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Volume VIII, No. 12

BoS appoints town attorney

By JONATHAN “CHIP” LONGO as well as representatives from U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy’s (D-5) The Board of Selectmen added office. He said he felt “stonean item to the agenda at its Mon- walled,” but they did put him in day night meeting – appointment contact with FEMA officials. He of a legal firm to represent the said that if the area’s designation town. This is a reversal of the BoS could be changed, not only unanimous decision at its Jan. 17 would the neighborhood benefit, meeting to appoint attorneys on but possibly the town could see a case-by-case, as-needed basis a change in its ISO rating. He said instead of appointing a town at- in his dealings with FEMA, they torney. told him he probably would not Members also heard a presen- get anywhere on his own, and he tation from a number of Porter should seek the town’s help.

Avenue residents concerned First Selectman Ed St. John about mandatory flood insurance asked Cyr to describe his previand awarded the 2012 to 2013 ous attempts to deal with this insurance broker services con- issue. Cyr said he approached tract to the town’s current insur- former First Selectman Tom ance broker, H.D. Segur Inc. Gormley’s administration, but Gregory Cyr of Porter Avenue the town failed to appeal the new made a presentation to the board maps (there was a 30-day winregarding the Federal Emergency dow for an appeal).

Management Administration Selectman Elaine Strobel re(FEMA) designation of the Porter membered Cyr being sent to the Avenue/Regan Road area as a Conservation Commission. St. “special hazard” flood area. He John asked him how that went. was joined by several of his “It was a very disappointing conneighbors. versation,” he said. He said he This was Cyr’s second time was not allowed to present to the before the BoS regarding this is- board, and Conservation Comsue. Cyr said because of this des- mission Chairman Paul Bowler ignation, his mortgage company told him, “Go back to the BoS and requires him to carry flood insur- tell them I resent them sending ance that costs $1,800 per year. you here.”

Cyr bought his house seven years St. John said, “We won’t send ago, but the bank started requir- you to the guillotine twice.” He ing the flood insurance two years suggested Cyr talk to Wetlands ago.

Enforcement Officer Deborah Cyr talked about his struggles Seavey and that Strobel could with FEMA and the outdated help him. “We are not trying to maps and information they are put you on a merry-go-round,” using to justify the severity of the he said. “We stand willing and hazards associated with the area. able to help.”

Cyr admits the area is in a flood Land and Open Space Preserplain, but doubts it’s as severe as vation Committee member John FEMA claims. He noted that dur- Cookson, who was just re-aping Hurricane Irene, he got only pointed to a one-year term, suga little water in his basement. “I gested Cyr contact the Army cleaned it up with a five-gallon Corps of Engineers, whose office shop vac,” he said. is on Allerton Farms Road. He He said FEMA admitted the said the Corps has been studying area has never really been stud- that area. ied, and they are relying on old The board voted on a bid for U.S. Geological Survey maps insurance broker services for made prior to improvements in 2012 to 2013. Five brokers bid on the area such as the bridge on the contract, and it was given to Rte. 188 (Whittemore Road) that H.D. Segur, Inc., the second lowallows for greater drainage of the est bidder, for $27,500. A lower area. He said FEMA has no bid of $25,000 was incomplete. money to properly study the area, The highest bid was $56,000. noting it would cost $14,000 to Then Strobel asked the agenda $16,000 per river mile. be amended to vote on having a Cyr said he has contacted various state and federal agencies, – See BoS on page 3

Friday, March 23, 2012

Doing your homework pays off

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Memorial Middle School (MMS) Principal Dr. John Seiller proved doing your homework pays off big time. He said of his victory in the principals’ race down the aisles of the Watertown Stop & Shop Monday, “You gotta prepare. You gotta do your homework. It’s a good lesson for the kids.”

Seiller came to the competition against Long Meadow Elementary School Principal Christopher Moretti and Middlebury Elementary School Principal Jack Zamary armed with a clipboard. On it was a list of items he intended to collect. Yellow highlighter identified each aisle, and below that was the list of items in the aisle, probably in order by their place in the aisle.

He also showed up with a can of WD-40, which he used to lubricate the wheels on his cart preceding the race.

Seiller said he visited the store over the weekend and mapped out a route in advance. “I decided to go out to the end and hit the baby food first because it was small,” he said.

Zamary took a different approach. “My approach was spontaneous and random. I relied on spontaneity and serendipity,” he said. Zamary brought a list, too, but it wasn’t long before it was buried under a pile of groceries in his shopping cart.

Moretti’s approach seemed to be “more is better.” He was the only one who filled one cart and started on a second one.

Seiller had the idea for the race, and submitted it to the Stop & Shop A+ Program’s Principal Challenge. The A+ program donates funds to schools. Because Seiller’s idea was a winner, MMS will get double A+ points in March, or $1,000, whichever is greater. Year-to-date, MMS has earned nearly $9,000 through the program.

Schools in the program get points when people who have registered their Stop & Shop cards in the program buy groceries. They get a point for every dollar spent and extra points for “Healthy Ideas” or double-point items. The A+ program doesn’t affect other programs, such as the gas rewards program.

In Monday’s race, collecting those extra-point items was vital. But race rules allowed each

Left to right, Watertown Stop & Shop Store Manager Bryan Worthen, Memorial Middle School (MMS) Principal Dr. John Sieller and the MMS mustang mascot stand in the checkout lane after Seiller won a race Monday to chalk up the most points for his school. (Marjorie Needham photo) competitor to collect no more than three of the same item. And there was a 10-minute time limit. This meant the rush was on to get to the extra-point items, toss three of them in the cart, and move on to the next extra-point item as quickly as possible.

When the time was up, Moretti

had $269.96 worth of groceries, Zamary had $319.19, and Sieller had $496. Moretti kept reminding everyone it wasn’t the dollar amount that counted; it was the amount of points, but it turned out the amounts paralleled each other. Sieller had 525 points, Zamary had 310 points, and Moretti had 267 points.

Seiller got a $50 gift certificate for MMS for winning the race, and the runners-up got bags of store gifts for their schools as consolation prizes. Seiller had one more prize to take back to the school – the trophy he brought to award to the winner of the race.

BoE agrees on flat school budget

By CRISTINA COMMENDATORE Region 15 Board of Education (BoE) members agreed to accept Superintendent Dr. Frank Sippy’s flat budget proposal during a March 15 budget workshop. They will present the $60.25 million spending plan to the public during an April 9 hearing before their regular meeting.

“Zero-percent increase, I think, is a fair budget this year,” member Paul Babarik of Middlebury said. “There were some areas of savings and some areas of expenses, and I think it balanced itself out, and I’m pleased with it. A lot of work went into it being zero – a lot of

work – and this is the second year we’ve been able to do that.”

The budget includes $832,475 in savings for costs including health insurance, textbooks, and sick and severance pay. In addition, 5.6 full-time equivalent teaching positions will be reduced due to declining student enrollment, and Sippy hopes the district will save $350,000 for retirement incentives.

The proposal also includes adding Scientific Research-Based Intervention (SRBI) specialists. SRBI relies on scientific-research-based instruction and intervention to observe achievements in reading, math and social/behavioral performance. Sippy plans to reassign

7.6 full-time teachers, mostly as intervention specialists, and hire another high school media center teacher and one special education chairman, whose position would be funded by a grant.

The plan also includes using $400,000 from the capitol carryover account to pay for a new physical science lab at Pomperaug High School, install a new heating and air conditioning system in the eighth-grade wing at Memorial Middle School, and add 35 SMART Boards in the middle schools.

Despite the decline in student enrollment, Sippy said certain embedded costs will keep the budget flat and not allow for a reduction. “Whether you

have 1,000 youngsters or 800 youngsters, you still have lights and heat for the same building. That doesn’t go away,” Sippy said.

The proposal does not include funding for an elementary technology program, expansion of the world languages program or a health program at the middle schools. Sippy said he heard some parents were concerned about the lack of funding for the technology program, so he addressed the issue during the March 15 workshop.

Word had spread that 25 percent of the computers in the elementary schools were out of service. But Sippy said that’s not true.

“To me, that’s a big number,” Sippy said. “I’d wonder what’s going on and who’s paying attention to that. Of the 838 computers, 828 are fine. We had our technicians test every one.”

He said of the 10 that weren’t functioning, nine were unplugged and not charged. Ten computers is a little more than 1 percent of 838. In examining the computers, Sippy said he and the technicians discovered some dead spots in the WiFi signal.

“I want to reduce the number of dead spots so we have better performance,” Sippy said. “So we’re going to take some

– See BoE on page 3

Book Review.....................2 Adoptable pets.................8 Classifieds.........................7 Community Calendar.........3 Computer Tip....................8 Fire Log.............................3 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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Friday, March 23, 2012

It Happened in Middlebury

Middlebury’s oldest living resident

By DR. RAYMOND E. SULLIVAN This unusual denizen of the Breakneck area has inhabited the northwest corner of the junction of Breakneck Hill and Artillery Roads for perhaps two centuries. No one knows its origins.

Nor is it likely a native species.

But one thing is for certain: It is the largest of its kind in the entire state of Connecticut!

Many of us have either stopped or slowed our vehicles, as we round the curve of Breakneck Hill Road, in attempting to read the small bronze plaque near its base.

The plaque was placed there by the Connecticut Botanical Society.

This rather rare species is known in the scientific community as Magnolia acuminata, or in plain English, the Cucumber Magnolia. Named for its cucumber-shaped, immature fruit, which follow the loss of its early spring blossoms, the Middlebury specimen has a circumference of 220 inches – over 18 feet! Middlebury’s state champion tree is 96 feet tall and, when fully leafed out, measures 72 feet in diameter across its spread.

This greatest of Middlebury’s trees was nominated for its lofty position by Peter North on Jan. 1, 1989, and last measured Aug. 20, 2010. Also known as the Cucumbertree, (often expressed as a single word) or Blue Magnolia,

The plaque on Middlebury’s Cucumber Magnolia says it was 91 feet tall in 2000, when it was certified as the largest tree of its kind in Connecticut.

(Submitted photos) this tree is native to the Appalachian belt. However, because of its cold-hardiness, it is now found in almost every state of the union. Although the young fruits are green, they gradually turn pinkish and eventually a dark red.

The national champion of this species resides in Stark County, Ohio and is more than 7 feet, not in circumference, but in diameter! Yet it is only 79 feet tall.

Our gigantic resident is not

“The Vow”

By Kim and Krickett Carpenter Reviewed by Mary Conseur

Angry, confused, frustrated, and nearly bankrupt, Kim and Krickett try to salvage their unraveling relationship. Kim is advised to file for divorce as the only solution to mounting medical debts. Yet, against all odds, this couple survived; today they are happily married and have become the parents of two children.

The film version of “The Vow,” now playing in area theaters, changed some details, like names and places, and eliminated any mention of the faith in a Christian God the original couple relied on. But essentially the message is the same. It leaves the viewer wondering how any couple could survive such a permanent and debilitating brain injury. When young couples take their wedding vows to honor and cherish each other “in sickness and health, for richer and for poorer, as long as they both shall live,” can they even begin to comprehend the challenges life may have in store for them?

Middlebury’s oldest resident soars some 96 feet into the air.

Library Lines

Celebrate women’s history this month

By DONNA HINE

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Mary’s Book Review

“The Vow” sounds like another Nicholas Sparks’ novel: boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, a tragedy occurs that threatens the core of their relationship, the ending is bittersweet.

But “The Vow” isn’t a novel, it is the autobiography of a young couple, who, 10 weeks after their marriage, have a near-fatal automobile accident, an accident that leaves the wife permanently disabled and the husband with post traumatic stress disorder that needs to be treated with painkillers, antidepressants and sleeping pills. The husband also has to deal with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, which he is unable to pay, and the collapse of his business, which falters in his absence.

In the accident, Krickett (the wife) damages the frontal lobe of her brain, leaving her with no short-term memory. She doesn’t know who her husband is, has no recollection of her marriage or her honeymoon, and can relate only to “snapshot memories,” not to “heart memories” of her relationship with her husband. She is a stranger in her own home.

the largest tree in the state. That honor is reserved for the Pynchot Sycamore in Simsbury, measuring 104 feet tall with a circumference of 28 feet and sporting a canopy some 147 feet across.

So, what of the origins of Middlebury’s Cucumbertree? For one thing, it is obvious it was purposely planted on that corner, and its presence is certainly no accident. It lay directly across the road from where young Titus Bronson Jr. grew up. Titus travelled extensively in Michigan, Iowa and Illinois. Could he have passed trough Stark County, Ohio as well, carrying a young sapling home with him, as he returned to Breakneck in 1863?

Whatever its origin, this Connecticut State Champion tree has withstood the test of time and will no doubt remain for many years into the future.

Nor is our Breakneck denizen the only Connecticut state champion tree in Middlebury. The List of Connecticut’s Notable Trees also includes a White Spruce or Picea glauca, as the largest of that species in the state. That specimen measures 111 inches in circumference, 78 feet in height and has a spread of 14.5 feet. Its location remains unknown.

Kindly email mckysull01@att.net if you know its whereabouts.

t is so interesting to find the many obscure holidays observed by different cultures.

Lists can be found on the Internet to celebrate for almost any reason on any day of the year – some valid (a presidential holiday), some very silly (March 14 is national Pi day – get it? March 14 – 3.14 is pi!). March is also known as women’s history month; this can and should be commemorated!

An excellent general source for information about women is “American Women’s History” (305.4 WEA) by Doris Weatherford. Arranged alphabetically, it covers women’s “organizations, issues, and events” in a comprehensive manner. From the musical talents of Marian Anderson, through flappers and “lying in” to Zonta International, you’ll find material about a variety of subjects relating to women. Maria Mitchell discovered a comet, Ruth Bryan Owen was the first woman elected to Congress from the South, “Typhoid Mary” was only a carrier of the disease, and Mae West was the first to earn a million dollars in the movie business: these and so many more fascinating facts are written about here.

“First Generations: Women in Colonial America” (305.42 BER) by Carol Berkin examines the important contributions of the 17th- and 18th-century woman. Slaves and pioneers

alike were influential in shaping today’s modern woman as much as men of the era shaped the men of today. Read about the Quaker community, the lives of black women and their families – both Southern slave and northern resistor – and the role of activist women in the American Revolution. Check out the chapter about Native American women whose identity is shaped by their place in ritual and the impact of American society on their development.

A more comprehensive history of women is found in “Daughters of the Promised Land: Women in American History” (301.412) by Page Smith.

From primitive roots and mythology to the future of modern women (in some areas with tongue firmly in cheek), the author winds his way through a vast amount of the past and touches on women’s rights, birth control, feminism and many other issues in an attempt to offer a clear view of the evolution of women.

“Founding Sisters and the Nineteenth Amendment” (324.6 CLI) focuses on votes for women in an effort to explain the struggle and vision of the suffragettes.

We, as modern women, take voting for granted today, as if it were always possible, forgetting many people – men and women alike – fought for this right. With enthralling insights of the movers and shakers in the battle, the author offers us a thrilling “youare-here” view.

On a light note, skim through “First of All: Significant ‘Firsts’

by American Women” (305.4 McC) by Joan McCullough. The first pilot to fly airmail was Katherine Stinson in July 1912. The first patent holder was Mary Klies of South Killingly, Conn.! The first White House physician was Dr. Janet G. Travell in 1961. Dedicated to her grandmother, Ethel Virginia Wright, the first woman postmaster of Mary Esther, Fla., this book lists many unique “firsts” we have never even thought about!

No discussion of women’s rights would be complete without a mention of Gloria Steinem.

Her book, “Moving Beyond Words” (305.42 STE) is set in six parts loosely connected by her one obvious topic. Even if you don’t agree with her, you can’t deny her humor and intelligence in presenting a cohesive and valid stand for women and women’s rights. The section entitled “What if Freud Were Phyllis” is very amusing and yet, in typical Ms. Magazine fashion, makes you think beyond the surface of the story.

A compelling read, “The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade” (362.82 FES) by Ann Fessler centers on the dilemma faced by an unwed mother in post-World War II. Excerpts include experiences written in their own words – lending even more stark reality

to an explosively emotional decision. With abortion too dangerous, illegal or unavailable, women felt their only option was to give these children up for adoption.

“Some Wore Bobby Sox: The Emergence of Teenage Girls Culture, 1920-1945” (305.235 SCH)

by Kelly Schrum followed by “The Women Who Broke All the Rules: How the Choices of a Generation Changed Our Lives” (305.42 EVA) by Susan B. Evans present a unified history of the 1900s and how our present everyday lives were formed. It is hard to believe the teenage years were not seen as a separate age group until after World War II – especially when you consider their impact on today’s economy!

Books focusing on the history of women are too numerous to mention here, but two in particular are appropriate for children.

“America’s Daughters: 400 Years of American Women” (J 305.4 HEA) by Judith Head and “Women in 19th Century America” (J 305.42 MAC) by Fiona Macdonald are individually and together a terrific source for young women eager to learn about the fascinating emergence of women as equals in society, sports, government, industry, and any other field of endeavor.

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.

photography since he was a teenager. He works in photography, watercolors, oils and pencil. This month’s exhibit of a variety of subjects worked in different mediums can be viewed on the Whittemore Gallery Wall on the main floor of the library.

The Howard Whittemore Memorial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591.

Wednesday Film

ning logo will printed on tee shirts that will be sold as a fundraiser for the Friends. Entry forms will be at the Friends of the Library Book Cellar and at the Woodbury Public Library April 1 to 30. No submissions will be accepted after April 30.

The Friends’ board and the library director will choose the top two entries, and those entries will be on display in the library during May to be voted on by library patrons. First prize will be a digital camera and a tee shirt with the logo printed on it. The runner-up will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

Library Happenings Middlebury 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.

The Middlebury Library is at 30 Crest Road in Middlebury. For information, call 203-758-2634.

Naugatuck Naugatuck River Movie “The Hidden World,” a new movie by The Naugatuck River Revival Group, will be shown at the Whittemore Library Saturday, March 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Tuesday, April 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come discover the wildlife of the Naugatuck River. For more information, call 203-729-4591.

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Emergency Preparedness Program: Are You Ready?

in preparedness planning, and how to become more resilient during any kind of emergency.

Call 203-729-4591 to register so the presenter will know how Wednesday, March 28, from many handouts to bring.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Naugatuck Old Abe Fundraiser Valley Health District will presSunday, April 15, from 1 to ent a program on emergency preparedness. Come learn how 4:30 p.m., Abe Lincoln, aka Lewis you and your loved ones can bet- Dube, will once again partner ter prepare for emergencies. Fol- with Tom Cruciani, musical dilowing tropical storm Irene and rector of “An Evening with AbraOctober snow storm Alfred, the ham Lincoln,” in producing “Let importance of personal pre- it Shine.” This will be the third paredness really hit home. Indi- biannual fundraiser for the viduals need to prepare to be Howard Whittemore Library self-sustaining for at least three held at Reynold’s Café in Union days after a disaster strikes. City.

The event is a combination Learn how to better prepare for arts exhibit/cabaret that will inany type of emergency.

Discussion will include mak- clude dance (flamenco/balling a plan, building an emer- room), music (vocal/instrumengency kit, where to go if you need tal), drama, painting, photograto leave your home, understand- phy, and sculpting, as well as ing your own needs during an local artisans. The public is urged emergency, including your pets to contact Dube at dubeaslincoln@yahoo.com to volunteer their talents and join this excurIATED sion into the old-time bohemian ASSOC H WIT atmosphere of yesteryear.

Admission is free, but voluntary contributions will be accepted. Reynold’s Café is at 419 N. Main St. in Naugatuck.

Chris’s Residential Painting Interior & Exterior Painting.

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Shawn Sullivan Exhibit The March exhibit features artwork of borough resident Shawn Sullivan. Sullivan has been interested in both art and

Southbury Unplugged Play A new program featuring good old-fashioned fun will be offered Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room. The Children’s Department will start a “Family Unplugged Play” monthly event for all ages. No registration is required. A variety of board games for all ages and abilities will be on hand for families to enjoy. Moms, dads, grandparents and kids are invited to come enjoy an unplugged evening away from TV, cell phones, iPads and laptops.

Eggimals for Teens and Tweens Teens and tweens in grades five to 12 are invited to make animals out of recycled plastic eggs Thursday, April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required. Call 203262-0626, ext. 110, to sign up.

The Wednesday afternoon movie March 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room is about one of the most influential 17th century painters, Diego Velazquez. The character of the artist is revealed through a study of his paintings and various aspects of his life and times, including his relationship with the Spanish monarch, Phillip IV. The room’s surround sound theater has an infrared listening system available. For more information, call 203-262-0626.

Youth Art Month Exhibit Region 15 schools are observing Youth Art Month with a display of local student art work at the Gloria Cachion Art Gallery in the Southbury Public Library through Thursday morning, March 29.

Check www.southburylibrary. org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-262-0626).

Calling All Artists

The library is seeking artists to display their work in the library gallery. Space is available in late fall 2012 and in 2013. Original works will be displayed on a monthly basis, and the exhibit space includes a locked display case for smaller three-dimensional works. Artists can host an opening reception and can have a solo or joint exhibit. Contact Library Director Patricia Lunn at 203-263-3502 for more information or to set up an appointment to submit art for conTeen Logo sideration.

Design Contest For information, call 203-263The Friends of the Wood- 3502 or visit www.woodburylibury Public Library seeks Wood- braryct.org. The library is at 269 bury teens in grades six and up Main St. South in Woodbury. to design a new logo. The win-

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Literacy volunteers get oriented Individuals interested in helping adults succeed through improved English literacy skills are invited to participate in a volunteer orientation sponsored

by Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury (LVGW). Orientation participants will learn about the state of adult literacy, LVGW volunteer opportunities, and the tutor training program and schedule. Individuals may choose to attend ONE of the following sessions: • Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Silas Bronson Library at 267 Grand St. in Waterbury • Tuesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Whittemore Memorial Li-

brary at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck • Wednesday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakville Branch Library at 55 Davis St. in Oakville • Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Silas Bronson Library at 267 Grand St. in Waterbury • Friday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Prospect Public Library at 17 Center St. in Prospect LVGW trains and supports volunteers who teach adults to read, write, speak, and understand English. As a learner-centered educational program, LVGW aims to help adults reach their goals, which may range from securing employment to passing the U.S.

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citizenship test to reading with their children. No prior teaching experience is necessary, but volunteers must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong oral and written English skills.

The spring training program is sponsored by The GHADA Foundation of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association and The Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund.

The program is accredited through ProLiteracy America. For more information about LVGW or to register for one of the orientations, please call 203-754-1164.

Senior Center News Free Income Tax Preparation Help

local groups, are invited to participate. To sign up, Free income tax assistance is provided at the or for more information, call 203-577-4166.

Middlebury Senior Center at 1172 Whittemore Spring Salad Demonstration Road in Middlebury by the AARP Tax Aide program Monday, March 26, at 11 a.m., Roberta Winters for low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, from TLC Homecare will present “Spring Salad with special attention to those 60 and older.

Call 203-577-4166 for more information or to Demo” at the Middlebury Senior Center and will schedule an appointment with a certified AARP serve it to all who participate. Registration is reTax Aide counselor. Bring to the appointment your quired. Please sign in at the senior center office spouse (if you are married), proof of identity, So- or call 203-577-4166. cial Security numbers for yourself and your deIntroduction to Apple Computers pendents, a personal check with bank checking Angelo Malagrino will give one-on-one lessons account and routing numbers, copies of last year’s federal and state tax returns and all income state- on using Apple computers, either on the senior center’s Apple laptop, or people can bring in their ments. own laptops. He charges $10 for the lesson and is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call Tai Chi Tai Chi-certified instructor Sherry Galvin 203-577-4166 for an appointment. teaches Tai Chi every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The cost is $30 for 12 lessons. To sign up, call 203-5774166.

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Medical Loan Closet If you or a family member is in need of crutches, a walker, a shower chair, or other assistive device after surgery or an accident, the senior center may be able to help. Call 203-577-4166 if you would like to use the medical loan closet.

Time to Plan Community Garden Middlebury’s intergenerational community garden provides fresh produce for residents interested in gardening. Last year, dedicated volunteers of all ages grew tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, peppers, squash, and a variety of herbs such as parsley, sage, basil, oregano, and rosemary.

Preparing this year’s garden will begin in late March or early April. Those interested, including

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Continued from page 1 town attorney on retainer. The board voted unanimously to add it to the agenda. Strobel said there was an open position for town attorney. The board voted to appoint what St. John called The Middlebury Law Firm (attorneys Robert Smith and Dana [Moreira] D’Angelo) for $6,500 per month retainer ($78,000 per year). Former Town attorney Steve Savarese was paid a retainer of $4,500 per month. It does not appear the contract went out to bid.

D’Angelo has been a partner in D’Angelo and Forte while Smith’s practice has been Robert W. Smith Law Offices. It is un-

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Region 15 has spent more than $1 million on technology in the last four years. Sippy’s presentation broke down by grade level how technology instruction is interspersed throughout the elementary curriculum. Kindergartners begin with logging on and off computers, using the mouse and keyboard, choosing menus and saving and closing

West Point Dress Parade

Travel to West Point Academy in New York to view its famous dress parade Saturday, April 28.

With great pomp and circumstance, the cadets march in full uniform in cadence with military music, presenting arms in unison. Enjoy a bountiful buffet at the Hotel Thayer, which offers an assortment of salads, hot and cold entrees and an extensive sweets table. Also included in the excursion are guided tours of West Point’s highlights: the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point and the Hudson River Lookout.

A Friendship Tours luxury coach will depart from Shepardson Community Center at 8 a.m. and return to the lot at 6 p.m. The cost is $83 per person. Call Middlebury Parks and Recreation at 203-758-2520 to reserve a seat.

Middlebury Canine Police Officer Ed Demers and "J.J." are shown with Daisy troop members at the Middlebury Public Library. Demers and "J.J." recently gave a K-9 demonstration for the troop.

(Submitted photo)

Community garden I signed up for a small plot in our community garden. It was a big step going public this way.

While others can grow glorious mounds of colorful flowers, my past attempts had humble results that were best relegated to pots on the porch.

For the second year, the local land trust has divided up one of its properties and made small rectangles of land available at a low cost to seniors who want to garden. I was able to select my own site – near one of the faucets and the hose.

For those of us who don’t have a green thumb (as I apparently don’t), the land trust is holding a series of weekly gardening classes, designed to help us get the most out of our little plots of dirt.

Different types of mulch, how to understand the three numbers on the labels of fertilizer, planting seedlings versus seeds, soil pH, staying organic – all are topics we’re learning about.

This weekend I went to the community garden and located my plot. It’s weedy and flat, with cold, hard-looking soil. It was used last year, so I assume all the rocks are gone, but still, I wondered: How am I going to transform it into a space full of beautiful flowers?

I made my decision while

standing there looking at the weeds. I won’t grow flowers. I’m going to grow vegetables for the two homeless shelters near me and for the food bank. This time my attempts to succeed with a garden will be different: The land trust will provide hands-on help and advice.

I hope the food bank is prepared for a deluge of carrots, beans and tomatoes.

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clear whether or not they have jointly formed a new law firm for their work with the town. Smith, who also is the Water Pollution Control Authority chairman and a member of the Middlebury Republican Town Committee, was St. John’s campaign manager during the last election. Both Smith and D’Angelo contributed to St. John’s and Strobel’s campaigns.

Strobel said the appointment will save the town money because the contract includes all routine labor negotiations on behalf of the town. However, routine negotiations do not include contested labor matters. Those will be billed at the rate of $150 per hour. At press time, one town department had five active grievances against it.

In addition to their retainer and their billings for contested labor matters, Smith and D’Angelo will be paid a 20-percent contingency fee for collection of taxes, water and sewer fees. St. John said if the town is sued for any matter, that will increase the attorney’s fees above and beyond the retainer.

In other matters, St. John spoke about the May 1 deadline to join the Torrington Area Health district that is needed so the town can take advantage of a two-month credit. St. John said he is pleased with the contract and has not heard one word of opposition from any town residents.

Selectman Ralph Barra talked about concerns residents of Richardson Drive have about their street being so close to the inter-

section of Rtes. 63 and 64. Even though these are state roads, he said he has spoken to Police Chief Richard Guisti about possible remedies to prevent motorists from making illegal right turns Date Time Address/Incident on Rte. 63 northbound. He said 3/14/12 14:42 765 Straits Turnpike. Fire alarm activation. this is a safety concern for resi- 3/15/12 17:04 Rte. 188 and Shadduck Road. Motor vehicle dents of the neighborhood. accident - rollover. Two patients. Both reEagle Scout Ryan Bushka sent fused treatment. a letter to the BoS thanking them for going to his Court of Honor.

He also thanked them for their support.

St. John read a letter from local resident Myrsini Papoutsis complaining there are too many restaurants in town and expressing her wish Middlebury would David R. Theroux build its own high school. St. Managing Partner John referred the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commis- 500 Chase Parkway sion.

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files. By fifth grade, students should know how to use spell checker and other revision tools and use online resources to enhance problem solving. Instruction takes place in the library/ media center or computer lab.

Sippy said instruction for elementary school students needs to focus more on literacy than technology. However, he said, SMART Boards, interactive white boards, help enhance teachers’ technology demonstrations in the classroom, and kids use them, too. School parent-teacher organizations have raised money

for most of the district’s SMART Boards.

“My concern is creating the opportunity for kids to have the IT environment so they can learn from each other and use it as a tool,” Sippy said. “It’s meant to enhance learning. I am pleased

with the progress we’ve made.

The bottom line is the majority of the board felt comfortable that the product we’re putting in front of kids is a good product.

Can it be improved? Yes, it always can, but it’s a good product.”

Middlebury Community Calendar Friday, March 23 Dan LaRosa Comedy Hypnosis Show 7 p.m......................................Pomperaug High School Auditorium

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Region 15 School Calendar Monday, March 26 PHS Fashion Show Rehearsal....................Auditorium, 2:15 to 5 p.m.

Board of Education.......................... PHS AP Room No. 103, 7:30 p.m.

Region 15 Enrollment & Facilities Task Force................ PHS Media Center, 5 to 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 27 GES ............................................................................Women in History Middle School.......................................... Fourth marking term begins PHS Fashion Show Rehearsal....................Auditorium, 2:15 to 5 p.m.

LMES PTO......................................................................................7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28

Saturday, March 24

PHS Fashion Show Rehearsal....................Auditorium, 2:15 to 5 p.m.

Parent Empowerment University 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m...............Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St.

Thursday, March 29

PES Kindergarten Parent Coffee................................................7 p.m.

MES Kindergarten Parent Coffee...............................................7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 GES Kindergarten New Parent Orientation..............................7 p.m.

Mental Health Support Group LMES Kindergarten Parent Orientation....................................7 p.m.

6 p.m............................. Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury PHS Pomp Games, Sophomore Class Fundraiser.......... Auditorium Economic and Industrial Development Commission 7 to 9:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room Friday, March 30 Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Middle School............................................... Third marking term ends Professional Development Half Day....................... Early release day Calendar dates/times are subject to change If your organization would like your event included in the community PHS Senior Semi-Formal................................................... 6 to 10 p.m. calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com

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Friday, March 23, 2012

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Issued every week by: The Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer Society LLC Bee-Intelligencer Staff: Editor-In-Chief/Publisher: Marjorie Needham Editorial Assistant: Cristina Commendatore Correspondents: Mary Conseur, Jonathan “Chip” Longo, Terrence S. McAuliffe Art & Production: Mario J. Recupido Advertising Sales: mbiadvertising@gmail.com - Submit press releases in person, by mail or email The Bee-Intelligencer welcomes news, press releases and advertising from all surrounding communitie Editorial office: 2030 Straits Turnpike, Suite 1, Middlebury, CT 06762 Direct mail to P.O. Box 10.

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Middlebury Legal Filings Period Feb. 1 – 29, 2012 Information provided courtesy of the Middlebury Town Clerk. Date given is the date the transaction was recorded.

Despres, Vanessa to CMB Exchange LLC dba American Oil Solutions on 2/1, Trade Name File (403 Washington Dr.) for Trade Name.

Placke, Beth to Pisani, Giuseppe N. / Pisani, Mary Jean on 2/1, 119 Falcon Crest Rd. via War for $520,000.

Fletcher, Edward W., Est. / Fletcher, Marilyn J., aka / Fletcher, Marilyn J., Tr. to Fletcher, Edward W., Est. / Fletcher, Marilyn J., aka / Fletcher, Marilyn J., Tr. on 2/1, 38 Avalon Dr. / Vol 261 Pg 220 / Trust Affidavit, Affidavit.

Moniot, Richard Paul aka Est to Moniot, Richard Paul aka Est on 2/2, Fiduciary Appointment for Probate.

Trentalange, Michael W. to Trentalange, Paul, Tr. on 2/3, 530 Whittemore Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

DeSantis, Michael to DeSantis Farm on 2/6, Trade Name File (68 Old Watertown Rd.) for Trade Name.

Widman, James to Widman Enterprises on 2/7, Trade Name File (94 Watertown Rd.) for Trade Name.

D’Angelo, Concetta K. to D’Angelo, Concetta K. / D’Angelo, Anthony P. on 2/8, 215 Upper Whittemore Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

Marcone, Vita J., aka / Marcone, Vita Guiseppina, aka to Marcone, Ferdinando on 2/8, Parcel “A” Atwood St. aka Ave. (70 Atwood Ave.), CDEV. Hummel, James T. to Hummel, Carline C. on 2/9, 15 Jericho Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

Strakosch, Gisela M. to Strakosch, William D. on 2/9, 106 Skyline Dr. via Q.C. for -0-.

St. Germain, Sharon to St. Germain, Kenneth on 2/10, Lake Shore Dr. via Q.C. for -0-.

Fletcher, Edward W., Est. to Fletcher, Edward W., Est. on 2/14, Rel Est Tax / V261 P220 / Avalon Dr via Probate.

Winslow, Leatrice B., Est. to Winslow, Leatrice B., Est. on 2/16, Rel Est Tax / V240 P1008 / 16 Northwood Dr. via Probate.

Browne, Brendan to Browne, Brendan / Browne, Carolanne E. on 2/16, 49 Clearview Knoll via Q.C. for -0-.

Guerrette, Clifford L, Est. to Guerrette, Clifford L., Est. on 2/17, Rel Est Tax / V67 P548, 435 Whittemore Rd. for Probate.

Guerrette, Clifford L., Est. to Guerrette, Clifford L., Est. on 2/17, Rel Est Tax / V77 P334 / Lot 31 Whittemore Rd. for Probate.

Crutcher, William C. for Whitefield Company on 2/23, Trade Name File (84 Munson Rd.) for Amended Trade Name.

McKay, Evelyn P. to Artillery Road LLC on 2/23, North St Ext. aka Artillery Rd (207 Artillery Rd.) via War for $170,000.

Daniels, Darrell S. for Darrell S. Daniels MD on 2/24, Trade Name File (195 Chesham Dr.) for Trade Name.

Caulfield, Donna to Kloss, Jonathon / Kloss, Joy on 2/28, Bronson Dr. (175 Bronson Dr.) via War for $315,000.

Bryk, Donna M. / Connecticut State of Dept. of Revenue Services to Household Realty Corporation on 2/28, 161 Algin Dr. via FORC. Polito, Anthony M. CitiMortgage, Inc. on 2/28, 542 Whittemore Rd. via FORC. Federal National Mortgage Corporation to Cluney, Carl on 2/28, 9 Winding Trail via War for $275,000.

Cluney, Carl to Cluney, Carl / Cluney, Nicki on 2/28, 9 Winding Trail via Q.C. for -0-.

Westover swim team places first Westover School’s Swim Team, competing in just its third season, placed first in Division III competition at the Western New England Prep School Swimming Association Championships Feb. 25 at Hopkins School in New Haven. The team’s success reflects “the depth of our team,” said Coach Kate Seyboth.

“Some teams have a few standout swimmers who make

a difference for their teams. We have a lot of solid swimmers who place in competition,” she said.

The team also placed second in the Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference meet for the third year in a row. It ended its season with a record of 8-7, and 14 Westover swimmers qualified to compete at the New England Championships (NEC) March 3 compared to

seven swimmers in 2011 and four swimmers in 2010.

The team was co-captained

by Anna Eggert ’12 and Katie Hedberg ’12. “Anna has improved so much this year,” Seyboth noted. “She dropped 24 seconds this season in her best time for the 500-yard freestyle.

She had a really good season.

Katie also has had an excellent season, especially in her 100-yard

butterfly.”

At the NEC, Eggert set school records in the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle, while Mary Kate Kosciusko ’13 set a school record for the 100-yard freestyle. The relay team of Eggert, Kosciusko, Anna Chahaneau ’14, and Jane Funk ’13 also set a school record in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

In Brief Parent University Newtown Parent Connection Inc., Brookfield Substance Abuse Coalition and SMART Inc. (Southbury/Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together) will offer a Parent Empowerment University Saturday, March 24, from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Newtown Middle School at 11 Queen St. in Newtown. The event is open to all parents seeking “higher education” and more effective skills in the ever-changing and challenging field of child rearing. It will feature Bonnie Harris, author of “When Kids Push Your Buttons,” and a “Kids University” program, including a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities for children ages 3 to 11.

The event is $5 per adult. Pay using PayPal or any major credit card via PayPal. Children are free. Register online at www.newtownparentconnection.org. For questions, schedules and more information, call the Newtown Parent Connection office at 203-2701600 and leave a message for Joan.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny The Middlebury Community Women’s Club invites children to enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday, March 31, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Shepardson Community Building in Middlebury. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, baked goods and beverages.

The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children with a family maximum of $20.

Egg Hunt The Woodbury Parks and Recreation 2012 Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. at Hollow Park, rain or shine. Wear your prettiest or funniest spring bonnet, bring your basket and join the Easter Bunny at The Hollow! Take your child’s photo before the race to fill their basket with chocolate eggs hidden in the fields. This is a lot of fun for children up to the age of 10 years old. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 9:30 am., and the Egg Hunt starts exactly at 10 a.m.

This is a free event, but optional monetary donations for the Woodbury Food Bank will be collected.

Easter Flower & Vegetable Sale Brass City Harvest will sell Easter flowers and plants and vegetable plants, including cold weather vegetable plants, Thursday, April 5, through Saturday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Crownbrook Greenhouse at 73 Hill Street in Waterbury. Brass City Harvest’s mission is to provide food, education, nutrition and supportive human services to Waterbury residents and non-residents. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Brass City Harvest’s Sustainable Community Food System, which provides freshly-grown vegetables to low-income and homeless individuals in the area. For information, visit www.brasscityharvestwtby.org.

A child visits with the Easter Bunny at a previous Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Middlebury.

(Submitted photo)

Beekeeping Workshop Alphonse Avitabile, zoologist, retired UConn professor and acclaimed bee researcher and author, will instruct a practical beekeeping workshop Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at the Center for Sustainable Living at 90 Cabbage Lane in Bethlehem. This workshop is suitable for beginners or intermediate, urban or rural beekeepers, who want to support honey bees in the face of growing concerns about colony collapse disorder and the decline in numbers of pollinators that visit fruit and vegetable plants we rely on for food. Avitabile will demonstrate installing a new bee package into a top bar

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beehive, and the class will visit his bee yard in Bethlehem.

The fee is $45. Pre-register by April 11 (after that, call for availability). Visit www. connsoil.com for a registration form. Print form and mail it to P.O. Box 365, Bethlehem, CT 06751.

Volunteers Needed In Woodbury The Community Services Council of Woodbury (CSCW) is seeking volunteers to assist with the CSCW Food Bank operation. Both food bank stockers and shoppers are needed. Commitment times vary from weekly shoppers and stockers to volunteers to help with food drives and fill in as needed.

A brief training session is required of all volunteers.

To volunteer or for more information, attend an informational meeting Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Public Library at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury. For more information, please contact community.services.council@gmail.com.

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Obituaries

Before the Big Race

John V. Makepeace Husband of Marion Makepeace

Memorial services for John V. Makepeace, 91, husband of Marion and father of Tyler, David, Richard and Seth will be Saturday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at the Middlebury Congregational Church on Rte. 188 on the Green in Middlebury.

Rosalie L. Naylor

Sister of Matthew Vaccaro Mrs. Rosalie L. (Vaccaro) Naylor, 63, passed away peacefully Friday, March 16, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Rosalie was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Fred and Lucy (Albano) Vaccaro.

Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Angela Naylor of Waterbury; her brother, Matthew “Matty” Vaccaro and his wife, Ginny, of Middlebury; her sister, Barbara Vaccaro of Waterbury; and two nephews, Fred and Matthew Vaccaro.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Maiorano Funeral Home has been entrusted with all arrangements.

For more information and online condolences, visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.

Paul B. Robinson

Grew up in Middlebury School principals, left to right, Christopher Moretti of Long Meadow Elementary School, Dr. John Seiller of Memorial Middle School and Dr. Jack Zamary of Middlebury Elementary School are all smiles before beginning their race down the aisles of the Watertown Stop & Shop Monday afternoon. The race idea was Seiller's award-winning submission to the Stop & Shop A+ program that won $1,000 for his school. Student decorations adorn the principals' shopping carts.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

Four ways to help kids make cents of finances (Family Features) Financial liter-

acy is as important as learning the ABC’s. By teaching financial and entrepreneurial practices at a young age, children will be better prepared for their financial futures.

The first step is to get started, so start with these educational activities: Start Talking: Try a simple question such as, “What is investing?” Questions are conversation starters and shouldn’t be complicated. The key is to teach through open communication that allows kids to discover – rather than be told – the answers.

Starting Thinking: Most kids are impulsive and fixate on things that are interesting. It’s tough to get them thinking beyond “now” when it comes to money. Overcoming that helps kids understand the basic principles of budgeting. Challenge them with questions such as, “Are you still going to want that expensive sweater in a month, or would it be better to save toward something else?” Helping kids grasp the concept of “value” instills a sense of financial ownership and responsibility. Remind them that once they spend the money, it’s gone.

Start Practicing: Kids learn through repetition. The more they do something, the better they get. No matter what age the child is, present her with scenarios that require practicing different financial principles. For example, during the summertime give your child $20 to set up a

Photo courtesy of Getty Images lemonade stand. Ask her, “What types of products will you need to buy to make lemonade? How much will those items cost? How many days do you plan to have the lemonade stand open?”

Asking these questions not only will help her work through the answers, but also will increase her understanding of simple business terms such as “overhead” and “profit.” Additionally, contributing more “investment” money to the fledgling business opens up dialogue about investors and stocks. It takes a little imagination to come up with scenarios, but it can be a fun

learning opportunity for the child and the parent.

Start Investigating: The Internet provides a wealth of financial learning tools for children and parents. Of course, parents should monitor what their children are viewing online, but there are some invaluable educational sites, such as www.smckids.com, which features webisodes for Secret Millionaires Club (SMC), an animated series starring Warren Buffet as he mentors a group of kids.

Featured on The HUB network, as well as the website, the SMC series is an innovative way

to teach sound financial and entrepreneurial practices to young people. Modeled after the lessons instilled by Buffett in the animated series, SMC’s “Learn & Earn” Promotion – sponsored exclusively by www.creditreport. com – also offers interactive educational tools for parents and kids.

The bottom line: Stop waiting.

It’s never too early to start teaching financial lessons.

For more fun and engaging financial resources, or to watch “The Secret Millionaires Club” webisodes, visit www.smckids. com.

Is it time to buy a new car?

Here come higher gas prices – again. No one should be surprised. These things run in cycles. Yes, prices generally are higher in spring and summer – when we all need more gas for vacation – and go down in the winter.

If you don’t get good gas mileage, consider whether it’s time to buy a more efficient, economical vehicle. You won’t be alone.

The sale of small and compact cars has increased in the past year. One automaker reported that sales of its small cars increased by 40 percent. Another reported an increase of 43 percent.

Decide, too, whether the vehicle you buy should be considered your “last” one. In other words, buy as though the vehicle will be the last one you’ll ever own – and then drive it for the length of its useful life. The idea is to keep driving the car long after it’s paid off. Keep up with

all scheduled maintenance to extend the life of the car. A payment-free vehicle is a nice thing to own. Besides not making a hefty monthly payment, the older a vehicle is, the lower the taxes and insurance.

If you’re going to trade your car in, invest in a detailing package so it looks its best. At the very least, run it through a carwash and spring for the wax.

These basics of saving on gas apply to whatever type of vehicle you own: • Keep your vehicle tuned. Not being at peak performance means it is going to use more fuel. Keep an eye on the tire pressure as well.

• Plan and combine your errand

trips around town.

• Carpool if you can, or take public transportation at least a few days a week.

For more ideas on saving on the cost of fuel, see the website by the U.S. Department of Energy: www.fueleconomy.gov/ feg/gasprices. You’ll find information on hybrids and electric cars, alternative fuels, miles per gallon, notes from other consumers, tips on choosing an efficient vehicle, a side-by-side comparison of vehicles, and information about the new labels

Paul B. Robinson, 68, of Southington died Sunday, March 18, at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Paul was born in Waterbury, April 7, 1943, a son of Marguerite (Handle) Robinson of Kentucky and the late Bernard J. Robinson. He was raised in Middlebury and graduated from Leavenworth High School in Waterbury.

He was a Vietnam veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a draftsman at Timex and retired from the Southbury Post Office after 23 years. After retirement, he became a senior companion for New Opportunities of Waterbury.

Paul was an old car enthusiast and a self-taught musician. He was a member of the Pedal Steel Guitar Club. He enjoyed line dancing and taught it at Illusions Dance Club in Wolcott Besides his mother, Paul is survived by three brothers, Richard A. Robinson of Florida, David A. Robinson of Kentucky, and Allan R. Robinson of Waterbury; a sister, Judy Mazulaitis of Kentucky, several nieces and nephews; and many friends in Florida and Connecticut. He was predeceased by a brother, Bernie “Sonny” Robinson.

Graveside services with military honors will be today, Friday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery on North Street in Watertown. There are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hickcox Funeral Home at 195 Main St. in Watertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com.

Angeline Sciarretto

Former Uniroyal Employee Mrs. Angeline (Cariello) Sciarretto, 84, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, March 16, at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Sciarretto Sr. Mrs. Sciarretto was born May 4, 1927, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Felix and Eufemia (Errico) Cariello. Angeline was an employee for Uniroyal Company for more than 30 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Angeline is survived by her sons: Joseph Sciarretto and his wife, Rosemarie, of Waterbury; David Sciarretto and his wife, Jeannie, of Danbury; and Mark Sciarretto and his wife, Lucy, of Naugatuck; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was Tuesday. Burial followed in St. James Cemetery.

Maiorano Funeral Home of Waterbury handled the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Angeline’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Irving “Bill” Southard Close friend of Dorothy “Pat” Little

Mr. Irving “Bill” Southard, 90, of Auburn Street, passed away on Friday, March, 16, 2012, at Glendale Health Center. He was the widower of Helen (Yocius) Southard.

Mr. Southard was born in Waterbury Jan. 13, 1922, son of the late Clifford and Laura (Stauffer) Southard. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident, moving from Waterbury in 1946. He retired from the Footwear Division of Uniroyal Inc. where he worked for 33 years. He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II in the North Africa, Italy and Austria campaigns.

He was an active member of the American Legion Post 17 for 63 years and its oldest member. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1946, a member of the Shep­herd Salem Masonic Lodge 78, 33 Degrees, for 26 years, the AARP in Middlebury and an avid pool player at the Middlebury Senior Center.

He leaves a son, Alan Southard of Naugatuck; his very close friend of many years, Dorothy “Pat” Little of Middlebury; dear friends, Karen and Justin Bunker and family; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brother, Arnold Southard, and his sister, Shirley Faller.

The funeral was Tuesday. Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home of Naugatuck handled the arrangements.

Private burial with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Baseball, P.O. Box 226, Naugatuck, CT 06770. To send an online condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Boat Rack Lottery Middlebury Recreation Area (MRA) boat racks are available to those whose names are drawn in a lottery. Lottery entry forms are available in the Parks & Recreation office. Residents must have a valid MRA pass before renting a boat rack. The fee is $45 per rack, and the limit is one rack per family. Lottery requests must be received in the Parks & Recreation office no later than April 27. The lottery drawing will be Wednesday, May 2.

Easter Egg Hunt The annual Easter egg hunt for Middlebury children ages 3 to 10 will be Saturday, April 7, (rain date April 14) at 1 p.m. at Shepardson Field at 1172 Whit-

temore Road. The event is sponsored by the Middlebury Police Social Club and the Parks and Recreation Department.

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 5 p.m. for the return trip.

For New York City on your own, enjoy the sights, sounds and food of NYC at your leisure.

The 24 seats for this option cost $30 per person.

The “Million Dollar Quartet” option includes a 2:30 p.m. matinee of the acclaimed Broadway musical that recreates a 1956 gathering of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions ever. The performance lasts 1-1/2 hours. The 20 seats available for this option cost $96 per person. Call 203-758-2520 for information or to reserve seats.

Middlebury Troop 5 Scouts, back, left to right, Vincente Pirozzoli, Sean Bannon, Cole Rosenhein, Chistopher Azar-Brandes, Justin Zinko and Tyler Zinko, and front, left to right, Andrew Burns and Andrew Styblo, hold bags of trash they picked up along Woodside Avenue.

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Monday, March 26............... Bristol Central Scrimmage (H)............... 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27............... Woodland Scrimmage (A)................. 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31.............. Danbury Scrimmage (A)...................... 11 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse

Saturday, March 24.............. Red-White Scrimmage (H)..................... 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28.......... Nonnewaug Scrimmage (H)................... 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 31.............. Pomperaug Jamboree (H)...................... 9 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse

Saturday, March 24.............. Pomperaug Play Day (H)........................ 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 31.............. Hamden Scrimmage (A)............................ TBA

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Monday, March 26............... Taft Scrimmage (H)........................... 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28.......... Seymour Scrimmage (A)................... 3:30 p.m.

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You’re enjoying that extra hour of daylight! Time to create new mind habits!

This week’s nuggets for life are to focus your mind on the positive. Check out this YouTube video: “Get Spanky” (What You Focus On Grows). What are you focused on? Notice your thoughts. Your mind is a very powerful thing. It’s your best friend or your worst enemy. Every emotion starts with a thought.

First you think something and then you feel an emotion. Then you act on how you’re feeling.

Say “stop” when you hear negative, niggling, rigid, scary, discombobulating, or otherwise judgmental thoughts. Start to create consistent healthy thoughts by being aware of what pops into your mind. If it’s not positive, say nope, not good

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Look for evidence of the good stuff around you. Focus on what you want and it’ll grow. Ever heard the saying, “It’s all in your mind”? Yup, it is. Take a few minutes and think something that makes you feel great. Watch what happens. Switch up to happiness! Step into focus!

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enough, and change your thought to a happier one. Your mood will lift with this simple perception shift. Pretty soon, it’ll be second nature.

Let your mind be flexible, fluid, and flow with change.

Whenever your mind starts down the vortex of self-sabotaging talk, flip the focus switch to something you really want in your life.

Find something to appreciate in that moment. There’s always some little something to appreciate no matter what difficulties or upsets come your way.

I tell my clients there’s a gift in everything, and I truly believe 1. Which hitter holds two of the top three spots for most this. Play with this idea. Try it on. strikeouts in a major-league season?

2. Name the player who had the most hits in a modern-era season for the Braves franchise. detail its symptoms and its treatments. To order a copy, write to 3. Who was the head coach of the University of Texas footDr. Donohue – No. 101W, Box ball team before Mack Brown 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. took the job in 1998?

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’ve been 5. Who holds the New York Rangers record for most goals talked into donating blood. My and points in a season? hang-up is I have a fitness program I religiously adhere to. The 6. How many times has the 60-point mark in the reguthought of an extended rest bothlar-season standings been ers me. How long do you have to exceeded by a Major League spend recuperating after donatSoccer team? ing blood? – A.A. ANSWER: You’re not facing an 7. Name two of the last three WBA heavyweight-boxing tiextended recuperation after dotleholders before Mike Tyson nating blood. One day is enough. won the crown in 1987.

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Not all chest pain comes from the heart DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 38-year-old woman who has a very stressful job. It is also very well-paying, so I don’t want to give it up. I think it might be giving me chest pain. The pain comes and goes unpredictably.

Sometimes I am just sitting at my desk, and I get a squeezing sensation in my chest. At other times, I had been hurrying around.

I have had several EKGs, been examined by three doctors, had a stress test and a radioactive stress test. The doctors say my heart is healthy, and the chest pain could come from stress. In speaking with people I trust, I have been told to have a heart catheterization. What do you think? – P.A. ANSWER: None of your three doctors told you that. Don’t you think they might know more than your friends? You have to be guided by advice given to you by those who have had experience in assessing people’s complaints.

There’s no pattern to your chest pain. Heart pain, in contrast, causes chest pain when a person is physically active. That pain goes when the person rests. Your kind of pain is not suggestive of a heart disorder.

Your doctors have told you your heart is healthy. You have had EKGs, stress tests and even a radioactive stress test. Those tests would have disclosed a

heart problem if you had one.

Furthermore, you are only 38 years old – not an age for heart problems to occur. You mention no family history of heart trouble at early ages.

With a catheterization, a thin, pliable tube is inched from a groin blood vessel to the site where the heart arteries are found. There, dye is injected so doctors can visualize the health of heart arteries. The doctors can spot any obstructions, like cholesterol buildup, in those arteries. It’s an amazing test. However, complications can arise from any procedure that invades the body.

When the detection of heart disease can be accomplished in no other way, information from a catheterization is justified. In your case, it’s not.

Stress is the most likely cause of your chest pain.

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1. Mark Reynolds with a high of 223 in 2009.

2. Tommy Holmes had 224 hits in 1945.

3. John Mackovic (1992-97).

4. Twice (5.0 blocks per game in 1985-86; 4.3 bpg in 1988-89).

5. Jaromir Jagr had 54 goals and 123 points in 2005-06.

6. Three – the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1998 (68 points) and 2011 (67 points), and the San Jose Earthquakes in 2005 (64 points).

7. Tony Tubbs, Tim Witherspoon and James “Bonecrusher” Smith.

Troop 5 Boy Scout Tyler Zinko stops for a rest while walking “Essa” from the Animals for Life Shelter.

Tyler Zinko, a Middlebury Troop 5 Boy Scout has a passion for animals. He recently completed a Boy Scout merit badge for Citizenship in the Community and combined his passion for animals with helping out his community. To fulfill his merit badge requirements, he chose to volunteer at the Middlebury Animals for Life Shelter. He wanted to help out in any way the shelter needed.

With his father’s assistance, he contributed by walking dogs. “The dogs at the shelter need volunteers to give them the exercise they need and provide them with love, attention, and stimulation. The smallest dog was a tiny Chihuahua named Twinkie, and the largest was a big old hound dog named Lady. These dogs only get to come out once every day, so it was nice to be able to provide this service,” Zinko said.

While he was walking the dogs along Woodside Avenue, he noticed the amount of litter that lined the road and woods along the way. This inspired him to organize a clean-up day to clear the litter and debris along the walkway. On March 3, Zinko met other Troop 5 members, including eight other Scouts and youth, as well as five adults, to pick up litter along the road.

“We collected six full bags of things that shouldn’t be out there! We found everything from dirty baby diapers, campaign signs to empty soda bottles. We even found full containers of antifreeze,” he said. He said now the volunteers of the shelter will have a nice area to walk the dogs.

Zinko said of Middlebury, “A community that uses some time and resources to help and save homeless animals is a community that I want to live in!”

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Tickets are $29 and $39 at 203-757-4676 or SevenAngelsTheatre.org. Seven Angels Theatre is on Plank Road.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Middlebury will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, Connecticut regarding the applications submitted by 1365 LLC – Special Exception Use for “outdoor dining” pursuant to Section 31.4.2 of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations and Special Exception Use for alcoholic beverages pursuant to Section 66 of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be sent and will be read into the record. They should be addressed to the Zoning Office at 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. A copy of the application is on file for public inspection during normal working hours of that office.

The Lenka Peterson Players’ musical “Ordinary Days” Sunday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.; Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at Seven Angels Theatre. Tickets are $15 at 203-757-4676.

“Ordinary Days” tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2012 Curtis Bosco, Chairman

Thomaston “Willy Wonka Jr.” at the newly re-opened Thomaston Opera House Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and children 10 and older, $8 for children younger than 10. For tickets or information, email CurtainCallKidsCT@gmail.com.

Town of Middlebury Legal Notice Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Republican Party will be held April 24, 2012 in each town.

Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates (including the category “Uncommitted”) which are to appear on the ballot at said primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category are herein listed, under the office designation “Nomination for President of the United States”, together with the addresses of such candidates:

Fairfield The Acting Company’s William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” Sunday, March 25, at 6 p.m. at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Tickets are $40, $35 and $30 at the Quick Center box office at 203-254-4010 or online at www. quickcenter.com.

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Dated at Hartford, Connecticut this 20th Day of March, 2012.

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Western Connecticut State University Opera will present Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” March 30 and 31 in Ives Concert Hall on the Midtown Campus of WCSU at 181 White St. in Danbury. Admission is $15, and $10 for children 12 and under and for seniors. WCSU students get in FREE with their student ID. A brief lecture by WCSU Spanish Professor Galina Bhaktiarova will precede the opera. Make advance reservations online at www.wcsu.edu/ tickets or at 203-837-8499. Tickets also will be sold at the door. Make reservations for an opening night dinner by calling the Alumni Office at 203-8378290.

The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs. 9-433 and 9-471 of the General Statutes. As provided, such primary will be held on April 24, 2012. The hours of voting at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows: Hours of Voting: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location of Polling Place: Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762.

Dated at Middlebury, Connecticut, this 23rd day of March, 2012.

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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 Poppy lives with the Shepherds in Middlebury.

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PEARL Pearl has been patiently awaiting a new family for a few months now. She was saved from the basement of an abandoned building in New Haven. This sweetie is between 1 to 2 years old, and she is very friendly. Pearl is wonderful with people!

She will gently reach out of her crate to say “Hello” or try and get some attention from people who visit. Pearl is certain to compliment just about any household! If you would like to meet this petite princess, please visit her at the AFL shelter.

BRANDO Brando is a 3- to 4-year-old Poodle/Bichon mix who is settling into his foster home nicely. He is very playful and active, and loves to be with his people. He would be best in a home where he’ll get lots of attention all day. Brando is fine with cats and enjoys visits from people and other pets.

Brando will need a fully fenced yard or leash walks, as he is always looking for ways to escape and go on adventures! To find out more about him, call 203-758-2933. He is not living at the shelter, so an appointment to meet him is needed.

Bee-Intelligencer readers' contributions are among these beautiful prom dresses at Defining Moments Salon at 344 Middlebury Road in MIddlebury. The salon is collecting dresses through March 29 for the "Princess and the Prom" program that ensures all girls can feel like a princess the night of their prom.

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Ever lose your Quickbooks 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 (QB) data? That is a sinking feelfrom 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For more about the adoption process, ing no one likes to experience.

Multiple and frequent backups visit www.animalsforlifect.org. are the key to avoiding disaster. If your file becomes corrupt you can easily restore a backup, and you are back in business. However …

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CHAMPAGNE Champagne has been here for such a long time, and although she is doing well, I am sure she would love the comfort of a family, one who will not judge her, especially for the scars from her past life left upon her face. She is starting to get along with others very well, especially with male large-breed dogs. No small dogs or cats allowed, as she will not get along with them. Champagne loves to be loved, go for walks and adores playing in the yard.

MORGAN What a sweet silly girl Morgan is! Morgan has been here for over a year-and-a-half now and had ACL surgery that went very well! She is ready to find that forever friend she has been waiting for!

Morgan loves other dogs, older children and adores taking baths in the tub. She is completely housetrained and has even learned to love cats!

She will make such a great companion for an active family who has the time to properly exercise her as she needs the room to run and play!!

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We make sure to pick up after our dog, both when out for a walk and in the yard, which keeps the neighborhood and our lawn looking good. We store the collected excrement in an open box by the garage daily and then dispose of it each week in the trash.

However, since this past summer For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society, email merid- we have been finding wood ensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and volunteers roaches – two outdoors on our can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden. deck and three indoors. Could

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data recovery file. The file is your company name followed by the extension .qbw.adr.

To find this file, search for the folder QuickbooksAutoDataRecovery (all together). Inside that folder is the .adr file you are looking for. Next, find your corrupt file, and copy, then paste it into another folder (create one called old data). Then copy the .adr file and paste it to the desktop for easy access. Close all windows and go to the desktop. Right click the file and select rename. Delete the .adr

our disposal routine be attracting these roaches? – Cindy in Michigan DEAR CINDY: A bit of research gave me some insight into wood roaches, and I am reasonably sure your disposal method is not causing the infestation – and in fact, you may not have a big problem.

Wood roaches are very different from the German cockroach (a tough-to-eradicate house pest). They live and breed outdoors. Homeowners most often see them in the warmer months, between May and October, according to colonialpest.com.

Their breeding season is in May and June.

Most wood roaches enter through small cracks or openings

in a home, but they can sometimes be carried inside with firewood or other items that are stored outdoors. They’re also attracted to lights and can sneak into the house that way.

Wood roaches can’t breed indoors and usually can’t survive in an indoor environment. You can shoo them outside in most cases, rather than using pesticides to kill them. They’re actually beneficial to the woods and wild areas around your home, although they are unsightly.

So, as long as your dog’s droppings aren’t causing an odor problem that bothers your neighbors or attracts other pests, your collection and storage methods probably are OK. 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 information, visit www. pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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