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Town meeting on tax incentive application By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury’s Board of Selectmen (BoS) at their March 18 meeting set a town meeting for Monday, April 8, 2013, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Shepardson Community Center in Middlebury. Electors attending the meeting will consider the question, “Shall the Town of Middlebury accept the Tax Incentive Application of Shaker’s Automotive Group?” The notice of the town meeting states Shaker’s Family Ford-Lincoln has submitted a completed application for certificate of eligibility for tax incentives. It also says the application “was recommended for approval by the Economic and Industrial Development Commission.” Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) Co-Chair Gerry Matthews said in a telephone interview Wednesday, “We don’t approve or disapprove applications. We vet the application to see if it’s complete or not.” He said completed applications then move to the Board of Selectmen for approval or denial. However, the EIDC considered the Shaker’s application incomplete. When the application, along with a cover letter, was moved to the BoS March 11 by Matthews and Co-Chair Michael Kenausis, their cover letter did not recommend approval of the application. It said the EIDC found the application incomplete. It stated Shaker’s “provided no information of documentation regarding any filed lawsuits (as required by the application).” The letter to the selectmen went on to say, “The Commission believes this to be important information and desires to bring this to your attention as you consider this application and subsequent action.” The letter also

mentioned the tax incentive policy shall not be retroactive. The minutes of a March 11 special EIDC meeting document commissioners’ concerns that action on the application would be retroactive, noting Shakers took out a building permit May 18, 2012, and applied for the Tax Incentive Program in December 2012. The minutes also document continuing discussion of Shaker’s failure to respond to requests for information about pending lawsuits, if any. Despite these concerns, commissioners made a motion to forward the application to the BoS for review and action “subsequent to the item listed above.” The motion was approved by Commissioners Matthews, Kenausis, Armando Paolino, Mark Petrucci and Frank Mirovsky and opposed by Commissioner Ted Manello. Matthews said the commission had to move the application to the BoS because the tax incentive policy requires it to take action within 30 days of receiving an application. Looking at the policy, it also says in Section 5-C that the EIDC shall include “its recommendation for referral to the Special Town Meeting.” This was not included in the March 11 letter. The policy says in Section 5-D that selectmen also have 30 days to act once they receive an application. They have a choice of returning the matter to the EIDC for further action on recommended changes or scheduling a special town meeting. The final decision on the application will be made at the April 8 special town meeting. We were unable to reach Corey Shaker, who filled out the application form, but Shaker did address the incomplete paperwork issue in a March 15, 2013, letter he sent to Matthews and

Friday, March 29, 2013

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Hydrangeas and Easter lilies await buyers at Vaszauskas Farm Tuesday. They remind us the cold weather will end, and the warm weather will soon arrive. Not shown are the pansies, daffodils, mini-roses and other flowers available at the farm. (Marjorie Needham photo)

Kenausis after Matthew O’Rourke of the Waterbury Republican-American reported Shaker’s paperwork was incomplete. Shaker told them they asked him if there were any filed lawsuits and he answered there were none he knew of. He said he also stated that in his very first letter to the EIDC months ago. When the application arrived in the First Selectman’s office, Edward B. St. John referred the matter to town counsel, Robert Smith. Smith did not return the

newspaper’s call before press time, but he did present a written opinion on the matter at the March 18 BoS meeting. In an opinion dated March 15, Smith said Shaker had attached a letter to the application stating there is no pending litigation. Smith said the legal entity that is applying is Shaker Enterprises LLC, and he checked the Connecticut judicial website and the federal court Pacer service and found no indication the LLC was a party to any lawsuit. He said he

therefore saw no reason to doubt Shaker’s assertion there is no pending litigation. Based on Smith’s opinion, Selectman Elaine Strobel made a motion to accept the tax incentive application and move it to a town meeting. Selectman Ralph Barra seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Selectman Strobel said Wednesday it is possible Shaker did not initially include information saying whether there were pending lawsuits simply because

there were none. “I’m assuming there was no litigation, so he didn’t submit a letter,” she said. The application form itself seems ambiguous. On the page listing attachments and additional information applicants must provide with their application one bulleted item states: “A description of any current of (sic) pending litigation in which it is or is expected to be a party.” The wording could be interpreted to mean the information is required only if there is pending litigation.

Conservation Commission meeting notes By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE Note: Due to an editorial oversight, the report on the Feb. 26 meeting was not published. Reports on the Feb. 26 and March 26 meetings follow.

Feb. 26 Meeting

Signs around town announce Middlebury Boy Scout Troop 444's annual flower sale, which is this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in Middlebury. Funds raised support the troop's activities. (Submitted photo)

The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) at its Feb. 26 meeting unanimously approved plans for a house on King Street and for the Pilot Seasoning commercial building on Benson Road. Naugatuck Professional Engineer Wayne J. Zirolli described revisions to plans for a house on 333 King Street previously approved by the commission for different owners in 2006. The proposed house for Richard and Karen Fernandez would be slightly smaller at 2,312 square feet compared to 2,364 and would have a front rather than side driveway with 1,440 square feet less impervious coverage. Commissioners agreed the changes conformed to regulations with no feasible alternatives available. Per the request of Rob Rubbo of the Torrington Health District, Zirolli was told to submit documentation copies pertinent to installation of the septic

system, which will be overseen by the Naugatuck Valley Health District. Woodbury Professional Engineer Mark Riefenhauser of Smith & Company described plans by Waterbury’s Pilot Seasoning Company for a 15,600-square-foot pre-engineered, mostly one-story building at 68 North Benson Road. The facility would be used for wholesale mixing of spices along with a small retail presence. He said the building would not encroach on wetlands and would utilize a hydrodynamic separator system to control rainwater runoff into regulated areas. The system was approved with comments from Town Engineer John Calabrese and a stipulation the 15 parking spaces would not be altered.

March 26 Meeting The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) at its March 26 meeting unanimously approved amendments to wetlands regulations, accepted an application for a boat shed on Lake Quassapaug and confirmed timber removal as a permitted use for a property on Old Watertown Road. Wetlands Enforcement Officer Deborah Seavey told commissioners legal notices had been published for changes in the wet-

lands regulations for conformance to Connecticut State Statutes. She said many of the changes involved using the acronym DEEP for Department of Energy and Environmental protection in place of DEP for the former Department of Environmental Protection. Most of the other regulations concerned dates and durations of new permits. Plans for Charles and Estelle Berthiaume of 397 White Deer Rock Road to construct a boat shed and dock on Long Cove on Lake Quassapaug were accepted for commissioner review. Mr. Berthiaume said the freestanding wood shed would be supported by cinder blocks, not a foundation. It would house two canoes, a fishing boat and kayaks. He agreed to stake the proposed shed and dock sites for inspection. In other matters, a proposed timber harvest of about 40 percent of the trees on land owned by John Calabrese on 430 Old Watertown Road was unanimously agreed to be a permitted activity. The activity would not be on wetlands and would not require construction of access paths across wetlands. The next regular CC meeting will be Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.

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applies her artistic ability to portraits of people, pets, wildlife and flowers. Her artwork has been accepted into several juried shows, and she has won awards for Best Watercolor Painting and Best Wildlife Painting in the Kent Art Association shows. Check www.southburylibrary. org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-262-0626).

Board of Selectmen 6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room Dancemakers This program will meet ThursGreenway Committee 7 p.m............................................................... Shepardson Room 26 day, April 4, at 5:45 p.m. Are you curious about dance? The Brass Tuesday, April 2 City Ballet, in partnership with the library, presents “DancemakWater Commission 7 p.m............................................................... Shepardson Room 26 ers,” a series of FREE multigenerational, inter-ability dance composition workshops. Wednesday, April 3 The workshops are open to Land Preservation & Open Space the general public ages 5 and up, 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room no dance experience is necessary, families are invited to atZoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 tend and canes, walkers and wheelchairs are welcome! Please call the library to sign up. Thursday, April 4 Planning and Zoning 7:30 p.m......................................................Shepardson Auditorium 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

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Non-fiction Book Discussion Group The non-fiction book to be discussed by the book group Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the library will be “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman. Please ask for a copy of the book at the circulation desk.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

by Dwayne Epstein, afterword by Christopher Marvin (Schaffner Press, $27.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox Much of what we think we know about Lee Marvin is gleaned from his tough-guy film roles. Some of his performances remain as chilling as when they were first released. For example, who could forget Marvin in John Ford’s “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” the brutality of “The Big Red One” and his impressive turn in the iconic “The Dirty Dozen”? Then there’s his Oscar-winning dual role in “Cat Ballou.” Although his work helped establish Marvin as one of the industry’s most impressive actors, not much has been revealed about his personal life, even his combat experiences as a Marine during World War II. What makes this new biography so intriguing is that author Dwayne Epstein researched Marvin for several years, interviewing dozens of members of the acting profession in addition to his closest friends and family members. The result is a balanced book with even more depth than the previous fulllength biography of Marvin,

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which was published before his death in 1987 at age 63. According to Epstein, more than 100 people were interviewed for this project. Two standouts include Lee’s brother, Robert, and the actor’s first wife, Betty. Others who offered insight include actors Angie Dickinson and Jack Palance and directors John Frankenheimer and Stanley Kramer. A critic for The New York Times nicknamed Marvin “The Merchant of Menace” after seeing him shoot a scene in “The Big Heat.” This film was notable for the scene where Marvin’s character tosses a pot of scalding coffee into Gloria Grahame’s face. It was only a supporting role, but the actor left his indelible mark on the final product. Ironically, it wasn’t feature films that made Marvin a household name, but a TV series, “M Squad,” which debuted in 1957. “Point Blank” is a rollicking narrative that comes about as close to the authentic Marvin as we are apt to get. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. The group will be reading “Justice” by Kaye Kellerman. Books are available at the library. For any questions, contact Joan at jarnold@biblio.org or at 203-758-2634. The Middlebury Public Library is temporarily at the Middlebury Timex Building at 199 Park Road Extension, Suite D, in Middlebury. Call 203-758-2634 or visit www.middleburypubliclibrary. org for more information.

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This Tamara Oppel portrait of her daughter Lindsey will be among Oppel’s works on exhibit at the Southbury Library from April 2 to 28. The exhibit is in the Gloria Cachion Gallery. (Submitted photo)

Southbury Connecticut, Slavery and the Civil War As part of the library’s programming commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Dr. Matthew Warshauer will discuss the impact slavery and the Civil War had on Connecticut Wednesday, April 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. Warshauer is a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. The author of three books, Warshauer is a specialist on 19thcentury political and constitutional history. His most recent book, “Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival” (2011), is a riveting account of the state’s remarkably often turbulent Civil War history. His forthcoming book, “Inside Connecticut in the Civil War,” is an edited collection that offers additional insights into how Connecticut struggled through the war period and its aftermath. This free program is open to the public. Register at the library’s reference desk or by calling the library.

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Tamara Oppel Exhibit A selection of Tamara Oppel’s artwork will be on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery in the Southbury Public Library from Tuesday, April 2, until Sunday, April 28, 2013. Oppel, a Woodbury artist, has experimented over time with different forms of visual expression through fine art and illustration. She now uses a variety of mediums to express herself and has completed works in watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, scratchboard, oil and photography. She

Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m., a multimedia presentation will bring to life Korea’s rich and unique cultural heritage, from colorful art to modern Korea. After viewing a presentation including a documentary film and the reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding, participants will enjoy a traditional Korean meal prepared by members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Works of art, including paintings, objects, and costumes will be on display. The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in September 2005 to promote Korean history and culture to the wider world. This is a repeat performance of a highly successful program. If you missed it the first time, now is your chance to attend! Call the library at 203-263-3502 to make a reservation. For more information about the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project, visit http:// www.kscpp.net.

Ron Crowcroft Exhibit The artwork of Ron Crowcroft will be on display in the Gallery during April. Crowcroft was born in Sussex, England, and went to art school in Leeds, England, at the time the most radical art school in Europe. An art reception will be held Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Works in the show all are made with acrylic and oil-based paint markers on canvas. They are biomorphic abstractions, with aboriginal and ancient glyph-like elements. Viewers may associate some of the images with animals, fish, birds, heads, figures, eyes, or internal organs. Other than the “Glyph” series, each starts with a randomly found word that is then the first image drawn and also its title, with all other images being improvised around the letters. His exhibit also will include Dust Jacket Drawings: “sketchbooks” of ballpoint, watercolor, pencil or ink. For more information, call 203-263-3502 or visit www. woodburylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury.

Literacy Volunteers benefit The Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will present their annual wine dinner and auction fundraiser Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. This year’s theme is “April in Paris,” and guests will sample and savor French wines, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert as well as have the chance to bid on items such as tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates and ESPN merchandise. Chris Berman of ESPN will serve as master of ceremonies. The evening also will feature a musical performance by the Paul Gabriel Quartet and both a live and silent auction. Selena Smith and Sueli Pages will be honored for their commitment to literacy

in the community. In addition, the Connecticut Community Foundation is offering a Matching Gift Challenge during the event. This fundraiser draws a large crowd of business owners and community supporters. For more information on the event, including auction donation and ad opportunities, or to purchase tickets, call 203-754-1164. Tickets are $75 per person, and proceeds will benefit the educational programs of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury. Founded in 1974, the mission of Literacy Volunteers is to teach adults to read, write, speak and understand English so they may achieve personal, educational, employment and civic goals. Learn more at Lvgwct.org.

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Monday, April 1 Middle School End of Third Marking Term

Tuesday, April 2 Middle School Fourth Marking Term Begins All-State High School Music Festival RMS PTO....................................................................................9:30 a.m. MMS Grade 8 Parent Meeting (D.C. Trip)...... MMS Cafeteria 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3 All-State High School Music Festival PHS College Fair................................................................. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 4

State Sen. Rob Kane is shown with Middlebury Elementary School fourth graders March 26. The students visited the State Capitol’s historic Senate Chamber.“It was great to talk to the students about their state government, and the children had excellent questions,” PTO Advisory Council..................................................... CO, 9:30 a.m. Kane said. “The State Capitol truly is a beautiful place, and I encourage everyone to take one of the free guided tours that are of- All-State High School Music Festival fered.” (Submitted photo) MMS Dress Rehearsal for Talent Show

Friday, April 5

Middlebury Senior Center News New Program for Veterans A new program, “New Opportunities for Veterans,” provides services to veterans of all ages who need assistance. That might include dealing with health issues, a job search, companionship or identifying available services that meet the veteran’s needs. The program is staffed by volunteers – veterans, veteran’s family members and civilians. The program is actively recruiting volunteers. To volunteer, contact Program Manager Robert Lynch at 203-575-4236 or 203575-4220, on his cell at 919-2746219 or by email at rlynch@newopportunitiesinc.org.

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p.m., learn the basics of how to take, manage, print and attach your photos to emails. The fee for this one-session class is $15. Basic Computer Security – Wednesday, April 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn how to avoid computer bugs and attacks and protect your data while online. The fee for this one-session class is $15. Basic Emailing – Thursday, April 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn simple email tips and tricks. Open up the power and convenience of today’s advanced email programs. Learn email protocol and etiquette. Finally make your email work for YOU. The fee for this one-session class is $15.

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The “Beginners Computer Basic Class” will begin Wednesday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class is for fairly “new” users who want to learn the beginning basics of using a computer. The class includes descriptions of parts of a computer, practice in using a mouse and Don’s Computer Classes the keyboard, basic word processing, basic “paint” fundamenBasic Digital Photography tals and an introduction to the – Tuesday, April 9, from 1 to 2:30 Internet and email. This class is The Middlebury Senior Center’s monthly luncheon at Junipers Restaurant will be Thursday, April 4. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat and get a ticket. You must have a ticket to be served. The $10 fee includes the meal, tax and tip.

a good introduction for those a certified AARP Tax Aide counSaturday, April 6 who want to go on and take more selor. Parent University (SMART, Inc.)...................................................PHS in-depth instruction. Donate Used The class fee of $30 per person Region 15 website: www.region15.org includes five classes. Ink Cartridges Don’t throw your used ink cartridges away. Instead, donate Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m., them to the Middlebury Senior Reiki Master Augusta Ozdemirer Center. They recycle. will give a free presentation Ozdemirer has been in the spiritual healing field more than 25 years. She will share information Berkeley College President and answer questions. Call 203Watermark Dario A. Cortes Ph.D. announced 577-4166 to reserve your seat. two area students have received in Southbury Free Blood Pressure The Watermark at East Hill in scholarships to attend Berkeley Southbury invites seniors to a College. They are Pomperaug Screening High School student Leanne SiThe Visiting Nurse Association free lunch and tour of their facil- kora of Southbury and Warren F. offers a free blood pressure ity Monday, April 8, 2013. If you Kaynor Technical High School screening every Tuesday from 10 are interested in going, call the student Justin Lafreniere of Waa.m. to 12 pm. No appointment senior center at 203-577-4166 to terbury. reserve a spot and if you need a is necessary. “It is an honor to recognize the ride. academic accomplishments of AARP CT Tax Aide these high school seniors by Stew Leonard’s Free income tax assistance is awarding them scholarships to The Middlebury Senior Center attend Berkeley College,” said provided at the Middlebury Senior Center at 1172 Whittemore mini-bus will go to Stew Leo- Cortes. “As a college that values Road in Middlebury by the AARP nard’s in Danbury Thursday, diversity, fosters academic Tax Aide program for low- to April 18, leaving the senior cen- growth and recognizes the pomoderate-income taxpayers of ter at 10:30 a.m. After shopping, tential of each student, Berkeley all ages, with special attention to the bus will stop at the Blue Col- College looks forward to welthose 60 and older. Call 203-577- ony Diner for lunch. The trans- coming these scholarship recip4166 for more information or to portation cost is $7 per person. ients to our campuses in the schedule an appointment with Please call 203-577-4166 to re- coming year.” serve your seat.

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Falls Avenue Senior Center Events Falls Avenue Senior Center events for area adults 55 and older follow. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 860-945-5250. Please speak with a staff member when calling as the senior center does not accept voice-mail reservations. The center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn.

Book Club to Meet The center’s newly formed book club will meet Monday, April 1, at 10 a.m. Joanne Pannone will coordinate the group. No reservations are needed.

Nondenominational Bible Study New Hope Anglican Church offers a nondenominational Bible study at the center three

times each month. April’s sesReiki Sessions sions are Monday, April 1; Friday, Reiki sessions are being ofApril 19; and Friday, April 26 at fered Tuesday, April 9, and Tues10 a.m. Reservations are needed day, April 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. by the day before each session. Reiki is a safe, noninvasive, hands-on (or not, if recipient Craft Club prefers not to be touched) form Lyn Priestman leads the cen- of alternative medicine. Reiki ter’s popular monthly Craft Club does not claim to heal or cure Friday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. Meet any diseases or illnesses. Its purother crafters and choose from pose is to bring on a sense of a variety of projects. Reservations relaxation and wellbeing. are needed by April 4. Trained Reiki Master Shirley Ramponi will conduct individual Card-Making Class 30-minute sessions. ReservaJoin Barbara Paquin Tuesday, tions are needed by the day beApril 9, at 9:30 a.m. for a card- fore each program. making class that produces affordable and unique greeting Larry Ayce Band cards. Reservations are needed to Perform by April 8. The cost of the class The Larry Ayce Band will peris $5, and class size is limited to form at the center Wednesday, 10 participants.

Fight back against scammers We seniors are the biggest target of scammers, and their most common method of contacting us is the telephone. We need to beware. You know all your routines, and if something new comes up, be suspicious. If the “bank” calls and wants to talk about your account, hang up and call them back to be sure you’re really talking to your bank and not a scammer. The same goes if “Medicare” or “Social Security” calls you and asks for personal information, or if the “electric company” says your power will be cut off if you don’t make a payment over the phone. Don’t be fooled. They’re not likely to call you on the phone. Two of your biggest weapons against scammers: Caller ID on your phone and a shredder. By knowing who’s calling before you even answer the phone, you can protect yourself against aggressive thieves. And with a shredder you can destroy any mail or documents that have your name on them before they go in the trash. Remember the “granny scam,” where someone posing as a grandchild calls up and says he

or she is in trouble and needs emergency money? Far too many grandparents have fallen for that scam and wired money to thieves. One state is now making it a law that companies who do the wire transfers notify the sender about where the money is actually ending up. Call your state senators and representatives and suggest this be a law in your state as well.

If you’re near a senior center, ask it to put together a program to tell seniors about scams and how to handle those who call and pressure you about giving personal information on the phone. If you’re ever in doubt about who’s calling you and asking for information, hang up. 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 e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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April 10, at 2 p.m. Admission is a dessert to share. This event is sponsored by Home Health Aides. Reservations are needed by April 9.

Core Exercises Physical Therapist Jim Jablonka and Orthopaedic Certified Specialist Keith Havemeyer from Peak Physical Therapy return to the center Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. to teach core exercises that strengthen and stabilize the torso and pelvis. Reservations are needed by April 11.

Town Council Q & A Saturday, April 13, at 9:30 a.m., Watertown Town Council members will be at the center for a question-and-answer session. This program offers senior adults the opportunity to speak with town leaders about issues and programs affecting them. Reservations are needed by April 12.

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the Brookfield High School auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Herren, a former NBA player, will speak to parents and students (age 11 and older) about his struggles with addiction and his courageous road to recovery. In November, Herren spoke to more than 1,000 Ridgefield parents, children and community members and received rave reviews from all participants for his riveting presentation. The talk is sponsored by the Newtown Parent Connection, Inc., and Steps to Recovery and presented by Brookfield CARES (formerly BSAC - Brookfield Substance Abuse Council) and the Brookfield Public Schools.

Participants in The Naugatuck Historical Society’s Colette’s Crafts program, Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m., will make their own Easter eggs with a candy surprise in the middle. Registration is recommended, but not required. All are welcome. The fee is $2 a person or $5 a family. For more information, call 203-729-9039, email naugatuckhistory@sbcglobal.net or visit www.naugatuckhistory. com. The society is at 195 Water St. in Naugatuck.

Bereavement Group for Adults A free six-week bereavement group for any adult who has experienced a loss starts Thursday, April 4, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Jewish Federation at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. Sponsored by Brownstein Jewish Family Service and facilitated by Jenny Casey, MSW of Regional Hospice, this short-term professionally facilitated bereavement support group will continue meeting on Thursday afternoons through May 9. The goal of this group is supportive in nature, providing a safe environment for sharing with others who have also been touched by loss.

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Holding their certificates of participation in the local You Be the Chemist Challenge are Memorial Middle School students, left to right, A. J. Thammana, Tarnishq Kancharla, Kevin Knowles (first place), Terrance Dumoulin and Ryan DeAngelis. They will advance to the Connecticut level competition April 27 at Naugatuck Valley Community College. (Karen Kirk photo)

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Alzheimer’s Support Group A monthly support group for friends and family of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias takes place the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western CT, 444 Main Street North. The next meeting is April 11. There is no charge for this open and ongoing group, whose purpose is to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. Patty Gibbs, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association, facilitates the group. For more information, call Debby Horowitz, Brownstein Jewish Family Service director, at 203267-3177.

The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut, Inc. will sponsor a café and conversation on French folk dancing Saturday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at The Barn Club at 558 Main St. South in Woodbury. Dance master Patricia Campbell will present the topic in French, and attendees will also read related materiDrug Addiction Talk als. Admission is open to the “REBOUND, ” an inspirational public with $5 requested of nonmembers. For information, call talk on drug addiction and the 203-266-5588, or email road to recovery by former NBA player Chris Herren, will be noelle113@charter.net. Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in

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By Dr. Robert L. Rafford Gloria (Nixon) Clark (19221998) was the president of the Middlebury Historical Society in 1976 when she compiled the stories of 10 Middlebury residents, all of whom have since died. One was Ethel Townsend Noakes, who died in 1996 at the age of 92. She was the great-great granddaughter of Larmon Townsend, Middlebury’s first town clerk. Here is Gloria’s 1976 interview with Ethel Noakes: She was born in 1904 in the old Stoddard house, which became known as the “Frank Regan house” on Regan Road and was demolished some years ago. She was two years old when her family moved to Park Road in Waterbury, but she returned to Middlebury and lived with her husband, Leslie, on Glenwood Avenue, where she still lives. Her husband’s stepfather, Charles P. Heinze, came to Woodbury when he was 10 years old and worked for the Hitchcock Company from the age of 14 until his retirement. He was a tinsmith and made weather vanes, Revere lanterns, teapots, coffee pots and worked on the early furnaces. Ethel has researched church records, town records, old books and has visited the Gunntown Cemetery in search of information for her family history. Her descent from Larmon is as follows: Larmon - born 1777; died May 11, 1858 Charles - born July 7, 1804; died Dec. 30, 1861 John Henry - born Feb. 29, 1833; died Jan. 17, 1907 George Edward - born Nov. 7, 1877; died March 1, 1952 Ethel Townsend Noakes - born 1904 Larmon was a merchant in Gunntown (at the joining of Middlebury, Naugatuck, and Oxford), where he owned and operated a store. He was a faithful churchman in St. Michael’s Protestant Episcopal Parish, which was organized Feb. 16, 1786, at the house of Jobamah Gunn (mentioned in the book “Chauncey Judd”) and was frequently a lay reader. Many of the members of the parish were residents of Middlebury, and the church was removed, because a new parish had been formed in Middlebury. Larmon’s wife and their three children died in the same year,

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The Larmon Townsend house on the Green in Middlebury is now the home of Chris and Molly Parker. It was built by Larmon Townsend, Middlebury’s first town clerk, in the 1800s. (Middlebury Historical Society photo) the children in October and his wife (the former Hannah Gunn) in November: Susan - died Oct. 11, 1801 – age three years, seven months Sally - died Oct. 11, 1801 – age two years Willis - died Oct. 26, 1801 – age four years, eight months Hannah - died Nov. 22, 1801 – age thirty-one years The deaths being so close together suggest that they may have been victims of the diseases that carried off young and old, alike – diphtheria, smallpox – any number of serious ailments. Larmon married Submit Clarissa Downs and moved from Gunntown to Middlebury Center, perhaps hoping to separate himself physically from the tragic deaths of his first wife and their three children. He established his store on the west side of the Green and then built a large house on the north side of the store. The house still stands, looking much as it must have done when it was built. Its beauty is in its simplicity of design – an example of the pleasing proportions of early New England buildings. Larmon was present at Middlebury’s first town meeting and was elected town clerk and treasurer; he was town clerk for 37 years – until 1844. In 1808, he was on the committee that wrote a paper that “memorialized President Jefferson in regard to the privations resulting from the enforcement

of the Embargo Laws.” When Napoleon and Britain were at war, and Britain was stopping American ships to search for deserters from the British Navy – and seizing American as well as British sailors – President Jefferson forced the Embargo Act through Congress in 1807. American vessels could not sail to any foreign port, nor could any produce be exported from American ports. Jefferson hoped to force France and Great Britain to see reason by closing American markets to them. The embargo hurt the U.S. far more than it did either Britain or France, idling ships, sailors and ship builders; exports filled warehouses. Congress repealed the measure in 1809 because public outcry was overwhelmingly against it. Continuing to serve Middlebury, Larmon was on the committee that in 1828 rearranged the town burial ground by systematically laying the lots out in blocks. He operated his store until his death in 1858, aged 81. Although Ethel is a descendant of Larmon’s second wife, Submit Clarissa Downs Townsend, she is interested in Hannah Gunn Townsend of the great family who were early settlers in this area. Hannah was born Nov. 3, 1770, to Enos and Abigail (Candee) Gunn and was related to Nathaniel Gunn Sr., whose homestead and store was in Gunntown in the basin called “Toantic Mead-

ows.” His son Enos, his grandson Enos and Samuel Gunn lived in the same part of Waterbury called “West Farms,” “Breakneck,” and “Middlebury Society.” In 1687, before Nathaniel settled here, the first person to own land in this area was a cloth weaver named Timothy Standley. He and his nephew, Thomas Clark, deeded land to another cloth weaver, Joseph Lewis, who, in turn, built a house for his son, Joseph. A Thomas Warner had a tract of land he sold to John Andrews, whose house was noted in 1726. In 1733, Nathaniel came from Derby and bought the John Andrews house. In 1735, when Nathaniel was 24, he bought all of Joseph Lewis’s land in Toantic Meadows, and the possessions of the Gunns spread until they “owned all that joined them.” There was no place in the domain of the Gunns for farmers, blacksmiths or the like unless a Gunn was the landlord. Nathaniel added over 100 acres on Bedlam Hill, which continued in the family for several generations. “The village of Middlebury was on the northern end of this ridge to which the name ‘Bedlam’ was applied very early.” To be continued … Rafford is the Middlebury Historical Society president and Middlebury’s municipal historian. To join the society, visit MiddleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Bob at 203-206-4717.

Documentary special screening The Gunn Memorial Library will screen the documentary “Genetic Roulette” followed by a short discussion Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in the Wykeham Room. The documentary details the serious health concerns caused by GMOs (genetically modified organisms) found in our food supply. The film exposes the serious threats and how large corporations hide the evidence. This evidence points to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. population, es-

pecially among children. Gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, inflammatory diseases and infertility are just some of the problems implicated in humans, pets, livestock and lab animals that eat genetically modified soybeans and corn. Monsanto’s tactics, the FDA’s policies and how the USDA ignores a growing health emergency are also laid bare. This sometimes-shocking film may change your diet, protect you and your family and accelerate the consumer tipping point against GMOs already under way. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended. The library is at 5 package sizes of so many items Wykeham Road in Washington, are changing. The price might Conn. Call 860-868-7586 or visit be the same, but with less in www.gunnlibrary.org. the package, it actually costs more per serving. 8. Buy “plain” foods such as rice or pasta, and add your own seasonings. Buy plain cereal, and add your own sugar – or not. 9. Buy cheaper cuts of meat, and use your slow cooker to make a meal. Add another meatless dinner to your meal rotation. 10. Get creative in the kitchen, and look online for new recipes. Experiment with adding ingredients such as cooked rice or pasta and vegetables to a can of soup for a hearty meal. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail. com.

10 easy ways to cut your grocery bill With the 2-percent payroll deduction going away, paychecks are that much smaller, and it’s more important than ever to find ways to reduce grocery bills. Retailers know this, and they’re becoming even more ruthless about getting you to part with your shopping dollars. Here are 10 tips to help cut your grocery bill: 1. Check the sales flyers that come in the mail or the newspaper, and make a list of your meals for the coming week. Check ingredients at home to make sure you don’t buy duplicates. 2. Stores are laid out to get you to spend the most money. Bakeries will blow the scent of baked goods to entice you into that area. The deli section will put out samples of meats and cheeses, hoping you’ll try a sample and buy. Staples like milk and eggs will be in the back corner of the store, forcing you to go a long distance past other items. Look down each aisle. If there’s nothing

down that aisle you need, don’t go there. 3. Set a limit on how much extra you’re willing to spend if you come across real bargains while in the store. 4. Shop at night, if possible, by yourself. Leave the kids at home or tell them there will be no extras. 5. Eat before you go. You’ll be less tempted to buy items not on your list. 6. Buy in bulk only if it makes sense. If you can save money on a five-pound package of hamburger and freeze it in one-pound packages, do that. But if a mega-size box of cereal will only go bad in your cupboard, it’s no bargain. 7. Check the unit price on each item, especially now that the

Richard K. Merrell Jr., 66, of Woodbury passed away unexpectedly at Waterbury Hospital March 20, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He was the husband of Elaine (Johnson) Merrell. Richard was born in Summit, N.J., Oct. 24, 1946, the eldest son of Richard Kendall and Barbara Louise (Moody) Merrell Sr. He attended Oxford Memorial High School in Oxford, Mass., Syracuse University and Boston Architectural Center. Rick practiced architecture in Waterbury for more than 30 years, after starting his practice in Worcester, Mass. He was the proprietor of the Olde Rowley Inn in North Waterford, Maine, after he and his wife renovated the original 1790 building. He served on the board of directors for LISA, Inc. (Living in Safe Alternatives) in Wolcott and received the Sister Mary Amanda Award for Humanitarianism in December 2000. Rick will be remembered for his many charitable contributions and for touching the lives of many. He loved his wife and traveling with her, music, collecting stamps, the UCONN Huskies and spending time with his adoring family. Besides his wife Elaine of 46 years, Richard leaves behind a son, Todd Merrell of Hartford; a daughter, Kirsten McCasland and her husband Jeffrey of Middlebury; three grandchildren, Hannah, Abby and Ella McCasland of Middlebury; two brothers, Bruce Merrell and his wife Nancy of Elyria, Ohio, and Stuart Merrell and his wife Jean of Laguna Hills, California, and their children Shannon and Jenna.

The funeral was Monday at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury. Burial was to be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to LISA, Inc., Educational Fund Beacon House, P.O Box 6232, Wolcott, CT 06716-0232. For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

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Emma A. (Urashka) Radwick, 98, of Waterbury, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Paradigm Healthcare Center of Waterbury. She was the widow of Walter Radwick. Emma was born Feb. 9, 1915, in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Michael and Eva Urashka. She was retired from Uniroyal, Inc., where she worked for many years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and an avid photographer. She is survived by her brother-inlaw, Mario (Mayo) Abate of Naugatuck, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Lydia Rainville and Lillian Abate, and her brother, Edward Urashka. The funeral was Wednesday, March 27. Burial was to be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Naugatuck Senior Center, 300 Meadow St., Naugatuck, CT 06770. Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home in Naugatuck was entrusted with the arrangements.

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and Babysitter Safety Certificate Due to the wetness of Shepard- of completion included. Please son Field, the Easter Egg Hunt for bring a snack. The fee is $55 for Middlebury children ages 3 to 10 residents; $65 for nonresidents. will be held Saturday, April 6, at Advanced Babysitter 1 p.m.

A CPRO Heart LLC instructor will lead this course for youth ages 10 to 15 Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. This is an entry-level course intended to teach age-appropriate skills necessary to care for children of all ages using team babysitting, mother’s helper and individual babysitting concepts. The course focuses on safety with an emphasis on prevention. Basic first aid and obstructed airway management for a conscious choking adult/child and infant will be covered. Other topics include hand washing, diapering, bottle feeding, personal safety, interview skills and many more topics. CD-book, handouts

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‘Spring it on’ in 3 easy steps After a long March, it’s almost April, a dynamic and hopeful magical time of renewal and blossoming. As temperatures inch up and coats, hats, gloves, boots and the like are put away in favor of light layering, the outdoors is calling and we will answer! Three easy steps are all it takes to welcome this wonderful time of year. All of nature changes, and that includes us! To gracefully shift into Spring, transitioning in a smooth easy way includes a routine that helps to lighten the heavy, dense insulation qualities of winter. Some tend to feel sluggish and a dull sense of heaviness, which causes vulnerability to head colds and seasonal allergies. It’s easy to remedy so you can feel light, free and open to vibrant glowing health, a crystal-clear mind and a spirit to match! Step 1: For the Body: To be as the butterfly, eat light, close to the earth, easy-to-digest foods and ease up on the dairy and oily, heavy foods. The digestive fire is high this time of year, so let it burn off all that winter sludge and mucus. Try a simple cleanse of fresh fruits and veggies, rice and bean and drink ginger tea and lemon water. Do some yoga sun salutations in the morning to move the stagnant energy through your muscles, bones, organs and fluid systems by building heat in the body. Get outside and take a half hour brisk walk in the early evening, feeling your legs and feet light upon the earth. Skip a little to put that spring into your step. Step 2: For the Mind: To clear winter fogginess and experience a clear, alert mind, practice a simple form of meditation Show up

Pomperaug High School (PHS) cheerleaders and the PHS mascot, left to right, Sarah Mastroianni, Samantha Torino, PHS Panther, Liz Schorsch, Erin Lawlor and Kimberly Scarpentonio will be among those cheering on runners at the PHS Class of 2015 Run With the Panthers 5K road race March 30. (Karen Kirk photo)

Nuggets for Life By CYNTHIA DE PECOL at the same time each day, sitting quietly, closing your eyes, focusing on the breath for 10 minutes. Inhale to a count of 4, hold the breath for 4 counts, and breathe out for 8 counts. Exhale heavy thoughts from your mind through this deep rhythmic breathing and inhale light. It’s that simple. Continue in this pattern for just 10 minutes and feel the mind shift. Step 3: For the Spirit: Head out into the awesome energy of the outdoors to unplug from electronic over-stimulation and just witness the budding beauty all around you. Be quiet with yourself as you tune into the miraculous process that brought you here. Noticing, witnessing, watching and just being allow for a wonderful self -empowering connection to all that’s around you. Light candles for a little while each day to flow with the increased light of the day, and let this light inspire your creative juices in all you do. This week’s nuggets for life are to feel deeply connected to and appreciative of this wonderful time of year with all its transformative possibilities. Commit the next seven days to following the tips above and ease into Spring with grace and flow. 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.

Easter Services St. John of the Cross Roman Catholic Church Whittemore Road in Middlebury Good Friday, March 29 3 p.m. - Liturgy Holy Saturday, March 30 10 a.m. - Blessing of the Food 8 p.m. - Great Vigil of Easter

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had heartburn for many years. I take Prilosec for it, and it works fine for me. My doctor scheduled me for a gastroscope exam. I haven’t had one for quite a while. The doctor who did the scope called me and my family doctor to say that I had changes seen in the biopsy he took. He says I have Barrett’s esophagus, which can turn into cancer. Naturally, this has me worried. Will you elaborate on Barrett’s esophagus and what I have to look forward to? Neither of my doctors has suggested a change in medicines. Do you? – T.M. ANSWER: Barrett’s esophagus is a change in the kind of cells that line the lowermost part of the esophagus, the part that attaches to the stomach. That change brings with it a chance of further, cancer changes. The risk is quite small, about 0.5 percent per year.

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that have evolved. If they show low-grade changes, the likelihood of cancer is not as great as it would be if they show highgrade changes. The length of the area involved with these changes is another factor in determining the cancer risk. You must not have had signs that raise the risk for cancer, or the doctor would have recommended immediate treatment. About the only thing you need to do is comply with the suggested follow-up scope exams so the doctor can see if any procedures are needed to eradicate these new cells. You don’t have to sit around and worry. You have not received a death sentence. The booklet on GERD (heartburn) explains this common disorder and its treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No. 501W, 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: At a recent cocktail party, a nurse admonished me for chewing ice. She said that it indicates an iron deficiency. I get blood work done every six months. My doctor has never said anything about an iron deficiency or any other issue. I am 65 and in good health. – C.H. ANSWER: The nurse was talking about pica. It’s a craving for materials not considered foods, like ice, clay, starch and dirt, to mention a few. Sometimes it is an indication of iron deficiency, but far from always. In someone like you, who has lab tests done twice a year, you’re not anemic and don’t have pica. You do, however, have a habit that will ruin your teeth if you don’t stop. Chewing on ice can cause microscopic fractures in tooth enamel, which can become larger fractures. 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) 2013 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

quality of life and remain independent. “A Matter of Balance” is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. Participants must be at least 60 years old, must be ambulatory (assistive devices are acceptable) and must be able to problem solve or participate in group discussions. Please call the Pomperaug Health District at 203-264-9616, ext. 0, to register or for more information.

1. In 2012, Jim Thome became the fourth player in major-league history to have hit 100 homers with three different teams. Who else did it? 2. Arizona’s Aaron Hill hit for the cycle twice in a season in 2012. Who was the last player to do it twice in a season? 3. Who was the first Pittsburgh Steeler to rush for 1,000 yards in a season? 4. Name the first 10th seed vs. 15th seed men’s basketball match-up in NCAA Tournament history. 5. Who was the first draft pick in the history of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning? 6. Name the youngest driver to win a NASCAR Cup season championship. 7. In 2013, Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful tennis team in Grand Slam history, winning a 13th doubles title. Who were they tied with?

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Legal Notice of the Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Middlebury will hold a public hearing on April 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, Connecticut regarding the application submitted by 1365 LLC (Whittemore Crossing)-Application for Special Exception Use for alcoholic beverages @ restaurant/ patio pursuant to Section 66.3 of the 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. Dated this 18th day of March, 2013 Curtis Bosco, Chairman TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE OF TOWN MEETING Monday, April 8, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Shepardson Community Center – Auditorium 1172 Whittemore Road Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Town of Middlebury that a Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shepardson Community Center Auditorium. Shaker’s Family Ford Lincoln, 831 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795 will occupy commercial space in the Town of Middlebury and has, therefore, submitted a completed Application for Certificate of Eligibility for Tax Incentives. Said application was recommended for approval to the Board of Selectmen by the Economic and Industrial Development Commission on March 11, 2013; and subsequently approved to move to a Town Meeting by the Board of Selectmen, at their March 18, 2013 meeting. The Town Meeting will be held to discuss and vote upon the following: “Shall the Town of Middlebury accept the Tax Incentive Application of Shaker’s Automotive Group?” Dated this 18th day of March, 2013, by the Board of Selectmen. Edward B. St. John, First Selectman Elaine M. R. Strobel, Selectman Ralph J. Barra, Jr., Selectman

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The antique door to our bathroom is solid oak. Unfortunately, it’s no longer closing straight – the door latch is lower than the hardware on the frame. It’s also scraping the floor when it’s opened and closed. How can By Samantha Mazzotta we repair this? – Cliff, West Hartford, Conn. doorframes of aging homes typically settle as time passes, and Fixing this problem can the frame could be slightly be as simple as adjust- warped. The hinges also might ing the hinge pins of the have worked loose. door or as complex as resetting The first (and easiest) fix is to them (which isn’t too complex, check all the hinges – tap them it’s just a two-person job). down into place if necessary – Sticking, dragging doors – or and tighten the screws holding doors that won’t close com- the hinges to the door. If a screw pletely – can have a number of won’t tighten down, remove it, causes. In newer houses, a door’s insert a wooden toothpick (or hinges might have been placed several) into the hole, and reinincorrectly, or the mortise of the sert the screw. door might not be deep enough If the door still sags, try putting (or too deep). Checking the a shim between the bottom depth of the mortise is simple: hinge and the door. Remove the run a finger along the hinge leaf door completely from its hinges that’s set into the door. If the leaf (this is where that second person isn’t flush with the wood, the comes in handy). Then unscrew trouble may lie there. The new the bottom hinge leaf from the wood might have swollen slightly door. Using the leaf (the flat part) as well. as a template, cut a piece of nonBecause you’re in an older compressible cardboard, partihome, the door probably opened cleboard or sheet brass (available and shut for years with no prob- in various precut sizes at the lem, meaning the hinges are (or hardware store) to match. Punch were) set just fine. However, the out screw holes in the same area

as on the leaf. Lay the shim against the door first, and then fasten the hinge leaf to it. Rehang the door and check the fit. Conversely, if the door latch were higher than it should be, you would place a shim in the top hinge. Now, what if the latch lines up, but the door still scrapes or sticks? Try covering the sticking edge with chalk, and open and close the door. Mark spots on the door edge where the chalk has rubbed away. Lightly sticking doors can be repaired by sanding the contact points. Don’t sand too much, or the door won’t fit tightly. Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

To easily sand away sticky spots from the bottom of the door, tape a piece of sandpaper to the floor and briskly move the door back and forth across it. Elevate the sandpaper with thin pieces of cardboard as the sanding process continues.

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Adopt a Rescue Pet A succulent named Stapelia juttae has blooms shaped like starfish. See cacti and succulents at the Cactus and Succulent Show April 6 and 7. (Submitted photo)

Cactus & Succulent Show next weekend

NICOLE

The 30th annual Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society Show returns to Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) this year. The show, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S., will be Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking and admission to the show and plant sale are free, and the show is handicap accessible. The first 50 families who attend each day will be given a free plant. The show includes

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Nicole was abandoned here at our shelter. She was sick, dehydrated and emaciated. She has since been on the mend and is currently awaiting adoption! She is an awesome girl – a little shy at first, but she warms up quickly. She is the mellow cat here just waiting for a lap to sit on, a warm meal, a bed to cuddle up on and the love of a true friend and companion. Could that companion be you?

Dexter gets along with other dogs and is a wonderful guy! Dexter would do best in an adult home with someone who would take him for walks on a daily basis. He is a good boy, who knows his commands and enjoys a good snuggle after a long walk, which is his way of saying “thank you.” He The Middlebury Garden Club is a couch potato at home and just wants a lap to will present “Green Up Your Yard rest his head on. Come on down and meet Dexter! with Organic Land Care” with organic farmer Bill Duesing at its For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email Thursday, April 11, meeting at 7 meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and volun- p.m. in Room 26 at Shepardson teers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden. Community Building. Duesing, an organic farmer, author and environmental artist, will show how your yard can be more than just an abstract idea DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The water nance and is extremely difficult to of what looks good. With proper in my aquarium is green! What did clear up, but turning off the tank planning and plants, it can be a I do wrong, and how can I clear up light for up to a week can slow its source of shade, warmth, food and beauty in a habitat that enthe view? – James, Sarasota, Fla. growth. DEAR JAMES: The green water is Change the water at least every courages biodiversity and bencaused by an explosive growth of week (two weeks at most), making eficial organisms, fights climate aquarium algae. A small amount sure the new water has had its change, manages water and welof algae is normal in aquariums, chlorine content neutralized and comes birds. For 40 years, Duesing has been but too much can cause all sorts its temperature matches the water of problems. maintenance schedule and move in the tank. Scrape away excess working to promote organic agOne of three things – or possibly the aquarium out of direct sun- algae while the water level is low, riculture and greater local food all three – may have occurred to light if needed. and wipe the inside of the glass sufficiency in Connecticut and turn your aquarium water green. Other types of algae can plague with a clean cloth. Don’t use al- the Northeast through lectures, You may be overfeeding the fish, aquarium life and make the tank gaecides to clear up the problem; writings, media and community the aquarium may not be getting look just plain ugly. For example, you’ll clear out the fish population work. He is the executive director regular maintenance (changing if colonies of brown algae form in as well. Check all filters and intake of the Northeast Organic Farmthe water, etc.) or the unit is sitting a tank, then the light levels are too tubes to ensure they’re not ing Association of Connecticut. Deusing wrote “Living on the in direct sunlight. low, and the water has too many clogged. The solution to this type of al- nutrients. Smelly, slimy blueSend your questions or com- Earth: Eclectic Essays for a Susgae, then, is to monitor and adjust green algae (actually a bacteria) ments to ask@pawscorner.com, or tainable and Joyful Future,” was the fish’s food supply, stick to a is caused by insufficient mainte- write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King a founding board member and Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box a past president of the Connecti536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. cut Farmland Trust and for 10 For more pet care-related advice years provided a weekly environand information, visit www. mental essay on public radio from Fairfield, Conn. As a mempawscorner.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. ber of Pulsa, he created large-

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