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Volume VIII, No. 10
Friday, March 9, 2012
P&Z hears restaurant expansion plans By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE
Dr. Jessamine Goerner, left, smiles in delight as Karen Waranowicz and her granddaughter, Madelynn Shoemaker, look up at Goerner’s 100th birthday balloon floating above them. More than 50 people gathered at Middlebury Convalescent Home March 6 to celebrate Goerner’s birthday. (Cristina Commendatore photo)
Retired pediatrician celebrates 100th birthday By CRISTINA COMMENDATORE to a child with a fever. Her answering service always took the More than 50 people gath- call, and she always returned it. ered at Middlebury Convales- She was my guardian angel.” cent Home March 6 to celebrate After Middlebury Convalesresident and retired pediatrician cent Home Director Jeanine Dr. Jessamine Goerner’s 100th Hammitt listed some of Goernbirthday. Attendees smiled and er’s accomplishments, which applauded as Goerner, who include a medical degree from wore a lilac-colored dress and a Yale, helping set up the pediatglimmering tiara, used a walker ric department at Waterbury to make her way to the front of Hospital and the 1951 establishthe common room. ment of her private practice in Some attendees knew Go- Watertown, she handed a mierner from the care she gave crophone to Goerner. their children as their pediatriGoerner thanked everyone cian. Some knew her from Mid- for celebrating her birthday with dlebury Congregational Church. her and said, “I can’t forget the Others knew her from around many people who stopped and town, marching with her dogs said to me, ‘Oh, you were my in area parades, the senior cen- doctor, and I was afraid of you.’” ter and the convalescent home. The crowd and Goerner Liz Wasiutynski of Oakville laughed. “But you picked me up depended on Goerner to care because you still stopped to kiss for all seven of her children me,” Goerner said. “It has been when they were ill. “She is a fix- a great joy to me.” ture in our lives,” she said. “She Throughout the celebration, is the one I would call at three attendees hugged and kissed in the morning, frightened Goerner and thanked her for something bad would happen touching their lives in whatever
way she had. As Karen Waranowicz of Prospect and her almost one-year-old granddaughter, Madelynn Shoemaker, approached Goerner, Goerner’s eyes lit up and she said, “Oh, I so miss children.” After she wished Goerner a happy birthday, Waranowicz said, “My husband and I have known her through the church. She’s big into dogs, and so are we. About 13 years ago, we went with her to Madison and picked out Golden Retrievers from a litter, so we had sister Golden Retrievers. We wanted to bring our granddaughter because her first birthday is March 10, and we thought it would be appropriate because she lived for children.” Middlebury Social Services Director JoAnn Cappelletti also attended. She met Goerner about 20 years ago at the senior center when Goerner went there with her good friend, Ruth
– See Goerner on page 8
The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its March 1 meeting approved additional slides for the Quassy Bullet Bowl ride and Shaker Ford-Lincoln’s plans for a retaining wall and accepted applications by County Line Nissan for a fluid tank enclosure and by Whittemore Crossing for outdoor dining and alcoholic beverage permits. It also discussed changes in the zoning enforcement officer job description and the distinction between administrative zoning approvals and those requiring a site plan review. A lawsuit on the Jan. 5 approval of a building at Clearview Knoll also was announced. Site plan modifications for the “Bullet Bowl” water raft were unanimously approved, as was a plan to place a giant “dry slide” ride, originally planned to be next to the Wooden Warrior roller coaster, in the same footprint. Attorney Michael McVerry and Quassy owner Eric Anderson told commissioners a tube slide and two regular slides would be added to the tower along with a 40- by 50-foot splash pool for toddlers. Plans for a retaining wall for exposed ledge in the Shaker Family Ford-Lincoln expansion at 2222 Straits Turnpike were unanimously approved. Civil Engineer Ronald Wolff and owner Corey Shaker said a combination of exposed rock base and a retaining wall up to 24.5 feet would be used behind the parking lot and rebuilt dealership. The block will be a double wall Connecticut Ashlar design similar to that at the Watertown Stop & Shop and Foxwoods Casino. Plans to install a containment structure to correct an unapproved installation of oil and fluid collection tanks at County Line Nissan were unanimously accepted. A violation notice was issued Jan. 31 when Wetlands Enforcement Officer Deborah Seavey found no containment area to control spills. Paul Laval-
lee of Dymar said four double-walled tanks had been installed to contain new and used oil, new transmission fluid and used antifreeze. He described a hip-roof covered area with 14-inch containment walls and two garage doors for delivery and maintenance. Applications for special exceptions to allow outdoor dining and alcoholic beverages at the Whittemore Crossing retail and office complex at 1365 Whittemore Road were unanimously accepted for April 5. McVerry, representing owner Dr. Dean Yimoyines, said a 420-square-foot addition was planned for the side of the building facing Whittemore Road. The addition would contain a full service bar and extend over the patio, providing liquor for patio dining and for the café inside the building. Liquor service for cooking classes was approved Aug. 5 on condition that expansion beyond that use would require reapplication. James Baylis, owner of the adjacent Junipers Restaurant, said he had no objection if the permit was exclusively for the cooking school, but said he would object if it was extended to other parts of the building. A site plan application for the bar extension and parking was pended after lengthy discussion on outdoor dining rules and parking requirements. Yimoyines had been told Jan. 5 to submit a site plan showing parking requirements for the café currently operating in the building. A health department permit was issued by former health department official Dr. Maurice Falk, but the site plan was never updated to reflect the change in use. In administrative matters, the zoning enforcement officer (ZEO) job description was reviewed at the request of First Selectman Edward B. St. John. Commissioners agreed to rewrite the description to be consistent with human resource formatting after joking the current document had been originally written with a typewriter. Sections needing revision include certification
requirements, principal duties and reporting structure. A requirement for the ZEO to provide a list of all administrative permits issued in the prior month was unanimously approved. Commissioners discussed inconsistencies in administrative approvals, such as the café permit at Whittemore Crossing that should have required a site plan revision due to change in use, and the site plans for Middlebury Station stores that may not have changed use. Bosco asked commissioners to review fresh copies of the commercial regulations and provide comments to clarify the procedures and requirements for changes in use. In other matters, Bosco announced the Jan. 5 permits for Robert LaFlamme d/b/a Pomeroy Enterprises LLC for a twostory, 4,800-square-foot office building at 472 Middlebury Road on the north corner of Clearview Knoll were being appealed by John Somero, a nearby resident on that street. Somero argued P&Z should have thoroughly researched the April 1 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance decision before granting approval. Former ZBA member Brendan Browne argued Dec. 1 at a P&Z public hearing that ZBA approval discussions conditioned traffic flow only from Rte. 64, but due to mistakes, this condition did not appear on the written ZBA resolution, leading to P&Z permitting entrances on Clearview Knoll and potential traffic congestion. Bosco said local attorney Dana D’Angelo would defend the P&Z decision. Action on Quinnipiac Game Association swapping the phasing of dredging at Atwood Pond was tabled pending a Conservation Commission (CC) decision. Association representative Paul Lucchina said the area of higher depth needed to be dredged before the more shallow side, requiring a change to approved plans The next regular P&Z meeting is Thursday, April 5.
BoS meeting honors Girl Scouts, firefighters By JONATHAN “CHIP” LONGO Monday night’s Board of Selectman (BoS) meeting was filled with proclamations, citations and best of all, Girl Scout cookies. The BoS celebrated 100 years of Girl Scouting and a combined 150 years of volunteer firefighting in Middlebury. The first order of business was the signing, by the board, of a proclamation declaring 2012 as “The Year of the Girl” in conjunction with the Girl Scouts Centennial celebration. First Selectman Edward B. St. John will make a formal presentation to the Middlebury Girl Scouts Monday night, March 12, at the Middlebury Fire house. It begins at 6 p.m., and the public is encouraged to attend.
Jan Kulpa, Service Unit Manager in charge of the nine Middlebury Girl Scout troops, presented the board with three boxes of Girl Scout cookies, including the newest flavor, Savannah Smiles, which commemorates 100 years of Scouting. The other boxes were Trefoils, the oldest flavor, and Thin Mints, said by Kulpa to probably be the most popular. (This writer votes for Samoas …) Next, State Sen. Rob Kane (R-32) presented citations from the Connecticut General Assembly to three members of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years of service each. The citations read, “The Connecticut General Assembly hereby offers its sincerest congratulations in recognition of your
Book Review.....................2 Adoptable pets.................8 Classifieds.........................7 Community Calendar.........2 Computer Tip....................8 Fire Log.............................2 In Brief..............................4 Legal Notices....................7
Library Happenings............2 Library Lines......................2 Nuggets for Life................6 Obituaries.........................5 Parks & Rec.......................6 Reg. 15 School Calendar...3 Senior Center News...........3 Varsity Sports Calendar......6
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fifty faithful years’ service to Middlebury citizens. Throughout the past half century, the local community has counted on your vigilance and leadership. You have made Middlebury a better and safer place for all of us. We thank you for your years of service. The entire membership extends its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continued success.” The citations were presented to former Chiefs Jack Proulx and Rich Nicol and former Deputy Chief Bob Desmarais. Fire Chief Paul Perrotti was on hand to congratulate the three members. The next regular BoS meeting will be Monday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.
Far right, Fire Chief Paul Perrotti applauds as State Sen. Rob Kane, center, presents citations for 50 years of firefighting service to Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department members, left to right, John J. Proulx Jr., Rich Nicol, and Bob Desmarais. (Jonathan Longo photo)
Middlebury Boy Scouts Troop 5 Bottle Drive When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Scouts will collect Connecticut deposit bottles, cans and plastics Where: Village Square Plaza at 530 Middlebury Road in Middlebury
Daylight Savings Begins Set clocks ahead an hour
Middlebury Girl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scouts’ 100th Birthday When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: All are welcome; refreshments will be served Where: Firehouse on Tucker Hill Road
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Fundraiser features authors Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will present “In Their Own Words … an Afternoon with Authors Diane Meier and Frank Delaney” Sunday, March 18, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Watertown Golf Club at 246 Guernseytown Road in Watertown. The event will feature a brunch buffet with mimosas, punch, and cash bar, plus a door prize drawing and auction items. (Snow date March 25) Guest speaker Diane Meier wrote “The Season of Second Chances” and “The New American Wedding” and founded a Manhattan marketing firm. She and her husband, author Frank Delaney, who also will speak at the event, live in Litchfield County. Delaney, an international best-selling author, was born and raised in County Tipperary, Ire-
land, and spent more than 25 years in England before moving to the U.S. in 2002. His first “American” book was the New York Times bestseller, “Ireland.” Since 2006, he has published five novels about Ireland that address, decade by decade, the 20th Century history of his homeland. Books by both authors will be available for purchase at the event, and a book signing will follow the presentation. To learn more about the authors, visit dianemeier. com and frankdelaney.com. Tickets are $50 each. To purchase them, call 203-754-1164. Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury’s mission is to teach adults to read, write, speak, and understand English. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit its educational programs. For more information, visit Lvgwct.org or call 203-754-1164.
Mary’s Book Review “Eye for Glory” By Karl A. Bacon Reviewed by Mary Conseur On the surface, this work of historical fiction by Naugatuck writer Karl Bacon depicts the life of a Connecticut soldier in the 14th Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Inflamed with a patriotic spirit to preserve the Union for his children, the main character, Michael Palmer, decides to enlist in the Union army. But he soon learns, “A soldier’s life is filled with long stretches of interminable boredom, broken only by short periods of confusion and terror in battle.”(p. 15) His entire platoon is riddled with lice. Soldiers are dying all around him, not just from bullets, but also from pneumonia, infections, and failed operations and amputations. Palmer learns to follow orders: “load, aim, fire.” In his letters, he recalls, “I just killed the Johnnies (Confederate soldiers). I was under orders. It’s what I was supposed to do. Killing had become an avocation.” (p. 314) He remembers feeling “consumed by the flames of hatred and rage.” (p. 236) But one day, as his latest Confederate victim lays dying, the soldier hands Palmer a Bible and asks him to read from it. In a flash, Palmer realizes the horror and futility of “this war that would know devastation and
corruption beyond all imagining.” (p. 54) Though the Union won the war, Palmer lost his soul. From this point on, “Eye for Glory” becomes more a Christian lesson about guilt, repentance, confession, and forgiveness than a recording of historical facts. Palmer comes to see himself as a murderous sinner, covered with “a dark shroud that lay upon my soul.” (p. 299) “I was a guilty man, and I despised myself because of it.” (p. 279) The only way Palmer could repent would be to meet the widow of the Confederate soldier he had murdered, confess he had murdered her husband, and return to her the Bible and family portrait that belonged to her. The author lends credence to this historical novel by presenting it in epistolary form. Allegedly, the daughter of protagonist Michael Palmer discovers the manuscript in letters and journals of her deceased father. The story has a personal touch for area readers, who will recognize Naugatuck place names such as Union City, Hillside Cemetery, and the Civil War Monument on the Green.
Middlebury Community Calendar Saturday, March 10 Boy Scouts Troop 5 Bottle Drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.................................................. Village Square Plaza
Sunday, March 11 – Daylight Savings Set clocks ahead one hour
Monday, March 12 Girl Scouts 100th Birthday Celebration 6 to 7:30 p.m.................................... Firehouse on Tucker Hill Road Police Commission 6:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26
Tuesday, March 13 Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m............................. Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury Library Board of Directors 6:30 p.m............................................................. Middlebury Library Democratic Town Committee 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 27 Republican Town Committee 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26
Wednesday, March 14 Board of Finance 7 p.m............................................................... Shepardson Room 26
Saturday, March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Calendar dates/times are subject to change If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com
Register online for Middlebury baseball Middleburybaseball.baberuthonline.com Registration ends March 14 Majors - ages 11 & 12 Instructional II - ages 7 & 8
Minors - ages 9 & 10 Instructional I - ages 5 & 6
Majors Travel Team Tryouts Date TBA Business owners who want to sponsor a team can call 203-598-0180
Friday, March 9, 2012
Library Happenings Middlebury
are slightly higher. Some antique books are available, along with and DVDs. For more inforTuesday Bookworms CDs mation and directions, call 203Tuesday, March 13, at 6.30 729-4591. The snow dates are p.m., Tuesday Bookworms Plus March 15 to 17. Trailer Production Company will continue creating book trailers. Friends’ Membership
Music with Devlin Calling all teens and tweens for Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Join our very own teen musician, Devlin, as he performs his favorite guitar songs. Signup is required.
Fridays at the Movies Enjoy the library’s new surround sound system in the Larkin Room! Children can enjoy a kids-friendly movie every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Adults can enjoy a movie every Friday at 12:30 p.m. Read more »
Friends Seek Book Donations The Friends of the Middlebury Library is accepting donations of books, audio books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, comics, puzzles, computer games, and more for its annual book sale May 5 to 8 at the Middlebury Public Library. The sale’s proceeds support library services and programs beyond the scope of the town budget. In 2011, the book sale funded an audiovisual equipment upgrade, Kindle e-books, museum passes, and cultural activities throughout the year. Please drop off your donations at the library during library hours. Tax donation receipts are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, call 203758-2634. The Middlebury Library is at 30 Crest Road in Middlebury.
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off the March films with a wonderful tale of all things Irish. Set in 1960s Ireland, the story centers on two feuding brothers and their respective Ceilidh bands competing at the International Irish Music festival. The room’s surround sound theater has an infrared listening Drive system available. For more inThe nonprofit Friends of the formation, call 203-262-0626. Howard Whittemore Memorial Library seeks members to Parenting Book Club help support the library and its This ongoing book club dedstaff by focusing public attention icated to parents and caregivers on library services, supporting the needs and facilities of the li- will meet Thursday, March 15, at brary, and stimulating giving of 10 a.m. in the Brown Meeting gifts, endowments, and bequests. Room to discuss “Loser” by Jerry The Friends conduct fundrais- Spinelly. The Parent/Parenting ing events that support enhance- Book Club’s goal is to share and ment of the library collection, learn about the parenting advenexpansion and replacement of ture. It meets the third Thursday its equipment, and development of every month and is facilitated of its programs. Membership is by Southbury resident Yarel Maropen to Naugatuck individuals, shall. Copies of the book are families, businesses and other available for pickup at the circuorganizations. Dues are $5 for lation desk. adults, $8 for families, and $100 Youth Art Month for businesses or a lifetime memExhibit bership. Send a check payable to Friends of the Whittemore LiRegion 15 schools are observbrary to 243 Church St., Nauga- ing Youth Art Month with a distuck, CT 06770 along with your play of local student art work at name, address and email ad- the Gloria Cachion Art Gallery dress. in the Southbury Public Library The Howard Whittemore Me- through Thursday morning, morial Library is at 243 Church March 29. St. in Naugatuck. For informaCheck www.southburylibrary. tion, call 203-729-4591. org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-262-0626).
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SAT Boot Camp The library will offer high school students in grades nine to 12 an SAT Boot Camp program from First Choice College Placement Monday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. This program is a great overview for students preparing to take the SAT. Background and general strategy for the critical reading, math, and writing sections of the SAT will be covered. Students will review practice problems from sample tests and receive a “Boot Camp Field Guide” with strategies and necessary information for the SAT. The Friends of the Southbury Public Library is sponsoring this program. Registration is required. More details are at southburylibrary.org.
The book sale in the Nellie Beatty Meeting Room at the library started Thursday and continues today, Friday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers recent hard/softcover fiction and nonfiction, including a large amount of nonfiction (history and biographies) and selections for children and Wednesday Film young adults. Most hardcover books cost $2 The Wednesday afternoon and most paperbacks cost $1. movie March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Oversize and coffee table books the Kingsley Meeting Room kicks
will decorate Cat in the Hat cupcakes, listen to some of his beloved stories, and enjoy their special treat. Registration is required.
The Kerry Boys Concert The Kerry Boys, Irish Balladeers, will play Irish classics and originals in a free concert at the library Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Pierce Campbell will be joined by special guest Phil Rosenthal on banjo and mandolin. The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from County Kerry, Ireland, and now a Cheshire resident, and Pierce Campbell of Prospect, who was the Connecticut State Troubadour in 2007 and 2008. Their humorous, high-energy show will have you clapping and singing along in no time, engaging you from start to finish with the wide collection of traditional and original songs. The Kerry Boys are members of the ConnTours roster of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts.
Children’s Science Club
Children ages 8 to 11 are welcome to join the library’s new FETCH! Science Club based on the PBS kids show. The club will meet Thursdays, March 15 to April 5, at 6 p.m. During the four weeks children will construct a catapult and launch marshmallows, test for the best way to make invisible ink reveal itself, learn about bridges and how they Containers That support weight, and learn about heating and cooling by making Won’t Quit The first in a series of garden- ice cream. Space is limited; reging programs will feature Amy istration is required. Ziffer Saturday, March 10, at 2 Block Island p.m. as she shows there’s no mysArt Exhibit tery to creating container plantings that look great for months. This month, Dr. Vincent de By using the best plants for Luise of Woodbury will share an long-season performance, learn- exhibit of photographs and posting how to imagine the finished ers of Block Island. Thursday, container at planting time, and March 15, the public is invited to following up with a little needed a reception at 7 p.m., followed maintenance, you can have a by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. The de beautiful container garden in Luise family has lived in Woodnearly any spot right up until bury more than 30 years, and frost. Ziffer has been designing during that time they have visited container plantings for more Block Island every year for sumthan 10 years. Registration is re- mer vacations and autumn and quired as seating is limited. spring getaways. For information, call 203-263Dr. Seuss Birthday Party 3502 or visit www.woodburyliChildren are welcome to cel- braryct.org. The library is at 269 ebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday Sat- Main St. South in Woodbury. urday, March 10, at 3 p.m. They
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Explore Ireland at the library book to scan is “Hostels Ireland: At-a-Glance Ratings, Candid Deven if you are not Irish, you scriptions, Local Cheap Eats and will celebrate March 17 as What’s Nearby” (914.15 KAR) St. Patrick’s Day in some written by Paul Karr. Unique small way; bars usually do a brisk icons will guide you to your business, we all eat corned beef dream stop – and offer important and cabbage, and you probably information about each. Are will wear something green! Apkitchen facilities available? Is it parently, St. Patrick’s Day is celwell suited for families? Look for ebrated in Ireland as any other the blue ribbon for an editor’s saint’s day. Parades, food festichoice stop. Each hostel is rated vals and street entertainment are for safety, hospitality, cleanliness common, and even though the and even a “party index.” Readbeer isn’t green, it is robust! We ing this gem is like talking to a can look at the history of Ireland, slightly quirky knowledgeable specific Irish food (naturally – friend! how could we leave that subject “Best Irish Walks” (914.15 out?), particular places to see LYN) edited by Joss Lynam seems when visiting and even watch a like a wonderful way to explore Rick Steves’ DVD for that “alIreland if you have lots of time most-as-good-as-being-here” – and energy. Starting with feeling! mountain safety, you can scan a “Rick Steves’ Ireland & Scotlisting of common-sense tips – land” (914.15 STE) shows us essential precautions so easily three hours of travel! The three forgotten. Remember to carry a episodes set in Ireland explore reserve supply of food, and alDublin’s Trinity College and Waways leave word at your hostel terford’s famous crystal factory where you intend to walk. From and finishes in a pub with tradigeology to flowers and wildlife, tional music in Galway. A Rick as well as extensive maps and Steves’ video journey always is intimate knowledge of the area, informative and a great start to you will be well prepared for any a vacation. Prepare your trip to trek. Ireland visually with Rick Steves, Moving on to history, “How and take some of his travel tips the Irish Saved Civilization: The along – the tidbits he mentions Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic are invaluable. Steves has travRole from the Fall of Rome to the eled extensively and can offer Rise of Medieval Europe” (941.501 CAH) by Thomas Cahill is a popular bestseller. Learn how monks preserved civilization while barbarians rampaged during the Dark Ages – St. Patrick is credited with leading the way by instilling literacy in the Irish! Want more history? Look for “A Date Time Address/Incident Short History of Ireland’ (941.5 2/28/12 14:51 I-84 East. Motor vehicle accident with two CHA) by Roger Chauvire or “Ireinjuries. Patients transported by FD12. land: A History” (941.5 KEE) by 2/29/12 14:47 Nutmeg Road. Fire alarm activation. Robert Kee. If you prefer to read personal 3/02/12 15:41 29 Yale Ave. Carbon monoxide alarm activation. Zero readings recorded. Activation due experiences, “The Pipes are Callto low battery. ing: Our Jaunts Through Ireland” By DONNA HINE
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various mainstream and alternative sites as destinations. The standard books about Ireland can be found in the travel area. If Lonely Planet is your favorite strategy for plotting your getaway, look for “Discover Ireland: Experience the Best of Ireland” (914.15 IRE). Especially helpful is the section about “Ireland’s Top 25 Experiences.” If you want to get a feel for the country, check out the pub scene in County Cork (and don’t forget to buy a round!), golf in Donegal, take a Black Taxi Tour or explore Trim Castle – the sight of the filming of “Braveheart.” Do you prefer to use Fodor’s to plan your trip? “Ireland 2008” (914.15 IRE) will help you strategize where and when to visit. From Kerry and Clare in the southwest to Derry and Belfast in Northern Ireland, you’ll find churches, museums, parks, and amazing walks suggested. Figure in some shopping time for souvenirs, and don’t forget to drive, bike or ride the Ring of Kerry along the Iveragh Penninsula. If you own an electronic reader – Kindle or Nook – you will find an updated Fodor’s 2011 available to check out from Overdrive on the Middlebury Public Library website. If you have ever been tempted to try a hostel, an essential first
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(914.15 WIL) by Niall Williams and Christine Breen looks like fun. Based on the journal entries of a young couple wanting to explore more than just tourist traps after starting a farm in County Clare, this is a voyage of the heart and an exploration of their surroundings. “The Island of the White Cow: Memories of an Irish Island” (914.15 TAL) by Deborah Tall is set on a remote Irish island during the tumultuous ’70s. A gentle armchair travelogue is “Time Enough” (914.15 KIM) by Emily Kimborough. In a style reminiscent of the very funny “Cheaper by the Dozen,” follow the author on a two-week barge trip down the river Shannon. Finally, food is on the menu. A tiny gem with simple recipes is “A Little Irish Cookbook” (641.59 MUR) by John Murphy, illustrated beautifully by Karen Baily. You will learn how to make a perfect pot of tea to drink with your drop scones or Irish stew! “The Best of Irish Cooking” (641.59415 BAR) by Alex Barker relies heavily on potatoes, fish and game, but the desserts – especially the soda bread – are worth a quick peek. The recipe for Dublin Lawyer can be found here or juiced up a bit in “Irish Food and Folklore” (641.5 CON) by Clare Connery. The ingredients – lobster, butter, Irish whiskey and heavy cream – can’t be all that bad! So celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a glass of green beer, or cook up a pot of corned beef and cabbage. Better yet, plan a trip to Ireland, and stop at the library first for some terrific reads about that most beautiful island. Do you have a favorite subject that hasn’t been covered in Library Lines? Let me know what library books you would like to read about by calling 203-7582634.
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Read Across America Zachary Johnson, 5, of Southbury, isn't quite sure what to make of his green eggs and ham at the Southbury Library's celebration of Read Across America Day. Toddlers and preschoolers were treated to stories by students from the Pomperaug High School Interact Club and a breakfast featuring Seusslike treats coordinated by the library staff. The Interact Club participation in Read Across America/Dr. Seuss' Birthday literacy project is a Tribury Rotary Club initiative. (Submitted photo) (Kathleen Brown-Carrano cartoon)
Online gaming Our local senior center shares a building with an after-school program for teens. One recent afternoon I spied one of my friends heading up the stairs to the teen area. Thinking she had volunteered to run a shift, I was surprised to learn she was on her way to a computer game convention – with the teens. Sure enough, when I looked later, there she was in a huddle with a group of kids all hooked into a “role-playing” game on the center’s laptops. A study done about senior gamers revealed older women are the fastest-growing segment of those who play online, and they spend more time at it than any other group. We like role-playing, adventure and mystery online games. We want mental stimulation rather than those
games that require fast reflexes. We like exploration games that actually have a storyline with puzzles to be solved. While most of us like single-player games, many players, like my friend, prefer being in a multi-player game. Here’s what I learned at the senior center: • Online gaming generally is not free, if you play as a subscriber. Beware that when you buy more in-game currency or other items, it gets added to your credit card. • It can be addicting. Yes, it’s fun
using a cartoon persona, but don’t let it take over your life. Sitting for so long at a computer isn’t good for your health. • Depending on the game, it can be serious brain food as you have increasing events and components to coordinate and take care of. Want to learn more about our peers who are gaming online? Go online and search for a study called “The Truth About Baby Boomer Gamers.” Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
Senior Center News Time to Plan Community Garden
crazy. Bring your cameras. then stop for lunch at the Blue The course fee is $20. To re- Diner. The bus will leave the seserve a seat, call 203-577-4166. nior center at 10:30 a.m. and Middlebury’s intergenerational Class size is limited. return before 3 p.m. The cost for community garden provides fresh transportation will be $7 per perproduce for residents interested Beginners Computer son. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve in gardening. Last year, dedicated a seat. Fundamentals volunteers of all ages grew tomaCarolyn Barbieri’s “Beginners toes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, West Point peppers, squash, and a variety of Computer Fundamentals” class Dress Parade herbs such as parsley, sage, basil, will start Wednesday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. and will meet five Travel to West Point Academy oregano, and rosemary. Preparing this year’s garden times. This class is for fairly new in New York to view its famous will begin in late March or early users who want to learn the be- dress parade Saturday, April 28. April. Those interested, including ginning basics of using a com- With great pomp and circumlocal groups, are invited to partic- puter. The class includes descrip- stance, the cadets march in full ipate. To sign up, or for more in- tions of parts of a computer, prac- uniform in cadence with military tice using a mouse and keyboard, music, presenting arms in uniformation, call 203-577-4166. basic word processing, basic son. Enjoy a bountiful buffet at “Paint” fundamentals, and an in- the Hotel Thayer, which offers an Making Your troduction to the Internet and assortment of salads, hot and Computer Safe email. It’s a good introduction for cold entrees and an extensive This computer safety class the “Course in Computer Funda- sweets table. Also included in the taught by Don Chabot will meet mentals.” The fee is $25 for five excursion are guided tours of Monday, March 12, from 9:30 to classes. For more information or West Point’s highlights: the Cadet 11:30 a.m. The class is a must if to reserve a seat, call 203-577- Chapel, Trophy Point and the you are concerned about com- 4166. Hudson River Lookout. puter security. Learn how to safeA Friendship Tours luxury guard your personal information coach will depart from Shepardwhile using the Internet, what to son Community Center at 8 a.m. look for in avoiding those nasty and return to the lot at 6 p.m. The Stew Leonard’s computer viruses, how to find out cost is $83 per person. Call MidThursday, March 22, the Se- dlebury Parks and Recreation at who is tracking you and how to limit your personal information nior Center mini bus will go to 203-758-2520 to reserve a seat. exposure. Find out how to safely Stew Leonard’s in Danbury and access and protect your financial accounts/information. stay informed all week long! The fee is $10. Call 203-5774166 to reserve a seat; class size FOLLOW US at is limited.
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www.twitter.com/ mbinews The Middlebury Senior Center keep up to date with breaking news, and And-How Hearing free hear- weather alerts, traffic advisories and more. ing screenings will be Wednesday, March 14, in 15-minute segments beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. To make an appointment, call 203-577-4166 or stop in at the senior center. A screening is a simple PASS/FAIL evaluation of a person’s hearing. Hearing Pomperaug High School (PHS) Band Director Bob D’Angelo readies the eighth-grade Memorial and aids also will be cleaned during the 15-minute appointment. To Rochambeau Middle School band students with some warm-up exercises during Band Day at PHS. 1255 Middlebury Road (the Hamlet) (Submitted photo) change an appointment or ask a question, call And-How Hearing Offering beer, wine & distilled spirits at 203-754-2200.
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Eighth graders take in the music at PHS
Approximately 50 eighthgrade students from the Memorial (MMS) and Rochambeau Middle School (RMS) bands traveled to Pomperaug High School (PHS) in February to participate in Band Day and Chorus Day to learn about the musical opportunities available to the eighth graders next year at PHS. During Band Day, eighthgraders met and practiced with the PHS band and its director, Bob D’Angelo. “We think the festival is a great opportunity for the eighth-grade band members from each middle school to meet as they will be performing next year together and for them to rehearse with the high school students to develop a mutual respect for each of their achievement levels,” said RMS band director Don West. On Chorus Day, the middle and high school chorus members spent a half day at PHS singing together under the leadership of PHS Chorus Director Linda Hughes. The field trip was designed to provide students the opportunity to rehearse together, learn about the music opportunities available at the high school, and listen to the high school vocal groups. The day’s activities enabled the students to see what the next step is in their vocal education. MMS chorus teacher Margaret
Chaves and RMS chorus teacher Samantha Mingione escorted the eighth graders to the high school. “The students experienced a typical high school chorus rehearsal and had the opportunity to ask the high school students about the PHS choral program, auditions, scheduling, and performance opportunities and
concerts,” Chaves said. “Hearing the high school singers perform was the best part of the day because the eighth graders returned to school so impressed with the high school students. The experience gave my students confidence as they embark onto their next musical journey in high school.”
Region 15 School Calendar
Basic Digital Photography Did you get a new digital camera for Christmas? Instructor Don Chabot will show you how to use it in a course that will meet Tuesday, March 20, and Friday, March 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to download/edit/ print/organize all those wonderful photos of the New Year’s party you attended where you took photos of family and friends acting
Beer tastings Thursdays 5 - 7 pm Wine tastings Fridays, 5 - 7 pm & Saturday afternoons
10% case discounts on wine* *Not to exceed State of Connecticut minimum pricing
203-527-6651 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 12 Board of Education.......................... PHS AP Room No. 103, 7:30 p.m. Personnel Policies/Curriculum Committee....... PHS Media Center . Conference Room, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 RMS ............................................................... School Walk for Diabetes
Wednesday, March 14 MMS and RMS Chamber Orchestra......................................7:30 p.m. MES PT............................................................................................4 p.m. RMS ............................................ School Walk for Diabetes Snow Date LMES PTO Family Night........................................ PHS gym, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 15 MMS PTO........................................................................................7 p.m.
Friday, March 16 MMS Basketball Blowout............................................ PHS, 6 to 8 p.m. Elementary .......................................... End of Second Marking Period
Saturday, March 17 – Happy St. Patick’s Day! PHS Marching Band.......... New York City for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1255 Middlebury Road Middlebury, CT 06762 www.brasscityballet.org
Spring Gala 2012 Mainstage Theater at Naugatuck Valley Community College 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Saturday March 17, 2012 at 6:30pm Call (203) 598-0186 for tickets Tickets are $35 for Adults and $20 Seniors/Students
Featuring a new, original production of Beauty & the Beast
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In Brief Erin Zaffis, holding her homemade soap, will instruct a “Making Southbury Garden Club Soap at Home” workshop Saturday, March 10, from 9:30 a.m. to Program noon at the Center for Sustainable Living at 90 Cabbage Lane in Bethlehem. The $25 course fee includes refreshments and a bar of The Southbury Garden Club Friday, soap. Pre-registration is required; call Cynthia at 203-266-5595 or March 9, program will be “Preparing Your 203-982-1884. (Submitted photo) Garden for Bird Migration” by Leslie Kane, director of the Audubon facility at Bent of the River in Southbury. The business meeting at noon in the Kingsley II Room at the Southbury Public Library will be followed management techniques were by a light dessert and beverages. The hourutilized to reconcile fixed costs long presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Interested area residents are invited to with variable costs and create a balance that didn’t generate a attend for a $3 donation. For more informastep backwards with the strategic tion, contact program chairman Ingrid FerTo the Editor: enczy at 203-262-8982 or www.southRegion 15 has done it again! plan. burygardenclub.org. I’m usually a critic of Region Dr. Sippy, administrators, department heads and faculty col- 15 budgets, but a job well done Troop 5 Bottle Drive laborated to produce a zero-per- deserves to be recognized. They Middlebury Troop 5 Boy Scouts will hold overcame the economic dicentage budget increase for the a bottle drive Saturday, March 10, from 9 lemma, developed solutions and second consecutive year. This was accomplished while hit a “home run.” Good job. a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village Square Plaza at 530 Middlebury Road in Middlebury. All absorbing 3.49-percent certified Thank you. Frank Pellegrini Connecticut deposit bottles, cans and plasand 4-percent classified salary Southbury tics will be accepted. increases. Many eclectic budget
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Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years Middlebury Girl Scouts will celebrate the Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday Monday, March 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Tucker Hill Road. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Garden Club Bee Lecture Middlebury Garden Club will present “Making Peace with Bees,” a lecture by Kathy Olson, a.k.a. The Bee Lady, Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Larkin Room at the Middlebury Public Library. Colony collapse disorder and other bee concerns will be discussed. A honey tasting will follow the lecture. The public is invited to attend. The suggested donation is $5. For more information, call Christine Peckaitis at 203-758-8165.
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarships
Dunkin’ Donuts will award 50 $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the state. The application deadline is Genealogy Program Thursday, March 15. Apply at www.dunkinThe Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club donuts.com/scholarship. program Saturday, March 10, at the MiddleHumphreys’ House Tour bury Library will feature the story of how the Internet has helped to take down “brick David Humphreys’ house at 37 Elm St. in walls” that block research on family ances- Ansonia will be open for guided tours Sattors. The program will begin after a brief urday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and business meeting at 1 p.m. every third Saturday of the month. Led by Presenter Dr. David W. Kathan, an econ- Derby Historical Society docents, the tour omist with the Federal Energy Regulatory covers the keeping room, Sarah Riggs HumCommission in Washington, D.C., will de- phreys’ parlor, The Reverend Humphreys’ scribe how, in trying to solve the mystery of study and a bedroom off the keeping room his great-great-grandfather, Jourdon Walker, (borning room). Spinning and weaving he found his second and third cousins, who rooms also are included in the tour. The cost also were in on the search. Joining him will is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children be Diane Franklin and Kathy Cameron Dra- 8 years and older, and free for children jewicz of Middletown and Haddam, respec- younger than 8. For more information, call tively. 203-735-1908.
Blue Jeans Ball For the third consecutive year, Family Services of Greater Waterbury will hold its Blue Jeans Ball Thursday, March 22, at 6 p.m. at Coco Keys resort at 3580 East Main St. in Waterbury. The night will begin with conversation, hors d’oeuvres, wine, a cash bar and a silent auction. Comedian Dave Reilly will top off the evening. Reilly’s comedy is tailor made for 30- to 60-year-old people who have love, life and relationship experience and who like to laugh! All profits will support Family Services of Greater Waterbury’s work in the community. Wear your favorite blue jeans. Tickets are $35; purchase them in advance at www.familyservicesgw.org or 203-756-8317.
Von Trapp Performance Elisabeth von Trapp, heir to the legacy of the Trapp Family Singers, will perform at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, Conn., Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and can be reserved by calling St. John’s at 860-868-2527 or emailing stjohnschurc@snet.net. Visit www.stjohnswashington.org for more information. St. John’s is at 78 Green Hill Road in Washington, directly across from the town green.
Documentary Screening The Jewish Federation of Western CT and B’nai Israel synagogue will sponsor a free film screening of the documentary “UNMASKED: JUDEOPHOBIA” Sunday, March 25, at 10 a.m. at The Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus Social Hall 444 Main St. North in Southbury. A post-screening discussion will be led by Director/Producer Gloria Greenfield. “UNMASKED: JUDEOPHOBIA” examines rising anti-Jewish ideology and threats to the existence of Israel. The film screening is open to the public. Please RSVP to jaframe@jfed. net.
“Savannah Smiles” commemorates 100th anniversary By JANICE M. KULPA Middlebury will celebrate the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting in the U.S. with a Promise Circle Monday, March 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Middlebury Fire House on Tucker Hill Road. At 6:30 p.m., Girl Scouts throughout
the country will say the Girl Scout Promise at the same time, and Middlebury will join in. Celebration activities will include making swaps, cookie face painting, dressing up as your favorite cookie photo opportunity, a Family Partnership donation booth, memorabilia displays, Girl
Scout cookie sale and refreshments. All former and current leaders and Girl Scouts and are invited to attend. It is also open to the public. This year’s cookie sale features a lemon cookie called “Savannah Smiles” that commemorates the 100th year celebration in honor of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Lowe. She was born Oct. 31, 1860, in Savannah, Ga., and was nicknamed “Daisy.” In 1912, in a conversation with some friends, Lowe said, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” Lowe agonized over how she was going to finance her new undertaking. As the story goes, the floorboards creaked beneath her as she paced slowly to and fro. “However will I man-
age?” asked a determined Lowe. Lowe had a vision of young women – healthy, moral and strong – learning lessons of compassion, courage, friendship, right and wrong. She knew the leaders of tomorrow would be the Girl Scouts of today. But to start her mission, it would cost more than she could pay. Then her eyes caught on her jewel box, and she knew how to help her girls. For their successful future, she would sacrifice her pearls. That is why you may see many Girl Scout leaders and girls wearing a strand of pearls to commemorate this extraordinary accomplishment. For more information, email middleburygirlscouts@comcast. net or call Middlebury Girl Scouts Service Unit Manager Janice M. Kulpa at 203-758-8482.
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It Happened in Middlebury
Obituaries Michelina A. “Lee” Colabello
Wife of Joseph R. Colabello Mrs. Michelina A. “Lee” (Famiglietti) Colabello, 85, of Joy Road passed away after a brief illness at her home Feb. 29, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Joseph R. Colabello. Her funeral was March 5. Lee was born in Waterbury March 12, 1926, the second daughter of the late Giuseppe and Immacolata (Greco) Famiglietti. She attended Watertown High School, and during World War II, worked in the defense industry at Wheeler Wire. She married Joseph Colabello in 1964, and they settled in Middlebury. For many decades, she was a friendly and familiar face as a cashier at the Pik-Kwik grocery store in Watertown. Famous in her family for her eggplant Parmigiana and her pignoli cookies, she was an avid cook and baker. She was a communicant of St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. Besides her husband, Joseph, of 48 years, she is survived by her sister, Rose Colasanto of Chevy Chase, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and many grand nieces and nephews, to whom she was devoted. She was predeceased by her brother, James Famiglietti, and her sister, Connie Leo. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury CT 06708. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Theodore Dove Jr.
Former Timex Engineer Mr. Theodore “Ted” Nichols Dove Jr., 67, of Bethlehem passed away Feb. 29 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Diane (Boguslawski) Dove. Ted was born in Waterbury June 12, 1944, a son of the late Theodore N. Dove Sr. and the late M. Lorraine (Nichols) Dove and was educated in the Naugatuck school system. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree. He was a Bethlehem resident since 1970 and was employed as a design engineer with Timex Inc. for more than 35 years. He was active with the Washington Art Association, the Naturalist Studio in Warren, and the St. Andrews Society and was also a member of the Sports Car Club of America. He was an avid painter in various mediums. Besides his wife of 39 years, he leaves one daughter, Meghan Dove of Providence, R.I., and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring, at a date to be announced, in Bethlehem Cemetery in Bethlehem. The Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animals for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 7, South Britain, CT 06487; or the Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, 06794.
Lois C. Garthwait
Middlebury Resident Lois C. (Arnold) Garthwait, 88, of Middlebury died Feb. 26 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Donald C. Garthwait. Lois was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Willimantic, a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Bassett) Arnold and lived in Middlebury, Oxford, Oakville and Woodbury most of her life. She was a graduate of Wilby High School. Prior to her retirement in 1998, Lois was employed as a machine operator at Winchester Electronics and had also worked at Ryder Student Transportation for more than 10 years. She was a member of the former First Baptist Church in Waterbury and was active in the Middlebury Seniors. She leaves a son, Gary Garthwait, of Naugatuck; two daughters, Terri Lynn Markie of Waterbury and Donna Bouchard of Palm Coast, Fla.; a brother, John Arnold Jr. of Thomaston; a sister, Eleanor Nowie of Cheshire; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by two sisters, Blanche Arnold and Carol Kogut. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. at Union Congregational Church in Oakville. Burial will be private and at the family’s convenience. There are no calling hours. The O’Neill Funeral Home in Oakville has been entrusted with arrangements. To extend online expressions of sympathy to her family, light a memorial candle or for additional information, visit the funeral home website at www.oneillfuneralhome.com.
Geraldine Howard Timex Retiree
Mrs. Geraldine (Moore) (Powell) Howard, 87, of Waterbury went home to be with the Lord Feb. 24 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Mr. Solomon Powell and Mr. John Howard. Her service was March 2. Mrs. Howard was born July 24, 1924, in McGaheysville, Va., a daughter of the late Harry and Lydia (Blakey) Moore. She was educated in the Virginia public school system. She moved to Waterbury in 1947 and worked at Timex and Bendex Corp until her retirement after many years of service. Mother Howard was a longtime member of Refuge Church of Christ under the leadership of Bishop Roland Johnson, where she served as a missionary, member of the senior choir, Willing Workers, Women’s Council and president of the Home Missions. Mrs. Howard loved reading the word, going on long rides, painting, cooking, walking and enjoying her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves to mourn her passing five daughters, Doris (John) Jackson of Jacksonville, N.C.; and Claudia (Michael) Stevens, Gail Lauray (James) Watts, Deborah Coleman, and Lori (Tony Ellis) Powell, all of Waterbury; two sons, Solomon (Carol) Powell of Copperas Cove, Texas, Abdul Malik (Kim Pope) Shabazz of Waterbury; one stepson, Tracy Howard of Texas; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Ray of Waterbury; two brothers, Carter and Joseph Moore of Harrisburg, Va.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sophia Morris and five sisters and two brothers. Burial was in New Pine Grove Cemetery. The Chapel Memorial Funeral Home in Waterbury handled the arrangements.
Margaret Jean Kelley Uniroyal Retiree
Margaret Jean Kelley, formerly of Waterbury, died Feb. 28 at Pleasant Bay in Brewster, Mass. Her funeral was March 6. Born March 30, 1926, in the family home on Alma Street to the late Stephen A. and Mary E. (Downey) Kelley, Miss Kelley graduated from Saints Peter and Paul School in 1940 and Waterbury Catholic High School in 1944. After attending the Katherine Gibbs School in New York City, she began her career as an executive secretary at United States Rubber Company in Naugatuck, later moving to Middlebury when the company became Uniroyal. She retired in 1983 and moved to Cape Cod, where she lived the rest of her life. Jean, as she was known, was devoted throughout her life to the performing arts, enjoying the opera, ballet and musical theater. Over the years, she made frequent trips to Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, both in western Massachusetts, as well as to Manhattan, with members of her family and close friends. She saw many of the great Broadway musicals in their original productions. Jean was a gracious hostess at family gatherings as well as a welcoming and non-judgmental friend to many people over her lifetime. For many years Jean enjoyed traveling with her dear friend, Mary Alice Foley, whom she had met when they were students at Katherine Gibbs. Jean also enjoyed the game of golf, which she played for many years. The high point of her golfing career was making a hole-in-one on her home course, East Mountain. Each golf season she was glued to her television following both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus throughout their careers. Jean is survived by her devoted sister, Mary K. Donovan of Meriden
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and her devoted sister-in-law, Doris D. Kelley of West Yarmouth, Mass. She also leaves her niece, MaryJean Higgins of Meriden as well as three nephews, Raymond E. Donovan III of Kennebunk, Maine; Mark S. Donovan of Peterborough, N.H.; and Fr. Kevin G. Donovan of Wolcott. Among her survivors are her cousins, Edward J. Kelley of Waterbury; John T. Downey of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Susan D. Harrington of Dennis, Mass. Jean was predeceased by her brother, Edwin D. Kelley, and her brother-in-law, Raymond E. Donovan. Burial will be in New Saint Joseph Cemetery at the family’s convenience. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Pius X Church, 525 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT 06716. The Murphy Funeral Home in Waterbury handled the arrangements. To send the family an online condolence, email murphyfh@sbcglobal. net
Anna Mastroianni Mother of James Mastroianni
Mrs. Anna (Freni) Mastroianni, 102, formerly of Waterbury, died March 4 at Middlebury Convalescent Home in the presence of her loving family. She was the widow of Nicholas Mastroianni. Her funeral was March 7. Anna was born in Waterbury April 12, 1909, a daughter of the late Carmello and Maria (Guelfi) Freni. She was an experienced seamstress who made all types of clothing, including wedding gowns, dresses and especially hats. She was a proud housewife who raised her three children and enjoyed her 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons. She and her late husband loved to dance and spent many nights dancing at Hamilton Park Pavilion. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Besides her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandsons, she leaves two sons, James Mastroianni of Middlebury and Nicholas Mastroianni and his wife, Carol, of Munson, Mass.; and a daughter, Anna Maria Pannullo and her husband, Louis, of Prospect, formerly of Waterbury and Marion. She was the last of 10 siblings, including the late Albert Freni, William Freni, Melinda Smith, Jane Miller, Josephine Leyrer, Adeline Newins and Sally Smith. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Contributions in Anna’s memory can be made to either Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702; or St. Mary’s School, 43 Cole St., Waterbury, CT 06706. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Rose A. Risigo
Former Middlebury Resident Mrs. Rose A. Risigo, 100, formerly of Middlebury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, March 1 at Abbott Terrace Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Stanley Risigo. Her funeral was March 3. Mrs. Risigo was born March 25, 1911, in Carvie de San Biaggio, Italy, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Martini) Pasqualini. A mother and homemaker, she was a longtime communicant of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury and was a member of the Altar Society of St. John’s. She enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family and later in life was active in senior activities. Rose is survived by her sons, Lawrence J. Risigo Sr. and his wife, Barbara, of Wolcott and Joseph A. Risigo of Colchester; her grandchildren, Marc Risigo, Catherine Risigo, Larry Risigo Jr. and Gina Brown; and nine great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Risigo and her eight brothers and sisters. Rose’s family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Abbott Terrace Health Care Center for the kind and outstanding care shown to Rose throughout the years. Burial was in Middlebury Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Rose’s name may be made to St. John of the Cross Altar Society, 1321 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. For more information and online condolences, visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.
The Pock House door at the Middlebury Historical Society building (see photoThe 18th century saw great graph). A Middlebury physiprogress in New England, cian, Dr. Abel Bronson (1743including the introduction 1805), established a smallpox of inoculation for disease. infirmary, colloquially called Zabdiel Boylston of Boston a pock house, near Mirey performed the first inoculaDam Road. Abel was the tions for smallpox in the colgrandson of Isaac and Mary onies in the 1720s, but the (Morgan) Bronson, the first practice was strongly opBronson family in the area, posed by religious groups and the son of Lt. Josiah and and most other physicians. Sarah (Hurd) Bronson, who There were epidemics of lived in the 1738 house on smallpox throughout our Breakneck Hill Road and history. Washington eventuprobably grew up in that ally had his troops inocuhouse. lated in 1777 because it was Dr. Bronson advertised in doing more harm to them the newspaper for prospecthan the British. Ben Franktive patients to be inoculated lin became a staunch advoat his infirmary, and many cate of the procedure. responded, with many from The process of inoculation the New Haven area. Among involved a wound being the names carved into the lanced in the patient and door are those of Elizabeth dried scabs or pus being imPlatt, Hezekiah Sabin, Steplanted. A period of quaranphen Huggins, Joseph Birdsey tine for a few weeks followed and William Brintnall. the procedure, during which According to Wikipedia, patients would contract a The Pock House Door at the Middlebury the World Health Organizamild case of smallpox. Most Historical Society. A similar door, prob- tion certified the eradication survived the treatment and ably from the same infirmary, is on of smallpox in 1979. were immune for life, but display at the Mattatuck Museum in Rafford is Middlebury’s some died. The great divine, Waterbury. municipal historian and presJonathan Edwards, then (Middlebury Historical Society photo) ident of the Middlebury Hispresident of Princeton Coltorical Society Inc. Visit Midlege, died from the inoculation in 1758. dleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Rafford at Many of you have seen the “Pock House” door 203-206-4717 to join or support the society. By Dr. ROBERT L. RAFFORD
Historian to speak on colored infantry in the Civil War The Naugatuck Historical Society (NHS) is sponsoring a hands-on lecture, “The History of the 29th Connecticut Regiment Colored Infantry in the Civil War,” Sunday, March 11, at 1 p.m. at the Naugatuck Historical Society at 195 Water St. in Naugatuck. Admission is $5, and the lecture is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The speaker will be Charles (Ben) Hawley, the descendant of a black soldier from Woodbury who fought in the 29th Connecticut Regiment. At that time, black men were not recruited as soldiers, in part because whites were ever fearful of a mass mutiny if blacks were armed. The black soldiers who did fight often were not paid as much or as often as the white soldiers and were not allowed to attain a rank higher than first sergeant. It was
thanks to Connecticut Gov. William A. Buckingham that the black soldiers of the 29th Regiment were finally compensated for the more than 30 battles they fought in and around Richmond, Va., in the last two years of the Civil War. Hawley, a Civil War historian, re-enactor and genealogist, will describe the life of a black Civil War soldier and show his uniform, accoutrements and musket operation. He also will discuss the creation of the 29th Connecticut, how Gov. Buckingham bravely stood up against those within the state who opposed a black regiment, the 29th’s battle experiences and some of the soldiers who stood out, including two men from Naugatuck. For more information, contact NHS at 203-729-9039 or email Naugatuckhistory@sbcglobal. net.
Civil War historian, re-enactor and genealogist Charles (Ben) Hawley will discuss Connecticut’s Colored Infantry in the Civil War during a March 11 lecture in Naugatuck. (Submitted photo)
Mortgage help for homeowners If you have mortgage problems, parts of a $25 billion settlement could be coming your way. Five of the nation’s largest banks accused of abusive practices have agreed to help 1 million homeowners. The banks are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Ally Financial. Allegations included the extensive use of robosigners (foreclosure documents were signed without even being read), failure to offer foreclosure options and incorrect handling of loan modifications. Borrowers who are under water (the house is worth less than what’s due on it) but still holding on will get some help in the form of reduced debt, either from lowered interest rates or principal reduction. It’s thought that 11 million borrowers owe more than their homes are worth, which means they haven’t been able to sell or refinance. Lenders will be required to rework loans and reduce the principal for those nearing foreclosure. If you lost your home to foreclosure (as did 750,000 families) between 2008 and 2011, you could receive a payment of $2,000.
That’s not to say all the problems are over. For some, the nightmare continues: While the investigations into alleged abusive practices were going on, some lenders just called a halt to the final steps of foreclosures. Families continued to live in their homes without making any payments. Now the guidelines are clear, lenders are likely to press forward with those foreclosures. Neighborhoods that saw too many empty houses due to foreclosure could see many more, as not everyone will qualify for assistance. This could force home prices down even more in neighborhoods hardest hit as more bank-owned properties come on the market and investors pick up properties to turn into rentals –
never a good way to stabilize a neighborhood. Ideally, banks won’t release all the properties at once. The programs funded with the $25 billion settlement are set to run for three years, but lenders are being given incentives to act within the first year. What to do if your mortgage is in trouble: Call your lender. Ask specifically who is holding your note, as changes might have been made when loans ended up in various secondary-market packages. Take the names of those you talk to. Ask what specific programs will be available to help you. Ask for a time frame and follow up weekly. David Uffington regrets he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Ray Behr, retired head coach of Chase Collegiate’s girls’ varsity basketball, will be inducted into the Coach’s Hall of Fame by the Waterbury Sportsmen’s Club at a dinner in his honor Sunday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Southington. During his three-decade long career at Chase, Behr compiled many admirable statistics. Yet to the generations of young people who have benefited from his guidance, love of sports and basketball acumen, his accomplishments go beyond the numbers. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Ray for numerous years,” said E.J Fenwick of the Ray Behr, retired head coach of Chase Waterbury Sportsmen’s Collegiate’s girls’ varsity basketball, Club. “His reputation will be inducted into the Coach’s Hall speaks for itself. Not of Fame by the Waterbury Sportsmen’s only do you hear it from Club. (Submitted photo) parents, you see it in all his players. We are honored to give him this award.” of Connecticut Recognition Coaching always has played a Citation in 2000 and earned the significant part in Behr’s life. Paul Broudeau Service Award in Many former athletes have gone 2009. He was selected to coach on to play college basketball, and the All-New England Team in some have become successful 1994, 1996, 2003 and 2006. coaches, including, most reIn addition to basketball, Behr cently, Charlene Riddick ’07, has been coaching Chase’s boys’ who played Division I and is the and girls’ cross country teams current girls’ varsity basketball since 1989. Since then, the boys’ coach at Chase; Onyesonam team has won eight league Nolisa ’11, who is playing D-1 at championships in the HVAL and Hofstra; Sydney Parkmond ’09 finished runner-up seven times. at Smith College; and Savannah The team joined the CISAC Holness ’11 Amherst. league in 1996 and won two Compiling a record of 493 CISAC championships and was wins and 126 losses, Behr’s girls’ runner-up four times. The girls’ basketball teams have won six team joined HVAL in 1990 and New England Championships, won 14 HVAL championships six Hudson Valley Athletic and was runner-up twice. In League Championships, and 1996, the team joined the CISAC eight CISAC Championships, in and won seven league chamand have played in and won in- pionships and two runner-ups. ternational tournaments. The Behr also coaches baseball, Connecticut Board of Certified and his team has won 16 HVAL Basketball Officials conferred championships and six CISAC upon him numerous awards championships. He has a record throughout his coaching career. of 441 wins and 122 losses. In addition, Behr was named For tickets to the dinner, call Coach of the Year in 1999 by the Fenwick at 203 802-7557 or email Olympian Club, received a State ejf1313@gmail.com.
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A judge’s view of a USFSA test session By CAROLYN R. FALK, PH.D. The first thing you notice is the vastness of the space. The ice rink is readied for the U.S. Figure Skating Association (USFSA) certified test session. Watertown’s Taft School’s Oden Rink is a glorious testament to the engineering marvel and taste of this prestigious school. The word “Taft” is chiseled into the frame of the entrance archway and looks as if it has been there for years. But it is one of the newer additions. The old Taft rink was originally an outdoor rink that became covered. There were four judges at the Sunday session, and I was one of them. The air was cold, and the skaters were in a “warm up” before the test session was to begin. Their coaches were taking them through their paces. This test session was to have three types of tests: Ice Dancing, Moves in the Field and Free Style. The judges’ room was one of the skat-
ers’ changing rooms, and the smell identified it as having been recently used by a group of hockey players who must have sweated up a storm. I was already so cold, and I had on a snow jacket, hat and gloves. The skaters of various ages and sizes were in their skating outfits covered by warm jackets. There were 37 tests to be taken this Sunday test session. As I came out of the designated judges’ room and looked at these young, mostly female testers, they removed their last pieces of warmth and stepped on the ice; the test session began. You could tell, even before the test began, who would probably pass and who would not. Their eyes told you. Even with all the love and support of their families, the self-doubters were telegraphing, “I can’t do it.” As each skater stepped onto the ice, the look of fear began. This is the “deer in the headlights” look – that look she will have all
her life as each decision will be viewed as a life-or-death choice. I, as a judge, with my official test papers and all of the rules on what would pass and what would not, wanted to reach out with my grandmother eyes and hug them, knowing that life is filled with lifeor-death decisions, and this was not one of them. I would smile as big as I could, trying to telegraph that this is a test, a chance to have this enormous amount of ice to glide and flow and feel the air go by as you carve out the patterns with your edges. This moment to show all of your hard work is a testament to the discipline of any sport or endeavor. All of the judges were, at one time, skaters. Each tester brought back memories of their first tests and how they felt. If anybody could empathize with them, it was the judges. The test forms have places for scores and comments; the result being a pass or a retry. My handwriting, which on a good day is
poor, was almost an impossible feat as my fingers were growing numb. But my knowledge of how important these comments are to a skater made me push through. I looked at my colleagues, each with a similar look of encouragement and warmth. Each of us was thinking, “You can do it! Believe in yourself, and enjoy the moment.” Skating is a wonderful sport. It uses the same ice as hockey teams, but the difference is that when the figure skater gets on the ice, she/he is alone. There is no team, no feeling of support, no one is in that place at that time. The result is a time that will fill their well of experiences. Make it a good time. Middlebury resident Dr. Carolyn Falk has been an ice skating judge more than 25 years. She said she became a judge “to share my love of life and the hope that skating can bring joy to the skater and his/her family and share this joy with others.”
Lighten up this spring Spring is just around the corner. The feeling of change is in the air. We turn the clocks ahead Sunday at 2 a.m. and have another hour of daylight to enhance feelings of wellbeing! This time of year ushers in a new sense of hope and renewal. Now is a good time to lighten your diet and begin an easy detox from the wonderful comfort foods of winter. By making a few easy changes to your daily routine, you can drop a few pounds
Nuggets for Life By CYNTHIA DE PECOL and experience a clear mind. You can create a more alkaline body, which will keep your immune system strong when the colds and allergies of Spring are upon us. This week’s nugget for life is
to add colorful limes, lemons and grapefruit to your daily diet.* Squeeze half a lemon or lime in a glass of water first thing in the morning and drink it before your coffee or tea. This will flush toxins from your body. Keep a bottle of water with you at all times, and enjoy the hint of lime or lemon taste as you sip your way to a healthier you! Also, try eating a half a grapefruit after each meal. As the days get longer and the
sun gets brighter, you’ll be feeling more lightness within your body as you enjoy the outside world with a renewed sense of joy! This new routine will help bring you into a Springy state of mind!
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* Please check to see if any of these foods interact adversely with any medication you may be taking.
Cynthia De Pecol is a Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master and Life Coach who lives in Washington, Conn. See lifecoachingllc.com or email lifecoach3@aol.com.
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Stop by the Parks and Rec office Instructor Carol Brunick will to sign up and get your supplies. teach Pilates Tuesdays and Pop Warner Football, Thursdays, March 13 to May 3, Cheer Teams from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays, March The Pomperaug Pop Warner 14 to May 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Football and Cheer Teams are Shepardson Community Center. open to Middlebury and SouthThere will be no class April 6. bury residents who enjoy youth Pilates exercises help correct football and cheerleading. The posture and alignment, improve football program is for players balance, and enhance and ages 7 to 15; the cheerleading heighten body awareness and program is for ages 5 to 15. control. The focus on breathing The last registration day is Satand concentration promotes re- urday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 laxation and release of tension. p.m. at the Southbury Parks and Bring an exercise mat ¼ inch Recreation office. Registration is or thicker. The fee is $80 for res- walk-in only! Football players idents; $90 for nonresidents. must be present to be weighed in! Football and cheer partici Litter Volunteers pants must present a certified The Parks and Rec Depart- copy of a raised-seal birth certifment is providing supplies to icate or passport! For more inforvolunteers who want to help pick mation, visit www.pomperaug up trash along the Greenway. warriors.com.
An instructor from CPRO Heart, LLC will teach a babysitting class for youth ages 11 to 15 Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in Room 5. The course covers skills necessary to care for children of all ages with a focus on safety and basic first aid. Please bring lunch and a snack. The fee is $57 for residents and $67 for nonresidents.
Bus Trip New York City Two-Option Trip Saturday, April 14, a deluxe motor coach to New York City will depart from Shepardson Community Center at 9 a.m. on a trip that offers two choices: New York City on your own or a “Million Dollar Quartet” matinee. The bus will depart NYC at
‘Minor’ heart attacks still can be deadly DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband, 46, died suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack. An autopsy showed he died from what the doctor said was a minor heart attack. How does a minor heart attack kill? It was major for him and me. – C.C. ANSWER: The pathologist who performed the autopsy must have found only a small section of heart was involved, and only a small heart artery was obstructed. Minor heart attacks can lead to major complications, including death. They can generate abnormal heartbeats, so abnormal that the heart’s pumping action stops. You have my deepest sympathy. The booklet on heart attacks explains why they happen and how they’re prevented. Readers can order a copy by writing to Dr. Donohue – No. 102W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I want to get rid of a lot of expired medicines. I have heard flushing
them down the toilet or putting them in the garbage will make them end up in our drinking water. What is the proper solution? – M.S. ANSWER: Different government agencies have different recommendations for medicine disposal. Congress is trying to resolve those differences. First, check with your drugstore to see if it has a program to dispose of medicines; many do. Also check with your town, county or state to see if it has “take-back” programs. Many do. If you can’t find a facility that accepts old medicines, mix them with coffee grounds, sawdust, kitty litter or similar materials (making them less appealing for children or pets to eat), seal them in a plastic bag and put them in your trash.
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A few drugs ought to be flushed down the toilet or the sink. These drugs are mostly powerful painkillers, like morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone and Demerol. They pose a danger to children, pets and even adults if accidentally ingested. This advice comes from the Food and Drug Administration. You can find the complete list at www. fda.gov. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have an ingrown toenail that’s giving me much grief. I’d like to take care of it myself. I’m out of work and have no insurance. Will you give me some directions on what to do? – H.A. ANSWER: You can try to handle it on your own, but be careful. Don’t traumatize the toe or skin. Soak your foot in warm, soapy water for 10 minutes. To free the nail from the corner of the skin in which it is imbedded, try to work a small ball of cotton between the nail and the skin. Dental floss hooked under the corner of the skin helps you accomplish this. From this day onward, cut your toenails on a horizontal plane. Don’t round off the edges. That’s an invitation to an ingrown toenail. If all of this is a bit overwhelming, let a podiatrist free the nail for you. Make some arrangements for a later payment. Dr. Donohue regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
1. In 2010, Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun became the fifth player in major-league history to hit at least 125 home runs and post at least a .300 average in his first four seasons. Name two of the other four. 2. Who was the last National League player to have at least 30 home runs and 30 errors in the same season? 3. How many times have Army, Navy and Air Force all played in a football bowl game in the same season? 4. Who held the record for most 3-point field goals made in an NBA Finals game before Ray Allen hit eight in a game in 2010? 5. Who played the most games in his NHL career without ever making the Stanley Cup playoffs? 6. When was the last time before 2011 New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup? 7. Who was the first non-American female golfer to win the LPGA Championship?
Answers: 1. Joe DiMaggio, Chuck Klein, Albert Pujols and Ted Williams. 2. Pedro Guerrero of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1983. 3. Once in 2010. 4. Kenny Smith (1995), Scottie Pippen (1997) and Allen (2008) each had seven 3-pointers in an NBA Finals game. 5. Guy Charron played in 734 games without a postseason appearance. 6. It was 1987. 7. Canada’s Sandra Post in 1968.
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By Samantha Mazzotta the kitchen or other infested areas. Look behind appliances, including the stove and refrigerator, for dropped food or spilled juices. Check and clean all cabinets, especially those in which food is stored (canned or fresh), in case any food has fallen out of sight and spoiled. Treat drains, including unused or infrequently used drains, by pouring a cup of white vinegar down each and letting it sit for several minutes before rinsing with hot water. If a thorough cleaning doesn’t end the problem, talk with a pest control professional about locating other sources of the infestation and treating with a pesticide. To prevent future infestations or minimize the impact of one (since fruit flies can be brought into the house with fruit and veggies from the store), clean the
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Make a simple fruit fly trap by pouring an ounce or two of apple cider or putting a slice of banana into a glass jar, then rolling a piece of paper into a funnel shape and sticking the narrow end of the funnel into the jar. Fruit flies will be attracted down the funnel to the cider, but can’t get out.
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The Middlebury Planning & Zoning Commission hereby gives notice that at the regular meeting held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., at the Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT the following decisions were made: Quassy Amusement Park/2132 Middlebury Rd. – Site Plan Modification – Modification was Approved County Line 2181/2191 Straits Turnpike – Site Plan Modification – Modification was Accepted 1365 LLC – Site Plan updated/revision pursuant to Section 51 of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations – Application was Withdrawn
St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Night Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m. at Seven Angels Theatre on Plank Road. Four New York City comedians – Andy Hayward, Liam McEneaney, Bob Luparello and Carole Montgomery – will perform. Irish Beer will be sold, and a “Who Looks The Most Irish” contest will be held during intermission. The winner will win tickets to upcoming comedy nights at Seven Angels Theatre. Doors and the Devil’s Corner bar will open at 7 p.m. Drinks are allowed in the theatre during the performance. Tickets are $29 and $24 for season subscribers at the box office, 203-757-4676 or at SevenAngelsTheatre.org.
1365 LLC – Special Exception Use for “outdoor dining” pursuant to Section 31.4.2of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations – Application was accepted and a Public Hearing was scheduled The Official Blues Brothers Revue Saturday, March for 4-5-12
24, at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theater. Tickets are $55,
1365 LLC – Special Exception Use for alcoholic beverages $45, or $35 at 203-346-2000, www.palacetheaterct. pursuant to Section 66 of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations Application was accepted and a Public Hearing was sched- org, or at the box office at 100 East Main St. Groups of 15 or more should call 203-346-2011. uled for 4-5-12 Shakers/831 Straits Turnpike, Watertown/2222 Straits Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “Young Turnpike, Middlebury –Discussion regarding retaining walls – Frankenstein” April 13 and 14 at the Palace Theater. Architectural façade of the retaining wall was Approved as Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by submitted.
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Dated this 5th day of March, 2012 aterct.org or at the box office at 100 East Main St. Curtis Bosco, Chairman in Waterbury. Groups of 15 or more should call TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY INVITATION TO BID Hauling of Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Bulky Waste Proposals must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Hauling of Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Bulky Waste Bid” and delivered to Claudia Greenfield, Administrative Manager, Finance Department, Town Hall, 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. Sealed bids must be submitted by the deadline of 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Conference Room at Town Hall. Proposal documents can be obtained by contacting: Claudia Greenfield Town of Middlebury 1212 Whittemore Road Middlebury, CT 06762 Phone: 203-577-4163 Fax: 203-577-4176 Email: cgreenfield@middlebury-ct.org Addenda, if any, will be issued only to firms who, according to our records, have received the proposal document. The Town of Middlebury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive minor irregularities in the proposal and to award the contract to the proposer that is deemed in the best interest of the Town. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Prepare for disasters Send in your pet photos Your pet could be featured as “Pet of the Week” in this picture frame. Send us your pet’s photo by email to mbisubmit@gmail or by regular mail to P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 along with your pet’s name, your last name and your town.
PET OF THE WEEK Cocoa lives in Middlebury with Rocky, Kathy and Dylan Calo.
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Learn how to prepare in advance for natural disasters by attending “Decide to Survive – Don’t be a Victim” Sunday, March 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Emergency Services Building at the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) at 25 Quassuk Road in Woodbury. The WVFD, Woodbury Office of Emergency Management and Tom Ashmore Enterprises, Inc. want you to know how to be pre-
pared when a natural disaster strikes. You should be able to support yourself and household for at least 48 hours. Learn how to prepare yourself, your car, your work place, your home and even what to do if you are traveling. The seminar is an interactive and dynamic seminar that is a must for every household. After the natural disasters area residents faced this past year, spending two hours of their lives learn-
ing to be prepared before the next emergency strikes may be time well invested. Due to the nature of the event, it is limited to adults. The cost is by donation. All donations will support the WVFD and their efforts to help residents be safe and survive when a disaster hits. For information on Tom Ashmore Enterprises, see www.ashmoreentinc.com. The WVFD is at 203-263-3100.
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partaking in more activities at the senior center, but she wouldn’t because it took time away from her dog. She loved animals. She stayed at home for as long as she did because she said she loved her dog and didn’t want to leave her dog.” Goerner has been a Middlebury Convalescent Home resi-
dent the past four years. There she is president of the resident council, and she often tells Hammitt how to maintain the bird feeders. “That’s my job,” Hammitt said with a laugh. “And if those feeders aren’t full, I get a message saying, ‘Dr. Goerner needs to see you.’”
Continued from page 1 Clark, also a convalescent home resident. “She has a magnificent background as far as her education,” Cappelletti said. “She’s a tough lady. We would try to talk her into
It’s Girl Scout cookie time Middlebury Girl Scout troops picked up their cookies Saturday, March 3, and are preparing them for delivery. Within the next couple of weeks, your local Girl Scout will stop by with your order, and your favorite cookie will make it to your cookie jar. You can order additional boxes from your local Scout for delivery within a week, you can
BUNNY Bunny has arrived just in time to be yours for Easter! This adorable little girl is a small mix – at 6 months old, she weighs about 20 pounds and will remain close to this size when full grown. Bunny was saved from a high-kill shelter and is ready to be in a home. She recently spent some time in a dog park and got along with everyone she met, including other dogs and children. If you would like to meet her, visit the Animals For Life (AFL) shelter during adoption hours.
CHARLIE Charlie has three weeks to find a new home! His owner is going overseas for military training and is heartbroken to leave Charlie behind. A former AFL dog, the organization hopes a new home is found before then so Charlie doesn’t have to come back to the shelter. This boy is a great companion. He gets along with other dogs (lives with a doggie brother), is well adjusted to living in a home setting, and would most likely transition easily to a new family. He enjoys walks and loves to eat! If you are looking for an easy dog to adopt, call AFL about Charlie.
For more information on these pets, call 203-758-2933 or visit Animals For Life at the Middlebury Transfer Station on Rte. 63 at the corner of Woodside Ave. Adoption hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For more about the adoption process, visit www.animalsforlifect.org. CHAMPAGNE Champagne has been at Meriden Humane Society for such a long time. She would love the comfort of a family who will not judge her, especially for the scars from her past life, which are left upon her face. She is starting to get along very well, especially with male large-breed dogs. No small dogs or cats. Champagne loves to be loved, go for walks and adores children and playing in the yard! Champagne was found on a front stoop of someone’s home with milk pouring out of her from recently giving birth. She was emaciated and could hardly walk. MHS never found her pups.
purchase them from a local cookie booth, or you can call Janice Kulpa at 203-758-8482 and arrange a pickup or delivery. Find cookie booths Friday outside Middlebury Pizza in the Hamlet from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday at Dinova’s Four Corner’s Grocery Store from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Middlebury Post Office from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Outlook issues Outlook is a fine program with lots of benefits and capabilities. However, the program sometimes can drive you nuts when it does not perform as expected. In this example, Outlook 2007 failed to accept a username and password as valid. This resulted in not receiving any email and not being able to send email. The steps to begin resolving this issue begin with verifying the information. In this case, we will use an AT&T (or SNET) email account as the example. To test the validity of the username and password, try to log in straight from an Internet page. Go to my.att.yahoo.com, click on mail and enter your information. If you fail to log on, the issue is with AT&T, and you will need to contact them to change or update
the data. If you are able to log on and view your email, the issue lies with Outlook. Within Outlook, check the settings to make sure they have not been changed. Open Outlook, click on Tools, then Accounts. Highlight your account and click on the Change button. Verify the incoming and outgoing mail servers. For AT&T they are (Inc: pop.att.yahoo.com and Out: smtp.att.yahoo.com). Click the button to test. If that fails, go to the More Settings button. Verify the Advanced settings as being 995 for incoming and 465 outgoing and that ssl is selected/checked. Test again. If that fails, then we have a more serious issue with Outlook, and a reinstall is necessary. Export your .pst file BEFORE
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For more information on this dog, as well as others, and felines at Meriden Humane Society, email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and volunteers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden.
Alternative medicine ends dog’s torment DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read with interest your column about the poor dog who was tormented by allergies. Several years ago I adopted a wonderful Border Collie, “Maisie,” from a couple who couldn’t cope with her constant allergies. Blood tests showed she was allergic to tree pollens, weeds and grasses. It broke my heart to see her suffer, and I took her to many veterinarians. She received allergy shots for more than a year, and many times she was given prednisone, which I didn’t like but hoped would help her. One day a new veterinarian recommended a doctor of Chinese medicine nearby. I brought Maisie in and was told almost immediately, “Yes! I can help her. We need to build her immune system.” Within a very short time she was 100 percent better. She lived happily until she was almost 17 years old. I was fortunate to find a vet-
patience, love and diligence you showed in caring for your dog and getting her the best care possible. Send your questions or tips to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and erinarian who was open to alter- information, visit www. native treatments. More vets pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc. should consider alternative medicine as a way to help pets. – An Animal Lover in Littleton, Colo. P UZZLE DEAR ANIMAL LOVER: Thank SOLUTIONS: you for your letter! I’m glad you were able to alleviate Maisie’s suffering and find an effective treatment for her chronic allergies. Every pet’s needs and responses to treatments are a bit different – especially when using alternative, homeopathic or holistic therapies – and it can be difficult to find the right combination of medication or therapy. I’m impressed by the amount of
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Defining Moments staff members, left to right, Brittney Stout, Lara Cotrupe and Donna Fredsall, are collecting prom dresses for the “Princess and the Prom” annual gown giveaway.
Donate prom dresses Defining Moments, a new salon, barber and spa in Middlebury, is hosting a prom dress drive. It has partnered with “Princess and the Prom,” a Connecticut organization dedicated to the idea that every Connecticut girl should be able to feel like a princess the night of her prom. Participants can donate dresses of all sizes to Defining Moments at 344 Middlebury Road in Middlebury seven days a week through March 29. Those who donate a dress will receive $10
off a special occasion up-do or $5 off a wash, cut and style at Defining Moments. The donated dresses will be delivered to Princess and the Prom for their Annual Gown Giveaway March 30 through April 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Windsor, Conn. Defining Moments is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 203-758-8899 or visit www.DefiningMomentsCT.com.