Date: Thu 15-Jan-1998

By DOROTHY EVANS

Published: Aug 11, 1999 12:00 am

Publication: Bee

Author: DOTTIE

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SNAPSHOT: JULIE DAVIS FRIEND

Occupation: I am, what did they call it the other night?, a household engineer

and mother. I have a technology background. I have done web page design and

specialized training for clients. I have been employed by my husband's

business as a freelance consultant, doing consulting and training. I also

worked full-time for two years with MasterCard, where I ran its Global

Performance Technology Services, which included training and skills

enhancement and computer training in tandem with human resources. During that

time, I traveled to several countries.

How Long Been in Newtown: I have lived in Newtown for 11Â« years. We're

previously from New Jersey.

Biggest Change Seen in Town: The residential growth in town, traffic, and new

commercial areas. Despite all the changes, the image of the town as a nice

town and a good place to live has not diminished.

Family: My husband, Neil, and I have been married for 14 years. We have a

daughter, Rebecca, who will be 3 in March.

Pets: We have two pets: a dog, Remington, and a cat, CC.

Hobbies: I like to read, listen to music and do crafts. I also ski, walk,

exercise, and have begun to garden. I love puzzles, such as crossword and

wooden ones. I like to figure things out.

Favorite author: I read a lot of different things. I particularly like

suspense and mystery novels. My favorite authors are Len Deighton, Robert

Ludlam and John Grishom.

Favorite TV shows: I like Law & Order, Homicide, and Nash Bridges. Also the

home and garden and financial channels. I like to follow what's happening

financially all over the world.

Organizations: I have wanted for several years to get civicly involved. I am

the president of the Friends of the Booth Library, and a member of the Newtown

Choral Society, Newtown Tree Lighting Committee, and the Danbury Area Computer

Society. I am a former member and vice president of the Newtown Chamber of

Commerce, former member and president of the Entrepreneurial Women's Network

in Westport and serve now on its past presidents council.

Philosophy: My personal philosophy has changed a lot over time. My philosophy

is to focus on reaching out to other people. When you do that, the benefits to

you as an individual are multi-fold. Family and friends are important.

Mary Hanlon Celebration Of Life

Former Resident Who Started Fire Career With Newtown Hook & Ladder Inducted Into Connecticut Firefighters Association Hall Of Fame

Snapshot: Cyndi Adams

Real Food CT, Inc Receives $150,000 Purchasing Grant From State

Town And School Budgets Fail At Referendum

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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