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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Roxbury road races to soon kick off 2010 season
The Roxbury road race series will start its 34th season Feb. 20, at 8:30 a.m. with a 2.4-mile race that will feature a trip up the steep hill on Chalybes Road.The 2010 schedule will include 41 races, all but five of which will be free, plus the Ed Sandifer Roxbury Marathon and Half-marathon the week after the end of the regular season.
Reception to open Alvarez exhibit
Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury will open “Paintings,” an exhibit of art by Desiree Alvarez, with a reception Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.The show will run through Feb. 13.Ms. Alvarez is artist-in-residence at P.S. 122 in New York City and at Yaddo, the world-famous artists’ working retreat in Saratoga Springs, N.
'Loving Frank' to be discussed in Sherman
The Sherman Library will present an adult book discussion Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m.Diana Bristol will lead a discussion about "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan.For more information and registration, call the Sherman Center library at 860-354-2455.
McCourt remembered for 'touching lives of...
The life of Frank McCourt, the late Roxbury resident and career educator who had earned fame as the author of memoirs about his impoverished Irish childhood, was honored last month by the United States House of Representatives.A resolution introduced by Congressman Chris Murphy (D-5th) in July, soon after Mr.
Field of 57 marathoners treks the Roxbury hills
David Audet, 44, of Concord, N.H., and Kristen King, 27, of Lowell, Mass., captured respective titles last Saturday as the Roxbury road race hosted its annual marathon run.The sixth edition of the 26.2-mile event, named for longtime Roxbury series runner Ed Sandifer, attracted a field of 57 runners from various parts of the country.
Steiner to visit Minor Memorial Library
Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury will present a program with teacher, cartoonist, novelist and painter Peter Steiner Dec. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.The presentation coincides with an exhibit of Mr. Steiner's work on view at the South Street library through Jan.
Steiner art on view at Roxbury library
Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury is presenting "Making Faces," an exhibit of works by Peter Steiner, through Jan. 4,.The exhibit showcases portraits, self-portraits, landscapes and constructions.The exhibit may be seen Mondays from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.
Reception to kick off Minor Memorial show
Minor Memorial Library on South Street in Roxbury will open "Making Faces," an exhibit of works by Peter Steiner, with a reception Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will run through Jan. 4.
Roxbury church to offer Country Christmas
The Roxbury Congregational Church will hold its annual Country Church Christmas Fair Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Offerings will include the sale of holiday wreaths, homemade preserves and baked goods, limited edition Roxbury theme throws, the Fellowship Cookbook authored by church members and other goods, a children's craft corner, a "Nice Twice" corner, two silent auctions and family photographs with Santa Claus.
Festival of Trees on tap in Roxbury
The Friends of the Roxbury Senior Center will host its fourth annual Festival of Holiday Trees Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.Festivities will include a silent auction of more than 60 miniature decorated trees, wreaths and mantle decorations; a gift boutique featuring the sale of holiday gift baskets, bows, wrappings and decorations; the sale of raffle tickets for goods, services and meals at regional restaurants; a "Winter Wonderland" featuring the sale of home-baked holiday sweets; musical
Mine Hill Preserve hike on tap in Roxbury
A self-guided hike of Mine Hill Preserve will be offered tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 1 p.m. by the Roxbury Land Trust.The 360-acre nature preserve, which is enrolled on the National Register of Historic Places, is the site of a 19th century iron-making complex and features nearly four miles of hiking trails that offer glimpses of Roxbury's industrial heritage.
Roxbury residents give 'thumbs up to POCD
The newly revised Plan of Conservation & Development for the town of Roxbury got a nod Nov. 12 from residents attending a public hearing on the draft document.While some residents felt the 35 percent goal of open space in the town is too high, most attending voiced acceptance of 39 pages of amendments and strategies that the Planning Commission had developed for the plan.
Festival of Holiday Trees slated in Roxbury
The Friends of the Roxbury Senior Center will host its fourth annual Festival of Holiday Trees Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.Luminaries will be lighted along the road from the town Green to the senior center and barn on South Street so residents may find their way to the senior center following the lighting of the town Christmas tree at 6:30 p.
Thanksgiving service on tap in Roxbury
Four places of worship in Roxbury will co-host a community Thanksgiving Eve service Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Congregational Church.The church is located at 24 Church St.The Rev. Robert Clements, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, will be the guest preacher.
Roxbury's Run for a Cure kicks off soon
The ninth annual Run For A Cure three-mile road race will be held next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 in Roxbury.Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life and New Milford Hospital's Regional Cancer Center.The event will be sponsored by the Roxbury Congregational Church, the Roxbury Recreation Commission and the Roxbury road race series.
Henry coasts to Roxbury victory
In Roxbury, write-in candidate Dennis McDonald gave voters an option, but they still went with Barbara Henry, electing her to a fourth four-year term as first selectman.Ms. Henry, who ran unopposed for her first 12 years as chief executive, won another four-year term Tuesday by a 910-43 count.
Town wants its zoners appointed
Roxbury voters rejected Tuesday a change to have its Zoning Commission members voted into office.A binding question was on the Nov. 3 referendum: "Shall the town of Roxbury change the way the Zoning Commission members are selected from an appointed position to an elected position?
Roxbury Run for a Cure to benefit fight against...
The ninth annual Run For A Cure three-mile road race will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 in Roxbury.Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life and New Milford Hospital's Regional Cancer Center.The event will be sponsored by the Roxbury Congregational Church, the Roxbury Recreation Commission and the Roxbury road race series.
Two write-in candidates challenge Roxbury Board of...
Two residents have registered as write-in candidates for first selectman and selectman in Roxbury.Dennis McDonald, 59, a home builder, is challenging incumbent First Selectman Barbara Henry.McDonald sent his paperwork to the Secretary of the State's Office in Hartford before the Oct.
Roxburians to address Judd's Bridge repair
The town of Roxbury has proposed a project to repair the Judd's Bridge over the Shepaug River on Judd's Bridge Road.The project would consist of repairing the trusses and floor beams of the bridge.An informational meeting for the community will be held Wednesday, Nov.
Roxburians can now recycle #5 plastics
Roxbury residents can do their part in reducing their overall environmental impact in a new initiative to take #5 plastics out of the waste stream beginning Oct. 31.The "Gimme 5" program is a project established through Preserve, a company that creates products out of post-consumer #5 plastics.
Reception to open Schoolhouse Gang exhibit
The Schoolhouse Gang, a trio of Roxbury artists who have been painting together for 10 years, will open their exhibit of watercolors, “Portrait of Place,” with a reception Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury.The show, which will run through Nov.
Display of farm equipment set at Roxbury farm
More than 150 antique farm and garden tractors, gas engines, trucks and other farm equipment will be on rare public display Oct. 17 at the DD Living History Farm in Roxbury.The Roxbury Land Trust will sponsor the display from 2 to 4 p.m. at 102 Painter Hill Road.
Tag sale on tap at Roxbury church
The Roxbury Congregational Church will hold a rain or shine tag/bake sale Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Route 317 church

  Jennie Veillette, 97, was aunt of Roxbury woman
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