Lions Welcome New Members

By MARY KENNEDY

Published: Jan 15, 2001 12:00 am

At a recent meeting of the Newtown Lions Club at the Inn in Newtown, four new members were welcomed into the club: Jeff Nickse, Earl Sims, Dr Joseph Young, and Jon Christensen. Ken Hostetler also is a new member. Membership growth has been strong the last three years. In each of these years there has been a net growth of at least five members.

The Newtown Lions Clubâs motto is âWe Serve.â In addition to the many checks they give to various Newtown organizations they have a number of their own projects. A January Blood Drive was the most recent project. They also ran a sight booth at the Newtown Health Fair. Dr Moore gave free eye examinations.

Among the other projects the Lions are involved in are Lose the Litter Day, Americares Day, and bringing the US Air Force Band to Newtown for a free concert in May.

The most concerted effort of the Lions year 2000-2001 has been to plan and raise money for the Treadwell Park Playgrounds. On November 11, the club sponsored a Casino Night for the Treadwell Park, which netted over $4,500.

Two other fundraisers for Treadwell Park are being planned for this year: a duck race in May or June and a pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church on March 10.

Anyone desiring more information on the building or financing of Treadwell Park or on the Newtown Lions Club should call Ed Miklaszewski at 426-2759 or Gordon Williams at 426-6443.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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