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November 1, 2016
Heavy hauler misses own meeting By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Barnhart Crane and Rigging of Middletown, Conn., plans to transport three 343,000-pound (171.5-ton) transformers from a railroad spur in Litchfield to the Towantic Energy Center in Oxford. The transformers, each moving on separate dates and traveling at night over a two-day period, will move through Litchfield, Morris, Watertown and Middlebury on their way to Oxford. An Oct. 19 email from Barnhart’s Assistant Project Manager Nick Stekl notified officials of each town about the heavy haul and invited them to an Oct. 26 meeting in Oxford Town Hall. Stekl’s email instructed officials to have police and fire officials attend the meeting and to come “prepared to discuss any road projects, town events, traffic concerns that we need to be aware of that can impact our schedule.” And so, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the appointed time of 11 a.m., Middlebury First Selectman Edward B. St. John, Police Chief Fran Dabbo, Public Works head Dan Norton and town attorney Bob Smith, along with Water-
town’s fire chief and residents from Middlebury and Oxford Greens, assembled in the Oxford Town Hall meeting room to hear Barnhart present its plans for transporting these loads. The meeting time came and went. Around 11:05 a.m., Oxford First Selectmen George Temple appeared in the doorway of the meeting room, looked around the room, and departed. Five or so minutes later, Temple’s administrative assistant, Joanne Pelton, came through the doorway a few feet, stopped and addressed those waiting. She said the meeting had been canceled by Barnhart in an email sent at 10 a.m. that morning to those it initially invited. She said Barnhart now planned to set up town-by-town meetings, and she had no idea why Barnhart postponed the Oct. 26 meeting. St. John said he wanted Pelton to make one thing very clear to Barnhart, “They aren’t going on our roads until they work out an agreement with us,” he said. This newspaper obtained a copy of the Oct. 26 email
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Photo No. 1. Can you match this photo with a Middlebury Land Trust property?
Spotlight on Middlebury Land Trust properties By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY
Get out and vote Nov. 8 By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury voters will face a number of choices when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. They will vote on the next president and vice president of the United States, a U.S. senator, a U.S. representative, a state senator and a state representative. They also will vote on three questions related to the Middlebury Capital Plan. The arrangement of the three questions on the ballot may cause some to overlook two of the questions. Question 1 is at the top, above the names of candidates for offices. But Questions 2 and 3, instead of being under Question 1, are to the far right of the entire block of candidates’ names. We will scan the ballots for both districts and post them at www.bee-news. com so readers can see them before they go to the voting booth Nov. 8. Also, voters wishing to learn more about the Middlebury Capital Plan before they vote Nov. 8 can attend an informational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Middlebury Fire Headquarters at 65 Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury. First Selectman Edward B. St John will present the plan and answer questions.
Polls will be open at Shepardson Community Center Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting for District 1 will be downstairs; voting for District 2 will be upstairs. Registrar of Voters Tom McCormack said in a telephone interview he expects a 90-percent turnout for the election. That means about 4,600 ballots will be cast. McCormack said poll workers are still needed for a variety of tasks Nov. 8. For more information on working at the polls, call McCormack on his cell phone, 203-725-5977. Election-day voter registration will be available for the first time during a presidential election. The Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website says anyone who meets the eligibility requirements for voting in this state and is not already registered, OR is registered in one town but has moved to another town may register and vote in person on election day. However, election day registration will not be at the polling place, Shepardson Community Center. Instead, it will be in the town clerk’s office in Middlebury Town Hall starting at 6 a.m. Those registering will need to provide proof of identity and
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Coat and Sweater Drive Middlebury Selectmen are collecting coats and sweaters for the needy Monday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 14. Please drop off new or clean, gently used coats and sweaters for adults and children at the office of Social Services Director JoAnn Cappelletti in the Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Despite some good guesses, the October mystery photo remained a mystery: it is from the 134-acre property now owned by the town of Middlebury, formerly owned by the Connecticut Water Company, over which the Middlebury Land Trust (MLT) has a conservation easement. It is in eastern Middlebury along the Naugatuck border. This month, we are offering a photo match to see how many readers recognize the properties in three photos. All were taken on MLT properties previously featured in Spotlight articles. The colors and weather this autumn have been just beautiful – perfect for a hike whether the weather is warm or feeling an autumnal chill. As there are no marked trails on the October mystery property, this month’s photos show locations where people will find established trails. The most easily walked trail on MLT property is in the Juniper Hill/Sperry Pond tract, starting at the entrance on the west side of route 63, a half mile north of Park Road. The trail is quite level and without the rocks and tree roots that make other paths more challenging. Next in terms of ease, but not in terms of beauty, is Lake Elise. The ring trail around it is easy to follow. Excellent views surround the lake. Some caution is needed on the eastern edge, where the trail is a bit uneven. Diverse tree species on this tract include white pine and Norway spruce, birch with their yellow fall foliage, maple and beech. Another location with established trails is Larkin Pond. A Middlebury scout – Michael Trager – improved the trail entrance from Long Meadow Road as his Eagle Scout project. The wooden boardwalk he built through a wet area on the path is a vast improvement.
Photo No. 2 (above). Can you match this photo with a Middlebury Land Trust property? Photo No. 3 (at right). Can you match this photo with a Middlebury Land Trust property? (Curtiss Clark photos) You can find this entrance and a small pull-off about two-tenths of a mile from the intersection with South Street. The trail goes fairly straight through the woods, which were brilliantly colored this year, then up a steep embankment to the earthen dam along the southern side of the pond. From that point you can walk to the right around the pond along a fairly easy path. Can you match the photos to the properties described? For help, refer to earlier editions of the Bee or use the map on the MLT website, middleburylandtrust.org. Submit your guesses to mbisubmit@gmail.com and put “Photo match” in the subject line.
Middlebury Capital Plan Information Meeting
What: Learn about the capital plan before you vote on it Nov. 8. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Middlebury Fire Department Headquarters at 65 Tucker Hill Road in Middlebury
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Exercise your right to vote! State and federal candidates and the Middlebury Capital Plan will be on the ballot. Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury
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Middlebury Lions Club Annual Turkey Dinner
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Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, pumpkin pie, juice, tea and coffee. 5 to 7 p.m. Shepardson Community Center Tickets: Adults - $10, seniors and children 6 to 12 - $8,immediate family maximum - $35, kids under 6 free. Take home $1 extra. Tickets at the door or in advance from Lions Club members. Proceeds benefit the Middlebury Family Services Emergency Fund, scholarships, and other community causes.
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Library Highlights This column features highlights AARP driver course for the Middlebury, Naugatuck, Take the AARP Smart Driver Southbury and Woodbury libraries. Course Monday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. An AARP representative will lead a refresher course on safe driving techniques with possible eligibility for an insurance disTech Talk count. The class is $15 for AARP Wednesdays, Nov. 2 and 16, at members; $20 for nonmembers 11 a.m., learn how to track your payable to AARP. Registration refood and exercise using the Myquired. Call 203-729-4591 to regFitnessPal app. Participants are ister. welcome to bring their own devices for hands-on practice. RegArt Exhibit istration required. The library’s November art exhibit will feature the artwork of Vanilla sugar scrub Southbury resident Katie Berry Learn how to make a DIY sweet Feucht. Feucht who has been vanilla sugar scrub on Thursday, painting for 75 years, will display Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. Materials will be examples of her award-winning provided for you to make your own oriental brush painting. In addisugar scrub to bring home. Space tion to oriental brush painting, is limited; registration required. Feucht is accomplished in portrait painting, watercolor landscapes, Traveling Gourmet and what the artist calls “abstract Adults are invited to enjoy a mystical oils.” This month’s extravel documentary and light din- hibit can be viewed on the Whitner during the Traveling Gourmet: temore Gallery Wall during reguAmerica on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at lar library hours, 5:30 p.m. Space is limited; regisThe Howard Whittemore Metration is required. morial Library is at 243 Church St. Naugatuck. Call 203-729-4591 Break the cycle of pain in or visit whittemorelibrary.org. Dr. Sandeep Johar, interventional pain management specialist, will go over the effects of longterm pain and the next steps in Program on founding pain management for those living with pain Thursday, Nov. 17, at fathers 6:30 p.m. He will discuss the opBestselling author Stephen tions for getting pain under con- Spignesi will speak about the trol and improving quality of life. founding fathers Thursday, Nov. Registration required. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the The Middlebury Public Library Kingsley Room. Please call 203is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone 262-0626, ext. 130, to register. This number is 203-758-2634, and the program is sponsored by the website is middleburypublicli- Friends of the Southbury Public brary.org. Library. Spignesi will talk about his book, “499 facts about Hip-Hop Hamilton and the Rest of America’s Founding Fathers.” He will Presidential Trivia share interesting facts about the With Election Day coming up, men who led the American Revoenjoy a fun evening with fascinatlution and helped establish the ing and unusual facts about the United States. Learn more about chief executives of the United these monumental figures of States Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. American history from the author Author Steve Spignesi will discuss who uncovered some of their weird and wild and all true trivia more unusual legacies. adapted from his book, “Grover Cleveland’s Rubber Jaw.” Don’t Nutcracker vote against this interesting preThe Main Street Ballet of sentation! Register to reserve a Woodbury will present selections seat! Call 203-729-4591 to register. from “The Nutcracker Suite” in the Kingsley Room at the library Shakesperience Friday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. They will performance be presented in an interactive See SHAKESPERIENCE Pro- storytelling format in which the ductions’ “The Lion, The Witch, children in the audience are inand The Wardrobe” Saturday, Nov. vited to become a part of the 19, at 11 a.m. The first of C.S. story and join the dancers on Lewis’ classic fantasy tales in the stage. Chronicles of Narnia series feaChildren of all ages are invited tures four British children evacu- to attend, and registration is reated to the countryside during quired. Register in the Children’s World War II. There they find a Department or by calling 203-262mystical wardrobe and meet the 0626, ext. 3. good-hearted lion, Aslan, who attempts to free Narnia from the evil Connecticut Beer White Witch. Bring your family on presentation a magical and imaginative journey Learn about the history and into the world of Narnia packed with exciting action and wonder- flavors of local brews in this preful dialogue. Call 203-729-4591 to sentation and tasting by Will Siss, the “Beer Snob” Thursday, Nov. register.
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10, from 7 to 8 p.m in the Kingsley Room. Siss will discuss his book, “Connecticut Beer,” and lead a guided beer tasting. Three different types of Connecticut beers will be sampled. This event is limited to participants 21 years old or older. This program can accommodate 36 people and is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Please call 203-262-0626, ext. 130.
Hank Meirowitz exhibit The library will host an exhibit of photographs by Hank Meirowitz entitled “My Travels in the Baltics” representing the capital cities of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The exhibit will run from Saturday, Oct. 29, to Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. A New Milford resident, Meirowitz, formerly the CEO of a textile business in New York City, has proven himself in group shows and solo exhibitions as a photographer with a keen eye for textures and patterns. His photographic talents have encompassed an assortment of subject matter, including animals, children, rural life and pastoral scenery in and around Connecticut, and, as a result of his passion for gardening, over-sized close-ups of flowers in both black and white and in color. For more information, call 203262-0626 or visit www.southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.
Woodbury Scents and Sensibility Sniff through our stinky past and make/take herbal reed diffusers Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. Today’s history comes deodorized. Join the Grounded Goodwife duo for a whiff of the past as participants acquire smelly historical tidbits, including how baldness was cured in the 18th century, why women used mouse fur on their faces, and how the stench of one famous English king could be smelled from three rooms away. Then learn about the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Finally, participants can create their own 8-ounce herbal reed diffuser to take home. The class will be led by Ehris Urban and Velya JanczUrban, an herbalist daughter and historian mother duo who teach hands-on medicinal/historical workshops throughout the Northeast. This 90-minute workshop includes all materials. Register online at woodburylibraryct.org or contact the library at 203-2633502. For more information, call 203263-3502 or visit www.woodburylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury.
November 1, 2016
Car wash approval moves forward By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Conservation Commission (CC) recently approved applications by Maxxwell Sunshine LLC and Patrick Bayliss, owner of County Line Carriage Inc. for a car wash at 2160 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury. This leaves only the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) to decide if it meets Middlebury regulations.
In earlier public hearings, concern was expressed about water runoff onto Straits Turnpike (where it would freeze in the winter) and into Sperry Pond, a watershed area protected by the Middlebury Land Trust (MLT), and the proposed 39.73-foot setback from the highway. The required setback is 75 feet, and the existing building is already nonconforming at 59.41 feet. Original plans were for the car wash to be built inside the existing Suzuki building. That was ruled out by turning radius restrictions and other engineering considerations. Bayliss said rock ledge immediately behind the building prevented it from being moved back and it wasn’t economically feasible to excavate. As it now stands, the plan is to build a 2,100-square-foot car wash in front of the existing building and use the old building for the equipment room. At the Aug. 3 ZBA public hearing, Commissioner Ray Caruso argued Bayliss created
his own hardship with the setback by putting a building in front of a building, saying, “If we start giving up that frontage land it will be going on all over town.” ZBA Chairman Ken Long kept the hearing open, saying he wanted to determine whether the 75-foot setback requirement existed when the building was constructed. At the Oct. 5 ZBA meeting, Attorney Michael McVerry, representing Bayliss, said that setback requirement was added to the zoning regulations in 1987, four years after the building was constructed. Bayliss told commissioners he had done everything that was environmentally prudent and safe to improve his plans. He said he no longer has a Suzuki or Mitsubishi franchise due to current economics, and the car wash is his “only opportunity for this business to improve both the aesthetics of the area and continue to be a viable business and taxpayer in the Town of Middlebury.” The ZBA approved the variance 4-1 with Long and Brian Proulx, Bill Bellotti, and Candice Graziano in favor and Caruso opposed. Long said, “On this property there is no other place that I can see to place this car wash.” He continued, “We’re taking a piece of property that is not productive tax-wise, and I don’t see how you could put anything in this property except parking cars. I see hardship in the ledge.”
The CC unanimously approved the car wash after a number of its concerns were addressed and answered satisfactorily. Its opinion was that a prudent alternative to the design did not exist, and the activity did not have a substantial impact on the regulated area. At its Oct 6 meeting, P&Z kept the car wash from going three for three, voting to continue the public hearing until Nov. 3. Chairman Terry Smith said submitted drawings were not final drawings, and questions about queuing, traffic impacts and ice needed to be answered. During public comments, Fred O’Neill, owner of Fred’s Car Wash on Main Street in Watertown, told commissioners he had 36 years of experience in the business and was past president of the Connecticut Car Wash Association. He said the queuing area for the proposed car wash is totally inadequate. He said his three car washes have double that space. He also said the car wash could process a car every 30 seconds, making it virtually impossible not to bring ice out on the street. He pointed out the lack of a bypass lane for cars deciding not to enter the wash for some reason, and he told commissioners he wouldn’t have chosen this property for a car wash. The next regular P&Z meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.
Develop a personal mission and vision
Most organizations have a mission statement that describes the organization’s purpose for existing in the eyes of both its members and the people it serves. Mission statements are always set in the present, and they clearly explain what the organization does while also guiding its people in their daily activities. Amazon’s mission, for example, is, “We strive to offer our customers the lowest possible prices, the best available selection, and the utmost convenience.” That of the Walt Disney Co. is, “To be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.” Essentially, these statements distinguish what is important to do from what is not. This concept can be very valuable in bringing focus and direction to our personal lives. A personal mission statement can serve as a brief description of what an individual wants to accomplish in life, both short term and long term, and what he or she desires to become. To see more library events, It can be an effective tool for chanplease look online at www.bee- neling a person’s time and energy news.com. toward those things that are most valuable to them. A vision statement, on the other hand, describes a mental pic-
ture of an expectation for the future. Unlike a mission statement, which proclaims a purpose for existing, a vision statement depicts what a desired future will look and feel like if a mission is performed especially well. Amazon’ vision statement says, “Our vision is to be earth’s most customer-centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.” Disney’s is much shorter and concise, “To make people happy.” Both mesh perfectly with each organization’s respective mission. Another way to look at a vision statement is that it reflects an ultimate goal in life. Developing a personal mission statement can help us conceptualize where we want to go and help us to clearly and honestly assess whether or not we are headed in the right direction to realize our vision. Reflecting on our current attitudes and daily behaviors can help us determine if we are doing the right things and doing those things well.
If we are, we can derive important and comforting satisfaction that we are on course. If we aren’t, this can be a great opportunity to make whatever changes we need to make to get back on track. Take some time to develop personal mission and vision statements for yourself. Describe what you want your true purpose in life to be. Visualize what your life will look like and feel like if you accomplish your purpose on a daily basis. Make these statements clear, powerful and as short as possible. Most important, make sure that your mission and vision are aligned with and complement each other. You may find your personal mission and vision accurately reflect who you are and who you want to become. If that’s what you find, great! But if you uncover some inconsistencies, this will be a wonderful opportunity to begin to implement any necessary modifications. 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.
The Middlebury Public Library is looking ahead to December as OLIVER &readers to travel to a month for COMPANY’S different countries and states through book club picks and related titles. As Jhumpa Lahiri said, “That’s the thing about books. They let OCTOBER 4thyou travel without moving your 11am-3pm feet.” The Brown Bag Book DiscusWe will hosting afor petDecember is “A sionbechoice adoption event with sevWell-Tempered Heart” by Janeral rescue organizations. Philipp Sendker. In this spirited Alongsequel with:to Sharon “The Art of Hearing Warner, pet communiHeartbeats, ” Julia, a middle-aged cator;disgruntled a classic car show; and disillusioned raffles to benefit the travels back to American lawyer, Middlebury Dog native Park; country, Burher father’s nail gratings by our own ma, to find and renew herself. Wet Paws Dog Grooming Shortly and so much more!after she breaks up with her boyfriend, Julia begins www.oliversco.com to hear voices in her head. One Like us onaFacebook voice, woman named Nu Nu, refuses to disappear and begins to ask the questions Julia was trying to avoid – why, who and what do you want from your life? Sendker takes the reader on an inspiring and passionate journey through the human heart. If you enjoy that book, you may
enjoy “Saving Fish from Drowning” by Amy Tan. Bibi Chen, an art lover from San Francisco, has planned a journey of a lifetime to Burma for 11 lucky friends. Bibi mysteriously dies prior to their trip, but her friends still embark on the planned trip along the famed Burma Road. High upon her ghostly perch, Bibi watches as her friends veer from the intended path and their tourist cruise disappears on a misty lake. Through the watchful eye of Bibi, Tan takes the reader on a journey of human experiences and a place in our own heart where hope can be found. The library’s Mystery Book Group book for December is “Malice In Maggody” by Joan Hess. This is the first book in the Sheriff Arly Hanks series. Sheriff Hanks is the spunkiest, most appealing, off-beat sleuth around. When a neighboring town receives a permit from the EPA to build a sewage processing plant that would empty into Boone Creek, the residents of Maggody, Ark., (population 755) are deter-
mined to stop it in order to save their popular fishing hole. Sheriff Hanks and her deputy, Paulie, set out on a hilarious, hell-raising chase through the back woods in search of a stolen dog, a kidnapped EPA official and the murderer of a local barmaid. If you like entertaining mysteries, Charlaine Harris (author of the Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood series) writes another fun and interesting series about a young woman named Harper Connelly. After being struck by lightning, Harper is able to locate dead bodies as well as see their last moments alive through the eyes of the deceased. In the first book in the series, “Grave Sight,” Harper and her stepbrother travel to a small town in the Ozark Mountains to find a missing teenage girl and end up unraveling a network of murders and lies. The library offers book groups for readers of all ages. For information about book groups for younger readers, please visit the library or its website middleburypubliclibrary.org.
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EIDC postpones Pilot Seasonings vote By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE On Oct. 25, the Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) discussed a tax-incentive application by Mary Volpe to move her Waterbury business to Middlebury. It also discussed possible changes to the tax-incentive application forms and creation of commercial building architectural guidelines and set 2017 meeting dates. A decision on the tax-incentive application by Pilot Seasonings, which also operates under the name Amodio’s, was postponed because the application did not make clear the business entity receiving the abatement. The company has been in business for 35 years and currently employs six full-time and six part-time workers. Production consist of mixing seasonings, not manufacturing them. The application, prepared by owner Mary Volpe, described plans to lease a 16,000-squarefoot building on 125 North Benson Road and renovate it with $110,000 of improvements for the spice mixing operations. She estimated it would have about $250,000 of machinery and equipment subject to personal property taxes and would hire one full-time and two part-time employees in the next two years. If
approved, the company could qualify for a three-year tax abatement of 35 percent the first year that would decline 10 percent in each of the next two years. Volpe appeared before the commission several times in 2013 with plans to construct a similar size building almost across the street at 68 North Benson Road. That project received a favorable review after discussions on architectural appearance. Volpe submitted a tax abatement application in September 2013, but later withdrew it due to the poor economy. In the new application, an entity called “JRS Holdings LLC” is the building lessee. Commissioner David Cappelletti noted it was common for holding companies to be used for tax purposes, and Commissioner Ted Mannello recommended the application be amended to make it clear who would receive the abatement. A favorable EIDC vote is a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen (BoS) that the application conforms and complies with the town’s requirements for a tax incentive. The BoS can schedule a special town meeting to vote on the incentive, return the application to the EIDC for more information or take no action. An abatement for O2 Concepts LLC to move to Middlebury from New-
town was approved in September. In other matters, members discussed the application forms used for the abatement program and recommended two changes. Rather than “audited or reviewed financial statements,” Cappelletti recommended requiring “accountant-prepared” financial statements. He also recommended a declaration of personal property taxes be included to help the assessor. Members also reviewed a draft architectural guideline document for EIDC use in future reviews. The document was prepared by Chairman Terry McAuliffe at the suggestion of Commissioner Frank Mirovsky from a draft document being considered in New Milford. It provides general guidelines for the exterior design of commercial buildings and treatment of facades and takes into account Middlebury’s seven distinct commercial areas. Mannello recommended a work session for members to develop it into a formal working document. In procedural matters, it was unanimously voted the current meeting time of the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. will continue into 2017. The next regular EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.
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Continued from page 1 postponing the meeting. It apologized for the short notice and said town-by-town meetings would be set up. It gave no reason for the heavy hauler failing to show up at the meeting it had scheduled. Telephone calls to Stekl and to Dave DiVincenzo, Barnhart’s business development manager and the author of the Oct. 26 email, had not been returned by press time. The planned route outlined in a Barnhart attachment to the Oct. 19 email brings the transformers into Middlebury from Watertown on Route 63. They then travel down Route 64, which becomes Route 188, turn left on Long Meadow Road, right on Lock-
in dealing with callers. • Consultant: A lifetime of working has taught you something, and what you know may have great value to those who are just starting. • Local knowledge: If you’re in a high-tourist area, sign up as a tour guide. • Tutor: You can earn a decent hourly rate for privately tutoring children in their homes, or as a teacher’s aide in schools. • Sports coach, or umpire or referee for schools or leagues: You’re paid by the season, broken down into a per-game fee. The money isn’t bad, espe-
As for the integrity of the voting process in Connecticut, McCormack said, “People in Connecticut should not be concerned about the election being rigged because we have a paper ballot system that gets audited by both parties, candidates, the press and members of the public ... You cannot rig who got how many votes because of the paper ballot. You can’t change the outcome of our elections.”
wood Road and left on Christian Road as they go on to Oxford. In an interview Tuesday, St. John said most of the roads are state roads, so if those roads get damaged, the state will pay for the damage. Middlebury’s town roads are a different matter. They aren’t built for heavy loads, and they have storm drains, water lines, sewer lines and natural gas lines under them. St. John said two issues concern him – the safety of residents as these massive loads come through town and preventing damage to the infrastructure paid for by tax dollars. “I just want to protect the residents and their infrastructure,” he said.
He expressed concern that damage to the infrastructure might not be evident for years and said Barnhart needs to provide a guarantee they will pay for damage caused by their heavy haul even if that damage isn’t immediately evident. The height of each transformer, when on the truck, will be 19 feet; the flatbed trailer holding it will be 60 feet long and, provided we are reading the engineered drawing correctly, the length of the truck plus trailer will be 112 feet, 10 inches. One transformer per night is to moved through Middlebury Tuesday, Nov. 22; Tuesday, Dec. 6; and Tuesday, Dec. 13.
PHS student starts Italian Club By MARISSA MATOZZO
Thinking of going back to work? If you’ve considered going back to work, either for financial reasons or to have something to do, there are a number of jobs that might be right for you. • Online auctions: Set up an online-auction account to sell the treasures you find at weekend yard sales ... or even those math to crafts), perhaps items taking up space in your through adult education? own home. Search eBay for • Call center: There can be hunhow-to tutorials. dreds of workers in a call cen• Transportation: Consider signter, and many of them are seing up as a part-time driver in niors. The work is easy (you’ll your town’s taxi service or as be sitting down), and you’ll no an Uber driver. doubt have an edge over the • Education: Is there a subject younger workers who don’t you can teach (anything from have as much life experience
McCormack estimated between 20 and 30 people might register on election day. However, he said, “It’s not a good practice to wait until the last minute. If you are registered in another town, we have to check with that town before you can register here.” He said it’s possible there may be difficulties getting through to the other town. He said of same-day registration, “It adds another layer of complexity that is not to anyone’s advantage.” People also can register online until Tuesday, Nov. 1.
cially if you like sports. • Conventions: If you sign up with a convention-center event company, the possibilities are great: ticket sales, food prep, flower arranging, coffee service and much more. Once you get set up with a convention center, you can expect callbacks for future events. • Bookkeeping: Handle the monthly finances for small businesses that can’t afford a CPA. The best scenario would be to mix and match, to keep a variety of jobs going at once! (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
“Ciao! Benvenuto!” Kaitlyn Kelly, a Pomperaug High School world language teacher, greets Pomperaug students with a traditional Italian greeting. Kelly is the new Italian Club’s teacher adviser. And Kelly is the person who inspired Pomperaug senior Sara Williamson to create an Italian club during her last year of high school. “I took an Italian class here with Ms. Kelly after school in my junior year and liked the idea of a club celebrating Italian culture,” Williamson said. “Our club will center around the fundamental features of the Italian language,” said Kelly. The club meets every other Tuesday
from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in room 303 in Pomperaug’s language class hallway. “The students who join will learn Italian greetings and traditional ways of communication,” said Kelly. “We will also watch Italian films such as ‘La Vita è Bella’ (Life is Beautiful).” “And then there’s the cookies!” Williamson added with a smile. “They are my mother’s homemade! We will eat traditional Italian foods and desserts in this club!” Pomperaug students who would like more information regarding the new club can contact Williamson at swilliamson@region15.org or Kelly at kkelly@ region15.org. “Ciao! It’ll be so much fun,” said Kelly.
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VA spends big to speed disability exam claims The Department of Veterans Affairs just announced it awarded $6.8 billion in contracts to improve the Medical Disability Examination process and get veterans’ disability claims handled more quickly. Let’s look at the five companies it chose: • VetFed Resources Inc. of Virginia, a veteran-owned small business. • Logistics Health Inc. of Wisconsin, which has a national network of “medical, dental and behavioral health providers” that offer annual physical exams and periodic health assessments. • Medical Support of Los Angeles, which has dozens of clinics scattered around three states. • QTC Medical Services Inc. of California, which appears to have a full complement of medical associates in seven big-city locations and has done exams since 2000. • Veterans Evaluation Services Inc. of Texas, another veteranowned company. A thumbs up to the VA for expanding services to get the disability claims handled faster. However, anyone can build a website and say anything on it, as well as skew facts on an application. One way to evaluate a company is to check the employ-
er review sites on the Internet. You’ll find both positive and negative reviews anywhere you look, but the devil is always in the details. Sometimes employees make small comments that add up ... Another source of information is in patient complaints. I wonder if anyone considered any of these sources of information when they were awarding contracts, or if they only stuck to the applications in front of them. It’s also disturbing when two of the awardees file a protest with the Government Accountability Office against the others saying that the agency “misevaluated proposals, engaged in misleading discussions” and more in handing out the contracts. In wading through the very long decision documents with the names of 28 attorneys at the top, it’s hard to see how all the legalese and finger pointing will translate into actual veteran care and medical disability evaluations. (c) 2016 King Features Synd. Inc.
In Brief Fly fishing The Housatonic Fly Fishermen’s Association (HFFA) monthly meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at St Paul’s Episcopal Church at 65 N. Main St. in Wallingford, Conn. The HFFA is dedicated to preserving and protecting the Housatonic River as well as furthering the sport of fly fishing. It meets the first Thursday of each month from September through June.
4 in the Msgr. Weiss Gathering Hall at 40 Church Hill Road in Newtown. Doors open at 5:45 p.m,, and games run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The per-person admission fee of $17 covers all regular games. For more information, call the St. Rose of Lima School administrative offices at 203-426-5102.
Lions Thanksgiving Dinner
The Middlebury Lions Club Annual Turkey Dinner will be St. Rose of Lima in Newtown Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 will offer Friday night Bingo Nov. p.m. at Shepardson Community
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It Happened in Middlebury
Civil War took Bronson family member
By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD On the same day, May 2, 1863, that Confederate General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson lay mortally wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville, a Middlebury man, Captain Isaac Richardson Bronson, a soldier in the 11th Connecticut Volunteers, also lay mortally wounded in that battle. He succumbed to his wounds on June 2 at Potomac Creek, Va., and his body was laid to rest with military honors in our Middlebury Cemetery on June 12. Although he previously had been wounded, Captain Bronson fought on with his regiment. “When the responsibilities of the battlefield were upon him, Capt. Bronson was perfectly self-possessed and fearless,” said his surgeon. He visited his family in Middlebury in April 1863 and then returned to his regiment to fight at Chancellorsville under Gen. Hooker. Isaac Bronson was born in Middlebury May 22, 1826, to Deacon Leonard (1797-1869) and Nancy (Richardson) (1797-1884) Bronson and grew up in a home on Breakneck Hill. He was the great-grandson of the first white child born in Middlebury, in 1707, Isaac Bronson III. His heritage from both his mother and father traced back to some of the earliest settlers and founders of our coun-
Deacon Leonard Bronson wrote this letter to his son Isaac on the occasion of Isaac’s 21st birthday. (Middlebury Historical Society photo) try. Isaac married a distant cousin, Louise Maria Bronson, in 1851 and they had three children. This Bronson family was highly esteemed in the Waterbury area; Leonard was a respected teacher, farmer, surveyor, legislator and justice of the peace. After Isaac married, he and his brother, Edward Leonard Bronson (18281890), established the firm of Bronson Brothers, “stationers and manufacturers of blank books.” Isaac was cut down at a relatively young age, but Edward would go on to become a business leader in the firm of Benedict and Burnham Manufacturing Co. in Waterbury. Speaking and writing in the early 19th century were very dif-
ferent from today’s practices, but the style, vocabulary and content of some examples from that time are often uplifting and inspiring. At our historical society, we are fortunate to have access to an 1848 letter from Leonard Bronson to his son Isaac as the latter turned 21. In touching words, the venerable deacon coaxes his son to, “Keep in mind continually that the surest way to secure a good or better place, is constantly to strive after improvements in your Moral, Mental, and business habits … We are exceedingly anxious that you should without delay secure the favor of that Being who is able to shield you from the dangers that surround you,
and who will if sought aright impart that wisdom which is equal to all possible exigencies --‘Keep thyself Pure” Yours Paternally, L. Bronson.” In his life and in his death, Captain Isaac Richardson Bronson was a tribute to his loving family, to the values he developed in Middlebury and to the country that he served so valiantly. 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. Your membership would be a valuable addition.
refurbished, walls need to be painted, leaky roofs need to be replaced, park facilities need to be repaired, and doors and windows need to become energyefficient and safe –to name a few. Because of Middlebury’s failure to appropriate funds for repairs or replacement of major cost items, budgeted monies were used only to respond to crisis situations. This resulted in expensive, ineffective temporary solutions and never truly concentrated on the recurring problems. The town was unable to properly apply money to important needed infrastructure. Money for this capital plan will now need to come from two sources – bonding and appropriations to the general fund budget. Our existing debt service will be replaced by the proposed debt service, keeping payment flat over the future years. This proposal will not cause an increase in the town’s portion of the annual general fund budget. The first question on the ballot asks for approval of $2.95 million and bond issuance to improve and repair the police department building, town hall, Shepardson Community Center, fire department headquarters, transfer station and public works buildings and facilities.
The next queries as to whether or not the $400,000 (“the payas-you-go” portion of the Middlebury Capital Asset Revitalization Program) should be included in the budget for three years, starting with the July 1, 2017 budget, to pay for improvements and repairs to the historical society building, library, police station, town hall, Shepardson Community Center, parks and recreation facilities, Fenn Farm, fire department headquarters and station 2, transfer station and public works facilities. The question assures that monies will be available annually for three years to complete the undertakings. Finally, the last inquiry requests a $4 million appropriation and bond issuance authorization to repair and improve Middlebury Roads for approval. I urge a “Yes” vote on all three of these questions. It has been a long time since major improvements have taken place to Middlebury’s roads and buildings. In addition to the weighty task of electing future government officials and considering the impact they will have on the future of Middlebury, these three ballot questions will be equally as paramount. Sincerely, Elaine M.R. Strobel Selectman
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Obituaries Angelo Albini
Founder of Albini/Ultimate Concrete Company Mr. Angelo Albini, 85, of Middlebury passed away Oct. 20, 2016, at the VITAS Unit at St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Angelo was the husband of Mary (Gubbiotti) Albini and a son of the late Pietro and Josephine Albini. Besides his wife, Mary, he leaves his two daughters, Maryann Berluti and her husband, Larry, of Southington and Licia Fitzpatrick and her husband, William, of Waterbury; four grandchildren, Nicholas Berluti and his wife, Gill, of Frederick, Md.; Daniel Berluti of Norwalk, Conn;, William Fitzpatrick IV of Waterbury; and Kelsey Fitzpatrick of Boston, Mass.; and three greatgrandchildren, Elliot, Malcom and Nina Berluti. He was predeceased by his brother Anthony and sister Carmela Albini. All services will be private and held at the convenience of his family, per his wishes. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury has been entrusted with his arrangements. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Patrick James “Ricky” Bona
Retired Middlebury police chief and beloved husband and father Mr. Patrick James “Ricky” Bona, 64, of Middlebury passed away unexpectedly Oct. 8, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of Belva (Ventura) Bona. Ricky was born in Middlebury on Jan. 31, 1952, a son of the late Robert J. and Patricia E. (O’Connor) Bona. He graduated from Southbury High School and Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He worked with his father at the family’s business, “Bob’s Mobil,” and eventually became the owner for many years. He retired as chief of police in the town of Middlebury, where he worked for over 25 years. He gave his life to public service. He was an avid sports fan and loved working with kids. He coached basketball with the Middlebury Park and Recreation. He was a loyal fan of Villanova Athletics and the New York Yankees. Besides his wife, Belva, of 36 years, he leaves his beloved daughter, Shannon Bona of Philadelphia, Penn.; a brother, Oreste P. “Rusty” Bona and his wife, Mary Jo, of Middlebury; a sister, Cynthia A. Bona of Middlebury; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Bona of Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews, including Rusty and Robert Bona and their families of Middlebury. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert O. Bona Sr. All services are private and there are no calling hours. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Ricky’s memory to Middlebury Police Benevolent Association Inc., 200 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762 For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Dr. Manouchehr F. “Michael” Nezhad
Beloved husband, father and grandfather Dr. Manouchehr F. “Michael” Nezhad, 87, of Middlebury passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Oct. 11, 2016, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Irene Freyre Nezhad. Dr. Nezhad was born in Kerman, Iran, July 24, 1929, the son of the late Farrokh and Sheida (Rashid) Farrokh Nezhad. Dr. Nezhad graduated from Tehran University Medical School. He did his internship at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York and his medical residency at Bronx Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Lahey Clinic in Boston. He was an assistant professor at Tehran University Medical School and held appointments at Waterbury Hospital and at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Nezhad practiced internal medicine and gastroenterology in Waterbury from 1966 to 1999. He was the medical director at Country Manor in Prospect and on the Medical Advisory Board at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. Dr. Nezhad was a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, a delegate to the Connecticut State Medical Society, and an executive member of the Waterbury Medical Association. He was a member of the New Haven County Medical Society, the American Society for Gastroin-
testinal Endoscopy, the Waterbury Medical Society (Ethics Committee), the American Medical Directors and the Lahey Clinic Alumni Association. Family was of paramount importance to Dr. Nezhad, and he most enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, both in Middlebury and at his summer home in Westbrook, Conn. A lifelong student and lover of learning, Dr. Nezhad enjoyed keeping up with medical literature, lecturing and following the stock market. He enjoyed watching baseball and playing golf. Dr. Nezhad was a supporter of the American Cancer Society, Oakhill School for the Blind and the Special Olympics. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Irene; his children, Janet Nezhad Band, Juliet Nezhad Seymour, Michael Nezhad and Dr. Steven Nezhad and their spouses Laurence Band, Peter Seymour, and Aimee Nezhad. Dr. Nezhad leaves behind seven grandchildren: Oliver Band, Isabelle Band, Jonathan Seymour, William Seymour, Charles Seymour, Annalee Nezhad and Sabine Nezhad, all of whom knew the warmth of his love. His funeral service Oct. 13 was followed by burial at Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial. com.
Ruth Elvira “Mama Ruby” Ramirez-Callejas Prieto Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister
Mrs. Ruth Elvira “Mama Ruby” RamirezCallejas Prieto, 70, of Middlebury passed away unexpectedly Sept. 30, 2016. She was the wife of Raphael Antonio Prieto-Rodriguez. Ruth was born in Bogata, Colombia, on Oct. 31, 1945, daughter of the late Jose Ramirez and Ana Callejas Ramirez. She was a Middlebury resident since 1980. She earned her master’s degree in social work at Springfield College. She was currently working in the home healthcare field. She loved working with children and was employed with the Waterbury Board of Education serving bilingual students in the 1970s and 80s. Her passion and joy was hospice care, and she loved working with her family at the Rock Garden Café in Watertown. Besides her husband, Raphael, of 50 years, she leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Joseph Anthony Prieto of Middlebury; a daughter, Sandra Liliana Prieto-Healy of Middlebury; three brothers, Jaime, Fabio and Omar Ramirez; a sister, Luz Angela Arebalo; and four grandchildren, Michael and Alexis Prieto, Timothy and Kylie Healy. Her funeral service was Oct. 3. Burial was to be private and at the convenience of the family. For more information or to send e-condolences visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Thomas P. Reynolds Friend to everyone
Thomas P. Reynolds, a loyal and loving husband, father, and friend, was called to heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 28. He was 64. The son of the late Thomas P. Reynolds Sr. and Rita Reynolds, Tom grew up in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1971. For 37 years, Tom set the standard for all husbands as the devoted partner and best friend to his wife, Joanne. They were married in September 1979 in Larchmont, N.Y. Tom’s work in the beverage industry brought him to Woodbury, Conn., in 1982 as warehouse manager for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Waterbury. Tom worked for Coca-Cola for 27 years, of which 25 were spent as a tractor-trailer driver. In 1983, Tom and Joanne relocated to Middlebury, where they would start a family and reside for 30 years.
Tom would do anything for his two daughters, Caitlin and Meghan. Tom’s pride and love for his “girls” was always evident. Tom notably served as a police dispatcher in Middlebury for 18 years, beginning in 1995. He took tremendous pride in protecting the residents of Middlebury, but also importantly protecting the police officers, volunteer firefighters, and other first responders he dispatched, many of whom became his dearest friends. Tom was delighted when he and Joanne moved back to Woodbury in November 2013. Tom found time to enjoy his varied hobbies and interests. Tom loved animals, and doted on his dogs, Charlotte and Rudy. He spoiled his Rhode Island Reds and took great joy in giving eggs from “Tom’s Three Hen Farm” to friends. If not outside working in his barn, yard or garden, he would gaze out the window and admire the beauty of God’s creation. Prior to his return to full-time employment, Tom worked at Country Spirit Shop in Woodbury, Conn., a job that allowed him to engage with people and practice his gift of gab. In March 2016, Tom began to work for H.I. Stone in Southbury, Conn., a job he took great pride in. He was committed to represent the company with professionalism and dedication. Tom loved his job and felt very fortunate to be part of such a wonderful, well-respected family company. Tom’s legacy of love, laughter and goodness is survived by his many friends and his family: his wife, Joanne Reynolds of Woodbury; his daughter Caitlin Reynolds Marian and son-in-law, Michael Marian, of Manhattan; his daughter Meghan Reynolds of West Hartford, Conn.; his sister Rose-Ellen Racanelli and her husband, Frank, of Marina del Rey, Calif.; his sister Rita Reise and her husband, Jim, of Jamestown, R.I.; his sister Kathleen Irwin of Destin, Fla.; his most beloved cousin Maureen Regan and her husband, Alex Clark, of Manhattan, and his three nieces and five nephews who affectionately called him “UT” for Uncle Tommy. He is also is survived by 15 great-nieces and great-nephews and several cousins. His funeral Mass was Oct. 7 at St. Teresa of Avila’s Catholic Church in Woodbury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the following charities in Tom’s memory: Mothers Against Drunk Driving at MADD National Office, 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX 75062 (www.madd.org) or Social Tees Animal Rescue, 325 East 5th St., New York, NY 10003 (www.socialteesnyc.org/donate). Online condolences can be left for the family at www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.
Sandra Marie (Buonfiglio) Ricciardi Sandra Marie (Buonfiglio) Ricciardi, 79, of Middlebury died Oct. 1, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Richard Roland Ricciardi. Mrs. Ricciardi was born April 14, 1937, in Waterbury, Conn., the daughter of the late Angelo and Adeline (DelGobbo) Buonfiglio. She was a graduate of Mary Abbott Grammar School, Crosby High School and Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her registered nurse degree. She worked at both Waterbury Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. In her retirement, she was active in her community and enjoyed attending arts and language courses at UCONN Waterbury. Mrs. Ricciardi leaves a son Richard, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughter, Kaitlyn, all of Sedalia, Colorado; a daughter, Julie Ader, her husband, Jason Ader, and their four children Sophia, Jack, Asher and Ava, all of New York City; and a daughter, Jennifer Wilcox, her husband, Nathaniel Wilcox, and their son, James, of New York City. Mrs. Ricciardi was a devout communicant of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Middlebury. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and visiting New York City and the Hamptons. Her grandchil-
dren were the light of her life. Nothing gave her more joy than baking their favorite cookies, reading them stories, hearing about their day and watching them grow. She was fan of Broadway shows and attended many theatrical performances over the years. She spent summers on Cape Cod, enjoying the shore with her family, as well as taking drives to Long Island Sound at Hammonasset Beach. She was a passionate UCONN basketball fan of both the men’s and the women’s teams. Her funeral was Oct. 6 at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury with burial following in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Donations can be made in Sandra’s name to the Elizabeth Kirk Fund to benefit the Connecticut Nurses Association providing care for its members. Elizabeth Kirk Fund c/o The Connecticut Nurses Association, 1224 Mill St., Bldg B, East Berlin, CT 06023; 203-238-1207. Visit www.murphyfuneralhomect. com for more information or to send an online condolence.
Leland Harold Townsend
Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother Mr. Leland Harold Townsend, 74, of Middlebury passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Oct. 3, 2016, at the VITAS Innovative Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Marrone) Townsend. Leland was born in Waterbury, Conn., Sept. 2, 1942, a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Tyrrell) Townsend. He was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He started off working in construction and carpentry and then worked as a tree cutter for many years. He also was a chainsaw operator and repairman. Leland was a former member of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Waterbury VFW Corporal Coyle Post and Friends of Bill W. He was a big fan of the UConn Women’s Basketball Team, the New England Patriots and N.Y. Yankees. He loved his family and cherished his time with them. Besides his wife, Judith, of 52 years, he leaves his son, David E. Townsend and his wife, Kerry of Newington; two daughters, Diana Lynn Perlot and her husband, Robert, of Middlebury and Allison Leigh Bochicchio and her husband, Joseph, of Bristol; a brother, Paul Townsend and his wife, Clare, of Watertown; a sister, Lois Perock and her husband, Harry, of Naugatuck; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leroy Townsend. Funeral services were Oct. 6 at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury. Burial with full military honors followed in Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, Middlebury Police Department or Middlebury Ambulance. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com. Editor’s Note: Obituaries for Joseph E. Horzepa, Dolores C. Jacovino, Clyde O’Bar and Rev. George Ziezulewicz may be found online at www.bee-news.com.
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‘Bunch’ tax deductions
You may be wondering what the title of this column refers to. The bunching concept will not be applicable for many people, but if you can take advantage of it and miss the opportunity, then you will leave tax savings on the table. To bunch or bunching means deliberately timing certain payments in order to maximize tax deductions and the resulting tax savings. The most common reason for doing this is if someone is borderline on their tax return regarding having sufficient tax deductions to itemize on Schedule A versus taking the standard deduction. For example, the standard deduction amount for a married couple filing a 2015 joint tax return was $12,600. Let’s assume that couple has the following annual tax deductions: mortgage interest - $5,000; real estate (RE) taxes - $4,000; State of Connecticut income taxes - $3,000; charitable contributions - $1,000. Those deductions total $13,000 and would be itemized as such. The total is slightly more than the standard deduction amount of $12,600. But if the RE tax payment due Jan. 1 is made in December, that will result in three tax payments being made in one calendar year (assuming the previous year’s comparable payment was made in January of that same year). So total RE taxes would then be $6,000 in that year, and total deductions that year would grow to $15,000. Then, if you alternated years and made three RE tax payments every other year, in the “between” years, there would only be one payment on July 1 of $2,000. In the those years, total itemized deductions would be
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$11,000, but since that is less than the standard deduction of $12,600, you get to take the higher amount. So using this bunching technique, over a two-year span, total deductions would be $27,600 ($15,000 + $12,600) versus only $26,000 ($13,000 each year) if you did not bunch. That is incremental tax deductions of $1,600, or a $400 tax savings if you are in the 25-percent tax bracket. Now if your RE taxes are higher, you can achieve an even bigger tax savings. You might be able to make the differential even larger by also timing the payment of some of your charitable contributions, any quarterly state estimated tax payments, and your Jan. 1 mortgage payment. A similar benefit might be achieved if you are affected by the Alternative Minimum Tax in certain years but not others. Since the AMT calculation nullifies the benefit of the deductions for income taxes and RE taxes, staggering these payments so more occur in years you are not in AMT will give you greater incremental tax benefits in those years. Successfully implementing the above strategies does require some advance planning so always consult a tax professional if you are uncertain about how tax matters might affect you. 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.
Halloween Happenings Middlebury’s Annual Halloween “Trick or Trunk” Decorate your vehicle and fill your trunk with candy for a “Howling Ghoul” time Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Memorial Middle School Parking lot. Set up from noon to 1 p.m. Trick or Trunking from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call the Parks and Rec office at 203-758-2520, ext. 702.
Woodbury’s Annual Trick or Trunk Rain or shine Monday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. (for trunkers) and 6 p.m. for trick or treaters at Hollow Park. Trick or treaters, please bring a nonperishable food item for the food bank and a bag of candy for trunkers. Trunkers need to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. and may not leave until 7:30 p.m. For questions, email jmiller@woodburyct.org or call at 203-2633113. Register at woodburyparksandrec.org.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt Flanders Nature Center will have a Family Fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt at their main campus, the Van Vleck Sanctuary in Woodbury, Sunday, Oct. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. Check in at the historic Van Vleck House at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury to get a map and list of clues. Then set off on an independent hike to follow those clues and discover facts about some of Halloweens “creepy” and not so creepy creatures. Hayride shuttles up the hill will allow you to explore the secret stairs in the forest and investigate creatures that live in a hidden brook. Turn in scavenger hunt results at the Van Vleck house, claim a prize and enjoy some refreshments. Please pre-register. The cost for members is $10 per family.
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Join Us for the Holidays! Thanksgiving Nov. 20 Thanksgiving Harvest Festival during the Service at 10 am followed by a Pot Luck Luncheon. Nov. 22 Community Ecumenical Service at MCC at 7 pm - Fr. Dennis from St. John of the Cross will preach. Nov. 27 The children will decorate the Star Tree.
Advent & Christmas Dec. 3
Town Tree Lighting on the Green at 4 pm followed by Hot Chocolate and Santa in the Social Hall.
Dec. 4
Children’s Advent Workshop during Church
Dec. 11 Bring your Crèche to church to be blessed. Christmas Pageant during Service. Dec. 18 Christmas Caroling at 5 pm starting at the Church. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship. 5 pm Family Service. 11 pm Candlelight Communion Service.
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Panthers defeat Weston 21-14 By KEN MORSE
Questions 1. In 2016, Felix Hernandez became the winningest pitcher in Seattle Mariners history. Who had held the mark? 2. Twice in the 1980s, a Milwaukee Brewers player led the A.L. in RBIs for a season. Who was that player? 3. What is the record for the biggest jump in rankings in one week that a team has made in The Associated Press college football poll? 4. Name the last Warriors player before Stephen Curry in the 2014-15 season to be named the regular-season NBA Most Valuable Player. 5. When was the last time before the 2016 NHL playoffs that no Canadian team took part? 6. When was the last time before 2016 that rugby was an Olympic sport? 7. In 2015, golfer Lydia Ko became the fourth LPGA player to be rookie of the year one year and player of the year the next. Name two of the three others to do it.
Answers: 1. Jamie Moyer, with 145 victories. 2. Cecil Cooper (122 RBIs in 1980; 126 RBIs in 1983). 3. Michigan State rose 17 spots (No. 19 to No. 2) in 1950. 4. Wilt Chamberlain in 1960, when the team was located in Philadelphia. 5. It was the 1969-70 NHL season. 6. It was 1924. 7. Nancy Lopez, Beth Daniel and Annika Sorenstam. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
Late in the Oct. 21 homecoming game at Edward Arum Field in Southbury, a Panthers’ football team victory rested on the shoulders of the defense. When the team was in the same situation earlier in the season, victory eluded them. This time, this band of brothers who have been through the blood, sweat and tears of this season, reached down and found the strength to overcome all odds, leading Pomperaug to a dramatic 21-14 win over Weston. The Weston Trojans, at 3-3 on the season, had come into the fray averaging 33 points over the past three games. They took possession with just 2:21 left on the clock and trailing by a touchdown. Senior quarterback Alex Frubeis engineered a 15-play drive that chewed up 62 yards against a Pomperaug defense that bent but didn’t break. Michael Benson recorded a sack, and Tom Satkowski reached up and batted down a pass. Every time Pomperaug had to make a play, someone stepped up. Finally, on fourth down with 2 yards to go at the Panthers’ 6-yard line, David Satkowski broke through the line and tackled Frubeis for a
2-yard loss with just four seconds left in the game. “The defense had to make the stop,” said senior Tom Satkowski. “We played great team ball and that’s what got us the victory, everyone doing their part.” The Pomperaug defense had held and victory was at hand. After three weeks of frustration that ended in a loss each time, the Panthers were victorious, and the feeling could almost buckle your knees. There were tears of joy, there were hugs all around and few good old-fashioned back poundings along the Panthers’ sidelines. But there was more than one hero in this group of 20 seniors who have been playing together on the gridiron since they were in grade school. It was Joe LaCava who barreled his way ahead for the 5-yard winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter, running behind the bulldozing power up front of Jacob Gran, John Dinsdale and Mike Houle. “The time was ticking down as we took up much of the fourth quarter on that last drive,” said senior LaCava. “It felt great to finally punch it in there.” It was Jake Harwell (112 yards
rushing), who turned the corner when James Hartman and Brendan Ciccarella opened a lane and took it 76 yards into the end zone on the second play from scrimmage after Pomperaug fell behind 7-0. It was Mike Murgatroyd, who tied the game at 14-14 on a 4-yard blast just before the half to culminate a 12-play drive after Kyle Sheehan ran deep into Weston territory to set it up. The Weston offense had it in gear at the outset of the game with Frubeis (104 yards rushing on 20 carries, 15 of 33 pass completions for 182 yards) leading the way. A fake field goal attempt on the Trojans’ first possession of the game resulted in Frubeis going 12 yards for the score. The extra point from Ian Richling made it a 7-0 lead with 7:43 to go in the first quarter. Pomperaug quarterback Troy Harwell brought the Panthers out of the huddle, and two plays later, his older brother Jake took it to the house. Alfredo MondragonVelazquez, who was a perfect three for three on extra points, tied the game at 7-7. Frubeis dropped back in the pocket and fired a 65-yard touchdown pass to George Goetz to put the Trojans back on top 14-7 to
Pomperaug’s No. 22, Jake Harwell, breaks one going 76 yards for a touchdown in the Panthers 21-14 win over Weston Oct. 21. (Ken Morse photo) close out the first quarter. The Pomperaug defense, led by the presence of Brian Flood up front and linebackers Matt Hadad and Elijah Brooks, shut down Weston the rest of the way. For the second game in a row, Mario Lambiase came up with an interception. After Hadad made a sack on the Trojans, Pomperaug tied the game, going on a 12-play drive. Sheehan started the drive by ripping off a 15-yard run. Tom
Satkowski plunged ahead for 8 yards, and Cole McGrath picked up 10 yards on two carries. Murgatroyd finished it off when Matt Lenczewski came in for a play down on the goal line. “We made a few mistakes with penalties that cost us one drive and almost cost us again on that drive,” said Pomperaug head coach James Reed. “Troy lost his helmet, so the rule is he had to sit
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Skin rash associated with many conditions DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male in good health. I had an outbreak of blisterlike sores on my upper torso, in my mouth and near my eyes. I had an almost-incapacitating feeling and was able to consume only liquids and shakes because of the mouth blisters. The blisters took their course in seven to 10 days and scabbed over. These episodes reoccurred three separate times, returning two to three weeks apart. Just prior to the outbreaks, I started taking Aleve because of sore knees while I was walking. On the third outbreak, I consult-
ed my dermatologist, and he observed a reddened throat without any noticeable soreness on my part, so he swabbed the throat, and it showed strep throat. The sore throat was treated, and I believe I was also given steroids. The physician’s diagnosis was erythema multiforme. The doctor thought the EM was related to the strep throat, and he wasn’t sure if the Aleve played a role. I am interested in your thoughts on the possible causes of the EM and the chances of it returning. I have been blister-free for a year now, but fear that the EM will return or that there is some un-
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derlying autoimmune issue. – T.C. ANSWER: Erythema multiforme is a skin rash with a characteristic target appearance. They tend to appear on the backs of hands to the elbows, or on the legs from the top of the feet to the knees, and then appear closer toward the body. They stay for a few days and then leave after two weeks or so. EM has been associated with many medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases; however, 90 percent of EM is related to infection. The most com-
mon infection is herpes simplex (the cause of cold sores as well as genital herpes). Strep throat is not a common cause of EM. However, the naproxen (Aleve) is a well-known cause. I would advise against using Aleve or related medications, and reassure you that the likelihood of a hidden autoimmune disease is low. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am in good general health. My problem is not being able to drink enough water to quench my thirst, especially in warm weather. If I drink more than 25 ounces per day, my stomach becomes upset. In warm weather, I have to balance my fluid intake between dehydration and an upset stomach. I am not diabetic. Is there a solution? – E.K. ANSWER: A sensation of feeling bloated after fluid intake is not uncommon among athletes during competitions. I have heard many possible treatments. These include sipping fluids slowly over
time; however, some people seem to find relief by gulping fluids down in large amounts, the theory being that distending the stomach stimulates it to contract and send the fluid into the intestines to be absorbed. Having some food with the fluid helps many people, especially starchy foods (like cereals or crackers) to absorb lots of water. Tepid water may be more easily absorbed than ice-cold water. If none of these works, you might try adding a little fruit juice and very little salt to your water, which should reduce the stomach upset. Dr. Roach regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall. com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2016 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY WARNING Tuesday, November 8, 2016 STATE ELECTION AND REFERENDUM The Electors and Qualified Voters of the Town of Middlebury are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling places in said Town on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the following purposes: I. Electors to cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator and State Representative. II. Electors and qualified voters to vote on the following questions for the approval or disapproval, a vote “YES” being a vote for approval, and a vote of “NO” being a vote of disapproval.
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1. Shall the resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $2,950,000 FOR THE MIDDLEBURY CAPITAL ASSET REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $2,950,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID This has been a season of APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH losses. PURPOSE, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and FiMuhammad Ali, Gordie Howe, nance, be approved? YES/NO” The ballot label for said question shall read as follows: “Shall the $2,950,000 appropriation and bond issuance authorization for the Middlebury Capital Asset Revitalization Program, consisting of the improvement and repair of Police Department, Town Hall, Shepardson Community Center, Fire Department Headquarters, Transfer Station and Public Works, buildings and facilities, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance, be approved? YES/NO” 2. Shall the resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $1,200,000 FOR THE PAY AS YOU GO PORTION OF THE MIDDLEBURY CAPITAL ASSET REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TO BE MET BY LEVYING A TAX APPORTIONED IN $400,000 ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS OVER EACH OF THE NEXT THREE FISCAL YEAR BUDGETS, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance, be approved? YES/NO” The ballot label for said question shall read as follows: “Shall the $1.2 million appropriation for the pay as you go portion of the Middlebury Capital Asset Revitalization Program, to be paid by including $400,000 as a fixed charge in the Town’s budget for 3 years starting with the July 1, 2017 budget, to pay for improvements and repairs to the Historical Building, Library, Police Station, Town Hall, Shepardson Community Center, Parks and Recreation facilities, Fenn Farm, Fire Department Headquarters and Station 2, Transfer Station and Public Works Facilities, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance, be approved? YES/NO” 3. Shall the resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $4,000,000 FOR THE MIDDLEBURY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2016) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $4,000,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance, be approved? YES/NO” The ballot label for said question shall read as follows: “Shall the $4,000,000 appropriation and bond issuance authorization to repair and improve Middlebury Roads, as adopted by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance, be approved? YES/NO” The voting will be by paper/electronic ballot. Those desiring to vote for the question shall fill in the oval on the ballot at “YES”. Those desiring to vote against the question shall in the oval on the ballot at “NO”. The polls will be open during the hours between 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) and electors shall cast their votes at Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT. District 1 Downstairs District 2 Upstairs Election Day Registration Voting will be at the Town Hall, 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT. Qualified Voters pursuant to Section 7-6 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, shall cast their votes at Room 4, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT. A qualified voter is any citizen who is of the age of eighteen years or more who, jointly or severally, is liable to the Town of Middlebury for taxes assessed against him or her on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last-completed Grand List of the Town of Middlebury or who would be so liable if not entitled to an exemption under subdivisions (17), (19), (22), (23), (25), or (26) of Section 12-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended. The full text of the aforesaid resolutions and questions are on file open to public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk. The votes on the aforesaid bond resolutions are taken under the authority of the Charter of the Town of Middlebury including section 904 and Chapter 152 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended. Absentee ballots will be made available in accordance with law. Absentee ballots and Election Day Registration ballots will be counted at the following central location: Town Hall Conference Room, 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT. Dated at Middlebury, Connecticut, this 28th day of October 2016. Edith Salisbury, CMC Middlebury Town Clerk
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Continued from page 6 out a play so we brought Matt in. We have tinkered with the idea of sending him in on a few pass plays but he’s still recovering, and we don’t want to chance it and put him out there when we don’t have to.” After Weston had compiled 14 first downs and over 350 yards of
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offense, it came down to the Pomperaug defense coming up with big plays at crucial times to preserve the victory. “We have taken our lumps,” said Pomperaug defensive coach Travis Swim. “I can’t say enough about these kids, they have faced some adversity, and Weston is a very good football team. “We moved some pieces around scheme wise and tried some new things to put them in
the position to succeed.” Reed said, “Travis makes great adjustments. He had our guys prepared. He’s the smartest guy on the staff and burned the midnight oil all week because Weston is a very good offensive team.” Pomperaug is back in action Friday, Oct. 28, as they take on undefeated Newtown on the road. The Panthers will be back at home Friday, Nov. 4, when they host New Fairfield.
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Arnold Palmer ... icons, idols and champions measured on a mythical scale that can never be tipped. But for every great player, there has been an equally masterful play-caller broadcasting their every move. They are the ones who paint the vivid, indelible pictures of their exploits in our minds and weave each significant moment into the fabric of time. They are the men and women who make calling singular moments of a game their life’s calling. When Bobby Thompson hit one out of the Polo Grounds to send the New York Giants to the postseason, it wasn’t a mere home run, it was “the shot heard ‘round the world” that saw, ““The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!” When George Foreman jacked up the champ, the moment was described as, “Down Goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!” Would anyone remember Bobby Thompson, a lifetime .270 hitter, if Russ Hodges hadn’t made that call? Would Foreman be the wrecking machine Ali used to shock the world with his “rope-a-dope” if Cosell didn’t set the scene? Would you remember who won the 1980 gold medal in
hockey had Al Michaels not been there to ask if you believed in miracles? In California, residents and sports fans have a peculiar sadness to deal with, for they have lost not one, but two broadcasting legends on the very same day – Vin Scully and Dick Enberg – yet both are still alive. Enberg not only did wonderful play-by-play for the Padres, he was the happy yet dignified play caller, the one who exclaimed “Oh my!” for every great shot at Wimbledon for decades. For fans in Los Angeles – and really, for all baseball fans – the loss of Scully is particularly painful. Nobody called a game better than Scully, and it’s unlikely anyone ever will again. For anyone under the age of 67, his was the only voice they heard broadcasting Dodger games. His genuine warmth and ability to make every game seem special had to be heard to be believed. Maybe that’s why his
final sign off was enough to bring tears to adults everywhere: “You know friends, so many people have wished me congratulations on a 67-year career in baseball, and they wished me a wonderful retirement with my family, and now, all I can do is tell you what I wish for you. May God give you ... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. You and I have been friends for a long time, but I know in my heart I’ve always needed you more than you’ve ever needed me. And I’ll miss our time together more than I can say. But you know what? There will be a new day and, eventually, a new year. And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again, it will be time for Dodger baseball. So this is Vin Scully, wishing you a very pleasant good afternoon – wherever you may be.” Goodbye Vin, you were the true artful Dodger. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
Golden Technologies By JUSTIN GOLDEN Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said in an Oct. 13 press release he had appointed Arthur House to the newly created state position of chief cyber security risk officer. House will be responsible for safeguarding the state’s cyber systems and critical infrastructure. This is welcome news. It is long overdue for the government to step up to assist businesses and individuals to better protect confidential personal and financial information from computer hack-
ers. Personal Identifiable Information (PII) exposures are becoming commonplace, and the results can be devastating, both from a reputation and a financial point of view. A Javelin Strategy study, “2016 Identity Fraud: Fraud hits and Inflection Point,” found that fraud last year appeared not to have changed substantially. It said the number of victims remained the same at 13.1 million, and the total fraud amount fell slightly to $15 billion. Javelin identified four significant trends 1) the number of fraud victims is increasing, but less is being stolen, 2) EMV (chip cards) drive a doubling of new account fraud 3) consumer choice causes a negative impact on fraud detection and 4) U.S. consumer data is increasingly being used for fraud internationally. While the bad news is there are more victims of fraud, the good news is less money is being stolen. While the introduction of the new chip cards is welcomed as a way to combat fraud and reduce the large amounts of money stolen each year, one outcome is this may increase the amount of new account fraud being perpetrated. Unfortunately, some customers don’t trust their financial institutions and are thus not taking advantage of services that may reduce their exposure. This may put them at more risk for losses if fraud occurs as a result. In an article in Digital Trends, Mark Coppack wrote about hackers stealing at least 58 million personal records from a data management firm. He said you know you are the victim of a data breach when you are contacted by the company that was hacked. But with the data breach at Modern Business Solutions (MBS) you may not be aware the company exists, according to security firm Risk Based Security. MBS provides data management and monetization services to other companies. If you’re an MBS customer, you probably don’t even know about it. As a consequence, they recommend you invest in a credit and data monitoring service. “It doesn’t matter the size of the target, cyber crime pays and the crooks are winning – due in part to what I call the Scarlet O’Hara syndrome. When it comes to cyber risk – I’ll think about that tomorrow” said Attorney Kevin Keane - Chief Legal Officer and Social Media Magistrate at Security Group Inc. Get educated on the latest on information security. Ask your insurance broker about available cyber security policies. Golden Technology Services, Inc. helps clients improve their cybersecurity. Contact us at 972-6799738 or info@gtscloud.com.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last weekend we took a trip to the Northeast to leaf peep. We rented a private house through Airbnb, and it was a really nice place. It even came with a cat! While caring for the owners’ cat wasn’t a problem − they left food and water, and the cat did his business outside − it left me wondering. Would I be so comfortable leaving my pets with strangers for several days at a time? What do you think? − Sara in Boston DEAR SARA: I’m personally a little bit torn about this topic. While cats can generally do well on their own for a couple of days, I too wonder if I could leave a cat with strangers who are renting a property I own. I expect that if both sides are clear about the arrangement − the rental comes with a cat, and there’s an expectation to make sure food and water are available − then it’s not a problem. But what
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