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Volume VIII, No. 42

Friday, October 12, 2012

Whittemore Crossing likely to expand to Route 64

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its Oct. 4 meeting continued a public hearing for a zone revision affecting Woodland Road and Whittemore Crossing and accepted Whittemore Crossing site plan revisions. It amended outdoor dining regulations for consistency, approved parking provisions at Middlebury Station and accepted building renovation and expansion plans at Quassy and construction permits for Benson Woods.

It also approved an expansion for Viso Bello Day Spa and provided guidance for a possible restaurant at 199 Park Road and for deck construction at Pies and Pints. Expected items not addressed included town attorney comments on the Whittemore Crossing cease-and-desist order and comments about a planned group home on Dorothy Drive.

Tara Perrotti’s public hearing on rezoning part of her property at 86 Woodland Road to CA40 from R40 was continued until Nov. 1. Attorney Michael McVerry told commissioners 1365 LLC, a Dr. Dean Yimoyines company that owns Whittemore Crossing, had an option to purchase her 1.5-acre parcel south of Junipers Restaurant and Whittemore Crossing. He said the additional land would help solve issues with parking at Whittemore Crossing and might allow for construction of another building. In addition, McVerry said the land provided contiguous access to commercial property owned by Rte. 188 Investors, LLC. That land is very close to Middlebury Road (Route 64). and if it also were purchased, Yimoyines’ property would go through from Whittemore Road nearly to Middlebury Road (Route 64) and would allow him to complete development in what is known as the Judd’s Corner district.

Town Planner Brian Miller said expansion of commercial areas is a good idea unless the expansion has a negative effect on residential properties. He said the expansion was consistent with Middlebury’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), but traffic flow through Woodland Road was a problem for commissioners to address. McVerry responded by saying buffer requirements between the zones would rule out the use of Woodland Road as anything except an emergency access.

Objecting to the zone map change during public comments were Woodland Road residents Thomas Wengler, who said Whittemore Crossing was already

Middlebury’s Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is considering a request from property owner Tara Perrotti to rezone part of her property, shaded in gray on this map, to CA40 (commercial) from R40 (residential). It would then be sold to Dr. Dean Yimoyines, owner of The Shoppes at Whittemore Crossing (purple building). He told P&Z it would provide access to 9.5 acres (large, light green area) he plans to purchase from Rte. 188 Investors LLC. Completion of both purchases is expected to give Yimoyines access to both Middlebury Road (Route 64), seen just above the Greenway (dark green), and Whittemore Road (not shown). The yellow building is Junipers Restaurant.

(Terry McAuliffe photograph) noisy and overbuilt, and Rachel Bashevkin, who said the quiet family neighborhood would be lost, and Judson Road resident Erik Holst-Grubbe, who predicted increased traffic from drivers following errant GPS directions.

Attorney Michael Broderick, representing Junipers Restaurant owner Baylis Properties LLC, said Whittemore Crossing could not use a parking easement for access to the Perrotti property. He also said the expansion was not consistent with the POCD and cited case law and Connecticut statutes to support his opinion.

He called the expansion “spot zoning” that benefited only one business.

Builder Joseph DeSantis said his daughter and son-in-law were Woodland Road residents not opposed to the devel-

Absentee ballots available Middlebury’s Town Clerk said absentee ballots are available for the Nov. 6, 2012, election. Electors are eligible to vote by absentee ballot for the following reasons: active service in the Armed Forces, absence from town during all of the hours of voting, illness, religious tenets forbidding secular activity on the day of the election, duties as an election official at a different polling place or physical disability.

Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Middlebury Town Clerk’s office either by mail or in person. An application must be filled out and received before an absentee ballot can be issued. Applications are available at the Town Clerk’s office or can be downloaded from the Secretary of the State’s website at www.sots.ct.gov under Elections and Voting. The Town Clerk’s regular hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the Town Clerk’s office at 203-758-2557 with any questions.

In addition to the regular hours, the Town Clerk’s office will be open to issue absentee ballots on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.

opment. He said wetlands and zoning buffer requirements would prevent anything except emergency access to Woodland Road. He also said he had previously owned the Whittemore Crossing land and always had access to the Perrotti property, a point which Broderick agreed on before stating the Perrotti property did not have rights to the easement.

Attorney James Scully, representing adjoining Saint John of the Cross Parish House, agreed with Broderick that POCD discouraged commercial expansion into residential districts. He also pointed out Yimoyines had violated site plan approvals and a cease-and-desist order and had built on the 50-foot buffer protecting the Parish House property, actions likely to affect its residential resale value.

Dr. Yimoyines responded to claims of noise by offering to swear none had been generated at any point in time by his business. He said any nighttime noise must have been caused by Junipers.

Yimoyines further said access to Woodland Road would be a non-issue when he purchases 9.5 acres from Rte. 188 Investors, LLC and obtains frontage on Middlebury Road.

He said property taxes have gone through the roof, and without development like his the town is in trouble, adding his project is tasteful and will not generate unreasonable traffic. He said he never intended to do anything wrong and claimed most of the disputed work had been approved by the building department and the zoning enforcement officer.

In a related matter, a site plan modification for Whittemore Crossing was accepted for commissioner review. McVerry said the modifications addressed parking and drainage concerns. A temporary front parking lot would add 28 spaces, and a new drainage system would route water along Route 188 into property northwest of Junipers, keeping it out of the common parking lot. He said the temporary parking lot would be removed if the Perrotti re-zone was approved for rear parking; otherwise it would be made permanent.

Land surveyor Curt Smith provided detailed plans that included erosion control, lighting, parking and proposed landscaping and plantings for the buffer area along Saint John of the Cross property.

He and architect Richard Merrill said 75 parking spaces were required with 85 provided in the plan and a total of 94 if shared Junipers parking was included. In comments from commissioners, Erika Carrington questioned parking calculations based on retail use, saying customers tended to stay longer as they do at restaurants.

Chairman Curtis Bosco did not call on town attorney Dana D’Angelo to discuss legal options to enforce the 60-day ceaseand-desist order issued July 5 on unapproved construction as he stated Sept. 6.

Bosco later told the Bee-Intelligencer D’Angelo had met in late September with Town Engineer John Calabrese, Miller, and attorneys for 1365 LLC to discuss conformance to site plans. He said the proposed site plan modification showed good faith in resolving the issues.

In other matters, Sections 31 and 52 of the Middlebury Zoning Regulations dealing with outdoor dining were amended for consistency, and the restriction on seating new patrons after sunset was removed.

The application by Middlebury Land Development LLC for renewal of an excavation and grading permit for Benson Woods at North Benson Road was approved for another year.

A certificate of zoning compliance for fit-up of a Froyo World yogurt store in Middlebury Station at 489 Middlebury Road was unanimously voted after Vincent LoRusso showed a parking plan with 126 spaces available for a calculated requirement of 118 and 24 additional spaces available if needed. Town Planner Brian Miller stated Sept.6 it was the third restaurant in a plaza originally approved for retail businesses, and Town Engineer

– See P&Z on page 7

ZBA approves two garages

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at its Oct. 3 meeting approved variances for two garages, postponed a Lake Quassapaug cottage decision, discussed expansion concepts for a Straits Turnpike gas station and heard updates on litigation.

Jeffrey Bette and Melissa Parisi’s application for a sideline variance to extend the footprint of a detached garage at 48 Richardson Drive was unanimously approved with commissioners agreeing it was in the only viable spot. Parisi told commissioners the original 18-by-18foot garage, built in the 1930s, was dilapidated and needs to be torn down and a new, larger, 20-by-22-foot garage with second-floor storage built over the old foundation.

Marc and Beverly Dassonville’s application for a setback variance for a 12-foot-wide garage at 101 Yale Ave. was unanimously approved.

Builder Andrew DelNegro told commissioners the existing garage would be converted into an inlaw apartment and a new garage added.

He said alternative placements were not feasible due to topography of the land, pool and the location of the driveway.

Joseph L. and Elizabeth M. Molder’s variance application to rebuild a Lake Quassapaug cottage and expand its footprint to 1,060 square feet from 784 square feet was continued to Nov. 7 to allow feedback from the West Shore Owner’s Association. Attorney Curtis Titus said cottage D-10 at 19 West Lake Road was part of the condominium association created by the Howard Whittemore family prior to 1959, when zoning was first established in Middlebury.

Section 10.4 of the zoning regulations prohibits non-conforming structures from being expanded during reconstruction, and Section 11 contains R40-zone setback and area requirements impossible for the closely spaced lots to meet. Titus said the hardship was a failure of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) to create a planned residential development for the lots when zoning went into effect. He said P&Z wants regulations before it grants permits, but the association is unwilling to create them.

Chairman Dennis Small said approval from the association must come before a variance could be considered. John Butkus, president of the association, said an annual meeting was planned for November where the matter might be taken up. He said Molder knew there was

a moratorium on cottage change approvals while long-awaited community water and sewers were being installed.

In other business, Bruce Dessereaux, owner of the Mobil Mart at 750 Straits Turnpike, was told his ideas for beautification and expansion were agreeable, and he had adequately answered initial questions. He was advised to notify neighbors of his plans and submit a variance application. Dessereaux said a 22-by22-foot expansion would allow him to remove a storage shed and add a private office and a place for a furnace and backup generator. The dogleg-shaped property would require a 49-foot front setback variance and a 2-foot rear variance. He said the remodeled building would be of Colonial style like the Shell station in Watertown.

In executive session, attorney Steve Savarese, representing the town, brought commissioners up to date on litigation involving the April 7, 2010, ZBA denial of a frontage variance for a landlocked lot on Birchwood Terrace owned by Rolando Trocchi.

The next regular ZBA meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center in Room 26.

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When: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What: Buy your fall pumpkins and gourds through Oct. 31.

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Halloween Spook-tacular

When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Halloween activities and entertainment by Dan Hitt. Come in costume.

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MCC pumpkin events and photo sessions The Middlebury Congregational Church (MCC) has three events going on – a pumpkin patch fundraiser will open to the public Saturday, Oct. 13; photo sessions next week for the church directory will be open to members of the public who aren’t church members, but would like to have pictures taken; and Saturday, Oct. 27, it will host the Pumpkin Festival. The Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Festival are fundraisers to support the youth’s mission work and the church’s community outreach.

The pumpkin events are sponsored by the MCC Youth Group.

This weekend, 600 pumpkins will arrive by truck. They will be unloaded by hand and placed in front of the parsonage and church to form the Pumpkin Patch. Saturday, Oct. 13, church youth will start selling pumpkins. They will be for sale Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Saturday, Oct. 27, the Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. A celebration of autumn, it will

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include the sale of pumpkins (of course), storytelling, children’s games, crafts, a bake sale, pumpkin recipe cards, food and more.

Proceeds of these events will help offset the cost of the youth’s spiritual retreats, their local mission work and their mission trip to an Indian reservation in South Dakota to help rebuild homes.

The church’s photo sessions, which offer each family or individual photographed one free 8-inch by 10-inch photo and an opportunity to purchase additional items such as holiday cards, are open to the public.

Proofs of the photos will be available for review immediately to place orders. The purchase price will be reduced $5 with a gift of an item for the food bank.

Photos will be taken Tuesday, Oct. 16; Wednesday, Oct. 17; and Friday, Oct. 19, from 2:30 to 8:50 p.m. in the social room at the church. Sign up for your photo appointment by going to middleburyucc.org and clicking on “Schedule Photo Session.” Photos of those unaffiliated with the church will not be included in the church directory.

Monday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Travel DVD on giant screen with surround sound in Larkin Room: “Germany & Scandinavia.” Chess with Mike: beginners welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m.: Ask Mike! E-reader and computer questions and instruction. Signup required.

6 to 8 p.m. Composting with Worms program with Jean Scialabba.

6:30 p.m.: Drop-in knitting with Miss Ann. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m.: Stroll through the stacks with Lesley.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.: Ask Mike! E-reader and computer questions and instruction. Signup required.

Friday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Video in the Larkin Room. “Life of Birds, Part I.” Chess with Mike: beginners welcome.

12:30 p.m.: Newest release movie for adults. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the giant screen.

If you have any suggestions for movies, let us know.

ADD film and discussion

As listed above, Jean Scialabba will present a program on composting with worms Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at the library.

The free program sponsored by the Friends of the Middlebury Library will offer advice on composting with “red wigglers.” Scialabba lives in Ledyard, Conn., and for 30 years has been composting with worms and giving classes on the subject to people of all ages.

She loves to introduce her “red wigglers” and share with everyone what an important job they have. She will explain the technique of indoor composting and how it turns kitchen waste into “liquid gold.” She always brings a few hundred of her friends so that anyone who would like to have a hands-on experience can do so. She also will bring some ideas on getting creative with container gardening. The program is for all ages, but do pre-register at the library or by calling 203-758-2634.

See the film, “ADD & Loving It?!” followed by a questionand-answer session during a free program Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the Wykeham Room at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, Conn.

In recognition of National ADHD Awareness Week (Oct. 14 to 20, 2012), the library and the Litchfield ADHD Resource Initiative will host the film screening followed by a questionand-answer session with Evan Hack, M.D. of Candlewood Valley Pediatrics (New Milford), ADHD Coach Valerie English Cooper (www.veccoach.com)

and psychologist Craig Schoon, Ph.D. (Washington).

“ADD & Loving It?”! is a ground-breaking blend of humor, hope and science that dispels myths about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The documentary film was produced and directed by Rick Green and features comedian Patrick McKenna. It is appropriate for ages 12 and above and is 57 minutes long. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required. To register, call 860-868-7586. Visit www.gunnlibrary.org for more information.

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Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m., the girl’s craft club will meet to make and enjoy cake cups.

Halloween Spook-tacular The library will host a Halloween spook-tacular Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Middlebury resident Dan Hitt will present a unique Halloween experience for young and old. Come in costume if you wish; all family members are welcome.

Admission will be a non-perishable food item for donation to the Middlebury Food Bank.

Enjoy the almost spooky festivities with the library staff, “The Witches of Middlewick.” For more information, call 203-7582634 or visit www.middleburypubliclibrary.org

Naugatuck Food Bank Donations The Whittemore Library is now a permanent drop-off location for the food bank. Please contribute your extra food items or household products by bringing them with you next time you visit the library.

Book Club The Whittemore Book Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the main reading room.

The October selection is “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson.

Snacks and Shows for Seniors Snack and Shows for Seniors Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Nellie Beatty Room will feature the film, “Phantom of the Opera” and Halloween appetizers. Before the film, make a Halloween-themed appetizer: Eye of Newt mini wraps! Those with allergies, please note the ingredients include nuts, wheat and dairy.

Registration is required for this free event. Visit or call the reference desk at 203-729-4591.

Registrants must be at least 50 years old, but younger guests may accompany them.

Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. New Englanders used to believe in a particularly deadly type of ghost, a reanimated body that would spread the disease of tuberculosis. They did not call it a “vampire,” but 19th-century newspaper reporters compared this “native superstition” to the vampires of European legend. Come learn how residents of Connecticut in the 18th and 19th centuries put the vampire belief into practice!

Ringel is a professor emerita of humanities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., where she teaches honors courses and prepares cadets for prestigious postgraduate fellowships. She is the author of “New England’s Gothic Literature: History and Folklore of the Supernatural” (Edwin Mellen Press, 1995). A native of Norwich, Conn., and a lifelong New Englander, she investigates, writes about and lectures on the darker side of local history.

This program is open to those ages 12 years or older. Register at the Reference Desk or by calling 203-262-0626, ext. 130.

Wednesday Film

In the Wednesday afternoon movie Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room, the assassination of two Supreme Court justices sets the stage for the 1993 film based on a John Grisham novel. A young law student (Julia Roberts) has a theory that could be the basis for the crime, then finds she is being shadowed and goes on the run.

An investigative journalist (Denzel Washington) wants her story but first has to find her. So, where is she, and is she right?

The room’s surround sound Meditation Practice The ongoing meditation prac- theater has an infrared listening tice led by Sachin Hazen meets system available. For more inevery other Thursday from 6 to formation, call 203-262-0626.

6:45 p.m. in the reading room.

The next meeting will be Oct. 18. Tango Band to Perform Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., The program consists of periods of meditation with question-and- InfiniTango, a Connecticut tango answer time. Please arrive by band, will bring its music to the 5:50 p.m. as the doors will close Kingsley Room as part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month at 6 p.m. celebration. InfiniTango’s performances combine the essence New Fundraiser The library has embarked on of Tango Argentino, Nuevo Tango a new fundraising venture – re- and International Tango – the cycling used computer print pulse, the sorrow and its emocartridges, cell phones and dig- tional intensity together with the ital cameras. The fundraiser ben- musicians’ personal expressions.

While evoking an unforgettaefits the library book budget and the environment by encourag- ble Argentine sentiment with ing library patrons to recycle at classics from the “Golden Age,” the library. Recycling receptacles the band also creates new, innoare in the Adult Department and vative works with a timeless outside the Children’s Depart- sense of beauty. InfiniTango plays the music with a deep unment.

The Howard Whittemore Me- derstanding of tradition as well morial Library is at 243 Church as an obsessive desire to evolve St. in Naugatuck. For informa- the art form to new levels. tion, call 203-729-4591 or visit Formed in Hartford, InfiniTango comprises accordionist Markus whittemorelibrary.org.

Centola, pianist Maria Centola, violinist Jessica Meyer and double bass player Sean Rubin. Register at the Reference Desk or by V is for Vampires calling 203-262-0626, ext. 130.

Faye Ringel will present “V is for Vampires in New England”

Choosing the Right Foods Naturopathic physicians Carolyn Graham and Alice Bell from Naturopathic Health Center LLC in Southbury will present a free health program Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. on how to choose the right foods for your family and navigate the maze at the grocery store.

Understanding Medicare Basics Licensed Health Insurance Professional Margaret Ackley will give a PowerPoint presentation about the intricacies of enrolling in Medicare to those applying for the first time or for members considering making changes to their current coverage Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Kingsley Room at the library. Her presentation will include the basics of Medicare, different parts of the program, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows.

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about their coverage options and finding coverage that best meets their health and financial needs. Each attendee will receive “Medicare Made Clear - Answer Guide,” an easy-to-use reference for understanding Medicare options and frequently used Medicare language.

Ackley is the principal at Ackley Insurance Agency. She is a community speaker on “Medicare Made Easy” and specializes in a personal approach to taking the mystery out of Medicare options. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested. Stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register.

Photography Exhibit A selection of nature-inspired photographs taken by Renee Coma is on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery until Oct. 29.

Coma is a photographer who lives in Southbury. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and holds an associate’s degree in environmental science with a focus on biology.

Her unaltered digital images all were taken in New England, with the majority being taken in Connecticut. A love of the wilderness is at the heart of these photos.

Check www.southburylibrary. org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-262-0626).

Woodbury Zombies at the Library

Caroline Wilcox, a special-effects makeup artist, will lead a Zombification workshop for teens Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. Teens will learn special makeup techniques they can use to “zombify” themselves.

The workshop is part of the library’s recognition of the national Teen Read Week event, “It Came from the Library.” Participants in grades six and up must register for this program as space is limited.

To register, call 203-263-3502.

Check the teen blog at www.

Monday, October 15 woodburylibraryct.org for more Board of Selectmen 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room information about Teen Read Week.

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Tuesday, October 16 Commission on Aging 9:30 a.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m............................. Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury Water Pollution Control Authority 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26

Wednesday, October 17 Beautification Committee 6:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Fire Safety Talk 6:30 p.m........................................... Firehouse on Tucker Hill Road

Fetch Club Boys and girls, ages 7 to 10 are welcome to join the library’s science club based on the PBS Kids show “Fetch.” The Fetch Club will meet Thursdays through Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Children will complete a variety of fun and possibly messy science activities. Space is limited, and registration is required.

“Trees” A Photographic Exhibit

The October photographic art exhibit, “Trees,” features the works of Steve Eazarsky. Trees Safety & Health Committee 12:30 p.m............................................Town Hall Conference Room dot and beautify our hills, help clean our air and mark the pasCalendar dates/times are subject to change sage of time through seasonal If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com change. Eazarsky presents trees as they’ve never been seen before.

Eazarsky is a self-taught photographer from Watertown, Conn.

Half of all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Arbor Day • $5.00 weekday Open Play Foundation for trees to be purchased and planted. His website • All-new party packages starting at just $179.99 is www.ulteriorphoto.com.

The library is at 269 Main St. • Create & Play weekly preschool playgroup South in Woodbury. To register Get all the details and coupons at for programs or for more infor• Friday Family Fun Nights funfactorusa.com mation, call 203-263-3502 or Fun Factor of Middlebury 950 Southford Road 203.528.0118 visit www.woodburylibraryct.org.

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cooking and what to do with left- and gentle ways to increase his The first in a series of mystery overs. Call 203-577-4166 to re- or her range of motion. Call 203chefs, Chef John, will be at the serve your seat. A $1 donation 577-4166 to reserve your “seat.”

Senior Center Thursday, Oct. 18, is requested.

Trips at 11 a.m. to demonstrate a Chair Yoga unique way to make individual The Middlebury Senior Center Fall Foliage Train Ride chocolate cakes in a mug. This will offer a free chair yoga All aboard for a scenic train will be a hands-on class; you will demo class Thursday, Oct. 25, ride Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. make your own cake. A $1 donation is requested. Call 203-577- from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The instruc- The bus to the train in Thomaston tor will be Joyce Picker. Chair will leave the senior center at 9:15 4166 to reserve a seat.

Calling all mystery chefs, yoga students practice poses a.m. The trip in vintage coaches please apply with your specialty while seated in a chair or use the will take passengers along the so you can share it with others. chair for assistance in some Naugatuck River past Waterbury’s standing poses. old factories and brass mills and Chair yoga benefits those with across the Thomaston Dam. The Chef Judy Chef Judy will return Friday, chronic conditions, weight is- cost of the train ticket and bus Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. to demon- sues, past injuries, disabilities transportation is $20. Call 203strate crock pot cooking, stir fry and anyone looking for gradual 577-4166 to reserve your seat.

Fire prevention events The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) will offer a fire safety discussion for residents next Wednesday, visit local schools Friday to teach about fire prevention and end • MMR (measles, mumps, ru- the week with its annual open house Sunday. The events are to bella) remind residents about the im• Shingles (herpes zoster) portance of fire safety during Fire • Chickenpox (varicella) Prevention Month.

• Hepatitis A Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 That’s quite a long list. And that’s where a potential problem p.m. in the Tucker Hill firehouse lies: Should you have all those meeting room, MVFD firefighter shots? No. Except for flu, most of Mike von Kannewurff will speak these shots are not annual vac- for 90 minutes on “We’re Safe,” cines, per the CDC. For example, which he describes as “the best the Tdap is generally a booster fire safety advice no one ever told every 10 years. A number of the you.” He will offer a practical disothers are only for those whose cussion on fire prevention, safety doctor recommends them. Some and intervention with behindthe-scenes, real-life insights from are taken in a series.

And that’s where your doctor this firefighter with 30 years’ excomes in. Before you line up for perience. Learn what you should any shot, ask your doctor what do, when you should do it and you should get. Or have it done at how to protect yourself and your the doctor’s office so it’s noted in family from a devastating loss.

Von Kannewurff is nationally your records.

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Flu shots and more Every year, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their counterparts around the globe get together to decide which combinations of vaccine should be put in flu shots. This year, of the three types that will be used (H1N1, H3N2 and influenza B virus), two of them are new.

It’s the H3N2 virus that appears to be taking off like a rocket already. In all of 2011, there were only 12 total cases. Already this year, that number is up to 306 and rising, with most of it happening since summer.

Many pharmacies have been making flu shots available for years, and some of them have now expanded to include a whole array of vaccinations: • Flu (influenza) • Pneumonia (pneumococcal) • Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis) (Tdap) • HPV (human papillomavirus) • Meningitis (meningococcal) • Hepatitis B

Region 15 School Calendar Saturday, October 13 PHS Junior Ring Dance at the Grand Oak Villa.............. 7 to 11 p.m.

Monday, October 15 LMES Fall Book Fair PHS Music Fundraiser Ends (Pie orders are due)

Tuesday, October 16 LMES Fall Book Fair

Wednesday, October 17 LMES Fall Book Fair MMS Class Picture Retakes PHS PSATs at PHS PHS Program for International Student Assessment

Thursday, October 18 LMES Fall Book Fair

Friday, October 19 Region 15 website: www.region15.org

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10/6/12 ---- Route 63 at Woodside Avenue. Motor vehicle accident. Car versus motorcycle. MVFD stand by for accident reconstruction team.

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The past few years have been difficult on all of us and I understand how hard it is to do more with less. Taxes, gasoline and food prices keep rising, seemingly with no end in sight, while our paychecks stay the same.

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of the Cross Church as the MVFD chaplain and to dedicate an antique clock donated by the widow of the late Cyril Mellete Jr. to honor the memory of his service to the department.

Raffle prizes this year are a first prize of a $1,500 gift certificate for Disney Magical Vacations, a second prize of two (2) $100 Stop & Shop gift cards, a third prize of two (2) $100 Stop & Shop gift cards, a fourth prize of a $100 gift card for Lowe’s Store, a fifth prize of two (2) $50 gift cards for the Shell Gas Station and a sixth prize of a $100 gift certificate for the Town Tavern Restaurant. The drawing will be held at 4 p.m.

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firefighters will take the ladder truck and an engine truck to local schools. While there, they will discuss the importance of fire prevention and safety with students.

Sunday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m., the MVFD will host an open house at the Tucker Hill firehouse. Visitors will be able to tour the fire trucks and ambulances, watch fire safety demonstrations, enjoy Frankie’s hot dogs and soda and enter the raffle, which is a fundraiser for the department.

During the open house, a special ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the hallway outside the meeting room to install The Rev. Dennis Vincenzo of Saint John

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As a small business owner, husband and father of three I understand. Together, my wife of 27 years, Joanne, and I have worked hard to raise our family with strong values without spending more than we make or borrowing more than we can afford to repay. I apply those same principles every single day when I am in Hartford working for you.

I voted against Governor Malloy’s $1.8 Billion tax hike. Hard-working families like yours can’t afford to pay more for the state’s wasteful spending.

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l Co-sponsored expansion of Learn Here, Live Here Program to help recent graduates buy homes in Connecticut

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l Supported bipartisan jobs bill to help businesses adding employees, updating equipment and training workers, as well as streamlining state’s permitting process

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new efforts to renovate this beautiful French Gothic shrine.

Ruth Glasser, professor of urban planning at the University of Connecticut, will conduct the tour in English. At 11 a.m., a parishioner of St. Anne’s will address the group in French. Light refreshments will be served.

Car pools can be arranged.

There is no charge for the program, but reservations are essential. Call 203-263-4096 or email afnwct@snet.net

The Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club will meet Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Prospect Public Library at 17 Center St. in Prospect, Conn., due to renovations being done at its usual Middlebury meeting site. The public is invited to attend, and the admission is free.

Following a short business meeting, Penny Hartzell will speak about “Following the Clues to Your Immigrant Ancestors.” Storm cancellations will be LEGO Building announced on radio WTIC-AM Workshop in Southbury 1080, TV WFSB, and internet www.wfsb.com. For more Sunday, Oct. 14, from 12 to 3 information, contact Sue Gerchy p.m., the Jewish Federation will at 203-723-7048. host a LEGO® Building Workshop and pizza lunch at the Walzer Flanders’ Family Jewish Community Campus at 444 Main St. North in Autumn Festival Flanders Nature Center in Southbury. Stephen Schwartz Woodbury will celebrate the AIA, architect and owner of changing seasons with its 50th Building Blocks Workshops will anniversary Autumn Festival lead the community in the Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. hands-on construction of a to 3 p.m. at the Van Vleck Farm 400-square-foot LEGO® model of and Nature Sanctuary at the cor- the old city of Jerusalem using ner of Flanders and Church Hill 60,000 LEGO® blocks. The event is a fun way to teach people of all Roads. ages about the architectural context and history of the city of JeFrench-Canadian rusalem.

Culture Tour The program is open to the The Alliance Française of public, and all are welcome.

Northwestern Connecticut will Grandparents, parents and chilhost a tour of the Mattatuck Mu- dren are encouraged to come seum’s exhibit, “In the Shadow and build together. The program of St. Anne’s,” Saturday, Oct. 13, is for children 5 years and older. at 10 a.m. at the Mattatuck Mu- The cost is $5 per person with a seum at 144 West Main St. in $20 maximum charge per family.

Waterbury. The exhibit tells the Reservations are required, space story of the Shrine’s founding is limited. Please visit www.jfed. and development, the largely net or call 203-267-3177 to regFrench-Canadian community ister. that flourished around it and the

Lake Quassapaug Association Organizational Meeting An organizational meeting for the new Lake Quassapaug Association will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center auditorium in Middlebury. Environmental Analyst Charles Lee from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and Energy’s Lakes Division will speak on the benefits and opportunities for lake associations. A description of the proposed Lake Quassapaug Association’s purpose and governance structure will be presented for comments.

All residents and organizations in Middlebury’s Lake Quassapaug Protection District will be eligible for membership in the association.

United Way Fundraiser Pies & Pints will host a United Way of Greater Waterbury fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 10 p.m. The Young Professional Happy Hour will provide an opportunity for networking with area young professionals, and up to 15 percent of the event’s proceeds will go to the United Way of Greater Waterbury’s Community Care Fund.

Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser

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D’Amelio seeks re-election

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Republican Anthony D’Amelio, the incumbent state representative for the 71st District, is running for his eighth term.

The 71st District comprises about one fifth of Waterbury and all of Middlebury.

D’Amelio first became a state representative in 1996 in a special election to fill the seat of Phil Giordano, who had been elected mayor of Waterbury. He said, “I’m running again because I enjoy public service. It’s part of me in many ways. I served on the Board of Education in 1990 and the Board of Aldermen in 1994.

I take this job very seriously.” He served two terms on each board.

He said the best part of being a state representative is helping people who have problems with the state.

He said his top priority during another term will be getting the economy back on track.

“Connecticut is lagging too far behind. Our budget is a huge problem, and our state spending is a huge problem,” D’Amelio said.

He said the legislature and leadership in Hartford need to create a positive climate. “We need to send the right message through our policies to attract businesses to our state,” he said.

And he said the biggest issue we face is a lack of good jobs in the state. He blamed that on policies enacted during the past two years and said passing the largest tax increases in the state’s history during the worst time in our economy was the wrong direction to take.

D’Amelio, owner of Paisano’s restaurant in Waterbury, said, “I have an advantage being in the restaurant business. I meet people from all walks of life. So I understand what the issues are and how they relate to people and their lives.” He said residents

Anthony D’Amelio are most concerned about jobs and job security.

He said this economy is really tough. “As a small business owner, I get it. You have to be really creative just to keep your lights on today. People don’t have a lot of expendable income due to the economy,” he said.

“The cost of living here is too high. It’s the worst state for retirees,” he said. “You can’t ask people to pay more in taxes when they are making less money. We all have to pay our mortgage, our insurance, our heating fuel, electricity. These costs don’t go away.” He said taxes need to be lowered, and state budgets should have no tax increases.

D’Amelio said Waterbury and Middlebury residents have different needs and issues, but share common concerns. “An urban area has many issues that don’t occur in small towns,” D’Amelio said, “but the biggest issue for Waterbury and Middlebury is taxation. Property taxes are too high.”

And, he said, education is very important to both communities.

Despite some differences, he said the two areas share the same basic concerns. “People see a

Letters to the Editor Selectman proactive in Shepardson Haven cleanup To the Editor: I was glad to see local newspapers were able to cover the cleanup of Shepardson Haven near the intersection of Route 64 and Route 188. It tells you how government can work effectively for the good of a community.

A letter written by Robert C. Desmarais pointed out how this particular area was used for the

enjoyment of travelers and locals alike. Unfortunately, the passing years brought about the neglect and deterioration of Shepardson Haven.

As a selectman, I was asked to see what I could do in order to bring about a positive change for this picnic area. With the help of both the assessor’s office and the town clerk, I was able to obtain a copy of the tax record along with the deed of the property. I took photos of the area and then submitted all documentation to a state official.

Within one week, the department of transportation was in Middlebury working to clean up Shepardson Haven. Thus far, they have eliminated debris, thinned out overgrown vegetation and cleared the stone steps that lead to the picnic area.

It is through the suggestions and recommendations of our townspeople that we as selectmen can make every effort to bring about a positive outcome.

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need for smaller government that doesn’t intrude in people’s lives,” D’Amelio said.

Region 15 has always been a big issue in Middlebury because the cost of the school system affects the property taxes. In Waterbury, there is a lot more poverty, but Middlebury has some, too.

“Serving on the Board of Education was a big eye-opener for me. It showed me the needs of the community through the eyes of the children,” he said.

Teachers, particularly in Waterbury, are asked to do more and more to fill in for fewer twoparent families. Middlebury doesn’t have as many singleparent families. Waterbury also has a need for more affordable housing.

“I urge everyone to go out and vote, and I hope they vote for me.

I’m fiscally conservative and moderate to conservative on other issues,” he said.

D’Amelio was born and raised in the Town Plot section of Waterbury and lives there with his wife, Joanne, and three children, DeAnna, 25; Krista, 24; and Anthony, 17. He and his wife will celebrate their 27th anniversary this month.

D’Amelio graduated from Kennedy High School in 1982.

He was 19 when he opened his first restaurant, “Three of a Kind,” which he ran from 1983 to 1987.

He opened Paisano’s in 1997. “I have an education in hard knocks,” D’Amelio said. He also is a licensed real estate agent.

If you have questions regarding the election, call 203574-3434 or email damelio71@ aol.com. For state concerns, call 1-800-842-1423.

Note: D’Amelio and his opponent, Ernest Brunelli, are scheduled to debate on WATR radio, 1320 AM, around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Brunelli seeks state representative seat

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Ernest Brunelli, the Democratic candidate for state representative in District 71, also is endorsed by the Waterbury Independent Party. The 71st District comprises about one fifth of Waterbury and all of Middlebury.

The Waterbury alderman said he volunteered to run when the Waterbury Democratic Town Committee was looking for someone to represent the party.

“I know and like the people in my district, and I want to do my best for them,” Brunelli said.

He said the Region 15 School District is an important issue for Middlebury residents. “Many people in Middlebury feel it has to pay more than its fair share,” Brunelli said. He said the police radio situation also has been a concern for residents.

He said of Middlebury’s Greenway, “I’m impressed with the Greenway and hope Waterbury’s Greenway progresses to what we see here.”

Brunelli said his top priorities as a state representative will be to protect veterans and seniors from escalating taxes and utilities. “I don’t want seniors to have to choose between eating and paying for their utilities and medications,” he said.

“I don’t think we do enough for veterans. I follow the Wounded Warrior Project and go to their events. I would pass bills

for better health care and living conditions for veterans,” Brunelli said. Looking at the number of vacant buildings that get knocked down, he said that should change. “We could use them to house seniors and veterans,” he said.

As a state representative, he said he would serve the average family by keeping an eye on taxes, providing jobs and keeping up with the quality of education. He said he believes residents in the district are concerned about maintaining their quality of life without fear of losing their homes or being unable to pay their taxes.

“They need to be safe and secure with a strong police presence,” he said. “And we need to bring in new businesses and create jobs.”

The former state policeman said his early political experience was protecting politicians in 1985 as a member of the state police dignitary protection team. “I guarded a lot of prominent politicians who came into the state,” he said.

He started working to help the Democratic slate in 2000. In 2004, he began serving on the Waterbury Zoning Commission, and in 2009 he was elected alderman after winning a primary. He was re-elected in 2011 to a term that will end in 2013. As an alderman he serves as the liaison to the Zoning Commission and Board of Education.

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Ernest Brunelli Brunelli said as an alderman he has worked on rewriting the city’s dog laws after a woman was attacked by vicious dogs in March 2012. “I wanted to bring public attention to the dangers of these dogs not being properly enclosed. If they attack the elderly or a child, the person wouldn’t have a chance,” Brunelli said.

He said the new ordinances make sure all dogs are licensed and have their shots and their enclosures are strong enough to keep them inside. They also require nuisance dogs in public to have a harness and leash.

The alderman passed Brunelli’s proposed dog laws at their Tuesday night meeting, and Brunelli said they will become effec-

tive this month. Brunelli said his ordinances are not breed specific. “I’m not trying to ban a particular dog. I just want public awareness and common sense laws. I love dogs, but people have to come first. A lot of my laws protect dogs from being on short chains, being left in the heat or the cold, being mistreated. I’m protecting dogs as well as people.

If you’re going to abuse your dog, I’m going to come after you,” he said Brunelli holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Connecticut State University. He worked for the state police until 1994, starting in 1972 with Troop I, then working as a constable at Troop A and finally a police officer and sergeant with the University of Connecticut Police.

Brunelli has lived in Waterbury’s Town Plot all his life. He is divorced and has two children, a 33-year-old son, Adam, and a 32-year-old daughter, Julie, and three grandchildren. He shares his home with two German shepherds, Heidi and Cosmo.

Brunelli can be contacted at 203-592-1119 or brunelli2012@ yahoo.com. He said anyone with concerns or questions can contact him directly.

Note: Brunelli and his opponent, Anthony D’Amelio, are scheduled to debate on WATR radio, 1320 AM, around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Obituaries Barry V. Eustace Jr. Family in Middlebury

Barry V. Eustace Jr., 22, of Thomaston, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6 at Hartford Hospital due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Barry was born in Waterbury Nov. 1, 1989, a son of Barry V. Eustace Sr. and Mary Ann (Carlson) Eustace. He was a lifelong Thomaston resident and a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. He was employed at Torrington Collision Center. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Kyle Busch, his favorite driver.

He enjoyed country music.

Besides his parents of Thomaston, he leaves two brothers: Kyle and Jason Eustace, both of Thomaston; his paternal grandmother, Evelyn Kane of Wolcott; maternal grandparents, George and Margaret Carlson of Southbury and Rose Marie Ladue of Plantation, Fla.; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his girlfriend, Jessica Sampson of Thomaston, “The Love of His Life.”

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. this morning, Friday, Oct. 12, in Middlebury Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

Truxtun “Tucker” Hare Gowen Jr. Pomperaug High School Student

Truxtun “Tucker” Hare Gowen Jr. passed away Oct. 9 after his long and courageous fight beating AML leukemia. Tucker is the son of Truxtun Hare Gowen Sr. of Radnor, Pa. and Jennifer Beecher Gowen of Southbury. He also was the now hangs in the library, was ap- tary; Artison Skilton Clark, trea- “BEST” big brother to Tristan, Lochpointed the first librarian. She was surer; Mrs. Bessie Bronson and lan, Finnian and Aisling Gowen, all descended from Thomas and Eliz- Miss Mary Hine. The Book Com- of Southbury. Tucker was a senior at

A brief history of the Middlebury Public Library – Part 2 of 2

By Dr. ROBERT L. RAFFORD First housed in private homes, the library also was located in the Congregational Church and then in Scott’s (later Bissell’s) Store on the Green, where Westover School is now. It then moved to the Town Hall basement until 1935. In April that year, a fire destroyed the Town Hall and Congregational Church.

There was enough time to rescue the library books, and they were brought across the street to Center School, the present home of the Middlebury Historical Society.

The librarian since 1929, Delia Scoville Bronson, was not happy with the disorderly way the books were brought from the burning building into the Center School with no regard for title or call number, but she soon got things sorted out. The old Center School, recently replaced by a new Center School (now the Shepardson Community Center), became the home of the library from 1935 until 1972, when the library building

Miss Mary Hine was Middlebury’s first librarian when the formerly private library became a public library in 1896.

(Photo courtesy Middlebury Historical Society) opened on Crest Road.

On Oct. 5, 1896, the heretofore private library was transformed into a free public library and turned over to the town. Miss Mary Hine (1841-1925), whose portrait

abeth Hine, a founding family of Milford, Conn. Her uncle, William Curtiss, and his wife, Hannah Peck, daughter of Augustus and Lucy (Porter) Peck, owned the Nichols Road house from the 1820s to the 1880s, when it was sold to the Nichols family.

The new free library inherited 400 volumes from its predecessor; an anonymous friend contributed $200, and space was allotted in the town hall for the new free library.

The town was to make an annual allotment of $25, with a $25 match from the state. By Feb. 19, 1901, Delia Bronson reported the library had 1,000 volumes, and by March 10, 1905, 1,600. Borrowers could take out a book for a two-week period; a fine of one cent a day was levied on those who kept a book longer.

The board of directors in 1905 consisted of William Wood, chairman; Mrs. Martha E. Judd, secre-

mittee comprised Mrs. Jennie Basham and A. S. Buell, librarian.

When Miss Hine resigned in 1904, Mr. A. W. Buell succeeded her. Fred Chamberlain took over duties from Mr. Buell, and he was followed by Mrs. Jeannette Dexter.

In 1929, the year Mrs. Bronson took over from Mrs. Dexter, the library lent 537 volumes. The total circulation in 1963 was 16,113.

The library staff recently celebrated the library’s 218th anniversary. The Middlebury Historical Society extends its warmest wishes to the new library director, Jo-Ann LoRusso, and all the staff for many more years of wonderful service to our community.

Rafford is Middlebury’s municipal historian and president of the Middlebury Historical Society Inc. Visit MiddleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Rafford at 203-206-4717 to join or support the society.

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of either cap or sliced mushrooms for just $0.49. I bought 30 containers. Here’s the math: 30 containers x normal price of $1.50 = $45 30 containers x $0.49 = $14.70 That’s why I have a freezer and like to stock up. But if you simply freeze things in a bag, they’ll get stuck together and be unusable, which is why I flash freeze. Flash freezing is simple, and you can do it with meats, vegetables and fruits.

Simply lay the fruit or vegetable on a cookie sheet cut up or diced the way you will use it.

Freeze fruits and vegetables for one or two hours and meats for

two or three. Once they are slightly frozen, remove them from the tray, and place them in a plastic freezer bag. Label it, and then place the bag back in the freezer. Now when you want a few, you can simply grab them.

The other reason to flash freeze is cost. Quite often I see one onion for around $0.50 or 3 lbs. for $0.99. I know we won’t eat 3 lbs. that quickly, but they are nice to have on hand, so I cut them, and freeze them for later.

It makes it easy at meal times.

As summer comes to a close, so will cheap strawberries, pineapples, tomatoes and more. I like to purchase U.S. produce. I have

to find alternatives during the winter, so to do that, I use the fruits and vegetables I’ve frozen.

As corn is inexpensive right now, I highly recommend grabbing some and making freezer corn to take you through the winter. Find my recipe for it at mummydeals.org/how-tofreeze-3-freezable-side-dishes/.

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Bank can close your checking account If you find yourself frequently overdrawn at the bank, with checks being returned for not sufficient funds, you could find yourself without a checking account. And you might not be able to get an account at another bank – at least not easily.

According to FDIC Consumer News, banks closed 30 million consumer checking accounts in the past five years.

If you lose your checking account, you’ll have only a few options when it comes to paying your bills. You can deliver the payment in cash if it’s local, or you can buy money orders to mail. You also won’t have access to an ATM machine for cash withdrawals.

The inconvenience of not having a checking account goes even

further – to your credit record. If your bank reported your bounced checks to a credit-reporting agency (probably ChexSystems, as it handles the reporting for bad checks), it could stay on your record for five years. ChexSystems is a debt collector and reporting agency governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act laws.

Per Consumer News, there are ways to try to fix the problem so you can have a checking account.

Ask your bank to have the report removed from your Chex-

Systems information. They might if you’ve been a customer for a long time and the overdrafts were mistakes you cleared up immediately. Your bank is under no obligation to remove any accurate information, but it does have to report if the account is paid.

Call ChexSystems yourself to see what is in your file. You can get instructions by calling them at 1-800-428-9623.

ChexSystems is under no obligation to remove any accurate information from your file. But it is obligated to add a statement from you, if you submit it in writing to ChexSystems, Attn: Consumer Relations, 7805 Hudson Road, Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125.

If you need a checking account after being turned down, keep

trying. You might find a bank or credit union that will let you open an account, with restrictions.

The key to maintaining a checking account is to carefully track your balance. Fees, automatic withdrawals, debit-card transactions and checks all get deducted. If two of you are on a joint account, be sure to communicate on a daily basis about what deposits and withdrawals you’ve made.

David Uffington regrets he cannot personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send an email to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Pomperaug High School and a member of the symphonic band and the boys’ varsity swim team. He tackled life and his leukemia diagnosis with determination, a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. One of his missions during his six-month hospital stay was to provide hope and encouragement to the other children on 6 North at Children’s Hospital Boston. He will be deeply missed by so very many people.

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you slip away Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Tucker is the grandson of James and the late Patricia Beecher of Southbury; Joseph and Katharine Wear of Dedham, Mass.; and George and Page Gowen of Pottstown, Pa. He is the beloved nephew to Alex Beecher of Boston, Mass.; Scott and Megan Beecher of Southbury; Kathleen and Dan Drews of Madison, Conn.; Harry and Molly Groome of Arlington, Mass.; George and Karen Gowen of Chadds Ford, Pa.; Jennifer and Jake George of Needham, Mass.; William and Laura Wear of Amherst, Mass.; and Katie and Christian Van Wely of Wakefield, Mass.

Tucker leaves behind many cousins he adored and by whom he was loved: Harry and Lucy Copeland; Emily, Jordan and Sam Gowen; Hal and Charlie Groome; Nicholas, Josie and Bella George; Holiday and Lily Wear; and Danny and Bryan Drews.

Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Sacred Heart Church at 910 Main St. South in Southbury. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be held privately.

Donations can be made in Tucker’s memory to Luck2Tuck c/o Webster Bank, 100 Main St. North, Southbury, CT 06488. For online condolences, visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

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Less choice is often more choice Looking for a simple pair of jeans? Of the hundreds of brands out there, you can choose straight leg, boot cut, narrow, relaxed fit, hip hugging, crop, stretch, classic or skinny jean, among others.

Walk through any grocery store and you can become overwhelmed with the choices before you. Do you want orange juice with lots of pulp, no pulp, low pulp, or some pulp, calcium-enriched or not? What kind of eggs?

Farm fresh, no hormone, protein-enriched, white, brown or just whites?

Too many choices can sometimes stagnate you, creating indecisiveness in other areas of life. So much consumer choice can paralyze your ability to choose! In parts of Europe, we noticed there are far fewer choices to consider, thus creating more peace of mind, increasing time for other things and taking away from the stress of life.

This week’s nugget for life is to simplify choices in everyday tasks wherever and whenever you can.

Give yourself a time limit in stores, and when you look at items, rather than browse, stand there wondering, texting family for what they want or otherwise wasting precious time, just pick the item you want and move on.

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By CYNTHIA DE PECOL When at home and you are thinking of doing either laundry, picking up, bill paying, preparing for school or work, emailing friends or just relaxing over a good book or show, again play a game with yourself, and give it a 30-second time limit to choose between just two of those tasks.

Everything will get done, so save yourself brain drain and pick between two tasks on your list; then just do them. Then choose between another two tasks on your list and do one. Rather than languishing over choices, you have the liberty to be smart, snappy and quickly create fewer choices for yourself. This will give you more choice in interesting ways!

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

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Oct. 12 to Oct. 20, 2012 Cheerleading

Saturday, Oct. 13................. Stratford (A).......................................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19...................... Immaculate (H)..................................... 7 p.m.

Boys’ Cross Country

Saturday, Oct. 13................. Nonnewaug Invitational (A).................... 9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18................. SWC Championship, Bethel (A)........ 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Cross Country

Saturday, Oct. 13................. Nonnewaug Invitational (A).................... 9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18................. SWC Championship, Bethel (A)............. 4 p.m.

Field Hockey

Friday, Oct. 12...................... New Fairfield (A).................................... 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15................... Joel Barlow (A)................................. 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17.............. Bethel (H)............................................. 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19...................... Newtown (A)..................................... 3:45 p.m.

Football

Saturday, Oct. 13................. Stratford-Bunnell (A)........................ 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19...................... Immaculate (H)..................................... 7 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer

Monday, Oct. 15................... Bethel (H)........................................ 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18................. Stratford (A)..................................... 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer

Saturday, Oct. 13................. Kolbe Cathedral (A)............................. 10 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 15................... Bethel (A).............................................. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16................... Watertown (A)....................................... 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18................. Stratford (H).......................................... 7 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming

Tuesday, Oct. 16................... Stratford (H).......................................... 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18................. Lauralton Hall (H).................................. 6 p.m.

Girls’ Volleyball

Friday, Oct. 12...................... Weston (H)....................................... 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15................... Lauralton Hall (H)............................. 5:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19...................... Notre Dame-Fairfield (H)........................ 5 p.m.

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Pomperaug relishes first victory of the season

By TIM O’DONNELL It took four weeks, but Pomperaug is finally in the win column.

“Pomperaug football,” as players, coaches and fans call it, propelled the Panthers to a 35-7 victory over New Milford.

“The kids, they needed this more than anything else,” Pomperaug Coach Dave Roach said.

The victory comes just at the time Roach told his players they would start to see their hard work pay off.

“We’ve been working hard in the weight room every single day, four days week,” Roach said. “I told the kids it would take four weeks – four weeks for the weights to start pushing on you. I think it showed tonight.”

It was evident from the opening kickoff. On that kickoff, the Panthers (1-3) returned the ball to the Green Wave (0-4) 3-yard line. But the play would have to be done over as both teams received matching penalties.

Still, it was a sign of things to come.

After the do-over, the Panthers capped their opening drive by watching Dylan McAllister scamper into the end zone from 10 yards out for a 7-0 lead. And the Panthers continued to roll after that.

McAllister’s touchdown was the first of five the Panthers would score on the ground as the Panthers

Pomperaug High School's Dylan McAllister runs with the ball in the game against New Milford last Friday.

(Tim O'Donnell photo) “hammer” offense dominated the Green Wave. McAllister would add a second touchdown late in the second quarter.

“Pound it down their throats, and keep running the ball,” Jack Yule said. “It was great.”

After scoring his first touchdown last week, Yule wasn’t about to miss out on the fun this week. With just over four minutes left in the second

quarter, Yule broke free on a 37-yard touchdown run.

“We ran a fake with Dylan or someone behind me,” Yule said. “I got the ball on a simple dive, and everyone was just running away. It just kind of surprised me. Just broke into the open field and just kept running.”

But it wasn’t just the offense dominating. The defense forced

Green Wave turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble recovery) and blocked a punt. In total, the Panthers scored 14 points off those turnovers.

The Panthers will look to make it two straight wins when they face Stratford on Saturday. Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Spinal stenosis causes back pain DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 84 years old, and I have spinal stenosis, which is causing me pain. I would like to know more about it.

Will you furnish more information? – T.P. ANSWER: Spinal stenosis is a common back problem of older people. It’s said 20 percent of those older than 60 have it. The spinal cord is an offshoot of the brain, and it travels from the brain to the lower back. It’s about the width of your little finger and is extremely delicate. That’s why nature encased it in backbones – vertebrae. Running through the backbones is a tunnel, the spinal canal that serves to protect the cord.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the tunnel. It happens mostly in the neck and lower-back regions. Thickened ligaments surrounding the spinal cord or arthritic changes of the backbones impinge on the spinal cord or the nerves that spring from it.

When the process occurs in the back, pain is felt there and often in the buttocks or thighs. The pain worsens if a person stands for too long. People can ease the pain by bending forward at the waist or by sitting down. Bending opens the tunnel to give the spinal cord some breathing room. The amount of bend that works is the

amount of bend a person assumes when pushing a shopping cart.

Have you tried Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain? It’s safe when used as directed on the label. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) also are helpful. They can cause stomach upset and stomach bleeding, so follow the directions given for their use. Hot packs or cold packs might work. Try both, and see if either gets the job done.

At night, lying on your side in bed with a pillow between your knees lessens pain. A program of physical therapy might help you turn the corner. Ask your doctor for a referral. And finally, the opinion of a back surgeon will let you know if any surgical technique can bring you relief.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I just received my grandmother’s death certificate. It says: “Cause of death: uterine hemorrhage. Contributing cause: surgical shock.”

She died in 1931 at the young age of 33. What does all this mean? – J.F. ANSWER: Hemorrhage is massive bleeding. She bled from her uterus either during an operation or from a tumor, a twisted fibroid or an infection. Surgical shock isn’t a term used these days.

Shock means the bleeding was so great, her blood pressure dropped.

Not enough blood could circulate to her organs, including her brain and heart. In those days, such a catastrophe almost always resulted in death.

I’m guessing at the meaning of surgical shock. I take it to mean the bleeding occurred during surgery.

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 328536475. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc., All Rights Reserved.

1. Name the only French-born pitcher to toss a no-hitter in the major leagues.

2. In the 12 World Series from 2000 through 2011, how many have included at least one team from Texas, California or New York?

3. How many times have the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers met in the playoffs?

4. What school has been to the most NCAA Tournaments in men’s basketball without winning a championship?

5. When was the last time the NHL regular-season conference champions met in the Stanley Cup Finals?

6. Jimmie Johnson tied a record in 2012 for most NASCAR Cup wins at Dover (seven). Who else has seven?

7. Who was the last British men’s tennis player before Andy Murray in 2012 to reach the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles?

Answers: 1. Charlie Lea of the Montreal Expos did it in 1981.

2. Eight of the 12.

3. Twice – 1941 and 2010.

4. Notre Dame, with 32 appearances.

5. It was 2001 (New Jersey and Colorado).

6. Richard Petty and Bobby Allison.

7. Bunny Austin, in 1938.

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John Cookson will show how to make an autumn centerpiece Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. Use either fresh of artificial flowers to create an autumn centerpiece in a fresh pumpkin. Enhance the pumpkin with your own creative abilities.

Supplies needed: For fresh flowers – Scissors and a sharp knife. For artificial flowers – Scissors and a glue gun if you have one. The fee is $25 for residents; $35 for nonresidents.

Middlebury Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Annual Trick or Trunk will be Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chemtura’s parking lot off North Benson Road in Middlebury. Car decorating will be from 12 to 1 p.m.

Anyone who would like to participate should arrive at the Chemtura parking lot at 12 p.m., decorate their vehicle and prepare to hand out candy to all the goblins and ghouls who will be hoping to snag something to satisfy their sweet tooth. Those wishing to be treated only should arrive at 1 p.m. Trick or trunking will be available until 3 p.m.

For the safety of our goblins, anyone handing out candy should plan to stay at the event until 3 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the event, please contact the Parks and Recreation office by phone at 203-758-2520 or email bproulx@ middlebury-ct.org.

Leave Shepardson Community Center Thursday, Nov. 22, at 6 a.m. and Southbury Parks and Recreation at 6:30 a.m. for a trip to New York City to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The bus will return by 2 p.m. The fee is $30 per person, tip included.

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Preparation is the most impor- • Wash all surfaces to be painted with a damp sponge soaked in tant rule to follow, however. You’ll a soap and water solution, and want to prepare the walls (and then squeeze to remove most presumably trim) in the apartof the water. Let the surfaces ment for painting. You’ll need to dry for about a half-day, longer figure out not just what color if it’s rainy or humid. paint to use, but how much of it to buy and if the colors even work • Remove protruding nails and patch nail holes and small (less the way you think they will. Here than 1/2 inch) dents and holes are a few tips to get you started: with spackling compound.

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Continued from page 1 John Calabrese advised restaurant use brought greater parking requirements.

A request to operate a seafood truck two days a week at the former site of Johnny’s Dairy Bar at 504 Middlebury Road was taken off the agenda because the applicant, Ray Getman, did not appear for a second month.

A site plan modification by Quassy Amusement Park to expand one building and reconstruct another was unanimously accepted. McVerry, representing Quassy, said a second story and expansion away from the lake was planned for the restaurant adjacent to Kiddieland, and a total rebuild on the same footprint was planned for the deteriorated Birthday Pavilion.

An expansion of Viso Bello Day Spa and Massage Therapy Center within existing space at 900 Straits Turnpike was unanimously approved with one abstention.

In discussions, Robert LaFlamme was advised to submit a special exception application for what he called a fine dining restaurant at 199 Park Road.

LaFlamme said the restaurant was primarily for the convenience of tenants in the former Timex building, but also would be open to the public. Also, Pies & Pints was advised to check with the health department to determine whether a deck of composite materials built over asphalt satisfied the zoning requirement for an impervious surface for outdoor dining.

No public statements were made with respect to the use of land at 28 Dorothy Drive as a group home.

Nearby resident Bernard Evans asked Sept. 6 whether P&Z had justification, and Bosco said he would discuss the matter with D’Angelo. Bosco later told the Bee-Intelligencer a package of state regulations is being reviewed by D’Angelo for Evans and other concerned neighbors.

The next regular P&Z meeting is Thursday, Nov.1, at Shepardson Community Center.

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Send in your pet photos 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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Aladdin is a playful and happy 1½-year-old mixed breed. This fellow enjoys the company of his people as well as other dogs. He would be best suited for a home that has a big fenced yard where he can play and run to his heart’s content. Aladdin is super on a leash already and would make a great friend to an active person. To meet Aladdin, visit him at the Animals For Life shelter.

Holly is an adorable 4-month-old kitten who has a very unique feature: She was born with a bobtail, and if you look quickly, she almost looks like a rabbit because of it. Holly is very trusting, friendly and playful. She is great with older kids and likes other cats as well. This girl would be perfect for a family, a couple or a single person. To learn more, call Animals For Life at 203-758-2933.

For more information on these pets, call 203-758-2933 or visit Animals for Life at the Middlebury Transfer Station on Rte. 63 at the corner of Woodside Ave. Adoption hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. For more information about the adoption process, visit www.animalsforlifect.org.

PET OF THE WEEK Rescue dog Cosmo lives with the Dumoulin family in Middlebury. He is Maria’s and neighbor Mary’s favorite running companion. They just wish they could be as fast as him!

Chapin’s Computer Tip

Computer just turns on by itself When a customer told me their computer system would shut down completely and then start up by itself, I thought that sounded strange. Computers don’t do that, or so I thought.

After some research, we discovered the solution was in the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and had nothing to do with Windows. This made sense since the computer shut down and out

of Windows altogether. To resolve this issue, you need to enter the system BIOS at startup. As soon as you turn on the computer, repeatedly tap the appropriate key to enter the setup program. For a Dell system, it would be the F2 key, for example. You will see which key to use at the logo screen during the initial boot.

Once in the BIOS, go to the section for Power Management.

You will need to disable, or turn off, any reference to rebooting the system automatically. In the end, you do not want the system to have any capability to turn itself on. Exit, saving the changes, and reboot. Done.

For more tips visit www.chapinbusiness.com. For answers to your technology questions, call us at 203-262-1869.

Acupuncture helps perk up old dog LITTLE MAN

JERSEY

This is Little Man, aka Oscar from the Muppets.

He is not grouchy, but always seems to wear a frown. This little love was previously used as a stud and sadly came to the shelter with the name Studly. Little Man is a sweet, little man who no longer wants to be “used,” but would rather be loved, adored and pampered! He needs a new home – a loving adult family, single person or couple – someone who will love him for the little dog he is and spoil him in every possible way!

Jersey is a doll and is one BIG sweetheart. She is fun and a very quick learner! She knows how to sit and give paw. She is great with children as well as other animals, dogs and cats alike! She will make a wonderful companion for most any family. Jersey will need an active home that will give her the love and attention she so deserves. Looking for a buddy or a family companion? Then Jersey is the girl for you!

For the month of October, the adoption fee for all adult cats 9 months and older is just $25!

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.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing in response to your column on alternative treatments for pets. A vet I used to work for studied acupuncture for pets.

She had an old dog with arthritis, and he was really grumpy because he was in so much pain.

The vet did acupuncture on him, and within a few weeks he was running around and playing with the puppies. Total change in that dog. Dogs can’t fake it! Made a believer out of me! – Mrs. J., via email DEAR MRS. J: Thank you for the anecdote! While studies about

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the effectiveness of acupuncture and other alternative treatments – such as homeopathy, reiki, massage and aromatherapy – are still being done, many pet owners swear by these treatments and say their pets’ lives have been profoundly changed for the better.

Do they really work? I don’t know. However, speaking with a medical doctor a few years ago about alternative treatments, she said since most alternative treatments have few-to-no side effects, and her (human) patients felt better after having them, she

felt they were a positive benefit that could boost the effectiveness of more conventional Western medicine.

This idea could hold true for treatment of pets as well. I think it’s important to consult your pet’s veterinarian for any illness or injury – physical or emotional – and make sure your pet gets conventional treatment. But alternative therapies can provide additional benefits.

Readers, do you have a story about a pet that was helped through alternative treatment?

Let me know!

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

For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www. pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

P UZZLE SOLUTIONS:

- Ernest Brunelli As your State Representative, Ernest will support efforts like …

Comprehensive economic legislation that invests $180 million in job creation, expands tax credits for hiring unemployed workers and CUTS the Business Entity Tax in half.

The Small Business Express Package, which will help small businesses grow by providing funding through incentives, grants and loans.

Keeping local taxes down and helping our students by getting more funds for district schools through state Education Cost Sharing grants.

Protecting our seniors and people with disabilities, as with legislation that ensures they will be able to continue to use the Medicare Savings Program to help pay their Medicare co-pays and deductibles.

Pairing education and business leaders to create curricula that prepare our students for today’s competitive workforce.

A HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY A lifelong Waterbury resident, private investigator and retired State Police Sergeant.

3 A military veteran with U.S. Army Police training and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

3 Member of the Waterbury Board of Aldermen since 2009 and the Waterbury Zoning Commission since 2004.

3 Aldermanic liaison to Waterbury’s Good Jobs and Charter Revision commissions and the Waterbury Board of Education.

3 Member of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, VFW, AMVETS, American Legion and Elks Lodge 265.

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