CR), is that group.  They were formed solely for the purpose of exposing pedophile rings and the suppression and coverup or their existence.  They are working with law enforcement at all levels to produce a television documentary that will bring this to light.

Within V4CR is the VIPR Team (Veterans Investigation Pedophile Rings).  VIPR also works in conjunction with federal and local law enforcement agencies gathering intelligence, conducting surveillance and criminal investigation.

The V4CR Team consists of former members of the "highest levels of Military Special Operations, Federal Law Enforcement, International Counter-Poaching Operations, The Intelligence Community, The Diplomatic Community and Film & Television".

For more information, and to support the cause, visit their web site, http://www.vets4childrescue.org/.

to read more about this topic, see, http://www.middletowninsider.com/2017/03/congressman-poe-fighting-human.html

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