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Volume IX, No. 45

Friday, December 20, 2013

Dispatch dispute continues By MARJORIE NEEDHAM In what might be described as a battle of letters, attorney Craig L. Manemeit, in-house counsel for the United Public Service Employees Union, which represents Middlebury’s police officers, has written a Dec. 5, 2013, letter to Middlebury town attorney Robert Smith. In the letter, he disputes statements Smith made in his Nov. 13 letter to Manemeit about the town moving police dispatching to the Northwest Public Safety Communications Center (Northwest) in Prospect. Smith’s November letter was a response to an Oct. 24 letter from Manemeit expressing concern for the safety of Middlebury police officers and Middlebury residents. That letter said the union asserts the dispatch switch has “created a more hazardous work environment” for the officers and has “jeopardized the safety and well-being of Middlebury citizens.” The letter listed a dozen dates and times since the switch was made when Northwest gave officers incorrect information after they stopped suspects. Smith’s November response said many of the events Manemeit mentioned in his October letter letter were related to injury/ambulance calls. Smith said Northwest has handled those calls “admirably” and “without objection or complaint” since 2004. Smith said of the errors Manemeit listed, “callers make mistakes and dispatchers at local operations also make mistakes.” In his December letter, Manemeit states Smith’s November response “is incomplete, inaccurate, unresponsive and, quite frankly, authored in reliance on facts supplied and/or considered by individuals who appear to have a limited, if any, familiarity with police work.” Manemeit also took exception to Smith’s assertion the union’s complaints about safety with the new dispatch arrangement were meant to assist the former Middlebury dispatchers (who belong to a different union). He said the union’s concern is it believes the Northwest dispatchers are in-

competent when it comes to dispatching police calls. He said this issue jeopardizes officer and civilian safety. Manemeit said there have been additional failures of the new dispatch system since Smith’s November letter. In one case, it took dispatchers more than 10 minutes to a notify an officer on the scene that a vehicle the officer had stopped was stolen. The Northwest dispatcher also informed the officer there were no outstanding arrest warrants on the driver, but a Middlebury dispatcher still working here at the time discovered an outstanding arrest warrant on the driver. Manemeit said in another incident, the Northwest dispatcher didn’t respond to a request for outstanding arrest warrant information, but a Middlebury dispatcher found lengthy criminal records, including criminal possession of a gun. He said the Northwest dispatcher never informed officers they were dealing with suspects who were convicted felons. Manemeit said the union had hoped the town would work collaboratively with it to resolve “multiple deficiencies” in the Northwest police dispatch system, but Smith’s November letter makes it clear the town is “only interested in defending its decision to subcontract police dispatch services and not in ensuring … that its police officers are able to safely return to their families at the end of every shift.” He said problems with the new dispatch system continue to occur. First Selectman Edward B. St. John said Tuesday, “We know there are some issues and we are working around them. We will resolve the issues.” Manemeit does not share St. John’s optimism. He ends his letter by saying it is unfortunate town officials will not meet with union officials to discuss officer safety and changed working condition issues. As a result, he says, the union is forced to seek an outside remedy to ensure its members have the safest work environment possible. He doesn’t say what that outside remedy will be.

MVFD Holiday Wetdown Help the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) christen its newest vehicle, a rescue pumper. Saturday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.

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BoE chooses Perry as chair The members of the Region 15 Board of Education (BoE) unanimously elected Patricia Perry as chairperson at their Dec. 9, 2013, meeting. Perry subsequently appointed Jennifer Connelly of Southbury as board secretary. Paul Babarik of Middlebury was named treasurer. Last month, Perry was re-elected to the BoE along with new members Marion Manzo (Southbury) and Richard Spierto (Middle-

bury). Incumbents Paul Babarik (Middlebury) and Janet Butkus (Southbury) were also re-elected. Their four-year terms end in November 2017. Perry appointed Babarik to chair the Board’s finance committee and Steven Suriani to head the policies and curriculum committee. She invited board members to contact her as to which committee they would like to serve on.

Perry is an experienced BoE member who has served under five Region 15 superintendents. She has chaired the policies and curriculum committee as well as the superintendent search held last year. She also has served on the negotiating committee and the building committees during renovations of six Region 15 schools. Perry, a Southbury resident, has two grandchildren in the Region 15 school district.

BoF gives Stowell chilly reception By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Newly-elected Middlebury Board of Finance (BoF) member William Stowell wasn’t exactly received with open arms when he showed up for the Dec. 11 meeting. When it came time to elect a chairman and vice chairman for the current term, Chairman Michael McCormack told Stowell, “We have a problem.” He then questioned Stowell’s eligibility to serve on the BoF while he is employed by the town as a part-time administrative manager in the finance department. McCormack said state statute does not allow this. Stowell responded that town attorney Robert Smith had reviewed case law and determined Stowell’s part-time position with the town does not classify him as a salaried officer, the term used in the state statute. McCormack told Stowell BoF members do not agree with Smith’s interpretation. BoF member David Cappelletti said the Connecticut undersecretary of state said one cannot hold a fiduciary position and work as a town employee. BoF member Michael Kenausis suggested obtaining a written opinion from the state, and McCormack asked Cappelletti to contact the state for that opinion. Kenausis then made a motion to table election of a chairman and vice chairman until the January meeting. His motion was unanimously approved. Despite the question of Stowell’s eligibility, he remained at the meeting and participated in it. He told BoF members that regional school districts where he worked for many years always returned unappropriated monies to their towns at the end of the fiscal year. Region 15 does not return money to Middlebury and Southbury, and Stowell suggested addressing this issue with the region. Stowell also was appointed the BoF liaison to several town departments. McCormack said Wednesday he allowed Stowell to participate in the meeting despite the question about his eligibility because the only vote that was to be taken (for chair-

man and vice-chairman) was tabled. He said he remains convinced it is a conflict of interest for Stowell to remain on the town payroll if he wishes to serve on the BoF. He said State Statute 9-210, “Incompatible with town offices,” applies. “It spells it right out,” McCormack said. One sentence in the statute says: “No member of the board of finance of any town shall hold any salaried town office unless otherwise provided by special act.” Middlebury has no special act. “He has got to resign his position, which was supposed to be an interim position,” McCormack said. He said it’s either that or resign from the BoF. McCormack said he was told Stowell planned to resign from the town before the swearing-in ceremony earlier this month, but that didn’t happen. Middlebury chief financial officer Lawrence Hutvagner confirmed Wednesday that Stowell works six hours a week for the town. He said, “He has not resigned and I don’t think he is going to because of Bob Smith’s opinion.” McCormack said of Stowell’s nomination by the Middlebury Republican Town Committee for the BoF position, “It didn’t make sense to me a town employee could be on the board and vote on his own salary and raises and so on.” McCormack said he looked at the town charter and saw no prohibition there, so he asked town clerk Edith Salisbury if state statutes applied. She referred him to State Statute 9-210, which is referenced in the town charter. Salisbury said she gave copies of that statute to McCormack, Stowell and town attorney Bob Smith. Stowell said Wednesday Smith told him when Smith first looked at the statute it appeared to prohibit working for the town while serving on the BoF. But when Smith looked at case law, Stowell said, Smith found it was not prohibited, and he advised Stowell he did not have to resign from town employment. Based on Smith’s advice, Stowell told the BoF he didn’t believe he had to quit his job.

McCormack said of Stowell’s part-time job, “I guess you could say (the job is) hourly and not a town office, but I think any normal person would say if you’re getting paid by the town for a job, you can’t be on the BoF.” McCormack said the BoF members unanimously agree Stowell needs to either resign his job with the town or resign from the BoF. “The taxpayers expect us to be objective in the way we treat the town budget. How can you be objective in voting on the budget when the first selectman is paying your paycheck? It doesn’t make sense,” he said. As for Smith’s legal opinion, McCormack said the BoF had been told by Stowell of Smith’s legal opinion but hadn’t received a written copy of it. Asked what the BoF will do if the issue remains unresolved by the next board meeting, McCormack said there are a couple of ways the BoF could go, but that would be up to the board. “I’m just hoping it doesn’t happen,” he said. Asked what he will do if he has to give up town employment or serving on the BoF, Stowell said, “I’m not quitting the board of finance. I would give up the town job. I think I am helping the town by working six hours a week … If I have to give up the job, I will go in and help on a volunteer basis. If they need my help, I’m willing to give back to the town.” He said he will make a decision on the matter by the first of the year. He said other possibilities for conflict of interest exist on the BoF. BoF member Cappelletti, whose mother is the town’s senior services and social services director, could have a conflict of interest if he votes on anything to do with his mother’s job, salary or benefits. Stowell said, “The only thing that has bothered me throughout this whole process is Mike hasn’t bothered to talk to me other than at the meeting to find out my views. He has never had the decency to come to me and talk to me and say he thinks it is a conflict. He has chosen to ignore me.”

Connecticut Choral Society “Candelight and Carols” Concerts

Inside this Issue Adoptable Pets................ 8 Book Review................... 2 Classifieds....................... 7 Community Calendar....... 2 Fire Log........................... 2 In Brief............................ 4

The members of the Region 15 Board of Education with their newly elected chairperson, Patricia Perry, are front, left to right, Sharon Guck, Jennifer Connelly, Perry, Janet Butkus and Marion Manzo and rear, left to right, Richard Spierto, Francis Brennan, Paul Babarik, John Cookson and Steven Suriani. (Karen Kirk photo)

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Dec. 21 & 22

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Dec. 22

What: When: Where: Cost:

Pomperaug boys’ basketball aims for winning season

Annual Christmas concerts Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Woodbury; Sunday at 4 p.m. in Danbury Saturday at North Congregational Church; Sunday at First Congregational Church $25 for adults; $15 youth under 18 at www.ctchoralsociety.org or at the door

Main Street Ballet “The Nutcracker” Performance What: When: Where: Cost:

Annual performance of “The Nutcracker” Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Pomperaug High School in Southbury. $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and older and children ages 7 to 12, and $12 for children 6 and younger. For information, call 203-263-5107 or visit mainstreetballet.com

Blue Christmas Service

What: Service for those who find Christmas a difficult time; all are welcome When: 4 p.m. Where: Roxbury Congregational Church at 24 Church St. in Roxbury, www.roxburychurch.org

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Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log Date Time Address/Incident 12-09 16:56 1625 Straits Turnpike. Fire alarm activation. Handicapped child activated a pull station. 12-12 07:20 I-84 West near Exit 17 ramp. Motor vehicle accident with injuries. One transported on basic life support by Southbury Ambulance. 12-13 07:25 Benson Road. Accidental alarm set off by electrician. 12-13 11:37 Route 63. Very minor fluid leak from motor vehicle. Windshield wiper fluid. Applied a small amount of Speedy-dry. 12-14 16:29 Lakeshore Drive. Wires down. CL&P notified. 12-14 16:32 80 Burr Hall Road. Carbon monoxide alarm. Nothing found. Problem with detector.

Middlebury Community Calendar Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013

Library Happenings Middlebury Holiday movies

by Michel Daubert” (Abrams ComicArts, $45) Reviewed by Larry Cox Georges Prosper Remi was born in Belgium in 1907. Under the pseudonym of Herge, he created the cartoon character of Tintin, the boy detective. The first strips in the series appeared in 1926 in the pages of a Boy Scouts’ weekly, and later as a children’s supplement for the newspaper “La Vingtiene Stecle.” Since its inception, Tintin has captivated generations of children and adults alike through his thrilling adventures, from the wilds of the Congo to the even wilder streets of New York. Michel Daubert, a journalist who is a frequent contributor to several international publications, including “Le Figaro” and “Telerama,” has compiled an exceptional book about the artwork of Herge and how it evolved. The author offers fresh insight into the story of this

Photo exhibit

Holiday closing The library will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24; be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25; and reopen Thursday, Dec. 26. The Middlebury Public Library is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone number is 203758-2634, and the website is middlebury- Linda Boston will discuss creating art tiles like this one in January at the Woodbury publiclibrary.org. Public Library.

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Library closings The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

“Tintin: The Art of Herge”

Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

The library is showing holiday-themed movies on its beautiful surround-sound display this month. The final movie will be shown Monday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. Call the library at 203-758-2634 to find out which movie will be playing.

Christmas Eve - Town Offices close early - Call specific office to Affordable Care Act questions determine closing time. Have questions or are you confused about Library closes at 3 p.m. the new Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare)? Tuesdays from 12 to 4 p.m., Richard Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 Wood, a state-certified assister with Christmas Day - Town Offices, Library, Transfer Station closed. CHOICES, Connecticut’s health and information assistance program, will provide information on Access Health CT, the state’s Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013 new health insurance marketplace. Do you Town Offices, Library, Transfer Station reopen need help with eligibility, signing up or determining the best plan? Ask Wood your Calendar dates/times are subject to change. If your organization would like your event included in the community questions. All discussions will be confidencalendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com. tial.

Book Review

Friday, December 20, 2013

Art exhibit

landscapes suggest many different locales, including Cape Cod and the Maine coast. She is a member of the Watertown Art League and Phoenix Rising in Thomaston and has participated in a number of art shows. The exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours. The Howard Whittemore Memorial LiPhoto exhibit brary is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For Photos by W. Scott Petersen, a self-taught information, call 203-729-4591 or visit whitfine arts photographer specializing in landtemorelibrary.org. scapes and seascapes, are on exhibit this month. Petersen creates unique and distinctive photographic images of all kinds. His goal is to evoke an emotional reaction in the Lego to the Library viewer by using his camera to paint with The Children’s Department will offer light. “Lego to the Library” for grades 2 and up He has a large collection of images of the Friday, Dec. 20, at 4:15 p.m. The library pro- boardwalk around Little Pond at the White vides the Legos, and the kids provide the Memorial Conservation Center. Many of fun. Registration is required. Register in the these images illustrate the central theme of Children’s Department or by calling 203- his work, which is to create a reaction in the 262-0626, ext. 3. viewer by “painting” with light. Other favorite subjects are local Connecticut scenes and Library closings images from the midcoast region of Maine. The library will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, For more information, call 203-263-3502 Dec. 24, and will be closed Wednesday, Dec. or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org. The 25. It also will close at 4:30 p.m. New Year’s library is at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury.

The Middlebury Greenway extends from Route 63 at Woodside Avenue to Route 64 in front of the Little League Field. Please be aware there is NO winter maintenance. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Sledding - Weather permitting, the hill between Town Hall and Shepardson Community Center is available for sledding. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. No supervision is provided. Adults MUST accompany all children younger than 12. SLEDDERS ARE NOT TO PARK IN THE UPPER PARKING LOT. Ice Skating - Weather and temperature permitting, ice skat-

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This month the library is featuring the artwork of Watertown resident Susan Kelley Coppola. Coppola studied art at Southern Connecticut State University and Naugatuck Valley Community College and has taken additional courses with Tracy Walter Ferry iconic character, with unprece- at Artsplace in Cheshire. The subjects of her dented access to original source materials from the Herge Museum in Belgium. Daubert provides a nuanced look into how the artist Georges ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Americans watching friends and relatives Remi became the world-famous seem to have a bit of a double cook, so it’s not surprising that Herge. This beautifully crafted standard regarding food prepa- there is confusion and misunderbook not only offers profiles on ration and safety, according to a standing around what constitutes the beloved characters, it also survey by NSF International, a proper food safety,” said Cheryl features selections from the ar- global public health and safety Luptowski, home safety expert at tist’s earliest work, and has chap- organization. NSF International’s NSF International. “Whether it’s ters tracing the development of 2013 Kitchen Pet Peeve Survey washing chicken or turkey in the rough sketches into nothing less found that four out of five Amer- sink or handling food while sick, than masterpieces. icans (82 percent) have made at Americans need to be educated This delightful blend of dy- least one food safety mistake about proper food preparation namic narrative and visual art- when cooking for others, such as safety to avoid dangerous behavwork is a fitting tribute to the life forgetting to wash their hands ior and protect themselves and and work of an artist who always before preparing food or serving those they are inviting into their worked and thought outside the something that fell on the floor. homes.” box. This book is an absolute Yet most Americans (96 percent) The pet peeves don’t end at delight and one that is highly find those same mistakes disturb- dinner. The survey shows 87 perrecommended. ing when others commit them. cent of respondents are almost as (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. For example, the survey shows bothered by post-meal clean-up that 76 percent of Americans are mistakes as by the behaviors of disturbed by seeing others “dou- people when cooking. The most ble dip” to taste food while pre- common annoyance is when othparing a meal. However, 36 per- ers use the dish towel for tasks ing is permitted on the pond at cent admitted to doing the very aside from drying dishes (66 perMeadowview Park. Parents same thing when preparing a cent). Other bothersome offenses include leaving the sponge or should contact the Recreation meal for others! In addition, 84 percent of re- dishcloth lying in the sink (58 Department at 203-758-2520 for daily updates on ice conditions. spondents find it disturbing when percent), using the same sponge Here are some safety guide- people don’t wash their hands or cloth to clean the dishes and before preparing food, yet 20 per- wipe the counters (57 percent), lines: cent said they have been guilty of and putting kitchen items or • NEVER skate alone. • Ice thickness is not consistent. that food preparation faux pas. utensils away before they are fully Perhaps some of these mis- dry (57 percent). Water currents, particularly Other party manners to keep around narrow spots, bridges, takes are the reason why guests inlets and outlets, are always are leaving with more than just a in mind this holiday season inparty favor. In the survey, 43 per- clude: suspect for thin ice. Keep your germs to yourself: • Beware of ice around partially cent of respondents report they submerged objects, such as have gotten sick or had an upset Respondents are more likely to trees, logs, brush embank- stomach after eating something be disgusted by guests who cough at a dinner party or gathering or sneeze near food (84 percent) ments or dam structures. outside of their home. than they are by guests who dou• USE AT YOUR OWN RISK “Food safety behavior is typi- ble dip (78 percent). Seventy-six • No supervision is provided on cally learned in the home by percent of respondents are rethe pond.

Avoid food safety mistakes

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Photographer Steve Eazarsky’s exhibit, “Changing Light, Winter Scenes” is on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery until Thursday, Dec. 26. Eazarsky said of his exhibit, “The sun gradually gets lower in the sky. Shadows grow longer; days shorter. The warmth of fall turns to a crisp, still winter coolness. But the low sun angles and clean air make winter an ideal time to shoot. Come brave the weather and see what I see as fall fades to winter, and winter warms to spring, and a new year.” Eazarsky, who is based in Bethlehem, Conn., is a chemist and self-taught photographer. He has displayed statewide, been seen in numerous publications and recognized by National Geographic. For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www.southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.

pelled by dinner party guests who put their hands on their nose or mouth and then touch the food. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold: Sixty-two percent of Americans say they are offended by hosts who leave perishable or leftover food sitting out for too long (two hours maximum time). Don’t handle food while sick. Three-quarters (78 percent) of Americans are disturbed when other people who are sick handle food while cooking, although one-quarter (25 percent) of respondents have done so themselves. “It’s important to protect yourself and your dinner guests from unwanted germs and bacteria – and it’s very easy to do so,” said Luptowski. “By following simple steps, you can truly enjoy dinner parties and gatherings without having to worry about guests getting sick or offended.” To keep yourself and your guests free from kitchen safety mishaps, follow these tips from NSF International: Wash your hands frequently. Germs and illnesses spread easily from personal contact. Wash hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds both before and after handling food, especially when handling raw items. Teach children the importance of proper handwashing at an early age. Tools and fun activities can be found at scrubclub.org. Clean kitchen utensils with soap and water after each use. Utensils should be thoroughly cleaned with hot soapy water after each use. NSF’s Germ Study found Salmonella, E. coli, yeast and mold on common kitchen appliances such as blender gaskets, can openers and rubber spatulas because the items were not properly disassembled and then cleaned and dried before storage. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Never let perishable

foods sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. Keep cold items in the refrigerator until just before you serve them, and then place their dishes in bowls of ice to help keep the food properly cooled. For hot items, always use warming dishes or slow cookers, or store them in the oven if possible. Don’t double dip with either fingers or utensils. Double dipping can spread germs to an entire roomful of guests. Even though you may be cooking something warm, it doesn’t mean any germs you’re introducing to the food will be killed. Always use a different, clean utensil if you taste a dish while cooking, and never use your fingers to grab a sample. Never cook while sick. When you are sick, coughing, sneezing and breathing around food can get your guests sick. Avoid the spread of germs and illness by calling a caterer or asking a friend or family member to take over in the kitchen. Also be sure to clean and sanitize your kitchen and home thoroughly if guests are coming over. For more information on food safety tips, visit www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/health-andsafety-tips/food-safety-at-hometips. NSF International is a global independent public health and safety organization that helps protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for the food, water, dietary supplements and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF International has been collaborating with the World Health Organization since 1997 in water quality and safety, food safety, and indoor environments.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Middlebury Senior Center News Storm cancellations When there is inclement winter weather, the Senior Center does not follow the local schools in determining if the center will close. Even though the schools may be canceled, the center office will be open, and programs may be held. To find out if activities have been canceled, please check WTNH Channel 8/19, WVIT Channel 30 or WFSB Channel 3 on TV or WTIC 1080 AM, WATR 1320 AM or WWCO 1240 AM on the radio. Cancellation means ALL activities for that day are canceled including exercise, nutrition, card playing, billiards, computer classes, Pilates, art programs, yoga, sewing as well as AARP The 2013-2014 Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners are, left to right, Morgan Pietrorazio, Saman- meetings. tha Grayson,Veronica Bogue and Sophia Nappi. (Submitted photo)

Students create winning posters Middlebury Fire Marshal Jack Proulx has announced the winners of the 2013-2014 Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Cash prizes were donated by the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) and presented to the winners at an awards ceremony held Dec. 9 at Middlebury’s fire headquarters. The $125 first-place winners are Sophia Nappi, a fourth-grader at Middlebury Elementary School (MES), and Samantha Grayson, a fifth-grader at Long Meadow Elementary School. The $75 second-place winners are Veronica Bogue, a fourth-grader at MES, and Morgan Pietrorazio, a fifth-grader at MES. This year, students from both Middlebury Elementary and Long Meadow Elementary schools participated in the contest, which yielded a total of 286 participants. The MVFD Poster Contest Committee coordinated and judged the contest this year. Firefighter Mike Proulx led the committee as chairperson and firefighters Doug Sanchez and Brian Proulx assisted him. The posters by the fourth- and fifth-grade first-place winners from each participating town will

be submitted for judging at the county level. Four winners will be selected from each county, two from fourth grade and two from fifth grade, and each will receive a $200 savings bond. The county winners will then become eligible for the state contest. One of the 32 finalists will be selected as the state winner and will receive an additional $1,000 savings bond. The winning poster will be reproduced and distributed as Connecticut’s official Year 2013-2014 Fire Prevention Poster and will be displayed at the State Capitol during October 2014 (National Fire Prevention Month). The state winner will be announced in March at the awards luncheon. All 32 finalists and their parents, teachers, principals and fire marshals will be invited to the luncheon. The annual Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest is a cooperative effort of the Bureau of State Fire Marshal, the Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Association, the Connecticut Public Fire Education Association and the Connecticut FAIR Plan. It is an annual event that attracts thousands of students throughout the

state. Last year, more than 30,000 students from more than 135 communities participated. The theme for the contest is “Fire Prevention Everyone/Everyday.” Fire continues to be a leading cause of death and injury in the U.S. Every 2½ hours, someone is killed in a home fire, and thousands more are injured each year. Children are often victims of residential fires that most often happen at night. Through fire prevention education and community participation, many of these fires can be prevented. Children are likely to retain a fire safety message. They are a valuable link in the chain of communication as they take the lesson home and promote fire prevention measures to the family. It is hoped that fire safety and prevention awareness will be increased through this educational program. Fire Marshal Proulx and the poster contest committee thank Region 15, Principal Moretti, Principal Feltz, the fourth- and fifthgrade teachers, and all the participating students for their enthusiastic artwork and creative thinking in this very important fire prevention awareness program.

There will be no advance announcement of cancellations. Wait until the day of your activity; then listen to or watch the abovementioned channels or stations for cancellation information.

Operation Fuel

Restaurant in Bethlehem Friday, Dec. 27. 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 Pony, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

The Middlebury Social SerWelcome in vices Department is taking applications for Operation Fuel. For the New Year more information on this proLeave the Middlebury Senior gram for residents who need help Center at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. with their fuel bills, call 203-577- 30, to travel to a New Year’s mat4166, ext. 707. inee featuring “John Banker and his New Year’s Band” at the Aqua Turf Club. The price of $63 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Painted Pony restaurant a full-course meal, a glass of wine, As part of the Senior Dine party favors, transportation and lunch program, the senior center entertainment. Call 203-577-4166 bus will go to the Painted Pony to reserve your seat.

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Emergency-room stay can cost a bundle The length of time you might spend in the emergency room has gotten longer – and longer – as many Medicare patients are held under what’s called “observation status.” AARP recently completed a study called “Rapid Growth in Medicare Hospital Observation Services: What’s Going On?” which shows the length of time patients are held that way has grown, sometimes to more than 48 hours. If you’re a Medicare patient, you can be toting up out-of-pocket costs with every passing hour you’re held in this medical limbo. There’s no cost-sharing cap with these observation-status stays, not to mention that you might not receive the level of care you should have. As an observation outpatient, you’re liable for the costs of tests and procedures. Additionally, if you end up in skilled nursing, the observation-status time you spend in the hospital doesn’t count for the Medicare requirement that you have three days as an inpatient. Your portion of the costs can skyrocket, and you might even be denied skilled nursing care because you weren’t in the hospital

long enough as an official inpatient. Here are some specifics from the AARP study: • Observation-status stays have increased 94 percent. • Patient status (observation versus inpatient) is sometimes changed by the hospital after the patient is sent home. • The average cost for skilled nursing that Medicare didn’t cover

(due to being originally held in observation limbo) was $10,503. A number of senators in Congress have proposed legislation that would require time spent in observation status to count as part of the three-day inpatient requirement. To read the full 25-page report, go to aarp.org and put the study’s title in the search box. 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.

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Celebrate with us… CHRISTMAS PAGEANT December 22nd at 10:00 am

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Luminaries on sale The Middlebury Lions Club is selling holiday luminaries as a fundraiser to support local scholarship and community assistance funds. Luminaries are customarily placed along driveways and walkways at dusk on Christmas Eve and also can be a fun addition to a New Year’s Eve celebration. Each $6 luminaries kit has 12 white bags and 12 10-hour candles. Luminaries can be purchased at Sullivan’s Jewelers, Larry’s Wine and Spirits, Vaszauskas Farm, and the Town Parks and Recreation department.

Main Street Ballet The Main Street Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Pomperaug High School in Southbury. Tickets at $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and older and children ages 7 to 12, and $12 for children 6 and younger will be available at the door. For information and reserved tickets, call 203-263-5107 or visit mainstreetballet.com.

Choral Society concerts The Connecticut Choral Society will present three Candlelight and Carols concerts, Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at North Congregational Church in Woodbury and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Danbury.

Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, the ensemble will present a wide-ranging repertoire, including “African Noel,” “Gloria” (composed by member Rick Ryan), “Believe” (from Polar Express), and an aria from Handel’s “Messiah.” The audience is invited to join in singing selected carols. Tickets ($25 – adult, $15 – youth under 18) can be purchased online at www.CtChoralSociety. org or at the door. For more information, call 888-927-2933.

Blue Christmas Service The Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC will sponsor a special “Blue Christmas” Service Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. at the church at 24 Church St. in Roxbury. While Christmas is known as a season of joy, festivity and celebration, some may find the so-called “Christmas spirit” elusive. Christmas can be a difficult time due to concerns about the world situation, struggles with depression, addictions, grief, personal troubles or memories. The service will provide an opportunity to acknowledge our feelings with people who understand what we are going through. Everyone, regardless of religious background, is welcome. The short service will be followed by a time of light refreshments and fellowship. For more information call 860-3551978 or visit www.roxburychurch.org.

Quilts that Care Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet Monday, Jan. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center at 1075 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100-percent cotton fabric, quilting materials and gallon Ziploc bags are being accepted. Volunteers are welcome. For information, call Deb at 860945-0184 or email QuiltsThatCare.Deb@gmail.com.

Sunday knitting sessions Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust will hold a series of Sunday afternoon knitting “workshops” starting Sunday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Studio at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury. All levels of knitters are invited and are welcome to bring a project, enjoy each other’s company and share ideas and experiences. For those new to knitting, information and instruction will be offered to get them started on this rewarding and creative hobby. Future knitting gatherings will be held at the same time the third Sunday of each month through April. Dates are Feb. 16, March 16 and April 20. Tea and cookies will be served. A donation to Flanders of $5 a person for each session would be welcome. To reserve a place in the Jan. 19 group, call 203-263-3711, ext 10.

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CL&P renews customer warning BERLIN, Conn. — Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers. The scam involves prepaid “Green Dot” VISA credit cards. Callers claiming to represent CL&P contact customers, tell them their service is scheduled to be shut off and then advise them to make a payment by purchasing a “Green Dot” VISA card. Customers are then asked to call another phone number where information is obtained from the credit card and the monetary value is removed from the “Green Dot” VISA card.

Spanish-speaking customers have been the most recent target of these individuals who call and falsely tell customers the company is detecting excessive amounts of electricity being drawn from their home and it must be fixed immediately – for a price – to prevent a fire. In this scenario, customers also are told that, in order to make a payment, they must purchase an untraceable prepaid debit card such as the “Green Dot” card. “If a customer gets a call of this nature, they can verify that it is CL&P by asking for some basic information about their account. Our customer service representatives will always be able to pro-

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Church helps Santa Star Tree Chairwoman Leslie House holds one of the gifts members of the Middlebury Congregational Church are donating to 100 children ages 6 months to 16 served by Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury. Church members choose a star that lists the child’s age, gender and requested gift, then buy and wrap the gift and affix the star to it. Wellmore picks up the gifts and distributes them to the children. (Submitted photo)

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Last-minute holiday tips Breathe. Relax. What you’ve done so far is perfect. Let go of things you cannot control. Control your emotions because you can. Control your thoughts because you can. Ignore the masses who believe more is more. Buy into simplicity instead. Allot five full minutes three times each day to pick up, tidy up and speed clean to keep order and beauty in your environment. This gets your blood flowing, burns quick calories, positively influences your mind and lifts your spirit to feel light and airy from having accomplished easy maintenance. For those who do Christmas, let the festivities begin. Have extra chunks of cheese, boxes of gourmet crackers, a jar of stuffed olives, a bag of small pears and apples, a tub of hummus and pita chips as well as a few bottles of Perrier and good bottles of red and white wine on hand for unexpected guests and last-minute invites as well as easy nibbles for your family. Also, a few extra boxes of inexpensive little lights in your theme colors help the scene if one burns out and you don’t want the hassle of figuring out which one by going down the line light by light. Get to bed as early as you can the nights you’re not out or having people in. Smile and be happy for all the wonder in your life. This week’s nuggets for life offer three last-minute holiday tips to help you enjoy the season more. 1. Spend 30 minutes absolutely alone each day to be with your amazing self. Acknowledge all

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Pomperaug boys’ basketball aims for winning season By KEN MORSE In the first two seasons after head coach Dave Yachtis took over the Pomperaug High School boys’ basketball program, the Panthers thrived, putting up a 31-16 ledger and extending a streak of qualifying for the state tournament to seven straight seasons. Then the Panthers were hit hard by graduation, and the rebuilding process began. The bottom dropped out in 2012, when Pomperaug lost about 90 percent of its scoring players through graduation and struggled through a 3-17 season. Last year, Pomperaug was much more competitive at 6-14, falling just two wins shy of making it back to the post season. They made progress as they held opponents in the 50s or fewer in 10 games. The Panthers could have used a little more offense to turn around seven decisions they lost by seven points or less as they averaged just 54 points a game. A 4-4 start on the season showed some promise Pomperaug had turned the corner. But that was followed by a seven-game slide that brought the realization the growing pains

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per flowing freely upward into the chimney flue. Stack your firewood prior to lighting the fire. Opinions vary on how to build the stack, but it’s important to make sure air flows freely among the logs. I prefer stacking four small- to medium– sized logs in a square or triangular pattern. Tuck an assortment of twigs, shredded newspaper and small branches between and underneath the logs. Don’t go overboard – the kindling can flare up too high when lit. Carefully light the kindling, starting near the back of the log stack and working your way forward. Once the initial flame has died down somewhat – but before it disappears – carefully feed in more twigs and branches. Properly seasoned logs should catch within a few minutes, but don’t be disappointed if you have to repeat the process. Once a good fire is going, make sure the protective screen is in place. Remember to never leave a fire unattended. And once the fire is out, don’t remove the cinders until they are completely cold, and dispose of them in a fire–resistant container, away from the house or garage. Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. My new e–book, “101 Best Home Tips,” is available to download on Amazon Kindle! Pick it up it today for just 99 cents. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Avoid burning pine logs in your fireplace. They can cause creosote, a sticky substance, to build up in the chimney more quickly, creating a fire hazard.

1. Name two of the three majorleague players to be Rookie of the Year one season and a Most Valuable Player the next. 2. The New York Yankees have won the most World Series titles. What is the secondhighest-ranking A.L. team when it comes to World Series crowns? 3. Who was the last linebacker to be taken No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft? 4. When was the last time a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball team secured an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament? 5. Which was the first American franchise in the NHL? 6. Of the past 40 men’s tennis grand slam singles events (2004 to 2013), how many have NOT been won by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic? 7. In the 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans race, what was the highest finish by a car other than a Porsche?

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Holiday plants, foods put pets at risk DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve heard over and over that it’s dangerous for dogs to eat chocolate. My friend told me they shouldn’t eat grapes, either. My dog Rascal snapped up two grapes that fell off of a party tray at a recent event I held, and he is just fine. Was my friend wrong? – Carla in Laredo, Texas DEAR CARLA: Your friend isn’t wrong – a number of foods that are safe for humans shouldn’t be consumed by dogs. Cats are at risk from certain foods, too. Rascal didn’t suffer any visible effects from eating a couple of grapes, but that might not be the case next time. Eating grapes or raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. Chocolate is toxic to dogs – it can affect their nervous system. Sugar-free candies containing xylitol can cause dogs’ blood pressure to drop and in large quantities can cause liver failure. Onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and avocados all can be toxic, according to the ASPCA. Most of the above foods also affect cats negatively, as do caffeine, tomatoes and mushrooms. Keep cats away from house-

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