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Friday, May 16, 2014
Region 15 budget vote, round 2, next Wednesday By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Voters in Middlebury and Southbury will return to the polls Wednesday, May 21, to vote on the proposed 2014-2015 Region 15 School District budget. The district’s proposed $64.2 million budget was turned down by the voters 2,328 to 1,920 in the May 7 referendum. Middlebury Town Clerk Edith Salisbury said Wednesday the amount to be voted on at the May 21 referendum would not be known until Thursday morning. That number was to be approved at a Wednesday night meeting of the Board of Education. Salisbury said she will have absentee ballots available today, Friday, for those unable to vote at the polls next Wednesday. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with voting at Shepardson Community Center in Middlebury and the fire station in Southbury. The budget that failed to pass May 7 was 3.67 percent higher than the current budget and was expected to increase Middlebury’s contribution to the district to $20.1 million compared to its current $19.8 million if it had passed. During the April 7 BoE meeting, three of the four Middlebury BoE members, Francis Brennan, Paul Babarik and John Cookson spoke against the increased spending, but Brennan was the only one of the three to cast a “no” vote when it came time to approve the budget and move it to the May 7 referendum. Afterward Brennan said, “How can you speak against a budget and then vote for it?” At that meeting, Southbury BoE members expressed support for the budget that failed at the polls.
Marion Manzo said she thought the budget had been reduced as much as possible, and Steven Suriani said while the region’s enrollment is down 500 students from its peak enrollment of 4500 students in 2009, the budget has been responding to declining enrollment over the years. He said several dozen staff positions have been eliminated and Region 15 Finance Director Keith McLiverty has found a number of ways to cut costs. During the April 7 vote on the budget, Middlebury’s fourth BoE member, Richard Spierto, voted against it, as did Southbury BoE member Janet Butkus. Neither made a statement prior to voting. On May 7, Middlebury voters turned down the budget 754 to 419, but it still would have passed had not Southbury voters also turned it down. The Southbury vote, 1,574 against and 1,501 for, was much closer than Middlebury’s with only 73 votes carrying the nays. For the May 21 vote, Southbury will again determine whether the budget passes or fails. Middlebury has roughly 5,200 registered voters; Southbury has roughly 13,300. If half the Southbury voters were to turn out and vote for the Region 15 budget, Middlebury voters wouldn’t be able to defeat the budget even if they all turned out and voted against it. Likewise, if half the Southbury voters turned out and voted against the budget, the budget would lose regardless of how Middlebury voted. Whether the BoE will put the same budget to a vote May 21 or reduce the amount is not known at press time.
Former NBA player to speak By MARJORIE NEEDHAM S.M.A.R.T. Inc. (Southbury and Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together) is bringing national speaker Chris Herren to Pomperaug High School in Southbury Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. to share his story of addiction and recovery. He will speak to the student body during the afternoon and then return for the evening program to speak to the parents and community members. S.M.A.R.T. encourages area parents to bring their children 11 and older to this program on the power of addiction and the painful road to recovery. They say the Office of National Drug Control Policy Program lists Connecticut among the top 10 states in the country when it comes to addiction to illicit drugs among those between the ages of 18 to 25. Herren is a former NBA Boston Celtics basketball player who now spends his time talking in front of thousands of people to inform, educate and hopefully prevent further addiction issues. Two videos by Herren, “The
Game Has Changed” (a TED talk) and “To Hell and Back” can be viewed by going to smartinc. org. Herren says on the videos that he talks to kids in an attempt to help them avoid traveling the road he took. He first used cocaine when he was 17 years old and later moved on to opiates, oxycontin and heroin. He said it took him 18 years to reach the point that he finally could live a drug-free life. In addition to speaking, Herren has established The Herren Project. See theherrenproject. org. Its mission is “to provide assistance in taking the first steps toward recovery and a life of sobriety, educational programs and resources to increase awareness on the signs of addiction and bring hope for a better tomorrow.” Besides helping those with addiction problems get started on the road to recovery, The Herren Project also sponsors Project Purple, which empowers youth to stand up to substance abuse, promotes positive decision making and encourages teens to make a difference in their community.
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Middlebury Public Library Director Jo-Ann LoRusso pours tea Wednesday while Chef Dotti Cannon of Brown Sugar Catering in Manchester explains the different types of tea parties and what to serve at each type. Cannon catered the library’s first mother/ daughter tea, which was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. She said this was the fourth tea party she has catered this month. Her website is brownsugarcatering.net. (Marjorie Needham photo)
Police warn of IRS scam, seek burglary information By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury Acting Police Chief Richard A. Wildman issued a press release Tuesday warning residents to beware of an IRS scam that has already cost one resident thousands of dollars. Police say a caller identifying himself as an IRS special agent contacted a Middlebury resident by telephone and told him he owed about $7,500 in back taxes from 2012. The caller identified himself at Special Agent Spencer Adams and demanded the money be paid by 11 a.m. or the resident would be arrested. The victim raised the money and used Reloadit money cards to get the money to the caller. Once the victim gave the Reloadit codes to the fake IRS agent, the money was picked up.
Any calls from the IRS demanding money should be verified by calling the IRS. This is a common scam and most times the callers will have the local police department numbers to add credibility to their calls. The number appearing on the caller ID in this case was 585-633-1814. Wildman said Wednesday that on Tuesday he put out a nationwide alert about the scam through a service called CrimeDex that shares the information with banks, insurance companies, law enforcement agencies and federal agencies. Late Tuesday night, he received a phone call from a Spokane, Wash., woman who had been a victim of the IRS scam. Her bank received Wildman’s notification and then contacted her. Wildman also got a call from a law enforcement agency in the Midwest that was to call
back Wednesday regarding two cases in their area. Wildman said victims say the scammer has a heavy accent that sounds Indian to them. In the burglary case, police need to know if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area around Goff Street and Yale Avenue between May 3 and 11. On Monday, they took a burglary complaint from a resident on Yale Avenue who reported to police that while he was away on business during that time someone crawled through an unlocked window of the residence and, once inside, stole the following: a large plasma TV, an Xbox game unit, a PlayStation game unit, a power pole saw and chain saw. Anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area is urged to call Middlebury Police at 203-577-4028. Officer Al Cronin is the investigating officer.
LPOS discusses Fenn Farm asbestos, maintenance items By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE Middlebury Land Preservation and Open Space Acquisition Committee (LPOS) members, at their May 7 meeting, disagreed on the need for asbestos removal from boiler pipes in the farmhouse at Fenn Farm. Members also discussed cow barn repairs and repainting the exterior of the main house. Member James Crocicchia questioned the need for removing asbestos wrap from about 75 to 100 feet of heating pipes and rewrapping them with Fiberglas, saying it was a waste of taxpayer money. During an informal update to members March 5, Chairman John Cookson said the removal was required. At the April 2 regular meeting, he told resident Ray Pietrorazio of 764 Charcoal Ave. the farmhouse containing the boiler was a public building, and Middlebury building inspector Oliver Leduc said the asbestos must be removed.
Crocicchia said Leduc told him there was nothing in the building code requiring undisturbed asbestos to be removed, but Cookson said town insurance of public buildings made it compulsory. Crocicchia asked Cookson to get the necessity in writing, and Cookson said he would get a statement on the insurance requirement from Public Works Director Dan Norton. Crociccia recommended Cookson also speak to Torrington Health District representative Rob Rubbo on the need for the removal. Serious roof leaks in the cow barn might require the services of a structural engineer, Cookson said. Member Richard Spierto said he believed that could be quite expensive. Cookson said he would first ask town engineer John Calabrese and Leduc to take a look and offer their advice on the matter. Cookson said the barn is leaking in about eight places, and the wood is rotting. There also is an unknown amount of concealed
wood damage. He said roof repairs would need to go out to bid, so specifications of the work to be done would require some amount of engineering involvement. Repainting the main farm house with Rhino Shield is still a possibility, Cookson said. He said a representative from that company called and wanted to reconsider a decision not to bid. Earlier in the year, Cookson said, Rhino Shield declined to bid on applying its product to the house due to concern it would not adhere to the clapboards because they have been treated with linseed oil. At several LPOS meetings, Cookson has spoken in favor of vinyl siding instead of repainting because of the high cost of sanding the linseed- oil-treated clapboards. The next regular LPOS meeting will be Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.
Naugatuck Community Choir Spring Concert What: When: Where: Info:
Baroque choral masterpieces, including Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” 7 p.m., Friday; 3 p.m. Sunday Friday at St. Francis-Xavier Church at 625 Baldwin St. in Waterbury; Sunday at St. Hedwig’s Church at 32 Golden Hill St. in Naugatuck Free program accepting goodwill donations. Receptions follow each performance.
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Chris Herren speaks on overcoming drug addiction
What: Former Boston Celtics player shares his story of addiction and recovery When: 7 p.m. Where: Pomperaug High School in Southbury
Referendum on proposed 2014-2015 Regional School District 15 Budget What: Vote on proposed school budget When: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Middlebury votes at Shepardson Community Center; Southbury votes at fire station.
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Board of Selectmen Mat Munchkins 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Mat Munchkins, a yoga proPublic Works Commission 7 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 4 gram for children ages 3 to 5, meets Thursdays in May at 10:15 NAMI Spousal Support Group a.m. Each class combines literacy, 7:30 p.m.................................................40 DeForest St., Watertown yoga poses, music, movement and games. Registration is necessary. Tuesday, May 20 Call 203-758-2634 or stop by the Commission on Aging library for more information and 9:30 a.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 to register. Elderly Tax Relief Committee 3-D printer 5:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 demonstration Water Pollution Control Authority Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m., see 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 the library’s MakerBot Replicator 2X in action. A librarian will be Wednesday, May 21 available to answer questions. VOTE - Region 15 School Budget Referendum No. 2 The Middlebury Public Library 6 a.m. to 8 p.m...............................Shepardson Community Center is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone Beautification Committee number is 203-758-2634, and the 6:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 website is middleburypubliclibrary.org. NAMI CAN Mental Health Support Group 7 p.m....................................Room 1D, 969 W. Main St., Waterbury
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Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log Date Time Address/Incident 05-04 19:00 155 Algin Drive. Cooking tongs on fire inside grill. 05-05 20:52 564 Middlebury Road. Fire alarm activation. Waited for key holder. Nothing found. 05-06 19:47 Straits Turnpike. Motor vehicle accident. Two cars involved. Speedy Dry applied to roadway. 05-07 15:07 1 Long Meadow Road. Fire alarm activation. False alarm. 05-08 11:57 69 Old Woodbury Road. Fire alarm activation. Homeowner cooking. No problem. Unable to reset alarm. 05-08 12:22 564 Middlebury Road. Fire alarm activation. Problem with smoke detector. 05-09 11:23 40 Kelly Road. Carbon monoxide alarm sounding. Caused by low battery. 05-10 02:12 Watertown Road. Motor vehicle accident. Car into tree. Cut down two trees to access the patient. Transported on advanced life support. 05-10 02:31 250 Porter Ave. Fire alarm activation. Found smoke detector sounding outside of residence. 05-10 12:51 Farm Road. Fire alarm activation. Smoke detector set off by smoke machine.
ZBA approves deck expansion By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at its May 7 meeting unanimously approved a variance for John and Sara McKernan of 84 Yale Ave. to reconstruct a wooden deck and enlarge it by 3 feet, increasing their lot coverage to 15.4 percent from
14.5. This exceeds the maximum 10-percent lot coverage allowed in the zoning regulations. Mckernan said the hardship was upzoning, and he had staked the property for commissioners to review. The next ZBA meeting will be Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.
The library will be closed for building repairs Wednesday, May 21, through Monday, May 26. It will reopen Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a. m.
Social services assistance Do you have questions, need assistance or need to determine your eligibility for Medicare, SNAP, health care or other social services? Meet with Richard Wood of CHOICES, Connecticut’s social services collaborative, each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All discussions are free and confidential. Call the library at 203-729-4591 for more information.
Computer academy “Whittemore Computer Academy” provides classes on the basics of computers. Want to know about using the Internet, email or how to type documents? Call the library at 203-729-4591 to get the class schedule or sign up to take classes.
Diners book author to speak Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Mike Urban, author of the popular regional guides “Clam Shacks” and “Lobster Shacks,” will give a presentation on and sign copies of his latest road food collection book, “New England Diners: A celebration with recipes.” Did you know that diners first appeared in New England? Find out more about the local culture, retro style and great food available at these grassroots local icons throughout the six states. Call 203-729-4591 to register for this free event.
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Tuesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m., Kathy, a physical therapist from Beacon Brook Rehab in Naugatuck, will be at the center to talk about any physical therapy issues you may have. Call 203-5774166 for more information.
Calling garden volunteers The Middlebury Senior Center has a small community garden and is looking for volunteers to help plant, weed and harvest vegetables and herbs. Call 203577-4166 if you are interested in participating.
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Whittemore Book Club The Whittemore Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the Main Reading Room. The selected reading is “The Girls of Atomic City” by Denise Kiernan.
Magic Carpet Readers Tuesday, May 20, starting at 4 p.m., Magic Carpet Readers will meet to discuss “First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden” by Susan Young-adult author Susan ColGrigsby. Children also will investi- asanti will be at the Southbury gate how peas germinate and take Public Library May 29. (Jayd Jackson photo) a pea-growing experiment home. All materials and refreshments will Susane Colasanti be provided. Books are available from the library. author visit Young-adult author Susane Meditation Colasanti will be at the library The ongoing meditation practice Thursday, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. will meet Tuesday, May 27, from 6 to discuss the writing process, to 6:45 p.m. in the Reading Room. answer questions and sign her It consists of periods of meditation book, “Your Ideal Life.” Her prewith time for discussion. Please sentation is for students in grades arrive by 5:50 p.m. as they start on six and higher. Registration for the time. program is required. Colasanti’s presentation is deMark Naftalin signed for teens. The goal is to motivate participants to identify in concert Pianist Mark Naftalin of the leg- their goals and then work toward endary Paul Butterfield Blues Band achieving them. By maximizing will play a mixed program of impro- positive energy, participants learn visations, standards and his own how they can improve their lives compositions in a solo performance and the lives of those around Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Naftalin them. Working toward goals while has recorded and performed with trying to make the world a better a “who’s who” of blues and pop mu- place is a synergistic approach to sic greats over the years in addition creating a happy, productive life. Colasanti is the author of a to being a producer and radio host. number of young-adult books. Call 203-729-4591 for more inforCall 203-262-0626, ext. 110, to mation. The Howard Whittemore Me- register for this program. morial Library is at 243 Church Fiber art exhibit St. in Naugatuck. For information, A selection of creations by call 203-729-4591 or visit whitteKaren Loprete, a contemporary morelibrary.org. fiber artist, will be on exhibit through Thursday, June 12. Loprete has a formal education in art and years of graphic design Wednesday movie experience. Her fearless nature The Wednesday afternoon movie guides her embroidery, beading May 21 at 1 p.m. in the Kingsley and machine needles over her Meeting Room is based on real fabrics. Her intuitive combinaevents. A young FBI agent, Eric tions of color and texture help to O’Neill, played by Ryan Phillippe, create truly unique artworks. is assigned to work undercover in For more information, call 203an attempt to unmask a senior 262-0626 or visit www.southagent, Robert Hanssen (Chris Coo- burylibrary.org. The library is at per), suspected of spying for the 100 Poverty Road in Southbury. Soviet Union. Hanssen is ultimately convicted of treason, but the job takes a toll on O’Neill, who opts to leave the bureau. Laura Linney Walk across America plays his FBI handler. Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Joe Due to licensing and copyright agreements, film titles cannot be Hurley will talk about his walk listed. The room has surround- across America. The retired newssound theater with a listening sys- paper reporter spent most of his tem available. This program is free career at The News-Times in Danbury, Conn., where, among other and open to the public. things, he wrote the consumer-hu-
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mor column “Shallow Pockets.” In 1999, Hurley realized he knew almost nothing about the other side of the state, even though Connecticut is small enough to fit in the back pocket of Colorado or Nebraska. That year, photographer David Harple and Joe walked across Connecticut on Route 6, sharing their experience with News-Times readers. Then Hurley noticed Route 6 stretched all the way to California – it was one of the nation’s few coast-to-coast highways and remains the longest continuous highway in the country. After retiring, Hurley walked that 3,600-mile road while photographer Travis Lindhorst traveled along in the comfort of a car. Now they’ve published a book about the adventure, “Ten Million Steps on Route 6: A Fresh Look at America and Americans From Cape Cod to California.” Hurley will give an inside look at the walk and the book in his program. Hurley’s website is Route6walk.com.
Woodbury guitarist and composer to perform Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., DC James, a composer, singer and guitarist, will perform a multicultural program of adult contemporary, contemporary folk and reggae/world music, and instrumental guitar music with contemporary classical or jazz influences. His program celebrates diversity with music, anecdotes, thoughts and experiences from life. James was born in Jamaica and later moved to Connecticut. Audiences find his multicultural performances stimulating, often mind-bending and full of musical wisdom. Hear samples of his work at www.harmonybaypublishing. com. The concert is free and open to the public.
Learn about essential oils Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., Michelle Wenis will explain the benefits of using essential oils. Many people suffer from insomnia and sleep issues. Whether it’s from anxiety, a new addition to the family, chronic pain or some other cause, learn how essential oils can aid everyone from the very young baby, his or her sleepless parents, pregnant women, the stress-ridden, and others who spend entirely too much time awake instead of getting their restful sleep. For more information, call 203263-3502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury.
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Room 28 at Shepardson Com- mately one hour long. You don’t munity Center. The class is led have to be a senior citizen to take by Joyce Picker and costs $25 for advantage of these classes. six weeks. Chair yoga employs Table tennis modified yoga poses that can be done while seated on a chair. Join Rene Cunningham for some table tennis at Shepardson Computer Community Center every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. classes Sean Howard from the Mid- There is no charge. dlebury Senior Center’s computer lab gives classes on Windows 8. Students who wish to learn Windows 8 are asked to Painted Pony restaurant bring their laptops. As part of the Senior Dine Sean also teaches basic to ad- lunch program, the minibus will vanced personal computer skills go to the Painted Pony restaurant for Windows 7 and 8. He can be in Bethlehem Friday, May 23. You reached from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 must have a Senior Dine card to p.m. To make an appointment, participate. If you do not have a call 203-577-4166, ext. 711. card, stop by the senior center There is a $15 hourly fee. Or office to get one. If you want to you can sign up for four classes go to the Painted Pony, call 203for $25. Each class is approxi- 577-4166 to reserve a seat.
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Palace Theatre tour Ride the senior center minibus to Waterbury Friday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. for a tour of the historic Palace Theatre. See its historic design and learn its backstage secrets. Built in 1920 and recorded in the National Register of Historic Places, the Palace is known for its architectural design. Designed in a Renaissance Revival style, the building features an eclectic mix of Greek, Roman, Arabic and Federal motifs along with marble staircases, gilded domed ceilings, cut-glass chandeliers and intricate plaster relief details. If you would like to go on the tour, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat on the bus. The fee of $8 per person covers transportation and tour admission.
Book Review “Ramshackle Glam: The New Mom’s Haphazard Guide to (Almost) Having It All” by Jordan Reid (Running Press, $19) Reviewed by Molly Ford One of the biggest changes that can happen to a family is the arrival of a child. Jordan Reid, the popular writer and Internet star, shares tips, tricks and hints for navigating this change in her new book. “Ramshackle Glam: The New Mom’s Haphazard Guide to (Almost) Having It All” reads like a long email from a helpful older sister: It feels friendly yet thoughtful. Stories from Reid’s background, ranging from being a Harvard University student to an
actress in Los Angeles, keep the book interesting and engaging. The major take-away from the book, besides a confidence that motherhood and the person you were before motherhood are overlapping circles on a Venn Diagram, are Reid’s hints on a wide variety of situations. Tangible enough to be useful but smart enough to be helpful, her hints range from how to find your ideal shape in clothes (“Pretend you’re meeting up with a friend who you haven’t seen in a long time ... what would you wear? That’s your ‘happy place’ silhou-
ette.”) to how to take a toddler to a restaurant (“request a speedy delivery of a bread basket”). The book covers the changes within a family from pregnancy through toddler-hood, with an emphasis on being able to still feel like yourself while caring for someone else. Some of the myriad lifestyle tips Reid touches on include a nursery to match the overall design of your house; stylish outfits to wear while taking care of a baby; how to reconfigure date night with a little one; and shortcuts to throwing a kidfriendly, adult-happy party. If you want to know how to stay true to yourself while caring for your new addition, this is your read. For more reviews by Molly Ford, visit SmartPrettyandAwkward.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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higher, with 21 percent of the The U.S. Census Bureau has compared to 9 percent of the released a long-term research over-65 group earning a deover-65 group. report on the differences begree. Want to live to be a centenartween centenarians and seniors • Veterans: Only 0.5 percent of ian? Dr. Thomas Perls, co-author who are age 65 and older. women centenarians were vet- of “Living to 100: Lessons in LivPulling in data from a previous erans, but the number wasn’t ing to Your Maximum Potential report, Centenarians 2010, this much higher for women in the at Any Age,” has some tips: Be research is an overview of 2007 over-65 group, with 1.15 per- adaptable and flexible. Get rid of owed. Because of age, the to 2011 and focuses on marital cent veterans. stress. Be optimistic. Exercise. over-65 group had a lower rate • Income: Of the centenarians, Own a pet. status, education, veteran status, of 29 percent widowed. income and poverty levels. 83 percent received Social SeThose are good goals for peo• Education: A surprising 43 perHere’s what it learned: curity, compared to 88 percent ple of any age. cent of centenarians did not • Women made up the majority of the over-65 group. The Matilda Charles regrets she finish high school. In the of those who had lived a cenamount of benefits was lower, cannot personally answer reader over-65 age group, 23 percent tury or more, at 81 percent. In of course, for the centenarians questions, but she will incorpodidn’t receive a diploma. Of the over-65 group, women because Social Security is rate them into her column whenthose who went on to college, were at 57 percent. based on what you put into the ever possible. Send email to 15 percent of centenarians • Marital status: Most centenarsystem. Of the centenarians, columnreply2@gmail.com. earned a bachelor’s degree or ians (82 percent) were wid17 percent lived in poverty (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Falls Avenue Senior Center Events Falls Avenue Senior Center events for area adults 55 and older follow. Most require reservations, which can be made by calling 860-945-5250. Please speak with a staff member when calling as the senior center does not accept voice-mail reservations. The center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn.
Strength, sculpt and tone The center’s free, 30-minute strength, sculpt and tone exercise class meets every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. While sculpting and improving strength and balance, participants work muscles to tone them and get some cardiovascular training at the same time. Kimberly Johnston of Fitness at the Edge in Middlebury teaches this class. Reservations are not required. The class is funded by a grant from The East Hill Woods Fund at the Connecticut Community Foundation.
to Help Your Family Later.” This program provides tips for communicating with family members about personal and legal matters that will be entrusted to them. Diorio’s presentation will cover important documents, location of personal information, how to communicate about delicate/difficult matters and where to go for assistance. Reservations are needed by May 16.
Friday, May 16 GES Spirit Day Evan Gagnon Memorial Scholarship Dinner.......... Cafeteria, 3 p.m. PHS Symphonic Orchestra and Chorale Concert....................7 p.m.
Monday, May 19 MES Coast-to-Coast........................................... Playground, 8:10 a.m. RMS Grade 8 Washington, D.C., Trip MES Cultural Arts Assembly: Shane Long (Native Americans) RMS 7th Grade Math Placement Tests PHS 2016 Class Ring Parent Night....................PHS AP Room, 6 p.m. MMS Grade 6 Small Ensemble....................................................7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20 MMS Grade 7 to Bent of the River RMS Grade 8 Washington, D.C., Trip SMART Event w/Chris Herren.......................................... PHS, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21 MMS Grade 7 to Bent of the River RMS Grade 8 Washington, D.C., Trip PES PTO Book Fair MES Coast-to-Coast........................................... Playground, 8:10 a.m. MMS Grades 7 and 8 Concert......................................................7 p.m.
answer questions and provide resources. Reservations are not needed.
Thursday, May 22
Genealogy and military records
PES PTO Book Fair PHS Field Day........................................................... 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
PHS PLC..........................................................................................7 a.m. PHS Senior Breakfast...................................................................7 a.m. Reflexology sessions Certified reflexologist Kim Stewart will offer PES PTO Book Fair 20-minute reflexology sessions for your hands or National Honor Society Induction .............................................7 p.m. feet Thursday, May 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The LMES Grade 5 Chorus Concert....................................................7 p.m. cost is $15. Reservations are needed by May 21. Friday, May 23
Taft musicians to perform Taft School Director of Instrumental Music T.J. Thompson and Taft jazz musicians are bringing their talents to the center Monday, May 19, at 3 p.m. Reservations are needed by May 16.
Thursday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m., local genealogy instructor and town historian Stephanie Lantiere will discuss military records during her Genealogy 101 class. Please bring a notebook and a pen or pencil to class. Reservations are needed by May 21.
Social services information
Bible study
Older adults in need of social services asNew Hope Anglican Church offers a nondesistance may meet with Jim Dunn from the nominational Bible study every Friday at 10 a.m. Preparing for future events Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging at the center. Join other seniors for the study and Monday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m., attorney Ed- Wednesday, May 21, between 9:30 and 11:30 discussion. Reservations are not required. mond Diorio will present “Steps to Take Now a.m. Dunn provides one-on-one sessions to
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Harden off before planting Now is a very exciting time in the garden. The nurseries and big-box stores are full of perennials, annuals, shrubs and vegetables. Most people want to go out, buy plants and put them directly in the garden. This is a big mistake. Even though it is the middle of May, there is still a threat of frost depending on where you live in the state. For most areas, the threat should have been over by May 15, but you should keep an eye on the weather, especially if you have already planted warm-weather vegetables and annuals. Steve Aegerter, a Colorado Master Gardener at the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, recommends using floating row covers to protect plants from frost. You also can cover them with any light material; even newspaper will help. If you put plants in your garden right from the nursery, they are in danger of becoming scorched from too much sun, or it may be too cool for them at night. One of the most important things to do once you buy your
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plants is called “hardening off.” This is a process of acclimating plants from indoor temperatures to the outdoor temperatures and also to the amount of sun they will be getting. Each day, you increase the amount of time they are outside and the amount of sunlight they get. I usually put my plants out during the day where they will not be getting full sun and either bring them in my garage or make sure they are in a sheltered area outside at night. Aegerter recommends giving them six to eight days to get used to being outside. He also suggests cutting back on watering them. This will allow the plants to toughen and will prepare them for being transplanted. Once they have gone through this process, you are ready to plant. Transplanting on a cloudy day is best, if possible. Enjoy your time in the garden!
In Brief Naugatuck Community Choir The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, will perform twice this weekend, first on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at St. Francis-Xavier Church at 625 Baldwin St. in Waterbury, and then on Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at St. Hedwig’s Church at 32 Golden Hill St. in Naugatuck. The choir’s 16th annual spring concert performance, “Baroque Choral Masterpieces,” will include Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” The choir will be accompanied by organ and orchestra. A reception will follow each performance. Admission is free, but goodwill offerings are welcome. For more information, visit www. naugatuckcommunity/choir.org or email info@ naugatuckcommunitychoir.org.
Farm Day at Flanders Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust will hold its annual “Farm Day” Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury. The day will be filled with farmbased activities that will include visiting with farm animals and hopping on a John Deere tractor for a ride. The event offers great food, live music and lots of family-friendly entertainment, along with exhibits and presentations. The cost is $5 per person, $15 for families and $30 for groups of eight or more. For more information, call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, or visit www.flandersnaturecenter.org.
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The Pomperaug District Department of Health will sponsor a free skin cancer screening Wednesday, June 4, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the health district office at Playhouse Corner, 77 Main St. N., Suite 205, in Southbury. This program is meant for adults not under the care of a dermatologist. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the Pomperaug Health District at 203-264-9616, ext. 0. Screenings usually take 15 to 20 minutes and will be done by board-certified dermatologists.
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S.M.A.R.T., Inc. will bring national speaker Chris Herren to Pomperaug High School in Southbury Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. to share his story of addiction and recovery. Chris is a former NBA Boston Celtics basketball player who now spends his time talking in front of thousands of people to inform, educate and hopefully prevent further addiction issues. The Office of National Drug Control Policy Program lists Connecticut among the top 10 states in the country when it comes to addiction to illicit drugs among those between the ages of 18 to 25. S.M.A.R.T. encourages area parents to bring their children 11 and older to this program on the power of addiction and the painful road to recovery.
This year’s Middlebury Junior Women’s Club Flag Day 5K will be Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to help fight food insecurity in Middlebury during the summer months when family budgets are stretched. Go to www.middleburywomen.com for more information about the race, including the link for online registration. Get a discount by registering online before June 1.
French classes for adults The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut will offer beginning and intermediate French classes for adults starting Monday, May 19, for beginners and Tuesday, May 20, for intermediate students. The beginner class meets five consecutive Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The intermediate class meets five consecutive Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All classes are held in a private home in Watertown. Fees depend on the number of students enrolled. For information
Lobster and corn bake The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a lobster and cornon-the-cob bake Saturday, June 14. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the firehouse on Tucker Hill Road. The meal will include a 1.5-lb. lobster and piece of corn on the cob, cooked, wrapped and ready to go! Each meal is $20. Sales will be via PRE-ORDER /PRE-PAYMENT ONLY. To place your order, contact Linda at 203-263-8240 or email the ladies at ladiesauxiliary@ middleburyfire.org. Please include your name and a contact number or email for return information. The Ladies Auxiliary raises money to support a local high school scholarship, the local food pantry, members of the community in need and fire department activities.
Letter to the Editor Selectman thanks town and state budget crafters To the Editor: There are many people involved in putting together a budget that passes by a 20-percent margin as the town budget did in Southbury May 7. This includes the boards of selectmen and finance, staff and the voters who took the time to come out and make an educated vote. I want to thank all of them. I also want to thank the leadership of Gov. Dannel Malloy and his continued commitment to maintain, and in many instances grow, the municipal aid provided in the state budget. Like many, I
am concerned about the over-reliance in the state of Connecticut on the regressive property tax for municipalities and K-12 education. Gov. Malloy has kept his pledge to the municipalities in this new budget in a time when many governors have cut state budgets on the backs of their counties and local towns. Similar cuts, if done in Connecticut, would have had a dramatic effect on our ability to fund Southbury’s local operating budget. Overall, there is an additional $80 million for municipalities in Connecticut in this budget. The state budget, which also passed May 7, has the right priorities with its focus on universal pre-K, a proven reform; expansion of the engineering and science programs at the university
level that we need to maintain a competitive workforce; provision of needed funding to advance programs allowing the elderly to stay in their homes; and a much -needed boost in infrastructure improvements. A lot more needs to be done to reverse Connecticut’s 20-year history of zero net job growth that preceded 2010. The agreement with United Technologies Corp. to keep their operations in Connecticut is a step in the right direction. More must be done, but the proposed budget is a realistic approach to keep us moving assertively in the right direction. I applaud Gov. Malloy and the legislature for passing a responsible budget for FY-15. Ed Edelson, First Selectman Southbury www.nfda.org
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Obituaries A. Regina Bowler Mrs. A. Regina (Jeanne) Bowler, 93, of Middlebury passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John Bowler. Jeanne was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Charles and Bridget (O’Connor) Shea. She was a 1938 graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School. After graduation, Jeanne went to work at Benrus Watch Co., where she met the love of her life, John Bowler. They married Aug. 18, 1941, and enjoyed 48 happy years together. They established their home on Cooke Street in Waterbury, where they had three children. In the mid-1950s, Jeanne and John purchased a home in Middlebury, Conn., and added a fourth child to their happy family. A communicant of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury, she had many friends at church. The “Church Ladies,” as she called them, were a source of great camaraderie later in her life, especially Barbara Pickett. Pat Cruess, a child hood girlfriend of Jeanne’s from Baldwin Street to today, will always be remembered as family. Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and the best mother-inlaw anyone could ask for. She was dedicated and faithful to her family, friends and religion. Whenever she knew something important was happening she would pray for you with special holy water from the Carmelite Monastery in Philadelphia. Those prayers were always special and meaningful to us all and they always worked. Until the end, she would always ask is there something she could do for you. The best answer would always be just pray for me; she was such a true lady and beautiful woman. She had charm, wisdom, wit and could be a spitfire in conversation. Jeanne is survived by a daughter, Regina Grammatico, and her husband, Stephen Grammatico, of Crozet, Va.; a son, Michael J. Bowler JD of Miami, Fla.; a son-in-law, Ronald Malmin of Chicago, Ill.; and a son, Paul J. Bowler, and his wife, Janine R. Bowler. She also will be missed by her six grandchildren: Mary, John, Emily, Benjamin and Seamas Bowler and Kathleen Grammatico Ferraiolo and her husband, Jim, and Jeanne’s two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Jeremy Ferraiolo. Jeanne is predeceased by her loving husband, John,
and a daughter, Barbara Joan Bowler Malmin. She also leaves an extended family of nieces and nephews and many dear friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck for their care and attention to Regina at this time. They truly loved her. They were wonderful and treated her with respect and dignity. The funeral is today, Friday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home at 115 Willow St. in Waterbury to St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Middlebury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carmel of Philadelphia, Carmelite Monastery, 1400 66th Ave., Philadelphia, PA. 19126. Visit www.murphyfuneralhomect. com for more information or to send an online condolence.
Robert J. Filippone
Retired accountant Robert J. Filippone, 71, of Naugatuck passed away Saturday, May 10, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Magalhaes) Filippone. Robert was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Rocco and Jane (Gworek) Filippone. A graduate of Croft High School and Emporia State University in Kansas, Bob had a long and successful career as an accountant. He was the owner of Filippone Associates accounting firm. Prior to opening his own firm, he was a senior accountant at Peat Marwick Mitchell in addition to Scovill Manufacturing and Elf Aquitaine. He was a member of the Pacer’s Car Club, Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967, Waterbury Portuguese Sport Club and Our Lady of Fatima Church. Besides his wife, Maria, he is survived by his sons, Robert M. Filippone and his wife, Amanda, of Middlebury; Michael V. Filippone and his wife, Lisa, of Prospect; David R. Filippone and his wife, Diane, of Newington; and Paul A. Ribeiro and his wife, Gina, of Wilton. He also will be missed by his grandchildren: Jessica, Hailey, Cora Blue, Victoria, Franklin, Bella, Jackson and Isabella, as well as his great-grandson, Ryan,
and his goddaughter, Taylor. He also leaves an extended family that includes many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends and most of all found great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. The funeral was held Wednesday, May 14, from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home in Prospect to Our Lady of Fatima Church in Waterbury for a Mass. Burial was to be at All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151. To place online condolences, visit www.buckmillerbrothers.com.
Dr. Henry Eaton Helvie
Retired anesthesiologist Henry E. “Hank” Helvie, M.D., 80, of Waterbury, passed away Friday, May 9, at his home. He was the husband of Barbara-Jean (Frier) Helvie. Dr. Helvie was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Winfield, Kan., a son of the late Earl M. and Virginia V. (Eaton) Helvie. Dr. Helvie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the School of Medicine of the University of Oklahoma. He served on the staffs of both Waterbury and St. Mary’s hospitals as an anesthesiologist and as chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Waterbury Hospital for the last seven years of practice, retiring in 1993. He was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury. Besides his wife of 48 years, he leaves two sons, Henry A. Helvie of Waterbury and Thomas E. Helvie and his wife, Charlotte, of Bishop, Calif., as well as two grandsons, Gavin T. Helvie and Everett C. Helvie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church on Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury.
There are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George’s Episcopal Church. For more information or to send an online condolence, go to www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.
Stanley J. Mazur Uniroyal retiree
Stanley J. Mazur, 72, of Middlebury passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 30, at Fresh River Health Care in East Windsor. He was the husband of Diane (Posila) Mazur, his loving wife and caregiver. Mr. Mazur was born in Springfield, Mass., April 7, 1942, a son of the late Stanley J. Mazur Sr. and Lillian (Nycz) Mazur. He was a longtime resident of Middlebury. He had graduated from public schools and technical high school in Springfield and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Stanley retired in 2004 from Uniroyal/Crompton/Chemtura Inc. after 40 years of service, during which he held many managerial positions. He participated in and enjoyed fishing, golf, hockey, tennis, walking and running. He also was a spectator of football, the Kentucky Derby, NASCAR, and of course, the Boston Red Sox. He also enjoyed reading, music and going to shows at the Palace Theatre. Stanley was a hardworking, conscientious and well-respected true gentleman. His greeting was always a smile and a handshake. He was devoted to his family, caring for his parents and other relatives, and spending holidays and special occasions with them. He took pride in his homes in Middlebury and Cape Cod, where he spent pleasurable time gathering many cherished memories. Stanley lived a wonderful life and, in his words, “the best of the best.” Besides his special valentine, Diane, of 38 years, he is survived by his brother, Richard Mazur, his wife Sandy and their son Matthew of Somers, Conn.; his sister-in-law, Carole Franzoso; his nephew, Sean Posila; his favorite aunt, Frances Nycz; his cousin, Michael Charkiewicz, his wife Sandra, and their sons, Dwight and Dennis; cousin, Paul
Nycz; and several special friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to those who assisted Stanley during his long journey with dementia. A special “thank you” to Dr. Philip Mongeluzzo Jr. and his staff, Claudia, St. Mary’s and St. Francis Hospital, and most recently Kettle Brook Care Center and Masonic Care Home Health and Hospice (especially his nurse Eileen) for their care and support during his illness. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home in Naugatuck is assisting the family with arrangements. Donations in Stanley’s memory can be made to UMASS Amherst Class of 1964 50th Reunion Gift, the 1964 Old Chapel Renovation Fund, University of Massachusetts Class of 1964, Memorial Hall, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003. To send an online condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.
Shirley Janet Miller Smith
Longtime Middlebury resident On the morning of May 2, 2014, Shirley passed away from cancer in her Middlebury home, surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. She was 85 years old. Shirley Janet Miller Smith was born in Waterbury Nov. 10, 1928. She was the youngest of five children of the late Nellie Bailey and George Graham Miller. Shirley was a graduate of Crosby High School in Waterbury. She received a bachelor’s degree from Beloit College in Wisconsin, and later went on to Connecticut’s Hartford Seminary, where she earned a master’s degree in Christian education. Shirley had been a resident of Middlebury since 1962. She was a parishioner of Middlebury Congregational Church and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved to garden, travel and play setback with friends. She was devoted to her family and maintained many friendships since childhood, referred to as “The Cat’s Paw Club.”
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Andrew Smith Sr.; her sisters, Estelle and her husband, Irv Akins; May and her husband, Franklin Wilson; and Grace Miller, and her nephew, Douglas. Shirley leaves behind a son, Roy Andrew Smith Jr. of Portland; three daughters, Marilyn and her husband, Mark Cotterell, of Middletown; Melissa and her husband, Casey Sattler, of Washington, D.C.; and Janet and her husband, Charles Ubaldi of Middlebury. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Miller of Watertown, and her grandchildren, Zoë, Anya and Bailey, along with nieces and a nephew, Patricia, Beth, Nan, George, Julia, as well as many dear friends. A memorial service for Shirley will be held Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Congregational Church at 1242 Whittemore Road in Middlebury, Conn., followed by a coffee reception at the church. A private burial service for family members will be at Riverside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, 06708. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury is assisting in the arrangements. To view this story online, share a story, offer condolences or to light a virtual memorial candle, visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes. com.
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Ladies blast Kolbe, gents combine on no-hitter There will be post-season softball and baseball at Pomperaug next weekend. The Panthers’ softball team entered a tough stretch of the season needing to play four games in four days this week and started out by blasting Kolbe Cathedral on Tuesday by a solid 15-4 margin. That win puts the Lady Panthers at 12-2 overall and 8-2 in the South West Conference (SWC) Colonial Division. At press time, Pomperaug still had to play Oxford on Wednesday and Notre Dame of Fairfield on Thursday before hosting Brookfield today, Friday, at 4:15 p.m. The Panthers baseball team has begun to gain some momentum, winning its fourth straight game Tuesday in a 6-0 victory over Kolbe Cathedral, improving to 9-6 overall and 7-2 tied for first in the SWC Colonial Division. Pomperaug used four pitchers to combine on a no-hitter against the Cougars with Ted Butterly going four-and-a-third innings and striking out six to get the win. Tyler Dielemans, Grant Wallace and Luke Frering finished off the pitching gem in relief. The Panthers also were to be tested this week when they took on Oxford Wednesday, Notre Dame of Fairfield Thursday and host Brookfield Friday. Next Saturday, May 24, Pomperaug will host the quarterfinal round of the softball and baseball SWC playoffs. “This week is going to tell a lot about our team,” said Pomperaug softball coach Paul Masotto. “Kolbe (9-3) and Oxford (12-2) are going to be big tests for us. I’m not surprised at where we are at this point in the season. This may be the most talented pool of players we’ve had in a while, but now they must take the next step and start believing that they belong with teams like Masuk and Lauralton Hall.” The lady Panthers had their eight-game winning streak snapped last week in an 8-0 loss
to Masuk, but it did little to slow down the momentum the Panthers have built this year. In the next game, Pomperaug banged out 11 hits on its way to a 7-4 win over Bethel to get back in the win column. Ashley Antonazzo went the distance in the pitcher’s circle, scattering five hits and striking out four. Erin Ruggiero continued her tear with three hits, three runs and two RBI and leads the team with 25 hits and a .556 average. Brianna Antonazzo had two hits, one run and one RBI and leads the team with 22 RBI. Rebecca Meyer added two hits, two runs and one RBI, with Kaela Harris getting a run-scoring hit and Laurel Williams collecting two hits. Lauren Reilly leads the team in extra base hits on four doubles, four triples and a home run, batting at .378 with a team-leading 16 runs scored on 17 hits. “We have three solid hitters in Erin, Brianna and Lauren,” said Masotto. “This is really turning out to be a special season for our seniors as this is a very young team and they are getting more confident with every game.” That confidence was evident Tuesday when Pomperaug trailed the Cougars by a 4-1 margin after three innings. The Panthers kept swinging their bats and rallied with five runs in the fourth and one run in the fifth before putting the game away with a seven-run outburst in the sixth for the 15-4 final margin. Once the bats came alive, Reilly was unhittable as she scattered just two hits and struck out 11 to get the win in the pitcher’s circle. Brianna Antonazzo belted three hits, and Meyer came through with three RBI to lead the Pomperaug attack. The Pomperaug baseball team accomplished one of the team goals for the season by qualifying for the state tournament with a 6-4 win over Bethel last week for win number eight. It was the third win in a row for the Panthers, the lon-
Lady Panther Erin Ruggiero has been swinging the bat over the last four games, leading the Panthers’ offense with a .556 average. In those four games, Ruggiero scored seven runs and drove in six on nine hits. (Ken Morse photo) gest streak of the season as Justin Mayer improved to 3-2 on the hill, allowing just one hit through five innings and striking out nine. Jon Bedard picked up the save in two innings of relief, striking out two. It was a five-run outburst in the fifth inning that carried the Panthers to victory. Eric Walsh belted a home run, Sam Rubinstein added a run-scoring hit, and Jack Yule came through with an RBI double and a run scored to lead the Pomperaug offense. In Tuesday’s 6-0 win over Kolbe, Cooper Mooney had two hits, two runs and a triple to pace the assault. Devan Polomski had a single, a run and an RBI with Sean Daly adding an RBI double. Pomperaug baseball and softball will host Brookfield today, Friday, at 4:15 p.m. The Panthers will conclude the regular season next week with a home game Monday against Immaculate at 4:15 p.m. and will be at Weston Tuesday. The SWC quarterfinals will be at Pomperaug Saturday, May 24, with teams and times to be determined.
Pomperaug High School Varsity Games May 16 - May 24, 2014 Baseball
Friday, May 16...................... Brookfield (H)................................... 4:15 p.m. Saturday, May 17................. SWC Make-up (H)..................................... TBA Monday, May 19................... Immaculate (H)................................ 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20................... Weston (A)....................................... 4:15 p.m. Saturday, May 24................. SWC Quarter-finals (H).............................. TBA
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Monday, May 19................... Notre Dame-Fairfield (A)........................ 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20................... New Milford (A)..................................... 3 p.m.
Boys’ Lacrosse
Thursday, May 22................. Danbury (H).......................................... 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 20................... Amity (H).......................................... 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21............. Shelton (H)........................................... 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22................. SWC Quarter-finals (A).............................. TBA
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Friday, May 16...................... Brookfield (H) .................................. 4:15 p.m. Saturday, May 17................. SWC Make-up (H)..................................... TBA Monday, May 19................... Immaculate (H)................................ 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20................... Weston (A)....................................... 4:15 p.m. Saturday, May 24................. SWC Quarter-finals (H).............................. TBA
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My apartment has closet doors that fold open on sliding tracks. Over the past month, the doors have started sticking, 3. Procedures. and one is completely off the The procedures for infractions, as set forth in Connecticut track and just swinging open. Is General Statutes Section 51-164n, shall be applicable to infrac- this hard to fix? Our mainteBy Samantha Mazzotta tions hereunder. nance guys aren’t so reliable. – a top and bottom track, a similar Mindy H., Atlanta Effective date: May 31, 2014 wheel, or a simple metal pin Adopted at a referendum held May 7, 2014 / See Vol. 9 Pgs. 52-53 of the Middlebury Town Records Book. If the slider attachment called a pivot, will be located in at the top of the door the same position near the front isn’t damaged, you of the door. It may or may not should be able to easily put the have a spring. If both wheels are in good bifold door back on its track. Reach up to the top of the de- shape, great. If either one is brotached door – or climb onto a ken or missing, contact apartsturdy stepladder or footstool so ment maintenance to have them you can reach it – and feel along repair the door. Or, if they don’t the top near the front edge of the respond, contact management door. You should feel a round and ask if they can either speed up the repair, or if you can do the disc, or wheel, sticking up. Place your finger on top of the repair yourself and have them wheel and push down. If it’s take the difference off the bill spring-loaded, the disc will de- (you’ll need to give them a repress down and then spring back ceipt for parts and labor). Let’s start from the premise up. Check the bottom of the door that both wheels are all right. It’s as well. If the door opens along a pretty easy fix, made easier if a Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $90 nor more than $250.
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