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Volume VIII, No. 43

Friday, October 19, 2012

EIDC tackles commercial development guidebook

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its Oct. 15 special meeting fleshed out plans to create a commercial development guidebook for new and expanding businesses. To prepare for the project, commissioners were asked Sept. 25 to visit the various land use offices, gather forms and interview employees and appointed officials involved in approvals.

Co-chairman Gerry Matthews said one objective of the effort was to simplify the processes. He said Planning and Zoning (P&Z) has a one-page application requiring a $25 filing fee and several other required forms depending on the work. He recommended they all be placed on the town website to cut out unnecessary trips to Town Hall.

Co-chairman Michael Kenausis suggested the $30 printed zoning regulations also be available online for free.

Matthews said recent Planning and Zoning Commission procedural amendments require all commercial use changes to go before the commission, making the process more onerous for simple changes formerly approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO). Commissioner Joseph Salvini noted limited hours of the Fire Marshall, ZEO and Wetlands Enforcement Officer (WEO) due to reduced staff budgets and the few incoming applications in our small town. Commissioner Frank Mirovsky said he visited WEO Deborah Seavey and learned there were a lot of “it depends” in a process defined by a $15 folder of regulations.

Salvini said getting approvals could easily exceed 60 days because applications wait for acceptance at public meetings, and public hearings sometimes continue more than a month before a decision is made. He complimented the land use office staff, saying they guide applicants through the necessary forms.

Kenausis passed around a flowchart and recommended it as a method of showing the steps and approvals needed for different situations, but cautioned it could not cover everything. Commissioner Mark Petrucci passed around a guidebook from Georgetown, Mass., as an example to use, and Matthews remarked it covered most of the necessary ground but was much more than a few pages.

A follow-up special meeting was set for Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. to continue the work, and commissioners were assigned to speak with the Town Engineer, Fire Marshall and Water Pollution Control Authority before that meeting. The next regular EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room, but it may be cancelled if there is no new business.

More than 1,000 people hold lights as they remember PHS senior Tucker Gowen at the PHS track last Thursday night. A Walk of Light was held there to remember Gowen, who lost his battle with leukemia last Tuesday.

(Kathleen Riedel photo)

Community remembers PHS senior Tucker Gowen

By KATHLEEN RIEDEL A week ago Thursday night, classmates, friends and family congregated on the Pomperaug High School (PHS) track for a Walk of Light memorial in honor of Tucker Gowen. He died Tuesday, Oct. 9.

As Truck Gowen said in the eulogy for his son at Saturday’s funeral service, “We rarely remember a person for one thing. Rather we remember a collage of moments, expressions and touches – the look in their eyes, their smile.”

In this way friends and teammates remembered Tucker – sharing stories of his constant smile, the way he imitated Michael Jackson’s dance and sang Eminem, played the piano during free blocks and refused to tie his own tie.

The evening of remembrances concluded with a candlelight vigil during which field lights were turned off and the community walked the track, holding lights and quietly remembering Tucker.

March 24, 2012, after a routine checkup, then 17-year-old Tucker Gowen was diagnosed with

acute myeloid leukemia. Throughout the seven months that followed, Tucker, his family and the community fought hard for Tucker’s life.

But Tucker’s fight, his energy and determination were not limited to his battle with cancer.

As a member of the PHS band and swim team, Tucker “taught us how a person is really capable of fighting to succeed at a whole new level,” PHS swim coach Fran Pentino said at Thursday’s walk.

Twenty years ago, Pentino began the tradition of writing letters to his senior athletes at the end of the season. At Thursday’s Walk of Light, he shared his letter to Tucker with the 1000-plus attendees.

“You, Tucker, will always be remembered for your amazing kind heart, your never-ending positive attitude, your competitive spirit and your refreshing innocence you brought to practice, to school and to life every day,” Pentino read.

Tucker excelled academically, loved and made music in the band room and on the pool deck and swam with a fervor that helped his

team achieve a 41-1 record as well two South West Conference league and three Class-L state championship titles.

His positive energy was contagious and stimulating to his peers and teammates.

“He taught me it’s okay to be yourself,” swimmer Tommy McNamara said.

“That seemed to be his mission,” fellow band member Claire Boettcher said. “To make people laugh or smile by simply doing what he knew best. Being Tucker.”

Tucker was the eldest of five children, and Pentino spoke of the love Tucker showed his brothers and sister. “I saw how seriously you took the job of mentor and big brother. Never did I see you stray from your responsibility as a leader or role model for your siblings or your teammates and other classmates.”

“When we think of you,” Boettcher said, “We will swim extra laps, play more beautiful music and smile more often.”

Tucker’s funeral service was Saturday, Oct. 13, at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury.

Elderly Tax Relief Committee presents plan; Proulx proposes trust fund

By KATHLEEN RIEDEL After three years of work to come up with an acceptable elderly tax relief plan, Paul Babarik of the Elderly Tax Relief Committee presented the committee’s latest plan to the Board of Selectmen (BoS) for approval at Monday night’s meeting. Also at the BoS meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Betty Proulx proposed establishing a trust fund to alleviate the budget strain for the Middlebury Recreation Area (MRA), Middlebury parks and the Greenway.

Babarik said the latest elderly tax relief plan uses the State Circuit Breaker (SCB) program as its backbone. Recipients of SCB tax relief – currently 74 Middlebury residents – would apply and qualify for the program through Middlebury Director of Social Services JoAnn Cappelletti. Currently, the program pays out $45,857, an amount reimbursed to Middlebury by the state.

Babarik said the new program is rather simple. To receive additional relief, candidates must be 65 or older and participants in the SCB program. Other

qualifications include meeting state income requirements (married couples gross income of $39,000 maximum and singles gross income of $32,300); living in Middlebury 183 days or more per year; living at the same residence for five years or more; owning, paying taxes on and living in the home; as well as being up-to-date on tax payments.

Following the BoS rejection of the committee’s former $99,000 income limit, the Elderly Tax Relief Committee has devised three new proposals for aid.

The first would provide a flat $500 in additional tax relief. With 74 possible applicants, the maximum exposure to Middlebury would be $36,500.

The second would provide 60 percent additional tax relief, creating $27,514 maximum exposure. The third, favored by the committee, offers 50 percent additional relief with $22,928 maximum exposure for the town.

Seeking approval for one of the three plans, Babarik asked for further guidance from the BoS. “It was my understanding that we would fall in the $25,000 area,” First Selectman Edward B. St. John responded.

“Basically you have two proposals that fall in that area.”

In terms of proper protocol, St. John suggested a meeting between the committee and the Board of Finance (BoF) for further proceedings, with BoF alternate member Dick Spierto acting on the committee’s behalf.

“It actually is the town that has to sign off on this. It’s a little complex. This is not really something the Board of Selectmen would officiate. You fall within the guidelines for the monetary amount. The problem is there is a process which will ultimately take a public hearing and a budget approval to finally get it approved.

Then it would become a part of the budgetary process,” St. John said.

In an effort to move the process forward, St. John revealed $25,000 was put into a reserve account by former board member Francis Ruccio for a similar plan proposed in the past. This money would pay for only year one of the program. Babarik said he will ask Chief Financial Officer Larry Hutvagner about this reserve account.

During public comments, Proulx proposed a Parks and Recreation trust

fund that would allow residents donating to the department to receive tax deductions. “My goal is eventually to set up a Friends of the Greenway program. There are a lot of people who use the Greenway who would maybe like to donate to it. And to donate now, they can’t do a tax deduction,” Proulx said.

She used the Greenway Committee’s current flowerbed maintenance fundraiser as an example. If the trust fund were established, fundraising money could go into the trust fund to alleviate future budget strain. She also proposed using funds from the snack bar for MRA expenses.

Drawing a parallel to the Library Improvement Fund, Selectmen Elaine Strobel expressed concern over how the Parks and Rec fund would be run. “The treasurer signs off on it, but you can do what you want with the money, correct?”

St. John agreed. In the past, auditors felt the Library Improvement Fund should be handled by the town’s auditors. All finances and checks would be accounted for by the BoS with the blessing of the library.

“I would recommend very strongly that if you are going to set up a fund, it be under the umbrella of the town, be audited by the town and at your direction the funds would be expended. This is a nice clean way,” St. John said.

Parks and Rec Commission Chairman Ron Clark said the committee’s intent “was never to bypass regulations.”

St. John said selectmen will revisit the issue at a future meeting. In the interim, he asked Proulx and Clark to consult Hutvagner and the town attorney about how a trust fund would be structured.

Earlier in the meeting, selectmen approved the reappointment of Dennis M. Small (R) as Zoning Board of Appeals member from Oct. 6, 2012, to Oct. 6, 2017.

Selectman Ralph Barra also announced a Lights on the Greenway meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in Room 26 at Shepardson Community Center.

The next regular BoS meeting will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

Library Happenings............2 Nuggets for Life................6 Obituaries.........................5 Parks & Recreation............6 Puzzles.............................7 Region 15 Calendar..........3 Senior Center News...........3 Varsity Sports Calendar......6

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All Hollow’s Eve at the Glebe House When: What:

Where:

5 to 8:30 p.m.

A night of spooky spirits and historic revelations during a tour through the Ancient Burying Grounds.

The Glebe House Museum at 49 Hollow Road in Woodbury

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Dept. Open House

When: 1 to 5 p.m.

What: Tour fire trucks and ambulances, watch fire safety demos, raffle at 4 p.m.

Where: Tucker Hill Road Firehouse

SWC fills backpacks for those in need

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MES holds semi-annual used clothing drive The Middlebury Elementary School (MES) Parent Teacher Organization semi-annual month-long used clothing and household items drive began Sept. 27 and will end Saturday, Oct. 27. Donations packed in 30or 45-gallon trash bags can be brought to MES and placed in the PODS unit. Donors are asked

to place them towards the back of the unit so others can place their donations as well.

When you drive into the driveway at MES, in addition to the cars parked in the parking lot and children playing on the playground, you also will see the PODS storage container sitting on the grounds.

Needed donations are gently used children’s and adult’s clothing in all sizes; shoes and accessories such as hats, belts, scarves, backpacks, purses and ties; household items such as blankets, pillows, sheets, towels, tablecloths and curtains; and hard and soft toys, stuffed animals and games (but nothing breakable).

MES will receive money for every pound that is collected.

The donations will be sold to A&E Clothing Company, whose mission is to provide good quality new or used clothing to developing countries. A&E collects the items and weighs, sorts and ships them in containers to countries such as Ghana, Haiti, Mexico, Chile and areas within the U.S. for a profit. None of the clothing will be shredded or destroyed.

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Book Review “Giving Up the Ghost”

By Eric Nuzum Donations to the MES semi-annual used clothing and household items drive can be placed in this PODS unit on the school’s grounds this month.

(Submitted photo)

(Dial Press, $15) Reviewed by Rose M. Croke

Middlebury Community Calendar

There are many kinds of ghost stories. “Giving Up the Ghost” is one about second chances, the Monday, October 22 power of friendship and what it means to be haunted.

Board of Education In his memoir, Eric Nuzum 7:30 p.m................................................. PHS All Purpose Room 103 reflects on his troubled adolescence – a time in his life when he Tuesday, October 23 felt lost and weighed down by an Mental Health Support Group omnipresent sense of isolation 6 p.m............................. Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury and disconnection. Depression Economic and Industrial Development Commission 6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room Calendar dates/times are subject to change If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com

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10/12/12 00:47 199 Park Road. Activated fire alarm. Low water pressure.

10/12/12 15:28 775 South St. Activated fire alarm. Telephone company working on lines.

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and substance abuse finally lead him to hit rock bottom, and a brief stint in a psychiatric ward forces him to face his demons – both real and imagined.

One source of stress is the presence of a ghost. Throughout his teen years, Nuzum had recurring dreams involving a little girl who appeared wet, with blond curly hair and wearing a

blue dress. He remembers she tried to speak to him in a language he couldn’t understand, and each time he tried to touch her, he would wake up. He and his family lived in a creaky old house in Canton, Ohio, and he believed she resided in his attic bedroom, where he often heard sounds.

During his downward spiral, his beautiful friend Laura kept him from completely losing control. Through a mutual love of music and emo-rock, they became friends in high school. He describes her as the one “stabilizing force” in his life. Then in a tragic twist of fate, Laura dies

after being struck by a car. The memory of her and a mystery poem written on a lost scrap of paper she gave to him haunts Nuzum for years.

Determined to make peace with his past and confront his fears, Nuzum sets out on a journey to investigate the most notorious haunted locations throughout the United States. In his travels, he doesn’t discover any tangible proof the places are haunted, but he encounters many people who are haunted by the ghosts of their pasts, the people they’ve known and the world they’ve experienced.

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

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Library Happenings Middlebury

The November book will be “Snow Flower and the Secret

by Lisa See. Books are availWeekly Programs Fan” Wednesday Film able at the library. For more inMonday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. formation, call Sue at 203-758The Wednesday afternoon to 12:30 p.m.: Travel DVD on gi- 2634 or visit www.middlebury- movie Oct. 24 begins with a couant screen with surround sound publiclibrary.org, ple’s romantic sailing getaway in Larkin Room: “France and that turns into a six-year nightBenelux.” Chess with Mike: bemare for the wife (Ashley Judd), Mystery Book ginners welcome. who wakes up to find herself Discussion Group Tuesday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m.: Ask covered with blood and her husDo you enjoy reading myster- band missing. Convicted of murMike! E-reader and computer questions and instruction. Sign- ies, thrillers and detective sto- der and believing she was ries? Middlebury Library is form- framed, she finally is able to anup required.

6:30 p.m.: Drop-in knitting ing a mystery book discussion swer the question, “Did she or group that will meet the second didn’t she?” by tracking down with Miss Ann. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m.: Thursday of each month. The the truth with the help of her paStroll through the stacks with first meeting will be Thursday, role officer (Tommy Lee Jones).

Nov. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Lesley.

The room’s surround sound Sign up at the library or e-mail theater has an infrared listening Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.: Ask Mike! E-reader and computer Joan at jarnold@biblio.org to system available. For more inquestions and instruction. Sign- join. The first book will be “Choc- formation, call 203-262-0626. olate Chip Cookie Murder” by up required.

Understanding Friday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. to Joanne Fluke. Chocolate chip 12:30 p.m.: Video in the Larkin cookies will be the featured reMedicare Basics Room. “Life of Birds, Part 2.” freshment. Each month, a new Licensed Health Insurance Chess with Mike: beginners wel- title will be chosen to read and Professional Margaret Ackley discuss. come.

Books will be available at the will give a PowerPoint presen12:30 p.m.: Newest release tation about the intricacies of movie for adults. Bring a picnic Middlebury Library. No commit- enrolling in Medicare to those ment is necessary.

Check the lunch and enjoy the giant screen. applying for the first time or for If you have any suggestions for library website to see which book members considering making will be discussed each month. movies, let us know.

For more information, changes to their current covercall 203-758-2634 or visit www. age Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.

Halloween Art Project 1 in the Kingsley Room at the limiddleburypubliclibrary.org.

Sue Healy, a professional artbrary. Her presentation will inist and illustrator, will present a The Middlebury Library is at 65 clude the basics of Medicare, special Halloween workshop Crest Road in Middlebury. different parts of the program, Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. eligibility requirements and enShe will show children in grades rollment windows. one and two how to create 3D Attendees will have an opporpumpkins.

Chair Yoga tunity to ask questions about Experience this gentle ap- their coverage options and findStoryWorld proach to yoga from the comfort ing coverage that best meets A new program, “StoryWorld and safety of a chair every their health and financial needs.

- Tales from the Haunted House,” Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, Each attendee will receive “Medwill meet Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 14 and 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. icare Made Clear - Answer 6:30 p.m. A cross between choos- Learn how continued yoga prac- Guide,” an easy-to-use reference ing your own adventure and a tice can lead to improved flexibil- for understanding Medicare opcard game where you get to make ity and an overall feeling of good tions and frequently used Medup the rules, “StoryWorld - Tales health. The class is taught by icare language. from the Haunted House” en- Kathleen Greco, RYT, for adults.

Ackley is the principal at courages participants to use cre- Donation is $20 per person.

Ackley Insurance Agency. She is ativity to tell stories. a community speaker on “Med Chair Yoga Fundraiser icare Made Easy” and specializes Halloween Art Project 2 A Chair Yoga fundraiser will in a personal approach to taking Sue Healy, a professional art- take place at the Whittemore Li- the mystery out of Medicare opist and illustrator, will present a brary Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 tions. The program is free and special Halloween workshop to 7:30 p.m. Kathleen Greco, a open to the public. Registration Thursday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 4 certified yoga instructor, will lead is suggested. Stop by the Referp.m. She will show children in the class. The fundraiser will ence Desk or call 203-262-0626, grades three and four how to benefit the library’s program- ext. 130, to register. create a 3D Halloween pop-up ming.

Photography Exhibit story, which children will illusA $10 donation is requested, trate and write on their own!

A selection of nature-inspired and registration is required. Anyone can attend – all levels of abil- photographs taken by Renee Busy Mom Book Club ity and disability, all ages, male Coma is on display in the Gloria The library is launching a new or female. Learn some basic Cachion Gallery until Oct. 29. book group for busy moms Tues- principles of yoga movement. Coma is a photographer who day, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The Four You may observe or participate. lives in Southbury. She is pursuSeasons Book Club will meet Please call 203-729-4591 to reg- ing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and holds an associonly four times a year, once each ister. season, to read and discuss a The Howard Whittemore Me- ate’s degree in environmental novel and compare it to its re- morial Library is at 243 Church science with a focus on biology. lated movie. Discussions will be St. in Naugatuck. For informa- Her unaltered digital images all accompanied by snacks and tion, call 203-729-4591 or visit were taken in New England, with the majority being taken in Congood company. whittemorelibrary.org.

Naugatuck

Woodbury Zombies at the Library Caroline Wilcox, a specialeffects makeup artist, will be leading a Zombification workshop for teens Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. Teens will learn special makeup techniques they can use to “zombify” themselves.

The workshop is part of the library’s recognition of the national Teen Read Week event, “It Came from the Library.” Participants in grades six and up must register for this program as space is limited.

To register, call 203-263-3502.

Check the teen blog at www. woodburylibraryct.org for more information about Teen Read Week.

Make a Cigar Box Purse A Cigar Box Purse Workshop for teens in grades seven and up and interested adults will be Friday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Master Crafter Vanessa Fasanella will instruct participants in creating their own purse to keep or use as a gift. She will provide a variety of helpful tips and will display several ready-made purses for inspiration.

All materials, including the cigar boxes and a variety of papers and embellishments, will be provided. The class is free, but it is limited to 12 adults, so call 203-263-3502 to register or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org for more information.

“Trees” A Photographic Exhibit The October photographic art exhibit, “Trees,” features the works of Steve Eazarsky. Trees dot and beautify our hills, help clean our air and mark the passage of time through seasonal change. Eazarsky presents trees as they’ve never been seen before.

Eazarsky is a self-taught photographer from Watertown, Conn.

Half of all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Arbor Day Foundation for trees to be purchased and planted. His website is www.ulteriorphoto.com.

The library is at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury. To register for programs or for more information, call 203-263-3502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct. org.

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Your health, your choice – Medicare open enrollment Raymond Hurd, Acting Regional Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Boston Regional Office, sends the following message to Medicare recipients.

Reminders – what would we do without them? Whether it’s the Outlook calendar pop-up letting me know my next meeting is in 15 minutes or the handwritten note with a list of “to-dos,” reminders help me keep track of the important little details in an extremely busy world.

I am reaching out to seniors in Connecticut with an important reminder about your most valuable asset, your health. Open Southbury Social Services Director Sandra Saren is shown with the enrollment for Medicare health 81 backpacks the Southbury Women’s Club provided for Southbury and drug plans began Oct.15 and children in need.

(Submitted photo). ends Dec. 7. To prepare, you should begin by comparing your current Medicare plan with your health needs. It’s important to

SWC fills backpacks for those in need

As it has done for the past several years, the Southbury Women’s Club (SWC) again assembled backpacks filled with school supplies for Southbury school children in need. This year SWC assembled and delivered 81 completed backpacks for the 2012-2013 school year, which is close to an all-time high.

SWC was aided in this worthwhile cause by generous donations from the Sacred Heart Mustard Seed Fund, the Southbury Business Association and Region 15 Before and After School Program as well as the local com-

munity through donations mailed in or collected in jars in businesses around town such as Patty’s Pantry, Southbury LaBonne’s and Leo’s.

SWC is always accepting sponsors for this worthwhile cause. If you or your business would like to contribute, or if you would like more information, contact Christina at 203-627-3880. Donations for this project in any amount are welcome and can be sent directly to Southbury Women’s Club, ATTN: Backpacks, P.O. Box 195, Southbury, CT, 06488.

and compare the cost ranges for plans available in your community.

Average premiums for Medicare prescription drug coverage will not rise in 2013, and premiums for Medicare health plans are expected to drop an average of 4 percent. If you are a Medicare beneficiary with high drug costs and you reach the “donut hole,” you will receive 50 percent discounts on brand-name drugs each time you fill a prescription.

If you have a limited income, you may qualify for “Extra Help.” “Extra Help” is a program that helps pay the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage.

This is a small snapshot of the options available to you. Be on the lookout for an updated “Medicare & You” handbook coming in the mail that will provide more information about

health plans and open enrollment. If you prefer to speak with someone about your options face-to-face, it might be worthwhile to visit your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) office. Counseling is free, and the toll free number in Connecticut is 1-800-9949422. A list of SHIP offices in your community as well as the “Medicare & You” handbook can both be found online at www.Medicare.gov. You also may call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227) for more information.

Mark your calendars, write a note or cut out and post this article on your refrigerator. Remind yourself in whatever way works for you that Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Start taking control of your healthcare decisions today.

Drivers who complete this class get a certificate that may entitle them to a discount on automobile insurance (contact your insurance company for details).

AARP membership is not required, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Make checks out to “AARP.” Veterans can take the class free of charge through the AARP Veterans’ Program. They just need to fill out a coupon that will be provided.

You must register before the class begins by calling 203-5774166 or going to the Senior Center Office in the Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury.

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Middlebury Senior Center News Don’s Computer Classes Google Voice - Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn about Google Voice. The future of telecommunications is now with Google Voice. You’ll get your own exclusive telephone number and a personalized phone manager – free! This is one of the best apps available. The class fee is $10.

Skype - Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., find out what Skype is and how it works. Sign up for free video calling to friends and family both near and far. The class fee is $10.

Computer Checkup – Thursday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn how to schedule, maintain and keep your computer safe and up to date. Learn to back up your data, settings and programs and how to recover data you thought was corrupted, damaged or lost.

The class fee is $10.

demo class Thursday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The instructor will be Joyce Picker. Chair yoga students practice poses while seated in a chair or use the chair for assistance in some standing poses.

Chair yoga benefits those with chronic conditions, weight issues, past injuries, disabilities and anyone looking for gradual and gentle ways to increase his or her range of motion. Call 203577-4166 to reserve your “seat.”

AARP Driver Safety Program

The next AARP Driver Safety course will be Monday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The nation’s first and largest driver refresher course uses new materials and new videos to present new defensive driving techniques, a refresher in laws and regulations, new laws and regulations, how • Experiencing new aches and Chair Yoga to deal with aggressive drivers, pains or a worsening of existing The Middlebury Senior Center and how aging affects reaction ones. will offer a free chair yoga time, vision and hearing.

• Having trouble concentrating.

Your doctor might ask a lot of questions and make a number of suggestions. He might recommend (as a place to start) you get enough sleep or volunteer at a charity agency, make regular visits to friends or visit a nutritionist to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients in your diet. The key might be as simple as scheduling regular exercise and taking your medications on time all the time.

If you don’t feel like your normal self, there’s help for you.

Please go to your doctor and ask for it.

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible.

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Are you depressed?

Depression in seniors is a lot more common than we let on. We point to aging as a reason for how we feel, but that’s not necessarily the case. There are any number of reasons why we might feel depressed: if we’ve recently lost someone in our life, if our health isn’t what it used to be, if we’re taking multiple prescriptions, if we’re alone or if we’ve retired and no longer feel vital.

Depression can impact all areas of our lives: our appetite, interest in activities, how we sleep and so much more. The key is to recognize the symptoms and get treated, because depression is treatable.

If you can point to at least one item on the following list as being true, it’s time to talk to your doctor: • Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.

• Losing interest in activities or hobbies you used to enjoy.

• Feeling isolated or excluding yourself from activities with friends.

• Thinking about death.

• Skipping your medications, meals or baths.

• Feeling anxious, hopeless, guilty or irritable.

evaluate your Medicare plan each year even if you are happy with your current plan. A simple change in your health status could mean your healthcare needs would be better served through a different Medicare plan. The opportunity to make changes to your plan comes only once a year, and now is the time to begin evaluating what, if any, changes you would like to make.

Next, you should gather information about Medicare health and drug plans and compare them to determine which plan is right for you. The Medicare Plan Finder available at www.

Medicare.gov is a great resource to help you evaluate plan options. On this site, you are able to compare quality summary ratings for health plans, identify which drugs may or may not be restricted on a plan’s formulary

Understanding Medicare Medicare specialist Jeffery Gomulinski will give seminars on Medicare Friday, Nov. 2, and Friday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at the Middlebury Senior Center.

The Medicare 2012 open enrollment started Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 17, 2012. During this time, Medicare recipients may choose among a wide range of health and drug plan options available, including original Medicare.

Most people with Medicare can choose a “Part D” plan to help them pay for prescription drugs.

And people who have chosen to enroll in a “Part C,” Medicare advantage plan for their basic health care services have the option of staying in that plan, choosing a different plan, or going back to the original Medicare program (unless their current plan is among those that will not be offered in 2013). Plans can change from year to year, so these choices should be made with care.

If you need information or help deciding what is best for you, you can make an appointment with an insurance representative by calling 203-5774166.

Ernest Brunelli for State Representative

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Region 15 School Calendar Monday, October 22 Board of Education.......................... PHS AP Room No. 103, 7:30 p.m.

LMES Author Visit MMS Grade 6 Nature’s Classroom PHS Spirit Week Personnel Policies/Curriculum Committee ....PHS Media Center Conference Room, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23 Elementary Parent Conference......... Elementary Early Release Day MMS Grade 6 Nature’s Classroom PES Book Fair PHS Spirit Week

Wednesday, October 24 MMS Grade 6 Nature’s Classroom PES Book Fair PHS PLC-Advisory Day........................................... Delayed Schedule PHS Spanish Honor Society Induction.................... Cafeteria, 7 p.m.

PHS Spirit Week

Thursday, October 25 Elementary Parent Conference......... Elementary Early Release Day MMS Grade 6 Nature’s Classroom PES Book Fair PHS Spirit Week

Friday, October 26 MMS PTO Community Service: Cupcake Decorating MMS Grade 6 Nature’s Classroom PES Book Fair PHS Pep Rally PHS Spirit Week PHS Homecoming Dance............................. New Gym, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Region 15 website: www.region15.org

71st District “Our district deserves a legislator with a positive vision who is committed to building a brighter future for our families and small businesses. Like you, I want our community to move forward.”

- Ernest Brunelli

As your State Representative, Ernest will support efforts like …

Comprehensive economic legislation that invests $180 million in job creation, expands tax credits for hiring unemployed workers and CUTS the Business Entity Tax in half.

The Small Business Express Package, which will help small businesses grow by providing funding through incentives, grants and loans.

Keeping local taxes down and helping our students by getting more funds for district schools through state Education Cost Sharing grants.

Protecting our seniors and people with disabilities, as with legislation that ensures they will be able to continue to use the Medicare Savings Program to help pay their Medicare co-pays and deductibles.

Pairing education and business leaders to create curricula that prepare our students for today’s competitive workforce.

A HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY A lifelong Waterbury resident, private investigator and retired Connecticut Police Sergeant.

3 A military veteran with U.S. Army Police training and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

3 Member of the Waterbury Board of Aldermen since 2009 and the Waterbury Zoning Commission since 2004.

3 Aldermanic liaison to Waterbury’s Good Jobs and Charter Revision commissions and the Waterbury Board of Education.

3 Member of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, VFW, AMVETS, American Legion and Elks Lodge 265.

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Walk amongst the ghosts

In Brief Woodbury Lions Club 22nd Annual Haunted Hayride Calling all goblins, ghouls and ghosts! The Woodbury Lions Club’s 22nd Annual Haunted Hayride with Haunted Barn will be Friday, Oct. 19; Saturday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 26; and Saturday, Oct. 27, with the first ride leaving from Mitchell Elementary School at 7 p.m. each night.

Visitors climb aboard a hay wagon and take a trip through the haunted fields and cemeteries of Woodbury meeting the ghosts of Woodbury’s Civil War veterans and other town residents, various denizens of the dark, assorted ghouls and, of course, zombies. Be sure to be on guard for attacking werewolves!

Riders also stop at the Haunted Barn, a 3-D display unlike any other in the area. Using ChromaDepth technology, the Haunted Barn allows you to walk through illusions that seem to hang in the middle of space, creatures that seem to jump out at you, or enter a hallway that seems to go on forever.

For youngsters and those too squeamish for the evening rides, a Children’s Hayride will be Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. starting at Mitchell Middle School. Children will ride through open fields and make a stop at a pumpkin patch, where they will select a pumpkin for themselves.

Ticket sales for the evening rides begin at 6:30 p.m. each night, and the last scheduled ride is at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the haunted hayride are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets for the Children’s Hayride are $3 for adults and $2 for children.

Portrait Painting Demonstration

Portrait artist Scott Bricher will give a live demonstration Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Wykeham Room at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, Conn. Bricher’s work is on view and available for purchase in the Stairwell Gallery of the Library. In addition to being a portraitist, Bricher is an illustrator, animator and instructor.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. Light refreshments will be served. Call 860868-7586 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org for more information.

Easter Seals Annual Ladies Night Out Event

Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Glebe House Museum will host All Hollow’s Eve when at least 20 unsettled ghosts of former Woodbury residents will be at their gravesites to tell tales of their lives and untimely deaths. Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds more than 300 years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet and listen to tales of many sordid practices that went along with them. The old burying grounds and the houses in the “hollow” date to the town’s very beginnings when John Marshall, the first Episcopal minister in the Woodbury parish, lived in the house on the glebe, and his friend, Jabez Bacon, Connecticut’s first millionaire, lived down the road.

Some of the spirits expected for the evening are Moll Cramer, a woman from Woodbury’s earliest days who was accused of witchcraft, Samuel Foote who came to a violent end in the horse shed behind St. Paul’s Church, Matthew Morris who was murdered in his sister’s home in 1861 and Sarah Walker, the heroine of Bethel Rock who fell to her death in 1687. The actors in period garb portraying these Woodbury characters are the museum’s Marshall Children Young Docents, museum adult volunteers, local high school teachers and students and other

The 5th Annual Ladies Night Out to benefit Easter Seals will be Friday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott at 63 Grand St. in Waterbury. Tickets are $40 per person. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tables of 10 will be reserved. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Enjoy dinner and a show featuring Hypnotist Heidi Vollmer, dessert buffet and many laughs and shop from vendors offering unique and exceptional products. There also will be door prizes, games, a silent auction and special drawings. Call 203754-5141 Mary Reid, (ext. 251) for more information.

Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Easter Seals, serving the special needs of infants, children, and adults with disabilities in greater Waterbury, central, and northwestern Connecticut. To the Editor: Recently I came across a folder entitled, “What Kind of Connecticut Do You Want to See in 2050?” Congressman Chris Murphy had arranged this June 2010 stay informed all week long! conference that included conFOLLOW US at servation experts and various www.twitter.com/ stakeholders on how to deal with mbinews Connecticut’s “smart growth,” keep up to date with breaking news, water management and transweather alerts, traffic advisories and more. portation for 2050. The conference, which included experts in the field, provided participants with invaluable information.

While I was thinking of the “Planning for 2050 Conference,” I recalled how often Chris MurSales • Service • Custom Installations phy has provided opportunities Hunter Douglas Window Treatments for constituents to meet with Custom Drapery • Hundreds of Fabrics him. He set up “Congressman on Your Corner” and “Town Hall Purchase any window treatment and receive a Signature Facial from Glo Skin Care Meetings” on weekends and and Anti Aging Boutique in Watertown. Offer good through Nov. 30, 2012 when Congress was not in sesJoan Tiganella ~ 25 Years Experience sion. Those I attended were 416 Middlebury Rd Middlebury 203-758-8453 friendly and informative. And others who participated were very appreciative of the one-onone with Chris, asking about matters that concerned them most.

Middlebury Road (Opposite the Shell Station) What does this Senate election Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily boil down to? For me it comes down to: WHO DO YOU TRUST? Anthony Calabrese 203-758-2765 Throughout Chris’ career as a state senator and Connecticut Congressman, Chris has always been honest, hardworking, intelligent, friendly and open to his Mums - All Sizes constituents. Thursday night at Tomatoes • Peppers • Squash and more! the Senatorial Debate in Storrs, Specialty Pumpkins • Gourds • Shrubs • Corn Stalks he stated, “l’ve worked my tail off” for the Fifth District. I know Mulch available by the bag or by the yard this to be true, because I’ve seen Bird Seed • Deer Corn • Livestock & Poultry Feed it firsthand.

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After the cemetery tour, people will be brought across the street to the Glebe House Museum where additional spirits of the past will be hovering. John and Sarah Marshall and Gideon Botsford will greet guests to their home on the glebe for ongoing tours by flickering candlelight in a house that has its share of ghosts

with stories to tell. Madame Suzolo, tarot card reader, also will be in the museum to give readings. And Joyce Marie Raynor will be in the museum cottage telling Connecticut ghost stories. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available.

For more information and to reserve space for the Old Burying Ground Tour, call 203-263-2855.

Tickets in advance are $10 per person or $20 for a family. Tickets the night of the event are $12 per person or $25 for a family. You also may send a check for tickets to The Glebe House Museum, P.O. Box 245, Woodbury, CT 06798.

Parking will be in Hollow Park next to the Glebe House. The rain date will be Oct. 27 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

put the best interests of his fathers never favored career polconstituents first. Now we need iticians. to vote in our own best interests Sincerely, and send him to Washington as Ray Rivard our Senator. Help him continue Middlebury his “good works.”

Sharon Sherman Woodbury

experienced woman. The woman is a novice and will generate “freshman” ineffectiveness.

Her success in business is her resumé.

The incumbent is a “professional politician” now in Congress, who wants to be promoted to senator. Our incumbent was a state congressman, then senator, graduated to D.C. congressman and now wants your vote for senator. His performance is archived at the state and federal level, both contributing to our country’s dismal state concerning debt, economy, taxes, bailouts, etc. His votes are his legacy, solutions or not.

Doesn’t performance count?

In November, we make a choice.

Do we get a new senator with promised solutions, who lacks the capacity to get it done, or do we get a “professional politician” and accept a party line approach even though neither party has the solutions, but together they are the cure.

Either way, freshman or incumbent, it’s time to make performance count.

Frank Pellegrini Southbury

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Allison Gabrielson, as Sarah Marshall, is in the Glebe House kitchen for the night caring for a sick child.

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Doesn’t Performance Career Politicians Count?

Damage Our To the Editor I’m inundated with political Country To the Editor: I don’t mind writing about who I favor in the Nov. 6 election.

But, in general, career politicians have damaged our country more now than in the past. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan and Linda McMahon and locally, Ernest Brunelli in our 71st district, are most worthy of being elected.

I have examined the resumes of Alderman Brunelli and Representative D’Amelio very carefully and conclude that D’Amelio, after 14 years, is that career politician. But let’s take a good look at who is most qualified by comparing a college graduate to a high school graduate.

If it is true that college graduates can earn more and contribute more to a society in general, then Mr. Brunelli is the more qualified person. Our Middlebury Bee is publishing the truth you need to know in political ads, so please take an educated look at who is most qualified to be our 71st district state representative.

I am hopeful that I have persuaded Independents, Republicans and Democrats to follow my opinions here so that our country and state politicians start to change politics by staying on the truth. Our founding

flyers and have overdosed on partisan letters to the editor. Neither address our problem, which is irresponsible government.

We get higher taxes, debt, perpetual unemployment, inflation, energy crises, wars, etc. This dilemma is habitual in D.C. and has now ingrained itself at the state government level.

The catalyst of our problem is simply “professional politicians.”

Due to special interest funding, party fiscal reinforcement, PACs and astute candidate marketing, our political system has become stagnant with unacceptable performance.

Is it realistic to expect an objective, responsible reaction to society’s problems without party doctrine dictating the outcome?

Is it realistic to expect a politician to combine a good Democratic idea with a good Republican idea and produce an effective solution?

Is it realistic to evaluate an incumbent’s performance with the state or country’s performance regarding debt, budget policy, unemployment, defense, etc.?

If not, why not?

We have a senate seat being contested for by a politically in-

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Police deal with home invasion, stolen vehicles A home invasion last week, stolen vehicles abandoned in Middlebury and break-ins along the Greenway have kept the Middlebury Police Department busy this month. Acting Police Chief Richard Wildman said two favorite areas for Greenway break-ins are Steinmann Avenue and Chase Road. He urged residents to remove valuables from their vehicles and lock them at all times, even in their own driveways.

In the home invasion case, two children ages 12 and 14 were in their Yale Avenue home a week ago Thursday when two people entered it about 4 p.m. and went upstairs to the bedrooms. Nineteen dollars in cash was taken from the children’s rooms, and the people kicked in the locked master bedroom door and took assorted jewelry, a CD player and a pellet gun. The children were not injured.

Police received two good tips from the public that led them to two suspects. Working with the Connecticut Parole Department, Connecticut Probation Department, Waterbury Police Detective Division and Naugatuck Police, they were able to make two arrests last Friday in connection with the case. Arrested were Jennifer Labbe, 24, of 255 North Main St.

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in Waterbury and Michael Mccurrey, 32, of 47 Irion Street, first floor, in Waterbury.

The suspects reportedly left the scene driving a white van with power wash logos on it. A witness told police he saw the van pull into the Yale Avenue residence Thursday afternoon. A second tip came from a Naugatuck fireman on his way to work around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. He said he observed a white van driving erratically southbound on Route 63 towards Naugatuck. He said it had a power wash logo on it with a telephone number that began with 203, and he said it drove

down Water Street in Naugatuck the wrong way on a one-way street.

Police said Officer Al Cronin should get special recognition for helping solve this crime. He knew of a power wash company and contacted the owner, who cooperated fully with the department.

Mccurrey was an employee at the company. When police seized the van, it was missing the power wash signs and had a rear license plate reported as stolen to Waterbury Police.

Mccurrey was wanted for violation of parole for cutting off his tracking bracelet. He was appre-

hended in Waterbury on the unrelated charge of violation of parole, and some evidence was recovered related to the case. A Jeep was seized, and search warrants were being obtained as part of the investigation.

Labbe and Mccurrey were arraigned in Waterbury Superior Court Monday, and bond was set at $95,000 each. Charges are home invasion, conspiracy to commit burglary second degree, risk of injury to a minor (two counts) and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree.

Middlebury Police on Wednesday, Oct. 10, recovered their third vehicle stolen out of Waterbury in the past two weeks. At 2:25 a.m., following a call to police about suspicious males running through yards on Yale Avenue and White Avenue close to Route 64, officers found a 1998 Honda Civic blocking Goff Street. It had a flat tire and some damage. It was reported taken earlier in the night from Newfield Ave in Waterbury Police surmise the suspects who stole the car abandoned it on Goff Street and then ran through yards and checked other vehicles in the area for keys in an attempt to steal another car. No arrests have been made in this case.

Waterbury’s Jewish community found its way The Mattatuck Museum and the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut will hold a public reception for the exhibit, “They Found Their Way; Earning a Living in Waterbury,” Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut in Southbury. The reception is free and open to the public.

The exhibit, which is installed at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut, features the stories and images of 20 families who made their homes and their livelihood in Waterbury and who continue to live and work in the city and the region.

Peddlers, traders and merchants were among the earliest occupations of Jewish migrants to Waterbury, and the retail trades remained a highly visible arena for successful Jewish businesses over the next century and a half. Many Jewish immigrants, however, worked in other occu-

pations. They were farmers, bakers, tailors, jewelers, mechanics and manufacturers. Their children became teachers, lawyers, judges, writers, entertainers and doctors.

The exhibit is taken from the archive of oral histories and images collected eight years ago by the Jewish History Project Committee of the Mattatuck Museum, which was led by Audrey Walzer.

The committee members were Sherman London, Leo and Ethel Goldberg, Norman Feitelson, Don Liebeskind, Belle Cross and Gary Broder.

Florence Cohn Erlanger told the story of her grandfather and grandmother, Samuel and Pearl Cohn, who came from Belarus in 1896. They were married in Russia, which she described as being “Polish one year and Russian the next.” The Cohns bought a bakery on Kingsbury Street where Florence was born. Her

Banks pile on fees Because new banking laws limit how much banks can charge retailers, user fees have continued to rise as banks have hustled to find other ways to prop up their income.

The recent 15th annual survey

by Bankrate shows the average monthly fee is in the range of $5.50 – up 25 percent in a year – for accounts that don’t pay interest. For accounts that do pay interest (averaging 0.05 percent), that amount is more than $14.

ATM fees also are up, averaging $1.57 (charged by your own bank) if you make a withdrawal at a bank not your own. The bank you withdraw from will charge an average of $3.50 if you don’t have an account there.

Overdraft charges now average $31.

Non-sufficient funds charges are all in the $30 range across the country, except for two states.

Free checking is on its way out: Only 39 percent of checking accounts today are free, as opposed to 76 percent of banks offering free checking back in 2009. “Free” not only means free of a charge for having the account, but being free of the responsibility of meeting bank requirements such as keeping a minimum balance.

There are ways to get around being charged fees, but they aren’t for everyone. Setting up direct deposit is one way, but not everyone works for a company that offers to pay electronically.

Another way is to agree to keep a higher minimum balance at all

grandfather died of silicosis from the flour. Florence Erlanger was married to Jay Erlanger, who ran a men’s clothing store. Erlanger remembered, “He was a wonderful, wonderful salesman. If you asked him what somebody looked like, he’d tell you he was a 44 long.”

William Goldstein, who would go to the family jewelry store in Waterbury every day, tells the story of his grandfather who was a watchmaker, silversmith and goldsmith. When he came to Waterbury, he got a job in a jewelry store owned by the Green family. Mr. Goldstein remembers that after several years, his father told Green he was going to open his own business because he needed more money. Green gave D'Amelio-Beead2_D'Amelio-Beead2 him the merchandise to get

started and told Goldstein to “pay me when you sell it.”

Arriving as immigrants in response to national and international events, Jewish families in Waterbury shared distinctive traditions that served to link generations. Together they forged new lives in Waterbury that were based on successful enterprise, religious observance and community celebration.

Please register for the reception in advance by calling 203753-0381, ext. 17.

Visit www.MattatuckMuseum. org or call 203-753-0381 for more information on all of the museum’s adult and children’s programs, events and exhibits. The Mattatuck Museum is at 144 West Main 10/14/12 10:23St., PMWaterbury.

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Justice of the Peace openings The Middlebury Town Clerk reminds Middlebury electors who are not affiliated with a major political party that they can be appointed a justice of the peace by the town clerk.

Applications are available from the town clerk’s office during business hours (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by calling 203-758-2557. Applications must be filed with the town clerk by Nov. 1, 2012.

To be eligible, you must not and will not have enrollment privileges in a major political party for a period beginning May 1, 2012, and ending on the date of appointment, which is between Nov. 1, 2012, and Nov. 23, 2012. If more than 27 applications are received, a lottery will be held.

The term of office will be from Jan. 7, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2017.

Obituaries Edith Brownstein

William B. Staebler

Edith (Wortman) Brownstein, 88, of Ridgefield, formerly of Waterbury, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Danbury Hospital.

She was the widow of Jack Brownstein.

Edith was born in Hartford March 13, 1924, daughter of the late Abraham and Lena (Lansing) Wortman.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a loving and dedicated wife, a partner in her husband’s business affairs, a world traveler and a participant in many philanthropic endeavors.

Edith leaves two sons: Andrew R. Brownstein and his wife, Elise, of New York City and Lawrence F. Brownstein and his wife, Judith, of Middlebury and four grandchildren: Alex, Julia, Amy and Everett.

Services were held Sunday, Oct. 14, followed by burial at Beth El Cemetery in Waterbury.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to The Brownstein Jewish Family Service program at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut, 444 Main St. North, Southbury, CT 06488. For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

William B. Staebler, 72, of Middlebury passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Mr. Staebler was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Waterbury, a son of the late William H. and Kathleen (McCarthy) Staebler. He was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was active with the Connecticut Food Bank as well as the National Audubon Society.

Mr. Staebler is survived by his sons, W. Bruce of West Hartford, Charles of Waterbury and Kevin of Oakville; his daughters, Gloria Ann Staebler of Colorado and Rebecca Fabiano of Waterbury; his brother, Richard, “Rick,” and his wife, Linda, of Joplin, Mo.; his sister, Doris Meier, and her husband, Bruce, of Middlebury; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday at the Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire. Burial was to be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carol Meier Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Doris Meier, 213 Acme Drive, Middlebury, CT 06762. For online condolences, to light a candle or share a story, visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.

Mother of Lawrence Brownstein

Brother of Doris Meier

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Anthony J. D’Amelio Proven Leadership by Someone Who Understands

times, although those minimums have continued to rise, in many cases to more than $6,000.

Banks are betting you won’t abandon them despite higher fees – that you’ll decide it’s just easier to stay and hand over the money, no matter how high the charges go. They have a point: If you change banks, you might need to deal with new routines, the inconvenience of changing a direct deposit, new tellers who don’t know you and more. Perhaps you have a loan with an interest rate that’s directly tied to having an account (not a good idea, for obvious reasons).

Best bet: Per Bankrate, more than 70 percent of credit unions still have free checking. If your bank’s fees are continuing to climb, investigate a credit union near you. The “pain” of switching banks is only temporary.

For more information, see bankrate.com.

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I understand how hard it is for families today. I have a family of my own and I worry about their future, just like you worry about yours. This is why I have consistently supported legislation that eases the burden on taxpayers.

Last session I, along with my Republican colleagues, proposed an alternative budget that didn’t increase taxes but still fully funded programs and services to the poor, sick and elderly.

H A family man working for families like yours H

During the past two years I supported several bipartisan bills aimed at creating jobs, reducing unfunded mandates, lowering property taxes, increasing state aid to Middlebury schools and protecting our children and seniors.

l Co-sponsored expansion of Learn Here, Live Here Program to help recent graduates buy homes in Connecticut l Supported bipartisan jobs bill to help businesses adding employees, updating equipment and training workers, as well as streamlining state’s permitting process l Supported education reform bill to strengthen Connecticut schools and deliver $30,000 in additional ECS funds to Middlebury l Supported creation of the Oxford Airport development zone to boost local businesses and promote job growth in the region l Supported “Caylee’s Law” to strengthen penalties for people who fail to report missing children within 24 hours

Vote D’Amelio H 71st District H Middlebury H Waterbury Paid for by D’Amelio 2012, Erika Carrington, Treasurer. Approved by Tony D’Amelio

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Friday, October 19, 2012

BoE discusses requiring pledge, lower student numbers

Woodbury Lions Club hayride

By KATHLEEN RIEDEL The Region 15 Board of Education (BoE) met Tuesday, Oct. 9, due to the Monday Columbus Day holiday. Superintendent Dr. Frank Sippy started with a moment of silence in remembrance of Pomperaug High School senior Tucker Gowen, who passed away that morning of complications from leukemia. The board then discussed Region 15’s Pledge of Allegiance policy and Oct. 1, 2012, enrollment reports.

BoE member Francis Brennan took issue with the Pledge of Allegiance policy. The final sentence in policy No. 5146 reads: “This policy shall not be construed to require any person to recite the Pledge of Allegiance should he or she choose not to do so.”

“I object to that as policy,” Brennan said. “I would redefine that as poor policy.”

Brennan held the pledge is not optional. Rather it is an obligation we inherit once we become members of our community.

Chairman Janet Butkus disagreed. “I’m not sure we have that in our schools. I think the statute requires that students have the option.”

“The statute is noted in the policy we have, but it is not inherent in any statute that any board should accept a statute when it is a poor statute … We are not obligated to accept any legislation that is poor legislation,” Brennan said.

Brennan drew a parallel between a citizens’ choice to vote and their choice to recite the pledge. He said when an individual abstains from either, poor government results. Members of the community become less involved and less devoted to local needs or values.

Brennan said he liked the pledge. “I like the pledge, too,” member Sharon Guck said.

Butkus suggested the board pull the pledge policy from the consent agenda and vote on it as a separate entity.

Board member Paul Babarik said he agreed with Brennan. “If you are in this country and you’re enjoying the benefits of this democracy, I don’t think it’s a harm to pledge allegiance to the flag,” he said.

Member John Bucciarelli said he agreed with Brennan and Babarik, but suggested the board send the issue back to committee for review. “We could also get an attorney opinion on whether we are obligated in any way to adhere to the state statute,” he said. Butkus agreed to return the matter to Policy and Curriculum and have it undergo legal review.

As part of the PTO Advisory Council report, Jennifer Connelly said the Oct. 1 enrollment numbers were down 162 students since last year with the largest decline at the elementary level.

The region has seen an enrollment decrease of approximately 10 percent over a four-year period.

Demographers will continue to refine these numbers, information that will be important for future BoE decisions.

“This is why we have had to slow our deliberations over what we’re going to share on Oct. 22 with respect to redistricting, with respect to full-day kindergarten,” Sippy said. “Because these data do create a shift that we want to be sure we’re going to capture.”

The next regular BoE meeting will be Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in All-Purpose Room No. 103 at Pomperaug High School.

Pumpkin pleasures Eric Groody helps riders off a wagon at a previous Woodbury Lions Club hayride. Details on this year’s hayrides, which are this weekend and next, are on page 4 in “In Brief.” (F. M. Longo photo)

Middlebury Parks & Recreation 2nd Annual Trick or Trunk

John Cookson will show how to make an autumn centerpiece Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. Use either fresh or artificial flowers to create an autumn centerpiece in a fresh pumpkin. Enhance the pumpkin with your own creative abilities.

Supplies needed: For fresh flowers – Scissors and a sharp knife. For artificial flowers – Scissors and a glue gun if you have one. The fee is $25 for residents; $35 for nonresidents.

Middlebury Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Annual Trick or Trunk will be Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chemtura’s parking lot off North Benson Road in Middlebury. Car decorating will be from 12 to 1 p.m.

Those handing out candy should plan to stay at the event until 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 203-758-2520 or email bproulx@middlebury-ct. org.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you give me information on the Over-30 low-purine diet for gout? – C.J. Basketball Program Men’s Basketball ANSWER: Years ago, before ef2012 to 2013 Over-30 men’s basketball for fective gout medicines were Registration for basketball Middlebury residents only will available, diet was the major programs can be done online at meet Mondays, Nov. 5 to April 8, treatment for gout. Now, with www.middlebury-ct.org or in the from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Pomper- modern medicines, diet doesn’t Parks and Recreation office aug High School. No gym Dec. play such a big role.

Elevated blood uric acid sets through Oct. 26. After Oct. 26, a 24 and 31, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. the stage for a gout attack. Uric late fee of $20 will be charged, The fee is $30. acid infiltrates joints as needleand placement is not guaranshaped crystals. Most uric acid Co-Ed Volleyball teed. Once teams have been picked, no new registrations will Strictly recreational play for comes from the recycling of body be taken. No exceptions! persons 18 and older will be cells, a daily process. Only a Tuesdays, Nov. 6 to April 9, from small amount comes from food.

First and Second Grade 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Long Meadow It’s still wise for gout patients to Elementary School. No gym Dec. take it easy on foods high in puBasketball rines, but they don’t have to be Middlebury residents in 25 or Jan. 1. The fee is $20 for as strict about diet as former paresidents; $30 for nonresidents. grades 1 and 2 can learn the funtients had to be. Purines are the damentals of basketball in both substances that produce uric group and individual sesacid. sions. Two sessions are offered Gout patients ought to scale Saturdays from Nov. 3 to Feb. 9 Macy’s Thanksgiving back a bit on meat and fish. Anat Middlebury Elementary Parade chovies, organ meats like liver School. The first session runs Leave Shepardson Commu- and sweetbreads and gravies from 9 to 10:15 a.m., and the secnity Center Thursday, Nov. 22, at have lots of purines in them and ond session runs from 10:15 to 6 a.m. and Southbury Parks and should be taken only once in a 11:30 a.m. The fee is $82 for the Recreation at 6:30 a.m. for a trip while, if at all. Patients need to first child with a discount for sibto New York City to see the Ma- watch the amount of alcohol they lings. Limited spots are available cy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. drink. Beer, in particular, often for the sessions. Registration The bus will return by 2 p.m. The triggers a gout attack. High-frucends Friday, Oct. 26. fee is $30 per person, tip in- tose corn syrup and table sugar ought to be used in moderation. cluded.

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Nuggets for Life

By CYNTHIA DE PECOL Boiled, steamed, roasted or pureed, the pumpkin is a gift of flavor and health. Mash some warm pumpkin, add a little sea salt, honey, milk and olive oil, and you’ve got a wonderful moisturizing mask for your face – avoid the eye area, slather on and rest 20 minutes, wipe with cool water, and you’ve exfoliated, nourished and hydrated your face. Snack on the seeds, and you’re eating a nice crunch of health that fuels the body.

This week’s nugget for life is to dive into the amazing gifts of the pumpkin. Get to know the varieties of gourds, and enjoy their many health and beauty benefits.

Roast them with beets, baby red potatoes and butternut squash for a tasty vegetarian supper. Pop leftovers into airtight containers for school lunches the next day because they’re just as tasty cold.

Simply quarter the veggies, place them in a roasting dish making sure they are not overlapping, toss with sea salt and pepper, be generous with the extra virgin olive oil and bake at 400° for 50 minutes. Serve with crumbled goat cheese on top, sprinkle with slivered almonds, and you’ve got an easy, delicious nutritious meal with 10 minutes prep time.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have gotten my weight to a point where I am happy with it. I still have fat bulging at my sides. I think these are called love handles. I don’t love them. I don’t think losing more weight will rid me of them.

What do you think of liposuction? Is it risky? – A.S. ANSWER: Liposuction removes

fat from fat deposits beneath the skin. It doesn’t remove deep deposits of fat, the fat that surrounds organs in the abdomen, the fat that creates most metabolic troubles. It’s the deep fat that’s associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Your dieting should have taken care of that fat.

Liposuction surgery is cosmetic surgery, so you’d better check with your insurance if you need it to cover the procedure.

All surgical procedures, including liposuction, carry a risk.

Complications from it, however, are not frequent.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: As I understand it, drinking coffee makes a person’s blood sugar rise, and then insulin has to be released by the body. Does drinking coffee overstimulate insulin production and contribute to

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Friday, Oct. 26...................... Brookfield (H)........................................ 7 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 26...................... Brookfield (H)........................................ 7 p.m.

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Pomperaug High School Varsity Games

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Wednesday, Oct. 24.............. Pomperaug Invitational (H).................... 6 p.m.

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Have roasted seeds on hand for a quick snack. Boil the seeds for 10 minutes, dry on a paper towel, toss with olive oil, sea salt, a touch of brown sugar and spread them out on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, and store them in airtight containers. Kids love to create, play and help out in the kitchen, so create your own complete vegetarian meals using pumpkins. Pumpkin pancakes aren’t just for breakfast anymore! And pumpkins aren’t just for carving faces or making pies anymore!

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2. In the 12 World Series from 2000 through 2011, how many have included at least one team from Texas, California or New York?

3. How many times have the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers met in the playoffs?

4. What school has been to the most NCAA Tournaments in men’s basketball without winning a championship?

5. When was the last time the NHL regular-season conference champions met in the Stanley Cup Finals?

6. Jimmie Johnson tied a record in 2012 for most NASCAR Cup wins at Dover (seven). Who else has seven?

7. Who was the last British men’s tennis player before Andy Murray in 2012 to reach the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles?

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1. Charlie Lea of the Montreal Expos did it in 1981.

2. Eight of the 12.

3. Twice – 1941 and 2010.

4. Notre Dame, with 32 appearances.

5. It was 2001 (New Jersey and Colorado).

6. Richard Petty and Bobby Allison.

7. Bunny Austin, in 1938.

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Pumpkins are ripe for the choosing. They’re bright, beautiful, decorative and healthy! It’s a gourd-like squash delight! Just walk through a pumpkin patch near you and discover the joys of autumn. Enjoy the wonderful versatility of these veggies by creating healthy soups, stews, pancakes, breads, risottos and pies. Roast the seeds for a nutritious kick. Their bright orange color tells you pumpkins are full of that all-important antioxidant beta-carotene. The plant’s carotenoid converts to vitamin A in the body and has many overall health benefits. Pumpkins are full of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, iron, folate, niacin, zinc and selenium.

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I’m not thrilled with all the leaves piling up in my yard. Do you have any tips to make fall cleanup easier? Why can’t I just leave them where they lie?

– Barbara in Dover, N.H.

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Raking leaves can be a tedious task and gets exhausting when dealing with a large yard with lots of trees. During the fall season, a homeowner could wind up raking the yard at least once a week.

Unfortunately, leaving those leaves to pile up will wreak havoc on your lawn. First, the coating of leaves prevents air and sun from reaching grass directly, but lets rainwater trickle down, creating a harsh environment for grass. Second, leaves are filled with alkaline compounds that can damage the grass. These factors make leaves a great mulch ingredient, because you typically

By Samantha Mazzotta put mulch where you don’t want grass or weeds to grow. You don’t want a heavy coating of leaf mulch on your lawn, though.

So, you’ve got to clean up those fallen leaves eventually.

Here are a few ideas to make the task somewhat easier: • Pick up the first light coating of leaves while mowing the lawn with the bag attached.

• Borrow or rent a leaf blower to tackle larger areas with a moderate-to-heavy coating of leaves.

Carefully blow the leaves into rough piles around the lawn.

• Use your rake to finish a large leaf cleanup job: Pile the leaves

closer together, or use the rake to shift leaves into a bag or wheelbarrow for disposal elsewhere.

• Add leaves to your compost pile. Fall is a favorite time for homeowners who keep compost piles because leaves add bulk to their compost and can help balance nutrients and acidity or alkalinity if used in the right amounts.

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Watch out for that noisy leaf blower. Be aware of any local noise ordinances before using a leaf blower, and try to avoid using it before 10 a.m. most days. Your neighbors will thank you.

Take steps to prevent fires As temperatures begin to drop and consumers turn to alternative heating sources to stay warm, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers tips on avoiding home fires this fall and winter. Heating fires account for 36 percent of all residential home fires in rural areas every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), and it says the majority of residential heating fires (87 percent) are started by a confined fire, such as from a chimney or fuel burner. Take the following precautions to stay safe:

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Space Heaters These appliances are an affordable option for heating a small space, but they also are the leading source of house fires during winter months. Follow these guidelines when using space heaters: • Look for products that have been tested by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

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• Maintain a 36-inch clearance between the heater and combustible materials such as bedding, furniture, wall coverings or other flammable items.

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• Electric heaters should be inspected prior to use.

• Check the cord for fraying and cracking and look for broken wires or signs of overheating in the device.

• Use only heavy-duty extension cords marked with a No. 14 gauge or larger wire.

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• Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters.

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Mooney presents comedy Saturday Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m., Tim Mooney will present his “Molière Than Thou” program at Pomperaug High School. In his one-man show, Mooney explores some of Molière’s funniest speeches.

“Molière Than Thou” finds the French playwright and actor left without a cast when all of his fellow performers happen to consume “the same sort of shellfish” at one of the local public inns the company tends to frequent.

Rather than actually refund the precious box office income, Molière offers to perform a “greatest hits” of sorts and leads the audience (which occasionally participates) through a hilarious succession of favorite speeches that trace his illustrious career.

Mooney plays Molière performing routines from “Tartuffe,” “Don Juan,” “The Doctor in Spite of Himself,” “The Precious Young Maidens,” “The Misanthrope” and “The School for Wives,” among others. This gives Molière the perfect opportunity to explain his process of working on these plays while managing to take a few deft stabs at some of his enemies: the doctors, the lawyers and the sanctimonious hypocrites who would attack him throughout the years.

For more than 20 years, Mooney has acted, directed, staged sword fights, juggled and filled positions from literary manager

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Tim Mooney portrays Molière.

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to artistic director at theatres across the country. Mooney is the author of a new book on the craft of acting, “Acting at The Speed of Life.” Many of his numerous translations of Molière are published by Playscripts, Inc.

For more information on Mooney, his translations of the plays of Molière and his one-man show “Molière Than Thou,” visit moliere-in-english.com/moliere_than_thou.html.

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RONNIE PEPPER Pepper is a 1 to 2-year-old Jack Russell/Fox Terrier. She is very affectionate and loves to give kisses. If you love the small terrier breeds but aren’t up for all their typical energy, then Pepper may be your girl. She likes her walks and is playful, but her energy level is not over the top. She is easy to handle on leash. Call 203-758-2933 to learn more.

Ronnie is back at the shelter after being in a home for six months. His family loved him, but had to return him due to a medical emergency.

This young dog will make an amazing companion.

He has lived wonderfully with children and he is described as a “love bug.” He is selective about other dogs. Some of them he likes, and some he barks at, especially during trips to PetSmart. If you would like to meet Ronnie, call 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., Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For more information about the adoption process, visit www.animalsforlifect.org.

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DIAMOND

KAGE

Diamond is a spectacular Boxer with a wonderful disposition, and he’s in need of a new home.

He is 8 years old and extremely healthy. Diamond is great with children and has lived with another boxer. He is shy of cats, but will not hurt them.

Diamond is not yet here at our shelter, and we are looking for a special home that could take him in.

Due to his age, we feel that this would be a better situation for him, rather than staying in a shelter.

If you are interested, please email us.

Kage is a 1.5 yr old male shar-pei and cocker spaniel mix. This dog is not at our shelter yet. For the most part, he is a really good boy: loves to play, housebroken and thinks he’s a lapdog sometimes. He knows a few commands, has a lot of energy and is very inquisitive. He can become possessive with items (especially ones that aren’t his) towards children, so we would not place him with children. If you would like to adopt this dog or can be a foster parent to him, please email us at meridensociety@sbcglobal.net.

For the month of October, the adoption fee for all adult cats 9 months and older is just $25!

RSVP to 203-592-1119 or brunelli2012@yahoo.com

For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and volunteers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden.

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