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Volume VIII, No. 45

Friday, November 2, 2012

Get out and vote Tuesday By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Tuesday is Election Day. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., so be sure to get out and vote. Middlebury’s two districts will vote at Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road. District 1 will vote downstairs; District 2 will vote in the auditorium on the second floor. In addition to voting for candidates, Middlebury voters will be asked to vote on the following question: “Shall the proposed revision to the Town of Middlebury Charter, as recommended by the Charter Revision Committee and approved by the Board of Selectmen on September 4, 2012, be approved?” Copies of the proposed revisions are available in the town clerk’s office and also on the town website, www.middlebury-ct.org. Click on “News & Information” to get to the page with the link to the proposed revisions. Turning to the candidates voters may choose among, it is a presidential election year, and there are four choices for president and vice-president: Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Independents Rocky Anderson and Luis Rodriguez and Libertarians Gary Johnson and Jim Gray. Voters also will choose a U.S. senator, a U.S. representative, a

state senator and a state representative. Candidates for U.S. senator are Republican- and Independent-endorsed candidate Linda McMahon, Democratic- and Working Families-endorsed Chris Murphy and Libertarian Paul Passarelli. Candidates for U.S. representative are Republican- and Independent-endorsed Andrew Roraback and Democratic- and Working Families-endorsed Elizabeth Esty. The candidates for state senator differ depending on whether a voter is in District 1 or District 2. District 1 voters may choose between Republican Rob Kane and Democrat James Gambardella. District 2 voters may choose among Democrat Joan Hartley, Working Families Blair Bertaccini and Independent Andrew Larsen. For state senator, the choices are the same in both districts: Republican Tony D’Amelio or Democratic- and Independent-endorsed Ernest Brunelli. Candidates who are endorsed by more than one party appear on the ballot more than once in the same column. Be sure to darken only one of the circles if you are voting for a candidate whose name appears more than once. Otherwise, your ballot will be rejected, and you will have to vote again.

Conservation Commission meets despite Sandy By TERRRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) did not let hurricane Sandy postpone its Tuesday, Oct. 30, meeting. It approved reconstruction and expansion plans at Quassy Amusement Park, construction plans at Crest Road, accepted applications for a gravel parking lot at Whittemore Crossing and setbacks on Burr Hall Road and provided wetlands guidance to a Ravenwood Drive resident. Quassy Amusement Park plans to expand one building and reconstruct another were unanimously approved. Attorney Michael McVerry and Quassy President Eric Anderson said a second story was planned for the restaurant adjacent to Kiddieland, and a total rebuild on the same footprint was planned for the deteriorated Birthday Pavilion. Anderson said the restaurant kitchen would be enlarged and an office and storage space fitted into the second floor, allowing an outdoor cooler to be brought inside. The amount of impervious area would stay the same.

The flagpole in front of the Middlebury Post Office rises above fallen trees Tuesday morning. Hurricane Sandy blew down four trees that had to be cleared from the parking lot before the post office could open. (Jen Mendello photo)

Sandy blows down trees at post office By MARJORIE NEEDHAM

Crest Road Land Associates’ plans for construction in regulated areas at 47 Crest Road were unanimously approved. Owner Curt Smith said he wanted to sell the 6.98-acre parcel with approvals in place for driveway widening and utility access, house setbacks and a force main septic system. Plans for 1365 LLC to transform a 28-space temporary gravel parking lot at Whittemore Crossing into a permanent impervious lot were unanimously accepted. McVerry and Professional Land Surveyor Smith, representing owner Dr. Dean Yimoyines, said the lot would help satisfy Planning and Zoning Commission parking requirements. McVerry said a new drainage system would route water through the state right of way on West Street into Five Star Development LLC property owned by Joseph Desantis. Smith said the plans included a request by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) to utilize See Conservation on page 5

Girl Scout Cookie Sales Need a Girl Scout cookie fix? Look for booths around town Saturday, Nov. 3, to Sunday, Nov. 11, during the Girl Scouts’ Election Day Sales Blitz.

Middlebury Postmaster Mary Donahue and her staff discovered a surprise from Hurricane Sandy when they arrived for work Tuesday morning. Sandy had blown down four huge evergreens that stretched across the parking lot in front of the post office. The trees kept patrons from driving through the lot and from using the drive-up collection box. Joe Dinova, owner of the Four Corners Plaza where the post office is housed, had already blocked off the parking lot and called a tree service to come cut up the trees. He said Tuesday the number of trees blown down was double that of the last storm, when two trees were blown down. Donahue said someone left a car parked in the lot overnight. When the trees came down, they landed on it, and a wrecker had to remove it Tuesday. Thanks to postal employee Jen Mendello, the newspaper is able to show readers the “before” pictures she took with her cell phone. They show the scene that greeted postal employees when they arrived Tuesday. Our “after” shot shows the trees after they have been cut up by the tree service and are awaiting removal on the far side of the parking lot. The post office, which normally opens at 9 a.m., experienced a short delay Tuesday. It didn’t open until 9:30 a.m. Donahue said she was pleased with Dinova’s response to the problem. “Joe got right on it and got the postal service up and running,” she said.

The view looking out the front door of the Middlebury Post Office Tuesday morning. The drive-up collection box on the left barely missed being crushed by trees Hurricane Sandy blew down Monday night. (Jen Mendello photo)

Sawed up trees awaiting removal fill the far side of the parking lot at the Middlebury Post Office Tuesday. They originally stretched across the parking lot to the post office. (Marjorie Needham photo)

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Library Happenings Middlebury Weekly Programs Monday, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Travel DVD on giant screen with surround sound in Larkin Room: “Francesco’s Italy Top to Toe.” Tuesday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m.: Ask Mike! E-reader and computer questions and instruction. Signup required. 6:30 p.m.: Drop-in knitting with Miss Ann. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m.: Stroll through the stacks with Lesley. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: Ask Mike! E-reader and computer questions and instruction. Signup required. Friday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.: Senior breakfast buffet and classic movie (“Singin’ in the Rain”) for Middlebury seniors over age 65. There will be a drawing for a basket of goodies after the movie. 12:30 p.m.: Newest release movie for adults. Bring a picnic lunch.

Busy Mom Book Club The library’s new book group for busy moms will meet Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The November book will be “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. Books are available at the library. For more information, call Sue at 203758-2634 or visit www.middleburypubliclibrary.org,

Mystery Book Discussion Group The library’s new mystery book discussion group will meet Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss “Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder” by Joanne Fluke. Chocolate chip cookies will be the featured refreshment. Sign up at the library or email Joan at jarnold@ biblio.org to join. Books are available at the library.

Gifts of Seasonal Living Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., holistic life coach Cynthia De Pecol will present a free, interactive talk on the gifts of seasonal living. Strengthen your immune system and energy through easy, nutritious fall foods and drinks. Live with a calm and focused mind through simple and quick breathing techniques. Design seasonal routines that enhance and increase what you can accomplish. Live your life from a fresh perspective, and tap into the gifts of fall! De Pecol is a holistic life coach based in Washington, Conn. For more information, call 203-758-2634 or visit www. middleburypubliclibrary.org. The Middlebury Library is at 65 Crest Road in Middlebury.

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The Wednesday Night Book Free Concert Club will present “The AccidenAlyce Bertz, concertmaster of tal Tourist” Wednesday, Nov. 7, the Waterbury Symphony Orat 5:30 p.m. in the Nellie Beatty chestra, and pianist Michael Meeting Room. Call 203-729Ferrari will perform a free con4591to register. cert Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the library’s Brinker FireBob Veillette place room. They will perform a Benefit Concert varied program of classical seThe Naugatuck Community lections including Mozart’s “SoBand Jazz Combo will perform nata in E minor,” Puccini, in a Bob Veillette Benefit Concert Kreisler, Mlynarski Mazurka as Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in the well as works by Scandinavian Reading Room. Refreshments composers and selections from will be served after the concert. Leroy Anderson’s body of work. Donations to benefit the Bob The Leroy Anderson FoundaVeillette Recovery Fund will be tion is sponsoring the concert. gratefully accepted. Registration is required. Stop by The Howard Whittemore Me- the Reference Desk or call 203morial Library is at 243 Church 262-0626, x. 130, to register. Light St. in Naugatuck. For informa- refreshments will be provided. tion, call 203-729-4591 or visit whittemorelibrary.org.

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This event will be Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historical society building at 195 Water St. in Naugatuck. It will feature antique appraisals by Nest Egg Auctions at a cost of $10 for one item and $15 for two items, with a limit of two items. Register by calling the Naugatuck Historical Society at 203729-9039, Bridget Mariano at 203-578-5457, or Wayne Malicki at 203-843-4060. Limited space for walk-ins.

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Marcia Bernstein LCSW will present a free seminar, “Planning to Avoid a Long-Term Care Crisis,” Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Reading Room. Call 203-729-4591to register for this program.

A selection of photographs by Rolf Anderson of Woodbury is on display in the Gloria Cachion Gallery to Thursday, Nov. 29. In 2008, Anderson traveled to Sweden with other members of the Anderson family. The exhibit presents some of the photographs Anderson took during his travels from the southern end of Sweden to the far northern mountains above the Arctic Circle. Anderson’s nephew, Anders Vercelli, also will exhibit some of his photographs of Denmark and Iceland. Check www.southburylibrary.org for more information. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury (203-2620626).

“Nutcracker Storytime” Main Street Ballet will present “Nutcracker Storytime” Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Gallery at the library. Children of all ages will be entertained and delighted as the story of Clara and her nutcracker doll comes to life. Dancers from the Main Street Ballet will perform in full costume as Artistic Director Sibley Morosco reads the beloved holiday story. Children will have the chance to participate and receive a holiday gift bag. The program is free and open to area residents. For more information or to register, call 203-2633502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. South in Woodbury.

The Lunch Bunch indoor picnic and movie Thursday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. will feature gentle fairy tales. Bring a bag lunch. All ages welcome, and no registration is required.

Is Your House Making You Sick? Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Kingsley Room, Carolyn Graham, ND, RN and Alice Bell, ND, MS from Naturopathic Health Center, LLC will teach you how to protect your family from hidden poisons found in every home. This program is an hour long and will include a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute question-and-answer session. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. To reg(Kathleen Brown-Carrano cartoon)

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Book Review

New fiction books signal approach of holidays

“Skulduggery” By Carolyn Hart

By DONNA HINE

(Seventh Street Books, $13.95) Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

s the holidays draw closer, more books appear by our favorite fiction writers. Some are specifically holiday-based, but others simply continue the saga of a particularly well-loved character. This month, we have a broad selection to choose among, and it is always a joy to open boxes from Baker and Taylor to unearth these treasures! We soon will be seeing specific Christmasthemed books, so let’s look at just our most popular and most highly anticipated books by favorite authors. Believe it or not, I have only just discovered Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone – where have I been? A better question may be – how can there be new adventures if Mr. Parker is no longer with us? Michael Brandman is continuing the saga of this lovable lawman who struggles daily with his demons while upholding the law in Paradise, Mass. “Fool Me Twice” (PAR) can be found with the other Parker books, so we are able to more easily find it. Tom Selleck, oops! I mean Jesse Stone, witnesses a horrifying car accident involving a teen running a stop sign while texting. With numerous story lines, a Hollywood movie being filmed in Paradise being among them, this is classic Jesse Stone. Thank goodness! The much-anticipated new Jack Reacher novel has arrived! Reading “A Wanted Man” (CHI) by Lee Child will make anyone an instant devotee – fast-paced action, extreme plot twists, suspense and no subtlety in sight. If you have never read a Jack Reacher novel, it might be wise to start with the first. “Killing Floor” has won numerous awards and is the first of 17 novels featuring this very popular character. James Patterson just keeps on writing. Written with Marshall

To her neighbors in 1980s San Francisco, Dr. Ellen Christie is known as “the bone lady.” She’s run across a lot of interesting historical mysteries in her work as a physical anthropologist, but she’s never before had a jumpy young man show up at her door offering to show her a gym bag full of bones that just might be the long-lost skeletons of modern human’s earliest ancestors. Excavated in China in the 1920s, the set of fossils belonging to “Peking Man” were the first evidence of this early human species ever discovered. The collection went missing during World War II and has been sought after ever since by academics, politicians and profiteers alike. Unable to resist the idea of being the one to restore this ancient treasure to science, Ellen impulsively accompanies Jimmy Lee into the dark and labyrinthine streets of Chinatown – but she’s barely glimpsed the prize before shadows appear, there’s a scuffle and both bones and boy are gone.

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To find them, Ellen partners with Jimmy’s brother Dan to retrace the young man’s movements through the colorful crush of humanity that is Chinatown. The more she learns about Jimmy’s world and the people who live there, the more unsure she is about what she should do next. Ellen believes Peking Man is more important than any of them – but when it comes down to it, will she really be able to make that choice? This classic Carolyn Hart mystery, available in the U.S. for the first time, is an engaging adventure based on the true tale of a real lost treasure. Its plot hums along, layered with an evocative sense of place and even a hint of romance. But the narrative also provides some unexpected profundity in its depictions of the immigrant Chinese experience in America – glimpses into lives both bleak with despair and yearning with hope. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Karp, “NYPD Red” (PAT) is his newest future blockbuster about the glitzy red-carpet world of glamour and the paparazzi. Signature three-page chapters make Patterson books easy to put down and pick up, but can create a choppy story line. This is a bit grizzly and graphic, but Patterson has a strong following that will be very happy to see this book! “Sleep No More” (JOH) by Iris Johansen follows her character, Eve Duncan, into the dark world of the mentally ill. As a forensic sculptor (?), Eve is asked by her mother to find a missing friend who has disappeared from a mental institution. Twists and turns, lies and deceit – big hidden secrets all make up a must-read plot. Good, meaty writing is always expected of Nelson DeMille. His newest book is “The Panther” (DEM). Terrorism in its most basic form is explored – Al Qaeda versus the Bedouin. The American team of John Corey and his wife, Kate Mayfield, are to step in and find The Panther – Al Qaeda’s operative wanted for many terrorist attacks. Action and adventure with a big dollop of terror! Enough adventure! Let’s switch to nonfiction books! This is the second year I am planting garlic in the garden. Simple to plant in October, garlic loves lots of organic matter, grows well in my garden, and the garlic-scapes make wonderful pesto! All good reasons to try growing it when you buy some at the Garlic Festival in Bethlehem every October. This is all a preface to “The YearRound Vegetable Gardener” (635 JAB) by Niki Jabbour – a book that opens up the growing season to 12 months! Using cold frames made from discarded windows or shower doors, it seems possible to grow kale, broccoli, leeks and many

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Asian vegetables – even carrots. This I would love to try! With lots of easy-to-follow advice about placement, watering and construction, the author makes picking fresh vegetables viable yearround. When you think about it, your plants won’t be bothered by the pests you find all summer, and with a little Yankee ingenuity, it seems simple to build the cold frames as protection against the winter elements. Was math one of your better subjects in school? Even if you were one of the many people who emphatically answered “NO” to that question, you may enjoy “The Joy of X” (510 STR) by Steven Strogatz. The chapters stand independently, so if you want to know more about a particular subject (say, how does Google search the Internet?) check in part 5, Data, for that particular answer. Written using progressively more difficult concepts, this book still is very readable by the average layman – and it’s fun! We seem to never get enough stories about the sinking of the Titanic and its survivors. Andrew Wilson has now written “Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived” (910.9 WIL) to continue feeding that hunger for more information about the ill-fated ship. What hap-

pened to the survivors? How were their lives affected by the tragedy? Fascinating accounts by family members and unpublished letters and memoirs are gathered together to create an interesting history of the aftermath. “360 London” (941.2 WOO) by Nick Wood is a lovely look at many amazing sights in London. Panoramic views from the Thames Flood Barrier to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry to the Brick Lane Bakery are set as if you are standing and turning in a circle to view the areas. The Tower of London is incredible! See the Millennium Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral and many other famous sights through this most unique vision. Hope Solo writes with Ann Killion her gritty life story, “Solo: A Memoir of Hope” (B SOLO SOL). As goalie for the U.S. women’s soccer team – which alone is not easy – Solo also writes about her dysfunctional father and their relationship. This is a difficult tale to read: Through strength and perseverance, Hope is the ultimate survivor of a most difficult life lived in the limelight. Next month, we will review only holiday books that come in – imagine cookies, candies, crafts and fun!

Middlebury Community Calendar Monday, November 5 Board of Selectmen 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Greenway Committee 7 p.m.................................................. Shepardson Center, Room 26

Tuesday, November 6 Voting 6 a.m. to 8 p. m..............................Shepardson Community Center Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m. ........................... Russell Place, 1F, 969 W. Main, Waterbury

Wednesday, November 7 Land Preservation and Open Space 6 a.m. to 8 p. m...................................Town Hall Conference Room Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. ........................................... Shepardson Center, Room 26

Thursday, November 8 Park and Recreation Committee 7 p.m.................................................... Shepardson Center, Room 1 Calendar dates/times are subject to change If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please e-mail the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Staying active in cold weather

Middlebury Senior Center News Center Closed Election Day The Middlebury Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 6, for Election Day. No lunch will be served. Don’t forget to vote!

Monday Board Games Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., seniors are invited to play board games at the Senior Center. Enjoy a fun morning, and be prepared to be challenged! A light lunch will follow. Call 203577-4166 to reserve a spot and request a snack.

Don’s Computer Classes Basic Digital Photography – Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn the basics of how to take, manage, print and attach your photos to emails. The fee for this one-session class is $10. Basic Computer Security – Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn how to avoid computer bugs and attacks and protect your data while online. The fee for this one-session class is $10. Basic Emailing – Thursday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn simple tips and tricks for attaching photos, files and data. Learn email protocol and etiquette. Set up contact, event and birthday reminders easily. Find email providers that suit you. The fee for this one-session class is $10.

course uses new materials and new videos to present new defensive driving techniques, a refresher in laws and regulations, new laws and regulations, how to deal with aggressive drivers, and how aging affects reaction time, vision and hearing. AARP membership is not required, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Make checks out to “AARP.” Veterans can take the class free of charge through the AARP Veterans’ Program. They just need to fill out a coupon that will be provided. You must register before the class begins by calling 203-5774166 or going to the Senior Center Office in the Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury.

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available, including original Medicare. If you need information or help deciding what is best for you, you can make an appointment with an insurance representative by calling 203-5774166.

Veterans’ Luncheon Nov. 16 Middlebury will honor its veterans Friday, Nov. 16, at 12:30 p.m. with a free buffet and musical entertainment in the auditorium at Shepardson Center in Middlebury. All U.S. Veterans are welcome regardless of residency! RSVPs were due by Thursday, Nov. 1, so call 203-577-4166 to see if there is still room! This event is proudly sponsored, staffed and funded by the Middlebury Senior Center.

Here in New England, our evening walking group has stopped for the season. It was a nearly unanimous decision given the recent daily rain, dropping temperatures and earlier sunsets. I was the only holdout in the vote to stop walking until spring. If I’m going to continue to get any exercise as fall moves into winter and it’s too cold to go out, I’m going to have to plan for it and buy a few small pieces of equipment to keep in the house. If you’re also forced indoors by cold weather, a “mini stepper” can serve as a temporary replacement for outdoor walking or using a treadmill at the gym. The mini stepper has a place for both feet, and you just walk in place.

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The Middlebury Lions Club Annual Turkey Dinner will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center. Buy tickets in advance at the Senior Center, or buy them at the door. Adults are $10, seniors and children are $8, and Lyman Orchards there is a $35 family maximum. Travel to Lyman Orchards No charge for children younger Thursday, Nov. 8, leaving the Sethan 6. nior Center at 10 a.m. For generations of Connecticut families Understanding and visitors, Lyman Orchards has Medicare been a year-round destination Medicare specialist Jeffery for great food, family fun and Chef Judy Class Chef Judy will return Friday, Gomulinski will give seminars championship golf. Its Apple Nov. 9, to show how to make hol- on Medicare Friday, Nov. 2, and Barrel market showcases quality iday hors d’oeuvres. Call 203- Friday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at the signature products and is best 577-4166 to reserve a seat. A $1 Middlebury Senior Center. known for its award-winning Hidonation is requested. Top Apple Pie, named “Best in Medicare Annual Connecticut” by the readers of Open Enrollment AARP Driver Safety Connecticut Magazine. Cost will be $7 per person for The Medicare 2012 open enProgram transportation. Call 203-577rollment started Oct. 15 and The next AARP Driver Safety course will be Monday, Nov. 5, ends Dec. 17, 2012. During this 4166 to reserve a seat. from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the time, Medicare recipients may Christmas Tree Shops Senior Center. The nation’s first choose among a wide range of health and drug plan options The Middlebury Senior Center and largest driver refresher mini bus will go to the Christmas Tree Shops in Orange, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 15, leaving the center at 10:30 a.m. After shopping fun, the bus will stop for Monday, November 5 lunch at the Cracker Barrel. The charge is $7 per person. Call 203Enrollment & Facilities Task Force Committee 577-4166 to reserve a seat. ................................................................PHS All Purpose Room, 7 p.m.

The one I have my eye on is the The Wagan Compact Mini Stepper Exerciser, Model 2272. I found it on the Safe Home Products website (www.safehomeproducts.com). This stepper has a tubular steel frame with handholds for better balance, adjustable tension for a harder or easier workout, and it takes up only about 1 square foot of floor space. If you aren’t sure of your balance, a “peddler” might be perfect for you. With a peddler, you sit in a chair and peddle as if you’re on a bicycle.

To make sure of getting an upper-body workout, take a look at handheld weights. If weight on your hands is a problem, you might want the kind that strap to your wrist. Either one would give a mild workout to your shoulders and arms. Before you purchase any exercise gear, ask your doctor if he or she thinks it would be right for you. Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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Ernest Brunelli for State Representative

71st District “Our district deserves a legislator with a positive vision who is committed to building a brighter future for our families and small businesses. Like you, I want our community to move forward.” - 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 Connecticut 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. 3

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In Brief MVFD Ladies’ Annual Craft Fair

wooden items, mirrors, stools, personalized children’s books and much more. For more information, email ladiesauxiliary@middleburyfire. org or call Linda at 203-2638240 or Jean at 203-758-9978.

The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) ladies are hosting their annual craft fair Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire house on Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury. The Wine Tasting event is free admission, and the The Middlebury Junior Wombuilding is handicap accessible. en’s Club will have a wine tasting Lunch will be available for sale, Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 along with baked goods for a dep.m. at Middlebury Fine Wines licious snack. at 1255 Middlebury Road (the There will be tons of handHamlet) in Middlebury. Come crafted items to purchase for meet members and learn about Sue Cheatham, left, and Jamie Monckton, right, serve guests at holiday gifts. Vendors’ hand- the club. crafted items include knitted and last year’s Tavern Night at the Hurd House in Woodbury. (Submitted photo) crocheted items, dog coats, mar Bereavement Group ket bags and organizers, tote bags for Adults from tee shirts, jewelry, quilted A free seven-week bereaveitems, hair accessories, soy candles, ceramics, holiday orna- ment group for any adult who has ments, handmade gift cards, experienced a loss starts Thursaprons, pillow people, novelty day, Nov. 8, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. fabric animals, recycled wine at the Jewish Federation at 444 bottles and cheese dishes, Main St. North in Southbury. The Hurd House Museum in of beer, cider and Colonial foods Woodbury will host its third an- by the warm, open hearth. Come nual Tavern Night Saturday, Nov. with friends and enjoy a Hurd 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event House fall tradition. is part of The Old Woodbury HisThe fee is $10 per person. torical Society “Follow us to His- Please note this is an age 21 and tory” program. older event. The Hurd House is Return to a 17th-century tav- at 25 Hollow Road in Woodbury. By KATHLEEN RIEDEL ern and be welcomed by cos- For more information, call 203tumed docents. Enjoy music by 266-0305 or email hurdhousect@ r. Ray Sullivan of MiddleThe Delivery Boys and play par- yahoo.com. bury has chalked up lor games. Partake of a selection some impressive numbers. He has lived in town for more than 30 years, worked in both major Waterbury hospitals for 28, volunteered with the Middlebury Lion’s Club for more Our advertisers’ dollars bring you this free newsthan 25 and can trace his ancespaper every week. Please spend your money at their try back to his great-grandfather businesses, and tell them you saw their ad in the in 1630. Bee-Intelligencer! Thank you! After serving with the U.S. Air Force for two years as chief of medical services at Shaw Dr. Ray Sullivan Regional Hospital in South Carolina, Sullivan moved back entailed preserving all aspects of M-SAT 11am-12am • SUN 12pm- 11pm to the Waterbury area and public health, from restaurant Bar Open Later! formed Surgical Associates of inspections to disease outbreaks. Sullivan also became more Waterbury with Dr. Robert Davie and Dr. John Edward Standard. active with the Middlebury Lions Until his retirement in 1998, Club, hosting annual turkey Sullivan practiced surgery at dinners, providing free eye both St. Mary’s and Waterbury exams and glassware to the Connecticut brewer Mike Weed will needy and placing flags by the Hospitals. introduce his new amber ale, “Big mistake,” he said of his graves of Middlebury veterans retirement. “I stayed retired for each Memorial Day. Legal Weed That Memorial Day tradition three years, and I was bored stiff.” giveaways! 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Sponsored by Brownstein Jewish Family Service and facilitated by Jenny Casey, MSW of Regional Hospice, this short-term professionally facilitated bereavement support group will meet Thursday afternoons through Dec. 27. The goal of this group is supportive in nature, providing a safe environment for sharing with others who also have been touched by loss. To register, call Debby Horowitz, Brownstein Jewish Family Service director, at 203-267-3177, ext. 310.

Easter Seals Annual Ladies Night Out Event The 5th Annual Ladies Night Out to benefit Easter Seals will be Friday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott at 63 Grand St. in Waterbury. Tickets are $40 per person. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tables of 10 will be

reserved. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call Mary Reid at 203-7545141, ext. 251, or visit www.waterburyct.easterseals.com for more information.

School of Nursing Reunion The First Christmas Reunion of ALL graduates of the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing will be Sunday, Dec. 2, at noon at the Country Club of Waterbury. A social hour with a cash bar will be followed by a luncheon. Please exchange information of this event with your classmates. It is hoped this will become an annual affair, Graduates who need more information on entree selection and cost can contact Ginny Allen at 203-758-4007 or Jo Ann Truelove at 203-759-0682.

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What was even stranger, he noted, was the dates on six of the graves predated the origin of the cemetery in 1795. After searching Waterbury records predating 1807, Sullivan discovered a cemetery previously existed directly across from where Tyler Crossing meets Breakneck Hill – an area then called Breakneck that was once part of Waterbury. “It appears, historically, that the cemetery was plowed over in 1880 by a fellow by the name of Scovill. And the history indicates that several stones were moved to the present cemetery. Which leads me to believe that there are still many people buried there,” he said. He said he hopes to place a signpost on the Tyler Crossing corner honoring the original settlers of Breakneck. Though Sullivan’s career did not begin with history, his tracing of family trees and blood lines has become a bit of an obsession. Pulling out his iPhone, Sullivan showed a digital family tree complete with 1,500 relatives, many with photographs included. He has found family records in the histories of Wolcott, New Haven and the original settlers of Boston. “My ninth great-grandfather was the first cow keeper on Boston Common,” Sullivan said. For his Irish side, Sullivan traveled to Killarney to access County Kerry records. Finding his grandfather’s certificates of birth and marriage meant an Irish citizenship for Sullivan. “So I figure maybe someday I can go over to Ireland and go on the dole,” he said. For now, Sullivan is working on another book. His first, “Contentment: A Novel of New England’s Birth,” detailed his family’s settling in Boston. “Breakneck,” his second project, spanned the earliest period of

the area today known as Middlebury – encompassing the time from first settler Isaac Bronson Senior, one of the original Waterbury planters, to the area’s incorporation as the town of Middlebury in 1807. His latest project is the story of John Adams’ daughter Nabby and her battle with breast cancer. Sullivan’s interest in Nabby is both medical and historical. For the majority of his career, Sullivan was a breast cancer surgeon. “In delving into the history of breast cancer, I came across this tragic story of John Adams’ daughter, who underwent a radical mastectomy in her parents’ home before anesthesia,” Sullivan said. Because no detailed records of Nabby’s procedure exist, Sullivan used parallel records of similar procedures from the time. His book takes a historical standpoint, highlighting not only Nabby’s experience, but John Adams’ as his daughter’s primary caregiver in the weeks prior to her death. When Sullivan is not writing or researching, he is teaching New England history at the UCONN Waterbury campus for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Program. OLLI caters to seniors wanting to take noncredit courses in areas that interest them. He also is a role player with Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, which reenacts specific Revolutionary War battles. At home, Sullivan entertains his grandchildren by reading the same contemporary fiction they are reading. He has read all seven books in the Harry Potter series, as well as the Hunger Games trilogy. “I do it for the kids,” he said.

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Flanders’ 50th anniversary gala Saturday

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust Executive Director Arthur Milnor and 50th Anniversary Gala and Auction Co-chair Ellen Rosmarin Zwang hold a painting by Thyrza Whittemore that will be among the items offered for bid at Saturday’s 50th Anniversary Gala and Auction to benefit Flanders. (Submitted photo)

The 50th anniversary gala and auction to benefit Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust will be Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury. The Woodbury nature preserve’s largest fundraiser of the year will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, a wine tasting and a silent auction, followed by a farm–to-table dinner at 6:30 p.m. with entrees made with food grown by local farmers. Auctioneer Wayne Mattox will lead the live auction of original works of art, travel adventures, children’s gifts, jewelry, home décor, food, wine and much more. The event also will salute artist, environmentalist and farmer Natalie Van Vleck for founding Flanders 50 years ago. The signature artist for 2012 is Christopher Magadini, who has been painting for four decades. He has donated “Flanders Pond,” an oil on canvas that captures an impression of lily pads, a rising bank of trees and billowing clouds on a warm summer afternoon. After a successful

career as an illustrator, Magadini now devotes his creativity to fine arts painting and conducting artist workshops. He is one of 27 members in the prestigious New England Plein Air Painters Group. Other artists who have donated works for the auction include Michael Patterson, Tom Adkins, Nadine Newell, Cindy Gillette, Marija McCarthy, Thyrza Whittemore, Carol Brightman Johnson, Jan Grody, Anda Styler, Chuck Urban and Linda Gardner. Other donated artwork includes a ceramic and steel sculpture by Ann Mallory, ceramic horse by Louise King, and wooden bowl by Peter Petrochko. Mieke Schuyler, the new owner of Clapp & Tuttle, also has donated one of her framed botanical pressings to the auction. For reservations and more information on the auction, call Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust at 203-263-3711, or visit www.flandersnaturecenter.org.

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existing catch basins and relocate older existing drains from private Junipers Restaurant property to easements granted to the DOT. An application by Joseph Ventura to permit construction within wetland setbacks on Lot 3, Burr Hall Road was accepted for commissioner review. Builder Eric Strachan said Ventura originally purchased the lot for the privacy of a planned house on an adjoining lot but now was moving to Florida and wanted to sell it. Chairman Paul Bowler told Strachan Lot 3 originally was approved for a narrow 25-by-75foot house to shoehorn it into the property and Ventura knew it. After some discussion on alternatives, Strachan’s application

was accepted for review, and he was instructed to submit detailed plans. In public comments, Libero Mancini was advised to get his recently purchased 56 Ravenwood Drive property surveyed to determine placement of a well. Mancini told commissioners work was being done on an adjoining lot to divert water and dry the property for a possible septic system. He said his well and one or more other wells were in that neighbor-owned lot. Town Engineer John Calabrese told him a zoning and health department review would be needed if the property was developed, and Mancini would have an opportunity to comment on the plans. The next regular CC meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

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College costs finally can be compared This summer, the U.S. Department of Education asked colleges across the country to help potential students determine their true costs for a college education. Colleges were asked to provide each accepted student with a “shopping sheet” to make it easier to compare the costs of attending their college versus other schools. The sheets include details such as tuition and fees, housing, books, grants from the school, Pell Grants and grants from the state. Farther down the page are the net costs the student will be expected to provide, along with options for paying them such as work-study, loans and family contributions. Other handy information on the page details the graduation rate of the school and whether it’s considered low, medium or high. The loan default rate also is shown for the school and is compared with the national rate. One of the most helpful sections of the sheet is the loan repayment information. The section shows the average levels of borrowing for the school as well as the expected monthly rate of repayment over 10 years. Students will know going in what their repayments are likely to be.

To see an example of the college shopping sheet, go to collegecost.ed.gov/shopping_sheet. pdf. For students just starting the process of applying to schools, the Federal Student Aid site (studentaid.ed.gov) has a wealth of information on financial aid for college. Who gets aid (the criteria) and the types of aid (work study, grants and loans) are linked, with special sections on avoiding scams and aid for serving in the military or being a spouse or child of a veteran. There are links to calculators for repayment comparisons of subsidized and non-subsidized loans and Income-Contingent Repayment Plan (ICR) Income-Based Repayment Plan (IBR) loans. Determining just how student aid is calculated can be a big help when it comes to selecting a school. Look for The EFC Formula 2012-2013 information. Dependent students who al-

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Tony supported the “Jobs Bill” which: l Helped create jobs l Streamlined state permitting to help small businesses looking to relocate or open in Connecticut l Created the Small Business Express package to fund solid, job-creating businesses that need assistance.

Seniors and Veterans Tony believes the men and women who put on a uniform in defense of our country deserve respect for their sacrifices. He co-sponsored a bill to increase penalties on those who deface or steal wartime monuments that honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Tony also believes the men and women who came before us- our mothers, fathers and grandparents- deserve to be protected. That’s why he sponsored a free document shredding event for to protect seniors and others from the growing problem of identity theft.

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November ushers in the season of indulgence, exceptions and anticipation of sweet deliciousness as we edge closer to the holidays. Set the stage for a new way of living through the season by enjoying healthy alternatives to heavy, sugar-laden foods and drink. Start now. Rather than being tempted by bark candy, pies, cakes, cookies and crafty interesting-looking creations showing up in a grocery store near you, stock up on fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pears and tangelos and dried fruits like cranberries, apricots and banana chips. Enjoy the decadent satisfying treat of dark chocolate with its many health benefits. The high coca content that contains cardiovascular benefits of flavonoids and antioxidants is a healthy pleasure. Keep on hand Kashi Brand TLC Oatmeal Dark Chocolate cookies, which are full of filling whole grains, fiber and that heart-healthy dark chocolate. If citrus is more to your liking, try Amy’s brand organic orange cakes with no trans or saturated fats. Bonus: They’re low in calories. You’ll maintain higher energy levels and experience the joy of being good to yourself by following these simple tips.

Nuggets for Life By CYNTHIA DE PECOL This week’s nugget for life is to set yourself up for success this holiday season by starting now. Begin a heart-healthy activity outside for just 10 minutes whenever you feel a craving coming on. Work it off by breaking a sweat with your body. Leave the kitchen or your office with the desk drawer of treats, slip on your shoes, drink a full glass of water and go rake the leaves, chop or pile wood, clean or neaten the garage, or speed wash the car. You can do anything for 10 minutes! It’s the idea of transferring niggling thoughts to positive activity that will allow the craving to pass. Then go back inside, and eat an apple, orange or small handful of banana chips or berries, and you’ll notice your sweet tooth is satisfied! 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 Nov. 2, to Nov. 10, 2012 Cheerleading

Friday, Nov. 2........................ New Fairfield (H).................................... 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10................. Notre Dame-Fairfield (A)........................ 1 p.m.

Boys’ Cross Country

Friday, Nov. 2........................ CIAC Open Champ. E. Hartford (A)........ 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10................. NE Champ., Cumberland, Maine................ TBA

Girls’ Cross Country

Friday, Nov. 2........................ CIAC Champ., E. Hartford (A)........... 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10................. NE Champ., Cumberland, Maine................ TBA

Football

Friday, Nov. 2........................ New Fairfield (H).................................... 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10................. Notre Dame-Fairfield (A)........................ 1 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming

Saturday, Nov. 3................... SWC Championships (A)....................... 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8................... Class L Diving Trials/Finals (A).......... 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10................. Class L Qualifying (A)....................... 6:15 p.m.

“Quilts That Care” program Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m., “Quilts That Care” will host an informational program at the Woodbury Public Library. “Quilts That Care” is a grassroots pay-itforward organization started by a local woman and fellow crafters from the greater Waterbury area. Members gather twice a month at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center in Waterbury to create quilts to donate to people undergoing cancer treatment. Those attending the program will learn how the volunteers create a donated quilt. They also will have the opportunity to make a quilted holiday hotplate and take it home with them. Those who are interested will be given information on joining the group in its mission. No quilting experience is necessary. If you can donate supplies; know ways to get supplies; can cut fabric, iron or coordinate colors, you are welcome to join the group. If you or someone you know has been touched by cancer, or you want to do something to help your community, the group invites you to join them for information, refreshments and prizes. One lucky person will leave with a fabulous handmade lap quilt. Refreshments will be provided by the Woodbury Public Library. Please register at the Woodbury Public Library or call the library at 203-263-3502. The program is free and open to the public.

Maura Yerger, quilter and technical services librarian at the Woodbury Public Library, displays two of the handmade quilts created by “Quilts That Care,” an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment. (Submitted photo) If you are unable to attend 945-0184 or join the group at the first and third Monday of each Saturday, Nov. 10, but would like Harold Leever Center at 1075 month at 6:30 p.m. Find them on to contribute, call Deb at 860- Chase Parkway in Waterbury the Facebook at Quilts That Care.

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Southford Falls Quilters New and experienced quilters in the Southford Falls Quilters meet at 7 p.m. the first Friday of each month from September to June in the Shepardson Community Center auditorium. The next meeting is today, Friday, Nov. 2. Members of this nonprofit organization are interested in sharing the art of quilting and doing charitable works using their skills. For more information, call Yankee Quilter at 203-888-9196.

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A CPRO Heart, LLC instructor Advanced Babysitter Saturday, Nov. 3................... SWC Championship (A)......................... 7 p.m. will teach this entry-level course for youth ages 10 to 15 Saturday, Safety 102 (H) Home (A) Away Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at A CPRO Heart, LLC instructor Shepardson Community Center. The course teaches age-appro- will teach this class for youth priate skills necessary to care for ages 13 to 15 Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Shepard-

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Over-30 Men’s Basketball Over-30 men’s basketball for Middlebury residents only will meet Mondays, Nov. 5 to April 8, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Pomperaug High School. No gym Dec. 24 and 31, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. The fee is $30.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My entire family has lice. I am starting a support group for families who have had to experience this awful invasion of their scalps. I have reached the breaking point. Give me a plan for treatment and a timetable for their eradication from our home. – Name Withheld Lest Neighbors Find Out ANSWER: One of nature’s smallest creatures, the head louse upsets domestic tranquility with more revulsion than most health-endangering illnesses. Head lice bring no disease with them. They are tiny, only 3 millimeters (1/10 inch) in length. They feed on blood and die within a day or two off the scalp. After feeding, lice have a reddish-brown hue. The mother louse glues louse eggs to hair, and those structures are called nits. They are only 1 millimeter (4/100 inch) long. The eggs hatch in six to 10 days. If nits are more than a quarter inch from the scalp, the baby louse has already hatched, and the nit is no longer a problem. In an average life span of three months, the mother louse can lay up to 300 eggs. Lice are not an indication of poor hygiene. Most of the time, they’re introduced into a family by a child who caught them at school. They can infest other

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Bus Trip Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 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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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband was told he had prostate cancer in 2010 and had his prostate removed. Now his doctor wants him to have PSA testing. He says he might need radiation because he has prostate cancer. If he has no prostate gland, how can he have prostate cancer? – D.R. ANSWER: The doctor wants to be sure cancer cells did not spread to other body sites. Even though the gland was completely removed, not all the potential sites for cancer spread were removed. That’s all but impossible to do. The PSA test will show if prostate cancer is active in those other places. If it is, then further treatment is required. The booklet on the prostate gland discusses the PSA test and prostate cancer in detail. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No. 1001W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Donohue regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc.

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1. Name the only siblings to each toss a no-hitter in the major leagues. 2. Who was the last Baltimore Oriole to lead the American League in batting average for a season? 3. Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon set an NCAA record for most consecutive games with at least 100 yards receiving and a touchdown. How many? 4. When was the last time before 2011 (Miami Heat) a team had three players who each tallied at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in the same game? 5. In 2012, goalie Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings became the third American player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoffs MVP). Who were the first two? 6. Name the driver who won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. 7. Who were the last tennis sisters before the Williamses (2002-03, 2008-09) to meet in Wimbledon’s women’s singles final?

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1. Bob Forsch (1978, 1983) and Ken Forsch (1979). 2. Frank Robinson hit .316 in 1966. 3. Twelve consecutive games (2010). 4. Portland’s Isaiah Rider, Brian Grant and Arvydas Sabonis in 1997 (in quadruple overtime). 5. Brian Leetch (1994) and Tim Thomas (2011). 6. Ray Harroun. 7. Maud and Lillian Watson in 1884.

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The Clockwork Repertory Theatre in Oakville said the first show of its 36th season, “The Foreigner,” a comedy by Larry Shue, will open Saturday, Nov. 3 with curtain at 8:15 p.m. It also will be staged Nov. 9 and 10, 16 and 17, and 23 and 24 and Dec. 1. Directed by Bill Wilson, “The Foreigner” is one of two full-length comedies written by Larry Shue

before his untimely death in an airplane accident. Hailed as a comic triumph when it was first presented in Milwaukee, “The Foreigner” went on to become a smash hit on Broadway and wherever it played in theatres all over the country. The story involves a rather meek fellow named Charlie. He has come to the U.S. from Britain with his British Army friend, Froggy. Froggy is on a local military mission, so he decides to leave Charlie in the care of his good friend, Betty, who owns an old lakeside fishing establishment in Tilghman County, Ga. Seems that Betty is a recent widow and is down and out on her luck. The local property inspector wants to condemn her property due to a foundation problem, but his motives are much more than meet the eye at first. Charlie is rather shy, so to avoid contact with other people, Froggy hits on the idea of telling Betty that Charlie is a foreigner and speaks no English. Betty is beside herself, having never met a “foreigner” before! The fun begins when Charlie overhears more than he should as others, making devious plans, think he can’t understand them. With the help of a rather dim-witted boy, Charlie enters on a plan to disrupt the evil-doers and save Betty’s establishment. Along the way, he meets a girl he falls for, and a climactic moment ensues when the Ku Klux Klan invades the camp. Will Charlie find true love and ward off the evil-doers? Well, to tell you is to spoil the story and reveal a most unusual ending! Reserved tickets are $18. Call the box office at 860-274-7247 to reserve your tickets. The theatre is at 133 Main St. in Oakville, Conn.

“The Learned Ladies” Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” will run the two weekends prior to Thanksgiving, Nov. 9 to 11, and Nov. 16 to 18, in the Black Box Theatre at Pomperaug High School. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for students, seniors and Region 15 staff and $10 for regular admission. Seating is limited to 85 per show, so make arrangements early. Tickets will be sold at the door as seating permits. Presales will begin in early November during school lunch periods in the cafeteria. Phone and email reservations also may be made. For more information, or to reserve tickets, visit www.region15.org/ subsite/phs/page/about-ptc-8988, or call the Black Box Theatre box office at 203-2623247.

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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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Jasper is a great kitty for a multi-pet home. He is about 2 years old, and he gets along perfectly with cats, dogs and even birds! He’s solid black and is pretty reserved until he’s comfortable. Then watch out – he loves attention! He’s very vocal, and he enjoys playing with his kitty toys. He would be a good fit with owners who have cat experience and a quiet home as he is a non-domineering fellow. Please call ahead to Animals For Life to meet him as he is in foster care.

This beagle mix was brought to the shelter by his owner, who could no longer keep him. Oliver is in foster care now because he did not adjust well to the loud noises and all the hustle and bustle at the shelter. He does like other dogs and seems fine around cats as well. Oliver is 10 years old. He walks nicely on leash and would be easy for just about anyone to handle. To visit him, please call Animals For Life to find out when he can be seen.

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.

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Emily is an active 3-year-old girl looking for a home to call her own. She is full of life and loves to run and play. She has a tremendous amount of energy and will need someone who will give her the exercise and playtime she needs. She does need a yard, but please remember, being a beagle, if she is left alone, she will dig out. She loves other animals as well as children. She will make a terrific companion for most any home.

JAKE Jake is such a beautiful young 3-year-old boy who is looking for a buddy and friend to call his own. Having grown up with a lot of other animals in the home, Jake loves other dogs. He is a stunning brindle pit mix, a happy-go-lucky type of dog. He has no issues whatsoever and is in need of a home to call his own. Jake loves to go for long walks and hikes.

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.

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Vet says cat is obese DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, “Frank,” has been classified as obese by the veterinarian. Frank doesn’t look that fat, and he moves around fine and plays a lot. How can the vet call him obese? Trying to get him to exercise more doesn’t work, either. – Susan J., Phoenix DEAR SUSAN: Cats, like people, sometimes put on weight so gradually it’s the scale that sounds the first warning rather than looks or lack of activity. Frank may not seem too fat and he gets around just fine, but that good health won’t last if the weight stays on him. He has quite a bit in his favor. It sounds like Frank is a healthy cat who stays active. You can encourage this activity by increasing the amount of time you play with him – if you dangle a cat toy in front of Frank for 5 minutes every hour or so, increase that to 10 minutes each time. It’s also very important to follow the dietary guidelines set down by the veterinarian. Usually a pet diet involves reducing the amount of calories taken in

each day. That means serving smaller portions at feeding time. Food treats must be avoided as well, so the extra calories don’t go straight to your cat’s midsection.

Keeping Frank’s weight down now will help prolong not only his life, but also the quality of that life. Being obese will eventually lead to a host of expensive health problems – diet and exercise cost mostly time and patience. Send your questions or 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.

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