Sports Tidbits

By KIM HARMON

Published: Feb 13, 2004 12:00 am

Sports Tidbits

Sunday Slo-Pitch

The Newtown Menâs Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball League is looking for new teams and new players for the 2004 season - which starts in just a few months. Anyone interested can call Tom Egan at 426-5136.

Youth Lacrosse Coaches Sought

The Newtown Youth Lacrosse Association is searching for coaches (head and assistant) for the spring season. A head coach is needed at the Boys 7th/8th âBâ level and assistants are needed at the Boys 7th/8th and 5th/6th âBâ level. Contact Jack Read at 1-212-878-3989, 1-203-948-9341, or daniel.k.read@smithbarney.com.

Free Indoor Soccer Clinics

The Newtown Soccer Club is offering free indoor winter skills training clinics to registered players in âEâ and âFâ divisions. Brian Neumeyer, Newtown High School boys soccer coach and Newtown Soccer Club Coaching/Training Director, will oversee the clinics. He will be assisted by members of the high school soccer teams. Players must wear indoor shoes or sneakers as well as shin guards. Players must also bring a soccer ball and water bottle. No cleats will be allowed to be worn in the gym. All training will be held in the gym at Hawley School from 4 to 5 pm on the following Mondays â Session #1: Girls will meet on 23; Session #2: Boys will meet on March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Any scheduling changes will be noted on the web at www.newtownsoccerclub.org.

Soccer Referee Certification

The Newtown Soccer Club will be offering a referee certification class for new referees. It is a six week class and will be held on the following dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Weather (and field condition) permitting, a field session test will be held April 3. Students must attend all classes as well as the field test session. The classes will be held in the Newtown Middle School cafeteria from 6 to 8:30 pm (approximately). Referee candidates must be 12 years old as of the first class. The cost of the class is $60 and is reimbursable by NSC as long as the student passes the class (which includes a written exam) and refs a minimum of five games in the spring season. If interested in participating, go to www.newtownsoccerclub.org, fill out required form and mail it (along with your check payable to NSC) to Ann Kugielsky, 6 Bridle Path Trail, Newtown, CT 06470.

Lacrosse Officials Needed

The Southern Connecticut Lacrosse Officials Association is seeking candidates to work as high school and youth lacrosse officials (serving Fairfield County). For further information, call Guy Gavitt at 1-203-775-0141.

Blue Devils U16 Softball

The Connecticut Blue Devils U16 travel softball team is looking for experienced players for competitive fast pitch summer travel schedule. Guaranteed playing time. Winter workouts at large indoor facility. Call 1-203-775-3749 or email crosbee@aol.com for further information.

Soccer Development Program

AC Caldo, an advanced soccer development and training program in Northwestern Connecticut, is seeking U17 boys for its spring 2004 premier qualifying team sponsored by The Middlebury Soccer Association. The team will be coached by Joe Mancini of Soccer Extreme. Cost for winter and spring training, spring league, uniform and tournament play will be $469. Open evaluations will be Sundays from 7 to 9 pm at Chase Park gym in Waterbury. Call Eric Voide at 203-758-2478 for further information.

The Way We Were

Thomas J. Hardiman Jr

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Top Of The Mountain

Newtown Resident To Receive 2025 Heart Of Women Award

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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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