Oktoberfest Raises Funds For Botsford Fire Rescue

By CURT CLARK

Published: Sep 23, 2011 12:00 am

Oktoberfest Raises Funds

For Botsford Fire Rescue

Setting up instruments and amps on a makeshift stage, Fast Ricky band members were ready to entertain at the weekendâs Botsford Fire Rescue Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 17.

âItâs the first time we did this,â said Chief Wayne Ciaccia. He and other members held the event to help raise funds for firehouse equipment and programs.

Several members âgot togetherâ and planned the afternoon and evening of music and sauerkraut and sausage, he and other fire department members agreed.

Todd Bolmer and Patrick Keough greeted guests, including brother and sister Connor and Kayla Sinapi and their mother Jen. Standing near the band and watching band members Kevin Kwas, Bill Babbino, and Jake West set up the equipment was Jim Swenson with his son and daughter Nick and Rachel.

Inside the firehouse, and Karen Dugan served dinner alongside 32-year department member Marty Schertzer. Susan Doyle was among guests enjoying dinner and the bandâs music that evening.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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