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Issue 81 ~ News from your
Town Hall ~ October 2000
By: Ann Marie Candela, Dir. of Pupil Personnel Portland High School’s Smoking Cessation Program was developed because medical research shows that cigarette smoking has devastating effects on health. The Portland High School Handbook and Board of Education Policy 513.6 require students to participate in a Smoking Cessation Program if they use or possess cigarettes or smoking paraphernalia on school grounds. Last spring, seventeen PHS students voluntarily participated in a Smoking Cessation Program. These students met weekly to explore their personal smoking history and develop individual quit plans. The class was able to provide individual attention to smokers along with group support for quitting. The Smoking Cessation Program focused on cigarettes as a 20th century epidemic. Students are provided with information about nicotine addiction, tobacco advertising and marketing to kids. The health risks of smoking were also discussed. Pros and cons of smoking, along with withdrawal symptoms and relapse prevention strategies were covered. The objectives of this program are:
Students were asked to find their own motivation to quit smoking. Methods of quitting and ambivalence about quitting were discussed. Students were able to elicit strategies for cessation from other members of the group. Once students were able to quit smoking, they were asked to mentor other students who wish to quit. The Smoking Cessation Program was taught by PHS school nurse, Diane Bordonaro, R.N. Maeve Magee, a smoking intervention specialist from Middlesex Hospital, acted as a resource person and guest speaker for the class. PHS’s Smoking Cessation Program has received community recognition. Representatives from Cromwell High and Haddam-Killingworth High School have contacted PHS in order to develop similar programs. This program will continue for this school year again under the direction of Mrs. Bordonaro. Special thanks to Mrs. Bordonaro for providing this information.
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There's Always Something New at the Portland Library Harry Potter Party It’s the season for witches, wizards and magic, and the Portland Library is celebrating with a Harry Potter Party on Monday evening, October 30th, in the Mary Flood Room. Children grades four to six are invited; those attending are welcome to dress as favorite characters. There will be various activities related to the Harry Potter books. So mark your calendars to board the Hogwarts Express. Registration will begin Wednesday, October 18.
As the children read, they received weekly incentives: stickers, and coupons to be used at Burger King and Portland’s two Dunkin’ Donuts. Both of these local businesses have supported the summer program for several years now. Each child who completed a contract won a prize book. The staff enjoyed watching children choose their books; for many of them, this was a very serious decision! The books were purchased through the generosity of the Friends of the Portland Library, Glastonbury Bank & Trust, Fleet Bank, and Liberty Bank. "Without the help of all of them," Mrs. Lindenfelser said, "we could not do this program. We would also like to thank the parents who either read to their children, or encouraged their older children to read." The final reward for all the parents and children who participated was a program held at the high school on August 15, featuring Mary Jo Maickak, A minstrel from Massachusetts. Many families attended, and a good time was had by all. It was a fitting end to a great summer. For more information on any of our programs at the Portland Library, please call 342-6770. |
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Words of Wisdom
"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials." Chinese proverb "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more left to take away." Antoine de Saint Exupery "The young man who has not wept is a savage, the old man who will not laugh is a fool." Gearge Santayana "An education isn’t how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It’s being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t." Anatole France
October 6, 7 and 8, 2000 Hours Friday 6 - 11 PM Admission : Adults $5.00, seniors $3.00, children 12 and under are free.Directions: Route 9 to Exit 16 (at light). At top
of exit, take a right to pass over bridge. After the bridge, go straight
ahead 3 miles. No alcoholic beverages, or pets allowed. Horse Drawing contest: Saturday 1 PM Cattle Drawing contest: Sunday 1 PM Goat & Sheep Show: Saturday Dairy & Beef Show: Sunday
Friday - October 6 6 PM - Fair opens Special Note: Speakers and special demonstrations will be scheduled throughout the day on Saturday & Sunday Saturday - October 7 10 AM - Fair opens Sunday - October 8 10 AM Fair opens Noon - 2 PM - Disney Radio (interactive fun for children of all ages) 2 - 3:30 PM - The Marshall Tucker Band 2 - 2:30 PM - The Magic of Christopher 3:30 - 6 PM - Joe Milardo & his Musical Cavaliers 4:30 - 5:45 - Michael Trautman 6 PM - Fair closes The above entertainment is scheduled on the Main Stage as well as the Small Stage. Please note: scheduled times may change. Check at the Main Gate for scheduled times and locations. |
Portland Moving…Town Tech Educational Partnership maintains a Community Calendar for the Town of Portland. A one-stop shopping site for local events!Free listing on this website is available to Town sponsored events, non-profit agencies, and civic groups. E-mail your listing information to: or send by conventional mail to Town Tech Educational Partnership Town Hall (Please note, we reserve the right to decline a listing
which we deem inappropriate or fails to meet our policy requirements.)
Brush up on Paint Safety The painting experts at Lowes Hardware Stores recommend that, before getting started, you take these precautions:
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