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Volume IX, No. 6

Friday, February 8, 2013

Purse thefts, burglary in Middlebury Middlebury Police said a woman reported her purse was stolen from a car parked at the Greenway parking lot on Chase Road in Middlebury Tuesday, Feb. 5, at approximately 4 p.m. Police have seen about eight such thefts in the past two months, with four of them at the rear parking lot at Blast Gym at 900 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury.

The Blast Gym thefts occurred Jan. 29 after 7 p.m.

Another parking area where thieves steal items from cars is the Hop Brook Dam parking lot just inside the main entrance off Straits Turnpike.

Acting Police Chief Richard Wildman said thieves watch for women leaving to go for a walk without a purse; they assume that means a purse is inside her vehicle. Another thing a thief will watch for is a woman who parks her vehicle and opens the trunk from inside the vehicle after the car is parked so she can put her purse in the trunk. That tells the thief there is a trunk release inside the vehicle that doesn’t require the car to be running.

The thieves usually break the vehicle window, causing additional losses, and either grab the purse or activate the trunk release and take the purse from the trunk. The thieves are looking for quick cash, and in some instances they will use stolen credit cards to purchase electronics, prepaid gift cards and gas.

Anyone who saw someone suspicious hanging around the Chase Road Greenway parking area Tuesday afternoon is asked to call Middlebury Police at 203-577-4028.

In addition, if a resident sees someone suspicious parked and watching people, don’t hesitate to call police. A lot of cases get solved by ordinary citizens calling in suspicious activity.

On Friday, Feb. 1, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Middlebury Police were dispatched to a burglary-in-progress call in the 200 block area of Christian Road in Middlebury. A suspect described as a white male with tan skin, who was about 5’10” to 6’ tall, heavy set, with black hair and wearing a dark colored hoodie and a white baseball cap with sunglasses on the visor entered an occupied home through an unlocked door.

The homeowner con- A car is parked in the Chase Road Greenway parking lot in Middlebury Wednesday. The day before, a purse was stolen from a car fronted the intruder, who ran parked in this lot.

(Marjorie Needham photo) from the house and got into a dark blue pickup truck with a ladder rack on it. The intruder fled from the scene towards Route 64 (Middlebury Road), an area near the Woodbury/ Like other women who use Middlebury’s Greenway, I am faced surance, my medical insurance card, my debit card and my AAA Southbury town lines. Area with the question of what to do with my purse when I walk my dog card in case my car breaks down. If I need to pick up something police departments were nothere. I don’t want to leave my purse in the car, but I also don’t on the way home, I take a bit of cash with me. tified. There was no physical want to carry it with me. I take two different approaches, one in In the summer, I use a small fanny pack to stash these items. altercation between the the winter and one in the summer. Maybe what I do will work for Also, before I leave my house, I check my vehicle for other valuables homeowner and intruder. you!

– things like a GPS or a camera. I put those things in the house Anyone who has informaIn the winter, I use the many pockets on my winter parka to before I drive away. That way, if a thief looks in my car while I’m tion is urged to call Middlestash the bare essentials from my purse. I take with me in those walking the Greenway, the thief will see nothing of value there. bury Police at 203-577-4028. pockets my cell phone, my driver’s license, my proof of auto in~ A fellow Greenway user Officers Blick and Kalvaitis are handling the investigation.

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Reg. 15 budget expected to rise

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Region 15 School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Sippy usually presents his proposed budget to the Board of Education (BoE) in two sessions, and that’s what he is doing with this year’s proposed 2013-2014 budget. The first session Jan. 28 was educational in nature and did not include actual budget numbers. They will be presented during the Feb. 11 session.

During Sippy’s lengthy presentation at the BoE’s Jan. 28 meeting, he hinted more than once that the budget he will present next Monday will be higher than the school district’s current $60.3 million budget. He

began his presentation by saying, “I’m not going to reveal too many numbers tonight, but I think when I finish you will have a pretty good idea what I’m going to recommend Feb. 11.” At the end of his presentation, he said, “The net budget will represent an increase, but we are working on offsets.”

In view of the region’s enrollment decline, BoE member Paul Babarik asked about the possibility of presenting a lower budget. Sippy explained even when the enrollment declines, the state prohibits the region from lowering the budget more than a half percent unless the region wants to forfeit state funding. Sippy said that loss would translate to $900,000 for Middlebury

and $2.2 million for Southbury. “Some districts get very little in subsidies,” Sippy said.

“We are close to 10 percent, so we have more skin in the game.”

First addressing the district’s declining enrollment, Sippy discussed two issues: whether a budget can increase while enrollment declines and why declining enrollment doesn’t always mean a declining budget. He said declining enrollment is not a simple matter of fewer students, in this case a decline of 462 students between 2008 and 2013.

He said during that time the instructional See Budget on page 5

BoS supports bill to protect communities

By KATHLEEN RIEDEL At its Monday night meeting, the Middlebury Board of Selectmen (BoS) voted to support passage of House Bill 767 – “an act concerning the approval process for residential nursing facilities serving inmates and mental health patients.” Also, in preparation for Board of Finance review, selectmen added a work session to the agenda and discussed “fluid, working drafts” of the 2013-2014 budget with Chief Financial Officer Larry Hutvagner.

Connecticut’s commissioners of Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services have the authority to release persons in their care to private residential nursing

facilities without a site approval process.

House Bill 767 seeks to prohibit this power and require a site approval process that includes input from residents of the community where the facility will be located. First Selectman Edward B. St. John said, “The thing about this bill is, it gives some control back to local officials.”

In a Jan. 20, 2013, letter to elected officials, Rocky Hill Mayor Anthony LaRosa requested local officials’ support to pass House Bill 767.

He did this after the state contracted with a private nursing facility in Rocky Hill to house prisoners requiring nursing home care. LaRosa said the Rocky Hill nursing home is less than 125 feet from a private residence in an area that is zoned residential R20. LaRosa

said town officials were notified of the state’s plans when state officials held a press conference one day before the facility opened.

“This bill will provide your community with the protection Rocky Hill was not fortunate enough to have when the State of Connecticut, by contracting with a closed private nursing facility, announced it was creating a nursing home for prisoners currently housed in state prisons,” LaRosa said in the letter.

State officials held the press conference one day prior to opening the facility intended to house prisoners, including those serving life terms, sex offenders with dementia and other convicted criminals – an See BoS on page 5

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury Parks and Recreation Director Betty Proulx is leading the town’s effort to collect the names of people who are willing and able to volunteer in the aftermath of a hurricane or snowstorm or when the town needs volunteers for community projects. One such project is the Memorial Day parade. “We could use a volunteer to help line up the units in the parade. It takes a lot of people to help set up a parade,” she said.

“It’s a way to give back to your town. I think there are a lot of people out there who would like to volunteer; they just don’t know how to do it. And now we are giving them the opportunity,” Proulx said.

She said volunteers don’t need to have certain skills. They just need to be willing to give up some of their time if we should have another hurricane or another snowstorm where we need to set up warming stations and facilities where people can spend the night.

Proulx currently has a limited list of people she calls on to help in such situations. “Right now, it’s always the same few people,” she said. Her goal is to have a database large enough that each volunteer will be asked to help for just a couple of hours at a time.

“We’ve got 7,000 residents.

There might be someone out there who would like to help, but they don’t know where to volunteer,” Proulx said.

She discussed the need for a volunteer database with First Selectman Edward B. St. John and Acting Police Chief Richard Wildman following Hurricane Sandy.

“We agreed we need a database of volunteers instead of them calling me and asking, ‘Who do you know who could do this?’” Proulx said.

Volunteers will be asked to staff shelters like the one the Red Cross opened at Pomperaug High School. They needed volunteers to sit at the sign-in desk, direct people to showers, help put up cots and monitor the area where the cots were. At Shepardson, which was being used as a charging station, Proulx said volunteers were needed to tell people where to go to charge their computers and other electronics.

“I’m trying to get enough people to where people would have to volunteer for only a 2- or 4-hour shift. People were working 10- or 12-hour shifts because there weren’t enough volunteers,” she said.

To sign up for the volunteer database, call Proulx at 203-758-2520, x. 701, or email her at bproulx@ middlebury-ct.org.

Inside this Issue Nuggets for Life.............. 6 Obituaries....................... 5 Parks & Rec..................... 6 Puzzles........................... 7 Region 15 Calendar........ 3 Senior Center News......... 3 Varsity Sports Calendar.... 6

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Connecticut Summer Opera Foundation (CSOF) Recital

Upcoming Events

Adoptable Pets................ 8 Classifieds....................... 7 Community Calendar....... 2 Fire Log........................... 3 In Brief............................ 4 Legal Filings.................... 4 Library Happenings.......... 2

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Operatic recital to benefit CSOF. North Congregational Church at 11 Main St. North in Woodbury. $40 donation; students $20, students under 12 free with paying adult.

For more information, call 203-266-4500.

Office hours with State Sen. Joan Hartley, State Sen. Rob Kane, State Rep. Anthony D’Amelio When: 6 p.m.

What: Legislators meet with interested residents Where: Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury

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Middlebury Community Calendar Monday, Feb. 11 Police Commission........ 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Feb. 12 - Lincoln’s Birthday Town offices, senior center, library and transfer station closed.

Democratic Town Committee....................... Meeting Canceled Republican Town Committee............Meeting moved to Feb. 19 Library Board of Directors...........................................Canceled

Wednesday, Feb. 13 - Ash Wednesday Land Preservation & Open Space....................... 6 p.m.Town Hall ..............................................................................Conference Room Board of Finance 7 p.m............................................................... Shepardson Room 26

Thursday, Feb. 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day! Retirement Plan Committee 1 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Parks and Recreation 7 p.m................................................................. Shepardson Room 1 Calendar dates/times are subject to change If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com

Mary’s Book Review “The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Defender of the Realm”

by William Manchester and Paul Reid (Little, Brown and Company, $40) reviewed by Mary Conseur The final volume in a trilogy on the life of Winston Churchill has just been published. Researched by William Manchester, former adjunct professor of history and writer in residence at Wesleyan University in Middletown, the biography was completed by journalist Bill Reid following Manchester’s death.

This third volume of “The Last Lion” covers Churchill’s personal and professional life from the onset of World War II to the prime minister’s death in 1965 at the age of 90.

The authors portray Churchill as a human dynamo: he ate to excess, drank to excess, smoked to excess and worked to excess.

For him, “idleness was the handmaiden to boredom, and boredom was an enemy to be vanquished.” (quote from his daughter, Mary, p. 14.) A brilliant orator and master of the English language, Churchill wrote every word of every speech, usually while in the bathtub.

His determination to vanquish Hitler and the Nazis was often the only ray of hope in war-torn England of the early 1940s. In one moving speech, Churchill promised his people, “We shall not flag or fail … We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall never surrender.” (p. 86) “Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will say, ‘This was their finest hour.’” (p.

114) In addition to being an outstanding orator, Churchill gained popularity with his constituents by making the same sacrifices they did: he slept in an underground bunker, he usually obeyed the food rationing laws and he often was seen on the streets of London tearfully sharing the suffering of his people.

Manchester and Reid also paint Churchill as a very solitary figure, particularly during the early years of the war. He had no help from France, which surren-

dered in 1940 and allowed Hitler to set up a puppet government in Vichy. Until the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Churchill had no help from the U.S., which stubbornly adopted an isolationist policy. Also, Roosevelt was running for re-election in 1940 and didn’t want to hurt his chances by espousing a war in Europe.

Churchill had no help from the eastern European countries or the low countries, all of whom had already succumbed to Hitler and many of whom had sent their heads of state to live in self-imposed exile in London.* Churchill could not even count on de Gaulle, whom he considered an “obdurate obstacle” to his war policy and who “left a trail of Anglophobia behind him wherever he went.” (p.

628) Churchill claimed the Frenchman suffered from “a Messianic complex” and “delusions of grandeur,” (p. 629). The Prime Minister had so little respect for de Gaulle he didn’t even tell him about his plans for the 1944 invasion of Normandy until the attack was already launched.

Even many Englishmen, including the abdicated King Edward VII, did not support Churchill’s war efforts, but instead advocated signing a peace treaty with Hitler.

Stalin was the only head of state of a major power that posed as an ally to England. But Churchill knew he couldn’t trust “Uncle Joe,” who had been Hitler’s ally until the German invasion of Russia in 1941.

At home, Churchill’s life was often tragic. Of his four children, one died of alcoholism and another of an overdose of prescription drugs. His son Randolph, also an alcoholic, died of a heart attack at an early age. Randolph said of his family, “Nothing grows under the shadow of a great tree.” (p. 185) The length of “A Last Lion” is somewhat daunting – 1182 pages, but it’s worth the read. It is well researched and laced with humorous vignettes about “Winnie.” *Heads of state living in self-imposed exile in London during World War II included King Zog (Albania), King Haakon (Norway), Queen Wilhelmina (the Netherlands), Eduard Benes (Czechoslovakia), the Kings of Greece and Yugoslavia, King Carol II (Romania), Wladyslaw Sikorski (Poland), and Charles de Gaulle (France). (p. 236)

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Tailor shop opens

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Culani’s Tailor Shop opened in Woodbury 10 years ago. Now owner Luljeta Culani has opened a second shop – in the Village Square Plaza at 530 Middlebury Road in Middlebury. “I really like this location because it’s on the first floor,” Culani said. That means her customers can enter the shop right from the parking lot without having to climb stairs.

Culani opened the Middlebury shop Jan. 15. “I have a lot of customers in Middlebury,” she said, “and I thought it would be convenient for them. I also thought customers would come here from Watertown and Waterbury.”

The day we visited her shop, she had just finished altering a black strapless formal gown. It needed to be shortened, but shortening it wasn’t a simple matter of hemming the bottom. Chiffon ruffles started from the waist and circled around the skirt. To shorten the garment properly meant shortening each of those ruffles and, of course, the tulle lining.

Altering a gown is nothing new to Culani. She said much of her business from April to June is altering prom gowns. She alters wedding gowns, bridesmaids’ gowns and gowns for the mothers of the bride and groom, too, and that season starts about the same time as prom season but extends to September or October.

She also alters tuxedos, but she said, “If you take the right measurements, the tuxedo won’t need to be altered.” Tuxedos can be rented through her. She will take

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all the measurements and check the fit when the rental tuxedo arrives.

During the winter, Culani said she shortens a lot of jackets and coats. She’ll fix zippers, too. “We replace five to six zippers a day during the winter,” she said.

Culani said a lot of people ask her if she will work on leather. The answer is, “Yes.” She does that, and she will sew on buttons, too.

And if men’s or women’s designer jeans need to be shortened, she can do “same hemming” on them, a way of shortening them while keeping the original hem from the bottom of the jeans.

She also does sewing for the home. She will sew valances, cushion covers and curtains.

Culani said she has been interested in tailoring since she was in middle school in Albania. She came to the U.S. in 1997 and worked for Hong Kong Custom Tailors in Waterbury for five years before she saw an opportunity to open her own shop in Woodbury.

The seamstress who had run the Woodbury shop for 18 years retired, and Culani moved into the location across the street from Carmen Anthony’s.

Culani said her goal is to provide quality work at a reasonable price. “For 10 years we have built a nice business, and we have a good reputation,” she said.

Culani’s Tailor Shop at 530 Middlebury Road is in the Village Square mall next to Companions & Homemakers. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 1 Tailor Luljeta Culani stands beside a formal gown she has just to 6 p.m. and Thursday to Satur- shortened for a customer. The owner of a Woodbury tailor shop day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 203- has opened a second shop in Middlebury.

577-6627 for more information.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

Library Happenings Middlebury The Middlebury Public Library is temporarily at the Middlebury Timex Building at 199 Park Road Extension, Suite D, in Middlebury. The library follows Region 15 School District weather cancellations for all children’s programs. For weather updates or other information, see www.middleburypubliclibrary.org.

Closing The library will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday.

Story Time Signups Story times begin the week of Feb. 11 and run until May 2013.

Stop by the library or call 203758-2634 to register.

Moving and Grooving for 12 months to 24 months meets Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Babies must be 1 year old by Feb. 1, 2013 to register. Children must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver. Each program will have movement, music, nursery rhymes, books and age-appropriate toys. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a large towel, blanket or exercise mat for sitting on the floor. Space is limited.

One plus One for two-yearolds meets Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Each program will have age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays, movement and crafts projects relating to the topic of that day’s story. Children must be 2 years old by Feb. 1, 2013. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a large towel, blanket or exercise mat for sitting on the floor. Space is limited.

Story Time for 3- to 5-yearolds offers parents Tuesday or Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or afternoons from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Children must be 3 years old by Feb. 1, 2013. This program will have age-appropriate stories with creative movement, music and related craft projects. Children are asked to dress in loose, comfortable clothing. Space is limited.

In the Stacks Tony’s

Friday, February 8, 2013

Drop in and walk through the stacks with Lesley the second Wednesday (Feb. 13) of each month. Discuss your favorite books, explore a certain area of the library’s collection, or perhaps discover something new.

Ask Mike! Computer and Tech Questions Those with computer or e-reader questions are invited to sign up for Ask Mike! the third

Thursday of each month (Feb. Kingsley Meeting Room is called 21) at 4 p.m. Spaces are limited, by some critics one of last year’s so call to reserve a spot. best. It’s a comedy involving two 12-year-olds who fall in love and Living Well Workshop run away together in the wilderTuesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m., ness, turning a peaceful island holistic lifestyle coach Cynthia community upside down as varDe Pecol, author of this newspa- ious authorities try to hunt them per’s weekly “Nuggets for Life” down. Bill Murray, Frances Mccolumn, will present “Share Joy Dormand, Bruce Willis and Ed/ Spread Happiness / Love Al- ward Norton are the main adults ways: Year ’round Gifts for Living involved.

The room’s surround sound Well.” Enjoy an interactive presentation during which you will theater has an infrared listening learn eight tangible ways to live system available. For more innaturally with glowing health, formation, call 203-262-0626. vitality and the ability to flow LEGO to the Library though the tough stuff.

Registration has begun for a special LEGO program for grades two and up called LEGO TO THE Friday, Feb. 22, at 4 Tea with the Lincolns LIBRARY p.m. in the Kingsley Room. RegJoin us for an intimate glimpse istration is required. The library into the lives of Abraham Lincoln will provide the LEGOs, and the and his wife, Mary, as they sit participants will provide the fun! together for a conversation over Register in the Children’s Detea Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 partment or by calling 203-262p.m.

0626, ext. 3. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the LiBalance Your Life brary.

Brian Vaugh will teach “The Balanced Life: The Way to Live Candlewood Camera with Less Stress” Tuesdays, Feb. Club Exhibit 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12, A selection of photographs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come for one taken by members of the Canclass, or come for all classes. This dlewood Camera Club (CCC) is class will teach you how to manage on display in the Gloria Cachion and lessen your stress to achieve Gallery through Feb. 28. Subject a more balanced lifestyle. Please matter includes landscape, nacall 203-729-4591 to register. ture, photo journalism, digitally street/cityscapes and Whittemore Book Club altered, portraits. CCC photographers The Whittemore Book Club draw inspiration from their imwill meet Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 mediate environments, nature, p.m. in the Main Reading Room. travel – near and far, architecture, The book to be discussed will be sports, zoos, botanical gardens, “Man’s Search for Meaning” by local attractions and from asViktor E. Frankl. signed subjects for competitions.

The Howard Whittemore MeCheck www.southburylibrary. morial Library is at 243 Church org for more information. The St. in Naugatuck. For informa- library is at 100 Poverty Road in tion, call 203-729-4591 or visit Southbury (203-262-0626). whittemorelibrary.org.

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Southbury Valentine Craft Program

Woodbury Sandy Hook Memorial A memorial display for the Sandy Hook victims created by a Newtown knitter is on display at the library this month. Twenty-six miniature yarn dogs and cats are displayed in memory of the 20 children and six adults.

They also can be viewed at https://sites.google.com/site/ ydycnewtown121412/.

A special Valentine’s craft program by Paula Brinkman will be offered for grades two to five Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. Registration is required.

Brinkman is an artist who teaches at Trinity Day School in Newtown. Children will make Valentine cards using paper, fabTeen Duct Tape Rose ric, recycled postage stamps and Workshop fortune cookie messages. RegisSaturday, Feb. 9, teens are ter in the Children’s Department invited to drop into the teen deor by calling 203-262-0626, ext. partment any time between 2 to 3. The program is sponsored by 4 p.m. to make duct tape roses the Friends of the Library. in time for Valentine’s Day giving.

All materials and easy instrucWednesday Film tions will be supplied at this free The Wednesday afternoon program open to grades 6 and movie Feb 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the up. For more information on teen

programs, call 203-263-3502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct. org.

Health and Wellness Series Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., Michelle Morgan will present the first of three programs on health and wellness. The topic will be high cholesterol, blood pressure and Type II diabetes and learning how to effectively manage them.

Although genetics can play a part in these diseases, most can be effectively managed through what you eat. This seminar will cover specifically which foods to avoid and which foods to increase to manage these diseases.

It also will cover how to eat without feeling deprived.

Morgan would like attendees to carefully select one or two strategies they can embrace and make their own as these tactics are practical and can be immediately implemented into your life. Morgan is an owner of Revèe Spa at 33 Bullet Hill Road, Suite 204, in Southbury. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Woodbury Food Bank. Call the library at 203-263-3502 to reserve a spot, as seating is limited.

Pain Management Through Art

Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m., Margot Saraceno will give a presentation on embracing the art of making Mandalas. The Mandala is known for its balancing and restorative potential. Designing and creating one helps participants focus on areas of life that are causing stress and creating pain. After seeing and acknowledging the pain, one can move on to the possibility of healing.

Saraceno immigrated from war-torn Germany to White Plains, N.Y. in pursuit of the American Dream. After learning English, she entered the insurance industry, where she became the first female insurance investigator in the U.S. She has suffered from health ailments and was unable to use traditional medical remedies. After joining the Authentic Voice, a healing art group, she was amazed by the transformation in her health.

Participants who wish to make a Mandala should bring a compass and a sharp pencil. Any age group is welcome. Please call for more information or to register at 203-263-3502.

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

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Middlebury Senior Center News Center Closings The Middlebury Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday and Monday, Feb. 18, for Presidents Day.

Don’s Computer Classes Google Voice - Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn about Google Voice. The future of telecommunications is now with Google Voice. You’ll get your own exclusive telephone number and a personalized phone manager – free! This is one of the best apps available. The class fee is $15.

Skype - Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., find out what Skype is and how it works. Sign up for free video calling to friends and family both near and far. The class fee is $15.

Computer Checkup – Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn how to schedule, maintain and keep your computer safe and up to date. Learn to back up your data, settings and programs and how to recover data you thought was corrupted, damaged or lost. The class fee is $15.

Exploring the WWW (world wide web) – Thursday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., see all the amazing sites and information available to you! Be ready to be surprised! The fee for this one-session class is $15.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. payer and all the taxpayer’s Attendees will get a wealth of dependents. knowledge on how to protect • Personal check, if available, themselves from fraud at home. with bank checking account Call 203-577-4166 to reserve a and routing numbers. seat.

• Copy of last year’s federal and Home Instead Senior Care’s state tax returns. mission is to enable seniors to • All income statements that aplive happy, healthy and indepenply to the taxpayer’s 2012 feddent lives in their homes. eral and state income taxes.

Mystery Chef of the Month

Daffodil Days Fundraiser

Chef Heidi will demonstrate her “Stuffed Cabbage” Monday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. Come join the fun and sample the mystery chef’s specialty. A $2 donation is requested to go towards the cost of the food.

Please call 203-577-4166 to reserve your seat.

Daffodil Days the week of March 18 is one of the American Cancer Society’s oldest and most beloved fundraising programs.

To the Society, the daffodil represents the hope we all share for a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.

Buy some daffodils, and help fund American Cancer Society research.

Buy a bouquet of 10 fresh daffodils for a $10 donation. Or buy one of the following: • “Bear and a Bunch” includes Ray O Hope, the 10-inch collectible 2013 Boyds Bear with a daffodil bouquet for a donation of $25.

• “Potted daffodil bulbs” have three multi-stem bulbs in a pot for a donation of $15.

• “Gifts of Hope” provide bouquets anonymously to cancer patients in your community.

Donations start at $25.

• “Bear Hugs for Hope” provide Daffodil Days bears anonymously to children impacted by cancer. Donations start at $25.

Call 203-577-4166 to place your order.

AARP CT Tax Aide

Free income tax assistance is provided at the Middlebury Senior Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury by the AARP Tax Aide program for low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older. Call 203-5774166 for more information or to schedule an appointment with a certified AARP Tax Aide counselor.

All taxpayers should bring with them the following information: • If married, both husband and wife should be present • Proof of identity (picture or other documentation).

Senior Fraud Talk • Social Security number (Social Sharon Massafra of Home InSecurity Card or Benefit Statestead Senior Care will give a prement from SSA – 1099) for taxsentation on senior fraud

Sweeten up Valentine’s Day the red velvet way (Family Features) Valentine’s Day 1/2 cup sour cream

is the perfect day to show someone how much you care. Whether you want to say “xoxo” to family or “be mine” to a new Valentine, red velvet is the flavor that says it best.

“Amid a sea of pink holiday confections, red velvet stands alone with its vibrant hue and rich taste. It has a unique flavor that is not quite vanilla and not quite chocolate,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. “Red velvet also is surprisingly versatile, inspiring a range of creative presentations, from creamy hot chocolate to decadent breakfast pancakes to cream-filled cupcakes. Simply said, people love it.”

These Red Velvet Brownie Conversation Hearts are a perfect project for the whole family.

You can easily vary the number of drops of red food color to make icing in every shade, from puppy-love pink to ravishing rose.

Add the final sweet touch with edible words of love. For a simplified version, glaze the brownie hearts and decorate with red and pink sprinkles.

For colorful images and instructions on how to create more festive sweet treats like these, visit www.McCormick.com or www.Facebook.com/MccormickSpice. Visit the “Red Velvet, My Way” board at www.Pinterest.com/McCormickSpices to find inspiration for a personalized take on red velvet.

Red Velvet Brownie Conversation Hearts Makes about 24 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes

2 eggs 1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick Red Food Color 8 cups confectioners’ sugar (2 pounds) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract McCormick Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye Decorating gel or 1 ounce white baking chocolate Prepare brownie mix as directed on package with sour cream, eggs and red food color.

Spoon batter in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake and cool as directed on package. Cut out cooled brownies with heart-shaped cookie cutters. Place brownies on wire rack set over baking sheet.

For the icing, mix confectioners’ sugar, water and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat until sugar is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla. Tint with desired food color. Spoon or pour icing over

top and sides of brownies. (If icing becomes too stiff, gently reheat to pouring consistency.) Let stand until icing is set. Use decorating gel to write on brownies.

Or melt white chocolate as directed on package. Pour into small resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny piece of the corner.

Squeeze chocolate through hole in plastic bag to write on brownies.

Test Kitchen Tip: For easy clean-up, line pan with foil with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Use foil handles to remove brownie from pan. Place on cutting board and cut out with cookie cutters.

Easy Pink Frosting: Brownies may be frosted with Easy Pink Frosting instead of prepared icing. Stir 6 drops desired McCormick Assorted Food Color & Egg Dye into 1 container (16 ounces) white frosting until well blended.

Add additional drops of food color until desired shade is reached. Spread on cooled brownie. Cut out with heartshaped cookie cutters.

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log

Date Time Address/Incident 1/27/13 20:19 104 Yale Ave. Carbon monoxide alarm activation. Problem with alarm unit.

1/28/13 ---- Area of Route 188. Propane odor.

1/28/13 14:38 Route 63 and I-84. Two-car motor vehicle accident. Patient refusal.

1/31/13 02:12 1625 Middlebury Road. Tree on roof of house. No injuries. Due to wind storm.

1/31/13 03:35 513 Benson Road. Wires down from storm.

No MVFD action.

1 package (family-size) fudge 1/31/13 18:36 19 West Lake Road. Fire alarm activation. brownie mix Food on the stove.

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Falls Avenue Senior Center Events Falls Avenue Senior Center events 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.

Duets and Dessert Singers Tracey Lynne and David Alan will perform duets Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m.

Admission is a dessert to share.

Reservations are needed by Feb. 12.

Valentines and Coffee There will be a Valentine Grab Bag and Coffee Hour Thursday, Feb. 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the center.

Seniors are invited for coffee, area seniors. Reservations are games, treats and a Grab Bag needed by Feb. 14. surprise. Participants should Nondenominational bring a $5 gift card in a gift bag.

Reservations are needed by Feb. Bible Study 11.

Father Bryan Bywater of New Hope Anglican Church will lead Info and Benefits a nondenominational Bible for Seniors study and discussion Friday, Feb. Representatives from Water- 15, and Friday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. bury B.R.A.S.S. (Bringing Re- at the center. Register by the day sources to Action to Serve Se- before each class. niors) will be at the center Friday, Cooking Class Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. The function of B.R.A.S.S. is to improve inforWedding Planner and Chef mation and benefits access to Corky Plourde is preparing a “Be seniors and coordinate senior My Valentine” menu for her health, wellness and recreation cooking class Friday, Feb. 15, at sites around Waterbury. This is 1:30 p.m. at the center. Reservaan opportunity to meet the tions are needed by Feb. 11.

B.R.A.S.S. staff and learn about the organization’s services for

AARP Driving Course The AARP four-hour driver safety course will be offered Friday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

This four-hour course replaces the previous eight-hour version.

The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers.

Payment in the form of a check payable to AARP should be presented to the instructor at class.

State law mandates a minimum discount of 5 percent off liability insurance for two years for persons 60 years old or older who take a safe-driving course.

Preregistration is required. Call the Falls Avenue Senior Center at 860-945-5250 for reservations.

The class is limited to 30 participants and fills up quickly, so those interested should register ASAP.

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Ideas for caregivers Caring for an elderly parent or spouse isn’t easy. In spite of how difficult it might be, you’re not alone. There are programs and steps you can take that can ease your burden a bit.

Start with the basics, the home, and be sure there are safeguards in place to make your job easier. For ideas about what you might need, go online to sites such as Elder Proof Home (www. elderproofhome.com, or call 1-888-840-1055) for items that can help you. By clicking the categories on the left side, you’ll find not only products that will help make the environment

safer, but tips and advice as well.

If you’ve had to give up your job to take care of a parent or spouse, there might be some money that will help fill in the gap: • If you’re a spouse who cares for a veteran who receives a pension, the veteran might qualify for what is called Aid and Attendance money. Call

the VA at 1-800-827-1000 to ask for specifics on how to apply for the extra pension.

• You might qualify for a tax deduction if your elderly parent is your dependent. See IRS Publication 501.

• In a few states, Medicaid has a program called Cash and Counseling. Payment can be sent directly to you. Go to http://medicaid.gov/ and chose your state.

Investigate the National Family Caregiver Support Program (www.aoa.gov), part of the Older Americans Act of 1965. This program provides support to family

members caring for anyone age 60 and older or any adult with dementia. You might be eligible for counseling, training, home modifications and respite care.

Look in your area for Area Agency on Aging.

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Middlebury Road (Opposite the Shell Station) Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Anthony Calabrese 203-758-2765

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Black Oil, Premium Mix, Sunflower Hearts, Niger Seed (thistle for finches)

Deer Corn • Livestock & Poultry Feed Wood pellets available by the ton or by the bag

Local eggs. Fresh daily. $3.50 per dozen

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In Brief

Editorial

Reader teaches a lesson in civility The editorial cartoon we ran in the Jan. 18 issue depicted a gun shop that required one to pass through a “mental” detector before entering. At the bottom right of the cartoon were the words, “If only.”

With the Newtown tragedy fresh in our minds, we ran it with the thought that perhaps future tragedies could be avoided if the mental health of those purchasing guns was scrutinized more carefully. That seemed reasonable to us. It wasn’t until we received a letter from a reader that we realized some would interpret this cartoon differently.

The letter we got was short and polite. It said, “Your cartoon insinuates that people that like shooting or collecting guns are mentally ill. That is out of line, so please stop with that.”

To be honest, we hadn’t realized the cartoon would insult gun owners. That certainly was not our intention, so we apologize to anyone we offended.

That apology is important, but we also want to share how impressed we are with the politeness of the reader who brought

this to our attention. We’re guessing the reader found the cartoon personally insulting, yet the reader did not fire off an angry letter. Instead, he took the time to send a short, polite note pointing out the problem he had with the cartoon and asking us politely to stop. The letter he sent was not an anonymous letter either; it was signed with his name, address and telephone number.

In a day and age when so many people have forgotten how to disagree with others or express their opinions with civility, it is refreshing indeed to receive a letter like this from a reader. The reader’s point is well taken. It encourages us to carefully consider how our editorial cartoons will be received by our readers.

But perhaps what’s even more important is that this reader set such a good example of expressing one’s opinion civilly. It reminds us of the value of treating others politely as we interact with them, even when we disagree with them, and sets an excellent example for all of us.

We hope our readers agree.

Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor may be mailed to the Bee-Intelligencer, P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 or emailed to beeintelligencer @gmail.com.

Letters will be run as space permits. Please limit letters to 500 words, avoid personal attacks, and understand letters will be edited. For verification purposes, please include your name, street address and daytime telephone number.

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Assessment Appeal Reminder The Town of Middlebury’s assessment appeal application period is Feb. 1 to 20. Those wishing to appeal their assessments can pick up applications and instructions in the assessor’s office. Applications must be returned to the assessor’s office

by Feb. 20, 2013, or stamped that they were mailed by Feb. 20, 2013.

Vote for Middlebury Senior Center The Middlebury Senior Center received funds from the Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation last year based on votes cast for it. This year, it is again asking people who have accounts with Naugatuck Savings Bank to cast a vote for the Middlebury Senior Center.

Each year the foundation distributes $50,000 to local nonprofits. To do this, it asks its customers to vote for their favorite local nonprofit. Each nonprofit that receives at least 1 percent of the total votes cast receives a donation, with a maximum of $5,000 per nonprofit.

Pick up a ballot at the Middlebury Senior Center or any Naugatuck Savings Bank location, or vote online at naugatucksavingsbank.com. Ballots can be returned to the bank or to the senior center or mailed to Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation, 251 Church St., Naugatuck, CT 06770 by March 31, 2013.

Genealogy Club Program on George Washington The Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club will meet at the Naugatuck Historical Society at 195 Water Street in Naugatuck Saturday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. After a brief business meeting, the club will view the PBS video “Rediscovering George Washington,” followed by a discussion of the video and George Washington’s genealogy.

The public is invited, and admission is free. Storm cancellations will be announced on radio WTIC-AM, TV WFSB and internet at www.wfsb.com. For more information, visit the club website, www.naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org or call Dick Kreitner at 203- 881-8181.

Thank You to our Pomperaug Health District Flu Shot Clinic Volunteers And Partners!

• Pomperaug Health District Medical Reserve Corps • Heritage Village • Southbury Senior Center • Woodbury Senior Center • Oxford Senior Center • Regional School District 15 • Regional School District 14 • Oxford Public Schools • Oxford Greens • Pomperaug Woods • the Jewish Federation • Town of Southbury • Town of Oxford • Spruce Bank Elderly Housing • Grace Meadows Elderly Housing • Crestview Elderly Housing • Town of Woodbury

With the help of our volunteers and partner agencies we conducted 60 flu shot clinics and vaccinated 3400 residents this season.

Over 1000 children protected from the flu!

Pomperaug District Department of Health A full service health department serving Southbury, Woodbury and Oxford since 1986 800 Main Street South, Southbury • 203-264-9616 • www.popmeraughealthdistrict.org

Highland Feast Dust off your bag pipes, take the family tartan out of mothballs and put Saturday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. on your calendar for St. John’s biennial Burns Night Dinner. The evening’s festivities will include hors d’oeuvres with a decidedly Scottish flavor; the traditional address to the haggis complete with Piper; a dinner menu of delectable Scottish specialties; wines selected by County Wine & Spirits of New Preston and a “BYOB” single malt whisky tasting bar staffed by knowledgeable representatives from County Wine & Spirits.

Come toast the famed Scots poet, Robert Burns, “wi’ a wee dram o’ whisky” and enjoy Celtic music courtesy of O’Brien Strings.

The event will be held in the Parish House at 9 Parsonage Lane in Washington, Conn. Tickets are $65 per person and may be reserved by calling the church at 860–868–2527 or emailing stjohnschurch@snet.net, or visiting www.stjohnswashington.org.

French Classes The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut (AFNWCT) is organizing beginning and intermediate classes in French for adults. Classes for beginners will be held Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Southbury. Intermediate classes will be held Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Watertown. Each session will run for five weeks.

The cost for the classes can be as low as $69 depending on the number of students. A minimum of three students insures a class.

Tutoring, private instruction, advanced classes and French for children also may be arranged.

For information, call 203-2628594 or email maclasse@sbcglobal.net. The AFNWCT website is www.afnwct.org.

Opera Fundraiser The Connecticut Summer Opera Foundation (CSOF) is hosting a recital of operatic arias and love songs Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. at North Congregational Church in Woodbury. The recital,

“An Operatic Valentine – Love is in the Aria,” is a benefit fundraiser for CSOF, the new Woodbury-based non-profit arts organization. Tickets are a $40 donation. Student tickets are $20, and students under 12 will be admitted free if accompanied by a paying adult.

For reservations and more information, call 203-266-4500.

North Congregational Church is at 11 Main St. North in Woodbury.

Hartley, Kane & D’Amelio Middlebury Office Hours State Sen. Joan V. Hartley (D15), State Sen. Rob Kane (R-32) and State Rep. Tony D’Amelio (R71) will hold office hours to meet with constituents Monday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. They invite constituents to share concerns and ideas and ask questions. The legislators will provide information about the last legislative session as well as the current one.

“It is critical to hear from constituents, particularly this year in view of ongoing budget concerns and the new legislative task force to address gun violence prevention and children’s safety issues,” Hartley said.

Rep. D’Amelio said, “I’d like to have as many people as possible attend this event. This is a great opportunity for them to meet with us and share any concerns they have about state government.”

For more information, contact Hartley at 800-842-1420, D’Amelio at 800-842-1422, or Kane at 800-842-1421. Those unable to attend may call Hartley or e-mail her via www.senatorhartley.cga. ct.gov.

Jewelry Repair Class Instructor Linda Zukauskas will help show you how to get those broken and unused pieces of costume jewelry out of the box Saturday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rec. House at 7 Mountain Road in Woodbury She’ll show you how to repair or redesign your beaded and costume pieces by demonstrating techniques and discussing ideas.

Please bring your pieces to this session; unless the work requires

special findings, you can probably go home with it ready to wear!

The cost is $25 for Woodbury residents; $35 for nonresidents. To register for this Woodbury Parks and Recreation class, visit www. woodburyparksandrec.org.

Solar Energy Seminar

The Middlebury Lions Club will host a free solar power presentation by SolarCity Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in Middlebury. Even if your home is relatively new, you may be able to save valuable energy and money. Residents are encouraged to bring a copy of their utility bill to obtain a quote on the savings they can expect.

Refreshments will be provided, along with brochures and free consultations. Those interested can sign up for a free home evaluation. Registration is requested.

Call 508-942-0072 or visit the Lions Club web site, lions.middlebury-ct.com, to register.

Interactive Mystery Dinner The Southbury Women’s Club is having an Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater Saturday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury. Performed

by GR Improv, this award-winning and interactive mystery dinner show is sure to infuse intrigue and fun into your winter night!

The event is a fundraiser for the Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Memorial Fund and local first responders.

The mystery action continues through the three-course meal and concludes at 10 p.m. with a surprise ending. There also will be a silent auction. Soft drinks are included in the ticket price, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $60 each for the threecourse meal with entertainment from start to finish – this is an evening to be remembered.

Entice out-of-town friends to join you as the Crowne Plaza is offering a special room rate for attendees. To order tickets and make table seating arrangements, call Lorie at 203 706-0724.

Town of Middlebury Legal Filings Period Jan. 16 – 31, 2013 Information provided courtesy of the Middlebury Town Clerk. Date given is the date the transaction was recorded.

Matasavage, Mark to Matasavage, Mark / Matasavage, Susan on 1/16, Old Regan Rd. 1.20 Ac via Q.C. for -0-.

Ridgewood at Middlebury LLC to Toll CT II Limited Partnership on 1/18, 126.046 AC / Southford Rd / Ridgewood at Middlebury via War for $8,250,000.

Fairview at Middlebury LLC to Toll CT II Limited Partnership on 1/18, Lot 2 98.917 AC / Middlebury Rd. via War for -0-.

Geenty, Frances Owen, aka, Est. for Geenty, Frances Owen, aka, Est. on 1/18, Fiduciary Appointment, Probate.

Hansen, Robert E. / Hansen, Arline B. to Morris, Sharon H. on 1/23, 219 Porter Hill Rd. / Rel. Life Use / V223 P484 via Q.C. for -0-.

Morris, Sharon H. to Morris, Sharon H. / Morris, J. William, II on 1/23, 219 Porter Hill Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

Johnston, Gwen E. to Johnston, Floyd E. on 1/23, Jerico Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

Mackiewicz, Frances P., Est. for Mackiewicz, Frances P., Est. on 1/23, Fiduciary Appointment, Probate.

Mackiewicz, Frances Patricia, aka, Est. for Grossi, Ryan A. on 1/23, 28 Middlebury Terr. via EXE for $120,000.

Calabrese, John N. to Calabrese, John N., Jr. / Albizu, Dawn A. on 1/23, 33.33% of Grantor’s 50% Int. / 430 Old Watertown Rd. via Q.C. for $60,000.

Calabrese, Jennie B. to Calabrese, John N., Jr. / Albizu, Dawn A. on 1/23, 33.33% of Grantor’s 50% Int. / 430 Old Watertown Rd. via Q.C. for $60,000.

Scarpetti, Richard C., aka / Scarpetti, Deborah B., aka to Connecticut, State of on 1/24, 80 Hill Parkway via War for $235,000.

Patoka, Carmella Manganello, aka, Est. for Patoka, Carmella Manganello, aka, Est. on 1/25, Fiduciary Appointment, Probate.

Foxhill Associates LLC to Rodrigues, Carlos J. & Jennifer J. on 1/29, 126, 166 & 176 Judd Hill Rd. (Lots 8, 9 & 10) via War for $450,000.

489 Middlebury Road LLC to Town of Middlebury on 1/29, Parcel B 2.27 Ac Middlebury Rd. via Q.C. for -0-.

Nybakken, George H. to Nybakken , George H., Tr. on 1/30, 10 Sandy Beach Rd. Tyler’s Cove via Q.C. for -0-.

Selby-Nybakken, Dianne to Selby-Nybakken, Dianne, Tr. on 1/30, 10 Sandy Beach Rd. Tyler’s Cove via Q.C. for -0-.

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Budget –

Can you name these people?

Continued from page 1 landscape changed in ways that add to budget costs. For example, the district is moving to online testing, which requires more hardware. Many educational tasks, both for students and staff, are done online, and software has to be purchased. The new Common Core Standards require additional professional development for teachers.

Also playing a part in the budget are the recently approved full-day kindergarten, additional security measures needed after the Newtown tragedy and a change in teaching philosophy from “all students will have an opportunity to learn” to “all students will learn.” To illustrate that education has changed, Sippy showed side-by-side photos of a classroom with all the desks neatly lined up in rows and a current classroom setting with a small group of students working together at a computer station.

Moving to the assumption Above: Middlebury Historian Bob Rafford believes these that budgets rise and fall deare third- and fourth-grade students, probably in the pending on enrollment, Sippy 1930s, but their school is unknown. The teacher appears said, “I’ve been here 14 years. If to be Delia Bronson. Send responses to mbisubmit@gmail. there were a net gain of 100 stucom, or call Bob Rafford at 203-206-4717. Results of the dents at $14,000 a student, I Jan. 25 photo are at www.mddleburyhistoricalsociety.org. would not ask for a $1.4 million increase.” He said there are econAt right: Thanks to Rob Fenn, Ginnie Guglielmo, Richard omies of scale on the one hand Montville, Ray Geigle and Nancy McKay for identifying the and some embedded expendi1954-55 seventh-grade Memorial School students in the tures that cannot be teased out. photo published Jan. 25, 2013. They are front, left to right, Comparing the situation to a Harold Anderson, Herbert Pike, George Brier, Victor Allen, family of six with expenses of Ted Harrison and Bill Benson; middle, left to right Nancy $6,000 a month or $72,000 a year, McKay, Evelyn Klies, Patty Basta, Pat Foley, Maxin Donais, Sippy asked how that budget is Peggy O’Rourke and Barbara Niro; and back, left to right, affected if one child leaves to go Jim Coviello, teacher Delia Bronson, Robert Fenn, Eugene to school, work or join the miliSalcito, Rhoda Coddington, Virginia Hughes, Paul Callentary. He noted costs might inder, George Lasky and Richard Montville. crease if the child goes to college.

“I’m driving the point home over and over again,” Sippy said.

“There is no automatic increase or decrease in cost related to Mrs. Horowitz was born in Bridge- fore moving to Royal Palm Beach 20 Left to cherish his memory are shifts in enrollment.”

Sippy said there is very little port, May 17, 1924, a daughter of the years ago.

Alex’s son, Ken Novak of Waterbury; Former Timex Employee late Meyer and Goldie (Tischler) Besides his wife of 41 years, he his daughter, Marsha Springut of New discretionary spending in the

Obituaries

Anne Cristino

Mrs. Anne (Matulionis) Cristino, 92, of Waterbury passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John Cristino.

Anne was born in Naugatuck Oct. 15, 1920, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Kusowskita) Matulionis.

She worked for the Timex Corporation for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, watching soap operas and cooking.

She leaves a son, Ronald Cristino; a daughter, Darlene Ferrare and her husband, John, of Waterbury; four grandchildren: Patricia Ferrare, Lori Turiano and her husband Robert, Robyn Ferrare and David Ferrare and his wife, Melinda, and seven great grandchildren: Justine, Ryan, Hailey, Cailynn, Christian, Kenneth and Alanna. She was predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Cristino.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their kindness and compassion given to Anne during her stay, also to her loving and caring caretakers at the Aurora Senior Living of Buck’s Hill.

The funeral was Wednesday at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for Mass. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial. com.

Kirschblum, and was educated in the Bridgeport school system. She and her former husband, Dr. Joseph L. Horowitz, raised their four children in Trumbull. Mrs. Horowitz was a resident of Southbury since 1999.

She leaves her two sons: Dr. Robert Horowitz and wife, Catherine Nagel, of Pelham, Mass., and Justin Horowitz of Ulster Park, N.Y.; daughters Debby Horowitz and husband, Jay Klemundt, of Middlebury and Ellen Horowitz and husband, Frank Vitale, of Columbia Falls, Mont.; one brother, Henry Kirschblum of Fairfield; and five grandchildren: Goldie Klemundt, Jeremy Klemundt, Adam Horowitz, Sarah Horowitz and Emily Horowitz.

A graveside service was held Thursday in B’Nai Torah Cemetery in Fairfield, Conn. Shiva was observed Thursday at the Horowitz-Klemundt residence in Middlebury. The Alderson Funeral Home of Waterbury assisted the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brownstein Jewish Family Service, 444 Main St. North, Southbury, 06488-3808. For more information, to send an online condolence or to light a memorial candle, go to www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.

Kevin S. Nolan

Father of Kerry Ann DiPietro

Mr. Kevin S. Nolan, 72, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Naugatuck, passed away at the Hospice of Palm Beach County Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Mother of Debby Horowitz Rosalie (Sassi) Nolan.

Mr. Nolan was born in Waterbury Mrs. Margit S. (Kirschblum) HoDec. 12, 1940, a son of the late Andrew rowitz, 88, of Southbury, passed away and Hazel (Somers) Nolan. He was a Monday morning Feb. 4, 2013, at the longtime resident of Naugatuck beWaterbury Hospital.

Margit S. Horowitz

leaves his three daughters: Deirdre Faiz of Wolcott, Kerry Ann DiPietro of Middlebury and Angela Hague of Norwell, Mass.; his brother, Terence Nolan of Naugatuck; his grandchildren: Adam, Ali, Kaitlyn, Meili, Harris, and Isabel; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Andrew, Brian, and Kelly.

His funeral was Tuesday from the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home in Naugatuck to St. Francis of Assisi Church in Naugatuck for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial followed in St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. To send an on-line condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

York and grandchildren Helen, Micah and Aaron; and his daughter, Sally Janin of Middlebury and grandchildren Rebecca and Dylan.

A funeral service was held Feb. 1 at The Snyder Funeral Home in Waterbury. Burial was private at Melchizedek Cemetery in Waterbury. Shiva was observed Saturday and Sunday at the home of Marsha Springut in New York. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfh.net Contributions in Alex’s name may be made to The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Alex Novak

Sister of Samuel Giles Wyant

Father of Sally Janin Alex Novak of Green Hill Road in Middlebury, widower of Phyllis (Feitelson) Novak, died peacefully at Waterbury Hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. He was 90 years old.

Mr. Novak was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Morris and Pauline (Katzman) Novak. He graduated from Pace University with a degree in accounting. He proudly volunteered and served in The Army Air Force during World War II, serving as a staff sergeant for the 10th Weather Squadron and spending most of his service duration in The Asiatic-Pacific Theatre.

Alex’s life centered upon his family and his career. He took pride in working for The Benrus Watch Company and as CFO for The Remington Razor Co. He worked closely with The Victor Kiam Family Group of Companies for more than 50 years. He enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren and was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel in Southbury.

Lucille A. (Wyant) Waite

Lucille A. (Wyant) Waite, 72, of Naugatuck passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.

She was the wife of Raymond Waite.

Lucille was born in New Milford, Conn., July 19, 1940, daughter of the late Samuel Giles Wyant Sr. and the late Lucy L. (Casivant) Wyant. Lucille was a longtime Naugatuck resident who loved animals, spending time outdoors and attending country fairs.

Besides her husband of 46 years, she leaves two sons, Scott Waite of Naugatuck and John Waite and his wife, Cheryl, of Rumford, R.I.; her brother, Samuel Giles Wyant of Middlebury; two sisters, Peggy Wyant, Barbara Thomas and her husband, Edward, all of Naugatuck; and several nieces and nephews.

All services were private. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home in Naugatuck assisted with the arrangements. To send an on-line condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com

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The National Park Service (www.nps.gov) manages parks all over the country. Whether you prefer the mountains, seashore or places in between, the national parks have a lot to offer. At the website, you can search by state or features of interest. As an example, if you enter “cabins” in the search box, you’ll be shown a list of all the parks with a variety of cabins to rent, ranging from those that are designated as historical landmarks and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, to those that are fully modern with electricity, hot water and central air conditioning.

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Channel 3 (WFSB.com) reported Tuesday night that the Rocky Hill case was in Hartford courts earlier in the day. It said a judge delayed ruling on the town’s request for a temporary restraining order saying he wanted to review the facts before making a decision.

Monday night, Selectman Elaine Strobel said, “This bill will prevent the state from going the next step. Who knows what the state will shoehorn or sneak in next?”

During the budget review portion of the meeting, St. John said, “Ultimately in this budget, I feel very certain we can balance it out

making this year, hopefully, a no-tax-increase year.”

Strobel added all budget numbers were not yet cast in stone. The BoS will continue budgetary proceedings after the Board of Finance review.

Earlier in the meeting, selectmen approved William Stowell’s appointment as a member of the Safety and Health Committee for the Feb. 4, 2013 – Feb. 4, 2014 term.

Selectmen also approved reappointments of Carole Cipriano, Lawrence Pelletier, Denise Swan, and Michelle Wittko as Greenway Committee members for the Feb. 7, 2013 – Feb. 7, 2017 term.

Due to the Monday, Feb. 18, Presidents Day holiday, the next scheduled BoS meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

Marjorie Needham contributed to this article.

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He then described in detail the budget offsets in personnel that will entail reassignments and staff reductions. Discussing staff reductions, Sippy went through slides showing class sizes at every grade and subject compared to the optimal class size guidelines last revised in 2005. Sippy noted it is time to form another Community Task Force to consider the class size guidelines. Right now, they range from 18 to 24 students per class depending on the grade level and the difficulty of the coursework.

Sippy went through the classes looking at which classes could be combined without exceeding the recommended class size guidelines. He concluded a total of 4.5 full-time equivalency staff members could be reassigned, some due to the full-day kindergarten, and 7.5 full-time equivalency staff members could be reduced.

His final slide summed up what to expect Feb. 11. Listed were four items: Increases had 6 plusses; Offsets had 4 minuses, net budget increase had three plusses, and the final item “Budget Increase,” said “Yes.” Sippy said at the Feb. 11 meeting he will present his expenditure recommendations and then present his offsets recommendations before presenting his actual budget proposal. The Feb. 11 meeting will be in the Pomperaug High School All Purpose Room 103 at 7:30 p.m.

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Basketball Roundup Middlebury Boys Travel Basketball The Middlebury Boys Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Travel Team defeated Winsted 58-23 in Winsted last weekend. Middlebury led start to finish.

Matt Wynne scored 14 points and led a balanced attack in which 10 players scored. Danny

McNamara followed up the previous week’s strong performance with 11 points. Other significant contributors were Fran Barton with 7 points followed by Will McDonald, Mike Attalah and Michael Kowalasky with 6 points each.

The team will travel to Harwington for its next game, weather permitting.

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Feb. 9 - Feb. 16, 2013 Girls’ Basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 12................... Immaculate (H)..................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16................. SWC Quarter-Finals (H)......................... 7 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 12................... Immaculate (A)..................................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 15...................... Stratford (H).......................................... 7 p.m.

Spirit of Planetree 2012 Pet Therapy award Doris Wujcik, left, resident of Jerome Home in New Britain, presents “Dog” the kitty and his handler, Terri Jennings of Waterbury, with The Spirit of Planetree 2012 Pet Therapy award. “Dog” and his brother “Eddie” are Wags and Tails pet therapy team members at Jerome Home. To learn more about joining the Wags and Tails team with your friendly feline, contact Rita Nadeau-Breive at 860-356-8236.

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NIH urges women to protect heart health During American Heart Month in February 2013, The Heart Truth campaign of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is celebrating the stories of women who are taking action to protect their hearts and who are inspiring and motivating others to make heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Women and men across the country kicked off the month last Friday by participating in the 11th annual National Wear Red Day, which encourages all Americans to wear red to show their support for raising awareness of women’s heart disease.

“Over the past 11 years, The Heart Truth campaign has raised awareness that heart disease is the leading killer of women in the U.S. Closing the gap between awareness and prevention of heart disease remains a critical public health imperative, and with the information, tools, and support offered by The Heart Truth, women have tremendous power to create change,” said Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of the NHLBI. More women are finding out their personal risk for developing heart disease. In a 2009 American Heart Association survey, 48 percent reported discussing heart disease with their doctor, up from

Girls’ Gymnastics

Tuesday, Feb. 12................... Westhill/Nonnewaug (H)........................ 6 p.m.

Ice Hockey

Saturday, Feb. 9................... Cheshire (H)..................................... 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 11................... Staples/Weston/Shelton (A)............ 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16................. Amity (H).......................................... 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming

Tuesday, Feb. 12................... Masuk (A)............................................. 4 p.m.

Wrestling

Saturday, Feb. 9................... SWC Championships (H).................. 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 15...................... Class L State Championships.................... TBA Saturday, Feb. 16................. Class L State Championships.................... TBA (H) Home (A) Away

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I’ve been writing for the Bee now for about a year and a half, and my column represents new, fresh, of-the-moment, relevant, meat-on-the-bones style writing each and every week. Sometimes I have a flood of creative ideas flow through me, and I’ll sit to write columns for hours. Tucking them neatly into a file, I submit them as intuition guides me.

This week’s column was different though. In all my years of writing, including the six books I’ve written and the trilogy of children’s books written and now being illustrated, I have always been gifted with topics, pearls of tidbits, humor, grace and untethered writing. This week I just felt space – pure, empty, no-word,

30 percent in 1997. Women can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease by managing cholesterol levels, controlling blood pressure, not smoking, and adopting healthy habits such as eating well, being active and keeping a healthy weight.

This year, the campaign focuses on the importance of women talking with each other and sharing their stories in the fight against heart disease.

“Every woman has a role to play and a story to share. Informed women who have recognized the benefits of positive changes in their lives have the power to inspire, encourage, and motivate others to make healthy changes,” said Nakela Cook, M.D., medical officer at the NHLBI. The Heart Truth events this month showcase women’s personal heart disease prevention journeys and help motivate all women to take healthy lifestyle actions that lower their risk for heart disease.

Following National Wear Red Day, The Heart Truth held its 11th Red Dress Collection Fashion Show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City Wednesday. Throughout the month, The Heart Truth is encouraging

women across the country to join its Rally to Wear Red on Facebook by sharing photos of themselves wearing red and by posting their heart-healthy success stories. For more information, visit http:// www.facebook.com/hearttruth.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, there will be a Spanish-language Facebook chat from 1 to 2 p.m. ET at http:// www.facebook.com/hearttruth.

Recent data from the NHLBI Hispanic Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos shows the majority of Hispanic women – 71 percent – have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Yet, according to American Heart Association (AHA) awareness data, only 8 percent of Hispanic women consider heart disease to be their greatest health problem. Chat participants will gain hearthealthy tips from experts, share their own successes and learn from others.

Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, also is National Heart Health Awareness Day. The Heart Truth campaign has issued a call to action to women to seek preventive services and make healthy lifestyle changes on that day. With this in mind, the American College of Cardiology’s patient education and support initiative, CardioSmart, is partnering with

Keepin’ it fresh Nuggets for Life

By CYNTHIA DE PECOL thought, vision, intuition space.

I began to ponder how I’ve been able to keep it fresh every week all this time. As I let that thought go, trusting my process and knowing for sure I’d have a submission on the day and time I always do, I smiled at how cool life is to constantly surprise and delight through the unknown.

This week’s nugget for life is to see how sometimes in your own life the most synchronistic

messages, inspirations and coincidental encounters come from nature and other human beings as opposed to your own musings. Well of course they do you say – what else is there?

Well … I offer you this thought.

How alert, aware and awake are you to it all? Do you move from thing to thing from morn till night? Do you allow for a “pause,” breathing in deeply the gifts of connections from others? From animals that cross your path? To how the weather makes you feel?

Or how chatting it up with that special person lights you up inside? Or how a chance encounter or seemingly random experience can inform, uplift or inspire you?

Pay attention with heightened

Shingles pain lingers after rash is gone DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago I had shingles, and I now suffer the aftereffects of it.

The sores went away in a month, but the stinging, burning, throbbing pain is still with me. I cannot wear clothing over the affected shoulder. No medicines have eased the pain so far. Is there any help? – M.L. ANSWER: You now are dealing with postherpetic neuralgia, pain that lingers long after the shingles rash has gone. The virus that causes shingles is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Almost every adult on this continent harbors that virus, now called herpes zoster. It lives on in nerve cells.

From time to time, at older ages, it wakens from its hibernation, travels down the nerve to the skin and causes an outbreak of blisters on a red base. The outbreak goes away in about three weeks. Pain can linger for a long time – months to years. In traveling down the nerve, the virus damaged it.

I can list some of the postherpetic neuralgia medicines. Two are antidepressants – nortriptyline and amitriptyline – given not for depression but for pain relief. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is another antidepressant that can lessen postherpetic pain. Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-seizure medicine that’s approved for this problem. Neurontin (gabapentin) is another seizure medi-

cine used for control of the lingering pain of shingles.

Capsaicin lotion, cream or gel (Zostrix, Capsin, R-Gel) is applied directly to the involved skin.

A higher concentration of capsaicin comes as a patch that’s applied in the doctor’s office, left on for an hour and then removed.

Treatment can be repeated in three months. It’s called Qutenza.

Another skin patch is the Lidoderm patch. The latest medicine is Gralise, an extended-release form of gabapentin – Neurontin.

It requires fewer doses.

The entire shingles story is covered in the booklet on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address.

Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I get my calcium by drinking milk. I

believe natural sources are the best sources of vitamins and minerals. The problem is that whole milk raises my cholesterol. My father died of a heart attack at a young age. Does skim milk have as much calcium as whole milk?

– R.T. ANSWER: Skim milk contains a little more calcium than whole milk. An 8-ounce glass of whole milk has 291 mg of calcium. The same amount of skim milk has 300 mg.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many months ago, my feet turned numb. The numbness has spread up to my knees. It has made me quite unsteady when I walk. My doctor can’t find a cause or treatment for this. Can you suggest anything? – L.O. ANSWER: Your description fits peripheral neuropathy, a deterioration of nerve function, often of the leg nerves. The causes for it are many. Frequently, however, a precise cause can’t be determined. You need to make an appointment to see a neurologist as soon as you can.

Dr. Donohue regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2013 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

major national health care institutions and academic medical centers to offer women free heart health screenings and educational programs. For more information on the location and timing of the screenings, visit http:// www.cardiosmart.org .

Those unable to attend the screenings can visit www.healthcare.gov/prevention to learn more about risk factor screenings to help them assess their heart disease risk.

The Heart Truth is a national campaign for women about heart disease that is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Through the campaign, the NHLBI leads the nation in a landmark heart health movement embraced by millions who share the common goal of better heart health for all women.

The centerpiece of The Heart Truth is the Red Dress, which was introduced as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 by the NHLBI. The Red Dress reminds women of the need to protect their heart health, and inspires them to take action. To learn more, visit http:// www.hearttruth.gov.

awareness this week to every little thing. Here’s a glimpse at next week’s article – inspired by my son: Spread Joy, Share Happiness, Love Always.

Cynthia De Pecol is a Yoga instructor, Reiki master and life coach who lives in Washington, Conn. See lifecoachingllc.com or email lifecoach3@aol.com

1. Name the winningest lefthanded pitcher in Boston Red Sox history.

2. Who was the manager the only time the Arizona Diamondbacks won 100 games in a season?

3. In 2011, the SEC became the second conference to hold the top three spots in The Associated Press college football poll. What conference was the first?

4. Name the last NBA team before the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 draft to have two of the top four overall picks.

5. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time NHL leader in career assists with 1,963. Who is No. 2?

6. In 2012, American Vincent Hancock won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in skeet shooting. How many other men have won consecutive golds in the event?

7. Who was the youngest player to take part in golf’s Ryder Cup?

Answers:

1. Mel Parnell had 123 victories (1947-56).

2. Buck Showalter went 100-62 in 1999.

3. The Big Eight, in 1971 (No. 1 Nebraska, No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Colorado).

4. Houston, in 1983.

5. Ron Francis had 1,249 career assists.

6. Hancock was the first to do it.

7. Sergio Garcia was 19 when he played for Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1999.

cate and a current 1-inch by Terry Schmidt will teach Stan- 1-inch photo to Middlebury dard First Aid Monday, Feb. 11, Soccer Association, P.O. Box 357, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Shep- Middlebury, CT 06762. ardson Community Center. The Safe Boating, PWC cost is $72 for residents; $82 for Certification Course nonresidents.

A one-day safe boating and Middlebury Baseball personal watercraft certification course will be offered Saturday, Registration Baseball registration will be March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 ONLINE ONLY. Visit middle- p.m. The single-session, eightburybaseball.baberuthonline. hour course, taught by Professional Marine Education, procom for more information. vides a certificate of completion as partial fulfillment of the rePomperaug Youth quirements to obtain the CertifSoftball Registration icate of Personal Watercraft OpFind information for Middle- eration, which allows operation bury/Southbury softball for ages of motorized recreational vessels 5 and up online at southburys- up to 65 feet and sailboats 19.5 oftball.baberuthonline.com. feet or longer.

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Participants must have been icate after satisfactory complefour years old by Dec. 31, 2012. tion of the course. Students All new travel players must sub- should bring a pen or pencil to mit a copy of their birth certifi- class. The class fee is $62 for residents; $72 for nonresidents.

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Fit the adjustable pipe cutter around the first mark, tighten and rotate the tool around the pipe three or four times to achieve a smooth, straight cut.

Repeat on the other side. You may need to finish the cut with a few swipes of a hacksaw, but the pipe section should detach pretty cleanly.

Take the section to the homeimprovement store to find the correct replacement pipe and fittings.

Use the round wire brush, sandpaper or steel wool to scrub away metal burrs left by the cut and to smooth the pipe ends.

Next, test the fittings to make sure both the remaining and replacement pipe will fit. The connections should be pretty tight even without flux and solder.

Apply flux to the ends of the pipe using a small brush to spread it evenly, about 1 inch along the pipe. Slide the pipe into the fittings, twisting to spread the flux more, and then slide the replacement pipe and fittings into place on the pipe run.

Uncoil about 9 inches of solder. Bend the first 2 inches at a

90-degree angle, which gives you more control. Light the propane torch and briefly heat both sides of the first fitting, about 5 seconds each side, so the fitting heats evenly. To see if the fitting is heated correctly, touch the bent end of the solder to the fitting; if the solder melts, it’s go time.

Working quickly, insert a halfinch or more of solder into the joint between the fitting and the pipe. The heated fitting will melt the solder and draw it into the joint so that just a thin bead is still visible. (This may take a couple of tries if it’s your first time.)

Being careful not to burn yourself, use a rag to quickly wipe away excess solder.

Complete soldering all the joints, and let the pipes cool completely. Then, open the tap on the utility sink and slowly turn on the water supply, monitoring the new section for leaks around the fittings. If a leak is evident you’ll need to disconnect everything and redo it.

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Depending on the location of the pipe break, repairing it can be fairly straightforward. The good thing is it’s a nonessential fixture – unlike, say, pipes leading to the kitchen or bathroom – and so you have the choice of either fixing it right away or shutting off water to that section of the pipe run until the weather gets warmer.

A broken pipe needs to be replaced. It can be patched, but those quick fixes break down in a short period of time.

For the repair, you’ll need a pipe cutter, a length of replacement pipe of the same diameter and material as the original pipe, sandpaper or steel wool, and a round wire brush. If you plan to solder the replacement, you’ll need a handheld propane torch, flux (a paste that helps solder spread evenly) and pipe solder.

If you don’t want to solder, or can’t do it safely, you’ll need to buy two compression fittings, one for each side of the replacement pipe. Cutting and preparing the pipe is the same. Ultimate Handyman has a short video detailing how to use compression fittings here: www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-9c5LWFI_M4.

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The Westover School Theater Department will present the acclaimed Broadway classic, “Machinal” by Sophie Treadwell, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, at 7:30 pm in the Louise B. Dillingham Performing Arts Center.

First performed on Broadway in 1928, “Machinal” follows the life of a nameless young woman as she tries to resist oppression, but is suffocated by society’s beliefs. As the title suggests, the main character is surrounded by a world of people who inevitably fall into the mechanical rhythm of everyday life.

When the young woman doesn’t do what is expected of her, her life becomes a spiral of never-ending tragedy and a constant longing for a way out. Some material may not be suitable for younger audiences. Westover’s Theater Program Director, Marla Truini of Roxbury, directs the production.

Jessica Dierdorff (left) of Southbury as Mother and Amelia Bell of LakeThe cast includes Amelia ville as Young Woman are two of the cast members of the Westover Bell of Lakeville as Young School Theater Department production of “Machinal,” which will be Woman; Jessica Dierdorff of performed Feb. 8 and 9 at the school. (Submitted photo) Southbury as Mother; Elizabeth Reed of Winchester as the Telephone Girl; and Judge; Jill Buckley of Middlebury as Filing Tora Coursey of Newburyport, Mass., as George Clerk and First Reporter; Sarah Basset of Wolcott H. Jones; Margaret Milford of Waterbury as Man as Doctor and Court Reporter; Rachael Shurberg No. 1; Danny Smooke of Woodbridge as Second of Morris as Stenographer, Nurse and the Matron; Man and Prosecution Lawyer; Lauren Danielowski Nicole Ganci of Southbury as Bailiff, Garbage Man of Woodbury as Defense Lawyer; Addie Pates of and Singer; Brittany McDonald of Middlebury as Manchester by the Sea, Mass., as Adding Clerk Bellboy and Second Clerk; Kathryn Volovski of Middlebury as Young Man and Third Reporter; Hannah Olshansky of Bridgewater as Woman and Singer; Priyanka Agadi of Danbury as Man’s Voice and Reporter; Katherine Kromer of Alexandria, Va., as Waiter and Second Clerk; Jason Begin as the Bartender and Husband; and Andrew Ubaldi as a member of the Ensemble. All members of the cast play ensemble roles in addition to their other roles.

Ian Diedrich of Waterbury is the production’s technical director. The running crew includes Lauren-Nicole Laurenceau of New York, N.Y.; Amy Tiong of Waterbury; Marianna Mead of Yarmouth, Maine; Stephanie Crudele of Middlebury; Lai Penanhoat of Scituate, Mass.; Jill Moisan of Woodbury; Alex Ivanoff of Salisbury; Rian Ishikawa of Japan; Rachel Pomerantz of New York, N.Y.; and Ali Walker of Watertown.

Parking and entrance to the Performing Arts Center are on South Street. Reservations may be made by calling 203.577.4535. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Westover is a selective boarding and day school in grades 9-12 with 205 students from 16 states and 17 countries. It offers its students more than 20 advanced placement courses as well as signature programs in science, engineering, art history, and music.

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Fish can cause illness The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning consumers of the dangers of eating certain tropical fish. In a recent release, the CDC said eating large, tropical, predatory reef fish, such as barracuda and grouper may put consumers at risk for ciguatera fish poisoning. Until recently ciguatera fish poisoning was fairly uncommon in New York Your pet could be featured City, where there has now been as “Pet of the Week” in this a large increase in cases among

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picture frame. Send us your pet’s photo by email to mbisubmit@gmail.com or by regular mail to P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 along with your pet’s name, your last name and your town.

people who have eaten locally purchased barracuda or grouper.

Although some of the initial symptoms (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) resemble other types of food poisoning, the neurological symptoms, like difficulty walking, weakness, tooth pain and reverse temperature sensation also may occur and can persist for months. There is no practical way to test fish before they come to market, so

current efforts to prevent ciguatera depend on knowing which fishing areas have fish that might contain ciguatoxins, as well as accurate diagnosis and consistent reporting by health care providers to local public health agencies.

Fish with ciguatoxins do not look sick. Ciguatoxins do not hurt the fish. Fish with ciguatoxins do not look, smell or taste differently from fish without ciguatoxins.

Adopt a Rescue Pet

PET OF THE WEEK Samson is a 4-year-old male Maltese loved by the Falks of Middlebury

Curbing hairballs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, “Chester,” coughs up a big hairball about once every two weeks.

Is this unusual? How can I stop it? – Grossed Out in Chicago DEAR GROSSED OUT: Coughing up the occasional hairball isn’t unusual for most cats, but if it seems to be happening more frequently, getting a professional opinion is important. Schedule a checkup for Chester with his veterinarian, and bring along the next hairball (or two) he coughs up in the meantime.

The vet can check for any underlying condition, as well as check the hairball for traces of blood, plants or other items of concern. The vet will make sure Chester’s general health is good for his age (or not), and can offer suggestions and possibly medication to reduce the frequency

at which your cat is horking up hairballs.

Hairballs are formed due to a cat’s habit of cleaning its fur with its tongue. The rough tongue tends to pick up stray hairs and dander, which the cat swallows.

Most of the time, this hair passes through the digestive tract without a problem. But occasionally this does not happen, and the cat regurgitates the hair (and other stuff matted into it).

If Chester gets an otherwise clean bill of health, the vet prob-

ably will recommend using a hairball preventative. The most common type is a petroleum jelly-based treat the cat licks off the end of your finger. Chewable hairball treats also are available; these contain mineral oil and should be given sparingly. “Hairball control” cat foods contain extra fiber (usually cellulose) to help push excess hair through the digestive tract.

Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www. pawscorner.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

P UZZLE SOLUTIONS:

ELVIS AUTUMN Autumn is a loving brown-and-white tabby who was thrown outside and left to fend for herself.

This sweetie deserves much better! Autumn is about 11 to 12 yrs old, and all she asks for is a quiet, safe place to call her home. She would be ideal for an owner who also is looking for a friend – maybe you know a senior human who would benefit from Autumn’s companionship? If so, then please call Animals For Life at 203-758-2933.

Elvis is a loveable boy with gentle eyes. He loves the company of people, but he’s not good with other animals. Elvis is a between the ages of 6 and 8. Due to circumstances beyond his control, his long-term foster home was no longer able to keep him, so he is back at the Animals For Life shelter.

He would love to find a permanent home where he could get a few walks a day and time to snuggle up on his dog bed. He is looking for a home with a fenced yard. Please contact Animals For Life at 203-758-2933.

For more information on these pets or to make an appointment to meet an adoptable pet, call 203-758-2933. For information on the adoption process, visit www.animalsforlifect.org.

Animals for Life will have an offsite adoption at the Derby Firehouse Sunday, Feb. 10, from 12 to 3 p.m. The firehouse is at 200 David Humphries Road.

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KEMBA GIZMO A lot of smiles as well as love you will get from this beautiful guy! This is Gizmo. He is about 5 years old and will need an understanding, loving person to call his own. He does not like a lot of activity in the home, so we are looking for a quiet, adult home where he can be loved and adored!

Gizmo is spunky and lovable and would do best in a home without kids and dogs. For more information, please email us here at meridensociety@ sbcglobal.net

Kemba is a soon-to-be-2-year-old mix dog that is a medium to high-energy dog that weighs approximately 107 lbs. Unfortunately, Kemba does not like children and should be placed in an adultonly home! He started to become overly protective of the house when the other dog passed. The owners worked with different trainer/behaviorists who all came to the same conclusion – that Kemba’s family is not a strong enough pack for Kemba. And that he needs consistency in his life! Please email us at meridensociety@sbcglobal.net for more info on Kemba.

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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Pick up a nice bottle of wine or champagne! Maybe a nice artisanal cheese, too?

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