Stay Committed To Substance Abuse Prevention

By CURT CLARK

Published: Mar 19, 2004 12:00 am

Stay Committed To

Substance Abuse Prevention

To the Editor:

We would like to express our sincere thanks for the outstanding response from the Newtown community regarding the efforts of the Parent Connection. We have been overwhelmed with the support extended by all citizens concerned about the issue of preventing substance use and abuse in our town. The fruits of everyoneâs time and attention to this critical subject are being realized.

The Newtown Parent Connection needs to thank the following: Shane McCarthy, Newtown Youth Services, Wendy Davenson, Ginger and Larry Katz, Officers Andy Stintson and Dana Schubert, members of the school system, and all the numerous volunteers who have worked behind the scenes to assist in continuing the positive momentum begun in September.

Our plea is that the community maintains a commitment to the prevention efforts that proven successful. Please keep coming to the Parent Connection forums. On Wednesday, March 24, there will be a talk entitled, âPrescription Medication Or Drug of Abuse?â Representatives from Perdue Pharma, the manufacturer of the drug OxyContin, will deliver a compelling talk, as will our own Drug Center pharmacists in discussing over-the-counter medications. We realize there is a conflict on that date with the Legislative Council meeting and the discussion of the Board of Education budget. We ask that you endorse the budget in order for the school system to optimize their services to the youth of Newtown. You can express your endorsement of the budget by emailing or writing the Legislative Council members prior to the March 24 meeting. A listing of members names and addresses can be found on the town website, www.newtown-ct.gov. Those letters will be included in the minutes of the Legislative Council meeting. In this way, your voice will be heard and you can still attend the Parent Connection Forum if you so choose.

Upcoming forums include: âKids Speak Out!â on Wednesday, April 14, and âAlcohol & the Lawâ on May 10. Please join our Hope and Support Group meetings every Monday night at Youth Servicesâ Parents Corner. This is a safe and confidential place for parents to seek guidance and support. There is a wonderful facilitator who leads this drop-in group, so please consider stopping in if you have any questions or concerns you would like to vent. Parents can come by any time between 7:30 and 9:30 pm each and every Monday night.

If anyone has questions concerning the Newtown Parent Connection or its mission, we urge you to call us at 426-6424, 426-9280; or email at newtownparentconnection@hotmail.com. We invite you to visit our website at www.geocities.com/newtownparentconnection for news and event information.

Our sincerest appreciation to all in this wonderful community,

Dorrie Carolan, Donna DeLuca

Parent Connection

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The Way We Were

Well said. Unfortunately, we are back to more of the same and we know how this will end. However, it gives us an opportunity to question many ways in which the DTC failed residents, voters, candidates, everyone. Brandon Moore was the first candidate to voice interest in running. A strong and well prepared candidate that the town republicans did not want to run against. They made it clear they wanted Ku to be the candidate. We all know you endorse the candidate you have no concerns about. Once Ku decided to try to unseat Bolinsky again, the DTC should have done what it can do and that was choose a candidate or put a good process in place to set up forums and get the caucus over and done smoothly, fairly, and ethically. It did neither. and this is what resulted: The Young Dem Debate became a Ku strategy to claim Ku being victimized, and it backfired; Ku's previous campaign committee went with Brandon Moore in hopes of finally flipping the seat; the DTC delay in organizing any candidate forums led to an inability to get the information out to all (as we see in complaints from new residents regarding lack of information); the DTC was severely split by the caucus chaos and some did not fully participate as a result; and we are back to square one with the candidate Alex Villamil preferred, and the same old guard and the same chance of flipping the seat.

Brandon Moore vs. More of the Same

Wholeheartedly agree with your concerns. There were many troubling issues raised about access to the democratic caucus process.

Democratic Caucus — Tremendous Turnout Meets Poor Planning

Welcome and thank you for your insightfulness. I agree wholeheartedly, however, you will soon learn that the intention is to contain participation. I believe the new residents and the new families are invaluable and hope that you will attend a DTC meeting. You will learn a great deal. Second Thursday of the Month and tonight, June 11th, 7 pm, it is at the Edmond Town Hall. : )

Connecting The Vote In Today’s Age

Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

What’s Going On In The Borough?

And Chris Gardner, if anybody is Mr. Newtown, it’s you! Not only do I deeply appreciate all the support you gave me throughout this campaign, but I look forward to joining you in the Lions Club. I know it sounds silly, but truly one of my highlights this year was helping to raise the summer flag on the flagpole alongside you! I know we’re going to be great friends well into the future.

Leading By Example, For Unity And For Newtown

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