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Volume VIII, No. 16
Friday, April 20, 2012
Pick of the litter Annual Earth Day event Sunday By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY The Middlebury Junior Women’s Club annual Earth Day cleanup will be Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the pavilion at Meadowview Park, where they can get garbage bags, gloves and their choice of whichever stretch of greenway or park they would like to clean (one section – from Middlebury Pizza to Junipers – is already spoken for). Since a small group from the club first began tackling litter along a short stretch of the greenway, the cleanup, thanks to a full collaboration with Middlebury Parks and Recreation Director Betty Proulx and her department, has grown into a demonstration of community spirit and concern for the environment. This year we hope to expand the effort to even more parts of our beautiful community as residents take to the streets and greenway to celebrate Earth Day. Back in February, the Bee featured Jack Salisbury in his oneman campaign to rid the town of litter. That is the kind of spirit we hope to see town-wide Sunday. What started as a greenway cleanup has expanded over the years to more areas around town as individuals or groups “adopted”
a location. Last year this included specific roads (such as along South Street and Watertown Road), parks (such as Bristol and Ledgewood), schools (the area around Memorial Middle School was tended by a family) and the baseball field. For those interested and willing to foray into the brush along the roads and greenway where a lot of litter gets stuck, a quick primer on identification of poison ivy and prevention of tick bites will be offered. Everyone is encouraged to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. As we celebrate Mother Earth by sprucing her up a bit, it also will be fun to see what is found as “pick of the litter.” Last year, a bright green bowling ball and full six-pack of beer seemed to suggest a couple of stories about how they came to be relegated to the bushes. (A really exasperated toss after deciding that tonight was the final gutter ball? A fast decision to walk away from underage drinking? ) What stories will the debris tell this year? Please send pictures and a tally of how many bags of litter YOU picked up to this paper at beeintelligencer@gmail.com or to kswiley@sbcglobal.net with the subject line of “pick of the litter.” See you on the greenway!
Workmen prepare painted surfaces at Middlebury Town Hall to receive a fresh coat of paint Tuesday. Additional work on the building will include replacing the rotted pillars on the front of the building and restoring the town clock there to working order. (Marjorie Needham photo)
School budget absentee ballots BoS discuss referendum dates, OK buying new cruiser Absentee ballots are available in the Middlebury Town Clerk’s office for the Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Pomperaug Regional School District 15 Budget Referendum. Electors and property owners owning property assessed at $1,000 or more on the last completed grand list are eligible to vote. They also must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. The question on the ballot is, “Shall the proposed 2012-2013 Budget of the Pomperaug Regional School District #15 in the amount of $60,251,578 be adopted?” Yes/No
An application must be filled out before a ballot can be issued. Ballots will not be mailed. The applications are available at the Town Clerk’s office at 1212 Whittemore Road or can be downloaded from the Secretary of the State’s website at www.sots. ct.gov under Elections & Voting. Print the application form for referendum only. The Middlebury Town Clerk’s office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional information may be obtained by calling the office at (203) 758-2557.
Student Council wins award
Pomperaug High School Student Council President Emily Kaplita enthusiastically accepts the State Silver Award from the Connecticut Association of Student Councils on behalf of Pomperaug High School. The award was given during a two-day spring leadership conference at Weslayan University last month. (Submitted photo)
By JONATHAN “CHIP” LONGO The Middlebury Board of Selectmen (BoS) met Monday night in the Town Hall conference room with all three selectman present. The board discussed referendum dates for both the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance (PMO) and a resolution to join the Torrington Area Health District (TAHD). Also on the agenda were the annual Fair Housing documents, the purchase of a new police car and an updated job description for the library director. The board voted on the final copy of the PMO to be sent to referendum. They are looking at either May 8 or 22 as the referendum date. They said they don’t want it to conflict with voting on the town budget. The board also voted to remain with the TAHD to provide public health services to the town. First Selectman Ed St. John again stated he has heard no opposition from anyone in town about continuing with the district. He said he would like to vote on it the same day as the PMO. The TAHD cost for the remaining fiscal year, which ends June 30, is $1 per capita ($7,394). For fiscal year 2012-2013, the cost would be $4.77 per capita ($36,281). The BoS adopted the Fair Housing Resolution. This is routine and something the board has to do every year. The BoS voted to purchase a 2013 Ford Marked Police Interceptor. The award went to Crowley Ford, who came in lowest per state bid. The BoS was unsure who the vehicle was for or what it would replace. The Library Board of Directors asked the BoS to update the Library Director’s job description. St. John said current director Jane Gallagher is set to retire, although he is not sure when. “Jane has done a great job,” he said. Selectman Elaine Strobel read an anonymous letter submitted to the selectmen’s office. The writer complained of shoddy work being performed by Lewis Tree Service
somewhere on Watertown Road. Strobel noted the town does its own tree work, and perhaps Lewis is a contractor for CL&P. If so, the town has no jurisdiction. Strobel said since the town does not pay the contractors, they have no control over the quality of work. Selectman Ralph Barra commented on his ongoing discussions with the Police Commission regarding traffic issues on Richardson Drive and the intersection of State Rtes. 63 and 64. Prior to public comments, St. John presented to the board a petition submitted to Town Clerk Edith Salisbury Monday afternoon by resident and Police Dispatcher James Roy. He is petitioning the BoS to call a special town meeting to consider the following resolution: “That the BoS establish a committee to study the regionalization of emergency communications for the Town of Middlebury.” Twenty signatures are needed to petition for a special town meeting pursuant to Chapter IX, Section 902 C (3) of the town charter. Roy submitted 23 signatures. He would like the committee to include at least two members that are police officers, fire fighters, emergency dispatch telecommunicators (sic) and emergency medical technicians. He also would like the communications budget for 2012-2013 funded at the level recommended by the BoS ($312,401.74). St. John is referring the matter to legal counsel before going any farther. He said he passed the information along to Police Chief Richard Guisti with the hopes the chief could work with the petitioners to find ways to save money and keep the communications center from being regionalized. St. John then handed out copies of the minutes from the Sept. 9, 2004, BoS meeting to show this is not a new issue facing the Town. Porter Avenue resident Greg Cyr was at the meeting looking for updates from the town regarding his ongoing struggles to have his neighborhood’s federal flood plain
designation changed. Strobel told Cyr the town did its “due diligence” regarding the matter. There previously was a question the former First Selectman Tom Gormley administration somehow “dropped the ball” regarding this matter. Strobel presented legal notices dated Aug. 16, 2010, by the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend the Zoning Regulations Section 9 – Definition and Section 53 – Flood Plain District. She said Gormley also sent a letter to the Conservation Commission asking for a 30-day extension. She said she talked to Conservation Commissioner Paul Bowler about Cyr’s problem. Bowler said he remembered talking to Cyr and that during Hurricane Irene, Bowler drove down Porter Avenue, and it was flooded. Strobel said this wasn’t a town matter, and Cyr should go back to his mortgage company, as they are the ones requiring him to have flood insurance. She also suggested he continue to talk to representatives from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. When asked if he had ever made any flood insurance claims, Cyr said, “No.” He said he researched the insurance history of his house, and there has never been a flood claim. Also during public comment, St. John said the painting project on the exterior of Town Hall is on schedule and on budget. He asked John Cookson about the progress of the new stove and exhaust hood purchases at Shepardson Community Center. Cookson said things were coming along, and he was waiting on two companies to give him prices for the exhaust hoods. St. John also praised Cookson and the Board of Education for presenting a flat Region 15 budget to the town. Cookson said a lot of hard work was done in workshops to find savings. The next scheduled BoS meeting is May 7 at 6 p.m.
Inside this Issue Library Lines......................2 Nuggets for Life................6 Obituaries.........................5 Parks & Rec.......................6 Puzzles.............................7 Reg. 15 School Calendar...3 Senior Center News...........3 Varsity Sports Calendar......6
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Woodbury Earth Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday What: Celebration for Earth Day Where: Hollow Park, Woodbury
Region 15 annual art show next week
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When: 1 to 3 p.m. What: Earth Day activity – Clean up the Middlebury Greenway, streets and parks Where: Meet in the parking lot by the pavilion in Meadowview Park
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Mary’s Book Review “Defying Evil” by Benjamin Wood Reviewed by Mary Conseur In “Defying Evil,” historian Benjamin Wood examines how and why soldiers in the Italian Army risked their jobs and their lives to rescue some 3,500 Croatian Jews during World War II. Wood notes that, despite Mussolini’s ruthlessness (he even had his son-in-law executed for disagreeing with him), “El Duce” was not anti-Semitic. In fact, one of his mistresses, Margherita Safatti, was Jewish. For the most part, Mussolini considered the Jews “harmless,” and his attitude toward them was one of indifference. The only Jews he wanted to eliminate were the Zionists because they were interfering with his plans to dominate the Middle East. Confronted with commands from Hitler to deport Croatian Jews to the concentration camp at Jasenovac (in the German-occupied sector of Croatia), Mus-
solini either ignored the orders or wrapped them in such bureaucratic red tape they were not carried out. Italian general Paride Negri explained, “The deportation of Jews goes against the honor of the Italian Army. (p. 63) “We refuse to be the pimps in such an ignoble enterprise.” (p. 85) Wood notes this attitude is in sharp contrast to that of the complicit French government in Vichy, which obediently delivered 90,000 French Jews to the concentration camps. In Italy itself, Jews were regarded as “Italian citizens who had rights to the same protection as any other citizens.” (p. 78) Though internment camps for Jews existed in Italy, they were designed for protection rather than repression; genocide was
Middlebury Community Calendar Tuesday, April 24 Conn. State Republican Primary 6 a.m. to 8 p.m...............................Shepardson Community Center Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m............................. Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury Economic and Industrial Development Commission 6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26
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not part of Mussolini’s plan. The Jews who perished in Italian internment camps did so as a result of disease and poor sanitary conditions, not because they were gassed. While it is true some Italian soldiers aided the Jews because they were bribed by them, Wood concludes there was an underlying feeling of compassion for the Jews and no compulsion to humiliate or annihilate them. However, despite the efforts of the Italian army, about 18,500 Croatian Jews perished at Jasenovac at the hands of the Nazis. “Defying Evil” is a well-researched and inspiring history of a little-known war rescue effort by the Italian army. It includes several pages of photos from the Jasenovac Concentration Camp and portraits of major players such as Marshal Tito, General Paride Negri, Mussolini, and, of course, Hitler.
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LPs, computer and video games, puzzles and games. For more information, call the Penguins of the library or email friendsoftheFalkland Islands middleburylibrary@gmail.com. The Friends of the Middlebury The Middlebury Library is at Library Spring 2012 Travel Dis- 30 Crest Road in Middlebury. For covery program Tuesday, April information, call 203-758-2634. 24, at 6:30 p.m. will feature avid and curious travelers Arthur and Jane Portnoy presenting the penguins of the Falkland Islands. Asia in April The free program will be preThe final April program on sented on the new wide-screen projection system in the refur- Asia Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30 bished Larkin Room. Enjoy re- p.m. will celebrate Asia with a freshments as you listen to and slide presentation and a movie featuring the Shen Yun dance watch the presentation. company. It will include props from the production and tea and Friends Annual desserts from China to accomBook Sale pany the film. The program will The Friends of the Middlebury be in the Nellie Beatty Room at Library Annual Book Sale will be the library. To register, call 203Saturday through Tuesday, May 729-4591. 5, 6, 7 and 8, at the Middlebury The Howard Whittemore MePublic Library. Saturday and morial Library is at 243 Church Sunday hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 St. in Naugatuck. For informap.m.; Monday and Tuesday hours tion, call 203-729-4591. will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $5 early admission fee will be charged for a preview sale Saturday, May 5, from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday Film Monday, May 7, all sales will be 50 percent off regular prices. The Wednesday afternoon Tuesday, May 8, a bag sale with movie April 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the all bags supplied at the sale will Kingsley Meeting Room will be cost $5 per small bag and $10 per a 1980 comedy starring Jane large reusable bag. Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly The sale will feature thou- Parton as three women working sands of books, including fiction in a giant company who are opand trade paperbacks, mystery pressed by an uncaring boss and suspense, history and biog- (Dabney Coleman). They devise raphy, cooking, crafts and hob- an outrageous scheme to get rebies, children’s books, and audio venge. For more information, books along with CDs, DVDs, call 203-262-0626.
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Roger Ticknell, Parent’s Choice Award winner, will celebrate Earth Day with a special interactive musical performance Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the library. Ticknell will present “Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment,” a participatory musical program performed on a variety of musical instruments. The program is intended for ages five and up, and registration is required. Register at the Children’s Department or call 203262-0626, ext. 3.
Joanne Conant “Water’s Edge” Exhibit Joanne Conant’s oil paintings are on display in the Gloria Cachion Art Gallery through Sunday, April 29. Check www.southburylibrary. org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-262-0626).
Woodbury Teen Program The last free vacation week program for area teens, Soul Collage, requires registration. The class for teens in grades nine to 12 will meet Saturday, April 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Karen AndersonFignon invites participants to get in touch with their inner selves through the Soul Collage technique. The class will learn the history of Soul Collage, how to
use the Soul Collage process for personal exploration and will have uninterrupted open studio time to make collage cards in groups. No art experience is needed. All materials are provided.
Garden Lectures Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m., the library’s garden series will continue with Maureen HaseleyJones’s lecture, “Garden Earth.” A renowned landscape designer, Haseley-Jones is on a statewide quest to reconnect people’s hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life-giving gardens. She will teach how we can oxygenate our environment and feed our souls in a co-creative and symbiotic relationship with the Earth by creating a beautiful garden that flourishes and is maintained organically without the use of harmful poisons. The final lecture Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m., will be “Trowels & Tomorrow: Garden Stewardship” with Tovah Martin. Martin is an author and a perennial, heirloom, vegetable and cottage gardener of fanatical proportions, who has recently earned her accreditation from the Northeast Organic Farming Association as an Organic Land Care professional. Register for the lectures by calling 203-263-3502. For information, call 203-2633502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury.
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rbor Day isn’t the biggest holiday, but it could and should be recognized by all of us. Planting a tree is a great way of giving back to the environment, and the end of April is a perfect time to plant a tree in Connecticut. If you lost any trees in last October’s storm, now is the time to replace them. April 22 is the day to celebrate Earth Day! Wow! We can look at books about trees and their care and think about how to acknowledge Earth Day. We have no adult books about Earth Day, but by caring for and maintaining our trees and shrubs, we are taking care of our Earth, also. Where do you want to plant a tree? Do you want it to be shadegiving? Maybe you want to create a boundary or hide an area. What kind is best? The American Horticultural Society offers “Small Trees: Expert Advice from a Trusted Name in Gardening” (635.9 COO) – a practical guide to get you started. Suggestions for trees used as foliage, to attract wildlife, and trees in containers are numerous, and because it’s
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published by DK, the text and pictures are clear and comprehensive. You’ll learn what to look for when buying a tree as well as how to plant it. Look also for “The Tree and Shrub Specialist” (635.9 SQU) by David Squire for help about when to plant the tree. You’ll find ideas for the best color in autumn, best spring-flowering shrubs and trees, planting a hedge, and even how and when to transplant if you absolutely must keep that beautiful old dogwood. “The Tree and Shrub Finder: Choosing the Best Plants for Your Yard” (635.9 KOU) by Robert Kourik offers help in choosing trees for privacy, low-maintenance care and even the best trees for swings and tree houses! Root patterns are shown so you can plan where to plant trees within your lawn, and you also can learn how to predict the growth of the trees to plan ahead. How do we actually view a tree? Richard Hayman writes “Trees: Woodlands and Western Civilization” (582.16 HAY) to discuss that interpretation in depth. Symbolically, we talk of
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“roots and branches” when raising our children, hoping that our care bears healthy fruit as a tree would. Read the use of trees throughout history in mythology, philosophy, folklore, and literature – both symbolic and real. Philosophers will rejoice! The Middlebury Garden Club donated “Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs: an Illustrated Encyclopedia” (635.69 DIR) to the library as a wonderful reference source. By identifying the woody plants both pictorially and textually, and with many close-up shots of fruits and berries, many will find identification easier. Each item is listed with its Latin name first, then more common title. However, thank goodness an index of plant common names can be found in the back! Maybe you find it easier to identify a tree by its leaf. “Identifying Trees: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America” (582.16 WIL) by Michael D. Williams is small enough to carry to a nursery or have on hand when browsing online catalogs for ideas. Better still is the all-season identification guide; even in winter you will be able to confidently point to a tree and say, “Hey! That’s a shellbark hickory!” If you still cannot find the tree you’re trying to identify, or a particular one to plant, never fear! We have at least two more books to help you out. Botanicas “Trees & Shrubs” (582.16 BOT) especially features a section about roses that will take your breath away. Also donated by the Middlebury Garden Club, “What Tree Is That?” (582.16 MAC) by Stirling Macoboy is another lush, coffee-table book with easy-to-
follow ways to name that tree. On to pruning; when do you prune a tree? “Pruning Made Easy” (635.9 LOM) by M. Lombardi & C. Serra Zanetti can give you the answer – and show you what tools to use and diagram just how to cut many common shrubs and trees. We prune trees to create a certain form or to encourage fruit – among other reasons. Check out DK’s “Pruning & Training” (635.044 JON) for a photographic guide to pruning. For inspiration, browse through “The Complete Book of Topiary” (715.1 GAL) by Barbara Gallup and Deborah Reich. But be patient, it takes three to five years to develop most mature shapes. You will, however, find specific instructions on how to create a knot garden or arch, produce a letter, or majestic column from common shrubs. Many states celebrate Arbor Day the last Friday of April, which also is National Arbor Day. The colder states (Alaska, Maine, Vermont, and North Dakota) wait until it’s warmer in May. Ironically, the Connecticut state tree is the same as Maryland’s – the White Oak, but Maryland acknowledges Arbor Day on the first Wednesday in April. Whichever day is designated, make a point of looking at your trees to see which need pruning or cutting. Better yet, plant a tree! Or three! If you must cut a tree down due to disease, age or damage, try to plant another. Do you have a favorite subject that hasn’t been covered in Library Lines? Let me know what library books you would like to read about by calling 203-7582634.
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Quassy Amusement Park opens April 28 Quassy Amusement Park is introducing a tea cup ride from Italian manufacturer Zamperla to put a new spin on family fun when it opens for its 104th year April 28. The ride features six family-sized cups with individually controlled spinning action, all revolving on a rotating platform. The end result will be an interactive, fun experience for all age groups. “This is a timeless, classic attraction and a great addition to our ride lineup,” said park President Eric Anderson. The new ride is adjacent to Quassy’s Carousel Court and ice cream parlor. Quassy will feature its traditional $35 carload weekend special April 28 and 29. The price includes all-day ride wristbands from noon to 6 p.m. for up to 10 persons in a vehicle. The parking fee is included. The carload special continues the weekend of May 5 and 6. The annual Egg Hunt for Prizes returns to Quassy at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29. Youngsters are split into age groups to hunt for candy and eggs in the great lawn area of the park. Toddlers participate in a goody bag version held at the Carousel Theatre stage. Quassy also will kick off its annual “Ready To Read” program the first two weekends with meet and greet sessions by young reader favorites “Biscuit” and
“Clifford,” The Big Red Dog. “Biscuit,” courtesy of Harper Collins Publishers, will be on hand at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. April 28 and 29. “Clifford,” courtesy of Scholastic Books, has the same schedule May 5 and 6.
Coastermania Last year, Quassy introduced its new marquee attraction, the “Wooden Warrior” roller coaster. Since opening last April, the ride has received worldwide acclaim from roller coaster and theme park enthusiasts alike. Earlier this year, it was named Attraction of the Year (2011) in a ballot by Behind the Thrills, a theme park enthusiasts’ website. It also was voted “Third Best New Ride” worldwide in the 2011 Golden Ticket Awards presented by industry publication Amusement Today. “The momentum generated last year has certainly carried over into 2012,” said George Frantzis II, a park owner. “The ‘Wooden Warrior’ is a fantastic ride for such a small footprint.” The 1,250-foot ride was designed by The Gravity Group of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the first “junior coaster” in the firm’s portfolio. In addition, Quassy selected The Gravity Group’s sister firm, Gravitykraft, to provide its stateof-the-art Timberliner train for
the ride. The “Wooden Warrior” is the first new coaster in the United States to feature the sleek train.
Rides and More Quassy’s more than two dozen rides and attractions include the popular “Saturation Station” interactive waterpark. “Saturation Station” has more than 30 ways to get drenched with water cannons, cascading fountains and a huge dumping bucket. The modular water play area also is home to the gigantic “Tunnel Twister” waterslides. “Saturation Station” and Quassy Beach will open for the season Saturday, May 26. In addition, popular rides in the park include the “Music Fest,” “Free Fall ‘N” drop tower, “Paratrooper,” “Family Fun Slide” and “Grand Carousel.” Two Kiddyland areas cater to tots with a variety of children’s rides. In the heart of the park is the “Carousel Theatre” stage with daily entertainment during the height of the season. Popular events at the stage include dance and karate days, an annual school music festival and a regional Irish dance competition. Quassy also has a huge redemption arcade, restaurant, games, paddle boat rentals and excursions on Lake Quassapaug aboard the Quassy Queen.
The “Crazy Cups” tea cup ride will be a new family attraction at Quassy Amusement Park this year. (Submitted photo)
Educational Programs The park underwrites and presents more than a dozen educational programs each year. Students can explore the workings of the amusement rides with the “Fun With Physics” booklet accredited by the American Association of Physics Teachers. It contains more than two dozen pages
Region 15 annual art show next week Members of the public can explore the 24th Annual Region 15 Art Show Friday, April 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pomperaug High School Gymnasium and the All Purpose Room. Visitors are encouraged to experience thousands of works of art created by students in all grades. Guests who attend the show will make their way through a student’s artistic progression from kindergarten to elementary, middle, high school and advanced placement art work. Each high school student enrolled in advanced placement art classes will create an individual art show in the All Purpose Room to exhibit his or her artwork. The student’s booth will have a guest book, and the student-artists encourage the attendees to leave their feedback or impressions. “Come and support our extraordinary students and be inspired by all of their artistic diversity,” said Region 15 Director of Fine Arts Jane Sarjeant. “Come understand the deeper purpose of teaching creativity and inspiring imaginations which is imperative to all academic, artistic, and humanistic endeavors.” Members of the fine arts department strive to show artwork from as many students as possible. However, once art teachers and volunteers begin hanging
of activities that can be completed during a visit to Quassy. Behind-the-scenes tours, photography workshops, Art In The Park and roller coaster model competitions are among the other educational offerings. Quassy also hosts birthday parties, catered company outings, family reunions, church picnics, sports team and league banquets and team-building events. Catered group outings are held in the privacy of the park’s pavilions or patio area overlooking the lake.
Specials with Families in Mind Being family-affordable has always been a goal of the locally-owned park. All-day ride and “Saturation Station” passes are $19.50 for those under 45 inches tall and $23.50 for those 45 inches and taller. Individual ride
tickets also are available. A season pass for a family of four costs $235. Included are the rides, “Saturation Station,” Quassy Beach and free parking ($6) with each visit. Individual season passes are $75 each. Quassy season pass holders also are entitled to a number of “season pass perks” during the summer. Friday evenings starting May 25 will feature 50-cent rides, hot dogs and small soft drinks. “50-Cent Fabulous Fridays” will continue through Aug. 31. The $35 Saturday night carload special will start May 26 and continue through Sept. 1. For $35, up to 10 persons in a vehicle will receive an evening (after 5 p.m.) wristband, parking included. For more information about Quassy Amusement Park visit www.quassy.com or call 1-800-FOR-PARK.
Region 15 School Calendar Monday to Friday, April 23 to April 27 GES ................................................................Kindergarten registration LMES .............................................................Kindergarten registration
Monday, April 23 Personnel Policies/Curriculum.......................... PSHS Media Center ........................................................................Conference Room, 6 p.m. BoE............................................................PHS AP Room 103, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 PTO Advisory Council.....................CO Conference Room , 9:30 a.m. In case of delayed opening, 10:30 a.m. Region-wide PTO Dinner.......... Heritage Inn, Southbury, 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, April 27 Art Gallery................................................PHS Grades K-12, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 Middlebury Elementary School fifth-grader Paige Moffat holds this year’s Art Show poster, which she created using pencil and marker. (Submitted photo) the work, it is difficult to ensure each child’s art is represented. Throughout the school year, however, the faculty display student art work in venues in Middlebury and Southbury such as
public libraries, local businesses, and at the district office. The Region 15 Art Show is the largest collaborative project in the district. “I would like to thank the parents, teachers, students,
Art Gallery................................................PHS Grades K-12, 6 to 9 p.m. Region 15 website: www.region15.org
custodians, administrators, and secretaries for their countless hours and unending support,” said Sarjeant. “We look forward to seeing many families enjoy the show.”
Senior Center News April Shower Safety Class Monday, April 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Middlebury Senior Center at 1172 Whittemore Road, Roberta Winters from TLC Homecare will give an “April Shower Safety Class.” She will have prizes like bath mats for all who participate. Registration is required. Sign up at the senior center office or call 203-577-4166.
Google Voice Class This class will meet Thursday, April 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. It will explain and explore the
free telephone manager from Google. During 2012, you can make free telephone calls from your cell, computer, home, and office phones throughout the U.S. and Canada. Get a FREE telephone number that can record, transcribe conversations or voice mail and send them to your cell phones as text messages. Talk about staying in touch with the world! The class fee is $10. If you are interested in this class, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.
for seniors and local school chil- time, vision and hearing. dren following lunch, which is Drivers who complete this served at noon. Prizes will be class get a certificate that may given to winners. entitle them to a discount on automobile insurance (contact AARP Driver your insurance company for details). Safety Program AARP membership is not reThe next AARP Driver Safety course will be Monday, May 7, quired, and drivers of all ages are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the invited to attend. The fee is $12 senior center. The nation’s first for AARP members and $14 for and largest driver refresher nonmembers. Make checks out course uses new materials and to “AARP.” You must register benew videos to present new de- fore the class begins by calling fensive driving techniques, a 203-577-4166 or going to the serefresher in laws and regulations, nior center office in the ShepardIntergenerational Bingo new laws and regulations, how son Community Center at 1172 Wednesday, May 2, the senior to deal with aggressive drivers, Whittemore Road in Middlebury. center is hosting a Bingo party and how aging affects reaction
The grandparent scam The Grandparent Scam targets seniors who fall for a trick of handing over money to an imposter grandchild. Even though it’s an old scam, it shows no sign of fading away. If anything, this scam is making a resurgence. Typically the senior will get a call, supposedly from a grandchild, and be told there’s an emergency: The grandchild is in trouble, or there’s been an accident, or a mistaken arrest. It sounds very believable. No matter what the story, it always involves the need for secrecy – and fast cash to be wired
immediately. Sometimes the story is the money is needed to pay an attorney or for medical treatment. Perhaps the person on the other end of the phone pretends to be the police, a doctor or an attorney. If you get one of these calls, don’t immediately agree to send money. Your first step is to verify the details. Is it really your grand-
child on the other end of the phone? If you don’t recognize your grandchild’s voice, don’t feed him information by saying, “Is this David?” Wait until he gives you the name. If he doesn’t, it’s likely a scam. Your second step is to call your grandchild’s home to verify whether he or she is actually away – or sitting right there. Whatever you do, don’t send any money without verification. Keep in mind crooks on social media sites online can glean a lot of information. Beware naming your grandchildren on Face-
book or anywhere else. If this has happened to you, you must report it to the police. But you won’t be alone. Thousands of others experienced this type of scam last year alone. 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) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Police Warn of ID Theft
is offered for girls and their families who are actively considering options for high school,” said Laura Volovski, director of admission and enrollment management at Westover. Families interested in attending Seventh Grade Preview Day are asked to register by Tuesday, April 24, by calling Westover’s Office of Admission at 203-577-4521.
Middlebury Police said they took a complaint on identity theft for the second time in less than a week. The identity theft centers around false state and federal tax returns being filed electronically with the Internal Revenue Service and the Connecticut Revenue Department. In both cases, the victims learned as they tried to e-file their returns and were Mission Trip rejected that a bogus return was Pasta Supper filed on their behalf. Police have learned that in one case at least Middlebury’s St. John of the $5000 was stolen. Cross Mission Team will host their 8th annual Pasta Supper Opera Concert Saturday, April 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Middlebury Fireat Heritage Village The Concert Society at Heri- house on Tucker Hill Road. Dintage Village will present favorite ner will be pasta with meatballs, operatic arias Sunday, April 22, bread, salad and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults and at 3 p.m. in Sarah Cooke Hall in $5 for children under 10. The Heritage Village. The Manhattan family maximum will be $30. Lyric Opera with Anne Tormela, Tickets can be purchased after lyric coloratura; Rinaldo Toglia, all Masses April 21 and 22 or at tenor; and Richard Gordon, pithe door. Proceeds will go toward anist will perform arias from “La funding the 2012 Mission Trip. Traviata,” “La Bohème,” “Rigoletto,” “Turandot” and more, plus Chase Summer popular selections by Sullivan, Arts Camps Gershwin, Lehar and Romberg. Tickets are $15 available at the Students of all ages and abilidoor. The concert is open to the ties will have the opportunity to general public. Meet and chat explore their creativity and learn with the artists after the recital. new techniques at Chase Collegiate School’s Summer Art BNI Open House Social Camps. Chase will offer camps Heritage Business Network in a variety of mediums, includInternational (BNI) of Southbury ing black-and-white photograwill host an open house so- phy, ceramics, dance, mixed cial Thursday, April 26, from 6 to media, sculpture and much 8 p.m. at Jordan’s Restaurant more. All classes are led by experiat 900 Main St. South in Southbury. There will be food, drink enced artists in small, hands-on and raffle drawings. All business groups, giving artists personal owners and professionals are direction and attention. Summer encouraged to attend. Please at Chase is open to children ages contact Lori Pittari at 203-233- 3 to 18 and runs from June 18 to August 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 2351 to register. p.m. with extended care available. Westover Seventh More information about the Grade Preview Day specialty camps and other SumWestover School will host its mer at Chase programs can be annual Seventh Grade Preview found at chasecollegiate.com/ Day Friday, April 27, from 3 to 5 summer, 203-236-9532, or sumpm. “Seventh Grade Preview Day mer@chasemail.org.
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White Spruce location is known To the Editor: I enjoyed reading the article “Middlebury’s Oldest Resident” by Dr. Raymond E. Sullivan about the Cucumber Magnolia tree on the corner of Breakneck Hill and Artillery Roads. The article gave many interesting facts about the tree, but I wish to correct the assumption by Dr. Sullivan that the plaque was placed there by the Connecticut Botanical Society. Actually, this was a Middlebury achievement. The Middlebury Garden Club, under the presidency of Mrs. Curt (Sallie) Smith, ordered the plaque in conjunction with the Middlebury Notable Tree Contest, which ran from May 26 through Sept. 3, 2001. When the plaque arrived there was one tiny flaw. The height of the tree was given as 91 inches rather than 91 feet. If you examine the picture of the plaque in the article, you will see a darkened area after the 91 feet, where the writer corrected the error with a grinder and paint. The plaque was attached to a large rock, which was already fortuitously located near the base of the tree. John DeRiu of Middlebury volunteered his masonry expertise at no cost to the Garden Club. The article also mentions the other Connecticut state champion, a White Spruce reputed to be the largest in the state. Although detailed information on its height, circumference and spread is given, its location is “unknown.” However, in May 2001, during the Notable Tree Contest, it was located and measured by arborist Edward Richardson near the northwest corner of Lake Elise on the property of Middlebury Land Trust. Richardson’s remarks were as follows: “Crowded location, but top above surrounding trees. Fair condition, much lower dead wood. Located on west side of lake, 500 feet south of north end bridge, 15 feet east of nature trail, 20 feet from lake … .” So for those of you who would like to walk Lake Elise, Middlebury Land Trust invites you to find its elusive state champion White Spruce. William C. Crutcher Secretary, Middlebury Land Trust
Tax auction fiasco David R. Theroux Managing Partner
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To the Editor: I read with amazement a recent article in an area newspaper about the fiasco regarding the tax auction on property located at 325 Washington Drive. Why did town officials let past due taxes and fees of $35,000 ac-
The site of Middlebury's two state champion trees can be seen in this portion of the Middlebury Garden Club map of notable trees in Middlebury. The garden club held a notable tree contest in 2001. (Submitted map) crue on the property even though the apparent value of the property is substantially less than $35,000 (based on one bidder, who offered to pay $35,000)? Indeed, that is a mystery. Apparently, a technical glitch in the newspaper article suggests part of the $3,000 deposit paid by an adjoining property owner on the aborted tax auction will go toward reducing the $35,000 tax delinquency on 325 Washington Drive. Why? Most certainly no part of the $3,000 belongs to the present owner of 325 Washington Drive. Since it appears there were no bona fide bidders for 325 Washington Drive, why not conduct a straight foreclosure and then let the adjacent owner buy the property, for say $10,000? I hope in the future town officials will be more mindful of tax delinquencies because it appears the taxpayers of Middlebury have suffered a loss on this one. Why?
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Because in prior years taxpayers have been forced to overpay on their property taxes in order to carry this $35,000 tax delinquency. Lewis S. Clark Middlebury
Region 15 budget needs fiscal restraint To the Editor: An April 10 article in this paper on the Region 15 flat budget prompted these thoughts: The Board of Education recently voted in a flat $60.2 million dollar budget for the coming year. This is in spite of the fact enrollment has dropped by more than 500 students over the last couple of years, and there have been staff reductions, staff reallocations and found savings in health insurance. Perhaps a consideration to pass along some of these savings to the taxpayers in the form of a slight reduction in the budget should have been considered. I believe taxpayers would have appreciated that. The Region’s bulging budget is what drives the town side of our budgets to be consistently cut. The above-mentioned savings should be passed along to those who are paying the freight, which would then benefit our town services. This budget goes to referendum May 2, and Middlebury historically votes it down while Southbury is supportive. It there-
fore eventually passes due to the power of the Southbury vote. In a reasonable situation, board members from both towns would be on the same page as Fran Brennan, who stated the members “have a dual responsibility, both to education and to the taxpayer.” That would be unity. However, longtime Southbury representative Pat Perry made her opinion of Middlebury voters perfectly clear with her statement, “We can’t let the Middlebury negative vote win.” A majority of Middlebury taxpayers feel that fiscal restraint on the Board of Ed is a positive endeavor. Mrs. Perry appears to look with disdain on this effort. Her statement does nothing toward healing the already strained relationship between Middlebury and Southbury regarding Region 15. On the contrary, it is divisive and condescending. Heidi Shea Middlebury
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Friday, April 20, 2012
It Happened in Middlebury
Obituaries Salvatore Ferrara
The Great Fire of 1935
Husband of Olga, father of Michael Ferrara
By Dr. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Saturday, April 6, 1935, Middleburians gathered at the town hall for a dance under the sponsorship of the Parent-Teacher Association. There was round and square dancing and refreshments were served. The Waterbury Republican reported that “enough money was cleared to send two delegates to the state convention of the Connecticut congress of parents and teachers in Stamford Thursday, Friday and Saturday.” A card party was scheduled for Tuesday night. Sunday came and went, but Monday, April 8, was to be a day no one would soon forget. On Monday, members of the Congregational Church were rehearsing for the celebration of Easter on April 21, two weeks away. Someone noticed sparks flying from the chimney of the town hall. The wind was howling as it sometimes does this time of the year, and before too long the roof of the town hall was ablaze. The wind quickly spread the flames to the Congregational Church and it, too, began to burn. Firemen were to say afterward they feared the entire center of town was at risk. Several houses suffered damage. The wind was fortunately blowing away from Westover School, but there was fear during the day that it, too, was endangered by the blaze. Fire departments from Waterbury, Naugatuck and most surrounding towns responded as the Middlebury and Westover School pumping resources were quickly overwhelmed. The town hall was valued at $50,000 and the Congregational Church at $30,000. Both were completely destroyed, and each was insured for only half its value. Miraculously, there were no injuries, and all the books from the library, then housed in the town hall, were saved (some are on display at the Middlebury Historical Society). The church’s contents were completely lost. Pastor Ralph Rowland was determined to hold services at Westover School or the new school house (what is now Shepardson Community Center) All town records were saved. If anyone ever questions the need of storing our town’s vital records in a fireproof vault, the accompa-
Mr. Salvatore “Sam” Ferrara, 93, of Middlebury passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family April 14 at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous fight. Sam was born in Waterbury Dec. 20, 1918, a son of the late Giuseppe and Carmela (D’Agostino) Ferrara. He proudly served in World War II as a staff sergeant for the U.S. Army. He worked as a tool and dye maker for Chase Brass and Copper for 27 years until 1972. He then worked maintenance for the Red Bull Inn while self-employed as a painter and wallpaper hanger for many years. Sam was a “jack-of-all-trades” and could fix anything and everything. He bowled in the Corado Club League at Lakewood Lanes for many years. He and his wife, Olga, enjoyed ballroom dancing throughout their 59 years of marriage. Besides his beloved wife, Sam leaves a son, Michael A. Ferrara and his wife, Sherry, with whom he lived in Middlebury; a daughter, Carmella DeStefano, and her fiancé, Angelo Vaccaro, of Waterbury; five grandchildren: Melissa and Paul DeStefano of Waterbury; and Chelsea, Kimberly, and Nicholas Ferrara of Middlebury; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Ferrara of Watertown and her two children, Lisa Donahue and Shelby Tartaglia; and several nieces and nephews. Sam was predeceased by his son, Joseph T. Ferrara, and two brothers, Pasquale and John Ferrara. Sam’s funeral Tuesday was followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Sam’s family would like to sincerely thank Karen Donato and the entire staff of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care at St. Mary’s Hospital for their comfort, care, and compassion provided to Sam and his family during his brief stay. Contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Connecticut, 25 Camp Ave., Wilton, CT 06897. For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com
Above: Seen from the rear of the buildings, Middlebury Town Hall (on the left) appears to be a total loss while firefighters battle to save the Middlebury Congregational Church during the April 1935 fire. The fire spread from the town hall to the church and burned both buildings to the ground. (Republican American photo reprinted with permission) At right: The fireproof vault containing Middlebury’s vital records is all that remains standing after the town hall was destroyed by fire in 1935. All the town’s records were saved. (Connecticut State Library Archives photo) nying photograph from the Connecticut State Library Archives should convince them of its value. On Sept. 29, 1935, about 200 persons gathered in Middlebury for the laying of the cornerstone of the new Congregational Church, which would replace the destroyed structure. Rafford is Middlebury’s municipal historian and president of the Middlebury Historical Society Inc. Visit MiddleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Rafford at 203-2064717 to join or support the society.
Walter J. Stankiewicz Jr. Former Naugatuck Scoutmaster
Pianists to perform at Love & Knishes The Love & Knishes Lunch Wednesday, April 25, will be “Two Friends, Four Hands, One Piano.” It will feature pianists Jeanne Hinkson and John Dulina, who will showcase a collection
of light classical and popular songs as well as ragtime solos and duets and a few accordion pieces. Lunch will be catered by Chef Mo Jalil of Cheshire’s award-winning Jordan Caterers. Lunch will
be at noon in the Jewish Federation’s social hall at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. The program will follow. Lunch reservations should be made by noon Monday for that
week’s program. All programs are open to the public, and there is a suggested lunch donation of $7.50 for adults age 60 and better and $9.50 for those under 60. To RSVP, call 203- 267-3177.
Summer camps 2012 When it comes to picking a summer camp, the choices are nearly endless: residential for girls or boys, adventure, academic, religious, special interest, special needs and more. A typical camp’s offerings might include sailing, riflery, wind surfing, rowing, kayaking, arts and crafts, drama, camp craft, archery, tennis, soccer, softball, swimming, diving, canoeing, kickball, English horseback riding and a ropes course. Others have waterskiing, dance (contemporary, ballet, jazz), plant identification and tracking, woods camping, photography, pottery ... and more. To get started in your hunt for a summer camp for your child, go to the Camp Page (www. camppage.com) and put your information in the drop-down list. You can search via camp activity such as horseback, art, sports, academic or computer. Then search for your state. Or go to www.chooseacamp. com and select a camp by activity category. Each camp link gives the phone number and web address of the camp for more information. If you need assistance paying for summer camp, search online for the name of your state and campership. You’ll find a great many camps that offer fully or partially paid camperships. Additionally, there are foundations and grant programs that give money every year for children to go to camp. On the local level,
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investigate low cost or free sleepaway or day camp experiences through your YMCA (look for different theme weeks to match your child’s interests), Salvation Army, garden and environmental groups, town, Scouts and church. If you also have time off (or there’s a grandparent who will
fill in), ask about volunteering as a way of defraying expenses, perhaps in the kitchen or as a crafts or sports assistant. If all else fails and there is no way to afford camp, band together with parents in a similar situation and create your own. Arrange for the campers to spend one day a week at a different house with theme activities hosted by the parents based on their talents or field trips to local sites such as a farm or museum. Make one night a campout in the yard. Hot dogs, S’mores, sleeping bags, flashlights – and ghost sto-
ries – are all you’ll need. If you’re able to donate, the money you send to local camps will allow children to have the camp experience even though it’s not in the family budget. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
MIDDLEBURY BASEBALL OPENING DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Middleburybaseball.baberuthonline.com Meet Darren Bragg and Middlebury Baseball players and coaches. Enjoy a professional rendition of the national anthem.
Snack bar will be open for refreshments. Saturday, April 21 — Spring Training Instructional Program Level 1 - 11 am to 1 pm Level 2 - 2 to 4 pm All coaches must attend. Meet minors and majors coaches. Learn tips for running a practice.
Walter J. Stankiewicz Jr., 79, of Naugatuck passed away at Middlebury Convalescent Home Thursday, April 12. He was the widower of Frances T. (DeCarlo) Stankiewicz. Walt was born in Waterbury June 7, 1932, a son of the late Walter J. Stankiewicz Sr. and Marie (Dupre) Stankiewicz. He was a lifelong Nau-
gatuck resident and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. In a career where he drove over two million miles as a truck driver, Walt retired from Kimberly Clark. He was the safety chair at Kimberly Clark for many years. Walt was the assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop 113 from Naugatuck, where he served with his father. He held the distinction of building one of the first floats in the annual Naugatuck Memorial Day parade – a group of Scouts recreating the flag scene from Iwo Jima in the bed of his pickup truck. For his service to the Boy Scouts of America, he received the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of the Retired International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Bridgeport. He and his wife, together with his parents, bowled for many years in the Military Bowling League. He also was a member of the Naugatuck Senior Center, where he had lunch almost every day for four years and took part in many of their special dinner programs over the years. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. He leaves a son, William F. Stankiewicz and his wife, Laurie, of Bethany; a daughter, Pamela A. Monahan of Waterbury; two sisters: Janet Cabral and her husband, Henry, of Naugatuck and Nancy Candee and her husband, Jay, of Naugatuck; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Walt’s funeral was held last Saturday. Burial was at St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Naugatuck Senior Center, 300 Meadow St., Naugatuck, CT 06770. To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial. com
Armand Vagnini
Husband of Mary Vagnini Mr. Armand Vagnini of Middlebury died Sunday, April 15, at Middlebury Convalescent Home. He was the husband of Mary (DeAngelis) Vagnini. Armand was born in Derby, Conn., the son of the late Francesco and Gilda (Vite) Vagnini. He was a graduate of Quinnipiac College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as payroll manager for Timex Corporation in Middlebury for more than 40 years. In addition to his wife of 60 years, he leaves two sons, Michael Vagnini and his wife, Karen, of Woodbury and James Vagnini of Middlebury; and four grandchildren: Kristen Vagnini, Jennifer Vagnini, Lauren Vagnini and Michael Vagnini Jr., all of Woodbury. He was predeceased by five sisters: Pauline Vagnini, Lena Vagnini, Edera Felice, Eside Tontini, and Carrie Orazietti. The funeral Wednesday was followed by burial with military honors at Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury. For more information and online condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
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Pomperaug baseball sweeps homestand, starts away games with no-hitter By STEPHEN DAVIS Last week, the Pomperaug High School baseball team began a streak of four home games. That “homestand” ended with the Panthers defeating the visiting Bethel Wildcats, Bunnell Bulldogs, and Oxford Wolverines Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of Easter week, respectively. This Monday, Pomperaug defeated Danbury’s Immaculate High Mustangs 8-0 in Danbury with David Cherry throwing a no-hitter. Cherry, Pomperaug’s senior pitcher and second baseman, said, “We took an early 2-0 lead. I was able to throw strikes, and our defense did a great job of keeping the lead.” He praised Matt Paola for his defensive skills that helped preserve the no-hitter. Cherry said, “One inning, he made a nice diving stop, and his overall defense really helped me.” After the game, Cherry said, “With two outs, I walked a batter on four pitches because I lost my concentration. I then got the next batter to a 1-2 count, I threw a nice curve ball and he overswung it.” During the game, senior catcher Matt Calzone and assistant coach Andy Cloutier worked together on what pitch to throw and where the pitch should be located. Cherry said of his no-hitter, “It was an awesome feeling overall.” A week ago Monday, fresh off a 14-2 win over Holy Cross, the Panthers hosted the visiting Bethel Wildcats in a non-league game between the Southwest Conference foes. In the game, the Pomperaug offense exploded for 10 runs in the second inning as
they chased Bethel pitches out of the game en route to an 18-3 Panther victory. Cherry pitched four strong innings, giving up only three runs on five hits, and striking out four Wildcats. Steve Consiglio came in to pitch the fifth inning and struck out the side, which means he struck out three Bethel batters while the bases were loaded. Consiglio was named the starting pitcher for the Tuesday game as the Panthers hosted the Bunnell Bulldogs. While he pitched five innings, he gave up two runs, seven hits, and struck out five Bulldogs. Nick DeLotto helped out his starting pitcher as he went three for four with three singles. Paola also went three for four, including a triple in the fifth inning. Jake Wilson had a nice, deep shot to center field in the second inning resulting in a triple of his own. The Panthers would end the day with 15 hits as they defeated Bunnell by a score of 8-2. The last game of the homestand, which was Friday, contested the Panthers and the neighboring Oxford Wolverines, who have a rivalry in football named the “Battle of Route 188.” On the baseball field, that name seemingly does not exist between the two teams since the rivalry did not seem to be so “fierce” or “anticipated.” Oxford scored first as James Michaud scored after a parade of four straight singles off starter Andrew Reel. The Panthers responded with a first inning that included three walks, one single from Nick DeLotto, and two runs from Paola and Mike Foley. The Panthers
increased the lead to 4-1 after two innings as Paola scored on a triple from Garrett DeLotto and scored on a single from his twin brother, Nick DeLotto. From that point on, the Panther bats were shut down by Oxford starter J.P. DeFranchesco, who pitched a very good game after the first two innings. However, Reel pitched a gem himself while striking out eight Wolverines, allowed eight hits, and surrendered one run. When the seventh inning came, it became one of the wildest finishes ever witnessed. Cathain Pratt led the inning off for Oxford, and he worked a five-pitch walk; then Michaud followed with a walk of his own. After Alex Miller struck out and DeFranchesco flew out, Oxford was down to their final out. James Badus, who was pinch hitting for Dan Kudej, worked a walk of his own, and the bases were loaded. Bryan Peterson then walked, and the score was 4-2. Then Dale Keller walked, cutting the deficit to 4-3. Pomperaug assistant coach Andy
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Friday, April 20..................... Weston (A)....................................... 4:15 p.m. Monday, April 23.................. New Fairfield (H)............................... 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 25............. Joel Barlow (A)................................. 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 27..................... Bunnell (A)....................................... 4:15 p.m.
Earth Day Part 1 Sunday, April 22, more than 1 billion people on the planet will celebrate Earth Day. Our earth is hurting and needs continued focus person-by-person to help her heal herself. Check out www.earthday. org/2012 to learn about the history of Earth Day, a billion acts of green, renewable energy for all, athletes and arts for the earth and all kinds of other interesting facts and figures, as well as ways you can become involved. Part 1 starts with your inner state of being because everything starts from within. This week’s nuggets for life are about taking care of yourself from the inside out in order to experience thriving inner peace, balance and harmony. What does it mean to you to live green within? Clean, fresh thoughts; common sense living; or farmer’s market shopping are some of the ways. To effect change on the outside, create change on the inside. Love yourself. Take care of your mental thoughts. Get rid of useless ones. Replace them with positive ones, and your perspective will shift almost immediately. Start the habit of getting a solid seven or eight hours sleep every night. Take 10 minutes over morn-
and park cleanup to celebrate Earth Day Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Meadowview Park. Call Janine Sullivan-Wiley of the Middlebury Community Women’s Club at 203-598-3176 for more information.
Junior Golf Basics Tom Keslow of Connecticut School of Golf will teach youth 8 to 12 the basics of golf Wednesdays, April 25 to May 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hop Brook Golf Course. The fee is $57 for residents; $67 for nonresidents.
Adult Golf Basics Tom Keslow of Connecticut School of Golf will teach those ages 13 and older the basics of golf Wednesdays, April 25 to May 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hop Brook Golf Course. The fee is $67 for residents; $77 for nonresidents.
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ceived in the Parks and Recreation office no later than Friday, April 27. The drawing will be Wednesday, May 2, in the Parks and Recreation office. Those selected will be notified by email or telephone within 48 hours after the lottery.
Fit and Firm Boot Camp This program will meet Saturdays, rain or shine, April 28 to June 16, from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the Meadowview Park Pavilion. It will mix athletic drills with H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) and quick recovery periods that will provide a maximum workout. H.I.I.T. ignites your metabolism, enabling your body to burn more calories for up to 48 hours! The fee is $92 for residents; $102 for nonresidents. The fee for those who take this and Cardio Groove and Move will be $147 for residents; $157 for nonresidents.
Middlebury resident and Fresh Air family host Heather Roy will provide information on The Fresh Air Fund, a program to share the beauty of suburban and rural towns with inner-city children, Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in the dining room. The Fresh Air Fund brings children from New York City to stay with host families for one week during the summer. For more information on how you can make summer special for a Cardio Groove Fresh Air child and teach your children about the joys of giving and Move back, call Roy at 203-758-1351 or This 30-minute class fusing The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367hot dance moves, old school 0003, or visit www.freshair.org. aerobics and kickboxing set to Top 40 music mixes will meet Boat Rack Lottery Saturdays, rain or shine, April 28 Middlebury Recreation Area to June 16, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. (MRA) boat racks are available at the Meadowview Park Pavilto Middlebury residents whose ion. This program is more than names are drawn in a lottery. a party … dance-kick-work! Lottery entry forms are available The fee is $77 for residents; in the Parks and Recreation of- $87 for nonresidents. The fee for fice. The fee is $45 per rack, and those who take this and Fit and the limit is one rack per family. Firm Boot Camp will be $147 for Lottery requests must be re- residents; $157 for nonresidents.
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Friday, April 20..................... Weston (H)............................................ 2 p.m. Monday, April 23.................. Immaculate (H)..................................... 4 p.m. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husWednesday, April 25............. New Fairfield (A)............................... 3:45 p.m. band has had a cough that seems (H) Home (A) Away
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This single session, eight-hour course taught by Professional Marine Education will be offered to those 12 and older Saturday, April 21; Saturday, May 19; and Saturday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 26 at Shepardson Community Center. It provides a certificate of completion as partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, which allows the operation of motorized recreational vessels up to 65 feet and sailboats 19.5 feet or longer. StuApril 20 to 27, 2012 dents should bring a pen/pencil Baseball to class. The fee is $62 for resiMonday, April 23.................. New Fairfield (H)............................... 4:15 p.m. dents; $72 for nonresidents. Wednesday, April 25............. Joel Barlow (A)................................. 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 27..................... Bunnell (A)....................................... 4:15 p.m.
Cloutier then removed Snapkowski in favor of senior Consiglio. Consiglio gave up a single to Jake Brown and left the bases loaded as he got Pratt to fly out to left field. Consiglio was able to work out of the jam, but Oxford led 5-4. In the bottom of the seventh, Garrett DeLotto started the inning with a single, and Nick DeLotto hit a single as well. After Reel was hit by a pitch, Oxford head coach Brian Hourigan brought in Kyle Chudoba to close out the Panthers with the bases loaded and two outs. Chudoba walked Jake Wilson to tie the game, and on a 3-2 pitch to Calzone, Calzone walked as Nick DeLotto scored the winning run in a wild game. Pomperaug increased their record to 4-1 as they got set for another busy week. Monday they traveled to Danbury to take on the Immaculate High Mustangs. Wednesday, they were traveling to Southbury, and Friday they were traveling to Weston to take on the Weston High Trojans.
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to have lasted forever. He saw several doctors. Each gave him a different diagnosis and different treatment. None worked. The last doctor believed he had whooping cough and tested him for it. He did have it. The doctor said the cough would go away. He put him on antibiotics, but he said they wouldn’t shorten the cough. Why did he give them to him? Isn’t whooping cough a thing of the past, and wasn’t it a children’s disease? – K.P. ANSWER: Whooping cough – pertussis is the medical name – used to be a frequent childhood illness. It is highly communicable, and in some infants, it proves to be fatal. The vaccine practically eliminated it. Adults get it, too, even if they were vaccinated in childhood. The vaccine loses its power in five to 10 years. Booster shots are necessary to shield people from the bacterium that causes the illness. The typical course of whooping cough in a youngster consists of a week where the child appears to have cold symptoms. Then the child experiences explosions of a hacking cough that can be so violent that the child vomits after coughing. When the
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cough calms and the child takes a deep breath in, a high-pitched whooping sound is heard. The cough disappears gradually in a month. When treated early with the antibiotics erythromycin or azithromycin, the course of the infection is shortened. Adult whooping cough is different. No whooping sounds are made. Adults cough and cough and may do so for months. They are usually seen far too late for antibiotics to do any good. However, the antibiotics are prescribed to stop the spread of the whooping cough bacterium. Whooping cough is making a resurgence and spreading across the country. Some infants have died from it. One reason is that many parents have opted to not have their children immunized out of fear of vaccine complications. Vaccines have been one of medicine’s greatest achievements in prevention of diseases. Fear of them is unsound and dangerous.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: On seven occasions, I have had severe pain in my right big toe. It hurts so bad that I feel like going to the emergency room, but I feel stupid about going for toe pain. My uncle has gout and diabetes. Can you have gout without having diabetes? What should I do? – J.P. ANSWER: At your next attack, you should go to a doctor immediately. You can have gout without having diabetes. They’re not related. The pain of gout is severe. You are not the least bit stupid for seeking relief from it. The attacks you have sound like gout. You’ve had seven attacks; you’re likely to have more. You can obtain effective medicine to stop them. The pamphlet on gout explains what gout is and how it is treated. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue – No. 302W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 3283-6475. 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. Dr. Donohue regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
Laughter Yoga Instructor Kristin Barber leads this class for those 21 and older that meets EVERY OTHER Saturday, April 28 to July 14 (no class May 26), from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Shepardson Community Center auditorium. Laughter Yoga combines yoga breathing exercises and simulated laughter in a group setting that provides health and psychological benefits to its participants. The fee is $52 for residents; $62 for nonresidents for six weeks.
DIY Furniture Restoration Instructor Gordon A. Frohn will teach how to revive your treasures like a pro Wednesdays, May 2 to 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Shepardson Community Center, Room 5. Learn how to restore an existing piece of furniture using ordinary household products. Gordon Frohn has been in the business of restoring furniture since 1952. The fee is $37 for residents; $42 for nonresidents for five weeks.
1. Which three major-league pitchers hold the record for most consecutive starts without a victory? 2. What is the highest Andre Dawson ranks on the Chicago Cubs’ list of most home runs for a season? 3. In the 2010 season, Mark Ingram became the Alabama Crimson Tide’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (42). Who had held the mark? 4. During the 1986-87 and 198788 seasons, the Seattle SuperSonics had three players each average 20 points per game. Name two of the three. 5. On how many U.S. Olympic teams did NHL great Mike Modano play? 6. Chaunte Lowe set an American record in 2012 in the women’s high jump at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. How high did she jump? 7. In 2011, Charl Schwartzel became the third South African golfer to win the Masters. Name the first two.
Answers: 1. Cliff Curtis of the Boston Braves (1910-11), Matt Keough of the Oakland A’s (197879) and Jo-Jo Reyes of the Toronto Blue Jays (2008-11), all with 28. 2. Tied for sixth, with 49 home runs in 1987. 3. Shaun Alexander had 41 rushing TDs (1996-99). 4. Tom Chambers, Dale Ellis and Xaxier McDaniel. 5. Three (1998, 2002 and 2006). 6. Six feet, 7 1/2 inches. 7. Gary Player (1961, ‘74, ‘78) and Trevor Immelman (2008).
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Checking out the eaves last week, I saw several small wasp nests tucked into the more sheltered corners. What’s the best way to get rid of these nests? – Charlie L. in South Carolina
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There are a few ways to remove those small wasp nests from the exterior of your house and the quicker, the better. Wasps could possibly begin extending the nests inside the walls if they’re not dealt with. In fact, you’ll want to check the attic or storage space above the eaves as well as crawlspaces under the house, for evidence of wasps before starting the removal. To remove the wasp nest, make sure the kids and pets are inside to prevent possible stings from angry wasps. Wear long sleeves, pants, work gloves and sturdy shoes to protect yourself. And of course, if you have an allergy to bee stings, don’t clear the nests yourself; call in a pest-control service. The most effective way to get
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PONGO TRUFFLES Truffles is looking for a family to take hikes with or maybe a doggie companion to run and play with. This female Chocolate Lab is a year old and she has the typical Lab personality – outgoing, loveable, and playful! Truffles likes to take walks with shelter volunteers and she longs to play with every dog she passes. She most likely will be a great match for an active family!
This one-year-old Terrier mix is best described as a happy-go-lucky dog! He is guaranteed to make his new owner laugh and play around for hours. Pongo is intelligent, independent and confident. Part of his independence comes from the fact he is deaf. This is found very often in white dogs. But he already knows how to sit and fetch a ball. He also loves long naps, even if there’s a party going on next to him! Pongo is looking for an owner who has a great sense of humor and a case full of tennis balls! Please visit him at the Animals For Life shelter.
PET OF THE WEEK Piper is a 10-month-old Border Collie/Spitz pup adopted from A.A.R.F. in Tennessee. He shares his Middlebury home with Evelyn and Harold Dederick.
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For more information on these pets, call 203-758-2933 or visit Animals For Life at the Middlebury Transfer Station on Rte. 63 at the corner of Woodside Ave. Adoption hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For more about the adoption process, visit www.animalsforlifect.org.
FRIDAY This dog is amazing! Full of life and love, he will be the best companion for you ever! He is part Staffie and part Rottie, approximately 10 months of age and soon will be ready for adoption after his neuter! He definitely will need room to run, as well as keeping up on his training. He is a big teddy bear and would love nothing more than a home to call his own.
FRISKEE Friskee has had such a rough start and will need love and compassion from an owner who understands independent cats. She has come around a lot in her time being here and will need the love of a family to see her through.
For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and volunteers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden.
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Getting the poop on poop-eating DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently read an article that said to use Super B-complex to stop stool eating in dogs. Have you heard of this? My veterinarian has not. If so, what is the dosage? The article I read referred to golden retrievers, but my dogs weigh 35 to 45 pounds. I don’t want to overdose them. – Dianne E., via email DEAR DIANNE: Poop-eating, known scientifically as copraphagia, is a troublesome habit in which dogs will sniff and eat their own stools or those of other animals. As you can imagine, this behavior is not only disgusting, but potentially unhealthy. And it sure makes you not want to kiss your dog. Copraphagia is such a big problem there are entire websites devoted to it. Vernon Lee’s dogpoopdiet.com is one such site. It’s clearly laid out and offers plenty of information both on possible causes of the behavior – from health issues to attentionseeking – and ways to deter it. As far as giving your dog a B-complex supplement, it appears to address the possibility a dog is not getting enough of certain nutrients, including vitamin B, which is leading to his behavior.
B vitamins are found naturally in foods like liver, kidney, heart, eggs and kelp, and in ingredients like yeast and wheat germ. Pet stores and health food stores both sell B-complex supplements for both humans and dogs. The vitamin supplement is water-soluble and tends to break down quickly when exposed to air or water, so according to some advocates, an overdose is unlikely. However, you should check dosage rates for your dogs through their vet, or a holistic practitioner, or by searching on the Internet or visiting manufacturers’ websites for recommended amounts. Send your questions or pet care 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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