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DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Feb. 13.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Feb. 13, 20 and 27, and March 6 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. There is also a “reunion” for graduates of the program on March 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Center.

"The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management. Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Bowl a Strike Against Domestic Violence

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Register for BHcare's Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services! Lanes are filling fast!

BHcare's Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services March 3, 2019 Bowlero, Milford, CT Why should you participate? Strike out domestic violence! All proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS). UCDVS provides services and programs to over 6,000 victims & their children each year. Fun for everyone! 90 minutes of bowling Event giveaway Shoe rental Soft drink Prizes! The highest fundraising team per session will receive a special prize! Collect pledges from your friends, family & peers. Raffles! Each session will feature a variety of fun raffle items! Raffle tickets can be purchased during each session & winners will be chosen at the end of the session. Register now! Click here to register your team and start  fundraising today! ‌ ‌

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Shelton Firm Donates Big to Project Purple

           

SEYMOUR - Staff members at Dworken, Hillman, LaMorte and Sterczala, P.C. (DHL&S) in Shelton took it upon themselves to support Project Purple, a Seymour-based nonprofit, by naming the charity as the recipient to its 2018 Jeans for Charity Fundraiser.

 

The staff was encouraged to donate to a fund which was matched by the firm every Friday, in exchange for being allowed to wear jeans. DHL&S raised more than $4,805 for Project Purple as part of its annual campaign.

 

DHL&S, which specializes in accounting, tax, auditing, and business consulting, has raised more than $58,905 for local charities with its Jeans for Charity campaign since 2004.

 

“Fundraisers like this are so important for spreading awareness and sharing our mission,” said Project Purple CEO Dino Verrelli.

 

Project Purple is a national charity that paid out $100,000 in patient financial aid to 152 patients and families who were fighting pancreatic cancer in 2018, while donating $1.38 million in research grants last year.

 

This cause is near and dear to the DHL&S office staff, as some of its members have been impacted personally by the disease.

 

“We are proud to support such a worthy organization,”  DHL&S said in a Facebook post.

 

(This is a press release from Project Purple)

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Klarides Sisters Support Bill to Help CT Federal Workers

HARTFORD - State Representatives Themis Klarides and Nicole Klarides-Ditria have voted in favor of public-private partnership with banks that will aid Connecticut federal employees who are currently not receiving pay because of the Federal Government shutdown.

 

Under the bill, affected employees are eligible for up to three loans from banks, each equal to their monthly after-tax pay, up to $5,000, less unemployment benefits. The bill prohibits interest on the loans for 270 days after the shutdown ends.

 

Rep. Klarides said, “I am proud to support the emergency legislation to assist federal workers in Connecticut most adversely affected by the continuing partial government shutdown. This is a bipartisan response that will positively affect hundreds of workers and their families.”

 

"Not paying federal workers who help protect our national security is something we can't just sit back and watch happen," said Rep. Klarides-Ditria. "I wish lawmakers in Washington D.C. would open government back up, but in the meantime, Connecticut federal workers can be rest assured that they can pay their bills. We should continue to keep the pressure on our federal delegation to work together and compromise to locate a way to get our Federal Government open."

 

The bill also authorizes municipalities and municipal subdivisions to establish a tax-deferment program for such employees’ real and personal property or motor vehicles taxes, or water or sewer rates, charges or assessment payments; and

 

In addition, if federal law or guidance allows them to do so, authorizes such employees to receive unemployment compensation benefits (generally, federal employees that must work without pay during a shutdown are ineligible for unemployment benefits).

 

(This is a press release from Press Secretary Spencer Rubin)

 

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Valley Lawmakers Sworn-in for New Term

 

HARTFORD - State Representatives Themis Klarides, Nicole Klarides-Ditria and Senator George Logan took their oath of office on Wednesday, January 9^th, commencing the 2019 legislative session.

“The start of the new legislative session offers us all a chance for a clean slate and renewed opportunities to do the hard work and produce the best outcomes for the people of the state of Connecticut. I am optimistic that we can accomplish great things and complete our work on time,’’ House Republican Leader Themis Klarides said.

“It’s an honor representing the 105th district in the General Assembly,” said Rep. Klarides-Ditria. “I am hopeful that the new administration will work collaboratively with Republicans and Democrats this session. We all know the many issues impacting our state and we should all be putting our heads together to find the best possible solutions that will move our state in a better direction.”

 

“I’m excited to begin my second term as state senator.  It is an honor to serve the taxpayers of the 17th Senate District.  Please contact me George.Logan@cga.ct.gov with any questions or comments.  Sign up for my State Capitol email alerts at www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com and friend me on Facebook.  I am fighting for you, the taxpayers.  I am trying to make Connecticut more affordable, and I want to hear from you.” 

The lawmakers will be entering a “long session”, which will run from January 9th to June 5th. During the long session, the lawmakers are able to propose legislation and will be tasked with framing a two-year state budget.

 

(This is a press release from House Republicans)

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