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By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE

The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its July 3 meeting ap-proved a pizza business on Middlebury Road and construction plans for law offices on Straits Turnpike.

A certificate of zoning compliance for Blar-ney Stone Pizza LLC to operate using the side entrance of the Mobil Mart owned by Oreste Bona d/b/a 492 Middlebury Road LLC was approved by a 3-to-1 vote with a deferral of rear parking zoning compliance. Chairman Terry Smith and Commissioners Ronald Kulpa and Paul Babarik voted in favor, while Erika Carrington was opposed. The matter was held over from the June 6 meeting, at which attorney Michael McVerry, speaking for Blarney Stone owner Blair Daily, told com-missioners the convenience store had been used by many businesses over the years, in-cluding a deli, a Chinese restaurant, Milano’s pizza, Brenda’s Kitchen and Eggplant’s, a restaurant with 14 indoor tables for patrons. McVerry showed a site plan, approved by P&Z in 1997, that included 26 parking spaces, which he said was more than adequate for the proposed use.

McVerry was instructed to come back with a site plan with enough detail to show prop-erty lines, easements, rights of way, parking spaces, and required and provided square-foot parking calculations. He answered the right-of-way issue with a 1966 zoning map

reserving driveway easement rights to both Bona and the adjoining property, formerly Johnny’s Dairy Bar. He used the same map to show 26 9-by-20-foot parking spaces, 18 in front and eight in the back, which he claimed was one more than the 25 required for dining and retail use in the building. Mc-Verry admitted the rear spaces did not con-form to requirements for impervious surfaces, but argued the parking had been in place for many years and asked for a deferral of those requirements. Carrington said she thought the back parking spaces were rough and wouldn’t be plowable in winter, and town engineer John Calabrese agreed the area did not meet regulations for backup. Zoning En-forcement Officer (ZEO) Curtis Bosco said at least one of the parking spaces needed to be designed and marked for handicapped.

Site plan and excavation permits for a new 7,500-square-foot office building in the CA-40 zone at 891 Straits Turnpike for the law firm Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti were unan-imously approved. McVerry, representing owner Garrett Moore, said the proposed con-struction activity will remove a dilapidated old house and excavate about 2,300 cubic yards to prepare the way for the new building.

McVerry read letters of approval from act-ing Police Chief Richard Wildman and Fire Marshall Jack Proulx and votes of approval from the Conservation Commission and the Economic and Industrial Development Com-mission. Professional engineer Brian Baker

of Civil-1 said parking will include 42 spaces at the rear of the building with some blasting a possibility if rock is discovered. After a brief discussion with Calabrese, Baker and town planner Brian Miller, conditions were added to the approval to specify easements, land-scaping and lighting plans, construction hours, and to secure blasting permits, bond-ing and insurance approval from the Board of Selectmen.

Approval of expansion of a West Lake Road cottage was referred back to Bosco for de-tailed information and lot coverage calcula-tions for Calabrese to review. Commissioners agreed all changes to cottages in the newly defined Lake Quassapaug Preservation Dis-trict must come before P&Z.

In enforcement matters, Bosco told com-missioners he was receiving many com-plaints, citing blight complaints on a Wood-field Drive house. He said residents had been helpful about putting complaints in writing, and he had sent certified letters to the owner and bank attorney but was pessimistic about anything being done. Babarik and Smith told him it was important to enforce the law, and Bosco said 37 letters had been sent out since passage of the 2012 blight ordinance. Bosco also noted that an illegal portable car wash at the Middlebury Road Shell gas station was quickly removed upon his complaint.

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

p&Z oKs pizza business; approves law office plans


The Middlebury Land Preservation and Open Space Acquisition Committee (LPOS) at its July 16 meeting discussed upcoming Fenn Farm mainte-nance and repairs. It also set Saturday, Sept. 27, as the annual tour date.

Chairman John Cookson opened the meeting by introducing Ray Pietrorazio, who was appointed by the Board of Selectmen July 7 to replace Matt Calabro, who recently moved from Middlebury and resigned. Cookson then updated members on the need for removing asbestos from pipes in the farmhouse basement. During a discussion of the winter replacement of an old 2,600-pound cast iron furnace with a new unit at an informal meet-ing March 5, Cookson said the removal was nec-essary. That necessity was questioned April 2 by Pietrorazio, who was attending as a member of the public, and on May 7 by LPOS member James Crocicchia.

Cookson said he would get a statement on the insurance requirement from Public Works Direc-tor Dan Norton and speak to Torrington Area Health District (TAHD) representative Rob Rubbo on documenting the need for the removal. In his update, Cookson said an asbestos sample needed to be examined by the TAHD to determine if the cardboard covering was peeling, in which case the asbestos would need to be removed. He also said removal was needed because Robin Fenn still lives in the house and goes into the basement. He told member Richard Spierto the removal was wanted by Public Works Director Dan Norton, Building Inspector Ollie Leduc and First Selectman Edward B. St. John. A report on the asbestos was expected from the TAHD in about three weeks.

In major repairs, Cookson said the cow-barn roof had leaked considerably in recent storms. He said Woodbury structural engineer Robert Rich-

ardson would examine the barn in about a week and prepare a written estimate on the technical work needed so bids could be solicited. He said Richardson had done a similar estimate on horse-barn repairs in the past. Regarding that barn, Cook-son said funding for horse-barn repairs had been submitted in the upcoming capital expenditure budget. Pietrorazio and member Pat Dwyer asked to accompany Richardson when he examined the cow barn. Cookson told Crocicchia Richardson’s estimate would cost about $4,000 to prepare, based on what the town paid for earlier estimates.

In maintenance items, Cookson said field hay-ing had been completed with the exception of one swampy area where tractors could not travel, and an exterminator had to be called in May for car-penter bees in the chicken coop, garage and cow barn. Regarding farmhouse painting, he said Rhi-no-Shield had asked to take another look at the house and possibly make a proposal.

Repainting has been discussed since May 2013 with no decision due to the high cost of removing linseed oil from the clapboards if they are to be painted. Discussion of vinyl siding or Rhino-Shield on the historic structure had drawn criticism from the public. Crocicchia showed members an article from a September 2013 Boston Globe article that said Rhino-Shield peeled away from treated clap-boards and cautioned against its use. Cookson said painting was on hold anyway, due to the ex-pected high cost of the cow-barn roof repairs.

The annual Fenn Farm tour was set for Saturday, Sept. 27. Ray Pietrorazio agreed to co-chair the event but told Cookson he’d be unavailable earlier in the month.

The next regular LPOS meeting will be Wednes-day, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center unless the Richardson report is not avail-able. In that case, the regular meeting will be can-celed and a special meeting scheduled.

Lpos discusses Fenn Farm repairs, sets farm tour date

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Monday, September 1

This striking sunset image captured at the Middlebury Recreation Area July 16 was a welcome sight after a couple of rainy days with thunderstorms. Middlebury resident Derrick Dumoulin took the picture and posted it to his Facebook page with the words, “Reminded this evening of why I love Middlebury ... and summer!” (Photo courtesy Derrick Dumoulin)

Striking sunset

Middlebury’s new police chief, James Viadero, and his wife, Kim, are shown in the Town Hall conference room following Viadero’s swearing in as chief. Town Clerk Edith Salisbury swore him in July 1 in the presence of town officials, friends and family. Viadero comes to Middlebury from the Bridgeport Police Department, where he supervised 85 officers. (Marjorie Needham photo)

2 August 2014The Bee-Intelligencer

The large-type publications area of the Middlebury Public Library is expand-

ing. We have increased the monthly delivery and hope to offer a greater variety of items in large print for our patrons. Is it because baby boomers have be-come older and need larger print? We’re not sure if the demand has increased, but it is true that as soon as we put out new large-print books, they fly off the shelf!

We were receiving the most popular best-sellers, but now we should be seeing even more books over a greater area of in-terest. These may include more adventure, romance, fiction, hor-ror and nonfiction – pretty much the same books you find in our regular new-book area. The fol-lowing is just a sampling of books you may find in large type now.

Brad Thor, a very popular au-thor, has given us another thriller, “Act of War” (THO). Two specific covert operations, code-named “Gold Dust” and “Blackbird,” each very easily could spill over and become an act of war if un-covered. From North Korea to China, we follow the CIA team led by Scot Harvath as he tries to stop the world from exploding and the U.S. from being attacked. Fast-paced and a quick read, this book is vintage Thor; current events blend with fiction to cre-ate a plausible plot and engaging characters.

It wouldn’t be summer with-out a new, fun book from Janet

Evanovich. Continuing the trials of Stephanie Plum, “Top Secret Twenty-One” (EVA) brings back some favorite old characters. Remember Randy Briggs? Ranger is the target of an assas-sination plot, and Joe Morelli also is still in the picture. Gramma Mazur now has a bucket list – but Morelli’s list is all about Stephanie … This book doesn’t have the best reviews, but if you are a diehard fan, you will be sure to read it anyway! Summer is the time for light reading, but this may be too much fluff.

Dorothea Benton Frank re-turns to South Carolina low country with “The Hurricane Sisters” (FRA). We meet 80-year-young Maisie, still getting in trou-ble with the law by walking a llama along Main Street – a llama belonging to her 65-year-old boyfriend! Liz, her daughter, is battling middle age, and grand- daughter Ashley is over-her-head involved with an older politician. It’s hurricane season, in fact, and hurricane season within this family of strong women can bring only change and growth.

Catherine Coulter returns with a new, much-anticipated FBI thriller, “Power Play” (COU). Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock return in secondary roles and introduce Natalie Black (return-ing to the U.S. under a suspicious cloud when her fiancé is killed in a car accident). Now someone is after Natalie, but no one be-

lieves her except FBI Special Agent Davis Sullivan. Old adver-sary Blessed Backman has es-caped from a mental hospital and wants to wreak revenge on Sherlock. Well-defined charac-ters flesh out these dual story lines, and Coulter scores another best-seller.

“Little Mercies” (GUD) by Heather Gudenkauf is another parallel story novel. In one, we read as child advocate and social worker Ellen Moore sees the worst of the worst in parents – as does Jenny from the other side at the age of 10. In a moment of distraction, Ellen leaves her own child in a steamy car and faces the consequences usually faced only by parents of the children she tries to protect. Could this book be any more relevant? El-len’s mother takes Jenny into her home, creating a link between the two story lines. You could read this book in one day – per-fect for a summer read.

Mrs. Murphy, Pewter and Tee Tucker are back with “Harry” Harristeen in another light mur-der mystery, “Nine Lives to Die” (BRO) by Rita Mae Brown. If you have read former books featuring these characters, you will recog-nize the two cats and corgi who “help” Harry solve murders in the little town of Crozet. Winter in Crozet brings a coyote drag-ging an arm – from which drops a golden bracelet the trio decide is the perfect Christmas gift for “Mom”. Other grisly finds appear,

and the basic mystery revolves around a 20-year-old cold case.

The Women’s Murder Club returns in James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s newest novel, “Unlucky 13” (PAT). Lindsay Boxer is a happy stay-at-home mom until the FBI sends her a photo of Mackie Morales: a killer who must be found by the Wom-en’s Murder Club before she finds them. Another storyline involves a single-car accident – but was it a car accident? The two people inside appear to have died from bombs exploding in their abdomens. The third story follows Yuki as she gets ready for her wedding. We will follow these three story lines to their conclu-sions – critics say one resolution is better than the other two.

Our final large-type book is the thriller by Linda Fairstein, “Terminal City” (FAI). Alex Coo-per is back, investigating a mur-derer whose victims are marked by what appear to be train tracks. When a second body is found in an alley next to Grand Central Station, the race is on to make the area secure and safe for a presidential visit. The book con-tains lots of Manhattan history and suspense, and Fairstein al-ways is an exciting read.

Adult Services Librarian Donna Hine writes Library Lines once a month. If you have a topic you’d like her to cover, contact her at the library at 203-758-2634.

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“The Girls at the Kingfisher Club”by Genevieve Valentine

(Atria Books, $18)Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

Once upon a time, in an era known as the Jazz Age, there were 12 lovely young women who had the temerity not to be born boys. Their father, a cold and strict man, shuts his embarrassing ex-cess of daughters away in their rich mansion, an ivory tower that doubles as a gilded cage. By day, they go nowhere and see no one. But at night, the girls secretly

sneak out of their prison and es-cape into the speakeasies of 1920s New York City, a glittering, romantic world where they can dance until dawn.

But now, even that fleeting freedom is coming to an end, for their father has begun to suspect their duplicity and is determined to get his daughters all quickly and respectably ensconced with husbands. The girls understand-

ably fear the kind of men who would want a sheltered bride with no knowledge of the outside world, and dread simply ex-changing one captivity for an-other.

Jo, the eldest sister, has charged herself from the first with the responsibility of keeping them all safe and secret on their covert nighttime excursions, and she’s determined to save her sis-ters from this insidious new threat, even if it means sacrific-ing her own chances at happi-ness.

“The Girls at the Kingfisher Club” is an innovative retelling of a European fairy tale trans-

ferred to a particularly exciting time in American history, when social consciousness was rising with the hemlines. The old-fash-ioned world their father embod-ies contrasts strongly with the racially and economically di-verse kaleidoscope of the under-ground dance clubs where the girls hone their hard-won auton-omy through everything from broken hearts to police raids.

Valentine admirably manages to portray each of the dozen sis-ters as a recognizable individual with her own personality and desires while still making them feel like a real and loving family.

(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Monday, Aug. 4Board of Selectmen6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Aug. 5Water Commission7 p.m. ............................................................ Shepardson, Room 26

Wednesday, Aug. 6Land Preservation & Open Space6 p.m. .........................................................Shepardson, Room TBD

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

Thursday, Aug. 7Planning and Zoning7:30 p.m. ....................................................Shepardson Auditorium

Monday, Aug. 11Police Commission6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Aug. 12Republican Primary (Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller)6 a.m. to 8 p.m. .............................Shepardson Community Center

Democratic Town Committee7:30 p.m. ....................................................... Shepardson, Room 27

Republican Town Committee7:30 p.m. ....................................................... Shepardson, Room 26

Wednesday, Aug. 13Land Preservation & Open Space6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Thursday, Aug. 14Retirement Plan Committee1 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Board of Finance7 p.m. ............................................................ Shepardson, Room 26

Parks and Recreation7 p.m. .............................................................. Shepardson, Room 1

Monday, Aug. 18Board of Selectmen6 p.m. .................................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Aug. 19Commission on Aging9:30 a.m. ....................................................... Shepardson, Room 26

Monday, Aug. 25Ethics Commission6:30 p.m. ...........................................Town Hall Conference Room

Tuesday, Aug. 26Conservation Commission7:30 p.m. ....................................................... Shepardson, Room 26

Calendar dates/times are subject to change.If your organization would like your event included in the community calendar, please email the information to [email protected].

Middlebury Lions Club President Don Regan, right, congratulates Hailey Marquis, recipient of the Lions’ Mike O’Connor Award. Named for a past member who was dedicated to community service and was an integral part of the Lions Club for many years, the scholarship goes to a student who is moving on to further their education and has volunteered in the community and for the Lions. Marquis will major in psychology at Bridgeport University this fall. O’Connor’s son is a new member of the club. (Donald Marquis photo)

middleburyMiddle School Masterminds

Middle School Masterminds for youth in grades five to eight will meet Monday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. Please call 203-758-2634 or stop by to sign up.

Teen Make it MondayTeens in grades seven to 12 can join Make

It Monday Aug. 4 at 12 p.m. Make lava lamps out of household items! For more informa-tion and to sign up, call 203-758-2634 or stop by the library.

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

The Brown Bag Book Discussion Group will meet Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. to discuss “The Light Between Oceans” by M. L. Stedman. New members are welcome.

Ice cream socialThe ice cream social to celebrate the end

of the summer reading program will be Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy an ice cream sundae while learning about upcoming Middlebury events. All adult and teen raffle tickets must be entered before the ice cream social.

Family beadingLearn how to make paper beads with Miss

Anne during Family Beading Wednesday,

Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. Please call or stop by to register; this is for ages 6 and older.

Mystery Book Discussion GroupThe Mystery Book Discussion Group will

meet Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. to discuss a Jonathan Kellerman mystery. New mem-bers are welcome.

Fairy-tale picnicPrinces and princesses ages 3 to 7 are

invited to a Fairy-tale Picnic Monday, Aug. 18, at 11:30 a.m. Dress up as your favorite fairy-tale character and bring a picnic lunch to eat while listening to fairy tales and danc-ing to fairy-tale music. A prize will be given for the best fairy-tale costume. Afterwards, watch a fairy-tale movie at 1 p.m. Call 203-758-2634 or stop by the library to sign up.

Children’s art lessonsMiddlebury artist ShawnaLee will offer a

free art lesson to aspiring artists ages 7 and older Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Stu-dents will learn to draw what they see. Pen-cil drawing techniques along with guided drawing and demonstrations will be offered. ShawnaLee’s work may be viewed at the library during August. Space is limited; call 203-758-2634 or stop by the library to sign up.

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

naugatuckLibrary hours

The hours announced last month have changed. Library hours are Monday, 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is closed Sunday.

Snacks and Shows for SeniorsTuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m., the library

will host its monthly Snacks and Shows for Seniors event for patrons who are at least 50 years old and their guests. This month, at-tendees will watch two classic television programs starring Carol Burnett. Partici-pants also will make a new version of choc-olatey, gooey s’mores. Grandchildren are welcome! Registration is required. To sign up, call 203-729-4591, ext. 4.

Resume workshopDoes your resume need some “coaching”?

Create a great resume with assistance from the CTWorks Career Coach Monday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. when the free mobile career center and computer lab serving the citizens of Southwestern Con-necticut will be in town. Career Coach staff will provide guidance for creating resumes for the modern work environment, what pit-falls to avoid, current standards, and styles

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The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging have compiled an anal-ysis of seniors age 65 and older, based on the 2010 U.S. Census. The information gives a clear pic-ture of who we are and what we’re doing in areas of location, health and economics.• Whereweare:Asof2010,more

seniors were living in Florida, West Virginia, Maine and Penn-sylvania (more than 15 percent of the population) than any-where else. Eleven states have more than 1 million seniors age 65 and older. When it comes to growth, however, the South and West experienced a higher rate.

• Over38percentofushaveoneor more disabilities. Most com-mon difficulties are walking, climbing stairs and doing er-rands alone.

• Ourcomputeruseisup31per-cent.

• Whilethepercentofseniorsinnursing facilities has declined, the percentage in long-term care facilities has risen.

• Womenoutnumbermen(thiswe know!), and it started at age 35 when the male/female bal-ance shifted. By age 65, there are 100 women to every 89 men.

• Seniorsaretheonlygrouptohave an increase in voter par-ticipation.

• Ourworkforcelevelshaverisen,up to 22 percent for men and 13 percent for women. (The rate for those ages 25 to 34 fell.) Age 65 and older is the only group not to have a decline in employ-ment rate.

• Whiletherateofhomeowner-ship fell for those under age 65, seniors stayed the same. Our rate of 81 percent puts us above all the other age groups.To read the whole report, go

online to www.census.gov and put this in the search box: 65+ in the United States: 2010. At 192 pages, this document is packed with information.

Matilda Charles regrets she cannot personally answer reader questions, but she will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to [email protected].


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Falls Avenue Senior Center events for area adults 55 and older follow. Most require reser-vations, 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 reserva-tions. The center is at 311 Falls Ave. in Oakville, Conn.

Book clubThe center’s book club will re-

view “Paris Wife” by Paula McLain Monday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. Next month’s novel is “Etched in Sand” by Regina Callera. That discussion will take place Sept. 8. New mem-bers are welcome. Reservations are not needed.

Strength, sculpt and tone

The center’s free, 30-minute strength, sculpt and tone exercise class meets every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. While sculpting and improving strength and bal-ance, participants work muscles to tone them and get some cardio-vascular training at the same time. Kimberly Johnston 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 Commu-nity Foundation.

Chair Yoga classNancyLynne Velezis, a certified

Yoga instructor and Watertown resident, is offering a complimen-tary chair Yoga class Thursday, Aug. 7, at 9:30 a.m. The program, set to Big Band music and other favorites, incorporates gentle, slow arm stretches, knee raises, wrist rotations and shoulder rolls to in-vite better circulation and release stress. If there is enough interest, this class will be offered on a reg-ular basis at the cost of $2 a class (instructor fee). Reservations are required by Aug. 6.

Avoid dehydrationThink before you drink! Learn

how water works in the body and the warning signs of dehydration at the Staying Hydrated presenta-

tion Thursday, Aug. 7, at 9:30 a.m. This interactive class will include a refreshing beverage and help you identify healthier beverage choices. Reservations are required by Aug. 6.

Foxwoods tripThe senior bus will head to Fox-

woods Casino Monday, Aug. 11, at 8 a.m. Individuals being picked up at their residences should expect the bus around 8:15 a.m. The cost of $10 covers transportation only. Once at the casino, participants are responsible for their own ex-penses, including lunch or snacks.

The bus will leave the casino for the return trip to Watertown promptly at 2 p.m. and will not stop for dinner. Reservations are re-quired by Aug. 8. Please make your reservation in person because payment is due when you make the reservation. Limit 20.

Cheerleader demonstration

The Watertown High cheer squad will demonstrate some of their cheers and teach a few as well Mon-day, Aug. 11, at 9:30 a.m. WHS alumni and all other enthusiastic adults are invited to view the squad’s skills and have some fun. Reserva-tions are required by Aug. 8.

Cooking classChef and wedding planner

Corky Plourde will conduct her monthly cooking class Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required by Aug. 11.

Ask the nurseThursday, Aug. 14, from 11 to

11:30 a.m., this program sponsored by Beacon Brook Health Center will provide a registered nurse to meet individually with you and answer your medical and prescrip-tion questions. No reservations are required.

End-of-Summer DanceA Rockin’ Robin End-of-Sum-

mer Dance Party featuring vocalist Dave Mindell will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. Reservations are required by Aug. 14. Admission is a dessert to share.

Social services information

Jim Dunn from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will provide one-on-one assistance with social services questions and needs Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Adults 55 and older seeking social services assis-tance are encouraged to meet with Dunn to find out what programs are available for older adults. No reservations are needed.

Guiding Eyes presentation

Maribeth Stolfi, Peter Vaccaro, Day Palmer and a few guide dogs from the Central Connecticut re-gion of Guiding Eyes will be at the center Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. Learn about this organization that breeds, raises and trains dogs for vision-impaired persons. It is one of the few that provide dogs to vision-impaired persons com-pletely free of charge, even though the dogs cost Guiding Eyes $45,000 each to breed, raise and train. Res-ervations are required by Aug. 19.

Reflexology sessionCertified reflexologist Kim Stew-

art will offer 20-minute reflexology sessions for hands or feet Thurs-day, Aug. 21, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. The cost is $15. Reservations are required by Aug. 20.

Naturopathic medicine talk

Dr. Craig Pannone of The Cen-ter for Natural Medicine in Water-town will speak about naturo-pathic medicine Friday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. He will offer an overview of the profession, the principals and modalities of naturopathic medicine, general information about naturopathic doctors, and common conditions seen in clin-ical practice. Pannone has a spe-cial interest in helping people with fatigue, low energy, stress, sleep issues, skin conditions, depres-sion, anxiety, substance addictions and chronic pain. Reservations are required by Aug. 21.

Falls avenue senior Center eventsVeteran’s coffee hourThe senior center will host a

coffee hour for veterans Wednes-day, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m.

Trips

Paisano’s restaurantAs part of the Senior Dine

lunch program, the minibus will go to Paisano’s restaurant in Wa-terbury Friday, Aug. 8. You must

have a Senior Dine card to par-ticipate. If you do not have a card, stop by the senior center office to get one. If you want to go to Paisano’s, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Turk’s restaurantA trip to Turk’s restaurant in

West Haven has tentatively been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15. Call the senior center at 203-577-4166 for more information.

Painted Pony restaurant

As part of the Senior Dine lunch program, the minibus will go to the Painted Pony restaurant in Bethlehem Friday, Aug. 29. You must have a Senior Dine card to participate. If you do not have a card, stop by the senior center office to get one. If you want to go to the Painted Pony, call 203-577-4166 to reserve a seat.

Monday, Aug. 18Freshman Orientation .............................................. 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Freshman Dance ............................................................... 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20MMS New Student Orientation .............................................9:30 a.m.PES Kindergarten Meet and Greet .......................................9:30 a.m.RMS New Student Orientation ..............................................9:30 a.m.LMES Kindergarten Open House ............................................10 a.m.MES Kindergarten Orientation ................................................10 a.m.MES New Student Orientation ............................................11:30 a.m.LMES New Student Orientation ................................................. 1 p.mPES New Family Orientation ...................................................... 1 p.m

Thursday, Aug. 21Teacher Work DayPHS Marching Band Camp with Drum Line ............................3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 22Teacher In-Service DayPHS Marching Band Camp - All Members ...............................3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25Teacher In-Service Day

Tuesday, Aug. 26First Day of SchoolPES Fall Fundraiser

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NAMI Waterbury August support groups

The National Alliance on Men-tal Illness (NAMI) Waterbury sup-port group meetings for August will be as follows: A NAMI Con-nections support group for adults living with mental illness is held the first and third Monday of each month (Aug. 4 and 18 this month) at Shady Knoll at 41 Skokorat St. in Seymour. For more information, call the facilitator, Jenn, at 203-592-9843.

Monday, Aug. 18, the NAMI Waterbury Spousal Support Group will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 40 Deforest St. in Watertown. For more information, call Beverly at 860-274-5841.

The NAMI CAN (Children and Adolescent Network) Support Group will meet Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 969 West Main St., Room 3D, in Waterbury. For more information, call Eileen at 203-910-8229.

Wednesday, Aug. 27, NAMI Wa-terbury will hold its general sup-port group meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 969 West Main St., Room 3D, in Waterbury. For more infor-mation, call Beverly at 860-274-5841.

Quilts that CareQuilts that Care, an organiza-

tion that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will have the following meetings in August. Monday, Aug. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., it will meet at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center at 1075 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. It will meet Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library at 5 High St. in Bristol. Monday, Aug. 18, the meeting will be back at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center.

Quilts are donated to seven Connecticut hospitals. Volunteers are needed, as are donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100 per-cent-cotton fabric, cotton flannel, quilting material, and gallon Ziploc bags. For information, call Deb at 860-945-0184, email Quilts- [email protected] or visit www.quiltsthatcare.org.

Diabetes prevention program

The public is invited to regis-ter for “Sugar Tips: Recognition and Prevention of Diabetes,” a free four-week series presented by Sandra Micalizzi, APRN, CDE, the Heart Center of Greater Wa-

terbury’s clinical nurse specialist, that will meet Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury.

Diabetes is a widespread health problem with over 6.2 million in-dividuals with undiagnosed dia-betes in the United States. This program is free and open to the public, but class size is limited. For more information or to register, call 203-267-3177.

A mid-summer’s night lantern tour

Saturday, August 9, at 7 p.m. (first tour) and 8:30 p.m. (second tour), experience an evening in the late 17th century with a lantern tour of the Hurd House in Wood-bury. Each room will come alive with costumed docents recreating what life was like in Old Woodbury. The tour will conclude in the barn where guests can view the vast collection of farm implements and enjoy light refreshments.

The fee is a suggested donation of $10 per person for the Woodbury Scholarship Fund. Children under 12 are free. To make a reservation, call the Hurd House Museum at 203-266-0305 or email them at [email protected].

Summer wildflower and tree walk

Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m., Flanders Nature Center will host Emma Lorusso of the Goodwin

Forest Conservation Education Center. She will present a program on the wildflowers and trees of Flanders’ Van Vleck sanctuary. Leading a guided walk, she will identify wildflowers and talk about their growing habits and the folk-lore associated with them as well as the trees that make up the na-ture center’s forest.

The program will run rain or shine. The cost is $5 per person or free to Flanders members. Meet in the Flanders Sugar House parking lot off Church Hill Road (1/4 mile east of the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill roads in Wood-

bury). Online registration is avail-able at www.flandersnaturecenter.org. For more information, call 203-263-3711, ext. 10.

Luck2Tuck Paddle and Swim 4 a Cure

September will be Childhood Cancer Month. Please join folks who will mark this month and what would have been Tucker Gowen’s 20th birthday by raising money to help kids fight cancer with the Luck2Tuck Paddle and Swim 4 a Cure event Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Lake Quassapaug Outing Club in Middlebury. Please register at www.luck-2tuck.myevent.com by Aug. 15.

Free permaculture workshop

The Center for Sustainable Living at 90 Cabbage Lane in Bethlehem is offering a free “In-troduction to Permaculture” workshop Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Partici-pants will discuss the history of permaculture and its importance in creating healthy and sustain-able homes and communities. The principles and ethics of per-maculture and a brief look at basic tools used in designing sustainable homes, gardens and farms also will be covered.

Time will be spent outside, so please dress accordingly. Bever-ages and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Cynthia Rabinowitz at [email protected] or 203-266-5595 or visit www.connsoil.com.

There is no fee, but registration is requested.

Careful care-givingThe Connecticut Center for

Healthy Aging (CCHA) will present a lunch-and-learn program about the various care-giving options for aging adults Thursday, Aug. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at the CCHA at The Hospital of Central Con-necticut Bradley Memorial cam-pus at 81 Meriden Ave. in South-ington. Jessica Dakin, CCHA geri-atric care manager, will lead the program.

Individuals can learn about choosing the right home health-care provider, benefits that can be realized by hiring a geriatric care manager and where to locate re-sources necessary for aging in place. A complimentary lunch will be served.

Registration is required. RSVP to the CCHA at 1-877-424-4641 (toll free).

Schmooze and SchmearA new program called

Schmooze and Schmear meets twice a month at the Jewish Fed-eration of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. N. in Southbury. Rabbi Dana Z. Bogatz, chaplain for Brownstein Jewish Family Ser-vice, invites participants to come for a nosh and informal conversa-tion on “When I Was a Little Yidl ...” Tuesday, Aug. 12 and 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants of all ages and stages are invited to rem-inisce about growing up Jewish in America, celebrating holidays, Jewish food and more.

Seating is limited for each ses-sion, and registration is required. To make a reservation, call 203-267-3177.

Gate House Cafe concertsTwo free concerts will be held

at the Gate House Cafe in August. Aug. 5, Darlingside, featuring clas-sical strings, tight vocal arrange-ment and smart lyricism in blue-grass and rock, will perform. Aug. 12, Miles to Dayton will perform folk, country and classical music in four-part harmonies with im-prov violin and cello. Concerts are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. next to the cafe on the Southbury Training School grounds on Route 172 in Southbury. Concerts are rain or shine; they move to the pavilion if needed.

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With the summer travel season upon us, insurance coverage might not be first on your list of ways to save money on vacation – but it should be, especially if your plans involve renting a car. Your credit card likely offers car-rental insurance as one of the benefits, and your auto policy might as well.

CardHub released a study showing that 20 percent of con-sumers purchase supplemental coverage with car rentals. The reason: confusion about whether their auto insurance covers a rental. According to the study, 62 percent don’t think their auto insurance will cover a rental, and 24 percent don’t think their credit cards automatically cover rentals.

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you’re going to rent one that’s significantly more expensive, ask whether it will be covered. Be sure to ask if there’s a time limit for coverage on your trip.

Then ask your credit-card company about rental coverage and whether there are any re-strictions, such as the ones above. If you don’t have a copy of the card’s benefits and rights disclo-sure, ask for it in advance of your trip so you’ll have it in hand. You might want it if the car-rental

agency questions your turning down its offered insurance.

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David Uffington regrets he can-not personally answer reader questions, but he will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to [email protected].


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Interacting with others can in-volve a variety of different dimen-sions, including our actual words, the tone of our voice and our non- verbal body language. One im-portant aspect of interpersonal communication that is often taken for granted is the value of a smile.

Given the fact that the people with whom we interact perceive a great deal about us from our facial expressions, a smile can send a powerful message. When we display a genuine smile, it gen-erally conveys that we are cheer-ful, friendly and comfortable. Such attributes usually suggest an outward expression of optimism and confidence springing from a deep sense of happiness within.

A smile serves as an interper-sonal magnet, because people usually like to meet and interact with others who come across as upbeat and positive, and they tend to want to avoid those who appear withdrawn and unfriendly. In addition, when we approach others with a warm smile, it helps to transform their attitudes in a positive way. People who are in the habit of smiling usually have an easier time convincing others to adopt their ideas, and because positive interactions help people build relationships, smiles can help cement social and profes-sional ties with our friends and colleagues.

When confronted with a smile, most people tend to smile back, and this can subconsciously cause them to become more agreeable and cooperative in their dealings with others. When people come to expect good outcomes from a personal interaction, they are much more likely to be realized. Smiling can be infectious. In a work environment, it can help reduce anxiety, inspire teamwork and calm high-stress situations.

Research has shown, even when talking on the phone, a smile can improve results. In to-day’s high-tech culture, the voice on the other end of the line still matters significantly. Even if oth-ers can’t see us, when we smile while talking, our listeners can

sense our comfortable and agree-able disposition coming across through the telephone. It’s almost as if it’s impossible to communi-cate disagreeably when there’s a smile on your face. This is why organizations spend millions to have just the right voice on their automated telephone answering systems.

A smile equals happiness, and the voice with a smile almost al-ways wins. Unless it is clearly in-appropriate in a particular situa-tion, try to display a smile in all your interpersonal interactions both in person and over the tele-phone. It doesn’t have to be a huge ear-to-ear beam, just a sin-cere, pleasant facial expression that is distinctly noticeable. Try to consciously smile when talking with your co-workers, your boss, your children, your spouse and anyone else with whom you in-teract.

Certainly we can’t always be in the mood to smile. We all encoun-ter problems and personal cir-cumstances that are anything but smile-worthy. However, we all also experience or have experi-enced happy, positive situations as well, and these are the ones we should focus on most of the time, because they are the ones that make us appealing to others. A smile costs nothing to give but usually enriches those who re-ceive it. It can happen in a flash but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.

Feelings follow actions. See what positive feeling you can gen-erate in others as well as in your-self through the regular display of a sincere smile.

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Federal agency helpDo you need assistance with

a federal agency on topics like veteran’s benefits, Social Secu-rity, Medicare, immigration is-sues, or others? On Tuesdays, Aug. 12 and 26, a representative from Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s staff will provide services and distrib-ute government information and publications. No appointment is required. Call 203-729-4591 for more information.

MeditationThe ongoing meditation prac-

tice will meet Tuesdays, Aug. 12 and 26, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the reading room. This consists of periods of meditation with time for discussion. Please arrive by 5:50 p.m. as they start on time.

Book clubThe Whittemore Book Club

will meet Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in the main reading room to discuss “The Art of Hearing Heartbeats” by Jan-Philipp Send-ker.

FundraiserThe library is hosting a fund-

raiser at Friendly’s Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 7 a.m. until closing. When you purchase food, a portion of the profit will be donated to the library. Come and support your local library at 130 Rubber Ave. in Naugatuck.

Book collection dayThe Friends of the Howard

Whittemore Library are sponsor-ing Book Collection Day Satur-day, Aug. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please bring your used books, CDs, and/or DVDs to the library’s side entrance adjacent to the town hall driveway and parking area. Volunteers will bring donations into the build-ing.

No encyclopedias or text books or medical books over 5 years old please. Arrangements can be made to pick up any large collection of books. Call 203-729-

4591 for more information. Your donations help support the li-brary’s programs and services.

Music in the Valley“Music in the Valley” will be

held at the library Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Ten local mu-sicians will present a varied pro-gram of classical, jazz, popular and Broadway selections on pi-ano, voice, violin and trumpet. For more information, contact Wendy Ruggeri at 203-729-1601 or [email protected].

Breast wellness Did you know the Naugatuck

area has the highest breast can-cer incidence and mortality rate in Connecticut? Visit the library Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when Ana Alcantara, RN, BSN, community outreach nurse with Griffin Hospital will have educational materials about breast care, answer ques-tions, and provide information on free mammograms for those who lack insurance or can’t af-ford one. Call 203-729-1601 for more information.

Giving treeThe giving tree in the adult de-

partment enables patrons to do-nate funds toward the purchase of new books. Donation receipts will be provided.

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

southburySummer hours

The library will be closed Sat-urdays and Sundays in August

through Labor Day Weekend. The library’s weekday hours are unchanged. Regular weekend hours will resume Sept. 6.

How to use Ancestry.com

Friday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., genealogist Toni McKeen will speak on how to use Ances-try.com in your family research. This program is a part of the “Un-earth Your Roots” Janet Mann genealogy summer series.

McKeen will show you how to research your family history effi-ciently and successfully using the popular Ancestry.com website. She will share helpful tips for find-ing elusive relatives, knowing which parameters to use and avoiding common mistakes. Also included are often-overlooked options and the newest features that have just been added.

This program is sponsored by the Janet Mann Gift Fund. Refresh-ments are provided by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to reg-ister for this free program. Refresh-ments will be provided compli-ments of the Friends of the Li-brary.

Kaplan practice examsSchool may be out this summer,

but, looking ahead, the library is offering free practice exams from Kaplan. The SAT practice exam will be Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The PSAT prac-tice exam will be Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants are asked to bring a calculator and pencil. Snacks and drinks are allowed. Kaplan will notify each participant within a month with their results via phone or email provided the day of the exam. Registration is re-

quired. To register or for more information, call the Reference Desk at 203-262-0626, ext. 130.

Art exhibitThe Gloria Cachion Gallery at

the library is hosting an exhibit of Jo Rembish acrylic paintings until Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014. Flow-ers, flower gardens, coastal land-scapes, seascapes and still lifes are subjects rendered by Rembish, a Southington artist. Her acrylic paintings are inspired by the beauty found in a fleeting mo-ment, such as sunlight falling across a group of irises or billow-ing clouds floating across the ocean. She utilizes various media but favors the speed and flexibility of acrylics.

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

WoodburyPainted paint stirrers

exhibitThomas Grendzisiewski, for-

merly of Waterbury, was looking for ways to express his creativity after he and his wife retired to Heritage Village and he no longer had a large basement for his proj-ects. First, he used wood to create a replica of their Heritage Village condo. Then, he painted a design on a paint stirrer and got the idea of connecting the paint stirrers, sawing them into different shapes and sizes and creating fish. An exhibit of his work, “Fish Sticks,” can be seen at the library through the end of August.

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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Fish like these, created from paint stirrers by Southbury artist Thomas Grendzisiewski, comprise the exhibit, “Fish Sticks,” at the Woodbury Public Library through the end of August. (Submitted photo)


DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had high blood pressure at times, and my doctor said I have white-coat syndrome. I am on metoprolol and ramipril. My blood pressure spikes at times. Recently I didn’t feel right. My blood pressure was reading 200/120, more or less, over 12 hours. I went to my doc-tor, who gave me something that would bring it down and told me to double up on metoprolol. I took readings at home, and for the next three days it was better but still on the high side. The average over 12 hours was 145/90.

I went to a specialist and took along my readings. He didn’t seem alarmed that I had several spikes of 190/105. He told me it’s normal to have high blood pres-sure readings; everyone has them. I can understand occa-sional spikes, but mine goes up and stays up for hours. – G.ANSWER: Let’s first define white-coat hypertension, also called reactive hypertension. It’s a condition where blood pres-sure in the doctor’s office is much higher than blood pressure at home. Consistent regular read-

ings at home are a better marker of overall blood pressure. At first glance, that doesn’t seem to be what you have. You have high blood pressure consistently, at least recently.

Even people whose blood pressure generally is well-con-trolled – either naturally or be-cause they take medication – will have some readings that are higher than others. However, readings of 195/105 are too high. Even your relatively better aver-age of 145/90 is too high.

One test that is often done is called an ambulatory blood pres-sure measurement. A blood pres-sure monitor is worn for 24 hours and takes your blood pressure

every 15 to 20 minutes during the day and 30 to 60 minutes during sleep. It’s possible your blood pressure is normally in the good range but spikes every time you or your doctor take it – I have seen a few cases of this.

An echocardiogram also can detect changes in the heart, most commonly enlargement of the left ventricle, which may show damage from high blood pres-sure. I suspect you may need additional treatment. This is usu-ally medication, but salt restric-tion and stress management can reduce blood pressure in most people.

High blood pressure is one of our most common ailments. The booklet on it describes what it does and how it’s treated. Read-ers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach – No. 104W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can-ada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.DEAR DR. ROACH: Some time ago, I had a lot of noise coming from my stomach, a kind of

growling sound. It went away, but now it comes on again once in a while. No pain, just the noise. – T.ANSWER: These noises go by the official-sounding name of bor-borygmi (BOR-boh-RIG-mee), and are both common and nor-mal the vast majority of the time. They reflect the movement of the stomach and the intestines. Since there is no pain, you don’t have to do anything about them.

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 [email protected]. 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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1. In 2013, Boston’s David Ortiz set a record for most career hits by a designated hitter. Who had held the mark?

2. Between 1958 and 1978, four New York Yankees pitchers won a Cy Young Award. Name three of them.

3. Who holds the record for most rushing yards in a Rose Bowl game?

4. In 2012-13, the Hornets’ Ryan Anderson became the fourth NBA player to have 500 re-bounds and 200 three-point-ers made in a season. Name two of the others.

5. Colorado Avalanche goalten-der Semyon Varlamov, in 2014, became the fourth Rus-sian-born goalie to have 100 wins in the NHL. Name two of the first three.

6. In 2014, Kurt Busch tied for the best finish (sixth) at the Indianapolis 500 for a driver also racing in the Coca-Cola 600 the same day. Whom did he tie?

7. In 2014, tennis’ Novak Djok-ovic became the second player to win the Indian Wells and Sony Open tournaments back-to-back twice. Who was the first?

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1. Harold Baines, with 1,688 hits.2. Bob Turley (1958), Whitey

Ford (‘61), Sparky Lyle (‘77) and Ron Guidry (‘78).

3. Charles White ran for 247 yards for Southern Cal in 1980.

4. Peja Stojakovic, Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce.

5. Evgeni Nabokov (350 victo-ries), Nikolai Khabibulin (333) and Ilya Bryzgalov (220).

6. Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart.

7. Roger Federer, in 2005-06.


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Date Time Address/Incident06-16 08:40 I-84 East. Two-car motor vehicle acci-

dent. One person on basic life support to Waterbury. Spread Speedy Dry.

06-16 11:28 778 Middlebury Road. Accidental fire alarm activation. Workers on scene set off the alarm.

06-18 14:03 564 Middlebury Road. Electrical fire.06-18 23:26 72 Upper Whittemore Road. Illegal burn.06-20 02:53 725 Straits Turnpike. Fire alarm activa-

tion. Bad smoke detector.06-20 21:09 27 Juniper Road. Fire alarm. On arrival,

FD1 investigated a false alarm. The resi-dent pushed the fire panic button.

06-21 13:54 Route 63. Small brush fire. It was extin-guished with booster line.

06-22 10:34 1276 Christian Road. One-car motor ve-hicle accident versus utility pole. No inju-ries. No fluids.

06-23 07:57 8 Pelham Way. Fire alarm.06-25 16:38 I-84 and Benson Road. Vehicle fire.06-27 15:10 555 Christian Road. Smell of smoke. Burnt

part in air unit.06-27 18:37 2132 Middlebury Road. Motor vehicle ac-

cident.06-28 10:31 49 Kelly Road. Water leak. Used shut-off

tool to isolate condition.06-28 12:40 49 Chesham Drive. Called to a possible

illegal burn. On arrival the resident had a permit, but extinguished the fire due to the complaint.

06-29 01:07 15 Central Road. Smoke detector over boiler; “puff back” from boiler caused alarm.

06-29 11:08 564 Middlebury Road. Fire alarm activa-tion. Bad smoke detector. Replaced.

06-29 19:57 1625 Straits Turnpike. Report of propane leak.

06-30 01:16 75 Upper Whittemore Road. Activated fire alarm caused by cooking. Confirmed by FD1.

07-02 17:09 116 Judd Hill Road. FD called to a grill on fire. On arrival the fire was put out by the homeowner, but the homeowner got some dry powder in her face. Owner took care of medical attention themselves.

07-03 01:47 1906 Straits Turnpike. Public assistance. No FD action.

07-03 16:14 725 Breakneck Hill Road. Structure fire.07-07 05:42 459 Tranquility Road. Fire alarm activa-

tion. Nothing found.07-07 12:03 64 Tucker Hill Road. Mutual aid to Naug-

atuck. Ladder truck to remain in quarters while Naugatuck was on mutual aid to Waterbury.

07-07 16:47 I-84 East. Motor vehicle accident. One in-jury. One patient transported to St. Mary’s by Campion. No fluids.

07-08 16:25 Route 64. Motor vehicle accident. No in-juries.

07-08 23:18 Route 63. Two-car motor vehicle acci-dent. No injuries. Speedy Dry applied to fluids.

07-09 03:51 459 Tranquility Road. Fire alarm activa-tion. Outside evaluation. Nothing found.

07-09 16:25 459 Tranquility Road. Fire alarm activa-tion. No MVFD action need.

07-09 18:04 Route 64. Motor vehicle accident. Motor-cycle accident – run off road by car. Car fled the scene. Patient transported to Wa-terbury Hospital by FD12.

07-10 02:51 3 White Hall Court. Fire alarm activation. Problem with smoke detector.

07-10 15:11 Straits Turnpike. Motor vehicle accident. One patient transported on basic life sup-port.

07-10 18:14 500 Woodside Heights. Alarm set off by cooking. Apartment and hallway vented with fan.

07-11 14:51 16 Nantucket Way. Fire alarm activation. Walked the residence. Nothing found.

07-13 07:05 I-84 East. Motor vehicle accident. One patient on basic life support to Waterbury Hospital.

07-14 04:55 199 Benson Road. Problem with dry sprinkler system. Simplex to come and reset system.

07-15 08:19 480 Lake Shore Road. Odor of gas. Found nothing. Attributed to gas line blow-off.

07-15 12:33 268 Central Road. Fire alarm activation. Lightning caused alarm.

07-17 07:25 73 Kelly Road. Accidental pull station ac-tivation. Piece of furniture hit pull station. Alarm reset.

07-17 10:11 48 Carriage Drive. Odor of smoke. Found neighbor burning brush. No MVFD ac-tion.

07-17 10:35 Straits Turnpike. Dumpster fire. Used En-gine 1 to extinguish.

07-17 18:02 121 Judd Hill Road. Fire alarm activation. Second floor.

07-19 03:20 19 Highview Ave. Fire alarm activation. No key holder available. Outside evalua-tion. No problem found.

07-19 10:18 1365 Whittemore Road. Fire alarm mal-function.

07-20 08:50 500 Woodside Heights. Fire alarm activa-tion. Malfunctioning smoke detector.

07-21 15:52 17 Leonard Road. Motorcycle accident. One patient transported on advanced life support to Waterbury Hospital.

07-24 13:48 193 Curtis Farm Road. Reported chimney fire. Smoke caused by furnace delayed ignition. Measured 7 ppm carbon mon-oxide in basement. Ventilated basement, used thermal imager on chimney and red-tagged the furnace.

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Shown with Middlebury Republican Town Committee (MRTC) scholarship recipients are, left to right, MRTC Chairman Tom King, recipients Maggie Smith, Nick Pelletier and Michael Wynne, and MRTC Scholarship Committee member Brendan Browne. The main criterion for the scholarships was community service. Smith will attend Fairfield University. She held a food drive for the Middlebury Food Bank and held a toy and book drive for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Pelletier will attend Mount Saint Mary College. He is a junior volunteer fireman for the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department as well as an Eagle Scout. Wynne will attend the University of Connecticut. He is a member of the Spanish Honor Society and a member of the youth group at St. John of the Cross Church. (Tom King photo)

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This week, let’s look at good watering practices. It is always best to give your plants and veg-gies a long soaking once a week rather than watering frequently for short periods of time. Deep watering promotes root growth, and the roots are responsible for acquiring nutrients and water for the plant. Short periods of wa-tering will promote short roots.

It is best not to do overhead watering with a sprinkler as this can promote diseases. It also is

best to water in the morning. If you water in the middle of the day, most of the water will evap-orate. Watering in the evening can promote growth of fungal diseases.

This year, I finally bought soaker hoses for my vegetables.

A soaker hose is one with small holes all along the hose. You place the hose next to your veg-gies/plants. This year I planted my veggies, then placed the soaker hose, then placed news-paper and then sterile hay for mulch. Then I hooked up my hose to the soaker hose. I usually let the hose go for about an hour once per week. I have checked my plants and they have been getting a good, deep soaking.

Enjoy your time in the garden!

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While doing a quick visual scan of the roof, I noticed a couple of areas where the as-

phalt shingles were chipped or even lifted a little. I didn’t find any leaks in the attic. Do I need to completely replace these shingles? – Don C., via email

If a shingle is chipped but mostly intact, and the surrounding shin-

gles are OK, you can get away with patching it. The repair may last only a couple of seasons, but it can protect your roof in the short term.

To patch a shingle, take a spare shingle of the same material and cut it to the size of the damaged area. Remove any dangling or jutting pieces from the damaged section. Tack the new piece of shingle into place using roofing cement.

Shingles that are torn or buck-led, missing, or areas with several damaged shingles will benefit more from replacement than patching. Purchase replacement shingles at the home-improve-ment store, along with repair

tools and supplies including roofing cement, tack hammer or roofing-nail gun, pry bar, and spare roofing nails.

Check out the YouTube video titled “Replacing a Damaged Roof Shingle” for a quick-and-dirty primer on replacing shin-gles.

As you can see, the shingles above the damaged area need to be lifted slightly (be careful not to break them) so the roofing nails holding the damaged shin-gle in place can be removed. Once the nails are removed, loosen and slide the damaged shingle downward and out.

Slide the replacement shingle into the same spot. If holding the shingle in place is difficult, put a couple dots of roofing cement on the underside just to hold it in place while you secure it.

Work your way back up, put-ting new roofing nails near the same spots that you removed the old ones from. Re-secure the loosened shingles above with new nails.

As always, remember that safety comes first when working up on the roof. Always have a partner helping to steady the ladder, and use a safety line. Move along the roof in a crouch, rather than standing up, which could cause you to lose your bal-ance. If you don’t feel confident in working at that height, contact a professional roofer to handle the repair. The National Roofing Contractors Association can pro-vide advice and guidance in find-ing a contractor.

Send your questions or home tips to [email protected].


By SAMANTHA MAzzOTTA

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The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Com-mission (EIDC) at its June 26 spe-cial meeting unanimously ap-proved the architectural design of a new office building on Straits Turnpike for the law firm Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak and Foti.

Land-use attorney Michael McVerry and architect Peter Am-ara used preliminary elevation

diagrams to illustrate the appear-ance of the proposed 7,500- square-foot office building. Mc-Verry said construction activity will remove a dilapidated old house and excavate about 7,900 cubic yards of soil at 891 Straits Turnpike to prepare the way for the new building.

Amara said plans for the foun-dation were not definite, and the amount of excavation might be less. The building will be Colonial

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Commissioners unanimously agreed the building style and ap-pearance were consistent with EIDC-desired architecture and a good fit for the prominent loca-tion.

The next EIDC meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Shepardson Community Center.

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CATS AND KITTENS, OH, MY!Many kittens and mother cats await adoption at the Meriden

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The shelter also has a large number of black and black-and-white cats available. All are completely vetted and await your visit.


DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re planning to drive across the country and want to bring along our dogs, Trudy and Jake. We’ve never done a trip like this before, though, and I hear that there are not many pet-friendly hotels or campsites. Is that true? – Carl C., Trenton, N.J.

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For a cross-country drive, plan your route based on those pet-friendly accommodations. How long do you plan to drive each day? Will you be stopping to sightsee? Are there times when you have to be dog-free (such as going out for a nice dinner), and need to keep them in a safe place like a day kennel?

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