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The OrangeWhen there’s Times better writing, there’s better reading. Vol. 7 / Issue 14 www.TheOrangeTimes.com November 19, 2018 In This Issue: School, Communities React To Allegations Of Antisemitism At Amity High By Brandon T. Bisceglia

After an emotional Board of Education meeting Nov. 12 at which numerous students voiced apprehensions over rising antisemitism at Amity High School, school officials, community leaders and various organizations Rudolf At The Palace Theater have been working to address their concerns See Page 6. and restore a sense of safety. Students at the meeting, some in tears, spoke of how they felt afraid to come to school or to reveal their Jewish identity. “It was emotionally exhausting to be in school today. The hate in this school is bigger than us,” one student said. They cited instances of swastikas being Students packed the room at the Board of Education meeting for Amity Regional District No. 5 Nov. 12 to voice their concerns carved into desks and talk of anti-Jewish over rising antisemitic activities at their school. Photo courtesy of the Amity Board of Education. sentiments, including “We are Nazis,” going spread anti-Semitic behaviors.” Woodbridge, was swift. around in the hallways. By Nov. 14, the Amity administration “I feel this is a sad day for our communities A swastika has since been found carved into held what it called in a news release a “very and it will take the communities to help a desk at Amity, though it is unclear how long productive meeting” with leaders from local overcome this evil,” said Orange first selectman Book Review ago it was made. organizations and clergy to discuss the school’s Jim Zeoli. “The Town of Orange cannot and See Page 7. Immediately following the meeting, Amity and community’s response to the incidents. The will not be part of such hate. The towns and Regional District No. 5 Interim Superintendent release said the administration was working with schools must work with our children and James A. Connelly issued a letter to the groups of students, faculty and members of the families to solve this hate of others. Orange has community promising to take a leadership role Anti-Defamation League, and would be releasing always been a balanced community of all types in curtailing such behavior. an action plan to be released by Nov. 30. of families and respect of others and this will “The Amity School District will not tolerate Worries in the Jewish community have been not change.” this type of harassment and will investigate heightened in part by the Oct. 27 mass shooting “I was disgusted by what has been happening and take disciplinary action against students that killed 11 and injured seven at the Tree of to Amity students at the hands of some of who demonstrate unacceptable behavior. Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. The FBI reported their peers,” said Bethany first selectwoman We will also cooperate and coordinate with earlier in November that hate crimes nationwide Derrylyn Gorski. “I am so proud of the students the local police department in some of these rose 17 percent in 2017, with a 37 percent spike and their families who had the courage and investigations,” the letter said. in crimes against Jews and Jewish institutions. fortitude to speak out in a public forum to share Students had spoken out at the board meeting Tensions have also been heightened by the their experiences and to inform the community Tabletop Networking because they felt that too little was done after 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the night at large. The intolerance that has infected our See Page 11. prior allegations of antisemitic acts were of the broken glass, which occurred Nov. 9 to nation has spread to our high school. Shining brought to the high school’s attention. 10, 1938. The event is sometimes considered a light on it is the only way to effect change.” An earlier memo sent by the Amity the beginning of the Holocaust, when the Nazis “As Bethany’s first selectwoman, I administration said, “The complaints regarding turned from social and economic isolation of wholeheartedly welcome this community-wide in-school incidents were also investigated by the Jews to beatings and murder. open dialogue. This abhorrent behavior cannot the high school administration. …We have Reaction throughout the district, which be allowed to continue,” she added. found no evidence in the high school of wide- includes students from Bethany, Orange and Continued on page 16.

Distribution Facility Planned For DeCant Performs At OCNS See Page 12. Orange’s Stew Leonard Property The “Stew Leonard” property in Orange Attorney John W. Knuff, of the firm Hurwitz The developers pointed out that the facility inched closer to development after languishing Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff, who is representing would be near the I-95 entrance and suggested for years when a proposal to build a distribution the contract purchaser of the property, developer the increased truck traffic would not present an Index: facility and maintenance building was brought Scannell Properties LLC, and the owner, Stew undue burden on the roads or area residents. before the Town Plan & Zoning Commission Leonards Orange LLC, said 15 acres of the 41- The area is zoned Light Industrial 2. Arts...... 6 Nov. 7 for approval of the site plan application acre parcel would remain undeveloped and set Stew Leonard Jr. had tried for 14 years to Home and Garden...... 10 and a temporary request for removal and filling aside as a conservation easement. create a supermarket and petting zoo on the Lifestyle...... 8-9 of earth materials. “I thought it was important to share with property but gave up in 2010. The proposal includes 47,178 square foot you that a good portion of the property would The TPZC held its public hearing on the Obits...... 22 business-to-business distribution facility and a be conserved in its natural state and also as proposal open until its Nov. 20 meeting because Op-Ed...... 4 9,680 square foot maintenance building at 161 a protection of the wetlands,” he told the it first needs final approval on the application Youth & Ed...... 12-13 Marsh Hill Rd. commission. from the Inland Wetlands Commission.

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Please Check Out Our Facebook Page for Updates All events are valid only during school year. Not valid on holidays or school closings. Must present student ID for student specials. Not valid with other offers. November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 3 News & Events Orange Gardeners Earn State Recognition Milford Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Steps Down The Board of Directors of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Nov. 2 that Gary Mullin will be stepping down as executive director of the Chamber. “The chamber has sharpened its focus on the business community and is poised to provide greater support to an increasing membership base,” Mullin said. “The past two years have been a terrific experience with this community, and I am confident the chamber is positioned for continued growth. The young professionals’ group, EPIC, is growing in strength and numbers as the next generation prepares for the future. I want to thank everyone in Milford, especially the chamber Board of Directors and chamber staff for their counsel and support these past

two and a half years.” Gary Mullin. Contributed photo. Mullin is expected to remain at the hamber until the appointment of a new executive been a bright spot for local businesses and director. among its constituent chambers in the state. I Board Chair Dewey Forbes said, “Gary have every expectation that our path moving Mullin has done an excellent job at balancing forward will continue this legacy.” Members of the Garden Club of Orange were recognized Oct. 24 at the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc. Awards our operations with a sustainable financial The Board of Directors will assemble its Luncheon held at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Plantsville. Back row, from left: Pat Dray, Gail Nixon, Diana DeFillippo plan moving forward. As a result, we’re in search committee to call for applicants and and Larry Huzi. Front row, from left: Nancy Matthies, Terry Azoti and Lana Ho. Photo by Linda Bradford. a much better position from which to grow begin looking for a new executive director. our membership and better serve local Interested applicants may submit a cover Several of the Garden Club of Orange’s the creativity, imagination and originality in businesses and the community. The Milford letter and resume (in PDF format) for members received state recognition at the creative design. Regional Chamber of Commerce has long consideration to [email protected]. Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc. Awards Lana Ho earned a Tribute Award in Design Luncheon held on October 24, 2018 at the for sharing her creativity in floral design as a Aqua Turf Country Club in Plantsville. club member for 35 years. Nancy Matthies received the Lillian M. A Club Certificate of Appreciation was Rathburn Award, a traveling silver tray awarded to Patricia Dray for her consistent Milford Real Estate Agent established in 1990 by the Lyme Garden support of club activities. Club. It’s the highest award presented to an Caroline Dirsa earned a Certificate of Earns Top Award individual garden club member. Individual Achievement for her commitment Maryellen Bespuda received a Certificate as a volunteer in the club’s garden therapy of Individual Achievement for her leadership program. work in designing and planning the herb The club newsletter, “News N’Notes,” gardens at the historic Stone-Otis House in edited by Terry Azoti and Brenda Zandri, Orange, and for horticultural projects for the and the club’s yearbook, edited by Nancy club. Mellone, each were awarded first place The Terry Stoleson Creative Design Award certificates. was given to Larry Huzi for his “Velvet Green The Garden Club of Orange is a member of Hills” floral design at the 2018 Connecticut the FGCCT, NEG and NEC. For membership Flower Show – a purple and orange rosette information contact Joanne Friedrichs at presented to the design that best represents 203-795-4255.

Milford Concert Band Beginning Fall Series

Tracy Lee Edwards, a Milford real estate agent, accepts the 2018 Community Service Award from the New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors. From left, Yolanda Lowe, president-elect of the New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors; Edwards; and current president Joel Grossman. Photo courtesy of Tracy Edwards. Tracy Lee Edwards, a Milford real estate to finish throughout the process. She is a agent, was recently awarded the 2018 dedicated full-time agent who believes in Community Service Award from the New giving back to the community. Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors. Edwards is closely involved with various Edwards is a top agent at Stacy Blake nonprofit organizations and philanthropic Realty, LLC in Milford and a consistent groups, including the as a board member of recipient of the Quarterly Achievement the Literacy Center of Southern Connecticut The Milford Concert Band is beginning its 26th season with events for the holidays throughout November and Award for Excellence in New Haven/ and as past co-president of the Jr. Woman’s December. Photo courtesy of the Milford Concert Band. Middlesex County, which is awarded to top Club of Milford. She is also involved The Milford Concert Band is beginning on Friday, Nov. 23 for the Milford Tree producers. with the W.O.M.E.N. Group, the Network its 26th season as the official band of the Lighting ceremony. Edwards was honored at NHMR’s 2018 of Executive Women, the Milford Chamber City of Milford. Rehearsals are Monday The band’s annual “A Milford Christmas” Trade Show, Technology Update and Of Commerce as an ambassador, Devon evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Fowler will be at the Milford City Hall Auditorium Legislative Rally amongst 1,000 of her peers Rotary and the Woman’s Auxiliary for the Memorial Building next to the library. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. If you cannot at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. She Pequonnock Yacht Club. Musicians of all ages and experience are make it Saturday night, the MCB will also said she is very proud of her accomplishments Edwards has held various director and vice welcome to share their talents and join the be performing at the Milford Senior Center and is thankful to all of her clients for their president positions in corporate America, band. Information about the MCB can be Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. The band will trust in her, knowing that she is attentive to including at Sony Music and William Raveis found at milfordconcertband.org. be playing Christmas and Holiday favorites their wants and needs. Her motto is that she Real Estate. She currently holds two licenses: The fall concert series continues with for kids of all ages to sing along. believes in putting her clients’ best interests real estate salesperson and mortgage loan Santa and DJ Sheila at the Milford Gazebo Admission to all programs is free. first, and that she is with them from start originator. Page 4 The Orange Times November 19, 2018 Opinion & Editorial In The House: Editorial: A Lot To Be Toll Report Death Thankful For Tolls Not The By Brandon T. Bisceglia Shows How Much You might not feel like you’re earning Answer If you’re reading this, you have a lot to be enough, of course. Connecticut is Motorists Would Pay thankful for already. You can read. undoubtedly an expensive place to live. Yet Sadly, that’s not the case for many. the median household income in Milford Right next door in New Haven, as much was $86,495 in 2016. It was even higher in as 30 percent of the adult population is at Orange, at $112,351. Both are well above the “lowest literacy levels,” according to the median for New Haven, at $40,457, and estimates from the New Haven New Haven the state as a whole at $73,433. Adult and Continuing Education Program. These higher incomes are reflected in You also can be thankful for access to the United Way’s latest ALICE, or Asset high-quality schools for your children. The Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Greater New Haven Community Index in ,report. The report sheds light on people tate ep tate ep S R . (R-114) S R . (R-117) 2013 estimated that over 80 percent of high who are employed but struggle to meet Themis Klarides Charles Ferraro school graduates in that city who enrolled basic needs because of their low incomes. in state or community colleges had to be Milford and Orange rank low on the If you needed any more proof that I first want to thank the residents of the placed in remedial programs. percentage of residents who fall below the reinstallation of tolls on our state roads and 117th district for their support this election. Amity Regional High School’s graduation ALICE threshold compared to cities like highways will be a costly proposition for I am ready to get back to Hartford to be your rate in 2017 was 96.3 percent; Milford’s Bridgeport and Hartford, where more than Connecticut motorists, take a look at the commonsense voice and to work to make public schools were at 90.1 percent. 70 percent of the population qualified. details of the plan put forth Nov. 15 by the our state the best in the country. Compare those to New Haven public It’s well-documented that people do Department of Transportation. Next session will be another difficult schools at 80.0 percent, or Bridgeport not judge their happiness or their status in The report, conducted by the consultant budget year. We are billions in the red and at 74.5 percent – both of which marked society by any objective measure. If we did, CDM Smith, is not related to the $10 will need to make tough decisions to turn improvements over previous years. the homeless people sleeping on the benches million set aside for a report Gov. Dannel our state around. If you’re reading this paper, you almost of New Haven would count themselves Malloy pushed through the State Bond On the campaign trail, I knocked on certainly received it at your home. That among the happiest in history. Commission last summer. That $10 million thousands of doors and talked to many wouldn’t be possible for the estimated 3,387 No, we evaluate ourselves primarily report authorized by the Bond Commission residents who are tired of the never-ending approval would examine in detail the attacks on their wallets. The majority of homeless people who lived in the state at last by the standards of those we interact with environmental aspects of a tolling system. residents I heard from want tax relief and count in 2017, according to the Connecticut on a daily basis. We’re not worried about The details now show that up to 82 want Hartford to stop overspending and Coalition to End Homelessness. keeping up with the Mitras in Dhaka; we’re separate gantry areas or tolling spots overborrowing. Milford and Orange residents also benefit worried about keeping up with the Joneses could be located throughout our interstate One of the top concerns many residents from some of the lowest property taxes in down the street. highways and on routes 15, 9, 8 and 2 – expressed was tolls. Residents who travel the area. The mill rate for Milford in 2019 Still, by any measure – regional, state, all limited access highways. Connecticut is to work were deeply concerned about tolls will drop for the third year to 27.74, while national or international – the people of the third smallest state in the country and being placed throughout the state. Other in Orange it will be at a slightly higher 32. Milford and Orange have it pretty good. would likely be among the most densely residents said they wouldn’t mind tolls if Derby meanwhile will have a mill rate of There’s always room for improvement, tolled if this plan was enacted. residents didn’t have to pay or if they were 39.37; Stratford’s will be 39.90. even in the best of places. But this The details of the report were kept quiet on our borders. After explaining to them Chances are that you also have a job. Thanksgiving, we would all do well to since last summer and were made public that border tolls were illegal and nearly 70 According to the Connecticut Department remember how lucky we are. We would do more than a week after election day by the percent of residents would pay, neighbors of Labor, Milford’s unemployment rate well to help our neighbors around the corner DOT, although officials referenced the plan overwhelming rejected tolls. stood at 3.8 percent in September. Orange’s and around the globe move a little closer to in previous testimony to lawmakers. Now just days after the November was even lower, at 3.1 percent. the quality of life we enjoy. The proposal would raise more than $1 election, the Department of Transportation billion a year and would cost about $100 released another study that calls for million to operate. Travel during peak times Connecticut to install 82 electronic tolling Letters To The Editor: of the day – rush hours when motorists gantries throughout Connecticut. basically have to be on the roads to get to Looking at the map, there would be To the Editor: and from work – would cost about 8 cents seven tolls on I-95 from New Haven to As a former student-athlete and alumnus of Amity High School, I am saddened to hear a mile. One obvious side effect of this Greenwich, and eight tolls on Route 15 from about the recent actions that have taken place at my former high school. I am proud to proposed system would be to funnel more Woodbridge to Greenwich. call myself an Amity alum and a Jew, but I am disappointed to hear what has taken place traffic to local roads and streets, thereby According to the Yankee Institute, “A at a place where I was always comfortable. One of the best parts about Amity was that creating greater local congestion. single, one-way trip on I-95 from New York I always felt safe and never had to worry about what I wore, where I walked, and most The plan would cost Connecticut to New Haven during peak hours would importantly my religion. There is no place for these displays of hate and I am saddened motorists hundreds of millions a year, cost $2.11 or $4.22 for a round trip. That to hear about the disturbing actions that have taken place. I am at a loss for words after according to the DOT projections. Any could equal $21.10 per week for a regular hearing about these incidents of antisemitism. I can only hope that the Amity community reasonable solution to maintaining our commuter with an CT E-Z Pass commuter can rise as one and prove that love is stronger than hate. roads and bridges must be considered. But discount.” Carl Goldblatt, Orange this appears to be another revenue grab I find this blueprint for tolls to be to make up for the failures to manage our completely unacceptable. Placing this To the Editor: state’s finances. many tolls throughout our state would In response to the recent antisemitic, homophobic and racist rhetoric and actions that have Governor-elect Ned Lamont, when punish taxpayers and businesses owners. been reported at the Amity High School, we, the members of the clergy of the Town of asked about his position on tolls during the We don’t need tolls to fix our decaying Orange stand together and condemn any and all such language and express our profound campaign, said he would like to limit it to roads and bridges; we need to get serious sadness that students in the Amity school system are being subjected to these hurtful words only charging out-of-state truck drivers, about prioritizing spending and reducing and symbols of hate. We find these actions gravely offensive and totally unacceptable. similar to the plan put in place in Rhode administrative costs. As leaders of the houses of worship in the town of Orange we have always enjoyed an Island. That operation is the subject of a During the 2019 legislative session, I will engaging and thoughtful interfaith dialogue. We stand united and affirm our longstanding pending lawsuit. keep you up to date on tolls and much more and positive relations with the Jewish community and peoples of all religions. The number and locations of the tolls related to our state government. I encourage Furthermore, we encourage the parents in our congregations and in the wider community to would be subject to legislative approval of all residents to follow me on Facebook or discuss these issues with their children and to model for them respectful regard for the dignity the final plans. Several toll bills were raised to visit my website, RepFerraro.com. You of all people. We have been working closely with the Amity High School Administration, in the last legislative session but none of can always email me at Charles.Ferraro@ ADL and local teenagers establishing the next steps forward. them were voted on. Final approval is housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700. We pray that during this holy season that celebrates peace, thankfulness and good will likely to become a political showdown. I look forward to hearing from you. among all people, that with God’s grace and help, mutual respect, understanding and love will prevail. Rev. Timothy Boerger, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Father Norman Brockett, Holy Infant Roman Catholic Church Orange Recycle Tips Imam Bachir Djehiche, New Haven Islamic Center Rabbi Michael Farbman, Temple Emanuel Single-use plastic straws are an environmental problem that few people Rev. James Latimer, Orange Congregational Church consider. According to the activist group For a Strawless Ocean, we use 500 Rev. Peter Orfanakos, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church million straws every day. Those straws are difficult to recycle and add to the plastic catastrophe happening in our oceans. There are many practical Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus, Congregation Or Shalom alternatives to the single-use plastic straw: reusable straws made from acrylic; metal; bamboo; or paper. Better yet, reduce your usage of straws. To learn more about what is and isn’t recyclable visit the town website at orange-ct.gov or visit Have A Tip? Send It To Us At the Orange Recycling Committee Facebook page. [email protected] November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 5

By Roger Tausig Rotary’s Fight To Eradicate Polio global polio eradication through the UNICEF and other partners to prepare and All of this effort starts at the grassroots I was reading the New mass vaccination of children. Rotary has distribute mass communication tools to reach level; local Rotary clubs just like ours run York Times recently and contributed more than $1.7 billion and people in areas isolated by conflict, geography, fundraising events to bring in money that came across a headline countless volunteer hours to immunize more or poverty. Rotary members also recruit fellow goes into the Rotary Foundation, which that captured my attention than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. volunteers, assist with transporting the vaccine, then doles out the proceeds of these events as a Rotarian. The headline In addition, Rotary’s advocacy efforts and provide other logistical support. “ to numerous worthy causes to help those in read “Afghanistan Is the have played a role in decisions by donor “Rotary has a growing roster of public need around the world. World’s Polio Capital. governments to contribute more than $7.2 figures and celebrities participating in its So next time you see a Rotary fundraiser These Afghans Hope to Fix That.” billion to the effort.” ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign, advertised, whether it’s the Thanksgiving As I read the article, I became more and “Today, there are only three countries that including Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Turkey Trot, the annual Lobsterfest or the more astounded that nowhere in it was there have never stopped transmission of the wild Melinda Gates Foundation; actresses Kristen Mother’s Day Rose Sale, please join in with a mention of Rotary and the extraordinary poliovirus: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Bell; WWE superstar John Cena; Nobel the knowledge that you are contributing to role it has played in virtually eradicating this Just 37 polio cases were confirmed worldwide Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Emeritus the kind of effort that will help mankind. I menacing disease outside of North America. in 2016, which is a reduction of more than Desmond Tutu; action movie star Jackie cannot begin to describe the pride that I have It is appropriate for people to fully 99.9 percent since the 1980s, when the world Chan; boxing great Manny Pacquiao; golf in being a part of an organization that is understand the part that Rotary has played in saw about 1,000 cases per day.” legend Jack Nicklaus; conservationist Jane doing such noble work. the quest to wipe out polio worldwide, once “More than one million Rotary members Goodall; premier violinist Itzhak Perlman; If doing service work for the less fortunate and for all. Here are some facts taken from have donated their time and personal and Ziggy Marley; and peace advocate is something that you are inspired to do, the Rotary International website I bet very resources to end polio. Every year, hundreds Queen Noor of Jordan. These ambassadors don’t hesitate to contact me at rogertausig@ few are aware of. of Rotary members work side-by-side with help educate the public about polio through yahoo.com to learn how you can become a “In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus health workers to vaccinate children in polio- public service announcements, social media Rotarian and make a difference in the local program, the first initiative to tackle affected countries. Rotary Members work with and public appearances.” community and the world.

Derby-Milford Road Bridge The Orange Times Stephen Hechtman, Publisher: [email protected] Patricia Miller, Entertainment Editor: [email protected] Brandon T. Bisceglia, Editor: [email protected] Project Delayed Creative Director: Wendy Macomber Photographers: Steve Cooper • Lexi Crocco Orange Town Engineer Robert Brinton installation of the bridge support piles taking In The House: Rep. Themis Klarides (R-114) Rep. Pam Staneski (R-119) said Nov. 17 that the bridge construction longer than anticipated. Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) Rep. Kim Rose (D-118) at the intersection of Grassy Hill Road and The bridge abutments are nearly complete, Columnists: Derby-Milford Road will not be completed and beams are scheduled to be installed the Joanne Byrne, Retirement Shaileen Landsberg, Profiles Tedra Schneider, Interior Design Nicole M. Camporeale, Legal Barbara Lehrer, Real Estate Raymond Spaziani, Wine as previously projected on Nov. 30 and could first week of December. David Crow, Conversations James Maroney, SAT Prep Hon. Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas, Probate be delayed until spring. “Bridge construction work will continue into Allison DePaola, Legal Annamarie Mastrangelo, Flooring Eric Tashlein, Finances Steven Floman, Legal Marianne Miller, Lions Club Fern Tausig, Hypnosis Brinton said the causes of the delays December, and the bridge will be reopened Pat Dray, Gardening Karen Panzer, Travel Roger Tausig, Rotary Club included obtaining state approval for traffic to traffic if weather and temperature permit Peter Hechtman, Books Trish Pearson, Insurance Michele Tenney, Health signal modifications necessary to close the completion. If not, the bridge will remain The Orange Times is published by The Orange Times LLC, P.O. Box 584, Orange, CT, 06477 road, problems with the valves installed to closed to traffic over the winter and work will Phone: 203.799.7500 Online: www.theorangetimes.com Facebook: @theorangetimes Instagram: @theorangetimes shut off the water main over the bridge and be completed in the spring,” he said.

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This club owner who picks up his trumpet when festive holiday concert will be at the library he just wants to “get things out.” His club, on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. The chorus Paradise, was once the club in Detroit’s was formed in 1998 by seven dedicated Black Bottom neighborhood, until Silver, a singers of traditional close four-part mysterious woman, appeared on the scene harmony. The chorus has grown to include with her own ideas for Paradise and a walk 40 members. Silk’n Sounds provides high- that drives men crazy. She turns everything quality a cappella performances for a wide upside down. It’s dynamic, sultry and spiced range of audiences, participates in regional with humor. Go to longwharf.org or call and international competitions and partners 203-787-4282 for tickets with charities working to improve life in local communities. Current leader Kia THE JOHN LYMAN CENTER FOR Lampe-Onner has over 23 years of chorus THE PERFORMING ARTS (501 Crescent leadership in many musical genres. She has St., New Haven) will have Sinbad on stage led the chorus to continue to build vocal Friday, Nov. 23. For 30 years he has been skills and showmanship, and the repertoire entertaining audiences with his unfiltered has broadened. marathon performances. Comedy Central The Prown Fund is the sponsor of this Gary and Francesca Scarpa with their successor, Martin Scott Marchitto. Contributed photo. rates him as one of the 100 best standup Friends of the Library program. The fund comics of the century. His comedy is a was founded to honor the memory of THE SHUBERT THEATER (247 THE REGINA A. QUICK CENTER mélange of stories based on everyone he’s Shirley (“Sam”) Prown, one of the founders College St., New Haven) will be the venue FOR THE ARTS (1073 N Benson Rd., ever met and everything he’s ever seen. of the Case Memorial’s Friends of the for A Charlie Brown’s Christmas on Friday, Fairfield) presents the Soweto Gospel Choir On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the center will host Library program, a tireless volunteer and Nov. 23 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. It will in “Songs of the Free,” a celebration of be An Evening with David Hogg, a Parkland an enthusiastic supporter of presenting also be showing A Christmas Carol on Nelson Mandela, on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8 shooting survivor, and from Tuesday, Nov. programs for children and families. Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., p.m. Direct from South Africa, the two-time 27 to Saturday, Dec. 1, the Crescent Players Since this is bound to be a popular program, and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. The hilarious Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel will present Paula Vogel’s How I Learned patrons are encouraged to reserve seats early musical, Something’s Rotten, plays Friday, Choir is an awe-inspiring 20-member to Drive in the Kendall Drama Lab. Tickets by calling the library at 203-891-2170 or by Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. ensemble that performs worldwide. The and information for any of these events can going on line at casememorylibrary.org. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. and choir celebrates the centenary of the birth of be obtained by calling 203-392-6154 of by 6:30 p.m. This play is a spoof on Shakespeare Nelson Mandela, the “father of the rainbow going to tickets.southernct.edu. FRIENDS OF THE CASE MEMORIAL and combines the appeal of The Producers, nation,” with “Songs of the Free.” The LIBRARY (176 Tyler City Rd., Orange) Spamalot, and The Book of Mormon. evening will include South African classics STRESS FACTORY COMEDY CLUB also welcome patrons to the Bookfair at as well as freedom songs and the gospel (167 State St., Bridgeport) invites all those Barnes and Noble in Milford on Friday, CENTER STAGE (54 Grove St., music that Mandela enjoyed. who think they’re funny to prove it by Dec. 14. On that day, Barnes and Noble will Shelton) directors Gary and Francesca The center is also hosting “Global Theatre: participating in an open mic night held every donate a percentage of all transactions using Scarpa have announced they are passing A Performance Series,” curated by Cheryl Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for a voucher coupon to the Friends. There is the torch to Martin Scott Marchitto after 42 Wiesenfeld, a Broadway and off-Broadway all. Featured comics include John Romanoff no additional cost for the shopper. Online years of devoting their lives to local theatre producer. The first of the series isCell , written on Wednesday, Nov. 21, Kyle Dunnigan and purchases for the next five days are also in Shelton. The nonprofit was founded in by Cassandra Medley. This powerful short Tony Rock on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 included at bn.com/bookfair. Ask for the 2005 by the Scarpas, who have made the play “deftly explores the antidemocratic and 24, Michelle Wolf from Thursday, Dec. voucher code at Barnes and Noble. theatre a huge success. They will continue to secret of institutionalized racism,” according 6 to Saturday, Dec. 8, and Candice Guardino serve in an advisory capacity and may direct to the New York Times. When a jaded prison Sunday, Dec. 9. For more information, ART IN THE LIBRARY (176 Tyler an occasional play in the future, but they are guard arranges jobs for her sister, Gwen, and call 203 576-4242 or go to bridgeport. City Rd., Orange) continues “Getting Close: looking forward to slowing down a bit and her niece at an immigrant detention center, stressfactory.com. Photography Exploration by Veterans” enjoying their lives with family and friends. the family erupts into a battle over home and through the month of November. This show Marchitto appeared in Scarpa productions homeland security. As time lessens for Gwen RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE (80 E. is presented through the collaboration of when he was in high school and college to save a detained child, Cell paints a searing Ridge Rd., Ridgefield) has an appearance the Art in the Library Committee, the New and has recently been a guest director at the picture of the secrets we keep to survive. The scheduled by the Marshall Tucker Band, Haven Vet Center, and the Josephine Herrick theatre. He has spent the last 30 years as a next in the series will be gUN COUNTRY, a characterized as one of the greatest Southern Project. The December show will feature the freelance theatre artist, teaching, directing theatrical exploration of firearms in America, rock bands of all time, on Thursday, Nov. work of the students of Audrey Galer. and designing throughout Connecticut and which will come to the Quick Center in April. 29. Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes will the United States. He holds a bachelor’s The box office number is 203-254-4010. To perform on Friday, Nov. 30. And on Saturday, THE ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE degree from Albertus Magnus, a master learn more, visit quickcenter.fairfield.edu. Dec. 2, Ben Vereen performs “Steppin’ Out COUNCIL (525 Orange Center Rd., Orange) of fine arts degree from the University of for the Holidays” in a special 4:00 p.m. show will provide free bus transportation to the Illinois and a certificate in drama from the YALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (470 featuring Vereen’s Broadway hits, a Frank New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Classic Yale School of Drama. He says that the College St., New Haven) presents the Sinatra tribute, and Christmas and Hanukkah Series concert, Beethoven, featuring the Scarpas have been a profound influence on Horowitz Piano Series throughout the year. favorites. For tickets, call 203-438-5795 or heroic “Symphony No. 3” and the ground- him and he is honored to have been chosen On Nov. 28, Melvin Cohen will play an go to ridgefieldplayhouse.org. breaking “Piano Concerto No. 4,” with to continue their legacy. arrangement of Brahms’ Third Symphony Yale faculty member pianist Boris Berman. Marchitto will begin working at Center and music of Ravel and Sibelius. The concert NELSON HALL THEATRE (150 Oak Tickets can be obtained by calling 203-787- Stage Jan. 1. The Scarpas plan to assist him is at Sprague Hall. Tickets start at $15, and Hill Rd., Cheshire) has Vince Giordano and 4282 or by going to newhavensymphony.org. in making a smooth transition for the rest of can be bought by calling 203-432-4158 or at the Nighthawks on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the season and to retire completely by July 1. music.yale.edu. 7:30 p.m. Rhythm is their business. Their THE GARDN CLUB OF ORANGE specialty is recreating old-style jazz classics sponsors its biennial holiday house tour, THE PALACE THEATER (100 East STEPPING STONES MUSEUM (303 from the 20s and 30s, but there is something “Deck the Halls,” on Sunday, Dec. 9 from Main St., Waterbury) offers Rudolph the West Ave., Norwalk) is celebrating Mickey fresh and new about their music, too. The noon to 3:30 p.m. Pat Nizen and Lisa Red-Nosed Reindeer Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Mouse’s 90th birthday Nov. 13 through Grammy-winning Giordano will take his Stockpole are co-chairs of the event, which This is a musical version of the TV classic, Nov. 25. Meet Mickey and friends, directly audience on an incredible journey, with will feature five charming and unique houses an adventure that teaches what makes you from Disney on Ice, on Wednesday, Nov. music that has been featured in film and TV, decorated for the season by members of the different can make you special. Favorite 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. when they drop including Empire, Café Society, The Cotton Garden Club. Each house will be hosted for characters include Santa Claus and Mrs. by the museum. You can see him and his Club, The Aviator, and the soundtrack of The viewing by a Garden Club member as well. Claus, Herme the Elf, the Abominable pals in action in January when Disney on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Limited tickets are available at $25 each. Snowman, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, Ice comes to the Webster Bank Arena in Call Nancy Becque at 203-795-9425 to of course, Rudolph. Tickets can be bought at Bridgeport. For more information go to Have an event, a comment or an idea? purchase a ticket. 203-563-6334 or at palacetheaterct.org. steppingstonesmuseum.org. Send it to [email protected].

Advertise In The Orange Times. Call us at : 799-7500 November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 7 The Book Club: A Monster Lurks In The Basement Dirk Kurbjuweit, Fear, House of Anansi, 2017 A monster going by the It becomes so bad that husband seeing the officer silently tapping his gun. the main plot. Some are about Randolph’s name of Dieter Tiberius lives and wife cannot help asking Other solutions, such as buying Dieter’s troubled history with a brooding and in the basement flat. On the each “well, did you ever?” flat or bribing him to uncommunicative father, a man whose ground floor live Randolph and How can Randolph move, also fail. monumental insecurity could only be Rebecca, an attractive, educated and Rebecca Randolph begins to appeased by assembling a massive gun professional couple, and their get rid of believe that clinging collection, leading his children to believe two perfect children. Dieter’s this man? to the rule of law is that they might be shot for not brushing their initial friendliness soon goes One pillar of a fig leaf masking teeth. Other chapters focus on the failure of south. Although there are no respectable life his own cowardice. intimacy between the protagonist husband physical assaults, Dieter begins is a belief in the Such anxiety and wife. Life has taught Randolph to to leave letters that are either Peter rule of law, and undermines one withdraw into himself. obscene poems directed at Hechtman that belief would of the chief props It is just when the reader is losing Rebecca or accusations of child appear to rule out of male identity patience with these digressions that the abuse aimed at both. These are the use of force. – the defender author begins to pull all the threads of the also sent to the police who, of course, must They seek redress in the law. of the hearth. story together, and the reader realizes that investigate. But the law, as Charles Dickens Randolph’s the “solution” is one that, given Randolph’s Fear is not simply a gothic horror wrote, “is an ass.” Slander suits brother tries to history (and/or his genes) is virtually novel escalating the angst in carefully would not work, their lawyer cut through inevitable. What does one want from a controlled stages. It is, among other advises. Restraining orders would this smugness story? One thing is that all its parts fuse things, a meditation on the fragility of the not be granted. by the seamlessly into a believable whole. pillars of the middle-class lifestyle. Over And yet this same majestic following I won’t reveal the ending, but it does the course of a few years, Randolph and machinery of the law still arrives assurance: involve an ingenious plot twist. Rebecca relate to their children as if the to investigate them with every “Just smash his world is watching and waiting to see acts slanderous letter Dieter sends. What face. Civilization will survive.” Peter Hechtman is the founder and owner of of abuse. They spend family weekends really shocks Randolph is asking a There is more. There are chapters that The Book Maven. Peter can be reached at conscientiously not abusing their children. police officer how he would handle this and appear to be unnecessary digressions from [email protected].

Holy Infant Church Holds Confirmation Holy Infant Church in Orange held hours of church and community service. a retreat on Sunday, Oct. 14, for 62 Bryan Mercier, Catholic retreat leader in students preparing for their confirmation. the Hartford Archdiocese, presided over the In preparation for confirmation, students retreat. attended nine years of religious education Confirmation was held Oct. 24 at Holy classes at Holy Infant. The education classes Infant Church with Rev. Peter A. Rosazza are held weekly during the school year for presiding. Father Norman Brockett is the first through ninth grade. In addition, each pastor of Holy Infant Church, which is of the students completed a minimum of 20 located on Racebrook Road in Orange. Students at Holy Infant Church in Orange attended a retreat Oct. 14 in preparation for their confirmation. Photo by Anna Marieb. COLDWELL BANKER WE HAVE THE MARKET! The #1 Real Estate Company in New Haven County!

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Page 8 The Orange Times November 19, 2018 Lifestyle On Your Mind: Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed On The Holidays Have you noticed the frenzy those unwanted feelings that seem invitations, food preparation, buying gifts, each day. That can include time for exercise, around the holidays that to come with the holidays. shopping, arranging or planning travel. Each yoga, warm beverages, massage or time with begins mid-November? I often All tasks seem huge when you item on the list then gets its own list for your feet up to relax. Remember to take long, wonder what that’s about. Each look at them as a big picture. The organizing and completing. Each list has a slow, deep breaths throughout all the tasks. holiday is only one day, except best way to begin to put things schedule for completion so you see there is Feeling overwhelmed sometimes means Hanukkah, and that’s generally into better perspective is to make no need to worry. you know there’s a lot to do and little time not a particularly overwhelming lists. The first list is to identify Parkinson’s Law states that work expands in which to do it. Remember that feelings holiday. I guess the preparation all the things you need or want to to fill the time available for its completion. aren’t ‘things’; they are just feelings. By for guests, shopping for gifts do. Be sure to include charitable You know that everything will get done as changing your thoughts and perspectives, and the expense of it all can be activities you feel strongly about it always does, but with planning you don’t you can change your feelings and feel better. overwhelming. Fern on your list. If you have more need to feel overwhelmed and you avoid the Making a plan to face the holidays For those who are far from Tausig time than money, there are places stress and regret of leaving something out. differently this year can change those family or who are alone, the that could use your help. There are Although all this planning can be stressful, overwhelmed feelings to overjoyed feelings. feeling is overwhelming in a different so many people in need. Consider how you remember it’s the best kind of stress because Remember you always have a choice. way. Many may feel disappointed that the may help to make someone else’s holiday you are fortunate to be doing it in the name of holidays are never as good as they expect or brighter. Be mindful of those who may be celebrating. Plan to include friends or family Fern is a certified hypnotist, lifecoach and want them to be. alone and consider including them. in your tasks to make the process more health educator. She can be reached at I have a few suggestions to help reduce The first list may include preparing enjoyable. Always include stress relievers in www.myhealinghypnosis.com. Getting To Know You: Tone It Down I was taught that it’s impolite names now.” “Well, I know that there are certain friends this tension to go away, we have to do it to talk politics. Lately with all the “That’s why people are afraid to and family I’d better not talk politics with ourselves. We can’t keep expecting the tension surrounding politics this talk politics nowadays,” remarked because…,” she shrugged. “It’s just the government to fix it for us.” little adage seems all the more a man named Pete. “I’m a small times, I guess.” With that in mind, I’d like to encourage true. Yet when my wife told me businessman and I don’t want I asked everyone if they thought that not everyone to try and let some air out of the she had bought us tickets to see people not using my business discussing politics was a healthy thing. taut balloon that is politics these days. In Lewis Black I saw an opportunity. because of my politics.” “Definitely not,” said Pete. “Things just the spirit of the coming holidays, give that Black is a comedian who focuses When I pointed out that was fester. People don’t understand each other person you’ve been avoiding having a on political commentary. Anyone simply good business, he shook if they don’t talk. But what are you going political conversation with a chance to have who goes to one of his shows his head. to do? Ordinary people don’t want to take their say, and resist the impulse to argue back. knows this, so I figured it would David Crow “No, it’s different now,” Pete a chance. And while politicians say it’s With Veterans Day just past, we owe it to the be an opportunity to ask a few said. “I knew people disagreed important to talk about it, they don’t discuss veterans who fought for our right to govern people what they thought regarding the with me before, but it seems that now we things either. They just shout slogans and ourselves to back away from the angry and tension in politics these days. can’t just disagree. Now people treat politics blame the other side.” inflammatory rhetoric we see flying around When we got to the theater, I struck up a like it’s good versus evil, and when you mix I then asked if there was any place to have and get back to giving each other room to be conversation with the couple behind me in that with social media and review sites like a discussion of politics. who we are. line. I made a point to ask them what they Yelp, someone who doesn’t like your politics “Well, the media should be, but they seem Until next time, y’all come out. thought caused all the tension in politics in can damage your business in minutes.” more concerned with whipping up the frenzy the US today. I got a lot of input. “It’s like public hangings. Neither side to get viewers rather than providing the David Crow lives in Orange with his wife and “Absolutism,” a woman named Jennifer gives the other side any slack,” said a public a platform for discussion,” answered three children. He practices law and he asks told me, a remark that drew nods from woman named Marta. Everyone chuckled Marta to a sea of nods. everyone to call him “Dave.” Only his mother everyone within earshot. “Everyone thinks at her pun. “They don’t talk. They’re just I asked what they thought the solution and his wife call him “David,” and only when they’re one hundred percent right and the out to get each other.” was. they’re mad at him. You can contact Dave at other side is one hundred percent wrong. No I asked Marta if she had experienced this “Face-to-face conversations like this,” [email protected]. He’ll always one gives an inch. They just call each other in her personal life. replied a man named Richard. “If we want find a half hour for a good chat. Wine Talk: Canadian Valley Wines Worth A Try “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” – Benjamin Franklin Ninety-nine miles across the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Marechal prohibition period that knocked out many variety wine is made by a French winemaker Canadian-US border north of Foch and Cab Franc. There are Okanagan early wineries. The area was and it is reminiscent of the great French Cab the state of Washington there is several German varieties as well, revived in the 1930s with the production of Francs. Pelee Island Winery has a Cabernet- an area called Okanagan Valley. including Riesling, Bacchus, fruit wines and some hybrid grapes. Famous Petit Verdot that is a killer. It is a 2012. These The Okanagan has a continental Optima and Gewurztraminer. German viticulturalist Helmet Becker in the wines run around $20 and are a good buy. climate due to the Lake Recently growers have been 1970s encouraged growers to grow German So be on the lookout for wines from Okanagan, which is large and planting more warm-climate grapes such as Gewurztraminer and others Canada’s Okanagan valley. You will be glad connected to three other lakes. It varieties not thought of as typical he had developed in his laboratory to resist you did. is located near the 50th parallel, Canadian wines. These include the cold. With this the wine industry in the giving it the same latitude as the Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, area started to take off. Ray Spaziani is the Chapter Director of the New Haven Chapter of the American Champagne region of France and Raymond Pinotage, Malbec, Zinfandel and Canada entered into the North American Wine Society. He teaches wine appreciation the Rheingau region of Germany. Spaziani even Sangiovese. Prior to this, Free Trade Agreement in the 1990s. This classes at Gateway Community College There is little rain thanks to Canada was known for dessert opened Canada to American wines. The and for the Milford Board of Education the mountains blocking the atmospheric wines, such as ice wines. Sparkling and Canadian government came up with a grant Adult Ed Program, and is a member of the moisture. Most vineyards therefore require fortified wines were also produced. The warm for the wine producers to pull up their hybrid International Tasting Panel of Amenti Del irrigation from nearby water sources. The weather wines are doing quite well, though. and labrusca vines and replace them with Vino and Wine Maker Magazine. He is an winters are moderately cold but short. Wine production in the Okanagan dates more modern and popular vines. award-winning home wine maker. Email Ray There are over 60 grape varieties grown in to the 1850s, when French monks produced Some interesting Canadian wines include with your wine questions and wine events at the Okanagan Valley, including Merlot, Cab, sacramental wines. Canada went through a Stratus 2015 Cabernet Franc. This single [email protected]

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Advertise In The Orange Times. Call us at : 799-7500 November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 9 Lifestyle Real Talk: You Ask, A Pro Answers Get An Inspection Upfront Home sales are getting more they are usually small items, such as backwash goes into a drywell and doesn’t inspection. Check that garage: is it vented and more intricate. A good repointing the chimney or clearing hurt your pipes by emptying into the septic. or damp? Do the doors work well, with no inspector goes through every the gutters’ drains. These items can When was the last time you had your well water rotting the sides? inch of the property, and you lead to the need for a new flue or water checked? This water should be checked Getting ahead of problems will make a seller can be sure that a 50-year-old a wet basement if left unaddressed. for your own family’s safety. Machines, such look like he has great pride of ownership. building has weathered and aged Whether you are selling or not, as furnaces and central air units, need yearly This phrase is commonly used in real estate just as much as we do. sometimes a home inspection maintenance. The home inspector will be and goes far in promoting a good price. Clean So what can happen? The list flags maintenance you just forgot happy if that maintenance is done, even if your grout and wash those windows. Keep adds up, and suddenly the seller about. Mr. Seller needs to maintain the machines are older. Small corroded pipes the basement and garage floors clean. That and the buyer see a couple dozen Barbara his home, especially if he wants sometimes have a leak somewhere that should home inspector will already have positive sentences starting with “evaluate to market it. Electrical problems, be repaired, and electric boxes are sometime expectations as he sweeps your property Lehrer and repair.” Psychologically, old attic insulation, a pull-down double-tapped, which can cause a fire. looking for issues to show that he has earned these dings sound like money to be spent after attic access ladder or windows that are in What is the condition of your oil tank? Is his fee. Don’t get caught in the crossfire. giving a good deal to the buyer on one side. bad shape can all look like huge, expensive it dirty, deteriorating on the bottom? Can you On the other side, it appears to the buyer that problems when they really are not. clean it and paint it? These are some of the If you need more information on these the property has been neglected. It is neither; If you have a well, make sure that the expenses that add up if they come up in an issues, email [email protected]. Here’s To Your Health: Dive Right In Although years ago water can occur in the water, and once my way of thinking over the years not only Take your exercise routine into uncharted fitness was considered to be you’ve finished your training by teaching water aerobics but seeing for territory and dive right in; the water is fine. primarily for older adults, these the water can facilitate a post- myself the benefit of teaching those classes You can hit the YMCA, your own backyard days people of all ages and ability workout recovery. in my own fitness level. These days there or the Orange Town Pool and start today. levels are finding great benefit in For the aging population, are many more choices as new water fitness With the holidays quickly approaching, water workouts. Aquatic training aquatic training improves your programs are emerging. There is shallow it’s smart to jump ahead of the game and is highly beneficial to those who ability to perform activities and deep-water training, including deep- begin a new program rather than wait until suffer from joint pain, stiffness necessary for daily living. Studies water running for endurance athletes. There after the holidays when you’ve gained and overuse injuries. have shown water fitness actually is aquatic boot camp, high-intensity interval between 5 to 10 pounds. Start your new year Water exercise helps the aging lowers blood sugar levels for training, boxing and even cycling – right up now. Be proactive, fight the good fight and population as well as professional Michele people with type 2 diabetes. Now my alley. take authority over your 2019 journey. You athletes by supplementing land Tenney that’s great news. I have yet to take the paddleboard yoga can do this. I believe in you. Here’s to your training. It adds variety to the I have been guilty myself of offered on our summer lake but have a client health. mix of workouts, which in turn can help you believing that when I am “old” I will have who’s done it and loves it. Pilates, dance overcome training plateaus. Aquatic training to succumb to the pool for my workouts and barre are also offered as aquatic training Michele O’Brien-Tenney is a personal also increases muscle strength because because I will be unable to do the things programs. These are excellent programs for trainer and nutritionist. She can be reached both cardio and muscle endurance training I’m doing now. However, I have changed core training. The sky is the limit, friends. at 203-668-2969 Travel Matters Emerging Travel Destinations Festival of Looking for someplace explore and ancient crypts dating different from the tried and true? back to the eighth century. Some Perhaps you go to the Caribbean of the caves in town are now used Tree s & Lights each winter but you are looking as residences, shops, restaurants for a new type of experience and hotels. SILENT AUCTION & CELEBRATION – you feel like exploring. You How about Malta? Recently have been to Italy, France and made popular by season one of Germany and you want to try “Game of Thrones,” Malta is also someplace that is not as touristy a favorite film location for many THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH next year. We have some new and gladiator films. Most visits to this renewed ideas that are gaining Karen island nation start in the capital of 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM uinn anzer interest from savvy travelers. Q -P Valletta – a 2018 European Capital AUCTION CLOSES AT 5:45 PM Most of the names are familiar; of Culture – which was built by the others may initiate a Google search. All offer Knights of St. John. You will find the only WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 6:00 PM authentic vacation experiences. signed painting by Caravaggio and prehistoric Join us in celebrating the holiday season. Instead of the Caribbean, how about Panama temples dating back some 6,000 years. What’s in Central America? You may have cruised more, Maltese restaurants are known for their Enjoy festive music, delicious appetizers & cocktails, through the Panama Canal but not really fresh seafood, making it a mecca for foodies. while bidding on beautifully decorated trees and baskets. spent any time in the country itself. With a The island of Gozo is picturesque with fishing All proceeds will bene t the great combination of beaches and big city, boats, beautiful villas and great cuisine. Malta the country’s history, tradition and culture are made the New York Times annual “Places to ORANGE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM attracting more visitors. The region’s largest Go” list, and Dream Vacations is offering a which provides assistance with food airport is making direct flights from most US group trip to Malta/Sicily in September 2019. and fuel for the Orange community. cities accessible. Key attractions include the Last but not least, Egypt and the Nile are rd ruins of the original 500-year-old Spanish back on travelers’ bucket lists. Many river RSVP by Monday, December 3 to Liz Castiline-Gannon settlement, a modern downtown area with a cruise companies, including Uniworld and at 203.795.3117 or email [email protected]. bustling dining scene and rainforest national Scenic, have launched new trips down the If you are interested in decorating a Tree, they will be available parks nearby. Nile with luxury hotel stays in Luxor and Been to all the top areas of Italy? How Cairo. Abercrombie & Kent offers a family for pick up after November 1st at Maplewood at Orange. about Matera, Italy – a European Capital of Egypt and the Nile trip – a new addition to Please call Liz for more information. Culture for 2019? It’s famous for its ‘Sassi,’ their Luxury Family Journeys. Highlights or cave dwellings, carved into the hillside. include a treasure hunt in a labyrinthine 245 Indian River Road Matera is located in the region of Basilicata bazaar, exploration of a pyramid from within the arch of Italy’s boot, between Puglia the inside out, and a ride like a local on Orange, Connecticut and Calabria. Matera is one of the oldest camelback. continuously inhabited cities in the world, 203-795-3117 dating back to the Paleolithic period. It’s now Karen Quinn-Panzer is the owner of Dream a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are Vacations Quinn Panzer Travel. She can be Assisted Living & Memory Care MaplewoodAtOrange.com uninhabited grottos on the edge of town to reached at [email protected] Page 10 The Orange Times November 19, 2018 Home & Garden The Garden Spot: What’s Your Environmental Footprint? As I walk around my neighborhood, I often In general, a lawn needs about 1 inch of with deeper roots are much less court was Fiji Water. I was even see irrigation systems running even while it’s water a week. It’s best to have that water at vulnerable to disease and insects, more surprised when I read the raining, lawn services putting down weed and one time, since deeper watering encourages so less frequent watering means label and learned that the water insect control products, and lights burning in deeper root growth. If sprinklers are run for fewer lawn chemicals are needed. actually does come from Fiji – nearly every room of the houses. a short time every day, the water stays closer Everyone is, and should be, almost 8,000 miles away. And I wonder what the environmental toll of to the surface and therefore so do the roots security aware. But we also need to it’s in a plastic bottle. these habits is. of your lawn and plants. Interestingly, lawns be aware of the cost of the energy A recent article in the Science we use to light and heat our homes, Times section of the New not just in dollars and cents but also York Times reported that about from an environmental standpoint. one million plastic bottles are Pat Dray Do we really need to have lights purchased around the world on in every room? Have we switched to more every 60 seconds. The plastic shows up as energy efficient LED lights? Do we keep the microplastics, and is found in seawater, tap thermostats at 68 degrees in the colder weather? water and salt. It also shows up in the human The Department of Energy estimates gut – not a pleasant thought. Rather than savings of about one percent for each degree buying bottled water, try drinking tap water HAPPY THANKSGIVING of thermostat adjustment per eight hours and in a reusable bottle. This is smart for the recommends turning thermostats back seven to environment and your pocketbook. 10 degrees from their normal settings for eight If you’d like to learn more about your hours per day to achieve annual savings of up to environmental footprint, attend the Garden Club 10 percent. The DOE also estimates that LED of Orange’s Jan. 8 meeting at the Case Memorial lightbulbs use at least 75 percent less energy, and Library in Orange, when the topic will be last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting, discussed by Susan Quincey, the environmental over time saving the extra cost of LEDs. educator at the Kellogg Environmental Center. On a recent trip to Atlanta, I was at the The presentation starts at 1 p.m. airport early enough to grab a quick lunch before my flight. 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www.ABCFairfieldCounty.com Tedra Schneider can be reached at: Locations independently owned and operated throughout the United States. License # HCA.0000831 [email protected] November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 11 Just Floored: Tabletop Networking Event Solving The Storage Dilemma Designing a kitchen involves my favorite storage solutions. They more difficulties than one might have easy access and are mess- think. A kitchen is no longer free. When combined with a lift-up just a place for cooking and appliance garage, a pullout utensil eating. Nowadays clients are holder as well as a “command asking for more open space central” feature is an amazing for family interactions as well concept that allows organization as entertaining. This space has as well as the capability to charge The Milford Chamber of Commerce held a tabletop expo Nov. 14 at the Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange. L to R: Rod Kaufman Tanya Wallace and Chris Barre. Photo by Steve Cooper. become an important place electronics. Pullout fittings also help where a family gathers at the end to increase access to larger pots and of the day to discuss a multitude Annamarie pans. I personally love these pieces; of things such as school projects Mastrangelo you can actually see what is in the Selectman Goldblatt’s Statement On or the newest electronics, or to cabinetry. Cabinets that have pullout complete tasks such as paying bills and do drawers with pegs keep the plates and bowls Antisemitism At Amity At The Board homework. organized without damage from the pullout. An important part of the kitchen is storage. One of the best solutions for opening the Of Selectman Meeting, Nov. 14, 2018 Having proper storage allows the convenience kitchen space and creating proper storage is a I stand before you tonight as a graduate of into listening sessions over the past two of having all you need in one place. There is walk-in pantry. The benefit of a walk-in pantry the Amity Class of 1975 and the proud father days, but also by partnering with clergy, a right as well as a wrong way to set up and is that it can accommodate anything, from of two Amity graduates, the latest just this elected officials, law enforcement, the Anti- maintain storage. If it is done correctly, you large bags of dog food to occasionally used past June. But, as I stand here wearing my Defamation League, and others to address can have everything they you need at arm’s kitchen appliances. If you take this option, Amity colors, none of us could foresee the this issue that exists in our schools and our length. Proper storage creates a clutter-free you do not have to spend money on custom hate and bigotry that we have heard about at community. kitchen that brings a semblance of peace by cabinets, therefore saving some money. the high school in just the last few days. As town leaders, I expect us to work with knowing everything has its place. When it comes to storage there are also new I am proud of the courageous Amity the administration in any way possible to The days of displaying expensive mixers products that designers are incorporating. students who were willing to stand up to understand and then end this intolerance of and blenders on the countertop are gone. Most These products make storage more efficient such hate and expose the anti-Semitism, others. As a first step, I urge all of you to join appliances are hidden in places that do not and functional. One of these products is the racism, and homophobia that exists there. me this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the annual create clutter while simultaneously allowing corner unit. This unit can allow easy access Amity represents friendship and a bond Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service easy access. According to Kim Berndtson, to pots and pans. The new storage ideas make between the towns of Bethany, Orange, and being held this year at Holy Infant Church. contributing editor to Kitchen & Bath Design it so that everything can easily come to the Woodbridge. That very fabric is being torn Let us come together to show our respect for News, being a designer requires one to remove cook rather than the cook having to waste by the vile and disgusting acts that have each other’s faiths and rise together as one all appliances from view and find the perfect time searching for a certain appliance. caused many students not to feel safe in community during this holiday season. place for them in order to provide a clean Kitchens are now meant to be efficient and their own school. Those who participate in hate crimes look. Most of the clients I work with love their aesthetically pleasing. Utilizing your open This hurts all of us and weakens us not should be held accountable and punished. kitchens and are at peace while in them because space for storage can be easier than ever. just as a school system, but as a community; However, from this negative publicity, their belongings are tastefully organized. for this is not just an Amity problem, it is a sadness, and shock, I can only hope that we There are some helpful tips for organization Annamarie Mastrangelo is founder/owner community problem. I am pleased that the will become a stronger community and a and clutter-free kitchen I have found of A.A.I. Flooring Specialist. She can be Amity administration has quickly taken a stronger Amity, so that we can all be proud successful. A sawtooth spice rack is one of reached at [email protected]. leadership role in not only inviting students once again, because hate has no home here. COLDWELL BANKER HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 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Mathewson Students, Barnes and Noble Hosting ‘Give Back Day’ In partnership with Barnes and Noble of The event will be held at the Barnes and Noble 5 p.m., a holiday story time presented by class gift. Book donations can additionally Milford, Mathewson Elementary School’s fifth located at 1365 Boston Post Rd. in Milford. Mathewson students with an appearance by be made to the Mathewson library. grade class will be hosting a Give Back Day In addition to the shopping event, there Spike, the Mathewson bulldog from 5 p.m. Families who are unable to attend the event shopping event Thursday, Dec. 13 from 11 will be other fun holiday family activities to 6:45 p.m.; and a vocal performance by but would like to support the students or p.m. to 9 p.m., with a portion of all purchases led by Mathewson students and parents Mathewson fifth graders at 7 p.m. purchase books for the Mathewson library can benefiting the Mathewson Elementary including complimentary gift wrapping of Funds raised this event will support fifth visit bn.com/bookfairs from Dec. 13 to Dec. 17 School fifth grade class and the school library. purchases; free holiday glitter tattoos at grade activities, including the purchase of a and enter Bookfair ID 12464046 at checkout.

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Children’s performer Al DeCant recently led the 4-year-olds at Orange Congregational Church Nursery School in song and helped the 3-year-olds at OCCNS enjoy Halloween with music. Photos courtesy of OCNS. Students Take Over Orange Government For A Day

Students from Amity Middle School in Orange stepped into the roles of town officials Oct. 17 for Government Day. Front row, from left: Benjamin Wilson, Landon Rocchio and Erin Callahan. Middle row, from left: Luciana Dottori, Mallory Parlato, Evelyn Alfaro, June Lin, Selma Krehic and Grace Cavallaro. Back row, from left: First Selectmna Jim Zeoli, Peter Ivanov, Lindsey Pidlipchak, Angelina Li, Frank Cavallaro, Kyra Shevis, Anthony Stankye, Sarah Ginsberg, Isabelle Rosewater, Democratic Registrar of Voters Janice Casey, Town Clerk Patrick O’Sullivan and Republican Registrar of Voters Fred Find the Perfect Tree Kendrick. Photo courtesy of Amity Middle School. Students from Amity Middle School in Day is such a great time; we all wanted more Today! Orange took over the government offices for time to talk with the government officials. the town of Orange Oct. 17. Some of us eighth graders even came back It was part of the annual Government Day for a second year after doing it last year. I’m event, during which students step into the definitely speaking for everyone when I say role of the town hall official whom they are we had a great time.” shadowing. Jennifer Marganski, an eighth- “Community service is such a major part in grade social studies teacher at Amity, has every community,” said student Angelina Li. 532 New England Lane, coordinated this event for the past 15 years. Student Isabelle Rosewater said, “There are “Every year when we get on the bus at the end so many things that firefighters do that we don’t of government day the students’ conversations think about, but they do help the community Orange , CT 06477 are so inspiring because the kids have had a and should be recognized for all of it.” learning experience unlike anything they can By the end of the day students learned Phone: 203-988-7662 learn in the classroom,” Marganski said. about town government, the services the Student Frank Cavallaro said, “Government town provides, and the history of Orange. November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 13 Youth & Education Evening Under The Stars Promotes Milford Planetarium

Enjoy The Taste of Italy! Book Your Reservations Early for Holiday Parties and Private Events On & Off Premises Catering Available The Milford Education Foundation’s hosted “An Evening Under The Stars” Nov. 9 at the Joseph A. Foran High School Mon: 11am-8:30pm | Tues: Sat 11am - 9pm | Sun: 1pm - 8pm planetarium. Seated, from left: Cynthia Dobie and Jack Fiorella. Standing, from left: Steven Mingrone, Grace Mirsch, Mia Hamilton, Anna Gutierrez, Katherine Cepetelli and Charlotte Rascoll. Photo courtesy of the Milford Education Foundation. The Milford Education Foundation hosted some funds and share with the community its third annual Evening Under the Stars some things we are passionate about,” MONDAY SPECIAL TUESDAY SPECIAL Nov. 9 to a sold-out crowd on a rainy night said Ed Faruolo, president of the Milford at Joseph A. Foran High School. The event Education Foundation. “Expect more to XL Mozz Pizza LG Mozz Pizza featured one of Milford’s hidden treasures, come from us!” the planetarium at Foran. The foundation uses Between the shows the audience was $10.95 $8.95 this event to showcase the planetarium and entertained by the Foran High School Jazz Extra Charge for Extra Charge for promote other education outreach initiatives Band. There were also kids’ games and Additional Toppings Additional Toppings it conducts for the local communi-ty. activities, food trucks and a well-attended “Foran High School’s wonderful exhibit by Miford Robotics. planetarium is truly a Milford treasure that Two teams from Milford Robotics will still has the evocative ability to make us look be competing at the Ridgefield qualifier DOWNLOAD THE up and wonder,” said David Mestre, director tournament Saturday, Nov. 17. The event APP FOR DELIVERY at the Henry B. duPont III Planetarium at is free and open to the public. Anyone 10% OFF Bridgeport’s Discovery Museum. Mestre interested in participating in the ongoing hosted the planetarium shows for the evening Milford Robotics program should contact All catering and brought his passion for astronomy and MEF Board Member Kris Seluga at kselu- orders over $100 astrophysics to an audience of children and [email protected]. adults of all ages. More information about the Milford “This is an event that is fun and Education Foundation is available at enlightening for all ages, and helps us raise milfordedfounda-tion.org. CATERING Order Your Holiday Trays! Small Trays: Serves 8-10 Large Trays: Serves 20-25

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The The home that the applicant resides in will claimants to understand the financial we will cover the new net worth CSRA is scheduled to increase each year be excluded from the asset calculation and eligibility rules when applying for rules. Next month, we will cover and follows the same increase as the Social not considered part of the applicant’s net the VA benefit, specifically the VA the new look-back and penalty Security benefit increase. worth. Additionally, the applicant may keep Aid and Attendance Benefit, that period. The new net worth CSRA of $123,600 a “reasonable lot area,” meaning not more assists eligible Veterans and their In the past, unlike the federal is equivalent to the current Medicaid than two acres, unless the additional acreage surviving spouses with paying for Medicaid program, the VA Community Spouse Protected Amount. is unmarketable. However, unmarketable is long-term care. Allison M. pension program did not have However, unlike Medicaid, for which not defined in the new rules. The stated intent of these new DePaola- definitive eligibility figures. With the CSPA is the amount protected for the Also excluded from the calculation are rules is “to maintain the integrity Drozd these new rules, there is finally an “community spouse” for married couples, personal effects and family transportation of the pension program” and exact, maximum amount of assets the CSRA applies to all applicants, regardless vehicles. Since “vehicles” (plural) is used, respond to Government Accountability that an applicant may own in order to be of marital status. This means that a single it seems that perhaps the applicant and individual veteran can have $123,600 of dependents may be able to keep more than assets in his/her name and still be eligible for one vehicle without the value of the additional the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. vehicles adding toward the total asset amount. It is important to note how “net worth” Allison M. DePaola-Drozd, along with is defined for VA purposes. Net worth Steven P. Floman and Nicole M. Camporeale includes all income and assets. The term of the law firm Floman DePaola, LLC are the “assets” is defined as the fair market value authors of this article. This article has been of all property owned by claimant and any prepared for general informational purposes dependents minus any mortgages and other only and is not intended to constitute legal encumbrances. This means that the assets of advice or to create an attorney client any dependents, such as children or parents, relationship. Readers should not act upon the will be counted when calculating net worth. information contained in this article without Including the assets of dependent children seeking advice from an attorney regarding the and parents in the calculation of assets is specific facts and circumstances of your case. 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November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 15 Profiles Those Who Give: Youthful Spirit Of Service As the second-oldest of three people and raise money for “I’ve helped with car washes to raise When asked what advice she would give in a family committed to giving charity,” said Meade. “Painting money for the youth group, helped serve someone interested in getting involved in back to the community, Soledad rocks eventually faded out and we meals at the Beth-El Center’s soup kitchen, volunteering, she was quick to answer. Meade embodies the spirit of started face painting to raise the participated in the ’30 Hour Famine’ to learn “I’d tell them to go for it! If they are service that she, her parents and funds. And Get in Touch honored about hunger, and gone on mission trips,” unsure, they could do it with a group of siblings are committed to sharing. us with a hero award when I was she said. friends, but they’d likely make new friends The Joseph A. Foran High School in fourth or fifth grade.” Meade lit up when reminiscing about the too,” she said. “It is so rewarding.” sophomore is an example of Volunteering comes naturally mission trips she had been on. someone who takes the initiative to Meade, who helps out on an “I’ve been to Rutland Vermont, Jamaica to reach out and help others. initiative with her family called Queens, and Steubenville Ohio, and have Beginning around 2011, Meade Shaileen United for the Troops, where done things like sorting items at a Goodwill, and her older sister, Isabela, were Landsberg once or twice a year they write helping out at a senior center, gardening and introduced to Mary Ann Wasil, letters and make care packages weeding, and lots of other things,” she said. the founder of the Get in Touch for deployed service members. “I have a lot of fun volunteering, especially Foundation, a global breast health nonprofit “And it’s not just food, but other things on the trips. It’s exciting, since you don’t with a free curriculum available to school they would like,” Meade said. know who will be in your group or exactly nurses. The Meade sisters decided they She also volunteers to help out with the what you’re going to be doing – I love the wanted to raise funds for the organization and East Shore Middle School Drama Club, suspense,” she said. “It’s a good way to get founded Rock On, selling rocks painted with helping to run the club’s annual play, which out of your comfort zone, make new friends, different themes. They marketed the rocks at is a popular Milford event each year. and learn new things. But you don’t have farmers’ markets, Pirate Day in Milford and As a member of St. Peter’s Church to go far to experience that. I’ve even done other events, and donated a large portion of youth group, Meade said she has had the things close by like helping to pack bags of the proceeds to the Get in Touch Foundation. opportunity to participate in many different food for the hungry – the group I was with “It was a great way to get to know other types of outreach, fundraising, and service. packed over 500 bags in two hours.” Soledad Meade. Photo by Lexi Crocco.

Amity Girls Volleyball Team Wins Or Shalom Remembers Kristallnacht Championship

The Amity girls varsity volleyball team won the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class LL Division State Volleyball Championship Nov. 17 at East Haven High School. The Spartans defeated Darien High three sets to one in four closely contested sets (27-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-22). Coach Seth Davis took over the team five years ago, and the championship was his first. It brought the perennial power Spartans back to the top after a15-year About 450 people attended Congregation Or Shalom’s program Nov. 18 remembering the 80th anniversary of absence. At the conclusion of the championships, team members were presented medals, the school was presented Kristallnacht, or the night of broken glass, which marked the shift in the Nazi campaign against Jews in Europe from with the championship plaque, and Amity Senior co-captain Abby Harbinson was awarded Most Valuable Player for the isolation to brutality and murder. Photo by Larry Lambert. tournament. Photo courtesy of Paul Davis. GIVE the GIFT of TH TRAVEL… 6 Give a Dream Vacation!

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Even a group unlimited medical charges and controls What about face time with the doctor? went out late last month, and of three or less can qualify for a the rate that you pay. Each plan still also Technology has caught up with medical care many people are still in shock plan, and it can be less expensive covers wellness visit and screenings such delivery. Many insurance companies are over the premium increase and/ than individual insurance. Plans as mammograms, colonoscopies and most offering “virtual” doctor visits, also known or the benefit changes. The two that qualify as HAS-compatible annual blood/lab tests. Many people are as telemedicine, for much lower copays. This current carriers in Connecticut will also provide some tax opting for a lower-cost plan, and using the type of visit works best for routine ailments, will remain for 2019, and the savings by allowing you to money they save on the premium as a cushion like cold or flu symptoms. They can also be best place to purchase insurance use pretax dollars for medical against an unexpected medical expense. useful for psychological counseling in which rish is through the health exchange T expenses (not premiums). The new federal legislation allows talking is the best therapy. This type of visit Access Health CT. Pearson There are two important companies to offer short-term medical is also helpful when you are on vacation or The process of enrolling changes. Open enrollment ends plans, but each state sets the guidelines and away from the home network. It can save a through the health exchange can be Dec. 15 (this is a week earlier than last year), standards that insurance companies must visit to a walk-in, which involves a higher confusing, as can choosing which plan is and if you are on COBRA and do not switch follow. Connecticut has strict rules about this copay or is subject to a deductible. best. The easiest and least time-consuming during open enrollment, you only have 60 type of plan. The coverage period is only for approach is to contact a broker who is days to drop COBRA after enrolling or wait six months, and there is no renewal option. Trish Pearson is a licensed independent certified on the exchange. He or she can until the coverage period ends, which is The plans are not allowed to take preexisting insurance agent and certified long term care walk you through the process as well as generally 18 months. conditions into account, but may exclude specialist. Contact her at 203-640-5969 or advise you on the various benefit plans. Beginning in 2019 there is no longer a tax some medical conditions such as pregnancy [email protected]. Retired and Rejuvenated: Difficulties In Being Thankful This Season This has been a difficult year civil liberties and social justice. The gunman had tried unsuccessfully to As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, on a personal and on a national Thanks to the excellent work of invade a black church before he headed to a Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, perhaps level. Loss of dear friends along our FBI, the perpetrator of these shopping center. we can consider not only giving thanks, but with so many national tragedies hate bombs was quickly found, We are still reeling from Charlottesville by showing our humanity and appreciation diminishes, defeats and makes arrested and held in custody. where, to our utter amazement and horror, by giving gifts of time, talent and treasure us feel sorrow for our loved ones Then we experienced the racial hate spilled out on our TV screens as we to community organizations and charities and for our country. horrific tragedy with the ruthless sat in the comfort of our homes. How could with missions to provide basic needs, safe Last year’s devastating killing of 11 people in a Pittsburgh this still be happening in our country? Have housing, food security, shelter from violence hurricanes Harvey and Irma synagogue by an individual who we not made any progress in all these years? and quality care for infants, children and destroyed parts of our own country. possessed several guns and an AR- Now a costly and unnecessary military elders. Instead of just prayers and words Puerto Rico is still recovering Joanne 15, a weapon of mass destruction response has been initiated to stop hundreds of blessing for those who are suffering, from Irma over a year later. This Byrne – the same type of weapon used of refugees who are still thousands of miles let’s take action and start a new level of year hurricane Michael brought to kill innocent children in Sandy away from our southern borders seeking commitment. By doing so, we can inspire profound impact on the communities of the Hook six years ago. How is it possible that asylum from their own countries’ violence others to follow our lead. Gulf Coast and completely wiped out towns one can still purchase this lethal weapon and murders. We cannot save the world and Let’s do whatever we can to bring kindness in the Florida Panhandle. These destructions that is not even used for hunting? The killer welcome everyone, but we are a nation that and respect back into our country. As the were caused by nature, so it is difficult to continued to express his hate for Jewish still has compassion for people who can no Talmud asks, “If not you, who? If not now, blame anyone, except perhaps our refusal people as he was being treated in a Pittsburgh longer live safely in their own country and when?” to give any credence to global warming that hospital by doctors and nurses who were of who are seeking the freedoms offered here. is affecting the increasing number of strong the Jewish faith themselves. The United States does not seem to be Joanne Byrne served as Senior Services storms we have been experiencing. At the same time as the Pittsburgh killings, united any more. Thoughtful, intelligent, Coordinator for the Town of Orange. She is Just recently pipe bombs were mailed to two black people were killed in Kentucky and humane leadership is becoming harder now actively and happily retired. Email her many of our most prominent leaders and by a white individual as they shopped in a to find. Hate and discord is growing atan at [email protected] to share your a news organization who speak out for Kroger supermarket. Another hate crime. unprecedented rate. thoughts on retirement.

Antisemitism continued from page 1 Woodbridge first selectman Beth Heller symbols of hate. We find these actions called on the Amity administration to take gravely offensive and totally unacceptable.” appropriate actions to meet the challenge of The group called on parents to discuss the rising hate. issues with their children and to model for “I will state firmly: There is no place for them respectful regard for the dignity of all antisemitism or any other type of intolerance people. in any community,” she said. “Hate will Andy Friedland, associate director of not find a home in Woodbridge. I assure all the Connecticut ADL, said instances of residents that I will do everything necessary antisemitism in schools is common and has to uphold our community’s values and our been occurring more frequently in recent equal rights to be free from harassment and years, rising 94 percent nationally in 2017. bias incidents.” “We often say that it’s not the measure At the Nov. 14 Board of Selectmen of a community that an incident like this meeting, selectman Mitch Goldblatt, happened, because they happen everywhere,” himself Jewish and an Amity graduate, read Friedland said. “The real measure of a a statement decrying the rise of hate and community is how they respond. When a calling on the community to tamp it down. community shines a light on the problem “This hurts all of us and weakens us not and says with a clear and unified voice just as a school system, but as a community; that this incident is not acceptable and that for this is not just an Amity problem, it is a steps will be taken to prevent similar future community problem,” he said. incidents, that says a lot more about the An interfaith group of clergy in Orange community than the fact that an incident like also said in a statement that faith leaders this occurred.” in town stand with the Jewish community Friedland said his organization is and “express our profound sadness that partnering with students, administrators and students in the Amity School System are parents to make sure everyone feels “heard, being subjected to these hurtful words and included and safe.”

Visit us online at: www.TheOrangeTimes.com November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 17 News & Events Orange Gearing Up Milford Chamber Of Commerce For Holiday Festival Seeks New Director The Town of Orange will host its annual from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guess how many The Milford Regional Chamber of or related business experience, with a holiday festival and tree lighting on Sunday, candies are in the jar at the library and win a Commerce is looking for a full-time director bachelor’s degree preferred; excellent Dec. 2 with festivities on and around the prize. Write a letter to Santa Claus and make responsible for the day-to-day coordination and communication skills, both written and Orange Town Green beginning at 3 p.m. a craft in the craft room. The library will be execution of all chamber activities. Primary oral; leadership experience; demonstration Visitors may tour the Stone-Otis House to open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. objectives in this role consist of new member of success in membership development as learn what a Victorian Christmas was like. The annual gingerbread contest will be recruitment of large and small businesses, well as in community development and The Academy Building and the antique featured in the Clark Building. Friends of community relations, staff leadership and involvement; experience in budget planning shop will be open. Visitors will be able to view all ages are invited to enter a gingerbread achieving business goals for the chamber. and management; experience in small staff the Historical Society’s antique collections creation. Entries must be dropped off at the Compensation is commensurate with skills management; experience in volunteer and Emily Prudden watercolors, as well as the Clark Building from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. and experience. Health benefits are available. coordination; and a minimum of three to New Haven to Derby line model railroad in 2 and must be picked up between 5:30 p.m. Responsibilities include leading new five years in non-profit, membership-driven the lower level from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prizes will be given to the winner. member recruitment of both large and small programming and membership development. The Orange Congregational Church will An ice carving demonstration will take businesses; planning, organizing and leading Interested applicants may submit a hold a cookie sale, hand bell concert and place in front of the Clark Building from 3 chamber programs and initiatives; and cover letter and resume in PDF format for caroling in the church sanctuary from 4 p.m. p.m. to 5 p.m.A light tractor parade will take leading staff, committees and volunteers to consideration to [email protected]. to 5 p.m. place down Orange Center Road at 4:30 p.m. ensure that goals and objectives are attained. Please visit our Job Posting on Indeed at: The Case Memorial Library will be Santa Claus will arrive at the conclusion of Requirements include a college degree https://goo.gl/BR7DvV. decorated for the season and will host a the parade. The tree lighting will take place performance from Al deCant of Half Moon at 5:30 p.m. Children can visit with Santa on Music, who will perform a children’s the Town Green. The Holiday Festival will musical program in the library meeting room end at 6 p.m. Wave Of Milford, Orange Businesses Closing Milford Tree Lighting Set As the 2018 is coming to a close, so are Orange will be shutting its doors for good on several area businesses around Milford and Dec. 7. Four employees will be moving to The annual Milford tree lighting kicks off more. As always, Santa will arrive via the Orange. TD’s Milford branch and two to a branch in Friday, Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. on the Milford Milford Fire Department. The Milford Bank Commercial giant Sears announced in Hamden. A spokesperson for the bank said it Town Green. This year the City and Milford will simultaneously be hosting a “Winter October that it would be closing its anchor decided to close because it was too close to Regional Chamber of Commerce has Wonderland” with food, face painting and store at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford its Milford branch. added more to the program with caroling, entertainment. on Dec. 31 as part of a massive restructuring Outdoor clothing retailer L.L. Bean has ice sculptures, horse-drawn carriage and of the bankrupt company that includes the announced it will be closing its location in closure of 142 locations overall. the Orange Meadow Shopping Center at 560 The Lowe’s home improvement store at Boston Post Rd. in Orange. The company 48 Boston Post Rd. in Orange will close by said it determined the store was too nearby Advertise In February. It is one of 20 closures happening to its New Haven location. across the country at underperforming Liberty Travel has closed its location in the The Orange Times: 799-7500 locations. Hitchcock Plaza at 185 Boston Post Rd. after The TD Bank at 175 Boston Post Rd. in years of service to the Orange community. Stress, Hormones and Health (The True Cause of BELLY FAT)

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Library hours are about how computers read binary code, then Library are hosting an electric vehicle to 7:30 p.m. Can’t shop for a gift or need Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; use it to spell your name. Registration required information session for all interested people. something from the heart? Milford Library Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. and begins Wednesday, Nov. 7. Space limited. The event will provide information about can help with its a “Craft a Gift” session. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. STEM Challenge – Thursday, Nov. 29, 3:30 these now widely-available alternative There will be easy crafts, and some that are Registration is highly recommended for all p.m., for children ages 7–9. Work in groups to vehicles. Experienced EV owners will a little harder. Gifts can be made for kids library events. complete STEM challenges. Registration is discuss why they like their EVs and how and for adults. From simple paper crafts to Technology Basics – Tuesday, Nov. 20, required and begins Thursday, Nov. 8. Space they use them on their daily commutes and decorated picture frames, there will be a craft 10:30 a.m. Learn the ins and outs of using is limited. longer distance drives, as well as how they to suit your needs. Open to all ages. Wrapping different types of technology, including Kids Cooking Class – Wednesday, Dec. 5, charge the cars’ batteries. Learn about the paper will also be available. Library staff will computers and devices, the internet, social 3:45 p.m., for children ages 5–10. Cook tasty differences between EVs and conventional be on hand to guide and assist. All materials media and various applications. New topics treats with ShopRite’s Registered Dietician gas-powered cars (including why EVs will be provided. Free while supplies last. are explored monthly. Call the library for this Courtney Huggins. Registration is required and are much less expensive to operate and The Coastal Chordsmen – Tuesday, month’s topic. Space is limited. Registration is begins Wednesday, Nov. 14. Space is limited. maintain), the widespread locations and Dec. 11, 7 p.m. The Coastal Chordsmen is a required. LEGO WeDo – Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:30 different types of charging stations, the men’s barbershop chorus from Trumbull and Adult Make & Take Workshop: Marbled a.m., for children ages 7–12 . Build and range of EV models available, and the surrounding towns. They entertain audiences Clay Ornaments – Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. program your own robot using LEGO WeDo benefits of EVs for the environment and all over New England with their unique style Create your own personalized ornaments kits. Registration is required and begins for public health. Attendees will also learn of high-energy barbershop harmony. They using a clay marbling technique at this small Saturday, Nov. 22. Space is limited. about financial incentives from the state as will be performing a holiday program, with hands-on workshop. Led by Librarian Rebecca Chess Club – Wednesday, Dec. 19, 3:30 well as from Mutual Security Credit Union songs ranging from hymns to Jingle Bells. Harlow. Space is limited. Registration is p.m., for children and tweens in grades 3–6. for purchasing and leasing EVs. All are welcome to this free performance. required and begins Monday, Nov. 19. Learn and play chess at the monthly chess Signs of Connecticut Author – Tuesday, One-on-One Business Advice from SBA Silk’n Sounds: A Cappella Chorus – club for children and tweens. Registration is Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Did you know that each and – Wednesday, Dec. 12, noon to 2 p.m. The Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Enjoy Greater New required and begins Wednesday, Nov. 28. every town in Connecticut has a blue plaque Milford Public Library is partnering with the Haven’s premiere a cappella chorus perform Drama Workshop: The Mouse Bride – that gives a short history of the town? Do Small Business Administration in offering a broad repertoire of songs in traditional and Thursday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m., for children ages you know where Milford’s sign is located? one-on-one advice to entrepreneurs trying to contemporary musical styles, including jazz 5–10. Hear the tale of the Mouse Bride, then Thomas Fatone does. He has visited every start and to business owners trying to grow standards, ballads and rhythmic pop favorites. reenact it and complete a fun art activity. This one of the 169 towns in Connecticut, taken their own business. SBA’s knowledgeable, Registration is required and begins Saturday, drama workshop is funded by a grant from a photo of every sign, and met a lot of dedicated expert will be at the library to Nov. 24. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. the Orange Foundation Trust U/A, Bank interesting people along the way. Fatone will help you develop your vision and bring it Fall Film Series: RBG – Monday, Nov. 19, of America, N.A., Trustee. Registration is be visiting Milford Library with his book to life. Whether you have a great idea and 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. The required and begins Thursday, Nov. 29. Space Signs of Connecticut. He will talk about want to turn it into a great business, or need exceptional life and career of US Supreme is limited. how his hobby became a book, the history help developing a business plan, launching, Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has 3–5 Year Olds Storytime – Mondays at of the signs, and the interesting things he managing your day-to-day operations or developed a breathtaking legal legacy while 10:30 a.m. Enjoy storytelling, books, music, discovered about Connecticut. Fatone is growing your business, SBA can give you free becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. PG. fingerplays and puppetry at this story time an avid amateur historian, loves running, counseling to assist you. Bring your dream to 1 hr., 38 min. Registration is required. series especially for 3–5-year-olds. A story- exploring old maps, exploring the state on fruition with the SBA’s advice. Register for a Fall Film Series: Tea with the Dames – related craft is offered following each session. the weekends with his family and searching time slot by calling the Milford Public Library Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. Lapsit Storytime – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., for old railroad beds and hidden roads. Reference Department at 203-783-3292. 5, 1 p.m. Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, no storytime on Dec. 25. Little ones and their Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith have let caregivers are invited to this high-energy story the cameras in on a friendship that goes back time with Ms. Michelle. Practice nursery more than half a century. The four acting greats rhymes, sing and move together, and explore discuss their careers and reminisce about their touch-and-feel books. NEW SALON IN MILFORD humble beginnings in the theater. 1 hr., 24 min. 2-Year-Old Storytime – Wednesdays at Registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Audience participation is highly Mystery Book Discussion Group – encouraged at this story time session just for A’la Mode AVEDA Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. A Duty to the Dead 2-year-olds. Enjoy books, stories, music and by Charles Todd. Led by Librarian Samantha movement, fingerplays and puppetry together. Jasulavic. Registration is required. Art in the Library: November – The Bookcase: Evening Discussion Group Photographs by the Veterans’ Photography – Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Beneath a Scarlet Club, on view Nov. 2 to 29. Sky by Mark Sullivan. Led by Toby Zabinski. Art in the Library: December – Registration is required. “Waterworks,” on view Dec. 1 to 28. Reception Teen Cooking Class – Tuesday, Nov. 27, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for students in grades Homebound Delivery Service – Are you a 7–12. Learn to cook tasty treats with ShopRite’s book lover who is unable to leave your home? Registered Dietician Courtney Huggins. Notify If so, the library will bring the books to you. the library of any food allergies or restrictions Orange residents who are homebound may at least 24 hours in advance of the program. contact the library to arrange for regular library Registration is required and begins Tuesday, book delivery service to their home at no charge. Nov. 6. Space is limited. Some restrictions apply. For more information, Ornament Decorating – Saturday, Dec. 1, call the library’s head of Circulation Services, 2:30 p.m., for students in grades 6–12. Help Samantha Jasulavic, at 203-891-2170 or email decorate ornaments for the town tree lighting. [email protected]. Create your own ornaments at the decorating New EverWonder Children’s Museum stations and make one to put on the library’s Pass – The library is now offering a pass to tree. Registration is required and begins EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown, Saturday, Nov. 10. a children’s museum with hands-on exhibits The Amazing Race at the Library – and activities that help cultivate a child’s love Tuesday, Dec. 4, 3:45 p.m., for students in of learning and imagination. The pass grants EXCLUSIVE SALON grades 4–6. Compete in a modified version of 50 percent off regular priced admission for up the show, The Amazing Race. Registration is to two adults and up to four children. The Case Hair Cuts and Styling | Colorists | Balayage required and begins Tuesday, Nov. 13. Memorial Library’s museum pass program Keratin Treatments | Brazillian Blow Out Cookie Bonanza!– Tuesday, Dec. 11, provides free admission or discounts to a 3 p.m., for students in grades 7–12. Bake, variety of Connecticut attractions, including decorate and eat cookies at this holiday cookie museums, parks, aquariums and zoos as well workshop. Led by ShopRite’s Registered as the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in Dietician Courtney Huggins and Librarian New York and the Roger Williams Park Zoo Rebecca Harlow. Registration is required and in Rhode Island. The passes may be checked Seeking Hair Stylist and Colorist begins Tuesday, Nov. 20. Space is limited. out with a valid library card for two days at Call Annamarie to Apply Dance Dance Revolution with a time on a first-come, first-served basis. No MakeyMakey – Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3:30 reservations or renewals are permitted and 262 Quarry Road, Milford | 203.693.2489 p.m., for students in grades 4–8. Learn about only one pass per family may be checked out circuitry and play Dance Dance Revolution at any given time. The Library’s museum pass Book Online: www.AlaModeAvedaSalon.com with the MakeyMakey. Registration is required program is sponsored by the Friends of the and begins Wednesday, Nov. 21. Space limited. Case Memorial Library. November 19, 2018 The Orange Times Page 19 News & Events Orange Police Host Tip-A-Cop Milford Library Celebrates With For Special Olympics Costume Party Officers with the Orange Police movement’s largest grass-roots fundraiser Department traded in their badges for and public awareness vehicles. This year- aprons when they hosted a Tip-A-Cop round program involves law enforcement fundraiser Nov. 16 to benefit Special officers from across the state who volunteer Olympics Connecticut at Chip’s Family their time to raise awareness and funds. Restaurant. Each year in June, over 1,500 officers and Throughout the event, officers volunteered athletes carry the Special Olympics “Flame their time to assist restaurant waitstaff of Hope” through hundreds of cities and with taking orders and serving customers. towns across the state, covering over 530 All tips that the officers received for their miles over three days. The runners run the efforts go to Special Olympics Connecticut “final leg” and light the ceremonial cauldron to support its year-round sports, health and during opening ceremonies for the Special fitness programs for athletes of all abilities. Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch For more information, visit soct.org, call Run event to benefit Special Olympics 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@ Connecticut. The torch run is one of the soct.org. Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Milford Library.

Thanksgiving Peak Time For Cooking Fires Thanksgiving is the number one day of the the home when the turkey is in the oven and year for friends and family to enjoy a meal check it often. Use a timer. Keep children at together. However, it is also the top day for least three feet away from the stove and away home fires due to cooking equipment. from hot food and liquids. Store knives, Cooking equipment is involved in almost matches and utility lighters in a safe place Winners of the Most Creative award Colleen Reilly-Rees Winners of the Most Literary award / Chris and Nancy half of all reported fires and injuries and out of the reach of children. Keep the floor and Nigel Rees as The Owl and the Pussy Cat. Photo Hebert as The Old Man and the C. Photo courtesy of the it is the second highest cause of home fire clear of objects such as toys or bags. Be sure courtesy of the Friends of the Milford Library. Friends of the Milford Library. deaths, with unattended food preparation electric cords from kitchen appliances are The Milford Public Library was to photograph themselves with Moby Dick’s the top contributing factor. On holidays, it not hanging off a counter. Keep oven mitts, transformed Oct. 20 with sailboats, a tail, Virginia Woolf (To the Lighthouse), is easy to become distracted with multiple towels, food wrappers and other flammables submarine and underwater adventure décor Captain Hook, Ernest Hemingway (The dishes to provide and guests to entertain. away from the cooking area. Do not leave a for the third annual “Party in the Stacks: Old Man and the Sea), a yellow submarine These distractions may cause you to leave candle burning in an empty room. Check that Legends of Charles Island.” (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) and with a the kitchen or forget that food is cooking in the smoke alarms are working. Party guests visited Charles Island on the skeleton on Treasure Island. the oven or on the stovetop. For any questions regarding fire safety, library landing, where photos were taken. The food was a highlight of the evening, The Orange Fire Marshal’s office suggests please contact the Orange Fire Marshal’s Many guests registered for the costume with guests enjoying the antipasti table and a few tips for an enjoyable and safe day. Stay office at 203-891-4711 Monday through content in hopes of winning one of the prizes nautical-inspired hors d’oeuvres prepared by in the kitchen when food is on the stovetop, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit donated by the Stress Factory Comedy Club Christopher Martins Restaurant and passed especially when frying with oil. Remain in the website at orangefiremarshal.com in Bridgeport. Joining Library Director Chris around by volunteers. Beer, wine and a rum Angeli in judging the event were Liz Davies punch were donated and served by The of The Crushed Grape, Allen McGeHee of Crushed Grape. The Milford Bank, and Dr. Anna Cutaia, Bidding took place on almost 60 silent Orange Names Youth Services superintendent of Milford Public Schools. auction items. Winners went home with Radio personality and Milford resident restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, a Coordinator Brian Smith emceed the evening events. honeymoon to Africa, a Red Sox autographed There was dancing to the music of The DJ baseball and more. Some auction items The Town of Orange has named Jessica Company. Many guests earned a treasure included a ride on a Milford firetruck, a day Simone as the Youth Services Coordinator from the treasure chest by participating with the mayor and a tour of the Connecticut for Orange Community Services. Born and in the “Literary Photo Quest” game. The State Capitol. raised in Orange, Simone said she is looking game was developed by Anne Bolin and Many members of the Friends of Milford forward to working with the youth of her Kathy Goldbach and artistically designed by Library as well as library staff members town. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Ronda Zalenski. Guests followed the clues played a role in making the party a success. psychology and a master’s degree in social work from Southern Connecticut State University. Between her bachelor’s program and master’s program, she worked at Orange Milford Library Hosting Performance Community Services as a clerical assistant. Simone has prior experience at Wilbur Cross Of ‘A Christmas Carol’ High School and the Branford Counseling Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Center, working one-on-one with children is always a favorite play for this time of and their families. Simone said she is Jessica Simone. Contributed photo. year, and the Milford Library is hosting a eager to facilitate preexisting programs encourage youth involvement and enhance performance by Gary Poholek on Sunday, offered by the department and come up youth development. She can be contacted at Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. with new ideas for programs and events to 203-891-4785 or [email protected]. Poholek not only brings to life the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, but he also brings the spirit of Charles Dickens himself. Written by Dickens in 1843, A Christmas Carol is one of the most treasured Christmas Chinese Educators Visit tales. Sometimes dubbed the Father of Christmas, Dickens wrote this “ghost story Amity Middle Schools of Christmas” to help support his struggling Twenty-five distinguished Chinese States provide innovative school types and family since his prior publication, The Life educators, mostly principals, visited the approaches to address student populations; and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit was Amity Middle Schools in Bethany and Orange develop management strategies to ensure not a moneymaker. Written in under three Gary Poholek. Photo courtesy of the Milford Library. on Nov. 13. These educators were selected by teacher quality and student learning; employ weeks, Dickens himself was transformed, A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Guangdong Province, one of China’s most innovative teaching methods to improve as was his character Ebenezer Scrooge. The Poholek is an accomplished Massachusetts progressive provinces, to come to the United learning for all students; and promote short story is a reminder to us that the spirit actor with credits that include Barrington States this year. effective teaching and learning by engaging of Christmas lies within us all and can be Stage Company, North Country Center The trip for the delegation, which visited in dialogue with American educators. found in the simple gift of love. for the Arts, Festival Ballet Providence, Connecticut Nov. 4 through 16, was The visit to Amity focused on middle In just under an hour, Poholek narrates Glassboro Summer Theatre, Christopher arranged by Daniel W. Gregg, director of school programs in Connecticut. It was the and performs with great delight several of Ryder Opera House and the Boston Park international programs at the Connecticut second year the Connecticut Association of the characters, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Plaza Terrace Room. He has been performing Association of Schools. The purpose of the Schools hosted educators from Guangdong Marley’s ghost, all three spirits of Christmas, his own one-man adaptation of A Christmas visit was to explore how schools in the United Province. and Scrooge’s boss Fezziwig. Carol for about 17 years. Page 20 The Orange Times November 19, 2018 Milford, Orange Elect New Leaders By Brandon T. Bisceglia Republican Pam Staneski for the seat House districts with sections in Phase 1 The 2018 midterm elections being vacated by retiring state Senator Orange reelected their Republican marked significant changes for the Gayle Slossberg, a conservative incumbents, House Minority Pre-construction nation and the state. In Connecticut, Democrat. Orange voters broke for Leader Themis Klarides and Rep. Democrats maintained their hold Staneski, while Milford, West Haven Charles Ferraro. pricing starting at on the governor’s seat, electing and Woodbridge went for Maroney. “As democrats, the local election $259,900!* businessman and perennial candidate “James Maroney’s win showed showed that we need to do a better Ned Lamont. They kept a lock on that campaigning on your platform is job getting our voice to the people all of the state’s other constitutional what people want,” said Jody Dietch, of this town,” Dietch said. “With offices. The General Assembly chair of the Orange Democratic Town more registered democrats than also turned significantly bluer. The Committee. “We are so proud to be republicans now in Orange, we current 18–18 tie in the state Senate able to call James our state Senator- were hoping for a better outcome.” will shift to at least 22–13 in favor elect. The people of the 14th state In Milford, incumbent Democrat of the Democrats, with one race Senate district elected a candidate Kim Rose fended off challenger still too close to call. Republicans who will vote with integrity, with the Connie Jagodzinski to remain in also lost ground in the state House will of the people, and not the will of Hartford for another two years. of Representatives, where the special interests, such as the NRA.” Full results for Milford and Democratic majority of 79–72 has Staneski’s House seat, which she Orange are below. Bold indicates increased to at least 90–59, with two left in her bid for the Senate, stayed the overall winner statewide seats pending recounts. in Republican hands, with Kathleen or district-wide. All results are In the most contentious race in Kennedy easily winning out over unofficial until certified by the Milford and Orange, Democrat James Democrat Ellen Russell Beatty. Connecticut Secretary of the State. Maroney eked out a victory over Likewise, the two other state Governor Orange: 3,857 US House of State House – District 117 Ned Lamont/Susan Treasurer Representatives – Cindy Wolfe Boynton Bysiewicz – D Shawn Wooden – D District 3 – D Milford: 10,965 Milford: 12,135 Rosa DeLauro – D Milford: 2,254 Orange: 3,061 Orange: 3,321 Milford: 14,339 Orange: 646 Bob Stefanowski/Joe Thad Gray – R Orange: 4,080 Charles Ferraro – R Markley – R Milford: 11,538 Angel Cadena – R Milford: 2,341 Overall: 647,772 Orange: 3,949 Milford: 9,973 Orange: 887 Milford: 13,077 Comptroller Orange: 3,327 State House – District 118 Attorney General Kevin Lembo – D State Senate – District 14 Kim Rose – D 203-288-1821 William Tong – D Milford: 11,999 James Maroney – D Milford: 5,678 Milford: 11,700 Orange: 3,353 Milford: 12,464 Connie Jagodzinski – R Orange: 3,243 Kurt Miller – R Orange: 3,415 Milford: 4,417 Sue Hatfield – R Milford: 11,507 Pam Staneski – R State House – District 119 Milford: 12,235 Orange: 3,909 Milford: 12,016 Ellen Russell Beatty – D Orange: 4,083 US Senate Orange: 4,035 Milford: 4,493 Secretary of the State Chris Murphy – D State House – District 114 Orange: 765 Denise Merrill – D Milford: 13,619 Mary Welander – D Kathleen Kennedy – R Milford: 12,319 Orange: 3,773 Orange: 1,719 Milford: 5,118 Orange: 3,431 Matthew Corey – R Themis Klarides – R Orange: 935 calcagni.com Susan Chapman – R Milford: 10,553 Orange: 2,504 Milford: 11,341 Orange: 3,610

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