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Greenways Committee Seeks Emblem Design

The Greenways Committee is looking for someone to design an emblem

representing the trail system that will eventually wind through Newtown,

connecting all open spaces.

The committee is seeking a design that captures the essence of Newtown.

The winning emblem will be attached to trees alongside the trails and roads

that are part of the system. Designs should be submitted as a 7 by 7-inch

circle or square with three, five or six sides. The words "Newtown Trail

System" should be visible on the emblem, but should not be overly prominent.

First prize is an afternoon horseback ride and picnic for two. Horses will be

donated by Bob Wade of Meadowbrook Farms in Newtown.

The Greenways Committee is working to develop a trail system that will one day

connect the Huntingtown State Park with the upper and lower Paugussett State

Forests. The trail system will also be connected to the abandoned rail line

trail system that goes to Long Island Sound.

The emblem will designate that it is legal for a hiker, mountain biker or

horseback rider to use the trail. The trails will be on state, town and Forest

Association, as well as private property on which an easement has been

granted.

Designs should be submitted to: Newtown Greenways Committee, PO Box 648,

Newtown 06470. Each entry should include name, address and phone number. For

more information, call Wes Gillingham at 426-5630 or Cathy Andrews at

426-8000.

The contest ends April 15, 1997, with the winner to be announced by May 15,

1997.