Jodi Miklaszewski, daughter of Ed and Donna Miklaszewski of Sandy Hook, was recently inducted into Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society at Salisbury State University. A 2000 graduate of Newtown High School, Miss Miklaszweski is a freshman majoring in

By TANJUA DAMON-MERROW

Published: May 17, 2001 12:00 am

Jodi Miklaszewski, daughter of Ed and Donna Miklaszewski of Sandy Hook, was recently inducted into Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society at Salisbury State University. A 2000 graduate of Newtown High School, Miss Miklaszweski is a freshman majoring in communications and the vice president of communications for Delta Gamma sorority at Salisbury State University.

Laura Ashleigh Smarrella

Laura Ashleigh Smarrella of Newtown received a $4,000 scholarship from Stew Leonardâs. She was one of three winners and will be attending Western New England College in Springfield, Mass in the fall.

Colin M. Sheehan of Sandy Hook was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Salve Regina University on May 20. He is the son of Robert Sheehan of Greenwich and Nancy Sheehan of Sandy Hook.

Linda Mortenson of Newtown received a Master of Science degree from Marist College on May 19.

Jamie K. Nielsen of Newtown received a Bachelor of Science degree with a finance concentration from Bryant College on May 19.

Carolyn B. Anders has completed the spring semester at Colorado State University in Fort Collins with a perfect cumulative GPA of 4.0. She is an Interior Design major and a member of the CSU Co-ed Cheer squad, the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and the Golden Key National Honor Society. This summer, Miss Anders will be in London, England, for an Interior Design internship. She is a 1997 graduate of Newtown High School.

Two Newtown residents â Leanne Lopato and Jorie Moore graduated May 10 from the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing. The students were among 44 others that competed a two-year registered nurse diploma program.

Cadet Greg Whalen, son of John and Kelly Whalen of Newtown is one of 52 seniors scheduled to receive a high school diploma at the Missouri Military Academy May 27 during the Academyâs 112th Commencement Exercises. Designated as an exemplary private school by the U.S. Department of Education, Missouri Military Academy is ranked by the U.S. Army as a top JROTC âHonor Unit with Distinction.â Since its founding in 1889, M.M.A. has provided a program of college preparation, leadership, athletics and moral and spiritual training for boys in grade 4 through 12.

Alisa Popovic of Newtown received a bachelorâs degree from Purchase College State University of New York during commencement ceremonies on May 12.

Ellen LaPorte

Ellen LaPorte, daughter of former Newtown residents Peter and Mary-Ann

LaPorte and a 1997 graduate of Newtown High, was graduated Summa cum

Laude from Barnard College of Columbia University on May 14. Ms LaPorte was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society and won two academic prizes, one for scholarship and one for excellence in the fine arts.

Ms LaPorte majored in music at Barnard and studied piano at Manhattan School of Music.Â In the Fall, she will attend Yale University where she begins work toward a PhD in Historical Musicology.

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Thank you Brandon for providing a realistic view of the cost of war.

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Thank you for your service and thank you Brandon Moore. I come from a family of veterans that goes back decades. I am grateful for their sacrifice and have advocated for their rights, as an attorney. There is such a divide between the demands of military service and civilian everyday life that many do not appreciate. I watched my oldest brother manage the two cultures. In the current political climate, I want someone with a long track record of community advocacy that addresses the needs of the Newtown elderly, students, young families, the growing costs of everyday living expenses, gun violence, food insecurity, division amongst groups, long term strategizing for economic development and improvement of quality of life. I have lived in Newtown five years and still do not know all there is to know in order to address the needs of neighbors. Michelle has lived in Newtown for sixteen years and has a record of fighting for the needs of the entire community. At this moment in our existence that is the type of fighter that we need and that is why I am grateful for Brandon Moore's service but my family and I support Michelle Ku and hope that she will be the State Representative and that Brandon Moore will be involved in moving the needs of the Newtown community forward, with the rest of us learning the needs of the community.

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In the time since this letter was written, the developer looking to redevelop this location reasonably accommodated this concern with an entrance and exit onto state rt 34, a main road. They did not get the same accommodation Toll Brothers was granted for the Simpson's condos, condos on what used to be horse pasture, and before that a Native American camp site. As for the open space concerns, this site is located adjacent to public sports fields, walking distance to Sandy Hook Center, and there is a trail head for a nice walking path in the woods and along the river directly across Oakview. Potential residents would have generous access to open space.

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I generally agree with Tom Johnson, re: following the rules of the road, both legal and/or commonly accepted. However, there are times, especially when the bulk of the traffic is using Main Street to bypass congestion on 84, when yielding to turning drivers at the flagpole makes the most sense. Coming home from Trumbull today, I noticed that several southbound drivers were planning to turn left onto Church Hill, and the line of cars went beyond what I could see. The northbound lane was also very busy. I admit that I may have waived my right by slowing down to create a gap for a southbound car to turn. I then moved to the staging position within the circle (small car so no disruption to northbound traffic), but the intersection was then blocked by southbound traffic turning left. Of note, that intersection can easily become gridlocked if 6-8 drivers claim right of way (3 or 4 cars in each direction).Thankfully, the third lefthand turner stayed back and waived me through. To many people, it is not clear who has right of way in such circumstances. IMO, it makes sense to ensure that traffic can travel north and south, and sometimes that means yielding the right of way. Hopefully someday the State will address the traffic issues on 84 and we will no longer have as much congestion at the flagpole.

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Jodi Miklaszewski, daughter of Ed and Donna Miklaszewski of Sandy Hook, was recently inducted into Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society at Salisbury State University. A 2000 graduate of Newtown High School, Miss Miklaszweski is a freshman majoring in

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