30th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Scramble Held In Support Of Scholarship Association

By Sherri Smith Baggett, The Newtown Bee

Lin Hertberg, of Newtown, created the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship through the Newtown Scholarship Association five years ago. Honored at the 30th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble, Hertberg is flanked by scholarship recipients and family members. Pictured are, from left, front: Sienna Cummings, Lin Hertberg, daughter Bonnie Hertberg, and granddaughter Sophie Lenahan; and back: Colton Procaccini and Ashlynn Kirrane. Not pictured: recipients Maddie Albee and Rayna Toth.

Despite short periods of rain, Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) completed its 30th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble outing at The Country Club of Waterbury on June 27. A nice indoor luncheon was held for a full field of golfers before they headed out to complete 18 holes of golf.

“We were fortunate there were no delays due to lightning,” NSA golf tourney Chairman Ted Kohler said. “Play started out with a soft rain for probably the first three holes, a bit harder the next three, and the rain then trailed off and we were able to complete the tournament.”

The course was filled with golfers giving great energy throughout the day, not letting rain dampen spirits. During the 18 holes of play, golfers were challenged to a hole in one shot to win a car from Ingersoll Auto of Danbury on the 12th hole and on the 8th hole, TJ Wyld was declared the winner for the golfer hitting closest to the pin. Winning the tournament was the team of BJ Powers, TJ Wyld, Dan Mattson, and Ted Kohler.

Winners of the newtown Scholarship association’s 30th annual jack friel memorial golf scramble are, from left: dan mattson, tj wyld, ted kohler, and bj powers.

After golf, players gathered for drinks and dinner inside the clubhouse. NSA provided a silent auction and raffle table for golfers and guests. Many great prizes were offered, from golfing foursomes at prestigious courses to fun take-home items. After 18 holes of golf, the players were very supportive with the raffle and silent auction, helping to continue supporting NSA.

The dinner honored Lin Hertberg of Newtown. Hertberg created a scholarship through NSA, The Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship, and donates $10,000 every year to a student with financial need attending college as well as meeting other criteria.

“I had a chance to meet and have great discussions with three of the five recipients of our scholarship,” Hertberg said. “We sat together for dinner. It was really nice to get to know them and I am very impressed by these students, all very highly motivated.”

Hertberg created his family scholarship five years ago. Golfers introduced to Hertberg learned about his scholarship and what it has meant to NSA and to the recipients.

“It was very nice to honor Lin, have him introduced, and speak about the scholarship and criteria students must meet to apply for it,” Kohler said. “I believe Lin’s speech gave the audience another perspective of NSA and reinforced what our organization provides for students applying to college and continuing aid offered while in school.”

Through annual fundraisers held during the year, NSA continues its mission to award scholarships and continuing aid to students with financial need heading to college. For the 2022-2023 school year, NSA has awarded 149 students from Newtown need-based scholarships totaling approximately $280,000. In the 84-year history of NSA, over $4 million scholarship awards have been distributed to college students.

“With the continued support of our community and the golfers that return to play every year, we are able to help achieve our mission,” Kohler said. “It seemed everyone enjoyed playing the course and had a good time.”

Cool And Windy Conditions For 48th Annual Rooster Run Events

By Andy Hutchison, The Newtown Bee

Bee Photos, Hutchison

Running is a cool thing for many to do, and a breeze for some. Running a race was both for everyone involved at the 48th Annual Rooster Run, at Fairfield Hills, on June 18. With temperatures unseasonably cool, in the 60s, and occasionally blustery conditions, participants did not have to beat the heat in a mid-June race for a change — only the competition.

Leading the way in the 5K race was Prospect’s Trevor Genthe, 13, who crossed the finish line in a time of 18:48. Southbury’s Charlotte Murphy, 15, was the top female, completing the course in 21:10; Murphy finished sixth overall.

This was the first race for Genthe, who said “it felt good” coming out on top.

“It was really fun. It was my first 5K in a long time,” Murphy said.

Newtown’s Philip Tisi, 40, won the 10K race in 40:11. Sandy Hook’s Samantha Hatcher, 16, was the top female, clocking in at 52:10, good for 22nd overall.

Tisi said he was striving to finish in under 40 minutes but was still pleased with the win.

“The weather was great — the cool day was amazing. The wind was a little tricky because you felt like it was always in your face,” Tisi said.

For Hatcher, the success was as much surprising as it was rewarding.

“I’m really excited. I wasn’t expecting to place,” she said.

It was a family event for the Hatchers with parents Rob (10K) and Christy (5K) and Samantha’s sibling Eli (5K) all running. In fact, their dog even got in on the action as Eli took Chandler on a leash for the course.

The husband-wife tandem of Bill and Pat Smith, of Sandy Hook, each won their 70 and over age division. Bill, 80, completed the course in 35:14 and Pat, 75, finished in 35:11. Pat Smith said the couple got involved with running road races a decade ago when they were looking for a way to commemorate Bill Smith’s 70th birthday.

The Rooster Run events, including the Little Chicks Dash for the youngest children, were hosted by Newtown Parks & Recreation and benefitted the Newtown Scholarship Association. This year the 10K course was modified to make it easier for participants to follow, and with less impact on Fairfield Hills campus activities; the new course kept runners on the trails, while in the past it had them on the roadways within the campus.

Cody Gotthardt, 28, of Newtown, was the second-fastest finisher in the 5K, completing the course in 20:19. Rounding out the top 10 in the 5K were Henry Prout, 15, of Newtown 21:02; Ryan Scelia, 13, Brookfield also in 21:02; Murphy in sixth; John Wlasuk, 29, Phoenix, Ariz., 21:23; Matthew Hoeken, 17, Sandy Hook, 21:29; Claudio Goncalves, 40, Monroe 22:12; and Robert Hughes, 46, Monroe 22:14.

For the 10K: Hadrian Gardner, 30, of Newtown was second in 42:27; Richard Fernandes, 43, of Waterbury was third in 42:37; Jeremy Titus, 52, of Durham, was fourth in 44:09; James Matheny, 57, of Stamford came in fifth in 44:43; Alejandro Lopez, 29, of Brookfield was sixth with a time of 45:11; Cooper Holbrook, 28, of Milford, was seventh in 46:06; Tim Connors, 56, of Hartland, Vermont, came in eighth in 46:23; Rob Hatcher, 52, of Sandy Hook was ninth in 46:39; and Matthew Praino, 28, of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., was tenth in 46:50.

Those who finished the 10K in places 11 through 15 are all from Newtown/Sandy Hook, as follows: Jack Meade, 14, 46:50; John Gonski, 50, 46:54; Sean Prince, 39, 47:24; Bennett Leake, 39, 47:38; Jonathan Grauer, 44, 48:28.

For complete results, visit the Plattsys Timing Results webpage at http://www.plattsys.com/ptsrun.php.

Sports Editor Andy Hutchison can be reached at andyh@thebee.com.

Local Earth Day Festival Returned To A Live Celebration For 2022

By Eliza Hallabeck, The Newtown Bee

As event MC Dr Aaron Coopersmith said at the April 23 Newtown Earth Day Festival: “We’re back.”

For roughly six hours on Saturday, the front lawn at Newtown Middle School was packed with tents, vendors, families, and some animals — all celebrating the global holiday that actually fell on April 22.

As previously announced in The Newtown Bee, organized by a group of concerned citizens, the annual outdoor event is designed to highlight Newtown’s abundant natural resources and help attendees learn how to become a bit greener. The event included children’s activities, live music, animal exhibits, refreshments, vendors, a silent auction, and Newtown Lions Club’s Lose the Litter initiative. Newtown Lions Club members also sold 2022 Great Pootatuck Duck Race and Mustang raffle tickets at the event.

A quick scan of the booths at mid-day had children building birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds, potting flowers, Garden Club of Newtown members distributing tree saplings, a polar bear at the Center for Biological Diversity tent greeting guests, many people milling about between tents, and laughter and greetings could be heard.

As recently announced by Governor Ned Lamont, this year marked the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day, which underscores the importance of reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector to combat the climate crisis, improving air quality, improving health, and improving the quality of life for residents.

In December 2021, Lamont signed a climate executive order directing the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), the Department of Environmental Energy Protection (DEEP), and all other state agencies to take meaningful actions to reduce carbon emissions.

“The State of Connecticut is an example of how government can continue to be innovative and effective while also becoming more environmentally sustainable,” Lamont said in a recent release. “I am proud that our government is leading the way and state agencies are making meaningful progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are more effective when we are working together to reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate our impact on climate change.”

Transportation remains the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Connecticut, according to the release.

Under the governor’s executive order, CTDOT can no longer purchase or use state funds to purchase diesel buses after 2023 and must create a roadmap for electrifying the state’s bus fleet by 2035. CTDOT now has ten battery electric buses on the road, with two more coming soon, and nearly 50 more on order.

The state agency also has 30 free public electric vehicle charging stations at its Newington headquarters. Additionally, CTDOT has provided 104 Community Connectivity Grant Program awards totaling more than $38 million to communities around the state. The governor’s budget includes even more funding for the program.

The Newtown Earth Day Festival marked its 12th year in 2022.

While music was playing and attendees were clearly having fun, Coopersmith said the event brings awareness of environmental action and awareness especially for people in Newtown.

Vendors at the event, as listed on newtownearthday.org, included Associated Refuse, Back Yard Bee Keepers Association, Bent of the River Audubon Center, Birds of Prey, BT Phantasmagoria, Center for Biological Diversity, Cullens Youth Association Inc, Edmond Town Hall, Endurvinna, EverWonder Children’s Museum, Fair Food Project, Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, Girl Scout Troop 22, Holmes Fine Gardens, Iroquois Gas, Lions Club Duck Race, My Place Restaurant, Newtown Arts Festival, Newtown Conservation Commission, Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants, Newtown Forest Association, Newtown Greenery, Newtown Parks and Recreation, NHS Environmental Club, Popowich Chiropractic, Protect Our Pollinators, Public Works Department, Renewal by Andersen, Renewal By Anderson, Send a Smile Cards & Home Décor, and The Garden Club Of Newtown.

Newtown Earth Day is also a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Partial proceeds from festivals are donated to Newtown Scholarship Association, earmarked for students majoring in environmentally friendly studies, according to an announcement for the event.

For additional information about the event see its website newtownearthday.org.

Education Editor Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.

Local Organizations Earned $21,000 On Giving Day

By Shannon Hicks, The Newtown Bee

The ninth annual Fairfield County’s Giving Day raised nearly $2.2 million for Fairfield County-based nonprofit organizations during the 24-hour period of Thursday, February 24. The event is a major annual undertaking by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF).

For the eighth consecutive year, Stamford-based Curtain Call, Inc, was once again the lead fundraiser, finishing the effort with donation and prize funds totaling $98,038.02.

For the first time in the event’s history, the final numbers — overall and the lead fundraiser, among others — did not increase over the previous year’s efforts. The overall funds received in 2021 were just over $2.25 million; Curtain Call’s total was $121,648.

Nevertheless, FCCF President and CEO Juanita James called the 2022 event “such a success” in a video message posted once the day’s results were announced. “Your gifts help change lives,” she added.

Newtown nonprofits participated again this year, raising more than $21,000 collectively.

Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF), Fairfield County’s Giving Day is the region’s largest annual philanthropic event.

The mission of the event is to raise as much money as possible for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in 24 hours, all done through online donations. All are invited to support a favorite program, cause, or nonprofit through tax-deductible donations of at least $10. There is no maximum donation.

The one-day regional effort harnesses the collective power of individuals, friends, families, businesses, employee groups, school groups, and others to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in giving.

Nonprofit organizations register through FCCF, which organizes Giving Day with major support from Bank of America. This year, 403 organizations benefitted from the fundraiser.

Fifteen Newtown nonprofits participated this year, raising a collective total of $21,233 (versus a final total of $31,123 in 2021).

As with last year, Newtown Parent Connection led the local fundraising, raising $3,865 on February 24.

The following Newtown organizations also participated in the ninth annual event: Newtown Scholarship Association, raising $2,575; Merryhill Child Care Center ($2,245), Ben’s Lighthouse ($2,037), Kitten Associates ($1,910), Newtown Youth & Family Services ($1,783), Real Food Share ($1,250), Friends of the Newtown Community Center ($1,088), C.H. Booth Library ($1,085), and Sandy Hook Promise ($1,035).

Also, The Children’s Adventure Center ($950), Friends of Edmond Town Hall/The Mary Hawley Society ($550), Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue ($475), EverWonder Children’s Museum ($285), and Newtown Action Alliance Foundation, $100.

Participants not only collect donations from supporters, but also compete for financial prizes based on Most Unique Donors, Most Dollars Raised, Employee Engagement, Rookie of The Year, and other bonuses.

Sponsors provided a bonus pool of more than $100,000 in prize money for participating nonprofits this year.

None of the local nonprofits won any of those prizes this year, according to the Fairfield County’s Giving Day prize board. Curtain Call again picked up multiple awards, however, adding $11,000 — including one of the largest prizes of the day, an $8,000 award — to its final total.

FCCF initiated Giving Day to empower the community at large and to encourage local philanthropy across the many avenues of need in the region.

Associate Editor Shannon Hicks can be reached at shannon@thebee.com.

Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship Available For NHS Students

By Eliza Hallabeck, The Newtown Bee

NEWTOWN Scholarship Association President John Morlock, left and Lin Hertberg, of the founders of the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship, stand together at The Newtown Bee. -Bee Photo, Hallabeck

Since its creation in 2018, the $10,000 Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship has helped give local students more options when selecting which college to attend, and the deadline to apply this year is quickly approaching.

Applications are due Friday, March 4, and Lin Hertberg, one of the founders of the scholarship, hopes many students will apply.

The Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship is one of many scholarships available through the Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA), a 501(c) 3 organization that provides needs-based scholarships.

NSA’s mission, as stated on its website, newtownscholarship.org, is, “to help close the gap between tuition costs and what a student can afford to pay, ensuring that all students — regardless of financial circumstances — can attain a higher education. To date, the organization has awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 students.”

“I think it is having a significant impact on the recipients,” Hertberg said in a recent interview. Later he said, “I’ve received so many nice letters about how important it was [from the recipients.]”

NSA President John Morlock explained the Hertberg family created the scholarship to help allow the recipient to attend their dream school with less consideration for the cost.

“That is why it has an earlier deadline than our normal scholarships so that the winner can be determined and notified in advance of making their final decision on what college to attend,” Morlock wrote in an e-mail. “It also has more criteria, such as an additional essay and that applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic, community service, and academic excellence. In looking back at the winners, it has achieved the family’s objectives in rewarding one superior candidate by making their top choice of colleges a reality.”

A recent announcement from the Newtown High School College and Career describing how students can apply reads, “The Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship is available annually to a graduating senior from Newtown. The recipient will receive $10,000 to be applied to their undergraduate college tuition with the opportunity to receive this each of his/her four years in college.

“This is a need-based scholarship for a student who also has an exemplary work ethic, integrity, and a positive mental attitude, and is highly motivated and goal oriented. Applications are due Friday, March 4. Applications are available on the NSA website, newtownscholarship.org, through Naviance online, or on the NHS Scholarship Padlet online.”

Hertberg said being able to award the scholarship has been “very meaningful.” It has made a difference in the lives of the recipients. Past recipients are Madeleine Albee, who chose to attend the University of Maryland; Sienna Cummings, who chose to attend the University of Virginia; Colton Procaccini, who chose to attend the University of New England; and Ashlynn Kirrane, who chose to attend Johnson and Wales University.

“All of them are doing very well in school,” Hertberg said, adding that all of the recipients have stayed in contact.

And he is hoping the scholarship will mean helping this year’s recipient similarly.

Regarding NSA, Morlock said, “The Newtown Scholarship Association has been making a college education more affordable for Newtown residents for 85 years. This is only possible from the generous donations from our community of supporters, including individual such as Lin Hertberg, as well as businesses such as Newtown Savings Bank. We also host two annual fundraisers, a golf outing in June and a dinner gala in the fall. We welcome new supporters to attend these fundraisers or make a donation and create their own scholarship.”

The deadline for NSA’s general scholarship pool is April 1.

“All applications are reviewed to determine candidates’ background, extracurricular activities, financial need, and other life events that could be relative to the decision process,” Morlock wrote. “Our Awards Committee then interviews each candidate and determines the amount of the award they are to receive. We then match the student to a specific named scholarship based on their background and the criteria established for those scholarships.”

For more information about NSA, the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship, and other scholarships, see NSA’s website newtownscholarship.org.

Education Reporter Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.

Jack Friel Golf Scramble Kicks Off NSA Fundraising Efforts

By Sherri Smith Baggett, The Newtown Bee

Newtown Scholarship Association board members, Pat Kelley, Azian Kearney, Emily Howard, Dawn Bogdan, and Margaret McCarthy, volunteered during the golf tournament. -Photo Courtesy Liv Deschenes

Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) kicked off its 2021 fundraising events with the 29th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble, held at the Country Club of Waterbury, on June 21. With all the groundwork completed and the day approaching, organizers and golfers were hoping weather would not become a factor in this year’s tournament, as the event resumed a bit of normalcy following last year’s cancellation of the event due to the coronavirus. The sun was hidden by clouds, keeping the course cool and inviting to all of the 120 golfers.

The Encon team, composed of Mike Cerrata, Eric D’Eramo, Carl Melkus, and Tim Boyle, took home the first place gross with a 13 under par, while the Camp team players of Christian Camp, Andy Sachs, David Howard, and Keith Manca earned first place net with a score of 13 under par.

Always looking to keep the golf outing fresh and interesting, tournament chair Ted Kohler added a few twists to the event this year with a bit of technology to keep it exciting.

“The Golf Status app allowed golfers to track other teams by following a live leader board during the event to see how each team was faring in the field,” stated Kohler. “We also had Golf Lounge 18 using technology on a long drive competition using the TrackMan system to video the golfer’s swing and measure the metrics for the long drive shot.”

The day started with a luncheon and ended with dinner at the club. NSA had a silent auction and raffle table for golfers to bid on and take things home. Many great prizes were offered, from golfing foursomes at prestigious courses to fun take-home items. After 18 holes of golf, the players were very supportive with the raffle and silent auction, helping continue to support NSA.

By way of fundraisers held throughout the year, NSA continues its mission to award scholarships and continuing aid to students with financial need heading to college. For the 2020-2021 school year, NSA has awarded 174 students from Newtown need-based scholarships totaling approximately $300,000. In the 83-year history of NSA, more than $4 million in scholarship awards have been distributed to college students.

“With the continued support of our community and the golfers that return to play every year, we are able to help achieve our mission,” stated Kohler. “It seemed everyone enjoyed playing the course and had a good time.”

Broad Support Helps Move NSA’s Mission Forward

To the Editor:

The mission of Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) is to provide needs-based scholarship awards to help students and their families manage the ever-growing cost of a college education. Including continuing aid, NSA will award approximately $250,000 in scholarships this year to 140 college students from our town.

One of NSA’s important fundraisers is our annual golf outing. The 29th edition of this event was contested Monday, June 21, at the Country Club of Waterbury. A full field of 120 players turned out for a fun day on the golf course and to support the cause. Newtown resident Jim Maguire was recognized as the 2021 Honoree and was thanked for his dedication to NSA.

This event is made possible through the help of individuals and businesses in our community who have a strong desire to give back. Newtown Savings Bank was once again the presenting sponsor of our tournament and also sent some of their staff to the club to serve as event volunteers. Michael and Jackie Friel continued to support the event, which is named for Michael’s father, former NSA board member, Jack Friel.

Other sponsors of the tournament include Joe & Caryn Golden, Golf Lounge 18, Ingersoll Automotive, Mike Johnson, JP Maguire Associates, Litchfield Distillery, Nanavaty Davenport Studley White, Neubert Pepe Montieth, Reverie Brewing Company, Savings Bank of Danbury, Sippin Energy Products, and Total Team Solutions.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Newtown Scholarship Association, I would like to thank all of these generous sponsors. Your participation in this year’s event helped make it a resounding success and will allow NSA to continue to fulfill its mission.

Best regards,

Ted Kohler, Vice President
Newtown Scholarship Association
PO Box 302, Newtown

Racing Fun (And Competition) For All As Rooster Run Makes Return

By Andy Hutchinson, The Newtown Bee

It had been a long time since a non-virtual race took place in Newtown. On Saturday, June 5, the Rooster Run returned and made for a fun, yet competitive, morning of races for all ages at Fairfield Hills.

“I’m very, very pleased. I’m so happy we’re all together again and able to race live,” said Rose Ann Reggiano, assistant director of Newtown Parks & Recreation, which hosted the event with proceeds benefitting the Newtown Scholarship Association.

Last year’s race, along with all of the other runs in town, had been on hold since March of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This race was initially set to be virtual and the live event was to include waves of smaller groups of runners until mask-wearing and social distancing mandates eased this spring.

There were 96 finishers in the 5K race, 41 in the 10K, and a couple dozen children to participate in the Little Chicks Dash runs/walks.

Runners at the start of the 5K and 10K races were asked to wear masks due to the large starting point crowd and were permitted to emove them once underway and there was room to spread out on the course.

Eric Migiano, of Wilton, won the 5L race in a time of 19:04, edging out the top female competitor and first from town as Sandy Hook’s Taylor Smith came across the line in 19:11.

Sandy Hook’s Paul Freitas was third in 21:48 and Sandy Hook’s Derek Bobowick came in fourth in 22:40. Also among the top ten from town were Deb Bossio in seventh place with a time of 24:46 and Brian Comstock in ninth, clocking in with a time of 24:42.

Chase Smith, of Norwalk, won the 10K run in a time of 36:48. Smith’s grandparents live in Newtown and he frequents the Fairfield Hills grounds for runs.

“It wasn’t the time I was striving for but it was a hot day,” said Smith, who was happy to run his first race in a long time.

Jack Reinert, of Sandy Hook, was second in the 10K with a time of 42:47. Rounding out the top five were Jeffrey Gebert of Stamford in 42:56, top female Anna Weissenberg of Shelton in 43:26, and Philip Tisi, of Newtown, in 43:58. Sandy Hook’s D.J. Bobowick was among the top ten, placing eighth in 47:05.

Newtown’s Gary MacRae, 71, was the only male participant 70 or over in the 5K race, and was proud of his accomplishment, and has run each of the last five or so Rooster Run 5Ks, he said.

“My secret is — be careful of the balance on the downhills and take some water,” MacRae said.

The races featured some runners with baby strollers, including Ally Mazella, of Brewster, N.Y., who pushed her children Lillian and Madison on the 5K course. Her husband, Joe, ran the race and was more than willing to push the tandem stroller, but Ally said she wanted the extra workout.

Ally said one of the nice things about the Rooster Run is that strollers are permitted, unlike in many other races, allowing for the whole family to participate. That allows both parents to run and for their young children to be a part of it.

“We’re trying to promote running with them, and health,” Ally said. “We’re trying to involve them in everything we do.”

“It was refreshing having the community together again enjoying a healthy activity on the beautiful campus. It felt like the start of a fun and healthy summer,” Newtown Recreation Director Amy Mangold said.

Because Newtown Prevention Council is a sponsor, any middle school or high school students who ran will be entered into a raffle for one of five carnival bracelets for the Newtown Parks & Recreation Carnival, set to be held at Fairfield Hills, June 24-27, Mangold said.

Sponsors of the Rooster Run include: Pleasant Paws Pet Center, Mt Pleasant Hospital For Animals, Red Rooster Pub, Newtown Veterinary Specialists, David Nowacki. DMD LLC, Dental Associates of Connecticut, The Newtown Bee, Men’s Barber Shop – Rooster's Men’s Grooming, Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop, Cover Two Sports Café, Caraluzzi’s Markets, BlueSteed Embroidery, and Franco’s Pizza and Café.

Complete race results may be found through the results tab on the Rooster Run webpage https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Newtown/47thAnnualRoosterRun.

Sports Editor Andy Hutchison can be reached at andyh@thebee.com.

Local Nonprofits Range In Returns From Fairfield County’s Giving Day

By Shannon Hicks, The Newtown Bee

The eighth annual Fairfield County’s Giving Day was another record-breaking effort.

Through the efforts of more than 14,000 donations, more than $2.25 million was raised for Fairfield County-based nonprofit organizations during the 24-hour period of Thursday, February 25.

For the seventh consecutive year, Stamford-based Curtain Call, Inc, was once again the lead fundraiser, finishing the effort with donation and prize funds totaling $121,648.

Newtown nonprofits participated again this year, raising more than $30,000 collectively.

Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF), Fairfield County’s Giving Day is the region’s largest annual philanthropic event.

The mission of the event is to raise as much money as possible for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in 24 hours, all done through online donations. All are invited to support a favorite program, cause, or nonprofit through tax-deductible donations of at least $10. There is no maximum donation.

The one-day regional effort harnesses the collective power of individuals, friends, families, businesses, employee groups, school groups, and others to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in giving.

Nonprofit organizations register through FCCF, which organizes Giving Day with major support from Bank of America. As of February 17, more than 350 organizations had registered. By February 25, with late registrations, that number had increased to 405 participants.

Sixteen Newtown nonprofits participated this year, raising a collective total of $31,123.

Newtown Parent Connection, with $9,419 registered by the end of the event, accounted for nearly one-third of the town’s fundraising total.

Real Food Share, participating for the first time, raised $3,405 for its programs and efforts dedicated to ending food insecurity.

The following Newtown local organizations also participated last week: Kitten Associates, with $3,819 donated; Ben’s Lighthouse, $2,225; Newtown Action Alliance Foundation, $1,895; Newtown Scholarship Association, $1,835; Merryhill Child Care Center, $1,815; and Cyrenius H. Booth Library, $1,566.

Also, Friends of Newtown Community Center, $1,426; Newtown Youth & Family Services, $1,156; The Children’s Adventure Center, $825; The Mary Hawley Foundation, $450; Sandy Hook Promise, $910; Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, $202; The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs, $150; and EverWonder Children’s Museum, $25.

Participants not only collect donations from supporters, but are eligible for prizes based on Most Unique Donors, Most Dollars Raised, Employee Engagement, Rookie of The Year, and other financial bonuses.

Sponsors provided a bonus pool of more than $100,000 in prize money for participating nonprofits last week.

None of the local nonprofits won any of those prizes this year, according to the Fairfield County’s Giving Day prize board.

FCCF initiated Giving Day to empower the community at large and to encourage local philanthropy across the many avenues of need in the region.

Applications For Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship Being Accepted Now

By Eliza Hallabeck, The Newtown Bee

Resident Lin Hertberg is hoping many Newtown graduating seniors will apply for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship this year through the Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA).

Hertberg and his family established the $10,000 annual scholarship to support a student annually through their undergraduate studies.

“I’m hoping, number one, for a large number of people to apply,” Hertberg said in a recent phone interview.

The deadline for submitting applications this year is March 1. Information on applying for the scholarship is available on the NSA’s website, newtownscholarship.org.

Hertberg explained that the scholarship was established because his late wife, Bernal Hertberg, was a recipient of a college scholarship from a gentleman who had lost his wife and was looking for a way to honor her memory.

“That scholarship changed her life,” Hertberg said of his wife, who went on to dedicate her life to scholarship and philanthropy, “and it definitely affected her whole life... We hope that we can change people’s lives.”

The Hertberg Family Foundation was established to continue supporting worthy students in their academic goals by helping them financially, offering a means to attend the school of their choice.

Since the scholarship was created, three recipients have earned the scholarship, and all have said in recent interviews that it did change their college decision. Each expressed gratitude for the scholarship and to the Hertberg family.

“We’re very, very pleased with the results,” said Hertberg, adding that all three of the recipients are “wonderful people.”

Maddy Albee, the first recipient of the scholarship, is set to graduate from the University of Maryland in 2022; Sienna Cummings was the second recipient, and she plans to graduate from the University of Virginia in 2023; and Colton Procaccini, the third recipient, expects to graduate from the University of New England in 2024.

Maddy shared that receiving the scholarship allowed her to find the school and path to a career that she “needed.” Studying biodiversity and conservation biology near Washington, DC, she said, is allowing her to picture “myself working in DC for a good long while, if not the rest of my life.”

For students applying for the scholarship this year, Maddy recommended, “Be your most authentic self.”

“Be who you are and embrace it,” said Maddy. “Go after what you are passionate about, your dreams and your goals, because that is where you are going to be successful.”

The entire Hertberg family, she added, are the “nicest people,” and Hertberg has “such a kind heart” for graciously offering the scholarship annually for students.

“For me,” Sienna said in a recent e-mail, “receiving this scholarship allowed me to go to my top school and pursue the major I am interested in. When it came down to deciding where I was going to attend school, I was torn between three choices, my favorite one being the most expensive. Receiving this scholarship made it possible for me to enroll in the program that would be the best fit for me.”

Sienna said graduating seniors who live in Newtown should not hesitate to apply for the scholarship, as it has the potential to “make a significant impact on your college decision and there is nothing to lose in trying.”

“This scholarship made me realize that all of my hard work throughout high school and the college application process had paid off,” Sienna wrote. “There is no question that college is expensive and even though you may have worked extremely hard and tried your best, it does not mean that you will be able to go to the school you want, even if you are accepted. That being said, this scholarship put everything into perspective and proved that all that effort was worth it. Because now I am able to go to the school I love, while being able to afford it.”

She also expressed gratitude to Hertberg and his family, and said, “The Hertberg scholarship can create many opportunities for Newtown students and is worth every effort.”

Colton remembers receiving a phone call while he was lying in bed, and jumping up to tell his parents that he had been awarded the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship.

“When we got that scholarship I was just so happy to tell my parents and to help the family financially,” said Colton, adding that he is grateful to be studying marine biology and that the scholarship helped to make that happen.

The scholarship, he added, is giving him a step up by allowing him to go to college and to better prepare for his future.

To students who are thinking of applying for the scholarship, Colton said, “Work your hardest and try your best... Try to be as honest as possible and highlight your good attributes. And try to be a good person. Try to be yourself.”

Colton said he is grateful to the Hertberg family and said they are all “a great group of people.”

NSA President John Morlock shared that the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship was set up with the high cost of college in mind. While many students are forced to choose to attend a college based on a financial decision, the scholarship was created to help students choose a college based on scholarship goals. From his experience in the last two years, Morlock said the scholarship has done just that.

Hertberg, Morlock added, has been supporting local students for decades, and the creation of the scholarship further extended that support to help them set themselves up for their professional lives. Morlock also said the NSA was established in 1935 with the goal in making college for affordable for Newtown students.

Applications for all of the NSA’s scholarships are available on its website, newtownscholarship.org.

Jack Friel Memorial Tourney Benefits Newtown Scholarship Association

By Sherri Smith Baggett, The Newtown Bee

The 2020 Newtown Scholarship Association Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble 1st place gross winners were TJ Wyld, Alex Chalk, Brady Dixon, and Addison Owens.

Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) adapted, as all organizations have this year, coordinating the 28th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble outing in a safe and controlled environment among the Covid-19 outbreak. This year's event was held at The Country Club of Waterbury, on August 24.

“Due to the pandemic, we didn't host the event in our usual June time frame,” stated golf committee chairman Ted Kohler. “As Phase 2 of re-opening was announced our Golf Committee was happy to announce our event would be held. This year represented the 28th edition of the NSA golf outing and, from a continuity standpoint, we wanted to keep the streak going — as long as it could be done safely.”

NSA could not have ordered better weather, an absolute plus for the annual event. A few thunder rumbles blew through, but the conditions held out for the full day of events, including dinner outside.

Winners of this year’s tournament were first place gross, Alex Chalk, TJ Wyld, Addison Owens and Brady Dixon and first place, net, Bob McConnell, Steve McCulloch, Jay Bartel and Dylan.

“We once again received great support from our community,” Kohler said. “Even though a lot of businesses have been negatively affected this year, our sponsors were terrific and continued the support they have shown Newtown Scholarship Association for years. The players were great, too, in supporting the various games and contests throughout the round as well as the raffle and silent auction after golf that brought in some much-needed funds.”

Through annual fundraisers held throughout the year, NSA continues its mission to award scholarships and continuing aid to students with financial need heading to college. For the 2020-2021 school year, NSA has awarded 165 students from Newtown need-based scholarships totaling approximately $300,000. In the 83-year history of NSA, over $4 million scholarship awards has been distributed to college students.

“Even though the event was so different compared to prior years, including a new venue, it appears that we raised about the same amount of money as we did during more normal circumstances,” stated Kohler. “With the continued support of our community, we are able to help achieve our mission.”

Newtown Bee Snapshot: Cindy Carlson

Occupation: After working in the Sandy Hook School library for six years, last summer I was ready for a change, so I joined the staff of WMNR Fine Arts Radio in Monroe, where I'd freelanced for years. I am the Communications Director and Major Gifts Officer. I do tasks from running the station's social media, to planning events for major donors, to writing the e-newsletter.

My husband Tim and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this October. We have John, a junior at the University of Pennsylvania; Marc, a senior at Newtown High School who is going to Northeastern next year; and Anne Marie, a freshman at NHS.

Family:

Pets: When the comfort dogs came to SHS, I finally understood the power of pets and gave in to my children's pleas for a dog. Soon we welcomed Lewis, our beloved Havanese. I'm nuts about him - I didn't know what I was missing!

How long have you lived in Newtown? We arrived from Sydney, Australia, in October of 2000. We are from New Hampshire and Wisconsin, but we met in Philadelphia. It was work that took us to Australia and work that brought us to Fairfield County.

What do you like to do in your free time? I am on the board of the Newtown Scholarship Association and on the Council of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroe. I'm a fan of the New York City Ballet - I go to performances when I can, follow the dancers' Instagrams, read reviews. I like yoga classes at the Newtown Yoga Center. I'm involved in gun violence prevention activities. I'm a big reader. I also love a good catnap.

Do you have a favorite author? I buy out all the ballet biographies at the annual C.H. Booth Library book sale. Some of my favorite authors are Julia Glass, John Irving, Peter Carey, John Updike, and Marilynne Robinson.

What is your favorite travel destination? We went to Disney World for the first time in years recently, and I'd forgotten how entertaining it is. I also like Wisconsin at the Fourth of July with my in-laws and New Hampshire ski destinations with my nephews.

What is the best part about Newtown? I love the Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice! NCCB has existed for decades in town, and we're lucky to have training and performance of this caliber in a small town. I go to the Adult Ballet Class on Thursday nights. I'm the longest consecutively enrolled student.

Who has been the greatest influence in your life? My mother for imparting a sense of gratitude and service to others. My father for his calm, reasonable manner. My sister and brother for our collective sense of humor.

What is your favorite food? A perfect avocado, tea, coffee, peanut M&Ms, Snickers, homemade cake, or pie. I also like what I call the Double Cow - a sugar cone of Cow Tracks and Salty Cow ice cream at Ferris Acres.

Who is your favorite musical artist? WMNR is a primarily classical music radio station, so I'm developing a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship involved in composing and performing classical music. I'm drawn to composers who have created music for ballets I love like Nyman, Hindemith, Tchaikovsky, Copland, and current-day artists like Nico Muhly and Sufjan Stevens.

Do you have a favorite TV show? John Oliver's The Late Show. Last Week Tonight is terrific, too. My daughter and I have been enjoying Rise. Also, my husband and I always watch Saturday Night Live, and we still laugh at evergreen Seinfeld.

What is your proudest accomplishment? Trying my best to keep it all together as a mother, citizen, and SHS staff member in the aftermath of 12/14.

New Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship

Source: Eliza Hallabeck of the Newtown Bee

A new scholarship, being offered through the Newtown Scholarship Association, is designed to offer one graduating Newtown High School student more options when selecting a college to attend.

The Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship will offer one student $10,000 for each of the four years of college. Lin Hertberg, one of the founders of the scholarship, explained he hopes the scholarship offers a student the chance to reevaluate college choices. The scholarship is being announced at a time when many students are still applying to attend college in the fall.

The deadline to apply for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship is March 1. Mr Hertberg said the deadline is earlier than other scholarships because the foundation wants the student who is chosen to be able to make the decision about which college to attend knowing that more money is available to the student. It could make the different between selecting a college with a higher tuition or a lower tuition.

As this is the first year the scholarship is available, Mr Hertberg said, “I would like to have as many people understand this is available and apply.”

Newtown Scholarship Association President Ted Kohler said his association was first notified about the scholarship in the fall.

“I thought it was a fantastic idea,” said Mr Kohler, adding that he thinks the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship will be a tremendous success.

Mr Kohler and Newtown Scholarship Association board member Sherri Baggett worked to arrange the scholarship with the foundation. The Newtown Scholarship Association’s mission, Mr Kohler said, has always been to offer need-basis assistance, and the new scholarship is consistent with that practice.

The plan for the new scholarship, according to Mr Hertberg, is to make it available annually to a new graduating NHS student. Mr Hertberg and his daughters — Ann, Bonnie, and Holly — created the family foundation and organized the scholarship. Part of the inspiration for the scholarship was Mr Hertberg’s late wife, Bernal, who he said was active in the community and passed away in the mid-1990s. Mr Hertberg first moved to Newtown in 1971 from Ridgefield, and he hopes his daughters and his grandchildren will take over running the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship eventually.

“We’d love to have this motivate a lot of people to apply for the [scholarship],” Mr Hertberg said.

According to the Newtown Scholarship Association, the details for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship are, “The recipient will receive $10,000 to be applied to their undergraduate college tuition. The recipient will have an opportunity to receive this scholarship in each of the four years of his/her college career. A complete application for continuing aid will need to be submitted annually in order for the student to be eligible for the scholarship during the student’s sophomore, junior, and senior years. In order to be selected for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria: demonstrated financial need, exemplary work ethic, integrity, positive mental attitude, [and] highly motivated and goal oriented.”

Students who apply for the scholarship also have to write an essay. Students can choose to write an essay based on the prompt, “Discuss a passion, how you pursue it, any obstacles you have had to overcome in its pursuit and the role it plays in your life” or on the prompt, “What goals have you established for yourself and what have you done to achieve them?” To apply for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship, the student must complete and submit an application to Newtown Scholarship Association by March 1. The application is available to download online at newtownscholarship.org/eligibility.

Students who apply to the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship will fill out both the general Newtown Scholarship Association application and the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship application, which means all students who apply but are not selected will also be considered for other scholarships.

According to Mr Kohler, the Newtown Scholarship Association helped 170 students this past year, including continuing aid for college students.

“The last giving cycle represented $330,000,” said Mr Kohler.

The general deadline for applying for scholarships through the Newtown Scholarship Association is April 1.

The Newtown Scholarship Association will oversee the applications and essays for the Hertberg Family Foundation Scholarship and any follow-up interviews with students.

The Newtown Scholarship Association was founded in 1937 and it holds two major fundraising events annually, a charity golf outing and a dinner in September. The events are announced on its website, according to Mr Kohler.

“There is a longstanding history of many families in town who have named and memorial scholarships established, and we are very proud to be entrusted with those funds by folks in this community,” said Mr Kohler.

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Beer, Bourbon and BBQ on Saturday, September 24th

Over the course of the Newtown Scholarship Association’s 79 year history we have held a number of different fundraisers which has allowed us to provide more then $4 million in financial aid through need based scholarships.  You may have participated in our annual golf fundraiser or attended one of our galas.  This year we thought let’s forget the tuxedos and high heels and break out our jeans and cowboy boots and celebrate Beer, Bourbon and BBQ.  

Please join us on September 24, 2016 at 6PM at Michael’s at the Grove located at 42 Vail Road in Bethel, CT.  Tickets are $125.00 each or $100 for a table of ten.  Tickets can be purchased through the NSA’s websitewww.newtownscholarship.org/beer-bourbon-bq-2016.

We will feature free craft beer tasting from Two Roads Brewery and free bourbon tasting from Hartley and Parker.  For those interested in another kind of bar, The Creamery will be donating their ice cream for our “sundae bar”.  In addition, there will be live auction items including a Bourbon Tasting Trip to Kentucky and a Sam Adams brewery tour in Boston. We will also have a wonderful weekend in New York city with an overnight stay including a broadway play and dinner. Our silent auction items will feature “Around Newtown Basket”, Lady Luck Lottery, Beer and Bourbon baskets and select designer handbags just to name a few. To get your energy level up for all this fundraising we will have line dancing and the live band Whiskey and Rye.

This year the NSA awarded more then $430,000 to 175 deserving students helping make the dream of a college degree a reality for hundreds of young people in Newtown.  The scholarships are funded through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals, and through named memorial and honorary scholarships. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, the BBQ will pay tribute to one of the NSA’s most dedicated and enthusiastic supporters.  A woman who believed that all students have the right to a secondary education regardless of financial circumstances - the late Betty Lou Osborne.  We believe she would appreciate our Party with a Purpose!

We hope you will join us for an evening of fun, food, dancing and spirits!

Champs Crowned At Newtown Scholarship Association’s Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble

From the Newtown Bee
The Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) hosted the 24th Annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble at Newtown’s two golf courses on June 20. Newtown Country Club and Rock Ridge Country Club hosted the event and there were two sets of overall winners.

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Frank Gavel, Bob Watson, Chris Watson, and Mike Johnson won at Rock Ridge Country Club (Bee Photo, Baggett)

With youth on its side the Newtown High School team won at Newtown Country Club. Representing Newtown High are sophomore Ryan Patrick, seniors Colin Patrick and Matt Davis, and junior Michael Myer.

With lots of talent and experience on their side, the team of Frank Gavel, Bob Watson, Chris Watson and Mike Johnson took home the championship at Rock Ridge Country Club. At last count prior to finishing 18 holes, the team had recorded 16 birdies.

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The team of Ryan Patrick, Colin Patrick, Matt Davis, and Michael Myer won the Newtown Scholarship Association's 24th annual Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble at Newtown Country Club. (Bee Photo, Baggett)

The NSA has been successful for 42 years promoting The Jack Friel golf scramble, each year helping to raise funds contributing to its mission: to help put a college education within reach for every high school graduate living in Newtown. This year 54 students from the high school class of 2016 have been awarded need-based scholarships totaling approximately $108,000. That amount, coupled with the continuing aid to students already in college, brings the 2016 scholarship awards to a record $430,000.

Since 1937, NSA has awarded almost $5 million in financial aid to support the college education of the students in our community. These record numbers reflect the continuing and growing need among Newtown families for assistance to meet the cost of higher education. Participants of the Jack Friel Memorial Golf Scramble continue to make a difference with their participation in the golf tournament.

Local Business Owners Raise Money and Establish the Newtown Strong Scholarship Award

Scott and Carla Johnson founded the Newtown Strong Fund to support members of the Newtown community following the tragedy of December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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Newtown Scholarship Association President, Glenn Nanavaty (center), accepts a donation in the amount $22,239.52 from Scott and Carla Johnson, owners of Mack Media Group and founders of the Newtown Strong Fund.

As the parents of two young children, the Johnsons, residents of Bethel, CT, shared the grief of those families directly and indirectly affected by the tragedy. They felt a profound desire to support families in neighboring Newtown.

The Johnsons decided to establish scholarships for college-bound high-school students in Newtown. To raise money for the scholarship fund, the Johnsons—owners of www.Myvisiontees.com in Brookfield—created and sold t-shirts. The company, which creates customized apparel for businesses, donated the shirts, labor, and related costs.

To help the Newtown Fund reach potential scholarship recipients and distribute the awards, the Johnsons chose as their partner the Newtown Scholarship Association www.newtownscholarship.org , which has more than 75 years of experience providing need-based scholarships to college-bound high school graduates. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must reside in Newtown and have a demonstrated financial need.

Newtown Strong sold more than 600 shirts and raised over $22,000. In March 2016, Newtown Strong presented a check for $22,239.52 to the Newtown Scholarship Association.

Many local businesses supported the Newtown Strong team’s efforts, including Famous Pizza, Bethel; Bobbi Jo Beers, Bethel Chamber of Commerce; graphic designer Dan Hollander; and Danbury attorney Joe Romanello.

Scott Johnson is also the owner of Mack Media Group in Brookfield, CT, a full-service marketing company that specializes in online marketing. Through targeted marketing efforts, Mack Media strives to help businesses and individuals establish an online business presence.

Among its services, Mack Media creates mobile-responsive web sites, provides social-media branding services, and develops search marketing campaigns, giving clients visibility at the top of various search engines and driving customers to their web sites.

Savings Bank of Danbury Continues Its Support of Newtown Scholarship Association

In a gesture of continued support for the future of Newtown's youth, Saving Bank of Danbury donated $2,500 to the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Scholarship which is administered by Newtown Scholarship Association.

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Beth Ann Fetzer, Community Development Officer/AVP of Savings Bank of Danbury presents a check for $2,500 to Glenn Nanavaty, Board President and Treasurer for Newtown Scholarship Association.

Since the formation of the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation in 2004, over $1.4 million has been distributed to area nonprofits. In 2015, the Foundation awarded $162,500 to 56 agencies. The awards represent a 5% increase in contribution over the previous year.

Torpedoes Swim Laps To Benefit Scholarship Association

From The Newtown Bee - By Andy Hutchison
The Newtown Torpedoes, a Parks & Recreation-sponsored swim program, held its annual Swim-A-Thon at Newtown High School on January 9. Money raised goes to the Newtown Scholarship Association to support The Daniel Barden Newtown Torpedo Scholarship, and also benefits the youth swim program.

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Photo: Andy Hutchison
Newtown Torpedoes swim team members participAted in the annual Swim-A-Thon at Newtown High School on January 9. Money raised goes to the Newtown Scholarship Association to support The Daniel Barden Newtown Torpedo Scholarship, and also benefits the youth swim program.

The scholarship goes to a graduating Newtown High School swimmer in memory of Daniel Barden, a Torpedoes teammate who died on 12/14.

This year’s event included 66 swimmers, ages 6-14, who swam a total of 8,630 lengths of the pool, or 215,750 yards.

“They once again exceeded my expectations,” said event coordinator Lisa Irving, also an assistant coach with the Torpedoes. “It’s just awesome to see the kids come out and do this. It’s above and beyond sometimes what they think they can do.”

The amount of laps they swim, and endurance they show, is not only impressive and for a great cause, but stands to help the young swimmers as they gain strength and stamina for their upcoming meets.

Swimmers ages 10 and younger swam continuously for an hour, and the participants ages 11 and older were in the water for two hours straight. All told, the Torpedoes were making a splash during a four-hour stretch.

“This is a really fun event for the kids,” said Carl Fagerholm, who runs the Torpedoes’ program and serves as its head coach. “This is one of the highlights of the season.”

Student and parent volunteers were on hand to help encourage the children and tally their laps as they swam freestyle, and performed the backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly throughout the day.

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New Board Members Elected to NSA Board

NSA Board President, Glenn Nanavaty announced that two new Newtown residents were elected to the Board recently. Newtown Scholarship Association welcomes Patrick Kelley and Rebecca Osborne!

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