By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE

The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its May 27 meeting unanimously rec-ommended a tax abatement for new construction on Straits Turnpike by the law firm Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti. It also heard an update on the Water-bury-Oxford Airport Develop-ment Zone, set a workshop for the commercial development guidebook and canceled sum-mer meetings pending new business.

Before starting the meeting, Chairman Michael Kenausis asked commissioners for a mo-ment of silence to honor the memory of former member Jo-seph Salvini, who died March 2. Kenausis praised him for his almost 40 years service to the town. Kenausis also introduced new members Joseph A. Men-gacci and Terrence S. McAuliffe.

A tax incentive program ap-plication by Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti for a new 7,500-square-foot building to be constructed at 891 Straits Turn-pike was unanimously voted for recommendation to the Board of Selectmen (BoS) as conform-ing and complying with the town’s requirements for a tax

incentive. The BoS can schedule a special town meeting to vote on the incentive, return the ap-plication to the EIDC for further information or take no action.

The new building will cost about $1.5 million to construct on 1.173 acres of land with a purchase price of $600,000, po-tentially qualifying it for a four-year tax abatement of 35 percent declining 5 percent in each of the succeeding three years. Ac-tual tax abatement calculations are done by the assessor.

Occupancy of the completed building is planned for Jan. 1, 2016, and it will be used exclu-sively for the law firm. Moore,

O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti has leased space in Cheshire and currently rents 7,500 square feet there for eight attorneys and 14 full-time and two part-time staff. After the move to Middlebury, the firm expects to add two new employees in the first two years.

Commissioner Armando Pa-olino told members he dis-cussed the General Aviation Airport Development (Enter-prise Zone) with airport attor-neys and found interest in coor-dination with Middlebury’s programs and those of area towns. He said applicants could choose between Middlebury’s tax incentive or the Enterprise

Zone tax incentive, but not both.In other matters, Kenausis

asked members to bring draft components of the evolving commercial development guidebook for a June 10 special meeting workshop to pull the sections together and refine a common format and overview.

Commissioners also voted to cancel the regular June, July and August meetings unless new business arrives. If that happens, a special meeting will be sched-uled.

The next EIDC meeting will be a special meeting workshop Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

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Community Calendar ...... 2

Fire Log .......................... 2

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middlebury special town meeting What: Vote on whether or not the town should swap unpaid taxes of $75,925.07 for 33± acres of land on Benson Road owned by Baker Residential.When: 7 p.m.Where: Shepardson Community Center Auditorium

vote on proposed Region 15 school District Budget What: Vote on proposed $63.7 million Regional School District 15 budget for 2014-2015When: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Shepardson Community Center in Middlebury; Firehouse in Southbury

Watertown town-Wide tag saleWhat: Residents, businesses, churches, civic organizations offer tag sale items When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Pick up map of tag sale locations at the Farm Shoppe, Watertown Meat Center, Tony’s Seafood, LaBonne’s (Watertown) or the Watertown Parks and Recreation Department the day of the sale.

WednesdayJune 4

EIDc oKs tax abatement for law office construction

Middlebury’s Economic and Industrial Development Commission determined this proposed building at 891 Straits Turnpike qualifies for the tax incentive program. The 7,500-square-foot building will house the Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti law firm currently officed in Cheshire.

(Terrence McAuliffe scan)

Weekend area road closingsThe Rev 3 triathlon will cause the following road closings

this weekend.

• Route64(betweenroutes188and6):May31-7a.m.to12p.m.; June 1 - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• TuttleRoad(betweenRoute64andWhiteDeerRockRoad):June 1 - 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• JuddRoad(betweenPomperaugHighSchoolandJuddHillRoad): May 31 - 8 to 11 a.m.; June 1 - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• AlainWhite/WhitesWoodRoad(betweenRoute61andBissell Road): June 1 - 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Absentee ballots are available in the Mid-dlebury town clerk’s office at 1212 Whitte-more Road in Middlebury for electors who cannot vote in person at the June 4, 2014, referendum due to active service in the Armed Forces, absence from town during all of the hours of voting, illness, religious tenets forbidding secular activity on the day of the election, duties as an election official at a different polling place or physical dis-ability.

The question on the ballot is: “Shall the proposed 2014-2105 Budget of the Pomp-eraug Regional School District #15 in the amount of $63,681,307 be adopted?”

Electors and property owners owning property assessed at $1,000 or more on the last completed grand list are eligible to vote. They also must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.

Ballots will not be mailed. An application must be filled out before an absentee ballot

can be issued. Applications are available at the town clerk’s office or can be downloaded from the secretary of the state’s website at www.sots.ct.gov under Elections and Vot-ing. Print the application form for referen-dum only.

The town clerk’s regular hours are Mon-day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call the town clerk’s office at 203-758-2557 with any questions.

Absentee ballots available

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM

The Region 15 Board of Edu-cation (BoE) voted Tuesday night to send a proposed 2014-2015 budget of $63.7 million to voters in a Wednesday, June 4, referen-dum. The proposed budget is a 2.79 percent increase over the current $62 million budget and provides $1.7 million in addi-tional funds to the district.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with voting in Middle-bury at Shepardson Community Center and in Southbury at the firehouse.

If the proposed budget passes, the mil rate for Middlebury is expected to increase to 29.34 from 28.86, a 1.66 percent in-crease. Board of Finance Chair-man Michael McCormack said the impact on Middlebury tax-payers is less than the 2.79 per-cent school budget increase because Middlebury has fewer students and thus will pay a lower percentage of the 2014-2015 budget than it is paying for the current budget.

At the new mil rate, Middle-bury’s Chief Financial Office Lawrence Hutvagner said owners of homes assessed at $100,000 would have a $48 tax increase while owners of homes assessed at $250,000 would have a tax in-crease of $120.

Southbury taxpayers will see their mil rate increase to 27.6 from 26.4, a 4.5-percent increase. The effect on taxes will be owners of homes assessed at $100,000 would have a $120 tax increase while owners of homes assessed at $250,000 would have a tax in-crease of $300.

The vote Tuesday night was on a revised proposal from Su-perintendent Regina L. Botsford that was presented to the BoE Wednesday, May 21, during a budget workshop. Two extremely unpopular cuts in her May 14 proposals – the middle school drama program and the middle school sports program – were absent from her May 21 proposal. They had been listed at $54,000 and $30,100 (after parents’ con-tributions to the program), re-spectively, in the earlier pro-posal.

Botsford’s May 14 proposals did not go to a vote due to a walk-out by the four Middlebury BoE members. She had offered two possible budgets that night, one that was a 3.21 percent increase over the current budget and one that was a 2.77 percent increase over the current budget. The

$63.7 million budget that failed at the polls May 7 was a 3.67 per-cent increase over the current budget.

Botsford’s May 21 proposal carried a 2.77 percent increase over the current budget, but in-creases suggested by the BoE in subsequent discussion raised the amount slightly for a 2.79 percent final increase.

To get to her May 21 number, Botsford reduced the money to be paid into the medical reserve account by an additional $50,000, for a total reduction of $100,000. She said this could be done be-cause claims have been low and the reserve account is strong.

She also reduced the salaries amount by an additional $20,000 for a total reduction of $59,339 due to more resignations than initially expected. New hires come in at lower salaries.

New items on the list were a $30,000 savings by eliminating the summer curriculum for teachers. Also new was a $54,000 reduction for one less technology staff person in the central office.

Two bus routes were elimi-nated for a savings of $100,000 ($50,000 each), but they were mentioned at separate times dur-ing her presentation. The first was described as possible through consolidation of two runs into one run. Asked if this would increase the time a student spent riding the bus, Finance Di-rector Keith McLiverty said that time would still be below the maximum amount allowed by school guidelines. The second bus route was mentioned later in the presentation. It was unclear how that reduction would be made.

Another new item was elimi-nation of .25 time of a high school Spanish instructor for a savings of $12,500. That joined the .25 time elimination for a high school science teacher that was in Botsford’s May 14 proposal.

Kept at the May 14 amount were savings of $20,000 each for online testing, occupational and physical therapy, and nursing services; and $1,500 taken from bookstore gift cards for graduat-ing seniors. Botsford said there still would be one nurse at every school and a free program would be used for online testing. She said the lower number for ther-apy costs was a more accurate estimate of student needs.

Her proposal cut the $52,000 cost for 24 overhead computer

Region 15 budget goes to vote June 4

– See Budget on page 5

Dr. Ray Sullivan, behind the podium, introduces Parade Grand Marshal First Lt. Thomas L. Brayton II, in the dark sports coat behind and slightly left of Sullivan, during the Memorial Day ceremony Sunday in front of Middlebury’s town hall. Sullivan said Brayton, who served in the Marine Corps, has been a true inspiration to his family, to his friends, to his clients, to his fellow attorneys and to any who have met him along the way. (Terrence S. McAuliffe photo)

Memorial Day ceremony

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Free blood pressure screening

Nurse Diane Morotto offers a free blood pressure screening every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. She also can answer ques-tions. No appointment is neces-sary.

Calling garden volunteersThe Middlebury Senior Center

has a small community garden and is looking for volunteers to help plant, weed and harvest vegetables and herbs. Call 203-577-4166 if you are interested in participating.

Table tennisJoin Rene Cunningham for

some table tennis at Shepardson Community Center every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no charge.

Trips

Palace Theatre tourRide the senior center mini-

bus to Waterbury Friday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. for a tour of the his-toric Palace Theatre. See its his-toric design and learn its back-stage secrets.

Built in 1920 and recorded in the National Register of Historic Places, the Palace is known for its architectural design. Designed in a Renaissance Revival style,

the building features an eclectic mix of Greek, Roman, Arabic and Federal motifs along with marble staircases, gilded domed ceilings, cut-glass chandeliers and intri-cate plaster-relief details.

If you would like to go on the tour, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat on the bus. The fee of $8 per person covers transportation and tour admission.

Christmas Tree ShopsThursday, June 12, the mini-

bus will leave the senior center

at 10:30 a.m. to go to the Christ-mas Tree Shops in Orange, Conn. After some fun shopping time, the bus will take its passengers to the Hometown Cafe for lunch. Please call 203-577-4166 to re-serve a seat on the bus.

Sea Mist cruiseBack by popular demand is

the trip aboard the Sea Mist for a 45-minute narrated cruise around the Thimble Islands off the coast of Connecticut. Leave the senior center Thursday, June

19, at 10 a.m. for a noon cruise.First discovered in 1614 by

Adrien Block, the Thimble Is-lands were used for everything from farming to quarrying gran-ite, from bootlegging to hiding Captain Kidd’s treasure. Captain Kidd sailed here in 1665.

The $20 per person cost in-cludes admission and transpor-tation. Call the Middlebury Se-nior Center at 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat; only 20 seats are available.

Library Happenings

“The Bone Season”by Samantha Shannon

(Bloomsbury USA, $17)Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

Under the regime of Scion, having any psychic ability at all is a crime, but having a rare dream-walking talent like Paige’s means an even bigger target on your back. Paige scratches out a dan-gerous living reporting on others for her underworld boss, but after she accidentally kills a Scion guard, that precarious protection is shattered.

She is captured and taken away – but instead of the execution she expects, she finds herself in a se-cret prison at the heart of a cen-turies-old conspiracy. It turns out there is an even greater power

behind Scion, a godlike race called the Rephaim that wants not to destroy the voyants’ powers but to control them for their own dark purposes.

The penal colony is a hole of brutality and despair where beasts lurk beyond the gates and monsters just as frightening hold the keys. Paige tries to look out for her fellow inmates while avoiding the attention of the cruel Rephaites, especially their vicious leader, who wants Paige’s ability for her own, and her inscrutable guardian, whose own motives are

dangerously unclear. But Paige is a survivor, which is the power she’ll need most as she tries to get a handle on exactly what she is capable of and how far she is willing to go for her freedom.

“The Bone Season” takes place in an alternate time line that uses a dash of the supernatural to re-arrange history into a completely unpredictable future. The story starts weird and just keeps getting weirder, and it requires some pa-tience on the part of the reader to suss out how this world works.

The author claims this is the first in a planned seven-book se-ries, so there may be a ways to go before all secrets are revealed. But the questions are intriguing enough to suggest the answers are worth the wait.

(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Book review

Community Calendar

middlebury volunteer Fire Department call Log

Have you noticed how many studies involve seniors? Whether it’s medical research, how we han-dle technology or where we choose to retire, we seniors must be fas-cinating. Now the U.S. Census Bu-reau has issued a report covering a number of aspects of senior life.

Here are some facts about us:• In1990,22percentofseniors

ages 65-69 worked. In 2012, 32 percent were in the workforce. Even the 70-74 age group saw a significant jump, from 12 per-cent to 17 percent.

• In2013,80percentofseniorsage 65 and older owned their homes. That’s the same as in 2012, so we haven’t lost any ground there.

• It’sthoughtthatseniorspreferwarm weather, but that isn’t necessarily so. Over 18 percent

of people who live in Florida are 65 and older ... but that’s quickly followed by Maine at 17 percent.

• Seniorsage65andolderhavean average net worth of ap-proximately $170,000. We only keep an average of $800 in a checking account, preferring to put the bulk of our cash in interest-bearing accounts. Se-niors in the Northeast edged out those in the other regions of the country, but not by much.

• Whenitcomestomarriage,56percent of us are married, 25 percent of us are widowed, and 11 percent are divorced.

• Only61percentofseniorshavea computer in the home, with the Northeast having the most computer ownership. Income plays a part: The higher the income, the more likely a household will have a com-puter.

• Wevote.Whetherit’sbrokendown by income, marital status or region of the country, se-niors vote in larger percentages than any other age groups.Matilda Charles regrets she

cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorpo-rate them into her column when-ever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com.

(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Monday, June 2Board of Selectmen6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Special Town Meeting - Benson Road Land Acquisition7 p.m. .........................................................Shepardson Auditorium

Tuesday, June 3Water Commission7 p.m. ............................................................ Shepardson, Room 26

Wednesday, June 4Referendum on Proposed Region 15 Budget6 a.m. - 8 p.m. ...............................Shepardson Community Center

Land Preservation & Open Space6 p.m. .........................................................Shepardson, Room TBD

Zoning Board of Appeals7:30 p.m. ............................................Town Hall Conference Room

Thursday, June 5Planning and Zoning7:30 p.m. ....................................................Shepardson Auditorium

Friday, June 6Middlebury Night at Quassy Amusement Park5 - 9:30 p.m. ............................................. Quassy Amusement Park

Calendar dates/times are subject to change.If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com.

Date Time Address/Incident05-18 13:18 Straits Turnpike. Motor vehicle accident -

three cars. Accident involving police depart-ment chase.

05-19 20:57 237 Triangle Blvd. Telephone pole on fire. CL&P called.

05-20 13:50 489 Middlebury Road. Small mulch fire in rear of building. Extinguished with booster line.

Who we are

middlebury senior Center news

Middlebury Road (Opposite the Shell Station)Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Anthony Calabrese 203-758-2765

Livestock & Poultry Feed

Herbs • Vegetable PlantsStrawberry Plants • Shrubs

Ornamental Statuary

Hanging BasketsPlanters • Perennials

Mulch & Top Soil (Bulk or Bag) Bagged Potting Soil

middleburyChildren’s movie

Monday, June 2, a children’s movie will be shown at 11 a.m. Call 203-758-2634 or stop by the library for more information.

Ask Jessie: new catalog system

Jessie will explain how to use the new VERSO catalog system every Monday in June at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday, June 4, at 11 a.m.; and Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Middle School Masterminds

Middle School Masterminds for students in grades five to eight will continue last month’s project Monday, June 2, at 3:45 p.m. They will print out 3-D designs they have been working on.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

The Brown Bag Book Discus-sion group will meet Wednesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. to discuss Chris-tina Baker Kline’s “Orphan Train.” New members are welcome.

Documentary seriesA three-week documentary se-

ries will begin Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. in the café, Call or stop by the library for more informa-tion.

Kayaking 101Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will present Kayaking 101. Learn about kayak types, choosing a kayak, paddling techniques and proper handling, rules for the kay-aker and safety. Light refresh-ments will be served. Signup is required. Call 203-758-2634 or stop by to register.

The Middlebury Public Library is at 30 Crest Road. The telephone number is 203-758-2634, and the website is middleburypublicli-brary.org.

naugatuckYoung Readers

Tuesday, June 3, starting at 4 p.m., Whittemore Young Readers for grades four and up will meet to discuss “The Secrets of Vesuvius” by Caroline Lawrence, Refresh-ments will be provided. New mem-bers are welcome to drop in. Books are available from the library,

Fix your computerTuesday, June 3, from 5 to 7:30

p.m., fix your own computer or lap-top with the help of an expert from Tech Pro Services LLC. Bring your power cord, software, computer tower or laptop and learn how to eliminate your computer problems. For more information, call the ref-erence desk at 203-729-4591.

Social services information

Do you have questions, need as-sistance, or need to determine eli-gibility for Medicare, SNAP, health care or other social services? Meet with Richard Wood of CHOICES, Connecticut’s health and informa-tion assistance program, each Wednesday from 10 a.m, to 4 p.m. All discussions are free and confi-dential. Call 203-729-4591 for more information.

Piano recitalSaturday, June 7, at 12 p.m., stu-

dents of Constance Carroll will pres-ent “A Summer Salute To Music! Piano Master Class and Recital.” All areinvitedtoattendand/orplay.

The Howard Whittemore Me-morial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591 or visit whitte-morelibrary.org.

southburyConcert kicks off adult

summer seriesThe library will celebrate its 8th

annual adult summer series from May 30 to Aug. 1, and the program will kick off with a performance by the Carnaby St. Duo Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Kingsley meeting room. Chris Roselle and Pete Bremy of Carnaby St. Duo will feature music from the British In-vasion along with various Ameri-

can artists, Registration is re-quired. Call at 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register.

Fiber art exhibitA selection of creations by

Karen Loprete, a contemporary fiber artist, will be on exhibit through Thursday, June 12.

For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www.south-burylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.

WoodburyPoetry reading

The public is invited to hear the works of Suzanne Plein of South-bury Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m. Plein has just published “Wolf in the Basement,” an anthology of original poetry. She writes about the ambivalence and complexity of relationships, especially in fam-ilies, and the struggle for age. Plein’s booklet will be on sale for $14. Coffee and tea will be served.

Teen crafter-noonThe last drop-in “crafter-noon”

for teens will be Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m. A variety of craft materi-als will be supplied; teens just need to bring their creativity. This is free for those in grades six and higher.

For more information, call 203-263-3502 or visit www.wood-burylibraryct.org. The library is at 269 Main St. S. in Woodbury.

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Connecticut Baseball ConnectionsPresents

Jim PendersConnecticut Baseball SchoolWho: Players ages 8 to 12 years oldWhat: Baseball, Baseball, BaseballWhere: Mitchell Park, Bethel, CTWhen: July 14 to 17 (rain date 7/18)

Time: 9AM to 1PMWhy: Learn the game of

baseball and have fun!Cost: $220 per player

Motivators & TeachersDoug Goodrich, Bethel Baseball Camp Director for 30 years. Former High School and College CoachJim Penders, Head Baseball Coach, University of Connecticut HuskiesChris Podeszwa, Assistant Coach, University of Connecticut HuskiesJosh MacDonald, Pitching Coach, University of Connecticut HuskiesJeff Hourigan, Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, University of Connecticut HuskiesChris Petersen, Former U of Hartford Player & Coach. Director of Instruction Newtown Babe RuthDavid Fradkin, Former Pitcher University of Connecticut • College and High School PlayersEmphasis is on fundamental development, team play, attitude, concentration and effort • Written evaluations for each player • 7:1 camper to instructor ratio • 4 well manicured fields at Mitchell Park • Special guest appearances • Official camp tee shirt • Prizes and Awards • Our goal is to have each student leave our camp a stronger baseball player and a better leader both on and off the field.

Make checks payable to: Connecticut Baseball Connections and mail to Chris Petersen,52 Lookout Drive, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. For more information please call 203-448-0896or e-mail cpetersen@ridgefield.org.

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summer@chasemail.org

YMCA Camp Oakasha

Where SummerFun Happens!

Enroll your camper today at www.campoakasha.org

YMCA Camp Oakasha is the place to experience summer the way it was meant to be: filled with friendship, adventure, and memories! Our day camp, located in Southbury, starts on June 23. Families can choose any or all of our nine one-week ses-sions, for kids entering grades K-10.

Campers will swim, go boating, climb the tower, hike, do archery, arts & crafts, play games, learn, make friends, go on field trips, and spend the summer outside!

Join us for an Open House on: Saturday, May 31, 12- 2 PM

Tuesday, June 10, 5-7 PM

Please contact Chelsea if you have any questions or if you plan on attending

Open House at (860) 274-4820 or cambrozaitis@waterburyymca.org.

June 23 - August 15

Recreational DanceBallet, Hip Hop, Modern, Zumba, Yoga

Youth, Teens, Adults

Summer Dance 2014Busy summer plans?

Pick what’s right for you!

Ballet Intensives - 1, 2 or 3 weeksJuly 28 - August 15

FROZEN Dance Camp

Ballet, Crafts, Improvisation, Tap, Storytime, Jazz

July 14 - 189 am - 12 pm

For info call 203-598-0186

Ages 3 - 9

1255 Middlebury RoadMiddlebury, CT 06762

www.brasscityballet.org

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

Strength, sculpt and toneThe center’s free, 30-minute strength, sculpt

and tone exercise class meets every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. While sculpting and im-proving strength and balance, participants work muscles to tone them and get some cardiovas-cular training at the same time. Kimberly John-ston of Fitness at the Edge in Middlebury teaches this class. Reservations are not required. The class is funded by a grant from the East Hill Woods Fund at the Connecticut Community Foundation.

Book clubThe center’s book club will meet Monday,

June 2, at 10 a.m. The group will review “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks. Next month’s

novel is “Beach House’ by Mary Alice Monroe. It will be reviewed July 7. New members are welcome. Reservations are not required.

Esty to speakU.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty will speak at the cen-

ter Tuesday, June 3, at 1 p.m. Adults 55 years of age and older will have the opportunity to meet her and participate in a question-and-answer session. Reservations are needed by Monday, June 2.

Learn about the state policeThursday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m., Lt. Paul Vance

of the Connecticut State Police will present “The Connecticut State Police. Who We Are and What We Do.” This is an opportunity to learn more about the state police. Reservations are needed by June 4.

Palace Theatre tourTour the Palace Theatre Friday, June 5, at 11

a.m. The cost of the one-hour tour is $5, and the suggested donation for senior bus transportation is $2. Lunch will follow at the Olive Garden.

Participants are responsible for the cost of their lunch. Reservations are needed by June 4.

Saturday senior bus tripsBeginning June 7, the senior bus will operate

Saturdays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for in-town trips only. Reservations must be made the Friday before by calling the center at 860-945-5250 between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. only.

Senior promThe annual “Senior Prom” sponsored by the

Watertown High School Interact Club will be Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p.m. at the center. Enjoy food, refreshments, dancing and fun with Watertown High students. Prom attire is encour-aged but is not a requirement. Reservations are needed by June 10.

Bible studyNew Hope Anglican Church offers a nonde-

nominational Bible study every Friday at 10 a.m. at the center. Join other seniors for the study and discussion. Reservations are not required.

Falls avenue senior Center events

summerfun

andcamps

Summer Riding Camp at

Frazier Farm Training Center

Woodbury, CT

Sessions in July & August:

June 30– July 4

July 14– 18

August 21– 25

July 28– August 1

August 11– 15

Sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon & are open to kids age 6-12. Children learn basic riding skills & horse

care and participate in fun games & activities

Sessions for advanced riders also available

Check our website for more details:

www.frazierfarmct.com

(203) 263-2627

Summer Riding Camp at

Frazier Farm Training Center

Woodbury, CT

Sessions in July & August:

June 30– July 4

July 14– 18

August 21– 25

July 28– August 1

August 11– 15

Sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon & are open to kids age 6-12. Children learn basic riding skills & horse

care and participate in fun games & activities

Sessions for advanced riders also available

Check our website for more details:

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(203) 263-2627

Westover School’s Summer Programs in the Arts & Enrichment

for girls entering grades 7, 8, & 9

Westover Squash Camp for girls & boys ages 10-16

All camps run from July 6 – August 3. You can choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks. Visit westoverschool.org/summerprograms

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Socks for SoldiersThe Falls Avenue Senior Center

is collecting new white cotton socks for deployed troops. The socks will be donated to Oakville VFW Post 7330, which will ship them to soldiers serving in Afghan-istan. Socks may be dropped off at the center at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Stock the pantry food drive

Brownstein Jewish Family Ser-vice is again teaming up with United Way and the Greater Wa-terbury Emergency Food Resource Committee to help with the annual Stock the Pantry food drive. Brownstein JFS is collecting high-protein food such as tuna, salmon, canned meats or stews, hearty soups, beans and peanut butter. Donations can be dropped off at the Jewish Federation of Western CT office at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury until June 20.

The food will be distributed by the Connecticut Food Bank to lo-cal soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters. For more information, contact Brownstein JFS Director Debby Horowitz at 203-267-3177, ext. 310.

Hurd House opens Sunday

The Hurd House Museum at 25 Hollow Road in Woodbury will open for the season Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum will be open every Sunday through

the month of October. Visitors ex-perience life in the 17th century at the oldest house in Litchfield County. Tours are free and open to the public. Donations are ac-cepted. For more information, call 203-266-0305 or email hurdhou-sect@yahoo.com.

Free concertThe Friends of the Woodbury

Senior/Community Center aresponsoring a free concert featuring Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem Sun-day, June 1, at 4 p.m. This is a con-cert for “the young and young at heart.”

Musically, the show journeys skillfully through 200 years of American roots music. Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem play fiddle, acoustic guitar, standup bass and a “junk” drum set, as well as hand percussion instruments from around the world. This fun musical group is especially known for its superb vocalists and their trade-mark harmonies.

Chamber annual selectmen’s dinner

The Greater Tribury Chamber of Commerce selectmen’s dinner will be Tuesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury. Area selectmen will discuss the economic and business future of the Tribury area.

Dinner will be $25 per person. The public is welcome, and reser-vations are required by May 31. For more information, call 203-267-4466 or go to www.greatertri-

burychamber.org. The dinner is sponsored by Peoples United Bank.

State Sen. Rob Kane will speak on the 2014 legislative session and how new legislation affects the business community in our region. He also will discuss the economic outlook in the state. Ed St. John of Middlebury, George Temple of Oxford, Ed Edelson of Southbury and Bill Butterly of Woodbury each will take the floor for a look at the business and economic climate here in our region. Selectmen will take questions from the public.

Free skin cancer screening

The Pomperaug District De-partment of Health will sponsor a free skin cancer screening Wednesday, June 4, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the health district office at Playhouse Corner, 77 Main St. N., Suite 205, in Southbury. This pro-gram is meant for adults not under the care of a dermatologist. Ap-pointments are necessary and can be made by calling the Pomperaug Health District at 203-264-9616, ext. 0. Screenings usually take 15 to 20 minutes and will be done by board-certified dermatologists.

First ThursdayThe last Hi5netTV’s First Thurs-

day event until September will be Thursday, June 5, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the cur-tain up at 7:15 p.m. at the Old Town Hall in Woodbury. Tickets are on sale now.

TV host David Bibbey will em-cee as the roster of original per-forming artists presents all new material never before seen at a First Thursday. The event includes pi-ano black cabaret tables and a ta-pas/baravailablefromCarolPeckof Good News Cafe.

Buy tickets at the Rec House on Mountain Road. The Woodbury Park and Rec Department is the event host.

Youth Java programing class

Robotics and Beyond is offering Introduction to Java Programing for youth ages 10 to 17 on three Saturdays, June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and June 4 and 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 30 Bridge Street, Suite 204, in New Milford, Conn. The fee is $80.

Learn the basics of Java pro-gramming through simple appli-cations such as a calculator, a guessing game and a password checker. The students in this hands-on course will gain an un-derstanding of the structure of a program and the rules (syntax) of the language.

Bring your own laptop or use one of our computers. Registration is required. Register online at www.RoboticsandBeyond.com, Pro-grams/Multiday Programs. Formore information, email info@roboticsandbeyond.com or call 860-799-5200.

Strawberry FestivalThe Middlebury Congrega-

tional Church 60th annual Straw-berry Festival will be Wednesday, June 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m, at the church on the Middlebury green. The event includes music from 5 to 7 p.m., face painting and chil-dren’s games.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and per-

haps chicken or sausage and pep-pers will be served either alone or with sides to make a dinner. For dessert, enjoy strawberry short-cake with homemade biscuits, fresh berries and real whipped cream in whole biscuit or half-bis-cuit portions.

VNA butterfly releaseVNA Health at Home Inc. will

hold its 6th Annual Butterfly Re-lease: A Celebration of Hope Wednesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. at Crestbrook Park Pavilion at Crest-brook Golf Course on Northfield Road in Watertown. In case of in-clement weather, the event will be held June 12.

The event is an opportunity for members of the community to honor a loved one by sponsoring a Monarch butterfly in their name. Butterflies are released in memory or honor of those who have passed away; who are facing or have over-come an illness; who are or have served in the armed forces or those who are coping with adversity.

Businesses and community members are invited to purchase individual butterflies for $30 each or four for $100. Each individual who purchases a butterfly and is present during the event will re-ceive an individually boxed but-terfly to personally release at the ceremony. To ensure your loved one is included in the printed event program, please plan to reserve your butterflies by June 6. For more information, call VNA Health at Home at 860-274-7531 or visit www.vnahealthathome.org.

Flag Day 5KThis year’s Middlebury Junior

Women’s Club Flag Day 5K will be Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to help fight food insecurity in Middlebury dur-

ing the summer months when family budgets are stretched. Go to www.middleburywomen.com for more information about the race, including the link for online registration. Get a discount by reg-istering online before June 1.

Lobster and corn bake The Middlebury Volunteer Fire

Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a lobster and corn-on-the-cob bake on Saturday, June 14. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the firehouse on Tucker Hill Road.

The meal will include a 1.5-lb. lobster and piece of corn on the cob, cooked, wrapped and ready to go! Each meal is $20. Sales will be via PRE-ORDER/PRE-PAY-MENT ONLY. To place your order, contact Linda at 203-263-8240 or email the ladies at ladiesauxiliary@middleburyfire.org. Please include your name and a contact number or email for return information.

The Ladies Auxiliary raises money to support a local high school scholarship, the local food pantry, members of the commu-nity in need and fire department activities.

MCC vacation Bible schoolMiddlebury Congregational

Church (MCC) will hold its 3rd annual vacation Bible school, “The Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God!” Monday through Friday, June 23 to 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for children going into kindergarten through grade 6 in the 2014-2015 school year.

Registration is $30 and is open through June 9. Limited space is available. For more information and to register, go to www.middle-buryucc.org or call the church at 203-758-2671.

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If you have a just-graduated high-school senior going off to college, what might give you ad-ditional sticker shock when you unload your student at the dorm is discovering all the extras you still need to buy.

Start now and space out your purchases over the summer. The local stores near the college will be ready for you to do your last-minute buying, but their prices won’t necessarily be what you want to pay.

The first step is to contact the school and get a list of what is provided and what is allowed in dorm rooms. Some questions to ask: If the space is a suite or tri-ple/quaddorm,isthereastockedkitchen? How much closet space is allotted for each person? Is cooking allowed? What size are the mattresses? What is the ap-proved method for hanging pic-tures or bulletin boards/dryerase boards on the wall? How high off the floor are the beds?

Here’s a partial list of things to buy or bring:• Under-bedclearstoragebins• Bedriserstoelevatebedsafew

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items (think puffy coats in No-vember)If your student will have a

roommate, the two need to com-pare notes in advance about who will bring what: coffee maker, small refrigerator, microwave, printer, television, behind-the-door mirror, matching decora-tions, mini stereo, area rug and tap lights.

For personal items, start with your student’s room at home and

what he or she uses on a daily basis:• Pillow• Bathroom supplies, shower

caddy, towels, flip-flops• Headphones• Studysupplies• Laptopandbag• Cellphoneandcharger• Camerawithextramemory

cards• Bicycle,helmetandlock• Backpack• Workoutgear• Vitamins• Multipletypesoffootwear

Don’t leave these until the last minute:• Shippingof itemsyoucan’t

transport. Get the exact ad-dress on campus and send boxes in advance.

• Knowwhereyou’llbeabletolay your hands on a hand truck or moving dolly on move-in day. Don’t expect to be able to rent one at the last minute to take boxes up to the fourth floor of the dorm.David Uffington regrets he can-

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Friday, May 30MMS Select Ensembles to Lake Compounce Music FestivalRMS Six Flags Chorale, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Field Trip RMS Rain Date for Grade 7 to Bent of the RiverPHS Rain Date for Field Day ............................. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.RMS Grade 6 Social ......................................................................3 p.m.PES PTO Rock Cats Game ......................................................6:30 p.m.PHS Jazz Band, Chamber Singers Orchestra ...........................7 p.m.

Sunday, June 1Junior/Senior Prom ............................................................. 7 - 11 p.m.

Monday, June 2Make-up Day for May 28 ... Emergency Early Dismissal for Students ............................................................... followed by Teacher Work DayGES Quassy Night

Tuesday, June 3MMS Grade 8 to Washington, D.C.LMES Field DaySenior Class Trip ....................................................... 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.PES Quassy Carnival .................................................... 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.RMS Sports Awards ....................................................AP Room, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4MMS Grade 8 to Washington, D.C.MES/LMES Quassy Family Fun NightYearbook Banquet .......................................................... 12 - 4:30 p.m.PHS Awards Night ........................................................ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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projectors for the high school that would have provided a pro-jector for each high school class-room. In discussion following her presentation, the BoE con-sidered restoring the full amount or restoring half the amount this year so 12 projectors could be purchased, the idea being the remaining 12 projectors would be included in the 2015-2016 budget. The BoE settled on re-storing $26,000 of Botsford’s cut.

The BoE also disagreed with Botsford’s proposal to reduce li-brary book spending to $25,000, a 75-percent reduction. The final amount settled on was $40,000. Also restored to the budget by the BoE was $135,000 for 2.5 interven-tionists (staff that help students perform at their grade levels).

At the May 21 workshop, some BoE members wanted to restore even more funds to the budget to bring it to a 2.83-percent in-crease. McLiverty cautioned them not to exceed an amount voters were likely to pass at ref-erendum. He explained the fi-nancial difficulties that would face the district if an approved budget was not in place when the new fiscal year began July 1.

He told them the district would be forced by law to operate with the last approved budget (2013-2014) and would have to cut $1.7 million so it would not be oper-ating at a deficit.

In February, Botsford pre-sented a $64.4 million budget, a 3.92-percent increase, to the BoE. During budget workshops, the BoE reduced the amount to $64.2 million, 3.67 percent higher than the current budget. That amount was defeated 2,328 to 1,920 at the May 7 referendum.

If the budget total remains un-changed, Middlebury taxpayers will pay $20 million, or 31.33 per-cent, compared to the current budget, for which Middlebury is paying $19.8 million, or 31.87 per-cent, and Southbury taxpayers will pay $43.7 million, or 68.67 percent, compared to their current $42.2 million, or 68.13 percent.

The change in percentages attributable to each town is based on enrollment numbers on Oct. 1, 2013. Middlebury had 1,257 students compared to 1,309 on Oct. 1, 2012, a decrease of 52 students. Southbury had 2,755 students compared to 2,798 on Oct. 1, 2012, a decrease of 43 students. Overall there are 95, or 2.4 percent, fewer students in the 2014-2015 fiscal year than in 2013-2014.

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region 15 school CalendarEcology talk and walk

Entomologist/ecologist Robert E. Clark, a third year Ph.D. student at Wesleyan University, will talk about insects and lead a guided walk Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Flanders Studio at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury. The cost is $12 per Flanders member; $17 per nonmember. Register at 203-263-3711, Ext 10. (Submitted photo)

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Pomperaug High school Varsity Games

1. Eric Davis (1987) and Barry Bonds (1990).

2. He played in 23 major-league seasons, with no World Series appearances.

3. Houston’s Andre Ware, in 1989.

4. San Diego’s Elvin Hayes, in the 1968-69 season.

5. Chad Alban of Michigan State (1998) and Mike Mantua of Western Michigan (2002).

6. Argentina hosted it – and won it – in 1978.

7. Ken Norton was awarded the WBC title in 1978, then lost it to Larry Holmes later that year.

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1. Only two players in ma-jor-league history have had a season of at least 30 home runs and 50 stolen bases. Name them.

2. How many major-league sea-sons did Julio Franco play, and did he ever appear in a World Series?

3. Who was the first black quar-terback to win the Heisman Trophy?

4. Name the last rookie before Portland’s Damian Lillard in the 2012-13 season to lead the NBA in minutes played for a season.

5. In 2013, Cornell’s Mitch Gil-lam became the third hockey goalie in NCAA history to score off a direct shot. Name either of the other two to do it.

6. When was the last time before 2014 that a South American country hosted the World Cup for men’s soccer?

7. Who was the only world heavyweight boxing cham-pion not to win a title bout?

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May 30 - June 7, 2014GolfFriday, May 30 ..................... SWC Championship (A) ................... 7:30 a.m.Monday, June 2 ...................Weston (A) ........................................... 3 p.m.Tuesday, June 3 ................... Nonnewaug (H) .................................... 3 p.m.

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(H) Home (A) Away

By KEN MORSE

During the South West Confer-ence (SWC) playoffs last weekend at Pomperaug High School, the Panthers’ softball team was elim-inated in the quarterfinal round while the baseball team advanced to the semifinals.

The Lady Panthers turned around a 10-12 season from a year ago to post a 17-3 ledger, going 12-3 in the SWC Colonial Division to earn the fourth seed in the tour-nament. They took on the fifth-seed 13-7 Newtown team that had gone 11-4 in the Colonial Division, but wound up on the short end of a 1-0 final score.

The Pomperaug baseball team,

regardless of their record, almost always seems to be playing for the SWC championship. Last year, the 11-9 Panthers stunned the field, reaching the title game before get-ting upended 7-0 by Weston.

This season, Pomperaug has its sights set on a fifth straight SWC championship game appearance but was going to have to get by Weston in the semifinals Wednes-day after this newspaper went to press. The finals were set for Thursday at Bethel.

The Panthers got off to a slow start on the season but then heated up, ripping off an eight-game win-ning streak late in the regular sea-son to compile a 13-7 regular sea-son record and earn a tie with

Bunnell for Colonial Division hon-ors at 11-3.

Last Saturday, Pomperaug, the third seed in the SWC, struck early and then hung on to win a 7-6 cliff-hanger over sixth-seed 12-8 Ma-suk, advancing to the semifinals to get another crack at Weston.

The Lady Panthers came into the SWC tournament last Saturday with a slight edge, having won both contests this season against Newtown. Senior pitcher Lauren Reilly was on her game, throwing darts across the dish from the pitcher’s circle.

Senior third-baseman Jess Eisenbach wrapped the leather

Pomperaug Lady Panther Ashley Antonazzo gets thrown out at the plate in the first inning of the South West Conference quarterfinal game with Newtown last Saturday. (Ken Morse photo)

Lady panthers out, panthers advance in playoffs

– See Softball on page 8

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I’ve always wanted my lawn to have those neat cross-hatch patterns like those done by the

pros. How do I mow to get those patterns? – A reader, via email

Mowing in a specific pattern isn’t the only way, nor the best way,

to get those neat checkerboard stripes. A healthy lawn and proper mowing technique also are important. Neat patterns, or stripes, are made noticeable by bending the grass blades in one direction on one stripe, and an-other direction on an opposing stripe.Here are a few tips:• Raiseyourmowerblades:Cut-

ting the grass too low to the ground damages the plant, makes it grow unevenly, and leaves it vulnerable to weeds, diseases and pests. It also makes patterns difficult or im-possible to create, because the shorter blades don’t bend very far.

• Nevercutmorethanone-thirdof the grass height: Depending on the type of lawn you have, the ideal height may vary – Ber-muda, for example, has an ideal height of about 1 inch;

fescue or blue grass should be 2 to 3 inches tall; and St. Au-gustine should be mowed to a height of 3.5 to 4 inches. Let your grass grow at least one-third higher than its ideal height before mowing.

• Nevercutwetgrass:Thisone’sa no-brainer, but cutting when dew or rain is still heavy on the grass will prevent a clean cut, damage the grass, cause clumping and keep you from seeing that ideal pattern.

• Maintainyourmower:Sharpblades are essential for a good cut, along with an engine work-ing efficiently.

• Changedirection:Onceyouget that nice pattern on the lawn, the best way to keep it is to change up the way you mow. Every other time, mow in a dif-ferent pattern.

• Idealpattern:Thereareanum-ber of striping techniques. Scag, which sells professional

mower equipment, has a tuto-rial with instructions on how to create several patterns (www.scag.com/lawnstriping.html). You’ll need a roller at-tachment to bend the grass to achieve that professional look.

• Overlapproperly:Eachpassshould be overlapped by the next by about 3 inches to make sure you don’t miss a strip.

• Don’tworryaboutthecorners... yet: If the lawn has sharp or difficult corners, skip them un-til you’ve mowed the pattern you want on the rest of the lawn. Then go back and finish off each corner. The same goes for uneven ground: Skip knolls until the end, then raise the mower blades so you don’t scalp the grass and carefully mow the raised areas.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a strange question to ask and hope you can answer it in your news-paper article. Every time I stand up from being in bed, I get hic-cups that last about a minute or so (at least a dozen hiccups). I was wondering if there is a med-ical reason for this, or is it some-thing that is just a fluke that hap-pens to me? – N.C.

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The booklet on heartburn ex-plains reflux disease. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach – No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for$4.75U.S./$6Canadawiththerecipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old woman living in a nursing facility. A little before my arrival here, I began experienc-ing night sweats. I have seen my doctor regarding this, and he said he cannot help me. I feel weak when I wake in the morning, and

I need to constantly change the towels I put under myself. This is a big concern. – A.M.ANSWER: I take night sweats seriously. Tuberculosis is the classic cause of night sweats, which is of immense concern in a nursing facility, where most people are tested for TB yearly. But other chronic infections, high thyroid levels, and even blood and marrow diseases like lymphoma can show up with night sweats. Most of the time, a chest X-ray and blood tests, along with a careful exam, can make the diagnosis. Other times, it’s harder to find. More often, it goes away as mysteriously as it came. But it is worth another look.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Several months ago, I developed a hernia on my right side, but with no pain. My doctor said I do not need an operation, because there is no pain. Do you agree? I am

74 and in exceptionally good health.ANSWER: A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall, through which abdominal struc-tures can pass. Watchful waiting is a reasonable choice for an asymptomatic hernia – one that causes no symptoms – since only a minority of people with a diag-nosed hernia will need surgery due to development of symp-toms. The biggest risk is part of the intestine coming through the hernia and becoming stuck, which is called a strangulated hernia, and is a surgical emer-gency. Since most people do very well with surgical repair, many surgeons recommend surgery even on hernias with no symp-toms in order to prevent this complication.

How YOU feel about it is the critical issue. If you feel more comfortable getting it fixed now to prevent the chance of future problems, tell him so, and ask to see a surgeon.

Dr. Roach regrets he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Read-ers may email questions to To- YourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Legal Notice of the Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Middle-bury will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, Connecticut regarding the application submit-ted by Mr. William Zarillo-1628 Straits Turnpike-Application for a Zone Change from R-40 to CA-40. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be sent and will be read into the record. They should be addressed to the Zoning Office at 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. A copy of the application is on file for public inspection during normal work-ing hours of that office along with the office of the Town Clerk.

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Legal Notice of the Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Middle-bury will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whitte-more Road, Middlebury, Connecticut regarding the application submitted by Jessica Wildman/94 Watertown Rd-Application for Special Exception for an Accessory Apartment pursuant to Section 21.2.1. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be sent and will be read into the record. They should be addressed to the Zoning Office at 1212 Whitte-more Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. A copy of the application is on file for public inspection during normal working hours of that office.

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WarningPomperaug Regional School District #15

Budget Referendum

The referendum vote on the 2014-2015 proposed budget for the Regional School District #15 will be conducted at a referendum to be held on June 4, 2014 at the Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury. The hours for voting will be from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Registered electors of the Town of Middlebury or United States Citizens, eighteen years or older, owning taxable property as-sessed at $1,000.00 or more on the October 1, 2013 Grand List are eligible to vote at the referendum.

The question will be:

“Shall the proposed 2014-2015 budget of the Pomperaug Regional School District #15 in the amount of $63,681,307 be adopted?” Yes / No

Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Mid-dlebury Town Hall, 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury.

Dated at Middlebury, Connecticut this 28th day of May 2014.Edith Salisbury

Middlebury Town Clerk

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column on volunteering at pet shelters and for other organi-zations. All great, but many shel-ters don’t let anyone under 16, and sometimes 18, volunteer to work with the pets. However, for kids who want to help pets in some way, there are still some great ways to do so! They can organize or join fundraisers at their school or church, and donate the funds to local shelters or pet-welfare orga-nizations. There are many different ways to raise money, and that’s what most animal-care groups need: cash! – Cheering Volunteer Mom in Virginia

DEAR READER: Great idea! Rais-ing funds can be as easy as partic-ipating in a walk for animal welfare (like the Wiggle Waggle Walk in Pasadena, Calif.). Or kids can think of things to make and sell for a fundraising drive, like the two

grade-schoolers in Kingston, N.Y., who raised money for the Ulster County SPCA through a church project.

“They were given $10 and asked to use it to make more money for a charity. Tyler made labor-inten-sive bracelets and donated $75, and Caelin made dog biscuits and donated $450,” Marie Shultis of the Ulster County SPCA said.

The shelter is looking at starting a youth entrepreneurial group to help other kids learn about fund-raising and plans to develop work-shops for teen volunteers to teach young people about caring for animals.

So even if a local shelter doesn’t have a lot of accessible events or volunteer opportunities, kids can come up with great ideas to help them anyway. Parents, educators, church-group leaders and other youth leaders can help foster the spirit of volunteering and provide guidance.

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One of the reason I like gar-dening so much is my garden designs are an expression of my own creativity. There are all kinds of rules for designing a garden. In order to have a suc-cessful garden, one must re-search the resources in your garden location. The amount of sun and type of soil (including wet or dry and the pH as deter-mined through soil testing) should all be determined prior to planting.

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around a blast down the left side of the infield from the first batter, and it was clear that defense would rule the day.

The Panthers had the best op-portunity to get on the scoreboard in their first turn at the plate. Reilly (three hits) got into a fast-ball, depositing it into left field to get things started. Erin Ruggiero popped a hit over the infield with pinch runner Ashley Antonazzo moving to second base.

Rebecca Meyer laid down a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt, putting both runners in scoring position at second and third. Bri-anna Antonazzo hit a one-out bouncer to third base, and on the throw across the diamond the runners were on the move.

Newtown showed defense would rule the day as they com-pleted a third-to-first-to-catcher-to-second-to-pitcher double play to end the inning, tagging out Ashley Antonazzo at the plate.

“We had some opportunities early on and we just missed them,” said Pomperaug head coach Paul Masotto. “But the girls did a great job today defensively, and Lauren gave us an outstanding effort keeping Newtown in check.

“I had a feeling this was going to be a 1-0 kind of game. Both sides had great pitching and de-fense, the kind of game that a tournament game should be.”

Reilly scattered five hits and struck out five but was even tougher with runners in scoring position as Newtown stranded seven runners, including four at third base. Newtown was poised to break the scoreless deadlock in the fourth when lead-off batter Danielle Shine singled and stole second base.

Reilly came back to strike out the next two batters and, with the runner at third base, Meyer dug out a hot shot to shortstop, getting the throw to first to retire the side.

The Nighthawks finally got on the board in the fifth inning when a two-out error became the only miscue of the game and opened the door. Katie Laaksonen hit a come-backer to the pitcher’s cir-cle that Reilly couldn’t pick up cleanly.

The late throw to first and pinch runner Haley Ryan advanc-ing to second on a stolen base and taking third on a wild pitch cre-ated the one opportunity that would decide the game. Mali Klorczyk drove in the game win-ner with a single for the 1-0 New-town lead.

Pomperaug was down to its final chance at bat in the bottom of the seventh. Brianna Antonazzo lined a single down the left-field line to lead it off. Kaela Harris dropped a sacrifice bunt down and Laurel Williams send a ground out to the left side of the infield, advancing Antonazzo to third base with two outs.

Annabella Pastorok sent a sink-ing line drive in the hole at short-stop and the bid for a game-tying hit fell short as Newtown held on for the victory. Pomperaug will now gear up for a run on the Class LL state tournament.

“We now have the state tour-nament to get ready for, and we will take them one at a time,” said Masotto. “And we will have most of these kids back for next year except for our seniors Lauren Reilly, Jess Eisenbach and Ken-nedy Gibson, so we are going to be in good shape.”

The Pomperaug baseball team wasted no time getting acclimated to the post-season pressure as they hung three runs on the board in their first at-bat against Masuk last Saturday.

Masuk tied the game at 3-3 with an uprising of their own, only to have Pomperaug strike again with two runs in the third and single runs in the fourth and fifth to account for the 7-6 final margin of victory.

Cooper Mooney went the dis-tance on the hill for the Panthers, scattering eight hits and striking out five. Jack Yule led the attack at the plate with a single, a double, a run scored and two RBI.

Luke Frering added a double and two runs scored, with Jack Parsell igniting the offense by blasting a two-run double. Pom-peraug was scheduled to take on Weston in the SWC semifinals Wednesday with the SWC cham-pionship game slated for Thurs-day at Bethel.

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