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September 2017

Focus on health, opioid crisis this month

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Connecticut’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. James Gill issued an update Monday on the number of accidental drug abuse deaths for the first half of 2017. Based on the 539 deaths between Jan. 1 and June 30, he projects Connecticut will have 1,078 accidental drug abuse deaths by the end of this year. This is a 19-percent increase over 917 such deaths in 2016.

Deaths within this group are projected to be 644 due to fentanyl compared to 483 last year, about the same number due to heroin (514 this year compared to 508 last year) and fewer due to oxycodone (82 this year compared to 110 last year).

Warning bells are sounding about the opioid crisis in the U.S. and here in Connecticut. September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those who have overcome addiction and to honor the treatment providers who make recovery possible. It also is a month with many local opportunities to learn more about this crisis and to train to administer Narcan in case of a drug overdose.

Dr. Michael Saxe will speak on the opioid crisis Sept. 5, Woodbury’s Walk Supporting Addiction Recovery is Sept. 8, Narcan training sessions open to the public are being offered in a number of area towns in September and October, and a Wellness Fair Sept.

16 in Southbury will provide information on opioid addiction along with information on many other health issues.

Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. Dr. Michael Saxe will speak about the opioid crisis in Connecticut and beyond at the Woodbury Public Library. Saxe has practiced emergency medicine in Connecticut for 32 years at Middlesex Hospital in its emergency departments in Middletown, Westbrook and Marlborough, Conn. He is a board-certified emergency physician.

As a result of his exposure to thousands of patients affected by the opioid epidemic, he has developed a special interest in the epidemic’s causes and solutions and has spoken and written widely to audiences of healthcare professionals and lay people. He has also been active in statewide physician organizations and the Connecticut state government in creating guidelines and regulations regarding the prescribing of opioids and opioid addiction medications. The program is free and open to area residents. Register at www.woodburylibraryct.org or call the library at 203-263-3502 for more information.

Woodbury’s Walk Supporting Addiction Recovery Friday, Sept.

8, at 6:30 p.m. in Hollow Park is in its 10th year. Walk founder and facilitator Lesley Gomez said the event, sponsored by the Woodbury-Bethlehem Parent Connection, is always the week after Labor Day. “It started small,” she said. “Last year more than 100 people participated.”

She said the event is meant to give hope to those who are still using substances, strength to those in recovery and to honor

those we have lost to this epidemic. It includes gathering at the park, a walk down Main Street, a return to Hollow Park, lighting of candles and speaking the first names of those addicted or in recovery. Various groups provide informative literature explaining addiction and related issues.

“We wanted to do something to bring awareness to our community, and we thought that was the best way to do it – walk down Main Street,” Gomez said. More information on the walk is available at 203-266-0487.

The Saturday, Sept. 16, Wellness Fair, now being called the Mixed-Burys Wellness Fair, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ballantine Park in Southbury. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. This event, which includes information on opioids, is an umbrella event meant to educate families, individuals and seniors about health and wellness services available locally.

Exhibitors at this S.M.A.R.T.-sponsored event include massage therapists, gyms, hospitals, radiologists, behavioral health facilities, and home care services. The event also will offer games, prizes, food and music.

The Central Naugatuck Valley Regional Action Council (CNVRAC) has scheduled more than 10 free two-hour Narcan training sessions open to the public. CNVRAC Executive Director Jennifer DeWitt said of the training, “It’s for anyone that might be around somebody who has a drug problem – family member, friend, partner. It’s appropriate for a lot of different people. We want everyone to know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose.”

Register for a session by calling 203-578-4044 or emailing CNVRAC1@famintervention. com. Please indicate which training date and location you prefer.

That information follows.

Middlebury: Wednesday, Sept.

27, 6:30-8:30 pm, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road Southbury: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm, United Church of Christ, 283 Main St. N. Woodbury: Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Woodbury Fire Department, 25 Quassuk Road Waterbury: Monday, Sept. 25, 6-8 pm, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Kinney Hall Rm. K715 Waterbury: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6-8 pm, Neighborhood Housing, 161 N. Main St. Waterbury: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 9-11 am, Family Intervention Center, 22 Chase River Road Waterbury: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5-7 pm, Family Intervention Center, 22 Chase River Road Waterbury; Wednesday, Oct. 11, 9-11 am, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Kinney Hall Rm. K715 Wolcott: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6 -8 pm, Senior Center. 211 Nichols Road Cheshire: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6-8 pm, Town Hall Council Chambers, 84 Main St.

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Capital Plan projects abound

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Work on Middlebury Capital Plan projects approved by voters in November 2016 got off to a quick start this year and has continued throughout the summer.

In almost every part of town, residents can see projects under way. The most obvious projects are the roofing of Shepardson Community Center and Town Hall. But roads are being repaved and, in some cases rebuilt, and improvements also are being seen along the Greenway and in town parks.

As can be seen in the photo above, workers have nearly completed installing the slate tiles on the roof at Shepardson Community Center. Removing the old roof and carefully preparing the roof for the new tiles took a month or so, but now they are

laying the tiles, the work seems to be going quickly. The same company rebuilt the two chimneys on the building and also are cleaning, repointing and sealing brickwork there.

Public Works Director Dan Norton reported Aug. 1 that resurfacing projects on Freedom Road, Green Hill Road and Bristol Drive were complete. He also reported nine streets had been micropaved: Senior Drive, Woodside Avenue, Richardson Drive, Larchmont Avenue, Highwood Road, Curtis Farm Road, Cross Road, Abbott Farm Road and Breakneck Hill Road, and work on rebuilding Porter Hill Road and Waters Drive had begun.

Perhaps the most visible smaller projects are those along the Greenway and at Middlebury parks. They started with

removal of a number of problem trees and undergrowth. When this was done at Volunteer Park at the corner of Regan and Middlebury Roads, the area initially looked somewhat bare, but Parks and Recreation Director Betty Proulx assured people the work would open the area up and highlight the park itself. She cautioned folks to wait and see the finished work.

She said in an interview earlier this week, “It’s opened it up.

It’s not as secluded. It made the whole area brighter.” And what initially was a bare area on the Regan Road side of the park has been planted and mulched.

Proulx said George Hale of Hale’s Woodland Gardens planned and installed the plantings.

Over at Meadowview Park, the pathway from the front park-

ing lot that meanders by the ponds has undergone extensive improvements. Trees and undergrowth were removed there, too, both along the path and on the other side of the brook. Roots from the trees closest to the paved walkway had grown under the pavement and caused it to buckle and crack in places, making the pathway hazardous for walkers.

The bridge crossing the brook was removed and a new one put in its place. With the old paving removed, contractors are preparing to install new pavement on the walkway.

At Ledgewood Park, the Veteran’s area is being repaved. The tennis, skate park and basketball court resurfacing is underway and Proulx said that is about three-quarters complete.

Find mammals, birds, bugs and plants in Bronson Meadow

By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY nemesis in my garden, they are an important food source for all Most people know the critical of Connecticut’s carnivorous environmental value of streams, animals including foxes, coyotes rivers and ponds. Perhaps few- and birds of prey such as the er people know the environ- red-shouldered hawk (whose mental value of another kind of call I love and often hear near environment, fields and mead- my home). ows.

Meadows are also home to Their conservation value cuts many species of birds. Some of across many areas. Meadow and these birds – once very plentiful field preservation encompasses – are now scarce as the number the preservation of plants such and scope of Connecticut’s as grasses and clovers; bird fields and meadows shrinks. In habitat; important environment fact, according to the Connectfor some mammals, especially icut Audubon Society, grassthe small ones; and habitat for lands and meadows are one of bugs and insects. It’s easy to dis- the most threatened and rare miss the idea of “critical habitat” environments in the state. Birds for bugs, but bugs and insects that rely on grasslands include – one step up from the plants – the Eastern meadowlark, boboform the base of the food chain. link, grasshopper sparrow and They are critical food for many upland sandpiper. small creatures, including the The Middlebury Land Trust birds that eat, live and breed in preserves these grasslands meadows and fields. through parcels such as Lots 17 The small mammals that and 20 on each side of Artillery make meadows their homes are Road and across from Brookdale probably not among your favor- Farm, the field at the northwest ites: mice, moles and voles. The corner of Lake Elise and Bronmeadow vole (looks a lot like a son Meadow. dark mouse) is the most abunI invite you to take some time dant species in the state. While and wander a bit in the 6.3 acres the vegetarian voles are my of Bronson Meadow for a multi-

A Monarch butterfly sips nectar from a clover bloom in Bronson Meadow in Middlebury. Butterflies are just one of many creatures found in a meadow environment.

(Curtiss Clark photo) sensory experience after taking the proper precautions for ticks, of course. That parcel is on the north side of Whittemore Road just east of Pies and Pints. It is open to the public year-round and is easily accessible. You might hear the song of the sparrow, or if you’re very lucky, the trill of a meadowlark. Take a moment to look closely at the waving seed heads of various grasses, and smell the sweet scent of clover. You just might spot a Monarch butterfly stopping by nature’s refreshment stand for a sip of nectar.

Important to mention this month is the better-known Brookdale Farm (aka Fenn Farm). This 67- acre property includes broad fields, but is only open to the public one day per year. Happily that day is coming up later this month. The annual Farm Tour will take place Saturday, Sept 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a rain date of Oct. 7. The Farm Tour is a great opportunity to learn more about the buildings there, and you can even take a wander around the broad fields of this Middlebury treasure.

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Roofers install slate tiles on Shepardson Community Center. They also repaired and repointed the chimneys.

(Marjorie Needham photo)

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Sept. 9

What: When: Where: Info:

Fundraiser to benefit Scout programs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Village Square Plaza at 530 Middlebury Road in Middlebury For bottle/can pickup before Saturday, Sept. 9, text Brian Rosenhein at 203-707-0255.

Please note Gatorade and Powerade bottles are not redeemable.

St. John of the Cross Huge Community Tag Sale

What: Tag sale fundraiser for the Parish When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The Parish House at 1321 Whittemore Road in Middlebury.

saturDAY

Sept. 30

Brookdale Farm (Fenn Farm) Farm Tour (Rain Date Oct. 7)

What: Tour Brookdale Farm with Rob Fenn; then enjoy some refreshments.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Brookdale Farm at 55 Artillery Road in Middlebury

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September 2017

Library Highlights This column features highlights for the Middlebury, Naugatuck, Southbury and Woodbury libraries.

Middlebury Tech Talk

Naugatuck

Estate Planning

Soup’s On! Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., Chef Ray will make two soups.

Samples included. Call to register 203-729-4591. Space is limited.

Raptors for Learn about Facebook Wednesdays, Sept. 6 and 20, at 11 a.m. preschoolers Learn how to set up an account Friday, Sept, 29, at 10:30 am, and adjust your privacy settings. Mary-Beth Kaeser of raptor reRegistration required. habilitators, Horizon Wings, will present a special program for Teens design key preschoolers, “Wee Wings.” It will chains include three of her small raptors Tinkercad for Teens will be and a story that teaches children Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. Learn what to do if they find a bird. Reghow to design a key chain to be istration is required. printed on the 3D printer. For grades 6 to 12; registration re- Photography Exhibit The September art exhibit feaquired. tures the photography of New Teen open gaming Milford, Conn., resident Ruth Thursday, Sept. 21, from 11 Pearl. The display will showcase a.m. to 4 p.m., Teen Open Gaming Pearl’s digital photography and will be in the Teen Room. Board a swatch of the 1,400 photos she games and Xbox games will be took in the Galapagos Islands in provided; all you need to bring March 2013. Viewers will be fascinated and struck by this phoare your friends! tographer’s natural ability to capture the beauty of her surMasterminds Masterminds will meet Tues- roundings with little digital enday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. Come make hancement. The exhibit can be your own light-up art using LEDs viewed on the Whittemore Galand paper circuits. For grades 6 lery Wall during regular library hours. to 12; registration required.

Southbury

Children’s STEM

Thursdays in September, drop in for an Open STEM Creativity Wednesday Movies Session at 4:30 p.m. for students The three movies being shown in grades 3 through 5. Thursday, on Wednesday afternoons this Sept. 21, will be a theme-based month focus on three women session, registration required. coping with the very different worlds of the 19th and 21st cenScooter the horse turies, real and imagined, as they Celebrate the Library’s 223rd try to achieve their life aims. birthday with Scooter the horse Movies will be shown Sept. 13, Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. Hear 20 and 27 beginning at 1p.m. in a story and enjoy a visit from the Kingsley Meeting Room surScooter. Registration required. round sound theater, with infraThe Middlebury Public Library red listening system available, is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone along with closed captioning. number is 203-758-2634, and the They are free. For more informawebsite is middleburypublicli- tion, call the Library at 203-262brary.org 0626.

guardians are encourage to attend. Jones will give an overview of the college application process, from brainstorming students’ attention-getting essays to revising for clarity and maximum impact. He also will address supplemental essays some colleges require. Please feel free to bring a draft of your essay to the workshop.

Registration is required; call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register.

Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 pm in the Kingsley Room, Judge Domenick Calabrese will give an estate planning seminar. In this free seminar, Calabrese, a Connecticut probate judge since 2003, will discuss the purposes of estate planning, including asset management, transferring assets during life and after death, estate tax planning, and planning for incapacity. Calabrese will examine how wills, trusts, powers of attorChaucer: A mirror of ney, advance healthcare direchis times tives and designations of conservator may be used to create a The library will offer lectures comprehensive estate plan. Reg- about the life and works of three istration is required; call 203-262- notable English authors in Sep0626, ext. 130. tember and October. The series begins Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m.

Digitizing your photos in the library’s Kingsley Room.

Genealogist Phil Hayes will The topic will be “Chaucer: A Mirshow how to digitize your photo ror of His Times” presented by collection to preserve all those Professor Judith Sullivan. family and historical pictures you have collected Thursday, Sept. 14, Free SAT, ACT practice at 2 p.m, in the Kingsley Room. exams This presentation will cover difThe library will offer students ferent types of photographs, how in grades 9 and higher free practo digitize them, what to do with tice exams from the Princeton the originals, and more. Register Review. The ACT practice exam at 203-262-0626, ext. 130. will be Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The SAT practice Understanding exam will be Saturday, Oct. 28, Medicare basics from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.

Registration is required; call Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. in 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register. the Kingsley Room, Margaret FoFor more information, call 203ran Ackley, a licensed health insurance professional, will present 262-0626 or visit www.southa brief PowerPoint presentation burylibrary.org. The library is at and discuss the details of enroll- 100 Poverty Road in Southbury. ing in Medicare. This presentation is appropriate for those applying for the first time or for members considering changing Evening with Thoreau their current coverage. To register “An Evening With Henry David or for more information, call 203Thoreau” Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 262-0626, ext. 130.

7 p.m. at the Woodbury Senior Writing a college essay Center, continues the library’s commemoration of his 200th Experienced educator and tubirthday. Thoreau returns to the tor Chuck Jones will offer a free, Waterbury area (portrayed by hisone-hour workshop on the coltorian Richard Smith) to read lege application process Saturday, selections from his essay “AutumSept. 16, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. nal Tints,” just as he did in 1860.

The program is for students in After the lecture, he will take grades 9 to 12 and parents and questions from the audience in a

Woodbury

Middlebury Senior Center Events Holiday Closing The Senior Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday.

Driver safety program The next AARP Driver Safety Course will be Monday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the senior center. The course is the nation’s first and largest driver-refresher course.

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

AARP membership is not required, and drivers of all ages are invited to attend. The cost to participate is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers.

All checks must be made out to “AARP.” Call 203-577-4166 to register.

seniors are often the targets of financial fraud and abuse. You’ll learn how to protect yourself – or someone you love – from becoming a victim of financial abuse.

Topics include: What is financial abuse? Warning signs. Scams to watch out for. Important dos and don’ts.

Don’t let yourself, or someone you love, fall victim to financial abuse. Plan now to attend this important seminar. Call 203-5774166 to reserve your seat.

Hollywood film and talk

Thursday, Sept. 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tom Rosa will show and discuss the movie, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” starring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe and Charles Coburn. Rosa, a retired art teacher, is an expert on old Hollywood movies.

In this movie, showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious How to prevent father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well financial abuse as a rich, enamored old man and Webster Bank will present this many other doting admirers. free seminar Thursday, Sept. 14, Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. From travel scams and and all are welcome. phony lotteries to false promises,

Commission on Aging

Lunch and Learn

The next Commission on Aging meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Thursday, Sept. 21, at 11:30 a.m., Cynthia Hamel from the Lutheran Home will talk about “Cognition Ignition” and offer tips on how to maintain an active brain and exercise all parts of Prevent slips your brain. A complimentary Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 12:30 lunch will be provided by the p.m., masters of nursing students Lutheran Home. Please call 203from the University of Hartford 577-4166 to reserve your seat. will present “Preventing Slips, Trips and Broken Hips.” This educational session will provide tips and tricks for fall prevention Connecticut’s and safety at home.

Beardsley Zoo There will be bingo, raffles and Thursday, Sept. 28, the Middleprizes. Reserve your seat by callbury Senior Bus will depart the ing 203-577-4166. center at 10 a.m. for the Beardsley Zoo. The rain date is Oct. 5. The Gadgets cost for transportation and adand Gizmos mission is $15 per person.

Learn about devices that can Nestled in a 36-acre park-like make your life easier Wednesday, setting, it is Connecticut’s only Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. WCAAA accredited zoo. It features an inAssistive Technology Center will door rain forest exhibit, a greendemonstrate helpful devices house, picnic grove, the Peacock such as magnifiers, phone ampli- Cafe and gift shop, as well as the fiers, iPads, vibrating alarm former Pleasure Beach carousel, clocks, smart pens and talking which is open year-round. Call watches, just to name a few.

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lively and entertaining discusAppalachian through sion. Registration is requested. hiker talk Register online at www.woodAppalachian Trail Through burylibraryct.org or call 203-263Hiker Sam Ducharme will speak 3502 for more information. at the Woodbury Senior Center Opioid epidemic talk Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Sam Ducharme completed a Dr. Michael Saxe will speak 2,180-mile, 14-state backpacking about the opioid crisis in Contrip from Springer Mountain, Ga. necticut and beyond Tuesday, to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Come Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Saxe has practiced join him as he takes you through emergency medicine in Conthe trail towns, over the mounnecticut for 32 years and as a retaintops and through the back sult of his exposure to thousands country. The images and stories of patients affected by the opioid will leave you with a renewed awe epidemic, he has developed a of the beauty of our country and special interest in the epidemic’s its people. causes and solutions, including Registration is required, please working to create state guidelines visit the library’s website www. and regulations regarding the prewoodburylibraryct.org to register, scribing of opioids and opioid or for more information, call the addiction medications. The prolibrary at 203-263-3502. gram is free and open to area The Woodbury Public Library residents. Register at www.woodis at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury. burylibraryct.org or call the liCall 203-263-3502 or visit www. brary at 203-263-3502 for more woodburylibraryct.org. information.

Think you’re too old for a pet? Fiddlesticks!

One of the saddest things I’ve overheard lately was a woman who’d just lost her very senior cat. She’d loved that cat for years and would have made a great owner for another one from the local shelter. But she hesitated, afraid she would die before the cat did, and then the cat would go to the shelter and possibly be put down.

I hope there aren’t many of us who feel that way. Shelters are full of cats and dogs that need love, and seniors can be the best pet owners around.

Consider what a cat or dog can do for us. If we have a dog, it needs to be walked at least once a day. That’s exercise for us, and often it can lead to more social interaction as we meet up with others doing the same thing.

Maybe a daily pet-walking group will develop in the neighborhood.

Any pet needs regular meals and water, and maybe even medication if you adopt one with

special needs. That keeps us on track with a daily schedule. Cats and dogs can be comical, making us laugh, and just having a pet around is shown to reduce stress.

Cats need to be brushed every day and generally love that bonding time. Dogs love to go to the groomer if you can’t groom them yourself.

If you hesitate to have a pet now because you might outlive it, make arrangements in advance. Put your wishes in writing, notify your children or attorney that the document exists, put an “In case of emergency” note on the inside of your door, and then take a stroll through the local animal shelter. Look for a wagging tail or the eyes that meet yours. (c) 2017 King Features Synd. Inc.

Middlebury Library book club picks for October This October, experience two different sides of William Kent Krueger’s writing with our book groups. One will discuss his book, “Ordinary Grace;” another will discuss his book, “Northwest Angle.”

The Brown Bag book group will discuss “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. In a story set in New Bremen, Minn., in 1961, 13-year-old Frank Drum is having a summer in which death appears in different forms. Tragedy has made an unexpected call upon his family, and Frank finds himself in a world of lies, betrayal and adultery. The story is not so much about the murder of a young woman but about what the tragedy does to Frank, his family and the small town he lives in.

If you enjoyed “Ordinary Grace,” you many enjoy another coming-of-age novel titled “Whistling Past the Graveyard”

by Susan Crandall. In this story set in 1963 Mississippi, Starla Claudelle is enjoying her summer like every other nine year old. Born to teenage parents, she is being raised by her strict paternal grandmother. It has been many years since she has seen her mother, but Starla is convinced her mother will make good on her promise to reunite with Starla and her father and live as a family in Nashville.

On the Fourth of July, Starla sneaks out of the house while being grounded and gets caught.

Fearful her Mamie will send her to reform school, she panics and runs away. She accepts a ride from Eula, a black woman traveling with a white baby, in hopes

of getting to Nashville. Her journey is long and sometimes dangerous as she learns the harsh realities of Southern segregation and letting go of long-held dreams.

The Mystery book group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. to discuss “Northwest Angle” by William Kent Krueger. In the 11th book in the Cork O’Connor series, Cork and his daughter, Jenny, get stranded on an island during vacation on Lake of the Woods. Trying to find shelter, the two stumble upon an old cabin where they discover the body of a tortured girl. They begin to hear strange sounds outside the house and discover an abandoned baby boy. Jenny is drawn to the motherless child and vows to protect him from all threats and dangers that seem to follow him.

Father and daughter are pursued into the isolated Northwest Angle where they must solve the puzzle of the mysterious child.

If you enjoyed “Northwest Angle,” you might enjoy “In the Lake of the Woods” by Tim O’Brien, which takes place in the same area. When long-hidden secrets about the atrocities he committed in Vietnam come to light, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, John Wade, retreats with his wife to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota. Within days of their arrival, his wife mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. The story follows John’s childhood, college years, and Vietnam experiences through flashbacks. While several hypotheses for the disappearance of Kathy Wade are made, the ultimate decision is left up to the reader.

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Flanders offers free guided nature hike Saturday, Sept. 9, the public is invited to celebrate the change of seasons with an informative hike through the beautiful and historic Flanders’ Van Vleck Sanctuary in Woodbury.

Master naturalist Edward Boisits, Ph.D., will lead a leisurely hike while pointing out how the natural world prepares for winter. Enjoy fresh air, camaraderie and exercise in a lovely Flanders environment.

This walk is suitable for all ages and hiking levels. We suggest bringing your camera along to capture some of your late summer/early autumn observations.

The group will meet in the Studio Parking Lot at the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Roads at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge for the walk. Those interested are asked to register online at www.flandersnature- Master Naturalist Edward Boisits, who will lead the hike at Flancenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ders Nature Center, shares insights with participants on a prior ext. 10, for more information. walk.

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P&Z discusses sign, subdivisions, restaurant

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its Aug. 3 meeting continued a public hearing for Benson Woods until Sept. 7. It also informally discussed a restaurant expansion at Middlebury Consignment, construction progress at Ridgewood, and a sign for Post University.

Attorney Jennifer Yoxall, of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak and Hennessey told commissioners Middlebury Land Development LLC, developers of Benson Woods, wants Section 64.9 of the zoning regulations amended concerning the renewal period and number of renewals for an excavation and grading permit, and to eliminate the mandatory public hearing for such renewals. A letter from the Naugatuck Valley Council of Gov-

ernments stated there was minimal local impact from the change, and a letter from Hiram Peck, the consultant currently updating the zoning regulations, suggested the revision be clear about confirming that permit requirements were still being met and reviewing any complaints before waiving the public hearing.

In an informal discussion, professional engineer David Hughes told commissioners Dr. Dean Yimoyines, owner of Middlebury Consignment, was planning to expand the current café-restaurant into the entire second floor of the building, enlarging the kitchen, constructing new bathrooms, and adding a bar and additional seating. Retail sales of furniture would continue on the first and third floors, and the elevator would remain.

“We haven’t determined the number of people or tables,” Hughes told commissioners, “we’re sticking by the regs, which say we need one (parking) space per 45 square feet of patron area.”

He said the current hours for retail are from 11 am to 5 p.m., while the cafe is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and that parking is handled by the north lot and a portion of the west lot.

After some discussion on which portions of the expanded restaurant should be considered patron area, the commissioners agreed there were no issues with the proposal.

In other matters, Town Engineer John Calabrese said Toll Brothers was planning to begin constructing Phase 3 of its Ridgewood condominium project. He said the developers would elimi-

nate a temporary construction access road and build the planned emergency access road which would then be used as a construction road. Excess fill from the activity would be used to grade the “great lawn” area. Calabrese also said that some bonding would be reduced and other bonding added by the Board of Selectmen as the project moved through the planned phases.

In his enforcement report, Zoning Enforcement Officer Curtis Bosco told commissioners Post University was planning to apply for a special exception to place a large sign on the Drubner Building on Country Club Road.

The next regular P&Z meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

Literacy Volunteers seeks tutors Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will host orientations for adults interested in volunteer tutoring opportunities to help local adults with basic literacy, English language skills, and preparation for the U.S. citizenship test. The need for tutors is great; there are currently 30 adult learners waiting for tutors. Interested individuals are invited to attend one of the following volunteer orientation sessions: · Tuesday, Sept. 5, 6-7:30 p.m., Prospect Public Library, 17 Center St., Prospect · Wednesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury

· Thursday, Sept. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Depot Square Mall, Suite 213, 51 Depot Square, Watertown · Saturday, Sept. 9, 10-11:30 a.m., Ion Foundation Community Room, 270 Church St., Naugatuck · Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Silas Bronson Library, Auditorium, 267 Grand St., Waterbury · Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury Since 1974, LVGW has offered free tutoring to adults in need of basic literacy and English language skills. The organization serves Bea-

con Falls, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oakville, Watertown, Oxford, Plymouth, Terryville, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Wolcott, and Woodbury. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and an email address. No teaching experience or fluency in another language are necessary. Tutor training for the fall session will begin the week of Sept. 24; the complete schedule will be available at the orientation. The training program is funded by the Liberty Bank Foundation.

To register for one of the orientation sessions, email Vanessa Vowe at vvowe@waterburyct.org or call 203-754-1164.

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 4

St. John of the Cross volunteers have a busy month ahead of them.

The Parish is holding its annual tag sale Saturday, Sept. 9, and has ramped up its annual Apple Harvest Festival, changing it to the Apple Harvest Music Fest and including live music for the first time. It will be Saturday, Sept. 16.

The Sept. 9 tag sale has been described by Parish Council President Ellen Buckley as “likely to be the largest community tag sale in the area this year.” It will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Parish House at 1321 Whittemore Road in Middlebury.

Members of the parish and other community friends have donated a wide array of furniture, tools, and collectibles for the sale.

Parish volunteers will assist buyers looking for great finds, Buckley said, adding, “As always, we will be offering them all at great prices.”

The Apple Harvest Music Fest with performer Marty Q and his band will be Saturday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Shepardson Community Center on Whittemore Road. Admission is free.

The Apple Harvest Music Fest will begin with DJ Royal Beats

from 2 to 4 p.m. Lip syncing and dance contests will be held for members of the audience, with prizes going to contest winners.

Marty Q and his band will then perform a range of top 40s, big band, and jazz hits from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Concertgoers are asked to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on while they listen to the concert.

Refreshments on sale throughout the event will include chicken sandwiches, steak sandwiches, Frankie’s hot dogs, french fries, fried dough, fruit cup and popcorn. A bake sale will offer a variety of dessert items.

The music fest also will feature a raffle drawing at 4 p.m., as well as a silent auction and vendor booths featuring a variety of arts, crafts and other items for sale. A “selfie station” will be set up for attendees at the event to take photos. Children will find oldfashioned games to play, as well as a pumpkin-decorating booth.

Baskets of apples and potted chrysanthemums also will be for sale.

All proceeds from the two events will benefit St. John of the Cross Parish.

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Tax credits, exemptions available The Middlebury Assessor’s office reminds residents that several programs provide tax credits or exemptions on real property and motor vehicles. Eligibility requirements vary by program, and appropriate proof must be submitted no later than Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call the Middlebury Assessor’s office at 203-758-1447 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Totally Disabled Exemption – Total Disability Statement of Award from the Social Security Administration or other appropriate agency.

Blind Exemption – Certificate of Legal Blindness Veterans’ Exemption – Honorable Discharge or DD-214 papers must be filed with the Middlebury Town Clerks. Discharge papers must indicate dates of service.

Additional Veteran’s Tax Credit – Additional veterans’ tax credit benefit applications are due to the assessor’s office no later than Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. This program is open to veterans now receiving the basic veteran’s exemption who meet

the following income requirements. Income of total combined adjusted gross income PLUS Social Security must not exceed $35,200 for a single individual or $42,900 for a married couple. Application must be completed and filed along with proof of 2016 income and Social Security benefits received. Applications are available at the assessor’s office Active Duty Service Personnel – Members of the armed forces serving on the assessment date of Oct. 1 may apply for a total exemption on one Connecticut-registered personal vehicle.

The vehicle does not need to be located in the state. To qualify for the 2017 grand list, an application must be filed with the assessor’s office no later than Dec. 31, 2017. Applications are available at the assessor’s office or may be accessed on the Town of Middlebury website, www.middleburyct.org, through the Assessor’s Office in Departments.

Handicapped motor vehicles – Owners of specially equipped vehicles for the use and transportation of a handicapped individual must submit an application to the assessor.

Citizen Reporter Opening

We are sorry to report that Terry McAuliffe has decided to give up reporting for the paper so he can have more time to enjoy his retirement. He has done a wonderful job of reporting on various town commissions, boards and committees, and we are really going to miss his contributions to the paper.

If you are interested in becoming a citizen reporter and would like to know more about this opening, feel free to chat with Terry or send us an email at mbisubmit@gmail.com. Both Terry and Editor Marj Needham will be happy to help you get started.

Golden Technologies

Data breach not an if but a when

By JUSTIN GOLDEN A data breach – Not a question of if but when. Fraser Trebilcock, a Michigan-based legal firm, shares in a blog post “7 Tips About Data Breach Prevention and Cyber Security for Small Businesses.” It says, “Human error is often to blame for most breaches. The easiest way for a hacker to invade your network is by preying on an employee who doesn’t recognize the risk.”

It isn’t always an attack on you and your business from outside.

It can be from within and not from any deliberate act but just by reacting without knowledge and understanding of the upfront risks involved while being online.

A May 16, 2017, Harvard Business Review Risk Management article, “The Best Security Investment You Can Make Is Better Training,” states the major sourc-

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its Aug. 22 meeting reviewed a draft report of results and recommendations from the business survey conducted in late spring. The survey was mailed to 300 businesses out of a list of 635 provided by Town Assessor Chris Kelsey.

Business owners were asked on the first page to rate the im-

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tacks gets the lion’s share of attention, chaos by small doses is more probable.”

So, while the likelihood of a data breach or hacking is ever present, you can reduce your risk while online. Proactively, take simple immediate steps. Educate yourself now. It’s the least expensive yet the most effective way.

Stay up to date on the current and latest examples of breaches and hacking. Ensure that you have the latest version of antivirus software installed on your computer and smart phone. Back up your critical data and store a copy of the backup remotely.

Change your password regularly utilizing two-step authentication Don’t become the next cyber security hacking statistic. Contact Golden Technology Services Inc, at 972-670-9738 or info@gtscloud.com to reduce your online risks.

portance of two dozen factors in doing business in Middlebury, ranging from the rural nature and appearance of the town to tax rates, safety, utilities and services, and the school system. The second and third pages were open ended questions, asking them to tell the commission what should be done to promote a better business climate, and about difficulties in starting the business and keeping it profitable.

A cover letter promised re-

sponses would be read in full by members of the commission and names would be kept confidential.

A total of 51 surveys were returned, for a response yield of about 17 percent, and about a dozen owners were asked to elaborate more fully on what they wrote.

The final report will evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as identified by the comments and suggestions. When it is complete, the report will be presented to the

Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance and Planning and Zoning Commission.

In other matters, the commission is arranging for a no-cost Connecticut Economic Resource Center training session in October for town officials and selected business owners to discuss ideas for business improvement.

The next regular EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

river and into the winner’s circle will win prizes.

Prizes are $1000 for first place, $500 for second place, $300 each for third place and fourth place, $200 gift certificates for 5th through 9th place and $100 gift certificates for 10th and 11th place.

Tickets at $5 each ($50 for a book of 10) are available from any Woodbury Lion and members of Lions Clubs in many surrounding towns. Woodbury businesses with Duck Race signs outside also are selling tickets.

tacts for quick access. Then text “OUT” to that number when the power goes out and “STAT” to that number for updates.

Customers who already receive text outage alerts from Eversource will automatically be enrolled in the new two-way texting feature. Customers can still report outages online or by calling 1-800-286-2000.

class will be held Tuesday afternoons. Register for classes in September. To register, call 203578-2520.

In Brief Volunteers needed

Boy Scout bottle drive

Middlebury Road (Opposite the Shell Station) Open 8 a.m. to close daily Anthony Calabrese 203-758-2765

bersecurity expert and one-time hacker, said if you’re connected, then you’re at risk. A motivated attacker can get past any barrier.

The Economist magazine blog this past January posited that “over 90 percent of unsolicited telephone calls are robocalls and spam. Over 95 percent of unsolicited mail is junk mail, advertising or spam. Over 95 percent of email is spam. Check your computer’s spam and trash file.”

Spam are telephone calls or email that is unsolicited, isn’t desired and may be illegal.

The Wall Street Journal story “The Disturbing Inevitability of Cyberattacks” by Brian Finch states that “a small but growing of cyber security experts warn that we are a few keystrokes away from a dystopian world with no lights, running water or modern communications. While the possibility of large-scale cyberat-

EIDC prepares survey report

The Friends of the Middlebury Public Library needs volunteers for a return of the Annual Children’s Holiday Gift Sale. Learn more about volunteering at a 30-minute organizational meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the library at 30 Crest Road in Middlebury. At the sale, children 12 and younger can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for family members. Proceeds go to the library for programming. Call 203-758-2634 if you have questions.

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es of cyber threats aren’t technological. They’re in the human brain, in the form of curiosity, ignorance, apathy and hubris. It says with any cyber threat the first and last line of defense is prepared leaders and employees, whether they are inside an organization or part of an interconnected supply chain.

Even making the requisite financial investments, sometimes substantial ones, in having firewalls set with only default passwords, computer networks that allow non-employee access, mobile computing using simple passwords or none, the belief is that your security is adequate enough to prevent unauthorized access.

Hackers first search for the easiest, simplest ways to get in.

Barron’s newspaper in a Feb. 3, 2017, article, “Wake up to CyberCrime” by Keren Elazari, a cy-

Boy Scout Troop 5 will hold a redeemable bottle and can drive fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Square Plaza at 530 Middlebury Road in Middlebury. All Connecticut redeemable bottles (glass and plastic) and cans will be accepted. Gatorade and PowerAde plastic bottles are not redeemable.

If you need bottles or cans picked up beforehand, please text Brian Rosenhein at 203-7070255. Proceeds from the drive go to camping equipment, scouting events and development of our future leaders.

Woodbury Lions Duck Race Five thousand yellow rubber ducks are training for the Woodbury Lions Club’s Eighth Annual Duck Race Raffle Saturday, Sept.

9, at noon from Jack’s Bridge Road through Three Rivers Park in Woodbury. The first 11 ducks that make it all the way down the

Community Choir seeks singers The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, seeks new members in all voices, but particularly tenors and basses. There are NO Auditions. The first rehearsal will be Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Naugatauck High School at 543 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck, Conn. Interested singers are encouraged to visit www.naugatuckcommunitychoir.org or call Choir President Aldona LaPorta at 203 729-2772 or email choirpresident@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org.

Eversource two-way texting Eversource customers can report a power outage and get updates on it through text messages. They first register their mobile device online at Eversource.com, or directly from their mobile phone by texting “REG”” to 23129. Eversource recommends customers add the outage text number to their con-

Live painting demonstration The Watertown Art League will host a live acrylic painting demonstration by professional artist Bill Colrus Monday, Sept.

11, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Hall at 40 DeForest St. in Watertown. The demonstration is free and open to the public. For more information, call May at 203-574-2835 or visit www.walart.org.

Senior Art Show The juried art show for seniors 70 and older, “The Art of Experience” will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pomperaug Woods at 80 Heritage Road in Southbury. The 229 pieces of artwork submitted by 124 artists from 45 towns across the state include paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures.

Linda Rice dance classes The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department is offering tap, ballet and jazz dance classes for students ages 3-anda-half and older, starting in October. An adult senior dance

Meatballs & Vino II The Waterbury Chapter of UNICO will host its second annual Meatballs & Vino fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Guests will sample meatballs from restaurants in the greater Waterbury area, and a panel of local celebrities will determine the winner of the Golden Meatball Award. Amodeo’s Highland Package will host the wine and beer event, and Fascia’s Chocolates will provide sweet treat samples.

Tickets at $30 in advance, $35 at the door, are available at the Palace Box Office or at www.palacetheaterct.org. Questions? Call Tim Clark at 203-592-5201. Proceeds will support UNICO’s community service projects and scholarship awards.

Celebrate Middlebury Oct. 14 The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department second annual Celebrate Middlebury event will be Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Shepardson Community Center at 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury. Middlebury restaurants will sell sample items in the new “A Taste of Middlebury” food court this year. Taste test samples from fast food stores, pizza shops, ice cream shops, doughnut shops, delicatessens, taverns, family eateries and white tablecloth restaurants! All have been invited to participate.

The Bee-Intelligencer

September 2017

Obituaries

It Happened In Middlebury

‘T’ lots of Longmeadow Lake – Part I

Mrs. Irene Cecelia (Freyre) Nezhad of Middlebury passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

She had celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday, Aug. 7.

She was the loving widow of Dr. Manouchehr “Michael” F. Nezhad, to whom she was married for 56 years.

Irene Nezhad was born in New York, N.Y., on Aug. 7, 1937, a daughter of the late Abraham and Efigenia Freyre.

Family was of paramount importance to Irene and she most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, both in Middlebury and at her summer home in Westbrook, Conn. Irene was an avid cook, gardener, bridge player, and UCONN Huskies fan. She was spirited, elegant and a gracious and generous hostess. She traveled extensively and lived in Iran for four years, where she worked at the U.S. Embassy. She was a past president of the Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary and served on the Waterbury Regional Center’s Human Rights Committee. Irene was a supporter of the the Oak Hill School for the Blind and the Special Olympics and was an active member of St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury.

Mrs. Nezhad is survived by her siblings, Alicia Freyre; Edna Allen and her husband, John; and Joseph Freyre and his wife, Donna. She also is survived by her children, Janet Nezhad Band, Juliet Nezhad Seymour, Michael Nezhad and Dr. Steven Nezhad, and their spouses Laurence Band, Peter Seymour and Aimee Nezhad. She 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 her love.

The funeral was Aug. 19 at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury.

This advertisement from the June 8, 1928 edition of the Bridgeport Times-Star newspaper (Bridgeport, Conn.), is from microfilms at the Connecticut State Library. The newspaper appears to have gone out of business in the 1930s.

(Photo property of Middlebury Historical Society) Circle, which had replaced the Grand Central Palace (19111953) (Wikipedia) since it opened in 1956 to his death in 1977.

From the early 1900s, the rise of the automobile provided a way for people to travel more than ever. After the First World War, many city dwellers were looking for vacation land and homes in the suburbs, particularly around lakes. Quassapaug and Longmeadow lakes in Middlebury were ideal spots, and developers such as the Smadbecks were there to fulfill vacation-home dreams. Besides Longmeadow, they developed projects around Lake Carmel in Carmel, Putnam County, N.Y., and another surrounding Putnam Lake in New

Fairfield, Fairfield County, Conn., to name just a few.

At Longmeadow Lake, it has been thought the thousands of lots were called “T lots” because, legend had it, there was a promotional offer through a tea company to reward purchasers of the tea with these lots. This is still under investigation.

However, the Smadbecks quickly teamed with the Bridgeport (Connecticut) Times-Star newspaper to sell these lots, initially offered for $69.50 per lot or a down-payment of $9.50 and $3 per month, in addition to a sixmonth subscription to the newspaper. Copious advertisements, some full-page, flooded the newspaper editions in mid-1928, and buyers began to purchase

these lots, usually a few at a time.

The advertising for the lots offered free access to a clubhouse that would be turned over to lot owners. To this day, Clubhouse Drive, where the building stood, still exists.

Town Clerk Edie Salisbury and Historical Society volunteer Alice DeMartino contributed to the compilation of this article. People with information about the Longmeadow region of Middlebury are invited to contact me.

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.

Options for paying taxes to the IRS Nobody likes to pay taxes, but paying them is a fact of life. If you are a W-2 employee or are receiving certain other income streams that allow taxes to be

By MARK A. BURNS withheld by the payer (e.g. , IRA or pension distributions, social debit your bank account each security benefits, etc.) and you quarter for amounts you spechave sufficient taxes withheld to ify to satisfy your estimated cover your full tax liability, then tax payment requirements for this topic may not apply to you. the following year. (e.g., when But for those people who are self your 2017 tax return is filed employed and/or have other sigearly in 2018, you can give the nificant sources of income (e.g., IRS instructions for your 2018 investment income, capital payments). But this option gains, rental income, etc.) this can be selected only as your topic may be of greater importax return is being filed, not at tance. a later date.

If you are in the latter category, then you generally are re- 3. In addition, the IRS has a relatively new Direct Pay sysquired to make quarterly estitem that seems to be working mated tax payments to the IRS. well. You use this system by There are numerous ways you going to IRS web site and folcan do this, including: lowing the procedures to have 1. You can mail in quarterly the IRS debit your bank acvouchers with payments. count per your instructions.

2. You can authorize the IRS to

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4. Finally, you can pay your taxes via credit card, but to do that you need to go through a third-party processor and pay a “convenience” fee. Many people like to use their credit card for payments in order to earn points on the card, so in this case you need to evaluate the amount of the fee (which is sometimes a percentage of the payment amount) versus the benefit you expect to receive from the points earned.

In addition to making quarterly estimated tax payments, the above methods also can be used to pay balances owed on your tax return. Methods 3 and 4 also are available via the official IRS mobile app, “IRS2Go.” Also, a word of caution – if you owe the IRS money, do not ignore their demands for payment.

The IRS does not go away and will get aggressive with collection steps if you ignore them. On the

other hand, they have a very flexible installment payment plan and as long as you stick to an agreed-upon monthly payment plan, they will not harass you. In most cases, past-due tax balances will accrue interest and penalties until paid in full.

More information about the above options as well as other related issues can be found at IRS.gov when you click on “Pay Your Tax Bill.”

Always consult a tax professional if you are uncertain about how tax matters might affect you.

READERS: Do you have a tax topic you would like Mark Burns to discuss in this column? If so, please send your column idea to Mark@DFSPC.biz.

Mark A. Burns, M.B.A., is a C.P.A. with Diversified Financial Solutions PC in Southbury. He can be reached at 203-264-3131 or Mark@DFSPC.biz.

VA Caregiver Program returns The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program is back.

That should be great news to people who were left in limbo after the VA pulled the plug on thousands of caregivers earlier this year while it considered how to revamp the program.

The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers gives aid to eligible veterans who were severely injured on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and who need personal care for daily activities, such as bathing and dressing, or who need supervision or protection because of

Irene Cecelia (Freyre) Nezhad Beloved mother and grandmother

By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Beautiful Longmeadow Lake in southwestern Middlebury has been a pastoral setting for centuries. It is not surprising, then, that real estate developers eventually cast a lustful eye in its direction. One of the first mass developments in Middlebury’s history began in 1928 when Arthur C. Smadbeck (ca. 1887 – 1977), “a pioneer in the development of rural and suburban real estate” (New York Times obituary), along with his wife, Ruth (Shear) (1900-1986), purchased 327 acres along the shores of the lake. As is common with large real estate corporations, another couple, Sidney and Anna Raphael, made the initial purchase and quickly turned the land over to the Smadbecks.

The land on the southern shore of Longmeadow Lake (also called “Longmeadow Pond” and “Long Lake”) was once home to Alishauskas, Romanauskas, Leineweber, Walther, Hall and other families; most of the area was farmland.

James (1885-1971) and Mary (Romanauskas) (c. 1891-1983) Alishauskas sold the 327 acres to the Raphaels in February 1928, and within a few months the land was thoroughly designed for about 5,700 lots, most of which were 20 feet by 100 feet in size.

The two major areas of the development were called Middlebury Shores and Long Lake Park.

Arthur and Ruth Smadbeck lived in New York City and Carmel, N.Y., and were successful business people and philanthropists. Arthur’s brother, Dr. Warren Smadbeck (1885-1965) although graduating at age 19 to be a dentist, was a partner in the real estate business. Arthur’s obituary stated they were “(o) ften called the Henry Fords of the industry.” They sold “more than 700,000 lots in 30 states where, they estimated, 75,000 homes were built” (New York Times).

In addition to their own generosity, their philanthropy found widespread expression in conjunction with the Hecksher Foundation, founded by German-born financier and philanthropist August Hecksher (18481941). Ruth Smadbeck was elected its president in 1941 and was very active in its outreach.

Arthur Smadbeck owned office buildings around the country and was the president, director or trustee of more than 20 corporations at the time of his death; he also operated the New York Coliseum at Columbus

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impairment. Care must be required for a minimum six months; tasks such as lifting, transportation and emotional support are not included. The stipend paid to the caregiver is based on how many hours of help per month the veteran needs, as determined by the tier

level (high, medium or low) after a clinical evaluation.

Often it’s a primary family member who is the caregiver. To meet the requirements, they need to be the spouse, child or parent and live with the veteran.

Another level, secondary family caregiver, has slightly different requirements and duties. These often serve as backup support.

Both must fill out an application, VA Form 10-10CG. All caregivers have support coordinators to help them in giving the best care they can, accessing benefits and services, and learning more

about assistance that’s available.

For more information, go online to the redesigned caregiver website: www.caregiver.va.gov.

You’ll find links to determine eligibility and specifics about how the program works, as well as the application to download.

Put your ZIP code in to find local caregiver advocates, or call the caregiver support line at 1-855260-3274. If you ever need to file an appeal, contact the caregiver support coordinator or the patient advocate at the closest VA medical center. (c) 2016 King Features Synd. Inc.

Burial was to follow at Lake Elise Cemetery. For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

Carol A. (Fitzgerald) Stachowiak Retired from River Glen Health Care

Carol A. (Fitzgerald) Stachowiak, 80, of Naugatuck, widow of Raymond Stachowiak, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Unit Saturday,

Aug. 12, 2017.

She was born in Belvedere, Ill., Dec. 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert and Rita (Donovan) Fitzgerald. She lived in Oxford and Naugatuck for many years and retired from River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury after working as a certified nursing assistant for over 30 years. Carol was a former member of St. Thomas Ladies Guild in Oxford and a communicant of St. Michael’s Church in Beacon Falls. She was a member of the Naugatuck Senior Center and enjoyed traveling.

Carol is survived by her children, Richard (Joan) Stachowiak of St. Augustine, Fla., Cindy (Szilveszter) Jando of Naugatuck, and Linda (TJ) Stachowiak of Beacon Falls; her five grandchildren, Cheyenne Quin, Christina Jando, Raymond Stachowiak, Kaitlin Jando, and Matthew Stachowiak; her brothers, Pat Fitzgerald of Palatine, Ill. and Ed Fitzgerald of Houston, Texas; her sister Janice Fitzgerald of Washington, D.C.; her sister-in-law Dorothy Donovan of Reno, Nev., and several nieces and nephews. Carol was predeceased by a sister, Maureen Fitzgerald, and a brother-in-law, James Donovan.

Her funeral service was Aug. 16, 2017. Burial was to be in LaSalle, Ill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. To send an online condolence, please visit www. naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

Marlana Carroll weds Jeffrey Trombley Marlana Maria Carroll and Jeffrey Charles Trombley were married Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury, Conn., with Reverend Dennis J. Vincenzo officiating. A reception followed at Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, Conn.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. and Nerina I. Carroll of Middlebury and the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Philomena Inglese and the late John and Betty Ann Carroll.

The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Maureen E. Trombley of Londonderry, N.H. and the late William A. Santore. He is the grandson of Charles Gillespie of Derry, N.H., the late Verna Gillespie, and the late John and Katherine Santore.

The bride’s cousin, Tiadora Josef, was her honor attendant. Bridesmaids were Tanya Hudobenko, Jennifer Kaake, Bridget Edson, Norri Oberlander and Briana Deyeso.

The groom’s best friend, Brandon Viner, was his best man.

Groomsmen were Michael Chrisstoffels, Geoffrey Santore, Christopher Trombley, Damion Trombley and Anthony L. Carroll.

The bride graduated from the Waterbury Arts Magnet High School and from Eastern Con-

necticut State University in Willimantic with a bachelor’s degree in industrial organizational psychology. She also graduated from the National Theater Institute Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, where she studied abroad in London, England. She is the director of marketing at FlowTraq, a cyber security company in Manchester, N.H., and proprietor and Latin and ballroom instructor of Living Room Dance Lessons.

The groom graduated from Londonderry High School in Londonderry, N.H., and from Mount Washington College in Manchester, N.H. with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

He is an enrolled agent and senior accountant for Penchansky and Company in Manchester, N.H., has successfully completed the Uniform CPA examination and is pursuing a masters degree in taxation. Following a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple reside in their home in New Hampshire.

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Ta Ta Trot for a cure five Middlebury residents who have breast cancer, and most everyone he knows has a friend or family member with it. He said, “I am very thankful to the community for its support the past three years, and I’m looking forward to their support this year.”

He said he’s looking for race volunteers and sponsors. Those wanting to help can call Pies & Pints in Middlebury and leave their name and contact information. He also is encouraging people to sign up as teams for the 5K. The team with the most members will get a $100 gift certificate. Awards will go the individual top three runners in each of eight categories.

Following the race, all participants will be offered sandwiches and fruit, and those who are 21 or older can have a free pint of beer. Beer vendors will be set up ready to serve thirsty runners after the run.

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Battle of the acronyms: CTE study Growing up as a kid (is there any other way?), the biggest fears I had in life now seem absolutely absurd. You see, I was born into an era of five-channel television. You had your big three – ABC, NBC, CBS – and then two or three stragglers that showed nothing but reruns and live sports. And the old reruns ruled.

The reruns were mostly a cavalcade of extreme violence or predicaments. The Justice League would battle the Legion of Doom every Saturday morning; Godzilla would level Tokyo every Sunday morning. Superfly Snuka, Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan would rule the afternoons. I watched kung-fu fighters avenging the dishonor of their sister or mother before church.

Thanks to Wile E. Coyote, I had an inordinate fear of anvils falling from the sky and Acme in general, since it seemed to supply all his faulty weaponry. I used to worry that somebody would tie my sister to train tracks or that a hike through the woods would somehow end up with her falling into quicksand with no ape men to save her, because ape men were not indigenous to our area.

But without doubt, the biggest fear I had was instilled by my parents. If I wanted to climb a tree,

my mother would tell me to get down because I might fall and “bang my head.” My father would amp up the terror, warning me that I would “crack my head open.”

Well, times have changed. The only time I’ve ever seen an anvil was at Colonial Williamsburg, and apparently modern science has cured the scourge of quicksand.

Thanks to the UFC, you can watch kung fu without having to make it about a battle over your favorite aunt. Yet, a serious battle looms in American sports. The NFL has literally cracked its head open.

A recent study confirmed what we all most likely knew: 99 percent of the brains donated to science by former NFLers showed signs of serious chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a disease that causes early-onset dementia and

a host of other things associated with brain function. It is the direct result of taking numerous hits to the head.

Nobody is shocked by the findings. We’ve known that football and fighting cause damage to the brain. Muhammad Ali couldn’t even walk up the stairs at the 1996 Olympics. No, now the fear is that we’re going to lose our game. Participation is key in sports. It is hard to fill roster spots when nobody will play, and after this CTE report, really, parents have to be afraid for their kids.

Luckily, this is nothing new.

In the early days of football, the late 1800s, a Harvard coach came up with a formation designed to decimate Yale. Based on ancient military strategy, the wedge simply meant that everyone on the

offensive team would grip each other’s uniform in a V formation, their ball carrier safe behind them. The problem was that the wedge often singled out lone defenders with a half-ton of momentum, and that actually killed people. It got to be such a problem that the president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, got involved. Rather than see football go, he was instrumental in changing the rules of the game so that it exists to this day. That’s why they carved his face into a mountain.

If we put our heads together, football can be saved. We just need to be careful and not crack our heads open.

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Questions 1. Who was the last Tigers rookie before Michael Fulmer in 2016 to toss at least 28 2/3 shutout innings?

2. Of George Brett, Lou Brock, Willie Mays and Pete Rose, who hit the most triples in his career?

3. When was the last time the University of Texas El Paso won a bowl game?

4. Seven Orlando Magic players have tallied 45 or more points in an NBA game. Name five of them.

5. In 2017, the Nashville Predators became the first team since 2001 to start the NHL playoffs by notching consecutive road shutouts. What was the last team to do it?

6. Which Major League Soccer team was the first to make the CONCACAF Champions League final?

7. How many consecutive wins by knockout or TKO has current heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua had?

Answers

1. John Hiller, in 1967.

2. Brock had 141; Mays, 140; Brett, 137; and Rose, 135.

3. It was 1967, when UTEP defeated Ole Miss in the Sun Bowl.

4. Nick Anderson, Vince Carter, Terry Catledge, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady, Victor Oladipo and Shaquille O’Neal.

5. Toronto, in 2001.

6. Real Salt Lake, in 2010-11.

7. Nineteen.

The fourth annual Pies & Pints Ta Ta Trot 5K Sunday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. will start and end at Pies & Pints at One Store Road in Middlebury. Last year’s event drew more than 550 participants and raised $16,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. In addition to runners, the Ta-Ta Trot welcomes walkers, including those with strollers and those who would like to bring their dogs.

Wendy Matthews of the American Cancer Society said the money raised at the Ta-Ta Trot will add to that raised at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sunday, Oct. 29, at Library Park in Waterbury. The funds will go towards research and local programs and patient services for those with breast cancer.

She said of the Ta-Ta Trot, “It’s a great event. We so appreciate Pies and Pints and their effort.

We are expecting a good turnout and hope the weather will cooperate, as it always does.”

Pies & Pints started the annual event because co-owner Theo Anastasiadis knows four or

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Tracking osteoporosis through testing DEAR DR. ROACH: I have mild osteoporosis in one area. I was on Fosamax for seven years. I have been off for two years. My doctor is suggesting I go back on Fosamax. Your thoughts on treatment in my case? – A.B. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been advised that Medicare will cover the bone density test only every two years. If that’s true, why? – A.L. ANSWER: Osteoporosis is loss of bone minerals and strength.

There are at least two ways to measure changes in bones, whether as an age-related drop in bone density and strength or as an increase in response to treatment. One way is to measure the bone density via an X-ray (DEXA). The other is a urine test, N-telopeptide of collagen (abbreviated NTX), which looks at net bone loss.

DEXA correlates well to fracture risk, but it changes very slowly. In fact, it changes so slowly that a repeat test within two years usually reflects vari-

ability in the test itself rather than an actual change in the bone, which is why most insurance companies – and, yes, Medicare – will cover the test only every two years.

Some experts believe that measuring NTX is a useful way of measuring the effectiveness of treatment, such as with a medication like Fosamax. Further, although the optimum duration of treatment for osteoporosis isn’t clear, five years is commonly used (as it sounds like is the case for A.B.).

NTX can guide whether restarting treatment is necessary.

There just isn’t enough informa-

tion to make this a general recommendation, although the theory makes sense to me. If I were treating someone in A.B.’s situation, I would restart treatment if the NTX level showed high bone resorption.

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Putting failure in perspective If offered a choice between success and failure, most people would choose success. Unfortunately, we usually aren’t permitted to pick between the two outcomes. We generally get what we get in spite of our best intentions.

The reality is that all of us experience both success and failure in our daily lives. Success is usually joyous and uplifting. Failure is often disheartening and painful. But while failure in any undertaking can have adverse effects, it’s usually not the actual unfavorable results that cause us problems, but rather the negative impact failure has on our attitude.

A failure is simply an isolated occurrence. Failure is part of life.

We all experience it, usually more than we savor success.

Most great achievers fail more often than they succeed. However, we must not allow failure to affect our overall self-confidence or self-worth. If we do, it can significantly diminish our potential for future success. Unfortunately, because of the pain and humiliation that is associated with failure, some of us go to great lengths to avoid it.

We have all heard stories of very successful people who, on their road to achievement, also encountered many setbacks and disappointments. In 1923, Babe

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Ruth struck out more times than any other Major League Baseball player in history. This record of failure in the batting box could easily have had a negative impact on his self-image as a baseball player. That same year, however, he hit 60 home runs, a record that stood for 34 years until Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961.

Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV job because someone thought she was “unfit for TV.” Stephen King’s first book, “Carrie,” was rejected by 30 publishers until one finally accepted it.

Walt Disney was fired from an early newspaper job because he “lacked imagination and good ideas.” Jerry Seinfeld was booed off the stage the first time he tried comedy.

Most of us want to hit home runs, but if we let the fear of striking out deter us from taking ferocious swings whenever we get up to bat, we will dramatically limit our potential. As Babe Ruth demonstrated, you can’t have one without the other. It’s perfectly fine to be a good, solid player who only swings at the good pitches, thereby avoiding

a lot of strikeouts, but that also means you won’t hit that many home runs. If you choose to go all out for the big prize, you have got to be prepared to stumble frequently along the way.

Failure is part of the process of getting to the next step. It’s not that we should necessarily welcome failure, but neither should we permit it to devastate us. Instead we should analyze our failures to learn from our mistakes. Failure is part of the process toward discovery. It’s a learning opportunity for identifying what went wrong and what we should do better. Failure shouldn’t limit our potential; it should help expand it.

Winston Churchill once said, “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” If we control our emotions and continually respond to failure with a positive mindset, not only can we minimize any negative impact on our current situation, we also can use it to facilitate and accelerate our journey toward our ultimate goals.

Pat Iannuzzi of Symbiont Performance Group, Inc. is a performance consultant, trainer and coach focusing on selling, presentation and interpersonal skills.

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Application for Public Act 490 for assessment relief for Farm and Forest land under the provisions of CGS§12-107 Farm and Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §12-41, 12-42 and Forest, must be made to the Assessor between September 1, 12-43 each person and business liable to pay property taxes in 2017 and October 31, 2017 for the October 1, 2017 grand list. the Town of Middlebury is hereby notified that they are required by law to submit to the Assessor’s Office a written or printed list Provisions of Public Act 490 are, in part: properly signed and sworn to, on a form supplied by the Asses- Sec. 12-107c. (a) FARMLAND An owner of land may apply sor and approved by the Tax Commissioner, of all the TAXABLE for its classification as farmland by filing a written application PERSONAL PROPERTY belonging to them and subject to taxa- for such classification between September 1, 2017 and October tion in the Town of Middlebury. This declaration of property must 31, 2017. be submitted to the Assessor on or before Wednesday, November §12-107 d (c) FOREST LAND Owners of any tract or tracts of 1, 2017. land aggregating twenty-five (25) acres or more in area wishing to have their land classified as must employ a certified Forester This includes any or all of the following: examine the land to determine if it conforms to established forOffice Furniture and Equipment Farm Equipment est stocking, distribution and condition. The Certified Forester’s Leased Equipment and Machinery Horses report must be dated no later than October 31, 2017 and must Restaurant and Store Fixtures Tractors be included with the application.

Electronic Data Processing Equipment Trailers Mechanic Tools Machinery Christopher Kelsey, CCMAII Unregistered Motor Vehicles Assessor, Town of Middlebury In compliance with Connecticut General Statute § 1271b(g), this also includes any Motor Vehicle located in the Town of Middlebury and registered in any state other than Connecticut.

Real Estate, CT registered motor vehicles, airplanes or boats do not have to be declared.

If the Personal Property declaration is not filed with the Middlebury Assessor’s Office within the specified time, a value of property will be estimated and a penalty of 25% will be applied.

Christopher Kelsey, CCMAII Assessor, Town of Middlebury

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Now Here’s a Tip HAYLEY & HENRY Hayley, Henry’s mom, is a very pretty female spayed white cat about a year old. She has one blue eye and one brown eye. She is sweet, mellow, healthy,and fine with other cats.

Henry, her kitten, is an adorable male gray tabby and white,with blue eyes. He is approximately 8 weeks old and likes other kittens and cats. They are bonded and should stay together.

They need a reliable somewhat quiet foster home until placed, everything provided. Email/call for more info, and an application.

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Wiley beagle thinks he’s Houdini DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My rescued beagle, Fergus, is a dedicated escape artist. If I let him out in our backyard unsupervised, he will find a way under, around or over the fence in almost no time. Then I’m chasing him all over the neighborhood.

I’m thinking of getting a higher fence, and in the meantime, I’ve changed the latch on the fence gate – he figured out how to undo the old one! What else can I do? – Frustrated Dad in Houston DEAR DAD: Escape-artist dogs can be tough to reel in. And while neighbors may ask why you can’t simply keep Fergus inside, I know it’s even tougher to keep a highenergy, creative dog indoors when there’s a big, beautiful world just outside the window.

A multi-pronged approach is needed here. A higher fence and

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If Fergus isn’t neutered, get that taken care of. It can dampen his tendency to wander, particularly if he’s on the hunt for a female.

He’ll also need to be supervised every time he’s outside.

That means dedicating a good chunk of time to Fergus, as bringing your laptop out with you to work may not be an option – he’ll likely pester you constantly to come and play. And you should.

Play fetch, do some impromptu obedience training, and so on.

Grab some items that will challenge Fergus. He’s clever, so feed him using a “slow feeder” bowl that requires dogs to work through a grooved maze to get food. Give him toys that drop treats randomly when played

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