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Here today, gone tomorrow … By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Items at the Middlebury Senior Center seem to be here today and gone tomorrow. Among the missing are a computer mouse, a new golf umbrella, a cable box connection, a stand fan, a six-foot long bench, food from the refrigerator, toilet paper from the restrooms, hand weights, exercise mats, a painting, a Lladro porcelain figurine, a VCR belonging to one of the volunteers and petty cash apparently taken when an office cabinet was jimmied open. Some items are never seen again; others reappear. The most recent item to reappear is the stand fan. It was gone Tuesday, July 3. It reappeared Thursday, July 5, the day after the center was closed for the July 4 holiday. Senior Center Assistant Don Chabot said he checks on equipment every morning. Part of his daily routine is to go from room to room. He scans each room, mentally checking off that everything is in order, equipment that belongs there is still there, and nothing is broken or damaged. “If anything is missing, I report it to JoAnn,” he said, referring to Senior Center/Social Services Director JoAnn Cappelletti. When he goes in the media room, where the fan is kept, he turns it on. “It gets hot in that room, so I close the blinds and turn the fan on to keep the air circulating,” he said. When he went into the room Tuesday morning, there was no fan to turn on. Thinking someone might have
moved the fan to another area and then failed to return it, Chabot said he asked everyone in the building if they knew where the fan was and then methodically checked all possible locations, including the stage in the auditorium and every room in the building. The fan was nowhere to be found. Because Cappelletti was on vacation, Senior Center Assistant Angela Leveille called the police to report the missing fan. Officer Cathy Blick took the report. Thursday, when the staff opened the center, the fan was back in its place in the media room. Leveille called the police department and was told it was found on the stage in the auditorium behind some moveable screens. The report filed on the incident is in the Middlebury Police Department’s press book. It states M2 Desmarais told Blick the fan was on the stage in the auditorium. Chabot pulled the screens on the stage aside Tuesday to reveal the stacks of chairs stored behind them. “Tell me where they put a fan in here,” he said. “There’s no place to hide things.” Cappelletti said other items disappeared permanently over the years. Hand weights and mats disappeared from the exercise room, so she keeps them locked up in the office. A painting from one of the art classes was taken off its easel and never seen again. And a Lladro figurine given to
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Former Vinnie’s becomes rubble Above: The former home of Vinnie’s Pizza at 504 Middlebury Road (Rte. 64) in Middlebury, seen on the right in this May 2012 photo, is no longer standing. Top: Only a pile of rubble remains Monday after a backhoe knocked down the former home of Vinnie’s Pizza. The former Johnny’s Dairy Bar to its left can be seen in the background. It remains standing. On the right, the backhoe starts the demolition at the rear of the building across the driveway from Bona’s Mobil Station. (Marjorie Needham photos)
P&Z tells Whittemore Crossing to cease and desist By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE
This Middlebury Senior Center fan went missing from the center July 3 and reappeared July 5. (Marjorie Needham photo)
The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its June 7 meeting issued a cease-and-desist order on unapproved construction at Whittemore Crossing after announcing owner Dr. Dean Yimoyines had withdrawn his company’s application for outdoor dining and alcoholic beverage service. It also accepted a Middlebury Road zoning-line application and extended filing deadlines for the Ridgewood condominium development. A decision had been expected on full liquor service at Whittemore Crossing and a 420-square-foot “greenhouse conservatory” addition that would include outdoor dining, but Yimoyines withdrew the application. The expansion was the subject of public hearings started May 3 and continued to June 7 so comments from Town Engineer John Calabrese and Town Planner Brian Miller could be answered. Although enthusiastically supported by town residents, the expansion was opposed by bordering St. John of the Cross Parish House, whose attorney said the two-acre parcel was no longer in compliance with parking requirements, buffer zones and other zoning regulations. It also was opposed by neighboring Junipers restaurant, whose attorney said construction at the site violated easements and was not in accordance with the 2009 site plan. He asked commissioners to issue
a cease-and-desist order until a new site plan was approved. Discussing enforcement action, Miller said construction was clearly not in conformance with the 2009 land-use approvals, and no certificate of occupancy had been issued for the heavily used and promoted facility. He said he had met with Calabrese and town attorney Dana D’Angelo and recommended the commission put a 60-day time limit for Yimoyines to come into conformance with a complete application, something he told acting Chairman Terry Smith was a “soft, lenient approach” to dealing with the many issues. Miller told Smith a complete shutdown of all activities could be the “hard approach” if the commission chose to do so. He said he and Calabrese had spent numerous hours going over plans in the building department and had written a three-page memorandum of questions for Yimoyines to answer. Smith said P&Z would have zero credibility if it did not issue an order, and a 60-day resolution was unanimously voted. Action on an application by the Town of Middlebury for a 3,800-square-foot addition to the existing 16,300-square-foot library was tabled until Aug. 2 because necessary Conservation Commission approvals were not voted due to lack of a quorum at its June 26 meeting. A zone-line revision at 504 Middlebury Road was set for public hearing Aug. 2 at the request of developer Joseph DeSantis.
The revision, involving exchange of about a quarter acre of property between Wesson Energy and St. John of the Cross Church, would convert the Wesson parcel to conforming from nonconforming and would give St. John of the Cross a 50-foot frontage on Route 64. A lot-line revision for the properties was accepted and approved June 7. A request to conditionally extend the date for filing Mylar maps for the approved Ridgewood condominium development to 90 days after termination of ongoing lawsuits was unanimously voted. Ridgewood attorney Chris Smith told commissioners a fixed 180-day extension had been granted in December, but the lawsuits have not been resolved. He said town attorney D’Angelo agreed a conditional extension would better fit the open-ended litigation problem. In other matters, Joseph L. Molder of 19 West Lake Road was advised to confer with Miller and a town attorney on the best way to proceed on transforming nonconforming lots in the Lake Quassapaug West Side Association into approved building lots. Miller said there were many nuances to the history of the lots and cottages on property formerly owned by John Howard Whittemore, calling the matter “perplexing.” Acting Chairman Smith said Molder and his neighbors would eventually need to hire a land-use attorney and present maps and a plan to P&Z. The next regular P&Z meeting is Thursday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.
Book Review.....................2 Adoptable Pets..................8 Classifieds.........................7 Community Calendar.........2 Computer Tip....................8 Fire Log.............................2 In Brief..............................4
Legal Notices....................7 Library Happenings............2 Library Lines......................2 Nuggets for Life................6 Obituaries.........................5 Parks & Rec.......................6 Senior Center News...........3
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Library Happenings Middlebury Friday Movies, Upcoming Olympics Every Friday at 12:30 p.m., the library screens a new-to-DVD movie using the new surroundsound equipment purchased by the Friends of Middlebury Library. Recent movies have included “Red Tails,” “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” and “One for the Money.” When the Olympics are broadcast, they will be shown during regular library hours. Stay cool, bring a lunch and enjoy the giant screen during the Olympic Games.
Nutmeg Summer Reading Program The Nutmeg Summer Reading Program for readers in fourth grade and up begins Tuesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. Two more sessions will meet Tuesday, July 31, and Tuesday, Aug. 14. Readers are invited to join discussions about the Nutmeg nominees and take part in story-related fun and games. In addition, a special discussion for mothers and daughters of the Nutmeg nominee “The Wonder of Charlie Anne” by Kimberly Newton Fusco will meet Tuesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Signup is requested. Those attending each session will be entered into a prize drawing to win a Barnes & Noble gift card. Pizza will be served. Sign-up is requested. Please ask a librarian for books.
5-year-olds Thursday, July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free babysitting will be provided. Connolly, an elementary teacher in Ireland for five years, co-creator of the Preschool Language Development Program in Oxford and a former Region 15 teacher, is developing a program for parents of preschool-age children. The workshop will present fun, simple games and activities you can play with your child to ensure he or she is ready to learn. These games develop skills and capabilities that translate into an easier transition to kindergarten. To register, call 203-758-2634. For more information, call Connolly at 203233-3778. The Middlebury Library is at 30 Crest Road in Middlebury. For information, call 203-758-2634.
Naugatuck Scanner Photography Program
Ellen Hoverkamp will present a plant and flower scanner photography program Tuesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Nellie Beatty Meeting Room. Hoverkamp has perfected the art of plant and flower scanner photography in a way that makes her photographs appear three-dimensional. She will demonstrate her art form and then answer questions and sell/sign copies of “Natural Companions: The Garden Lover’s Guide to Plant Combinations,” published in March. The book contains more than 100 color botanical photographs created in collaboration with Hoverkamp Is Your Child Ready using modern digital technology. for Kindergarten? She also will have a selection of Paula Connolly will lead this prints, artwork and note cards for free workshop for parents of 3- to sale.
Friendly’s Fundraiser Friendly’s at 130 Rubber Avenue will sponsor a fundraising event for the library Tuesday, July 17. Pick up a coupon at the library and then have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Friendly’s.
Whittemore Book Club
The Whittemore Book Club will meet Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Main Reading Room. Members will discuss “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens.
Author Mike Urban to Speak Author Mike Urban will talk about his book, “Lobster Shacks: A Road Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster Joints,” Wednesday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Nellie Beatty Room. He also will sign copies.
Food Bank Collection
The library is collecting food for the Ecumenical Food Bank of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls during July. Look for designated collection areas in the adult and children’s department. Rosalie Cummings is the coordinator for the collection. If you have any questions, call 203-729-4591.
Janet Newman Exhibit The July exhibit features artwork by Litchfield County artist Janet Newman. A former New York City makeup artist who once explored and expanded a color palette on living “canvases,” Newman now draws inspiration from nature and photos of her garden for her work in acrylics and water-soluble oil colors. Newman prefers bright colors for her vibrant flowers and geometric designs. The exhibit can be seen on
the main floor of the library during regular hours. The Howard Whittemore Memorial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591.
and spitting pigment on the surface, leaving the hand-shape silhouette behind. Sometimes in acrylic, sometimes in watercolor, the scenes of snow storms, spring flowers and moody sunsets immerse one in a momentary glimpse of nature. Check www.southburylibrary. org for more information. The July Sunday Closings library is at 100 Poverty Road in The library is closed Sundays Southbury (203-262-0626). during the month of July.
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Wednesday Film The Wednesday afternoon movie July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room is a 1971 film that goes back to a summer when three teenage friends hilariously experienced their awkward sexual quest and suffered the genuine pain of growing up. Jennifer O’Neill plays the somewhat mysterious older woman. The room’s surround sound theater has an infrared listening system available. For more information, call 203-262-0626.
Woodbury Mothers’ and Children Fitness
fur, and teeth. With the help of a bone-sorting chart and Jancz-Urban’s 11 years of owl pellet dissection experience, participants easily will identify their findings. Call 203-263-3502 to register or for more information.
Ghostly Photographs Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m. ghostly photographer Julie Griffin will share her photographs. Griffin got involved with paranormal investigating in 2008. In early 2009, she began capturing anomalies with a digital camera and continues to get good evidence photographs. She has investigated locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Gettysburg is her favorite location. She has begun writing the stories that go with her ghost evidence pictures and plans to turn the stories and more than 50 quality photographs into a book. Register for this program at 203263-3502.
Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., Michelle Wenis will offer a free fitness program for mothers and young children ages 2 to 4. “LITTLEsaplings & Me” is a musical movement and fitness program tailored for mother and child to exercise together. Mother and child will tell stories with their bodies and sing to original LITTLEseed™ Program songs. Bring a mat for mom and a faStory Times vorite baby doll or stuffed animal Heritage Village Brush Children’s Drop-In Story Time for your child. Registration is re- and Pencil Club Exhibit Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and PJ quired. To register, call 203-263Artwork by members of the Story Time Thursdays at 6 p.m. 3502 or visit www.woodburyliHeritage Village Brush and Penbraryct.org. do not require registration. cil Club is on exhibit through July The exhibit includes encausDissecting Owl Pellets 28. Shadow Image tics, watercolors, acrylics, pastels Velva Jancz-Urban of “How and clay pottery. The artists are Paintings Exhibit “The Shape of Things,” an ex- Cool is That?” hands-on science Terry Susman, Liane Loinger, Suhibit of shadow image paintings will lead an owl pellet dissection san Mahoney and Anna Meyby Christine Mitchell, is on dis- workshop Tuesday, July 17, at 7 nardesy. play at the Gloria Cachion Art p.m. for those in grade six to For information, call 203-263Gallery through Saturday, July 28. adult. Participants will each re- 3502 or visit www.woodburyliEarly man used shadow image ceive one premium sterilized braryct.org. The library is at 269 painting to state identity – cover- pellet guaranteed to contain an Main St. South in Woodbury. ing cave walls with their hands interesting assortment of bones,
Book Review “Abandon” and “Underworld” By Meg Cabot (Point, $17.99) Reviewed by Ealish Waddell Meg Cabot’s modern-day take on the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone begins with “Abandon,” in which readers are introduced to Pierce, a troubled young woman with one heck of a reason to be angsty: At age 16, Pierce died – and instead of seeing a tunnel of light, found herself shivering on a dark, cold beach, looking up into one oddly familiar face. That face belongs to John, former shipwreck victim and current death deity, who rules the ghostly world between life and whatever comes after. It turns out Pierce’s destiny has been entwined with John’s for far longer
than she ever guessed, and even when she’s brought back to life, her reality will never be the same. In the sequel, “Underworld,” John has rescued Pierce from the dark forces that pursue her and taken her back to his home in the shadows. She’s safe there – as long as she never leaves. But Pierce knows the battle with John’s enemies isn’t over, and people she loves back home are going to be caught in the crossfire if she doesn’t do something about it. But can she leave John to his lonely existence once again, now that she knows exactly what she’s giving up?
The two novels are the start of a satisfyingly romantic adventure series that should appeal to lovers of both historical drama and contemporary teen angst. The writing is smooth and engaging, sweeping the reader along for the ride from one unexpected situation to the next. Pierce’s hometown is a character in its own right, a fictional Florida town modeled after Key West and true to the eccentricity, spirit and beauty of that unique location. Reverent of the ancient lore even when inserting interesting new twists, Cabot’s version of the time-tested tale has a familiar ring, but enough originality to keep the reader uneasy about whether Pierce and John’s love story will end in triumph or tragedy. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Board of Selectmen ollowing the June 26 death 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room of writer Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks wrote a lovely tribPublic Works Commission 7 p.m................................................................. Shepardson Room 4 ute to her for the July 9 issue of Time. In my opinion, no one deserved it more. Her romantic Tuesday, July 17 comedies are those you cuddle Commission on Aging down with when you have a cold 9:30 a.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 and just want to be gently enterWater Pollution Control Authority tained while you sniffle and 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 cough. “Sleepless in Seattle,” “You’ve Got Mail” and “Julie & Julia” have tickled our funny Thursday, July 19 bones and romanced us without Safety & Health Committee being offensive or cutesy. “When 12:30 p.m............................................Town Hall Conference Room Harry Met Sally” always will Calendar dates/times are subject to change make us laugh out loud – one If your organization would like your event included in the community scene in particular – and touch calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com our hearts as few films can. Give “Hanging Up,” “Michael” and “Silkwood” a try, too. All are either originally written or adapted screenplays of Ephron. “Heartburn” (EPH) by Nora Ephron is based on her relationship with her second husband, Carl Bernstein, and also was made into a movie. I started reading it just to get an idea of © 2012 Vera Bradley Designs, Inc.
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her writing style, as opposed to her screenwriting style, and was hooked! Honestly, I couldn’t put the book down for pages! Her characters are so lively and real it is like chatting with a very funny, old friend – and suddenly remembering why she was your friend and why she always will be your friend. And it happened again! I was reading parts of “I Feel Bad About My Neck” (814 EPH) by Nora Ephron and was mesmerized by the section about owning and carrying a purse, and the part about being blind as a bat, and even the part about rent control – something I never have and never will need to worry about! See? This is the how we know she was a great writer – you absolutely have to read her words. You are sucked into the story, and the next thing you know, the sun is coming up and you have read all night. So I tried just skimming “I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections” (914 EPH), also written by Nora Ephron. Aging has never
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been so funny. Chicken soup is hilarious, and Scrabble played on the Internet is just as addictive as playing mahjong on the Internet – and still funny. The lists of “what I will miss” and “what I won’t miss” remind one that Ephron must have been quite ill while writing this book, but she still wrote an engaging and lovely book. Nora Ephron, you will be greatly missed. Nora is not the only writer in the family. Two sisters, Delia and Amy, also are screenwriters, and a third sister, Hallie, is a journalist and novelist. With both parents as screenwriters, it is not surprising all four daughters are writers. Delia Ephron co-wrote “Sleepless in Seattle” with Nora, and this film is always on my gottawatch-once-a-year list. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks pair up so beautifully here and also in “You’ve Got Mail.” The stories are both light and engaging as well. Delia also wrote “Hanging Up” (EPH), a slightly darker story about dealing with an elderly parent while facing the inevitable aging process oneself. The humor is there, but so are the reality of loss and the complexity of family dynamics. “Big City Eyes” (EPH) also is written by Delia Ephron – not sure why it doesn’t have the same pull or exert the same need to read every page as one of Nora’s books does. The characters are interesting: A single mom and her son move from the big city to the suburbs, and she writes a weekly column about small-
town life. There is love and murder and humor, but the notes don’t always ring true. Read the book, and let me know what you think! The library has no books written by Hallie Ephron. “Come and Find Me” seems especially appealing; it’s about a woman who becomes a recluse at the death of her fiancé. It is supposed to be very “Hitchcockian” according to one critic. She also has written books about how to write novels and mysteries – do you get the impression it’s in their blood? Amy Ephron wrote “A Cup of Tea” (EPH), a period piece set just before World War I, about a chance encounter between a society woman and a penniless girl – and the consequences of chance. There is no humor, but the book is well written and is a quick read. “One Sunday Morning” (EPH) also is set in society but during the Jazz Age. Both books are small in size with short chapters – meant to be read in one gulp? I’m not sure, but I do intend to read them in full just to find out how the characters end up doing what they do in the end. It sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Nora Ephron still is the most impressive writer of the family – maybe also the most well known. As lovely as her screenwriting was, that is how lovely her written words are. Even though she is no longer with us, we can continue to find comfort and entertainment in her movies and books and pop into the “Shop Around the Corner” the next time the sneezes start.
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Westover students create animated film “One Planet,” a nine-minute animated film assembled from hundreds of drawings created by 13 Westover School students in the winter term Drawing II class, was accepted into an international juried exhibition, “Plight of the Pollinators.” It was exhibited last month at Blue Horse Arts and Jay Foster Music Studios’ “Field Projects” Exhibition Space in Watertown, Conn. Drawing instructor Leeah Joo, who edited the film, said the students’ collective work was selected to be in the finalist show from among more than 100 entries. The students’ animated film was featured alongside works in a variety of media created by professional artists from all over the country and internationally. “Each of the 13 students created anywhere from 150 to 325 images,” Joo said. “Each one started by creating an 18-by-24inch drawing on paper using charcoal or graphite. Then each student erased a part of the drawing, making changes to create the illusion of movement.” Each time the student made a
This drawing by Sarah Corsico, ‘14, of Woodbury is in the animated film created by Westover drawing students. (Submitted photo) change in her drawing, she took a digital picture of the new image. Students also could zoom in and out of their drawing or change scenes. Joo compared the project to creating a flipbook. Once all the students’ individual sections were completed, Joo
used Windows MovieMaker to load the 13 short films together and then added titles and music. The “Westover Animators” were senior Alexis Zimmerman; juniors Joon Choi, Amber Shelton, and Maya Tors; and sophomores Lauren Benedetto, Emma
Beaulieu, Soojin Chi, Sarah Corsico, Myrna Cox, Hannah Hudson, Kathy Lee, Emma McGovern, and Eunice Oh. The completed film can be viewed at http://www.bluehorsearts.blogspot.com/2012/05/plight-of-pollinators-finalists.html.
FBI offers $50,000 reward FBI Special Agent in Charge Kimberly K. Mertz said the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of a group of serial armed bank robbers believed to have committed a string of armed robberies that included robbing the Naugatuck Savings Bank in Southbury. In addition to the FBI’s reward, the five victimized banks are each offering rewards of up to $10,000. The FBI; Connecticut State
Police; and Fairfield, Orange, Cromwell, and Wallingford Police Departments, with the assistance of the Connecticut Bankers Reward Association, are investigating a group of armed bank robbers believed to be responsible for the following robberies: 1. Fairfield County Bank, Fairfield, Conn., Sept. 24, 2010 2. New Alliance Bank (now First Niagara Bank), Orange, Conn., Dec. 28, 2010 3. Naugatuck Savings Bank, Southbury, Conn., April 20, 2011
4. Webster Bank, Cromwell, Conn., Oct. 7, 2011 5. Connex Credit Union, Wallingford, Conn., April 19, 2012 Between three and five armed males wearing work clothes and dark masks entered the victim banks and subdued the patrons and tellers at gunpoint. The robbers then ransacked the teller drawers before escaping. The robbers have displayed handguns in each of the robberies. A white Cadillac Deville, model year 2000 to 2002, was seen in the
area of the Webster Bank robbery in Cromwell and is considered of interest to the investigation. Photos taken during the robberies can be seen by going to www.fbi.gov/newhaven/ press-releases/2012, clicking on the July 10, 2012, serial bank robbers press release and scrolling to the area below the text. Anyone with information regarding these bank robberies is asked to call the FBI New Haven office at 203-777-6311. All calls will be kept in confidence.
Use this easy checklist to be worry-free while you’re gone A recent national survey conducted by Harris Interactive showed the vast majority of Americans (87 percent) are planning to take vacation trips this season. In fact, nearly one in five Americans plan to take more trips this year than last. With millions of Americans spending time away on vacation, houses and homes are bound to have a lot of alone time. “People travel, and in those days leading up to trips and vacations, a lot can be on your mind,” said Toolbelt Diva and home imPhoto courtesy of Getty Images provement expert Norma Vally. prevent mold and odor buildup before you leave. Try odor-ab“That’s why Liquid-Plumr and I from spoiled food. Leave an sorbing stainless steel compost have put together a tried-and-true open box of baking soda in the pails – they look chic and work list that will help put your mind center of the fridge to soak up to filter and absorb food odors. at ease before you say ‘bon voyany remaining odors. • Be a Garbage Disposal Guru: age!’” • Class up Your Trash: Empty Look for products designed Check out the checklist: the trash the morning you specifically for pesky disposals, • Face Your Fridge: If you’re leave. Try re-bagging your like new Liquid-Plumr Disgoing on a long vacation, distrash can with bags that help posal + Drain Foaming Cleaner. pose of all perishable food and neutralize odors. On the day you depart, drop a wipe down the refrigerator no-mess pack down your drain with an eco-friendly cleaning • Put Your Compost on Lock Down: Like the trash, be sure to eliminate lingering smells wipe. This is a great way to help to empty your compost bin in your garbage disposal. It clean grease and grime and
leaves nothing behind but a fresh, citrus scent. • Mind Your Thermostat: Don’t let the temperature of your house exceed 85 degrees. Set the thermostat to about 85 or below before you leave. You should also make sure the filters on your central air system are clean. Having clean air filters will ensure your air conditioning unit runs efficiently while you’re away. • Water Off and Power Down: Unplug all nonessential appliances and electronic devices, including turning off power strips. Shut off the water main running to the interior of the house. • Give Your Washing Machine a Break: Avoid a possible flood due to a burst washer hose by shutting off your machine’s hot- and cold-water valves, usually located directly behind the washing machine. For information about other household fixes, visit Liquid-Plumr’s Tool School at www. Facebook.com/LiquidPlumr.
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years. I went into the elevator hall and said, ‘Where’s our little couch?’ I was really upset about that,” she said. The bench then reappeared, and she was told it had been removed for cleaning. Cappelletti said the Senior Center is generous about loaning items to people who need them. She pointed out the medical cabinet, which loans crutches, canes, wheel chairs and other medical equipment to residents. “If people come in and ask if they can borrow something, we say ‘yes’ and record their name and the item they are borrowing,” she said. “All they have to do is ask.”
Continued from page 1 the senior center by a former resident was taken. “Someone who was moving away donated a nice blue-and-white Lladro statue. I placed it in the TV room, and it stayed there a good six to seven months. I went in there one day, and it was gone,” Cappelletti said. As for leaving food in the unlocked refrigerator in the kitchen, forget that. “If you leave your lunch for tomorrow in the refrigerator, it will be gone when you come in tomorrow,” Cappelletti said. She said that’s why many of
the appliances in the kitchen are locked. And once the new stove has been installed, she said access to the kitchen may become more limited. Some items that have disappeared, like the Lladro figurine, were taken from public areas open to all as long as the building is open. The cable box was in a public area, but the person who took it had to use a screwdriver to remove it from the back of the TV cabinet. Other items, like the red, wireless mouse donated by Angelo Malagrino, are kept in the office, which is locked when no one is in it. Leveille said she came into the
office one morning, looked for the mouse that goes with the Mac computer and exclaimed, “The mouse is gone!” Cappelletti’s brand new golf umbrella also was kept in the office. She brought it to work one rainy day, but left it in the office that night. Three days later, it was gone. Cappelletti said things seem to reappear when she makes a big fuss about them. That’s what happened when the six-foot long bench near the elevator disappeared. The bench dates back to when Cappelletti’s office was in Town Hall, and the nurse used it. “That bench had been there 12
were able to reverse the gradual loss of nerve cells in the brain that leads to dementia. Tai chi has been explored in other research as well, with positive results. Arthritis: Seniors with knee osteoarthritis improved physical function after learning tai chi and experienced less pain. Participants took a 60-minute class that included instruction in breathing
and relaxation twice a week for three months. A control group received only diet instruction and did stretching exercises. At the end of the three months, those who took the tai chi classes experienced “a significant decrease in knee pain.” According to the research, 4.3 million seniors have knee osteoarthritis. Depression: Seniors who attended a weekly tai chi class experienced improvement in their depression, memory, quality of life and energy. Prevention of falls: Multiple studies have shown tai chi’s slow exercise movements and deep
Probate Information The last Thursday of each month beginning at 2 p.m., Probate Court Judge Peter Mariano comes to the Middlebury Senior Center to meet with people on a one-to-one basis to discuss matters of concern or probate issues. The Probate Court is commonly thought of as the means to distribute a person’s property after death. However, many functions of the court assist the living. Matters dealing with the custody, guardianship and adoption of minors; the appointment of conservators for adults who can no longer manage their affairs; applications for changes of name; and processing of passport applications all are within the jurisdiction of the Probate Court. To make an appointment to speak with the judge, call 203720-7046 and speak only to Patty Aleggi.
10:30 a.m. for Stew Leonard’s in Danbury. It will stop for lunch afterwards at the Blue Colony Diner. The cost of transportation will be $7 per person. The bus will return before 3 p.m. Call 203577-4166 to reserve a seat.
Hartford Belle Cruise
The bus will leave the senior center Thursday, July 26, at 10 a.m. to take people to a cruise out of Hartford on the “Hartford Belle.” The “Hartford Belle” is a beautiful 49-passenger riverboat reminiscent of simpler times. She has a mahogany-trimmed enclosed cabin, but the windows are kept open so passengers can enjoy warm summer breezes. A full bar is available for drinks and light snacks. There is ample seating, or you can stand on the bow to get the best views as you travel along the Connecticut River. It is not uncommon to see great blue herons, red-tailed hawks and an occasional bald eagle. Stew Leonard’s The $27 per person price inThursday, July 19, the senior cludes transportation and adcenter mini-bus will leave at mission to the 1½ hour cruise.
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Outdoor Movie Night The Watertown Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring an outdoor movie night Saturday, July 21, at 8 p.m. at Echo Lake Park. Bring snacks, juice, pillows, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie. All ages are welcome. Call 860-945-5246 for more information.
breathing are effective in helping prevent falls. Ask your doctor if tai chi could be beneficial to your overall health. If you call your senior center to inquire about tai chi classes, ask whether the instructor is experienced in working with seniors. 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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The Watertown Recreation Department’s free summer concert Wednesday, July 18, at 7 p.m. in Veterans’ Memorial Park will feature “Clearview.” The group will play oldies and rock-and-roll tunes. The park is at 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road in Watertown. In case of inclement weather, call Bereavement Meetings the Info-Line at 860-945-5272. If Stand by Me, Inc., a nonprofit the weather is bad, the concert bereavement agency dedicated will be inside at Swift Middle to helping people who have lost School. a loved one, meets Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Falls Avenue Senior Center Senior Center. There is no charge, Potluck Dinner and refreshments are served. A Senior Center potluck dinVolunteer workers are Arlene ner Tuesday, July 24, from 4 to Pereira, a licensed clinical social 6:30 p.m. will include live music worker and certified thanatologist by “Let Your Light Shine. ” Admis(teacher about death and dying), sion is one potluck dish to share. and Ann Cuttitta, a longtime asBe sure to RSVP by Friday, July sociate with the agency. For more 20, by either signing up at the information, call Cuttitta at 860Senior Center or calling 860-945274-2068. The Senior Center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn. 5250.
Area Farmers’ Markets Naugatuck: • Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to October On the Green on Church Street
Southbury: • Thursdays, to Oct. 11, 2 to 6 p.m. Southbury Town Hall at 501 Main St. South
Waterbury: • Tuesdays, to Oct. 30, 2 to 5 p.m. Washington Park House on Sylvan Ave. • Thursdays, to Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the Green on West Main Street • Thursdays, to October, 2 to 5 p.m. Brass Mill Center, west parking lot
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Visit a local farmers’ market today By KEVIN CONCANNON Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those served by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) nutrition assistance programs, wonder if they can afford to buy healthy foods like the wonderful fresh produce that can be found in summer abundance at America’s farmers’ markets. As USDA Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I find that perception a source of concern because we work hard to encourage all Americans to make healthy food choices – particularly those participating in USDA’s nutrition assistance programs, from kids in school to the more than 46 million people participating in USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Well, I’m pleased to say a recent study by USDA’s Economic Research Service, “Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends on How You Measure the Price,” found healthy food choices like fresh fruits and vegetables may be more affordable than people think. They found that, while it is easy to buy “cheap” calories by using less healthy foods, there are many healthy food choices that cost no more per portion than less nutritious foods. Measured by the cost per portion or per pound, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy foods are actually less expensive than most protein foods and foods high in saturated fat, added sugars and/or sodium. This is great news for all those trying to get by with a limited food budget – like people receiving Supplemental Nutrition As-
sistance Program (SNAP) benefits. You don’t have to compromise on good nutrition just because money is tight. And just in time for summer. If you haven’t been to one of the nearly 7,200 farmers’ markets across the country, I encourage you to do so. Farmers’ markets offer shoppers a wonderful place to find the fresh fruits and vegetables and other local produce so important to a healthy diet – particularly now when farmers’ markets are practically bursting with a bounty of summer produce. USDA strongly supports farmers’ markets. And the Food and Nutrition Service, which I oversee, has farmers’ market programs for SNAP participants, for seniors, and for WIC mothers to help provide healthy food for them and their children. We also encourage farmers markets to accept SNAP electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which make it easier for SNAP participants to make purchases. Farmers markets are the ultimate win-win situation. They’re a win for customers because they can easily buy the freshest produce available. They’re a win for producers because they are a convenient local market for their products. They also provide a chance for customers and producers to meet face to face and build better understanding of community agriculture and what customers want. So visit a local farmers’ market today – you’re in for a treat. And remember, fresh fruits and vegetables are not only the healthy choice – they’re the affordable choice, too.
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In Brief AFL Tag Sale Saturday Animals for Life (AFL), a nonprofit animal rescue organization in the greater Southbury area is hosting a tag sale Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bucks Hill Community Club at 2851 North Main St. in Waterbury. The tag sale will feature gently used toys, pet supplies, small appliances, linens, and other household items. Proceeds will benefit the dogs and cats rescued by AFL. Donations towards the tag sale will be accepted Friday, July 13, at the Bucks Hill Community Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers will be available to assist. The rescue group will not be able to accept books, large appliances, or clothing. Since 1996, Animals For Life has placed more than 3,600 animals into loving homes. It desperately needs your support to continue helping abused, neglected, and stray animals. Foster homes are critical and in short supply. New members who would like to donate time or talent in any amount are most welcome. For more information about this event, call Carrie at 203-706-5735. The website is www.animalsforlifect.com.
Home Food Preservation Workshop Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is sponsoring a workshop on preserving fruits and vegetables from the home garden Thursday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the Studio at the Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury.
Diane Wright-Hirsch, an extension educator focusing on food safety with UCONN Cooperative Extension will lead the session that explores correct techniques of canning, freezing, dehydration and storage that produce a safe, high-quality winter food supply. The cost of the workshop is $15 per person or $12 for Flanders’ members. Pre-registration is required due to limited class size. To register or for more information, call 203-263-3711, or email flanders@flandersnaturecenter.org.
Free Social Services Assistance Screening Free social service screenings for food stamps and other programs to help any Connecticut resident facing difficult times will be Thursday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jewish Federation at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. The screenings are for a dozen work-support/ basic needs programs, including SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), energy assistance, HUSKY, Medicaid and Charter Oak insurance. The screenings have helped many Connecticut residents who are falling through the cracks and having a tough time making ends meet. The public is welcome to call to learn about income guidelines for SNAP and other programs for which they may be eligible. For example, the gross monthly income for SNAP eligibility for a single person is $1,680
and $2,268 for a family of two. You can own a home or a car and its value is not counted as an asset, and you can have a bank account, too. Reservations are required for the one-hour screening by Nera Clemente of the Connecticut Association for Human Services. To RSVP, call Debby Horowitz, Brownstein Jewish Family Service Director, at 203-267-3177. All calls are confidential.
Love & Knishes Lionel Ketchian, founder of 80 “Happiness Clubs,” will be the featured speaker following the noon Love & Knishes Wednesday, July 18, at the Jewish Federation at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. Ketchian has been promoting happiness throughout the U.S. and Canada for more than 20 years and illustrates how critical happiness is to health. He has taught at Sacred Heart University, co-hosted radio and cable television shows and was the author of a newspaper column. He will speak about how joy can be found within each of us and how people can cut their troubles in half and be happy for the rest of their lives. His lively lectures are spiced with tips for increasing peace of mind and decreasing negative emotions such as sadness, worry and anxiety. The public is asked to make reservations by Monday, July 16, by calling 203-267-3177. Lunch is cooked by Chef Mo Jalil of Jordan Caterers. The suggested lunch donation is $7.50 for adults age 60 and better.
Help America’s Forests Through the Replanting Our National Forests campaign, the Arbor Day Foundation will honor each new member who joins the Foundation in July by planting 10 trees in forests devastated by wildfires, insects and disease. The cost for joining the Arbor Day Foundation is a $10 donation. America’s national forests face enormous challenges, including unprecedented wildfires that have left a backlog of nearly one million acres in need of replanting. The Arbor Day Foundation has worked with the U.S. Forest Service for more than 20 years to plant trees in forests in need. Our national forests need protection because they provide habitat for wildlife, keep the air clean and help ensure safe drinking water for more than 180 million Americans. To join the Arbor Day Foundation, send a $10 membership contribution to Replanting Our National Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, or visit arborday.org/july.
Freshman Orientation Aug. 24 Mark your calendars now for orientation day for incoming freshman students and students new to Pomperaug High School Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details and bus information will follow. There also will be a dance that evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in the main gym.
How to Water Your Lawn Watering the grass is a critical part of maintaining a healthy lawn. Watering too little can cause the grass to turn brown and thin out, creating room for weeds. Watering too much can lead to turf disease and shallow root systems, which means your grass is weaker and less able to stand up to drought, lawn-feeding pests and other problems. TruGreen, the nation’s largest professional lawn care service and part of the ServiceMaster family of brands, regularly monitors U.S. weather data to enable the company’s trained lawn care specialists to effectively address local agronomic conditions while promoting responsible water conservation. The lawn experts at TruGreen have some tips to help you water your lawn the right way. (Family Features)
How to Tell When Your Lawn Needs Water Turfgrass plants are 70- to 75-percent water, so giving them enough water is vital. Symptoms of inadequate water are easily seen: • Grass slowly loses its bright green color and starts to fade to yellow. • You may notice wilting, which causes grass blades to roll or fold. • If you walk across your lawn and your footprints remain in the grass, or lawn mower tracks remain visible, your lawn needs water.
• If grass loses its green color altogether and turns yellow and then tan, that signals drought dormancy. That means grass has stopped growing. Once your lawn has turned brown and lost all color during drought dormancy, it could take several weeks of steady watering to spur regrowth. The most accurate way to determine whether your lawn needs water is to use a knife to cut a wedge of soil (through the turf) about four inches deep and feel the soil. Ideally, it should be moist, not powder dry nor soggy and wet. “Signs of typical wear and tear on yards this time of year are amplified when lawns are stressed,” said Ben Hamza, Ph.D., director of technical operations at TruGreen. “Brown spots on lawns may not always be from lack of water or nutrients, but instead from lawn-feeding insects that can mimic drought damage on select grass types. Homeowners need to have a clear understanding of the source of the yard problem to effectively resolve it.”
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How to Water Your Lawn • Established lawns should be watered deeply, but infrequently. Deep watering once a week encourages deeper root growth, while frequent, shallow watering produces a limited root system. • When watering, make sure you moisten the top three to four inches of soil, which covers the root zone. • Although watering frequency depends on the type of grass, your soil, and the weather, most grasses require about one inch of water each week for healthy growth. Let Mother Nature do as much of the watering for you as possible. • The best time to water is in the morning and in non-windy conditions. This conserves water and allows grass to dry before evening. Grass that remains wet for long periods of time is more susceptible to dis-
ease development. Watering in the afternoon is the worst for water conservation. Up to half the water can evaporate in the air or on the ground during the hot part of the day. • If you’re using a movable sprinkler, let it run in one spot just until the water begins to run off the surface, then move to a different area of the lawn. • Monitor your underground irrigation or sprinkler system to be sure that you moisten the lawn’s entire root zone without over-watering any sections. • To help ensure uniformity, place a one-inch deep, empty food can in the middle of lawn area to measure depth of water collected after each watering cycle. • Make sure you are familiar with and follow any local watering restrictions. Learn more about watering your lawn at www.TruGreen.com.
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Tips to reduce lightning damage The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) urges home and business owners to protect their property from lightning strikes. “Lightning strikes are one of the major sources of external power surges that can severely damage electronic equipment and cause fires – either of which can be a huge disruption to a family or business,” said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. “Fortunately, relatively simple, inexpensive steps can be taken to substantially reduce the chances of lightning-related destruction and interruptions.” For lightning protection, a whole-house/ building surge protector is the best starting point for reducing the risk of damage. The utility company may provide and install whole-building surge protection systems. If not, consult a licensed electrician about having one installed. It is important to note a whole house/ building surge protector will not protect against a direct lightning strike. Lightning protection systems are designed to protect a structure and provide a specified path to harness and safely ground the super-charged current of a lightning bolt. The system works by receiving the strike and routing it harmlessly into the ground, thus discharging the dangerous electrical event. IBHS recommends lightning protection systems be installed by a UL-listed installer and meet the requirements of NFPA 780 and Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Standards.
In addition to whole-building surge protection, IBHS strongly recommends the following: • Unplug electronic equipment. It is the most reliable means of protecting equipment from a power surge. • Know the important difference between a surge suppressor and a power strip. A power strip plugs into your wall outlet and allows you to plug in multiple electronic devices. However, a power strip does not protect equipment from being damaged by a power spike. A surge protector also gives the user the ability to plug in multiple electronic devices, but it also serves another very important function; it protects your electronic devices from a power spike. • Connect telephone, cable/satellite TV and network lines to a surge suppressor. • Make sure the surge suppressor has an indicator light so you know it is working properly. • Ensure the surge suppressor has been tested to UL 1449. • Purchase a surge suppressor with a Joule rating of more than 1,000. The Joule rating typically ranges from 200 up to several thousand – the higher the number, the better. • Look for a surge suppressor with a clamping voltage rating (voltage at which the protector will conduct the electricity to ground) between 330 v, which is typical, to 400 v.
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• Purchase a surge suppressor with a response time less than 1 nanosecond. • Do not cut corners. You don’t want to protect a $1,000 television or computer system with a $10 surge protector. For $25 and up you can provide much better protection • Have a licensed electrician or home/building inspector review the power, telephone, electrical and cable/satellite TV connections to your building. Have them check to make sure you have adequate grounding of the power line connection and your power distribution panel. All the utilities should enter the structure within 10 feet of the electrical service entrance ground wire and be bonded to that grounding point. For additional guidance, visit DisasterSafety.org/lightning. Visit DisasterSafety. org for more information about making buildings more resistant to a variety of disasters, big and small. Follow IBHS on Twitter at @DisasterSafety and on Facebook. The IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported by the property insurance industry. The organization works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks on residential and commercial property by conducting building science research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparedness practices.
Jewish Federation offers summer art classes The Jewish Federation is offering a summer art series in July and August. Classes are open to all skill levels. Polymer Clay Mezuzah or Pendant Project – Instructor Jody Bishel, a polymer clay artist, will teach this class Tuesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Polymer clay is a fun and easy material to use. The class will cover the basics of working with polymer clay to create either a mezuzah or a pendant for a necklace. The $30 cost covers all materials. Papermaking – Anita Liebeskind, a paper making artist, will teach this class Thursday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (includes lunch). Learn the art of Colonial papermaking with a contemporary twist by recycling natural fibers. The class will cover
demonstrations on pulp preparation, sheet forming, embedding, pressing and drying. All natural materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost is $30. Theorem Painting – Joanne Hunter of The Art Spot in Danbury will teach Theorem Painting Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this two-hour workshop, students will stencil on velvet with water-based oil paints, learning about composition, theorem process and thematic art. The pieces will be matted so students will take home a finished piece of art work. The $25 cost includes materials. All classes will be at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. To register, contact Jessica Aframe at ja- These polymer clay mezuzahs were created by Jody Bishel, a polyframe@jfed.net or 203-267-3177. mer clay artist. (Submitted photo)
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Joseph A. DeNo– mme, 86, of Naugatuck, passed away Saturday, July 7, at the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jeanette (Tougas) DeNomme. Joseph was born in Lowell, Mass., March 31, 1926, a son of the late Joseph A. and Beatrice DeNomme. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident, retiring from Mirror Polishing & Plating, Inc. in Waterbury after many years of service. Joseph enjoyed boating, fishing, NASCAR racing and boxing. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, along with his mother, three brothers and family pet German shepherd. Besides his wife of 62 years, he leaves two sons, David DeNomme of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Robert DeNomme and his wife, Carol, of Prospect; a daughter, Gale McIntyre, and her husband, Allen, of Naugatuck; a brother, George DeNomme, of Texas; a sister, Marie Kenny, of New York; two grandsons, Brian and David DeNomme; two granddaughters, Ashley McIntyre and Jessica Falero; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Bill DeNomme. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home of Naugatuck handled Joseph’s funeral arrangements Thursday. Burial with full military honors followed in St. James Cemetery. To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.
Aniela “Nellie” Racz– ynski, 90, passed away Thursday, July 5, in her sleep at Highlands Health Care in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Raczynski for 62 years. Nellie was born April 19, 1922, the daughter of the late Michael and Ursula Grinis. She was a longtime resident of Middlebury. She always enjoyed the company of family, friends and the occasional neighborhood stray. She filled the hearts of those she met with tremendous generosity and love. Nellie wanted nothing more than to dote on those she loved, and she always had a kind word and an apple pie at the kitchen table. Nellie is survived by her greatnephew, David Brzozowski Sr., and his wife, Lorraine, of Cheshire; greatgreat-nieces Jeannette and Jacqulene; and great-great nephew, David Jr. She also leaves her nephews: Edward R. Brzozowski and his wife, Vilma, and Jon Brzozowski and his wife, Shirley, all of Florida; Francis Raczynski and his wife, Florence, of Vermont; Paul Raczynski and his wife, Barbara, of Prospect; Ronald Pomorski of Michigan; and many other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Rick and Marylou Rogers for being exceptional neighbors to the Raczynski family for many years. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home of Naugatuck handled Nellie’s funeral Wednesday. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Hedwig Church, 32 Golden Hill St., Naugatuck, CT 06770. To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com
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Dispose of household hazardous waste July 21 The Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley and participating towns will have a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection day for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, and Woodbury Saturday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomaston High School at 185 Branch Road (Rte. 109). The event will start promptly at 8 a.m., and there is no need to line up before then. There is no charge to residents. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification is required for entrance. Household hazardous wastes are any wastes produced in the home that are poisonous, flammable, reactive, or corrosive. These wastes are harmful to human health and the environment
if not disposed of properly. The goal of the program is to keep potentially hazardous waste out of local landfills and sewers, providing extra protection for wetlands and waterways. Examples of wastes that will be accepted are: alkaline batteries, mercury thermometers, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, oil- or lead-based paint (alkyd), wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes. Items that will not be accepted include LATEX PAINT (water-based), auto batteries, motor oil, propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound and empty containers of any kind. The contractor re-
serves the right to reject additional materials. Materials will be accepted only in household quantities and container sizes. Residents should leave materials in the original container whenever possible. When arriving at the collection site, residents are asked to stay in their cars at all times. Trained waste handlers will remove materials from the cars. Unacceptable materials will be returned or left in the vehicle, and information will be given on how to dispose of them. For more information, contact your town representative on this list: Beacon Falls, Eddie Bea (203729-6978); Bethlehem, Town Hall (203-266-7677); Middlebury, Daniel Norton (203-577-4170); Naugatuck, Sheila Baummer (203-720-7073); Oxford, Wayne Watt (203-888-7716); Southbury, Jeannette Kilcourse (203-
How to cut mortgage interest payments The average interest rate for home mortgages recently fell to a 30-year record low. According to Freddie Mac, the rate for a 30-year loan went to 3.66 percent from a previous 3.71 percent. Many potential homebuyers look at that drop in the interest rate and consider it significant. But look at the figures: A $100,000 loan at 3.71 percent will cost you $460.85 per month in payments. A $100,000 loan at 3.66 percent will cost you $458.02 per month in payments. That’s a savings of only $2 per month ... unless you calculate the savings over the life of the loan. At 3.71 percent, that $100,000 loan will cost you $65,905 in interest alone, which means you’ll pay $165,905 over the 30-year course of the loan. At 3.66 percent that $100,000 loan will cost you $64,888 in interest alone, and you’ll pay $164,888 over the thirty years.
That’s a savings of just $1,017 spread out over 30 years. There’s a much better way to cut the amount of interest you pay. What if you send the mortgage company $25 extra per month? Your total interest, at the 3.71 rate, drops to $59,207 and you cut a year and a half off your mortgage. Let’s increase that to $100 extra per month. Your total interest, at the 3.71 rate, will drop to $45,583, and you’ll shave approximately eight years off the life of your 30-year note. If the idea of paying off your mortgage early appeals to you, let’s increase that extra amount per month to $200 and look at
the figures. The interest over the life of the loan drops to $35,042, and you pay off the loan 12 years early. That, not in the tiny drops in interest rate, is where you’ll see your greatest savings. If you’re ready to buy, don’t quibble about small changes in the interest rate. Do your homework: Get your credit in good shape, assemble your documents (such as tax returns and bank statements) and when it comes to buying, spend less than you’ve been approved for. Send those extra dollars in with your payment each month, and watch your balance drop. David Uffington regrets he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
262-0622); Thomaston, Paul Pronovost (860-283-4030); Waterbury, Bureau of Refuse (203574-6857); Watertown, Roy Cavanaugh (860-945-5240); Woodbury, Margaret Warner (203-2633633).
Aniela “Nellie” Raczynski
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Team to tackle Tough Mudder By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Pies & Pints co-owner Theo Anastasiadis read from the instructions for entrants in the Tough Mudder race, “Bring your signed death waiver.” Death waiver? We asked, “Has anyone died competing in this race?” Anastasiadis replied, “I have no idea, and I don’t want to know.” He, Pies & Pints co-owner Chris Gogas and Middlebury resident Scott Matthews make up the Pies & Pints team that will run the race Sunday morning at Mt. Snow in Vermont. It’s the second Tough Mudder held there this year; the earlier race was in May. The Tough Mudder, www. toughmudder.com, is a 10-mile obstacle course. The object is not to be the fastest; the object is to finish. Race organizers predict 17,000 people will participate in this weekend’s race, which they describe as “a 10-mile endurance challenge that is the ultimate test of strength, grit, stamina and camaraderie.” The course, designed by British Special Forces, features more than 20 militarystyle obstacles that include greased monkey bars, 4-foothigh flames, and running a gauntlet of 10,000-volt charged, dangling wires. That’s in addition to dealing with mud and icewater obstacles, high-pressure hoses and cargo nets. On average, they say 78 percent complete the course, which is designed to be impossible for an individual. That’s why participants enter as teams. Tough Mudder says it is the largest supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission is to assist severely injured vet-
erans. The counter on its website registered more than $3.2 million raised for the Wounded Warrior Project as of Wednesday morning. Gogas was the first to learn about the race and suggest a team enter. He doesn’t remember where he learned about it, just that he read about it or saw something about it online. “It was just one of those things that looked interesting,” he said. He asked about eight people to join his team. Two did: Anastasiadis, who is both his business partner and his brother-in-law, and Matthews, a customer at the restaurant. To prepare for the race they have been working out at a gym, running the White Trail at Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury, and running up the hills around Pomperaug High School. They haven’t been scaling walls, though, or running through mud or fire. “I’d rather do it once during the event rather than in training,” Anastasiadis said. He said he thought the hardest part will be running up the mountain from the starting point. “I think the mud will be the fun part,” he said. Gogas agreed the start would be very difficult. The map on the website shows it as a run straight to the top of Mt. Snow. Gogas said he doesn’t know the details of the obstacles he will encounter. “I thought I’d let it be a surprise,” he said. “Theo keeps trying to fill me in, but I keep avoiding it.” Both agreed the strength part, which is needed for obstacles like the monkey bars, didn’t worry them. They work out with weights on a regular basis and can do the necessary pull-ups and pushups. Their weak area
was running. “I never ran before,” Gogas said, “but now I’m up to four miles.” Talking to others who have run the race, Anastasiadis came away with one tip. One competitor said he got to an obstacle that looked fairly easy. Then he discovered he had “no calves” – his leg muscles were so tired he struggled to complete what appeared to be a simple obstacle. The lesson? “You’re going to get tired, and things that are easy are going to be hard,” Anastasiadis said. He said they entered the race so they could keep in shape. “For us, it’s more of a personal thing. It keeps us focused on training. Even if we are very busy at work, we still get our exercise,” he said. Anastasiadis said he will be happy just to finish the race. “I
wouldn’t do it if I didn’t think I could do it, and I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t think it would be fun,” he said. The Pies & Pints team will run Sunday at 9:20 a.m., so they will drive to Vermont Saturday night after work, and Matthews will meet them there. The start time may turn out to be the toughest part of the race – they have to report in at 7:20 a.m. Their families, unfortunately, won’t be there to cheer them on. “They have to stay and work,” Anastasiadis said. “We’d love to have people come cheer us on if they are in the area.” Monday will be a working holiday for them as they visit Vermont microbreweries before heading back to Connecticut and work at the family restaurants.
Pies & Pints co-owners Theo Anastasiadis, left, and Chris Gogas, right, will go into the Tough Mudder obstacle course race in Vermont Sunday wearing the custom-ordered Pies & Pints tattoos seen on their arms. Not shown is team member Scott Matthews, who is out of town. (Marjorie Needham photo)
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Middlebury Parks & Recreation A U.S. Sports Institute instructor will teach Sports Squirts 1 for ages 3 to 4 and Sports Squirts 2 for ages 4 to 5 Monday to Friday, July 16 to 20, at Shepardson Field. Sports Squirts 1 will meet from 9 to 10 a.m.; Sports Squirts 2 will meet from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. This summer program introduces children to soccer, T-ball, basketball, hockey and lacrosse. The fee for Sports Squirts 1 is $79 for residents and $89 for nonresidents. The fee for Sports Squirts 2 is $99 for residents and $109 for nonresidents.
through nine has three one-week sessions left. The sessions meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Middle School and the MRA the weeks of July 16, July 23 and July 30. The $165 fee includes a midday shuttle to the Middlebury Recreation Area (MRA), one camp shirt and two predetermined field trips, weather permitting. Registration deadline is 10 business days prior to the start of each session. A $50 service charge will be applied for cancellation of a registration. There will be NO refunds for cancellations received three or less business days prior to the start of the session except for medical reasons. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. at Memorial Middle School is available for an additional $50 per week. Pre-registration is required.
Pomperaug Youth Baseball 14U District team members, front, left to right, Zach Warner, Sean Daily, Nick Sarno, Nathan Lewis, Dennis Mitchell and John Boisits and back, left to right, Manager Vin Sarno, Kyle Wilson, Coach Ed Johannes, Ryan Johannes, Devin Polomski, Mike Karich, Joe O'Rourke, Connor Delaney, Coach Mark Warner and Coach Mike Boisits are shown after defeating New Milford 12-5 to win the Babe Ruth District 4 championship and finish the tournament undefeated. The team advanced to the Babe Ruth State Tournament and will begin tournament play Saturday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m. in Newtown. (Submitted photo)
Being carefree in summer
It’s mid July already, and the heat is on! Take the time to be more carefree in how you live, work and play. Eat lightly and Summer Playground less. Drink more water, adding Program pieces of your favorite fruit to ice cube trays before you fill them Summer Playground for Midand pop them into the freezer. dlebury children entering kinLet up on serious thinking to endergarten through grade six has joy simple, creative thoughts. one Monday through Friday twoPare your wardrobe down to a week session left: July 23 to Aug. few items you can rotate that feel 3. Fees of $135 per child per sescool, comfortable and are colorsion include one camp shirt per LEGO Classes ful. Fulfill your work responsibilchild. Build It with Duplo for ages Grades K, one, and two meet 3 and 4 will meet Monday to Fri- ities with a lighter sense of movefrom 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with day, July 16 to 20, from 9:30 a.m. ment, motion and morale. Play sessions at Middlebury Elemen- to 12 p.m. at Shepardson Center. more games, watch less TV and tary School Mondays through A Play-Well TEKnologies instrucThursdays and at Shepardson tor will help the preschool set Community Center Fridays. explore and create a different Grades three and four meet theme in each class as they learn Monday through Friday from 9 general building practices. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Meadowview Themes include airport, carnival, black woman writing on behalf Park. castle, desert, forest, jungle, of my boyfriend. He has a crop Grades five and six meet Mon- school, space, train station and of little bumps on his face. I day through Friday from 9 a.m. zoo! The fee is $142 for residents; asked him if they are pimples, to 1:30 p.m. at the Middlebury $152 for nonresidents. and he laughed. He said they’re Recreation Area. Pre-Engineering with LEGO shaving bumps. How does he get for ages 5 to 7 will meet Monday rid of them? – R.C. Movie Nights to Friday, July 16 to 20, from 1 to ANSWER: Men of any race can at Meadowview 4 p.m. at Shepardson Center. An develop shaving bumps. Black Enjoy a family movie night the instructor from Play-Well TE- men’s hair is more tightly coiled, second and fourth Thursdays Knologies will lead the class as and they, therefore, are quite each month through Aug. 23 at they build engineer-designed susceptible to them. If a man cuts dusk at Meadowview Park. The projects such as boats, bridges, his facial hair too closely to the next movie night will be Thurs- mazes, and motorized cars; race skin, it can spring back toward day, July 26. Grab a blanket and them; crash them; and repair the skin and penetrate it. Tightly the kids and come down to the them. Children will explore the coiled hair is especially prone to park to enjoy a family movie un- possibilities of LEGO building this. The sharp end of the hair systems while learning useful pushing back into the skin acts der the stars! construction techniques. The fee like a foreign body. It irritates the is $142 for residents; $152 for skin and inflames it. A little Pre-Teen Camp bump forms. Pre-Teen camp for Middlebury nonresidents. It must be a chore for your residents entering grades six boyfriend to shave. To get rid of the bumps, he has to stop shaving until they go away. He also has to dislodge all the hairs that have penetrated the skin. He can do this by taking a clean needle and slipping it under the loop the hair makes. Then he can pop Carpet & Oriental Rug Cleaning the end of the hair out of the skin. When he frees all the ingrown Furniture Cleaning • Water Restoration hairs and stops shaving, his skin Call For a Free Estimate will clear. Vincent P. Anelli III 43 Meredith Road To prevent new bumps when he resumes shaving, he has to Middlebury, CT 06762 adopt a different shaving style.
Nuggets for Life By CYNTHIA DE PECOL listen to more music. Take short trips with friends and family because you can. This week’s nugget for life is to have a carefree attitude. Lighten up. Wake up and work out – just do it. Put on a happy face, and smile through the day. Enjoy people, places and the things you do.
Drop the heavy thinking, overwhelming thoughts and drama that tend to creep in – just let it go. Pick flowers that grow in your yard, put a stem in little inexpensive vases in every room of your house to enjoy the beauty and 1. Name the last pitcher to have fragrance they give. Give out ranat least four shutouts and an dom compliments because it ERA of more than 4.00 in the feels good. Go to sleep when the same season. birds do and dream. Live, love, 2. True or false: Phillies slugger and be! Mike Schmidt never had a Cynthia De Pecol is a Yoga In.300 or better batting average structor, Reiki Master and Life for a season. Coach who lives in Washington, 3. Who was the first player to Conn. See lifecoachingllc.com or score a touchdown in both the email lifecoach3@aol.com. Rose Bowl and the Super Bowl? 4. In the 2009-10 season, Chauncey Billups became the oldest person (33) in NBA history to average at least 19 which concerns our medical points per game. Who had records. Are we, as patients, enheld the mark? titled to request our medical 5. During the 2011-12 campaign, records in order to deliver them Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonto a new doctor? athan Quick set a team mark We have had to change to a for most shutouts in a season new doctor and would like him (10). Who had held the to know our past medical history. record? He hasn’t received the complete file, including tests. Since our 6. From what college is the wrestler who holds the record for insurance pays for these tests, it most number of weight seems to me we should be able classes with NCAA champito request the originals or copies. onships? – P.S. 7. Who holds the record for most ANSWER: Laws regarding the victories on the PGA Euroownership of medical records pean Tour? vary from one state to the next.
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He must soften his beard with soap and warm water before using a razor. He will do himself a favor by buying an electric razor and putting it on a setting that doesn’t shave the beard too closely. With either a blade or an electric shaver, he should shave in the direction of hair growth, and he shouldn’t pull his skin taut. If he goes through all this and doesn’t meet with success, he’ll have to see a doctor. In fact, if his shaving bumps are crusted with dried pus, he should start out by seeing a doctor. The pus indicates infection, and he’ll need an antibiotic cream to get rid of any infection. If your boyfriend is squeamish about freeing the ingrown hairs with a needle, you can do the job for him. You’re the one who set all this in motion. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I wonder if you will answer my question,
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Answers: 1. Minnesota’s Geoff Zahn, in 1980. 2. False – he hit .316 in 102 games during the strikeshortened 1981 season. 3. Rob Lytle (Michigan in college, 1977; Denver in the NFL, 1978). 4. Atlanta’s Kevin Willis was 31 when he did it in the 1993-94 season. 5. Rogie Vachon had eight in the 1976-77 season. 6. Cornell junior Kyle Dake has won titles in three weight classes. 7. Seve Ballesteros, with 50.
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Wise village schoolmaster Mr. Lundie (Pat Spaulding, center) counsels young lovers Fiona MacLaren and Tommy Albright (Caitlin and Nathan Mandracchia) in Lerner and Loewe’s musical fantasy “Brigadoon” playing outdoors under the stars in Danbury through July 21. (Erin Drew photo)
Danbury offers theater under the stars Musicals at Richter (MAR), now in its 28th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, started its 2012 summer season with Lerner and Loewe’s romantic musical, “Brigadoon,” which runs through July 21. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, performances outdoors under the stars begin at 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evenings. “Brigadoon” tells the story of a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years, though to the villagers, the passing
of each century seems no longer than one night. According to the villagers’ covenant with God, no one from Brigadoon may ever leave, or the enchantment will be broken, and the site and all its inhabitants will disappear into the mist forever. Two American tourists, lost in the Scottish Highlands, stumble upon the village just as a wedding is about to be celebrated, and their arrival has serious implications for the village’s inhabitants. The score features musical theater standards such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Come to Me, Bend to Me,” “Heather on the Hill,” “There But for You Go I,” “From This Day On,” and “I’ll Go Home with Bonnie Jean.” The Richter Arts Center is next to the Richter Park Golf Course (I-84, Exit 2) at 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for students and children, with reduced rates available Sunday, July 15. Reserve tickets by phone at 203-748-6873 or online at www. musicalsatrichter.org. The grounds open for picnicking at 7:15 p.m., and curtain is at 8:30 p.m. Group rates are available with advance reservation; chair rentals and soft drink/snack concessions are available on-site. “Brigadoon” will be followed by Adams and Strouse’s “Bye Bye Birdie” July 26 to Aug. 11. For the younger set, a children’s theater series, “Fairy Tale Theater,” is offered Saturday mornings through July 28, rain or shine, at Wooster School in Danbury. An ensemble of young performers will present hour-long adaptations of classic tales such as “Rapunzel”/”The Peddler (Caps for Sale)” (July 14), “The Pied Piper” (July 21) and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (July 28). All Fairy Tale Theater tickets are $5.
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Adopt a Rescue Pet Left to right, Southbury Garden Club (SGC) members Henri Buch, Ingrid Ferenczy, and Cheryl Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation Ron Kalban and SGC Project Chairman Jane Edwards put the finishing touches on planters outside the Town of Southbury pool house at Ballantine Park. (Submitted photo)
Garden club dives into swimming pool project The Southbury Garden Club (SGC) recently completed Phase I of a major beautification project at the Southbury town swimming pool at Ballantine Park. The project is designed to beautify the area surrounding the new pool house through the use of landscaping and hardscaping. The initial phase included purchasing and filling two large planters that frame the pool house doors and buying materials for a large stone walkway. The walkway leads to new picnic tables adjacent to the building where pool users and residents can enjoy a snack or meal. Under the auspices of Southbury Garden Club Project Chair Jane Edwards and Southbury Parks and Recreation Director Ron Kalban, the project has been under way since last October. Many hours went into planning and coordinating the project at the town’s newest asset. Phase II of the beautification project will take place this fall when club members will plant carefully chosen perennials in the gardens in front of the pool building. Last year, just as the club was researching possible major beautification projects in town
for 2012, Kalban sent an email to the club asking for help in landscaping the area around the new pool house. After thoroughly discussing the requirements, the SGC Board approved club participation. This undertaking truly has been a community effort, with the Town of Southbury Public Works Department installing the walk and members of Boy Scout Troop 152 building and painting the full- and kiddie-size picnic tables and benches. Local Boy Scout James Cummings used this project as one of the requirements for his Eagle Scout badge. Special recognition goes to Rebecca Wanag of Minglewood Tree in Roxbury, who helped develop the landscape plan, and the Southbury lifeguards who volunteered to keep the planters watered during the hot New England summer. The garden club’s portion of the cost is funded by membership dues, fundraising events and especially from the proceeds of the club’s annual spring plant sale, which is held at the gazebo each May. The club aims for 100-percent member participation, and each person is encour-
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aged to help with the actual planting and maintenance or by providing support services. Founded in 1959, the club has a long history of involvement in local projects. Each August, its program to encourage landscaping excellence by town businesses awards certificates to local businesses that have beautified their premises through the use of landscaping. The club also has rented a plot in the new community garden, and the produce grown there will be donated to the Southbury Food Bank. Ongoing civic projects include maintaining gardens at several town parks, providing holiday garlands and wreaths for municipal buildings, donating garden therapy baskets to Safe Haven and maintaining teaching gardens at Bullet Hill School and the Audubon facility at Bent of the River. The Southbury Garden Club meets at the Southbury Public Library the first Friday of the month between March and October. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Membership Chair Faith Moss at 203-264-0183.
ALADDIN Aladdin is a playful and happy 1½-year-old mixed breed. This boy enjoys the company of his people as well as other dogs. He would be best suited for a home that has a big fenced yard where he can play and run to his heart’s content. If you are an outdoorsy family who likes to go for long hikes (he’s super on leash already) and would love a doggie companion to share the outdoors with, then Aladdin is your boy! You can meet him at the Animals For Life shelter.
CHEDDAR Cheddar is a very affectionate and cuddly male cat. He loves people and considering he is living in a very stressful shelter setting, this boy is as calm as a cucumber! Cheddar also is quite talkative, and he is quick to tell us he does not like dogs at all. If you can provide him with a caninefree home, please contact Animals For Life at 203-758-2933.
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.
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MENACE Bishop is an American bulldog mix who is 3½ Menace is a shepherd mix that lived with years old. He is good with children and other dogs, but needs to be exercised as well as trained prop- Bishop. He is 2 to 3 years of age and great with erly on the leash. He thinks he still is just a small children as well as other animals. He is a very pup. Bishop needs an active home that will allow calm, laid back and easygoing dog that would do him to run and play and be a dog. If you are inter- well in mostly any home! If you are interested in Using Chrome, you will need ested in meeting Bishop, please email meriden- meeting Menace, please email meridensociety@ to recognize downloads are sent society@sbcglobal.net. sbcglobal.net. to the bottom of the screen. For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email There you click Save to start the meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and volunprocess. If you click the down arrow, then you can have teers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden. Chrome open the download SHELBY folder. There you can copy the file to another location. If you Shelby is about 10 years old. She is a gorgeous want to tell Chrome where to girl with great markings. This is the second time download files, you can click on Shelby is in our care. She was adopted six years the wrench in the upper right ago, and was returned because her owner is movcorner, then Options and then ing. What bad luck she’s had! She is good with select Under the Hood. Place a people, but not other animals. She likes to sit near check mark next to Ask where to you and enjoys attention, purring loudly when save each file. petted. She would make a great companion. Please For more tips visit www.chapconsider giving her a forever home. She is waiting inbusiness.com. For answers to at the Waterbury PetSmart. If you are interested, your technology questions, call us contact Cathy from Rose Hope Animal Rescue via at 203-262-1869. email at cathysca@comcast.net.
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Senior pets need extra checkups DEAR PAW’S CORNER: How often should my 12-year-old mutt, “Akira,” see the veterinarian? He’s very healthy for an older dog, but my girlfriend says he needs to have more than a once-a-year physical. Is that true? – Matt C., Longwood, Fla. DEAR MATT: Twice a year is a good guideline for senior pets to visit their veterinarian if they’re otherwise healthy. That’s because older dogs and cats can develop conditions common to pets of advanced age quickly – conditions that sometimes go unnoticed but should be treated sooner rather than later so the pet’s quality of life doesn’t diminish. It’s normal for a pet to slow
down as it ages. But the reduced activity an owner sees as normal can mask developing conditions like arthritis, thyroid imbalance, heart disease or cancer. A dog or cat’s slowing pace also can lead to obesity, meaning owners need to regulate and monitor their diets closely so senior pets get proper nutrition while avoiding excess calories.
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Many vets will recommend a twice-yearly exam once a pet reaches an age considered senior. This varies a bit for dogs. Larger dogs often are considered senior pets after age 8 or 9; smaller dogs might be 10 or older. It’s not a moneymaking move – it’s a good recommendation. The exam should include a full physical, along with testing for developing conditions like diabetes or other illnesses that, untreated, can drastically shorten a pet’s life. Additionally, you should keep Akira’s vaccinations up to date
and read up on pet care for senior dogs. There are many things owners can do to improve their pet’s quality of life beyond extra medications: special diets, specific exercises and modified play are among the steps owners can take. 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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