15 take on the Energy Challenge
One neat device given to the resident during the audit is a Kill-A-Watt meter. This helps track which appliances may be using a lot of energy.
Archive for December, 2009
John David Allie: Feb. 24, 1920 – Dec. 18, 2009
John worked for 26 years in the Agricultural Publications office of the University of Connecticut as a commercial artist and editor, retiring in 1986.
Janet M. Austin: Aug. 28, 1939 - Dec. 25, 2009
While in Storrs, Janet became active in the First United Methodist Women’s Friendship Club and enjoyed knitting and crocheting for charity.
Officials: Get vaccine before flu’s third wave
Eastern Highlands Health District Executive Director Robert Miller said people should take advantage of the opportunity, noting there is a potential for a third wave of flu infections.
Fitness center planned at East Brook Mall
Residents will have a chance to weigh-in on the topic at a public hearing scheduled for Jan. 19 in the Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building.
Gov. Rell submits legislation to expand her authority to cut budget
“Called into special session to deal with a budget deficit estimated between $337 million and $550 million, the Democrats in the Legislature managed to trim state spending by a feeble $12.4 million,” Rell said.
UConn women trounce Stanford 80-68
Auriemma said being down by two at the half “gave him something to do” for a change, after having seen his team easily get past the first 10 opponents of the season.
Gov. Rell issues update on ‘Operation Home for the Holidays’
Gov. Rell announced last week that fundraising efforts not only reached the goal of $200,000 but far exceeded it. The remaining funds will be used to provide other kinds of support to these soldiers and others who are already deployed.
A BOGO for UConn women’s basketball fans
Approximately 1,000 tickets remain for a showdown of the nation’s top two women’s basketball teams on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the XL Center in Hartford.
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