Dear Bethany Residents,

Trash pick-up day changes take effect nextweek, September 10th. Please see the backpage for the list of roads that will have theirtrash day changed. Even if your road’s daydoes not change, the time of day may change.Please be sure your trash is at the curb by6:00AM-if you cannot get it to the curb thatearly on the day of pick-up, put it out the night before. You maysecure the top of your trash can with bungee cords if you are con-cerned that wandering dogs or wildlife might get into your trashovernight.

We mentioned in last month’s Bethany Bulletin that West NileVirus (WNV) was found in mosquitoes in Bethany, at that time, therewere no human cases of WNV reported in CT. The CT Departmentof Public Health has notified us that since the last week in July, therehave been 5 human cases of WNV this year in Connecticut; two peo-ple in Newington and one person each in Southington, Fairfield andMonroe. Please take care to control mosquitoes outside and insideyour home. For more information you may contact our Health De-partment, Quinnipiac Valley Health District, 203-248-4528, M-F8:30AM-4:30PM. Other sources for information: www.epa.gov/in-sect-repellants or www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html.

*No greasy or oily paper or cardboard (especially pizza boxes)*Avoid “wishful recycling”. The practice of hoping your itemcan be recycled and therefore putting it in the bin.

*To properly recycle use the same axiom as for food safety – “If in doubt throw it out.” Only recycle items that you are sureare recyclable based on the state’s list of acceptable items.

Until we can get the industry to supply more information on what iscausing contaminated loads of recyclables we need to be cautious as towhat we put in the recycle system. This may mean throwing a fewextra items in the trash (not what we really want to see) in order to dothe best recycling job possible.

We thank all the people who have shown strong support of our recycling efforts.

BETHANY BULLETINVOL. 7, ISSUE 9 www.bethanybul le t in .com September 2018

From the First Selectman’s DeskTrash Pick-Up, West Nile Virus, FEMA, Storm Debris Process Update

Inside This Edition:Town Hall News Pg. 4,8It Happened in Bethany Pg. 2,6School News Pg. 3Library Happenings Pg. 4Bethany Seniority Pg. 5-6Meetings Calendar Pg. 7Events Pg. 6-7

Recycling TodayBethany’s Solid Waste and Recycling Committee (SWARC) worked

very hard and spent a lot of time in trying to evaluate and implementcurbside single stream recycling for our town. Despite some residentsupport on the issue, in the end it was decided that in light of our currenttaxes and a cloudy future for the value of recyclables on the resale marketthe decision was made not to proceed with the effort at this time.

Since that time SWARC has been looking at the current situation andwhat the future may be for our recycling. For the time being we will becontinuing with the system that we have had in recent years and will beupdating our list of acceptable recyclables based on the most recent listreleased by the Connecticut DEEP. Acceptable recyclables can be foundon the website : www.recyclect.com/in-the-bin/html. We will be mak-ing an updated list available locally in the near future.

The weak recyclables market is due in part (possibly a large part) to“contaminated” loads of goods. This is a difficult issue considering theindustry has not released any information on what type of contamina-tion is causing the problems. As a result, it is difficult to make a properdetermination as to how to correct the issue.

Locally we can only make suggestions as to how our town can at-tempt to not be part of the problem. Here are just a few ideas to prop-erly recycle.

*Be sure any food containers are clean and washed out.Advertising Space Available! The Bethany Bulletin will now publish a limited number of business-cards sized and once a month we can place a half or full page advertisement. TheBulletin is the main source of resident’s information about the Town happenings. Payments and proceeds from advertisements’ sales will help support funding of the Bethany Bulletin.If you do not have a computer and you want to be included in the next month’s newsletter, please hand deliver or email a copy of your business card, half or fullpage advertisementalong with a check for payment to the Bethany Town Clerk’s office at 40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524. Deadline is the 15th of the previous month.

Summit Stories. events, calendar dates, press releases, inquiries, etc. to Lina Frazerat bethanybulletin@bethany-ct.com. Please hand deliver or mail all advertisementspayments to the Town’s Clerk office located at 40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524.

As you may have heard on the news, FEMA has approved CT’sMajor Disaster Declaration for May’s tornadoes and severe storms.However, the approval was for Public Assistance for municipalitiesand the state for damage in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Itdid not include Individual Assistance for homeowners. The Stateof CT is appealing that decision. However, the town is eligible toapply for reimbursement for the storm debris management andother costs associated with the tornado. The first meeting with CTmunicipalities and FEMA is scheduled for September 12th and willexplain the process to submit claims and when to expect reimburse-ment.

The storm debris removal process is continuing. Two passes havebeen completed on the west side of town and the second pass on theeast side of town has begun. A Code Red message will be sent twoweeks before the final pass begins. We will also post the date thefinal pass will begin on the town website www.bethany-ct.com.

Schools are now in session, please watch for students walking to andfrom their bus stops.

Yours,

It Happened in BethanyLocal News Before the Digital Age

By Linda J. Wooster [ljwooster@gmail.com]The Amity Star was a weekly newspaper published from

1950 to 1953 in Bethany, CT. It set out to report the news ofBethany and Woodbridge and soon expanded to cover Orangeas well. The editor/publisher was George D. Vaill; the busi-ness manager was Alice M. Vaill. Subscription rates for oneyear (52 issues) was $4.75; for six months (26 issues) was$2.40. The paper was usually 8-10 pages, included advertis-ing, and an incredible variety of articles.

The purpose of the newspaper was to provide a “much-needed sounding-board, a platform, for the expression of opin-ions on local subjects – not just the opinions of one group orfaction, but the opinions and ideas of as many as choose to ex-press themselves.”

A sampling of local items of interest included in the news-paper were:

*Mrs. HB is recuperating at her home on CarringtonRoad after an operation for appendicitis.*Mrs. RM, of Brunswick, Maine, is visiting herdaughter, Mrs. GM, in Bethany Wood.*The Bethany PTA is sponsoring a Fashion Show andCard Party at the Community School. Clothes forCountry Living from “The Clothesline,” directed byMarjorie Shutkin, will be modelled by the following:The Misses Kay Harrison, Edith Doolittle, Alice Rus-sell, Theodore Durley, Arthur Simpson…. Membersof each committee were also listed.*The Bethany Girls’ Softball Team defeated theSouthbury Team 17-7 in their first game of the sea-son. Shirley Harrison pitched a fine game.

In connection with the national celebration of Boy ScoutWeek marking the 40th Anniversary of its founding, The AmityStar asked Dr. Malcolm H. Brinton to write a descriptive his-

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“Loving and Living Bethany for 42 years.”

tory of the Bethany Boy Scout Troop. His article appeared inthe newspaper.

Another feature entitled, “The Countryside,” was writtenby the Buntings. “In this corner, you will find, from week toweek, a few notes See More on “Before the Digital Age” pg. 6

Dear Community Member,On August 29th, school buses rolled up the

Bethany Community School (BCS) drivewaycarrying approximately 360 students back toschool. Well rested after summer vacation, thechildren and staff appeared excited to see eachother and anxious, in a good way, to get backinto a familiar routine.

In preparation for their return, every nook andcranny of the school building was cleaned,scrubbed and polished by our custodial staff during the summer months.Playgrounds were spruced up, the solar panel project completed, andannual maintenance and service contracts fulfilled. In addition, the newphone system, servers, and fiber optics were installed at the school, andthe Annex Building on the BCS campus, once used as classrooms, wasretired and returned to the Town for their use.

There are quite a few new faces at BCS this year. Administrators andcommittees of educators were busy all summer long interviewing qual-ified teachers and staff for vacant positions. Due to relocations, childcare leaves, and other career moves, BCS welcomes fifteen new staffmembers, including four classroom teachers, a math coach, Spanishteacher, special education teacher, speech and language pathologist, in-structional aide, a paraprofessional, two building substitutes, two cus-todians and a nurse. No doubt, they will all have an outstandingexperience at BCS.

Teachers participated in several professional development days priorto the start of school. Dr. Marie Alcock, an acknowledged leader in thefield of curriculum, instruction, and assessment design, served as thekeynote speaker at this year’s Convocation and will be working withthe BCS staff throughout the school year to develop a robust and effec-tive math curriculum. This curriculum improvement initiative will bealigned to specific grade level standards, will plan for high quality in-

From the Superintendent’s Desk struction, and will produce quality assessments and scoring rubrics.Whereas math curriculum mapping will be a focus throughout the 2018– 2019 school year, other curricula areas will be evaluated and revisedaccordingly. The BCS instructional coaches will be providing supportto classroom teachers in the area of English Language Arts, with revisedunits of study, instructional strategy training, and improved assessments.The Spanish curriculum was assessed over the summer and revisionsmade which will ensure the delivery of authentic and rigorous instructionto students in Grades K – 6.

The Bethany Public School District continues to focus on improve-ment, and ways to leverage resources, people, time, dollars, and rela-tionships to support our students. Thank you for your support as wecontinue to work together to create an excellent school system, onewhich this community should be justifiably proud. We are looking for-ward to yet another successful school year and encourage you to visitour NEW website at www.bethany-ed.org to stay updated on our latestnews. As always, please feel free to contact me at 203-393-1170 or byemail at cmurray@bethany-ed.org with any questions, concerns, or ideas.

In continued partnership,

Colleen MurraySuperintendent of Schools

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This past summer, three grant proposals were submitted and one of oursubmissions was granted for a Fall Rid Litter Day to help tidy up thetown as well as Veteran's Memorial Park and the Airport Property.Forty Anthem volunteers and their families will help the Bethany Lionsand other Bethany based organizations in this effort during October(TBD). Any schools, scouting troops, student organization or Bethanyorganizations interested in participating, please contact President SueHurlburt at: (203) 996-2275 or email: lionsbethany@gmail.com. Stayed tuned for more info on our website: www.bethanyctlions.com

Hot off the Presses - Bethany Lions: Lions ClubInternational Foundation and Anthem Approved

Grant for Fall Rid Litter Day

Check It Out !Happenings at the Clark MemorialOUR HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -10 – 8 pm; Fri-day, 2-6 pm; Saturday, 10-4 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.Always open online at www.bethanylibrary.org.

Small Great Things: A Community Reading BeyondThe Cover Imagine if every Bethany adult and teen read thesame book. The opportunities to connect with your neighborwould increase tremendously. Even more so, everyone wouldhave the chance to use the shared experience to grow together.With the financial assistance of the CT Humanities, the BethanyCommunity School, the Bethany Lions Club, The Friends of theBethany Library, Heart of Bethany, and other local partners, weare able to invite all Bethany adults and teens to read and discussJodi Picoult’s bestselling novel Small Great Things. Set in NewHaven and involving three distinct characters, this legal thrillerdelves into the contemporary issues of prejudice and justice.Throughout the fall, we will offer programs for all ages and facil-itated discussions of the book’s themes. Kickoff of the communityreading is Tuesday, Sept 11. Pick up a copy of the book at the li-brary or from one of our partners. We will be serving refreshmentsall day and having hourly raffle drawings with the book checkoutyour ticket. Pick up a schedule of our Small Great Things: ACommunity Reading Together at the library or around town. Thetown-wide book discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 11 from6 pm to 8 pm and includes a potluck supper. It will take place atthe Bethany Community School, 44 Peck Rd. Community Medi-ation Inc will facilitate the discussion. Babysitting will be pro-vided. Participants must register at 203 393-2103. This event issponsored by CT Humanities, The Bethany Community School,and the Heart of Bethany.

Art ExhibitionsMixed media presentations will adorn the library for this month.The collaborative group of six artists known as Syntax will sharetheir work. Syntax is a group of mixed media artists who inspireeach other to create, grow and share our artwork(s) with the public.As each of us explores the mixed media process we take time tocome together to critique and discuss. Sharing the creative processhelps each of us to grow and develop our own visual vocabulary,process and style. Our guiding principles include a professionalapproach to the business of art as well as mutual respect, balancedwith the joy of making art. The artists are Jean Swanson, KarenLarocque, Jan McLean, Kelly Taylor, Diane Ward, and GretchenWohlgemuth. Meet Syntax at monthly art reception on Weds,Sept 12 at 5:30.

Tech Help for Older Adults and anyoneelse in need of digital guidance

Ever feel you were the only one not born with a smart phone inyour hand or a computer in your home? Our Appy Hour Tech Tu-tors are here to help solve your problems and reduce any tech anx-iety you might be experiencing. These staff members are availablefor drop-in tutoring every Saturday starting September 15.

Buying baked goods helps FriendsPurchase baked goods from the Friends of the Bethany Library,Sat, Sept 15, 10 – 4 pm. Your purchase helps the Friends treat thecommunity to destination passes to Long Wharf Theater, theBeardsley Zoo, and many area museums. It also helps to fund on-going programming initiatives and purchase needed supplies forlibrary services. Interested in becoming a Friend? Stop in the li-brary for a membership brochure. All baked goods will list aller-gens and ingredients.

Make it Dimensional with our 3-D Printer PrimerPaul Bogush leads a primer for learning how to print with our 3-Dprinter on Thurs, Sept 20 at 6:30 pm. Participants will have a betterunderstanding of how to use the library’s 3-D printer. All ages.

Playing and Socializing Grows ReadersBabies, young children, and parents actually lay the foundation for

reading and learning by playing together. Join us every Thursdaymorning, 10:30, for stories, imaginative play, and skill basedgames for babies and kids ages 0 through 4 years. Parents andcaregivers get a chance to make friends and expand their commu-nity. This is a great opportunity to make friends and to build yourchild’s learning foundation.

Strong Families Use LibrariesNot only do we save families precious dollars by sharing our freeresources, but the library is a welcoming space for you to play to-gether, create together, and learn together. The third Saturday at 2pm [Sept 15] of every month our resident artist leads childrenthrough a seasonal craft. And, this month, children are invited topaint rocks with us to add to our Kindness Rock Garden by paint-ing a rock with us, Weds, Sept 19 at 2 pm.

Special Stuff for Kids and FamiliesUnless specified programs are limited to 24 participants. Reserveyour spot at 203 393-2103. Every Weds, 4 – 8 pm, FamilyGames on! Kids and Family play board games. Every Thurs,10: 30 am, Baby & Preschool Play Group Sat, Sept 15, 2 pmGet Crafty at the Library. Ages 5+. Make a seasonal craft withour resident artist. Weds, Sept 19, 1 pm Grow Kindness Rocks.Please help us expand our colorful kindness garden by painting arock to share with someone who might need yours special touch ofkindness. We supply the rock and paints.

On-going Programs and ActivitiesEvery Tues, 6:30 pm, Nifty Needlers: Welcome to a casual craft-ing group. Here you may explore your inner needle crafter. In-formal instruction on knitting for novices. Every Weds, 4 – 8 pmFamilies can play board games together! Bring in your own orplay ours. Invite your friends and neighbors. Try marbles, jacks,and dominoes too! Every Thurs, 10:30 am Ready For ReadingPlay Group for babies and kids through 4 years of age. Enjoy aspecial story time, playing, socializing, songs, and more! EveryThurs, 1 pm & 5:30, Sept Movies: Sept 6, Book Club, ratedPG-13: Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed afterreading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Sept 13,Won’t You Be My Neighbor, rated PG-13: An exploration of thelife, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, FredRogers. Sept 20, 7 in Entebbe, rated PG-13: Israel mounts a res-cue mission after a flight is hijacked by Palestinian and Germanterrorists, and its Jewish passengers are held hostage in Entebbe,Uganda. Sept 27, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, rated PG-13: When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life,Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining di-nosaurs from this extinction-level event. Every Sat [starting Sept15], 2 - 4 pm, Appy Hour! Bring in your computer, tablet, smartphone, and technology questions to our Appy Hour tutors. Tues,Sept 11, 7 pm, Second Tuesday Book Group: Teens and adultsshare the love of a good read! This month’s book is A Gentlemanin Moscow by Amor Towles. Voted one of the best books of 2016,this novel tells the story of a Russian aristocrat living under housearrest in a luxury hotel for 30 years during the rise of the Sovietempire. Appropriate for ages 13+. Weds, Sept 12, 5;30 -7 pm,Meet the Exhibiting Artists! Mixed media presentations willadorn the library for this month. The collaborative group of sixartists known as Syntax will share their work. Syntax is a groupof mixed media artists who inspire each other to create, grow andshare our artwork(s) with the public.Weds, Sept 26, 6 pm, ReleaseYour Inner Artist, Bethany artist Liz Scott teaches teens andadults the fundamentals of drawing. Tues, Sept 4 & 18, 7 pmBethany Writers Find that connection between the written word,the story and the writer at our bimonthly meet-up. The group isfacilitated by a professional editor and published author.

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Land Use NewsPlanning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – August 1, 2018Meeting Canceled.Inland Wetlands Commission Special Meeting – August 20, 2018Hopp Brook Road – Replace Drainage/Add new drainage (approved)Hilltop Road – Replace Drainage/Add new drainage (approved)

Bethany SenioritySeptember 2018

By Jeanne DelVecchioWhy attend a health fair?

Human Resources and Services will be hosting a Health Fair.The new Living Healthy series will bring you cutting-edgehealth information. Informational: Yes, there will be rows of ta-bles with vendors, but that doesn't mean boring. Each vendorprovides an opportunity to learn something new and sometimesit is something that you might never have been exposed to orsomething you wanted to know but where afraid to ask. Often-times, the booth will present items for you to take home or sample.Share: It's a great way to meet new people and medical profes-sionals both in traditional and non-traditional medicine. Have fun, Learn, Freebies, raffle prizes, music. Wednesday Oc-tober 24, 2018. No reservations required, just come on down.More details in next month’s issue, so stay tuned or just call me203 393-2100 Ext 1124.

An Ode to Grandma’s Apron The strings were tied, it was freshly washed, and maybe even pressed.For Grandma, it was everyday to choose one when she dressed.The simple apron that it was, you would never think about;the things she used it for, that made it look worn out.She may have used it to hold some wildflowers that she’d found.Or to hide a crying child’s face when a stranger came around.Imagine all the little tears that were wiped with just that cloth.Or it became a potholder to serve some chicken broth.She probably carried kindling to stoke the kitchen fire.To hold a load of laundry, or to wipe the clothesline wire.When canning all her vegetables, it was used to wipe her brow.You never know, she might have used it to shoo flies from the cow.She might have carried eggs in from the chicken coop outside.Whatever chore she used it for, she did them all with pride.When Grandma went to heaven, God said she now could rest.I’m sure the apron that she chose, was her Sunday best.

GrandpaHas ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that’s neverending, and a heart that’s made of gold.Grandparents Day is Sunday September 9th! Bethany Bocce BoysThese guys are looking for a few good men or women to playany or every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The bocce courtis open to all throughout the spring, summer and fall. NO EX-PERIENCE NEEDED. The start time is 9:30am, bring a friend.Location is Munson Road, just behind Billy’s Ice Cream. A shortnote, Twilight League will start in August, get a 5 person teamand enter with the Bethany Athletic Association.

Worth RepeatingMay I be emphatic any phone calls from a person whether it beman or woman don’t give out any any any information fromyour personal life.

Chair Yoga - Instructor cancelled until further notice.Connecticut Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

What Is Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?- The SeniorFarmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) awards grants toStates, U.S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian tribalgovernments to provide low-income seniors with coupons thatcan be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey,and fresh-cut herbs, nothing else) at farmers' markets, roadsidestands (that participate in the SFMNP), and community-sup-ported agriculture programs. The SFMNP is administered byState agencies such as your State Department of Agriculture or Agency on Aging and in my office to Bethanyresidents only.What is the age requirement? All participants must be 60years old or older.If I am homebound due to my health condition or driving re-

straint how do I go about participating in the Senior Farmers’Market Nutrition Program? An alternate/caretaker that youchoose (just send them with your proof of income), you are au-thorizing to pick up your vouchers and to shop for you at certi-fied farmers’ markets.What do I need to bring? Proof of your income e.g. Incometax return statement, if you do not make out an income tax returnthen bring in your most social security benefit statement.How much are the coupons worth? Eighteen dollars ($18.00).How long are the coupons good for?Must be used by October31, 2017 and cannot be used passed the expiration date or in future years. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons are available inthe Bethany Human Resources and Service Office, call (203393-2100 ext.1124) to apply and receive the coupons.Income guidelines: Single $22,311.00, Couple $30,044.00.

Flag DisposalWhen you come by the Town Hall on the landing before youenter into the business offices on the left hand side you will finda “storage bin” where you can place your American Flag that isno longer a fitting emblem for display. The storage bin is clearlymarked for its purpose. When the storage bin is full, a properflag retirement ceremony will take place. The Town Hall isopened Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 4:30PM except forholidays. Thank you to Art Slicer who comes by and checks con-stantly on the storage bin.Join us for laughter, learning, and living! Janice von Beren Senior Center."Energize Your Life. Just by passing the milestone of being 60years or older you can improve your mind, enliven your bodyand lift your spirits. To learn more about the programs andevents offered at each center, read the monthly newsletters.There are no dues or membership fees, but charges may applyfor some individual classes, trips, parties, etc. Because seniorcenters are non-profit, volunteers are critical to our operation.

101 Ways to WellnessKeep a positive attitude - Control your stress - Stay active - Doself-exams - Stop smoking NOW! Soothe your fears - Chal-lenge your mind - Get a massage - Budget time and money -Forgive and forget - Walk miles each week - Enjoy the outdoors- Go bananas for fruits- Value your veggies - Avoid overload -Exercise your mind, body & spirit - Knock out bad fats - Thinkhappy thoughts - Avoid dangerous drugs -Eat a balanced diet -Drink green tea - Maintain lower blood pressure - Slow downon sugar - Learn to breathe deeply - Rinse fresh fruits & veggies- Practice cleanliness - Take medications as directed - Countyour calories and your blessings - Scale down your weight -Walk briskly - Curb cholesterol with oatmeal - Keep up withcheckups - Give people more than they expect and do it cheer-fully - Talk slowly, but think quickly - Cherish your values - Begentle with the earth - Share your feelings with others - Meditate- Appreciate life - Keep an open mind - Protect your hearing,avoid loud noises - Eat smart - Warm up and stretch before ex-ercising - Buckle your seatbelt - Use common sense - Drink 8glasses of water each day - Take charge of your own money andlife - Don't drink & drive - Eat fruits for dessert - Learn to sayno - Get regular dental checkups - Take vitamin E - Practice por-tion control - Sit up straight - Cut the caffeine - Stretch out dur-ing the day - PRAY and give thanks - Brush and floss often -Stay fit for life - Vary your routine - Proclaim your greatness -Laugh often - Don't believe all you hear - When you lose, don'tlose the lesson - Mind your own business -Take responsibilityfor your actions - Never laugh at anyone else's dream - Be skep-tical of scams - Don't neglect diabetes - Substitute the salt -Cook and store food safely - Organize your life - Wear your hel-met for biking and skating - Shun the sun - Look for new ad-ventures - Detox with antioxidants - Get enough sleep - Accept

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success - Count your blessings - Keep a journal of happiness -Work at relationships - Cool down and stretch after exercising -Manage anger wisely - Keep up with health news - Resolveconflicts peaaacefully - Dress for the weather - Respect yourbody - Fuel up with fiber - Reduce your risks - Be tobacco-free--- Search for goodness - Be adequately insured - Learn Internetsafety skills - Avoid eyestrain - Feel good...volunteer - Ask ques-tions of your doctor - Weight-train for bone and muscle strength- Share your feelings with others - Celebrate life - Love others- Love yourself - Be peacefulVolunteer Opportunities with AARP Foundation Tax-AideThere are many volunteer opportunities-from Tax-Aide Coun-selors to Greeters as well as Local Coordinators and TechnologyCoordinators. One opportunity might be right for you.Like working with numbers? Tax-Aide volunteer counselors in-teract with clients by preparing tax returns on a one-to one basis.Tax-Aide provides training in tax law procedures, prep of taxforms, and the use of tax preparation software. No accountingor tax preparation experience necessary. Like working with peo-ple better than working with numbers? A tax-Aide Greeter is thefirst person clients meet when they enter a tax facility. Greetermake sure that the taxpayer has all the necessary paperwork be-fore meeting with a volunteer Counselor, and they manage theflow of clients being served. Have a knack for computers andtechnology? Technology Coordinators manage computer equip-ment, work to ensure taxpayer data is secure, and provide tech-nical assistance to volunteers at multiple sites on technologyissues. Good at managing people and programs?Leadership Positions manage volunteers, synchronize plans withother volunteer leaders, and assure smooth program operation.For additional information: Visit https://www.aarp.org/taxaide.Bethany Human Resources and Service Office, has an out-reach service to Homebound Bethany residents. Library Serv-ice for the Homebound Eligible resident:Cannot come to thelibrary due to physical limitations Or extended illness (perma-nent or temporary) Transportation constraints No formal appli-cation required at this timeHow to reserve your library materials: Call 203 393-2103 theClark Memorial Library to reserve your library materials dur-ing regular operating hours.Membership to the Janice von Beren Senior Center is free peryear per person and is open to anyone age 55 and older. The Janice von Beren Senior Center newsletter, The BethanySeniority is enclosed in the Bethany Bulletin and, is mailedmonthly to all members, listing all the news, trips, and specialevents that are scheduled for the month and future months.HOW TO JOIN:Contact the Senior Center at (203) 393-2100 ext 124.You may come by on Wednesdays around 11:30AM, lunch isserved at 12Noon the cost is $3.00. Prior reservations is re-quested by the Tuesday before.

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The Board of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Bethany willmeet on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.in the Assessor’s office of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Rd.Bethany, CT. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 12-110 TheBoard of Assessment Appeals will meet for the sole purpose ofhearing appeals related to the assessment of motor vehicles on theGrand List of October 1, 2017. Appeals will be heard on a walk inbasis.

If you have any questions concerning the Board of AssessmentAppeals, please call the Assessor’s office at203-393-2100 ext. 1112.

Town of Bethany Assessment Appeals Scheduled

about things that are happening out-of-doors, in the fields, thewoods, and the swamps—notes about birds, or frogs, or crick-ets, or other things that are worth watching and listening foras you wait for the school bus.”

Flash ahead to 2018, can you imagine publicly mentioningthat a resident was recovering from an operation and givingher address? How many children are unable to observe thewonders of nature because they wait for the bus in theirhomes, in the parents’ cars, or are on their electronic devices?

Local News Before the Digital Age...continues

Veterans Tax Exemption InformationThe additional veteran’s and local veteran’s exemptions are

available to qualified veterans who meet certain income require-ments. These two programs provide an increase in assessmentreduction beyond the standard veteran exemption. The deadlinefor filing applications is October 1, 2018. Applicants must meetan income requirement of not more than $43,000 if married and$35,300 if single to qualify for the State of Connecticut Addi-tional Veteran’s Program. The income limits for the Town ofBethany Local Option Additional Veterans Exemption are$60,300 for single persons and $68,000 for married couples. In-come includes adjusted gross income plus any other income, in-cluding Social Security benefits. Income is based upon the 2017calendar year. Federal Income Tax returns and/or proof of allincome must be presented to the Assessor’s office which is openMonday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please re-member that proof of all income, including Social Security ben-efits (Form SSA-1099) for the 2017 calendar year mustbe submitted by October 1, 2018 or the application can-not be processed.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Assessor’s office withany questions or concerns regarding this program.

Bethany Resident Trooper’s Office - Calls for Service August 2018

Accidents 9Fires 3Medical 30Alarms 27Burglary 0Larceny 1DWI 0Traffic Stops 60Patrol Checks 106

Upcoming Town Events!Bethany Lions Cookbooks

Our first ever cookbook is out to print and will be delivered inSeptember. It's a great chance to get those coveted recipesfrom our potluck suppers. Priced at only $10/cookbook. CallClub President: Sue Hurlburt at: 203-996-2275 or email:lionsbethany@gmail.com. Limited quantity - Reserve your copy now!

Bethany Lions Flea MarketWe are in the last weeks of the Bethany Lions Flea Market.Every Saturday now through 10/27. Still the best bargain inthe area for selling and buying. Vendors: 6 am setup and$10 Buyers: Free admission and parking. Vendor appreci-ation 9/1 and 10/27.

Bethany Lions Gives DonationsThis summer, Past President Paul Magda presented checks tothe Bethany Garden Club and Bethany Historical Society. Goto our website for pics: www.bethanyctlions.com.

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Upcoming Town Events!Mark Your Calendars

Bethany Lions-Comedy Night -Last Call for Tickets!!We only have a handful of tickets left, so get them while you can! Willbe a great night of laughs and fellowship! Friday, September 21st -Doors open at 7pm. BYOB and meal. Snack provided and non-alco-holic drinks. Contact: Lion Linda Dubosar at 203-530-5287 or email: blcomedynight@gmail.com.Bethany Historical Society Invites You!!

To their Open House at the Russell Homestead located at 20 Round Hill Road, Bethany, CT 06524 - Sunday, Sept. 9 1:00-4:00SAVE THE DATE! 18th Annual Bethany Harvest Festival

Write this down...Sunday, October 7th for the 18th Annual BethanyHarvest Festival...and Food Trucks, Too! From 11 am - 4 pm at theBethany Airport.Every year we keep making this festival better and better for young andold alike!

We plan to have plenty of free activities including - kids’ rides, me-chanical bull, BVFD activities, craft fair, a magician and clown, State ofCT Mobile Crime Lab, garden tractor pull, duck herding, photo booth,contests, CT CHIP Child ID Program (good for seniors, too), face paint-ing, helicopter landing, Birds of Prey, pony rides, raffles, petting zoo,cowboy shooters, live music, baking contest and lots more!

We also have a great lineup of food trucks including Firedog Hot DogTruck, Mamoun’s, DiSorbo’s, a pizza truck, Roscoe’s BBQ and more!The food trucks will be charging for their items but Admission and Park-ing are free to all. The Bethany Harvest Festival is a wonderful way for businesses, civicorganizations and the people of Bethany to come together to celebrateour wonderful community!

We still have sponsorship and showcase opportunities available if youwould like to support the event and get involved! You can downloadfrom our website at: www.bethanyfestival.org.

If you would like to volunteer your time at the event (a great wayto earn academic community service hours!), please contact JaniceHoward at 203 393-2100 ext. 127. It’s a great way to meet yourneighbors and customers!

Shredding Day - Save the Date - 10/13!Our bi-annual shredding day will be Saturday, October 13th from

9am to noon at the Recycling Center. With Fall cleaning, it's a greatway to get rid of sensitive documents. Suggested Donations.

Town of Bethany Monthly Meetings ScheduleMeetings subject to change; all changes will be posted on the Bulletin Board in the Bethany Town HallSept 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Cancelled Commission Room - Town HallSept 10 Board of Selectmen 7:30 pm Conference Room Town HallSept 10 Zoning Board of Appeals 7pm Commission Room - Town HallSept 17 Amity Board of Education 6:30pm ARHS 25 Newton Rd. Woodbridge, CT 06525Sept 11 Board of Finance 7pm Conference Room - Town HallSept 12 BCS Board of Education 6:30pm BCS Learning Commons Media CenterSept 13 Conservation Commission 8pm Commission Room - Town HallSept 17 Cemetery Commission 7:30pm Town HallSept 24 Board of Selectmen Cancelled Conference Room - Town HallSept 24 Inland Wetlands Commission 7:30pm Commission Room - Town Hall

Upcoming events at Locket’s MeadowGOAT YOGA Stretch and pose with our sweet baby goats (and pigsand puppies and who knows who else will wander through) and learnwhat the goat hype is about! All funds from our programs go directlyto support the rescued animals of Locket's Meadow, as well as to helpfund our programs for special needs individuals. Goat yoga atLocket's Meadow is not just exercise, it's an event. Yoga is every Sat-urday at 9am, 10:15am and 11:30am. $25 (Please bring your ownyoga mat, but if you forget, we have a few extra.)Psychic Fair Sept. 8, 12-4pm, Locket’s Meadow Rescue and Sanc-tuary, 771 Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany. Psychic fair staffed by pro-fessional psychics, mediums and healers, proceeds to benefit Locket’sMeadow. 20 minutes for $20. Also chair massage, pony rides for thekids, and more! Vendor tables available for $40 – emailrgr636@cox.net for more info. Sign up sheets will open at 11:45 –arrive by then to get the readers/healers of your choice! Snacks, bev-erages, fresh produce and Locket's Meadow books will be on site.Pig Tomato Festival Sunday, Sept. 30, 5-9pm at Bethany Lodge,Veterans’ Memorial Park, 265 Beacon Road, Bethany. Come cele-brate the pig tomato harvest with us! Pasta and multiple kinds ofhomemade sauce, desserts (many made with pig pumpkins . . . pie,cake, cookies, etc!) Music by Brian Smith (yes, THAT Brian Smith)and Fred Bialka of The DJ Company., raffles, silent auction, and asurprise or two! BYOB. Silent auction will end at 7:45pm to giveeveryone plenty of time to collect their prizes. Adults admission $30,kids under 14 are $10. For more info, visit Locket’s Meadow Face-book page or www.locketsmeadow.org. Grab your friends and join the Bethany

Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for a fun evening of painting. This event will take place at Fire Department Headquarters, 765 Amity Road Bethany, on Friday October 19 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Arrive at 7:00pm to set up and chat with yourneighbors, painting will begin at 8:00pm.A professional artist from ArtPlus Studio will assist you and yourfriends in creating a beautiful fall themed painting titled Fall Festival. The cost for theevent is $35 per person and will include all painting supplies, tea,coffee, dessert, paper products and ice. Just bring your beverage of choice, snacks and imagination! Spaceis limited. Please reserve your spot by October 12. Walk-ins willbe permitted only if space allows.

Trash Collection Changes Coming in September 2018CHANGE TO MONDAY- Trash Pick Up starting Sept.10th for the following roads:

Amity Rd- (from Woodbridge line to Falls Rd – west side/odd numbers only)Bachelor Oak RdBethmour Rd (from Peck Rd to Schaffer Rd) Blackberry Ridge RdCollins RdDayton RdDeerfield LaFairwood RdFalls RdGlenwood CtGreen Hill RdHamilton DrHunters TrailLebanon RdLuke Hill RdMarion DrMesa DrNorthrop RdNorthrop Rd ExtOld Fairwood RdOld Fairwood Rd ExtPeck LnPeck RdRalph RdRidgewood DrRolling Green RdRussell RdSimpson CtSplit Rock RdTawney DrTimber LaneVillage LaWhippoorwill La

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

Thanksgiving Day- THURSDAY roads will be picked up Friday; all others on their regular day.

Christmas Day- TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS-DAY roads will be picked up one daylater than their regular day.

New Year’s Day- TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS-DAY roads will be picked up one daylater than their regular day.

Memorial Day- ALL roads will be picked up one day later than their regular day.

July 4th 2019- THURSDAY roads will be picked up Friday.

The Holiday Schedule is posted at www.bethany-ct.com

CHANGE TO WEDNESDAY- Trash Pick Up startingSept. 12th for the following roads:

Amadeo DrBrookwood Rd270 Cheshire RdSabrina DrTandem DrWoodcutters Dr

ALL OTHER ROADS WILL REMAIN ON THEIR CUR-RENT PICK UP DAY. The time of pick up may change onyour road even if the day does not change. Please put yourtrash out the night before or by 6:00AM on your collection day.

BULKY WASTE- In addition to bulky waste by appoint-ment on Saturdays at the Recycling Center; for a fee of$60.00, residents may order up to 6-yards of bulky waste tobe picked up at their curbside by Residential Waste Systems(RWS). No construction debris is accepted. Call RWS at203-334-1660 for an appointment and more information. Payment is made directly to RWS.

Business Personal Property DeclarationsPursuant to Connecticut Statute 12-42, any business owning or

leasing personal property within the Town of Bethany must filetheir Declaration with the Assessor’s office no later than Thursday,November 1st, 2018.

A twenty-five (25) percent penalty must be imposed on any busi-ness that does not file by November 1st or files without a signatureby the business owner or authorized agent.

The following should be reported: machinery and equipment, officefurniture and fixtures, computers and computer equipment, vendingmachines, copiers, non-registered motor vehicles, horses, farm ma-chinery and all other taxable personal property located within theTown of Bethany.

All farmers who derive at least $15,000 in gross sales from farmingmay make application to the Assessor for exemption of farm machin-ery, horses, or ponies which are exclusively used in farming. Exemp-tions will NOT be granted to those not filing an application.

Declaration forms have been mailed by the Assessor’s Office tolocal businesses. If you did not receive one, but own taxable businesspersonal property within the Town of Bethany, please contact the As-sessor’s Office at 203-393-2100 ext. 1112 or come into the Town Hallat 40 Peck Rd. to pick up this form.