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Friday, February 21, 2014

Alleged tree-cutter expected at next week’s CC meeting

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Town Attorney Dana D’Angelo said Wednesday she expects Joseph Bernardi to appear before the Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) at its meeting next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

Following Bernardi’s failure to appear at the Jan. 28 meeting regarding allegedly cutting down trees on wetlands, the matter was referred to D’Angelo.

Bernardi, a principal in Brothers Tree Service LLC, is alleged to have cut down trees on wetlands at Lot 119 Regan Road without a required permit. It appears Bernardi owns a 50-percent share of the property where the trees were cut. D’Angelo said Bernardi told her he is trying to buy the other 50 percent.

That 50 percent was owned by the late David Johnson of 275 Porter Avenue, who died in 2007, and it is tied up in probate. Based on conversations at CC meetings, we have been reporting the property belonged to David.

We apologize for not knowing David was deceased.

D’Angelo said Bernardi told her he didn’t appear at the Jan. 28 CC meeting because he is retroactively applying for a permit and hadn’t yet gotten all the abutting neighbors to sign off on it.

In the meantime, because state statue considers all property owners liable, David’s widow, Jomarie, has also been sent violation notices and a cease-and-desist order.

Jomarie told us she saw Bernardi out on the property last fall operating a huge piece of machinery that was “devouring” trees. At that time, she didn’t know he owned any part of the property. She said she started running through the woods to tell him to stop, but she has a bad knee, so she had to get in her car and drive to Bernardi’s house on Regan Road to get him to stop.

“That man just took down everything,” Jomarie said.

“I left that morning and came back and he was out there with a big machine that cut down everything … He went crazy cutting everything down.”

It was a Saturday, Jomarie said, and she had just come back from the store. She said Bernardi was back out there running the machine Sunday after church.

This newspaper called Bernardi, but he declined to comment on the matter.

Jomarie said until Bernardi started cutting down the trees she had no idea he owned any part of the property.

Based on legal filings, it appears David and his first wife, Jean, owned equal shares of the property. They were divorced, and Jean sold her share to Bernardi in 2008.

Jomarie said the trees and brush before the cutting were so thick it gave her and the Perrottis, who live next door, privacy. “It was very dense,” she said. Now, when you drive down Regan Road and look behind the Bernardi residence, you can see clear through to the Perrotti’s back yard. “He took down huge trees,” Jomarie said.

Wetlands Enforcement Officer Deborah Seavey said the original violation letters informing them they were cutting trees in the Hop Brook Wetlands Review Area were sent in August 2013. It is noted in the file that Jomarie responded to that letter by informing Seavey that Bernardi, a resident of 450 Regan Road, did all the cutting.

Seavey said state statute regulates wetlands and what can be done on them. Anyone wishing to make a change on wetlands is required to file a formal application and appear before the conservation commission before proceeding.

Middlebury Public Library Director Jo-Ann LoRusso, center left, and Library Board of Trustees Chairman Joan King, center right, are shown during happier times at the ribbon cutting ceremony last November for the newly renovated library.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

Board chair banned from library

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury Library Board of Trustees Chairman Joan King has been banned from entering the library except to attend the monthly library board of trustees (LBoT) meetings. In a letter served on King last Friday by a state marshal, Middlebury First Selectman Edward B. St. John told King he prohibits her, until further notice, “from entering the Middlebury Public Library, except to attend meetings of the Library Board.”

He further prohibited her from making any contact, direct or otherwise, with Library Director Jo-Ann LoRusso or any library staff. He specified there was to be no contact of any kind – letter, email, phone, direct or any other type of contact. He warned her that refusal to abide by the directive would be consider a trespass on town property and/or harassment and would be dealt with accordingly.

St. John’s letter said his action is in part a response to King’s refusal to consider a memorandum town attorney Robert Smith hand carried to the LBoT meeting Feb. 11. King did not add the letter to the night’s agenda. She said it would be considered at the trustees’ March meeting.

The letter said it also was in part a response to a Feb. 7, 2014, letter to St. John from LoRusso in which LoRusso alleged King is harassing her and interfering with day-to-day operations at the library. LoRusso said in her letter that in October she tried to stop King from interfering with daily operations at the library by discussing examples of such interference with her. From that time forward, LoRusso said, King was hostile and verbally abusive towards her.

LoRusso also said King told her in a November meeting requested by King, “You are as good as done.” When King left that meeting, LoRusso said, King turned to LoRusso, pointed her finger, and said, “If I were you I would watch myself.”

King, a retired English teacher who has served on the LBoT more than 30 years, said Wednesday of the letter delivered to her Friday, “It is disturbing to receive a letter like this.” She said there are inaccuracies in the letter, but she doesn’t want to talk about them until she has discussed them with legal counsel.

She said St. John had met with her in November. “It wasn’t any sort of a harsh conversation. It was a casual conversation,” she said.

However, following the conversation, King said she never spoke to LoRusso again about anything to do with the library except at library board meetings.

King said she saw Smith at the library Tuesday night, Feb. 11, as she was walking through the library on her way to the trustees’ meeting in the Connecticut History Room. She said she greeted him and told him she was on her way to the meeting.

“Bob did not ask me to put anything on the agenda,” King said. “I said to him, ‘You’re not on the agenda. Is there anything I need to do?’”

She said he didn’t say anything during the meeting, but he did hand out the memorandum to everybody. “I didn’t read it until I got home,” King said.

She said she didn’t read the memorandum earlier because the meeting was about to start.

“I was not told I needed to address it or contacted by Ed at all. I have not talked to him since November. Ed never talked to me about any of this.”

The Feb. 11 memorandum, addressed to King with copies to the other trustees and to LoRusso, was submitted by Smith at the request of St. John. It was to address questions raised in the Jan. 23 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and library trustees (King was absent), complaints made to the first selectman and questions King raised in her letter to the editor published in this newspaper Feb. 7.

It said her letter revealed “a serious misunderstanding of the authority of the library board,” a misunderstanding thought to have been resolved at the Jan. 23 meeting. It said her letter to the editor ignored both the explanation of the board’s authority given at the Jan. 23 meeting and also ignored the first selectman’s directive Jan. 23 that she have Smith attend the trustees’ Feb. 11 meeting to further explain the LBoT’s authority.

The letter reiterated that the LBoT is responsible for only general policy relative to the library and has no authority in decisions on contracts with vendors or day-to-day operations at the library. It noted the first selectman supervises the LBoT and the library director is a town employee.

The letter also noted the library board has no specific authority to adopt its own bylaws, as it has done, but the bylaws don’t become a problem as long as the trustees don’t interpret them to grant the trustees authority they do not otherwise have.

King said she had done a lot to help LoRusso as she stepped into her new role as library director. “My help was not unsolicited,” King said. “When the library moved back into its regular home (from the temporary quarters on Park Road Extension), the relationship changed because my help was no longer needed.”

Beware of scam using fake Malloy letter HARTFORD — Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein, Attorney General George Jepsen and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Dora B. Schriro are advising residents to avoid responding to a letter claiming to be from Governor Dannel P. Malloy and bearing a replica of his signature, informing them that in return for a cash payment to cover state taxes, they will receive the Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes prize of $5 million and a Mercedes Benz vehicle.

“This letter is not from any office within the State of Connecticut, particularly that of the governor,” Rubenstein said. “Rather, it’s a common example of a scam letter, replete with certain clues that easily give it away as such. We urge anyone receiving this communication to ignore it, and certainly do not send money as requested. Loud alarm bells should go off anytime you are told you won a contest that you did not enter, or that you are required to pay money before receiving a prize. Those are telltale signs of a scam.”

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

Nuggets for Life.............. 6 Obituaries....................... 5 Puzzles........................... 7 Region 15 School Calendar....3 Senior Center Events....... 3 Sports Quiz..................... 6 Varsity Sports Calendar.... 6

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“Scam artists use a variety of techniques – some simple and some more sophisticated – to attempt to obtain money or personal information,” said Jepsen. “This scam is particularly concerning because it uses the governor and the position of authority that comes with his office in an attempt to appear legitimate. All residents should use caution when it comes to unsolicited phone calls, faxes, letters or emails.”

“Residents should be wary of any solicitation involving personal information or the transfer of any monies either

by credit card or wire transfer,” said Schriro. “We need to continue to be vigilant, as the perpetrators of these crimes know no boundaries.”

The fake letter was transmitted via “faxZero,” apparently a free facsimile transmittal service, but could also have been sent to residents via email and U.S. mail. Use of a free delivery service to communicate important information such as prize winnings may be a sign the sender is not legitimate.

Other signs identifying this as a bogus message are use of a free fax service, the

sender and email address are a mismatch, and the IP address is from Jamaica.

“Becoming familiar with the signs of a scam are important in protecting yourself from fraud, and our SmartConsumer.ct.gov website offers more information under “Scam Signals” to arm yourself with,” Rubenstein said. “In the case of this particular letter, do not respond with a payment, or you will certainly lose your money.”

Harwinton Congregational Church Annual Chicken Barbecue What: When: Where: Cost:

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Barbecued chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, roll, pie and beverage, eat in or take out.

Seatings at 4:45 and 6 p.m.; take-out 4:45 to 6:30 p.m.

Harwinton Congregational Church at Route 4 and North Road in Harwinton. $14 adults; $8 children under 12. Call 860-485-9308 for reservations and information.

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Free Concert at Taft School What: When: Where: Info:

Andrew Armstrong and friends perform classical music on piano, cello and violin.

7 p.m.

Walker Hall at Taft School in Watertown.

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Community Calendar Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 Ethics Commission 6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 Economic and Industrial Development Commission 6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 Calendar dates/times are subject to change.

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U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors

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Army jazz band to perform

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From nurse to patient (Family Features) Despite her career as a scrub nurse for general cancer surgeries, a personal diagnosis of cancer still came as a surprise.

“It was a surreal moment to be on the other side of the surgery table and faced with a cancer diagnosis,” said Sheila Brake, who was diagnosed seven years ago with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a common type of blood cancer. “It gave me a real appreciation for the confusion, fear and anxiety my patients feel at their time of vulnerability.”

Many people confronted with a new cancer diagnosis face unfamiliar medical terminology and treatment decisions. Even as a scrub nurse, Sheila faced similar fears.

“It’s nearly impossible at first to get your head around the reality of a cancer diagnosis,” Sheila said. “I found it was crucial to educate myself about my disease, the new terms, and to have an open, trusting dialogue with my oncologist to figure out the best treatment plan for me.”

CLL, the most common type of adult leukemia, is a chronic disease that typically affects older adults. Symptoms vary and may take years to appear.1,2,3 “I was lucky that I didn’t happen to have pre-existing medical conditions,” she said. “In my case, we decided on the ‘watchand-wait’ approach, where no active treatment was actually given until the disease and symptoms got worse.”

Almost three years later, Sheila initiated her treatment regimen and feels lucky she was able to continue her work in the surgery room and day-to-day life alongside her husband and two dogs until she reached remission.

Since CLL is chronic and incurable, many people require additional treatment due to the return of cancerous cells.1 Sheila said that while the possibility of relapse weighs on her sometimes, she has hope for the future.

“My oncologist told me researchers are working on even more therapies, which is amazing and will give folks more options,” she said.

CLL Facts: • A cancer that starts in the blood and bone marrow.3 • More than 4,500 deaths are expected in the U.S. during 2014.4 • The average age of diagnosis is 71, and is rarely seen in people under age 40.2 For more information about CLL and other blood cancers like non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, talk with your doctor or visit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website at http://www.lls.org or the Lymphoma Research Foundation website at http://www. lymphoma.org.

For the first time in a decade, the Woodbury Lions Club will sponsor a U.S. military band in a free local concert. The Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, “America’s Big Band,” will perform Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Nonnewaug High School auditorium in Woodbury.

As the premier touring big band for the U.S. Army, the Jazz Ambassadors travel thousands of miles each year throughout the nation and abroad. Since its formation in 1969, the Jazz Ambassadors have appeared in all 50 states and throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

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open at 6:20 p.m., and the Lions are asking ticket holders to find their seats by 6:45 p.m.

At 6:50 p.m., empty seats will be available to those without tickets.

Anyone interested in attending the concert can pick up free tickets at one of the following locations: Canfield Corner Pharmacy, C.L. Adams, Ion Bank, Naugatuck Savings Bank, TD Bank, Woodbury Drug Co. Woodbury Floral Design or the Woodbury Public Library.

Find more information about the concert and the Woodbury Lions Club at www.woodburyctlions.org.

Book Review “Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!”

by Rachel Macy Stafford (Zondervan, $15.99) Reviewed by Molly Ford If you find yourself drowning in the everyday digital distractions of modern life, author Rachel Macy Stafford offers a lifeline with

her new book, “Hands Free Mama.” Without having to resign yourself to a life with no computer, phone or Internet, Stafford offers simple ways to still use technology without feeling ruled by it.

Divided into chapters like “Make Purposeful Connection,” “Choose What Matters” and “Take Pause,” the book combines personal stories from the author’s

parenting journey – the triumphs and the mistakes – with her blog readers’ own tales of living life hands-free. There also are plenty of practical tips (for example, changing your computer or phone home screen to a picture that will remind you to re-evaluate if you need to be constantly checking the device) and catchy mantras woven into each chapter.

These are supplemented with reflection questions the reader can use as a guide to ponder how to manage technology challenges.

The questions also would work well for leading a book-club discussion.

The book’s main message is to provide ways to encourage us to be more present for meaningful moments in our lives, which Stafford calls “sunset moments.” Although the book’s title references parenting, the nonparent will find plenty of ways to use the book’s tools to connect with the loved ones in their life, whether they are children or not.

If you want to find a way to balance technology with “what really matters” in life, this is your read.

For more reviews by Molly Ford, visit SmartPrettyandAwkward.com.

local equestrian trails as well as advocated for animal welfare with her pet portraiture benefiting organizations such as the Danbury Animal Welfare Society and the Moore Humane Society of North Carolina.

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

are the names by which they are blessed. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is required. Call the Reference Department at 203-262-0626, ext. 130, or Beth El synagogue at 203-264-4500 to register.

(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Library Happenings Middlebury 7th annual puzzle contest The library’s jigsaw puzzle contest returns Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m., thanks to its sponsors, the Friends of the Middlebury Public Library. Challenge your friends and family to beat the five-time winning team, “Pick up the Pieces.” Light refreshments will be available, and all will receive a small thank-you gift for participating.

Space is limited and filling quickly, so please register with Donna at the Circulation Desk if you wish to compete. More information and the contest rules are at www.middleburypubliclibrary.org. The snow date will be Thursday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m.

References 1. Dighiero G and Hamblin T. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

The Lancet. 2008; 371:1017-1029.

2. National Cancer Institute. SEER Stat Fact Sheet: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. http://seer.cancer. gov/statfacts/html/leuks.html. Accessed January 2, 2014.

3. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Disease Information & Support. http://www.lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/leukemia/chroniclymphocyticleukemia/. Accessed January 2, 2014.

4. Siegel, R., Ma, J., Zou, Z., & JeFebruary movie mal A. (2014). Cancer Statistics, showings 2014. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1-22. http://onlinelibrary.

Wednesdays at 1 p.m., the liwiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21208/ brary shows a documentary pdf. Accessed January 7, 2014. movie. Selected topics include

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Programmed to entertain all types of audiences, the Jazz Ambassadors’ diverse repertoire includes big-band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections written or arranged by members of the band.

“We want a full house,” said event Chairman Lion Donald Heavens. “The performers on stage deserve that.” In the past, the free concerts have played to packed auditoriums.

“It’s quite an honor to have a band of this caliber perform in town.”

The night of the concert, the doors will

ber the library when voting for a favorite charity. Bank customers can vote online at ionbank.com or at a bank branch.

The bank’s foundation will donate a proportional share of $50,000 to each nonprofit that receives at least 1 percent of the total votes. Voting will take place through March 31, 2014.

Story Makers Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m., elementary school children are invited to join another meeting of Story Makers, a program designed to inspire imagination and storytelling. Using richly illustrated cards for inspiration, we’ll delve into inventing, writing and drawing stories of our own.

At this meeting, we’ll explore “Quests and Adventures.”

New ladies’ book group Books for a new ladies’ book group, Whittemore Women, are available to pick up at the library this month. The group will meet every two months, allowing plenty of time to read and digest the novel. The first meeting will be Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s reading room, when the group will discuss “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter and select literature for future meetings.

engineering, travel and history.

Please call the library at 203-7582634 for specific information on which titles will be shown.

Fridays at 1 p.m., the library shows movies recently released to DVD. Please call the library at 203-758-2634 for specific movie titles to be shown.

Man’s best friends The Middlebury Public Library is at 30 Crest Road. The exhibit telephone number is 203-758The February art exhibit fea2634, and the website is middle- tures the artwork of Middlebury burypubliclibrary.org. resident ShawnaLee Kwashnak.

She is a portrait artist who works in pencils, charcoals and oils.

Her renderings of animals, in Library seeks votes particular family pets, show her keen ability to capture her subThe library is again participatject’s spirit and personality. ing in Ion Bank’s Community She has supported local aniAwards Program. Patrons who mal rescue organizations and bank at Ion are asked to remem-

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Southbury Wednesday movie The Wednesday afternoon movie Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room brings a touching drama set in a seaside village in Scotland. The story concerns a mother who has been writing letters to her son pretending to be from his sailor father away on a ship to which she has given a made-up name.

When a ship with that name actually arrives, she must find a man to pretend to be her husband. Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Sharon Small and Jack McElhone are in the cast.

Due to licensing and copyright agreements, film titles cannot be listed. The room has surroundsound theater with a listening system available. This program is free and open to the public.

Jewish genealogy series The third of a three-part series on the art and science of Jewish genealogy will meet Sunday, March 2, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Kingsley and Brown Room of the library. It will focus on the personal nature of Hebrew names, which link Jewish individuals with their ancestors and

Drawpaintings exhibit A selection of Ron Crowcroft drawpaintings is on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery until Thursday, Feb. 27. Drawpainting is the process of using acrylic and oil-based paint markers on canvas. The paintings are biomorphic abstractions in which faces, figures, animals, birds, fish, eyes, internal organs and organic shapes may be seen embedded within the abstracted glyph-like forms.

For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www. southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.

Woodbury Teen cocoa party It will be a cocoa-licious day at the library Saturday, Feb. 22, from 12 to 4 p.m., when teens in grades six and higher are invited to a cocoa party. The event celebrates the founding of Hershey’s chocolate in 1894. Drop in and make a cup, and top it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and candy pieces. While you sip your delicious creation, get book recommendations, chat about books or simply browse the collection.

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

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log Date Time Address/Incident 02-09 21:09 3 Kimberwood Court. Carbon monoxide alarm activation. Zero readings measured.

02-10 20:21 Route 188. Motor vehicle accident. Vehicle off the road.

02-14 17:55 48 Steinmann Ave. Fire alarm activation.

Technician installing alarm activated it. No problem at residence.

02-15 19:44 Routes 63 and 64. Minor motor vehicle accident. Patient refusals.

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Art on display at Westover An exhibition of paintings and a video piece by artist John O’Donnell entitled “STILLLIFE” is on display in Westover School’s Schumacher Gallery. A public reception with the artist will be held in the gallery Saturday, March 22, from 4 to 6 pm.

“STILLLIFE” is a title that refers not only to the category of painting but also to a calm reflection on life and time. O’Donnell’s process and materials are inspired by the history of painting and contemporary abstraction.

In the studio, he paints directly onto found objects and then attempts to replicate them on a burlap canvas with gesso and acrylic paint; sometimes he uses oil paint and spray paint to reference different historical and contemporary processes. The result is a casual but considered painting loosely depicting an object through gesture and the liberal application of paint – often directly out of the tube. Most paintings and objects are loosely related, but certain pieces directly reference moments from art history; an example is a piece entitled “Flag” that was directly influenced by the famous painting with the same title by Jasper Johns.

The exhibition also includes a video piece created by O’Donnell, who was inspired by a musical composition written and produced by Seattle-based musician Jean Chalant.

McCarthy commits to Catholic University

These works by artist John O’Donnell are among those on display at Westover School in Middlebury.

The exhibit is open to the public.

(Submitted photo) O’Donnell associates his process and ideology with the New Casualists, a movement defined by the painter and critic Sharon L. Butler in 2011. He lives and works in Connecticut, is a multidisciplinary artist and has created performance pieces for the Museum of New Art in Detroit, Proof Gallery in Boston, Flux Space in Philadelphia, and SOHO20 Gallery in New York City. His prints are a part of many collections, including the Kohler

Library Collection, the Polish Fulbright Foundation, and the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art. His work was recently featured in Kolaj Magazine, a publication based in Montreal. He is an adjunct professor of studio and digital arts at University of Connecticut, Gateway Community College and Eastern Connecticut State University.

The Schumacher Gallery in the school’s Louise B. Dillingham Performing Arts Center is open

Mondays through Fridays from noon until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. whenever Westover is in session; it is closed on Sundays. Westover will not be in session from Feb. 27 through March 18, so the exhibition will be open to the public through Feb. 26 and then will reopen March 19 to 28. Visitors may access the gallery by coming to the school’s main entrance, which faces the Middlebury Green.

Is your computer open to thieves?

If you’re a senior with a computer, do you know the answers to these questions?

What is a keystroke logger?

Why should your operating system be set for automatic updates?

If you don’t know the answers, your computer could be at risk for a security breach.

Here are the answers: A keystroke logger is a spy program that logs each keystroke you make and sends the information to someone else. Your operating system should be set up for automatic updates because those updates will contain security features you need.

Your best bet: Take the computer to the store where you bought it (or to the Geek Squad at Best Buy) and have them do a little work on it. Your list of requests: 1. Scan for viruses.

2. Turn on your firewall.

3. Get the latest operating system updates and set it to automatic.

4. Install a good virus-protection program.

5. Set your system to be very secure as you wander the Internet.

Here’s why I suggest the Geek Squad: If you buy the annual plan and something goes wrong, you can call them on the phone for advice. If it’s a complicated fix, you can give them verbal permission to get into your computer remotely.

Your next step is to find a teacher who can show you all the safety and security problems with the Internet.

In general, here are some activities to avoid online: Quizzes

Brendan McCarthy, a senior at Pomperaug High School, has committed to attend and play lacrosse for the Catholic University Men’s Lacrosse program beginning this fall. Head Coach Brooks Singer said the Catholic University of America is thrilled that Brendan chose the Cardinals over a number of other strong college programs, and they look forward to welcoming him to Washingon, D.C., in the fall.

In addition to lacrosse, McCarthy also is on the boys’ swim team at Pomperaug, is a peer minister at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury and is a Boy Scout. He lives in Middlebury with his parents, Annemarie and Chris, a brother, Brendan McCarthy Conor; and a sister, Clara.

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Region 15 School Calendar Friday, Feb. 21 PES Celebration of Reading Kickoff...........................................6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22 No Events Scheduled

Sunday, Feb. 23 No Events Scheduled

Monday, Feb. 24 RMS Intramural Basketball.............................................. 2:45 - 4 p.m.

MMS You Be the Chemist.........................Media Center, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Board of Education................................PHS, AP Room 103, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 RMS Intramural Volleyball............................................... 2:45 - 4 p.m.

(even if they offer prizes), giving your real name and any information about where you live, social networking sites, dating sites, clicking on links in email, and agreeing to sign up on sites like LinkedIn. For more information, go online to aarp.org, click Home & Family, then Personal Technology.

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 School Spirit/PD&J Day RMS Intramural Basketball.............................................. 2:45 - 4 p.m.

RMS PTO Study Skills........................................................ 3 - 3:45 p.m.

Board of Education Budget Workshop.............................. CO, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27 RMS Intramural Volleyball............................................... 2:45 - 4 p.m.

PHS Senior Collage Workshop.............Southbury Library, 6:45 p.m.

PHS Talent Show (Snow Date Feb. 28).......................................7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28 PHS PLC.....................................................................................7:10 a.m.

RMS Grades 6 to 8 CMEA Students Rehearsal.....................3:15 p.m.

PHS Snow Date for Talent Show..................................................7 p.m.

Saturday, March 1 Debate Tournament.................................................................7:30 a.m.

RMS Grades 6 to 8 CMEA Students .......................................8:15 a.m.

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Middlebury Senior Center News Free tax help Free income tax assistance is provided at the Middlebury Senior Center by the AARP Tax Aide program for low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Call 203-577-4166 to obtain additional information or schedule an appointment with a certified AARP Tax Aide counselor.

You will need to bring items such as proof of identity, your Social Security number and previous tax returns with you.

Windows 8 help If you have a new computer with the Windows 8 operating system from Microsoft, Sean Howard can teach you how to use it.

To make an appointment with him, call 203-577-4166, ext. 711, Tuesday through Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Howard charges $15 an hour, and each session is approximately an hour long. Please bring your laptop with you.

File now for energy assistance The Middlebury Social Services office is taking applications for the 2013 Energy Assistance program through March 15.

Please bring with you all proofs of income, bank statements and a copy of your energy bill; also the number of persons in your household and their incomes, Social Security numbers and dates of birth. If you have questions please call 203-577-4166, ext. 707.

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The next AARP Driver Safety All checks must be made out to course will be Monday, March 3, “AARP.” Call 203-577-4166 to regfrom 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the ister. senior center. The course is the nation’s first and largest driver-refresher course. Using new St. Patrick’s Day materials and new videos, the course covers new defensive Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day celedriving techniques, new laws and bration with a meal and enterregulations, how to deal with tainment Tuesday, March 18, at aggressive drivers, and how the Aqua Turf Club. The Maclean aging affects drivers.

Avenue Band and the Emerald Drivers who attend this class Fire Dancers from New York will will receive a completion certif- provide Irish music and Rivericate and may be entitled to a dance-style dancers. discount on automobile insurThe meal will be salad, pasta, ance (contact your insurance corned beef and cabbage, baked company for details). scrod, vegetable, potato, and AARP membership is not re- dessert. A fee of $43 per person quired, and drivers of all ages are includes transportation, the invited to attend. The cost to meal and the entertainment. Call participate is $15 for AARP mem- 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Physical therapist Brian Reynolds of Thunder Sports and Fitness in Watertown will lead participants in a free one-hour flexibility and core-training class Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9 a.m. Participants will do a series of exercises to strengthen their bodies and reduce injury. Reservations are needed by the day before the class.

Author to discuss World War II memoir Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m., Janina Nawarskas of Wolcott will discuss her recently published memoir, “A Child Lost: My Life’s Journey from War Torn Europe to Proud American.” It is the story of Nawarskas’ life being shattered by World War II. When the

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Opinion

There’s an alternative to the imperial presidency

By LEE H. HAMILTON In his State of the Union speech to Congress last month, President Obama drew widespread attention for pledging to use his executive authority to advance his priorities. He insisted he intends to act with or without Congress and listed well over a dozen actions he plans to take by executive order. “Wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families,” he said, “that’s what I’m going to do.”

Plenty of people were happy about this. The speech was applauded by pundits who have given up on Congress and believe the only way to move forward is by strengthening the presidency.

Our political system, they say, is weighed down by too many interest groups, too many checks and balances, and too few avenues for circumventing a Congress that is both polarized and highly susceptible to the wishes of its donors. The present government is paralyzed, they believe. A stronger presidency would get Washington moving again.

As you’d expect, others are alarmed by this approach. The president, they say, is trampling on the constitutional separation of powers, grabbing powers for himself that were meant to be shared with Congress. They point out that the Constitution gives Congress a primary role in making policy.

The problem with this debate is that it’s missing a key part of the equation. Yes, our system needs a strong presidency. But it also needs a strong Congress. We are best off as a nation when the two consult, interact and work together as powerful branches.

In truth, every president in recent memory has expanded the power of his office and been accused of a power grab. They’ve had plenty of motivation to do so. The modern world demands quick, decisive action. Americans tend to support presidents who act forcefully. Congress is complex, convoluted, and hard to work with; it is far easier for an administration to act on its own.

Even members of Congress often defer to the president, counting on him to address issues they don’t want to tackle or can’t agree upon.

And presidents have wielded executive orders to great effect.

Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, FDR’s Works Progress Administration, John

Kennedy’s Peace Corps, affirmative action under Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan’s enshrining of cost-benefit analysis as the key to regulatory review — all came about through executive orders.

Yet there are limits to this approach because, in the end, there is no substitute for legislation.

Presidents cannot write a budget, raise the minimum wage, or reform entitlements by themselves.

Because executive orders lack the permanence and force of law, they can be hard to implement and can be summarily canceled by a later president. They are more subject to legal challenge than legislation. And most important, executive orders are a unilateral exercise of power and do not benefit from a process of consensus-building and consultation with voices independent of the president’s.

Consensus-building can’t happen in a vacuum, however.

Without a strong Congress able to find its way effectively through the thickets of lawmaking, this president and his successors surely will continue to address the nation’s challenges on their own. The question is, how far down that road can we go before Congress becomes irrelevant, with too much power — and too much potential for the abuse of power — in presidential hands?

Like our founding fathers, we should be skeptical of the concentration of power.

Politico recently detailed a spate of executive orders planned by this administration that would affect everything from how power plants operate to how we commute to how the environment will be regulated. Taken together, they will “push deeply into everyday life” for Americans, the article noted.

Whether a president oversteps his authority with these and other executive orders is inevitably colored by whether you agree with the proposed order. But my point is different. It is that the march toward presidential unilateralism, whether the president is a Democrat or a Republican, dangerously undercuts our constitutional system. Before we give up on the separation of powers, let’s try strengthening Congress. This may not be the easy route, but if we don’t take it, representative democracy itself is in doubt.

Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

In Brief Middlebury Baseball League Registration is open for the Middlebury Baseball League. Register online at middleburybaseball.baberuthonline.com.

Registration will close after Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

Middlebury Soccer Online registration for Middlebury Soccer’s spring season is open. If you want to participate, do not delay as some registrations close Feb. 28. Please pay close attention to the dates to avoid late registration fees and insure a spot on a team. The dates are different for different age groups this season. To register, go to www. middlebury-soccer.com and click on the “REGISTER NOW” button on the opening page.

Chicken barbecue The Harwinton Congregational Church’s 52nd Annual Classic Chicken Barbecue is tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Harwinton Congregational Church at Route 4 and North Road in Harwinton. Seatings will be at 4:45 and 6 p.m. Take-out will be from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14; $8 for children under 12.

Dinner includes half a barbecued chicken (one-quarter for children), coleslaw, baked potato, roll, pie and beverage. For reservations and information, call 860-4859308.

Carnival at Jewish Federation Join the Mattatuck Museum and The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut for an afternoon of carnival fun Sunday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury. Join teaching artist Renee Bascetta to prepare for Purim with a story and by creating colorful masks and hats with paper, markers, feathers and other fun art materials.

Also explore how Italy and Brazil celebrate carnival. The event is open to the public for children ages 5 to 12 and their adult caregiver.

Admission for children 5 and older is $5; adults and children 4 and younger are free.

Registration is required. Preregister by Feb. 21 by calling 203-753-0381, ext. 114.

Carnival Fun is the first of three events that are joint projects of the Mattatuck Museum and the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. The other two are Express Yourself through Music and Dance Sunday, Feb. 23, at Mattatuck Museum and Silly and Strange Sunday, April 6, at the federation. For information and to register, call the museum at 203-753-0381, ext 114.

Taft School concert The next performance in the “Music for a While” 2013-14 Taft School Performance Series will be Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in Walker Hall. Andrew Armstrong and Friends will perform classical music on piano, cello and violin. For more information, call 860945-7898.

Cat lovers’ group An informal group is forming in the Waterbury area for people who want to learn more about the care, behavior and training of cats. Facilitated by Certified Cat Trainer and Therapy Cat Training Instructor Terri Jennings, the group will meet once a month.

The next meeting will be Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m., and the topic will be “Feline Body Language and Communication.” For more information, call Arthur or Jane Portnoy at 203-695-9993.

Death Café

Rabbi Dana Z. Bogatz, the chaplain for Brownstein Jewish Family Service, will be the coordinator/facilitator for the two March meetings of the Death Café. The first one will be Monday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western

Connecticut at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury.

The second will be Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at The Watermark at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury.

The Death Café provides a safe, nurturing place and community in which to discuss people’s interest, questions and concerns surrounding death. Its goal is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.

Light refreshments will be served.

There is no charge for this program and it is open to all adults, but seating is very limited, and participants must preregister, even if they have come to a previous Death Café. Registration is first-come, first-served.

To make a reservation, leave a message for Rabbi Bogatz at 203-267-3177, ext. 334.

Please state “Federation” or “Watermark” in your message to get signed up for the correct date and location. Participation is limited to 10 people in order to keep the conversation open.

Alzheimer’s watercolor workshop An innovative watercolor workshop for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or related dementias and their caregivers will meet Thursday mornings, March 6, 20 and 27 and April 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Southbury. “Expressing Yourself with Watercolor” will be led by Ival StratfordKovner, a professional artist with decades of teaching experience. Hosted by Brownstein Jewish Family Service in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, this free four-week program will meet at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury.

The workshops demystify watercolor techniques and encourage joy through individual creativity. The full program, dedicated to both new and experienced artists in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, welcomes loved ones to join as well. The class size is limited; to register, call Rebekah Gemza at the Alzheimer’s Association at 860-308-3458.

Theater auditions The Community Theatre at Woodbury, in association with The Woodbury Arts and Cultural Commission, will conduct auditions for their talent showcase, “That’s Entertainment!” Sunday, March 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, March 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building at 7 Mountain Road in Woodbury. The show will feature dancers, singers, musicians and dramatic readings. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13.

This is a musical-theatre-themed show, and they are looking for variety numbers that are complete and ready to go. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call Maureen Denver at 203405-3855. If you do not schedule an appointment and wish to audition, please drop by on the audition dates and they will schedule you in as time permits.

Free mental health, addiction training The Cheshire Human Services Committee is sponsoring a free program on understanding and recognizing the warning signs of addictions and mental health issues.

The Community Awareness Program is a two-part, six-hour training funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It will meet Wednesdays, March 19 and 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 111 Church Drive in Cheshire, Conn. (across from Town Hall; park behind the church).

The program is designed to educate the community as well as individuals and

families struggling with understanding and recognizing the warning signs of mental illness, substance abuse and addictions such as gambling. The training, given by mental health professionals, will cover topics such as community resources, support and treatment options. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The program is for adults only, and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Deb Kelleher at 203-6405627 or email dgupk@sbcglobal.net.

Church seeks vendors The Church of St. Leo the Great at 14 Bentwood Drive in Waterbury is seeking vendors interested in renting floor space for an indoor flea market Saturday, March 22.

Rentals are $25 and $30. The event is sponsored by the church’s scholarship committee. For more information, call 203879-5900.

Naugatuck elderly housing The Naugatuck Housing Authority is accepting applications for elderly housing at The Robert E. Hutt Congregate Complex at 480 Millville Ave. in Naugatuck. All efficiency units are single occupancy and include heat, hot water and electricity in the rent. Also included are one meal a day, light housekeeping once a week and 24/7 onsite security guards.

To qualify, you must be 62 or older with an annual income under $45,100.

Applications are available at the housing authority office at 16 Ida St. in Naugatuck Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You may call 203-729-8214 to have an application mailed to you.

North Church seeks vendors North Congregational Church in Woodbury is seeking vendors for its annual church indoor flea market, which will be Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A single space is $35, and a double space is $60. Bring your own table or rent one for $6.

For reservations and information call 203263-5920.

Located at 11 Main St. N. at the intersection of routes 6 and 47, the church has ample parking, and admission to the flea market will be free. Proceeds from the event will help support missions, programs and projects within the church.

Hospice training VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of Connecticut is recruiting hospice volunteers to take training classes in March. All it takes to become a hospice volunteer for VITAS is compassion and a little time. VITAS is looking for people who can listen carefully to the hearts and feelings of terminally ill patients and their loved ones.

VITAS volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. All VITAS volunteers receive training in end-of-life-care. In orientation classes, they are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones at the end of life.

After completing the class, volunteers may provide respite for caregivers, offer companionship for the patient, participate in devotional readings and spiritual care, and help in small but meaningful ways. They work in private homes, in nursing homes that partner with VITAS or at VITAS inpatient hospice care unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Assignments and schedules are made according to the volunteer’s preferences and location.

For more information or to attend an orientation class, contact Volunteer Services Manager Karen A. Hale at karen.hale@vitas. com or 203-437-3127.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Obituaries Margaret H. Coe

Wife of Richard D. Coe Mrs. Margaret “Marge” (Hanna) Coe, 77, of Middlebury passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was the wife of Richard D. Coe. Mrs. Coe was born in West Addison, Vt., Nov. 29, 1936, a daughter of the late J. Howard and Calista (Pecue) Hanna, and was educated in the local schools. Marge was a graduate of Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes, Vt. and Bouve College in Boston, with a degree in physical therapy and had been employed at Waterbury Hospital and later at Waterbury Extended Care Facility in Watertown.

She was a member of the Middlebury Congregational Church. She had been an avid skier and enjoyed rug hooking, sewing and knitting.

Marge was proud of her family and enjoyed and treasured the time spent with them. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the Middlebury Convalescent Home for their loving care and attention to Marge while she was a patient there.

In addition to Dick, her husband of 55 years, she leaves a daughter, Katheryn C. Moran, and her husband, Kevin, of Torrington; a son, William S. Coe, and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Watertown; and five grandchildren, Richard F. Moran and James D. Moran of Torrington and Melissa N. Coe, Sarah H. Coe and Megan C. Coe of Watertown.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Middlebury Congregational Church. Burial will be in Middlebury Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Arrangements were entrusted to the Alderson Funeral Homes of Naugatuck. For more information or to send an online condolence, visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.

Amelia (DelGaizo) Daly

It Happened in Middlebury wife, Rita, of Fairfax, Va.; Ellen Clarke Braun and her husband, George, of Greenwich; Elizabeth Molleur of Wolcott; Shawn Zelek; Sarah Zelek; Henry Zelek; Brittany Clarke Finch; and Andrew J. Clarke. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine D. Clarke, and two brothers, Joseph P. DelGaizo and Carmine L. DelGaizo.

She leaves a close circle of very kind and loving friends.

A funeral Mass will be held today, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. Private burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. There were no calling hours. The Murphy Funeral Home at 115 Willow St. in Waterbury was in charge of arrangements. Visit www.murphyfuneralhomect.com for more information or to send an online condolence.

Martin J. LaVorgna

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather Mr. Martin J. LaVorgna, 97, a longtime resident of Middlebury, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Bethel Health Care surrounded by his loving family.

Martin was born in Waterbury Jan. 1, 1917, a son of the late Domenico and Victoria (Regis) LaVorgna. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and was proud of having had perfect attendance while a student there. He was a graduate of the University of New Haven with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Martin was an engineer and was the assistant planning commissioner for the City of Waterbury for 30 years before his retirement.

He leaves his daughter, Sandra Tagliaferro, and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, April, Audra, Larisa and Darren; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Sascha and Martin; brothers, Robert and Dr. John LaVorgna; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass was Wednesday, Feb. 19, at St. John of the Cross Church. Burial followed at New St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Waterbury. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

Mariangela “Anne” Modeen

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Amelia (DelGaizo) Daly, 99, died at her home in Middlebury Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, just 70 days shy of her 100th birthday. She was the widow of Robert V. Daly.

Mrs. Daly was born in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Piedro and Rosina (Antonelli) DelGaizo, and educated in local schools. She was a retiree of the Chase Brass & Copper Co., a longtime Middlebury resident, an avid golfer, and a communicant of St. John of the Cross Church.

Amelia is survived by her nieces and nephews: Peter J. Clarke and his

Mariangela “Anne” (Garafano) Modeen, 97, formerly of Middlebury, a resident of Cheshire House in Waterbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Cheshire House. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred Victor Modeen.

Mrs. Modeen was born July 2, 1916, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Jacaruso) Garafano. She was predeceased by her four brothers, Edward Garafano of Naugatuck, Dominic and Joseph Garafano of Pasadena, Calif., and John Garafano of Waterbury.

Anne graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School and attended

Hofstra University and Post College.

She retired from the Internal Revenue Service in 1975 after 37 years as a tax auditor. After her retirement, Anne volunteered for more than 25 years at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury Hospital and Easter Seals and transcribed for the blind.

She was a devout Catholic and active parishioner of St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. She was the president of the Resident Council at the Village at East Farms and a member of the Sunshine Committee and the Village Chorus. She was an avid reader who “read an article” on just about everything. She enjoyed travel, especially her trip to Italy, her many winters in Florida, the theater, and her trips to the casino with her son.

Anne is survived by her son, A. Thomas Modeen, and his wife, Barbara, of Watertown; three grandchildren, A. Thomas Modeen Jr., and his fiancé, Ashlea Scarabin, of Norman, Okla.; Jessica L. Nunez, and her husband, John, of Seymour; and Christopher T. Modeen of Watertown; a great-granddaughter, Alexis N. Modeen of Middletown; a daughter-inlaw, Karen Mancinone, and her husband, Dan, of Bristol; and her extended family, the residents and staff at the Cheshire House and the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, with whom she made her home since 2004.

Anne will be lovingly remembered by all as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother and a trusted friend and confidant to all whose life she touched. Always wise beyond her years, she was a mentor to many and throughout her life espoused the phrase “there’s always room for one more at the table.”

Her family wishes to thank all her caregivers at the Cheshire House and the Village at East Farms for the love, kindness and patience shown to her while under their care.

A funeral Mass was held Saturday, Feb. 15, at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. Burial will be in Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

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What small businesses need to know (StatePoint) Adapting to the changing times is crucial for success. That’s why it’s important for small businesses to periodically review what’s working and where there’s room for transformation.

“Take the time to step back and examine everything, from connecting with customers to cash flow management,” said Tim Carroll, vice president of small business engagement at Deluxe Corporation.

With this in mind, here are tips for small businesses to improve their chances for success.

Connect with Customers Nothing beats word-of-mouth recommendations. Thanks to new digital technologies and social media, it’s easier than ever to share these kudos.

“In today’s digital world, you can reach millions of eyes simultaneously. The key is to also get customers to engage with you and share your story with others,” points out Carroll.

You don’t have to be a social media maven to make the most of your digital presence. Take a look at other websites and incorporate appealing aspects of these on your website. Use the space to highlight successes. But don’t overlook more “traditional” communications. A recent survey found that 86 percent of consumers preferred receiving customer appreciation gifts – including thank you cards – through traditional rather than online methods.

Get Noticed Online A website can be a powerful marketing and sales tool. But if nobody visits, it’s a virtual ghost town.

Your website needs to be indexed properly to show up high

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(Monkey Business - Fotolia.com) in search engine results. According to researchers, more than half of online shoppers don’t go past the first two pages of search results.

This is why Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is critical. Optimize your website for keywords and phrases your customers are searching for online. To accomplish this and improve search engine rankings, small businesses increasingly turn to marketing services firms like Deluxe.

Think Ahead Don’t get caught off guard by annual events that matter to your business. For example, it’s never too early to think about holiday marketing. Plan now to maximize sales when it matters.

Streamline Payments New payment technologies can streamline logistics and keep you in complete control of the payment process.

For example, with Deluxe eChecks powered by VerifyValid, you can create a check in a few keystrokes on a computer or tablet and pay your vendors in sec-

onds – whenever and wherever you want.

With its proprietary technology, anyone can send or receive a Deluxe eCheck without requiring payees to sign up for the service. The eCheck can be sent to anyone who can cash or deposit a check.

Prevent Identity Theft Identity theft and fraud are increasing, and businesses – like individuals – are at risk. Before giving out confidential information, confirm how it will be used or shared.

Ensure password protection on your accounts, and don’t use easily available information as a password or authentication.

It is crucial to have a contingency plan in place prior to ID theft or fraud. Services like EZShield Business Identity Restoration can help businesses quickly recover to pre-incident status. More tips and information about small business services can be found at Deluxe.com.

Make changes to help set you up for success.

Helen Benson filled scrapbook pages like this one with newspaper clippings, photos, postcards and other records of events in Middlebury’s history.

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Benson scrapbooks trace Middlebury history

By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD One of the great treasures of the Middlebury Historical Society is the “Benson Scrapbooks.” These wonderful black volumes filled with stories and pictures of Middlebury’s intriguing past were mentioned in the Feb. 7 issue of the Bee-Intelligencer. There are eight books in all; some cover Middlebury’s unique history from 1702 through the 1950s, while others show a general history of Connecticut.

The compiler was a Middlebury resident, Helen Hickcox Benson.

Benson was born in Waterbury April 2, 1889, the daughter of Frank M. (1863-1936) and Annie (1862-?)

Hickcox and the eldest of six children. In 1917, Helen married Ernest William Benson (1888-1966), also the eldest of six children, from an extended farming family in Middlebury. Helen was certainly proud of her community and state, and, with her younger contemporary, Delia Bronson, she merits a great deal of praise for collecting and preserving some of Middlebury’s history to share with all.

The scrapbooks are fully indexed and were loaned to the Middlebury Library when the historical society underwent renovation about 12 years ago; they have been in the restricted Connecticut Room there ever since. The library’s hours provide the public

Helen Hickcox Benson with much greater access to Middleburians. The series has been an invaluable asset to those researching Middlebury’s history, including Rachel Carley, whose displays at the Mattatuck Museum during our bicentennial celebration seven years ago and her subsequently published architectural history of Middlebury drew on the material in these volumes.

Helen’s daughter, Helen Benson Relyea, lived in Wolcott for many years and, following the community-mindedness of her mother, recently sent a number of items of historical interest to the Middlebury and Wolcott historical societies.

The scrapbooks are of great significance in part because the ma-

jority of their material is from a period of Middlebury’s history when we were undergoing the greatest growth in our infrastructure, from the addition of Route 64 bisecting our town in 1928 to the further division of our town by Interstate 84 in 1963. In addition, our population growth spurt was the greatest during that period, from 1,067 in 1930 to 4,785 in 1960. The scrapbooks also contain many personal facts about Middleburians during a time when local newspapers carried generous descriptions and photographs of sporting and other group events with names of participants in a way that modern newspapers do not.

Because of their fragility, the books are no longer accessible to the public. However, the Middlebury Historical Society recently embarked on a project to scan all the volumes. Book One has been fully scanned, and the scans will be made available at a later time. We need help scanning these volumes, so if anyone would like to volunteer to scan them, please contact me.

Bob Rafford is the Middlebury Historical Society president and Middlebury’s municipal historian.

To join or contact the society, visit MiddleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Bob at 203-206-4717. Your membership would be a valuable addition.

Stay current on the latest scams If the information stolen from millions of credit cards over the holidays is any indication, this is going to be a banner year for scams and thefts.

One way to stay safer is to sign up for a free email newsletter from ScamBusters (scambusters. org). Each week or so, you’ll get an email with links to current scams, as well as need-to-know information on older scams that haven’t gone away. Here are a few from recent ScamBuster emails: • If you use a remote key to lock your car, check to be sure it engaged – especially if your remote also activates an alarm.

Thieves have figured out how to sit nearby and use a device that keeps your remote from working. Once you leave, they have access to your car.

• If you’re on Facebook and get what looks like a duplicate friend request, beware. It could be a scam to get in and set you up in some way by pretending

to be your original friend.

Maybe it would be an ID theft or possibly an “emergency” situation where you’re asked to send money to help a friend.

• If a “nurse” shows up at your door asking to check your prescriptions, slam the door and call the police. You could end up with your medications stolen or replaced with fakes if the scammers get into your house.

Seniors are particularly at risk.

ScamBusters also provides links to other helpful information. Learn about phishing, urban legends, identity theft, stopping spam, credit-card fraud and viruses, even the little-known poetry scam. You also can access ScamLines, up-to-the-minute scams sent in by people all over the country.

Besides using ScamBusters to stay current on the latest scams, search online for what’s new by putting the month and year in the search engine. Bookmark the sites that seem particularly promising.

And here’s a cautionary tale: After the massive credit-card thefts, Target sent out an email warning to cardholders. Unfortunately, so did the thieves. The letters looked nearly identical to the ones Target sent out. Instead of opening the mail, go online to the Target site to read it. If you opened the email and filled in any personal information (the Target letter didn’t ask for any, nor will it), check your bank accounts every day and put in a fraud alert with the big three credit reporting agencies.

David Uffington regrets he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Westover squash team in top three However, the second match on Saturday, their third of the weekend, did not go in Westover’s favor. Phillips Exeter from New Hampshire came out very strong Saturday night and earned the victory, but the Wildcats still won two out of the seven matches.

“They used that match to refocus as they still advanced to the semifinals,” Wymard said.

On Sunday morning, the Wildcats battled against The Westminster School from Georgia to win the third-place position.

Westover came back for a tie after being down 0-3, and the Wildcats’ lone freshman, Pacheco, played the deciding match. With this title and the three wins over the weekend, the team improved to 7-4.

“All in all,” Wymard said, “the Westover team showed tremendous maturity on and off of the court. They had a huge desire to win and left everything on the court each match. Senior co-captains, No. 1 Jocelyn McKenzie and No. 2 Stuart Lemay, both went 2-2 for the weekend. No. 3, Ashley Sanchez ’15, had four wins and made this tournament the weekend of her squash career thus far

Celebrate February’s winter gifts As February draws to a close, we are reminded to gracefully accept the power of nature. If we pay attention to the positive things about our New England winter, we’ll understand it’s natural to have many snowfalls and weeks of cold weather. If we flow with its forces and receive it as it is, we are nourished by what it offers.

It offers the chance to get exercise outdoors by shoveling, playing on ice and making snow angels. We can learn to relinquish some control over circumstances beyond our control and take advantage of closings. It’s a luxury to stay home in snowstorms with little to do but relax, read, sit by the fire, watch TV and chat with each other. It’s a treat to eat grilled cheese sandwiches, a 12-bean soup or any homemade soup, sip hot tea or cocoa, and bake yummy, fragrant herbinfused healthy breads.

If we push against the weather, complain, try to force it to be something it isn’t, through conversation and thinking, we feel unhappy and as if our lives are

Nuggets for Life

By CYNTHIA DE PECOL

interrupted. If we understand its gifts and powerful, playful ways, we can feel calm and smile.

This week’s nuggets for life are to enjoy the week and go with the flow. Cuddle up with warm blankets. For a long winter’s sleep, enjoy hot soaks in a tub sprinkled with lavender oil and Epsom salts.

Make an effort to look for the bright side, the silver lining, the rainbow around February weather.

Find time to look up and appreciate cold, clear nights when a full moon appears and winter constellations offer a chance for magical moments. Celebrate these winter gifts every day.

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

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Feb. 21 - March 1, 2014

The 2014 Westover Varsity Squash Team, left to right, Ashley Sanchez ‘15, Afuah Nsiah ‘15, Co-Captain Jocelyn McKenzie ‘14, CoCaptain Stuart Lemay ‘14, Lindsay Rogers ‘15, Victoria Rousseau ‘14, Joana Pacheco ‘17, Davis Lemay ‘16 and Coach Kate Wymard enjoy earning third place at the High School Nationals.

(Submitted photo) and earned Westover’s Wildcat of the Week honors for her undefeated performance.”

Pacheco went 3-1, Afua Nsiah ’15 was 1-3, and Davis Lemay ’16

“The team has worked hard since Nationals,” Wymard said, “and is looking forward to continued success at New Englands Feb. 21st and 22nd.”

Westover is a selective boarding and day school in Middlebury, Connecticut, with 205 students in grades 9-12 from 17 states and 20 countries.

Lady Panthers ready for SWC playoffs

By KEN MORSE The regular season is winding down, and teams are jockeying for position to gain a spot in the postseason. The Pomperaug girls are in a logjam in the Colonial Division of the South West Conference (SWC). Four teams sit tied in first place at 9-4 in the division, making this week’s match-ups all that more important in deciding who is in and who is out of the playoffs.

Lauralton Hall, at 13-0 in the Patriot Division, and 11-2 Kolbe Cathedral already have locked up the first two seeds in the SWC playoffs and will host quarterfinal match-ups this coming weekend. Immaculate, at 8-5, appears to have qualified for a spot, with Notre Dame of Fairfield having an outside shot depending on this week’s outcome.

The Colonial Division has the usual suspects with Pomperaug, Masuk, Newtown and New Fairfield all at 9-4, making this week’s Lady Panthers game at New Fairfield Tuesday a difference maker. New Milford at 8-5 and Barlow at 7-6 also are in the mix as the final week of the regular season shakes things out with the playoffs looming in the future.

“We have rebounded from a couple of tough losses, and things are really starting to come

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together for us,” said Pomperaug head coach Joe Fortier.

Pomperaug left a few games out on the court in tough losses to Kolbe Cathedral 62-59 and a real heartbreaker 63-62 to Notre Dame of Fairfield. Two weeks ago, the bottom dropped out when Lauralton Hall hung an 18-point loss on the Panthers by a wide margin of 63-45.

Since then, the Lady Panthers have been hard at work establishing all the pieces that will fit to go along with their all-around go-to player and leading scorer, Hannah Metcalf. The results have been four straight victories, and each one has shown just how far Pomperaug has come.

The Panthers have shown they can have a presence in the paint in a 52-41 win over Newtown.

Katelyn Perrotti led the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Pomperaug easily won the battle on the boards as sophomore Rachel Bonnanzio set a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with nine points. Metcalf came through with 11 points, but it was the allaround game of sophomore Lauren Rubinstein, who just missed a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, that proved the Panthers have all the tools in their shed.

“A lot of the younger girls now have a full season under their belt, and they are no longer play-

ing like younger players,” Fortier said. “Rachel has really developed into a force under the boards, and Lauren is becoming a very multitalented guard.

“The key is we are limiting our mistakes and gaining a lot of experience and confidence along the way. Teams can no longer look at us as a one-dimensional team. They can’t just focus on stopping Hannah, because we have developed so many other weapons.”

Metcalf led the way in a 71-60 win over Immaculate, throwing down 23 points, adding nine steals, seven rebounds and seven assists. Perrotti has established herself as the No. 2 scorer, knocking down 18 points and hauling away 13 rebounds. Another key piece of the puzzle has emerged with Caly Farina coming away with 11 rebounds and eight points as Pomperaug pulled away to victory.

The Lady Panthers made it four wins in a row, improving to 14-5 on the season as they thoroughly handled Stratford by a wide 62-39 margin. This game showed that, as strong as the starting five are, the depth of the Panthers is just as effective.

Metcalf led the way with 24 points on the strength of five three-pointers. Pomperaug got a lot of support off the bench with senior Gabby Penzetta (six

points), sophomore Allison Ostar (six points) and senior Jen Catuccio (four points) all finding their way into the score book.

“Our rebounding has improved dramatically, and we are now limiting teams to just one shot at the basket, and that has translated into a stronger defensive presence,” added Fortier.

“And as our defense has improved, it has created more opportunities for us on offense. The guards are getting used to doubling down to give us an added advantage on the boards, and overall, as a team, we are playing with a lot more confidence.

“We are coming into the playoffs around the third seed, and I like the way we have been playing over the past two weeks. We are looking to sustain that kind of effort going into the playoffs and carry it as far as it will take us.”

The SWC playoffs begin Saturday with quarterfinal matchups scheduled for 5 and 7 p.m. at Lauralton Hall and Kolbe Cathedral, respectively. Tuesday, at Bethel High School, the semifinal match-ups will take place at 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, at Masuk High School, the SWC Championship game will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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what damp. That’s the time to use a moisturizing product. Petroleum jelly is cheap and effective. If a moisturizer leaves your skin greasy, first rub a small amount between your hands and then apply it to the skin.

It’s not so much a matter of oil returning to your skin as it is water. Your skin needs hydration.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When I was a little girl, my mother used to warn me about chilblains. I think it was her way of frightening me into dressing the way she wanted me to dress for winter.

These days I never hear that word. What are chilblains? Did my mother make up the word?

– D.G. ANSWER: “Chilblain” is a real word. It’s a cold-weather injury that most often strikes the toes and less often the fingers. It comes about from intense and prolonged spasms of blood vessels. Blood circulation is greatly decreased. This mostly happens when weather is cold but not freezing.

Skin changes might not occur until 12 to 24 hours after exposure. They consist of purple patches on the toes. They itch or give rise to burning pain. Warmth gets rid of them. Women be-

tween the ages of 15 and 30 are the ones most susceptible to this kind of cold injury.

Chilblain has another name, “pernio.” I never hear either word mentioned.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 79 years old. I take Fosamax for osteoporosis. I also take one 500 mg calcium tablet daily. Is it necessary for me to take both? – D.S. ANSWER: Yes, you have to take both.

Fosamax works by slowing down the body cells that gnaw on bones. They’re supposed to do that. It’s the way the body constantly renews bones. The bone destruction is followed by bone buildup. In older ages, bone destruction outpaces bone buildup.

Osteoporosis is the result. Fosamax prevents this from happening.

However, for the bone cells to build new bone, they need calcium. Without it, they can’t get the job done. Older women should be getting 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium every day.

You also need vitamin D, a vitamin many of the elderly are deficient in. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. You need all three – Fosamax, calcium and vitamin D. Dr. Donohue regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

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1. Who was the first major-leaguer to have 40 or more steals and 30 or more home runs in his rookie season?

2. How many times did Rickey Henderson steal four or more bases in a game during his 25-year major-league career?

3. Which college football team has played in the most Orange Bowl games?

4. In 2013, Portland’s Damian Lillard became only the fourth unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year. Name two of the first three to do it.

5. How many NHL players have tallied at least 155 points in a season?

6. In 2013, Chris Horner became the oldest cyclist (41) to win a Grand Tour event. Who had been the oldest?

7. Who is the only male golfer to win all three Australian majors in the same year?

Answers 1. The Angels’ Mike Trout, in 2012.

2. Nineteen times.

3. Oklahoma, with 18 appearances.

4. Ralph Sampson (1984), David Robinson (1990) and Blake Griffin (2011).

5. Three – Wayne Gretzky (nine times), Mario Lemieux (four) and Steve Yzerman (once).

6. Firmin Lambot was 36 when he won in 1922.

7. Robert Allenby, in 2005.

Westover School’s varsity squash team placed third at the High School Nationals in Philadelphia on Feb. 9. The team exceeded expectations, having gone into the tournament seeded 15th out of the 16 teams competing.

“After waking up early on Friday, February 7th,” said coach Kate Wymard, “we headed south with our eyes set on beating whichever team we were matched up against for the first round.”

The high energy from the car ride, she added, was carried directly onto the courts as the Wildcats started off strong against their first opponents, Episcopal High School from Virginia, to win 4-3.

The team put forth the necessary first-round effort to advance into the quarterfinals against Blair Academy from New Jersey on Saturday, Feb. 8. Even though Westover won 5-2, Wymard said, each match was incredibly close, including two nail-biting wins by Joana Pacheco ’17 and Lindsay Rogers ’15.

“The team was lucky to be able to play on Saturday afternoon instead of having a second match on Friday night,” Wymard said.

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Wintertime roof leaks

This has been a winter of unusually stormy and snowy weather, and it looks like my house isn’t holding up too well.

After noticing a water stain on an upstairs ceiling, I went into the attic and found water stains on several boxes and a general damp smell. Trouble is, there is still ice and snow coating the rooftop, and I don’t feel safe going outside. How can I deal with this? – George in Virginia

A:

Climbing onto the roof is definitely not safe in the midst of ice and snow, but you do need to stop water from entering, of course.

You can set up a temporary patch from inside the attic, but keep in mind it is very temporary – you’ll need to check it frequently until warmer weather comes and the roof can be properly repaired.

In the attic, trace the water leak to its source. A leak can occur farther up a pitched roof and trickle down the rafters to drip elsewhere. If the water stains follow a path, trace that path upward to where the water marks end and check that area of the roof’s underlayment for damage, holes or apparent water entry points.

Sometimes as the sun melts the ice and snow on the roof, you will be lucky (or unlucky) enough to see water actually dripping through.

Now that you’ve located the leak (or leaks), you need to control

By Samantha Mazzotta the direction of the drip so it no longer runs down the rafters but instead into a bucket to catch the water. Do this by placing a large nail in the center of the leak and tapping it through the roof ’s sheathing until it reaches the shingle outside.

“But Sam,” you say, “I’m trying to fix the leak, not create one!”

True, but the damage is already done. For now you need to contain it until a better repair can be made.

Underneath the nail you just punched through the underside of the roof, place a bucket to catch drips. Now the water isn’t running all over the attic.

Next, put on a dust mask and cut away water-damaged insulation from around the hole. This clears the area you need to patch and helps prevent mold growth.

Let the area dry for a day or two; hopefully much of the ice and snow will melt from the rooftop during this time. At any rate, you need the underside of the roof to be fairly dry so a patch will hold.

Once the area surrounding the hole is dry to the touch, you can patch it.

Remove the nail from the hole.

Make sure the area is very dry.

You also might want to warm the area slightly with a hair dryer if it’s a cold day, so the patch material adheres.

Fill the hole with roofing cement or roof patch compound (available at home-improvement stores – you’ll need just a small amount) and smooth out to the sides. In some cases, with spring coming, this small plug is all you need. But some DIYers add a little insurance by cutting a thin sheet of plywood into a square that extends a couple inches beyond the hole on each side, and tacking that tightly against the hole using roofing cement (not nails).

Mark the patched area with brightly colored chalk or some other easy-to-see material. When the weather warms, you or a roofing professional must inspect the roof to locate and repair the damage, as the patch will give you only a few months’ reprieve. The roof may be damaged in other areas, or there could be undetected water problems as well.

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A large contingent of volunteers helped Flanders staff tap more than 300 trees on a snowy day in January, and now the time has arrived to boil down the sap gathered from these trees to make it into maple syrup. Everyone is welcomed to drop by on the Saturday and Sundays of March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. as Flanders staff and volunteers will demonstrate turning sap into syrup with an entertaining mix of science, stories and humor. There is a $3 per person donation suggested, which will go to support Flanders future maple sugar programming. The demonstrations will take place at the Flanders Sugar House at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury.

Then on Sunday, March 2, Flanders will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the Woodbury Emergency Services building on Quassuk Road in Woodbury. The menu will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice and Flanders very own maple syrup. The cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, and $5 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under 5 are free.

Local merchants New Morning Market and Daly Express Mart both of Woodbury, Southbury Stop and Shop and Adams of Watertown have made donations to help underwrite the costs, and all proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Flanders’ education programs. For more information on any of the Flanders adult or children’s programs, call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, like them on their Facebook page or visit www.flandersnaturecenter.org.

Pitchers like this will be overflowing with fresh maple syrup as the sap from tapped sugar maple trees is turned into syrup at Flanders Nature Center in March.

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Clockwork Rep announces auditions Clockwork Repertory Theatre in Oakville will hold its fourth open auditions of the season Saturday, March 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the theater at 133 Main St. in Oakville. In case of inclement weather, auditions will be held the following Saturday, March 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. The auditions are for “Baggage” by Sam Bobrick.

Two difficult single people, Phyllis Novak and Bradley Naughton, both trying to heal from their respective disappointing relationships, get their luggage mixed up at the airport.

After a very disagreeable first

encounter, the two decide to help each other get over their heartaches by forcing a friendship that eventually leads to the two discovering that, while they may be too difficult for everyone else in the world, they may be just right for each other.

This is a very humorous romantic comedy containing some very funny dialogue and situations. The director will be looking for actors who are lighthearted, witty and somewhat sarcastic and who match well as a cast.

• Phyllis Novak – A sharp, well groomed, self assured professional in her late 20s to 40s.

• Bradley Naughton – A moody and sometimes cranky IRS attorney in his late 20s to 40s.

• Dr. Jonathan Alexander – A pop culture therapist and author quite full of himself, in his 30s to 50s.

• Mitzi Cartright – Three timesdivorced friend to Phyllis still looking for a long-term relationship; in her late 20s to 40s.

Actors cast are paid a fee to help with expenses. For additional information or special requests, call Mitch Friedman at 203-910-9070 or the Theatre at 860-274-7247.

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JIMMY Meet Jimmy! He is about a year-and-a-half old REX and is a lover boy. He gets along with dogs, cats Meet Rex! What a wonderful recovery this fine and kids. Jimmy would do best in an active home and loves to run and play fetch. He loves to go for dog has made. Just take a look at him now. He is Murphy lives with the Hanks family in Middlebury. long walks and hikes. He is still working on basic gorgeous. Rex has had a very long history of being obedience and would need a home to continue unloved as well as abused, neglected and abanhis training. He is a very good boy who would doned. Rex is a lover and would love nothing more make a wonderful addition to any home. Please than a warm bed to sleep on and a home to call email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net for an ap- his own. Please email meridensociety@sbcglobal. net for an application and a time to meet Rex. DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Remix of dry and wet dog foods, in plication and a time to meet Jimmy. cently, an elderly relative was specific amounts, for a certain moved to a full-time care facility number of feedings each day. I For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email because she was unable to care would not be surprised if they meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and volunfor herself or her two dogs. We need to be given a nutritional teers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden. gladly took in Sadie and Tasha, supplement. The vet may be able both small, mixed-breed adult to sell these to you or recomdogs. I think they’re very undermend where to buy them. And, weight, though – their skin just if needed, the dogs may be given hangs off of them. What is the breeds have somewhat loose medication. It’s very important best way to help them gain skin. The vet also can determine they take any prescribed mediweight quickly? – Jerry S., via e- their approximate age, check for cines as directed.

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MLK niece to speak HARTFORD — Regina Roundtree, founder of Connecticut Black Republicans and Conservatives (CT-BRAC), announced that Dr. Alveda King, the niece of famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be speaking in New Haven Saturday, March 1. She will speak at Yale University and also will be the keynote speaker at the “Women Of Fire” awards dinner at Anthony’s Ocean View.

A former college professor who served in the Georgia State House of Representatives and is a strong conservative voice and staunch defender of unborn children, Dr. Alveda King was the recipient in 2011 of the Life Prize Award, the Cardinal John O’Connor Pro-Life Hall of Fame Award from the Legatus organization, and the Civil Rights Award from Congress of Racial Equality. Dr. King is the

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full-time pastoral associate of African-American outreach for the Roman Catholic pro-life group, Priests for Life, and once served as a senior fellow at the Alexis de Tocqueville Institution, a conservative Washington, D.C., think tank. She is the founder of “King for America” and the author of five books on a variety of issues.

“Dr. King is a black Republican and a civil rights activist,” said Roundtree. “Her presence in Connecticut as Black History Month ends and Women’s Month begins is a statement by the Connecticut Republican Party that it’s serious about rebranding its image.”

Saturday, March 1, King will speak at a “Conversation on Civil Rights … Then and Now” on the campus of Yale. The talk is free and open to the public. That eve-

ning, Dr. King will keynote the Connecticut Black Republicans and Conservatives’ “Woman of Fire” awards dinner at Anthony’s Ocean View.

Those to be honored at the “Woman of Fire” event include Crystal Wright, editor and publisher of the blog “Conservative Black Chick,” and Pat Longo, who served as vice-chair of the Connecticut Republican Party for 14 years and is the Connecticut national committeeman to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and a delegate coordinator to the RNC for Connecticut.

Information and tickets for both events can be found at www. ctbrac.org. For more information contact CT-BRAC President Regina Roundtree at cogent.consultant@gmail.com or 860-593-8483.

Healthier snacks (StatePoint) With so much junk food available on store shelves these days, it’s important to take a step back from time to time to evaluate what you feed your family. Snack time in particular is when a lot great parents serve up some not-so-great offerings.

Here are a few ways to make sure you’re providing your family with some crucial vitamins and minerals during snack time: Vitamin C Vitamin C is important for strengthening immunity. Whenever kids gather in large groups, such as in the classroom, at afterschool, activities, or on the monkey bars, germs have a tendency to travel. But a regular dose of vitamin C can help keep kids cold and flu-free.

With that in mind, hydrate kids with orange juice or lemonade instead of soda. For snacks, try kiwi, citrus fruits and slices of bell pepper.

Calcium It’s almost impossible to cut out all sweets and treats, particularly when kids are involved! So rather than saying “no” to something delicious, ensure the sweet treats

you serve your family offer some nutritional benefit.

For example, Snack Pack pudding cups contain as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk (30 percent of your needed daily value) and are 60-120 calories per serving, which won’t break the calorie bank. With more than 20 flavors, including sugar-free and fat-free varieties, kids won’t get bored, so it’s easy to keep lunch or snack time fresh.

Protein Protein is tricky because there are so many foods that contain a good dose of protein, but aren’t necessarily the most healthful options.

Limit sources of protein that are high in saturated fats, which can raise cholesterol and contribute to obesity. Instead, opt for healthful snacks like unsalted nuts and seeds. A trail mix is a satisfying way to up your kids’ protein intake, and is a great onthe-go option.

Ensuring kids’ snacks are nutritionally beneficial is a great first step you can take to ensure they’re getting the vitamins and nutrients they need each day.