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Volume IX, No. 37

Friday, October 25, 2013

Halloween Happenings Friday, Oct. 25 Woodbury Lions Club haunted hayride The Woodbury Lions 23rd Annual Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn event will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, starting from Mitchell School at 14 School St. in Woodbury.

Guests climb onto a tractor-driven wagon and ride around some of the spooky fields and cemeteries in Woodbury, where they may see ghosts, ghouls, zombies and other denizens of the dark that come out only at this time of year. There will be a brief stop at the “Three Rivers Insane Asylum,” this year’s three-dimensional Haunted Barn display.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Ticket sales start each night at 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell School and are on sale until 9 p.m. Refreshments are available for sale at the school.

Washington cemetery tour The 6th Annual Washington Green Cemetery Tour will take place Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Costumed guides will lead groups of visitors from the Gunn Museum to the Washington Green Cemetery, where the town’s departed citizens will be stationed at their gravestones to tell their tales of tragedy and triumph.

Tours will depart from the museum in groups of 15 people every 10 minutes between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. and will last approximately 45 minutes. Numbers for the tours will be handed out at the museum starting at 6:15 p.m. Indoor activities and refreshments will be available while people wait for their tour.

The cemetery is dark and cold; please bring a flashlight with you and dress warmly.

The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 27. The Gunn Museum is at 5 Wykeham Road in Washington, Conn. Parking is limited; please use nearby lots and side streets. Call 860-868-7756 or view www.gunnlibrary. org for information.

The Hitt family, left to right, dad Dan, daughter Amber, son Eben, mom Laramie and grandmother Carolyn, take a break from creating an elaborate Halloween display in their Middlebury yard. They ask visitors to bring donations for the Middlebury Food Bank.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

Halloween decorations draw visitors, food bank donations

Saturday, Oct. 26 Woodbury Lions Club haunted hayride Friday hayrides repeat tonight. See Friday listing for details.

Pumpkin Festival on the Green Middlebury Congregational Church will have an all-day Pumpkin Festival on the Green Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival will feature games, crafts, “Everything Pumpkin” cook book sales, a bake sale, storytelling and more.

Money raised will benefit the church’s missions. The church is on the Green next to Town Hall.

Middlebury Trick or Trunk The annual Halloween Trick or Trunk for Middlebury residents up to age 10 will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at a new location – Memorial Middle School on Memorial Drive in Middlebury. Those wishing to participate by handing out treats should plan to arrive at noon. Families wishing to have their children participate can arrive any time from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will end at 3 p.m.

– See Halloween Happenings on page 2

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Hitt family of Middlebury is becoming known throughout the area for the elaborate decorations they put up in their yard each Halloween. This year will be no exception, and everyone in the family was hard at work last weekend when we visited them to see how their project was progressing. All are welcome to drive by the family home. Those who can are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Middlebury Food Bank.

A giant spider web and a huge black spider were already in place last weekend. Two witches also were on display; one that had crashed into a tree and was being followed by a cop witch complete with a badge, flashing lights and a radio. Five ghosts joined hands in a circle on the front lawn, and the grim reaper stood guard by the driveway.

Skulls decorated the fence posts. A new fea-

ture this year is a huge curving sign that reads“October End.” Yet to come was the graveyard. And the haunted saloon and mad doctor’s lab hadn’t yet been put together. They would be projects involving cousins and friends working along with the Hitts.

“It’s a complete family affair,” Dan said. His wife Laramie, son Eben, and daughter Amber work along with his mother, Carolyn, and other family members and friends to create the Halloween scape.

“We love to see the kids come and ooh and aah,” Laramie said.

Dan said the Halloween-decorating tradition was started by his parents at the Ridgefield home where he grew up. In the late 70s, it wasn’t unusual for the family to have 500 to 600 kids visit each Halloween, and one year they topped out at 1,000 people. The family would prepare 500 small bags of candy to

hand out, and his parents would serve hot dogs and cider.

When Dan and his family moved to Middlebury in 2003, he decided to continue the tradition. He thought at first his neighbors might object, but that hasn’t been the case.

Neighbor Sharon Stram said, “I feel so lucky to live across the street. I look forward to looking out every day to see what they’ve put up.”

Dan said another neighbor told him each October she intentionally avoids driving by their house until Halloween so she can be surprised by the decorating they have done.

The weeks of preparation leading up to Halloween are followed by a solid week of dissembling the decorations and storing them for next year. Dan said his mom organizes and labels everything in the 32 trash barrels they require for storage.

You can see the finished Halloween scape at 533 Three Mile Hill Road in Middlebury.

EIDC postpones Pilot Seasoning decision

Pumpkin Sale Honor System

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE

The Middlebury Congregational Church Youth Group’s pumpkin sale on the Green runs on the honor system when the sale isn’t staffed. Prices are posted in front each pumpkin on the table so buyers know what to pay and can put the right amount in the envelope. Money raised from the sales will support youth and church missions.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, postponed making a decision on a tax incentive application by Mary Volpe for the planned Pilot Seasoning Company building at 68 North Benson Road. Volpe’s application estimated the value of machinery and other personal property at $356,610 and the value of buildings and land at $1,145,000, qualifying her for a four-year abatement. Commissioners also welcomed new member Joseph Mengacci, who took the place of resigning long-term member Joseph Salvini.

The tax incentive policy grants partial exemption from real property taxes for a period of years in accordance with a business’s economic impact. Abatements starting at 35 percent and decreasing to 15 percent run from three to five years for capital improvements, with those above $100,000

running for three years, those above $500,000 running for four years, and those above $3 million running for five years.

Eligible business owners provide cost and benefit information on forms provided by the first selectman’s office. The EICD then reviews the forms at its next meeting and invites the business owner to make a presentation. Afterward, the EICD sends a written report to the board of selectmen (BoS) that may contain a recommendation for a town meeting to approve the incentive.

Volpe appeared at the June 25 meeting for architectural review and received unanimous approval after lengthy discussion of appearance standards in the LI-200 light industrial zone. Co-chairman Gerry Matthews asked commissioners Sept. 24 to evaluate her tax incentive package in preparation for a review with interim tax assessor Joyce Alegi. At the Oct. 22 meeting, Matthews said Alegi declined to attend the review because her temporary con-

tract ends in December and a permanent tax assessor would be in place for such applications.

Commissioners agreed the application would not be ready for a vote until a statement on paid taxes was received and legal ownership of the business and property leaseback was clarified. Matthews said JRS Holdings LLC was leasing the building to Amodio’s Inc. D/B/A Pilot Seasonings. Although all the businesses had common ownership, he said the specific legal applicant names needed to be written on the form.

Matthews also said the lessee probably could claim the tax incentive and said he would call Volpe for clarification. Commissioner Frank Mirovsky noted the clock was reset on making a decision because of that missing information.

Due to Thanksgiving week conflicts, members unanimously voted to reschedule the next EIDC meeting to Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7 at Shepardson Community Center.

Inside this Issue Nuggets for Life.............. 8 Obituaries....................... 5 Parks & Recreation.................7 Region 15 School Calendar....3 Senior Center News......... 3 Sports Quiz..................... 6 Varsity Sports Calendar.... 6

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What: People hand out treats from their car trunks to Middlebury children up to age 10.

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Glebe House All-Hollows Eve Glebe House Museum on Hollow Road in Woodbury invites children and adults to its 12th annual All-Hollows Eve Haunted Museum and Ancient Burying Grounds Tours Saturday, Oct. 26, between the witching hours of 5 and 8:30 p.m. (Rain date is Oct. 27).

Ghosts, goblins, and assorted scary creatures will be on hand along the road, which will be closed for the evening. Following a trail of over 500 luminaries, some of Woodbury’s earliest citizens will come back from the dead to be your spirit guides through the Haunted Museum (new this year) and nearby Ancient Burial Grounds.

Tickets are $12 per person and $25 for a family. Call the museum at 203-263-2855 to determine if tickets still are available.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Library closed for move home The library’s temporary location at 199 Park Road Extension is closed. The grand reopening and ribbon cutting at its renovated Crest Road “home” will be Monday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. Check the website, middleburypubliclibrary.org, for more information.

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Woodbury Trick or Trunk Everyone in the area is invited to bring their car and their kids to Hollow Park in Woodbury Halloween night, Oct. 31, for Trick or Trunk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Park your car, open your DECORATED trunk, sit out on your lawn chairs and watch your child trick or treat from car to car while you hand out candy to all the trick or treaters.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for cars decorating their trunks. Please arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. to decorate (no cars can leave the area until 7:30 p.m.). There will be prizes for the best decorated trunk.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for those coming Trick or Treating. Registration is not required. To provide a safe event, no cars will be permitted to enter or depart the parking lot between 6 and 7:30 p.m.

Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Woodbury Food Bank.

Middlebury Community Calendar Tuesday, Oct. 29 Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m.......................................................... Shepardson Room 26 Calendar dates/times are subject to change.

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Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Call Log

Fall fun recital Come in costume and enjoy the fall fun recital featuring piano students of Constance Carroll, CSMTA, Saturday, Oct. 26, at 12 p.m. All are welcome!

Meditation The ongoing meditation practice will meet Tuesday, Oct. 29, 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 it starts on time.

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

Southbury Election Day closing On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Southbury Public Library will be closed for library business.

The library will be open for voting for Southbury residents who live in District 2, and voting will take place in the library’s Kingsley Room from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The library staff will report to work for an in-service training day.

The public will be able to access the library’s catalog at www.southburylibrary.org.

Date Time Address/Incident 10/13/13 22:32 811 South St. Investigation of foul odor in residence. The odor was from a skunk in the area.

10/16/13 21:02 49 Leonard Road. Carbon monoxide alarm sounding. Nothing found.

10/17/13 15:29 I-84 East. Motor vehicle accident. One patient transported.

10/18/13 13:05 South Street at the Green. Motor vehicle acWednesday movie cident. No injuries. Speedy-dry applied.

The Wednesday afternoon 10/18/13 18:43 1138 Long Meadow Road. Motor vehicle ac- movie Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. in the Kingcident sley Meeting Room will be a haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. A young boy, sent to stay with his estranged grandmother in their ancestral home, unlocks family secrets buried for generations.

Maggie Smith, Pauline Collins, Harriet Walter and Hugh Bonneville are among the large cast. The film is based on the novel, “The Chimneys of Green Knowe” by Lucy M. Boston with the screenplay written by Julian Fellowes (of Downton Abbey).

Due to licensing and copyright nnual agreements, film titles cannot be listed. The room has surroundilgrim s ace oad ace sound theater with a listening Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10 AM system available. This program is free and open to the public.

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This painting of Westover School by Middlebury artist Sam D’Ambruoso will be on display in an exhibit of his work in the Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library from Friday, Nov. 1, until Friday, Nov. 22.

(Submitted photo) and tweens in grades four to 12 Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.

They are invited to enjoy an evening of thrills and chills. Follow the clues and solve the crime at our Halloween-themed mystery event. Costumes suggested. Stop by or call to register … if you dare.

Registration is required. Call 203262-0626, ext. 3, for more information.

Energy Fair Southbury will hold an energy fair Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the library in conjunction with the installation of solar panels on the library roof. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with First Selectman Ed Edelson will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Exhibitors at the energy fair will have information on energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. The fair will be in the Kingsley Room and in a portion of the parking lot dedicated to electric-powered vehicles. The public is invited to visit and learn about the variety of programs that can assist in reducing energy use.

Some of the exhibitors will be USA LED, Renewal Resources Energy Solutions Inc., ECS of Connecticut, CL&P, West Chevrolet and Edgerton HVAC. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.

Sam D’Ambruoso exhibit

Paintings by Sam D’Ambruoso of Middlebury will be displayed in the Gloria Cachion Gallery from Friday, Nov. 1, until Friday, Nov. Teens/Tweens 22. D’Ambruoso has been profesMonster Mash sionally painting landscapes and The library will host the Mon- portraits since 1972. He has more ster Mash-Up Mystery for teens than 17 years’ experience in teach-

ing workshops and art instruction in the U.S. and in Italy.

A graduate of Providence College, he studied with landscape painter Thomas Beuchner of Elmira, N.Y.; advanced landscape painting with Skip Whitcomb and Dan Smith, national landscape painters; portraiture at the Paier College of Art in Hamden, Conn., with the late Joseph Funaro, as well as figure and portrait painting since the late 1980s with Dan Gheno at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art. His most recent landscape of the Connecticut River area was selected by Governor M. Jodi Rell and installed at the governor’s residence. It now is included in the state’s permanent art collection.

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

Woodbury JFK Assassination Lecture Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., Penny O’Connell, leader of a local current events discussion group and presenter at Olli at UConn, will facilitate a lecture about the JFK assassination.

O’Connell graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and is a retired high school history teacher. In her retirement, she has continued to search out the truth of important events in our past.

This lecture is the result of 50 years of research in the literature of the Kennedy assassination.

She has learned that we know much more about what really

happened Nov. 22, 1963, much more about the assassination itself and the roles of Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, Allen Dulles, Lyndon Baines Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy among others, than we did in 1963. This lecture is one woman’s 50-year search for the truth of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

3-D printer pottery Small pottery pieces created by Gary Fleming using a 3-D printer are on display at the library. Fleming is an enthusiastic maker and fan of science and technology.

Working with the 550 Gallery in Bethlehem and the Connecticut Hackerspace in Woodbury, he developed and built a clay-extruding 3D printer as a way to demonstrate some of the technology easily available to individuals.

You can see some of the work Fleming has done at http://gtocs. blogspot.com/. To see his designs, visit the library when it is open.

Art exhibit The October exhibit, “Paintings from the Notorious Series,” features the work of Connecticut resident Frederick V. Velardi, a hard-edge, color-field painter, with a strong interest in color. In his paintings, he tries to bring movement and depth to his work through the interaction of color and the juxtaposition of the forms.

The series focuses on individuals in history who have affected the art world in either a positive or negative way. There will be an outline for the exhibit, and a short explanation for each painting.

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

Heart-health cruise in the Caribbean What are you doing next Valentine’s Day? Even if you’re not in a relationship, you can do something special ... for your heart.

Princess Cruises and the American Heart Association have teamed up to create a hearthealth cruise as part of the ship line’s “Cruising for a Cause” program. During Feb. 10-15, 2014, you can be part of a special cruise in and around the Caribbean on the Ruby Princess, stopping in at Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

The company will take a portion of fares (up to a half-million dol-

lars) and match it with another half-million to donate to the AHA. You’ll get a tax deduction as well, with the company providing you with written acknowledgement of your donation of the part of the fare they donate.

Besides being a fun cruise, this one will focus on the ways to make your heart healthy. Programs, entertainment and activ-

ities will all be centered on hearthealth awareness. You’ll be able to sample yoga, the fitness center, healthy foods and cooking demonstrations, 5K walks around the deck, and more. At the ports of call, activities will include water sports, hiking and biking.

Depending on your choice of berth (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini Suite or Suite), fares will cost $599 to $1,649 for double occupancy. While the upper suite fare might be a bit tough to manage, the lower interior stateroom fare might be more doable.

Consider: With all the activities, how much time are you likely to spend in your stateroom anyway? Is there a friend you’d like to go with, to share a double occupancy?

To learn more about the heart cruise, call 1-800-PRINCESS (1800-774-6237) or go online to www.princess.com.

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com.

Ripley tradition. For example, featured are Farmer Hong and his traffic-stopping 5,000 ducks; the stone forest of Madagascar; a lake filled with jellyfish on an island in Palau; Jesus “Chuy” Aceves, the wolf-boy of Mexico; and the biggest collection of dummies ever seen, spotlighted in an eight-page gatefold on the history of ventriloquists.

This is a fascinating book and the perfect gift for anyone interested in exploring the extraordinary. Previous annual editions in this series include “Download the Weird,” “Enter If You Dare,” “Seeing Is Believing,” “Prepare to be Shocked” and the first volume, simply “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!”

In addition to the printed text, readers can access exclusive bonus content through the “OddScan” function of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not app. For instance, by scanning an image of Puggy, a Pekingese from Texas with a remarkably long tongue, a video can be seen showing the pet lapping up some ice cream.

Put another way, some of the stories in this book literally come to life.

From near-miss accidents and fantastic sports feats, to extreme daredevils to unbelievable artwork, this is a book that’s almost impossible to put down. Believe it or not.

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Ripley was a dapper man, usually dressed in bow tie and spats, who traveled throughout the world in search of the bizarre and oddities. His travels were financed through his newspaper work.

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Middlebury Senior Center News Free blood pressure screening Nurse Diane Morotto provides free blood pressure screenings every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. She also will answer questions. No appointment is necessary.

Knitting and crocheting class A knitting and crocheting class is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. The class is free.

Drivers who attend this class will receive a completion certificate and may be entitled to a discount on automobile insurance (contact your insurance company for details).

AARP membership is not required, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The cost to participate is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. All checks must be made out to “AARP.” Call 203-577-4166 to register.

Lions Club annual turkey dinner

Pilates class

The Pomperaug High School boys’ soccer team celebrates senior night with a win and a group photo.

Pomperaug booters celebrate senior night

By KEN MORSE The Pomperaug High School boys’ soccer team finished off the regular season Monday with a 3-0 win over Masuk as they celebrated senior night at Ed Arum Field in front of parents, family, friends and a very vocal student section.

The hometown crowd got a chance to bid farewell and good luck to a large contingent of seniors playing the last regular-season home game of their careers.

Prior to the start of the game they were introduced to the crowd as they cheered on senior goalkeeper and captain Drew Berkowitz along with senior captains Zach Paulisin, Jung Kang and John Ryan.

Senior midfield-forwards Jake Michaud, George Kolitsas, Adi Dikia and Kostika Kosova joined senior defenders Jack Shannon and Chris Cutrali as they took a final bow before the crowd.

The Panthers, needed to build some momentum going into the postseason as Pomperaug, 10-4-2, came into the fray winning just three of the last six games. Masuk, winners of six of the last seven, had assured themselves of a spot in the South West Conference playoffs and the state tournament with an 8-5-3 record.

“We played really well,” said Pomperaug head coach Joe Mancini. “I’m not sure if that was the enthusiasm of senior night or not.

But we are capable of playing like that, but lately we haven’t been consistent.”

Whatever it was that fired up the Panthers, it was evident early on. Pomperaug seemed to have that extra gear as they outhustled Masuk to every loose ball. On the defensive side of the ball, a swarming attack didn’t leave Masuk with very many opportunities to get on the board.

At 29:10 to go in the first half, Berkowitz climbed the ladder to make a leaping stop of a Masuk corner kick that settled in front of the Pomperaug goal. That defensive stop put a spark into the Panthers as they came down the field with a purpose.

Sherman Mitchell dribbled deep into Masuk territory, dishing it off to Dikia at 26:05 for a shot that backpedaled the Masuk keeper, Neil McCarter. After the initial stop McCarter tumbled backwards, and the ball popped loose out in front of the net. Matt Ryan raced in and pounded the rebound into the back of the net for a 1-0 Pomperaug advantage.

“The game plan was to come out and put pressure on them,” added Mancini. “Keep the ball in our possession and win our share of the 50/50 balls. It’s always nice to get a couple early to put the pressure on your opponent. Once we did that, you could see the momentum shift in our favor.”

Both keepers began to be tested as Masuk tried to get back in the game. That created some stiff de-

Pomperaug boys’ soccer no. 11 Matt Ryan battles for possession with Masuk no. 12, Matt Manjos.

(Ken Morse photos) fensive play around the net. At 17:45 left in the half, Michaud put a header on a ball from 20 yards out as Mitchell raced in at the post with the left side of the net wide open. Masuk defender Joe Vergato, with a full head of steam, took out Mitchell with a violent collision that led to a penalty kick.

Jung Kang lined it up inside the box and buried the penalty kick into the upper left-hand corner just out of the reach of McCarter

to give Pomperaug a comfortable 2-0 cushion.

Matt Cantor and Matt Manson came on to shore up the Panthers midfield, and the renewed energy led to the third and final goal of the half. Manson made a stop along the sidelines, and Cantor came up to take away the possession. A quick pass caught John Ryan in mid stride as he took it through two defenders, passing it off to a wide-open Mitchell at the post. Mitchell eluded an oncoming defender, and his shot beat a diving McCarter to the far post for a 3-0 lead at 2:51 to go in the half.

“In the second half we were able to continue to push the ball forward and use some counters to maintain possession,” said Mancini. “Now if we can use this game to get on a little roll, we should do well in the postseason.”

Harrison Wilds, Matt Petrucci and Drew Goabelman put on a defensive presence in the second half that limited Masuk to only a handful of possessions and no legitimate shots at the net.

The all-out, full-speed-ahead variety of Pomperaug had Masuk backpedaling the entire half as the Panthers secured the 3-0 win and now move on to the South West Conference quarterfinals with an opponent to be determined.

Region 15 School Calendar Friday, Oct. 25 MMS Grade 6 to Nature’s Classroom RMS PTO Book Fair.............................................................. Portable A RMS 7th and 8th Grade Dance...................AP Room, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26

The Lions Club annual turkey dinner will be A Pilates class meets Mondays and Wednesdays Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the audifrom 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost for eight classes torium at Shepardson Community Center. Enjoy is $30. delicious roast turkey with all the trimmings. Ticket prices will be available soon.

Bingo parties

Bingo parties continue every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in having lunch at the center before bingo should give the center two days’ notice. The suggested lunch donation is $3.

Driver safety program The next AARP driver safety course will be Monday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the senior center. The course is the nation’s first and largest driver refresher course. Using new materials and new videos, the course covers new defensive driving techniques, new laws and regulations, how to deal with aggressive drivers, and how aging affects drivers.

Trips Lunch and patriotic songs The senior center minibus will travel to the Grand Oak Villa Tuesday, Nov. 12, for lunch and a toast to our armed forces and veterans by the Joey Casella Ensemble and Live Band. Enjoy your favorite patriotic songs, including music by Glen Miller, George Cohan, Neil Diamond’s “America,” Irving Berlin, Lee Greenwood, songs of World War II and a medley tribute to all the armed forces.

The $59-per-person fee includes a full-course lunch, transportation and entertainment. Call 203-577-4166 to reserve your seat.

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

The center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn.

Exercise class A free 10-week strength, sculpt and tone class will begin Monday, Oct. 28, at 9:30 a.m. While sculpting and improving strength and balance, participants also will work muscles to tone them and will get cardiovascular training at the same time.

Certified instructor Kimberly Johnston will lead the class, which is funded by a grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation. Please register by the Friday before each class.

Halloween party Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m., the center will host a Halloween party featuring the music of the Let Your Light Shine Trio. Admission is an appetizer to share. Halloween costumes are optional.

Please register by Oct. 29. Aurora Senior Living of Bucks Hill is sponsoring this event.

AARP driving course The senior center will host the AARP driver safety course Friday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. This four-hour course replaces the traditional eighthour version. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Payment, in the form of a check payable to AARP, should be presented to the instructor at class.

State law mandates a minimum discount of 5 percent off liability insurance for two years for people 60 or older who take a safe-driving course.

Preregistration is required.

Call the senior center at 860-945-5250 for reservations. The class, limited to 30 participants, fills up quickly, so those interested should register without delay.

Nondenominational Bible study The New Hope Anglican Church’s nondenominational Bible study class meets every Friday at 10 a.m. Join other seniors for the study and discussion. Register by Thursday for the Friday session.

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MES Clothing Drive Ends

Sunday, Oct. 27 No Events Scheduled

Monday, Oct. 28 RMS PTO Karate.....................................................AP Room, 3 - 4 p.m.

RMS PTO Study Skills 101 ...................................... Room 5, 3 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 LMES Picture Make-Up Day Brian Gillie “In the Grove”.................................. Cafeteria, 9 - 11 a.m.

RMS Pep Rally...................................................... Gym, 2:05 - 2:45 p.m.

PHS Junior Parent Night.............................................. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30 MMS Picture Retakes LMES PTO Spirit Wear Sale Ends Board of Education Candidates Forum.... PHS AP Room, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 31 RMS PTO After School Yoga............................AP Room, 2:45 - 4 p.m.

RMS Parks & Rec Volleyball.................................. Gym, 8 - 10:15 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1 MES Stop & Shop Fund Ends RMS Lifetouch Fall Sports Picture Day PES Treats for Troops Student Government Social........................................ 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

RMS Fall Sports Pictures.............................................. Gym, 3 - 4 p.m.

Student Government Dance........................................ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

EXPLORE OUR WORLD

Saturday, Nov. 2 PHS Ring Dance.................................................................... 7 - 11 p.m.

Region 15 website: www.region15.org

ENTRANCE EXAM

Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to Noon

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Meet BoE candidates The Region 15 PTO Advisory Council is sponsoring a Region 15 Board of Education Meet the Candidates Forum Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room. The public is invited.

The forum is designed to introduce the candidates running for a four-year term on the Pomperaug Regional School District 15’s Board of Education in a question-and-answer format.

“We are so pleased to provide this opportunity for voters to get to know the men and women on the slate and what they stand for,” said Alexandra Gittines, PTO coordinator of the forum. “The audience will hopefully leave with a strong understanding of each candidate’s position on education.”

In Southbury, six candidates are competing for three open Board of Education positions: Lori “Gabby” Addison (R), Thomas Brant (R), incumbent Janet Allen Butkus (R), Dr. Richard Grayson (D), Marion Manzo (D) and incumbent Patricia Perry (D). Two candidates in Middlebury are running unopposed: incumbent Paul Babarik (R) and Richard Spierto (R).

“All party-sponsored candidates were invited to participate in the forum,” said Gittines.

The questions will focus on topics such as curriculum, class size, annual budget, board member responsibilities and longterm objectives.

The event will be introduced by a member of the PTO Advisory Council and moderated by two members of the Pomperaug High School senior class. Members of the PTO Advisory Council will be coordinating the question cards and monitoring the allotted time.

This is the fifth time the Region 15 PTO Advisory Council has sponsored the Meet the Candidates Forum.

The forum will be televised live on the educational cable channel 17 in Southbury and channel 16 in Middlebury. The program will be rebroadcast on cable often until Election Day and also will be posted on the Region 15 website (www.region15.org).

The PTO Advisory Council is a nonpartisan group of parent representatives from each of the seven school PTOs in Region 15.

The superintendent and a board of education representative also attend the monthly meetings.

The goal of the council is to enhance communication between the PTOs and the Region 15 administration. Additionally, its responsibilities include heightening budget awareness and helping citizens become better informed about their choices for elected representatives.

Residents will have the opportunity to vote for the Board of Education candidates on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Letter to the Editor Send a message to Congress To the Editor, Politicians, listen up! I’m 80 and have never voted a straight ticket. I’m an unaffiliated voter who always judged a candidate by their voting record and not the content of their speech.

My system doesn’t work! My conclusion is that the Democratic and Republican parties have become autocratic machines that bankrupt the average American’s future. Congress is dysfunctional, polarized and

brainwashed by party leadership and dogma.

What’s the voter’s antidote to our political dilemma that gets worse election after election?

How does the voter magnify the impact of their individual vote?

How does the voter compete against party ideology, campaign financing, super PACs, lobbyists, famous people endorsing candidates, etc.?

Voters, listen up! The Supreme Court says term limits are unconstitutional, so that’s not a solution. Volunteer or promised term limits by enough incumbents is not likely. A voter ab-

staining certainly is not the solution. Tolerating the status quo won’t work. So what will?

The individual voter must send a message to Congress. Collectively, the individual voter accumulates leverage that affects and shapes a Congress that listens, perceives the threat to every senator and congressperson and, for self-preservation, votes in the best interest of all of us.

The antidote is to refuse to vote for an incumbent. I repeat, don’t vote for an incumbent. Examine Congress, and 90 percent are incumbents. Now examine this country’s direction for the

last 50 years and match both. It’s obvious incumbency is cancerous to democracy.

It may take three elections to deliver our message, but the dividend will be a Congress that is responsible to the voter and unaffected and uninfluenced by all who created the situation this country is experiencing.

All incumbents are a product of an organized, well-financed political machine, leaving rejection of incumbents the only way left to make your single vote valuable and effective.

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Death café does not promote any religion, value system, or product. This is not a bereavement group, and it is free to participants. The facilitator will ensure it is a safe environment open to all ideas, questions and viewpoints.

There is no charge for this program. It is open to all adults, but seating is very limited, and participants must preregister. Registration is first come, first served.

To make a reservation, contact Rabbi Dana Z. Bogatz at 203-2673177, ext. 334.

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The screenings have helped many Connecticut residents who are falling through the cracks and having a tough time making ends meet. People who are struggling to put food on the table, families where one or both parents recently lost their jobs and health insurance, and seniors in their 80s have all been assisted. The public is welcome to call to learn about income guidelines for SNAP and other programs for which they may be eligible. During the past year, dozens of local residents have been found eligible for food stamps during the screening.

Reservations are required for the half hour screening, which is given by Daedly Pierre, SNAP outreach worker at StayWell. To RSVP, call Brownstein Jewish Family Service Director Debby Horowitz at 203-267-3177, ext.

310. All calls are confidential.

In Brief Prescription drug take-back Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m . to 2 p.m., the Southbury Police Station at 421Main St. South in Southbury is hosting a prescription drug take-back. Do you have a medicine cabinet filled with unused, outdated and unwanted prescription drugs?

You could be a drug dealer and not even know it! Most abused prescription drugs come from family members and friends. Putting them in the trash or pouring them down the drain pollutes the environment and water. Instead, drop them off Saturday.

Southbury police and resident state troopers are working with the Drug Enforcement Administration to give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is free and anonymous – no questions asked.

Cut-a-thon for breast cancer Tendrils salon at 590 Middlebury Road in Middlebury (near the post office) will have a cut-a-thon to raise money for breast cancer Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 203-598-3118 for more information.

Voter registration sessions

Middlebury residents who would like to register to vote Nov. 5 can attend a registration session offered by the registrars of voters.

A regular registration session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the registrars’ office at town hall. A second session Sacred Heart for those who came of age, became entrance exam a citizen or moved to town after The Sacred Heart Academy Oct. 29 will be held Monday, Nov. Entrance Exam will take place 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., also in the Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to registrars’ office. noon on the school’s campus at 265 Benham Street in Hamden.

Death café All students applying for grades The second death café in the 9 and 10 are required to take the area will be held Tuesday, Nov. entrance exam.

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Walk to end hunger

The recently formed Southbury-Woodbury Interfaith Ministries is sponsoring a 5K Harvest Walk to End Hunger Sunday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. starting at Mitchell School in Woodbury. On-site Ladies Night Out registration starts at 12 p.m. EnThe Ladies Night Out to Bentry is a donation of $10; children under 5 are free. See Facebook. efit Easter Seals will be Friday, Nov. 8, at La Bella Vista, the Ponte com\SWIMCT. Club at 380 Farmwood Road in Waterbury. Tickets are $45 each.

Social service Vendor spots for those wishing screenings to sell gifts, products or services Free social service screenings are available. For more informafor food stamps and other pro- tion, call Carolee Kalita, director grams to help any Connecticut of development, at 203-754-5141, resident facing difficult times will ext. 243. take place Friday, Nov. 8, from The event has a new format 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jewish this year. Ladies will enjoy an Federation at 444 Main St. North exceptional dining experience in Southbury. The Federation’s with dinner stations and desBrownstein Jewish Family Ser- serts, door prizes, games, silent vice has teamed up with StayWell auction, special drawings and Health Center to continue offer- great opportunities to purchase ing these free monthly social unique products. service screenings, by appointAll proceeds benefit the Easter ment, for a dozen work support/ Seals programs and services for basic needs programs, including infants, children and adults with SNAP (the Supplemental Nutri- disabilities throughout greater tion Assistance Program, for- Waterbury central and northmerly food stamps), HUSKY, western Connecticut.

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Schumacher named physical education teacher of the year Pomperaug High School (PHS) physical education teacher Jeromie Schumacher of Middlebury was named High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD).

“Jeromie is a positive role model that models enjoyment of physical activity as a way of life.

Passion for what he does stands out as well as the very caring attitude he has towards students,” said Connie Kapral, CTAHPERD executive director.

To be considered for the teacher of the year award, candidates must meet the following criteria: conducts an appropriate physical education program, utilizes various teaching methodologies and plans innovative learning experiences, serves as a positive role model epitomizing personal health/fitness and enjoyment of activity, participates in professional development opportunities and provides consultation/training.

Region 15 Athletic Director and P.E./Health Chairperson Joseph Velardi recommended Schumacher for the award in August. A student, parent and colleague also submitted written

dents are technologically savvy, he continues to look for ways to integrate smart phone apps with their physical education and health courses.

He collaborates with colleagues to develop curriculum, common assessments and presentations to associations, staff and the district board of education.

Schumacher said this award is a reflection of Region 15’s work in concept-based curriculum and the power of choice. Pomperaug offers a variety of P.E. elective classes for upperclassmen, and the department’s concept-based curriculum enhances student understanding of a healthy lifestyle in addition to skill development. Developed four years ago, this student-centered curriculum is designed to instill the importance and benefits of staying active throughout Pomperaug High School Physical Education teacher Jeromie Schumacher, front, is recognized by Re- adulthood. gion 15 Superintendent of Schools Regina L. Botsford and Board of Education members Paul Babarik “Giving students the tools and and Jennifer Connelly. Schumacher was recognized at the board’s Oct. 21 meeting for being named choice of activity in order to beHigh School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

(Submitted photo) recommendations to the nomination committee.

“Schumacher is a dynamic, innovative physical education teacher who is a model for all

teachers in his field,” said Velardi.

A key member of the Pomperaug High School physical education staff, Schumacher has developed inventive learning

Obituaries Jeffrey F. Brown

tend online expressions of sympathy to his family or for additional inforBrother of William Brown mation, kindly visit the funeral home website at www.oneillfuneralhome.

Jeffrey F. Brown, com.

65, of Oakville died Oct. 21, 2013. He was the husband of Betsy J. (Theriault) Brown.

Grandmother of Jeffrey was born John Calabrese May 24, 1948, in Mrs. Maria (AdWaterbury and dona) Calabrese, lived in Middlebury most of his life.

96, of Waterbury A son of the late Kenneth and Nancy passed away Thurs(Barlow) Brown, he was a graduate day, Oct. 17, 2013, of the former Woodbury High School at her residence in and completed his undergraduate the presence of her studies at the University of Connectiloving family. She cut. He graduated from the Univerwas the widow of sity of New Haven with a master’s degree in business administration. Salvatore Calabrese.

Maria was born in Pontelandolfo, He was employed as a material planner at Sikorsky Aircraft in Strat- Benevento, Italy Oct. 29, 1916, ford, where he worked for many daughter of the late Giovanni and years. Jeffrey was an avid fan of Felicia Addona. She settled to WaUConn men’s basketball and the terbury from Pontelandolfo in 1968.

New York Yankees. He was a com- She worked as a seamstress for Wamunicant of St. John’s Episcopal terbury Garment and Elda Dress Co. until her retirement in 1981. She Church.

Besides his wife, Betsy, of 26 years loved spending time with her family, he leaves a son, Jeffrey B. Brown of especially her grandchildren and Cromwell; a daughter, Emily Brown great-grandchildren. She was an avid of New Britain; two brothers, William gardener and enjoyed cooking.

She leaves two sons: Phil CalaBrown and his wife, Rosemary, of Middlebury and Michael Brown of brese and his wife, Antonietta, of Waterbury, along with several nieces Waterbury, with whom she lived, and nephews and a grand-nephew. and Giovanni Calabrese and his wife, A graveside service for Jeffrey will Elisa, of Torrington; two daughters: be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at Pasqualina “Lena” Polletta of Wa11 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in terbury, and Felicia Lockhart and Watertown. Friends and family may her husband, Donald, of Thomaston; visit with Jeffrey’s family Friday from eight grandchildren: Maria Calabrese of Farmington; John Calabrese 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be of Middlebury; Salvatore Polletta Jr. made to UConn Athletic Develop- and his wife, Cristina, of Watertown; ment Fund, 2111 Hillside Road, Unit Linda Crisco and her husband, 3078 Storrs, CT 06269-3078. To ex- Brian, of Seymour; Nick Calabrese

Maria Calabrese

of Avon; Mark Calabrese and his wife, Tina, of Farmington; Jennifer Lockhart of Torrington; and Christopher Lockhart of Thomaston; and six great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Arianna and Zachary Polletta of Watertown, and Dante, Daniel and Lilliana Crisco of Seymour.

The funeral was last Saturday from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family funeral home to St. Lucy’s Church for a Mass. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

The family would like to sincerely thank the VNA Health Care Inc. “Hope Team” staff of 50 Brookside Drive in Waterbury, Conn., for the outstanding care and comfort given to Maria during her illness.

Mary V. Capobianco

Sister of Joseph D. Capobianco Mary V. Capobianco, 96, of Waterbury, passed peacefully Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Ms. Capobianco was born in Waterbury Dec. 22, 1916, a daughter of the late Joseph and Celeste (Amici) Capobianco. She was a graduate of Wilby High School.

Mary was employed at Lux Clock / Robert Shaw until she retired in 1980.

She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a member of the Mattatuck Senior Center, The Triad and the National Italian American Foundation. While at Lux, she also was a member of their bowling team. Mary enjoyed spending time at the beach with family and friends. She was an avid reader and

come healthy and active adults is what, I believe, makes Pomperaug High School stand out,” Schumacher said.

Schumacher has worked at Region 15 schools for 13 years.

Prior to coming to PHS, he worked at Rochambeau Middle School (RMS), where he still coaches the 116 members of the RMS cross country team each fall.

“I think my strong points are my personal connections with students and parents in the community,” said Schumacher.

“Most important to me is modeling that behavior for students so whether I’m competing in a triathlon world championship or just having them see me run locally, that’s been a big motivator for students and parents.”

Schumacher, a native of Naugatuck, is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University where he also was a member of the cross country and track team.

Bulbs to bring indoors

experiences for students, including an independent walking and jogging course that incorporates Usually at this time of the year, the use of a global positioning the first frost has come and gone system. Also, knowing that stu- and I am busily digging out my dahlias and cannas and storing away my amaryllis bulbs. This year I have been watering all my new plantings because of the lack enjoyed gardening, traveling and of rain and warm temperatures, going to the theater. Her baked good- and I am still enjoying my dahlies were relished by all. ias and cannas.

Mary is survived by a brother, JoDahlias and amaryllis espeseph D. Capobianco and his wife, cially can be quite pricey, so it Rosetta, of Middlebury. Surviving nieces and nephews include: Celeste makes sense to spend the time Makely and her husband, John, of it takes to put them to bed for the Prospect; Joseph L. Capobianco and winter. I am often asked what to his wife, Jackie, of Middlebury; Ann do with amaryllis bulbs. After the Lewicki and her husband, Edward, amaryllis blooms indoors in the of Middlebury; Carl Capobianco and winter, you should cut the flower his wife, Pauline, of Rhode Island; stem off 3 to 5 inches above the Atty. David Capobianco and his wife, bulb, but leave the leaves. As with Sharon, of Rhode Island; Sandra most bulbs, the leaves provide Kerekis and her husband, Attila, of Rhode Island; Dr. David J. Capo- food for the bulb.

Put the amaryllis in a sunny bianco and his wife, Elise, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Robert J. Capobianco window. Once the danger of frost and his wife, Daria, of Middlebury; has passed, you can put them Diane Pangia of Prospect; and Joseph outdoors. I usually leave them P. Capobianco of Middlebury, as well right in the pot, but you also as numerous grand-nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by two brothers, Louis and Costantino Capobianco; a sister, Jennie Capobianco; a nephew, Louis Capobianco; and a niece, Angela Ternullo.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and the VNA as well as the staff at the Village for the caring and loving environment provided their beloved sister and loving aunt. You helped sustain us at a difficult time.

The funeral was Tuesday at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a Mass. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s memory can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 309 South Main St., Waterbury, CT 06706. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www. chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

In the

Garden

By ROBIN MICHALAK Certified Master Gardener

could take them out of the pot and plant them where they will get full sun. Water as needed and fertilize.

Once frost has turned the leaves black, you can bring the bulb indoors, cut the foliage off just above the bulb, and store it dry in a cool (55°F), dark place such as a basement for eight to 10 weeks.

After this dormant period you can pot the bulb and water it and put it in a sunny window. You will be amazed how quickly they grow. They may not have as many flowers as the first time they bloomed, but they will be beautiful as usual.

Enjoy your time in the garden.

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Are you spending more than you make?

If you constantly run out of late how much you’ll need to money and have to scramble save each month. While conbefore the next paycheck arrives, sidering this goal of a new chances are you’re not using a vehicle (or another large budget to manage your finances. item), consider whether you’ll Here are six easy steps to crebe able to afford the payment. ate a simple budget and put it to 6. At the end of the month, total work: up your figures and compare 1. If you have a computer, go your outgo with your income. and lunches out. Save every online to wikihow.com and If you’ve had to put things on receipt and write down your search for creating a budget. credit cards, chances are your expenses in a small notebook You’ll find a number of artioutgo exceeded the money when you’re out. cles with basic charts and that came in. If so, you need forms you can print out. If you 5. Consider your long-term fito identify areas where you nancial goals, such as knowdon’t have a computer, pencil can cut back expenses. Start ing you’ll need another vehiand paper will do just fine. by looking at what you put on cle next year and will need a 2. Write down your regular excredit cards and anything you down payment. Again, calcupenses. This will include labeled as miscellaneous exmortgage payment, auto insurance and payment, creditcard payments, tuition – anything that’s an expense every month.

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Panthers pay the price as Woodland excels

By KEN MORSE For the second week in a row the Pomperaug High School Panthers took on an undefeated foe.

This time, they failed to capitalize when missed tackles turned into a 42-13 loss at the hands of Woodland. The much-anticipated South West Conference– Naugatuck Valley League challenge never materialized as the Panthers let the emotion of the game slip through their fingers while the Woodland Hawks flew out to a 14-0 lead just 24 seconds into the game.

“We fell behind Masuk 14-0 and managed to come back and pull that one out,” said Pomperaug head coach Dave Roach.

“But we can’t continually give a good team a 14-0 spot and expect to actually compete with them. For the second week in a row, we had a bad week at practice and it showed on the field.”

“We didn’t have a few missed tackles. We have trouble tackling, period. Woodland is a very good football team. And you certainly can’t be giving a team like that two touchdowns before the game even gets started.”

Woodland took the opening kick-off, and Mike Lang went straight through a host of Pomperaug defenders without as much as a hand being raised. At midfield, Lang slipped through a few tackles, reversed his field and outraced the rest of the defenders into the end zone for a 90-yard touchdown return.

On the ensuing kick-off, Jack Pinto recovered the onside kick, and it took Tanner Kingsley just one play to find Joe Poeta behind the Pomperaug defense for a 39-yard touchdown pass to open a 14-0 lead at 11:36 left in the first quarter.

Pomperaug began to find some success running the ball as Bobby Tzepos ripped off carries of 8 and 6 yards to move the chains. Then the Panthers went to the air on the next seven plays, resulting in a punt and a loss of downs. Quarterback Wade Prajer was 17 of 32 passing for 213 yards and two touchdown passes, but Woodland was getting back into the passing lanes, limiting what the Panthers could do offensively.

Sean McAllen’s 110 yards rushing was keeping the Pomperaug defense honest as Kingsley

Pomperaug High School Varsity Games Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2013 Cheerleading

Saturday, Oct. 26................. Joel Barlow (A)...................................... 3 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1........................ Bunnell (H)............................................ 7 p.m.

Boys’ Cross Country

Saturday, Oct. 26................. CIAC Champ., E. Hartford (A)............ 2:05 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1........................ CIAC Open Championship (A)................ 2 p.m.

Pomperaug High School Panthers running back Bobby Tzepos looks for room to run during last Friday’s game against the Woodland Hawks.

(Ken Morse photo) was 15 of 26 through the air for 217 yards and four touchdown passes. The Hawks pulled in front 21-0 on a 38-yard touchdown toss to Taylor Tucciarone with 5:36 left in the first quarter.

“Woodland did a good job shutting down our passing patterns,” said Roach. “We might have come in here with a false sense of confidence after the Masuk game.”

Prajer managed to get Pomperaug on the board with just 52

seconds left in the opening quarter when he found Matt Silverman on a 21-yard pass down the middle. Nick Harper converted the extra point to make it a 21-7 deficit, but Woodland wrestled away any momentum the Panthers had gathered.

The Hawks closed out the first quarter with Tucciarone hauling in an 18-yard touchdown pass, shedding tacklers along the way to open a knee-buckling 28-7 lead.

To begin the second quarter, Pomperaug went back to the run.

On eight straight plays the Panthers chewed up 43 yards on eight carries. For the game, Tzepos had 29 yards, Jack Yule 34 yards and Mike Curcio 25 yards. On a first and 10 from the Woodland 34-yard line, Prajer was dropped for losses of 7 and 9 yards, and the drive stalled at the 24-yard line.

Mike Kenney hauled in a 9-yard touchdown pass to give

the Hawks an insurmountable 35-7 lead at the half. The Panthers did have some success in the air with Steve Croce hauling in four catches for 61 yards, Sam Rubenstein four catches for 51 yards, Matt Silverman three catches for 41 yards and Ryan Johannes two catches for 42 yards, but Pomperaug lost it on downs twice, punted twice and turned over a kickoff and a punt return, all in the first half.

Woodland closed out the scoring on a McAllen 4-yard blast at 3:52 to go in the third quarter to open a 42-7 advantage. Pomperaug drew its final breath on a 27-yard touchdown from Prajer to Croce in the fourth quarter for the 42-13 final margin.

“It was a tough week for us, and it began with losing our captain on the line, Nico Rosa,” said Roach. “He tore his meniscus, and the injury puts an end to his high school career.”

“That’s a tough way to go out.

We certainly can’t dwell on a game like this. We need to turn the page and get ready for Barlow. Hopefully the kids will learn from their mistakes and turn in a better effort in practice this week. We need to come out focused and not just hand over a couple of touchdowns before we start playing.”

Pomperuag will be at Joel Barlow this Friday playing at Western Connecticut State College in Danbury for a 7 p.m. start. The Panthers will be back home next week on Friday, Nov. 1, for senior night and the last home game of the season.

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Friday, Oct. 25...................... SWC Quarter-Finals (A)............................. TBA DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have Tuesday, Oct. 29................... SWC Semi-Finals (A)........................ 5:30 p.m. corrected my high blood presFriday, Nov. 1........................ SWC Championship (A)......................... 7 p.m. sure using medication, exercise and diet. My blood pressure is Football Saturday, Oct. 26................. Joel Barlow (A)...................................... 3 p.m. now between 105/65 and 110/70.

Friday, Nov. 1........................ Bunnell (H)............................................ 7 p.m. I started medication when I had consistent readings in the high Boys’ Soccer 130s and low 140s for systolic and Friday, Oct. 25...................... SWC Quarter-Finals (H)............................. TBA 85 to 90 for diastolic. When conMonday, Oct. 28................... SWC Semi-Finals (H)............................. 5 p.m. sidering all the warnings and risk Wednesday, Oct. 30.............. SWC Championship (A)......................... 7 p.m. factors for people with high Girls’ Soccer blood pressure, do I fit into that Saturday, Oct. 26................. SWC Quarter-Finals (H)............................. TBA category? Or, can I safely assume Tuesday, Oct. 29................... SWC Semi-Finals (A)............................. 5 p.m. I no longer have high blood presFriday, Nov. 1........................ SWC Championship (A)......................... 7 p.m. sure? – D.R. ANSWER: Normal blood presGirls’ Swimming Wednesday, Oct. 30.............. SWC Diving Championship (A)............... 6 p.m. sure is now defined as systolic Saturday, Nov. 2................... SWC Swim Championship (A)................ 4 p.m. (the top number) of less than 120 AND diastolic of less than 80.

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1. Who was the first major-league player to hit 20 or more homers as a rookie, then improve on that number in each of his next four seasons?

2. Who holds the record for highest career slugging percentage in the major-league postseason?

3. In 2012, Brian Hartline set a Miami Dolphins record for most receiving yards in a game (253). Who had held the mark?

4. How many times has Xavier’s men’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 since 2000?

5. In what year did the NHL institute a five-minute overtime period?

6. Who was the last man before Ted Ligety in 2013 to win three gold medals at the skiing world championships?

7. When was the last time before 2013 that trainer D. Wayne Lukas had a horse win a Triple Crown race?

Answers 1. Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds (2008-12).

2. Carlos Beltran, with a 0.782 percentage in 34 postseason games.

3. Chris Chambers had 238 yards receiving against Buffalo in 2005.

4. Five times – 2004, 2008-10, 2012.

5. It was 1983.

6. Jean-Claude Killy won four gold medals in 1968.

7. It was 2000 (Commendable at the Belmont Stakes).

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A: Some do-it-yourselfers may suggest you just slap a quick patching compound over the hole, let it set and leave it. But if you don’t want to have to come back in a few months and redo the patch (and likely replace the drywall again), consider replacing the damaged section of pipe completely.

For this column, I’ll describe using a compression fitting to repair the pipe. A traditional copper coupling requiring soldering is another good way to accomplish this, and I’m only leaving it out for space reasons.

Purchase a compression fitting repair kit at the homeimprovement store. You’ll also need a pipe cutter and deburring tool, a hacksaw and miter box (as a backup), emery cloth, fine-grit sandpaper, tape measure, and marking pencil.

By Samantha Mazzotta To fix the drywall/wallboard you’ll need a piece of replacement drywall, one or two pieces of thin plywood, wood screws, drywall tape, putty and a putty knife, as well as matching wall paint.

Make sure the water is off, and completely drain faucets near and below the damaged pipe. Using a box cutter or drywall knife, cut away the damaged drywall with a little extra to spare, creating a square or rectangular hole.

To place the compression fitting, follow the cut length requirements in the repair instructions. Measure the damaged pipe, then divide the measurement in half. Align the half-measurement on one side of the puncture and mark the cut point on that side, then repeat on the other side (so the puncture sits in between the cut marks).

Cut the damaged segment of pipe away using the pipe cutter.

If the pipe is up against the wall, you may need to use a hacksaw instead, using a miter box to keep the cut perfectly straight. (A straight cut is critical to fitting the repair coupling snugly.)

Wrap emery cloth around one side of the cut pipe and twist five times or so until the pipe is shiny.

Then clean the inside of the pipe with the deburring tool. Repeat on the other side of the cut pipe.

A marking gauge should be part of the repair kit. Use it now by sliding over one end of the cut pipe to mark the point at which the fitting should be. Repeat on the other side. Then, slide the slip end of the compression fitting over one pipe until it stops. On the other side, attach the disconnect clip to the fitting, and slide clip and fitting over the other cut pipe until the fitting reaches the final mark you made with the gauge.

Test the fitting by slowly turning on water to the pipe.

Patch the drywall by cutting a piece of wallboard to match the cut-out area. Attach a strip (or two if needed) of plywood behind the existing drywall with wood screws to create a base to which you will attach the patch. Screw the patch to the plywood. Mask the cut lines with mesh drywall tape and smooth on putty; let dry 24 to 48 hours before painting.

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Pickup games for Middlebury residents only, ages 30 and older, will be held Mondays, Nov. 4 to April 7, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Pomperaug High School. There will be no games Dec. 23 and 30, Jan. 20 or Feb. 17. The fee is $40.

Co-ed volleyball Co-ed volleyball will meet Tuesdays, Nov. 5 to April 8, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Long Meadow Elementary School. This is strictly recreational play for persons 18 and older. The group will not meet Dec. 24 or 31. The fee is $35 for residents; $45 for nonresidents.

Basketball program 2013-2014 Registration for all basketball programs can be done online at www.middlebury-ct.org or in the Parks and Recreation office through Nov. 1. After Nov. 1, a late fee of $20 will be charged, and placement will not be guaranteed. Once teams have been picked, no new registrations will be taken.

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Scout tackles refurbishing memorial benches unfeasible because the water supply in the area Middlebury Boy Scout was inadequate. Harsh Adam von Kannewurff has cleaning chemicals could just completed the project not be used because they of refurbishing all 37 mewould kill the grass under morial benches on the the benches and might three miles of Greenway trigger an allergic reaction that runs along Route 64 in in walkers, dogs and bicyMiddlebury. The project is clists along the Greenway. in partial fulfillment of his Von Kannewurff finally requirements for an Eagle settled on an old-fashScout badge. ioned approach, environVon Kannewurff exmentally friendly Dreft plained, “The Middlebury baby detergent and a lot Department of Parks and of elbow grease.

Recreation suggested the Water from the Middleproject to me about a year bury Fire Department was ago.” The Scout then dehauled in small garden cided to go beyond the wagons to the site of each scope of the original projbench. As a water-saving ect by taking a photo of Middlebury Boy Scout Adam von Kannewurff solution, large Styrofoam each bench and recording stands by one of the recently refurbished squirt guns filled with waits exact location on the granite memorial benches on the Greenway. ter were used to rinse the Greenway so friends and Refurbishing the benches was part of his Eagle benches. Von Kannewurff families could locate these Scout project.

(Mary Conseur photo) supervised about 20 felmemorial benches. Notelow Boy Scouts who have books with this recorded information soon will be worked with him on the project for the past three available through the Middlebury Historical Society months. The total cost of supplies was about $100, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. which Von Kannewurff paid out of his own funds.

Cleaning the granite benches proved to be more Though he did not know any of the residents to difficult than von Kannewurff had anticipated. Al- whom the memorial benches had been dedicated, though benches that were out in the open were less he said he was most impacted by the one near Junidamaged than those under trees and bushes, the per’s Restaurant dedicated to fallen hero James M. original plan to power wash the benches proved Patrick, who perished in the 9-11 tragedy.

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• Lift her head and gently tug down her lower eyelid.

• Bring the eye dropper up and hold it at an angle to the eye so it’s close, but not directly in her view.

• Gently tug her upper eyelid upward and quickly put a drop into the eye, being careful not to touch the eye.

• Repeat with the other eye.

• Wipe away excess medicine with a clean cotton ball.

• Give Maisie a treat right away – she deserves it!

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