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Jeff, KB1NHX and Wayne, N1CLV worked with Larry, WR1B to demo ham radio at the quadrennial Scout Show on the weekend of June 1st to 3rd at the Hebron Fairgrounds. A total of about 8,000 Scouts, Webelos, Scout Leaders, and families were involved in the overall event. Many of the Scouts stopped by the ham radio tents as part of their "camp-wide game" to visit key locations.

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Saturday, June 9 - Art, AF1HS, Jim, K1CCT, and Bruce, N1AYS, provided communications for the Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride in Simsbury. The event consisted of three bike trails (a 10-mile, a 25-mile and a 50-mile trail) originating and ending at the Performing Arts Center in Simsbury Meadows. The 50-mile trail crossed into Massachusetts as for north as Westfield before returning into Connecticut. APRS was used on the three Mechanical Support Vehicles as well as on the 5 SAG wagons and all had comm capabilities back to Net Control at the Center. Ham radio operators were also stationed at three rest stops along the routes. Region 2 supported the event with Gary (KB1AWI) from Meriden and yours truly. -- Art, AF1HS

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On Sunday, June 10th, a total of 12 ARES members from both Region Four South and Region Four North provided communications support for the Mystic YMCA Mystic River Triathlon. Operators covered the swim, bike, and run routes. Our new EmComm "safety green" vests provided a sharp appearance and made our operators easily identifiable. Liaison with local police, fire, and EMS officials working the event was coordinated by the NCS at the YMCA HQ pavilion.

A total of 14 hams participated in the Millstone Nuclear Power Station annual exercise on Thursday, June 21st. Ron, K1VSC served as NCS for the ARES directed net. At the request of Tony Scalora, DEMHS Region Four Coordinator, Wayne, N1CLV served as the DEMHS-4 Operations Officer. Operators staffed EOCs in seven of the ten Millstone EPZ towns: East Lyme, Groton (City), Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, Old Lyme, and Waterford. Twelve exercise messages were handled using NTS format. Limited use of Airmail was attempted, but Telpac issues prevented its full utilization. More work is planned to get this digital mode fully operational. --Wayne, N1CLV.

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Niantic Bay Triathlon -- Sunday, August 5, The event organizers expressed their gratitude. Amateur radio and Region Four did an excellent job in providing a safe event for all. Hopefully I don't forget anyone: Wayne, N1CLV; Nancy, N1QKY; Dave, W1RED; Dave and Nancy's grandson, Ian; Jeff, KB1NHX; Norm, N1RFK; Ron, K1VSC; Mike, W1MCT; Harry, W1HAF; Gabe, W1GAP; Scott, KB1GYQ; Maureen, KB1ORW; Billy, N1HUZ; and Wayne, N1CL.

-- William Covey, W1GTT, Communications Officer, Town of East Lyme