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By KIM HARMON

Published: May 12, 2006 12:00 am

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13... It will be Jumper Night at Thunder Ridge in Litchfield on Saturday, May 13. Call 860-567-4114.

14... Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, May 14, with divisions in Micro, Walk/Trot, Short Stirrup, Green Hunter, Low Hunter, Suitable Hunter, Equitation, Adult and Pleasure. For further information and prize list, call Ev at 262-6466 or Nina at 792-6437. Advanced entries would be appreciated and are encouraged. Visit www.brushyhillfarm.com.

16... The NBLA will hold its next open meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 7...30 pm. Dr Angela Erickson is tentatively scheduled to speaking on Lyme Disease. Visit www.nblact.org for more information.

18... High Hopes Therapeutic Riding New Volunteer Orientation and Training will be held Thursday, May 18, 3 to 6 pm, in Old Lyme. Call 860-434-1974.

20... The Mark Gomez Summer Workshop will be held at Positive Results Training Center in Lakeville on Saturday, May 20, 9 am to 4 pm. Call 860-435-9449.

21... The 2006 4-H Spring Benefit Horse Show will be held Sunday, May 21, at the Cooperative Extension System Grounds on Stony Hill Road in Bethel. The popular Open Schooling show will offer divisions in English Equitation, Hunt Seat, Western and Trail. Most classes will be pinned through sixth place with the first-place winner also receiving a trophy. Divisions will be awarded champion and reserve champion ribbons. The lead sponsors of the show are Andersen Windows and Doors, Interstate + Lakeland Lumber, Fair-field County Extension Council, Fairfield Equine, Bit Oâ Tack and Benedictâs Home and Garden. The high point horse and rider combination from both the Spring Benefit and Fall Nutmeg shows will receive year-end awards in the following divisions... Open Beginner Hunter and Walk/Trot (Sunnybrook Farm in Newtown); Low Hunts (Clearview Farm in Sandy Hook); Kentucky Hunter Classic (All The Kingâs Horses in Ridgefield); and Western Adult Walk/Jog (Happy Trails Farm in Danbury). Year-end awards will also be available for all Western Junior divisions, Western Adult divisions, Adult Pleasure, Junior Pleasure, Color Horse and Junior Equitation divisions. Proof of a current rabies vaccination (within on year) will be checked at the gate for each animal. Refreshments and a photographer will be available on the grounds. A tag sale featuring jumps will e conducted. For a prize list, stop by the Cooperative Extension System in Bethel or call 203-207-8440.

21... The Old Chatham Hunt Combined Test will be held Sunday, May 21, on Route 32 in North Chatham, New York. Contact Pam Cohen at 1-518-369-2825 or email phcohen@hotmail.com for further information.

21... A CHJA, NEHC and Marshall Sterling Show will be held Sunday, May 21, at Rivers Edge in Bethany. Call 203-393-9259.

27... A CHSA, NEHC Hunter/Jumper Show will be held Saturday, May 27, at the Westbrook Hunt Club in Westbrook. Call 860-399-6317.

27... The Red Horse Stables Schooling Show Series will continue Saturday, May 27, in Southbury. Call 860-210-0371.

28... A Max Gahwyler Ride/Critique/Ride Dressage Clinic will be held Sunday, May 28, at Lockettâs Meadow Farm in Bethany. Call 860-389-5873.

28... A CHSA, CHJA, NEHC horse show with equitation, hunter and jumper divisions will be held Sunday, May 28, at Cricker Brook Farm in Monroe. Call 268-6676 for further information and prize list.

29... An NEHC Hunter/Jumper show will be held Monday, May 29, at Stepping Stone Farm in Ridgefield. Call 203-438-7749.

JUNE

2-4â¦ The Tri-State Horsemen Open Show will be held Friday, June second through Sunday, June 4, at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco. Call 1-860-564-4700 for further information.Â

4â¦ An SNEHA Show will be held Sunday, June 4, at Woodstock Fair Grounds in Woodstock. Call 1-860-883-8329 for further information.

4â¦ A CHSA, CHJA, AHCC, CMHA horse show will be held Sunday, June 4, in Bethany. Call 1-203-272-0142.

4... The Goldenâs Bridge Hounds Hunter Pace will be held Sunday, June 4, at The Race Track on Baxter Road in North Salem, New York. Contact Marilyn Tremblay at 203-775-8330.

9â¦ The NEHC Shallowbrook Charity Horse Show will be held Friday, June 9, through Sunday, June 11, in Somers. Call 1-570-362-3654.

10â¦ An NEHC Hunter/Jumper Show will be held Saturday, June 10, at Stepping Stone Farm in Ridgefield. Call 1-203-438-7749.

10â¦ A Schooling Show will be held Saturday, June 10, at Rivers Edge in Bethany. Call 1-203-393-9259.

10... The Rombout Hunt Trail Ride will be held Saturday, June 10, at Anjes Farm in Stone Ridge, New York. Contact Jackie Bachnor at 1-845-687-4269 or email jbcaraid@aol.com for further information.

9-11... The Newtown Bridle Lands Association is planning a camping trip to Natchaug State Park in Pomfret. Visit www.nblact.org for more information.

10... The Old Chatham Hunt Trail Ride will be held Saturday, June 10, at Good Hope Farm on Route 66 in Malden Bridge, New York. Contact Pam Cohen at 1-518-369-2825 or email phcohen@hotmail.com for further information.

11â¦ A CHSA, CHJA, NEHC and Marshall Sterling Show will be held Sunday, June 11, at Rivers Edge Farm in Bethany. Call 1-203-393-9259.

12-18â¦ An NEHC Hunter/Jumper show will be held Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18, at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien. Call 1-203-655-2559.

17â¦ The Positive Results Training Center and Mark Gomez Summer Workshop Series will be held Saturday, June 17, from 9 am to 4 pm, in Lakeville. Call 1-860-435-9449.

17â¦ The Red Horse Stables Schooling Show series #3 will be held on Saturday, June 17, in Southbury. Call 1-860-210-0371.

17â¦ A CHSA Show will be held Saturday, June 17, at Hillside Equestrian Meadows in Wolcott (western only). Call 1-203-879-5909.

18â¦ A CHJA Show will be held Sunday, June 18, at Kasson Ridge Farm, LLC, in Bethlehem. Call 1-203-266-7272.

20... The next open meeting of the Newtown Bridle Lands Association will be held Tuesday, June 20, at 7...30 pm. Representatives from Fairfield Equine Associates are slated to discuss issues of colic. Visit www.nblact.org for more information.

25â¦ An NEHC, CHSA, CHJA, AHCC, CMHA Show 1st Co. Gov. Horse Guard Hunter/Jumper, Avon, CT. 860-402-5704.

26-30â¦ An intermediate Childrenâs Summer Camp will be held Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30, at Kidderbrook Farm in Ashford. Call 1-860-917-7774.

AUGUST

6... The Old Chatham Hunt Mix & Match Event will be held Sunday, August 6, at the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company on Shaker Museum Road in Old Chatham, New York. Contact Pam Cohen at 1-518-369-2825 or email phcohen@hotmail.com for further information.

27... The Goldenâs Bridge Hounds Pace will be held Sunday, August 27, at MeriMac Farm in Amenia, New York. Contact Peter Moritz at 203-438-8008 for further information.

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Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

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I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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