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Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Bringing Focus To The School Board
To the Editor:
On November 3 voters will have the opportunity to elect four members to the Board of Education. There are seven candidates from three political parties, including myself, vying for these seats.
I am s...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Elizabeth Poggenburg
A Full And Loving Life
Elizabeth “Betty” Poggenburg, 100, widow of J. Kenneth Poggenburg, Sr, died October 19. She was born in New York City, October 20, 1908.
She is survived by three children, inclu...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
79ers
Nighthawks 13, Norwalk 6: The defense was led by Charlie Asetta, Jack Hannan and Riley McCafferty. Griffin Cross ran for a pair of touchdowns and Tucker Garrity had a couple of great runs for fourth down conversions and scored the extr...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Wilhelmina Heyde
Beloved Mother And Grandmother
Wilhelmina Heyde, 95, formerly of Newtown, died October 18, at St Joseph’s Manor, Trumbull. Mrs Heyde was born March 22, 1914, in Bridgeport, and spent her childhood in Stepney.
She is ...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Doulas Supplement Support For Mothers
By Nancy K. Crevier
Gloria Garvin’s license plate reads “doula,” a somewhat mystifying word to many who see her whizzing along Newtown streets. If it raises a question, that is...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Garbage Truck Fire Temporarily Trashes Main Street
By Andrew Gorosko
The discovery of burning trash within a traveling garbage truck resulted in the shutdown of a 1,500-foot-long section of Main Street for almost three hours on Tuesday morning, caus...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
I would like to add my (registered Democratic) voice to those supporting George Ferguson (a gentleman from the other party) for the Legislative Council in District 1.
George and I have worked together on the Newtown Conservation Commis...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
October 19, Grace O’Connell, Age 7
October 20, Brodie Lurie, Age 4
October 25, Nick Adams, Age 7
October 25, Mollie Angelica McBride, Age 7
October 26, Ava Leigh Almeter, Age 2
October 26, Ken...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Working Together To Help Others
To the Editor:
Team Newtown is holding a food drive. As our Democratic candidates go out campaigning this weekend, meeting the voters, and discussing the issues that confront the town, they will be accepting food donat...
Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Fortunate Not To Follow Where IPN Would Have Led
To the Editor:
While Schools Superintendent Janet Robinson might be commended for being open about reporting that flawed population projection numbers defined our plans for a high school expansion, her...