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Proposed town budget will increase taxes

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Middlebury Board of Finance (BoF) Wednesday night concluded its work on the proposed town budget and scheduled a public hearing for Monday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse at 65 Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury. This is the same night Regional School District 15 has scheduled a public hearing for its budget, which will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the Pomperaug High School AP Room.

The proposed budget started at nearly $11 million compared to the current $10.05 million. After it went through the Board of Selectmen, it was down to $10.35 million.

Then the BoF began working on it. At the end of Wednesday night’s meeting the budget had been cut to $9.98 million, which is less than the current budget.

However, BoF Chair Michael McCormack said there will be a 2.8 percent increase in taxes strictly for the town budget only.

The increase is expected to be higher when the Region 15 school budget is added into the mix. The reason for the tax increase despite a lower budget is a revenue shortfall. For the 2013-2014 budget, slightly more than $500,000 worth of budget surplus was added to the revenue side of the budget. For 2014-2015, there was no surplus from the preceding fiscal year to apply to the revenue side of the budget.

One of the many cuts the BoF made during its special meetings to work on the budget was restored Wednesday night. That was the $4,000 cut from the town treasurer’s salary of $4,627.64. First Selectman Edward B. St. John asked the money be restored. “This is an elected position,” he said, “John Calabrese ran for a two-year term and was elected. I think it’s poor form to remove his salary.”

St. John said the charter revision committee originally eliminated the position of treasurer when it was updating the town charter a few years ago, but then had to reinstate it when they found out state statute requires the town to have a treasurer. He pointed out Calabrese may not have much to do as town treasurer, but he gives 10-fold to the town with his time and ef-

fort. St. John said he thought the matter of the treasurer’s salary should wait until the next election.

BoF member David Cappelletti said, “I agree. I think it sets a bad precedent.” Both BoF member Stephen Ruccio and McCormack agreed. At that point, the BoF had already voted on a final budget amount, but they made a motion to amend the amount by increasing it $4,000 so Calabrese’s salary could be restored to its original amount.

Money for books for the library also was restored to the budget, fortunately before the vote. The BoF had removed $1,500 Library Director JoAnn LoRusso said was for purchasing books for the teen room in the newly renovated library. The BoF was going to leave the money out, but LoRusso said, “You know that means no books for the teen room.” McCormack said, “You can’t have a library without books,” and the BoF restored the $1,500 to LoRusso’s budget.

The public work’s department snow removal line item took a hit Wednesday night, with $40,000 being removed at the request of BoF member Michael Kenausis.

Chief Financial Officer Lawrence Hutvagner said the amounts spent on snow removal the preceding two fiscal years were lower because the town received Federal Emergency Management Agency funds towards snow removal those years. He pointed out the snow removal budget this year is already $50,000 over budget. The BoF went ahead and removed the money, but placed it in a contingency fund so the public works department will have access to it if it needs it.

At last week’s special BoF meeting, the BoF cut the Parks and Recreation Department temporary salaries by $5,000. Director Betty Proulx said that will affect salaries for summer employees at the Middlebury recreation area who work as lifeguards, supervisors and gate staff. She noted the minimum wage increased to $8.70 an hour Jan. 1 this year and will increase to $9 an hour next year. She said, “Our lifeguards are the lowest paid on the lake,” noting that the other three beaches that hire lifeguards all pay them more than Middlebury does.

Parenting for your child’s success S.M.A.R.T. Inc (Southbury & Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together) is offering the next event in its Parent University Series, “Parenting for your child’s success,” Tuesday, April 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Southbury Public Library at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.

Presented by Noel Federle, this workshop is ideal for parents of children in elementary and middle school. You will learn about the different developmental stages children progress through and the strategies for positive parenting for their success. Parents will be empowered to imple-

ment the most effective ways to instill resiliency and decisionmaking and coping skills within their child(ren). Tips for ensuring quality parenting and family time also will be addressed in a way that will promote healthy, happy, children and families.

Federle, M.A., NCC, LPC, is the co-owner of Behavioral Health Center for Counseling and Learning LLC in Middlebury and chairman of S.M.A.R.T., Inc. RSVP early as space is limited. Register at www.smartinc.org, email ceodea25@gmail.com or call Corina O’Dea at 203-228-4450. Admission is free.

Inside this Issue Library Happenings.......... 2 Obituaries....................... 5 Puzzles........................... 7 Region 15 School Calendar....3 Senior Center Events....... 2 Sports Quiz..................... 6 Varsity Sports Calendar.... 6

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Story Time

While the winds howl outside Wednesday, children who are snug on a rug inside the Middlebury Library Children’s room enjoy story time with Miss Jan. Check the library’s calendar at www.middlebury publiclibrary.org for more children’s events.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

EIDC’s Gerry Matthews resigns

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) did not have a quorum for its March 25 meeting. It also was lacking one of its co-chairs. Commissioner Frank Mirovsky told the Bee-Intelligencer Co-Chairman Gerry Matthews had submitted a letter of resignation to the town clerk earlier in the day. In his letter, Matthews said he had decided to “hang up his hat” after eight years of service on the board. and said he had complete faith in

his fellow members continuing the good work. Matthews term was to expire March 6, 2015.

Attending the meeting Tuesday night were Co-Chairman Michael Kenausis and Commissioner Frank Mirovsky. Missing were Matthews and members Ted Manello, Joseph Mengacci, Armando Paolino and Mark Petrucci.

The agenda, carried over from the canceled Feb. 25 meeting, was to address architectural objectives for inclusion in the 2014 Plan of Conservation and Develop-

ment (POCD) and to pull together draft sections for the long-promised Commercial Development Guidebook, which is intended to be a user-friendly explanation of the process of bringing a commercial business to town. Kenausis noted the strong contributions of Matthews and said work would continue on the items promised by the commission.

The next regular EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

Conservation Commission lacks quorum

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) did not have a quorum for its March 25 meeting. In attendance were Commissioners Vincent LoRusso, George Tzepos and Mary Barton, town engineer John Calabrese, wetlands enforcement officer Deborah Seavey, and recording clerk Rachelle Behuniak.

Not in attendance were Commissioners James Crocicchia, Terry Manning and Chair-

man Thomas Proulx, who was believed to be ill. There is one vacancy on the commission because no one was appointed to take the place of former Chairman Paul Bowler after his term expired in October 2013.

Because of the lack of a quorum, the commission could not act on timber harvesting plans for South Street property owned by the Larkin family. Marian Larkin was advised by LoRusso to apply for an extension. He apologized to her and others in the room for the

inconvenience of a canceled meeting.

Joseph Bernardi of 450 Regan Road also was in attendance. He was told he could see Seavey in her office for a permit for brush removal on Lot 119 Regan Road. Bernardi had been told Feb. 25 a permit needed to be issued for illegal work he had done in the Hop Brook Wetlands Review Area.

The next regular CC meeting will be Tuesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 26 at Shepardson Community Center.

MRTC elects officers, selects convention delegates The Middlebury Republican Town Committee (MRTC), at its March 11 meeting, elected officers for the 2014-2016 term. Tom King, former vice-chairman, was elected chairman; Geoff Stowell, former chairman, was elected vice-chairman; and secretary Terry McAuliffe and treasurer Kenneth Heidkamp were reelected.

New members of the MRTC are Robin Stanziale, Harold Zinno, former alternates Brendan Browne and Joe Mancini, and Francis Brennan, who has served on the committee in the past.

The MRTC at a March 25 special meeting selected delegates to attend Republican state conventions in May. Members Guy Tiso, John Calabrese, Ken Heidkamp and Terry McAuliffe will attend the State House of Representatives 71st District convention May 14. Incumbent Anthony D’Amelio is currently running unopposed.

Members Elaine Strobel and Robin Stanziale will attend the State Senate 32nd District convention May 12. Incumbent Rob Kane is currently unopposed.

Members George Tzepos and Tom King will attend the State Senate 15th District

convention the week of May 12. Republican Karl Shehu is challenging incumbent Democrat Joan Hartley for that seat.

The State Convention for Connecticut governor and U.S. House of Representatives will be held May 16 and 17 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center. Members Tom King, Robert Smith, Terry McAuliffe, Frank Cipriano and Rito Albini were selected as delegates to represent Middlebury.

Regular MRTC meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in Room 26.

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saturDAY Upcoming Events

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

Friday, March 28, 2014

March 29

What: When: Where: Info:

Second annual vendor fair with vendors, raffles and bake sale 9 a.m to 2 p.m.

Waterville Fire House at 1551 Thomaston Ave. in Waterbury Free admission. Donations of paper towels, large green garbage bags and kitten food or treats welcome.

Students earn art awards

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April 7

What: Public presentation of the Board of Finance’s proposed 2014-2015 Middlebury budget When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Tucker Hill Road Firehouse, 65 Tucker Hill Road, Middlebury

Public Hearing on proposed Region 15 budget

What: Public hearing and adoption of Region 15 Board of Education’s proposed 2014-2015 budget When: 7:30 Where: AP Room, Pomperaug High School

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Middlebury Senior Center News

“Chronicling the West for Harper’s: Coast to Coast with Frenzeny & Tavernier in 18731874”

by Claudine Chalmers (University of Oklahoma Press, $45) Reviewed by Larry Cox During the summer of 1873, two artists, Paul Frenzeny and Jules Tavernier, hired by Harper’s Weekly magazine to document the American West, boarded the newly constructed transcontinental railroad. Accompanied by their beloved pointer, Judy, they departed New York City that July.

Harper’s Weekly traced its beginnings to John and James Harper, who established their first printing press in New York in 1817. Sixteen years later two more siblings, Wesley and Fletcher, joined the company, and it became Harper and Brothers. The first issue of Harper’s Weekly rolled off the presses in 1857.

It offered its readers 16 folio pages filled with news of America and the world, all for 5 cents a copy. The newspaper became especially essential during the Civil War, as it set the standard for illustrated journalism in the United States.

“Chronicling the West for Harper’s” showcases 100 illustra-

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

Call 203-577-4166 to obtain additional tions Frenzeny and Tavernier information or schedule an appointment made for the magazine during with a certified AARP Tax Aide counselor. their cross-country assignment Caregiver seminar over a two-year period, 1873 and Monday, March 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 1874. For readers around the world, these drawings brought to p.m., a free training seminar will show how life the newly accessible territo- to care for someone with mental illness and ries, their diverse inhabitants and offer techniques on how to relieve stress. the turbulent, changing frontier. The seminar is sponsored by the Western Author Claudine Chalmers, an Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. For more independent historian, focuses information, call National Family Caregiver on the life and work of these two Support Program Coordinator Marissa Karp remarkable men as they visited at 203-575-5449, ext. 116. such places as Pittsburgh, MisComputer classes to start souri, Texas, the Neosho Valley Computer classes for beginners will start in Kansas, Fort Gibson in present-day Oklahoma, Colorado, Tuesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. and will meet for Nebraska, Arizona and Utah, four weeks. The introductory course will eventually ending their journey explain the different parts and uses of the in San Francisco during the sum- computer. Learn to use the mouse, access programs, use Word, Internet, email, etc. mer of 1874.

The illustrations are extraordi- The fee is $25. nary, from branding cattle in Texas to quarrying stone for the new Mormon Temple in Utah, and from Chinatown in San Francisco to encountering a prairie windstorm in Kansas. With pencil and woodblock, Frenzeny and Tav- Women’s Study Group ernier redefined American jourThe Women’s Study Group nalism and captured the Ameri- meets every Tuesday afternoon can frontier as never before. from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the meeting (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. room. New members are welcome.

Community Calendar Tuesday, April 1 Water Commission 7 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26

An eight-week “Introduction to Personal Computers” class will begin Wednesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. The class introduces students to the Internet and explores Windows 7. The fee is $35.

One-on-one lessons also are available Thursdays only between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. by appointment only. The fee is $15 per hour.

A course also will be offered for those interested in learning basic fundamentals on the Apple Mac. This is subject to availability of time. The fee is $15 per hour.

Those interested in classes should call 203-577-4166 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trade in your gold

pharmacist and Middlebury resident, visits the senior center each month to meet with individuals and answer questions. This month, he will visit Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will discuss medication compliance.

Spring fling luncheon Enjoy lunch and a spring fling party Wednesday, April 9, at 11:45 a.m. There will be entertainment and door prizes. The menu will be Hawaiian fruit cup, marinated chicken, barbequed ribs, gourmet potato salad, Italian-style green beans with red peppers, and ice cream. The cost is $8 per person. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve your seat.

Monday, April 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., Prospect Jewelers will be at the senior center buying gold. Bring in jewelry you no longer wear or want, and get paid cash for it. They IKEA also do free appraisals, so if you want to know The Middlebury minibus will go to IKEA how much your family heirlooms are worth, in New Haven Thursday, April 24. IKEA offers bring them in. Call 203-577-4166 for more its customers a wide range of well-designed, information. functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possiAsk a pharmacist ble can afford them. There is a café in IKEA, Matt Carrano of Hop Brook Pharmacy on so you can have lunch right inside.

Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, a certified To reserve your seat, call 203-577-4166.

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Library Happenings Middlebury

energy has the ability to help calm a person’s stress and more. The practice of Reiki is very calming and it cannot harm you. Interested participants will have a chance to experience this practice at the end of the talk.

Gorham became interested in Reiki in 2006 when she and her daughter attended a Reiki class in Derby. Gorham had a knot in her stomach for an entire year and, after attending the Reiki class for an hour and a half, the knot was gone and never returned. Gorham knew then she had to become a Reiki master to use this new tool to help as many people as she possibly could.

Gorham has lived in Southbury since she was nine. She has three children and has been married to the same man for 36 years. Eileen also holds a degree in special education but works with adults with intellectual disability.

Registration is required. Call the library at 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register.

Knitting with Miss Anne Knit with Miss Anne Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. She will show you basic and advanced knitting techniques.

Movie showings

Wednesdays at 1 p.m., the liWednesday, April 2 brary shows a documentary movie. Selected topics include Land Preservation & Open Space 6 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26 engineering, travel and history.

Please call the library at 203-758Zoning Board of Appeals 2634 for specific information on 7:30 p.m............................................... Town Hall conference room which titles will be shown.

Fridays at 1 p.m., the library Thursday, April 3 shows movies recently released Planning and Zoning to DVD. Please call the library at 7:30 p.m......................................................Shepardson Auditorium 203-758-2634 for specific movie titles to be shown.

Calendar dates/times are subject to change.

If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com.

Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log Date Time Address/Incident 03-16 05:26 Straits Turnpike. Motor vehicle accident.

Car into tree. Patient transported on advanced life support. Used tool to remove door and extricate the patient.

03-16 19:14 18 East Ridge Drive. Reported explosion in the area. Fireworks in garbage can.

03-22 09:41 765 Straits Turnpike. Fire alarm activation.

03-22 15:25 167 Upper Whittemore Road. Wires down.

Power outage. CL&P dispatched.

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Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club meeting The Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club will meet Saturday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Larkin Room at the library. Following a brief business meeting, Marian Wood will present a program on “Using Genealogy Message Boards and Blogs.” Wood will show, step by step, a variety of tips and tricks for searching different online message boards (Ancestry, Cousin Connect and GenForum) to find information on ancestors and the places where they might have lived. She also will discuss how to write an effective genealogy query.

Wood is a professional marketer turned textbook author who has been tracing her family tree for more than 15 years. She is a longtime member of the Genealogy Club of Newtown and has made presentations about genealogy to audiences in Southbury, New Milford and Westchester.

She blogs about her genealogy adventures at climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com.

The public is invited and admission is free. For more information, visit the club website at www.naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub.org or call Dick Kreitner at 203-881-8181.

The Middlebury Public Library is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone number is 203-7582634, and the website is middleburypubliclibrary.org.

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Scottish music “Maggie Carchrie: Music of the Scottish Highlands” will be presented Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. Carchrie, an award-winning Scottish, Gaelic and English languages singer and guitarist, will present a spirited rendition of the musical traditions of the Scottish Highlands accompanied by pipes and traditional dancing.

Come along and be transported to hills and lochs – kilts not required!

Help fixing your computer Tuesday, April 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., fix your own computer or laptop with the help of an expert. Tech Pro Services LLC will be at the library to help you.

Photography exhibit

This photograph, “Holding on for the ride” by Jeff Pudlinski, is among his works on exhibit at the Southbury Public Library from April 1 to May 4.

(Submitted photo) Bring your own power cord, soft- patrons access the Internet. Call ware, computer tower or laptop the library at 203-729-4591 for and learn how to eliminate your more info. computer problems. For more The Howard Whittemore Meinformation, call the reference morial Library is at 243 Church desk at 203-729-4591.

St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591 or visit Whittemore whittemorelibrary.org.

Young Readers

Tuesday, April 1, starting at 4 p.m., Whittemore Young Readers for those in grades four and higher will meet to discuss “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. Inspired by a true story, this Newberry Award-winning tale is told from the perspective of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who has been confined to a small “domain” of concrete, metal and glass at a mall for 27 years, and who sometimes forgets whether to act like a gorilla or a human.

Refreshments will be provided, and the next book will be ready to take away. New members are welcome to drop in. Books are available from the library.

Meditation The ongoing meditation practice will meet Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Reading Room. It consists of periods of meditation with time for discussion. Please arrive by 5:50 p.m. as they start on time.

Transparent Languages The library is proud to offer a new online resource for patrons interested in learning a new language. Transparent Languages is an interactive tool that allows a user to take a full language course at their own pace. It includes the pronunciation, conversation and vocabulary-building exercises one would expect but also features interactive learning games and social networking to practice what you’ve learned.

There also are language and culture blogs to help enrich your experience. Transparent Language is made possible through a generous grant from Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and is free to use anywhere Whittemore

Southbury Southbury Garden Club meeting The Southbury Garden Club’s monthly meeting Friday, April 4, at noon at the Southbury Public Library will feature a 1:30 p.m. presentation by Ruth Bennett called “Iris in New England.” Bennett is a master judge for the American Iris Society, both on the show bench and in the garden, judging new iris hybrid seedlings worthy of introduction. Bennett and her husband grow more than 250 varieties of irises in their East Haddam gardens.

The noon business meeting will be followed by light refreshments before Bennett’s hour-long program begins. Interested local residents are invited to attend. Advance reservations are suggested, because seating is limited. For full details, call Carol Shaw at 203-2674025.

Plans are under way for the club’s 14th annual spring plant sale, which will be Saturday, May 17, at the gazebo on Main Street South. Prospective members are always welcome. Full membership information is available from Eleanor Cea at 203-264-4166.

Introduction to Reiki The library will offer “Introduction to Reiki” Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. in the Kingsley meeting room. Eileen Gorham, of I Bring The Calm in Southbury will lead the event. When the body goes through a traumatic experience, the body’s energy can stop flowing correctly. Reiki can be used to coax the body’s energy to begin to flow correctly again. You don’t have to believe in Reiki for it to work. As long as the person receiving Reiki does not fight the Reiki energy, the

The photography show/exhibit series “Our Natural World – A World Like We’ve Never Seen” by Jeff Pudlinski will be on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery in the Southbury Public Library from Tuesday, April 1, until Sunday, May 4. Pudlinski is an award-winning self-taught photographer who has won more than 275 awards along with two international features for his photography.

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

Woodbury “Essential Oils in Your Medicine Cabinet” Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Michelle Wenis will discuss the benefits of essential oils. With all the “sickness bugs” in our schools and workplaces this season, learn how you might improve your health with the use of certified pure, therapeuticgrade essential oils and how so many people have found a favored place for them in their medicine cabinets. Wenis has incorporated essential oils into her business and has learned a lot about their benefits. See www. greenwomanvc.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/likegwyc.

Art exhibit Barbara Rose Romaine’s first public art show is the April exhibit at the library. Her art is vivid, colorful and entertaining to the eye. Her two collections being shown are “Dancing People” and “Humans in The Wild.”

Most of her pieces are on felt mat board done with pen and chalk pastel; other works are done in watercolor and ink. Her patterns have been printed on cotton-silk scarves, which also will be on display. See her work at www. barbararoseromaine.com.

The opening reception will be Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 203-263-3502, or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org.

The library is at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury.

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Eleven students from Region 15 middle and high schools were honored at the 25th Annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition sponsored by the Connecticut Art Education Association (CAEA).

Four Pomperaug High School (PHS) art students were selected for top honors: Noelle Tweedie, Julia Brennan, Curtis Cimmino, and Gabriella Paolino. They were recognized for their awards by the members of the Region 15 Board of Education, along with their teachers, Florin Firimita, David SantaMaria and Alisa Rosenberg.

PHS senior Noelle Tweedie’s gold key-winning portfolio garnered a prestigious Hartford Art School scholarship. Noelle also won a gold medal at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards.

“The challenge with entering a portfolio is that every piece of work has to be outstanding,” said Firimita, PHS AP art teacher.

“Noelle is an amazing young lady who has worked very hard, and we are very proud of her.”

Laura Lee, a student from Rochambeau Middle School (RMS) received a silver key, and Sydney Sledzieski, also from RMS, received an honorable mention.

One student from Memorial Middle School (MMS), Clara Ma, received both a gold and a silver key, gold for her drawing and silver for her sculpture. Four MMS students, Isabella Pasqualucci, Lauren Stango, Kaitlyn Furr and Katrina Hon, won honorable mention recognition for their artwork.

“Celebrating the Creative Spirit of Connecticut Youth” was the theme of this year’s exhibition.

The purpose of this program is not merely a competition, but a recognition and encouragement of talented visual art students from across the state.

The Scholastic Art Awards are sponsored yearly on a state-wide level by the Connecticut Art Education Association and on a national level by Scholastic and the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. The competition is open to students in grades 7 through 12, and is the oldest student competition in the country. Every year, the CAEA asks teachers to submit their students’ top work.

The 623 works in all media were selected by a panel of professionals and university art fac-

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Detecting depression with computer tablet

Students earn art awards

The day might come when you show up at your doctor’s office for an appointment, hand over your ID card — and you’re handed back an iPad tablet or similar electronic device. You’ll be asked to answer questions on the screen.

The results varied depending Researchers at King’s College on the illness, but the questions London teaching hospital in the gave doctors information that U.K. used these devices in their might not come out in a short study of whether patients with office visit. The information physical illnesses also had de- could be compared from one pression. They determined that visit to the next. as many as 30 percent of those The Patient Health Questionwith long-term conditions had naire (PHQ-9) also was used in some type of mental-health con- an Australian study but with a cerns as well. different slant: This research foThe electronic gadgets were a cused on whether doctors in diffrontline means of screening. ferent countries were good at PHS ceramics teacher David SantaMaria, left, introduces students Gabriella Paolino and Curtis The results were instantaneous, spotting depression. Italy and the Cimmino to the Region 15 Board of Education. The PHS students are high school artists who won and it meant better recognition Netherlands had good scores; the Gold Keys at the Scholastic Art Awards. of patient concerns, as well as U.S. and Australia did not. actions being taken to address So if you’re handed an eleculty from 1,500 entries representthose concerns once the patient tronic device and asked to put in ing 130 schools statewide. Judges got in to see the doctor. your answers, do it. It might reawarded 40 Gold Portfolios from In the study, the sets of ques- veal some information your docsenior students that qualify for tions on the device could be tor isn’t likely to spot on his own. scholarships; 182 Gold Keys, 152 geared to the patient’s medical Matilda Charles regrets she Silver Keys, and 289 Honorable condition, such as heart disease cannot personally answer reader Mentions. or chronic pain, and covered ar- questions, but she will incorpoThe entries are from public and eas such as adherence to treat- rate them into her column whenprivate schools statewide divided ment plans, alcohol use and ever possible. Send email to into two groups: seventh- and quality of life, as well as depres- columnreply2@gmail.com. eighth-graders, and high school sion. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. students. The awards categories are painting, drawing, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and at the high school level, a portfolio Friday, March 28 award. The students’ artwork was Elementary Report Cards Distribution displayed in January at the Silpe MES Report Cards Home Gallery at the University of HartRMS Winter Pep Rally................................................... 2:03 - 2:45 p.m. ford.

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All students must submit to the GES Square Dance Grades 3 to 5...................................... 7 - 7:45 p.m. judges a written statement about Saturday, March 29 their artwork, including information about the process and techNo Events Scheduled nique.

Because all schools in the state, Sunday, March 30 private and public, are invited to No Events Scheduled enter, the exhibition is highly competitive. Students must look Monday, March 31 critically at art history, make edRMS PTO Meeting....................................................................9:15 a.m. ucated choices in their designs, Mr. Pomperaug Practice...................................Auditorium, 2 - 6 p.m. solve problems that arise, master RMS Common Core/Smarter Balance Parent Meeting.AP Room, 7 the materials, and be able to comp.m. municate their ideas both visually Tuesday, April 1 and verbally.

“Our students have worked so LMES PTO Scholastic Book Fair hard and I’m proud to say that RMS 8th Grade Assembly Holocaust Survivor...AP Room, 1:19 p.m. every year, Region 15 has top winMr. Pomperaug Event...................................................................7 p.m. ners in the Scholastic Art Awards,” PHS senior Noelle Tweedie’s art portfolio won a Gold Key at the Wednesday, April 2 said Jane Sarjeant, Region 15 di- Scholastic Art Awards and the prestigious Hartford Art School Award – Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. rector of fine arts.

LMES PTO Scholastic Book Fair LMES PTO Bagel Buddies RMS PTO Study Skills Enrichment........................................2:45 p.m.

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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.

Strength, sculpt and tone The center’s free, 30-minute strength, sculpt and tone exercise class meets each Tuesday at 8:45 a.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. Please register by the Monday before each class.

Apple Rehab of Watertown sponsors this 10-week class.

Senior Center book club The center’s book club will review “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein Monday, April 7, at 10 a.m. New members are welcome. Joanne Pannone facilitates the group. Contact the center at 860-945-5250 for more information.

Ask the physical therapist Kathy Andres of Beacon Brook Health Center will present “Ask the Physical Therapist” Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Andres will address questions about joint pain, mobility and balance. Reservations are needed by April 7.

April 9, at 2 p.m. Kimberly Kent will offer instruction on simple soil tests, amendments and ways to till.

Kent owns Wild at Heart, a landscape maintenance and design company, and has been an associate with The Garden in Woodbury for the past 14 years. Reservations are needed by April 8.

Financial fraud protection

Thursday, April 3 participants to online banking and discuss the safety of trans- LMES PTO Scholastic Book Fair actions. Reservations are needed All State Festival, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT PTO Advisory Council..................................................... CO, 9:30 a.m.

by April 10.

RMS PTO After School Tennis.....................................................3 p.m.

Bible study

Friday, April 4 New Hope Anglican Church LMES PTO Scholastic Book Fair offers a nondenominational BiPHS Fourth Marking Period Begins...........................................7 a.m. ble study every Friday at 10 a.m.

PHS Dodge Ball for Diabetes, National Honor Society...........6 p.m. at the center. Join other seniors for the study and discussion.

Saturday, April 5 Reservations are not required.

No Events Scheduled Region 15 website: www.region15.org

Thursday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m., Donna DellaCamera from Webster Bank will present “How to Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud.” Reservations are needed by April 9.

Online banking basics

Learn the basics of online banking Friday, April 11, at 2 “Preparing the Soil Before p.m. Patrick Quinn of ThomasSpring Planting” will be the topic ton Savings Bank will introduce of a gardening class Wednesday,

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Through the artist’s eyes Join the Mattatuck Museum for the first in a four-part series on experiencing art and history at the Matt. The first lecture, “Through the Artist’s Eyes,” will be Friday, April 11, at 3 p.m. It will be presented by Mattatuck Museum Director of Education Stephanie J. Coakley.

Coakley will explore the exhibition, “A Feeling of Humanity: Contemporary Western Art from the Ken Ratner Collection,” on view through April 27. She will highlight works by artists including Phil Epp, Don Gray, Erin Hanson, Gary Ernest Smith, and Howard Terpning. Coakley had an opportunity to meet many of the artists and learn about their work as the director of education and community partnerships with the Tucson Museum of Art in Arizona.

This exhibition of more than 65 works, including paintings, works on paper, archives and ephemera by 30 artists, celebrates the art of the western United States. It demonstrates artistic response to the distinctive western landscape and to the unique characters the area has produced. The West has been a defining national symbol during much of America’s history.

Although considered a region by Euro-Americans, the West also was a myth, a dream, an inspiration and a destination. As the title indicates, the major theme of the exhibition is “spirit of community.” Drawn from the collection of Ken Ratner, the art integrates a multitude of traditions: landscape, portraiture and character study, animal pictures, domestic and urban scenes and Native Americans.

This lecture is free with museum admission. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members receive a discount and should call 203-236-9924 to register. Visit www.mattatuckmuseum.org for more information and to register online. Join the museum to immediately qualify for member benefits.

For more information on all of the museum’s programs, events, and exhibits, visit the website at www.MattatuckMuseum.org or call 203-753-0381. Located on the green in Waterbury at 144 West Main St., the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Convenient, free parking is located behind the museum on Park Place.

Back to work series The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut is partnering with two area professionals to present a three-part “Back to Work” series at the Jewish Federation at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury. Bobbi Knezek, a communications professional, and Bill Florin, a professional resume writer, will host three workshops that will meet April 8, April 29 and May 6. The goal of the series is to prepare job seekers of all levels for their next career move.

Whether you are currently unemployed and looking to land in that “perfect” job, or you are an employed professional seeking a change, this workshop series is for you! Participants at all levels will be provided with practical instruction to aid in achieving success. The workshops are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. The cost for each workshop is $10.

The series will kick off with “Resume Writing” Tuesday, April

8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will focus on writing resumes that reflect the current preferences of managers responsible for hiring employees. The goal is to create resumes that clearly show accomplishments and demonstrate skills and potential. Participants are welcome to bring their resumes to the workshop. During this workshop, attendees will receive a preferred resume template and have an opportunity to begin writing sections of their resumes. In addition, they will receive an editing style guide to help ensure their resumes and cover letters are written correctly.

The remaining sessions will be “Social Media in Your Job Search and Career” Tuesday, April 29, and “Interview with Confidence” Tuesday, May 6, also from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information and to make your reservation, call 203-2673177 or rsvp@jfed.net.

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In Brief Rose Hope fundraiser Rose Hope Animal Refuge’s second annual vendor fair will be Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterville Fire House at 1551 Thomaston Ave. in Waterbury. Vendors will include Tastefully Simple, Avon, Mary Kay, Origami Owl, Madison Handbags, Custom Designs by Trace, Premier Designs, Candlelights, Scentsy, Pampered Chef and Kelly’s Crystals. The event also will have raffle prizes and a mini bake sale. Those who would like to donate items can bring paper towels, large green garbage bags, and kitten food or treats.

MMS PTO fundraiser Pies and Pints at 1 Store Road in Middlebury will have a fundraiser for the Memorial Middle School (MMS) PTO Monday, March 31. Pies and Pints will donate a percentage of all sales (dine in or take out) between the hours of 5 to 9 p.m. Some MMS teachers and staff will assist the servers from 5 to 8 p.m. There also will be a raffle with a number of items and gift certificates from local merchants. Please enjoy a great meal and support the MMS PTO!

Future planning night A discussion about estate planning, advance directives, Medicaid, assisted living, adult day care, long-term care and other topics will be held Tuesday, April 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Mulberry Gardens of Southington. It will be led by Sharon Robinson, R.N., Central Connecticut Senior Health Services director of care coordination, and local attorney Valerie DePaolo. Enjoy a complimentary dinner at 5 p.m. with the presentation to follow at 5:30 p.m. Mulberry Gardens is at 58 Mulberry St. in Plantsville, Conn.

For more information or to RSVP, call Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, at 860-276-1020.

Cactus and succulent show For the 31st year, the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society is having a show and sale Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes a judged show featuring hundreds of cactus and succulent plants from all over the world.

Entrance is free, as is parking.

Each day, 50 free plants, one per family, will be given away. Vendors will come from as far away as Florida and will sell a broad selection of plants and related gardening materials. Plant auctions will be held at least twice

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See beautiful cactus like this Paramount hybrid Mary Patricia at the 31st Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale April 5 and 6 at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

(Submitted photo) daily. Twenty-minute lectures will focus on growing and caring for the plants. Lecture topics include “Hardy Cacti for the Connecticut Garden,” “Raising Succulents from Seed” and “Growing Succulents Under Lights.”

Find the show and sale at Naugatuck Valley Community College at 750 Chase Parkway in Waterbury in the fifth-floor cafeteria of the Art and Music Center building. The show is handicapped accessible. See ctcactusclub.org.

Beekeeping 101 Have you always wanted to keep honeybees but didn’t know how to get started? Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Woodbury Recreation Department will host a beekeeping class instructed by Mike Rice of Mike’s Beehives LLC. Rice will go over the beginning steps of honeybee keeping, which include an explanation of each hive part, installing bees into the hive, feeding your bees, the life cycle of a bee, how to register your bees with the state of Connecticut and why they should be registered, the different roles of each bee, some of the typical problems you might encounter in beekeeping, and harvesting honey. Mike will bring all the equipment needed to cover all aspects of beekeeping.

The class will be held at the Rec. House at 7 Mountain Road in Woodbury. The cost is $25 for residents; $35 for nonresidents. Register at www.woodburyparksandrec.org. For more information, call 203-263-3113.

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Chocolate Lovers’ vendors The 21st Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Spring Expo to benefit Easter Seals will be held Sunday, April 6 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1284 Strongtown Road in Southbury.

Sample the finest chocolate delights and specialty food items from a wide variety of exhibitors and culinary schools. Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, special drawings, and demonstrations as well as music by Excite Disc Jockey Entertainment and Bella Winds Woodwind Ensemble as you shop for chocolate goodies, unique gifts, products and services.

Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door). Children’s tickets (ages 5 to 12) are $5. For tickets or exhibitor information please Call 203-754-5141, ext.

251 for Faith Hull, or ext. 243 for Carolee Kalita.

Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Easter Seals, which serves the special needs of infants, children and adults with disabilities in greater Waterbury and central and northwestern Connecticut. See www. waterburyct.easterseals.com

Alzheimer’s, related dementias support group The monthly support group for friends and family of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will meet Thursday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury. There is no charge for this open and ongoing group, whose purpose is to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings.

The group helps participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. It also encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.

Patty Gibbs, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association, facilitates the group. For more information, call Debby Horowitz, Brownstein Jewish Family Service director, at 203-267-3177, ext. 310.

Spring rummage sale The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church in Watertown will have its spring rummage sale Thursday, April 10, from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Included will be clothing for men, women and children; household goods; small appliances; jewelry; toys; dishes; books; and baskets. Especially fine items will be found in Annie’s Treasures.

Friday, April 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., sales will be $5 a bag. Proceeds from the sale benefit the fellowship’s outreach programs.

The Fellowship Hall is at 40 DeForest St. in Watertown.

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

A single space is $35, and a double space is $60. Bring your own table or rent one for $6. For reservations and information call 203-263-5920.

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

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Historical society to hold annual meeting The Middlebury Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Middlebury Public Library.

A short business meeting, including the election of officers, will be followed by a presentation called “Rough Medicine: The Medicine and Surgery of the American Revolution” by Dr. Raymond Sullivan.

During the Revolutionary period, knowledge of medicine was rudimentary and doctors were scarce. Hygiene and sanitation were poor and there was no knowledge of the causes of infection. It has been said that during this time more men died of disease than of war wounds. In spite of this, medicine made many advancements during the Revolutionary War. It provided more exposure to injury and disease, and these early doctors came away with new knowledge and skills that contributed to the advancement of the medical profession Dr. Sullivan has always had an intense interest in New England history and has published two books on the subject, “Contentment: A Novel of New England’s Birth” (2006) and “Breakneck: The Early Settlement of Middlebury, Connecticut” (2010). He has lectured on the subject of “Rough Medicine: the Medicine and Surgery of the American Rev-

Dr. Raymond Sullivan olution” in Connecticut and Massachusetts, for several years. Dr. Sullivan is a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Mattatuck Museum, the Middlebury Historical Society and the Winthrop Society of Descendants of the Great Migration of 1630.

Copies of Dr. Sullivan’s book “Breakneck: The Early Settlement of Middlebury, Connecticut” will be available for purchase at the meeting. Admission is free, and visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call 203-206-4717.

Late filing taxes? You’re not alone If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re not alone. One quarter of Americans wait until the last two weeks to get taxes done and filed.

At this point, you have a choice: get them done quickly and file before April 15, or ask for an extension.

If you want to get it over with and do your taxes now, you’ll need to gather your W-2 or 1099 forms, 1099 statements for interest, Social Security number, and your pile of receipts if you plan to deduct expenses, Medical Savings Account information, self-employed health insurance and home-office costs, and real-estate taxes.

Decide if you’ll use a tax preparer. If so, make a call right away to be sure there’s still time in what’s likely to be a busy schedule. You’ll probably save money if you do the organizing yourself, but be sure you have time to get that done before accepting the appointment.

If you want to do your taxes yourself with a computer software program, read the details online for programs like TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxACT. Be sure your computer is powerful enough to handle the software by reading the requirements before you buy. Most of the programs are easy enough to follow.

Some are better than others when it comes to assistance if you get into a jam. TurboTax, for example, has an online question-and-answer area where you can search for similar questions others have asked, or you can ask your own question.

If this is your first time using computer tax software, be sure to get the program updates. Fol-

low the steps and let the program ask you questions, even if they don’t seem to apply. Go through all the steps, entering information as you go. At the end you’ll be asked if you want to print out the return to be mailed or if you want to e-file.

If for some reason there’s just no way you’ll get your taxes completed on time, you can file for a six-month extension. Beware: This is an extension to file your complete return, not to pay the taxes you owe. Failing to file will get you a penalty. Failing to pay on time gets you penalties and interest and scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service. You’ll need Form 4868 (available to print out at www.irs.gov) to request a filing extension and to pay your estimated tax due.

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

Girl Scout cookies!

Buy your Girl Scout cookies from Middlebury Troop 64202 at the following location: Saturday, March 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. in front of Dinova’s Four Corners in Middlebury.

Choose your favorite cookies from among Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, Savan-

nah Smiles, Thank U Berry Munch, Dulce de Leche and the ever-popular Samoas. The cookies have no trans fats and most are made without hydrogenated oils. They still cost $4 per box.

For more information, contact Troop Leader Carolyn Barbieri at 203-758-1697.

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Obituaries Ann M. Adamski Uniroyal retiree

Ann M. (Zmyewski) Adamski, 80, of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Florida. She was the widow of William Adamski Jr. Ann was born in Naugatuck Oct. 23, 1933, daughter of the late Bronislaw and Mary (Kozicki) Zmyewski.

She was a lifelong Naugatuck resident, and had retired from the chemical division of Uniroyal after many years of service. She had also been employed at Waterbury Hospital for many years. She was a communicant of St. Hedwig Church.

Mrs. Adamski is survived by her three sons, Michael Adamski of Naugatuck; Mark Adamski and his wife, Pam, of Naugatuck; and Kevin Adamski and his wife, Kim, of Oakville; her daughter, Laurine Gambardella and her husband, James, of Watertown; a brother Edward Zmyewski of South Carolina; her sisters, Florence Sterniak of Florida, Sophie Zmyewski and Betty Wooster of Naugatuck; eight grandchildren: Shaughn, Matthew, Joseph, Liana, Sara, Crystal, Alyssa and Josh; one great-granddaughter, Cassidy; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral was March 25 from the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home in Naugatuck to St. Hedwig Church in Naugatuck for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial was to follow in St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Naugatuck Food Bank, P.O. Box 796, Naugatuck, CT 06770, or the Naugatuck Women’s Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Laura Smith, 60 Morris St., Naugatuck, CT 06770. To send an on-line condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

Eleanor Barrere

Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt Mrs. Eleanor A. (Albino) Barrere, age 88, of Waterbury passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, March 20, at Cheshire House. She was the loving wife of the late Francis J. Barrere.

Mrs. Barrere was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta (Rossi) Albino. She was a longtime communicant of St. Leo the Great Church.

Eleanor was a loving wife, mother and sister. She loved food and enjoyed cooking for friends and family.

Eleanor is survived by her loving and devoted son, Bruce Barrere of Waterbury, and her brother, Joseph Albino and his wife, Holly, of Middlebury as well as several nieces. Her entire family, who was fortunate to have shared the journey of life with her, will miss her dearly.

A graveside service was held March 26 at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. Memorial contributions in Eleanor’s name may be made to St. Leo the Great Church, 14 Bentwood Dr., Waterbury, CT 06705.

Maiorano Funeral Home was entrusted with all arrangements. For more information and online condolences, visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.

Robert J. Mobilio

Local musician and educator

Robert J. Mobilio of Waterbury passed away at Waterbury Hospital Sunday March 23, 2014. Bob was born in Waterbury, Conn., Dec. 19, 1923, son of Connie (Gaudiosi) and James Mobilio. He attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and What if the manager or landlord Leavenworth High School. refuses to do any of these things?

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At the very least, insist the manmanager or landlord.

While tenants are ex- ager help you clean the stove. That pected to keep the apartment’s doesn’t mean buying you a can of appliances clean, it’s neither fair oven cleaner; it means sending a nor safe to deal with a stove that is maintenance person to assess the situation and find a safe way to unreasonably dirty.

The manager may counter that clean it, or scheduling a contractor you accepted the apartment with to clean and maintain the applithe appliances listed in good work- ance.

If the stove is too difficult to ing condition, but I know very few people who have the time or clean, if it’s rusting through or othwherewithal to pry open the stove erwise not in safe condition, most hood and check the burners un- leases allow the management to derneath during a tour or a final replace it with an acceptable appliance. If the manager agrees to walk-through.

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ing tenant/landlord law and the name of your state in a search engine box. The landlord may or may not be required to maintain or replace certain appliances.

That said, you can accomplish a heck of a lot just by being polite and working with the manager or landlord to find a solution. It’s hard to react negatively to a tenant asking, “Hey, I want to keep my apartment clean, and I need some help getting the stove up to snuff. Can you help?” Although there are some nightmare landlords out there, most like keeping the value of their properties up and appreciate tenants helping to keep them there.

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grant and wife, Beth, of Smyrna, Ga.; Eartha (Montana) Matias and husband, Christopher, of Bronx, N.Y.; Paul Mobilio of Seattle, Wash.; Julie Mobilio of Dorchester, Mass.; and Mark Mobilio of Middlebury.

The funeral was March 27 from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial with military honors was to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Our Lady of Lourdes Church 309 S. Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06706 or The United Way of Greater Waterbury, 100 North Elm Street 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

Immaculata Belma Rosa 100-Year Waterbury native

Mrs. Immaculata Belma (D’Aversa) Rosa, 100, of Waterbury died peacefully Friday, March 14, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Domenic C. Rosa, who died in 2000 after they had been married 60 years.

Mrs. Rosa was born in Waterbury, Nov. 3, 1913, a daughter of the late Vincenzo “Vincent” and Vincenza “Anna” (Petro Roy) D’Aversa, and was a lifelong Waterbury resident.

She was a graduate of Mary Abbott Grammar School and Wilby High School.

Mrs. Rosa was an avid reader of autobiographies who loved to discuss politics and enjoyed needle arts and oil painting. She was very creative, loved to decorate, enjoyed baking, and crocheted many blankets for her family and friends. Mrs. Rosa had been active in her sewing club with high school friends for over 40 years, and loved to take road trips with her husband all over Connecticut. Her longevity is due not just to genetics, but to a love of vitamins.

Mrs. Rosa is survived by her four children, Livia Silvestre-Albini, of Southbury; Thomas M. Rosa and his wife, Dianne, of Middlebury; Carl D. Rosa and his wife. JoAnn, of Woodbury; and Frederick V. Rosa and his wife, Pamela Ciccarelli, of Torrington. Also, her brother, Ernest D’Aversa of Waterbury and grandchildren Margaret Cherubini and her husband, Donald; Paula Barile and her husband ,Antonio; Donna Matozzo and her husband, Robert; Elizabeth Ciccarelli-Rosa; and Alex Ciccarelli-Rosa; and five greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Rosa was predeceased by her sisters, Erminia LaVorgna and Livia Montagano, her brother, Vincent D’Aversa, and her grandson, Peter L. Silvestre.

The funeral was March 25 from the Murphy Funeral Home to St. Francis Xavier Church for a Mass.

Burial was to follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708. Visit www. murphyfuneralhomect.com for more information or to send an online condolence.

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after became a master musician on the accordion. He performed as a professional musician in area bands at many functions. In January 1943, Bob was drafted into the U.S. Navy and stationed at Quonset Point, R.I., until he was transferred to California, where his naval training continued. There he was appointed to the Navy Band, performing in the USO and in Hollywood. He was transferred to Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. On Okinawa, he became a member of the CB (SeaBees), attached to a marine unit building beach fortifications and airstrips.

During off-duty hours on Okinawa, Bob performed for the USO and officer’s clubs.

Bob was honorably discharged with a rank of boatswain’s mate, third class, in January 1946. He received the Asian-Pacific Metal, the Rifle Metal and the Good Conduct Metal. He returned to his hometown of Waterbury and became a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 186, Waterbury, Conn., and Local 802, New York City. He opened the Bob Mobilio Music Center in the 1950s, giving hundreds of local youth and musicians their start in the music world.

Bob brought his joy of music to people in the local community for decades, including long successful stints at Hamilton Park, D’Angelo’s and Armand’s Restaurant. Bob performed at DiNapoli’s Supper Club for Johnny Carson, Rodney Dangerfield, Jonathan Winters and Red Buttons. He also performed with Vic Damone and other celebrities at the State Theater in Waterbury. Victor Borge, Leroy Anderson and Malcolm Baldridge often invited Bob to perform at their homes. Bob’s big band performed at the Waterbury Municipal Stadium for many a Fourth of July Celebration. His brass band was featured at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting for over 35 years in downtown Waterbury.

Bob enjoyed a visit to Washington, D.C., where he was invited to conduct the President’s Marine Band. Bob was a member of the Governor’s Foot Guard Band while Ella Grasso served as Connecticut’s only female governor and marched in the Waterbury Tercentennial Parade. He also marched in the inaugural parade for President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C. Bob attended Post Junior College to study accounting. He received an associate’s degree from Mattatuck Community College. He went on to University of Bridgeport and earned a bachelor’s degree in music education. There he also earned a master’s degree in education and a sixth-year administration degree. Bob pursued his education all while running a business, performing as a professional musician, and raising a family.

Bob was proud of his 20-plus years in the Waterbury Public School district as a music educator in the elementary schools. Bob taught at the newly opened North End Middle School and finished out his education career as music director at Wilby High School.

Bob led the citywide high school in a trip to our sister city of Clearwater, Fla., to represent Waterbury in a citywide celebration. Bob retired from education in June 1996. Bob was secretary/treasurer of Local 186, American Federation of Musicians for over 40 years until his recent retirement in 2013.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hector Pun for the many years of wonderful care he gave Bob, the staff of Waterbury Hospital, especially Pomeroy 9, and the dedicated staff at Apple Rehab in Watertown.

Bob married in 1952 to Mary (Montano) Mobilio, his wife of 62 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his children Mary Rosengrant-Chiappalone and husband, Steven Chiappalone, of Watertown, Conn.; Roberta (Mobilio) Montana of Seattle, Wash.; John Mobilio and wife, Ursula (Rinaldi) Mobilio, of Middlebury; and Nancy Mobilio and fiancé, Mike D’Agostino, of Waterbury; grandchildren Bryan Rosen-

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please discuss liver cysts. Two CT scans, taken years apart, revealed two liver cysts. I was told not to be concerned. Should I be? — B.S. ANSWER: Since scans have become so routinely a part of medical practice, liver cysts are seen quite frequently. Most liver cysts neither cause pain nor upset liver function. No one is sure why they form. Unless they are large or are causing symptoms, they can be left alone.

Trouble-making liver cysts do exist. Some parasite infections cause them. Those cysts almost always produce symptoms that call for treatment.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently read several articles about the use of food-grade hydrogen peroxide. I am interested in using it for prostate and urinary tract problems. Are there real benefits from it? — J.C. ANSWER: Concentrations of 1.5 percent hydrogen peroxide are used by some as a mouthwash and at 1.5 percent to 3 percent as a wound cleaner. The same doses are used to remove wax from the ear canal.

I can’t find any confirmation of the benefit of using food-grade hydrogen peroxide for prostate or urinary tract problems. I would not encourage you to use it. Food grade is a very high concentration.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have Saturday, March 29.............. Pomperaug Play Day (H)...................... 12 p.m. tinnitus. It sounds like roaring in Friday, April 4....................... Farmington (Scrimmage) (H)................. 5 p.m. my head. I take gabapentin for Saturday, April 5................... Hamden Play Day (A)............................ 8 a.m. it. Do you know of anything else for it? — E.A. Softball ANSWER: You have an affliction Saturday, March 29.............. Holy Cross (Scrimmage) (H).................. 1 p.m. that would drive me crazy — tinWednesday, April 2............... Watertown (Scrimmage) (H)................. 4 p.m. nitus, a constant noise in one or Saturday, April 5................... Nonnewaug (Scrimmage) (H)................ 1 p.m. both ears or the head that people (H) Home (A) Away describe in a variety of ways as ringing, whistling, buzzing, hissing or roaring. An estimate of the number of Americans suffering from tinnitus (TIN-uh-tiss or tuh-NITE-iss) is somewhere between 16 million and 60 million.

Tinnitus happens mostly to older people whose hearing is diminishing. Why tinnitus arises in them is explained by the fact that head noises are generated constantly. Outside noise entering the ears obliterates these internal noises. When deafness approaches, the volume of external noises greatly lessens, and the internal noises then become prominent and nerve-racking. If your hearing is growing dimmer, a hearing aid will help you hear more clearly and will dampen your tinnitus.

Other causes of tinnitus are as banal as a wax impaction in the eardrum, something easily taken care of by the family doctor.

Drugs like aspirin and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Aleve, Advil, Motrin) can bring on tinnitus if they are used constantly.

If a cause cannot be determined, then other approaches have to be taken. A bedside radio tuned to a station that plays the kind of music you like can reduce the volume of tinnitus. Nighttime is the worst time for it.

Tinnitus maskers, devices worn like a hearing aid, emit a constant sound that dulls tinnitus.

Do get in touch with the American Tinnitus Association.

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Who was the first?

2. How many players were picked ahead of Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in baseball’s Amateur Draft in 1992?

3. In 2012, Frank Gore set a 49ers record with his 51st NFL career rushing touchdown. Who had held the record?

4. When was the last time before 2013 the La Salle men’s basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16?

5. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader in NHL hat tricks (three-plus goals in a game) with 50, and Mario Lemieux is second (40). Who is third?

6. Notre Dame’s men’s soccer team won the NCAA College Cup for the first time in 2013.

How many times has Notre Dame won the College Cup in women’s soccer?

7. Which of the major boxing title belts he has won has Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended the most times during his career?

Answers 1. Carlton Fisk was 43 when he did it for the Chicago White Sox in 1991.

2. Five players.

3. Roger Craig and Joe Perry.

4. It was 1955.

5. Mike Bossy, with 39.

6. Three times (1995, 2004, 2010).

7. He defended the WBC super featherweight title eight times.

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Pursuant to the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, The Board of Finance of the Town of Middlebury, will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on April 7,2014 at 6:30 pm at the Middlebury Firehouse, 65 Tucker Hill Rd, for the presentation of the Proposed Operating Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Appropriations for the FISCAL YEAR ending JUNE 30, 2015 Submitted by the Board of Finance Michael McCormack Vincent Cipriano Stephen Ruccio David Cappelletti Michael Kenausis William Stowell Peter Trinchero, Alternate Thomas Proulx, Alternate Ken Heidkamp, Alternate

Town Of Middlebury Means Of Financing - Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Revenues

Actual Revenues Approved Budget

Fy 2012-13 W/Revisions Fy 13-14

Actual Revenues Estimated Revenues Proposed Budget 9 Months Fy 13-14 For Fy 13-14 Fy 2014-15 thru 3/15/14

Property Taxes................................................... 25,444,998.............$26,376,555............. $26,136,887................$26,376,555.......... $26,670,387 Supplemental Auto................................................. 172,429....................160,000.................... 178,881.......................160,000..................160,000 Prior Years Taxes.................................................... 308,562....................230,000.................... 378,880.......................230,000..................230,000 Interest/Penalties.................................................... 163,781....................120,000.................... 152,147.......................120,000..................120,000 Tax Collector Copies..................................................... 299...........................250........................... 190..............................250.........................200 Total Property Taxes........................... $26,090,069.............$26,886,805............. $26,846,984................$26,886,805.......... $27,180,587 State Grants........................................................... 224,382....................340,587.................... 288,389.......................340,587..................360,550 Investment Income................................................... 15,904......................20,000........................ 8,698.........................20,000....................12,000 Assessor Copier Fees................................................... 961...........................450........................... 405..............................450.........................450 Assessor Personal Property Audits.......................... 13,498......................25,000..........................................................25,000....................16,000 Town Clerk...............................................................159,119....................148,400...................... 85,965.......................148,400..................148,000 Building Department............................................... 173,803....................130,050.................... 166,522.......................130,050..................218,050 Donations / Tower Rental Revenues...................... 203,272....................197,937.................... 152,310.......................197,937..................194,687 Water Commission..................................................... 4,232........................4,000........................ 1,501...........................4,000......................4,000 Fire Department.............................................................. 60............................................................ 180..........................................................7,000 Police Department.................................................... 13,598......................10,100........................ 6,654.........................10,100....................48,600 Public Works Department/Sale Of Old Assets............ 3,655.....................................................................................................................................

Transfer Station Fees............................................... 36,169......................44,000...................... 21,549.........................44,000....................41,000 Park & Rec Self Sustaining Account...................... 159,008....................172,000.................... 151,859.......................172,000..................175,000 Park & Recreation.................................................... 52,681......................66,550........................ 8,494.........................66,550....................66,950 Elderly Program Revenue........................................ 15,677......................20,475...................... 48,871.........................20,475....................20,245 Public Library.............................................................. 2,626........................5,200........................ 1,299...........................5,200......................2,500 Education Cost Sharing - State.............................. 714,234....................740,030.................... 362,940.......................740,030..................754,453 Reimbursement From Region #15...........................................................................................................................................................................

Special Duty Fund.................................................... 24,809....................124,000...................... 61,801.......................124,000....................92,615 Capital Non Recurring Fund....................................... 2,400........................7,200............................................................7,200...............................

Infrastructure Trust Fund........................................ 152,181......................30,000........................ 6,729.........................30,000....................25,000 Park & Rec Rev Fund......................................................... - ....................10,000..........................................................10,000...............................

Library Improvement Fund....................................... 42,986......................42,985..........................................................42,985....................10,000 Fema...................................................................... 276,871.....................................................................................................................................

Total Revenues.......................................... 28,382,195...............29,025,769............... 28,221,153..................29,025,769............ 29,377,687 Transfers From Sewer Fee & Assessment............. 283,270....................283,270.................... 141,635.......................283,270..................283,270 Transfers From Unassigned Fund Balance.............................................518,000........................................................518,000....................95,000 Transfer From Capital Reserve................................ 45,279.....................................................................................................................................

TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING...................... 28,710,744...............29,827,039............... 28,362,788..................29,827,039............ 29,755,957

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Board Of Selectman.............................................. 137,708................. $135,530.................. $100,015.................... $135,530................$138,336 Finance Department.............................................. 238,842................... 217,801.................... 167,231...................... 217,801..................218,896 Town Treasurer.......................................................... 4,535....................... 4,582........................ 3,315.......................... 4,582......................4,628 Assessor................................................................ 180,687................... 186,779.................... 148,547...................... 186,779..................156,040 Tax Collector............................................................ 89,362..................... 94,255...................... 72,529........................ 94,255....................95,250 Town Clerk............................................................. 113,519....................114,729...................... 87,603...................... 114,729..................117,678 Registrar Of Voters.................................................. 43,021..................... 41,265...................... 18,981........................ 41,265....................42,384 Board Of Finance.................................................... 31,613..................... 32,029...................... 31,283........................ 32,029....................33,029 Board Of Assessment Appeals..................................... 654....................... 1,550........................... 561.......................... 1,550......................1,550 Legal...................................................................... 124,300................... 125,000.................... 129,200...................... 125,000..................125,000 Probate Court............................................................ 3,737..................... 10,000........................ 2,063........................ 10,000......................5,000 Town Hall................................................................. 76,717..................... 73,532...................... 60,348........................ 73,532....................74,243 Building Department.............................................. 116,182................... 120,914...................... 89,179...................... 120,914..................139,037 Payments To Other Jurisdictions............................. 45,163..................... 48,608...................... 47,729........................ 48,608....................52,466 Planning And Zoning............................................... 22,144..................... 22,400...................... 13,901........................ 22,400....................43,400 Zoning Board Of Appeals.......................................... 5,212....................... 5,805........................ 2,118.......................... 5,805......................5,805 Conservation Commission...................................... 11,990......................11,871........................ 7,807........................ 11,871....................12,212 Economic Development Committee............................. 600....................... 1,500........................................................... 1,500......................1,500 Beautification Committee.......................................... 1,475....................... 1,475........................................................... 1,475......................1,475 Insurance............................................................... 327,703................... 394,157.................... 370,526...................... 394,157..................410,276 Historical Society....................................................... 4,210....................... 3,900........................ 3,290.......................... 3,900......................4,500 Water Commission.................................................. 83,680..................... 87,976...................... 85,435........................ 87,976....................93,255 Fire Department.................................................... 223,504................... 217,100.................... 188,842...................... 217,100..................243,258 Civil Preparedness.................................................... 1,408....................... 2,000........................... 577.......................... 2,000......................1,500 Fire Marshal............................................................ 10,060......................11,735........................ 7,024........................ 11,735....................11,933 Police Department.............................................. 1,259,438................ 1,243,633.................... 964,127................... 1,243,633...............1,300,546 Communications Center........................................ 330,746................... 214,000.................... 262,836...................... 214,000..................279,167 Engineering............................................................. 20,000..................... 17,000...................... 12,838........................ 17,000....................17,000 Buildings And Grounds.......................................... 240,414................... 275,877.................... 198,924...................... 275,877..................280,806 Shepardson Community Center.............................. 36,917..................... 48,342...................... 26,909........................ 48,342....................48,342 Public Works....................................................... 1,416,511................ 1,435,622................. 1,117,971................... 1,435,622...............1,398,808 Waste Removal..................................................... 282,006................... 318,977.................... 234,838...................... 318,977..................324,079 Park & Rec Self Sustaining Account..................... 162,634................... 161,000.................... 122,796...................... 161,000..................164,000 Park & Recreation................................................. 235,706................... 244,794.................... 185,835...................... 244,794..................251,920 Youth & Family Services............................................ 3,750..................... 25,000......................................................... 25,000.............................0 Social Services........................................................ 43,372..................... 43,770...................... 28,483........................ 43,770....................44,387 Elderly Services....................................................... 72,580....................114,622.................... 113,102...................... 114,622....................92,008 Public Library......................................................... 401,229................... 407,624.................... 310,340...................... 407,624..................425,940 Employee Benefits............................................. 1,987,479................ 2,200,804................. 1,606,654................... 2,200,804...............2,141,462 Contingency Fund................................................................................... 10,000......................................................... 10,000....................10,000 Contingency Fund Ice And Snow Removal................................................................................................................................................50,000 Information Technology........................................... 63,000..................... 75,908...................... 75,908........................ 75,908....................75,908 Debt Service.......................................................... 235,240................... 292,194...................... 73,683...................... 292,194..................300,436 Refund Of Taxes...................................................... 14,811..................... 15,000........................ 5,063........................ 15,000....................15,000 Capital Budget-Town / Facilities............................ 225,356................... 636,141.................... 481,393...................... 636,141..................549,369 Capital Budget-Town / Public Safety..................... 125,180................... 244,510.................... 238,683...................... 244,510....................38,625 Extraordinary Items............................................... 312,493..................... 38,625........................ 2,882........................ 38,625..................116,900 Capital Non-Recurring Fund.................................... 14,080..................... 14,200...................... 10,629........................ 14,200....................14,200 Municipal Infrastructure Fund................................ 123,131.............................. 0.................................................................. 0...............................

Library Improvement Fund...................................... 76,657.................................................................................................. 0...............................

Park & Rec Revenue Fund........................................ 9,550....................... 8,500........................ 5,750.......................... 8,500....................10,000 Transfer To Other Funds (Capital Projects)............. 44,735...................................................................................................................................

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Total Town Appropriations................................... 9,635,041.............. 10,052,636................. 7,717,750................. 10,052,636...............9,981,554 Department Of Education Not Final For 14-15.....19,093,395............... 19,774,403................ 19,774,403...................19,774,403.............. 19,774,403

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(StatePoint) Your backyard is a space where you enjoy quality time with your family all year long. But accidents can happen anywhere – even in the oasis of your backyard. For parents, taking extra safety precautions out back should be just as important as childproofing done indoors.

To prep and maintain your yard for outdoor safe play and relaxation, here are several important steps: Lawn Remove tree stumps and level concrete footings to avoid tripping. Lawn debris such as rocks could become projectiles when cutting the grass. So be sure to clear the yard. Additionally, children should never be nearby while you’re using motorized equipment. Store potentially dangerous tools, equipment and chemicals completely out of the reach of children, such as in a locked shed or garage.

Fencing A yard without a fence is like a house without walls. Fences help protect children from danger, keeping toddlers out of swimming pools, hot tubs, and ponds or away from traffic or strangers.

Fences also can improve pet safety, keeping your pets in your yard and other animals out, and can reduce your liability by preventing injuries to uninvited guests on your property.

Your pet could be featured as “Pet of the Week” in this picture frame. Send us your pet’s photo by email to mbisubmit@gmail.com or by regular mail to P.O. Box 10, Middlebury, CT 06762 along with your pet’s name, your last name and your town.

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Meet Rex! What a wonderful recovery this fine man has made! Just take a look at him now! He is gorgeous! Rex has had a very long history of being unloved, as well as abused, neglected and abandoned. Rex is such a lover and would love nothing more than a warm bed to sleep on and a home to call his own. Please email meridensociety@sbcglobal.net for an application and a time to meet Rex!

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Comb the cats’ fur daily if possible, and go through it with a flea comb once a week. As spring rolls around, start regular treatment with a flea preventative.

Once-a-month topical treatments can be very effective in reducing or eliminating fleas, but many pet owners are against using them. Talk to the veterinarian about the most effective options.

It’s also important to keep your cats indoors. There are a number of safety reasons to do this anyway, and it prevents fleas from dropping onto their fur as they brush through grass or greenery.

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(c) ChristinGasner – Fotolia.com photo With that in mind, be sure your fences and gates are functional and free of rust that can render them useless or dangerous.

“Rusty metal gate hardware that no longer functions properly or becomes a threat to children is a top homeowner concern, according to our research,” says Jim Paterson, senior vice president of D&D Technologies, which manufactures gate latches and hinges made of ultra-strong engineering polymers.

Eliminate this worry by installing high-quality fencing impervious to seasonal weather, ground settling and other factors that can cause gates to become misaligned over time. Opt for gate hardware

that easily can be adjusted to function properly over the longterm. For example, some models of TruClose self-closing tension adjustable hinges are vertically and horizontally adjustable.

Additionally, be sure to install pool barrier access gates with adjustable self-closing hinges like TruClose and self-latching gates where the latches are out of the reach of children, such as the Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch.

Both products carry lifetime warranties and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for easy adjustments.

Homeowners can peruse a bevy of rust-free gate hardware and child safety latches online at www.ddtechglobal.com or in person under the Stanley Hardware brand available through most Lowe’s stores.

Sun Protection When the sun is bearing down, skin can be susceptible to burns and permanent damage yearround. And children’s skin can be even more sensitive to harmful UV rays. Your yard should have plenty of shady areas to seek respite. Plant trees and watch them grow. Install a canopy. Adorn patio furniture with an umbrella.

Your backyard can be one of the most exciting places for your children to play through the entire year. A little prevention along the way will keep it safe and fun.

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