Everyone turned out for the rededication of the Meeting House last Sunday, including the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard, the Newtown Choral Society Ensemble, and many history buffs who couldn’t resist this important day for Newtown’s beloved 207-year-old landmark at the flagpole. For a few moments, it appeared that even a ghost had decided to attend.

During comments by Mae Schmidle in the ceremonies, there was a loud crash emanating from on high. Everyone fell silent, wondering whether the recent renovations were enough to keep the building standing, or whether the end was nigh.

“Not to worry,” Mrs Schmidle told the assembled guests. “This building is going to be here for another 300 years.” Now that we’ve determined what the mysterious crash was, we can say she is probably right.

Jeff White, The Bee’s reporter/photographer on the scene, was up in the balcony angling for a better shot of the festivities, and while moving into position he tripped over a pew and landed flat on his back. Hearing everyone fall silent in the wake of his thundering tumble, Jeff, experienced journalist that he is, knew enough to lie low for a few minutes before he poked his head up.

Jeff, now known as “Crash” White here at the office, got his pictures, some of which can be seen on page C1 this week.

The Newtown Choral Society had a busy weekend. In addition to its performance at the Meeting House gala, on Saturday night it presented its annual concert to a standing room only crowd in the Meeting House. One of the choir members, Laura Lerman, said the sight of the Second Governors Horse Guard removing Revolutionary War-era regalia from the trunks of their cars and donning it for the ceremony was an intriguing example of historical contrast.

The town employee Christmas party was held December 9 at the Sandy Hook firehouse. Everyone,  including George Lockwood, was on his or her best behavior. The highlight of the evening may have been the tasty mini-meatballs brought in by Lisa Pollard, who refused to divulge the recipe.

Congratulations to Newtown High School boys’ junior varsity soccer coach Boris Medvedev, whose Connecticut Select Soccer team recently captured the George Donnelly Cup – the national championship for amateur players. The tournament was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Longtime Newtown residents Al and Gail Cashman were back in town this past weekend to say goodbye to all their friends. The couple has been out of town for some time and has plans to move to South Carolina. Their home on Birch Hill Road is up for sale.

My Place restaurant has a new baby. Louise Tambascio’s daughter, Stacey Miller, had her second child, a daughter, Felicia Louise, who weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and looks a lot like her mother. Seeing his new daughter, Stacey’s husband, Roy, was reported to have said, “She looks just like a Tambascio.”

Ice Storm, a division of the Connecticut Hurricanes Drum & Bugle Corps, is desperately searching for a place to practice. The group is an enthusiastic collection of 25 young people ranging in age from 13 to 21 who are eager to enter local and national competitions. They need a location that is dry and has access to electricity. Because this is their first year and they have very little money, they hope space might be available to them as a donation. Anyone who would be willing to offer them space or who is interested in becoming a member, call Linda Hood, vice president of Ice Storm, at 270-6986.

Brian McGovern and his parents recently returned from a trip to Disney World, where he ran Saturday against the top 31 male high school runners in the country. Brian covered the 3.1-mile course in 15 minutes, 15 seconds to finish 15th. The Foot Locker-sponsored race took place at the Shades of Green Golf Course and was televised on ESPN’s race of the week Tuesday at 1 pm.

Brian, a junior at Fairfield Prep, has emerged as one of the nation’s top high school runners. During his visit to Florida, he and his fellow runners marched in the Mickey Mouse Parade.

Speaking of running and mice, there’s one now, so I’ve gotta go. But be sure to …

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