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Volume X, No. 28

October 2014

Middlebury swears in new police chief By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury honored its new police chief, James Viadero, with a formal swearing-in ceremony Sept. 16 in the Westover School auditorium in Middlebury. The ceremony included color guard presentations by the Middlebury Police, Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department and Bridgeport Police. Viadero left his position with the Bridgeport Police Department to become Middlebury’s chief. Among those in attendance at the event were Middlebury police commissioners, State Sen. Rob Kane, State Rep. Anthony D’Amelio and Waterbury Police Chief Vernon L. Riddick Jr., who served on the selection committee that recommended Viadero. Joining them on the stage were a number of state police officers and current or former Bridgeport police officers. Middlebury’s First Selectman, Edward B. St. John, said, “We are the smallest organized police department in the state.” He said Police Chief MacNamara of Fairfield always ribs him and refers to Middlebury as “Mayberry.” St. John said he expected that to change now that Viadero is the chief. As chief, one of his goals is to get the department fully accredited by the state. After being sworn in by Middlebury Town Clerk Edith Salisbury, Viadero spoke. He said he was truly honored and humbled to have been chosen to be Middlebury’s police chief. He thanked

his family – his wife, mother and in-laws – for supporting him during his 29 years in law enforcement. “My family suffered due to my long hours away from home,” he said. Then he invited his family to stand while the audience applauded for them. “I worked with some of the best, and I am still working with some of the best in law enforcement in the state,” Viadero said. He thanked the Middlebury police officers. “They took me in, they accepted me, they guided me,” he said. He also thanked Acting Chief Richard Wildman and said he had been very helpful. Wildman has gone on to a job in emergency services with the Salvation Army. Acknowledging his service in Bridgeport, Viadero said, “I’ll never forget it. It was an honor to serve there 29 years.” Then he said why he wanted the position in Middlebury: “It’s getting back to the reason I became a police officer – to be part of the community.” Viadero apparently is not one to waste time. He started his new job July 1 and by the time he attended his first police commission meeting early in August, he had three new departmental policies already approved by the police union and the town counsel. For them to go into effect, all he needed was for the police commission to approve them. They did. He told commissioners he was prioritizing the department’s needs in both policies and equip-

Shown at the formal swearing-in ceremony for Middlebury’s new police chief are, left to right, Selectman Ralph Barra, First Selectman Edward B. St. John, Police Chief James Viadero and Selectwoman Elaine Strobel. Viadero fills the position vacated by Richard Guisti and temporarily filled by Acting Police Chief Richard Wildman. (Marjorie Needham photo) ment by starting with those of highest liability. The three policies he brought to the August meeting were all related to the firearms officers carry while on duty. He said they are important because the state police look at

departmental policies when they need to investigate discharge of a firearm while an officer is on duty. Viadero also discussed the department’s equipment needs, showing commissioners a Bat-

shield that is intended to provide additional protection to an officer in an active shooter situation. He also noted the need for a new police dog now that the department’s canine, J.J. is beyond retirement age. He suggested the

department get a German shepherd this time because he said the shepherd is better suited to a small department’s needs. Fundraising for a new dog is under way.

LPOS chairman walks out of meeting By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Land Preservation and Open Space Acquisition Committee (LPOS) at its Sept. 3 meeting discussed upcoming Fenn Farm maintenance and repairs and set Saturday, Sept. 27, as the annual Fenn Farm

tour date. Then Chairman John Cookson abruptly resigned and walked out. Cookson opened the meeting by apologizing for missing the Aug. 13 special meeting, saying a family emergency kept him away and he did not have member phone numbers to let them

know. That special meeting had been set to discuss a report by structural engineer Robert Richardson on Fenn Farm cow barn repairs and, because of it, the regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 6 was canceled. When Cookson did not show up Aug. 13, those attending, James Crocic-

chia, Robert Jokubaitis and Richard Spierto, determined there was no quorum and no meeting took place. The LPOS committee generally discusses maintenance and repairs of Fenn Farm, a historic property purchased in 2006 by the Town of Middlebury from

owner Rob Fenn. The sales agreement gave Fenn a lifetime right to live there and operate it as a working farm. The property consists of a house, two large barns and several out buildings on 60 acres bordering Route 64 and Charcoal Avenue. Fenn currently does not maintain livestock, al-

though it is allowed in the easement. The yearly crop consists of hay that is mowed once or twice a year. The town purchased the farm to protect it from nonfarm development with an agricultural

– See LPOS on page 11

Middlebury police seize heroin, cash Middlebury Police Chief James Viadero said an ongoing investigation into heroin trafficking in the town of Middlebury culminated in the arrest of three people in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot on Route 64 Sept. 10. The Connecticut State Police, Naugatuck Police Department and the Department of Probation assisted the police in the arrests there and also at a Tyler Crossing residence where a fourth person was arrested. Arrested in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot were Dorlen Banks, 23, of 52 Tyler Crossing in Middlebury and Louis Barjon, 25, of 41 Pilgrim Ave. in Waterbury. Also arrested there was a person police say was attempting to purchase drugs from the suspects. That person is a juvenile, Heroin, cash and cell phones seized by Middlebury police Sept. 10 are now out of the hands of also police could not release a leged drug traffickers. (Submitted photo) name. A fourth person, Naomi

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Banks was charged with possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell. Banks’ bond was set at $250,000. Barjon was charged with possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell, and his bond was set at $100,000. He also was detained for an outstanding warrant for domestic violence out of Waterbury. Crutchfield was charged with violation of probation and remanded to custody. Chief Viadero said he would like to commend the Middlebury police officers and the members of surrounding agencies who assisted them. “It is a serous concern when multiple overdoses are experienced in such a short period of time, and the investigating officers responded to the incidents in an exemplary manner,” Viadero said.

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Crutchfield, 56, was arrested at 52 Tyler Crossing. Narcotics were located on the first two suspects and in a vehicle in which they arrived. As a result, a search warrant was executed at 52 Tyler Crossing. The additional arrest was made, and a large quantity of heroin and cash was seized. The investigation was begun by Officer Al Cronin in response to numerous overdoses in Middlebury during the previous month and in response to information that narcotics were being sold at various locations in town. Cronin was assisted in this investigation by Sgt. John Desmarais. The investigation is ongoing, and these officers will be working in conjunction with the Waterbury police department as the investigation goes forward. Additional arrests are anticipated.

saturday

Oct. 4

What: Blessing, pet trainers, groomers, boarders, animal rescue groups, lunches for sale When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church, Tucker Hill Road, Middlebury

Middlebury Dog Park Fundraiser with Lisa Lanno What: When: Where: Cost:

Psychic spirit medium Lisa Lanno (as seen on Fox CT morning news at 9 a.m.) will give spirit connection readings; raffles and light refreshments. 7 p.m. Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, Tucker Hill Road, Middlebury Tickets $30 at the door or call Beverly Dassonville at 203-577-2108.

Middlebury Public Library Rockin’ to Read 5K Run/Walk

SUNday

Oct. 19

What: When: Where: Info:

Fundraiser for the library. Costumes welcome; prizes for funniest and scariest costumes. Awards for top two male and top two female adults. 9 a.m. Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury Preregistration $15; event-day registration $20; family of four $50 ($5 for each additional family member). First 100 adult registrants get a free T-shirt.

Monday, Oct. 13 All town offices, library and senior center are closed.

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October 2014

Library Happenings Middlebury Bake Your Best Cupcake Contest The 6th Annual Bake Your Best Cupcake Contest will be held at the library Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. Any age may enter. You may register by phone at 203-758-2634, but you also must come into the library to pick up your copy of the rules. Registration ends Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and fourth place. All entries will be sold at the conclusion of the contest to benefit the Friends of Middlebury Library. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Middlebury Library.

Library 5K run/walk

Middle School Masterminds Middle School Masterminds for youth in grades five to eight will meet Monday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. to make Halloween key chains on the 3-D printer. Please call 203-758-2634 or stop by to sign up.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Southbury

The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. to discuss Ace Atkins’ “The Ranger.” New members are welcome.

Wednesday movies

Catalog system workshops Become more familiar with the new catalog system, VERSO; the state system, iCONN; and the e-book catalog, OverDrive, at one of the workshops offered this month. VERSO workshops will be held Mondays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. iCONN workshops will be held Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. An OverDrive workshop will be offered Fridays at 2 p.m.

The library’s Rockin’ to Read 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m. Awards will be given to the top two male and top two female adults. Costumes are welcome and prizes will be awarded for the funniest and scariest costumes. Preregistration is $15, event-day registration is $20, and a family of four can register for $50 ($5 for each adLight graffiti ditional family member). Free Teens ages 12 to 18 can make T-shirts to the first 100 adult reglight graffiti Wednesday, Oct. 22, istrants! at 3:30 p.m. Light graffiti uses special camera settings and a Almost Haunted light source to create pictures. Library Call 203-758-2634 or stop by the The Almost Haunted Library Teen Services desk to register. for all ages will be Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission Halloween craft is one nonperishable food item Elementary school children per person for the Middlebury are invited to make a Halloween Food Bank. The Hitt family, fa- craft Monday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. mous for their Halloween yard Call the library at 203-758-2634 decorations, will provide the or stop by the library to sign up. spooky atmosphere. Costumes The Middlebury Public Liare welcome! brary is at 30 Crest Road. The

Book Review “City of Stairs” By Robert Jackson Bennett (Broadway Books, $15) Reviewed by Ealish Waddell “City of Stairs” takes place in a fascinating alternate Asia, a world where the mundane and the miraculous have struck an uneasy truce. For 1,000 years, Bulikov was the most powerful city in the world, the center of a vast empire shaped and shepherded by its mighty patron gods. Eighty years ago, a catastrophic war destroyed those gods and left the city a broken ruin. The Continent is now ruled by the Saypuri, its former slaves, who in retaliation have sought to outlaw, erase and degrade every possible reminder of the old ways – sacred objects have been locked away, history is highly censored, and even the very mention of the gods is forbidden. Into the simmering tension comes Shara Thivani, a Saypuri junior ambassador and expert spy. A Saypuri historian has been murdered, ostensibly by resentful citizens incensed by foreigners rifling through the divine history that they themselves are

a WBDC representative about how their workshops or one-onone training can help you enhance your business, personal finance or professional development. The Howard Whittemore Memorial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591 or visit whittemorelibrary.org.

not allowed to touch. But it’s soon apparent to Shara that the historian was on the verge of several major discoveries that would shake the foundations of the new world, Saypuri and Continent alike – beginning with the revelation that the gods may not be gone after all. The city of Bulikov is a relic of a magical past where reality itself can change between one step and the next, shaking up the stock set pieces of the typical spy thriller. Political intrigue and historical mystery drive the fast-moving plot, which delves into complex issues of colonialism, jingoism and fanaticism without losing narrative momentum. Its exploration of cultural identity – and what happens when that identity is shattered – echoes thousands of years of our own world history, but also can stand alone as its own masterful creation. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Skulls painted by Woodbury Public Library Teen Librarian Marla Martin and art therapist Karen Anderson celebrate the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Anderson will lead a sugar skull decorating class at the library Oct. 21. (Submitted photo) telephone number is 203-758- critically acclaimed singer-song2634, and the website is middle- writer Sheri Miller. Miller comburypubliclibrary.org. poses and plays soulful Beatles-inspired original songs while accompanying herself on guitar. She also enjoys playing popular classics from The Snacks and Shows Beatles, Patsy Cline, Sam Cooke, for Seniors Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m., the and Bruce Springsteen. This free library will host its monthly concert is sponsored by The Snacks and Shows for Seniors Eastern Company. event for patrons who are at least Federal agency help 50 years old and their guests. Watch a 1947 romantic drama Do you need assistance with about a woman (Gene Tierney) a federal agency on topics like who falls in love with a ghost (Rex veteran’s benefits, Social SecuHarrison). Before the film, make rity, Medicare, immigration isa peanut-butter-and-jelly spider! sues or others? On Tuesdays, Oct. Registration is required. To sign 14 and 28, a representative from up, call the reference desk at 203- Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s staff will 729-4591. provide services and distribute government information and So you want to be publications. No appointment is required. Call 203-729-4591 for an author? Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., more information. Naugatuck’s own Pat Scalisi will Meditation share his experiences getting his The ongoing meditation pracfiction and short stories published and help you navigate tice will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through the submission, consid- and 28, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the eration and sales processes. If reading room. This consists of you’ve ever thought about being periods of meditation with time a writer or are actively writing for discussion. Please arrive by now, don’t miss this informative 5:50 p.m. as they start on time. workshop. This event is free but Book club call 203-729-4591 to register to The Whittemore Book Club ensure seating. will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 Sheri Miller in concert p.m. in the main reading room Sunday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. en- to discuss “City of Thieves” by joy a special performance by David Benioff.

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Older adult computer classes The library offers basic computer instruction for those who want to gain technology skills. Want to learn how to use the Internet or email, or type documents? Call 203-729-4591 to get the class schedule, or sign up to take part in the classes held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. This free program is funded by the Connecticut Community Foundation.

Breast wellness Did you know the Naugatuck area has the highest breast cancer incidence and mortality rate in Connecticut? Visit the library Thursday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when Ana Alcantara, RN, BSN, a community outreach nurse with Griffin Hospital, will have a table of educational materials about breast care, answer questions, and provide information on free mammograms for those who lack insurance or can’t afford one.

WBDC information session The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is a local nonprofit that helps women (and men!) realize their potential through financial education, training and assistance in starting new businesses or other ventures. Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. hear a free talk by

As part of the World War I commemoration at the library this month, three of the four Wednesday afternoon movies are set during that world-changing conflict. On Oct. 8, Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart (in his only Oscar-winning role) play a prim missionary and a far-from-genteel boatman in Africa at the start of the war. After the mission is burned by the Germans, this odd couple becomes a surprisingly successful team as they flee by sailing up a river on his rusty old boat. The film, directed by John Huston, was based on a novel by C.S. Forester. The Oct. 15 film, from 1938, is an epic musical driven by the rhythms of Irving Berlin. It follows the up-and-down romance of a bandleader (Tyrone Power) and the singer he loves (Alice Faye) over the years as ragtime moves into the Jazz Age and hints at how U.S. entry into the war helped bring jazz to the world. Don Ameche and Ethel Merman also are in the cast. Set in 1914, the Oct. 22 film stars Daniel Radcliffe as the son of Rudyard Kipling, then at the peak of his literary fame. When Jack, determined to play his part in the imminent war, is rejected because of poor eyesight, Kipling uses his influence and reputation as the British Empire’s greatest supporter to land his son a commission in the Irish Guards. Winding up the month on Oct. 29 is the French film that was canceled in September for technical reasons. It concerns an unlikable antiques dealer (Daniel Auteuil) who has just 10 days to find someone to pose as his best friend after his business partner bets he has never had one. Movies are shown at 1 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room. Due to licensing and copyright agreements, film titles cannot be listed. The room has surround-sound theater with a listening system available. Movies are free and open to the public.

– See Libraries on page 7

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Authors revive favorite characters

e are being treated to a revival of many of our favorite characters by various authors. Robert B. Parker’s unforgettable character, Spenser, lives on past his creator’s life with a lot of help from Ace Atkins. Robert Ludlum novels featuring Jason Bourne continue with the help of Eric Van Lustbader, and his “Covert One” novels endure with the help of Kyle Mills. James Patterson just keeps churning out different plots with many and various coauthors! But the biggest surprise was the newest addition to authors’ favorite characters living on: Sophie Hannah has written a novel featuring Agatha Christie’s infamous Hercule Poirot. “The Monogram Murders” (CHR) holds most of the flavor of a traditional Christie mystery, but the plot just isn’t twisty enough. We hear more Belgian

French in Poirot’s voice, which can be disconcerting to read if you are unfamiliar with the language. The narrative is carried on by a new policeman friend of Poirot named Edward Catchpool, who met Poirot at a boarding house in view of Poirot’s home, but far enough away Poirot could “calm his mind” for a month. Catchpool writes “The Jennie Story” only for himself, but we are allowed to read the finished product. This was an interesting mystery  it will keep you reading, but it’s not quite up to Christie. Another novel caught my attention this month, “The Mountaintop School for Dogs, And Other Second Chances” (COO) by Ellen Cooney. We have big dog-lovers in this town, and the plot will certainly capture their imagination. It all starts with an ad, “Would you like to become a dog?” How much more intriguing can it be? Evie answers the ad even though she has never had a dog, never trained a dog, and only knows about dog breeds from reading about them. A book about second chances for both people and dogs, this heartwarming tale is a testament to the strong bonds between man and dog. (I love that the training facility is called “Sanctuary.”) Next up is “Seven Wonders” (MEZ) by Ben Mezrich. This is my next book to read  looks like a great adventure-mystery-suspense-murder-female assassins (?!) tale of excitement. A socially inept and reclusive math-science doctoral candidate is murdered, and his polar-opposite twin brother decides to investigate. Using clues left behind, Jack teams up with a beautiful (of course) botanist and follows a trail encompassing the Seven Wonders of the World  being pursued by Amazonian women

… Wow! Sounds like escapism at its best! On the other hand, maybe I’ll read this one next. Argh! This is the curse of working in a library  every unread book looks better than the last! But “Station Eleven” (MAN) written by Emily St. John Mandel really does seem fascinating. Civilization disintegrates amid a pandemic flu caused by a Russian virus-filled bomb dropped in America, and the setting is now 15 years later. A brave troop of actors travels from survival site to survival site entertaining people amidst other characters we follow back and forth in time. People fall in and out of love, paint pictures, go to Hollywood and just continue to live amid the destruction. Even the nonfiction choices look amazing this month. “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” (B BLOW, CHARLES BLO) by Charles M. Blow will grab you and shake you and not let you go until you read it to the end. From such devastating roots, the author has written a memoir of such pain, horror and poverty that you will be compelled to read until his life turns around. That this author can be so strong and resilient after enduring his childhood is a true testament to the strength of the human spirit. The writing is strong  the story is strong  but it needs to be read. Helen Thorpe writes about the lives of women in the military in “Soldier Girls: the Battles of Three Women at Home and at War” (956.7044 THO). Women comprise about 15 percent of our armed forces  and we very seldom hear of their experiences. The author follows these three who became friends and stay in touch and support each other in a world far removed from our everyday existence. Desma, Debbie and Michelle, surrounded by

men in a world that once was exclusively male, endure and work and ultimately survive. Relationships change, both at home and when deployed, but these women do survive. I started growing garlic two years ago – easy, peasy! Plant in the fall, harvest midsummer and enjoy year-round. In our next selection, “Power Plants: Simple Home Remedies You Can Grow” (615.3 FLO pbk), Bryce Wylde suggests we all eat a fresh clove of garlic every day … not sure about that! But I do agree that eating garlic will help keep your heart healthy and provide lots of antioxidants to fight those nasty winter colds. The author explains how to plant many herbs, how to harvest and, most importantly, how to store them to retain their terrific healthy properties. This is a great guide for those who want to grow their own herbs and simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. P.S., he also includes some great recipes – gotta try spaghetti squash and Brussels sprouts balls! Finally, we look at a new book about another famous historical murder, “Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II’s Most Audacious General” (355.0092 ORE) by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. Joining “Killing Lincoln,” “Killing Kennedy” and “Killing Jesus,” this work is just as detail-filled and thought-provoking. Patton was killed in a car accident just days before he was to return to the United States after playing an instrumental role in the Allied victory  was it really an accident? History buffs will rejoice … Adult Services Librarian Donna Hine writes Library Lines once a month. If you have a topic you’d like her to cover, contact her at the library at 203-758-2634.

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Walkup named state semi-finalist Sarah Kate Walkup, the 2015 Region 15 Teacher of the Year, has been named a state semifinalist, the Region 15 Board of Education (BoE) announced at their Sept. 8 meeting. Walkup, a Pomperaug Elementary School (PES) interventionist, was selected as one of 14 semi-finalists for Connecticut State Teacher of the Year. As a semi-finalist, Walkup will interview with the State Selection Committee. She’ll give a prepared presentation and respond to several questions related to education issues and current trends. Four finalists will be chosen from among the semifinalists. “I continue to be overwhelmed and humbled by this tremendous honor,” Walkup said. Region 15 Superintendent of Schools Regina L. Botsford introduced Walkup to the BoE. “We are very proud of Sarah Kate and thank her for representing all of the fine teachers that we have here in Region 15, and I extend to her my sincerest congratulations,” Botsford said. Members of the Region 15 BoE also were impressed by Walkup’s selection as a semi-finalist. “For those of you who were unable to attend the convocation at the beginning of the year, Sarah Kate gave a wonderful, uplifting speech to an audience of over 500 colleagues, administrators and family members. If that speech is any indication of how you present yourself in front of the state selection

CORRECTION In “Chief notes deficiences” on page 1 in the September issue, the price given for the Batshield was incorrect. The price for a Batshield is between $2,200 and $2,800.

Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, 2014 No school Monday, Oct. 13, Columbus Day Holiday Friday, Oct. 10 - Professional Development half day - Early Release

Middlebury Elementary School

Oct. 1 - Nov. 1...................... Clothing Drive Wednesday, Oct. 8................ Picture Retakes Tuesday, Oct. 14................... PTO.................................................. 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24...................... Wear PINK! Wednesday, Oct. 29.............. Visiting Author Kathleen Krull

Long Meadow Elementary School

Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Thursday, Oct. 9 ...............................................Book Fair Wednesday, Oct. 8................ Muffin Mates...............................7 - 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17...................... Art Enrichment Field Trip Thursday, Oct. 23................. School Pictures Monday, Oct. 27................... Visiting Author Kathleen Krull Thursday, Oct. 30................. Preschool Screening................ By Appointment

Gainfield Elementary School

Friday, Oct. 3........................ Spirit Day.........................Storybook Character Friday, Oct. 10...................... Professional Developent half day Wedneday, Oct. 15............... PTO.................................................. 9:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17...................... Picture Day Tuesday, Oct. 21................... Grades K-2 Parent Lunches............11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.............. Grades 3-5 Parent Lunches............12:30 p.m. Sarah Kate Walkup, far left, meets with, left to right, second-grade teachers Katie Blake, Kari Thursday, Oct. 30................. Visiting Author Kathleen Krull Yacawych and Debra Fein; student teacher and Pomperaug High School graduate Amy Robinson; and PES reading consultant, Katie Gordon in a Scientific Research-Based Intervention meeting at Pomperaug Elementary School PES. Walkup is a semi-finalist in the state 2015 Teacher of the Year competition. (Submitted photo) Friday, Oct. 3........................ PTO Stop & Shop Fundraiser Begins Monday, Oct. 6..................... PTO Box Top Contest Begins committee, I’m sure we will have port and instruction to children ence and personality.” Another Tuesday, Oct. 7..................... Tip a Teacher a finalist. Good luck and con- who are struggling to learn. nominator said, “She makes her Wednesday, Oct. 8................ Picture Day gratulations,” said Patricia Perry, Walkup studies the child’s prog- students believe in themselves Tuesday, Oct. 14................... PTO.................................................. 9:30 a.m. chairperson of the Board of Ed- ress, and her findings are used as readers, as learners, as peo- Friday, Oct. 17...................... PTO Box Top Contest Ends ucation. to make decisions about teach- ple” and that she is “effortlessly Tuesday, Oct. 28................... Visiting Author Kathleen Krull Sarah Kate Walkup has been employed by Region 15 schools for 12 years as a classroom teacher, special education teacher and now as an interventionist. Walkup works with PES students identified for Scientific Research-Based Intervention (SRBI) services based on the students’ academic or behavioral needs. SRBI provides sup-

ing and other learning supports. In addition to her role as an interventionist, Walkup serves as a mentor for beginning teachers and collaborates with other mentors to review the reflective practices of novice educators. Walkup is described by her colleagues and school parents as having a “magical combination of talent, intelligence, experi-

Mathnasium to host ‘trimathlon’ The Naugatuck Valley Mathnasium at 1249 West Main St. in Waterbury will hold a “trimathlon” for second- through fifth-grade students Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 a.m. The event will test students’ math skills while raising funds for local schools. Mathnasium’s TriMathlon contest is designed to encourage kids to engage in math and support local schools. Children at all levels of math ability are invited to participate. In addition to winning medals, all students who participate will earn money for local schools with a donation for each student participating in the event. Mathnasium is targeting an aggregate donation of about $40,000 throughout the U.S. and Canada. The winner at each grade level will be entered into the Grand Prize TriMathlon. Participation is free and registration is open at mathnasiumtrimathlon.com. “Mathnasium’s TriMathlon provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in math in a fun way that also gives back to the community,” said Kevin Carnes,

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president of Lakeshore Learning’s Education Division. “We’re proud to support this event and inspire more kids to develop a love for math.” The TriMathlon consists of three events: Magic Squares, in which students are awarded points for developing their own math problems. The Counting Game, which tests students’ ability to count from any number, to any number, by any number. Mental Math Workout, which asks students to solve problems without a pencil and paper in order to show off their “number sense.” Students do not need to be enrolled in a Mathnasium center to participate. Prep materials, including a practice test, are available on the event website, www. mathnasiumtrimathlon.com, where students also can register. The top scorers across all TriMathlon competitions will be

invited to move on to the Grand Prize TriMathlon that will be held at the winner’s local Mathnasium center the following weekend. All participants, regardless of how they place on the test, will receive fun goody bags. Grand prize winners will receive a Rubik’s prize pack and Mathnasium scholarship. For more information on the Mathnasium TriMathlon for students in the Naugatuck Valley area, contact Maggie Tremaglio, owner of the Naugatuck Valley Mathnasium center, at 203-7571234 or naugatuckvalley@mathnasium.com. Mathnasium, the nation’s leading math-only learning center franchise, specializes in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them. Students go to Mathnasium year-round to catch up, get ahead and excel in math. The proprietary Mathnasium Method™ is the result of 40-plus years of hands-on instruction and research.

gracious in the most challenging of circumstances, … firm in … beliefs that every child can overcome struggles, and … tireless in … efforts to meet everyone right where they are.” The Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program began in 1952. Sponsored by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Talent Office and a number of corporate, organizational and individual sponsors, it begins with the selection of a Teacher of the Year in each district, moves on to the state level and continues at the national level, where the Connecticut Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for national honors. “Sarah Kate Walkup exemplifies teaching and caring at their very best. I am delighted to honor her as Region 15’s Teacher of the Year and now as a semifinalist,” Botsford said.

Memorial Middle School

Thursday, Oct. 9.................... KidStuff Coupon Book Fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 16................. Picture Retakes Monday, Oct. 20................... Grade 6 departs for Nature’s Classroom Friday, Oct. 24...................... Grade 6 returns from Nature’s Classroom Thursday, Oct. 30................. KidStuff Coupon Book Fundraiser

Rochambeau Middle School

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Falls Avenue Senior Center Events Falls Avenue Senior Center events for area adults 55 and older follow. Most require reservations, which can be made by calling 860-945-5250. Please speak with a staff member when calling as the senior center does not accept voice-mail reservations. The center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn.

Flu shots Get your flu shot at the center Friday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. The accepted insurance plans for flu shots at these clinics are Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, Harvard Pilgrim Health and Wellcare Medicare. All other insurances require a prepayment of $25 by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Insurances that do not pay for flu shots at these clinics are Oxford and United Healthcare, including their Medicare plans. Please sign up by the day before each clinic. Preregistration

forms are available at the center, and participants are encouraged to complete these forms prior to arriving for their flu shots. VNA Health at Home asks participants to wear short-sleeved shirts to the clinics.

Book club The center’s book club will review “Me Before You” by Jo Jo Moyes Monday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. Next month’s novel is “The Dinner” by Herman Koch. That discussion will take place Nov. 3. Check the Watertown Library for the book. New members are welcome. Reservations are not needed.

Osteoporosis talk Cathy Andres from Beacon Brook Health Center will discuss osteoporosis in both men and women Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. Reservations are required by Oct. 6.

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Chair Yoga class NancyLynne Velezis, a newly certified yoga instructor and Watertown resident, is teaching an ongoing Chair Yoga class Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The class incorporates gentle, slow arm stretches; knee raises; wrist rotations; and shoulder rolls to invite better circulation and release stress. As with any type of exercise program, the center recommends you consult your physician before participating. The cost is $12 for a six-week session. Please bring your $12 payment to your first class. Checks are payable to NancyLynne Velezis. Reservations are required by the day before each class.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m., the center is offering a program

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Heart palpitations due to sleep apnea? DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 26 years old, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weigh 290 pounds. About two years ago, I had chest pain and palpitations. I saw a cardiologist, who performed an echocardiogram. It showed mild LVH and mild pulmonary hypertension. I had multiple EKGs, and my doctor says I have a clean bill of health. Are any of the symptoms I have dangerous, or am I overreacting? – J.A. ANSWER: Chest pain and palpitations – such as pounding, racing or fluttering heart – are common concerns that occasionally represent serious heart disease but often don’t. It’s estimated the average person has 500 or so abnormal heartbeats a day, and these can be felt as palpitations. Chest pain should raise the concern for angina caused by heart blockages, but that would be extremely unusual in a 26-year-old. The concern I have in hearing about your echo results is that they could represent obstructive sleep apnea. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the heart’s response to chronic stress, especially to elevated blood pressure, which is common in sleep apnea. Pulmonary hypertension has many causes, but in someone very overweight (your body mass index, BMI, is 36.2, where “obese” is defined as over 30), I have to be concerned about chronic low oxygen to the lungs. There are many people with sleep apnea

who aren’t diagnosed. I would recommend a sleep study. Certainly I recommend careful checking of your blood pressure, and weight loss. Heart disease remains our No. 1 killer. The booklet on clogged heart arteries explains why they happen and what can be done to prevent clogging. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach – No. 101W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: From a blood test, how can I tell if I am an insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetic? For instance, what would my insulin or glucose readings have to be? Secondly, at what point would I have to start taking medications? – E. ANSWER: Diabetes is diagnosed with any of the following: hemoglobin A1c of 6.5 percent or

higher; fasting blood sugar of 126 or higher; blood sugar during a glucose tolerance test of 200 or greater at two hours; or random glucose of 200 or greater in someone with classic symptoms. In Type 1 diabetes, insulin levels are very low, while in Type 2 they are normal or high. Not everybody with diabetes needs medication. Many people with Type 2 diabetes can be wellcontrolled just with dietary modification and often weight loss, and almost everybody with diabetes can improve with a better diet. Medications usually are given if the A1c is much greater than 7 percent and if diet, exercise and weight loss efforts so far have been inadequate. In addition, medication often can be stopped with better control through lifestyle. Insulin-dependent Type 2 means just that – insulin is being used, along with lifestyle and often noninsulin medications. Except in very rare instances, everyone with Type 1 diabetes needs insulin. 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) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Medicare open enrollment under way By MARC FIGLAR The Medicare annual election period is right around the corner, and seniors’ mailboxes will be filled with fliers and ads from every insurance company they’ve ever heard of and some they’ve never heard of. Their question is, “What do I need to know, and what is just rubbish?” First, the dates that matter: Oct. 1 is the date when brokers and insurance company representatives can tell you about their plans. Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 is the election period in which a Medicare beneficiary may shop around and make a change to their current Medicare advantage plan with prescription drugs (MAPD), a health maintenance organization (HMO) or preferred provider organization (PPO) plan, or they may elect a plan for the first time. If a beneficiary is on a Medicare supplement and a stand-alone Part D drug plan, they may change their plan to a MAPD plan and vice versa. It is important to know that the last

plan you enroll in is the plan that will be in effect Jan. 1, 2015. Jan. 1 through Feb. 14, 2015, also is an election period. It is called the Medicare advantage disenrollment period. This is a time in which a beneficiary who has a MAPD plan can switch from the MAPD and go back to original Medicare with a Medicare supplement and a Part D prescription plan. Coverage would start on the first of the following month. How to pick a plan? What company to go with? Premium plan versus no premiums? Choices, choices, choices. The best words of advice I can give you are to find a plan your doctors take, and make sure all your prescriptions are covered. Find an insurance broker who represents all the companies who offer a MAPD plan in Connecticut and multiple Medicare supplement plans so you can have choices and do one-stop shopping. When shopping for MAPD plans, take careful note of your out-of-pocket maximum; this is how much you will be re-

sponsible for paying in copayments and co-insurances during one calendar year for your plan’s covered medical expenses. Prescription copays and co-insurances have their own guidelines. How do supplement plans compare to MAPD plans? Typically a Medicare supplement plan runs around $200 a month in premiums but has few or no copays or co-insurance during the year for qualified Medicare expenses not fully covered by original Medicare. Medicare supplement plans do not have prescription coverage, which must be purchased separately for around $25 to $45 dollars a month, but can cost as much as $100 a month. MAPD plans are your typical HMO or PPO plans with a copay for the doctors and hospital visits and typically will have a network, so it is very important that you check with your doctors to make sure they accept the plans. A plan that has no premium will have a higher out-of-pocket maximum, and a MAPD plan that has a $100 premium will have a lower

out-of-pocket maximum. Another thing to know is you may be eligible for help paying for all this. People who don’t qualify for Medicaid or Title 19 may qualify for the Medicare Savings Program. If you are on Medicare, married and have less than $3,225 a month in income ($2,393 for those who are single), you will not have to pay the Part B premium that is deducted from your Social Security check every month, and you also will get prescription help. You’ll pay less than $7 a month for brand-name drugs and about $2 for generics. Singles who make less than 2,053.03 and couples who make less than $2,766.21 are entitled to extra benefits that will help with copayments and co-insurances in the hospitals and with Medicaid-participating doctors. Find more information at www. medicare.gov and www.ct.gov. Marc Figlar of Figlar Insurance Services is a certified senior advisor. He can be reached at marc@ figlarinsurance.com or 203-3943447.

AARP membership is not required, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The cost to participate is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. All checks must be made out to “AARP.” Call 203-577-4166 to register.

ery. If you received a shut-off notice or are more than one month behind in paying your utility bill, you may qualify for assistance. Eligibility requires that you made four payments during the last 12 months and proof of your last four weeks’ income. Call 203-577-4166 for more information.

Middlebury Senior Center News Columbus Day holiday

Prescription drug lunch and learn

The senior center will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for the Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11:30 Columbus Day holiday. a.m., Kim Venterea of Masonicare at Newtown, a consultFlu shot clinic ing pharmacist, will discuss the Flu shots will be available at increasing prescription use in the senior center Monday, Oct. the senior population and the 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. To avoid over- risks involved in taking more crowding and unnecessary wait- medication than is clinically ing time, please call the senior needed. Her educational presencenter at 203-577-4166 for an tation will address: assigned time. Please bring your • Why do I have so many preMedicare card and any other in- scriptions? surance card that covers the cost • Are these medications safe of the shot. to take every day? • What do I need to know Medicare open about over-the-counter medications? enrollment A complimentary lunch will Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 through December 7. be provided. Please call 203-577Check your medical plans to 4166 to reserve your seat in the make sure they still fit your Middlebury Senior Center lunch needs. Nancy Cimmino, insur- room. ance specialist, will be available Fall prevention to help with Medicare enrollWednesday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m., ment on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1. For an appointment with a physical therapist, Jim, from Cimmino, call the Middlebury the Hearth in Southbury will provide helpful information about Senior Center. fall prevention. Coffee and doCommission on Aging nuts will be served. Please call The Commission on Aging will 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat. meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 9:30 a.m. All interested persons are Driver safety program The next AARP Driver Safety welcome to attend. course will be Monday, Nov. 3, Free hearing screening from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the This month’s free hearing senior center. The course is the screening will be Wednesday, nation’s first and largest drivOct. 22. Screenings will begin at er-refresher course. Using new 9 a.m., end at 11:30 a.m. and be materials and new videos, the in 15-minute increments. A course covers new defensive screening is a simple PASS/FAIL driving techniques, new laws and evaluation of a person’s hearing. regulations, how to deal with Existing hearing aids will be aggressive drivers, and how cleaned during the 15 minutes. aging affects drivers. Drivers who attend the class If you have any questions, call And How Hearing at 203-754- will receive a completion certificate and may be entitled to a 2200. For an appointment, call the discount on automobile insursenior center at 203-577-4166 or ance (contact your insurance company for details). stop in at the center.

Energy assistance program The Middlebury Social Services office is taking applications for the 2014 Energy Assistance program. Please bring with you all proofs of income, bank statements and copies of your energy bill, along with the number of people in your household and their income, Social Security numbers and dates of birth. For more information, call 203-5774166, ext 707.

Computer training The Middlebury Senior Center is registering students for its computer courses. The center will offer four-week and eightweek courses on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is no age restriction for computer training. Also available are one-on-one lessons, subject to availability of time. These lessons are on Thursdays only from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by appointment only. The fee is $15 per hour. If you need help with your iPad, Nook, Kindle or other tablet, instruction also is available. Instructor Sean is also able to help you with viruses and malware for a nominal fee. Those interested should call 203-5774166.

Operation Fuel The last day to apply for Operation Fuel is Friday, Nov. 7. This program is for utilities only and does not include fuel deliv-

Two important items for seniors Here are two items of importance to seniors.

Flu shots Early October is not too soon to get your flu shot. Now would be a good time to plan for it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu season can start as early as the beginning of October. Did you know there’s a special high-dose flu vaccine for seniors 65 and older? The reason is the regular dose doesn’t always protect us because our immune system often is weakened. This vaccine is four times as strong and sets up a better immune response. Did you know that Medicare will pay for the vaccine (as will most insurance under the Affordable Care Act)? Did you know you don’t have to go to your doctor to get the flu shot? There are numerous other locations where flu shots are ad-

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Medicare open enrollment Open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15 for changes from the original to an advantage plan or vice versa. Don’t confuse this with the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens enrollment a month later. It’s illegal for a Marketplace company to sell a Medicare beneficiary a Market-

place plan, so don’t be taken in. But there is a caveat: If you have a Marketplace plan and think you’ll sign up for Medicare later, be aware you might be subject to a lifelong penalty if you enroll late. Because of the variety of situations (Marketplace versus Medicare, Part A versus Parts A and B), your best bet is to get advice from Medicare before the signup period begins if you’re moving to Medicare from Marketplace. Call them at 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Middlebury Community Calendar Sunday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 11 Monday, Oct. 6 Board of Selectmen 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Oct. 7 Water Commission 7 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26

Wednesday, Oct. 8 Land Preservation & Open Space 6 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 7 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m..............................................Town Hall Conference Room

Thursday, Oct. 9 Planning and Zoning 7:30 p.m......................................................Shepardson Auditorium

Sunday, Oct. 12, to Saturday, Oct. 18 Monday, Oct. 13 Columbus Day Holiday - All town offices, library, transfer station closed

Tuesday, Oct. 14 Library Board of Directors 6:30 p.m..................................................Middlebury Public Library Democratic Town Committee 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 27 Republican Town Committee 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26

Wednesday, Oct. 15 Board of Finance 7 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26

Thursday, Oct. 16 Retirement Plan Committee 1 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Parks and Recreation 7 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 1

Sunday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 25 Monday, Oct. 20 Board of Selectmen 6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room Police Commission 6:45 p.m..............................................Town Hall Conference Room Public Works Commission 7 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 4

The Middlebury Senior Center bus will go to the new Red, White & Blue Thrift Store on Wolcott Road in Waterbury Thursday, Oct. 9. The bus will leave the center at 10 a.m. If you would like to Tuesday, Oct. 21 go, call 203-577-4166 to reserve Commission on Aging a seat. 9:30 a.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 Kent Falls State Park Water Pollution Control Authority Take a trip to Kent Falls State 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 Park Thursday, Oct. 16. The bus Wednesday, Oct. 22 will leave the senior center at 9:30 a.m. The trip charge will be Beautification Committee $8 per person. For reservations, 6:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 please call 203-577-4166. The foliage this week should be at its Thursday, Oct. 23 peak. Safety & Health Committee 12:30 p.m............................................Town Hall Conference Room Painted Pony

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As part of the Senior Dine lunch program, the minibus will go to the Painted Pony restaurant in Bethlehem Friday, Oct. 24. You must have a Senior Dine card to participate. If you do not have a card, stop by the senior center office to get one. If you want to go to the Painted Pony, call 203577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Sunday, Oct. 26, to Saturday, Nov. 1 Monday, Oct. 27 Ethics Commission 6:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Oct. 28 Conservation Commission 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 Calendar dates/times are subject to change. If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com.

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In Brief Watch for deer and moose

Road in Middlebury. In addition to the blessing, there will be pet trainers, groomers, boarders and Connecticut’s Department of animal rescue groups and lunch Energy and Environmental Pro- will be for sale. All proceeds go to tection (DEEP) Wildlife Division local animal shelters. reminds motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose acDog park fundraiser tivity, especially during early “Messages from the Other Side,” morning and evening hours. an appearance by psychic spirit Breeding season for Connecticut’s medium Lisa Lanno, Saturday, small but expanding moose popOct. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midulation in the northern part of the dlebury firehouse at 65 Tucker Hill state runs through October, and Road in Middlebury will benefit the breeding season (also known the proposed Middlebury Dog as “the rut”) for white-tailed deer Park. The event will feature two closely follows this, running from hours of spirit connection readlate October through late Decemings and an “Ask a Psychic Quesber. In 2013, some 7,300 deer and tion” session. Raffles will include 25 moose were involved in collia full tarot reading with Lanno. sions with vehicles in Connecticut. Refreshments will be served. TickBe aware and heed “Deer ets are $30. For more information, Crossing” signs erected by highcontact Beverly Dassonville at way departments. Motorists are 203-577-2108 or BeverlyDassonadvised to slow down and drive ville.emt@gmail.com. defensively should a deer or moose be spotted on or by the LEGO ™ building road. Because moose are darker workshop in color and stand much higher Sunday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to than deer, observing reflective eye-shine from headlights is in- 1 p.m., the Jewish Federation will frequent and, when struck, moose host a LEGO® Building Workshop often end up impacting the wind- at the Walzer Family Jewish Comshield of vehicles. All moose and munity Campus at 444 Main St. N. deer vehicle collisions should be in Southbury. Stephen Schwartz reported to local, state, or DEEP AIA, architect and owner of BuildEnvironmental Conservation Po- ing Blocks Workshops will lead the lice officers at 860-424-3333. community in the hands-on conPlease report moose sightings to struction of a 400-square-foot the DEEP at www.ct.gov/deep/ LEGO® model of the old city of Jerusalem using 60,000 LEGO® wildlife. blocks. The event is a fun way to Blessing of the Animals teach people of all ages about the The annual blessing of the an- architectural context and history imals will be Saturday, Oct. 4, from of the city of Jerusalem. The program is open to the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church on Tucker Hill public, but reservations are re-

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quired. The program is for chilBack to Work Series dren 5 and older. The cost is $5 per The Jewish Federation of Westchild with a $20 maximum charge ern Connecticut is partnering with per family. To register, visit www. area professionals to present a jfed.net or call 203-267-3177. four-part Back to Work Series at the Jewish Federation at 444 Main Quilts that Care St. N. in Southbury, beginning Quilts that Care, an organiza- Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 9:30 a.m. tion that makes quilts for people Whether you’re looking for a new who undergo cancer treatment, job due to unemployment or will meet Mondays, Oct. 6 and 20, thinking about your next career from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Harold move, this program is for you! This Leever Regional Cancer Center at year, the marketing team from the 1075 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. INDEED job site will show how It also will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 7 best to utilize their sit, to help find and 21, at the Bristol Public Li- a job. brary at 5 High St. in Bristol. Bobbi Knezek, a communicaQuilts are donated to seven tions professional, and Bill Florin, Connecticut hospitals. Volunteers a professional resume writer, are are needed, as are donations of back to host the series. Particifabric shop gift cards, 100 per- pants of all levels will be provided cent-cotton fabric, cotton flannel, with practical instruction to aid in quilting material, and gallon achieving success in their next Ziploc bags. Quilt finishers are es- career move. It is open to the pubpecially needed. For information, lic, and all are welcome to attend. call Deb at 860-945-0184, email The cost is $10 per session or $35 QuiltsThatCare.Deb@gmail.com for all four sessions. Space is limor visit www.quiltsthatcare.org. ited. Call 203-267-3177 to secure your seat! Winter clothing drive The first session, Resume WritActs 4 Ministry Inc. in Water- ing, will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, from bury, a nondenominational, non- 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The remaining profit charitable organization, is sessions are Social Media in Your hosting a coat and winter acces- Job Search and Career on Tuesday, sory drive called “Share the Oct. 14; Using Indeed for a SucWarmth” this month. They are cessful Job Search on Oct. 21; and seeking gently-used apparel for Interview with Confidence on adults and children including Tuesday, Oct. 28. For more inforcoats, hats, gloves, scarves, blan- mation and to make your reservakets, new socks and new thermals tion, call 203-267-3177 or email and will accept donations through rsvp@jfed.net. Nov. 1. Donations can be dropped off Love and Knishes at 1713 Thomaston Ave. in WaterIt may be getting cooler outside, bury Mondays through Fridays in but guests will be warmed by the October from 1 to 2 p.m. or dona- friendly atmosphere, delicious tions can be left 24/7 in the orga- food and live entertainment at nization’s drop box in the parking three Love and Knishes lunches lot outside their building. Receipts this month. Catered by Bonnie for donations can be provided Douglas of Creative Events by only during regular hours. All do- Bonnie, the three-course lunch at nations are tax deductible. 12 p.m. in the social hall at the Oct. 17, Acts 4 Ministry will host Jewish Federation of Western Cona distribution booth at the Project necticut at 444 Main St. North in Homeless Connect event at the Southbury is followed by a concert Waterbury Armory to help provide at 1 p.m. clothing to invited attendees. AnyOct. 8, pianist and vocalist one interested in volunteering at Jeanne Hinkson will return for a the Oct. 17 booth, or coordinating Cole Porter Tribute featuring a donations collection bin during many love songs written by one of the month of October at their America’s most famous songwritchurch or place of business for ers. She will be accompanied by Acts 4 Ministry’s “Share the John Colella on drums. Warmth” drive, can contact Sarah Oct. 22, pianist Ethel Kaufman Elizabeth DiMeo-Carabetta at will be joined by vocalist and 203-574-2287 or via email to ex- trumpeter Bucky Milam and ecutivedirector@acts4.org. For a drummer Jeremy Alston in a prolist of Acts 4 Ministry current do- gram from the great American nation needs, see the events page Songbook. at www.acts4.org.

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Singer/ guitarist Pierce Campbell will be performing favorite vocal jazz classics Oct. 29, highlighting artists such as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Pierce is a former Connecticut State Troubadour, a member of the Kerry Boys and the Funky Butt Jazz Band, and has five CD’s to his credit. Following Pierce’s concert, the American Red Cross will do a short presentation on emergency preparedness for hurricanes and storms, and hand out backpacks with emergency supplies to all guests. Lunch reservations should be made by noon Monday for that week’s program. All programs are open to the public, and there is a suggested lunch donation of $7.50 for adults age 60 and older. To RSVP, call 203-267-3177.

Quilts that Care fundraiser A celebration to benefit Quilts That Care Inc. will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Village at East Farms at 180 Scott Road in Waterbury. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, chance drawings, live music and a quilts display. Tickets are $35. For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, email QuiltsThatCare. Deb@gmail.com or call 860-9453002. Tickets also are available from Melissa Seres at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center at 1075 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. The money raised will help Quilts that Care achieve its mission, wrapping cancer patients and their families in comfort and hope, one quilt at a time. Quilts That Care Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Visit www.quiltsthatcare.org.

to 3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Temple at 3200 East Main St. in Waterbury. They are looking for vendors or crafters for the event. If you’re not a crafter, just go and enjoy the fair. For information, contact Carol Maggi at 203-7556214.

Death Café Rabbi Dana Z. Bogatz, the chaplain for Brownstein Jewish Family Service, will be the coordinator/facilitator for a meeting of the Death Café Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut, 444 Main St. North in Southbury. Death Café does not promote any religion, value system or product. This is not a bereavement group. The Death Café provides a safe, nurturing place and community in which to discuss people’s interest, questions and concerns surrounding death. Its goal is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this program and it is open to all adults, but seating is very limited, and participants must preregister, even if they have come to a previous Death Café. Registration is first-come, first-served. To make a reservation, leave a message for Rabbi Bogatz at 203-267-3177, ext. 334. Participation is limited to 10 people in order to keep the conversation open.

Voter sessions

The Middlebury Registrars of Voters will hold the following enrollment sessions for those wishing to vote Nov. 4, 2014: Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (The town clerk will issue absentee ballots at this session.); Autumn Fair The Rebekah Assembly of Con- Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to necticut, Independent Order of 8 p.m. (This will be the last regOdd Fellows, is hosting an autumn – See In Brief on page 7 fair Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.

Letter to the Editor Rivard is on November ballot To the Editor: As an Independent/Republican candidate for state representative in the 71st District, Middlebury, Town Plot, East Mountain and the Chase Avenue higher education center, I have many Independent Republican and Democrat friends who know some of my qualifications mentioned in this letter. First, I’m a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps (3 years). I’m also a former state higher education trustee (10 years) appointed by former Governor John Rowland, a position not everyone would qualify for. I have been a whistle blower on behalf of city and state

taxpayers and higher education students. When Tom Foley requested that he be endorsed to lead the Independent Party row, he received that honor and at the same time Independent leaders asked me to represent the 71st District. I will be, if elected, the first Middlebury taxpayer state representative in 50 years, so isn’t it time for a change based on that alone? I am honored to be on the Independent Republican row led by Tom Foley, our Republican leader for governor. If anyone has questions for me, they can call me at 203-598-0092 (home) or 860-597-2727 (cell) or email me at ray.rivard@ICloud.com. Sincerely, Ray Rivard, Middlebury

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October 2014

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Obituaries Joanne Clarke

Nicola DiBona

Loving wife, mother and grandmother

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

Mrs. Joanne (Lestorti) Clarke, 70, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at the VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous two-month battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James E. Clarke Jr. Joanne was born in Waterbury Oct. 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Louis A. and Marie Helen (Verraster) Lestorti Sr. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School; Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1961; and Trinity College in Vermont, Class of 1965, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She was the owner of Kitchen Cabinet Outlet in Waterbury and Southington for the past 37 years and had a virtuous work ethic. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and boating. She loved spending time with her family and especially took great pleasure enjoying her precious grandson. Besides her husband, Jim, of 44 years, she leaves her son, James E. Clarke III and his wife, Lisa, of Middlebury; a brother, Louis A. Lestorti Jr. of Boca Raton, Fla.; and her beloved grandson, who she adored, James E. Clarke IV of Middlebury. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother, James Clarke Lestorti. The funeral was private and at the convenience of the family. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home in Waterbury was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions can be made in Joanne’s memory to American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.

Mr. Nicola DiBona, 88, of Waterbury died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Cirelli) DiBona. Nicola was born in Cercemaggiore, Campobasso, Italy, June 14, 1926, a son of the late Francesco and Mariantonia (Cirelli) DiBona. He came to Waterbury from Italy in 1966. He worked for Anaconda American Brass and Wells Miller Tube of Waterbury and retired from Sperry Automatic of Naugatuck in 1991. He was a member and one of the originators of the Cercemaggiore Community Club of Oakville. He enjoyed wine making and gardening. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was extremely close to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides his wife of 65 years this November, he leaves a son, Francesco “Frank” DiBona and his wife, Kathy, of Wolcott; a daughter, Antoinette Pesce and her husband, Salvatore, of Middlebury; a sister, Libera Ruggi of Waterbury; four grandchildren: Frankie DiBona and his wife, Michelle, of Prospect; Nick DiBona and his wife, Stephanie, of Wolcott; and Salvatore Pesce and Stefanie Pesce, both of Middlebury; three great-grandchildren: Haley DiBona, Jake DiBona and Lila DiBona; and several nieces and nephews from Waterbury, Pennsylvania and Italy. He was predeceased by a brother, Angelo DiBona, and five sisters, Pasqaurella Wass and Antoinette Perricelli of Greensburg, Pa.; Giovannina Biello of Waterbury; Annamaria DiBona of Cercemaggiore, Italy; and Michelina D’Uva of Latino, Italy.

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Continued from page 6 ular voter registration session.); and Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m (This session is for those whose qualification as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since Oct. 28). Sessions will be held in the registrars’ office at 1212 Whittemore Road in Middlebury.

Making Strides 5K walk Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Waterbury is holding a 5K fund-raising walk Sunday, Oct. 19, at Library Park at 267 Grand St. in Waterbury. Registration starts at 11 a.m.; the walk is at 1 p.m. Sign up at Mak-

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Author Wendell Minor to talk Nationally known author/illustrator Wendell Minor will speak Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the library’s Kingsley Room. Following his book talk, Wendell will sign copies of his newly published books, “Edward Hopper Paints His World” and “Galapagos George,” as well as the autumnal favorite, “How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?” Copies of the books will be sold at the library by the Hickory Stick Book Shop after the program. Registration is required; please call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, or register in person at the library. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Southbury Library.

Classical music evening The library will host an evening of classical music with Waterbury Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Alyce Cognetta Bertz playing the violin, accompanied on the piano by Éric Trudel, Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Brinker Fireplace Room. This program is cosponsored by The Library Gift Fund and by Gary and Carol Lazarus. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Southbury Library. Please call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register for this free program.

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The family would like to sincerely thank the Waterbury VNA, especially Bridget and Dr. Michael Flanagan, for the exceptional care given to Date Time Address/Incident Nicola during his illness. 11:40 63 Middlebury Terrace. Homeowner smelled The funeral was from Chase Parkway Memo- 09-02 fireplace. Was unsure of smell and called to rial/The Albini Family Funeral Home to the Bahave residence metered. Used thermal imsilica of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass ager. Nothing found. of Christian Burial. Entombment followed in Calvary’s Queen of Peace Mausoleum. 09-02 12:55 268 Central Road. Accidental fire alarm acti-

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Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Kingsley Room, Judge Domenick Calabrese will speak about incapacity, legal conservatorships and the probate court. Calabrese is a judge for the 22nd Probate District, which includes Southbury, Oakville, Watertown, Woodbury, Bethlehem, Oxford, Washington and Roxbury. While many people plan for the transfer of assets at death by creating wills, few are aware of the importance of planning for legal incapacity. Legal incapacity can occur suddenly and unexpectedly due to illness or an accident, and wills have no utility during the will creator’s lifetime, including when they become incapacitated. Planning for incapacity can minimize the stress and uncertainty families face when a loved one becomes incapacitated. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Please call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register for this free program.

Long-term care insurance lecture Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kingsley Meeting Room, Aldo Pantano, a representative of the Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care (and the State Office of Policy and Management), will speak about long-term care insurance. Hear how you can plan for your future health-care needs. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. If you’re 40 or older, long-term care insurance can provide asset protection, protect against inflation, and give you peace of mind through your retirement years. No company-specific products will be discussed, and no sales or solicitations will be allowed. Call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register for this free program.

Watch the hit film based on the bestseller, “Divergent” by Veronica Roth Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late.” The film is directed by Neil Burger; stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet; is Melvin family rated PG-13; and lasts 140 minart exhibit utes. Registration is required. The Gloria Cachion Gallery is Children under 13 must be achosting an exhibit of works by companied by an adult. Call 203262-0626, ext. 110, for more in- three talented Melvin family members until Tuesday, Oct. 28. formation.