Mbi 111513

Prst. Std. U.S. Postage Paid Naugatuck, CT #27

“Find what makes your heart sing and create your own music.” ~ Mac Anderson

FR EE

Bee Intelligencer Informing the towns of Middlebury, Southbury, Woodbury, Naugatuck, Oxford and Watertown AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Volume IX, No. 40

Friday, November 15, 2013

Town and police union dispute dispatch safety

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Disagreements about the town’s decision to move police dispatching to the Northwest Public Safety Communications Center (Northwest) in Prospect continue as the union representing the police officers steps into the discussion. On Oct. 24, attorney Craig L. Manemeit, in-house counsel for the United Public Service Employees Union, wrote a five-page letter to Middlebury ‘s town counsel, Robert Smith. In the letter, Manemeit expressed concern for the safety of Middlebury police officers and Middlebury residents, saying the union asserts the switch has “created a more hazardous work environment” for the officers and has “jeopardized the safety and well-being of Middlebury citizens.” The letter listed a dozen dates and times since the switch was made when officers were given incorrect information about facts such as incident locations, whether a suspect had any outstanding arrest warrants and the type of arrest warrant that had been issued on a suspect.

In the letter, Manemeit requested a meeting of the union with the acting chief, Northwest representatives and Smith. He also asked that recordings of all police radio transmissions from the time Northwest took over be preserved until they had met and resolved the union’s concerns.

In a Nov. 13 letter, Smith said many of the events Manemeit mentioned in his letter were related to injury/ambulance calls.

Smith said Northwest has handled those calls “admirably” and “without objection or complaint” since 2004. That is when Northwest began dispatching fire and ambulance calls for the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department. Smith said of the errors Manemeit listed, “callers make mistakes and dispatchers at local operations also make mistakes.” He also said many of Manemeit’s claims are “collored (sic) by false, misleading, or exaggerated assertions” and that dispatchers here in Middlebury (who continue to work until the transition is complete) interfered in some of the calls and may have created more of a danger than anyone else.

Attached to Smith’s letter was a three-page item-by-item re-

sponse that listed the 12 claims and said three were false, one was inaccurate and two were incorrect.

First Selectman Edward B. St. John said Wednesday afternoon that Smith’s Nov. 13 response accurately reflects the town’s position on the matter.

Reached by telephone Wednesday, Manemeit said, “Frankly, I am extremely puzzled by the town attorney’s response.” He said his union does not represent the dispatchers. “I am advocating for my police officers,” he said.

While Northwest may have handled fire and ambulance calls “admirably” as Smith said, Manemeit said, “Fire calls are different from police calls. The fire chief being satisfied is irrelevant.” He said his concern is whether the dispatchers at Northwest have police dispatch training.

“Human errors with properly trained staff don’t occur as frequently,” he said, noting that Northwest is dispatching police calls for only one town, Middlebury.

Manemeit said Smith has not yet responded to a Nov. 3 letter Manemeit sent him listing additional officer safety issues. Nor has he received a response to a Freedom of Information Act request for the training records for the Northwest dispatchers he submitted to Smith.

“I want to know if the Northwest dispatchers are trained in police dispatch because, based on their performance, they are incompetent,” Manemeit said.

Manemeit said he intends to file a complaint with the state labor board asserting the union’s concern for the officers’ safety and the town’s refusal to meet to discuss it as Manemeit requested.

“Regionalization is great, but we want competent people telling the officers what to do and where to go,” Manemeit said.

“Dispatchers are the officers’ lifeline.” He said he thought the switch to Northwest was premature and not thought through.

As for Smith’s assertion that some of Manemeit’s claims were false or inaccurate, Manemeit said, “I received first-hand documentation from the officers.

What documentation does Smith have for his assertions?”

P&Z approves Lake Quassapaug revisions, renews Benson Woods permits

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its Nov. 7 meeting approved zoning regulations for the West Shore at Lake Quassapaug Condominium Association (HOA) and renewed excavation permits for Benson Woods. It also approved a store at Middlebury Station and updates to the zoning map.

Amendments to Section 25 of the zoning regulations, also known as the Lake Quassapaug Preservation District, were unan-

imously approved. The district is an overlay zone with the stated purpose of “preservation, conservation, and protection of the natural features of Lake Quassapaug.”

The amendments allow owners of the 26 cottages in the HOA to rebuild or expand them with up to 30 percent larger building footprints, with open porches not included in the calculations. Additional impervious areas would not be permitted unless approved by the Conservation Commission.

– See P&Z on page 5

This model brings to life Beverly Dassonville’s idea for a dream dog park. If the Middlebury woman, a finalist in the Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest, wins the grand prize, this dog park will be installed in our area.

Middlebury woman seeks contest votes

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Beverly Dassonville of Middlebury is one of 14 finalists in the Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. The grand prize is a $500,000 improvement to a dog park in the winner’s area, along with a cash prize and Beneful dog food for the contestant. Dassonville is asking everyone to go online at BenefulDreamDogPark.com every day until Dec. 5 to vote for her entry.

“Please tell your friends and everyone you know to vote. It’s not just for Beverly and Chloe (her dog); it’s for the whole community,” Dassonville said Wednesday.

Dassonville, a dog lover who owns two Pomeranians, is an emergency medical technician with the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) and a member of the MVFD ladies’ auxiliary. She said she learned of the contest this September from her daughter Katie, who lives in Lancaster, Penn., where last year’s dream dog park is located.

To enter the contest Dassonville first had to write and submit an essay about her dream dog park. More than 1,000 contestants sent in essays in September, but only 20 were chosen by the judges, and Dassonville was one of them.

The theme for Dassonville’s proposed dog park, a fire brigade, comes from her MVFD membership. In her essay, she said, “Being a member of our town’s volunteer fire department, I’ve thought of how much fun a fire department theme park would be … I envision a replica of a shiny red fire truck ... with hoses that shoot tennis balls for the fetch dogs and bubbles for the dogs to chase. The wheel area of the truck would be open to create tunnels for the dogs to run through.

“Fire hydrants throughout the park would serve as water fountains. Large truck tires mounted

upright at different heights could be hoops to jump through.

Fire bells, hung from the truck, could be rung by dogs who grab the knotted rope that would hang from them ... A water area with fire extinguishers and hoses that spray water would be a great cooling-off place. A big wooden bridge with ladders as railings would feel like the dogs were climbing and descending the aerial ladder truck ... I’d have a large wooden deck area with benches and a bright red overhead canvas for relaxing in the shade with our buddies and making new friends!”

On Oct. 1, Dassonville was notified she had been chosen for phase two of the competition. That meant she had to submit a plan of her proposed dog park along with a two-minute video showing her typical day at the dog park with her dog. After seeing the sketch submitted by last year’s winner, Dassonville decided to do something even more ambitious – she would create a model of her proposed park! Off she went to Michael’s for supplies she would use to bring her idea to life in model form.

“I’ve been consumed with this project,” Dassonville said.

“I’ll get up in the middle of the night when I get an idea. At 2 a.m. one morning after I returned from an ambulance call, I was sitting in the kitchen with yellow clay making tennis balls for my model.”

Her video was shot in Middlebury and also at the Southbury Dog Park. She said a major challenge of shooting the video was Beneful’s requirement that no logos could be visible. That meant when she sat on the bumper of a fire truck for a shot of her and her dog Chloe, she had to position herself so she was covering the name of the truck manufacturer.

Online votes will count towards 30 percent of each contestant’s score. The remaining

70 percent will be determined by the judges. They are: designer and dog lover Nate Berkus, who will help design the winning dog park; contractor Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves, who will manage the renovation; pet expert Arden Moore, who will oversee the renovation from a dog’s point of view; and a Beneful brand representative.

Beneful will decide on the area dog park that will get the improvements. Whether it will be the Southbury Dog Park or another in the area is unknown.

And it’s possible Middlebury may have a dog park soon. Dassonville submitted a proposal

for one to the town and was to present it to the Parks and Recreation Commission at their Thursday night meeting. In her proposal to the town, Dassonville outlined how a Middlebury dog park would be organized, funded and maintained.

Which dog park would be chosen by Beneful can’t be predicted, but one thing is certain: If Dassonville wins this contest, there will be a fire brigade dog dream park somewhere close by. To help make that happen, you can vote for Dassonville daily until noon Dec. 5 at BenefulDreamDogPark.com. The winner will be announced Dec. 12.

Beverly Dassonville of Middlebury, shown holding her dog Chloe, is one of 14 finalists in the Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. She is asking people to vote for her online at BenefulDreamDogPark.com.

(Marjorie Needham photos)

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

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

Editorial Office: Email: mbisubmit@gmail.com Phone: 203-577-6800 Mail: P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 Advertising Sales: Email: mbiadvertising@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Inside this Issue

friday

Nov. 15

Novemberfest Holiday Shopping Night by Preschool on the Green What:

When: Where:

Second annual holiday shopping night with vendors (jewelry, candles, kitchen tools, etc.), a basket raffle and more.

6 to 8:30 p.m.

Middlebury Congregational Church at 1252 Whittemore Road in Middlebury

Pomperaug shuts out Weston

Page 6

“Tis the Season Holiday Fair” - A Charlie Brown Christmas

saturday

Nov. 16

What:

When: Where:

Hand-crafted and hand-painted plaques, crèches, snowmen, chairs and holiday figures. Handmade holiday decorations; hand-sewn, crocheted, knitted and tatted articles. Gift baskets, food items including breads, fudge and peanut brittle. Snacks and lunch will be served.

9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St., Watertown, Conn.

Send mail to

P.O. Box 10, Middlebury CT 06762

203-577-6800

Visit us at 2030 Straits Turnpike, Suite 1 Published weekly by The Middlebury Bee Intelligencer Society, LLC - 2030 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762 - Copyright 2013

The Bee-Intelligencer

2

Friday, November 15, 2013

Library Happenings

Middlebury Community Calendar Monday, Nov. 18 Board of Selectmen 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Police Commission 6:45 p.m..............................................Town Hall Conference Room Public Works Commission 7 p.m................................................................. Shepardson Room 4 NAMI Waterbury Spousal Support Group 7:30 - 9 p.m............................................40 DeForest St., Watertown

Tuesday, Nov. 19 Commission on Aging 9:30 a.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Elderly Tax Relief Committee 5:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m........................ Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main St., Waterbury Water Pollution Control Authority 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26

Middlebury Children’s program signups Children’s programs will begin Nov. 18. Sign up at the library or call 203-758-2634 to reserve your child’s spot or for any additional information about the programs.

‘Nutcracker’ selections In a special children’s event, the Brass City Ballet will perform selections from “The Nutcracker” Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

The performance is open to the public.

Hugo Cabret family read event

The library will present its first family read event focusing on the NAMI CAN Support Group (children/adolescents) Caldecott Medal winner, “The 7 - 8:30 p.m..........................969 W. Main St., Room 3D, Waterbury Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick Thursday, Nov. 21.

Calendar dates/times are subject to change.

It will start at 4 p.m. with a book If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com. discussion, continue at 4:30 p.m. with the unveiling of the library’s new MakerBot Replicator 2X 3-D printer, and finish at 5:30 p.m. with a showing of the cinematic version of the story “Hugo.”

Parents and children are asked “Chasing Chaos: My to read “The Invention of Hugo Decade In and Out of Cabret” prior to the event. CopHumanitarian Aid” ies of the book are available at

by Jessica Alexander the library. For more information and to sign up call 203-758-2634.

(Broadway Books, $15) community, we see her manage Reviewed by Molly Ford Teen activities deep challenges in balancing Teens in grades nine to 12 can Most of us will live our whole organizations’ overall missions join the Teen Advisory Board to lives without ever traveling to the with her specific roles and per- share their opinions and recomcountries Jessica Alexander takes sonal feelings about the aid in- mendations for books, movies, us to in her book “Chasing dustry. Most fascinating is how programming and more. Teens Chaos: My Decade In and Out of daily life and national crises can also can explore their creativity Humanitarian Aid.” Sans pass- blend together when doing over- with the new 3-D printer. ports, we readers willingly follow seas humanitarian work. AlexIn December, look for Holiday Jessica to places diverse and, to ander’s account of trying to go Shrink Jewelry, and coming the outsider, often frightening: on a date with Pete, a “hot Aus- soon, teens can become guest Rwanda, Indonesia, Sierra tralian” from the United Nations, bloggers on the new teen blog. before being moved to a different Also, teens needing volunteer or Leone, Haiti and more.

Much is written about human- part of North Darfur was a great service hours are welcome to itarian aid from a clinical per- slice of life showing the chal- volunteer at the library. Please spective, but Alexander’s first- lenges of having a personal life call the library at 203-758-2634 hand account of delivering when your job is as heavy – and for more information. international aid is dramatic and as meaningful – as saving the gripping. Her memoir crosses world.

Middle school The aid community has many war, political challenge, genocide masterminds and natural disaster, spanning more nuances than an outsider Book lovers, techies, artists multiple countries and years. would originally consider. Readand mad scientists in grades six ing this book is a chance to step Alexander also provides context to her account in order to help inside a world that would other- to eight are invited to join Middle the reader better understand wise stay hidden, outside the School Masterminds Wednesinternational aid. She succu- bounds of the eyesight of the day, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Each month the program will feature lently explains the complexity of average American.

For more reviews by Molly a new fun activity, from informal the aid community without beFord, visit SmartPrettyandAwk- book discussions and creating ing dry or overtly academic. your own book trailer to “upcyAs Alexander moves from a ward.com. cling” everyday materials. There (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. fresh-faced recent graduate to a will be something for everyone! respected member of the aid

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Book Review

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log Date Time Address/Incident 11-04 14:22 Route 64. Minor motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Applied SpeedyDry to minor antifreeze leak.

11-05 14:14 600 Middlebury Road. Small fire in grease trap on stove. Extinguished with class K type extinguisher. Minor smoke in storage room behind kitchen. Ventilated with smoke ejector.

11-07 23:29 I-84 East. Fully involved motor vehicle fire.

Used Engine 1 to extinguish. High-value cargo; approximately $300,000 of jewelry. Some jewelry recovered. Connecticut State Police took possession of the vehicle.

11-08 08:08 85 Turnpike Drive. Burnt food on the stove caused the alarm.

11-08 14:09 765 Straits Turnpike. Two-car motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. Two patients transported to the hospital. One by FD12 and the other by Campion. No fluids.

11-08 15:55 I-84 East 1/4 mile before Exit 17. Two-car motor vehicle accident. Minor injuries; transported two patients on basic life support.

Please support the advertisers who help us bring you this free weekly newspaper.

in the Gloria Cachion Gallery until Friday, Nov. 22. D’Ambruoso has been professionally painting landscapes and portraits since 1972. He has more than 17 years’ experience in teaching workshops and art instruction in the U.S. and in Italy.

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

Middlebury Pride night program signups Middlebury Pride night offers patrons an opportunity to get to know their town clubs and organizations Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Many local organizations will be there to explain their functions and help you understand and choose one to join. Various town departments will offer representatives to offer the many activities available to the public. Join us for light refreshments and enjoy your newly renovated library.

Woodbury Learn to knit a scarf “Snowy Bank, Nonnewaug River” by Marija Pavlovich McCarthy is among the works by McCarthy on exhibit at the Woodbury Public Library this month.

(Submitted photo)

The Middlebury Public LiPhoto exhibit brary is at 30 Crest Road. The This month, the library is featelephone number is 203-758- turing the photography of Water2634, and the website is middle- bury resident Spencer Parrish. A burypubliclibrary.org. writer and a photojournalist by profession, this artist has over the years been inspired by city life and how times have changed. He hunts down reminders and reAuthors’ fair Sunday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 mainders of an older world and p.m., the library will host its first- records with his camera what he ever local author fair. Come meet refers to as “living museums.” The nine local writers (you can say exhibit can be viewed during regyou met them before they be- ular library hours.

The Howard Whittemore Mecame famous). Free and open to Nutcracker morial Library is at 243 Church all. Purchase a book and have it St. in Naugatuck.

For informastory time signed. Light refreshments tion, call 203-729-4591 or visit Main Street Ballet will present served. whittemorelibrary.org.

Nutcracker Story Time Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. in the gallery.

Snacks and Shows Children of all ages will be enfor Seniors tertained and delighted as the Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m., the story of Clara and her nutcracker Wednesday movie library will host its monthly doll comes to life.

The Wednesday afternoon Snacks and Shows for Seniors Dancers from the Main Street event. Watch a 1959 Alfred Hitch- movie Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. in the King- Ballet will perform in full coscock film starring Cary Grant and sley Meeting Room will turn to the tume as Artistic Director Sibley Eva Marie Saint in which an ad- American past. Based on a book Morosco reads the beloved holvertising executive is chased by Louisa May Alcott, it is set in iday story. Children will have the across the country by spies and New Hampshire shortly after the chance to participate and receive the police after he is framed for Civil War and concerns a young a holiday treat. widowed mother’s determination murder!

Main Street Ballet featured Before the show, participants to carry on with the rearing of her dancers are Maggie Powderly as will learn to make peanut butter children despite the loss of their the Sugar Plum Fairy, Patricia snack cups. This program is father in the war. Without their Liu as the Snow Queen, Anna made possible by the Friends of mother’s knowledge, the children Richardson as Dew Drop, and the Whittemore Library. It is plan a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Larissa Davidowitz and Hannah Due to licensing and copyright Dreska as Clara. open to patrons who are at least 50 years old and their guests. agreements, film titles cannot be This program is free and open Registration is required. Visit or listed. The room has surround- to all area residents. For more call the reference desk at 203- sound theater with a listening information or to register please system available. This program call the Woodbury Library at 203729-4591 to sign up. is free and open to the public.

263-3502 or visit www.woodBook club burylibraryct.org.

Nutcracker Suite The Whittemore Book Club The Main Street Ballet of Woodwill meet Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 McCarthy p.m. in the Main Reading Room. bury will present selections from exhibit The selected reading is “The The Nutcracker Suite Friday, Nov. Artwork by local painter MarKiller Angels” by Michael Shaara. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. ija Pavlovich McCarthy are on It will be presented in an interacexhibit during November. She Social services tive storytelling format, where the will exhibit watercolors and oils children in the audience are invited information in a thematic show entitled Have questions? Need assis- to become a part of the story and “River Paintings.” This show’s tance to determine eligibility for join the dancers on stage. A dona- paintings represent local rivers Medicare, SNAP, or other social tion of a nonperishable food item and shores in their seasonal service or health care coverage? to benefit the Southbury Food beauty, their reflections, swift Meet with Rich Wood of Bank is welcome.

Children ages 3 and up are in- and gentle flows, patterns and CHOICES, Connecticut’s health textures of ice, wild rapids and and information assistance pro- vited to attend, and registration is richness of color. required.

Register by stopping in gram, Wednesday, Nov. 20, and For more information, call the third Wednesday afternoon the Children’s Department or call- 203-263-3502 or visit www. of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. ing 203-262-0626, ext. 3. woodburylibraryct.org. The liNo appointment necessary. All brary is at 269 Main St. South in Sam D’Ambruoso exhibit discussions are free and confiPaintings by Sam D’Ambruoso Woodbury. dential. of Middlebury will be displayed

Naugatuck

Southbury

Managing Medicare Thank heavens for Consumer Reports. For many years it has been the go-to source for picking the best appliances and vehicles.

Now it’s put together a whole online section on managing Medicare and comparing plans in your state.

If you don’t have a computer, it’s worth a trip to the library to read this online article and click all the links to even more infor-

mation. Go online to www.consumerreports.org/healthinsurance and click on Managing Medicare. Among other things,

you will find information on getting started, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Medicare Part D. (You can also read parts of the online report in the November issue of the magazine.)

Most valuable is the link to rankings of health insurance plans. Click on it, then click to find your state. It compares all the available plans in easy-tounderstand chart form, just like

HAVE YOU VISITED PIES & PINTS YET?

Stop In...

A neighborhood Pizzeria & Pub offering casual dining plus: • Award-winning food • Best craft beer selection in the area • Take-out available • A friendly atmosphere

Private Room for your Holiday Parties Gift Certificates for Holiday Giving

Open 7 Days • BAR OPEN LATE

203.598.7221 One Store Road, Middlebury MON-SAT 11 am - 12 am SUN 12-11 pm

Beat the cold weather and learn how to knit yourself a scarf!

Artist and crafter Vanessa Fasanella will teach knitting basics at this hands-on class open to teens and adults Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Everything you need to get started is included in the class, and each participant will go home with needles, enough yarn to finish their scarf, and patterns. Space is limited and registration is required.

Call the library to register at 203-263-3502 or, for more information about this and other programs for teens, check the library’s teen blog at www. woodburylibraryct.org.

piesandpints.biz

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

Pumpkins • Specialty Pumpkins APPLES: Macoun, Honey Crisp, Courtland, Mutsu Straw Bales • Indian Corn • Gourds Bagged Mulch and Bulk Top Soil

Bird Seed Headquarters

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

Deer Corn • Livestock & Poultry Feed Local eggs. Fresh daily. $3.50 per dozen

they do comparing appliances or cars.

Consumer Reports got its rankings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. By comparing the information in the Medicare site with the information Consumer Reports is providing, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what each plan really offers. You’ll need to know what each plan covers, how much each plan costs, and which doctors and hospitals are in the plan. (If you’re not ready for Medicare and will be on an Obamacare plan, this report will help you with plan rankings.)

If you don’t know whether you have the original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you can find out by calling 1-800MEDICARE (800-633-4227).

You’ll need the number that’s on your card or statement. When a representative answers, just ask if your plan is original or Medicare Advantage.

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

The Bee-Intelligencer

Friday, November 15, 2013

3

Middlebury Senior Center News Computer classes The senior center offers fourweek and eight-week computer courses on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also available are one-on-one lessons, subject to availability of time. These lessons are on Thursdays only from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment only. The fee is $15 per hour.

Veterans’ program Veterans are invited to the center Monday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. to hear Wayne Rioux, veterans liaison, speak at a “Holiday Thank You to Veterans Program.”

Rioux is a U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran who served from 1973 to

1975. He will thank the veterans in attendance for their service, duty and personal sacrifice to their country.

Rioux will engage veterans in speaking about and sharing their military service experiences, assignments, travels, what they liked and disliked about the military, and whether their experiences led to their careers in civilian life. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Region 15 School Calendar Free hearing screening

appraisals, so if you want to know Friday, Nov. 15 how much your family heirlooms GES Author/Illustrator Helen Lester are worth, bring them in.

The free hearing screening this PHS Fall Drama Performance............................. Black Box, 7:30 p.m. month will be Wednesday, Nov. 20. Please call 203-577-4166 for an Saturday, Nov. 16 appointment.

CMEA High School Auditions at Foran HS, Milford.................4 p.m.

Painted Pony PHS Fall Drama Performance............................. Black Box, 7:30 p.m.

Trip

Avoid online scams

restaurant

Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., As part of the Senior Dine the senior center will host a pre- lunch program, the senior center sentation on avoiding online bus will go to the Painted Pony scams. Bring your friends.

Restaurant in Bethlehem Friday, Nov. 22. You must have a Senior Sell your gold Dine Card to participate. If you Commission on aging Monday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. do not have a card, stop by the The next Commission on Aging to 12 p.m. Prospect Jewelers will senior center office to get one. If meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, be at the senior center to pur- you want to go to the Painted at 9:30 a.m. All interested persons chase gold from those who would Pony, call 203-577-4166 to reare welcome to attend. like to sell it. They also do free serve a seat.

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

Reflexology sessions Certified reflexologist Kimberly Stewart will offer therapy for hands or feet Monday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for a 20-minute session. Reservations are needed by Nov. 15.

Card-making class Sue Resnak from Treasured Moments, a local scrapbook store, is leading a card-making class Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 9:30 a.m. Participants will make two cards each.

The cost is $6. Reservations are needed by Nov. 18.

Affordable Care Act and the elderly

Senior Santa program for teens

information

This year, the Falls Avenue Center is sponsoring a new holiday gift-giving program for Watertown and Oakville teens in need, the “Senior Santa Program for Teens.” Through Dec. 6, gift cards and gifts specifically for Watertown/Oakville teens can be dropped off at the center.

Cash/check donations also will be accepted and will be used by the social services department to purchase Christmas gifts for the teens on the town’s holiday family assistance list.

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

tation and will conduct free 15-minute hearing screenings beginning at 10:30 a.m. Reservations The Affordable Care Act and the are needed by Nov. 20. elderly is the topic Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Jim Dunn from the Concert Western Connecticut Area Agency The November entertainment on Aging will facilitate this quesat the center features the As Time tion-and-answer session. ReserGoes By band Friday, Nov. 22, at 2 vations are needed by Nov. 18. p.m. Admission is a dessert to share. Reservations are needed by Probate court Nov. 21.

Talk with state Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., Judge Domenick Calabrese of Conrepresentative necticut’s 22nd Probate District State Rep. Sean Williams will be will speak about decedents’ estates at the center Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 1 and the requirements of probate p.m. This is an opportunity for area court. Reservations are needed by adults 55 years and older to parNov. 19. ticipate in a discussion with Rep. Williams. Reservations are needed Hearing clinic

by Dec. 2.

A hearing clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. Dr. Susan Meissner of Professional Hearing Aid Centers will begin the program with a 30-minute presen-

Sunday, Nov. 17 PHS Fall Drama Performance............................. Black Box, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 18 PES Picture Retake RMS Intramural Flag Football.............. Field Hockey Field, 2:45 p.m.

Policy and Curriculum Comm...................PHS Media Center, 6 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 19 Middle School Conference Day...............................Early Release Day PES PTO Meeting.....................................................................9:30 a.m.

MMS Parent Conferences...................................................... 1 - 4 p.m.

RMS Parent-Teacher Conferences................................... 1 - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 PHS Pie Pickup ......................................... PHS Auditorium, 2 - 6 p.m.

GES PTO Meeting.............................................................. Cafe, 10 a.m.

RMS Intramural Flag Football......... Field Hockey Field, 2:45 - 4 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21 Middle School Conference Day...............................Early Release Day MMS Parent Conferences...................................................... 1 - 7 p.m.

RMS Parent-Teacher Conferences................................... 1 - 6:45 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22 GES Spirit Day LMES PTO Clothing Drive PES PTO Holiday Fair........................................................ 5:30 - 8 p.m.

PHS Fall Drama Performance............................. Black Box, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23 LMES PTO Clothing Drive PHS Fall Drama Performance............................. Black Box, 7:30 p.m.

Region 15 website: www.region15.org

Howard Raff, BC-HIS

BOARD CERTIFIED IN HEARING INSTRUMENT SCIENCES

Do you want to hear better?

We’d like to hear from you!

Got a hot news tip for us? Please email it to: mbisubmit@gmail.com Visit us on the web www.andhowhearing.com

Please include your name and telephone number.

We also welcome your ideas for articles you’d like to see in the news-

678 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 • 203-754-2200

paper. If you don’t have email you can call us at 203-577-6800.

Ferrari’s Appliance

FEATURING ALL LOCAL GAMES ON OUR 8 HDTVS!

Look for our NEW Bar Slugger Menu Come in and see what all the buzz is about

203-528-4891 530 Middlebury Road (Village Square Plaza) Middlebury like us on facebook: www.facebook/towntavernandpizza

OPEN 7 DAYS

Hours: Mon - Fri 11 am - 11 pm / Sat 12 - 11 pm / Sun 12 - 10 pm - Bar open until midnight

We Sell & Service All Brands 160 Rubber Ave. Naugatuck, CT

(203) 723-7230

OPEN OPEN DAILY DAILY 7 AM –7 10 AMPM – 10 PM Thanksgiving Day BREAKFAST BREAKFAST  LUNCH  LUNCH  DINNER  DINNER Open to 6 pm Offering Offering Daily Specials Daily Specials PrivatePrivate Room Room for Business for Business or Family or Family Functions Functions New Catering New Catering Menu Menu  EAT IN  EAT or TAKE IN or OUT TAKE  OUT 725 Straits 725 Straits Tpke, Middlebury Tpke, Middlebury Exit 17Exit off 17 I-84off  Rte I-8463  Rte South 63 South

203-758-2502 203-758-2502

www.maplesrestaurant.com www.maplesrestaurant.com

Maples Maples

The Bee-Intelligencer

4

Friday, November 15, 2013

Bee Intelligencer

in•tel•li•gencer: n. One who conveys news or information The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed.

Issued by: The Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer Society LLC Bee-Intelligencer Staff: Editor-In-Chief/Publisher: Marjorie Needham Contributing Writers: Mary Conseur, Terrence S. McAuliffe Art & Production: Mario J. Recupido Advertising Consultant: Diane M. Brousseau - Submit press releases in person, by mail or email The Bee-Intelligencer welcomes news, press releases and advertising from all surrounding communities Editorial Office: 2030 Straits Turnpike, Suite 1, Middlebury, CT 06762 Direct mail to P.O. Box 10.

Telephone: 203-577-6800 • Email: beeintelligencer@gmail.com Advertising Information: Telephone: 203-577-6800 • Email: mbiadvertising@gmail.com Deadlines: Display Advertising: 5 p.m.

Friday preceding publication Classified Advertising: 5 p.m.

Monday preceding publication Editorial/Press Releases: Noon Monday preceding publication Copyright © 2013 by The Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer Society, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

In Brief World War I artifacts wanted The Gunn Memorial Museum in Washington, Conn., would like to borrow World War I artifacts for display in an upcoming exhibit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. More than 250 men and women from Washington served their country during World War I, in addition to the many residents who supported the war effort on the home front.

The museum is seeking living descendants of Washington’s World War I soldiers. Museum staff would like to hear about the military service of your ancestors and feature their stories in the exhibit.

The museum also is interested in borrowing World War I artifacts, memorabilia, pictures, documents, letters, scrapbooks, medals, uniforms, helmets, camp gear and arms from the general public and collectors. Museum staff will scan all photographs and documents and immediately return them.

Please contact the museum to make an appointment before bringing in items.

Email digital pictures of your World War I artifacts to gunnmuseum@sbcglobal.net by Dec. 31, 2013 if you would like to participate in this exhibit. For more information call 860-868-7756 or Corp. Anders Gottfried Johnson of Washington, Conn., was born view www.gunnlibrary.org.

April 16, 1887, and died Nov. 21, 1918, from wounds while serving Novemberfest Shopping in World War I. He is buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial in France.

(Submitted photo) The Preschool on the Green will have its second annual Novemberfest Holiday Shopping Night 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the FellowA taste of the past tonight, Friday, Nov. 15, from 6 to ship Hall in the First CongregaSaturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 8:30 p.m. at Middlebury Congre- tional Church at 40 DeForest St. in p.m., the Derby Historical Society gational Church at 1252 Whitte- Watertown. Find hand-crafted and will host “A Taste of the Past” at the more Road in Middlebury. Find hand-painted plaques, crèches, David Humphreys House at 37 Elm that perfect gift among those of- snowmen, chairs and holiday fig- St. in Ansonia. The event is being fered by the many vendors at this ures; handmade holiday decora- held in lieu of the annual open tions; and hand-sewn, crocheted, hearth cooking event due to renevent. knitted and tatted articles along ovations at the house. Sample traHoliday Fair with gift baskets and food items ditional holiday favorites includThe Women’s Fellowship will including breads, fudge and pea- ing, but not limited to, baked ham, have its “Tis the Season Holiday nut brittle. Snacks and lunch will Brunswick stew, plum pudding Fair” featuring a A Charlie Brown be served. and pumpkin pie.

Christmas Saturday, Nov. 16, from Docents and junior docents will demonstrate Colonial tasks and give house tours. The gift shop also Tony’s will be open during the event. Admission is $5 per adult/$3 per se“Due to the current state of the USED TIRES nior citizen and/or children under economy, YOU CAN’T AFFORD $ & up 12. Call 203-735-1908 for informaNOT TO GO TO TONY’S TIRES!” tion or visit www.derbyhistorical.

Manufacturers’ Rebates Available org.

WHEEL PACKAGE LAYAWAYS The Derby Historical Society is ices a regional historical society dedi“My prorth 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $ are w e!” cated to preserving, maintaining our EVERYDAY LOW PRICE! the rid and celebrating the rich and varied M-F 7:30-6 • SAT 8:30-3 FREE Alignment w/purchase of 4 tires history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. It welcomes all visitors and 2067 S. Main St. • WTBY 203-575-1350

TIRES & WHEELS 15

60

Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home 240 North Main Street Naugatuck | 203-729-4187

perform a varied program of classical pieces, opera, old standards, international songs and ‘60s hits.

Composers represented in this new program include Ravel, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlan, along with a special tribute to Cole Porter.

Lunch is served at noon and followed by entertainment at 1 p.m. in the social hall at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. North in Southbury.

The public is welcome. There is a suggested lunch donation of $7.50 for adults age 60 and older. RSVP by the Monday, Nov. 18, at 203267-3177.

ALS support group

Gunn Memorial Museum in Washington, Conn., seeks World War I artifacts for an upcoming exhibit.

(Submitted photo) is available to support researchers, school or other program needs.

For more information, visit www. derbyhistorical.org.

Dinner with the doc

ica (AFA), memory screenings will be available at Mulberry Gardens of Southington Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings are simple: they average 10 minutes, and consist of questions and tasks to assess memory. They do not diagnose any illness, but can indicate whether someone should follow up with a full medical exam.

Schedule an appointment with Jennifer Doty at 860-276-1020.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington is at 58 Mulberry St. in Plantsville, Conn. For more information, call 860-276-1020 or visit www.mulberrygardens.org.

Monday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., Southington Care Center will host May Harter, dietician of The Hospital of Central Connecticut, and Mark Colello, exercise physiologist of Southington Care Center for its “Dinner with the Doc” program. They will discuss chronic disease management and the holidays.

Please arrive no earlier than 4:45 p.m. for the dinner. RSVP to 860-621-9559. Southington Care Love and knishes Center is at 45 Meriden Avenue in Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Love Southington, Conn. For more information, please call the above & Knishes lunch will feature “The number or visit www.southington- Third Dimension.” This musical ensemble combines the talents of care.org. three classically trained and exFree memory screenings perienced musicians: Helen FalIn honor of the National Mem- cone (mezzo-soprano), Jeanne ory Screening Day through the Hinkson (pianist) and Jenny Li Alzheimer’s Foundation of Amer- (flutist and soprano). The trio will

The next monthly support group meeting for patients with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and their caregivers will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. North in Southbury. The group provides a welcoming environment for patients and families to communicate with one another and offer suggestions on coping and living with ALS. Groups are facilitated

by Stacey Rahl, MSW, ALS Association CT Chapter. For more information, call 203-874-5050.

Alliance Française celebrates Beaujolais The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut (AFNWCT) will host a “Soirée Beaujolais” (wine-tasting party) at a private home in Southbury Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts from the Good News Café in Woodbury will be served.

Bernard Jarrier, co-owner of the Good News Café, will speak in French about the restaurant, the property in Provence and future plans.

The cost is $20 per person for nonmembers and $15 for members; the public is invited. Space is limited. Reservations can be made by check payable to AFNWCT, INC. and sent to Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut, Inc. P.O. Box 31, Woodbury, CT 06798-0031.

Middlebury Stingers

Middlebury Stingers, front, left to right, Zac Blaschke, Matthew Yamin, Paulie Schiavone, Dante Mucci and Chad Moffat and back, left to right, Coach Daniel Schiavone, Brady McCormack, Cooper Volpe, Aiden Biello, Goalie Graylen “the Rock” Wilson, Jake Sieling, Nolen Keene and Coach Billy Blaschke ended their first Middlebury Travel U9 season with a 6-2 record with 25 goals scored.

(Submitted photo)

The Bee-Intelligencer

Friday, November 15, 2013

Food Bank Donations

Obituaries Katherine (Montesi) Bernabe Saint Mary’s Hospital Retiree

Middlebury residents Dan and Laramie Hitt and their son, Eben, deliver 218 pounds of donated food to the Middlebury Food Bank. The food, which was donated by visitors to the Hitt's elaborate Halloween yard display, was nearly triple the amount collected last year. (JoAnn Cappelletti photo)

P&Z -

Continued from page 1 The amendments conclude more than a $1 million worth of property improvements that include sewers, electric systems, community water and road widening, allowing the mostly summer cottages to be used year round. The changes were found to be in conformance with regional development plans by the Central Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, but were opposed by several lake residents in public hearings who worried the expansions would increase impervious areas and spoil lake aesthetics.

Association attorney Franklin Pilicy answered Commissioner Ronald Kulpa’s concern about expansion setbacks by saying multiple layers of approval were necessary for any footprint change, requiring HOA board pre-approval before going through the standard Middlebury zoning and building permit process. HOA President John Butkus responded to visual appearance and overbuilding concerns saying development of the lots would be far less than the theoretical maximum because of the realities of individual lot restrictions. He said the HOA board would protect the overall interests of homeowners and lake aesthetics.

A proposal by attorney Curtis Titus to give additional expansion flexibility to four cottages located away from the lake was rejected and not included in the regulations. Butkus told commissioners the HOA had no knowledge of the matter, but Building Official Oliver Leduc said the proposal could allow cottage foundations to be relocated as close as 150 feet from the lake.

The application by Middlebury Land Development LLC for renewal of an excavation and grading permit for Benson Woods

located at North Benson Road was approved for another year after the applicant’s counsel, Jennifer Yoxall of Carmody and Torrance, offered donuts and joked with commissioners about applying for the 10th yearly renewal since the project started in 2002.

Benson Woods is an age-restricted community of 79 homes and a 1,200-square-foot community building. Mark Riefenhauser of Smith and Company said 30 of 34 homes in Phase 1 had been built. He said Phases 2 and 3, including the community building, had not been started, and the 16 acres in those areas had not yet been cleared.

A certificate of zoning compliance was unanimously voted for a pharmacy to be built within Middlebury Station at 489 Middlebury Road. Owner Vincent LoRusso showed parking calculations Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) Curtis Bosco confirmed as reducing only one space from the total building allocation of parking spaces.

A workshop on updates to the 2001 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. P&Z Chairman Terry Smith said turnout Oct. 3 for a public hearing on the POCD draft was much less than he had hoped. The plan itself does not directly make changes but instead is used by boards and commissions to guide revisions to the zoning regulations or the programming of capital improvements within the town budget. The draft focused on an area referred to as Middlebury Center between Bristol and Ledgewood parks on Middlebury Road. A state statute-defined Village District would allow architectural control of buildings and views with requirements for sidewalks and streetscape landscaping. The center concept promoted development in the core without “oozing out” into residential areas

such as Clearview Knoll and Middlebury Terrace. Smith said he wanted to get input from the Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) and the Middlebury Land Trust and was planning to attend the Nov. 19 EIDC meeting.

In other matters, a zone map revision by Curt Smith of Smith and Company was unanimously approved with the stipulation a signature box be added. Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) Curtis Bosco said the redrawn map includes four recent changes, 1) 659 Middlebury Road to CA-40 from PO-40, 2) a land swap at 504 Middlebury Road between Wesson Oil and St. John of the Cross, 3) Tara Perrotti’s former property at 86 Woodland Road to CA-40 from R-40, and 4) clarification of R-40 zone for property between Straits Turnpike and Tracys Pond.

In enforcement matters, Bosco told commissioners recent changes to Connecticut State Statutes “grandfathered” zoning violations of sheds, decks and other non-conforming structures if court enforcement action had not been brought by the town in three years. He was given the OK to issue zoning violations to excessive signs at the intersections of routes 63 and 64, at the intersections of routes 64 and 188, and for neon and banner signs around 750 Straits Turnpike. Smith advised him to issue violations town-wide to avoid arguments of favoritism.

In administrative matters, Bosco said he spends many hours providing information on zoning regulations and that could be eliminated if the regulations were available on the town website.

Recording clerk Rachelle Behuniak told him about four more weeks remained on her retyping and reorganizing work before this could be done.

The next regular P&Z meeting is Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

Mrs. Katherine (Montesi) Bernabe, 84, of Wolcott passed away Nov. 12, 2013, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Aldo Bernabe.

Mrs. Bernabe was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa (Savelli) Montesi. Known to her loving family as “Kay,” she was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

She attended Waterbury schools and graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School.

She worked at Saint Mary’s Hospital for more than 40 years until her retirement. She was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Kay is survived by her three sons, Allan Bernabe and his wife, Mary Jane, of Middlebury; Barry Bernabe and his wife, Sheila, of Wolcott, with whom she made her home; and James Bernabe and his wife, Lisa, of Southington; her eight grandchildren: Thea, Lily, Jacob, Rachel, Alyssa, Jared, Matthew, and Luke; her sister and best friend, Alide “Dee” DeBellis and her husband, Sebastian “Bob,” of Waterbury; and her brother, Anthony Montesi and his wife, Joan of Prospect. She also leaves her sisters-in-law, Lucy Montesi of Waterbury, Jackie Bernabe of Oakville, and Sarah Bernabe of Naperville, Ill.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Enrico Montesi, and her brothers-in-law, Mario and Gene Bernabe.

The funeral will be today, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. from Maiorano Funeral Home in Waterbury to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Katherine’s name may be made to The American Heart Association, 3 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or The American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. For more information and online condolences, visit www. maioranofuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Cipriano Worked at Timex

Ms. Evelyn (Piperas) Cipriano, 72, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly Nov. 11, 2013.

Evelyn was born in Waterbury Aug. 15, 1941, daughter of the late Louis and Athina (Aheras) Piperas. She graduated from Wilby High School. She worked at Timex Corporation in Middlebury and Bendix Corporation in Cheshire for more than 40 years, retiring in 2002. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting as well as cooking and baking. She volunteered for the foster grandparent program at Tinker School. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Realistic couponing A television series followed shoppers to see how they saved huge amounts of money at the grocery store by using coupons.

In many cases, shoppers were able to get hundreds of dollars in items for only a few cents.

However, if you looked carefully at the cart, they were often walking out with dozens of the same product. Yes, it was technically a savings if, for example, they were able to get 20 bottles of shampoo for a dime each, or less. On the practical side, if that’s done with multiple items, storage becomes a problem. If it’s a food item, expiration dates come into play.

The trick to couponing is to stay realistic.

At least in the beginning, you’ll want to concentrate on items that your family actually uses. Yes, there are many items you can acquire cheaply that you can use for barter, but unless you have time to set up a network of friends and family to swap with, stick to what your family needs right now.

If you have a computer, generate a throwaway email account that you don’t use for anything personal and sign up on a few

5

Lena Julian

Uniroyal retiree Mrs. Lena (Cialfi) Julian, 95, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, 2013, at Paradigm Healthcare Center of Prospect. She was the widow of

Ben Julian.

Lena was born in Simsbury Dec. 2, 1917, daughter of the late Giacinto and Leondina (Bianchini) Cialfi. She grew up in Waterbury’s North End amongst many relatives and friends.

She was educated in local schools and retired from Uniroyal after many years. A devoted Catholic, Lena attended church and prayed daily during World War II until her brother Fred, a Marine fighting in the Pacific, returned home. Lena enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, Italian cooking, dancing, music, old movies and especially spending time with her family.

Lena is survived by her four sons, John and his wife, Rosemary, of Waterbury; Thomas and his wife, Lauren, of South Windsor; Ronald of Waterbury; and Richard of Avon; five grandchildren, Brendan of Maryland, Rebecca of Massachusetts, Janelle of Avon, Katelyn of Waterbury and Matthew of Avon; a brother, Alfred (Fred) Cialfi of Avon; three sisters-in-law, Florence Rotundo of Simsbury, Lillian Cialfi of Waterbury and Pina Cialfi of Simsbury, her dear friend Flora Adamek of Hartford, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews . She was predeceased by her brother, Delio (Dan) Cialfi.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and the Paradigm Healthcare Center of Prospect for their comforting care and kindness during their time of need.

Drs. Bruce Marilyn Vinokur Dr. Jessica Vinokur

The FootCare Group, L.L.C.

In-Office Foot Surgery

The funeral Mass was Monday, Nov. 11, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 199 Park Rd. Ext., Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

Lillian (Dwyer) Krantz

Mother of F. Donald Krantz Lillian (Dwyer) Krantz, 96, of Watertown died Oct. 31, 2013, at Waterbury Hospital.

She was the widow of F. Donald Krantz, her husband and childhood sweetheart of 73 years before his passing in 2009.

Lillian was born Feb. 28, 1917, in Waterville, a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Draper) Dwyer, and lived in Bethlehem for many years, moving to Watertown three years ago. She was educated in Oakville and Watertown schools.

Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was employed by the town of Bethlehem as the manager of the Bethlehem Elementary School Cafeteria.

She was a member of the Bethlehem Grange and the Bethlehem Congregational Church.

She leaves seven children, Lillian (Krantz) Schultz of Watertown; Arlene (Krantz) Rivers of New York; Loraine (Krantz) Chevalier of Watertown; F. Donald Krantz of Middlebury; Richard Krantz of Becket, Mass.; Douglas Krantz of Oakville; and Wesley Krantz of China; and two brothers, William Dwyer of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Alan Dwyer of Oakville. She also leaves 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Lulu Fortier, and four brothers, Edward Dwyer, Elsworth Dwyer, Howard Dwyer and Ronald Dwyer.

A memorial service for Lillian will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Union Congregational Church at 161 Buckingham Street in Oakville with a luncheon to follow.

Burial will be Monday Nov. 25, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery at 390 Meriden Road in Waterbury.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Boulevard, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or at www.nationalbreastcancer.org/.

The O’Neill Funeral Home in Oakville has been entrusted to assist Lillian’s family with arrangements.

To extend online expressions of sympathy to her family or for additional information, visit www.oneillfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Policy Please ask your funeral director to send obituaries and photos to us at beeintelligencer@gmail. For more information, call 203-577-6800.

The Bee-Intelligencer runs obituaries and their accompanying photos free of charge. We do this as a community service to honor the deceased and the family and friends who love them.

KATE SMITH COUNSELING Life Coach

• Compassionate • Friendly • Non-judgmental • Supportive • Relationship Expert • Experienced You deserve a relationship specialist to accompany you through the tough spots!

Friendly support from a highly trained expert can give you the support and confidence you seek.

Kate Smith Licensed Therapist

Call 203.577.6450 Middlebury

If you don’t mind giving out And check the junk mail at your personal information (mis- home. spell your name and don’t give Best bet for successful couyour street address), sign up for poning: Start small. the store’s frequent shopper card, David Uffington regrets he canand use your throwaway email not personally answer reader address. While you’re there, ask questions, but he will incorporate whether they accept coupons that them into his column whenever have been printed off the Inter- possible. Send email to columncoupon websites. Be prepared net. Some stores don’t. reply2@gmail.com. for a blast of junk email, but that’s (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. the point of having a throwaway name. Time can be of the essence * with these online coupon sites. and Delay by a day and you could be out of luck if the manufacturer and has set a limit on how many can *Fellows American College of Foot Surgeons be printed. Find out when each site uploads its new coupons, Welcome New Patients and be among the first to the site to see if there’s anything you need.

Get the Sunday paper and go through all the coupons. On Wednesday, when grocery stores • Diabetic Foot Care • Warts often have sales on some of those • Heel Pain • Bunions very items, make your purchases.

You save even more by using the • Nail Problems • Foot Injuries coupons. While you’re in the checkout line, flip through a few and magazines to see if there are any manufacturer coupons worth Same Gentle, Professional Care - 2 Locations having. Once you get out of the store, look at the back of your 1211 West Main Street • Waterbury, CT • 203-755-2050 receipt to see if it contains any 17 Westerman Avenue • Seymour, CT • 203-888-6668 coupons.

Surgi-Center

She leaves a brother, Peter Piperas of Waterbury; two sisters, Despina Hanley and Angela Piperas, both of Waterbury; an Aunt Effie Demiris of Waterbury; an Uncle Ignatios Ververis of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces and nephews, including Lisa Ann Tata of Waterbury and Christina LoPresto and her husband, Gary, of Berlin, Conn.; three great nephews: Terry Angelo Tata of San Antonio, Texas, and twins, Matthew and Justin LoPresto of Berlin; a godson, Theodore Ververis of West Hartford; and many cousins. Evelyn was predeceased by her children, baby Cathleen Cipriano and son Michael Louis Cipriano; and her sister, Irene Colella.

The funeral is today, Friday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home at 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for a 10 a.m. funeral service. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury.

Contributions can be made in Evelyn’s memory to either Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 937 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 or Waterbury PAL (Police Athletic League), 64 Division St., Waterbury, CT 06704.

For more info or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

Email: ksmithcounseling@att.net Insurance Accepted

Trust & Dignity

The Bee-Intelligencer

6

Friday, November 15, 2013

Pomperaug shuts out Weston

By KEN MORSE The Pomperaug defense, which has been living by the “bend but don’t break” rule this season, came out last Saturday and completely dominated Weston in a 21-0 victory for the Panthers.

The Trojans did manage 228 yards of offense, but it was the red-zone misery that hampered Weston as the Pomperaug defense came away with six turnovers.

“That has been the story of our defense all season,” said Pomperaug head coach Dave Roach.

“Bend but don’t break. Against Weston, we got the turnovers, and that is the name of the game.

“Offensively it may not have been our best game of the season, but Bobby Tzepos really gave us all the offense we would need picking up some key yardage.

“We came out with the hammer offense, picking up five or six yards a carry, and then went to the spread when we got in trouble on third down.”

Tzepos kept the chains moving for the Panthers’ offense, running for 131 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. Wade Prajer got the Panthers on the board with a second-quarter

10-yard touchdown pass to Steve Croce, and Nick Harper booted the extra point for the 7-0 Pomperaug advantage.

Mitchell Saunders, Jake Parsell, Griffin Namin and Erik Gran opened up the holes for Tzepos to run through, but it was the defense and the specialty teams that turned this game in the Panthers favor.

Croce and Sam Rubinstein came up with interceptions as Weston quarterback Alex Fruhbeis was just five of eight, passing for only 56 yards. The defensive front four of Troy Sullivan, Mike Buntin, Grayson Slater and Seamus Conway created pressure the entire game in the Trojan’s backfield.

When Weston did put in on the ground, Peter Lummis was held to just 103 yards on 17 carries, and Fruhbeis scrambled for 53 yards on 16 tries. But it was the hard-hitting linebackers Derek Lapke, Jack Yule, Mike Curcio and Mike Foschi who caused the runners to be separated from the ball.

Yule, Curcio and Foschi all came away with fumble recoveries, but the one that did the most damage was the one James Christiano scooped up at the end of the third quarter, taking it 24

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Nov. 15 to 23, 2013 Cheerleading

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

Football

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

Girls’ Swimming

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

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

(H) Home (A) Away

Find the Bee-Intelligencer on

yards into the end zone to open up a 14-0 Pomperaug lead.

“We took advantage of our big offensive line to move the ball,” said Roach. “It wasn’t our most productive game throwing the ball, but we established the run, and we were able to move the chains.

“But that score at the end of the third quarter by Christiano on the fumble return really fired up the team heading into the final quarter.”

The Trojans were unable to gain momentum in the final quarter, and Tzepos ended all doubt, rumbling 19 yards into the end zone for the 21-0 final margin.

“We are certainly going to need a lot more out of our offense if we want to continue this winning streak,” warned Roach.

“New Fairfield is a very good football team, and we can’t afford to have any lapses.”

Pomperaug, winners of two in a row, is now 4-5 and will be at New Fairfield today, Friday, at 7 p.m. as they take on the 6-3 Rebels, who are celebrating senior Senior Captain Sam Rubinstein (7) intercepts a pass as the Pomperaug defense comes away with six night. turnovers, shutting down Weston by a 21-0 margin.

(Taryn Bartolotta photo)

Ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. For one year, things were fine, but the atrial fib returned. After five months of hell and reactions to meds, I agreed to have ablation. I was told it was 80 percent effective; I’m in the 20 percent. Now the doctors recommend a repeat ablation. I hesitate, because I have gotten worse since the first procedure. Would you recommend a second try?

– K.S. ANSWER: Atrial fibrillation is near the top of the list when it comes to heartbeat disturbances.

It’s a rapid and erratic beat. The speed of the beat compromises heart pumping, and its irregularity sets the scene for a stroke. The upper heart chambers – the atria – are not contracting; they’re squirming. Blood stagnates in the atria and forms clots. Pieces of the clots can be swept into the circulation to the brain, where they cause a stroke.

Sometimes, if a normal beat can’t be restored, slowing the fib restores adequate blood pump-

ing, but the stroke threat remains.

That’s the reason for putting people on the anticoagulant Coumadin.

Catheter radiofrequency ablation is an attractive choice for restoration of a normal heartbeat.

A thin, flexible tube – a catheter – is inserted into a groin blood vessel and carefully advanced to the heart’s left atrium, where the irregular beat originates. The catheter is equipped to emit highfrequency current that ablates tissue responsible for fibrillation.

“Ablation” means “destruction.”

One ablation treatment restores a normal beat 80 percent of the time. You fell into the 20

percent group. A second attempt achieves success 90 percent of the time. With those odds, I would jump at the chance of a second go with ablation. The odds are greatly in your favor. If a normal beat is restored, you can stop taking medicines, with their potential for side effects. You also can stop taking the anticoagulant, since the stroke threat will have gone.

The booklet on heartbeat irregularities explains what happens in atrial fibrillation and its treatment. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No. 107W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been active all my life. In high school, I played three varsity sports. I am now 60. My doctor told me I have a dropped uterus.

Do you think all that physical activity caused it? – B.A.

ANSWER: At your age, many women have dropped pelvic organs – uterus, bladder or rectum.

It’s called pelvic prolapse. Genes (the go-to reason for just about everything), the number of vaginal deliveries, obesity and the normal diminished production of estrogen at menopause are some of the causes of pelvic prolapse. The most important factor is aging. I don’t believe your active life had a role in it.

The pelvic organs are held in place by muscles and ligaments.

With aging, those muscles and ligaments become lax, and organs drop.

If the prolapse isn’t causing symptoms, no treatment is necessary.

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

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

R e s tau r a n t & B a r * * * * * * * *

Grand Opening of our

Banquet Room

* * * * * * * *

Offering a variety of packages to suit everyone’s event needs.

Intimate Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings * * * * * * * *

Schedule your appointment with our event planner to view our new room! All services, including DJ, Cake and more provided.

Catering Available 1700 Watertown Avenue

*

Waterbury

*

203-755-3936

www.vasisrestaurant.com

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Tue-Sat: 9-5 Sun: 9-Noon Closed Mon

“Everything Made From Scratch” RDER YOUR RY OUR POUMPKIN TRY OUR PT UMPKIN OLIDAY Turnovers, Cheesecake Turnovers, Cannoli & Cheesecake Cannoli H& BASKETS EARLY!

• Cakes & Cupcakes for All Occasions • White Walnut Cranberry Cake • Mini Upside Down Bundt Cake with fresh cranberry pecan topping • Stuffed Breads • Angel Wings • Jordan Almonds • Italian Cookies & Pastry • “Old Recipe” Como Bread & Rolls • Muffins & Bagels • Scones, Tarts, Croissants & Turnovers • Breakfast Sandwiches

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY BASKETS EARLY!

• Pies ~ Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Coconut Custard and more!

• Gelato • Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino & Latte Fresh Mozzarella Now Available

Catering

Breakfast, Lunch & Special Occasion Trays...

No Party Too Small!

Lunch Menu New Items Weekly with free delivery for orders $10 or more 350 FAIRFIELD AVE . WATERBURY 203.573.8200 www.comobakery.com

GIFT CARD BONUS Pay $25

Get $30 Gift Card Expires 12/31/13

www.nardellis.com

For the past 10 years, we’ve designed a road to cancer care that makes the patient journey as smooth as possible. And best of all, that road doesn’t take you far from home. Our multidisciplinary team includes exceptional doctors, compassionate nurses and specially trained care providers working side by side with patients and their families to inspire strength, assurance and confidence to guide every patient on the road to survivorship. There’s no need to travel for comprehensive cancer care – the very best is right here.

1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708 203-575-5555 leevercancercenter.org

The Bee-Intelligencer

Friday, November 15, 2013

7

Classified Ads

Classified Advertising Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday Classified Advertising Cost: $10 per week, up to 40 words. 25¢ each additional word.

Submit ad with your name, address, telephone number and payment to: Mail: Bee-Intelligencer, P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 Email: mbisubmit@gmail.com Office: 2030 Straits Turnpike, Suite 1 This publication does not knowround 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $30/hour, two-student minJose & Adam. 1-800-790ingly accept advertising which is Routes 6 and 64 in Woodimum; fun group classes 5260. deceptive, fraudulent, or which bury, Conn. 203-263-6217. for children available inmight otherwise violate the law MUSIC clude games and singing. 5 or accepted standards of taste.

For Rent weeks, $120, three-student However, this publication does minimum. Beate Neblett MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS not warrant or guarantee the WARM WEATHER IS YEAR CLARINET/FLUTE/VIO203-598-0854. accuracy of any advertisement, ROUND In Aruba. The waLIN/TRUMPET/Trombone/ nor the quality of the goods or MISCELLANEOUS ter is safe, and the dining Amplifier/Fender Guitar, $69 services advertised. Readers is fantastic. Walk out to the each. Cello / Upright Bass / are cautioned to thoroughly inbeach. 3-Bedroom. Weeks A CHILDLESS MARRIED Saxophone / French Horn vestigate all claims made in any COUPLE (in our 30’s) seek available. Sleeps 8. $3500. / Drums, $185 ea. Tuba/ advertisements, and to use good to adopt. Will be hands-on Email: carolaction@aol.com Baritone Horn / Hammond judgment and reasonable care, parents. Financial security. for more information.

Organ, Others 4 sale.1-516particularly when dealing with Expenses paid. Call or Text: 377-7907 persons unknown to you who Instruction ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services LEGAL NOTICEs advertised.

LANGUAGE TUTOR: English,

CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not, Sell your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-800-871-0654

Education AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Financial Aid if qualified. Job Placement Assistance. Call National Aviation Academy Today!

FAA Approved. CLASSES STARTING SOON! 1-800292-3228 or NAA.edu

Flea Market WOODBURY ANTIQUES & FLEA MARKET open Saturdays and Sundays year-

French, English as a second language, SAT, PSAT, and TOEFL preparation. Middlebury: 203-758-1888 PIANO INSTRUCTION for all ages: Professional, dedicated, experienced. Through music, enhance your life and the lives of those around you!

Performance opportunities, theory/performance exams through the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program available. Specialneeds students welcome!

Beate Neblett 203-598-0854, www.middleburypianostudio. com. Member MTNA, piano faculty Neighborhood Music School New Haven.

GERMAN and SPANISH Tutor/Instructor: Native German, fluent in Spanish, experienced. EU standards EXAM prep; conversation, reading, writing; $55/hour;

MIDDLEBURY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Middlebury Planning & Zoning Commission hereby gives notice that at the regular meeting held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT the following decisions were made: 489 Middlebury Road, LLC/489 Middlebury Road-Application for Tenant Fit-up- Application was approved The West Shore at Lake Quassapaug Condominium-Application to amend Section 25 of the Regulations-Public Hearing was closed & the Application was approved as amended by the Commission Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled a workshop on 11-25-13 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Plan of Conservation & Development Dated this 12th day of November 2013 Terry Smith, Chairman LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Middlebury on November 7, 2013 approved, subject to conditions, an application of Middlebury Land Development LLC for Section 64 excavation and grading permit for activities incident to construction (including a soil erosion and sedimentation plan) of a planned residential development for 79 homes, a 1200± sq. ft. community building, and related roads, drainage and utilities, for property of Middlebury Land Development LLC (formerly of Timex Corporation) described generally as follows: Property situated in Middlebury at North Benson Road on the east and west sides thereof and also bounded on the north

by Judd Hill Road, in part, and in part by land now or formerly of Francis M. McDonald, et al. The subject Property is shown as: Parcel 001 on Middlebury Tax Assessor’s Map No. 7-6.

Maps depicting the property, project plans, and conditions of approval are on file in the Middlebury Town Hall in the Office of the Zoning Clerk.

MIDDLEBURY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

BY Terry Smith Chairman

• Openings • Closings • Weekly Service • Repairs Call now for a free in-home consultation and free design plan.

203-598-0185

Your Business Ad Could Be Here

Open by appointment only.

A Progressive and Informed Approach to Tree Care and Removal

Daniel Weise 203-527-6487 • Pruning • Cabling

• Fertilizing • Inspections

Fully Insured • Arborist Lic. # S-5338 • Pesticide Reg. # B-2383

Call 203-577-6800 For Information

Accurate Electrical Contractors Small jobs are our specialty Commercial • Residential www.accurateelectricalcontractors.com

Fully Insured Lic. # E1-189172

203-509-7027

Butkus Plumbing

P1-204815

INSURED

• Free Estimates • Jobs Big & Small

Including: Water Heaters/Well Tanks Boiler Changes/Frozen Pipes

Joseph D. Butkus owner/operator

203-264-0559

(Kathleen Brown-Carrano cartoon)

Older faucet still can be repaired

Q:

The faucet on the utility sink in my basement is leaking. It’s one of those older faucets with a threaded spout where you can attach a hose, and a wingnut-looking handle. Can this be repaired, or is it too old? – Clive in Pittsburgh

A:

If the leak is caused by a worn seal or washer, you should be able to find an adequate replacement in a universal washer kit. This inexpensive item is available at hardware and home-improvement stores and has a variety of different washers and seals to solve problems exactly like yours.

The type of faucet you described is likely a hose bib. These are pretty reliable and long-lasting, but the washers can wear out just like with any other faucet. You’ll need to disassemble the handle to get to the assembly inside.

First, shut off water to the faucet at the nearest shutoff valve.

By Samantha Mazzotta This may be located under the sink or further along the pipe-run since it’s a utility sink.

Unscrew the small screw in the top of the faucet’s handle. Then pull the handle up and off. Just below the stem is the packing nut – the large nut just underneath the handle. Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the packing nut.

Next, carefully unscrew the spindle. It’s important not to scratch the spindle shaft or strip the ridges at the end of it. You can use pliers (channel-type) to do this, but try wrapping a soft cloth around the spindle to protect it.

Remove the spindle from the faucet valve.

Now you’re ready to replace the damaged washers. The assembly should have two: a packing washer, just under the packing nut, and a stem washer, near the bottom of the spindle. Remove the old washers and locate same-size replacements from the universal kit.

Reassemble the spindle using the replacement washers, reinsert into the valve and screw the packing nut back into place. Slide the handle back on and attach with the small screw.

Test the faucet by turning the water back on and turning the faucet on and off.

Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Some professionals recommend coating new washers with a heatproof grease to prevent them from cracking, while others say it doesn’t matter.

Use your own judgment.

What it means to truly wake up I’m still feeling deep gratitude for our veterans – the heroes passed and those still with us – even though the official Veterans Day is over. They so generously, earnestly and proudly give of their lives, their hearts, minds and souls to ensure the freedom we all enjoy each and every day.

Remember what they stand for, how they walked forward not knowing their outcome, yet willing to experience whatever was to be.

We are the lucky ones and have them to thank for it. We are not in war as they were. We are free. So let’s all try to be more aware of what it means to be fully awake. It means being a highcaliber human being accepting no less from yourself than to stand in your truth and stretch towards kindness and peace.

Cultivate a disposition that is lighthearted and positive. Develop character traits you are proud of. Let people who are not beneficial to your life fall away so the right ones can find you, and you can inspire one another with your unique, creative ways of living.

Be one who holds to standards of excellence no matter what small pettiness or annoyances stop for a quick visit. Be in repose and engage not. Do more than is

and wanting for more money, power or stuff. Observe your life from a quiet place of inner tranquility that today, right now, everything is OK. Wake up to how

By CYNTHIA great thou art.

DE PECOL De Pecol is a yoga instructor, Reiki master and life coach who lives in Washington, Conn. See asked of you, politely and hap- lifecoachingllc.com or email lifepily. Go the extra mile to help coach3@aol.com someone feel better with no expectation in return. Be more than you think you’re capable of and live in the now as opposed to holding onto perceived past wrongdoings or injustices. Allow your pain and sorrow to depart softly and rest in the grace of goodness and love. Take care of yourself as you’d take care of your 1. Who was the last Atlanta Brave dearest loved one. before Jason Heyward in 2012 This week’s nugget for life is to have a season of at least 20 to wake up more than you ever stolen bases and 20 home runs? have before and allow hope and 2. How old was Babe Ruth when trust to guide the way. Talk about he last led the American League your blessings more than you in homers for a season? talk about your problems. Trust 3. True or false: Darrell Royal in your own ability to know what never had a losing season in 20 your body needs best as opposed years as head coach of the Unito being fearful that you won’t versity of Texas football team. be cared for by the system trying 4. In 2013, Dirk Nowitzki became to right itself. the fifth-highest-scoring Act with no expectation. Be7-footer in NBA history. Who lieve in goodness. Be happy right was ahead of him on the list? where you are with what you 5. How many Hart trophies (NHL already have and gently let go of MVP) and Norris trophies (top the seeking, searching, striving defenseman) combined did Bobby Orr win during his 12-year NHL career?

6. When was the last time a Major League Soccer team did not win Co-ed volleyball the U.S. Open Cup? Co-ed volleyball meets Tues- 7. In 2013, Gary Stevens became days until April 8 from 8:30 to 10 the oldest jockey to win the p.m. at Long Meadow ElemenPreakness (50 years old). Who tary School. This is strictly rechad been the oldest? reational play for persons 18 and Answers older. The group will not meet Dec. 24 or 31. The fee is $35 for residents; $45 for nonresidents.

Nuggets for Life

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Annual turkey shoots The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department annual turkey shoot for students in grades two to four will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Long Meadow Elementary School gym. The turkey shoot for students in grades five to eight will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Middle School gym. Details and rules are available at the parks and recreation office. Win a turkey for Thanksgiving!

Over-30 men’s basketball Pickup games for Middlebury residents only, ages 30 and older, meet Mondays until April 7 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Pomperaug High School. There will be no games Dec. 23 and 30, Jan. 20 or Feb. 17. The fee is $40.

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

Passengers will be picked up immediately after the parade, and the bus will return by 2 p.m. The fee of $30 per person includes the tip.

1. Andruw Jones, in 2000.

2. He was 36 when he led the A.L. with 46 home runs in 1931.

3. True. His worst record for a season was 5-5-1.

4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon.

5. Eleven – three Hart trophies and eight Norris trophies.

6. In 1999, the USL’s Rochester Rhinos won.

7. Eldon Nelson was 45 when he rode Bee Bee Bee to victory in 1972.

Autos Wanted

(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Bee-Intelligencer

8

Send in your pet photos Your pet could be featured as “Pet of the Week” on this page.

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

Your pet’s photo could be here PET OF THE WEEK

Adopt a Rescue Pet

Friday, November 15, 2013

Master potter, author, photographer book talk The Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, Conn., will welcome master potter Guy Wolff, author Suzanne Staubach and photographer Joseph Szalay, Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Wykeham Room for a book talk and signing for Staubach’s recently published work, “Guy Wolff, Master Potter in the Garden.”

Wolff is one of the best-known potters working in the U.S. today and has operated Guy Wolff Pottery in Bantam, Conn., since 1971.

This illustrated biography weaves history, aesthetics, technique, and philosophy into a beautifully crafted story and gives us insight into the why and how of his journey.

Wolff’s traditionally inspired horticultural wares grace gardens and homes throughout the U.S., including those of Martha Stewart and the late Steve Jobs as well as leading botanical gardens and house museums. With their classical proportions and simple decoration, his pottery is widely considered to be the epitome of gardenware. Wolff’s limited, highly

Guy Wolff, master potter, shapes a garden vessel.

(Submitted photo) sought-after studio collections are hand thrown, individually stamped and signed by the master himself.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the talk and signing.

Staubach is the head of the general books department at the UConn Co-op and a long time potter and gardener. Her book about Wolff follows two others she’s written, “Clay” (2005) and “Connecticut, Driving through History” (2001).

Szalay began his professional photography career at Loring Studios. His photos have appeared in books and magazines. He currently works as a freelance editorial and documentary photographer on a project basis.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested; call the library at 860868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org. The library is at 5 Wykeham Road at Route 47 on the Green in Washington, Conn.

Finding a lost pet MUSHEE Mushee was brought up in a trailer park among many other cats, cared for by an older woman who passed away. All the cats were going to be euthanized by the animal control officer, but the Meriden Humane Society took them in and rehabilitated them. Mushee is a terrific mouser and will not be your ordinary house cat, at least not right away. He really does not desire to be picked up and loved, but given patience and love, who knows what he might in fact blossom into!

G-MAN Known for his very docile reputation, G-Man is a laid-back guy that just desires a home with a window or a chair to sleep in. G-Man is a gracious and compassionate cat who does not really like to be picked up, most likely due to his size, but loves to be brushed. He would prefer an adult home that could give him the world, a home where the adults will spoil him and make him the king.

For more information on these animals, as well as others at Meriden Humane Society (MHS), email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net. MHS is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and volunteers can be available to meet with you through an appointment. MHS is at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden.

Full Service Pet Grooming for All Sizes and Breeds

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While other facilities within a couple my son and his friend were playmiles of your home. ing in the backyard, our dog, • After 24 hours, contact the muChet, slipped under a hole in the nicipal and county dog pounds fence and ran off. We drove the and area shelters. Even if a pet neighborhood looking for him, has a license tag or microchip, but Chet has disappeared. What it’s often the owner’s responsielse can we do? It’s been about bility to find out if their pet has 12 hours so far. – Frantic in Baltibeen brought to a facility. door from which he usually en- • File a lost-pet report with the more ters or leaves. Try and tempt DEAR FRANTIC: You made a animal-control department him back – but don’t leave it out good start by beginning the and area shelters. there more than a day. search for Chet immediately.

• After 48 hours, begin putting up Here are a few more things you • Call your neighbors and tell fliers (in permitted areas) conthem Chet is lost, so they’ll keep can do. taining Chet’s picture, name, a lookout for him.

• Put a small amount of Chet’s size, age, weight and markings, favorite food just outside the • Search parks, playgrounds and and your contact information (phone or email only).

• Watch out for lost-pet scamPUZZLE SOLUTIONS: mers. You may be contacted by someone saying they have your dog and will return him if you wire reward money or send a check. One way to prevent being scammed is to leave one obvious marking off your description of Chet, and then ask the person calling to describe Chet’s appearance.

Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Sharon Warner

Sunday 11/17 noon to 3 pm

Under New Ownership

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

Kendall Jackson Grey Goose Tanqueray Frontera Captain Morgan Chard $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 $ .99

12

Trainfor foraa Train

!! !!

Ne Neww Career Career

Pinnacle

19

$

.99

1.75

Beefeater

29

$

$ .99

1.5

$

1.75

Citra

Absolut

29

$

29

1.75

10

.99

Sutter Home

9

56

750

.99

1.75

$

1.5

29

Three Olives

24

.99

Jim Beam

.99

1.75

$

1.75

.99

Jameson

49

$

.99

1.75

750 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT

203-598-7922

29

1.5

Bacardi

23

.99 $

8

1.75

1.75

1.75

Baileys

39.99

$

1.75

Fetzer

12.99

$

1.5

(Across from Maples Restaurant in Primrose Square Plaza)

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

For over 20 years IMTI IMTI has been For over 20 years has been helpinghelping our students buildbuild theirtheir future our students future in theseinhigh fields: thesedemand high demand fields:

Electrical Technician Electrical Technician Plumbing Technician Plumbing Technician HVACHVAC Technician Technician SolarSolar PV Training PV Training

CLASS CLASS SIZE SIZE ISISLIMITED LIMITED TO TO20!

20!

IMTI offers our students unique benefits:

IMTI offers our students unique benefits: Lowest Tuition of Any Private Technical School in CT

Lowest Tuition of Any Private Technical School in CT

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

WINTER CLASSES START WINTER CLASSES START JAN. 27, 2014 JAN. 27, 2014 Visit our Visit ourwebsite: website:

ww ww w .wI M . I MT TI .Ie. edduu

for for ourour Open House Open HouseSchedule Schedule and more information and more information

233 Mill Street Waterbury, CT23036M 70ill6Street OR CALL Inside CT: 1-8W 00at-e5r9b8u-rIyM, TCIT 06706 TODAY: OR CALL TODAY: Inside CT: 1-800-598-IMTI

203-753-7910 203-753-7910

Thanksgiving Dinners Reserve Your Dinners Now!

Dinner for 6 Dinner for 12 Dinner for 18

Roasted Turkey Homemade Gravy, Stuffing Mashed Potatoes & Praline Sweet Potatoes String Beans Almandine Homemade Cranberry Mousse Mini Dinner Rolls Choice of Tea Cake

Roasted Turkey Lasagna Homemade Gravy, Stuffing Mashed Potatoes & Praline Sweet Potatoes String Beans Almandine Homemade Cranberry Mousse Mini Dinner Rolls Choice of Pound Cake

Roasted Turkey Lasagna Homemade Gravy, Stuffing Mashed Potatoes & Praline Sweet Potatoes String Beans Almandine Homemade Cranberry Mousse Mini Dinner Rolls Choice of Pound Cake, Fruit Salad

Tel 203-528-4061 Fax 203-528-4706 819 Straits Turnpike • Middlebury, CT 06762 www.bobadelmarket.com