LITCHFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Bell to ring in New Milford for missing soldiers
Bell ringing to honor peaceThere will be a bell ringing Jan. 24 at noon to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement (Jan. 27 is the real anniversary) outside St. Francis Xavier Parish Center on the green. The agreement ended America's active involvement in the Vietnam War.
New Milford's Relay for Life kickoff is Jan. 23
Relay for Lifeready for kickoffThe American Cancer Society will hold its New Milford Relay for Life kickoff Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bank Street Theater, 48 Bank St. The kickoff will include a luminaria ceremony, games, a video presentation, and speeches.
Dinner to benefit Rakowski family
A dinner to benefit the Rakowski family of New Milford will be held Jan. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Danbury.The dinner, organized by the New Milford Recreation Association and hosted by Anthony's Lake Club, will take place at the lake club at 10 Christopher Columbus Ave.
Youth offerings on tap at The Maxx
The Maxx on Railroad Street in New Milford will offer several events in the coming days.They will include music by Those Mockingbirds, Euphoria and others Jan. 15 with doors to open at 6:30 p.m. and the show to start at 7:30 p.m. for $8; and a sixth-grade winter dance Jan.
IAIS announces winter programs
The Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington will offer a variety of programs in the coming weeks.They will include a winter film festival Jan. 16-17 at 2 p.m. each day, a winter survival walk Jan. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., winter games Feb.
Public invited to Kent library events
Kent Memorial Library will offer a variety of programs in the coming days.They will include a program with Mark Robinson, author of "Smoke, Fire and Angels," Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.; a screening of "Garbage Warrior" Jan. 21, "Who Killed the Electric Car" Jan.
Naturalist to visit Roxbury this month
World-famous naturalist and author George Schaller of Roxbury will present "A Naturalist in the World's Wilderness" at the Roxbury town hall Jan. 24 at 3 p.m.Sponsored jointly by Minor Memorial Library and the Roxbury Land Trust, the program at the 29 North St.
NMHS Boosters to host benefit gala
The New Milford High School Booster Club will hold a Green Wave Gala dinner-dance and silent auction March 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight.Festivities will be at The Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield.Tickets are $85 per person and will include a cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, dancing, an open bar, a silent auction and a raffle.
Get a 'grasp' on carpal tunnel syndrome
Band to play Jan. 22 concert at the MaxxThe Maxx on Railroad Street in New Milford will feature a concert by Those Mockingbirds, Euphoria and other bands Friday, with doors to open at 6:30 p.m. and the show to start at 7:30. Cost is $8.A sixth-grade winter dance is planned for Jan.
Roses & thorns
ROSES to those postal delivery workers and employees of FedEx, UPS and other delivery services for their efforts, especially during the holiday season and the cold, snowy winter months, to be sure each and every package arrives in one piece, safely and as close to on time as possible.
Questions legal costs for the police contract
To the Editor:Concerning the New Milford police contract dispute, according to the article by Nanci Hutson in the Jan. 9 News-Times, starting officers earn $42,000 per year and, after five years, earn $53,000.That is an average of $47,500 per year.
Lauds generosity of New Milford area residents
To the Editor:With the holiday season now behind us, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Greater New Milford community on behalf of the New Milford Social Services Department.Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to help an unprecedented number of families and individuals.
My town has much beauty to offer
Sometimes it feels like it was 100 years ago that I used to house-sit for my sister and her husband while they went on vacation with their kids.They've been living in New Milford for 25 years now, and I swore back then that I would never live here.At that time I was working at The News-Times in Danbury and the commute alone was enough to make me feel that way.
Are laws pressing our Constitution to change?
To the Editor:Before 1776 American Nationals had only one problem which was the King of England.The Declaration of Independence by Jefferson, Adams and Franklin, items were listed that called people to resist:Among them were, "imposing tax on us; erected a multitude of new offices and sent officers to harass our people and eat out their substance; combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our Constitution.
Appreciates efforts of staff at Huntington...
To the Editor:To all the staff at the Huntington Learning Center, Cristina Matta, director, Jeff Perrillion, coordinator, and all the teachers, we would like to thank all of you for helping our children with their educational needs. Their confidence has increased and they are more comfortable in their classrooms.

Man, 22, Man, 22, headed to jail for assault
LITCHFIELD - A Colebrook man was sent to jail Wednesday for 27 months in two different assault cases.
Serial sex offender gets jail
LITCHFIELD - A two-time convicted sex offender was sent to jail Tuesday for seven years for his third sexual offense with a minor.
Bond reduced in home invasion case
LITCHFIELD - A Litchfield Superior Court judge agreed to reduce a Winsted man's $600,000 bond Tuesday in a Norfolk home invasion case, but only by $100,000.
Wolcott, Tallmadge remembered in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD - Patriotic ceremonies at East Cemetery and on the East Green brought to remembrance the meaning of Independence Day on Friday.
Pets strut their stuff at Litchfield parade
LITCHFIELD - Mostly a paradigm of harmony among the animal kingdom but with a bit of barking and a lot of sniffing, pets and owners paraded around the east green Friday.
Developer, businesses owe taxes in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD - A housing developer and other businesses and residents owe outstanding taxes to the town, the tax collector said.
Litchfield P&Z group seeking comments about farm...
LITCHFIELD - The Planning and Zoning Commission seeks resident comments on proposed farm and temporary event regulations and new maps.
Woman in court for supplying clean urine for...
LITCHFIELD - A New Milford woman who allowed drug dealers to use her apartment as a base for their illegal operations was penalized Thursday for offering offenders something a little more personal.
City man accused of sex with 15-year-old
LITCHFIELD - A 32-year-old Torrington man charged in April with having sex with a 14-year-old girl was arrested again Wednesday for allegedly having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl.
Litchfield resident concerned about school...
LITCHFIELD - A Litchfield resident aired concerns about the ongoing school building projects at the Board of Selectman meeting Tuesday.
Vacancies filled, money awarded for bridge
LITCHFIELD - Two residents filled vacancies in local positions and $427,744 was awarded for bridge construction by the selectmen on Tuesday.
George Dwan, 51, on June 29, 2008. Rowe Funeral...
LITCHFIELD - George S. Dwan, 51, of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008, after a very brave battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Racers run in Harwinton
HARWINTON - Former Litchfield High School running all-star Kara-Lynne Kerr loves to run. However, it was more than her love for running that drew her to the Harwinton Road Race.
Nader speaks at fund-raiser
LITCHFIELD - About 30 people, paying $100 a person, attended a fund-raiser at the home of a local woman for Independent Party presidential hopeful and Winsted native Ralph Nader.
Police looking for owner of coins found in woods
LITCHFIELD - Police are hoping to return some valuable collectible coins found two weeks ago to the rightful owner.
Litchfield woman to host Nader fund-raiser today
LITCHFIELD - A town woman who decries corporate control of American politics is hosting a visit by presidential candidate Ralph Nader today.
Morris man posts $1M bond after gun arrest
LITCHFIELD - A Morris man involved in two domestic disputes and jailed Thursday for illegally keeping 11 prohibited weapons is at liberty after posting a $1 million bond.
Area women to compete in Miss Connecticut pageants
Women with ties to Litchfield County will be competing in the 80th Annual Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant, as well as the fourth annual Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Pageant this weekend in New London.
Man gets 30 years for rape
LITCHFIELD - A Torrington man's violent past led a Litchfield Superior Court judge to send him to jail Wednesday for 30 years for sexually assaulting a former Winsted woman in 2006.
Bicyclist injured in Burlington
BURLINGTON - A bicyclist was injured after crashing on Route 179 near the intersection of Sand Brook Hill Road on Wednesday at 1:42 p.m., state police from Troop L in Litchfield and the Burlington Resident Trooper's Office said.
Nader to appear at Litchfield fund-raiser
LITCHFIELD - Town resident Dorothea DiCecco will be hosting Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader for a fund-raiser at her house at 68 Norfolk Road on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Winsted man admits sex assault of girl, 7
LITCHFIELD - A Winsted man faces three years in jail and 30 years of probation for molesting a 7-year-old girl.
Teen accused of damaging Litchfield High equipment
BANTAM - A 2008 Litchfield High School graduate arrested for allegedly damaging an expensive computerized white board was arraigned in Bantam Superior Court on Monday.
A taste of the hills
LITCHFIELD - The rain did not seem to dampen the spirit of the 500 or so people expected to attend the 23rd annual A Taste of The Litchfield Hills Sunday afternoon at Haight-Brown Vineyard.
Annual food festival draws 1,000 to vineyard
LITCHFIELD - Thousands of people visited a festival that featured food, wine, music and merchandise at a local vineyard Saturday.

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