Danielson Community Corner

QVCC Program Gives College Credit for Prior Learning and Experience

Danielson, CT -- Quinebaug Valley Community College will provide an opportunity for students to explore the possibility of receiving college credit for knowledge and skills...

EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinking

Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural...

New Veterinary Assistant Program Offered At QVCC

DANIELSON, CT---Quinebaug Valley Community College will offer a new program this winter designed for people interested in working for a veterinarian or animal hospital.
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Winter Wanderings in the Last Green Valley

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangers

Dear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there...

News From Gov. Rell week of 12/15/2008

Giving To Danielson Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?

Dear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very...

News From Gov. Rell week of 12/08/2008

EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...

Study Next Summer in London with Quinebaug Valley Community College

Danielson, CT - Quinebaug Valley Community College will be offering a special opportunity for students to travel to London next summer and earn six college credits.
The...

Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Danielson, Connecticut

Looking to hit the Ski slopes in Connecticut this winter?

News From Gov. Rell week of 12/01/2008

An Invitation to our Danielson Community: BLOG ON!

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Danielson area

Make a difference in Danielson! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club

Dear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school.  Can you give me some ideas about how to start?  Can you connect me with other...

EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?

Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...

Governors Rell and Patrick Announce Effort to Protect Habitat on the Conn-Mass Border

News From Gov. Rell week of 11/17/2008

EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources

Connecticut Food Bank: Nov. 2008 eNewsletter

Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Danielson Area

News From Gov. Rell week of 11/10/2008

Quinebaug Valley Community College Winter Intersession

Danielson, CT — Open registration for Quinebaug Valley Community College’s Winter Intersession will begin on Monday, November 17.
The two week intensive session...

10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues

EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology

Dear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...

The Power of a Single Vote - Danielson Election Information and Polling Places

EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?

Dear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Danielson in a Tough Market

News From Gov. Rell week of 10/27/2008

EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...

News From Gov. Rell week of 10/20/2008

EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies

Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...

News From Gov. Rell week of 10/13/2008

Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis

News From Gov. Rell week of 10/06/2008

EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?

Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...

Weekend Activities in and around Danielson

EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks

Dear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...

Don’t let dining out in the Danielson area do you in!

Back to School for Danielson - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint

Dear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids?  --...

EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Danielson

Don’t let fuel costs around Danielson drive you crazy

Pumpkin Patch Farms in Danielson, CT, Connecticut Area

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Danielson, Connecticut

EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps

Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps?  I see people recycling plastic...

EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?

Dear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...

EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...

Governor Rell Signs State Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Legisl

EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...

Connecticut Food Bank August 08 Newsletter

EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda

Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
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EarthTalk: Pollution, sedentary lifestyles and early puberty

Dear EarthTalk: I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages now and that it may have to do with environmental toxins and even their TV viewing habits. Can you...

EarthTalk: Energy-hogging TVs

Dear EarthTalk: I need to replace my old TV. Can you tell me which of the latest models is the greenest? I was told that the flat-screen/plasmas are real energy hogs. What do you...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

EarthTalk: Finding green friendly consumer products

Dear EarthTalk: What are the best sources out there for environmentally friendly consumer products? I don’t want to have to drive all over creation for green laundry and other...

Dean's List - Spring 2008 (Part Time Students)

Abington: Erin Hayden
Ashford: Adine Bouchard, Stephanie Boutot,
Lori Goodale, Allison Gormley, Lindsey Johansen, Erica Kallio, Virginia...

Dean's List - Spring 2008 (Full Time Students)

Ashford:Joseph Almquist,
Jennifer Gagne, James Harakaly, Amber Jacobsen, Benjamin Poitras
Brooklyn: Kyle Barrette, Shane Bouthillier,...

Quinebaug Valley Community College Graduates Honored As Banner Bearers

Danielson, CT -  Two Quinebaug Valley Community College graduates were selected from nominations made by faculty, staff, and students to serve as banner bearers at the...

CFB Happenings

QVCC Instructors Honored By College Community

DANIELSON, CT---Two instructors at Quinebaug Valley Community College from different ends of the spectrum were recognized for their teaching skills by the college community this...

EarthTalk: Greener computer choices

Dear EarthTalk: My old computer finally bit the dust and I am in the market for a replacement. Are there any particularly “green” computers for sale these days? --Brian S.
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Citizens National Bank Awards $18,000 in Scholarships to QVCC Students

DANIELSON, CT — Citizens National Bank, a longtime and generous supporter of Quinebaug Valley Community College, presented $18,000 in scholarships to QVCC students at...

EarthTalk: Nontoxic ways to deal with carpenter ants

Dear EarthTalk: In renovating a cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious...

EarthTalk: Alternatives to toxic mosquito repellents

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping...

Watch for Cash Discounts at Gas Stations – But ‘Shop Smart’

EarthTalk: Sunscreen cautions

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? -- B.E., New York, NY
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QVCC Foundation Awards More Than $70,000 In Scholarships

DANIELSON, CT—The Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation awarded more than $70,000 in scholarships to seventy-three students at the College’s annual Awards Night...

EarthTalk: Wetlands loss

Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of wetlands in North America? Years ago I remember that wetlands loss, due to development and sprawl, was accelerating fast, but I haven’t...

QVCC Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa

DANIELSON, CT — Seventy-three students at Quinebaug Valley Community College will be inducted this evening (May 20, 2008) into the College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a...

EarthTalk: Healthy fast food on the road

Dear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger...

QVCC Business Students Inducted Into Honor Society

Danielson, CT - Twenty-one Quinebaug Valley Community College students were recently inducted into the Alpha Omicron chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma, the international honor society...

QVCC Students Collaborate To Publish Book

Art and English Students Come Together and Product “Hybrid”
Danielson, CT –Quinebaug Valley Community College’s effort to bring students together from...

QVCC Students Publish Book

EarthTalk: Green-friendly outdoor clothing

Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a summer backpacking trip and was hoping to buy some of the latest green-friendly outdoor clothing. Where the best options out there today that wear...

Two wheels are better than four!

EarthTalk: Wind power's progress

Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power faring in the U.S. now? Is more of it coming on line and becoming a larger percent of the grid? And what about some of the highly publicized...

JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!

My motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...

QVCC Technology Students Named to Honor Society

Two QVCC Students receive NASA Space Grant Scholarships.
DANIELSON, CT – Nine students enrolled in the College of Technology program at Quinebaug Valley Community...

EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprint

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C.
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QVCC DEAN HONORED BY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

EarthTalk: Green Kids' Shoes

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn M.
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Gov. Rell Statement on Broadwater

EarthTalk: Energy drinks

Dear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a...

EarthTalk: Recycling old clothes

Dear EarthTalk: How or where can I recycle clothes that are too old or worn out for Goodwill?-- Tim
Just because that old shirt you used to love is too...

EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers

Dear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these...

EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles

Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C.
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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Danielson Community Site!

EarthTalk: Greener computers

Dear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G.
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EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste

Dear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...

EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events

Dear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....

EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate

Dear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M.
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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Connecticut!

EarthTalk: Online green information

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen
One of the best places to start in venturing out into...