21: Canine Advocates of Newtown will hosts its Nothin' But A Hound Dog Sock Hop on Saturday, April 21, 8 to 11:30 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall Gym. There will be music and dancing to the sounds of the 1950s and '60s, powered by Powerstation. There

By KIM HARMON

Published: Apr 20, 2007 12:00 am

21: Canine Advocates of Newtown will hosts its Nothinâ But A Hound Dog Sock Hop on Saturday, April 21, 8 to 11:30 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall Gym. There will be music and dancing to the sounds of the 1950s and â60s, powered by Powerstation. There will be a dance contest and a silent auction as well as a special appearance by Elegant rock and SuzanÂ Hurtuk. Dress code is 1950s casual. Tickets are $30 (beer, wine, soda and light refreshments included). For tickets, mail check to Canine Advocates of Newtown, P.O. Box 236, Newtown 06470.

21: The University of Connecticut in Storrs will hold its annual Spring Horse Auction on Saturday, April 21. Call 860-486-4471.

22... Lion Hill Farm at 1020 Sport Hill Road in Easton will begin its Schooling Show series on Sunday, April 22. Jumper division will begin at 8 am. The series is open to the public. For entries, call 268-0089 or fax 459-8122 or register the day of the event. The series will continue on May 20, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14 and November 11.

21-22: A program on Round Pen Techniques and Equine Body Language Communication will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, in Bethany. Call 393-1590 or visit www.HorseandHandler.com for further information.

21-22: A Scott Hofstetter Clinic will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, at Riverâs Edge Farm in Bethany. Call 203-393-9259.

28-29: Celeste Meade will present an âAttitude Is Everythingâ seminar for the Obedience Dog Training Club of Waterbury on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. The training facility is at 11 Robinson Lane in Oxford. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $195 for participants and $100 for auditors and includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Registration is limited to 20 participants (one dog per participant) and 20 auditors. Contact Anne Coy at obedience@odtcw.com for further information and registration.

29: The Connecticut Gymnkhana Association will hold an Open House on Sunday, April 29. Call 203-888-3840 or visit www.thecgainc.com for further information.

MAY

5: The Hoopdance Hollow Charity Horse Show will be held Saturday, May 5, in Bantam. Call 860-305-5070 for further information.

6: The Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard will hold its annual Spring Judged Pleasure Ride on Sunday, May 6, 9 am to 12 pm, on its grounds at Fairfield Hills. For start times or questions call Sgt. Jackie Sundblade at 203-729-5646 or Sgt. Karen deFriesse at 203-775-9781. Donations are $40 through April 20 and $45 on the day of the event. Riders are requested to wear safety helmets and riders under 18 must have their registration form signed by parent or guardian. All participants MUST have both negative Coggins and rabies certificate for each horse ... NO EXCEPTIONS. Visit www.thehorseguard.com for more information and registration forms.

6: Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, May 6. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

12: An indoor Tack & Tag Sale to benefit Greener Pastures Rescue will be held Saturday, May 12, 10 am to 4 pm, at Spring Valley Farm in Westbrook. Call 860-399-4105.

14: A Motherâs Day Ride will be held Monday, May 14, at Locketâs Meadow Riding Center in Bethany. Call 203-393-1853.

17: The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will hold its membership dinner on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 pm, at the Newtown Meeting House. The NBLA wishes to thank all members for their support and welcome newcomers with free dinner (BYOB).For information, call Stephanie Lennon at 426-6104.

20: The 4-H Spring Benefit Horse Show will be held Sunday, May 20, at the Cooperative Extension System grounds on Stony Hill Road in Bethel. The open schooling show will host divisions English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western, and Trail. New this year is the Super Horse Division in the Western Ring and on the Hunt Course. Most classes will be pinned through sixth place with the first place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions are awarded champion and reserve ribbons. Bit of Tack will also be awarding a special prize to all Division winners. The high point horse and rider combination from both the Spring Benefit and Fall Nutmeg shows will receive year end awards in several divisions.Â Â Â Â Â Â Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within one year) will be checked at the gate for each animal.Â Â Â Â Â Refreshments will be available on the grounds. For a prize list, stop by the Cooperative Extension System, 67 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, or call 203-207-8440.

20: The Woodbury Litchfield Hill Foxhounds Spring Trail ride will be held Sunday, May 20, at Anderson Farm, 25 Anderson Road, Morris. The ride features panoramic views, rolling farmlands, woodlands, meadows and streams with fences of post and rails, coops, stonewalls, gates and logs approximately 2â6ââ with a go-around at every fence. Registration fee includes trail ride and lunch. For information and pre-registration, call Joel Serota, MFH, at 203-263-2113 (before 9 pm).

27: Red Horse Stables in Southbury will hold a Dressage Schooling Show on Sunday, May 27. Call 203-313-5305.

28: A Dr Max Gayhwyler Clinic will be held Monday, May 28, at Locketâs Meadow Riding Center in Bethany. Call 203-393-1853.

JUNE

3: Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, June 3. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

JULY

15: Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, July 15. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

AUGUST

12: Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, August 12. Divisions will include Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 203-262-6466. Advanced entries are appreciated and encouraged. For more info on other Brushy Hill Farm events, visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

ADJACENT HUNTS

April 29 â The Windy Hollow Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, April 29, at Spanktown Road in Florida, New York. Call Shayne Haysom at 845-986-3073 or visit www.windyhollowhunt.org for further information.

May 11 â The Penn-Marydel Hound Show will be held Friday, May 11. Contact Nancy Dougherty at 610-255-4366.

May 13 â The Adjacent Hunts Puppy Show will be held Sunday, May 13, at the Rombout Hunt Kennels at 45 Schultzville Road in Straatsburg, New York. Contact Suzie Cannavino at 845-266-5102 or email gafarminc@aol.com for further information.

May 13 â The Windy Hollow Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, May 13, at Spanktown Road in Florida, New York. Call Shayne Haysom at 845-986-3073 or visit www.windyhollowhunt.org for further information.

May 20 â The Old Chatham Hunt Jumping Clinic will be held Sunday, May 20, at Three Winds Farm in Averil Park, New York. Contact Betsy Worthington at 518-281-2834 or 518-477-6161 or email jumphigh83@aol.com for further information.

June 3 â The Goldenâs Bridge Hounds Pace will be held Sunday, June 3, at The Race Track on Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Contact Cindy Selian at 845-279-4191 or email horselover56@msn.com for further information.

June 10 â The Old Chatham Hunt Trail Ride will be held Saturday, June 9, at Good Hope Farm on County Route 66 in Malden Bridge, New York. Contact Rick Wilson at 518-781-0609 or 518-774-9289 or email wilson.rick@prodigy.net for further information.

June 17 â The Rombout Hunt Combined Test will be held Sunday, June 17, at Goneaway Farm in Hyde Park, New York. Contact Gaile Novak at 845-266-3747 or email ravenbrookfarm@optonline.net for further information.

July 14 â The Rombout Hunt Poker Trail Ride will be held Saturday, July 14, at Goneaway Farm in Hyde Park, New York. Contact Jill McClabb at 917-209-0807 or email ravenbrookfarm@optonline.net for further information.

August 5 â The Old Chatham Hunt Mix and Max Three-Phase Schooling Event will be held Sunday, August 5, at the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company on Shaker Museum Road in Old Chatham. Contact Sue Smith at 518-225-2024 or email freling2@aol.com for further information.

August 26 â The Golden Bridgeâs Hounds Pace will be held Sunday, August 26, at MeriMac Farm in Amenia, New York. Contact Peter Moritz at 203-438-8008 or email info@goldenbridgehounds.org for further information.

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It seems a lot of the discussion around the flagpole focuses on vilifying drivers who pass on the right, but the real issue is being overlooked. If Chapter 248 Section 14-251 were enforced, we wouldn’t see this problem to begin with. That statute prohibits stopping in the middle of a roadway to yield to cross traffic—as so often happens with cars waiting to turn from Church Hill. When vehicles stop illegally in the travel lane, they effectively create a blockage. Other drivers then either sit through unnecessary delays or carefully pass around them on the right, which is fully permitted when the vehicle ahead is “illegally parked” in the roadway. Instead of punishing drivers reacting to the obstruction, enforcement should focus on the cause: vehicles unlawfully stopping and backing up traffic in the first place. If that behavior were addressed, the need to “go around” would largely disappear.

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First the low hanging fruit. Dave; it was a joke, please get over it. You are the only person in Newtown that thought I really wanted to build a stadium on 6 Commence Rd. Now on to Alex. You might not appreciate my writing style or my selection of words, but let's not loose sight of the fact that by responding to my letter in the manner that you did, you have removed any doubt whatsoever that you have no idea of the quantifiable benefits you are dismissing not only for the town, but also for protesters. Either you stopped listening at the word "ordinance" or you never started.. Your constitutional rights to assemble were never in question and would actually be strengthened and there would be literally no impediments. We could even title it "The Alex Villamil Ordinance" if you want. It could be your legacy and actually show Newtown your willingness to work in a bipartisan way for the betterment of the town. Businesses would be protected. Traffic wouldn't be interrupted. The town would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in police overtime. And maybe most importantly, the town could prevent another tragedy while mitigating legal risk in the event something terrible happens at a protest. Nothing bad could never happen in Newtown right? All that could be accomplished by a simple, non-intrusive ordinance unless all the detriments to our town are intentional in order to bring more attention to your cause. Alex, this was not me throwing a temper tantrum. Believe me, you will know it if that happens. I am just putting Newtown first. From that perspective, if you think critically, the regulation is necessary. It makes sense logically, rationally, and is reasonable. There is absolutely no down side. None. I would be willing to sit down with you to see if we could come to some type of compromise if you want. Let me know. You would be amazed how much you can accomplish when there is dialogue amongst neighbors.

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21: Canine Advocates of Newtown will hosts its Nothin' But A Hound Dog Sock Hop on Saturday, April 21, 8 to 11:30 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall Gym. There will be music and dancing to the sounds of the 1950s and '60s, powered by Powerstation. There

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