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The OrangeWhen there’s Times better writing, there’s better reading. Vol. 7 / Issue 12 www.TheOrangeTimes.com October 11, 2018 In This Issue: Staneski, Maroney Debate For The 14th By Brandon T. Bisceglia Perennial political opponents Pam Staneski and James Maroney alternated between compliments and barbs as they squared off Sept. 17 at the First United Church of Christ in downtown Milford in a debate over who should be elected to the open 14th district state Senate seat. The debate was sponsored by the Plymouth Men’s Club, an adult fellowship group at the Goodspeed church. Club member Arthur Stowe served as See Page 6. moderator, taking questions written on cards by the audience. The two took the stage in a packed hall that appeared to be nearly evenly divided in its applause for each candidate’s positions. Their race is one of the more competitive in Left: James Maroney speaks during the Sept. 17 debate at First United Church of Christ in Milford. Right: Pam Staneski speaks Connecticut. State Senator Gayle Slossberg, a during the Sept. 17 debate at First United Church of Christ in Milford. Photos by Brandon T. Bisceglia. moderate Democrat who held the seat for 14 starting October 1,” she said. need to go up there and advocate for spending years, announced earlier this year she would not Maroney agreed with Staneski that the cuts,” she said. seek reelection. legislature needed to be careful about unintended Maroney pointed out in response that the This isn’t Staneski’s and Maroney’s first go- consequences. But he also faulted Staneski for Republican budget, while not outright raising around. They ran against each other for the opposing another bill to remove guns from taxes, contained plenty of hikes to revenue through 119th House district in 2012 and 2014. Maroney, people under a temporary restraining order. increasing fees by hundreds of millions of dollars, Profile On Isabela Meade a Democrat, won in 2012, while Staneski, a That bill, he noted, was prompted by a death in including on background checks and home sales. See Page 14. Republican, beat Maroney in 2014 and currently the state, referring to the murder in 2014 of Lori “We need to be truthful and acknowledge that occupies that seat. In both cases, the margin of Jackson by her husband, Scott Gellatly, after if you’re going to call a fee a tax when I vote for victory came down to a few hundred votes. Jackson had taken out a temporary restraining a fee, a fee is a tax when you vote for a fee.” The conversation immediately turned to order on him. Despite their occasional sharp words, the guns, with Staneski defending her opposition of “I think to many it seems like you go up candidates agreed more often than not. A a bipartisan bill that passed the state legislature against any gun legislation,” Maroney said. question about women’s rights to medical care in the wake of the 2017 Las Vegas mass They traded barbs again over a question took up almost no time, as both candidates shooting banning bump stocks, devices that about solving the state’s looming budget woes. simply said they did not support any restrictions. cause semiautomatic weapons to fire similarly Staneski touted the Republican budget that had At times throughout the evening, they even to automatic weapons. been put forward in the previous session, then seemed almost friendly toward each other. On “This bill did nothing to make our state safer. slammed Maroney for his budget votes during the subject of the opioid crisis, for instance, It did have some unintended consequences,” his tenure in the legislature. Maroney heaped praise on Staneski for her she said, pointing out that paintball enthusiasts “You actually increased spending roughly 10 work as a cofounder and past president of the Amity Regional Appoints and veterans who engaged in sports shooting percent over the course of your two years there, Milford Prevention Council, an organization New Superintendent weren’t exempted. “They are now felons so I’m glad to hear that you are saying that you dedicated to reducing substance abuse. See Page 17. Town Reaches Agreement With Turkey Hill Neighbors Over Lights By Brandon T. Bisceglia his property every night, far in excess of what the adjoiners have been addressed.” The residents around Turkey Hill School in zoning regulations allow. He said they shined Nevertheless, Marino explained that some of Orange may finally be able to get some sleep directly into his master bedroom, the master the lights on the exit side of the school opposite at night. bathroom, the family room, his daughter’s the Minores’ home may be visible from their Trick Or Trot For months, neighbors of the elementary bedroom and his deck. house because their property is on higher See Page 18. school have been complaining to town officials Zoning Enforcement Officer Paul Dinice ground than the school. that the lights on the school property were agreed at that meeting that the lights were not The revised plan calls for some of those spilling into their yards and bedrooms. Now it in compliance. According to Orange’s zoning opposite-side lights to be made full cutoff appears all parties have reached an agreement laws, lighting should not exceed 0.5 foot candle – something already required by the town’s that could put the issue to bed for good. at the property line. zoning regulations. Index: Attorney Lawrence J. Greenberg, representing Adjustments to the lights in the interim may Marino said bidding for the work would Arts...... 6 neighborhood resident Pasquale Minore, came have already put them in technical compliance. move forward and that the situation would be Home and Garden...... 9 before the Town Plan and Zoning Commission The town contracted Musco Engineering to resolved within 60 days. at its Sept. 20 meeting to announce that he and conduct light metering tests at the Minore’s Greenberg concurred with Marino’s Lifestyle...... 8 town attorney Vincent Marino had come up property line on Sept. 11 and 18; both those assessment, adding that the intent was always Obits...... 22 with a revised lighting plan for the school that tests showed the light levels at zero foot candle. to come to an “amicable resolution.” was acceptable to his clients. “I’m not going to stand here and say the town “We just wanted to be able to enjoy our Op-Ed...... 4 Minore had complained to the TPZC in is wholly compliant,” Marino said. “I believe house without the illumination coming toward Politics...... 13 April that the lights at Turkey Hill flooded that the lights that created the greatest impact to it,” he said.

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October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 3 Giving Back The Passing of a Rotary Giant Laugh With The Lions By Roger Tausig By Marianne Miller I only got to know Glenn four years ago this fun-filled evening featuring comedians As you may know, when I first joined Rotary. It was immediately The Orange Lions Craig “FIG” Figueiredo, who has appeared I have written many evident what a force Glenn was in the club. Club ended its summer on HBO, MTV and in feature movies, Nikki upbeat articles about the He was treasurer, but he was also so much hiatus with a bang. At Carr, who has appeared on the Ellen Show Rotary Club of Orange more than that. our summer board and Comedy Central, and Aldo Marachlian, in this space over that As I became more involved in the club it planning meeting who has appeared on Last Comic Standing past couple of years. In became clear that Glenn was the heart and incoming president and has toured comedy clubs from coast to my time as a member soul of our organization. He was a relentless Pat Romano led the coast. These comedians have tremendous and now as president of our club, I have had worker. Few if any of our service projects officers and directors talent and guarantee to have the crowd the privilege of working with some wonderful were carried out without his guidance and in developing an ambitious budget and roaring with laughter. people who, in keeping with the Rotary motto, involvement. annual events calendar for our upcoming The Orange Lions eye-screening program “Service Above Self,” have made extraordinary Glenn had the crucial role of helping to activities and projects. is expanding this fall to be available to all contributions to the local community as well as manage district managed grants, which are The Lions are again picking up used Orange preschool and elementary school those in need in countries around the globe. requests from organizations from the area mattresses and box springs in conjunction students. The screenings are performed with These people have inspired me to strive to be and around the world for critically needed with the Orange Rotary Club’s shredding a specialized computer camera that detects the best person I can be, which means doing as projects that profoundly affect thousands day on Oct. 13. You do not have to try to five common eye ailments. Those children much good in the world as you can and making of people by providing the funding for bring your mattress to the dump or anywhere identified with any eye abnormality will a positive impact on the lives of the many clean water, sanitary facilities and medical else by yourself. It’s not too late to call us have their parents contacted for follow- people who are less fortunate. procedures for children that would otherwise at 203-795-3906 to schedule your pickup up with an eyecare professional. Special Today, however, it is my sad duty to write be unavailable. This is the noblest work that for only $10 per piece. The items must be thanks go to Lion Betty Hadlock, who also about the shocking and untimely passing of a person can do, and Glenn pursued it with a outside or in an area easily accessed, such serves on the Orange Board of Education, a truly extraordinary Rotarian and special quiet passion and a strong will to get it done. as a garage. for chairing this event with help from many human being, Glenn Pearson. Glenn was also a fun, funny guy who was Our comedy night fundraiser, “Come Lions Club members. I have known Glenn since our sons played a great friend to many, many people. He Laugh with Us,” is being co-chaired by Lions Lion Pat McCorkle was presented with Little League baseball together in Orange 22 was a devoted husband Trish, his wife of 45 Ken Lenz and Mike Muttitt, with help from the “Ambassador of Sight” award by past years ago. At the time, I didn’t really know years, and an extraordinary father to Patrick. Lions George Lesko, Laurie Gagne and me. president Fred Turner. Glenn well, but coaching his son Patrick His loss shook the foundation of our club The comedy night event is held on Saturday, Ed and Marie Kaufman of Orange were was a treat. Patrick was passionate about and our community to its core because of Oct. 13 in the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox both installed at the Lions’ meeting on Sept. baseball; his love of the game was evident. the force of nature that he was and the way Church social hall at 480 Racebrook Rd. 24. District Governor Allen O’Farrell made He always had a can-do attitude, smiled a lot he touched so, so many lives at home and in Orange. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the an appearance that evening, graciously and enjoyed every minute he played. I would around the world. comedians begin their performances at 8 inducting the new members. learn later what a profound influence Glenn We will all strive to follow the example he p.m. The format of the event is cabaret-style: The Lions Club meets on the second and had on shaping his son into a positive and set as a Rotarian and a human being. bring your own beverages and snacks, with fourth Mondays of each month until June. charismatic young man. Rest in peace, Glenn. set-ups provided. Dessert and coffee/tea will Meetings usually start at 6:30 p.m. at Chip’s be served at the end of the evening. Tickets Family Restaurant in Orange for dinner are $30 when purchased in advance from meetings that adjourn at 8 p.m. If anyone Visit Us Online At: TheOrangeTimes.com any Orange Lion or by calling 203-795- would like to explore joining the club, call 3906, and $35 at the door. Don’t miss out on me at 203-795-3906.

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veteran withdrew from high school for October Is Time Helping More military service in World War II, the Korean Some New Laws On Hostilities, or during the Vietnam era, and To Support Breast Veterans Get consequently did not receive a diploma; The Books Oct. 1 8. tuition waivers for the state’s public Cancer Awareness Benefits colleges and universities if the veteran served in time of war; 9. certain veteran property tax exemptions (minimum $1,500); 10. farmer tax exemption; 11. special veterans license plates, including for vehicles used exclusively for farming; 12. veteran’s status on driver’s license and identity card; State Rep. (R-114) State Rep. (R-119) State Rep. (R-117) 13. motor vehicle license and registration Themis Klarides Pam Staneski Charles Ferraro fee exemption for one licensing period if the veteran was a legal resident of Connecticut at October is Breast Cancer Awareness Several new laws that we passed in the time of his or her induction and applies There is a saying around Hartford that Month. The month is used to increase breast Hartford went into effect Oct. 1. I am proud within two years following the date of may seem cliché but rings true: every law, cancer awareness and education while also to have supported many of the new laws, but separation; however arcane or odd it may seem, is promoting research into its cause, prevention, I am extremely excited that I was able to pass 14. exemption from overtime parking fines, important to someone. diagnosis and treatment. Connecticut for bipartisan legislation to help veterans. with certain exceptions, for disabled wartime On Oct. 1 about 10 new laws went into a long time had one of the highest rates of As the ranking member of the Committee veterans and their surviving spouse; effect. Generally, when the legislature breast cancer and still has over 3,000 women on Veterans’ Affairs, I worked across the 15. disregard of federal Aid and Attendance approves a new statute and it is signed by diagnosed annually. However, the good news aisle to get an important piece of legislation Pension benefits (i.e., a monthly amount the governor, it tends to become effective is that Connecticut has the highest survival to expand benefits to veterans who have been that is added to certain veterans’ pensions) either upon passage, on July 1 with the rates in the country, attributable to early diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, when calculating income for means-tested beginning of a new fiscal year, or on Oct. diagnosis and screening coverage. traumatic brain injury, or have had experience assistance programs (such as Medicaid); 1, with the start of a new fiscal year in It did not come easy. In 2005 the of military sexual trauma. 16. admission to the Veterans Residential Washington, D.C. Connecticut legislature led the way Specifically, the act extends the following Services facility or healthcare center; In the last legislative session the General in mandating insurance coverage for benefits to veterans with an other-than- 17. preference for admission into Assembly passed about 200 new laws. whole breast ultrasound as an addition honorable discharge and a qualifying any hospital, upon the Veterans Affairs One new law would increase healthcare to mammography for women with dense condition: commissioner’s request, at the state’s expense and support for prisoners at the state’s only breast tissue. In 2009, the Breast Density 1. veterans’ small business price preference unless other means of payment are available; correctional facility for women, York in Notification Law, which standardized for certain state open market orders and 18. $1,800 toward funeral expenses or Niantic. The legislation was prompted by communication to patients, was passed. contracts; cremation for indigent veterans; a case in which an inmate who became As advances in detection came forward, so 2. special service credit for state employee 19. temporary financial assistance for pregnant gave birth while confined to the did legislation to help all women gain access retirement (war time service is generally wartime veterans; and facility. to them. In 2016, I cosponsored legislation, counted as state service for retirement 20. temporary aid (such as food, clothing, Another will make it easier for motorists which ultimately became law, requiring purposes); and medical and surgical aid) from the to provide proof of insurance at an accident insurance coverage for 3-D imaging breast 3. inclusion of time served in war in the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund. scene. You will now be able to display your cancer screenings, called tomosynthesis. length of state employment for veterans Under prior law, these benefits were only insurance card on your smartphone. Tomosynthesis is the gold standard for early who were reinstated as state employees after available to veterans who were honorably The legislature also adopted another breast cancer detection. While the measure returning from military service; discharged or released under honorable commemorative license plate stating “Save does not require medical providers to use 4. state civil service exam bonus points; conditions from active service in the armed Our Lakes.” The added cost to display the tomosynthesis screening, it does afford 5. preference for Department of Economic forces. Under existing law, some of these plate will be placed in a fund dedicated to providers with the option, knowing that a Development-funded low- or moderate- benefits are limited to veterans with wartime preserve lakes in Connecticut. There are patient’s insurance will cover it. Last session, income rental housing; service only. about 50 such specialized plates, touching on we updated medical coding to allow for 6. state high school diploma exam fee If you have any questions, concerns, or everything from prostate health awareness the definition of mammography to include waiver; ideas please contact me at Charles.Ferraro@ to saving Long Island Sound. There’s even tomosynthesis. 7. honorary high school diploma, if the cga.ct.gov. one for ham radio operators. Early detection is key to treatment and We also banned smoking at bus and train survival. Breast health education is now The Orange Times stations and the sale of red-eared turtles included in the curriculum of our public Stephen Hechtman, Publisher: [email protected] in Connecticut. Environmentalists were school health programs. I encourage you to get Patricia Miller, Entertainment Editor: [email protected] concerned that the red-eared turtles would Brandon T. Bisceglia, Editor: [email protected] regular medical checkups and mammograms Creative Director: Wendy Macomber Photographers: Steve Cooper • Lexi Crocco be released into the wild and crowd out and contact your medical professional if you In The House: native species as they compete for food. have questions or concerns. Rep. Themis Klarides (R-114) Rep. Pam Staneski (R-119) Lawmakers also placed some new There are many resources available. A few that Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) Rep. Kim Rose (D-118) restrictions on reverse mortgages by I would recommend are areyoudenseadvocacy. 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Staneski and was shocked to learn that Ms. also protected our children and citizens. In the encourage our local residents to support him in Speak Your Mind Staneski voted to cut hundreds of millions of recent Las Vegas shootings, the bump stock the upcoming election on Nov. 6. The Orange Times encourages readers to dollars from state universities and community became a well-known device for converting Debbie Davis, Orange submit letters to the editor. Letters should colleges. $400 million dollars was the number a semi-automatic rifle into an automatic. To the Editor: be limited to no more than 350 words and mentioned. Connecticut passed a law to ban their use. Ms. As the 2016 presidential results brought include your full name and town. Submit That didn’t sound right, so I decided to Staneski voted against that ban, saying that home to us in stark detail, elections do matter letters to publisher@theorangetimes. do some research. It turns out that was only “paintball gun enthusiasts were opposed.” She and every vote counts! com. Letters may be edited for clarity or the tip of the iceberg. The budget she voted has got to be kidding. On Nov. 6, voters in the 114th state House content. See theorangetimes.com/print- for: eliminated college scholarships for It appears to me that Ms. Staneski puts her district have the opportunity to change the schedule for submission deadlines. 15,000 students, eliminated funding for early own philosophies and beliefs before our wants direction of our local leadership by electing childhood education, and created a new 2 and needs. We need someone in the state Mary Welander as our state representative. To The Editor: percent teacher tax. Senate who will listen to us and protect our Mary brings a fresh outlook, a dedication to As a retired teacher and grandparent, I have Quality education at all levels is crucial to children. meeting our local needs, unwavering support become increasingly more concerned about the future of our state. An educated workforce It seems to me after reading the articles that for our schools, and an extraordinary work support for education and safety in our schools. is one of our great strengths. That vote Mr. Maroney presented himself as a much ethic that will benefit not only her constituents, Those who know me, know that my husband jeopardized our future as a state and led to more caring and sensible person. While I but residents of the state as a whole. Paul is the family member who is interested in UConn dropping four spots in the national have only known Mr. Maroney through my I encourage my friends and neighbors to politics. I on the other hand, find it about as rankings from 18 to 22. husband, I consider myself a pretty good judge make an unequivocal statement of support interesting as watching paint dry. However, Ever since the Newtown tragedy, of character and have found him to be a genuine for the economic, social and educational well I read about the recent state senate debate Connecticut has sought to pass legislation individual. I believe him to be the candidate being of our children and families, now and for between James Maroney and State Rep. Pam which recognized the rights of gun owners, but who will better represent our community and the future, by voting for Mary Welander and October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 5 Opinion & Editorial Editorial: Everybody Lost In Ford/Kavanaugh Debacle By Brandon T. Bisceglia President Donald Trump may for the out for a supplemental FBI investigation, but Kavanaugh, meanwhile, will forever serve US Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh moment bask in the success of getting his guy even he has admitted he couldn’t have made under a cloud. Not only are there going became the newest member of the Supreme on the court. But he can almost certainly expect such a move if he wasn’t already planning to to be people who always believe he is a Court Oct. 6, but only after several weeks of his disparaging words about Blasey Ford at a retire from the Senate. sexual predator, but his testimony before roiling controversy surrounding allegations Mississippi rally to haunt him come 2020. Democrats are hardly blameless here, the Judiciary Committee eroded any notion that he had committed sexual assault and Indeed, there is a chance that the price for though. They were just as blatant in of him as an impartial jurist. His partisan, engaged in other sexually aggressive behavior Republicans of getting Kavanaugh confirmed their political opposition to Kavanaugh. petulant performance will taint him as a during his high school and college years. will be losing the female vote for a generation. Connecticut’s own Senator Richard jurist for years to come. Absolutely no one benefitted from this Women have already been up in arms the Blumenthal, who sits on the Judiciary It has also tainted the court itself. It’s a spectacle. last two years over Trump’s attitudes toward Committee, refused the traditional one-on- myth that the Supreme Court has ever been Perhaps the person who lost the most was women, not to mention the accusations one meeting with Kavanaugh in August, well free of politics or ideology. But it’s been a Kavanaugh’s main accuser, Christine Blasey against him that continue to linger. before any of the allegations had become useful myth, because the justices themselves Ford. After living for years with the pain The fact is that almost no woman in this public. Perhaps if Democrats had not made strive to live up to it. That venerable of her memory that she narrowly escaped society has not been affected in some way by it so clear they would use all their efforts institution just moved a couple feet closer an attempted rape by Kavanaugh at a high discrimination, harassment or outright assault. to oppose Kavanaugh before even hearing to the political mud in which the other two school party, she was further burdened Though Republican leaders tried to carefully him out, Republicans would not have been branches of government play. with death threats and national scrutiny walk the wire between supporting Kavanaugh so skeptical of their motives when credible Most importantly, the American people lost simply for coming forward with her story. and taking his accusers seriously, they made claims of sexual impropriety did surface. from this debacle. The scars of the last few Democrats and Republicans alike have said many missteps along the way, beginning with And despite all their machinations, weeks are going to take years to heal. A few they believe something traumatic did happen their reluctance to reopen any investigation into Democrats lost the court. They were always more threads in the fabric of our institutions to her, she has simultaneously been ridiculed the matter. Their push to get a confirmation at all going to. Even if Kavanaugh had gone down, have come loose. If we don’t take care to sew and vilified by pundits, average people and – costs before the election were blatant. Arizona as long as Trump was president anyone them back together carefully, we run the risk most inexcusably – the president. Senator Jeff Flake deserves credit for holding nominated would be a conservative. of this entire project coming apart. Letters To The Editor: the entire Democratic ticket in November. community. Should Staneski be elected a Bryan Anderson opportunity to vote for an astoundingly Ellen Scalettar, Woodbridge senator, I can attest to her integrity and total Milford Alderman, 5th District thoughtful and compassionate candidate for Ellen Scalettar served as state commitment not only to our IDD families state senator. This could not come at a more representative for the 114th district from but also to her entire constituency. More To the Editor: important time, when it is easy to focus on 1993-1998 and as Woodbridge first than ever, Connecticut must have realistic, Voters in Milford and Orange have a unique only one aspect of our state’s fundamental dual selectman from 2013-1017. energetic leaders like Pam Staneski to chart a opportunity this November to elect a candidate problem. James Maroney is the best candidate completely new course for all. who has in-depth knowledge of the issues, a to do this because he will reach across the aisle, To the Editor: Joseph W. Duffy passion for good government and the ability innovate in policy, and always be sure that he I would like to take the opportunity to Parent-Advocate, State Task Force on to bring people together for the common good. fully understands any plan he makes and how endorse Mary Welander for the 114th state IDD Planning, Wethersfield That candidate is Democrat Ellen Russell it affects the people he serves. I can think of representative district. Mary has impressed me Beatty, on the ballot for the 119th district. no better candidate for state senate anywhere so much as an active member of the Orange To the Editor: I have known Ellen for many years and in Connecticut, and am proud to endorse James Board of Education. She quickly became a I’ve been seeing a lot about Pam Staneski in worked with her at Southern Connecticut State Maroney for State Senate. valued member of the board due to her insight the news lately. I have heard Pam call herself University where she was Vice President for Jake Hollander, Orange on issues and her intelligence. Contributing to a moderating figure in the Republican Party. Academic Affairs. She was highly regarded the board in general as well as serving on both Staneski votes with the Republicans 93 percent by faculty for her integrity, consensus-building To the Editor: the Finance and Operations subcommittee and of the time, and I’m sure the same could be skills and vision for the future of education. There is a great candidate for Orange in the 21st Century Ad-Hoc committee, Mary said for her colleagues on the other side of Her ability to analyze and interpret policies the 114th district (those who vote at Mary L. has shown the drive and diligence necessary the aisle. However, when Staneski does vote and proposals made her a strong ambassador Tracy School), and she is Mary Welander. to understand, research and collaborate independent of her party members, it’s to vote for both the university and the profession. Add Currently serving as an elected member of the very effectively. Mary’s focus on the board to the extreme right of most of her caucus. all that to managing a $12 million budget and Orange Board of Education, Mary is running combines what is best for children and what is Staneski is one of only seven representatives you have the perfect candidate to represent to make sure Orange has a hometown State fiscally responsible. to vote against a measure supporting victims you in Hartford. I urge you to vote for Ellen Representative to represent us, advocate for Mary is also a Connecticut ambassador for of sexual assault on college campuses. The on Nov. 6. our community, and protect our families. Sandy Hook Promise. In this role, she has Affirmative Consent bill (HB 5376) was John Mattia, Orange Conversely, despite a leadership position spoken in Hartford and in Washington, D.C. on approved by an overwhelming bipartisan in the House of Representatives, Mary’s the importance of identifying at-risk behaviors majority in both legislatures. To the Editor: opponent seems more interested in grabbing and early intervention. Far from bipartisan, or commonsensical Over the summer, I had the opportunity to statewide headlines and become the voice of Mary is a forward-thinking person who for that matter, is Staneski’s vote against a volunteer for James Maroney’s campaign for “no” to oppose any progressive ideas initiated looks to build a better future. All of Mary’s ban on bump stocks. Pam was one of only 35 state Senate for Connecticut’s 14th district. It in Hartford. wonderful characteristics: intelligence, drive, legislators that voted against House Bill 5542 was an incredible experience working for such Voters in the 114th district need to elect a integrity, honesty, experience and willingness which was intended to prevent a gun owner a great candidate, and I strongly recommend woman who understands the needs of working to collaborate are things that we need and from modifying a semi-automatic weapon that everyone both vote for James and canvass families, who will support school programs to deserve in our representative. Her values into a machine gun. A shooter recently used with his team this fall, he makes it very train our students for careers here in Connecticut, and priorities make her the best candidate to multiple bump-stock-weapons to kill over enjoyable! and who will listen to her constituents. support Orange, Woodbridge and Derby in 50 concertgoers in Las Vegas. And in case Connecticut faces a dual problem: Our While the incumbent promotes divisiveness, Hartford. you are inclined to believe that there was state’s finances are heavily strained, but many Mary will work across the aisle to promote Susan E. Riccio, Orange some nuance associated with her bump-stock Connecticut residents need access to improved the betterment of our town and our state. An vote, Staneski also voted against a bill that quality services, particularly in education. In active member of the PTA and the Orange To the Editor: would take handguns away from any person these times, our leaders must be innovative, Community Women, Mary will bring her I take this opportunity to salute the continuing accused of abusing a spouse (HB 5054). These responsible, and compassionate through their experience of working in nonpartisan manner efforts of Pam Staneski on behalf of the many votes went a long way to help Pam maintain policies. Be it through his planned Office to serve all of us well for the next two years. folks with intellectual and developmental her endorsement from the National Rifle of Innovation or his focus on fiscally sound Make this happen, by electing Mary Welander disabilities (IDD). This past legislative session Association, but left most of her Republican increased education access, James exemplifies on Tuesday, Nov. 6. while a representative, Pam was indispensable colleagues scratching their heads. all of these needed traits. Mitch Goldblatt, Orange in the bipartisan, unanimous passage of Senate Please reject Pam Staneski’s bid for the State With partisanship gripping our country Bill 463. Senate on Nov. 6. and our state, Connecticut should place its To The Editor: In brief, this piece of legislation ensured Sarah Aaron-Bromley, Milford faith in individuals willing to reach across the I am a 76-year-old U.S. Navy Veteran that the appropriate placement of citizens with aisle. Having just secured the Independent served in the Cuban Missile Crisis 1960-1964. IDD who have long been awaiting residential To the Editor: nomination along with the Democratic one, Whenever I had a question regarding our State, settings in the community. The statute also On November 6th, voters are presented with a James is the right candidate to do just that. I would contact Ms. Pam Staneski. Pam not empaneled a statewide task force to create and rare opportunity to fill a vacancy in the position Finally, as a volunteer for James, I saw only answered my questions, but personally explore future plans for Connecticut’s vast of state representative in the 119th district. first-hand on many occasions that he listens to came to my home to speak with me. Pam IDD population. This is a splendid precedent Fortunately for us, my Milford aldermanic people’s concerns, whether it is fiscal problems, Staneski is above reproach in very way. which looks to a happy and safe life for a long- colleague, Ellen Russell Beatty, has offered her education policy, healthcare, gun policy, or I believe Pam Staneski is the most neglected segment of our state. vast educational and administrative expertise simply their future in Connecticut. Furthermore, qualified person to be our state Senator as her Pam has been in the vanguard of legislators on issues that affect Milford and Orange. As he’s also displayed impressive metacognition qualifications are impeccable; she is a very who recognize the urgency of matters a Milford alder, Ellen listens, gathers facts about his plans and ideas, constantly examining committed individual and truly cares about her affecting the dignity of 18,000 state citizens. and performs research, seeks input, refines the potential unintended consequences of any citizens and state. As a member of special IDD caucus of the her thinking, and then forms an opinion. Her policy he advocates for and how to mitigate At this time, we need strong representation legislature, she has also been a dauntless intelligence, care for people, principles, and them. As any observer of politics can conclude, in our government and Pam is the best choice voice for the rights of families of IDD inclusive team viewpoint will serve Milford this is a rare trait amongst elected leaders. It’s for the position of Senator. I will vote for Pam persons to receive under law annual and exact and Orange well. I am an enthusiastic advocate also one badly needed in Hartford. Staneski for Senator. information vital to the wellbeing of the IDD for Ellen’s election as state representative! Connecticut’s 14th district has the John A. Stavola, Milford Page 6 The Orange Times October 11, 2018 Arts & Entertainment Vision is the art of seeing things that are invisible to others. – Jonathan Swift by Patricia Miller

ART IN THE LIBRARY (176 Tyler City Rd., Orange) will feature a tribute to American veterans, sponsored in collaboration with the New Haven Vet Center and the Josephine Herrick Project, a 75-year-old volunteer service organization that partners with schools, libraries and social service organizations to provide free photography programs led by volunteer professional photographers. The November show at the library, “Getting Close: Photography Exploration by Veterans,” is a result of this program, featuring the work of a group of veteran photography students in their exploration of local surroundings and individual stories. It represents the vision and reflections of the participants as they worked towards The cast of Goodspeed Musicals The Drowsy Chaperone. Contributed photo. getting physically closer to their subjects or by getting closer internally to objects Milford) is sponsoring the ninth Annual to build an ‘appropriate’ Halloween costume. mental health issues. that are significant to them. The camera is Youth Concert on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 On Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m., the Passing Strange consists of drummer recognized as a transformational tool for p.m. at the Milford Art Center’s Eastbound Shubert will feature Make Comedy Great Anthony Paulucci and vocalist/pianist Kate self-expression, community exploration and Theatre. Featuring young artists from Again, a rollicking evening of comedy with Mirabella. They have recorded two albums. confidence-building. Orange and surrounding towns, the concert Jeff Allen, Ross Bennett, Tina Giorgi and In 2018 they placed third in NOW’s Best of Veterans showing their work are Robert will have show tunes, classical music and Earl David Reed. For tickets, go online to Hartford’s reader’s poll for Best New Band Kukiel of Seymour; Anthony Arnold of West jazz selections performed by vocalists and shubert.com, call 203-562-5666, or visit the and earned Connecticut’s Song of the Year Haven; Dennis Libbey of Cheshire; Ronald instrumentalists. This concert showcases box office on College Street. Award for “Pacific Northwest.” They were Douglas of Hamden; Gabor Kautzner of youngsters with exceptional talent. For WESTPORT COUNTRY also nominated for the New England Music’s Hamden; E Cretella of Westbrook, Marta tickets and reservations, call Rae McClellan PLAYHOUSE (25 Powers Ct., Westport) award for Best New Act. Supple of Milford; and Ed Quinones of East at 203-298-0766. Checks payable to OACC presents Man of La Mancha through The event will be catered and beverages Haven. Contributions from local citizens should be sent to OACC, P.O. Box 1037, Saturday, Oct. 13. Written by Dale will be available. There will also be a and the Korean-American Association of Orange, CT 06477. Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and raffle with prizes donated by Connecticut Connecticut provided funding for framing ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE lyrics by Joe Darion, the show is a winner of businesses. Passing Strange will be the works in the exhibition. COUNCIL (525 Orange Center Rd., Orange) five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It performing a set of their original music. Also participating in this exhibition is will continue its Hop the Bus program this tells the imaginative story of Don Quixote Tickets will be available at milfordarts.org Chyeon Lee, who will exhibit dolls made year to the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. as he tilts at windmills and battles for good or at 203 -878-6647 in the Korean art of anigarami, a form of The remaining concerts through December and the love of his fair maiden Aldonza. You MILFORD ARTS COUNCIL (81 crocheting. Lee is committed to contributing are Carmina Burana (with a combined chorus will hear the haunting song “Dulcinea” and Naugatuck Ave., Milford) is also offering an to the community, so all profits from sales of 350 voices) on Thursday, Nov. 8, Eroica be transported by the power of this sweeping exhibit, “At the Zoo,” at the MAC Firehouse of the dolls will be donated to the Orange on Thursday, Nov. 29, and The Messiah tale based on Cervantes’s masterpiece. For Gallery through Nov. 4. There will be a Public Schools to benefit children with on Thursday, Dec. 10. For reservation on tickets, go to westportplayhouse.org or call raffle with prizes donated by Connecticut special needs. She has done this with profits the bus, call Pat Miller at 203-397-8915. 203-227-4177. businesses. An artists’ reception will be from a previous show in the library. Anyone Donations from businesses or individuals THE REGINA A. QUICK CENTER held on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 p.m. interested in learning anigarami can contact wishing to contribute to this effort can do so FOR THE ARTS (1073 North Benson Rd., to 7 p.m. The exhibit is themed, exploring her at [email protected]. by calling Bradford Gesler, OACC treasurer Fairfield) presents the Mermaid Theatre of the vision of the zoo by artists in various THE ORANGE PLAYERS (525 Orange at 203-795-5133. Community support will Nova Scotia in The Rainbow Fish on Sunday, genres, including 2-D and 3-D works. The Center Rd., Orange) will perform Acting Up!, enable OACC to continue to provide this Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. The audience is sure to be artists were invited to express feelings about an evening of previously unpublished one- community service. enchanted as Marcus Pfister’s award-winning the zoo, to interpret the zoo experience or to act short plays, at High Plains Community SHUBERT THEATRE (247 College St., book comes to life and the Rainbow Fish illustrate a unique perspective of the zoo. Center Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 19, and New Haven) is sponsoring a free open house shares his scales of silver and his heart of This will be a transitional exhibit Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Ten short plays on Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 28 from gold. There will be juice and cookies served for the Firehouse Gallery because the will be performed. Orange resident Jackie 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is Shubert’s gift to after the show. Tickets are $15. gallery is undergoing a transformation. Koral is the director of one of the plays, and the greater New Haven community. Family- GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE (6 Main Exhibits moving forward will be juried for Orange actors include Stephanie Larson, friendly activities include arts and crafts St., East Haddam) continues its run of The submissions, will be of shorter length and Vickie Lewis, Tom Ndaiye and Tedra projects, temporary tattoos, Halloween film Drowsy Chaperone, a tribute to the iconic spread throughout the calendar year. The Schneider, along with others from Hamden, shorts, snacks and refreshments. Children songs and people of show business, through MAC says this will allow other programming East Haven, West Haven, Milford, Newtown under 12 are welcome to wear Halloween Nov. 25. In this show, a forgotten Jazz Age to expand the artistic experience of both the and New Haven. There are many talented costumes for trick-or-treating in the Shubert musical comes to life in the living room of a artist and the patron. people involved in this production, several lobby (no masks or prop weapons). die-hard theater fan. It’s an evening of song, CENTER STAGE (54 Grove St., Shelton) with professional acting credits. Tickets Those wishing to continue trick-or-treating dance and pure entertainment. Numbers are mounts a production of Noel Coward’s are $20 and can be purchased online at may do so by visiting the Shops at Yale table show-stopping and characters are larger than Blithe Spirit on Friday, Oct. 12 and 19 at orangeplaters.net. Reservations can be made in the lobby to receive a special bag and a life. For tickets go to goodspeed.org or call 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 13 and 29 at 8 p.m.; by calling the box office at 475-227-7567. map of participating stores in the Chapel 860-873-8668. Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.; and Thursday, ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE Street Historic District and on Broadway in MILFORD ARTS COUNCIL (40 Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. COUNCIL (205 Meetinghouse Ln., Orange) New Haven. All participants will be entered Railroad Ave. South, Milford) offers its first This classic Coward comedy is sure to will sponsor Paint a Pumpkin on Saturday, in a drawing to win gift cards from Patagonia, Emerging Artist Night, featuring Blac Rabbit, delight audiences with the doings of the Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Orange Dwell, J. Crew and L.L. Bean. returning from a tour after a tumultuous eccentric medium who holds a séance that Congregational Church Community Room. This family-friendly event will officially reception last spring at MAC. Blac Rabbit conjures up a jealous wife who delights in OACC encourages all budding young artists kick off the Shubert’s annual Holiday Food plays mostly Beatles cover songs. upsetting her former husband’s love life. to join in the fun. Children age 6 and up, and Toy Drive. Patrons are encouraged to Twin brothers Amiri and Rahierm This truly is an otherworldly farce. Tickets who must be accompanied by an adult, are bring non-perishable food to the theatre Taylor grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant are available at centerstageshelton.org or at invited to participate. The $10 fee includes through Dec. 31. All food donations will neighborhood of Brooklyn surrounded by 203-225-6079. a pumpkin and necessary materials. There is benefit FISH of Greater New Haven and all hip-hop culture and music. But the brothers NELSON HALL (150 Cook Hill Rd., a limit of 25 participants. Reservations are toys will be donated to the New Haven Fire were exposed to more pop, show and jazz Cheshire) will feature Studio Two: The required and may be made by contacting Department. music at home and their chosen inspiration Beatles Before America on Friday, Oct. Priscilla Searles at [email protected] SHUBERT THEATRE (247 College was The Beatles. They are now joined by 19, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Studio Two is or by calling 203-397-1465. St., New Haven) presents Back to School drummer Patrick Jones and bassist Josh Lugo. a New England-based Beatles tribute band ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE Catechism–The Holy Ghost and Other The group made a debut album in 2017. Doors featuring graduates of Berklee College of COUNCIL is sponsoring two photo Terrifying Tales on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 will open at 6:30 p.m. The band plays at 7:30 Music and offers the unique experience of contests: “Picture This,” for young people in p.m. In this new version, Sister is preparing p.m. Concessions will be available. enjoying Beatles music through their early grades 4 through 12; and “Fill the Frame,” her classroom for another long year of MILFORD ARTS COUNCIL (40 touring years. Studio Two’s love for the for photographers over 18. See full details catechism. In this hysterical lesson, we find Railroad Ave. South, Milford) will feature Beatles prior to their rise to fame, along with in articles elsewhere in this issue. There will out the church’s take on all the familiar Passing Strange, a local indie rock group, their devotion to sharing their music, makes be prizes awarded and photographs will be Halloween tales of ghosts and goblins. in a benefit concert at the MAC to support this a treat for all ages. Some of the songs displayed in the gallery at Town Hall. The performance is full of Sister’s Bridges Health Care and the Milford that will be performed are “She Loves You,” ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE signature hands-on participation, and some Prevention Council in their efforts to help “I Saw Her Standing There” and “All My COUNCIL (40 Railroad Ave. South, may be offered the opportunity to learn how those battling addiction, substance abuse or Loving.” Call 203-699-5495 for tickets. October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 7 The Book Club: Burning Desire Jamie Quatro, Fire Sermon, Anansi, 2018 Few writers would have the sex, and the rest of her life turns as food. Guilt as energy... I know what I courage to explore the territory around how much distance she want and how to get it by pretending that I that lies at the intersection of sex can – or wants to – put between don’t want it.” and God. Jamie Quatro, in Fire herself and the temptations and Quatro presents Margaret’s ordeal using Sermon, has created a heroine for memory of desire. a smorgasbord of literary conventions whom God is a living presence, God accompanies her into and styles. Third-person narration for her yet who is consumed by sexual the hotel room by her assurance family life, first-person anguish for interior desire for a man not her husband. that “we will do the most we monologues, epistolary style with both sent How she reconciles this life-long can without the appearance of and unsent emails written to James in which contradiction is the substance intent.” She engages in an inner detached academic discussions are meant to of this brief but intense novella. Peter dialogue between her “deluded provide a fig leaf for their mutual longings. The brilliant part is that Quatro Hechtman head and heart.” Plans to reunite with James are made and does so by avoiding both abstract “Head: You’ll only make a broken. Margaret is asked “What if you theology as well as obsessive guilt. mess. Heart: Any mess will be worth it.” [were] ...to discover that the corpse of Jesus Margaret marries Thomas, a loving, “Head: You will watch fire consume were definitively discovered? What would affectionate, sensitive, caring man, endowed everything you care about. You will be left you feel?” Her answer is “relief.” with good looks, a sense of responsibility with ash.” At the end of the day, Margaret’s battle and a gift for fatherhood. So what could be Biblical truths and religious authority, with God is resolved. She never does wrong? He is unable to satisfy her in bed, though sought out, offer no solace. “Show abandon the loving family that her own ironically, because he is too eager to please, me in the Bible,” said the pastor, “where ministrations have created. This will have to too needy, and too dependent on her orgasms God intends you to be happy. What he wants suffice. God is probably happy. Is Margaret? for his self-definition. is for you to be good.” Margaret understands Margaret begins an email correspondence that Jesus experienced 40 days of temptation guilt and therefore Peter Hechtman is the founder and owner of with James, a fellow academic who, like in the Judean desert but did not sin. Is she to refuses to take it at face value. “I admit,” The Book Maven. Peter can be reached at herself, is a poet-theologian. They meet aspire to such a standard? she asserts, “that my self-flagellation is [email protected]. in Chicago for one night of truly glorious Margaret can also see through her own indulgent and coercive. Guilt as fuel. Guilt

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Find a way to bring to be happy when there is so things that you can define in too better. It’s what that saying, “fake it till you happiness to someone who needs some help. much sadness in the world? Is it many ways to list. But because make it” means. Bring a smile to someone else, and it will possible to be happy if the people the definition is so broad, why Often people focus on the negatives in come back to you and help you begin to feel you care about are not happy? not create a definition that you their lives or on their past mistakes so much happy. Acts of kindness, especially when Is it acceptable to feel happy can comfortably fit into? What that they find it hard to feel happy. There is they are delivered directly can be a worthy when there are so many reasons Fern if you were already happy and so much sadness, suffering, guilt, anger and source of happiness. Spreading happiness to be miserable? Is being happy Tausig just forgot to notice? What if you shame going around that it feels frivolous to actually will increase your own. overrated? could define happy as what you want to feel happy. But do you want to wait Are you happy? I would love to hear from These are the questions I get from clients are now? until everything in your life and the world is you. If you aren’t happy, I would love to hear who come to me with a wide variety of issues. For example, find three things you are the way you think it should be? Do you want from you too. Their bottom line is always, “I just want to grateful for. Three things that if you lost you to put off feeling happy? be happy.” They believe they will be happy would definitely be less happy. Then decide Even if you begin to feel happy now, if Fern is a certified hypnotist, lifecoach and if they lose weight or if something changes that those are three good reasons to be happy. something good happens you can always be health educator. 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The witness the actual migration, there is plenty Although getting away usually for a picture-perfect mountainous 200-foot rock formation is in the shape of an of wildlife and the beauty of these creatures means heading to a European backdrop with luscious green arch and looks as though it is an entryway will humble you. city or relaxing at the spa or trees and an idyllic lake with the to a world beyond, as it’s situated at the Let’s not forget the natural wonders much beach, sometimes what we really richest shade of blue water. Let all spot where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of closer to home. Niagara Falls is the perfect need to come back renewed is a the views put you at ease. Cortez come together. Go snorkeling under place to remind you how mysterious nature journey into nature. It’s a chance Known as one of Iceland’s most the arch and discover the beautiful reefs can be. It is comprised of three waterfalls – to disconnect from everyday iconic landmarks, Mount Maelifell and various types of fish. Take a water taxi, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls in the stress or technology and re- Karen is a unique form of paradise. The glass-bottom boat or a kayak to reach this US, and Horseshoe Falls in Canada. 3,160 connect with your surroundings. Quinn-Panzer journey there is not for the faint magnificent landmark. tons of water flows over the falls every Here are some top vacation of heart – it takes you through dirt Home to the most incredible natural second. Whether you visit the US side or the spots for nature lovers around the world. roads, volcanic deserts and river crossings – phenomenon, the wildebeest migration, Canadian side, the view is incredible. 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The Hubbard contingency does not have a house to sell contingency a good chance to get his own buyer ASAP. A complete plan includes knowing where form gets added to the offer. and therefore bump the Hubbard client. As an agent for almost forty years, I you are going if you sell your house. Some The offer already states how much the I advise sellers that they now have something can attest to the fact that 85 percent of my agents and homeowners may frown on this buyer will pay, what he foresees as his in their back pocket, and I tell the buyers that Hubbards have gently succeeded. This process, but most property owners need to sell down payment and the inspection and loan this home may be theirs soon if we surge process is a good one, giving everyone time to buy. Keep it friendly and enjoy the process. information. 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Have A Tip? Send It To Us At [email protected] And Visit Us Online At: TheOrangeTimes.com October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 9 Home & Garden The Garden Spot: Preparing Your Houseplants For Winter Now that the days are getting carefully inspect the plants for any been outdoors in “quarantine” for several humidity. Putting the plants on plant trays or shorter and the nights are getting insects. Soak the entire plant, pot weeks, giving any insects that might have saucers with pebbles will allow you to increase much cooler, it’s time to prepare and all, in a bucket lukewarm water been hiding a chance to emerge. the humidity since any “overwatering” will your houseplants for the winter. for about 15 minutes so any insects After you’ve taken care of any insects, you drain in to the pebbles and then evaporate. Any plants that have enjoyed that have been hiding in the soil will need to decide where to put your plants. Pay Just be sure that the water level in the trays or summer outdoors need to be come up for air. If I see any insects in attention to the light requirements of the plant saucers doesn’t reach the bottom of the pots. gradually moved into the indoor the soil, I take that as a sign to repot so that you can choose which location meets This can cause root rot. You can also mist the environment. the plant in fresh grow mix. This is the requirements best. Wash the inside of the plants with a sprayer bottle daily to increase Check to see if any of your also the time to give the outside of windows where the plants will be so that they the humidity. plants are root bound by looking the pot a good cleaning with water get as much light as possible. Make sure that It’s also time to decrease the amount of at the drainage hole of the pot. Pat Dray with a few drops of bleach added. you don’t have them in any drafty areas. If fertilization, since your plants will grow more If they are, this is a good time to Now check both sides of the leaves. some of your plants experience a “leaf drop” slowly indoors. When spring finally comes, repot them into a pot that is one size up. Prune If you see any insects, you can treat the plant the first few weeks they are indoors, don’t be you can restart fertilization in preparation for off any dead or yellowed leaves and shape the with an insecticidal soap. Give your plants a too concerned. This is typical when bringing moving them back outdoors. Your plants will plant up. Acclimate your plants to the indoor good spray of water, treat with the soap, then them in to a new environment. thank you then for all the care you gave them. environment by moving them to less sunny repeat again in a week. One of the big differences between the outdoor areas over the course of a week. Even when I don’t see any problems with summer outdoor weather and the indoor Pat Dray is a past president of the Orange Once they have acclimated to less sunlight, the plants, I put my houseplants that have environment is the generally lower indoor Garden Club. Room 911: Friendships And Decorating: A Perilous Mix You may turn to your best friend room and a kitchen which were friend wasn’t a total disaster, the entire area a professional decorator, ended up paying for advice, solace, scheduling a within the walls of something looked chopped up. There was no flow. Each more. Her friendship with her friend was playdate with your kids, helping known as a “great room.” The area, the kitchen and the family room had now strained. you find the right pair of shoes space needed to be treated as one; distinct colors on the walls. Looking from What to do? I suggested that the friend, my for that formal dress you recently there were no natural delineations the kitchen over to the family room the colors client and I fix this together. In the end, her bought, and, of course, sharing of walls. A contemporary with (pastels) and textures of the furniture did not friend still felt part of the process. The friend confidences about situations in high ceilings and unusual angles, balance with the dark kitchen cabinets on the and my client learned some decorating tips. your life. However, should you there was no break, so the eye just other side of the room. The ultra-contemporary We can say in this instance that all’s well that turn to your friend to help you saw continuous wall. rug under the coffee table in the family room ends well. decorate your house or choose the The occupant of the house told did not balance with the Americana-looking I have seen friends of clients who have right shade of blue to paint your Tedra me that she had relied on her gingham curtains over the kitchen sink. done a fabulous job. Sometimes when I have dining room walls? friend to pick out paint colors, The dilemma was that her best friend, who been called in, a friend has been helpful in Schneider The answer: maybe. Although fabrics, furniture and the like came over to her house numerous times a reinforcing an idea or room plan. It helps the your friend might have a great because she, the homeowner, did week, would know that a professional had less sure homeowner be more confident in eye or you admire the furniture and color not have a “hang for decorating.” Looking come and corrected the design for a more the final outcome and at the same time not schemes in her house, you could also run the a bit sheepish, she confessed that somehow cohesive look. compromise her friendship. risk of ruining a wonderful friendship. the room wasn’t “right.” The upshot was the homeowner, who Tedra Schneider can be reached at: Recently, I went to do a consult on a family While the whole project undertaken by her thought she would save money by not hiring [email protected] Just Floored: New Trends In Residential And Commercial Flooring Colors and patterns in flooring entire broadloom carpet. are forever changing, and that Wall coverings are making a means they are changing in huge comeback too. 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Page 10 The Orange Times October 11, 2018 Planning Ahead From The Bench: Probate Court A Court Of Compassion You may ask yourself: why do an impairment in making such children’s probate court, we can refer parents a family in need as fully as possible, I am I need a probate court if I have decisions for themselves. to recovery programs with the goal of involved through board memberships and the no assets and no one I know will We also ensure the safe reunifying a healthy parent with their child. like with many of the social service agencies include me in a will? Or you may placement of children with Cognitive or other impairments to being and organizations in the community. ask: no one in my family has family members rather than with able to care for yourself do not just affect Although many of the cases I handle as passed away, so who cares about Department of Children and senior citizens. Younger adults may also probate judge are emotionally challenging, probate court? Families foster care at times when suffer impairments in decision making due to many stories are uplifting and the strength of You may be surprised to learn a parent can’t care for their own psychiatric illnesses or addictions. As probate our communities is inspiring. that the probate courts have child – sometimes temporarily, judge, I can appoint a family member or trusted That is what the probate court is about – jurisdiction over many matters sometimes permanently. friend to act as conservator until recovery is not just trusts and estates and inheritance. beyond the stereotypical probate Hon. Beverly K. With opioid addiction at an achieved. And recovery is possible. Probate court is about family. As probate trusts and estates. Streit-Kefalas epidemic-level all-time high, Being probate judge is a full-time position. judge I am there to assist in more than just the As probate judge, I preside parents from all walks of life are Not only do I need to know probate law, real legal challenges when addictions, dementias over all cases where adults with suffering from addictions that estate and trust law, child custody laws and and cognitive impairments impact a family. intellectual disabilities need a guardian impair their ability to care for themselves related legal matters, I also need to know once they have reached 18 years of age. and their children. Foster care does not the psychological impacts of trauma on a The Hon. Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas is a Probate judges also have sole jurisdiction have to be the solution for a child when an child as well as the medical and psychiatric Judge of Probate for the Milford-Orange to appoint a conservator to handle money or aunt or grandparent is able to step in. With diagnoses and prognoses of addictions and Probate Court. She can be reached at medical decisions for individuals who have the services available through the regional dementias. To ensure that I am able to help [email protected].

From The Bar: Is A Living Trust Right For You? consider when assessing need help from the probate court to get cost-effective mechanisms. So, is a living whether a living trust is control of the assets that are already in the trust right for you and your family? A right for you. living trust. knowledgeable advisor with information Avoiding probate. Privacy. Another reason people sometimes about you, your family and your goals can For many people like a living trust is that it is not part of the help you determine what works best. avoiding probate is public record on file with the probate court. If you are currently considering a living important. Although This means that no nosy neighbor can check to trust and want more information to help you administering an estate see what you may have put into the living trust. make an informed decision, feel free to call or through the probate It also makes it harder for a disgruntled family email us at [email protected]. We court usually moves member to contest what you have done. will send you a complimentary copy of our llison Steven P. A M. Nicole M. smoothly when handled Incapacity planning. Some people like “7 Myths and Truths About Living Trusts.” e aola by someone who knows the fact that the living trust provides more We also would be happy to meet with you to Floman D P - Camporeale Drozd what to do, many people detailed restrictions and offers greater help you make an informed decision. There don’t want their family guidance for how to manage assets in the is no charge for the initial meeting. We all have seen articles and to have to deal with a probate court process. event of incapacity, as opposed to using a advertisements in newspapers inviting the If one of your goals is avoiding the probate durable power of attorney instrument. public to seminars to discuss something court, a living trust can help you accomplish Avoiding “ancillary probate.” If you Steven P. Floman, Allison M. DePaola- called a “living trust.” Often the article or the that goal. Anything you put into the living are a resident of Connecticut and own real Drozd and Nicole M. Camporeale of the law advertisement suggests that a living trust is trust while you are alive (called “funding” property in another state, a living trust can firm Floman DePaola, LLC are the authors an essential requirement of any estate plan. the trust), can be controlled, administered be a useful tool for planning to avoid the of this article. This article has been prepared Although that sometimes is the case, it is not and transferred by your successor trustee time and expense associated with “ancillary” for general informational purposes only and always the case. after your death without needing any help probate in another state. is not intended to constitute legal advice or Is a living trust right for me and my family? from the probate court to make it happen. There is a lot to be said for the idea of to create an attorney client relationship. As with many legal questions the answer is Although your family still will need to file using a properly funded living trust as one of Readers should not act upon the information an annoying “it depends.” It depends on your a Connecticut Estate Tax Return with the your estate planning documents. However, contained in this article without seeking goals, your objectives, and the dynamics probate court (mandatory for any deaths sometimes what you want to accomplish advice from an attorney regarding the specific of your family. Here are some factors to occurring after Jan. 1, 2005), they will not can be accomplished through easier, more facts and circumstances of your case.

Your Finances: 5 Steps To Forming A Trust People set up trusts to control beneficiaries’ potential creditors will be transferred. manner you might have desired. how their assets are managed, (including divorcing spouses), or Choose a trustee. Typically, a trustee There is a middle ground: some families usually after the death of the control the distribution of your is either a family member, a professional name co-trustees, with a family member person, called a grantor, but assets after you die? Perhaps you such as an attorney or an accountant, or an and a professional trust administrator sometimes while they are still have multiple goals. institution such as a bank or trust company. sharing the duties and responsibilities. Your alive. Trusts can be used to Determine the type. There are You can also name yourself as the trustee and financial planner can recommend suitable avoid taxes, skip probate, evade many different kinds of trusts, designate a family member or organization professional trustees. creditors, distribute assets to and your objectives will dictate as a successor trustee, to take control when heirs, and help underage or the type of trust you set up. A you become disabled or die. The trustee Eric Tashlein is a Certified Financial mentally disabled people manage living trust controls your assets must understand the trust and ensure your Planner professional™ and founding inherited money. A trust can Eric while you are alive, while a wishes are carried out. 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This is Trusts include trustees, who are responsible can be revocable or irrevocable, funded or interests at heart and charge little or nothing for informational purposes only and should for overseeing the terms of the trust, and unfunded, and there are dozens of different for managing your trust, they may lack the not be construed as personalized investment beneficiaries, who receive the funds within types within those categories. expertise to solve conflicts that may arise advice or legal/tax advice. Please consult the trust account. It’s a fiduciary relationship Fund it properly. You can place all of the among beneficiaries. your advisor/attorney/tax advisor. Registered under which a grantor gives a trustee the relevant assets into the trust upon creation, On the other hand, professionals and trust Representative, Securities offered through responsibility to hold title to assets for the you can fund the trust in stages during your companies offer expertise and objectivity, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/ benefit of others (beneficiaries). Here are lifetime, or you can stipulate how the trust and must meet stringent federal and Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment five steps to take in setting up a trust. will be funded upon your death. state regulations. Yet they can charge Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Define the objective. What is the purpose Identify the beneficiaries. Stipulate substantial fees and can be impersonal Research Advisors, Inc., A Registered Investment of the trust? Do you want to help your heirs the persons or organizations (such as a and overly conservative when it comes Advisor. Cambridge Investment Research Inc., avoid the time-consuming probate process, charity) who will receive some or all of to investing the assets in your trust or and Connecticut Capital Management Group, protect trust assets from the reach of your your assets and choose the time the assets distributing them to beneficiaries in a LLC are not affiliated. October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 11 Lifestyle Wine Talk: White Bordeaux Underrated With the wonderful New hundreds of years, and the cuttings $25, and many nice wines are under $15. pairing. Due to the wine’s freshness and crisp England October weather we used from Bordeaux have been taken In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, flavor profile, it pairs well with any white to refer to as “Indian summer” and planted around the world. The the area around Bordeaux was all referred to as food, including shellfish, fish of all types, here, there is still time to discover white Bordeaux blend consists Graves. Until World War II, more white wine oysters, clams, mussels, sushi, veal, chicken some wonderful white wines. One of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon was made in Bordeaux than red. The finest and pork. The wine is refreshing, fresh and of the best undiscovered treasures and Muscadelle. About four whites were produced in Graves. In 1987, the citrusy, easy to drink and reasonably priced. is white Bordeaux. Given the million cases of white Bordeaux northern part was renamed Pessac-Léognan. You will be glad you tried it. popularity of red Bordeaux are produced each year. That’s This is the region where the finest white Ray Spaziani is the Chapter Director of wines, it’s surprising people are approximately 10 percent of all wine Bordeaux wines are made today. But because the New Haven Chapter of the American not aware that white wine is also produced in the region. of the changes, much confusion concerning Wine Society. He teaches wine appreciation made in the Bordeaux region. Raymond The nice thing about this wine is quality white Bordeaux came about. Graves is classes at Gateway Community College Sauvignon Blanc is enjoying Spaziani it is kind of a second-class citizen. not as good as it used to be. With the subsequent and for the Milford Board of Education great popularity.. Americans have Red Bordeaux is so popular and popularity of red Bordeaux and the confusion Adult Ed Program, and is a member of the discovered how easy this wine is to drink and expensive that the white wine from the region concerning the region, the white Bordeaux International Tasting Panel of Amenti Del what a wonderful aftertaste it has. Sauvignon is a comparative bargain. Some remarkable wines were left behind and forgotten about. Vino and Wine Maker Magazine. He is an Blanc has been grown in Bordeaux for White Bordeaux wines are available for under The wine is versatile when it comes to award-winning home wine maker. Email Ray with your wine questions and wine events at Here’s To Your Health: [email protected] Knowledge About Food Additives Is Power I’d like to continue to build upon The US Food and Drug Carcinogens are directly linked to cancer. The corporation, big pharma country. Did you my last article regarding the CDC’s Administration has allowed this FDA has actually approved nine synthetic dyes know the UK has banned Kraft Mac & Cheese recent study that showed only 23 ingredient and many others to for use in our foods that have absolutely zero with food coloring and additives, as well as percent of the American public remain in our foods and drinks for nutritional value. This infuriates me and it recently passed a law not to sell sports drinks doing proper exercise routines and more than 48 years. If that wasn’t should infuriate you as well. to anyone under 18? Why are these companies the continual rise of obesity, heart insulting enough, between 1970 All of these processed foods with added allowed to sell us the unhealthy version? disease and cancer in our country. and 2000 there was a 25 percent sugars and preservatives are referred to as We have taken nutritional education out Food addictions are very real, increase in added sugars recognized “empty” calories. Your stomach has receptors of our classrooms and prioritized it down to friends. Most people don’t even as “safe” to our foods and drinks. or “feelers” that measure your fullness when a lesson in a science class. We’ve shortened understand what they are truly To add more insult to injury, you eat. When you eat empty calories, your recess by 10 minutes every day, and by the about. Let’s face it: we have Michele because the word got out about stomach feelers do not register them as time we get to middle school gym class is become a quick-fix, hurry-up-and- Tenney high fructose corn syrup, the FDA nutrients, and therefore you find yourself only two times a week. We need to start in our finish, on-the-go, crash-and-burn has now allowed the same chemical feeling hungry soon after you’ve eaten. Thus homes first, taking responsibility for ourselves by midnight society, so our eating habits have to be called by different names, such as natural the madness begins. and leading by example for our children. We had to conform to our lifestyles. corn syrup, tapioca syrup and maize syrup. Nutrient-dense foods have an abundance of need to come together as communities and What we’re failing to understand is that our Your pancreas processes sugar, and when nutrients per calories in the food. 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The US Senate is nearly evenly divided. It is likely to remain close in the next session regardless of who holds the majority. Which items from President Trump’s administration do you think you can as work as senator to support, and which do you see yourself opposing? Candidate Response – US Senate Matthew Corey - R I am anxious to work with President unleashed in our country is we could simplify for adults who are honing and retooling their health care. Trump – and all in Washington, D.C. – on key even more the tax filing and collection process. skills so they can better compete and win in a I do not believe that a bigger federal nationally important issues such as further tax It just seems to me that hard-working global economy. government is automatically a better federal reform, international trade agreements, and Americans and small business owners should Immigration reform is another important government. In fact, I think exactly the the streamlining of redundant, unnecessary or be encouraged to focus on what they do best, goal, but the reform must be real, effective, opposite. We must take steps to first slow and burdensome regulations that will help us to which is providing superior products and compassionate and fair. This goal has eluded then eventually reverse the inexorable growth grow our economy, create more and better- services, and not waste valuable time and our elected representatives for far too long of government. I will work with all who share paying jobs for Americans, and a more level resources on complying with an impossibly and it is long past time to address and solve this view, and I will oppose those who simple playing field for our businesses and workers. complex tax code. this problem. I will work with all sides on this want to tax and borrow and spend. We have already seen the tangible real I would especially like to encourage and immigration and border security as I simply That formula has been a disaster here in benefits of tax reform, and yet the tax code foster innovation in our businesses and cannot justify the continued status quo. Connecticut over the past eight years and is still too cumbersome and unwieldy. Just industries, and apprenticeship programs for our I believe we must support our armed forces the very last thing I want to do is export our imagine the productivity that could be youth, as well as lifetime learning opportunities and veterans – especially their right to adequate mistakes to the nation as a whole. Candidate Response – US Senate Chris Murphy - D Serving as Connecticut’s US Senator I wanted to hold him to his campaign change course and make good on the promise manner to lower health care costs and make has been the honor of my life. For the last promises of boosting US manufacturing. he campaigned on, I would gladly work with prescription drugs more affordable, but I six years, I’ve travelled across the state – During the first week of his presidency, him to rebuild our crumbling roads, bridges adamantly oppose the actions of the Trump visiting small businesses, holding town halls, I sent him five executive orders he could and other infrastructure needs. administration, which are hurting families in and listening to people’s feedback on what implement immediately to fix our broken However, President Trump has also done Connecticut. I can do in Washington to improve their Buy American laws and boost manufacturing. a lot of things that hurt Connecticut and go I also oppose President Trump and lives. These conversations with Connecticut I’m proud to say he put in place a few of against our values. I want to focus on two congressional Republicans’ tax bill, which was residents drive my work in the Senate. I’m my proposals. I’ve continued to work with issues: health care and the recent tax bill. I one of the largest tax increases on middle-class working with President Trump when he’s the Trump administration on Buy American adamantly oppose President Trump’s current families in Connecticut. The tax bill resulted helping Connecticut and I’m fighting him like policies, including going to the White House sabotage of our health care system. One of in a $2.8 billion tax increase on Connecticut. hell when he’s going against our values and for meetings and introducing a bipartisan President Trump’s first campaign promises Specifically, Connecticut taxpayers lost hurting Connecticut residents. bill to improve transparency called The was to permanently repeal the Affordable Care $10.3 billion in deductions under the law, When President Trump first got into Buy American Act. As long as there is an Act’s protections for patients. I was proud to which capped state and local tax deductions office, I reached out to him to work on opportunity to support Connecticut jobs, I’ll fight alongside the millions of Americans who at $10,000. Additionally, it raises the deficit fixing our broken Buy American laws. Here work with the administration on this issue. spoke out against these efforts that would have by $1.4 trillion over the next 10 years and in Connecticut, manufacturing is driven by Additionally, I support efforts to improve stripped health care from millions of families, is loaded with giveaways and loopholes our defense and aerospace sectors. I am the our transportation infrastructure. President discriminated against people with preexisting for billionaires and wealthy corporations. leading proponent of fixing our Buy American Trump campaigned on a $1 trillion conditions, and increase health care costs. Minor tax breaks for middle and low-income laws to make sure government contracts result infrastructure proposal. Unfortunately, he Despite the failure of the repeal legislation, families expire after just three years, while the in work for the thousands of smaller factories failed to follow through on it once in office, President Trump is still waging a daily giant tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and machine shops in our state. These laws are and has only offered up a poorly-thought out attack to sabotage our health care system. He and corporations remain. I’m fighting to designed to ensure taxpayer dollars purchase plan to privatize a big chunk of our national repealed the coverage requirement, which repeal this tax giveaway to corporations and goods made by American workers, but they infrastructure. But the idea of a massive drove up costs, and permitted the sale of the ultra-wealthy, and instead use that money are riddled with loopholes. I’ve been working infrastructure bill made up of direct federal “junk plans,” which can discriminate against to lower the tax burden for Connecticut on this issue since I was in the US House of investments still has a lot of merit and people with preexisting conditions and may families and make investments in education Representatives. could be a game-changer for Connecticut’s not cover all of the services that people need. and transportation infrastructure. When President Trump was elected, economy. If President Trump decides to I’m committed to working in a bipartisan

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Have A Tip? Send It To Us At [email protected] And Visit Us Online At: TheOrangeTimes.com October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 13 Politics Small Business Group Endorses Beatty Campaign Announces Kennedy Five New Endorsements The National Federation of Independent vote in high numbers and are known for Ellen Beatty, the Democratic state House and Director of Faculty Development. She Business announced Sept. 30 its endorsement actively recruiting friends, family members candidate for the 119th district and a two-term is a tenured professor of nursing and is now of state House candidate Kathy Kennedy in and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB Milford alderman, has received endorsements Faculty Emerita of Public Health. her bid for the 119th district, which includes will encourage its members in Connecticut from the Connecticut Education Association, While at SCSU, she was instrumental in Milford and Orange. to help turn out the small business vote for the American Association of University the establishment of the university’s women’s The NFIB CT said in a statement it Kennedy Nov. 6. Professors, the Connecticut State Building center that provided educational outreach believes Kennedy, a Republican, “will be For more information about NFIB, visit Trades, the Uniformed Professional and referrals for health, counseling and committed to the needs of thousands of Main nfib.com. Firefighters Association of Connecticut and financial assistance. She played a critical Street small businesses and their employees the Connecticut Young Democrats, bringing role in founding the university’s first daycare in Connecticut when you are elected to serve her number of endorsements to 13. program that supported students, faculty and in Hartford.” Jeff Leake, president of the CEA, said his staff. She also led the university’s Women’s ‘I am privileged to earn the NFIB group’s endorsement comes with an Honor Commission, where she advocated directly to endorsement,” Kennedy said. “My message Roll distinction, which recognizes candidates the university’s president on student issues. is simple: affordability. Affordability for with top scores who have shown their “From the very beginning, Ellen was an taxpayers and for job creators. We need a commitment and support of public education extraordinary, gifted leader,” said Dr. Rosalyn state that fosters opportunity for all size and the rights of teachers. Amenta, director of Women’s Programs at businesses. We should not pick winners “Those placed on the Honor Roll have SCSU. “She managed budgets with fairness and losers. Give all businesses a chance proven themselves to be champions of and equity; she was a visionary, creating to succeed instead of always being an students, teachers, and public education programs and offices where none existed. impediment to company and job growth.” and have been accessible and available to She has an unusual gift – the art of consensus Small business owners and their employees Kathy Kennedy. Contributed photo. educators,” he said. building – and this is important in politics.” Beatty was first woman to hold the position In addition to her aldermanic duties, Beatty of Associate Vice President of Academic serves as the liaison to the Council on Aging Affairs at Southern Connecticut State and is a member of Bridges Healthcare Board Small Business Advocacy Group Backs University. She has served as Academic Vice of Directors. Klarides, Ferraro, Staneski, Kennedy President, Dean of Health and Human Services The National Federation of Independent NFIB,” Staneski said. “Small businesses Business Sept. 28 backed sitting State are without question the backbone of our Reps. Themis Klarides and Charles Ferraro economy, as they are leaders in innovation, and candidates for state Senate and state enterprise and job creation. With 93,000 Maroney Earns Obama Endorsement representative Pam Staneski and Kathy businesses in Connecticut with two or more Former President Barack Obama Woodbridge the representation they deserve.” Kennedy. All four are Republicans. employees, I will continue to champion announced his endorsement of fellow “With over 6,000 races on the ballot “I grew up working in a family-owned policies that help spur economic growth by Democrat James Maroney in the race for this year, we are excited to join forces with business and have always understood the supporting those who own and operate small state Senate in the 14th district, which is President Obama to highlight the amazing men importance of supporting job creators,” businesses in Connecticut and hopefully comprised of all of Milford and Orange and and women like James Maroney running in Klarides said. “As a lawmaker, I have fought create more jobs for Milford, Orange, West parts of West Haven and Woodbridge. The must-watch races for their state legislatures,” back proposals to raise taxes on business Haven and Woodbridge.” election is Nov. 6. said Democratic Legislative Campaign owners and worked to pass budgets that were “I am privileged to earn the NFIB “As a former state senator himself, Committee Executive Director Jessica Post. balanced without the need for new taxes or endorsement,” Kennedy said. “My message President Obama recognizes the importance “We stand united and will do everything we tolls. It’s time to open Connecticut and for is simple: affordability. Affordability for of electing strong leaders at the state level,” can to elect candidates like James Maroney us to continue to take Connecticut in a new taxpayers and for job creators. We need a Maroney said. “It is quite an honor to receive who will stand up for democratic values and direction.” state that fosters opportunity for all size the president’s endorsement and know that work to move our nation forward.” “I am honored to receive the support of businesses. We should not pick winners he believes in our campaign and our fight Maroney is a lifelong resident of Milford my fellow small business owners,” Ferraro, and losers. Give all businesses a chance for a world class education, a responsible and a graduate of Jonathan Law High School. a small business owner, said. “Governor Dan to succeed instead of always being an state budget and in helping the middle class He earned his economics degree from Yale Malloy and the majority party have created impediment to company and job growth.” to succeed and flourish. This distinction University and owns a small business. He an anti-business environment by passing The NFIB is the leading small-business will only fuel our fire to win and give the and his wife, Jennifer Ju, are raising their policies that have penalized hard working association in the nation, with thousands people of Milford, Orange, West Haven and son Jay in Milford. business owners. With a growing number of members in Connecticut representing a of House and Senate Republicans, we have cross-section of the state’s economy. For been able to stop Governor Dan Malloy in more than 75 years, NFIB has advocated on his tracks. I look forward to getting back to behalf of America’s small and independent Hartford to reverse Governor Dan Malloy’s business owners, both in Washington, D.C., Staneski Honored By Coalition failed policies and cut red tape to get our and in all 50 state capitals. economy firing.” For more information about NFIB, visit Against Domestic Violence “I am honored to receive the support of nfib.com. State Rep. Pam Staneski has been named make the call to have police intervene: small a member of the Connecticut Coalition children who just witnessed a parent being Against Domestic Violence’s2018 Class of abused are traumatized when both parents are First 100 Plus. carted away in police cars, public reporting of Klarides Placed On Teacher Association Staneski was selected for recognition due to the arrest results in gossip among neighbors, Honor Roll her leadership and work in making a positive and many feel victimized all over again. difference in the lives of domestic violence The CCADV this year is celebrating State Rep. Themis Klarides’s voting them in the General Assembly.” survivors in Connecticut. She worked with its 40th anniversary. The class of 2018 is recorded in Hartford put her on the Connecticut “Active and retired teachers have my full local domestic violence organizations to comprised entirely of women leading the Education Association’s Honor Roll list. support,” said Klarides. “During these tough create statewide system change to the dual domestic violence movement and working The CEA’s 43,000 active and retired state budget times, I made it a priority to arrest law in Connecticut in 2018. to improve the lives of survivors. teachers informed Klarides last week that protect education funding, fund teachers’ Staneski cosponsored bipartisan legislation The CCADV’s eighth annual First 100 she received an Honor Roll designation from retirements, and stop Governor Dan Malloy’s that changes Connecticut’s existing intimate Plus Breakfast & Awards Ceremony will the organization for her work throughout the plan to shift teachers’ pensions onto cities partner violence dual arrest law to add a take place on Friday, Nov. 9 at the Hartford 2017-2018 legislative sessions. and towns. We need to make sure teachers “dominant aggressive” provision. Current Marriott Downtown. CEA President Jeff Leake said in his letter have the necessary tools to educate our statistics show that Connecticut has a 20 percent to Klarides, “You have proven yourself next generation and have the confidence in dual arrest (aggressor and victim arrested) rate. to be an advocate for students, teachers, state government that when they retire their “Our job as legislators is to protect our and public education.” He added, “Your pensions will be there and fully funded.” residents and to fix laws that have unintended constituents and teachers throughout the For more information about the CEA, visit consequences – victims of domestic violence state are fortunate to have you working for cea.org. should never be treated and arrested like their abusers,” Staneski said. “I want to thank CCADV for this honor and for their Absentee Ballots Available In Milford strong advocacy for victims.” A dual arrest occurs when both parties Milford City Clerk Joanne M. Rohrig has absentee_ballot_application_2017.pdf. are arrested for a family violence offense announced that absentee ballots are now Fill out the form and return it to the office after police intervention and investigation. available in the City Clerk’s office located in the in person, or mail it to Joanne M. Rohrig, Connecticut’s dual arrest rate is double Earlier this year, state Rep. Pam Staneski, far right, took Parsons Government Center at 70 West River City Clerk, 70 West River Street, Milford national rates. Victims of domestic violence part in a press conference with CCADV President and St. in Milford. If you would like an application, CT 06460. Call 203-783-3210 for more have experienced first-hand the unintended CEO Karen Jarmoc, center, and state Rep. Dr. William Petit, center right, highlighting the proposed changes to go to ci.milford.ct.us/sites/milfordct/files/ information. consequences of dual arrest when they the dual arrest laws in Connecticut. Contributed photo. Page 14 The Orange Times October 11, 2018 Profiles Those Who Give: Enthusiasm In Outreach Phase 1 Isabela Meade and her smile are familiar opportunities for serving others expanded Pre-construction to many people around the area. The a great deal. 16-year-old Joseph A. Foran High School “Something clicked; I hadn’t really pricing starting at junior has already accomplished a great been involved in that, but I really started deal in her life, and she intends to continue enjoying the group,” she said. $259,900!* to use her enthusiasm and giving spirit to Meade has used her fundraising talents make a difference in the world. She has to raise money for the youth group’s participated in fundraising for charity, activities, participating in events such as outreach and community service. the annual car wash. Some of the funds are When Meade was 8 or 9 years old, she, used for the group’s mission trips, three of along with her younger sister Soledad, began Shaileen which she has participated in. a new hobby: painting rocks according Landsberg “I went on trips to Rutland, Vermont, to specific themes or décor. Their unique where I did yard work and house cleaning artwork became popular, and with guidance for people who needed it; Queens New from their father, they launched Rock on Creations, a York, where I got to work in a community garden and small cottage business with a philanthropic focus. volunteered to work with kids; and Steubenville, Ohio, “My dad helped me learn to run a small business, where we worked with another group renovating a and since he knew people running some non-profits, youth center. I’ve loved them all, but I think the one to we decided to use a good amount of the profit from Queens was my favorite. It was really cool,” she said. selling the rocks to donate,” Meade said. “We donated When asked what her favorite part about being to the Literacy Center, (now known as Literacy involved and giving back to the community is, Meade Volunteers of Southern Connecticut) and to the Get In smiled. “I love meeting new people and cherish the Touch Foundation.” connections I’m able to make.” Meade’s outgoing personality has led to much of She encourages other young people to reach out as the success of Rock on Creations, which has morphed well. over time to focus more on face painting at events such “I highly recommend it. It can really help you as Milford’s Pirate Day. She engages passers-by with develop as a person, and helps you get a feeling for the goal of not only gaining new customers but also what life is like outside of your own bubble,” she said. promoting the charities she supports. “I would talk to this one and that one, tell them about what we do, and let them know it’s all for a good cause,” she said. At 12 years old, Meade and her sister were 203-288-1821 honored by the Get In Touch Foundation for all of the philanthropic outreach and fundraising they had done for the organization through Rock on Creations. “I had to make a speech at Get in Touch’s Pretty in Pink brunch, and it was scary,” she said. “Mary Ann (Wasil) was so calm and supportive, though, I wound up doing well! Something about Mary Ann was so, so inspirational. I remember it vividly; we even got a standing ovation after the speech.” calcagni.com When she was in seventh grade, Meade, who attends Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church in Milford with her family, joined the parish’s youth group. Her Isabela Meade. Photo by Shaileen Kelly Landsberg.

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No One Outworks Themis As the only Woman Leader at the Capitol, she brought leaders of both parties together to pass a responsible, balanced budget.

She stopped 17 of the Governor’s proposed tax hikes.

She restored school funding for kids in our towns.

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Questions? Nancy Becque - 203-795-9425 Questions?www.georginashairstudio.net Nancy Becque - 203-795-9425 October 11, 2018 The Orange Times Page 17 Youth & Education Amity Regional Appoints New Superintendent Back To School The Amity Regional School District No. 5 Board of Education approved the appointment Sept. 26 of Dr. Jennifer Pallon Special!!! Byars as the district’s new Superintendent Come of Schools at a special meeting. Byars is currently the assistant superintendent of schools in Ledyard. She has extensive experience as a school Join Us! administrator and teacher in Connecticut and Virginia. She received her doctorate in education from the University of Virginia in 2011. Prior to becoming assistant superintendent, she served as an elementary Start off the new school year school principal in Ledyard and Deep River. Byars will begin her duties in the district right by enrolling your child on Nov. 15. James A. Connelly will continue into a karate class! Your as interim superintendent until then. Dr. Jennifer Pallon Byars. Contributed photo. children will learn disclipline, and self-defense UNH Holds Groundbreaking skills while having fun at the For New Science Center same time! Enroll Today! The University of New Haven held a CEO and co-owner of Alinabal Holdings groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 27 for Corp. in Milford. its new Bergami Center for Science, The event was attended by the Bergamis, $19.95- One Week of Technology, and Innovation at the Bartels as well as the UNH Board of Governors and Hall patio on its West Haven campus. President Steven H. Kaplan. Karate Lessons plus Black Scheduled to open in the fall of 2019, the The building project is part of an Bergami Center will feature a makerspace, ambitious program of campus renovations Belt Karate Uniform. state-of-the-art science classrooms, and new construction in conjunction with communication studios, advanced “smart” the university’s upcoming centennial in classrooms, an atrium/café, and space 2020 that will transform the campus and for multidisciplinary student and faculty further enhance the educational experience collaboration. of its students and enrich our community. WESY HAVEN ACADEMY of KARATE The building is named after Samuel The 44,000-square-foot Bergami facility S. Bergami Jr. and Lois Bergami of is the centerpiece of the university’s 766 Orange Ave. West Haven Milford, who are among UNH’s most Charger Challenge: The Campaign for The dedicated benefactors, helping to transform University of New Haven, which endeavors 203-932-5335 the university and the surrounding to raise $100 million before 2020 to invest www.whakonline.com communities. Samuel Bergami received his in student scholarships and the university’s www.Tsdmgk.com master’s degree from UNH in 1985 and is culture of innovation.

Amity Middle School Rallies Around Have A Tip? Send It To Us At Jackie’s Nine [email protected] Amity Middle School in Orange on Sept. 14 throughout the year. In addition, each held its first Jackie’s Nine pep rally of the school month two students from each team who And Visit Us Online At: year. It brought the entire school together in consistently exhibit the character trait of the the spirit of teamwork and community. The month will be recognized. During September, TheOrangeTimes.com pep rally was used to launch the school’s teachers are recognizing students who show Jackie’s Nine character education program. exceptional teamwork. This program is based on the book entitled, Jackie’s Nine: Jackie Robinson’s Values to Live By, written by Sharon Robinson. The program works to support positive behavior by promoting teamwork, determination, persistence, commitment, integrity, justice, citizenship, courage and excellence. Students will participate in lessons and activities tied to these character traits

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A rendering of the new Boys & Girls Village Program Services building in Milford. The organization will host a Ribbon Cutting plays the mascot role of Captain Kidd for the and Harvest Welcome event Oct. 17 to celebrate its opening. Photo courtesy of the Boys & Girls Village. Downtown Milford Business Association’s The Boys & Girls Village organization a leading comprehensive behavioral health Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt. He gives his will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and agency will also be on view. time and energy to as many causes and local Harvest Welcome event on Wednesday, “The opening of this building will be symbol Milford non-profits as he can. Oct. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on its Milford of our progress, as this agency continues to Tickets are $50. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets may be purchased campus to celebrate the official opening of a develop into a leader in specialized care and Radio host Brian Smith playing the mascot role of Captain new Program Services building, which will education for emotionally troubled children,” at the library circulation desk or on the Kidd. Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Milford Library. become home to many community-based said Dr. Steven Kant, CEO of Boys & services aimed at helping at-risk children Girls Village. “We’re grateful to the State and families create healthy developmental of Connecticut, Newtown Savings Bank, Milford Holding Annual Trick Or Trot pathways. Bismark Construction and architect John At 3 p.m., members of the executive Wicko for making this building a reality, and 5K Run/Walk team and dignitaries will cut the ribbon we encourage everyone to come celebrate this on the new 15,000 square-foot building symbol of success.” with representatives from the state and Boys & Girls Village will provide organizations who assisted with the planning, refreshments, courtesy of Meatball Heaven, design and construction of building. one of three youth-run businesses in the Self-guided tours of the new facility will organization’s Work to Learn program. There be offered, as well as the opportunity to is no charge for the event, and everyone is see the expansion of the Charles F. Hayden welcome. Boys & Girls Village is located School, serving kindergarten through twelfth at 528 Wheelers Farms Rd. in Milford. For grade. An installation documenting the additional details, visit bgvillage.org/ or call organization’s 75-year transformation into Ashley Keller at 203-556-9695.

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The office is located at also the limited registration session for the Orange Town Hall at 617 Orange Center Rd. physically disabled, service members, and Election day registration will be available COLDWELLBANKERHOMES.COM persons out of the country up until 5 p.m. during voting hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Orange Office 236 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477 203.795.6000 | 203.795.2700 Applications for absentee ballots should Nov. 6 in Orange. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. The property be made through the town clerk’s office. Check your local registrar of voters offices information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. 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Observe the scene of a theft and The Orange Arts and Culture Council is experiment with a variety of shots. Try taking Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; learn about three individual suspects before sponsoring its sixth annual photography pictures of flowers, your pets, an interesting Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. visiting different stations to test your evidence. contest, “Picture This.” The contest is open to scene or a farm animal. The possibilities are to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is required and begins Thursday, students in grades four through twelve. endless. Registration is highly recommended for all Oct. 4. Space is limited. The photos should represent people, Prizes will be awarded in three grade library events. Teen Cooking Classes - Tuesday, Oct. 30, places, things or subjects of interest to the categories: grades four through six, grades Jazz Concert: Songs from Classic 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 27, photographer. The prints must be 8 by 10 seven and eight and grades nine through American Films - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for students in grades inches in size and unframed. The photo can twelve. Prizes of $25 for first place, $15 for The Jim Clark Quartet will entertain with 7-12 Learn to cook tasty treats with ShopRite’s be color or black and white. second place and $10 for honorable mention memorable songs from some of the most Registered Dietician Courtney Huggins. Each entry should include a short will be awarded in each grade category. beloved (and some more obscure) American Notify the library of any food allergies or description about the subject of the photos All photos must be submitted by Nov. films. Registration is required. Sponsored by restrictions at least 24 hours in advance of the (kids can enter more than one picture) and 30. Send entries to: OACC, P.O. Box 1037, the Friends of the Library. program. Registration is required and begins include the photographer’s name, address and Orange, CT 06477. All submitted photos Adult Make & Take Workshop: three weeks in advance of each program date. phone number, school and grade level on the become the property of OACC and will not Gemstone Soaps - Monday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Space is limited. back on the photo. Winning entries will be be returned. Create your own scented gemstone soaps Makey Makey Gaming - Wednesday, Nov. displayed at the OACC’s gallery at town hall. For further information about the contest, at this small hands-on workshop. Led by 14, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for teens and tweens ages Photographers are encouraged to contact Liz Gesler at 203-795-5133. Librarian Rebecca Harlow. Space is limited. 10 and up Play classic games on our big screen Registration is required. after you build your own game controller Technology Basics: Computers for out of gummy bears using MakeyMakey. Beginners - Tuesday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. Are Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Orange Arts And Culture Council you a new computer user with little experience Oct. 24. Space is limited. using a keyboard and mouse? If so, come to OzoBot Bowling Challenge - Thursday, Sponsoring Adult Photo Contest this class and learn how to left-click, right-click Oct. 11, 6 p.m., for children ages 6-10 Bowl and use basic command keys. Laptops will be with tiny robots at this one-of-a-kind STEAM The Orange Arts and Culture Council is the frame. provided to registrants for use during this class. event. Program your way to victory, move sponsoring a “Fill the Frame” photo contest All entries (with check) must be dropped Space is limited. Registration is required. by move. Registration is required. Space is for adults. off on Friday, Nov. 30 between 3 p.m. and Powerful Voices: Connecticut Women limited. The contest is open to amateur 4:30 p.m. If you need to drop off earlier, Changing Democracy - Thursday, Nov. 15, Move & Groove - Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 photographers over 18. The subjects can be leave entries in the first selectman’s office. 7 p.m. This interactive multimedia program a.m., for children ages 0-5 Shake, clap, stomp, anything from nature to people to animals. Photos will be judged by the Connecticut by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame play, and sing at this new series for little ones Photographers can submit up to three Professional Photographers Association, with will cover some of the state’s powerful and caregivers. Children will learn about images. Entries must be at least 8 by 10 prizes awarded for first, second and third female voices for change in our democracy. following directions, rhyme and rhythm, and and can be in color or black and white. All place. Photos will be displayed in the town It is cosponsored by the Orange Community creative play through music and movement. entries must be framed and ready to be hung, hall gallery. This year there will be People’s Women and Case Memorial Library as part of Registration is required. Space is limited. in frames no smaller than 11 by 14 and no Choice voting. Between Dec. 3 and 11 the the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame “Talks I Spy Fun! - Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., for larger than 16 by 20. Pictures may be matted public can go to the town hall to vote for their on the Road” series. Registration is required. children ages 6-8 Hone your observation skills and must be framed, wired and ready to hang. favorite image. On Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. there Adult Make & Take Workshop: Photo as you complete “I Spy”-themed challenges. Photos must be original and photographed will be a viewing and awards reception at Coasters - Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. Create Conquer a scavenger hunt with a twist and by the photographer submitting them. town hall. your own personalized photo coasters at this make a fun craft to take home. Registration is There is a $10 entry fee for each image; Entries can be picked up at town hall on small hands-on workshop. Led by Librarian required and begins Thursday, Oct. 4. Space is checks should be payable to OACC. The Feb. 1 between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Rebecca Harlow. Space is limited. Registration limited. photographer’s name, image title, category Contact Lexi Crocco with questions at is required and begins Saturday, Oct. 27. Drama Workshop: Wilma the Witch and phone number must be on the back of 203-641-4527. Fall Film Series: Book Club - Monday, Spies on the Big Pumpkin - Saturday, Oct. 27, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. 2 p.m., for children ages 5-10 A witch plans to Four lifelong friends have their lives forever make a delicious pie out of a gigantic pumpkin changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in from her garden but realizes she will need help Escape Rooms Connecticut their monthly book club. PG-13. 1 hr., 44 min. when it proves too heavy to pull off the vine. Registration is required. Can her friends Ghost, Mummy, and Vampire Opens in Orange Fall Film Series: Chappaquiddick - help save the day? See how the story unfolds On Orange Chamber of Commerce held had a lot of fun, they always seemed to be Monday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, – and become part of it. Followed by an art a ribbon cutting Oct. 3 for Escape Rooms looking for, but never found, an escape room Oct. 31, 1 p.m. A depiction of Ted Kennedy’s activity. Registration is required and begins Connecticut at 500 Boston Post Rd., Unit 9 business that was going to offer an intensely involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that Saturday, Oct. 6. Space is limited. This drama in Orange. immersive experience, where they forgot claims the life of a young campaign strategist, workshop is funded by a grant from the Orange Escape rooms are themed rooms in which where they really were. Mary Jo Kopechne. PG-13. 1 hr., 46 min. Foundation Trust U/A, Bank of America, N.A., patrons must uncover clues and solve puzzles This is why they created Escape Rooms Registration is required and begins Saturday, Trustee. as a team in order to reach a predetermined Connecticut. When they designed their Oct. 6. Day of the Dead Skull Painting - Monday, goal or to get out of the room. rooms, they wanted to provide customers Fall Film Series: Won’t You Be My Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m., tor children ages 7-9 Julie and Michele Mateus, owners with more than just opening a few locks and Neighbor? - Monday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. and Decorate your own plastic skull to take home of Escape Rooms Connecticut, offer figuring out combinations. They sought out Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. An exploration of after learning about el Dia de los Muertos Connecticut’s most immersive escape the most creative and talented set designers, the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children’s and the tradition behind the sugar skulls. room experiences. They are escape room visual effects artists and lighting experts to television host, Fred Rogers. PG-13. 1 hr., Registration is required and begins Tuesday, enthusiasts and have experienced escape build their rooms to make patrons truly feel 34 min. Registration is required and begins Oct. 9. Space is limited. rooms all over the country. While they have like they are part of the themed experience. Monday, Oct. 15. 3-5 Year Olds Storytime - Mondays, 10:30 The Bookcase: Evening Discussion Group a.m., no storytime Oct. 8 Enjoy storytelling, - Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Frankenstein books, music, fingerplays and puppetry at by Mary Shelley. Led by Toby Zabinski. this story time series especially for 3-5 year Registration is required. old children. A story-related craft is offered Mystery Book Discussion Group - following each session. Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. A Duty to the Dead Lapsit Storytime - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. by Charles Todd. Led by Librarian Samantha Little ones and their caregivers are invited to Jasulavic. Registration is required. this high-energy story time with Ms. Michelle. Boo Bubbles - Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 Practice nursery rhymes, sing and move a.m., for students in grades 4-6 Learn about together, and explore touch-and-feel books. these bouncing smoke bubbles and get the 2-Year-Old Storytime - Wednesdays, opportunity to hold and play with them. 10:30 a.m. Audience participation is highly Registration is required and begins Saturday, encouraged at this story time session just for Sept. 29. Space is limited. 2-year-olds. Enjoy books, stories, music and Pumpkin Decorating - Saturday, Oct. 20, movement, fingerplays and puppetry together. 1 p.m., for students in grades 7-12 Create Art in the Library: October - Acrylics by a pumpkin masterpiece. Pumpkins and Jo Rembish, on view Oct. 2 to 31. No reception decorating supplies will be provided. Bring a in October. box to carry home your pumpkin. Registration Art in the Library: November - is required and begins Saturday, Sept. 29. Photographs by the Veterans’ Photography Escape Rooms Connecticut held a ribbon cutting recently for its new location at 500 Boston Post Rd. Unit 9 in Orange. From left: Annemarie Sliby, Orange Economic Development Corporation, Julies Mateus and Michele Mateos, owners, Alan Space is limited. Club, on view Nov. 2 to 29. Reception Nov. 8 Rushlow, set designer, Brian Parke, Connecticut Capital Management Group and Pamela Fontenez, Courtyard Marriott Crime Lab with the Discovery Museum from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Orange. Photo courtesy of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. Page 20 The Orange Times October 11, 2018 News & Events Shredding Day To Include Mattress Orange PD Swears In New Officer Recycling And Goods Drive The Orange Recycling Committee’s all sizes and box springs will be accepted. paper shredding and mattress recycling However, mattresses from futons/sofa beds event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 from or waterbeds; mattresses infested with bed 9 a.m. to noon at High Plains Community bugs; wet, damaged or excessively soiled Center will once again be joined by the mattresses; sleeping bag or mattress pads/ Orange Community Women hosting a toppers, are not part of the program. FUNDrive for clothes and household items. For residents who need assistance getting The Orange Community Women are mattresses and box springs to the event, asking residents to bring clothing, shoes, members of the Orange Lions Club will towels, electronics, toys and games, kitchen pick these items up from residences, as long items, sporting goods and more to the as they are outside and dry or in a garage pavilion that morning. The benefit will help for easy access. Volunteers will not enter support many community projects. individual homes. Orange Recycling Committee Chair Anyone interested in this pickup service Orange got its newest police officer Sept. 21 with the swearing-in of Chase Knepper’s swearing-in. The ceremony took place Mitch Goldblatt said he is excited about the should contact Ken Lenz at 203-795-3906. at police headquarters, with Orange Police Commission Chairman Jack Barton administering the oath of office. Knepper is from Hawthorne, New Jersey, where his father is a captain with the Hawthorne PD. From left, Orange Police Chief Robert additional service. “Saturday, October 13 The fee for pickup is $10 per mattress or Gagne, Police Commissioner Marian Hurley, Knepper, Police Commission Chairman Jack Barton and Police Chaplain Peter will be a great morning for a fall clean-out at box spring. Payment is by cash or check Orfanakos. Photo courtesy of the Orange Police Department. its best,” Goldblatt said. “I’m encouraging made out to Orange Lions Charities, and all residents to bring their household goods all proceeds are considered a charitable and clothes in addition to their documents, donation. Colonial Properties Brokers Three papers, and even mattresses for an ultimate “We are thrilled to partner with the Rotary recycling event!” Club of Orange, the Orange Lions Club, Leases Totaling 12,000 Square Feet The secure, on-site paper shredding and the Orange Community Women to offer service will once again be handled by these important environmental services to Colonial Properties in Orange announced Weirsman also represented landlord town resident Joe Johnston’s company, residents,” Goldblatt said. “Purging homes Oct. 5 the brokerage of a five-year lease North York Commercial LLC, in the leasing Affordable Solutions. Residents may bring of these items and keeping them out of at 670-680 Boston Post Rd. in Milford, a of 8,200 square feet of commercial space bags or boxes filled with documents for landfills helps our environment as well as 1,700 square-foot property that will house B located at 843 Hamilton Ave. in Waterbury for shredding and volunteers from the Orange tax dollars. This is a fun event that gives Beautiful Spa. a two-year term. The space will be tenanted Recycling Committee will deposit them volunteers and residents an opportunity President Mike Richetelli represented by Steve Bonauto of Tony’s Auto Sales and into the shredding truck. This service is to work together for a cleaner and more the tenant, while Vice President Kevin used for classic car storage and sales. funded by the Rotary Club of Orange. sustainable planet.” Weirsman represented the landlord, SMH In a third transaction, Richetelli represented Residents may show their appreciation by The Orange Recycling Committee is a Milford, LLC. The first-floor commercial the landlord Vlock Family Realty in the donating to the Orange Rotary Scholarship group of volunteers appointed by the Board space was previously the home of Gupta Eye leasing of 2,500 square feet of light industrial/ Fund. Rotarians will be on hand to collect of Selectmen who live in Orange and are Care and has been renovated to fit the needs office space located at 316 Boston Post Rd. in donations. committed to increasing and simplify of the new spa. Orange for three years to Metro Signs. Residents may also bring mattresses and recycling options for Orange residents. box springs for recycling. 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