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Twin birch trees growing next to each other are on the Middlebury Land Trust’s Scavenger Hunt list. Can you find them on the trail around Lake Elise? (Curtiss Clark photo)
Go on a MLT scavenger hunt By JANINE SULLIVANWILEY It’s July, the kids are out of school, the outdoors beckons, and many of the Middlebury Land Trust (MLT) properties that have been described in this column offer great hiking opportunities. Sometimes children find a hike boring (they never are for me, but kids can have their own priorities), but one thing that can be enjoyed by all ages is a scavenger hunt. This month, we offer you a nature scavenger hunt for things you can find at Lake Elise. There is a surprising diversity of things that folks young and old can seek and find within a few feet of the trail on this MLT property. The John Largay Memorial Preserve is just over 50 acres in total, with the lake making up 13.5 of those acres. If you’ve never been there before, the en-
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trance is on Long Meadow Road across from the Lake Elise Cemetery. There is space to pull off and park by the trail entrance. Traveling counterclockwise, the trail is narrower at the beginning. It goes through a marshy section at its northern edge and then widens on the western side. The scavenger hunt items below are in the order you might find them. Several things can be found in multiple locations. Given that this year has been so tickfriendly, please take proper precautions against ticks whenever you are in the woods or on trails. You can cut out the list below and take it with you. Good luck and I hope you have fun! If you want to keep score: Four stars if you find all 25. Three stars: 15-24. Two stars: 5-14. Under 5: Maybe you need to spend more time looking around the natural world.
MLT Scavenger Hunt July 2017 1. A stone bench 2. Poison ivy (Identify this early so you can avoid it. Look for leaves in sets of three, and remember it can grow along the ground or vine up a tree. There is a lot along the eastern side, much less on the opposite bank.) 3. Twin birch trees (two growing next to each other) 4. White pine tree (very long needles) 5. Lily pads in the lake 6. Fish in the lake 7. An animal’s entrance hole in the ground 8. Ostrich ferns (These grow in a vase shape, and can get quite tall. There are at least four types of ferns around the lake.) 9. Virginia Creeper (Has sets of five leaves, vines along the ground and up trees) 10. Moss 11. Lichen on a tree (Look for rough gray patches on trees) 12. A large tipped over tree (on the right side of the path, where you can see underneath the roots) 13. Trees with smooth bark 14. Trees with rough bark 15. A woodpecker hole in a tree (They like large standing dead trees.) 16. A spider web, with or without a spider in it. 17. A wooden bridge (There are five. Can you find them all?) 18. Animal tracks (Look anyplace where there is mud) 19. Flowers (Can you find white, blue/purple, and yellow flowers?) 20. A wooden bench (There are two, can you find them both?) 21. Berries on bushes 22. Knobby growth growing out of a large tree 23. A big rock by the side of the lake that you can sit on 24. A pine cone 25. A bird
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Middlebury Police Chief Fran Dabbo stands beside the new drug drop box in the Middlebury Police Station lobby. It provides a convenient place for residents to drop off leftover or expired medications. (Marjorie Needham photo)
Middlebury residents no longer have to wait for a special medication collection day; they can drop unwanted medications into the new drug drop box in the lobby of the police station on Southford Road. Middlebury Police Chief Fran Dabbo said the department obtained the drop box through a grant from CVS. Medications can be dropped off 24 hours a day. Dabbo noted liquids and needles cannot be put in the box. But what can be put in there is not limited to prescription
pills, patches, medications and ointments; you also can drop off over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, samples and pet medications. Dabbo said, “The drop box is good because it gets medicine out of the medicine cabinet.” He cautioned residents, “Don’t leave them lying around. It gives them a chance to be misused.” Jennifer Dewitt, executive director of the Central Naugatuck Valley Regional Action Council, said misuse of prescription drugs is more common than many people
– See Medications on page 4
P&Z approves Sunoco signs, camp trailer, grand opening signs By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its May 4 meeting approved signs for the Sunoco station at 550 Middlebury Road (formerly Ford’s), a water line easement for Westover Water Company and road maintenance work on scenic roads around Lake Quassapaug. It also discussed recommendations for zoning regulation revisions and a formalized site plan resolution. At its June 1 meeting, it approved temporary use of a camp trailer at 80 Yale Ave. and temporary “grand opening” signs at the Shell Station on Middlebury Road. The Sunoco signage was approved after Al Whiting of Ready Imaging Inc. told commissioners the Sunoco arrow sign and LED price sign to be installed on the same pole and at about the same height as the original would not include a flange that appeared in the plans. He agreed it was unsightly and not needed. At the request of Zoning Enforcement Officer Curt Bosco, the approval also included a Sunoco sign on each side of the new canopy. The original plan showed signage for CITGO, but Bosco said the brand subsequently changed. The water line easement was approved after town attorney Dana D’Angelo told commissioners the Westover Water Company was selling its assets to the Connecticut Water Company and needed to obtain easements for its water lines, many of which were installed as far back as 1907. She said the Congregational Church and the town needed to sign the easement, and P&Z approval was required by Connecticut General Statutes Section 8-24. Town engineer John Calabrese told commissioners Public Works Director Dan Norton was planning road maintenance work on Upper Whittemore, Tranquility, Spring
Signs approved by Middlebury’s Planning and Zoning Commission are in place at the new Sunoco station (formerly Ford’s) in Middlebury. The station opened for business on or about June 22. (Marjorie Needham photo) and White Deer Rock Roads from the Tyler Cove area to the Woodbury line and pointed out they are designated as scenic roads and governed by Connecticut General Statutes. He said the work is being done to correct drainage problems and re-treat or repair existing roadway surfaces. He said Norton
was not proposing to widen the roads or make major drainage changes, and the roads will look the same as they look today except they will have a smoother finish. Chairman Smith said maintenance of a scenic road
– See P&Z on page 8
Independence Day Holiday All town offices, library and transfer station are closed. First of the Newtown Savings Bank’s five free summer concerts in Woodbury
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Blues Alley Band performs rockin’ blues. 6:30 p.m. Hollow Park in Woodbury. Bring your picnic and blanket or chairs and enjoy a summer evening of great music, different every week on July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2.
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Library Highlights
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This column features highlights for the Middlebury, Naugatuck, Southbury and Woodbury libraries.
Some Town Offices Closed - Call first Board of Selectmen Canceled - Next Meeting July 17
Tuesday, July 4 Fourth of July Holiday - Town offices, library and transfer station closed
Wednesday, July 5 Land Preservation and Open Space 6 p.m.................................................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 26
Thursday, July 6 Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 26
The Enchanted Occasions String Trio will perform Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. Elizabeth Ramos (violin), Jake Dziubek (viola) and Cara Cheung (cello) will present an evening of Telemann, Bach and Vivaldi. Members of Enchanted Occasions Trio are conservatory-trained musicians and are alumni of prestigious institutions.
Middlebury Closed Saturdays The library is closed Saturdays in July and August and will reopen on Saturdays after Labor Day weekend.
Tech Talk
Don Regan exhibit
Learn about Goodreads Wednesdays, July 5 and 19, at 11 Police Commission 6 p.m............................................................................Town Hall Conference Room a.m. Find out how to keep track of books you are reading or Wednesday, July 12 would like to read. Also, learn Board of Finance 7 p.m.................................................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 how to get suggestions for your next read. Registration required. Monday, July 10
Monday, July 17 Board of Selectmen 6 p.m............................................................................Town Hall Conference Room Public Works Commission 7 p.m...................................................................................... Shepardson, Room 4
Ice cream in a bag
Join us for DIY Ice Cream in a Bag Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. Learn how to make ice cream without any special equipment. Tuesday, July 18 Registration required. Republican Town Committee The Middlebury Public Li7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 26 brary is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone number is 203-758Water Pollution Control Authority 7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 26 2634, and the website is middle- The late Don Regan, a longtime Middlebury resident, stands burypubliclibrary.org. beside a portrait he painted. His artwork will be on exhibit at the Wednesday, July 19 Southbury Public Library in July. (Sumbitted photo) Democratic Town Committee 7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 27
Tuesday, July 25 Economic and Industrial Development Commission 6:30 p.m. ....................................................................Town Hall Conference Room Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m.............................................................................. Shepardson, Room 26
Middlebury Library book club picks for August Settle in this summer with one of these entertaining reads featuring unlikely romances and beach-side mysteries. The Brown Bag Book Discussion Group will discuss “The Rosie Project” by Graehme Simison Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. “The Rosie Project” is a quirky, unconventional love story narrated by a charming but socially challenged genetics professor on a quest to find true love. Don Tillman has never had a second date, has difficulty in social settings and is convinced he’s not wired for romance until an acquaintance makes him think differently. Tillman embarks on the Wife Project, a scientific approach to finding his perfect partner. Rosie Jarman is all the things Don is looking for but she is on a quest of her own, to find her biological father. Don’s Wife Project takes a back seat to Rosie’s Father Project. As a relationship begins to bloom between the two, Don realizes love is not always what it appears to be on paper. If you enjoyed “The Rosie Project,” you may also like “Someone Else’s Love Story” by Joshilyn Jackson. Shandi Pierce is juggling college, raising her son and keeping the peace between her longdivorced parents. The last thing she needs is to be caught in the middle of a stick-up in a gas station mini-mart and falling in love with William Ashe, who steps between the armed robber and her son. Ashe, a brilliant geneticist, believes in science and numbers and that destiny is all about
choice. Shandi and William are in a head-on collision to meet their destinies through science and miracles. Falling in love is rarely what it seems to be. The Mystery Book Group will not meet in August, but you can still enjoy a summer mystery read. Phillip Craig’s Martha’s Vineyard Mystery series features J.W. Jackson, an ex-Boston police officer who has retired to Martha’s Vineyard but can’t seem to stop fighting crime. With almost 20 books in the series, no matter which title you start reading, it is easy to relate to Jackson. He’s a person who enjoys the simple things in life such as good friends, family and a delicious seafood dinner. The first book is called “A Beautiful Place to Die.” J.W. Jackson will entertain and thrill you as he unravels the mystery that will save one of his friends, the town or him. A hot-off-the press mystery is “I Found You” by Lisa Jewell. Set in the British seaside town of Ridinghouse Bay, it combines three separate events into one thrilling beach read. Single mom Alice Lake finds a man sitting on a beach outside her house. He has no name, no jacket, and no idea how he got there but she decides to invite him inside. Newlywed Lily grows anxious when her husband fails to return home from work one night. Two teenagers on summer holiday at Ridinghouse Bay encounter a mysterious young man. Find out how these three seemingly unrelated events collide to create an electrifying summer read.
Naugatuck
The Howard Whittemore Memorial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. Call 203-7294591 or visit whittemorelibrary. Saturday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m., org. Tanglewood Marionettes, a nationally known touring marionette theater based in New England, will perform their puppet show, “Sleeping Beauty.” In this Senior Technology retelling, a painted story book Workshops opens up to reveal each scene. Boy Scout Nate Gibson’s Eagle Beautifully hand-crafted mariScout project is to lead a series onettes are brought to life by a of senior technology workshops master puppeteer as the drain the Brown Room of the Southmatic events unfold. This is a bury Public Library on three free, ticketed event; registration Thursdays in July. The rising juis required. Recommended for nior at Pomperaug High School ages pre-K and older. wants to help community seniors learn how to use technology AARP driver course more effectively, benefiting them The AARP Smart Driver Course in communicating with family will be offered Monday, July 17, members and organizing ideas from 1 to 5 p.m. An AARP repre- and events No computer experisentative will lead a refresher ence or knowledge is required course on safe driving techniques for the workshops. with possible eligibility for an inEach participant will have a surance discount. The class costs laptop computer with a mouse $15 for AARP members and $20 to use. Space is limited to 10 parfor nonmembers, payable to ticipants and registration is reAARP. Registration is required. quired. Because the skills taught Call the library at 203-729-4591for in each workshop are sequential, more information or to register. all workshops in the series must be attended. Please call 203-262Anime Club 0626, ext. 130, to register. Tuesday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m., Workshop 1: Computer Basics Debi Hamuka Falkenham, a local on Thursday, July 6, from 6 to cartoonist, will join Anime Club 6:45 p.m. will teach participants for a special Manga Cartooning how to use a computer. Basics workshop for ages 10 and above. like the keyboard, mouse, and Spaces are limited, so registra- other features will be covered. tion is required. Workshop 2: Email Basics on Thursday, July 13, from 6 to 6:45 Connecticut Works p.m. will teach the basics of how career coach to use an email account. ParDo you or someone you know ticipants will be set up with a need a coach for your career or Gmail email account and shown job search? If so, don’t miss the how to use it. Workshop 3: Google SearchConnecticut Department of Labor’s Career motor coach when ing and Google Apps on Thursit comes to Naugatuck Thursday, day, July 20, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. July 20, from 10 a.m. to noon and will teach the best tips and tricks 1 to 3 p.m. This mobile career for Google searching a variety of center and computer lab serves information. It also will cover the citizens of Southwestern Con- Google Apps Calendar, Drive, necticut. The coach parks along Docs, and more. the Town Green on Division The first three programs listed Street near the library. Registration is required; call the library below are part of the library’s 2017 Adult Summer Series “Goat 203-729-4591.
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Knight life Join Mike Norris Thursday, July 6, at 2 p.m. in the Kingsley Room to learn how medieval knights practiced for war and enjoyed the pleasures of peace through masterpieces of the Morgan Library and Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters. Norris got his bachelor’s degree in classics from the University of California at San Diego and his master’s degree in classics and a Ph.D. in art history at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He spent 20 years at the Cloisters Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and has lectured on trips all over the world. He lives in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Historical arms and armor Join members of the East Coast Combative Arts Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. in the Kingsley Room for a presentation on medieval arms and armor. East Coast Combative Arts is a group of Connecticut-based fight choreographers, actor-combatants, martial artists and educators dedicated to providing entertaining and realistic fight choreography for stage and screen and just about anything else you may need it for. They have worked and performed for 10 years in New England and beyond at multiple Renaissance Festivals and Playhouses and provided choreography for several independent films.
Medieval and Renaissance Attire Costume designer Julie Leavitt and teaching artist Claudia Gage of Shakesperience Productions Inc. will present Medieval and Renaissance Costumes and Clothing Thursday, July 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kingsley Room. Wearing and displaying multiple vibrant costumes, they will examine the world of Medieval, Renaissance, and Elizabethan clothing and costuming. They will discuss what people actually wore versus what we think of they wore and how that translates to the stage.
The Southbury Library will host an exhibit of Donald Regan’s “Men Of The Civil War” from Saturday, July 1, until Thursday, July 27. Regan (1934-2016) a Waterbury native, long-time resident of Middlebury and most recently Oxford. Conn., was a 1964 graduate of Paier College of Art in New Haven and a member of the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, Lyme Academy and the Watertown Art League The inspiration for this collection of 15 portraits of important men of the Civil War was to put faces with the famous names we often hear and read about in Civil War history. Among the portraits are paintings of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, General Grant, General Sherman, General Robert E. Lee, and a native of Oxford, Conn., – Col. John Lyman Chatfield. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours. For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www. southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.
Woodbury Concert Musical Duo Deidre and Sean Murtha will play a selection of music from the time of Thoreau Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m. The duo play a variety of instruments, and birthday cake will be served. Register at www.woodburylibraryct.org.
Community mural making All ages are invited to join Community Mural Making with Kate Gorham of the Golden Button Art Studio Saturday, July 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. Drop in and paint a 3-inch-by-3-inch canvas (self-portraits are encouraged!). All canvases will be joined together for a display at the Woodbury Library this summer. No registration required.
Natural world art show Sculptor Matt Simpson, artist Molly Tate, and poet and photographer Betty Lou Bowles will share the inspiration they draw from the natural world with a group art show at the library, “Celebrating the Natural World,” Saturday, July 1 through Monday, July 31. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, July 1, from 2 to 4 pm. The exhibit is part of the library’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau’s birth and will include a variety of paintings, photography and sculpture that use nature as their central theme. For more information on this or other Woodbury Library programs, visit www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502. There are many programs for children and teens this July, and signups can be found on the library’s website, www.woodburylibraryct.org. The Woodbury Public Library is at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury. Call 203-263-3502. To see more library events, please look online at www.beenews.com.
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EIDC updates survey results By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) didn’t have a regular meeting June 27 due to lack of a quorum, but it did release updated results from the business survey, shown in the graphic to the right. Last month’s graphic showed the results of 29 surveys received by June 1. This graphic shows the results of 44 surveys. An additional 15 surveys were returned after EIDC Chairman Terrence McAuliffe hand-delivered 46 surveys directly to business owners who did not respond to the April mailing. The updated graphic makes it easier to see the factors business owners consider very important (shown in green on the graphic). Safety was the most important factor of all. Other pluses were location, proximity to I-84, demographics, small town values and quality of life. Business owners also considered the town well run and beautiful with good services and a sense of community. Minuses included high property taxes, school taxes and property prices. Traffic on routes 63 and 64, and traffic congestion from I-84 accidents were noted by several, as were restrictions on business signs. Less restrictive zoning was called for by several businesses, and the cost of fitting up a business was said to be out of proportion to other towns. Infrastructure was cited by several, including the need for water service, natural gas, better cellular service and road improvements. Many said the town didn’t need more gas stations, chain
stores or convenience stores. Seven said they were aware of Middlebury’s tax incentive program. The next regular EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room. However, McAuliffe said he plans to call a special meeting before then to consider a tax incentive application from Quassy Amusement Park.
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“AARP.” Call 203-577-4166 to regYou can only apply for this ister. program once every 12 months. The Senior Center will be You must have made at least four closed Tuesday, July 4, in obserConnecticut Mobile payments within the last 12 vance of Independence Day. months, your bill should be at Food Pantry least 30 days overdue and you Driver safety The Connecticut Mobile Food must have a shut-off notice. Pantry offers food to anyone who program Bring with you your shut-off The next AARP Driver Safety needs it. The truck comes to two notice, gas or electric bill and Course will be Monday, July 10, locations near us, First Congre- income for the household. If you from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the senior gational Church at 40 Deforest have questions, please call JoAnn center. The course is the nation’s St. in Watertown the first Cappelletti at 203-577-4166, ext. first and largest driver-refresher Wednesday of the month at 2 707. p.m. and the Southbury Senior course. Drivers who attend the class Center at 561 Main St. S. in Hollywood will receive a completion cer- Southbury the third Friday of the film and talk tificate and may be entitled to a month at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, from 12:30 discount on automobile insurOperation Fuel to 2:30 p.m., Tom Rosa will show ance (contact your insurance The Operation Fuel Program and discuss the movie, “How to company for details). begins July 10 for utilities only. Murder Your Wife.” Rosa, a reAARP membership is not reThe Middlebury Senior Center tired art teacher, is an expert on quired, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The cost to will take applications Monday old Hollywood movies. participate is $15 for AARP mem- through Friday between 9 a.m. – See Seniors on page 6 bers and $20 for nonmembers. and 12:30 p.m. All checks must be made out to
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Where to see fireworks Looking for nearby fireworks displays, we found them right here in Middlebury (at Quassy), in Naugatuck and in Waterbury. Oxford’s fireworks were June 28 and 30, in conjunction with the Quaker Farms Fire Co. Annual Carnival. Here, in order by date, is where and when you can see fireworks. You can see fireworks each night for three nights in a row if you wish! Waterbury is offering a series of events on Sunday, July 2, 2017. • The City of Waterbury Fireworks Display will launch from Holy Land at approximately 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday July 9, 2017) • The Brass Mill Center will sponsor a Food Truck and Fireworks Extravaganza from 2 to 10 p.m. in the Macy’s/JC Penney parking lots • A Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Concert at Hamilton Park will start at 8:30 p.m. Naugatuck: Monday, July 3, at 9:15 p.m. See Naugatuck’s 2017 Fireworks Celebration at Old Firehouse Road in downtown Naugatuck. The rain date is July 5. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with entertainment, food, and a variety of family-oriented activities and culminate with the fireworks display. Middlebury: Tuesday, July 4, at 10:15 p.m., see 3-D Fireworks at Quassy Amusement Park. Special 3-D viewing glasses will be sold for $1, and proceeds from the 3-D glasses sale will benefit the Healthy Eyes Alliance of New Haven, Conn. The nonprofit provides vision screening for children and adults that helps prevent per- Quassy Amusement Park fireworks explode over manent vision loss and learning difficulties. Lake Quassapaug. See them again this year. Parking is $10 on July 4. (Quassy photo)
Plan ahead for in-home care If you can see the signs and know that in-home care is becoming an inevitability, either for you or a loved one, start planning now. There’s a lot to consider. • Home health-care aides and nurses provide a wide variety of the insurance.) Do they do of services, so your first step background checks before hirwill be to determine which ing, and more checks periodiones you’re going to need. cally? How about drug testing? Make a written list. How often do they make sur• Picking an agency to work with prise visits to check on employcan be fraught with hidden ees? Will they work with your dangers if you don’t know just doctors to develop and stick to who you’re getting. After all, a care plan? Will you get the these people are coming into same worker every time? Is a your home. daily written summary of care • A few questions to ask as you provided? interview home care compa- • Check references and any onnies: How long have they been line rating system your state in business? Is everyone bondhas. Call the state and ask ed and insured? (Ask for a copy whether licenses are required
and if complaints have been made about any agency you consider. • Be sure to review “Choosing a Caregiver: Expect the Best and Know How to Ask for It,” by Haley Lynn Gray. You can find the book on Amazon.com. • Go online to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (www.nahc.org) and click on Consumer. Read about selecting the right home care provider and a list of more questions to ask. It also has a database of agencies. • Ask for local referrals at the senior center, your doctor’s office and your church. • The more you know before you take this step, the more confident you’ll be. (c) 2017 King Features Synd. Inc.
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realize. And many people have these drugs sitting in their medicine cabinet. At a recent training, she asked attendees to raise their hands if they have a medicine in their cabinet that they no longer use. “Almost everyone raised their hand,” she said. “We just don’t clean out our medicine cabinets. I kept my medication (locked up) for six months in case my back flared up. I kept it ‘just in case.’ A lot of people do that.” Dewitt referred us to a presentation by Dr. Susan Wolfe of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction that is full of statistics on drug misuse. It lists sources of misused pain relievers in 2015 as 40.5 percent free from a friend or relative, 34 percent from a prescription from one doctor, and 13.2 percent bought/ stole from a friend or relative. It also shows illicit drug use among persons 12 and older: 6.4 million in a 30-day period misused prescription medications – sedatives, stimulants, tranquilizers or pain relievers – with the largest number, 3.8 million, misusing pain relievers. What some may find even scarier is the Centers for Disease Control says past misuse of prescription opioids is the strongest (our emphasis) risk factor for heroin initiation and use. While most people don’t have a lot of potentially abusable prescription medications, Dewitt said those most commonly found in the medicine cabinet are Tylenol with codeine, Klonopin, Vicodin, Oxycodone, Percodan and Percoset. The sleep medications Tramadol and Ambien also can be abused. And stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta are
often abused by college students. While not all these drugs are opioids, the users are still taking medications not legally prescribed for them and/or are not taking them in an appropriate way. When it comes to their medicine cabinet, the average person may not even notice someone is taking their pills. Dewitt said when you set a bottle of 50 Altoids next to a bottle with 47 Altoids, it’s unlikely you will notice three are missing from one of the bottles. Who takes a few pills at a time? Dewitt said it could be anyone who comes to your house. It could be anyone you know; there’s not a particular look to the person who does this. She said it could be someone looking to deal as easily as it could be relatives, a boyfriend, a girlfriend, even law enforcement officers. Last year, Realtors were made aware this could be a problem at open houses. She said teens are particularly vulnerable. “They are risk-takers by nature. The initial lure of prescription medications is they have a legitimate use. They were prescribed by a doctor, manufactured in a lab and teens think of them as not as dangerous as heroin or fentanyl, ecstasy or molly, which have who knows what in them.” Dewitt’s advice to us: “Abusable medications should not be in a medicine cabinet. They should be locked up somewhere safe.” And, of course, they should be taken to a drug drop box as soon as they are no longer needed. In addition to the Middlebury Police Department, readers will find drop boxes at Connecticut State Police barracks in Southbury, Bethany and Litchfield. Find more information online at cnvrac.com, drugfree.com and ct.gov/dmhas/site/default.asp.
In Brief 2017 fall soccer registration opens
This complimentary program is to open everyone and includes instruction and practice of medMiddlebury Soccer’s fall reg- itation. Everyone is welcome to istration is open on the Middle- come earlier, at 5 p.m., for a combury Soccer website, www.mid- plimentary sample yoga class. dlebury-soccer.com. The fall season registration period is Free concerts shorter than the spring due to an in Woodbury early deadline from the NorthThe Newtown Savings Bank west District. Register now to avoid paying a late fee or missing free summer concert series kicks the deadline, which will prevent off Wednesday, July 5, at 6:30 participation. A $35 late fee will p.m. in Hollow Park in Woodstart for travel registrations (U9 bury. Bring your picnic and blanage group and above) after July ket or chairs and enjoy a summer 15, and registration will close at evening of great music, different the end of day July 30. A $25 late every week! Performers for the five-confee will start on Aug. 16 for inhouse registrations (U4 to U8 age cert series will be the Blues Alley Band with rockin’ blues July 5, groups). In addition to multiple-player The Rakes with alternative Coundiscounts Middlebury Soccer of- try July 12, Root Six with classic fers, this season the club has Rock ‘n Roll July 19, 60s Satisfacinstituted a maximum family tion with 1960s favorites July 26 cost of either $350 for families and The Eric Hallenbeck Trio with players in the in-house pro- with jazz music Aug. 2. We’ll post gram U4-U8 only, or $450 for more information about the families with players in both the bands on bee-news.com. in-house and travel programs. Dragonfly program Late fees will still apply to late Flanders invites the public to registrations. come join Connecticut ConserFree meditation class vation Ambassador Michael The public is invited to attend Grady will “soar” folks into the a free program, “Calm, Joyful and world of dragonflies Saturday, Centered: Daily Meditation,” Sun- July 8, at 1 p.m. at the Flanders day, July 2, at 7 p.m. with Janaki Nature Center Studio at the inPierson at Woodbury Meditation tersection of Flanders and and Yoga Center at 122 West Side Church Hill Road in Woodbury. Road in Woodbury, Conn. Pier- Children are welcome. Dragonflies are super predason, the co-founder, executive tors first discovered in the director and principal instructor at the Center, presents seminars marshes of Scotland millions of on hatha yoga, meditation, stress years ago. Participants will get a management, death and dying/ look into the world of these life and living, elementary san- amazing insects through photos skrit, and thinking into being: and discussion. This will be followed by a short walk around the creating your own reality.
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by Aug. 2, 2017. Real estate taxes of more than $100 can be paid in two installments, one due July 1, 2017, and another due Jan. 1, 2018.
Glebe House fundraiser
Cleaning out your garage and wondering what to do with all that hazardous waste? Take it to the former General Datacomm building at 6 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck Saturday, July 29, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is a cap of 50 pounds or gallons of waste per resident unless arrangements are made in advance. If you think you might exceed this limit, send an email with your name, address, and type of waste to hhw@nvcogct.org by Monday, July 24. The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments administers hazardous waste collection for residents of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, and Woodbury. These events give residents a way to properly dispose of hazardous materials commonly used in the home, including paint, pesticides, household cleaners, poisons, and chemicals. The goal of the program is to keep potentially hazardous waste out of local landfills and sewers, providing extra protection for wetlands and waterways. For a list of acceptable and unacceptable items and tips on proper disposal of common household items, visit nvcogct. org/content/household-hazardous-waste-hhw.
The Glebe House Museum’s festive garden party, Wine and Roses in the Gertrude Jekyll Garden on Hollow Road in Woodbury on Saturday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., will offer fine wine in a beautiful garden. Surrounded by bursts of summer flowers in the garden, bouquets of roses and live music, guests can sample Gertrude’s Garden, a white wine named for Gertrude Jekyll and bottled by Walker Road Vineyards in Woodbury. Hors d’oeuvres and other wine also will be served. There will be a silent auction of very special items chosen for this event, and the museum will be open for the evening. Tickets for the garden party are $25 per person and all proceeds will support the Glebe House Museum and Gertrude Jekyll Garden. To reserve tickets for Wine and Roses, please call the museum director at 203-2632855.
Tax bills due soon Middlebury Tax Collector Jean Dawes reminds folks that tax bills on real estate and vehicles were mailed out in June and are due July 1. Vehicle taxes and real estate taxes of less than $100 will become delinquent if not paid
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nature center where the group will try to net some dragonflies for closer inspection. The cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.
Phishing refers to tactics someone uses to try to gather confidential and sensitive information from you by tricking you into believing you should share personal data such as your identification, password and credit card details with them because they appear to be a trusted entity like family, a friend or colleague. It’s a takeoff on the summer activity, fishing, but instead of using live bait, hooks or lures they appeal to your inclination to reply quickly without much thought or careful consideration. It’s a type of social engineering that uses deception while appearing genuine and legitimate. Phish Me, a company that provides education and services to reduce the likelihood of compa-
nies falling for these constant and increasingly sophisticated schemes, estimates that “91 percent of cyber attacks start with a phishing email” as recounted in an article in Digital Guardian by Anas Baig. “Phishing can come in the shape of phony confirmation emails for online purchases, job applications, failed delivery notifications, security updates and even legal notices, each of which can be used to instill a sense of urgency or fear to further increase targets’ odds of taking the bait,” Baig said. Graham Cluley, a computer security analyst, writes a newsletter that tells of a new trend that will give you even more pause while you’re online. The phishers target PayPal users not only for their login credentials but also for
selfies of them holding their ID cards. You receive an email informing you that PayPal has suspended their account “for security precaution.” As you no doubt have experienced, the phishing email usually employs poor grammar with bad spelling. It encourages the individuals being scammed to provide their name, address and credit card number. If you fall for that, then they’ll ask for even more personal information such as a form of identification like a driver’s license along with a selfie of you holding it. Google was the victim of a phishing scheme that focused on their worldwide Gmail customers. The tactic mimicked legitimate Google emails, and it appeared in your inbox telling you someone shared a Google doc
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with you. Once you clicked on the button in “Open Docs” everyone in your address book was sent an email from you as the sender. The idea was to spread this as broadly and quickly as possible. According to Digital Guardian, you should take these online precautions • Carefully examine the senders of unsolicited or unexpected emails. • Check links – don’t click on any links within emails. • Search Online – do a search to investigate the validity of communications. • Look out for typos – email from a reputable company with typos or poor grammar indicates it is illegitimate. • Use multi-factor authentication – two forms of identification, e.g., a password and a security question. Most cyber attacks and data breaches can be prevented by educating yourself on how to work more carefully while online. Don’t become the next cyber security hacking statistic. Contact Golden Technology Services Inc, at 972-670-9738 or info@gtscloud. com to reduce your online risks.
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Obituaries Joseph Lewis Horowitz
Father of Debby Horowitz Joseph Lewis Horowitz, 94, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Trumbull and Southbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Gilcrist Hospice Care Center. He was the husband of Sylvia (Fleischer) Eisenberg Horowitz. Joe grew up in Bridgeport, the son of the late Abraham and Fannie (Narvis) Horowitz. He graduated from Harding High School and Yale University during the War, and then obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College through the GI bill. Joe was an obstetrician-gynecologist in Bridgeport for over 35 years, including time as the department chair at Park City Hospital. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Air Force during the Korean conflict. A true Renaissance man, Joe’s passions included woodworking, sculpture, restoring Model A Fords, classical music, photography and researching figural tobacco jars (of which he became a world expert). He loved to run, bike and hike the Appalachian Trail. Over the last two decades, he wrote, designed, self-published and printed more than 20 books of original poetry, recipes, humor, his life and loves. Joe’s autobiography, “A Good Run,” was the metaphor of his life. Joe is survived by his sons, Robert Horowitz and his wife, Catherine Nagel, of Pelham, Mass., and Justin Horowitz and his fiancée, Kristin Judd, of Ulster Park, NY; his daughters, Debby Horowitz and her husband, Jay Klemundt, of Middlebury and Ellen Horowitz and her husband, Frank Vitale, of Columbia Falls, Mont.; and his grandchildren, Caribeth and Jeremy Klemundt, and Adam, Sarah and Emily Horowitz. He was predeceased by his former wife and the mother of his four children, Margit Kirschblum
Horowitz; his longtime companion, Charlotte Tarses; and his brother, Paul Horowitz. A graveside service was held June 18, 2017, at the B’nai Torah Cemetery in Fairfield and shiva was observed that evening at the Middlebury home of his daughter Debby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Food Bank, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 or the Connecticut Food Bank, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck assisted with arrangements. For online condolences, to share a story or a photo, please visit www.fordfh.com.
Gloria Jean Mormile March 19, 1937 - June 9, 2017: Gloria Jean Mormile, wife of Alfred J. Mormile of Middlebury, met our Heavenly Father and joined her sister, Rose Carley, and parents, Maria Raffela and Michael Nigri, on June 9, 2017. Gloria graduated from Wilby High School in 1955 and Waterbury School of Nursing in 1958. She and Alfred were married in 1960. Gloria got her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Hartford and a master’s degree in health care administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute while working full time and raising three children. Gloria was a brilliant R.N. and hospital administrator who excelled in the field of medicine in various leadership positions at St. Mary’s Hospital. At St. Mary’s, she was quickly promoted to a nursing supervisor position. She then went on to teach nursing at St. Mary’s School of Nursing for 11 years, where she was loved and admired by her nursing students. After teaching, Gloria took a staff development position at the hospital and advanced to the assistant director of nursing. In this position, she was
responsible for writing the first protocol for the Intensive Care and Critical Care Units. Gloria was a pioneer leader in medicine in many ways - she was responsible for teaching the hospital physicians to use the first electrocardiogram machines (EKGs) when this technology emerged in the 1970s. She also helped set up the protocol for St. Mary’s “Heartmobile,” the first cardiac emergency response unit in Connecticut. Gloria led St. Mary’s Hospital through its first Joint Commission Accreditation. In her years close to retirement, she gave wholeheartedly to the special needs children of Waterbury State Street School where she was a school nurse for 10 years. Gloria leaves three daughters and their spouses, Maria Mormile-Mehler and Brad Mehler of West Hartford, Angela Chagnon and Don Chagnon of Waterbury, and Tracie and George Paiva of Milford; one grandson, John Paul Paiva; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Carley of East Haven. Gloria was a kindhearted woman who loved to help and heal people. As the only nurse in the family, she never hesitated to help an ill family member navigate the complexities of the health care system. She also was a wonderful cook; she loved to make Sunday dinners, especially pasta and lasagna, for her family. She and her family enjoyed wonderful, fun summer family vacations at the beaches of Milford, Martha’s Vineyard, Rhode Island and West Palm Beach. She and her daughters have fond memories of singing rock songs from the Doors, the Beatles, Mommas and Papas and Credence Clearwater Revival to her and her sister Rose’s accompaniment on the guitar. She loved her daughters dearly, starting them in dance lessons at ages 5 and 6, something they continued until their 20s. Inspired by this, her daughter Maria, recently went back to dance school again and enjoys performing recitals. Gloria’s was motivated to keep her daughters heart healthy through cardiovascular exercise and a low fat diet – as much of the early research on preventing cardiovascular disease
came out during her daughters’ childhoods. She even took her daughters to see the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at Yale University so they could learn about Transcendental Meditation, a relaxation method that reduces stress connected to heart disease. Gloria always wanted the best for her daughters, sending them to Catholic high school and never questioning the necessity (and paying for) for college education. She was extremely proud of her daughters’ accomplishments and always told them so. She was a mother, mentor and friend. She made her mark on the world and her family, and we will deeply miss her until we meet again. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 14, 2017, at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. Burial followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home in Naugatuck was entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.
Walter Nowakowski Founded Nova Metal Finishing
Walter Nowakowski of Waterbury passed away in the early hours of June 10 in the presence of his wife, Doris. He was 90 years old. Walter was born in Derby, Conn., and was raised in Seymour by his parents, Anthony and Mary (Kurowski) Nowakowski. He was a working man from the age of 5, selling newspapers and delivering milk to help support his family during the Depression. Drafted into the Navy during World War II, he served in the Philippines until brought home at the war’s end. Walter worked as a steamfitter following military service, and in 1948 met and married his wife, Doris
It Happened in Middlebury
Lake Quassapaug – Part I By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD When summer comes to Middlebury, thoughts of warm sunny days bring to mind water sports, beaches and fun times, all associated with Lake Quassapaug. Its amusement park, Quassy, may be the best-known attraction in Middlebury and perhaps all of Connecticut. The lake was originally called Quassapaug Pond. Its level was raised significantly, and today it is considered a lake. The Wallace House at Lake Quassapaug was called the Richardson Lake Grove House when it belonged to the former owner, Ebenezer E. Richardson, a farmer and boat-keeper. It became known as “Wallace & Son’s Quassapaug Lake House” when it was bought by Hiram J. Wallace (1827-1888) and then taken over by his son, George W. Wallace, by the early 1890s. Under Hiram’s ownership, folks came from miles around to take a 20-minute excursion around the lake on the steamer Idlewild with Captain Dunham at the helm. George was born in 1861 in Bridgeport, Conn., to Hiram and Mary (Dewey) Wallace, and died of malarial fever in Middlebury in 1905 at the age of 43. He was married to his cousin, Tryphena Loveland Hinman (1867-1939), in 1904 in Bristol, Conn. He owned the Wallace House at Lake Quassapaug from at least the 1890s on, turning it into a renowned recreation area. An 1893 advertisement given to the historical society by Middlebury librarian Ruth (Schneider) Upson states “Wallace’s Quassapaug Lake House and Pleasure Grounds” was in “our 20th season.” It describes as fol-
This house, originally called the Richardson Lake Grove House and later Wallace & Son’s Quassapaug Lake House, served as the center for recreational activities on Lake Quassapaug from about 1873 to 1915. A fire destroyed the structure. (Middlebury Historical Society photos) lows the features you might find at this wonderful destination: “The steamer, sail and row boats are in first-class order … the grounds are in fine condition with plenty of table-room for large parties. Large dining hall, meals at all hours, special orders at short notice … A specialty made of home raised chickens for broilers, ice cold Temperance drinks, ice-cream and other refreshments. Dancing hall, bowling alley, billiards … good fishing. Teams well cared for. Fine photographic work done on the grounds.” From at least the 1880s onward, religious, civic and commercial groups have been gathering at Lake Quassapaug for outings. For example, the Sept. 7, 1883, edition of the Naugatuck News reported that about 50 correspondents of the Waterbury American newspaper held a reunion at the lake; the July 17, 1899, edition of the Naugatuck News recorded that, “The Naugatuck and Waterbury agents of
George W. Wallace followed his father in running Wallace House on the shores of Lake Quassapaug. the Prudential Insurance Company enjoyed an outing at Lake Quassapaug Saturday. All enjoyed fishing, boat sailing, ran races, and played games of various kinds … except the man who was set adrift in an oarless boat and he didn’t enjoy it a little bit and didn’t hesitate about saying so.”
In July 1898, newspapers promoted a concert by “Miss Ima Lois Suckley, The Famous Cornetist,” or an opportunity to dance to Booth’s Orchestra, which entertained with “choice selections of music.” On July 4, “private illuminations and pyrotechnical displays will light up the heavens.” For those who wished to make Lake Quassapaug a more lasting experience, George Wallace had 20 “fine cottage sites” for sale on the lake’s west side. Ron Gustafson, Quassy’s director of marketing, said the famous house that gave so much fun to so many for decades succumbed to fire in 1915 and then was replaced by the dance hall, which continued to generate many fine memories. Bob Rafford is the Middlebury Historical Society president and Middlebury’s municipal historian. To join or contact the society, visit MiddleburyHistoricalSociety.org or call Bob at 203-2064717.
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(Strusinski). Their marriage lasted 68 years until death did finally part them. In 1978, Walter showed an unrealized entrepreneurial ability, risking much to start his own business, Nova Metal Finishing, a plating job shop in Waterbury. His forthright, open and honest manner convinced many area manufacturers to entrust him with their business. He was president of said firm until his retirement in 1991, though retirement was a vague concept to “Walt,” and he maintained a presence as consultant for another 15 years. His innate mechanical ability was invaluable in keeping the business running smoothly. His solutions to problems were always simple yet elegant. Walter was a well-read individual able to discuss myriad topics. He loved to travel with Doris and friends, with multiple trips to Poland, Hawaii, Florida and the western U.S. Walter loved the outdoors and was blessed with the proverbial “green thumb.” His landscaping bordered on
art and the production of his vegetable garden provided sustenance for family and friends. He was a man in tune with nature. Walter is survived by his wife, Doris; his sons, Bill and Jon with their spouses, Andrea and Darlene; and four grandchildren, Paul, Gary, James and Anna. He was predeceased by his brother, Norman Novakowski. He left his family a legacy of security and opportunity for which they will always be grateful. His Mass of Christian Burial was June 13, 2017, at St. Hedwig Church in Naugatuck, and burial with military honors was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Flower Fund, c/o Blasius Chevrolet, 90 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT 06705, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial. com.
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Renting out your vacation home
In prior columns, we covered turning your personal residence into a rental property and also situations where you might live in part of the house and rent out another part. This month, we will cover the situation where you buy a vacation home and use it for part of the year personally and then rent it out for other parts of the year. One general IRS rule for all rental situations is that if the property is rented for no more than 14 days during a calendar year, then the rent income does not have to be reported on your tax return at all for that year. So this is an exception to the general rule that ALL income must be reported on your tax return. Of course, in this case, no rental deductions are allowed either. The rest of this column assumes the property is rented for more than 14 days. The first step is that all rent income received is reported on Schedule E attached to your Form 1040. Next, we will discuss the deductibility of various expenses. In general, most of the expenses need to be allocated based on the number of days the property is rented and the number of days it is used for personal use. And any days it is rented to family members at less than fair rental value are considered personal days. 1. Mortgage Interest and Real Estate taxes – Rental portion goes on Schedule E and the personal portion usually goes on Schedule A (assuming you itemize your deductions). 2. Expenses directly related to rental activities, such as Realtor commission and advertising costs – Fully deductible against the rent income on Schedule E. 3. Other expenses related to the property that would not normally be tax deductible except
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for the rental activity (e.g., maintenance and repairs, insurance, depreciation, certain travel expenses) – Must be allocated between rental and personal usage days. Rental portion goes on Schedule E and personal portion is not tax deductible. If the number of personal usage days is more than “the greater of 14 days or 10 percent of the rental days,” then the amount of these expenses allowed to be taken on Schedule E is limited to the amount of rent income less the other deductions listed above, i.e., this category of expense cannot be used to create a net rental loss. On the other hand, generally if personal usage is fewer than 14 days, then the “passive activity” limitations discussed in prior months come into play. This discussion relates to current (June 2017) tax law. It is not known at this time if the “tax reform” discussions in Washington might change these rules. The above is a very general summary of what can be a very complicated subject. Each person’s particular situation can be unique. Always consult a tax professional if you are uncertain about how tax matters might affect you. READERS: Do you have a tax topic you would like Mark Burns to discuss in this column? If so, please send your column idea to Mark@DFSPC.biz. Mark A. Burns, M.B.A., is a C.P.A. with Diversified Financial Solutions PC in Southbury. He can be reached at 203-264-3131 or Mark@DFSPC.biz.
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Continued from page 3 In this 1965 film, Jack Lemmon stars as a successful cartoonist who shares a lavish apartment with his misogynistic manservant. While attending a friend’s bachelor party, Lemmon falls head over heels in love with a gorgeous bikini-clad girl. He impulsively marries her, but thinks better of it the next day. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Cooking nutritious food Join us every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for classes on nutrition sponsored by Brass City Market. Learn how to prepare delicious meals that are good for you. Cook along with your friends and enjoy your creations. This class is free.
Trips Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Thursday, July 6, the Middlebury Mini Bus will leave the Senior Center at 10 a.m. and travel to Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale on
Longwharf Drive in New Haven. The transportation fee is $7 per person. Please call 203-577-4166 to reserve your seat. DEAR DR. ROACH: One day, I woke up and my neck was bent New England forward. Now my chin almost Carousel Museum touches my chest. How much Thursday, July 13, travel to the worse can this get? One doctor New England Carousel Museum said he may have to break my in Bristol, leaving the Senior Cen- neck and reset it. I can’t look ter at 10:30 a.m. and returning at people in the face anymore; I’m looking at their belt buckle. – 3 p.m. The museum offers a spec- R.W. tacular array of magnificently ANSWER: I can think of several carved antique wooden carousel reasons why your neck may be pieces on display. If you enjoy art, bent forward. One is a muscle history, and wood carving, it has problem. A severe muscle spasm something for you. Enjoy a ride in the neck can force the neck on the working carousel. Eat into an unnatural position, often very painful to move. This can lunch after your ride. Then enjoy the Museum of Fire go on for weeks. However, most History, the Museum of Greek people can force their neck into Culture and the Glo Sessions Art a normal position. The second is a nerve probGalley, the fine art gallery. The all-inclusive cost of $30 lem. Cervical dystonia is the covers admission, the tour, lunch most important of these. Dystonia can present itself with the and transportation. neck pointing to the side, forJimmy’s of Savin Rock ward or backward. It typically Thursday, July 27, travel to gets better and then worse, and Jimmy’s for lunch down by the is associated with sustained seashore. Cost for transportation muscle contractions. What the doctor said about is $7 per person. Please call 203“breaking your neck” doesn’t 577-4166 to reserve your seat. make sense to me. However,
since your doctor has suggested a possible spine surgery, the third, and most likely cause, is a skeletal problem. Kyphosis is the term for an abnormal forward deformity of the spine (as opposed to scoliosis, which is to the side). There are numerous causes, but in older men, the most likely is osteoporosis, which can cause very severe kyphosis, especially when in conjunction with vertebral fractures. I wonder if you had a vertebral compression fracture that made things suddenly worse. Unfortunately, surgery for kyphosis has a very high complication rate and shouldn’t be con-
sidered unless you are facing serious impediments, such as difficulty breathing or intractable pain. The best treatment is an exercise program. An orthopedic surgeon or physiatrist could make precise recommendations for your physical therapist. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male on Coumadin who recently took a fall. I badly bruised my shin. Initially, it swelled up the size of half a grapefruit but now, two weeks later, it’s still very tender and the size of half an orange. I first iced and elevated it. Lately I have tried heat, an elastic wrap and even my TENS unit, but nothing seems to reduce the swelling and sensitivity. Any suggestions? – B.N. ANSWER: A bone bruise, called a periosteal hematoma, happens when small blood vessels are broken in the lining of the bone, called the periosteum. The blood collects and forms a tender lump at the site of injury. It can happen at any bone, but the shin is very common due to its being very superficial.
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The best story isn’t always on the field do that, you know) and was quickly obliged. What they say about Chiefs fans is very true: They’re among the best tailgaters on the planet. The combination of their raw materials (the Kansas City area is where all the meat orchards are), their sauces (tomato-based, sweet and peppery), technique and attitude are truly world class. If you’ve never been to a Chiefs game and you’re a die-hard sports fan, add it to your list of things to see and do before you die ... trust me, you will not be disappointed. As a sportswriter, sometimes it’s hard to go to a game and just enjoy it for what it’s worth. You’re running a commentary in your mind. You’re thinking about possible “plays of the game” and the player of the game. You’re thinking about the hook and the
takeaways from the performances on the field. On that day, not so much. I was thinking about Frank DeFord, probably the greatest sportswriter who ever lived, or, to run with the theme, the Kansas City BBQ of sportswriters. He would have seen the story I was seeing, because sometimes the best story wasn’t on the field, and he is the man who taught me that. I can’t even recall who the Chiefs were playing that day (which makes me think they were
probably playing the Rams, because nobody cares about the Rams), but I can recall a moment where we finally had to ask: Just what the heck is a scalloped potato? What does that even mean? And are there potatoed scallops? There were 60,000 people in that parking lot, and I can guarantee you ... we were the only ones noshing on thinly sliced Russet potatoes that had been softened in heavy cream and drizzled with Stilton cheese on a $180 plate. The game was already an afterthought. On the ride home, I took an even more calamitous route through the interior of town. The funeral director, with alarming ease, pointed out every single funeral home along the way,
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I once had the sincere pleasure of going to a Kansas City Chiefs game with a funeral director and a graphic artist. Both made for interesting company. As per norm, I chose the absolute worst way to get to Arrowhead Stadium, so our tailgating time was limited. The graphic artist made “scalloped potatoes” in a smart-looking red and gold Corningware chafing dish, and I had spent the night barbecuing ribs in my oven to go with the KC strips we were going to sizzle on the hibachi. I presume to recollect that the funeral director brought the beer ... Boulevard Pale Ale, if I’m not mistaken. To make up for lost time, I asked one of the Chiefs’ tailgaters for some white-hot charcoal (you can
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Middlebury Republicans needed to serve on boards Middlebury Republicans interested in being recommended for six vacant positions on Middlebury boards and commissions may express their interest with a letter to the Middlebury Republican Town Committee, P.O. Box 1206, Middlebury CT 06762, or with an email to nominating@middleburygop.com. Candidates for these positions, or for future openings on other boards, will be invited for an interview. Openings currently exist on the Land Preservation and Open Space Committee, Public Works Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Water Commission, Commission on Aging, and the Economic and Industrial Development Commission. The Land Preservation Open Space Acquisition Committee maintains the Brookhaven Farm (Fenn Farm) property and makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for acquisition and maintenance of other historic
properties. It meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Shepardson Community Center, Room 26. The Public Works Commission consists of seven members appointed for terms of four years to perform their duties as required in Section 7-148 of the General Statutes. It meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., in Shepardson Community Center, Room 4. The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of five members appointed for terms of five years to perform the duties prescribed in Section 7-129a of the General Statutes and such other duties as the Board of Selectmen may prescribe. It meets the second Thursday of each month except July at 7 p.m. in Shepardson Community Center, Room 1. The Water Commission consists of five members appointed for terms of five years to perform their duties in accordance with
Act No. 261 of the 1965 General Assembly and the Middlebury ordinance. It meets the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. in February, April, June, August, October and December in Shepardson Community Center, Room 26. The Commission on Aging consists of the municipal agent for the elderly and eight members appointed for two-year terms to study the needs of and coordinate programs for the aging and to coordinate social services for all town residents. It meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:45 a.m. in Shepardson Building, Room 26. The Economic and Industrial Development Commission consists of seven members appointed for terms of five years on a rotating basis to perform the duties prescribed in Section 7-136 of the General Statutes. It meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room.
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By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE
The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) on May 30 stayed a show-cause order for unauthorized grading and excavation at the Lake Quassapaug Outing Club (LQOC). It also approved two dock rebuilding projects on Lake Quassapaug and a septic tank relocation at Quassy Amusement Park and accepted new applications for a barn on Tranquility Road and a dock repair at Tyler Cove. Michael McDonald explained the work being done at the LQOC was normal spring cleanup of dragging the beach of debris and adding new sand, something he said was done every year. He said the excavation cited by Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Deborah Seavey in a May 24 cease-and-desist order was wall repair, not an expansion, being done for safety and made more difficult in recent years due to the lake no longer being drawn down in winter. Chairwoman Mary Barton instructed McDonald to file an application for the activity, and a stay was unanimously voted. Robert Peck presented a plan to remove a dock at 25 Tyler Cove and replace it with a wider dock that used the existing concrete pads. The project was unanimously voted when commissioners confirmed a letter from the homeowner association approving his plan. Landscape architect John Piper presented a construction sequence and soil and erosion control plan for rebuilding a dock at
3 Bristol Road owned by Kimberly and Richard Gilbert. Removal of existing concrete footings and decking and replacement with a stone terrace connecting to floating dock sections was unanimously approved. Relocation of bathroom septic tanks at Quassy Amusement Park to make space for new water slides was unanimously approved. Applications to construct a new barn on Benjamin Neidhart’s property at 459 Tranquility Road, and to repair a deck on Matthew Holloway’s 17 Tyler Cove property were unanimously accepted. The next regular CC meeting was to be Tuesday, June 27, but a quorum was not present. At press time, Barton was trying to schedule a special meeting.
What if you knew you couldn’t fail? What if you had an important goal you wanted to accomplish in the next few months, and you knew you absolutely could not fail? I think you would agree that you would probably achieve it. But what if you desired to achieve something you weren’t so confident about? Would that be as likely to happen? Probably not. I think the reason for this has to do with our attitudes regarding the challenges and barriers that stand in the path of our accomplishments. All obstacles to success present a potential for failure and the emotional pain that is usually associated with it. If we believe we have the ability to effectively handle a particular challenge, we will generally sail through unafraid. On the other hand, if we don’t possess the confidence to successfully deal with it, we will be fearful of the undesirable consequences that may result. This fear can be so powerful that it can hold us back from even trying. Tragically such fears can dramatically limit our potential for success and happiness Clearly, we all face limitations every day that restrict the achievement of our goals. Otherwise each of us would already have all of the wonderful things we want. Limitations, however, come in two basic varieties –
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real and imagined – and it often can be difficult to recognize the difference between the two. The tragedy is that whether limitations are actual or imagined, our bodies respond as if they are real, and we act and react accordingly. Many limitations clearly are real. I’m never going to run a four-minute mile, for example, but I also know that I have some perceived limitations about my capabilities that I may be totally wrong about. If you take a moment to think about it, perhaps you have some too. However, whether valid or not, these apparent limitations tend to prevent us from attempting certain things simply out of the fear that we may fail. For this reason we usually tend to focus more on the potential negative outcomes of a challenge than on the potential benefits. Our perceived fear of failing completely overwhelms any anticipation of the thrill of accomplishment. We allow the fear of failure to paralyze us even though most of the time we have no clear evidence or justification
for why we will not succeed in a specific endeavor. A helpful approach to avoid this trap would be to ask ourselves, “What’s the worst that can happen if I don’t succeed?” On careful reflection we would probably find the answer wouldn’t be as devastating as we might have imagined. A better question would be, “What would be the benefits if I do succeed?” I think that if we apply these questions to some seemingly ambitious undertaking, most of the time we would probably find the actual risks associated with the endeavor might be quite minimal in comparison to our potential gain. So empower yourself. Before you decide not to pursue something you really want, ask yourself these two questions. You might be pleasantly surprised at how your confidence level will increase. It really all boils down to the simple idea put forth by Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Pat Iannuzzi of Symbiont Performance Group, Inc. is a performance consultant, trainer and coach focusing on selling, presentation and interpersonal skills. He lives in Litchfield and can be reached at 860-283-9963 or piannuzzi@symbiontnet.com.
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Elderly cat’s issues don’t signal the end DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I wanted to write to you about our shelter cat, Trip. We named him after a character on “Star Trek.” He’s now about 16 years old, give or take a year since he was a stray found by animal control and put in the city shelter. We adopted him a day before he was to be euthanized. Trip immediately adopted us as his family, and we’ve never had a problem with him. That is, until a couple years ago, when he began wandering the house at night, meowing. The veteri-
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decline mentally, it’s not the end. Trip sleeps much longer and more deeply than he ever did as a young cat. He still sometimes wanders at night, although antianxiety meds have helped somewhat. But he also still knows us and is very loving. The vet said that he will gradually eat less and less, and may lose control of his bowels; at that point we may need to make a decision on whether to prolong his life or keep him from suffering. But for now, he’s still our Trip. – Jayne in San Antonio
DEAR JAYNE: Thank you for telling us about Trip! Many senior cats will travel this path, and it’s important to give them support and love throughout their lifespan. Readers, if you have a senior cat, work with your vet to recognize the signs of cognitive dysfunction so you can help your cat ease through its senior years more comfortably. Send your questions, comments or tips to ask@pawscorner. com.
electricity and water from the house and a black water tank for sewage that would be pumped into the sewer system. Chairman Terry Smith told him the health department needed to provide written approval on those sanitary facilities. After some discussion, Del Negro was given a temporary mobile home permit for six months to allow him enough time in the event of construction delays. He said he would park it on a side of the property in the least visible area.
Alltown Market, the convenience store at the newly rebuilt Shell Station at 504 Middlebury Road, was given approval to display grand opening event signs from June 19 to 26. The permitted signs included two double-sided banners and four signs to be attached to the gasoline pump islands. During the event, vendors were to be on the premises offering samples of products sold in the store. Commissioner Paul Babarik said he was pleased with the ap-
pearance of the rebuilt station, but he agreed with Smith, who discouraged flying balloons during the opening. In enforcement matters, Zoning Enforcement Officer Curt Bosco said Alltown Market was addressing punch list items and was planning to bring in topsoil for the promised landscaping. The next regular P&Z meeting will be Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.
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