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Greater Hartford: Native American Studies At Renbrook School

Submitted by Laila Kain on 2009-11-24.   Joan Kennedy Renbrook students from Greater Hartford: Stevie Howard , Quincy Williams , Ethan Na , Journee Brown , Parker Cuddeback , Camryn Lindsay front, Sadie Jackson back, Becky Morris , Dario Larai front; Jeremiah Keating , Molly Henderson , Charlotte Fanning , Gabi Cohen .

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

Hartford Courant

Farmington: Avon & Farmington Students Learn Recycling At Renbrook

School Stuff Submitted by Laila Kain, Renbrook School, on 2009-11-24.   On a recent trip to the Recycle Center, Renbrook third graders from the Farmington Valley learned that bottles should be recycled without the caps.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Hartford Courant

Team Jacob Fans Take Minority Status In Stride, Root For The Werewolf

When the first "Twilight" movie opened last year, Krista Thorsen and her friend wore "Team Jacob" shirts to the theater.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Hartford Courant

West Hartford: Rep. Beth Bye Named One Of State's 'Top Green Legislators'

Politics Submitted by David Bednarz, CT General Assembly, on 2009-11-19.   State Representative Beth Bye has been named one of the state's "Top Green Legislators" by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her support and advocacy of environmental initiatives in 2009.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Connecticut Post

Court: Truck owners in fatal crash can sue

The Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated a lawsuit Wednesday brought by the owners of a dump truck involved in a fiery crash in Avon in 2005 that killed four people and injured 11 others.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Sen. Christopher Dodd Visits Avon Old Farms School

School Stuff Submitted by Christine Walder, Avon Old Farms School, on 2009-11-18.   Peter Deckers From left to right are Andy Riemer, Eduardo Consuegra'10 from Greenwich, Sen.

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Hartford Courant

New Dining Concept At Avon Old Farms Hotel Emphasizes Seasonal Menus In Casually Elegant Setting

More often than not, heading to a hotel for dinner is a less-than-noteworthy dining experience, adequate but nothing special.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Nassaus Holds Fundraiser To Help Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Biz Buzz Submitted by Sharon Schreiber, Nassau Furniture Company, on 2009-11-16.   Nassaus, 15 Waterville Road, Avon will hold a special event, Celebrate and Decorate, Saturday, Dec.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Hartford Courant

Tom Condon: Avon Mountain: The Road To Disaster

On the sunny, pleasant morning of July 29, 2005, Mark Robinson was stopped at a light in Avon on his way to work.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Hartford Courant

Serious Accident Closes Avon Mountain

Police have closed Route 44 between Mountain Road in West Hartford and Route 10 in Avon following a serious car accident on Avon Mountain.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Hartford Courant

Tie Votes In Avon, Barkhamsted Force Special Elections Nov. 24

Although tie votes are statistically rare, two towns in the Hartford area will be holding special "adjourned elections" on Nov.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Hartford Courant

Farmington Valley: Annual Basket Brigade Looks To Expand Donation Of Thanksgiving Meals

Submitted by Cory Gabel on 2009-11-10.   The 9th Annual Gabel Basket Brigade, a community effort aimed at providing needy families with all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, will be held Sunday, November 22, from 1-4 p.m. at the Burlington Fire Department.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Avon Old Farms Inn Veteran's Day Appreciation with Free Entrees

Biz Buzz Submitted by Jim Shannon on 2009-11-09.   Avon Old Farms Inn will offer all veterans and current military personnel a free entree from November 11th through November 15th including brunch.

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The Hartford Courant

Windmill To Power Man's Home On Avon Mountain, Making A Net-Zero Energy Structure

Bernard Zahren is renovating his 70s-era home and replacing it with what he calls a 5,200 square foot "Sustainable McMansion." In addition to the homes R-Value walls of 40, and a roof with the R-Value of 60, Zahren will have a windmill that raises 115 feet to the tips of the blades.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Hartford Courant

Farmington Valley: Free Discount Card Helps Local Residents Save Money On Prescriptions

Health Notes Submitted by Susannah Hogendorn on 2009-11-04.   FamilyWize, a free discount prescription card, is now available to help Farmington Valley residents save money on their prescriptions thanks to a partnership with Avon United Way.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Hartford Courant

Prep Schools Leading The Way When It Comes To Going Green

The new, $34.6 million Armour Academic Center at the Westminster School is the kind of gleaming monument to achievement and prosperity that has made Connecticut prep schools so widely known.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Council Seat Heads To Recount; GOP Holds Majority

Nearly 4,500 citizens voted, but when the numbers for town council were tabulated Tuesday night, it all came down to three votes for one seat.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Farmington Valley Turkey Drive

Farmington Valley Turkey Drive Submitted by Margaret Keating on 2009-11-01.   As Thanksgiving approaches, we can all join together to help those in need once again with Jack Bannon's 17th annual Farmington Valley Turkey Drive.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Hartford Courant

Farmington: Tunxis Talk on Social Media Raises Funds for Student Scholarships

Tunxis Talk on Social Media Raises Funds for Student Scholarships On Campus Submitted by Melissa Lamar on 2009-10-30.   Left to right: Brent Robertson; Christopher Sheridan; Eliot Weissberg, CFP, Tunxis CC Foundation and AB, Inc.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Hartford Courant

Avon: Renbrook's Halloween Parade Features Avon teacher Diane Beaulieu

School Stuff Submitted by Laila Kain on 2009-10-30.   The Halloween parade at Renbrook School in West Hartford would not have been the same without the help of Diane Beaulieu of Avon, who teaches the 3-year-olds, the littlest stars of the show.

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