In 1907 Rollin Woodruff, Connecticut's governor, was a member. Throughout the years we also had members of the legislature and former first selectmen in the Grange.

We also purchased a sheep for the Heifer International project. Although it seems odd, it will allow someone in another country to having clothing and food.

The social and community service aspect is what keeps us all active. Some of us are still volunteer firemen and blood donors.

He was asking the citizens to have the gumption that the Legislature and the governor don't have.

I'm going to come out now and make statements, 'Do we dare have a Democratic governor and a Democratic Legislature?' If that's the case, hand over your wallet. 'Cause the government's going to have you living on an allowance,

I?m very proud of my state, my constituents, my governor, ... I?m proud of the people in the legislature and others who are all taking steps to make a contribution to alleviate the hardships that have fallen on our fellow citizens. It?s a great, great day.