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Volume IX, No. 39

Middlebury Election Results

Friday, November 8, 2013

2013 Pomperaug Warriors Junior Pee Wees

Police Commission Kenneth Heidkamp (R) 753 3

Paul Bowler (R) 737 3

George Moreira (R) 727 3

Sharon S. Bosco (D) 384

Joseph J. Drauss (D) 273

Noa Silberberg Miller (D) 229

Other offices First Selectman Edward B. St. John (R)................................................................. 938 Selectman Elaine M.R. Strobel (R)................................................................ 770 Selectman Ralph Barra (D)............................................................................ 341 Town Clerk Edith Salisbury (R)..................................................................... 1082 Town Treasurer John Calabrese (R)..................................................................... 1046 Board of Finance Stephen Ruccio (D)..................................................................... 462 Board of Finance William Stowell (R)...................................................................... 858

Pomperag Warriors Junior Pee Wees, front left to right, Hunter Skaryak, Aiden Kobrick, Grant Hade, Justin Harris, Samuel Shaker, Michael Surmolian, Max Bueno, Daniel Joseph, Isaac Gran and Jay-Li Poon; second row left to right, Jacob Oldham, Matthew Savoyski, Dion Zhuta, Jacob Slawitschek, Jacob Hartman, Devon Zainc, James Pattillo and Khalil Bashawaty; and third row, left to right Team Mom Nancy Skaryak, Coach Will Zhuta, Coach Joe Sullivan, Nicholas Sullivan, Simon Bain, Owen Henry, Michael DeRienzo, Ethan Gomulinski, Holt Jorgensen, J.C. O’Leary, Sebatian Parenti, Head Coach Jim Gomulinski, Coach John O’Leary and Coach Doug Bain are undefeated this year. Not shown are Jake Springer and Coach John Skaryak. The team allowed only one touchdown all season. They won the Northern Connecticut Junior Pee Wee division last weekend and will play the winner of the southern division the weekend of Nov. 16 and 17 at Southern Connecticut State University for the state title.

(Bear Sports Photography photo)

Police chief search to begin

Board of Assessment Appeals Brendan Browne (R).................................................................... 883 Water Pollution Control Authority David Civitello (R)....................................................................... 864 Water Pollution Control Authority Noa Miller (D).............................................................................. 402 Library Board of Trustees Michele P. Finn (R)...................................................................... 856 Library Board of Trustees Rita Smith (R)............................................................................... 887 Library Board of Trustees Bill Stowell (R)............................................................................. 907 Pomperaug Valley Water Authority Member Francis Barton Jr (D)................................................................... 683 Regional Board of Education Richard Spierto (R)...................................................................... 972 Regional Board of Education Paul Babarik (R)........................................................................... 880

Ceremony at Iwo Jima Memorial

This Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Marine Corps League Hardware City Detachment will present a Veterans Day Ceremony at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the Iwo Jima Memorial on Ella Grasso Boulevard in New Britain, Conn. Plan to arrive by noon to get parking and not miss the ceremony.

The names of the 100 Connecticut servicemen killed in action at Iwo Jima will be read. If you have sponsored a flag at the memorial, you may toll the bell when the name is read. Weather permitting, memorabilia and photos will be on display all day.

Signatures will be collected for a huge Veterans Day Card that will be delivered to the Newington Veterans Hospital. For more information, call Gary Roy at 860-291-9666 or visit www.

SOSIwoJima.com.

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM More than a year after former Middlebury Police Chief Richard Guisti resigned, the town is about to launch its search for a new chief. The Board of Selectmen enabled the startup at their special meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 5, when they approved a revised police chief job description (subject to further review by town counsel) and a hold-harmless agreement requested by the search committee.

Police Commission Chairman Frank Cipriano, who attended Tuesday night’s meeting, said Wednesday the next step will be for the search committee to meet with him, First Selectman Ed St. John and town counsel Robert Smith to discuss details of the job posting and the job qualifications.

He said that meeting could be as early as next week, and he hopes the town will have a new police chief as early as sometime in December. “Now that we have the selectmen’s blessing, there is no more stopping us,” he said.

Cipriano said it would probably take 40 days from the time the job is posted for candidates to submit applications and be interviewed and for a finalist to be chosen. He said the upcoming holidays will not delay the process.

He said the town needs to hire a new chief as soon as possible. “Acting Chief Wildman wants to retire. He agreed to stay with us as long as we need him, but he is itching to get out of there before the first of the year,” he said. “He has done a really good job. He was perfect filling in.”

Cipriano said he had hoped Wildman would apply for the position, but Wildman chose to retire instead.

At Tuesday’s meeting Smith said he met with the Police Commission and Chiefs Jack Daly and John Gavallas July 8. Daly, chief of the Southington, Conn., police department and Gavallas, chief of the Watertown, Conn., police department, will interview candidates for the position and then submit names of the top five to the police commission. The police commission will interview the five and then send the names of no fewer than three of them to the selectmen, who will decide which candidate will be offered the position.

Smith said Daly presented a proposed hold-harmless agreement during their initial meeting and asked the town to sign it. Smith said he reviewed the proposed agreement and notified Daly on July 24 that the wording was acceptable. “I told him we would sign off on the agreement after we had finished the job description,” Smith said. He said Daly told him it was better to do it right than to do it fast.

Discussing the revised job description, St. John said, “I sat down with the acting chief and asked for a narrative of the job. This is a hands-on job rather than an executive position. Revising the job description is not a five-minute job.”

Selectman Elaine Strobel asked Smith what had changed in the job description. He said one thing is the added requirement that the candidate must satisfactorily complete training at the Connecticut Police Academy within one year of appointment. Candidates also must reside within 25 miles of Middlebury within one year of being appointed to the position.

Smith said job applicants will need to have the rank of lieutenant or above. That is intended to limit the number of applicants so the search committee doesn’t receive a flood

of job applications. The job opening will be posted on the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association website, www.cpcanet.org/.

Cipriano asked if the job was considered full-time or part-time. That is not stated in the job description. In response, Smith said the job description requirement that the chief will serve as the day shift supervisor implies it is a full-time job.

St. John, noting the police department has no detective bureau or traffic detail, said he thinks the ideal candidate will be someone with experience in as many levels of police work as possible. “I think we are going to be overwhelmed,” he said. “I think we are going to get an outstanding person.”

As for the salary for the position, St. John said the chief’s position currently pays $90,000 plus. He said the assessor who just left was paid in the $70s, but the new one will be hired in the $60- to $70,000 range. Similarly, he said, it’s likely the pay for the new chief will be in the $80- to $90,000 range.

He said the salary should not be stated up front. Instead, the town should look at the new chief’s qualifications and make an offer based on those qualifications.

St. John said goals need to be created for the new chief and made part of the job. One goal for the department is to get it certified.

St. John said certification would lower operating costs because insurance premiums would drop.

The chief will be hired on a three- to fiveyear contract, he said, and the goals can be listed in the contract. “I’m for starting with a new person who may make suggestions to improve the department,” he said. “They should be rewarded financially for doing this.

The position is not union, and it’s not tenured.”

Honoring our Veterans This Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s is continuing the tradition it started five years ago by thanking our nation’s veterans and active duty military and inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a FREE Thank You Meal.

Applebee’s expects to serve more than 1 million FREE meals from its special Veterans Day menu of seven signature entrees like the 7-oz. House Sirloin.

Guests will need to provide proof of service that includes a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing a uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.

The offer is valid for dine-in only. TraMilitary personnel are shown enjoying a free meal at Applebee’s on a prior ditional sides are included with the free Veterans Day. The restaurant chain offers veterans and active duty military per- entrees; 2 for $20 appetizers, upgraded sonnel a free meal on Veterans Day. (Submitted photo) side items or extras, beverages, desserts

and gratuity are not included. Applebee’s Thank You Meals will be offered during normal business hours.

Applebee’s restaurants in our area are in Danbury, Plainville, Orange, Torrington and Manchester Conn., and in Brewster and Mt. Kisco, N.Y. Check applebees. com for restaurant hours, location and telephone number.

Applebee’s also is encouraging guests to show their gratitude by leaving a message for current and former military members at ThankYouMovement.com.

Visitors to the Thank You Movement website will be directed to their local Applebee’s Facebook page, where personal Thank You messages will be tallied by neighborhood and tracked in real time on the Thank You Movement website.

On Veterans Day, the Applebee’s community with the most Thank You messages will be declared the “Most Thankful Neighborhood” and win a free concert in their city for veterans from Gavin DeGraw, platinum singer-songwriter and the face of the 2013 Thank You Movement. Guests can also submit Thank You messages on Facebook and Twitter.

Since its creation in 2011, the Thank You Movement to collect messages of appreciation for each of the 24 million current and former members of our armed forces has collected more than

– See Veterans on page 5

Adoptable Pets................ 8 Book Review................... 2 Classifieds....................... 7 Community Calendar....... 2 Fire Log........................... 2 In Brief............................ 4 Library Happenings.......... 2

Nuggets for Life.............. 7 Obituaries....................... 5 Parks & Recreation.................6 Region 15 School Calendar....3 Senior Center News......... 3 Sports Quiz..................... 7 Varsity Sports Calendar.... 6

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Pilgrim’s Pace 5K Road Race

Panthers sack Bunnell on senior night

What: Sixth annual road race, fitness walk, children’s fun run. Food, drinks, prizes, awards When: 10 a.m.

Where: Middlebury Congregational Church on the Green, see middleburyucc.org

Middlebury Lions Club Annual Turkey Dinner What: When: Where: Cost:

Turkey with all the trimmings, pumpkin pie, juice, tea and coffee; eat in or take home 5 – 7 p.m.

Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury Adults $10; seniors and children 6 to 12 $8; kids under 6 free; immediate-family maximum $35.

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Mattatuck Museum events

Middlebury Community Calendar Monday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Holiday

Friday, November 8, 2013

Second Sunday Community Free Day

Sunday, Nov. 10, is Second Sunday Community Free Day, and admission is free from noon to 5 p.m. All galleries and exhibitions are open to families and visitors of all ages with special Tuesday, Nov. 12 family programming planned for the day.

Democratic Town Committee This Sunday at 1 p.m., families 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 27 with children between the ages of Republican Town Committee 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 6 and 12 are invited to explore the fascinating and strange sculptures Library Board of Directors at the museum with a museum 6:30 p.m..................................................Middlebury Public Library educator and then bring their imagination to the art studio to Wednesday, Nov. 13 create their own sculptures using Board of Finance silly, strange and fun materials.

7 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26 Gallery talk Land Preservation & Open Space The museum will host a special 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room lecture with artists Barbara Putnam and Gar Waterman Tuesday, Thursday, Nov. 14 Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. Works by Parks and Recreation Putnam and Waterman are on 7 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 1 view through Nov. 17 in an exhibit Calendar dates/times are subject to change. entitled “Water Music: The Art of If your organization would like your event included in the community Barbara Putnam and Gar Watercalendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com. man.”

After visiting the exhibition, join the artists for a look at their work and process with Dr. Mel McCombie, visiting associate professor of American studies at Trinity College in Hartford.

Putnam and Waterman create art that supports stewardship of Date Time Address/Incident open spaces and the increasing 10-27 15:42 170 Skyline Drive. Assistance call for FD 11 need for conservation. Putnam’s to gain access to the residence. artistic background is in woodcut, 10-30 14:28 Benson Road. Fire alarm activation. Alarm which she loves for its physicality. being tested.

In addition to large-scale works 10-30 19:36 Route 63. Motor vehicle accident. One basic on paper, she prints on cloth and life support to Waterbury Hospital. finishes the work as quilts. Her 10-31 16:39 199 Park Road Ext. Activated fire alarm. imagery includes seaweed, fish 11-01 22:09 1237 Whittemore Road. Fire alarm activa- and turtles. tion. Bad heat detector.

All town offices, library and U.S. post office closed Region 15 Schools are in session Police Commission meeting will be Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log

Zone C Stonington Lobsters, a 48-inch by 36-inch woodcut on misu paper by Barbara Putnam, is part of the exhibit, “Water Music: The Art of Barbara Putnam and Gar Waterman” at the Mattatuck Museum.

(Photo courtesy of the artist)

Getting Married” directed by Jonathan Demme. The film stars Anne Hathaway, who received an Academy Award nomination for her performance; Rosemarie DeWitt; Bill Irwin; and Debra Winger.

The story centers on a young woman who has been in and out of rehab for the past 10 years and returns home for the weekend for her sister’s wedding.

The film series features movies that take place in Connecticut. The program was developed in conjunction with the current exhibition, “Norman Sunshine: The Conversation Pieces.” Dr. J.D. Connor of Yale University introduces each film and leads a discussion.

The Norman Sunshine exhibit is on display through Nov. 24. For two years, from 1995 to 1997, painter Norman Sunshine produced a series of group portraits, large-scale paintings that took as their subjects Sunshine’s friends and neighbors in Litchfield County, where some of New York City’s luminaries keep country homes. As a social diary, these paintings document the lifestyles and relationships of the social elite, including well-known figures in the literary, art and music worlds.

Film admission is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Join the museum at any of these events to immediately qualify for member benefits. Visit www.MattatuckMuseum.org or call 203-753-0381 for more information. The museum at 144 West Main St. in Waterbury is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Park free behind the building on Park Place.

Waterman is a sculptor whose mediums include onyx and marble. He takes on the ambitious task of capturing the rhythm and grace of marine life in stone in this exhibition.

McCombie has a doctorate in art history from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in art history from Stanford University and an associate’s degree in history and history of art from Bryn Mawr College. He recently was elected to the board of direc-

tors of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF. org), devoted to using citizen science to bolster marine research.

Admission is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers; RSVP is requested. Register in advance at www.MattatuckMuseum.org or by calling 203-753-0381, ext. 130.

from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Reading Room. This consists of periods of meditation with time for discusLibrary open sion. Please arrive by 5:50 as we The newly renovated Middle- start on time. bury Public Library is open at 30 Journey of Crest Road. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 million steps 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Retired News-Times reporter Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Joe Hurley will speak on his “Jourand Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 ney of Ten Million Steps” Wednesp.m. The library will be closed day, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Ten milMonday, Nov. 11, for the Veter- lion steps on one of America’s ans Day holiday. longest, most historic highways taught Hurley that nothing ever Children’s program goes as planned, and sometimes the best way to move forward is to signups Children’s programs will be- punt.

Hurley, then nearing 60, was gin Nov. 18. Sign up at the library accompanied

by Travis Lindhorst or call 203-758-2634 to reserve of Brooklyn, N.Y., a 28-year-old your child’s spot or for any additional information about the photographer he found through Craigslist, as he embarked on a programs.

2004 cross-country walk from sea Meet artists and authors to shining sea.

cessing and printing of film. The exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours.

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

easily re-create the music of the nostalgic 1919 – 1954 dance band swing era. The band’s music reaches deeply into their audience’s memories, and it’s a marvelous time for everyone involved.

Southbury

Beat the cold weather and learn how to knit yourself a scarf! Artist and crafter Vanessa Fasanella will teach knitting basics at this handson class open to teens and adults Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Everything you need to get started is included in the class, and each participant will go home with needles, enough yarn to finish their scarf, and patterns. Space is limited and registration is required.

Call the library to register at 203263-3502 or, for more information about this and other programs for teens, check the library’s teen blog at www.woodburylibraryct.org.

Fall film series continues The next installment of the Cinema Fall Film Series Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. will be “Rachel

Library Happenings

Book Review

Middlebury

“Fangirl”

by Rainbow Rowell (St. Martin’s Griffin $18.99) Reviewed by Ealish Waddell Cath is more than a little anxious about starting college. It’s hard living apart from her twin sister, Wren, for the first time ever, and even harder when Wren seems so excited about it.

Everyone around Cath seems to be confident and capable, from her intimidating roommate to all the fellow English majors whose cool sophistication she feels hard-pressed to emulate.

So Cath retreats to the safe haven of her imagination. She’s an ardent devotee of the Simon Snow book and movie series (a thinly veiled riff on Harry Potter), and over the past few years her fanfiction set in that world has amassed an avid following of its own. But as school assignments and outside stresses begin to crowd her time, even that beloved escape begins to feel like yet another hungry maw demanding constant attention.

Meanwhile, academic setbacks are making her question if she’s on the right track. She

worries about Wren, whose drinking binges are reaching a troubling frequency. She worries about her dad, whose bipolar tendencies she fears will take over now that he’s on his own.

And she worries about Levi, her roommate’s boyfriend, whose reassuring friendliness and heart-twisting smile is becoming more precious to her than she can admit.

Cath is a great character, just as introverted, awkward and nerdy as she is intelligent and witty, more used to navigating imagined worlds than actual ones. Refreshingly, these traits are not derided and suppressed, but refined and even celebrated over the course of this comingof-age tale. Yes, Cath will come to realize that real life can hold its own magic – but, reassuringly, she doesn’t gain this at the expense of her imaginary adventures, but rather by learning to find the right balance of both. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the library will host a variety of artists and authors in the Larkin Room. Local authors will sign their most current books, and artists will display their amazing talents. You will be able to chat with artists regarding their various media work and with authors about their books. Light refreshments will be served in a cozy and friendly setting. Books and art: what could be more fun?

Cupcake contest The library’s 5th Annual Bake Your Best Cupcake Contest will be Thursday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m.

All ages are welcome to participate, with prizes being awarded for first, second, third and fourth places. All entrants must preregister and pick up the rules for the contest by Wednesday, Nov. 13, either at the library or by calling 203-758-2634. After the contest, the cupcakes will be sold and the proceeds will go to the Friends of Middlebury Library.

The Middlebury Public Library is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone number there is 203758-2634, and the website is middleburypubliclibrary.org.

Children’s department

Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. join the fun and transform an old book into a cute hedgehog.

Choose some buttons for eyes and a nose and make your spiny friend unique. For grades 4 and up. Sign-up requested.

Polish independence Celebrate Poland’s Independence Day Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. with the internationally acclaimed Karkowska Sisters. The talented and effervescent classical duo will thrill and delight you with their piano and violin performances of Chopin, Wieniawski and other celebrations of their native country’s musical soul. Enjoy delicious Polish refreshments too!

Photo exhibit

This month, the library is featuring the photography of Waterbury resident Spencer Parrish.

A writer and a photojournalist by profession, this artist has over the years been inspired by city life and how times have changed.

He hunts down reminders and remainders of an older world and records with his camera what he refers to as “living museums.”

Parrish has displayed his photography as far west as Oregon and western Canada. He began his career by studying watercolMeditation practice ors, then the history of art and The ongoing meditation prac- music, eventually settling on tice will meet Tuesday, Nov. 12, photography, including the pro-

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Songs of the season

Learn to knit a scarf

Friday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Kingsley Room, celebrate the “Songs of the Season” with Robin Greenstein and Barry Wiesenfeld. The two will perform in Victorian costume while bringing the audience a multicultural musical celebration of the winter holidays. Songs will be sung in many different languages celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. This is a free pro- Nutcracker story time gram, open to the public. RegisMain Street Ballet will present ter at the Reference Desk or by Nutcracker Story Time Sunday, calling 203-262-0626, ext. 130.

Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. in the gallery.

Children of all ages will be enterNutcracker Suite tained and delighted as the story The Main Street Ballet of Wood- of Clara and her nutcracker doll bury will present selections from comes to life.

The Nutcracker Suite Friday, Nov. Dancers from the Main Street 22, at 6 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. Ballet will perform in full costume It will be presented in an interac- as Artistic Director Sibley Morosco tive storytelling format, where the reads the beloved holiday story. children in the audience are in- Children will have the chance to vited to become a part of the story participate and receive a holiday and join the dancers on stage. A treat. donation of a nonperishable food Main Street Ballet featured item to benefit the Southbury Food dancers are Maggie Powderly as Bank is welcome. the Sugar Plum Fairy, Patricia Liu Children ages 3 and up are in- as the Snow Queen, Anna Richvited to attend, and registration is ardson as Dew Drop, and Larissa required. Register by stopping in Davidowitz and Hannah Dreska the Children’s Department or call- as Clara. ing 203-262-0626, ext. 3.

This program is free and open to all area residents. For more inSam D’Ambruoso formation or to register please call exhibit the Woodbury Library at 203-263Paintings by Sam D’Ambruoso 3502 or visit www.woodburyliof Middlebury will be displayed in braryct.org . the Gloria Cachion Gallery until McCarthy exhibit Friday, Nov. 22. D’Ambruoso has been professionally painting landArtwork by local painter Marscapes and portraits since 1972. ija Pavlovich McCarthy will be He has more than 17 years’ expe- on exhibit during November. She rience in teaching workshops and will exhibit watercolors and oils art instruction in the U.S. and in in a thematic show entitled Italy.

“River Paintings.” This show’s For more information, call paintings represent local rivers 203-262-0626 or visit www. and shores in their seasonal southburylibrary.org. The library beauty, their reflections, swift is at 100 Poverty Road in South- and gentle flows, patterns and bury. textures of ice, wild rapids and richness of color.

An artist’s opening reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., and the public Swing band music is invited.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., For more information, call stop by the library for some 203-263-3502 or visit www. toe-tapping music from “The woodburylibraryct.org. The liSurvivors” swing band! See www. brary is at 269 Main St. South in SurvivorsSB.com. The band fea- Woodbury. tures seven musicians with 13 instruments and a vocalist. They

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Region 15 School Calendar

Troop 5 annual pasta dinner

Friday, Nov. 8 PES PTO Fall Book Fair RMS PTO Clothing Drive at RMS Gym................... 8:15 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Troop 5 Boy Scouts Joseph Andruk, left, and Sean Lynch serve dessert at the troop's recent pasta dinner. The Scouts thank everyone who contributed to and attended their 8th annual pasta dinner fundraiser. They also extend a special thank you to the Middlebury Fire Department for the use of their hall and to all the local businesses that support them.

(Eric Fiske photograph)

Saturday, Nov. 9 RMS PTO Clothing Drive at RMS Gym...................... 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 No Events Scheduled

Monday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day - Schools are in session GES Veterans Day Breakfast...................................................8 - 9 a.m.

RMS PTO Karate.....................................................AP Room, 3 - 4 p.m.

RMS PTO Study Skills 101...................................................... 3 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 PES Author/Illustrator Helen Lester RMS Intramural Flag Football......... Field Hockey Field, 2:45 - 4 p.m.

LMES PTO Meeting................................................................. 7 - 8 p.m.

Middlebury Senior Center News

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Veterans Day closing

nity Center. Enjoy delicious roast The Middlebury Senior Center turkey with all the trimmings. will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, for Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children ages Veterans Day. 6 to 12, and no charge for children younger than 6. The immediateComputer classes family maximum will be $35.

The senior center is accepting registrations for its computer Veterans’ program courses. Four-week and eightVeterans are invited to the week courses are offered on Tuescenter Monday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 day, Wednesday and Thursday. a.m. to hear Wayne Rioux, vetAlso available are one-on-one erans liaison, speak at a “Holiday lessons, subject to availability of Thank You to Veteran’s Program.” time. These lessons are on ThursRioux is a U.S. Army Vietnam-era days only from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment only. The fee veteran who served from 1973 to 1975. He will thank the veterans is $15 per hour. in attendance for their service, duty and personal sacrifice to Lions Club annual their country. turkey dinner Rioux will engage veterans in The Lions Club annual turkey speaking about and sharing their dinner will be Wednesday, Nov. military service experiences, as13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the audi- signments, travels, what they torium at Shepardson Commu- liked and disliked about the mil-

itary, and whether their experiences led to their careers in civilian life. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Avoid online scams Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., the senior center will host a presentation on avoiding online scams. Bring your friends.

Trips Lunch and patriotic songs The senior center minibus will travel to the Grand Oak Villa Tuesday, Nov. 12, for lunch and a toast to our armed forces and veterans by the Joey Casella Ensemble and Live Band. Enjoy your favorite patriotic songs, including music by Glen Miller,

Author Visit: Helen Lester George Cohan, Neil Diamond’s Report Cards Distributed.....................................Advisory, 9 - 10 a.m.

“America,” Irving Berlin, Lee Greenwood, songs of World War Thursday, Nov. 14 II and a medley tribute to all the LMES Author/Illustrator Helen Lester armed forces.

The $59-per-person fee in- MES PTO Meeting........................................... Cafeteria, 9:30 - 11 a.m. cludes a full-course lunch, trans- RMS Intramural Flag Football......... Field Hockey Field, 2:45 - 4 p.m. portation and entertainment. RMS PTO After School Yoga............................AP Room, 2:45 - 4 p.m.

Call 203-577-4166 to reserve your RMS - Parks & Rec Volleyball............................... Gym, 8 - 10:15 p.m. seat.

Friday, Nov. 15

Painted Pony restaurant

GES Author/Illustrator Helen Lester Fall Drama Performance.........................Black Box, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

As part of the Senior Dine Saturday, Nov. 16 lunch program, the senior center bus will go to the Painted Pony CMEA High School Auditions at Foran HS, Milford........... 4 - 5 p.m.

Box, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. restaurant in Bethlehem Friday, Fall Drama Performance.........................Black Region 15 website: www.region15.org Nov. 22. You must have a Senior Dine Card to participate. If you do not have a card, stop by the senior center office to get one. If you want to go to the Painted Your advertisement in the Bee-Intelligencer reaches more than Pony, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

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

Nondenominational Bible study The New Hope Anglican Church’s nondenominational Bible study class meets every Friday at 10 a.m. Join other seniors for the study and discussion. No reservations are needed.

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Learn about Five Wishes Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m., adults will have the opportunity to learn about and receive a copy of Five Wishes, the first living will that talks about personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as medical needs.

Five Wishes is an easy-to-use document written in everyday language that lets adults of all ages plan how they want to be treated if they are seriously ill. It lets individuals choose the person they want to make healthcare decisions for them if they are unable to make those decisions for themselves.

Five Wishes was written with the help of The American Bar Association’s Commissions on Law and Aging. Joyce Buselli from Vitas Innovative Hospice Care will provide the forms and answer any questions. Reservations are needed by Nov. 8.

Watertown poet Donna Marie Merritt will read her latest poetry from her book, “Her House and Other Poems,” and answer questions about her writing career Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a. m. Merritt invites members of the audience to read one of their original Programs for seniors poems or recite a favorite poem Jim Dunn from the Western by another author. Copies of CT Area Agency on Aging will be Merritt’s books will be available at the center Wednesday, Nov. for sale and signing. Reservations 13, at 10 a.m. for one-on-one asare needed by Nov. 8.

sistance with Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program, Social Security and other senior-related programs. If you have questions about these or other programs available for older adults, this is a perfect time to get some answers. No reservations are needed.

Lyme disease treatments Learn about Lyme disease and its latest treatments Thursday, Nov. 14, at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Charles Bizilg from Paradigm Healthcare of Waterbury. Reservations are needed by Nov. 13.

Food and moods Last month’s Food and Mood workshop was rescheduled to Friday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Therapist, educator and author Diane Lang will help participants feed moods by following simple food rules. Learn how moods trigger food cravings and how cravings trigger moods. Reservations are needed by Nov. 14. This program is sponsored by a grant from the East Hill Woods Fund at the Connecticut Community Foundation.

When Should You File for Social Security?

It can be tempting, when age 62 rolls around, to quickly sign up for Social Security and start collecting some of that money you’ve put in over the years.

But wait – collecting at age 62 might not be your best bet. In fact, it can cost you many tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits.

AARP.org has a calculator that takes you step-by-step through the numbers, showing specifically how your benefits will be affected by how early you start collecting.

Information you’ll need to put in the calculator: • Whether you’ve ever been married • Your birth date and that of a spouse or ex-spouse • Your gender • Whether you’ve worked for the local, state or federal government • Annual salary (and that of a former spouse) At that point you can click to get a dollar estimate of your benefits.

Click the Your Benefits tab.

You’ll see an elaborate graph that will show, by your age, whether you’ll get reduced benefits, full benefits or maximum benefits.

Look closely at the numbers. At an average yearly salary, the difference between filing at age 62 versus filing at age 70 can be in the neighborhood of $1,000 per

month ... for the rest of your life.

Then click the section that deals with how much of your monthly retirement expenses will be covered. Compare those to filing early versus filing for full or maximum benefits.

Click on the What If I Claim and Keep Working tab for a real

eye opener. You’ll see just how much – or little – of your money you’ll get if you take benefits while you’re still pulling in a salary.

Calculate all your numbers before you sign up early for Social Security. Be sure it will work for you!

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Senior Santa program for teens This year, the Falls Avenue Center is sponsoring a new holiday gift-giving program for Watertown and Oakville teens in need, the “Senior Santa Program for Teens.” Donors to adopt-afamily holiday programs often purchase gifts for younger children, but not for teens.

“Last year, close to 50 percent of the 200 children who qualified for the Watertown Social Services Department’s holiday gift donation program were teens ranging in age from 13 to 18,” said Catherine Dinsmore, senior center coordinator. “In some cases, younger siblings were selected for donations while their teen brothers and sisters were ignored.” The Senior Santas will focus their attention on those forgotten teens.

Through Dec. 6, gift cards and gifts specifically for Watertown/ Oakville teens can be dropped off at the center. Cash/check donations also will be accepted and will be used by the social services department to purchase Christmas gifts for the teens on the town’s holiday family assistance list.

For more information about the program, call Dinsmore at 860-945-5250 or Susan Vitone at 860-945-5252.

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In Brief Fundraiser dinner dance The Jubilee Community Service Organization will hold a fundraiser dinner dance Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 12 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Church Hall at 210 Church St. in Naugatuck. Parking for the event is on Meadow Street The event will benefit future programs and the start-up cost for the agency to gain its nonprofit status. The organization’s mission is to prevent violence in individuals and communities by equipping youth with the tools to protect themselves both emotionally and physically.

This event’s theme is “Many Cultures, One Nation.” It will feature international cuisine from local restaurants, live music, a live auction, a silent auction and a raffle. To purchase an advance ticket, contact Service Coordinator Sandra Byrne at sandrabyrne101@ gmail.com, 203-525-9912 or 203575-9449.

Free Yale Russian Chorus alumni concert Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m., 125 members of the alumni of the Yale Russian Chorus – including chorus member Tom Kmetzo of Middlebury – will converge on Woolsey Hall at 500 College St. in New Haven for their 60th anniversary concert presented by the Yale School of Music. The concert is free and open to the public.

Those who have heard this extraordinary a cappella chorus over the years know that its performances are unique and unforgettable. Singers ages 40 to 70+ convene from all over the country to continue a unique Russian tradition of unaccompanied men’s choral singing that reaches back through the world-famous Don Cossack choir (1925-1960) to the mid-19th century and the all-male Synodal Choir School in Moscow under the czars.

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Over the 60 years of its existence, hundreds of students and graduates of Yale have passed through the chorus’s ranks. Many have become lawyers, businessmen, engineers, scientists and scholars, but all have remained true to their main passion – their love of Russian music.

Music at Jewish Federation

In what they tout as “the best kept secret in music,” the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut invites the public to a concert of original Jewish music for all ages Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Federation at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. The concert will feature performances by Yeshiva K’tana Boys Choir (directed by Elchonon Majeski) and a great performance by cantor Aaron Sapirman. The concert also will feature a special (surprise) guest performer that will please audiences of all ages.

Admission is $12 for seniors, $15 for individuals and $25 per Support your charity family. A $118 sponsorship entities Support your favorite local one to four concert tickets, special seating, advertising in the program charity Tuesday, Nov. 12, and and electronic mailings. Call today to reserve your seats. Attendees will have a chance to win great door prizes. Call 203-267-3177 or email rsvp@jfed.net to RSVP.

Wednesday, Nov. 13, when the Connecticut Community Foundation (CCF) has a 36-hour online giving event called Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills. Go to www. givelocalccf.org between 7 a.m.

Nov. 12 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and donate. The charity will receive your donation along with a percentage of more than $90,000 in matching funds from the CCF. It also will be eligible for prizes throughout the 36 hours.

Donations of $10 or more to charities providing services in the CCF 21-town service area will be amplified with matching funds.

The gift-giving match is part of CCF’s 90th anniversary celebration. For more information, visit www.GiveLocalCCF.org.

ing, but not limited to, baked ham, Brunswick stew, plum pudding and pumpkin pie.

Docents and junior docents will demonstrate Colonial tasks and give house tours. The gift shop also will be open during the event. Admission is $5 per adult/$3 per senior citizen and/or children under 12. Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit www.derbyhistorical. org.

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. It welcomes all visitors and is available to support researchers, school or other program needs.

For more information, visit www. derbyhistorical.org.

A taste of the past

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Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Derby Historical Society will host “A Taste of the Past” at the David Humphreys House at 37 Elm St. in Ansonia. The event is being held in lieu of the annual open hearth cooking event due to renovations at the house. Sample traditional holiday favorites includ-

Boaters who buy holiday cards from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water are helping themselves get home safely. That’s because a portion of each sale goes to programs that count for recreational boaters: a national Kids’ Life Jacket Loaner

Program; 33 state-recognized online boating safety courses; low cost EPIRB emergency beacon rentals and a Grassroots Grants program, which to date, has donated more than $1.3 million to local groups for boating safety and clean water projects.

Boaters can personalize more than 50 unique holiday card designs featuring everything from sailboats to powerboats, Santa to Hanukkah. Notecards are available too, and make great stocking stuffers. Christmas tree ornaments and puzzles also are offered at www.holidaycardcenter.org/ boat?s=BU130002. The icing on the cake is two free gifts come with each purchase.

Funded primarily by the half-million members of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and a national leader in boating safety, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America’s waterways and keeping boating safe all waterway users.

Middlebury Garden Club The Middlebury Garden Club will present “Deck the Halls: Holiday Decorations from Nature’s Bounty” Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Larkin Room at the Middlebury Public Library. Master landscape design consultant Carol King Platt will demonstrate how to create easy and beautiful Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations with materials from the garden, the side of the road and Stop & Shop. Arrangements will be raffled at the close of the demonstration.

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Letter to the Editor Veterans should ask doctor about lung cancer risk To the editor: As we salute the men and women who served our nation on Veterans Day, the American Lung Association wants veterans and their loved ones to know that those who served have a higher incidence of lung cancer than the general population. November also is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the message that veterans have an increased risk for acquiring this dreaded disease is an important one that’s too often overlooked in the stories we typically read about both veterans and about lung cancer.

It’s no secret that tobacco use

in the military was once encouraged and that many who served developed a lifelong addiction.

Yet despite all that we now know about tobacco’s dangers, members of our military still smoke at rates that exceed the general population. Add in the exposure to chemicals like asbestos, depleted uranium, smoke from burn pits and other harmful emissions, and this risk becomes even greater.

The Lung Association urges veterans to talk with their doctors about their risk for lung cancer.

We also encourage veterans who smoke or did smoke to visit lungcancerscreeningsaveslives.org, to see if lung cancer screening might be appropriate for them.

We are here for veterans, and all Americans, who need help

quitting smoking. It’s the most important thing a person can do to reduce his or her risk for lung cancer. Learn more about how we can help you quit at quitterinyou.org.

Our Lung HelpLine, at 1-800-LUNG-USA (586-4872) is available seven days a week to answer questions about lung health and provide reliable information about quitting smoking. To learn even more about

lung cancer, lung disease and how to best protect your lung health, visit our website at LungNE.org. Working together, we can raise awareness about lung cancer, reduce its incidence and increase the number of survivors.

Jeff Seyler President and CEO American Lung Association of the Northeast

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Obituaries Mary A. (Pazzaglini) Nigro Mother of Maryanne Holland

Library Director Jo-Ann LoRusso, left, and Library Board of Trustees Chairman Joan King cut the ribbon at the Middlebury Public Library’s grand re-opening celebration Monday morning as Library Trustees Jim Greenwood, left, and Marilyn Engleman hold the ribbon. Also in the photo are, left to right, Technology Services Librarian Michael Murphy, Children’s Librarian Jan LeDuc, renovation project Clerk of the Works Peter Vaccarelli, First Selectman Ed St. John and Library Trustee Michelle P. Finn. Selectmen Elaine Strobel and Ralph Barra were unable to attend the ceremony because they work weekdays.

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Take a Break from Technology Tips to Enhance Family Togetherness

(Family Features) As access to technology increases, families may find they are spending more time on their devices and less time together.

Some psychologists worry our growing attachment to technology may result in social isolation.

“We’re getting used to a new way of being alone together,” said Sherry Turkle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, psychologist and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.”

“People want to be with each other, but also elsewhere, connected to all the different places they want to be,” she said.

In her book, Turkle explores the idea that this constant need for virtual connection is leading to a gap in communication in families, and a new generation of children is unable to actually communicate and relate to their peers or parents.

Ready for a Tech Timeout?

Foresters™, a life insurance provider committed to the well-being of families, recently launched the Tech Timeout™ challenge in response to a growing awareness that our attachment to digital devices may contribute to a sense of social isolation among families.

Tech Timeout encourages families across North America to take a pledge to turn off their digital devices (including TVs, smartphones, video games and computers) for an

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Veterans and active duty troops can go online anytime to see and hear the heartfelt thanks of the people they serve.

Getty Images photo hour each day for one week and connect with each other in a more meaningful way. The idea is not to eliminate technology, but to create awareness of the dependence on technology and ultimately improve personal bonds within families.

Easy Ways to Unplug Carving out space and time for each other can start the channels of communication flowing. Here are some activities families can do together: • Board Game Bonanza – Break out the cards, puzzles and board games for a night of oldfashioned fun.

• Get Out and Play – Find a local trail and set out on a hike together. You will have a chance to interact with your surroundings and one another and be active too.

Applebee’s continues to support veterans year-round through a partnership with The Mission Continues, an organization that promotes veteran-led community service projects in neighborhoods throughout the country. Participating Applebee’s restaurants will advocate and honor the work of current and alumni Mission Con-

• Volunteer – Volunteering can help strengthen community connections and avoid a sense of social isolation. Find a cause your family is passionate about and volunteer with a local organization.

• Cook Together – Dig out your favorite recipes and try cooking as a family. Assign each person a role in meal preparation. You will not only have plenty of time to interact, your children can pick up some valuable life skills along the way.

• Take a Tech-free Holiday – Family vacations are a great time to recharge and bond with your kids, but connecting can be tough if you are each plugged into your electronic devices. Fun time together will create memories your children will cherish for years to come.

• Rediscover Reading – Begin a family reading hour or book club. Starting a discussion about literature will open up communication.

To take the Tech Timeout pledge, and for more tips on building stronger bonds within your family, visit www.TechTimeout.com and www.facebook.com/TechTimeout.

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tinues fellows through “Neighborhood Hero” displays. These displays will raise awareness within the community as well as provide a local call-to-action. Service events take place in communities where veterans partner with schools, food banks and veterans’ homes that are in need of help.

“Veterans who report for duty

with The Mission Continues are driven to serve others,” said Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and CEO and founder of The Mission Continues. “We’re proud to partner with Applebee’s to share with their millions of guests how veterans continue to serve their local neighborhoods here at home.”

Plan Now for Lucrative Part-Time Summer Job

mowing. If they’ve already contracted for the work for the spring, ask who will be doing the work. If you approach that person or company and offer to do all or part of the job, you get two things: work (although not the full price they’ll be getting) and a great reference you can add to your list of customers.

Aim to develop a niche. Consider mowing lawns at mobile home parks (especially the empty lots), foreclosed properties for banks and properties for real-estate agents. Be the go-to person for last-minute mows and trims just before open houses and regular maintenance of empty houses on the market.

One selling point for your service: A well-kept yard doesn’t look as empty, and while you’re on the property you can check for signs of vandalism. (This service can expand to keeping an eye on empty properties on a regular basis, even during winter.)

If you have a full-time job, schedule your part-time work for a few evenings a week, plus weekends.

Keep it simple. There’s no need (at least at the beginning) to sign up for fertilizing and planting trees. Those require special knowledge and big tools.

Remember to keep good books. You’ll need to pay taxes on your extra income.

David Uffington regrets he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com.

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Loving cousin and friend Miss Beverly S. Pace, 72, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home.

Beverly was born in Waterbury Sept.

16, 1941, daughter of the late William and Stacia (Nizelski) Pace.

She was a lifelong resident of Middlebury and enjoyed collecting bells and music boxes from all over the world. She participated in many Easter Seals programs during her youth. Beverly was an active listener to the transmissions of ham radio operators. She also enjoyed listening to stories and music on the radio.

She had a fabulous memory and was a master at trivia. Beverly was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, where her father served as a deacon.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by many aunts and uncles and is survived by numerous cousins including Joyce Moretti of Watertown. She also is survived by her dear friends and neighbors, Susan Kean and Gregory Garrity of Middlebury. Beverly’s family and friends would like to thank the staff at Middlebury Convalescent Home for their compassionate care of Beverly.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were by Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Beverly’s memory to Easter Seals, 22 Tompkins St., Waterbury, CT 06708. For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial. com.

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Protect shrubs from winter effects This week, while reading Nancy Dubrule’s Natureworks email, I was reminded to do a chore I have forgotten to complete the last two years. That chore is protecting shrubs against the effects of winter, which can desiccate and dehydrate many shrubs.

Dubrule says all plants have stomates in their leaves that act like our pores in our skin. Water leaves the plants through the stomates. If the ground is frozen solid, the plants cannot pull up water from the soil, but they still lose water through their stomates.

This scenario gets even worse when there are warm temperatures during the day and then the ground freezes at night. This is the primary cause of winter damage or desiccation. Dubrule recommends mulching thickly about two inches deep.

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In addition, you can apply a product called Wiltpruf. This antidessicant spray is made from pine sap, and it seals the leaves to prevent water loss. Wiltpruf should be applied when the temperature is above freezing, and it is best to do it after a soaking rain or after the plants/shrubs have been watered.

Plants that can benefit from Wiltpruf include rhododendrons, holly, andromeda (Pieris), leucothoe, cherry laurel and azalea. Also, this has been one of the driest Octobers on record. Remember to keep watering shrubs, especially newly planted ones.

Enjoy your time in the garden.

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One of the easiest, most lucrative part-time jobs, with great potential for expansion, is mowing lawns. If you use the winter to prepare, you could be ready to go when warm weather returns.

If you buy a mower and trimmer/edger during the winter, your costs will be less. Check want ads for used equipment and have it tuned up, again at lower rates.

Investigate the prices common in your area, and start with your pricing a bit less than the others. Put out flyers and sign up customers who’ll be ready for you in the spring. Check VistaPrint.com online for inexpensive business cards.

Take time this winter to become knowledgeable about the types of lawn grasses in your region, and their preferred mowing height. Also read up on reseeding bare patches, weed control, and insect and lawn diseases.

If your customer base isn’t within walking distance, you’ll need to consider how to get your equipment around if you don’t have a truck. Pushing a mower a few blocks is easy enough, but if you need to add a gas can, trimmer and hand tools, you’ll want a cart. Search online for simple plans for carts that you can build yourself.

If you live near a senior retirement, rehab facility or small apartment complex, approach them about taking on all of their

Mrs. Mary A. (Pazzaglini) Nigro, 92, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Luca “Luke” A. Nigro.

Mrs. Nigro was born May 18, 1921, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Amato and Virginia (Andreini) Pazzaglini. As the daughter of Italian immigrant parents, she started working at an early age to help her family.

She learned to make homemade northern Italian dishes, and her cappelletti in brodo could be served in the finest restaurants in New York City.

She lived in Waterbury for many years and worked at Scovill Manufacturing. She and her husband Luke moved to Bethlehem, living there for more than 40 years, where they grew the most wonderful organic vegetables and beautiful flowers.

She is survived by her daughter, Maryanne, with whom she made her home for the last three years, and her son-in-law, William Holland of Middlebury and by two grandchildren, Francesca and Luke Holland, who were the lights of her life and made her last years very enjoyable, along with her extraordinary caregiver, Amy Atherton. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Harold Ritucci of Waterbury, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nigro’s sisters, Filomena Marchiani, Ida Ciotti and Lena Ritucci, predeceased her.

The funeral was held Wednesday from Maiorano Funeral Home in Waterbury to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Society of St. Vincent DePaul, 114 Benedict St., Waterbury, CT 06706. For more information and online condolences, visit www. maioranofuneralhome.com.

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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Boys’ basketball Fourth-grade boys’ basketball starts Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at Long Meadow Elementary School. Basic skill development takes the first-time player into account. No actual games are played until five weeks into the session. The fee is $85 for the first child with a discount tary School. This is strictly recfor siblings. reational play for persons 18 and older. The group will not meet Annual turkey shoots Dec. 24 or 31. The fee is $35 for The Middlebury Parks and residents; $45 for nonresidents.

Recreation Department annual turkey shoot for students in s grades two to four will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in New York on your own the Long Meadow Elementary Take the bus to New York City School gym. The turkey shoot for so you can explore the city on students in grades five to eight your own Saturday, Nov. 9, leavwill be held Thursday, Nov. 21, ing Shepardson Community at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial MidCenter at 9 a.m. and leaving New dle School gym. Details and rules York City at 5:30 p.m. for the reare available at the parks and turn trip. Passengers will be recreation office. Win a turkey dropped off and picked up in the for Thanksgiving!

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Take the bus to New York Thursday, Nov. 28, to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, leaving Shepardson Community Center at 6 a.m. and Southbury Parks and Recreation at 6:30 a.m.

Passengers will be picked up immediately after the parade, and Co-ed volleyball the bus will return by 2 p.m. The Co-ed volleyball meets Tues- fee of $30 per person includes days until April 8 from 8:30 to 10 the tip. p.m. at Long Meadow Elemen-

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Nov. 8 to 16, 2013 Cheerleading

Saturday, Nov. 9................... Weston (A)............................................ 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15...................... SWC Championship (A)......................... 7 p.m.

Boys’ Cross Country

Saturday, Nov. 9................... New England Championship (A)................ TBA

Girls’ Cross Country

Saturday, Nov. 9................... New England Championship (A)................ TBA

Football

Saturday, Nov. 9................... Weston (A)............................................ 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15...................... New Fairfield (A).................................... 7 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming

Saturday, Nov. 9................... CIAC Class M Qualifying (A)............11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 13............. CIAC Class M Finals (A)......................... 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15...................... CIAC Open Diving (A)........................ 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16................. CIAC Open Swimming (A).................... 12 p.m.

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By KEN MORSE The Pomperaug football team and its fans said goodbye to 20 seniors last Friday as the Panthers celebrated senior night with a rewarding 38-23 win over the Bunnell Bulldogs.

Senior captains Jack Yule, Nico Rosa and Sam Rubinstein joined running back Bobby Tzepos; receivers Matt Silverman and Mike Buntin; lineman Seamus Conway; Grayson Slater and Derek Lapke; kicker Nick Harper; defensive backs Ian Rawlinson, Nick Civitello and Jake Spath; and team statistician Colin “StatCat” Cassidy in a final appearance at Ed Arum Field on the campus of Pomperaug High School Nov. 1.

The cheerleaders brought the flag out to midfield, led by senior captains Madeline Murgafroyd, Courtney Tani and Toni Marie Prah, along with seniors Laura Gaynor, Katie Dickey and Meghan DuBois, as the Pomperaug band played the national anthem to get the festivities started.

The Panthers fell behind 7-0 when Bunnell went 13 plays on their second series of the game.

Nolan Aurelia (326 yards passing, three touchdowns) found Tegh Terrell on a 6-yard touchdown pass with 6:24 left in the opening quarter.

Mike Curcio (117 yards rushing, two touchdowns), Bobby Tzepos (77 yards rushing, one touchdown) and Jack Yule (one touchdown) pounded out the rushing yards to move the chains for the Panthers as Pomperaug built a staggering 21-7 advantage by the end of the first quarter.

Pomperaug used eight straight running plays with Curcio bouncing into the end zone from 12 yards out to tie the game. On the next series, the Bunnell quarterback had the ball jarred loose on a hit by Spencer Pope, and Yule scooped it up, taking the fumble 7 yards to the end zone.

As the final seconds of the opening quarter were ticking away, Tzepos hit the hole for a 10-yard gain and at the 15-yard line continued to high-step it, breaking a pair of tackles to finish up a 25-yard touchdown blast.

Bunnell tried to make a game of it, going to the air, only to have Jon Bedard come down with an interception, and Pomperaug was back in business. Wade Prajer

Lineman Erik Gran and Mitchell Saunders give quarterback Wade Prajer a little protection at the line of scrimmage as the sign on the fence in the background proclaims “We love our seniors” to celebrate senior night at Ed Arum Field last Friday. The Panthers posted a 38-23 win over Bunnell in the senior night game.

(Ken Morse photo) (nine of 20 passing for 108 yards, one touchdown) completed a fourth-down pass to Ryan Johannes (six catches, 79 yards, one touchdown) before Nick Harper hammered a 32-yard field goal through the uprights to give the Panthers its fourth score in four possessions.

Just before the half, Prajer aired out a 30-yard scoring pass to Johannes to give the Panthers a comfortable 31-7 lead at the break. Steve Croce denied a late Bunnell score, making an interception at the Pomperaug 7-yard line.

“When we got up 31-7 at the half, I told them that we need to put them away,” said Pomperaug head coach Dave Roach.

“But hats off to Bunnell; they played a heck of a game. We came out and made some mistakes that allowed them to get back in the game.”

Pomperaug came out and fumbled the first possession, but the damage was held to a minimum as Grayson Slater (three sacks) stalled Bunnell in their tracks.

With 6 minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Bulldogs came to life.

Zhyaire Fernandes began to run with purpose, running over tacklers for gains of 16 yards and 13 yards to pick up consecutive first downs. Aurelia converted a fake punt to keep the drive going, passing 38 yards to Quadry Bines.

Fernandes then hauled in a 41-yard pass for a score and latched onto the 2-point conversion and, with 2:31 left in the third quarter, it was a two-possession game at 31-15.

Curcio returned the ensuing kickoff 67 yards, but Pomperaug lost it on downs at the Bunnell 3-yard line. That appeared to be the straw that broke the camel’s back as Bunnell jumped at the opportunity.

Aurelia hooked up with Cole Davis on passes of 47 yards and a 28-yard touchdown strike as Bunnell overcame Slater’s third sack of the game. Aurelia put the 2-point conversion pass into the hands of Devante Teel, cutting the deficit at 31-23 with 8:21 left in the game.

Prajer kept the Panthers’ drive going, converting third-down passes to Johannes (13 yards) and Steve Croce (22 yards) to pick up crucial first downs. But with just

3:59 to go, the drive stalled, and Bunnell was primed to tie the game.

That’s when the Pomperaug defense had seen enough. Four straight plays changed the outcome of the game. Curcio blasted through for a sack that dropped Aurelia 9 yards behind the line of scrimmage.

Mike Buntin broke through and came on the blind side to sack the Bunnell quarterback for another 8-yard loss. On third and 27, Spencer Pope came on a blitz for another 7-yard loss, and when Bunnell did finally convert a pass, there was Slater making the stop just 10 yards up the field.

Pomperaug took over with just 1:53 to go, and Curcio ended all doubt, rumbling 35 yards into the end zone for the 38-23 final margin.

“It was an exciting game for the fans,” said Roach. “Not too sure how exciting it was for the coaches, but I’m real happy for the seniors to win for the last time on this field. Now we need to keep that momentum going as we have Weston on Saturday.”

The Panthers play Weston in Weston Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m.

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For shingle repairs, a few days of sunny, above-freezing weather will ensure the patching material cures properly. Go onto the roof to figure out how many shingles are damaged and need replacing, and buy replacements and supplies a few days ahead of the planned repair. Keep an eye on the weather, and when a clear

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You’ve got a few weeks to whip yourself into tip-top shape, to gain more self confidence and radiate glowing health from the inside out.

Be comfy cozy in anything you wear so you can’t possibly be seen in a bad light because your form is trim and toned and your posture is strong and tall. I feel the ensuing nervousness already, mostly from women who are incredulous how that camera-clicking relative always manages to capture the worst of them, and of all the great photos, that’s the one that gets passed around.

Some think with each click a tiny piece of the soul is taken – folklore perhaps. Others feel always on display so being “in the moment” takes on a whole new meaning. Be kind, loving, alert and aware of catching a glimpse of someone at their best if you’re the one with the camera slung around your neck.

If you’re the one being photographed in typical situations, realize others’ choices to photograph you really have nothing to do with you and everything to do with their motives and desires.

Challenge yourself to drop a few pounds if you’ve been wanting to, because it’s better for your health anyway and gives you some leeway to indulge around the holidays.

Relax, take some deep breaths, feel your best and let them click away. Smile!

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1. How many consecutive full major-league seasons did Stan Musial hit at least 0.300?

2. Earl Weaver is third on the list of most wins by a major-league manager who never was a major-league player (1,480 wins). Who are the top two?

3. Which two teams, entering the 2013 NFL season, had recorded the most victories on “Monday Night Football”?

4. In the 2011-12 season, center Cody Zeller recorded the second-highest field-goal percentage (62.3 percent) in Indiana Hoosiers history. Who had the highest?

5. In the past 10 seasons (200304 through 2012-13), how many NHL teams won their first Stanley Cup? 6. Who was the last NASCAR driver before Jimmie Johnson in 2013 to win the two NASCAR Cup races in Daytona in the same year?

7. In 2013, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro played the longest semifinal singles match in Wimbledon history (four hours, 43 minutes). Who was in the previously longest match?

Answers 1. Sixteen (1942-58).

2. Joe McCarthy (2,125 wins) and Jim Leyland (1,676 entering 2013).

3. Dallas and San Francisco, with 43 wins each.

4. Matt Nover made 62.8 percent of his shots in the 1992-93 season.

5. Four – Tampa Bay, Carolina, Anaheim and Los Angeles.

6. Bobby Allison, in 1982.

7. Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl played a semifinal match in 1989 that lasted four hours and one minute.

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It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. With the holidays right around the corner, will this be the year you fall in love with that family photo taken after sharing a meal, after the wine and excess treats? Or will you temper your appetite to alleviate that toofull feeling and that flushed face and be ready for your close-up?

Unless you have a caring eye and heart behind the camera, or a professional who cares to get your best side, no doubt you’ll be shed in a light you’d rather keep to yourself if you are sensitive.

In a picture can be found the light of the soul, the joy of how you live, and the grace and the humility not to care. If you’ve ever been in the modeling industry, on TV or otherwise photographed beautifully, the typical family photo may have you being overly critical, cringing at the angle you were caught unprepared for.

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Do you care? There are those who choose to be always camera-ready for the proverbial photo that ends up on Facebook, splashed over emails, Twitter, the Internet, sent to far-away distant relatives and friends. There are others who couldn’t care less how they appear. There’s the aunt who cares deeply about making sure she captures the radiance, peace and joy of her subjects. There’s the other one who clicks unattractive moments that have you smiling too big, looking uncomfortable or a little too heavy when you’re really not. Couple this with the family member who chooses that very photo to immortalize you on their fridge for all to see, and it can upset the good memories if you are sensitive.

This week’s nuggets for life invite you to rise to the occasion of the almighty photograph and be inspired to look and feel your very best this Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas season.

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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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Making a plan, winterizing your home and stocking up on supplies are essential steps to prepare for winter emergencies.

Use this crucial stay-safe checklist now to help your household prepare for adverse conditions all winter long: Make a Plan Storm heading your way? Follow the news closely so you can make last-minute preparations before the weather turns dangerous. As part of this process, create an emergency plan and review it with your family. The plan also should address specific scenarios, such as what to do if someone is separated from the group and is unable to call for help.

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Winterize Ensuring that your home is protected from the elements can turn a bad situation into a life-saving scenario. Install storm windows and apply weather-stripping to help insulate your home. In the event the heat goes

out, you’ll be trapping warm air in and keeping cold air out. And remember – you can never have too many blankets and warm clothes.

Pack an Emergency Kit When extreme weather hits, it’s important to have essential supplies within arm’s reach. Be sure you have a well-stocked, up-to-date first aid kit and an extra supply of all family members’ prescription medications.

Your kit also should include several gallons of clean water, as well as enough non-perishable food to last three days, including formula for young children. Pick items that don’t require cooking or preparation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends replacing these stores every six months.

Lastly, make sure you have a battery-operated radio and plenty of batteries on hand.

Unless you enjoy treacherous roads, panicked crowds and long lines, don’t wait until that big storm comes your way to start preparing. For a safe and happy winter season, follow these steps to ensure your family is ready for any winter weather emergency that comes your way.

Teaching Petless Kids to Care for Animals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We can’t have pets in our apartment, but I want to teach my children about responsibility and compassion for animals. Are there volunteer opportunities for kids out there?

– Jessica in Seattle DEAR JESSICA: There certainly are volunteer opportunities for kids in most communities. The hard part can be finding one that will work for your kids, fit in with school schedules and provide the kind of rewarding experience you want them to have.

animals, but it hosts a special Day of Service for those 10 or older to help spruce up its dog trail, and hosts a PAWSWalk each summer.

Kids also can choose to “donate their day” – ask for donations to the organization in lieu of birthday presents, for example.

That’s just one organization in one area. Kids and parents should search for local shelters and animal-rescue organizations to see what volunteer or fundraising opportunities are available.

Another, more immediate opportunity may be right in your neighborhood. Do you have friends or neighbors with pets?

Are they willing to let your kids visit and play with their dog or cat? Is there an elderly relative or friend who needs help walking their dog or taking their cat to the veterinarian?

Remember that, as the parent, you’ll need to supervise your kids for many of these events or petcare opportunities. But you’ll be giving them key tools to be awesome pet owners of the future.

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Lowest Tuition of Any Private Technical School in CT Lowest Tuition of Any Private Technical School in CT Students complete all the school hours necessary for a CT License Students complete all the school hours necessary for a CT License Courses complete Courses in 18 months - 3 nights/week complete in 18 months - 3 nights/week Financial aid available toaid those who qualify Financial available to those who qualify

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International Wine & Liquor Now owned by Sanjiv, who has served customers here for 12 years!

Tito’s Vodka

29

$

.99

1.75

Ketelone

39

$

.99

1.75

All Cavit

11

$

.99

1.5

All Flip Flop

9

$

.99

1.5

Majorska

15

$

.99

Sobieski

19

$

1.75

.99

1.75

Woodbridge

12

$

.99

1.5

Rex Goliatth

9

$

.99

1.5

Smirnoff

21

$

Jim Beam

.99

1.75

Skyy

23

$

1.75

All Vendange

7

.99

9

.99

1.75

43

$

.99

1.75

CK Mondavi

1.5

Sutter Home

$

.99

Jack Daniels

.99

$

29

$

10

$

.99

1.5

Crane Lake

1.5

8

$

.99

1.5

Dewars

35.99

$

Johnnie Walker Red

35.99

$

10.99

$

1.5

Yellow Tail

11.99

$

(Across from Maples Restaurant in Primrose Square Plaza)

HOURS: Mon – Sat 9:30 am – 8 pm Sun 11 am – 4 pm

1.75

Beringer White Zin

750 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT

203-598-7922

1.75

1.5