Farmers’ Market Season Begins
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Garner Inmate Arrested For Assaults
 State police said Garner Correctional Institution inmate Benjamine Torres, 21, became combative during a strip search at t...
Saturday, June 3
CT Trail Day ’06: NFA Hike, starts 10 am, Holcombe Wildlife Preserve & Memorial Trail, 55 Great Hill Road, free, residents inv...
Consumer Alert—
Porch & Patio Going Out Of Business;
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HARTFORD — General Richard Blumenthal and Department of...
The Spinning Wheel Moves In A New Direction
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A Record Weekend For
Coffee And…
To the Editor,
Boy Scout Troop 370 enjoyed beautiful weather over this Memorial Day weekend while hosting their annual ...
Gate House Concerts Will Open
With An International Folk Singer
SOUTHBURY — The Gate House Cafe has completed the schedule for its 2006 Gate House C...
Lyme Rights Rally Is National Call To Action
Newtown Task Force Will Be Represented At Capital Event
HARTFORD — Lyme disease patients and their...
Greek Festival Returning
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NHS To Dispose Of Records
In accordance with state regulations, which address the retention and disposal of student records, Newtown High School will be elimina...
My name is Jack McAvoy, older brother of Joanne and Patricia McAvoy who lost their lives in an automobile accident 50 years ago on the date above. I wonder if any readers still remember two of the most wonderful sisters a brother could ever have, and I'll bet two of the nicest friends one could ever know. Joanne was 17, Patricia 15. I can't thank the Bee enough for posting this In Memoriam. As a regular reader of the "Way We Were" feature from my home in Pennsylvania, I wondered if any mention would be made of the accident as the sad anniversary approached. It was not (so far anyway), and I totally understood because that's probably not the place to recount such a tragic event. And then . . . then I clicked on Obituaries and saw that the precious memory of these dear girls is still alive in their hometown thanks to this newspaper with a heart. I am so moved. If anyone knew them, you would understand why. On the chance that a former classmate/friend might want to visit their grave site, they are interred in St. Rose Cemetery very close to the entrance. Take the road to the right just a little way and you'll find the headstone close to the road. If anyone reads this and remembers, I thank you for any kindness you might have ever done for them. Chances are they were kind to you as well. That's the way they always were. RIP, Joanne and Patricia. I love you both.
Clocks of any type should be avoided because the word for clock sounds a lot like the word for the funeral ritual. Clocks also are a reminder that time is running out and are considered a reminder that life will come to an end.
