THE 18th and 5th DISTRICT DEBATES

Debate week continues. Today, the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford came to the studio once again to tape two more debates.

Candidates in the 18th and 5th Assembly Districts squared off in a cumulative time format debate. After a brief introduction, each had nine minutes to answer, discuss and rebut questions generated by league members, followed by a two minute closing statement.

The 18th district candidates, Dr. Tom Knox and Andy Fleischman fielded questions from Carole Mulready. Janet Lenore moderated the 5th district debate between Jonathan Harris and Joseph Merritt.

All the debates will telecast beginning the third week of October and will run until election day on November 4th.

THE 19th and 20th DISTRICT DEBATES

It's debate week. West Harford Community television together with the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford taped two debates last night.

Candidates in the 19th and 20th Assembly Districts squared off in a cumulative time format debate. After a brief introduction, each had nine minutes to answer, discuss and rebut questions generated by league members, followed by a two minute closing statement.

The 19th district candidates Beth Bye(D) and Theresa McGrath(R) fielded questions from Danna Dyer. Lynne Coroser-Smith moderated the 20th district debate between David McCluskey(D), Chad Thompson(R), and John Mertens(CFL).

Debates for the 18th Assembly District and 5th Senate District will be taped on Thursday, September 25th.

All the debates will telecast beginning the third week of October and will run until election day on November 4th.

West Hartford ArtWalk

ArtWalk is here! West Hartford is hosting three full weeks of free events that bring the community together for a single cause, the beauty of art. The activities are endless, including a live band, dress up for children and even adults, free food and more.

Today the festival kicked off with a sidewalk chalk contest. Individuals of all ages got involved in this activity and had a great time with it. The pavement was transformed with a myriad of imaginative pictures ranging from world peace to self-portraits.

Although it is hard to believe this amazing event could be so close, it is located right in the beautiful West Hartford Center.

Foxes, Armadillos & Porcupines Visit Mr. Science

Mr.Science's October show will feature animals from all over the world. There will be a desert fox, an armadillo, a hedgehog and even a porcupine.

If you would like to see some of these animals you can visit them at:
Forest Park Zoo in Springfield Massachusetts.
They are open Now-October (weekdays and weekends) from 10 A.M-5P.M.
And from October 15-November they are only open on weekends from 10A.M.-3P.M.

For more information, contact Forest Park Zoo.

Stay tuned for this and other October shows on Channel 5!

WHC-TV Tapes Candidate Profiles

On September 15,2008 Channel 5 started taping two minute candidate profiles that allow voters to learn more about each person running for state office.

Each candidate came into the studio to introduce themselves to the voters. It was a great opportunity to meet the candidates. All of them were very friendly. It was also interesting to hear the type of issues they plan to tackle if elected.

Its up to you to tune into Channel 5 and form your own opinions! The candidates profiles and the debates will air several times in October.