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The OrangeWhen there’s Times better writing, there’s better reading. Vol. 8 / Issue 1 www.TheOrangeTimes.com January 31, 2018 Staneski Orange After-School Program Thrives By Brandon T. Bisceglia The logo and slogan Named were part of an effort to In late 2016, the Orange Board of Education unify the programs at created a committee to give organization and each school, which had Executive direction to its after-school program. been running more or That committee held its final meeting Dec. less independently. Director 17, having completed its task. Orange’s 21st Lasto, who is in her Century After-School Program has grown into second year as lead, was Of Milford one of the most dynamic and comprehensive the first person to take services the town has to offer its children. on the role of overseeing Tricia M. Lasto, principal of Mary L. the entire program. Chamber Tracy School and after-school program lead, “It wasn’t exactly By Brandon T. Bisceglia gave a presentation before the entire BOE fractured before, but it Jan. 22 demonstrating how much progress wasn’t unified either, has been made. because there was no one Among other things, the program has unifying it,” she said. unveiled a new logo and slogan: “You walk The program is in and the adventure begins!” The slogan was currently servicing submitted by Peck Place School student Brooke 1,259 seats per week, up The new logo for Orange’s 21 Century After-School Program. Students in Orange’s 21 Century After-School Program participated in the Lego Mindstorm challenge and Houst and voted on by the program staff. Cont. on pg 14 competed in the regional competition in Shelton. Photo courtesy of Orange Public Schools.

Pam Staneski. Contributed photo. Controversial Turkey Orange Could Raise The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Jan. 27 that former Income Limits To Tax state Rep. Pam Staneski has been selected Hill Development as its new executive director succeeding Exemption For Veterans Gary Mullin, who announced his planned Returns departure in November 2018. Staneski will By Brandon T. Bisceglia own income caps or eliminate 8 before the Inland Wetlands By Brandon T. Bisceglia start as executive director on Feb. 4. them entirely. The owner of a tract of Commission with a “pre- Incoming Board of Directors chair Michael The Orange Board of Selectmen Orange currently limits land off Turkey Hill Road in application” that will likely Grande said, “I am excited to have Pam join is scheduled to hear public eligibility to individuals earning Orange vowed to develop it include an affordable housing the chamber in this leadership role. Pam’s opinion at its Feb. 13 meeting on up to $60,200 and married after his plans for a set of senior component. experience, expertise and vision align with whether to drop income limits for couples earning up to $67,900. cottages was shot down in July Milford attorney Kevin the mission of our chamber and will provide veterans to receive property tax Those who qualify can get a tax by the Town Plan & Zoning Curseaden came before the a direct benefit to our chamber members. exemptions. break of up to $20,000 on assesed Commission. commission to get its opinion The Board of Directors looks forward to The proposal comes on the property. Now Richard Meisenheimer’s on his client’s proposal to build working alongside Pam and continuing heels of a state law passed last About 150 out 575 veterans in team is back, appearing Jan. 10 buildings with 60 bedrooms. to emphasize the exceptional and unique year that allows towns to set their Continued on pg 8 qualities that Milford provides to its residents Continued on pg 17 and businesses.” Staneski said she fell in love with Milford over twenty years ago when she and her husband, Paul, chose to make it their home. Milford Chamber Gives Awards Since then, she has served the city in many roles, including as a member of the Board At Annual Meeting of Education, Board of Alderman, and most recently as the state representative for the The Milford Chamber of Commerce 119th House District. She was a columnist held its 64th Annual Meeting and 2018 for The Orange Times for four years during Awards of Distinction with a luncheon her two terms in the legislature. on Jan. 30, at Great River Golf Club “I am honored and excited to be the next in Milford. Continued on pg 17 Fourteen recipients were honored for service to the Milford Chamber of Elena Fusco Jennifer Paradis Jim Dan Thornberg Wanda Carlson Paige Miglio Raymond A. Commerce, greater Milford’s business Hassenmayer Macaluso community, and the community in Index: general. This year’s award winners Arts...... 6 were: Chamber Advocate and Director Politics...... 12 of the Year, awarded to Elena Fusco, Bin 100; Rising Star Award, given Lifestyle...... 8-9 to Jennifer Paradis, Beth-El Center; Obits...... 23 Community Service Award, given to Op-Ed...... 4-5 Jim Hassenmayer, Orange Ale House Susan Shields Susan Oderwald Ken Sterba Tracy Bonosconi Peter Erodici Rick George Robert Kiley Youth & Ed...... 10-11 Continued on pg 16

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818 Alling Road, Orange 536 Dogwood Road, Orange 53 Housatonic Drive, Milford 746 East Broadway, Milford 203-795-6000 $229,900 $325,000 $599,900 $675,000 Page 2 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 News & Events Milford’s Daisy Bowl To Raise Funds Children’s Dentistry Opens In Orange A group of ladies will gather together in Players can register at eventbrite. the cold on Sunday, Feb. 3, to play in the com/e/milford-daisy-bowl-db5-tickets; fifth annual Milford Daisy Bowl ladies only event sponsorships are available. To two-hand touch football tournament at the sponsor, contact Shaileen Landsberg at Academy Field at 150 Gulf St. in Milford. [email protected]. The tournament, running from 9 a.m. to The Daisy Bowl is the brainchild of Josie noon, will raise funds for the Get in Touch Giglione Williams of Illinois, and games Foundation, a Milford-based nonprofit benefiting the Get in Touch Foundation are committed to providing breast health held around the country. Milford’s event education to people around the world. is organized by the Milford Daisy Bowl Men and kids are encouraged to attend and Committee, led by Shaileen Landsberg cheer on the ladies as they compete for the and Cathy Lang. It’s the country’s largest title of Daisy Bowl champion. There will be and has raised over $9,000 for the Get in opportunities to participate in sideline games Touch Foundation since the tournament also being held to raise funds for GIT. started in 2015. Children’s Therapy Opening In Orange Orange Pediatric Therapy, a division of “We work with children of all abilities, Cheshire Fitness Zone, is set to open in mid- including those with special needs, sports February in Orange’s Firelite Plaza. The office injuries and general rehab,” he said. “We space, which occupies about 4,500 square have been in business for over 18 years, and feet, will offer occupational, physical, speech are excited to open another location to serve and aquatic therapy for children from birth the Orange community.” through 21. Aquatic therapy will be off-site. Orange Pediatric Therapy will accept most Owner Craig Goldstein already has two insurances. People can call 203 250-9663 similar therapy locations in Cheshire and now to set up an appointment for February. Meriden, with over 45 therapists on staff.

Orange Kindergarten Registration Open Orange Children’s Dentistry, a new dental practice, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 11 to celebrate its grand opening. The practice, founded by Dr. Paula C. Cerqueira, is geared toward children and will serve as a hub for If your child is turning 5 on or before Jan. March to select a date and time to come to all children dentistry needs. From left: Orange selectman Mitch Goldblatt, Orange Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Marsh, Dr. Paula Cerqueira, Cerqueira’s daughter Aurelia, Cerqueira’s husband Richard, Orange Chamber 1, 2020, it is time to register for kindergarten Mary L. Tracy for registration. of Commerce pas president and volunteer Don Lewis, and Cerqueira’s three sons, Liam, Evan and Jonah. Photo in Orange. Registration appointments/screenings will courtesy of Pete Lucas. Register by Feb. 28 on the Orange Public be held in the spring. Parents will be asked Schools website at oess.org/our-schools/ to bring with them a birth certificate, proof of mary-tracy and click on “Kindergarten residency (mortgage or lease and a utility bill) Visit us online at: TheOrangeTimes.com Registration.” and all medical/immunization records to the You will receive an email at the end of appointment.

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On Tuesdays: Spend $25 Get FREE Jumbo Eggs Must present coupon at time of purchase. Can not be combined with any other offer. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 3 News & Events Milford Trick Or Trot Orange Lions Club Raises Nearly $25,000 Providing Mini-Grants The Orange Lions Club will provide a is crucial to continue to use some of our limited number of mini-grants to eligible fund-raising resources for local community- community organizations and/or individuals based projects and activities. “We have for the 15th year in 2019. an outstanding review committee which The program is intended to provide funds will enable us to make fair and appropriate to worthy causes and activities in the town of decisions regarding all mini-grant Orange that might not otherwise be funded, allocations,” he said. according to Orange Lions Club President Completed applications are due to be Pat Romano. submitted to the Orange Lions no later than “While our Lions Club continues to Thursday, Jan. 31. All Orange nonprofit provide funds to Lions blindness prevention clubs and related nonprofit organizations, programs, aid for the blind and eye research, individual Orange residents and Orange which are long-time Lions Club priorities, government entities are eligible to apply. we feel strongly that it is important to The recipients of Orange Lions mini-grants allocate funds to local projects as well,” will be announced in late February after the Romano said. selection committee completes its review of She emphasized that this funding is on top all timely applications. of a college scholarship which the Orange In addition, the Orange Lions continue Lions Club will be awarding to Amity High to provide such community activities as the

Beth-El Executive Director Jenn Paradis, center, is presented with a check from Ken Ferrari, senior vice president School graduates, as it has for over 50 years. annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, chief retail officer of Sikorsky Credit Union and attorney Joseph Kubic of Harlow, Adams & Friedman. Photo courtesy Mike Muttitt and Nick Musante of Orange Easter Egg Hunt, Seniors’ Pizza Party, and of the Beth-El Center. have been appointed to chair the community other service activities. The Orange Lions The seventh annual Milford Trick or The donation will directly support Beth-El mini-grants program this year. also collect used eyeglasses for restoration Trot 5K Run/Walk fundraising event that Center’s shelter, case management services Blank applications for the community and distribution to needy people all over the took place on Nov. 17 had 300 participants and soup kitchen. mini-grants program are now available world. Drop boxes for used eyeglasses are and raised $24,545 for the Beth-El Center The volunteer Trick or Trot event committee at the High Plains Community Center at located at the Case Memorial Library and the homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Milford. included chairperson attorney Joseph Kubic, 525 Orange Center Rd. in the Community High Plains Community Center lobby. The Beth-El Center Executive Director attorney Dana Friedman, attorney Jim Services Department, at the Peoples United Orange Lions now conduct eye screenings for Jennifer Paradis accepted a check Dec. 26 Winkel, attorney Thomas Moyher, Heidi Bank branch at 653 Orange Center Rd., at preschoolers and kindergarteners, as well and for the full amount from event organizers Allen and Kim Balocca from Harlow, Adams the Case Memorial Library at 176 Tyler City most elementary students in Orange using and major sponsors Harlow, Adams & & Friedman, and Maria Bravo and Carmen Rd. and from any Orange Lion. sophisticated equipment to identify potential Friedman LLC and Sikorsky Credit Union. Tortora from Sikorsky Credit Union. Muttit said the Orange Lions feel that it sight issues in the children’s early years.

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State Rep. (R-117) State Rep. (D-118) State Rep. (D-14) State Rep. (R-119) Charles Ferraro Kim Rose James Maroney Kathy Kennedy

Last year, we passed many bills that will We began session 2019 in the Connecticut As your new state Senator, I’d like to Since I’m a new State Representative have an impact on you and your families. General Assembly on Wednesday, Jan. 9. It introduce myself, let you know a few of my learning the state legislative process, A number of these new laws took effect on promises to be another exciting, busy and legislative priorities and invite you to meet I thought I would share how proposed the first of the new year. challenging year. with me to share your thoughts and ideas. legislation becomes law. Here are a few bills that I supported that This is a six-month session and will end in I’m a 1992 graduate of Jonathan Law High 2019 is the long legislative session, running became law on Jan. 1. June because of it being an odd year. Short School in Milford, a 1996 Yale University from January to June. Every legislator is An Act Concerning Pay Equity: session takes place February through May graduate, and owner of First Choice College permitted to propose individual bills to the This act will prohibit employers, when the year ends with an even number. Placement in Milford. I’m a former member committees of cognizance. It’s also when including the state and its political You may be interested in following along of the Milford Board of Education and I the General Assembly crafts a two-year state subdivisions, from asking or directing with me on how a bill becomes law in our served as Milford’s state representative budget. a third-party to ask about a prospective great state. It all begins with a proposed from 2012 to 2014. I am married and have Although every legislator can propose employee’s wage and salary history. bill. Anyone can propose a bill, and it is the one child. a bill, the committees have discretion over The prohibition does not apply if the legislator that files it either with the House Three of my legislative policy priorities which bills they will raise for a public prospective employee voluntarily or Senate clerk’s office. The appropriate for 2019 are: hearing. When a committee raises a bill discloses his or her wage and salary. The clerk’s office is responsible for assigning - Increase computer coding education for public hearing, it permits the bill to act also specifically allows an employer to the bill a number. We met the proposed bill and access to computers in Connecticut get a public airing, and legislators on the ask about other elements of a prospective deadline on Friday, Jan. 18. public schools. All Connecticut high committee hear testimony from interested employee’s compensation structure (e.g., This year I have submitted two bills to schools should be teaching computer members of the public. stock options), as long as the employer ban the use of single plastic bags, straws, science by 2022. Computer and information To track specific pieces of legislation, does not ask about their value. polystyrene (Styrofoam) and other plastic technology jobs are expected to grow 13 all you have to do is visit the Connecticut An Act Mandating Insurance items. I hope you will follow these through percent in the next few years, with a median General Assembly website, cga.ct.gov. Each Coverage of Essential Health Benefits the Environment Committee process. Every annual salary of $85,000. Jobs are going to day during the session a bulletin is published and Expanding Mandated Health committee has its own leadership, comprised be there in cloud computing, collecting and which gives you the schedule. Public Benefits for Women, Children, and of co-chairs, vice-chairs and ranking storing data and information security, and hearings on bills require five days notice for Adolescents: members. Leadership is charged with Connecticut students should be prepared for the public. This law was passed to protect essential “screening” proposed bills and determines these careers. Anyone is permitted to testify on a bill, health benefits for women, children and whether or not to present them to the full - Create more jobs for veterans. I want to whether they are in favor of the bill or adolescents. These 10 essential benefits committee body. If a proposed bill makes expand Connecticut’s “Troops to Teachers” opposed to it. You can either submit written include ambulatory patient services, it to committee, the details and language of program, create a new “Military to testimony to the committee or testify in emergency services, hospitalization, the bill are worked out by its members. They Machinist” program, and work with the state person. Every committee has different rules, maternity and newborn health care, mental make the final decision as to whether or not Department of Labor to really shepherd our which are published in the bulletin. health and substance use disorder services, it is ready to go to a public hearing or dies. military veterans through the job-finding Read the legislative bulletin for the including behavioral health treatment, Many cities and towns within process. Our veterans have the hands-on particular information on the signup process prescription drugs, rehabilitative and Connecticut have already banned single- skills and the work ethic to be hired as soon for that day. The signup sheet has space to habilitative services and devices, laboratory use plastics. However, this is causing as their tour of duty is over. print your name legibly, the bill(s) you are services, preventive and wellness services problems and confusion with many retailers - Tweak our state tax policy to give tax speaking on, and sometimes whether you and chronic disease management, and that are located in several towns. We need credits to Connecticut companies that offer are for or against the bill. Signup sheets are pediatric services, including oral and statewide legislation and consistency in to help pay off student loans. Companies usually in place one hour before the hearing. vision care. order to be effective and plan for our future like Aetna, Staples, Penguin Random Turn in written testimony before the hearing An Act Concerning Changes to environment. House, Pricewaterhousecoopers, Nvidia begins so committee staff can distribute it to Pharmacy and Drug Control Statutes: Once a bill makes it out of committee and Fidelity Investments already offer committee members. This law will help us continue our efforts by the voting process, the committee aid for student debt ranging from $100 a After signing up to testify, wait your turn. in battling the opiate epidemic by requiring is obligated to hold a public hearing to month to a lifetime maximum of $30,000. Once they call your name go before the retail and institutional pharmacies to allow the public and government officials The average 2017 college graduate had committee and indicate right away whether maintain a perpetual inventory of schedule to remark on it. This is where your voice $39,400 in student loan debt, and I believe you support the bill, oppose it or are offering II controlled substances. In addition, the is heard through your written testimony. that companies that offer to help repay these suggestions to improve it. Then explain your bill requires Department of Consumer The committee can accept or reject ideas loans will attract the best and brightest talent reasoning. Follow this procedure for each bill Protection-registered drug manufacturers expressed during the hearing process. out there. Connecticut companies – and you discuss. Keep your remarks short; three and wholesalers to identify and report If you would like to track a bill or testify Connecticut college grads – could really to five minutes is usually enough. Be sure suspicious controlled substance orders to at a public hearing, all the information benefit from this idea. not to exceed any announced time limits. the department’s Drug Control Division. you need can be found on the Connecticut Many months ago, I knew that if I was After the hearing process, the committee A full list and summary of all the new General Assembly website. You can always elected as the state senator for the 14th will schedule meetings for votes on the laws can be found on the Connecticut contact your legislator too if you need District that I would owe a debt of gratitude legislation. Not all the legislation that gets General Assembly’s website, cga.ct.gov. If assistance. to the people of Milford, Orange, West a public hearing ends up getting a final you have any questions, concerns, or ideas I hope you found this first part of how a Haven and Woodbridge. To that end, I will committee vote, especially if the bill received please contact me at Charles.Ferraro@ bill becomes a law helpful. Next time we host a series of weekly Thursday “coffee significant negative testimony in the public housegop.ct.gov. will take a look at where those proposed and conversation” meetings at 8 a.m. in each hearing. plastic bag bills are and how they are doing. of the four towns of the district. I want to Once the committee votes out a bill it hear your ideas about what’s important to moves to the floor of either the State Senate you, what issues I should be working on, or House of Representatives depending on The Orange Times what needs fixing and what needs saving in where the bill originated. The bill will appear Stephen Hechtman, Publisher: [email protected] Patricia Miller, Entertainment Editor: [email protected] Connecticut. on the calendar and then awaits debate. Brandon T. Bisceglia, Editor: [email protected] Here’s my schedule: First Thursday, Keep in mind many bills pass one of the two Creative Director: Wendy Macomber Photographers: Steve Cooper • Lexi Crocco Milford Diner, 886 Bridgeport Ave. in chambers but don’t get out of both. Some bills In The House: Milford; second Thursday, Elm Diner, 111 sit on the calendar and just languish there until Rep. Themis Klarides (R-114) Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) Rep. Kim Rose (D-118) Elm St. in West Haven, third Thursday8 session ends. Any bills not acted upon by the Columnists: a.m., Starbucks, 538 Boston Post Rd. in end of the legislative session die and must go Joanne Byrne, Retirement James Maroney, SAT Prep Priscilla Searless, Town Historian Cynthia V. Catapano, Local Wildlife Annamarie Mastrangelo, Flooring Raymond Spaziani, Wine Orange; fourth Thursday of the month at through the whole process in the next session. David Crow, Conversations Marianne Miller, Lions Club Hon. Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas, Probate 8 a.m., Starbucks, 1660 Litchfield Tpk. in Finally, if a bill passes both the House and Pat Dray, Gardening Amir Mohammad, MD, MPH, Health Eric Tashlein, Finances Peter Hechtman, Books Ken Oakes, Tech Fern Tausig, Hypnosis Woodbridge. Senate it moves to the governor’s desk for Shaileen Landsberg, Profiles Karen Panzer, Travel Roger Tausig, Rotary Club I invite you to stop by to meet and talk their signature. Barbara Lehrer, Real Estate Trish Pearson, Insurance Michele Tenney, Health with me. If you can’t make it to one of these If you have any questions, concerns or Tedra Schneider, Interior Design Trish O’Leary Treat, Profiles evening conversations, please feel free to ideas please feel free to contact me by phone The Orange Times is published by The Orange Times LLC, P.O. Box 584, Orange, CT, 06477 Phone: 203.799.7500 Online: www.theorangetimes.com call me at the Legislative Office Building in at 1-800-842-1423 or by email at Kathy. Facebook: @theorangetimes Instagram: @theorangetimes Hartford at 1-800-842-1420. [email protected]. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 5 Opinion & Editorial Education Funding For Letters To The Editor: To the Editor: change the Orange zoning code to allow for Towns Highest Priority November 2018 is over, but the work this type of development. They justifiably losers. continues. The Orange Democrats are informed him that his proposal violated the We have debated such a radical departure looking to continue to build on the progress reasonable expectations of residents due to of the existing tax structure previously we have made in Orange. There are now the current density restrictions for residential under both Republican Gov. M. Jodi more registered Democrats in town than development (amongst other reasons) and Rell and Democratic Gov. Dannell P. Republicans. The base is there, and we look his proposal was unanimously declined. Malloy, and within the Democratically forward a successful election this Nov. 5. In addition, town residents came together controlled legislature. Every time it has The Orange Democratic Town Committee in force and voiced a consistent message been considered it has gone nowhere. is currently working on its slate for the 2019 of disapproval for his proposal. His plan- State Rep. (R-114) This is mostly because there are more net local elections in November. Running for to-be will presumably include an attempt losers than winners under such a scenario office does not require any prior experience to strong-arm the town with threats of Themis Klarides – somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 as a candidate nor for some of the positions. an 8-30g affordable housing project (30 percent losers among the 169 towns and It requires a passion to be part of the process percent of the units designated as affordable The immutable fact that Connecticut cities in Connecticut. that makes Orange a great town to live in housing and the town forced to prove why faces another huge deficit, despite two If you reside within one of the losing and raise your family. the development isn’t feasible). It appears massive tax increases in the last eight years, towns – and we are talking about towns, not Candidates are being sought for Board of Richard is focused on maximizing his profits will inevitably lead to another heated debate cities – it’s not such a nice neighborhood. Selectmen, Board of Finance, Planning & at the expense of negatively changing the over tax reform in the current legislative Then there is the campaign rhetoric. We Zoning, Board of Education for both Amity landscape of the town forever. There are session. are likely to talk about income tax hikes on and Orange, tax collector and constables. If attractive options that fit the current town Based on early legislative proposals the wealthy and expanding the sales taxes you want to get involved, now is the time to zoning code, they just may not yield the (mostly in their nascent stages that lack on currently untaxed goods and services, join us. You can contact me at jldorange@ return that this distasteful project will. The detail) and leftover campaign rhetoric from including groceries and prescription yahoo.com or at 203-314-9975. commission and residents should be appalled the 2018 elections, a lengthy confrontation medicine. These are controversial issues “All politics is local,” as former U.S. House at this project and be prepared to make our is coming over how we tax our citizenry and that will draw ire from the public. Before Speaker Tip O’Neill once said. We can affect voices heard. It’s unfortunate it might come pay for their government – whether they we ever consider these possibilities (and change and it starts locally. Join us. to this. However, we’re prepared to fight to like it or not, whether they avail themselves I don't support them on their face), Jody Dietch, Orange Democratic Town protect our beautiful town. of the services or not. the legislature has to rein in spending and Committee Chair, Orange Ron and Christina Michaels, Orange A recent bill submitted by Senate continue the work of the last legislative Democratic leadership calls for the session when we put in place caps on To the Editor: To the Editor: elimination of the local car taxes that towns borrowing and the use of excess revenue. This is regarding Richard Meisenheimer’s We are writing to you with reference to the and cities collect in favor of a statewide Gov. Ned Lamont’s directive in his first pre-application to the wetland commission low-income housing project proposed off of levy of between 15 and 19 mills. It also speech to the legislature on Jan. 9 to “fix and expected 8-30g affordable housing Turkey Hill Road. calls for the redistribution of revenues the damn budget” in my mind did not mean through existing funding formulas and raising taxes. We will find out in the coming project submission off of Turkey Hill Road It’s a sad, sad day when someone other methods yet to be constructed. months how others interpreted his words. (the entrance would be directly across from (Richard Meisenheimer) chooses money This proposal will result in winners and the Turkey Hill School exit). In our opinion, over the integrity of our Orange community. as a long-time resident of the town of Orange, There are plenty of places to build certain Richard Meisenheimer should be ashamed projects, in our opinion, this is not one of of himself. The commission came across them. We moved to Orange and built our Visit us online at: TheOrangeTimes.com loud and clear last year when he attempted to home here 15 years ago assuming that the Continued on pg 22 Orange Veterans Deserve Opposing Lessons Of The Shutdown By Brandon T. Bisceglia unnecessary much of the government actually is. Tax Abatement It would be easy to cast blame on those Consider the fact that only about half of By Paul Tarbox the population had served in the military. By responsible for the unprecedented partial federal workers were deemed “essential” 2016 that number had dropped to just over 7 shutdown of the federal government and had to keep working. If the job isn’t I attended a meeting Jan. 9 of the Orange percent. The Department of Veterans Affairs that ended Jan. 25. Some blame should essential, do we really need the government Board of Selectmen to advocate for a local projects that by 2045 the number of veterans undoubtedly be apportioned. But perhaps performing it? Couldn’t a private business or optional veterans’ property tax exemption to will be reduced by 40 percent. a more constructive question to ask would nonprofit provide a similar service? be sent to a public hearing. In a meeting the When a community chooses to give be: what have we learned about the role of This view is bolstered by the many month before I had requested a change in the tax exemptions it is usually for one of government in our lives? stories of individuals, organizations and ordinance, which would eliminate an arbitrary two reasons. The first is to target a needy There are, in fact, at least two viable – and communities reaching out to prop up income cap (for 2018, $35,300 for individuals population, such as seniors on a fixed income. opposing – lessons you could take away those who lost pay or services during and $43,000 for married couples). Originally The second is to recognize a service provided, from this 35-day debacle. the shutdown. Presumably if the federal this cap was part of the state law that allows such as by providing tax abatements for local The first is a narrative you have likely government were smaller, more money municipalities to give the exemption, but was firefighters. When a firefighter rushes into a heard already: that the shutdown was would circulate through the economy to removed by the legislature in the last session burning house there is no income verification a demonstration of just how important enable even more private support for those session through Public Act 18-102. The law for the ability to be heroic. government is in our day-to-day lives. The who need it. now allows municipalities to set the income The same holds true for veterans. As hundreds of thousands of federal workers It’s important to be aware that this limit or to remove it entirely. someone who has served in an active war denied pay might have been the most striking perspective exists, because some of those During the meeting, selectman Mitch zone and lost friends, I can attest that the example, but there were plenty of others. in the highest echelons of government right Goldblatt raised a concern that the ensuing dangers of combat do not care how much Millions of contractors and businesses now hold it, such as acting White House fiscal impact would be an undue burden on the money is in someone’s bank account. that serve government in some fashion were Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. Shrinking rest of the taxpaying citizens of the town. He Goldblatt questioned whether the stymied, and they won’t get compensated for the size of government has, of course, been a further questioned whether the policy change additional cost of the veterans’ exemption their losses. Business and finance lost access key goal for many Republicans at least since was necessary because some veterans have was a good strategic investment for the town. to regular reports from the government that Ronald Reagan. higher incomes and may not need the benefit of I believe it is in our interests as a community these industries use to make billion-dollar Both perspectives have some legitimacy. decisions. The poor were threatened with Yes, the government is prone to bloat and the exemption. While those are valid concerns, for this exemption and the firefighter losing assistance for food, housing and other ossification. At the same time, it should be a I cannot agree with Goldblatt’s reasoning. abatement to be maintained without regard necessities. Even the courts were getting crucial part of our lives. Veterans are a unique group in the fabric of to income, as both a recruiting and retention ready to close. No reasonable person is saying the society. They come from every conceivable tool for those who seek to join our fire Had the shutdown continued, the effects government should cease to exist, or that it background, race, religion and social status. departments and the military. would have been more profound, ranging ought to have a hand in everything we do. The common thread that unites them is that As George Washington said, “The from personal bankruptcies to deaths from The debates are always about the particulars: they joined the military to change the world willingness with which our young people in spite of the knowledge that they may have contaminated food and unpoliced waterways. do we fund more for the military or for the are likely to serve in any war, no matter how It’s true that in these any many other ways, social safety net? Do we put money into a to sacrifice their lives in the process. These justified, shall be directly proportional to we all rely heavily on the government as a sort wall or technological upgrades on the border? brave young men and women are the chosen how they perceive veterans of earlier wars of an underlying mesh providing structure If you don’t recognize the perspectives of few who have sacrificed to preserve our were treated and appreciated by our nation.” for our entire lives. Without it, things would all sides, it can be impossible to navigate the democracy and way of life. eventually come undone for every one of us. complexities of the middle ground. Instead, Veterans are becoming a rarity. According Paul Tarbox is an Orange resident and serves as a Clerk of the Veterans Affairs But there is a second possible narrative, people retreat to their corners and demonize to the Department of Defense, less than one- Committee in the Connecticut General confined mostly for the moment to the their opponents. Eventually things grind to half of 1 percent of the population is currently Assembly. He is a Trustee of the Connecticut libertarian-minded end of the political a halt. on active duty. In 1980 over 18 percent of Department of Veterans Affairs. spectrum. This narrative describes the Let’s hope we’ve all learned a little better shutdown as a demonstration of just how what that’s like now. Page 6 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Arts & Entertainment Art must destroy violence; only it can do it. – Leo Tolstoy by Patricia Miller Thursday, Feb. 14. It is billed as a Broadway THE FRIENDS OF THE CASE valentine. Two of Broadway’s popular divas, MEMORIAL LIBRARY (176 Tyler City Alli Murray and Julia Murney, along with the Rd., Orange) will sponsor the Salt and Pepper full NHSO and the Connecticut Gay Men’s Gospel Choir on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. to Chorus, will perform Broadway showstoppers. perform at the Case Memorial Library. The audience will be treated to numbers from Mae Brown, long active in the New Haven Wicked, Les Miserables, La Cage aux Folles, community, is the current director. She is Chicago, Funny Girl and more. Chelsea Tipton the mother of Chuck Brown, the original will conduct. The same program will be at director of the predecessor of Salt and Pepper, Hamden Middle School (2643 Dixwell Ave., composed of friends and family members who Hamden) on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m. and performed for school and community groups. at Shelton High School (120 Meadow St., After one school pot luck supper Shelton) on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. performance in 1983, an audience member Tickets are on sale at 203-787-4282 or at was moved by the music, the energy and newhavensymphony.org. excitement of the people involved, and approached Mae Brown, asking her whether ORANGE ARTS AND CULTURE a white person could learn to sing and to COUNCIL (525 Orange Center Rd., perform black gospel music well. Brown Orange) will sponsor a free bus to the was somewhat skeptical at first. But upon Woolsey Hall concert in New Haven, leaving reflection, the Browns decided to invite the High Pains Community Center at 6:45 p.m. woman to join the group as its first white Feb. 14. To reserve a seat, call Halina at 203 member. Soon others were drawn into -878-7417. Only use this number for the the group. The message of joy and unity February concert. Use the regular number coming from people of different colors and for the March, April and May concerts. backgrounds was infectious, and the Salt and Pepper Gospel Choir was born. MILFORD PERFORMANCE CENTER The mission of the Salt and Pepper (Parson’s Center, 53 West Main St., Milford) Gospel Choir is to spread the message of has two upcoming events. The first is “Not Jesus Christ, to promote the development Fade Away – Buddy Holly Tribute,” on Friday, Artwork by Danielle Mailer. Image courtesy of The Salt and Pepper Gospel Choir. of interracial harmony through the arts as Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. This concert celebrates the 60th anniversary of “the day the music died.” expressed in black gospel music and to Circulation Desk at Case Memorial Library. photos displayed. On Friday, Feb. 22, the “Eagles’ Experience” visually express the unity of black and white With February vacation approaching, First place went to Kenneth Mull for will perform. This band is reputed to be the people participating together in an African families and individuals can take advantage his photo, “Vietnamese Offshore Fishing “best of the Eagles’ music you grew up with.” American cultural tradition. of the passes, some of which offer free or House.” Terrui Smith won second place Tickets are available at the door or online at Seating is limited, so reserve a seat reduced admission, to plan special outings. award for her photo, “Sunflower.” The third- milfordperformancecenter.org. by calling 203-891-2170 or by going to A sampling of the passes offered includes place spot went to Daniela Cissitti-Levy for casememorialibrary.org. the Maritime Museum in Norwalk, the Mark her photo, “Hummingbird and Bee.” YALE OPERA (247 College St., New Twain House in Hartford, the Connecticut Old The People’s Choice award went to Dee Anfi Haven), part of the Yale School of Music, THE FRIENDS OF THE CASE State House in Hartford, the Mashantucket for her photo, “Autumn Calm Nature.” Judging presents Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, a MEMORIAL LIBRARY (176 Tyler City Pequot Museum in Mashantucket, the was done by a panel of three professional work of youthful passion and lasting regret. Rd., Orange) has passes available at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, photographers from the Connecticut Tchaikovsky makes use of Pushkin’s beloved the New Britain Association of Professional Photographers. verse novel to bring to the opera stage the ever- Museum of The photos will be on display in the gallery timely tale of irrepressible love, heartbreaking American at Town Hall (617 Orange Center Rd.) through dismissal and tormenting regret nourished by Art, Mystic Feb. 1. The gallery was established through time. The opera will be at the Shubert Theatre Seaport, Mystic the collaboration of the OACC and the Town from Feb. 17 to 19. Perry So is the conductor, Aquarium, the of Orange. Hours for viewing are Monday to Paul Curran is the stage director, Edward Wadsworth Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Morris is the scenic projector designer, Simon Atheneum in Weisbardm is the lighting designer, Rebecca Hartford, and ART IN THE LIBRARY (176 Tyler Welles is the costume designer, and the Yale Beardsley Zoo City Rd., Orange) presents a solo show for Philharmonia makes up the creative team. in Bridgeport. the month of February. Herb Portnoy, a Tickets are available at 203-562-5666 or at For a complete watercolorist, will display his work in the music.yale.edu. list, pick up a second-floor gallery at the Case Memorial brochure at the Library. There will be an artist’s reception LONG WHARF THEATRE (222 library. on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sargent Dr., New Haven) is offering a spring special of $40 tickets, for preview weeks ORANGE NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF only. The plays remaining in the season are: ARTS AND AMERICAN ART (56 Lexington St., Tiny Beautiful Things, billed as a reminder of CULTURE New Britain) has a special exhibition our need for connection; An Iliad, an exciting COUNCIL titled “The Beyond: Georgia O’Keefe and riff on Homer’s epic; and A Doll’s House, (525 Orange Contemporary Art,” running from Feb. 22 Part 2, a fresh look on a classic. Tickets can Center Rd., to June 1. O’Keefe pioneered revolutionary be bought online at longwharf.org Orange) ways of interpreting the world through her or by calling the box office at 203-787- announces easy embrace of abstraction and effusive 4282. Use the code SPRINGTIX. The offer the winner of use of color. She is recognized as one of the expires Feb. 3. This is an opportunity to see the “Fill the preeminent painters of the twentieth century. professional theater at a reduced price. Frame” adult This innovative exhibition celebrates division photo O’Keefe’s work and legacy. The show is SHUBERT THEATRE (247 College contest. Prizes drawn from private and public collections Street, New Haven) presents two were awarded across the country and will bring together 36 performances of the National Ballet Theater for first, second iconic works spanning her long career and of Odessa’s production of Tchaikovsky’s and third the full range of her output. Her paintings and Sleeping Beauty, on Saturday, Feb. 2 at places. A new sculpture will appear alongside works by 20 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This is the ultimate dimension was contemporary artists that evoke interrogation romantic ballet, an enchanting fantasy story added this year and an elaborate response to the might and based on one of the most loved fairy tales with the new approaches that mark O’Keefe’s career. The of all time. It has long been famous for its he “People’s New Britain Museum is the final stop and lavish productions and is considered the Choice” award, only New England venue in the tour of this height of classical ballet, one of the purest for which important exhibition. works of the art form. The National Ballet gallery visitors There are tentative plans for OACC to Theater of Odessa’s sumptuous company of were invited to sponsor a bus trip in the spring. Stay tuned over 50 dancers brings the romantic tale of vote, to fill out for news on progress. true love to the Shubert stage. For tickets call a ballot with 203-562-5666 or go to shubert.com. the name of NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY their personal ORCHESTRA (Woolsey Hall, 500 College Have an event, a comment or an idea? favorite of the St., New Haven) presents Wicked Divas on Send it to [email protected]. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 7

A Look Back By Priscilla Searles

The Orange Congregational Church was constructed in 1810 in the center of town facing the Orange Town Green. Erastus Scranton, a Yale Divinity School student from Madison, was the church’s first minister. This early photo shows horse stables, long since replaced with an addition to the church. Note the fence around the Orange Town Green. This is the first in what will be a feature in each issue of The Orange Times. If you have a vintage photo of Orange and are willing to loan it to Town Historian Priscilla Searles, contact her at [email protected]. All photos on loan will be scanned, with the scan becoming the property of the Orange Historical Society. Originals will be returned to the owner.

At right, the Orange Congregational Church, constructed in 1810. Photo courtesy of Orange Historical Society.

The Book Club: A Coward Dies Happy Birthday to My A Thousand Deaths Darling Daughter, Devon. Julian Barnes, The Noise of Time, Random House, 2017 “Lenin found music depressing. the culture czars he was thus – Dad Stalin thought he understood and redeemable. One of his operas appreciated music. Krushchev was approved because it was despised music. Now which is the judged to be “an optimistic worst for a composer?” tragedy.” Shostakovich’s Those acquainted with the reaction? He would lift an (ever- tyranny of the Stalin years might present) glass of vodka with the wonder whether yet another toast, “May life here never get book is needed to remind us of any better.” its horrors. This one, however, Shostakovich’s life divided Peter is unique in that it is set entirely neatly into Stalin-era and post- Orange within the head of the most Hechtman Stalin phases. In the later era distinguished composer of the power had become “vegetarian,” Soviet era, Dimitri Shostakovich. and the composer no longer feared death. What is inside that organ, aside from his Instead, he feared life. The Communist inexplicable musical talent, is a mixture of Party, badly hurting from its revelations cowardice and irony. The two qualities, in about Stalin’s crimes, needed bolstering this case, are necessary props to each other. by recruiting artists and intellectuals with By his own assessment, Shostakovich, clean hands. At stake was Shostakovich’s was a neurotic, over-protected fussy little very privileged life. man. In the darkest days However, the cost of party of Stalin’s reign, when membership was high. He other artists were was called upon to denounce disappearing, he was many artists and intellectuals convinced that such whose work he admired, such would be his fate as well. as Solzhenitsyn, Stravinsky But he was anxious not to and Sakharov. At the same have to get dressed in front time, he harbored contempt of the NKVD (precursor for the never-ending parade of the KGB), or, indeed of westerners – those on of having the secret police the left proclaiming that terrify his wife and children. Soviet life was perfectly Accordingly, he spent night normal and those on the after night fully dressed, right demanding that sitting in front of the elevator persecuted Soviet artists waiting to stage manage his perform even greater acts own disappearance. of martyrdom. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY It never happened. Toward the end, Shostakovich concluded Feel the love of saving money. Instead, the regime maintained an he had become, in old age, exactly the sort ambivalent stance toward his music. Some of person his younger self would despise. In compositions were allowed to be performed. public, he was a disciplined Party man. How Others were judged to be “formalist” or do we know he was anything else? 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Page 8 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Lifestyle Here’s To Your Health: Long-Lasting Lifestyle Changes I marvel at the media at this begin as a thought and then a never run a half mile, don’t take on a five- greatest shakes are processed and are not time every year and how they try belief in your mind and heart. I mile-a-day goal. sustainable for the longevity of good health. to marinade our thoughts with the always tell my clients, especially Lifestyle changes (the ones that last, that That should be your one and only goal; a New Year fitness craze. Segment the children I train for squash, is) always start with baby steps, acceptance long, healthy, enriched life well-lived with after segment on this diet, that that you have to first see yourself and adaptability. Self-abnegation is a sneaky lots of love. exercise routine, the latest and as a winner, then believe you are a sabotage, so be on alert. When you deny Here’s the one word you are not hearing much greatest equipment and gadgets. I winner, then implement what you yourself, you are unhappy. At some point you of: balance. Your life is meant to be enjoyed. get exhausted watching it all. know you can do. See it, believe will grow weary, decide to throw in the towel Have fun. Eat pizza and ice cream. I do. I just The solid truth is that four out it and do it. and eat an entire sheet cake, all in the name of don’t eat it every day. And neither should you. of 10 people will have quit their Picture in your mind yourself “I deserve it.” The vicious cycle begins again, I was able to enjoy every party I attended this fitness resolutions by the end of Michele as a healthy, active, fit and happy because after you eat that sheet cake you will Christmas/holiday season, and I was able to get January and nine out of 10 will Tenney individual. You’ve heard me say more than likely feel guilty and go for some to a goal weight before Christmas and maintain quit by March. Unfortunately, it’s many times before you are not chips and ice cream for comfort. You see how it through the New Year simply because I ate a very real and predictable fact. So what’s what you feel; you are what you believe. sly and sneaky self-abnegation can be? clean in between parties. the definition of insanity? Doing the same Eventually your feelings will catch up to Now let’s talk about food. I am a believer in You can do this. I believe in you. Here’s to thing over and over expecting a different your beliefs, so stay positive. cleansing. However, the only way cleansing your health. Happy New Year, friends. result. I’m here to encourage you and tell Your mind is the battlefield. Understand should be done is with food – good foods. you the good news – long-lasting lifestyle your opposition and become a strategist. Spinach, carrots and garlic actually help Michele O’Brien-Tenney is a personal changes are indeed obtainable. Don’t set a goal of a 5 a.m. workout if you’re detoxify your liver. Apples and flaxseeds are trainer and nutritionist. She can be reached Long-lasting lifestyle changes need only a night owl and hate mornings. If you’ve wonderful sources of fiber. The latest and at 203-668-2969 Wine Talk: Wine From A Box? I have had several questions about two weeks and is drinkable not to need to vac the wines. Do not believe My American Wine Society chapter about box wines, and I have had for almost a month. them. I have had wines that are hopelessly recently had a great session. We judged some that are very good. There are a couple of ways to oxidized that had to have been there for a two white wines. One was a New Zealand The biggest enemy of wine is solve this problem with red wines week or more. Ask them to open one up for Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough air. If you open a bottle of wine as well. You can use a Vacu Vin you – or have a beer. region called Monkey Bay. Big fruit and a (especially red wine) and have a set. The procedure entails pouring Most restaurants and bars have no idea nice finish are the characteristics of this wine. glass, then stick the cork in and a glass of wine, inserting a rubber how to deal with wines. They all know how At $14 it is a great buy. The wine we placed have a glass the next night you will cork into the wine bottle, and to charge for wines, though. with it is a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that most likely notice the wine is not then pumping the air out with the Another possibility is to try a red wine in sells for $4.99 a bottle. It is called Francesca the same as you had enjoyed the pumping device. The wine is not a box. There is a plastic bag that houses the and is also a great buy. The monkey Bay night before. Some oxidation has Raymond affected by the exposure to air wine that collapses around the wine as you scored higher, but only by one half a point. taken place. Repeat the procedure Spaziani and no oxidation can take place. pour off a glass. It doesn’t allow the air to get the next night and you will notice The cost is about $30 for the set to the wine, thus preventing oxidation. Ray Spaziani is the Chapter Director of the New Haven Chapter of the American the wine has degenerated considerably. and it is well worth it. Additional rubber corks Back in the mid-1960s, when the collapsible Wine Society. He teaches wine appreciation It is now oxidized. The color is can be purchased if you want to open a couple bag was invented, fair-to-poor wines were classes at Gateway Community College compromised, the taste is not good and the of reds. The Vacu Vin procedure is usually placed into the bags. However, some good- and for the Milford Board of Education aroma indicates there is something wrong. good for a week or 10 days, and sometimes to-fine wines are now available in a box. One Adult Ed Program, and is a member of the There are a couple of ways to go with this much longer. It is easy and works. of my favorites is “Black Box” wines. The International Tasting Panel of Amenti Del problem. You can drink white wine that you Most bars do not know how to handle Cabernet and Merlot are exceedingly good, Vino and Wine Maker Magazine. He is an chill. Being in the fridge stabilizes white wines. They open reds, shove the cork in and and the other red varietals are decent as well. award-winning home wine maker. Email Ray wine and the oxidation process is not nearly sell it a glass at a time. They always say that They are a great bargain at $22 a box for the with your wine questions and wine events at as profound. The wine retains its stability for they run through the wine quickly enough equivalent of four 750 bottles of wine. [email protected] The Garden Spot: Get Into The Zone You’ve probably seen the term 5 would survive our winter well, seeds need six weeks to mature from seed to a easily find them as seedlings at the garden hardiness zone mentioned in but one that is labeled for zone 8 seedling ready for planting. Using our April 15 center. But if you’re looking for something a conjunction with plant science, would most likely be a “tender” date, you would begin to grow vegetable plants little different, such as the heirloom Cherokee but may not understand why it’s perennial, meaning it may survive from seed at around March 1. This allows Purple, you need to start that from seed. so important. The hardiness zone if you protect it from the cold, but you to extend the growing season instead Use your hardiness zone to determine refers to the average low winter may wind up being an annual. of planting seeds directly in the ground. You which variety to plant. The Early Girl takes temperature in a given area and The other important thing to should be aware, however, that not all types of about 50 days from germination to harvest, allows gardeners and growers to keep in mind about hardiness vegetables do well with transplantation. Peas, and Big Boy is expected to be ready for understand which plants will do zones is that they also estimate the beans, radishes, carrots, and corn perform harvest at about 78 days after germination. best in their area. growing season, or the number best when they are seeded straight into the But the Cherokee Purple may take as long as Pat Dray In 2012, Connecticut was of days from the last frost to the garden, whereas plants with a long growing 90 days to mature. If you’re getting a late start “rezoned” to the US Department of first frost in any given zone. Here in southern season such as tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and on your planting, you might plant the Early Agriculture’s hardiness zone 7a, which runs Connecticut, growing season is considered eggplant do well when started from seeds. Girl and save the Cherokee Purple for a year along the shoreline west from New Haven to to be from April 15 to Oct. 15, or 180 days. Many gardeners prefer to purchase seedlings when you can germinate your seeds early the New York state line with an average low Although I see nurseries crowded with rather than growing their own plants from enough to have a full 90-day growing season. winter temperature from 0 to 5 degrees. gardeners purchasing annuals in early April, seeds. This is a good strategy if you don’t have As with so much in life, it pays to plan When planning your garden and shopping you should be prepared for the loss of plants the need for many plants and are not looking ahead. for plants, make sure that the plants you if you put them out that early. for an unusual variety. For example, tomatoes choose are hardy in your specific zone. For Another way to use the hardiness zones is to have about 700 varieties under cultivation. Pat Dray is a past president of the Orange example, a plant that is labeled hardy for zone “work backwards” for seed propagation. 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Tax Exemption Continued From Page 1 Orange already qualify for the tax exemption. “I am concerned,” he said, “about a slack,” he said. Orange resident Paul Tarbox, who serves as The proposal would allow the remainder to $272,000 impact of lifting the income limits.” Goldblatt did say that he was keeping an a Clerk of the Veterans Affairs Committee in qualify. Everybody else, he said, would have to pick open mind and wanted to hear what people the Connecticut General Assembly, suggested Orange was the first town in Connecticut up that balance. would have to say about it at the public that perhaps the income cap could be raised in 2004 to raise its local tax exemption to He pointed out that although Orange is hearing. gradually over several years. qualifying veterans from $10,000 to $20,000. affluent, there are people who struggle to First Selectman Jim Zeoli told Goldblatt “You can set it in the ordinance where they The Board of Selectmen discussed the pay their bills in town who might be more in that his concerns were legitimate. He noted automatically happen,” he said. proposal at its Jan. 9 meeting, where selectman need of assistance than the veterans who earn that the state government was likely to Ultimately, Goldblatt joined his fellow Mitch Goldblatt was skeptical about the need above the current thresholds. continue reducing its payments to the town, selectmen in forwarding the ordinance to a to eliminate the income cap and the impact it “I think the biggest impact is potentially having previously identified it as one of 33 public hearing. would have on town finances. on those other people in need to pick up the “wealthy” communities in the state. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 9 Lifestyle Real Talk: You Ask, A Pro Answers The Real Estate Code The business principles of real estate regard to everyone involved in a call, never missing the diagnosis of buyers and sellers, to protect and inform cover everything from respect to quality of transaction. and following through on the each one of their rights. We have learned to the environment. This profession demands a With multiple facets involved solutions each time. The real listen to the vision of each person’s request. strict level of education. Keeping current on in the completion of a deal, it is estate code is based on human As people of integrity, our goal as agents is changes in the law is vital to the client and the real estate agent’s duty to seek nature and knowing to always to enhance the lives of those we assist, to the agent. out all opportunities to do the best do the right thing. A passionate help with our tools and resources as each Anticipating the needs of the client and job possible. Each agent must respect for the industry is one situation arises and to promote communities protecting the paper trail is a big part of the pride themselves in their focus of the characteristics of a good that feel there is always help from a realtor job. This support, coupled with the rules and on individual needs and diversity agent. Closing a deal on a home just a phone call away. growth in the industry, make sales happen. in product knowledge. It is also Barbara and helping clients spend their I am very proud to be part of this process. It’s not just a job – it is guidance and influence mandatory that the clients’ funds hard-earned money on the largest Lehrer and the exchange of ideas from long years of are protected. investment that they will ever experience. I cannot emphasize enough how The integrity, honesty and standards of make needs serious commitment. the realtor is a goodwill ambassador. Each well-trained and seasoned agents can be The real estate profession grew to be what If you need more information on these agent has an obligation to always speak with compared to those of a physician, always on it is today through a need to hold the hands issues, email [email protected]. Your Health Why You Should Receive The Flu Vaccine By Jehanzeb Kayani & Amir Mohammad by timely implementation of a by the vaccine. The flu vaccine It’s never too late. Both young and Influenza or “flu” is a common infectious simple and cheap intervention: is effective: the CDC estimates old should get the flu vaccine to protect disease that affects the respiratory system, and the flu vaccine. The World the efficacy of the vaccine to be themselves and their loved ones. its toll ranges from mild illnesses to death. A Health Organization works 40 percent, and over 5 million Influenza surveillance reports are posted common misperception held by many is that alongside various national public cases of influenza have been online weekly and can be accessed at cdc. influenza is not a serious infection. Another health institutes, including the estimated to be prevented for the gov/flu/weekly. misperception is that public health officials Centers for Disease Control and most recent flu season through make a bigger deal of flu than it is. Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, immunization. Dr. Amir Mohammad is a practicing During last year’s flu season, 49 million to predict the influenza virus Another misperception is that internist and preventive medicine physician. people in the U.S., or 15 percent of the strains that are most likely to one can catch the flu from the He greatly enjoys teaching and doing public r mir population, were infected. Of those, circulate during the upcoming flu D . A vaccine. The currently available health work. He is serving as the Director 960,000 needed hospitalization. Moreover, season. The vaccine is modified Mohammad flu vaccine cannot cause the flu of Health for the Town of Orange. Zeb the flu was responsible for 79,000 deaths based on the circulating virus as it is made up of inactivated Kayani is a lifelong resident and a graduate during last season. In Orange, there were strains each season. The vaccine is effective (“killed”) virus that cannot cause infection. of Amity Regional High School, Class of 17 confirmed cases of Influenza A and five in preventing influenza infection as well as Vaccinated individuals may experience 2012. He graduated from UConn in 2016 cases of Influenza B. There were 478 cases minimizing the severity of infection among mild reactions to the flu vaccine, including and Columbia University in 2018 with a of confirmed influenza in the city of Milford. those who are exposed to the virus. soreness at the site of injection, low-grade master’s in public health in epidemiology The irony is that the profound morbidity The efficacy of the flu vaccine is fever, headache and muscle aches, but these and is an aspiring physician and public and mortality from influenza are preventable measured as the reduction in risk provided symptoms are transient and mild. health advocate. COLDWELL BANKER WE HAVE THE MARKET! The #1 Real Estate Company in New Haven County!

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Page 10 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Youth & Education Amity Middle School Students Milford Educator Named Recognized For Courage Assistant Principal Of The Year The Connecticut Association of Schools the best that we can give them.” has named Milford resident Eric Conrad During the school day, Conrad sets aside the 2019 CAS Elementary School Assistant paperwork and clerical tasks to make himself Principal of the Year. available to students and staff members in Conrad is in his fifth year as assistant need of a friendly ear. principal of Chapel Street School in Robin Celentano, a grade 6 teacher, said, Stratford. He was nominated by Dr. Carla “Eric has an innate ability to attract staff, Armistead, principal of Chapel Street and children and colleagues to him. They want to the 2017 Elementary Principal of the Year, spend time with him. He is as approachable who describes him as an “outstanding, as it gets.” industrious, passionate administrator who Conrad juggles a myriad of roles at Chapel makes students the core of everything he Street. In addition to handling student does.” discipline and teacher evaluation, he is also Parent Beth Kassay said of Conrad, “If building test coordinator and was, until I were asked to identify all of the qualities recently, manager of the Title I budget. that I would want in my child’s assistant Social worker Terri Czizmadia said, principal, I would point to Mr. Conrad. He “Eric wears many hats and there is nothing embodies every one of them.” he would not do to make this place better. “This recognition is truly humbling,” He takes care of everyone and somehow Conrad said upon learning of his award. manages never to get flustered.” “I am honored to have the opportunity to Despite the ever-expanding responsibilities represent the field of education and highlight he shoulders in his building, Conrad the good work that occurs in our schools somehow finds time to serve on numerous every day.” district committees, including the Safety and Students at Amity Middle School in Orange were recognized in November for demonstrating courage as part of the school’s “Jackie’s Nine” program. From left: Zephaniah Abdus-Salaam, Zshonna Singleton, Sam Sender, Aditi District colleague Sherrod McNeill, Security Executive Board where he serves as Bhattamishra, Claire Bath, Ari Chetwynd, Oliver Kusiak and Patrick Coughlin. Photo courtesy of Amity Middle School. principal of Franklin Elementary School and cochair, Data and Assessment Committee, himself a former assistant principal of the Professional Development Committee and Courage was the characteristic of the of yourself to really stand out and protect year, calls Conrad “the epitome of humility” Aspiring Administrators Committee. He also month for November at Amity Middle your friends from people you don’t know… and praises his “passion and drive to always serves as an adjunct professor in the School School in Orange, and a number of students people who may bully others.” be a better administrator.” of Education at Quinnipiac University. were honored for demonstrating it. Patrick Coughlin, an eighth grade student, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Linda Gejda “Eric never ceases to amaze me. I am The school has been using Jackie Robinson, said that courage is “staying on task during a said, “We feel confident in Eric’s abilities constantly asking him, ‘What is it that you the first black man to play professional test and studying even when you don’t want and he, in turn, makes others feel confident are not involved in?’” joked Celentano. baseball, as a role model for the students in to, so you get the best result.” in their own. Eric is student-focused, has a Conrad, along with fellow elementary a program called “Jackie’s Nine.” Robinson The following students were recognized well-developed skill set and is always one assistant principals of the year from lived by nonviolent actions and by values that for demonstrating courage to do what is right, step ahead when it comes to meeting the throughout the country, will be honored by the the teachers, staff, and administrators at Amity even when it is difficult: Zephaniah Abdus- needs of kids.” National Association of Elementary School use today as an example for the student body. Salaam, Zshonna Singleton, Sam Sender, Aditi Conrad created a Family Liaison Council Principals at its 2019 Pre-K-8 Principals Zephaniah Abdus-Salaam, a seventh grade Bhattamishra, Claire Bath, Ari Chetwynd, to give parents a voice in the day-to-day Conference in Spokane, Washington, from student, defined courage as “being proud Oliver Kusiak and Patrick Coughlin. operation of the school. He instituted Family July 10 to 12. Curriculum Nights to build parent capacity to Each year, the CAS Awards and promote the educational process at home, and Recognition Committee, a selection he established Family Fun Nights, community committee consisting of active and retired Patriotic Art Contest Open To Students building events without the academic focus. principals and assistant principals, selects Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 7788 in mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric or “We are looking to raise the bar for the winners for the Elementary, Middle, and Milford is accepting entries from high school similar media. Digital art, photography and children and adults within our community,” High School Assistant Principal of the Year students for its Young American Patriotic Art jewelry are not accepted. Conrad said. “After all, our families deserve awards from the submitted applications. contest. Art will be judged on patriotic theme and Each year, more than 3,500 high school technique. One winner from each state will students from across the country participate in be forwarded to VFW Auxiliary National the contest. The scholarship contest began in Headquarters. Executive Women’s Group 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and Entries must be received by local VFW encourage patriotism in youth. Auxiliary 7788 by March 31. Offering Scholarships The contest is open to all students, including The national award for first place is a The Network of Executive Women In fairness to all applicants, completed home-schooled students, in grades 9 through $15,000 scholarship; second place is a $7,500 is accepting undergraduate scholarship applications will only be considered if 12. Students must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. scholarship; third place, a $3,500 scholarship; applications from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 to submitted by the deadline. For applications, national with a maximum age of 18 at the time fourth place is a $1,500 scholarship; and women residing or attending school in New contact Virginia Allen at 203-795- of local entry. fifth through eighth place winners get a $500 Haven or Fairfield counties who demonstrate 0305. Visit the network’s website at Beginning this year, two and three- scholarship. financial need. networkofexecutivewomen.org for further dimensional art will be accepted. Two- Visit vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young- Applicants must be returning, continuing information. Applications are only available dimensional art must be on canvas or paper. american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/ to or commencing schooling or other types of by calling phone number; they are not online. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, download the brochure and application and to training to further their educational goals The Network of Executive Women provides crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other see previous year’s winning entries. Contact and/or enhance their job skills. Students who a platform for business and executive women media may be used. Christine Smith at 203-800-5181 or christine. go directly from high school into college are to share ideas, accomplishments, and support Three-dimensional art can be paper, papier- [email protected] for more information. not eligible. the goals of individual members.

Town of Orange: Bridges Healthcare Accepting Scholarship Applications Milford-based Bridges Healthcare, Inc. services; and have completed at least two Kasdan’s more than 30 years of leadership Public Notice is now accepting applications for the Barry semesters of college. and service to Bridges. Funding for the Kasdan Scholarship for the pursuit of a To request an application, contact scholarship is derived from the proceeds Pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 10-153d(b) graduate or undergraduate degree in human Shaun Mee at [email protected]. of the Visionary Leadership dinner, held in there is on file in the Office of the Town services. Eligible applicants must reside in Completed applications are due no later honor of Kasdan’s retirement in 2014. Clerk the signed copy of the Collective one of the towns located in Bridges’ service than Wednesday, May 1. Scanned electronic Kasdan was appointed President and CEO Bargaining Agreement between the region or be employed or related to a Bridges applications with requested additional of Bridges, then known as Milford Mental Orange Board of Education and the employee. materials can be emailed to Mee. Hardcopy Health, in 1984. Under his leadership, the Orange Teachers League. Bridges anticipates awarding two $1,000 applications with requested additional organization grew from a small mental Dated at Orange, Connecticut this scholarships in 2019. The successful materials can be mailed to: Barry Kasdan health agency with 22 employees and a the 20th day of December 2018. candidates must: be a Bridges employee, Scholarship Committee, 163 Woodvale $700,000 budget to an integrated healthcare or spouse, child or grandchild of a Bridges Road, West Haven, CT 06516. system with 160 employees and an annual Patrick B. O’Sullivan employee, or a resident of Ansonia, Bethany, The scholarship was established by budget of $13 million. Bridges continues to Orange Town Clerk Derby, Milford, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, Bridges’ Board of Directors, the Board grow in size and scope serving over 5,000 West Haven or Woodbridge; be pursuing a Endowment Fund Committee, and the Board area residents. graduate or undergraduate degree in human Scholarship Committee in honor of Barry January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 11 Youth & Education Amity Middle School Students Raise Funds For Children’s Center Visit us online at: TheOrangeTimes.com

Eighth graders at Orange’s Amity Middle School served breakfast Nov. 21 to the staff and students at their school to raise funds for the Children’s Center of Hamden. Front row, from left: Olivia Sceppa Sydney Melchiore, Stella Carney, Jenna Chizmadia, Abby Tirollo, Leah Katz, Justin Chang, Thomas Saxa, Michael Perrone, Gio Bonazzoli, Harshil Parmar and Nick Digiovanni. Back row, from left: Isabelle Rosewater, Zoe May, Frank Cavallaro, Caitlyn Smith, Sophia Cossitt-Levy, Patrick Coughlin, Hamden Children’s Center Director of Development and Community Engagement Sarah Lockery, Amelia Launder, Chris Chizmadia, Kyle Grande, Sean Pivovar, Landon Rocchio, John Lorenti, Mark Vanschaick and Brendan Smith. Photo by Kathy Burke. Eighth grade classes from Team T at Amity outpatient and residential/inpatient treatment Middle School in Orange offered breakfast programs. on Nov. 21 to the entire school body for a $3 The staff and students at Amity were able donation to benefit the Children’s Center of to choose from an array of baked goods, fruit Hamden, raising a total of $800. and juices on offer. The Children’s Center of Hamden serves The breakfast was initiated by former youths who struggle with emotional, teacher Marilyn Reynolds over 20 years ago behavioral and psychological issues and has and has continued to be an annual event. many different kinds of programs, including Who Knew? Amity Middle School Right Here in Our Backyard! Celebrates Head Custodian’s Birthday For more information on this great place to work, and our supplemental insurances, visit www.familysecurityplan.com.

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518 Boston Post Road, Suite 4-5 RANGE Orange, CT | 203-404-2224 orangechildrensdentistry.com The Orange Congregational Church Nursery School will hold an open house for the Children’s Dentistry upcoming year in February. Contributed photo. Page 12 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Politics Kennedy Selected For Milford And Orange Residents Attend Key State Committees Lamont Celebration State Rep.-elect Kathy Kennedy (R- employees of those boards, as well as the 119) has received her appointments from commission on arts, libraries, museums and House Minority Republican Leader Themis historical and cultural associations. Klarides (R-114) regarding which legislative The Public Health Committee has committees she will serve on during her first cognizance of all matters relating to the term in the General Assembly. Department of Public Health; the Department Kennedy, who will represent Milford and of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Orange, will be sworn in on Jan. 9 when the the Department of Developmental Services; new legislative session gavels in. the Office of Health Care Access; and all Kennedy has been appointed to three other matters relating to health, including committees this session: the Public Health, emergency medical services, all licensing Education and Environment committees. boards within the Department of Public “Committee work is the engine of our Health, nursing homes, pure food and drugs legislative process ¬– it’s when citizens can and controlled substances, including the have their say on issues important to them, treatment of substance abuse. and it’s when legislators like Rep. Kennedy “I am really excited about this committee,” Milford and Orange residents attended a transition party for incoming Gov. Ned Lamont Jan. 3 at the Betsy Ross Parish Hall in New Haven. From left: Margaret Novicki, Jody Deitch, Bob Shanley, Lt. Gov.-elect Susan Bysiewicz, make the most difference for the people Kennedy said. “Public health serves everyone, Cindy Wolfe Boynton, Mitch Goldblatt, Rick Fontana and Lamont. Photo by Steve Hechtman. they serve as bill concepts take shape and providing services that protect and promote are eventually debated,” Klarides said. “I’m health and well-being for all. In the past, I confident that Kathy will contribute greatly have volunteered in the community to raise to conversation here in Hartford during the awareness about the importance of mental Klarides: Streamlining Pension upcoming legislative session.” health services. Additionally, I am interested Each of the committees for which Kennedy in finding ways to combat addiction, Deductions Will Aid Seniors was selected has a significant meaning to her. especially the current opioid epidemic in our Seniors will gain relief from having that are not used to filing any taxes or “As past president of the Connecticut state and across the country, including making to fill out paperwork on their pensions paperwork to receive their pensions because PTA, I am keenly aware of the needs of our sure our emergency first responders have the under a House Republican proposal to they don’t receive a lot of money. They students, their parents and our wonderful educational resources they need.” get rid of a 2017 law that requires pension feel burdened by the paperwork, either to educators who need our support, and I will The Environment Committee has administrators to withhold taxes throughout withhold taxes throughout the year, or to work at the State Capitol to better enhance cognizance of all matters relating to the the year, House Republican Minority Leader receive a refund at the end,’’ she said. our state and local education systems for all Department of Environmental Protection, Themis Klarides said in a Jan. 17 statement. The proposed legislation would revert to the stakeholders,” Kennedy said. including conservation, recreation, pollution Many low-income seniors have previously the previous system that allowed pensioners The legislature’s Education Committee control, fisheries and game, state parks and not had to file tax returns because they fell to decide whether to withhold taxes. handles issues related to the Department forests, water resources, and all matters below the minimum level to do so. Now, even if Klarides said it makes sense to give of Education, local and regional boards of relating to the Department of Agriculture, they do not want to withhold taxes throughout seniors who are already struggling day-to- education and the laws around collective including farming, dairy products and the year they still have to file paperwork. This day with their household finances the option, bargaining that covers teachers and professional domestic animals. has created confusion, according to Klarides. rather than requiring pension administrators “We have heard from a lot of our seniors to make the withholdings.

Ferraro Tapped For Energy & Technology Committee State Rep. Charles Ferraro recently received said. “For the past four years, I have been his legislative committee assignments able to work across the aisle to pass bills from House Republican Minority Leader that help our communities and the residents Themis Klarides, who tapped him to take the of Connecticut, and next year will be no House Republican lead on the Energy and different. We need to roll up our sleeves and Technology Committee. continue to pass bipartisan solutions that will The Energy and Technology Committee move our state in a better direction.” has cognizance of all matters relating to the Ferraro will also continue to sit on the Department of Energy and Environmental committee on Veterans’ Affairs, which Protection and energy planning and oversees all matters relating to military and activities. veterans affairs, except veterans’ pensions. “I’m excited to take on this important role Additionally, Ferraro will become a new for the House Republican Caucus and thank member to the Banking Committee. House Republican Leader Themis Klarides Ferraro can be reached at 860-240-8700 or for placing her confidence in me,” Ferraro by email at [email protected].

Orange Reps. Sworn In For New Term CONTACT US TODAY! State Reps. Themis Klarides, Charles Ferraro are immense but it is a very achievable task. and freshman Kathy Kennedy took their oath Today brings much hope,” Kennedy said. CONTACT US TODAY! of office on Jan. 9 at the commencement of “The Connecticut economy is confronting a CONTACT US TODAY! the 2019 legislative session. multi-billion state budget deficit that needs to CONTACT US TODAY! The General Assembly will be entering be solved and we also need to find concrete CONTACT US TODAY! a “long session,” which will run from Jan. ways to attract people young and old to come 9 to June 5. During the long session, the here, live here, raise a family here and retire lawmakers are able to propose legislation here.” and will be tasked with framing a two-year All three representatives are Republicans. state budget. 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New York to start a new life in Connecticut Sumit, Liliana, and Sumit’s sister, 13 years ago. Tandon landed a job as the Christina Vargas, were the only employees general manager for Borders Books at the of these stores for many years. But Atiana’s Connecticut Post Mall in Milford. When Boutique is now the largest bridal shop in rumors stirred about the company not being the Northeast, occupying 35,000 square feet financially stable, he set his mind to open and carrying over 17,000 gowns. It employs his own business. Taking a leap of faith, he 50 part-time workers and seven managers. and his wife opened a store for gowns and The boutique celebrated its expansion Jan. special occasion attire that they named after 19 with a ribbon cutting. their first-born child, Atiana. Atiana’s Boutique not only carries gowns, Atiana’s Boutique was 1,500 square feet but also tuxedos and is fully equipped as and carried less than 500 gowns in stock. The one-stop shopping for alterations, shoes and store was doing well, so Tandon and his wife jewelry. The Tandons have also produced a decided to expand. They took over a larger collection they make overseas they named store space in the mall which was double the The J.T. Collection after their son, Josh. size and could fit double the inventory of Tandon continues to find new ways to their first store. expand this family-owned business and is From L to R: Chinna Ortiz, Bridal Supervisor, Lisa Inorio, Operations Manager, Ann Marie Rivera, Inventory Manager, Elina Vargas, Mother in Law, Sumit Tandon, Owner, Atiana Tandon, Owner (Daughter), Josh Tandon, Owner (Son), Seven years ago, business was booming working on growing its web presence to meet Liliana Tandon, Owner (Spouse), Lauren Engstrom, Bridal Manager, Leanne Sikora, Sales Manager, Mo Biggs, Store and the Tandon family found themselves the needs of the public. The Tandons’ hard Manager, Samantha Tweedie, Operations Supervisor. 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Merrily we rolled along and found organizers a box and throw “What to do?” she asked. for the beautiful pieces of jewelry she received, every remaining “Easy peasy,” I answered. “Get yourself such as an 80-pocket canvas hanging jewelry extraneous item in under-the-bed shoe organizers. There are organizer that she hung in her closet. Her good it and put it in the clear container ones that slide under your china, cups and saucers were put into china basement.” bed, and there are those that are even on storage cases. For good measure, we found a Today let’s look at a wheels. There are those that are divided sturdy mirror that could be hung on the back new aspect of storage within the container where you can house of a door. That was a bonus, as she could look – what to do with many different pairs of shoes.” at herself in the mirror and access her good your holiday loot. 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Your Community After School Program Continued From Page 1 133 seats from 2017. engineering, arts and math. shows and a trivia game show. A single student may “We have more places and avenues for Lasto said one of the benefits of doing • In Home Care take up more than them to go so we can meet their needs on a double duty as a school principal is that she • Assisted Living Referrals one seat. much smaller ratio,” she said. can seamlessly tie the after-school activities to It includes an She said students voted on elements of the what’s happening during the school day. • Transportation Services hour-long before- rooms and participated in their creation. “I get to have the knowledge of what their school session and “They were part of designing the rooms, and curriculum is, and I can carry it over into the an afternoon session they really took a lot of ownership,” she said. after-school program – in a stealth way,” she Services can include: assistance with from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The after-school program also entered a one- joked. “But I know it’s meshing in with the showers, personal care, meal preparation, Almost all the growth year partnership with the Wallingford-based needs of the students in the district.” medication reminders, Alzheimer’s and came in the afternoon CT STEM Academy, which offered training Board member Charles Flynn praised dementia care, and housekeeping. sessions, which Lasto for both students and staff so that they could Lasto and the entire group for their efforts in attributed mainly to offer new programs around technology. They advancing the program. the fact that most include programs on computer science, coding “There was a lot of drama in my house last parents are still and maker kits. The training also allows the week when the calendar came, and my son working when school staff to break the programs up by grade level to was torn between ‘Do I go to coding or do I ends. better reach students at their current level. go to robotics,’” he said, adding that his kids Call Today! One of the biggest “It’s really made an impact on how we use can’t get enough of the programs. gains for the program our technology,” she said. “As a parent, I can’t believe what I’m was the creation One of the activities that has been especially hearing, that you want to be at school studying of STEAM rooms, successful is Lego Mindstorm, which science in some fashion,” he said. (203) 877-1377 which allowed challenges students to create, build and code Lasto was quick to give most of the credit to www.ABCFairfieldCounty.com students to move in elaborate, multi-component projects. Four the site managers who put the time and effort outside the cafeteria teams entered the regional competition in into making the program work for each student. Locations independently owned and operated throughout the United States. space where they Shelton this year, with one team placing sixth. “Sometimes I think they don’t get enough had been confined. On top of the regular programs, the students credit,” she said. “They run the entire site. I License # HCA.0000831 STEAM stands for are treated to monthly “enrichment guests,” oversee the program, but they’re the boots on science, technology, each with a unique focus, including magic the ground.” January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 15 Senior Living Insuring Your Future: Getting All The Value From Your Senior Health Insurance Plan Due to the competitive nature reimbursement for dental Advantage plans and some supplement meals per week delivered to your home of senior health insurance, many procedures up to a certain plans offer Silver Sneakers, which pays for immediately after release from a hospital companies are offering “value- amount. They pay regardless of the membership costs at many local gyms. or rehab facility. This is a great benefit for added” benefits to their plans. the dentist and you only need to You can belong to more than one gym, but those who live alone – or whose spouses While the focus in choosing a show proof of payment. Others policy regarding class fees may vary. don’t cook. health insurance plan is on the limit it to a certain network of Travel Pass: Some plans offer a How do you find out if your plan offers benefits related to direct medical dentists. “passport” benefit which will allow you any of these perks? The simplest way is to care and prescription drug Eyewear allowance: Plans to change your geographic home network. read the benefits guide. You can also call coverage, there are other “perks” offer a specific amount of This is particularly good for those who live your agent or member services to find out that you should not overlook. reimbursement for glasses for extended periods of time out of state. what “hidden benefits” might be available These include: contacts and other eyewear. Telemedicine: This is an often to you. Remember, even if you have a $0 rish Over-the-counter T It is most often paid on a overlooked benefit. Most plans offer an premium plan, the value-added benefits medications: Most Medicare Pearson reimbursement basis, so a on-call service that will connect members are included. If you do a little research and Advantage plans offer a credit network provider is not an with a medical professional who can find that your plan does not offer the best toward nonprescription medications such issue. give advice and prescribe medications if extra benefits, check out the alternative as aspirin, ointments or cold medicines. Hearing Aids: Similar to the dental appropriate. Thanks to the wonderful world plans. Remember, you can make one Some plans provide a “swipe card” that allowance, hearing aids are often paid of technology, we can Skype or Facetime change between January and March. is “loaded’ periodically; others have an on a reimbursement basis. But check to with a provider and get a diagnosis over online catalogue from which you can order make sure there is not a list of preferred the phone for little or no copay. Trish Pearson is a licensed independent insurance agent and certified long term care or a reimbursement system. providers. Post hospital meal allowance: A post specialist. Contact her at 203-640-5969 or Dental: Many plans offer a Gym memberships: Most Medicare hospital meal allowance provides 14 [email protected]. Retired and Rejuvenated: Five Wishes For The New Year We just started a new year, and everything about the people start ballroom dancing, play pickleball, of sugars. There is plenty of delicious, if you are anything like me, you I love, and yet I continue to participate in whatever activates your real food out there. Find it, cook it, eat are probably happy that 2018 is love them dearly. I value the bliss-making chemicals. Stick with it until it gratefully and support the people who over and that we are making a differences and the little things I you are hooked. grow it. Farm-to-table is a good way to eat. fresh start for 2019. Too many can’t bring myself to accept. But Think more. Tie a red bow around your Be more free. How do we define freedom? difficult and devastating things I do get the author’s point. We brain to remind yourself to use it more in According to the guru and author, Deepak happened nationwide last year. should strive to accept ourselves this new year. Stimulate it with engaging Chopra, “You know you are free when you It is time to move on with a and others, with all this might and challenging activities that make you feel happy and at ease instead of fearful fresh new beginning. involve. When acceptance think inside and outside the box. Puzzles and anxious…when you are independent We may not be able to change replaces judgment and you of all kinds fit the bill. So does learning of the good and bad opinion of others… a lot of things that happen Joanne finally decide to accept your a new language or skill. Play bridge or when you have relinquished the need to nationally or globally, but Byrne life, your body, your inability to Mahjong, take a cooking course or learn seek approval…when you believe that you perhaps we can change a few play a musical instrument or a how to crochet. When you stop learning, are good enough as you are.” things in our personal lives that will, at sport as well as you would like, it becomes your synapses shrivel and vital centers of Happy New Year. May 2019 be healthy, least, help us feel better. So here are five so much easier to achieve things that you your brain power down, sometimes never happy, and joy filled for each of you. suggestions that I offer as stepping stones never thought possible with less anxiety. to return. for your own personal path to wellbeing Move more. If you make an effort to Eat more real food. Aren’t you fed up with for this New Year. add more steps, more reps, more activity diets, pills and supplements that promise Accept more. I read this eye-opening to your day, you will get life-enhancing quick weight loss and deliver nothing but Joanne Byrne served as Senior Services insight recently in a newspaper column. rewards of better health, greater strength, disappointment? Stop depending so much Coordinator for the Town of Orange. She is The writer said, “Love is 100 percent and renewed energy. In this new year, on processed foods, foods with additives now actively and happily retired. Email her acceptance.” I am not sure I completely schedule more physical fun for yourself. and artificial sweeteners. Start reading at [email protected] to share your agree with this, as I don’t always accept Take more walks, do yoga, take bike rides, labels and seeing the obscene amounts thoughts on retirement.

Carriage Green At Milford Making 100 Little Red Hats For Local Babies Carriage Green at Milford, a Benchmark “We want parents to know they aren’t medical professionals assisted living community is hoping to alone in this fight,” said Doris Quagliani, in infant and child CPR knit 100 red hats this month as part of the executive director of Carriage Green. “It’s for which the AHA has American Heart Association’s annual Little a small gesture to show we’re thinking created guidelines. Hats, Big Hearts campaign to help raise about them, and we hope that will give them “Heart-related awareness for congenital heart defects strength.” conditions impact so during February’s American Heart Month Many of Benchmark’s 58 independent many of our beloved and support affected families with newborns living, assisted living and memory care residents, so it’s at local hospitals. communities located throughout the important to us to Congenital heart defects are the most Northeast are participating in the campaign support the good work common type of birth defect in the country, in hopes of donating more than 1,000 hats of organizations like and every year thousands of babies are born to the cause. the American Heart with this life-threatening condition. AHA is committed to raising awareness Association,” said Tom As an extension of their mission to for congenital heart disease and helping Grape, chairman and elevate human connection and provide children live stronger lives through CEO of Benchmark. support for people of all ages in the towns education, research and public policies. The “Whether it’s our and neighborhoods they serve, Carriage organization’s funding for pediatric cardiac continued sponsorship Green residents, associates and volunteers research is second only to that of the of the annual Heart gathered on Jan. 19 to knit tiny red hats. federal government. The AHA advocated Ball or participating in The hats will warm the heads of newborns for laws that were passed in Connecticut to campaigns like Little at New Haven area hospitals. Twenty-seven ensure that every baby born receives pulse- Hats, Big Hearts, we hospitals in Connecticut participate in the oximetry testing, which can help identify are delighted to support Carriage Green of Milford residents, associates and volunteers gathered on Jan. 19 to knit tiny red hats as part of the American Heart Association’s annual Little campaign, including Bridgeport and Yale- heart defects immediately after birth. The such an important cause Hats, Big Hearts campaign to help raise awareness for congenital heart defects. New Haven hospitals. AHA also trains parents, caregivers and affecting so many.” Photo by Carol Arnold.

Have A Tip? Send It To Us At [email protected] And Visit Us Online At: TheOrangeTimes.com Page 16 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Profiles Heroes Among Us: Cedar Hill Farm: A Local Source For Beef The recent nationwide trend (informally known as Oreos of “farm-to-table” food has because of their black and white encouraged Orange residents to hides), which originated in look for local food sources. To Scotland. Their herd live and meet that need, Cedar Hill Farm. feed on grass pasture during the LLC has a herd of 25 beef cattle. growing season. Their diet is That means Orange residents can supplemented by grass hay and, now buy their beef from a source in winter, corn silage. When they know. conditions are muddy and wet, the The Cedar Hill Farm stand is herd can head for their “running located at 831 Derby Milford Trish shed,” which has a southern Rd. in Orange. The farm is O’Leary Treat exposure. owned and run by Rachel The cows calve at the farm. and Stephen Bespuda, Jr. Stephen is the Their gestation period is 283 days, and the fourth generation of Bespudas to provide calves weigh between 60 and 80 pounds area residents with food products. His when born. By the time they reach market great-grandparents purchased 125 acres weight, (somewhere between 18 and of farmland in 1931 from Mary L. Tracy 22 months), the cows and steers weigh (best known as the principal of what is now approximately 1,500 pounds. Rachel and Stephen Bespuda, Jr. and their daughter. Photo by Lexi Crocco. the eponymous School). His grandparents, Stephen Bespuda says The Cedar Hill shoulder and strip steaks as well as ground delivering milk from their Holsteins to Walt and Mary Ellen Bespuda, were the Farm philosophy is simple: their practices beef and beef bones. Special cuts can be made Orange and Valley residents over the years. key town leaders who restarted the Orange are sustainable and humane. They aim to available by calling the farm. The Bespudas The elder Bespuda emigrated from Russia. Country Fair in 1975. make wise use of natural resources, and are proud of the transparency of their He says that he grew up watching his mother Both Stephen and Rachel grew up on they also use modern production practices. operations, and they are eager to respond to tend and milk their cows. Perhaps his great- farms and were members of 4-H. They Though they never use growth hormones, any questions and concerns customers might granddaughter, Caroline, will carry on the received their bachelor’s degrees from the when a cow requires it, that animal is treated have. The farm’s pork products come from family tradition for a fifth generation. UConn animal science program. with antibiotics. Yorkshire bred pigs. They will soon begin For farm stand hours and other information Their herd of beef cattle are made up The beef sold at the Cedar Hill Farm stand raising chickens as well. about Cedar Hilll Farm, call 203-889- of two well-known breeds: Simmental is available in 35 different cuts, including eye Bespuda’s grandfather, Walt Bespuda, said 7282 visit cedarhillfarmct.com or email (from Switzerland) and belted Galloway of round and bottom roasts, sirloin, sirloin tip, that the family were originally dairy farmers, [email protected].

Milestones Names Executive Leadership Orange Resident Joins Ruane Attorneys Ruane Attorneys announced Jan. 11 that attorney Brittany Paz, an Orange resident, has joined its team. Paz comes to Ruane Attorneys from a solo practice dealing with criminal defense, post-conviction and appeals. She will work as a lawyer out of the Shelton office on various cases that the firm handles. Paz earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Miami. She went on to earn her juris doctor at Lisa Gregory, Vice Cresse Morrell, Vice Judith Palazzo, Vice Theresa Bollmann, Quinnipiac University School of Law, and President of Educational President of Clinical President of Behavioral Director of Human finished in the top 15 percent of her class. Services Operations Services Resources Upon graduation, she worked as an associate Suzanne Letso, cofounder and CEO educational services, overseeing all school at Pattis and Smith, LLC before beginning of Milestones Behavioral Services in programs including the daycare and her own practice. Milford, announced Jan. 23 a new executive preschool; Cresse Morrell, also a Milford Attorney Jay Ruane, founding partner at leadership team for the not-for-profit as it resident, as vice president of clinical Ruane Attorneys, said that he is excited for Brittany Paz. Photo courtesy of Ruane Attorneys. begins its third decade of service. operations, responsible for all clinical Paz to join the team. “We’re excited to have Milestones School and Adult Day operations and expanding behavior analytic another strong female attorney join us at Ruane You can find more information about programs provide education and training services into other non-Autism Spectrum Attorneys. Attorney Paz’s experience in solo Paz on the Ruane Attorneys website at for infants through adults on the autism Disorder areas; and Judith Palazzo, a practice also brings a unique perspective to ruaneattorneys.com/about/attorneys/ spectrum and with other developmental West Haven resident, as vice president marketing, customer service and more.” brittany-paz/. disabilities. of behavioral services, ensuring that all Letso explained that the new leadership behavior analytic services meet or exceed level is critical to the organization as it has recommended clinical and educational experienced unprecedented growth over the practices. Palazzo will also oversee Adult last five years and is continuing to move into Day Services. Milford Resident Elected To new areas. In addition to the Executive Leadership “I am proud of Milestones’ expert Team, Roger Letso, Theresa Bollmann Green Building Council compassionate staff and excited to promote of Old Saybrook was hired as director of The S/L/A/M Collaborative announced three dedicated employees to a new tier of human resources. Jan. 17 that Milford resident Ross Speigel leadership,” Letso said. For more information about Milestones, has been elected vice chair of the Connecticut The new team members are: Lisa Gregory, visit mbs-inc.org, email ealmodovar@mbs- Green Building Council Board of Directors. a Milford resident, as vice president of inc.org or call 203-799-4125. Speigel is a specifications coordinator for SLAM, a Glastonbury-based architectural firm. He will serve a one-year term on the Chamber Awards Continued From Page 1 board of directors. He has been a member of and Hassenmayer Construction; Entrepreneur Best Care Senior Services; Environmental the CTGBC since 1994, and has been on the of the Year, awarded to Dan Thornberg, Sustainability Award (Innovation & Energy board for nearly 10 years. He recently served Aced My Interview and Total Lawn Care; Preservation), given to the Connecticut Post two years as secretary. He has also been the Business Person of the Year, awarded to Mall; Community Tourism Award, given to chair of the council’s Advocacy Committee Wanda Carlson, Carlson Insurance Agency, Downtown Milford Business Association since 2012. He lives in Milford with his State Farm Insurance; Cultural Contribution former president Tracy Bonosconi and wife, Dorine. Award, given to the MAC/Firehouse Gallery current president Karen Fortunati; Public The CTGBC is a 200-member at Walnut Beach; Lifetime Achievement, Sector Award, given to Peter Erodici, organization that serves as the Connecticut Ross Speigel. Photo courtesy of S/L/A/M Collaborative. awarded to Raymond A. Macaluso, Westcott Finance Director, City of Milford; Human chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. & Mapes; Milford Heritage Award, given Service Award, given to Rick George; CTGBC is committed to transforming environmentally and socially responsible, to The Milford Bank; Health and Wellness and Friend of the Chamber, Robert Kiley, the way buildings and communities are healthy and prosperous Connecticut and Award, given to Susan Oderwald, Always Hacienda Storage. designed, built and operated, enabling an improved quality of life for all. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 17 News & Events Chamber Director Continued From Page 1 executive director for the Milford Regional Rape Crisis Center. As the daughter of a Navy Barcode Ribbon Cutting Chamber of Commerce,” Staneski said. “The Veteran, she has been a persistent voice for chamber is a community connector and I service member and veteran organizations. welcome the opportunity to work with our “I cannot think of a person more qualified outstanding membership, committees, and to assume the role of executive director of the legislative leaders in not only continuing what Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce,” the chamber already offers its members but said Gary M. Johnson, president and CEO also in finding new and innovative ways to of the United Way of Milford. “Pam’s promote our businesses and the communities relationship with the Milford business we serve.” community from her years serving as one As a legislator, Staneski sponsored, on of our state representatives, and her passion behalf of local shellfishers, the protection and drive to serve others will be tremendous of Connecticut’s coastal shellfish beds and assets for the chamber in its quest for growth spawning grounds, helping to preserve a in the years ahead.” significant contributor to the local economy. “I am excited to learn of Pam’s Milford has fast become a craft-brewery hub appointment,” said Julie Nash, director of in part because of the farm brewery bill she Economic and Community Development for supported, which fueled partnerships between Milford. “Pam is certainly a leader and we Barcode Bar & Restaurant at 501 Boston Post Rd. in Orange held a ribbon cutting Dec. 12 to celebrate its grand farms and breweries. have successfully worked together in the past opening. The bar serves American bar food. Located at the former LT’S (formerly Corner Pocket), owners Michael “Congratulations to Pam Staneski on being on various issues for Milford. I am confident and Chris Delvecchio and Jason Carver will be offering live music on the weekends, Taco Night and Wing Night, with named the Executive Director of the Milford we will partner again to further enhance additional special nights planned. Photo by Steve Cooper. Chamber of Commerce,” said state Sen. Milford as a place to live, work and play.” James Maroney, a fellow Milford resident. Robert Creigh of Patriot Bank said, “Pam Colonial Properties Holiday Party “She will bring her connections from her brings to the chamber amazing energy and years of service and enthusiasm to help guide enthusiasm She will facilitate a culture of this important fixture of the community. As growth with her drive to succeed. Pam is a a 20-year member of the Milford chamber, I visionary and the chamber will flourish under can attest to how important it is to our local her leadership.” business community.” Bin 100 Restaurant owner Elena Fusco Staneski has also been a leader in Milford’s said Staneski’s familiarity with the Milford nonprofit community. She cofounded the business community and experience with the Milford Prevention Council, worked for state legislature “will ensure that the chamber United Way of Milford, was President of continues to thrive and move forward in a Milford’s Promise, supports the Boys and positive direction.” Girls Club of Milford, and volunteered for the

Turkey Hill Continued From Page 1 The new proposal could be larger than the order to deny it. previous one, which called for an independent The previous proposal generated significant living community of 30 to 40 townhouses public opposition in June, with neighbors for older adults on a portion of the 22-acre filling the lower-level room of Town Hall property Meisenheimer owns, currently where the TPZC holds its meetings. The mostly woods and wetlands. That proposal commission that evening also spent a Colonial Properties held its annual holiday party Dec. 13 at South Sea Grill in Orange. Photos by Lisa Zucaro. required a zone change because the density of significant amount of time reading letters and the proposed development exceeded the limit emails of opposition into the record. of one unit per one-and-a-half acres required The Inland Wetlands unanimously agreed in the residential neighborhood. that the new proposal was a “significant Pearce Broker Sells Building In Orange The affordable housing component of this activity” that would require a public hearing. Milford-based Pearce Real Estate announced and high-performance coatings. new plan could skirt the town’s density cap, The project will likely face a similar level of Dec. 6 that senior commercial broker Carl G. ASE will operate at three locations in though. Under the state’s affordable 8-30g opposition as it makes its way through the Russell completed the sale of a 50,666 square- Orange. The other two locations will be home statute, a town that does not have at least various town approvals it will need to pass foot industrial building on approximately 6.5 to the surface technology and automotive 10 percent of its housing stock qualify as once the application is officially filed. acres of land at 70 Robinson Blvd. in Orange. divisions. affordable must demonstrate that a project is The building is being purchased by Robin In addition to its U.S. locations, ASE has a danger to the health or safety of residents in Equity, LLC of Orange. It will be repurposed operations in eight locations in Europe and for American Seal & Engineering Corporation Asia. The sellers, ALM Properties, LLC and to serve as its new Global Corporate MCM Investments, LLC, and ASE were all Milford Real Estate Broker Headquarters and the main manufacturing represented by Russell. facility for engineered products, advanced Russell, an Orange resident and Rotarian, Receives Award manufacturing technology and product testing is a member of the Society of Industrial and and development. Office Realtors and a Certified Commercial ASE is a global technical solutions provider Investment Member. He is a nationally known specializing in critical seals, sealing systems instructor in the CCIM program.

Carl Russell, senior commercial broker the award with DeForest W. Smith for with the Milford office of Pearce Real arranging the 1031 exchange of the land Estate, received the Dealmaker Award in in Milford with a former Dollar General the category of Section 1031 Tax Deferred Store in Ashford. The transaction closed for Exchange Dec. 6 at the CCIM Connecticut $1,982,500 in March 2018. Chapter Dealmaker Awards and 2019 Pearce Real Estate is a local, Officer Installation Dinner. independently owned, full-service real Russell, an Orange resident, shared estate company. Page 18 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 News & Events Buddy Holly Tribute Coming To Milford The music lives on for the 60th anniversary then go to go to Clear Lake, Iowa for the next All shows at MPC help of the death of Buddy Holly at the Milford evening’s performance. By the time they got local charities. This show Performance Center in “Not Fade Away: A there, everyone was in a bad mood. Holly told is helping Food 2 Kids. Tribute to Buddy Holly,” on Friday, Feb. 1 at his band members, guitarist Tommy Allsup and There is a list on the MPC 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. bassist Waylon Jennings, that after the show website of kid-friendly In January 1959, Buddy Holly, considered he was going to lease a plane from Dwyer’s foods to bring and help fill by many to be the father of rock and roll, set Flying Service in Mason City, Iowa to fly them the donation box for Food out on a 24-day tour of the midwestern U.S. to Fargo, North Dakota, ahead of everyone. 2 Kids. Refreshments, wine with Dion and the Belmonts, Ritchie Valens The Beechcraft Bonanza Holly leased and beer will be available. and the Big Bopper. Making the closely crashed eight miles from Clear Lake in a For tickets and booked appearances by bus was torture for cornfield, with bodies strewn all around. All information, go to the performers. It was several degrees below had died on impact. milfordperformancecenter. zero and the bus had a broken heating system, This is not your typical Buddy Holly tribute. org. Tickets are also causing some to get frostbite. This infamous Get ready for jumping up on instruments, available at the door on tour is known as “The Winter Dance Party.” soloing behind heads, and powerful new show day or online until The tour was a disaster from the start, renditions of these classic hit songs. midnight on Jan. 31. If with small gigs in frozen towns in the upper Holly will be paid tribute to by Jared you are a federal employee Midwest and all the musicians crammed into Mancuso. He has been spending the past few affected by the government the drafty bus. By Feb. 1, Holly’s drummer, years as Holly, either in regional revivals of the shutdown, show your ID at Carl Bunch, had left with frostbitten feet. The musical that bears his name or in his own self- the ticket booth to receive a tour was scheduled to play two shows that day, penned tribute show, “Buddy’s Back.” free ticket to the show.

TOWN OF ORANGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING SECTION OF CODE Food Pantry Opens Notice is hereby given to the legal voters and those persons qualified to vote in Town Meetings of Town of Orange that in accordance with Section 3.4 of the Charter of the Town of Orange, the To Government Workers Board of Selectmen of said Town will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. in the lower level meeting room of the Orange Town Hall, 617 Orange Center Road, The Saint Gabriel Food Pantry at 26 According to volunteer Joe Johnson, the Orange, CT to consider amending the code of the Town of Orange - Chapter 350. Broadway in Milford offered assistance to pantry has been in business for about 25 years any federal workers living in the area who and serves between 2,000 and 3,000 meals a TAXATION - Article VIII Additional Property Tax Exemption for Veterans, Section have been affected by the partial shutdown of month. It gives each person in the household a 350- 29-33 to read as follows: the federal government prior to its reopening week’s worth of food, or 21 meals total. ARTICLE VIII: Additional Property Tax Exemption for Veterans Jan. 25. State Rep. Kim Rose, who represents Section 350-29 Additional exemption authorized; amount. The food pantry is open on Thursdays Milford, lauded the pantry for its service. “I Any veteran entitled to an exemption from property tax in accordance with Subdivision from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must make an would like to thank Joe and Barbara Johnson, (19) of the Section 12-81 of the Connecticut Status shall be entitled to an additional appointment by calling Donna Hicks at 203- Donna Hicks, and all volunteers at the food exemption applicable to the assessed value of property in an amount up to ten percent of the 878-3075 from Monday to Wednesdays from pantry for their generosity in extending this assessed value of the veteran’s property, provided such veteran’s qualifying income does not 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. offer,” she said. exceed the greater sum of $75,000 or the applicable maximum amount as provided under Section 12-811 of the General Statutes, as amended from time to time. Section 350-30 Additional exemption authorized; amount. Any veteran entitled to an exemption from property tax in accordance with Subdivision (20) of the Section 12-81 of the Connecticut Statutes shall be entitled to an additional exemption Beth-El Center Seeks Support For applicable to the assessed value of the eligible veteran’s property in the amount of $3000, provided such veteran’s qualifying amount does not exceed the greater of $75,000.00 or the “Souper Bowl” Fundraiser applicable maximum amount, as provided under Section 12-811 of the General Statutes, as The Beth-El Center is seeking restaurants, their proceeds during Super Bowl weekend for amended from time to time. faith communities and businesses throughout this campaign,” said Jenn Paradis, executive Section 350-31 Exemption for surviving spouse. Milford, Orange and Stratford to support or director of the Beth-El Center. Any veteran’s surviving spouse entitled to an exemption from property tax in accordance participate in the “Souper Bowl” fundraising On Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3, with Subdivision 22 of Section 12-81 of the Connecticut General Statues shall be entitled campaign to help the center and those in the participating organizations will be fundraising to an additional exemption applicable to assessed value of property in an amount up to ten community who are experiencing homeless or encouraging people to contribute to the percent of the assessed value of the veteran’s property, which exemption shall not exceed or hunger. campaign online at bethelmilford.org. All the sum of $20,000.00 provided such surviving spouse’s qualifying income does not exceed The “Souper Bowl” campaign leverages the donations will go directly the Beth-El Center’s the greater of $75,000.00 or the applicable maximum amount under Section 12-811 of the biggest weekend of football to bring attention shelter, soup kitchen and services offered to Connecticut General Statues, as the same may be amended from time to time. and support to the less fortunate who are in local men, women and families in need. Section 350-32 Application required. need of shelter and a warm meal. To participate, faith communities and Any veteran or veteran’s spouse seeking an exemption pursuant to this article shall file an “We’re so appreciative of the many churches business can email jparadis@bethelmilford. application with Assessor as provided under Section 12-81f of the Connecticut General and businesses in the community who will be org. Visit bethelmilford.org for a list of Statues, as may be amended from time to time. collecting donations or donating a portion of participating organizations. Section 350-33 Effective date. The exemptions provided for in this article shall be applicable to assessment years commencing on and after October 1, 2018. Notice of Public Hearing on the amendment of Chapter 350, Taxation, Article VIII, Section 350-29 - Section 350-33 dated at Orange, CT on this 18 th day of January, 2019 Plastic Bags Contaminating Orange TOWN OF ORANGE BOARD OF SELECTMEN BY: James M. Zeoli, First Selectman Attest: Patrick B. O’Sullivan, Town Clerk Recycling Bins The Orange Department of Public Works as contaminated and this week they have wants to remind residents that plastic cracked down on the enforcement of this bags and plastic wraps are not considered issue. Plastic bags are jamming up their Rotary Honors Boy Scouts recyclable and should not be placed in conveyor belts resulting in repair cost and residents’ recycling bins. Bins that contain shut down time,” Napoli said. these materials will no longer be picked up. Residents will not be fined for putting Sylvie Napoli, office manager for Orange plastic bags in their bins, but the bins will not Public Works, said, “It’s been out there for be picked up. Public Works will begin doing years plastic bags are a non-recyclable item. spot checks and tagging “contaminated” We just have not been enforcing the rule bins. too hard.” The town as a whole is paying fines to the The town’s recycling committee recently recycling companies for the problems it is put a plastic bag recycling area at the transfer causing. station to handle these materials. Many local “I received an email with photos,” Napoli stores also accept plastic bags for recycling. said, “and we are being heavily fined for the “As a town our loads have been marked contaminated loads.”

The Rotary Clubs of Orange and Woodbridge joined together in honoring and congratulating Boy Scouts from Orange, Woodbridge and Bethany who, in 2018, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and also thanking them for the Advertise In The Orange Times: 799-7500 service each provided to our communities through their respective Eagle Scout projects. From L to R: Sam Martin - Troop 41, Woodbridge, Tim Frieden - Troop 59, Bethany, Sean Farrell - Troop 721, Milford (Orange resident). Photo courtesy of Jonathan Glassman. January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 19 News & Events Colonial Properties Garners Milford Garden Club Donates Tree The Milford Garden Club has supported Three Awards Milford Hospital’s Celebration of Trees for the past five years as part of the club’s commitment to the community. The donation for the 2018 holiday season was a seven-foot tree with a garden-oriented theme called “The Birds and the Bees,” in homage to both these creatures who beautify and enrich our gardens. The Celebration ran from Dec. 1 through 10 and the decorating committee, under the chairmanship of Beth Schulkind, consisted of Nina Mingrone, Janet kuryla, Marilyn Wardell and Margaret Dubuque. Potential members and guests are always welcome to join the Milford Garden Michael Richetelli, Fred A. Messore, Kevin Weirsman, Club’s events. Anyone with any interest in President and Designated Broker Senior Vice President Vice President gardening can join. You don’t have to be Colonial Properties, Inc, in Orange was with 18 units and another 12 units, on around a master gardener to enjoy the fellowship recently recognized with three 2018 Deal 1.84 acres. They sold for $3.6 million. and programs. Contact 203-874-4421 or The Milford Garden Club donated a decorated seven- of The Year Awards from the New Haven Vice President Kevin Weirsman received foot tree to Milford Hospital in December to support the visit milfordctgardenclub.org for more hospital’s annual Celebration of Trees. Photo courtesy Middlesex Board of Realtors Commercial the Highest Business with Property Award information. of the Milford Garden Club. Investment Division. for the sale of 852 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden. President and Designated Broker Michael The 5,600 square-foot commercial building Richetelli, and Senior Vice President Fred was solely occupied by an operating A. Messore received the Highest Retail laundromat business and sold for $425,000. Sale Award for the sale of 190 Boston “I’m very proud of our team for taking Derby/Milford Bridge Opening Post Rd. in Orange. The property consists home three CID Deal of the Year Awards for of approximately 28,760 square feet in a the second year in a row,” Richetelli said. Delayed Until May commercial building on 5.57 acres and sold “In a very challenging economic climate, for $3,150,000. Colonial Properties continues to get results Construction delays have postponed the Construction beams have been installed, Messore also received the Highest Multi- for our clients.” opening of the Derby/Milford bridge until as well as approach slabs and endwalls. Family Sale Award for the sale of 125 Coleman Colonial Properties is a full service May, according to Orange Director of Public Brinton said the contractor has continued to St. in West Haven. The property consists of commercial and residential real estate Works Robert H. Brinton. The bridge was work into the winter as weather permits, and two fully leased apartment buildings, one brokerage. originally projected to be reopened to traffic completion of the bridge deck slab and curb by Nov. 30 of 2018. forms and reinforcement is expected by the The delays included “obtaining state end of January. approval for traffic signal modifications Pouring of the concrete deck slab will be necessary to close the road, problems with done as soon as temperatures allow. Deck Have A Tip? Send It To Us At the valves installed to shut off the water waterproofing, bridge and road paving, main over the bridge, and installation of restoration and plantings and other remaining [email protected] the bridge support piles taking longer than work will be completed in the spring. anticipated,” Brinton said.

Travel Matters Celebrity Edge Has The Wow Factor Celebrity Cruises has just double stateroom. launched their game-changing This trend-setting style extends Celebrity Edge, arguably one of to the suite category on Celebrity the “most anticipated ships of Edge. The Iconic Suite is one of two the year.” I was lucky enough to new suite categories for Celebrity. attend one of their pre-inaugural It is the largest and most luxurious two-day trips at the end of suite in the Celebrity fleet, with November. Leaving from their better views than the captain. new Port Everglades’ Terminal Designed by Kelly Hoppen, it has 25 in Hollywood, Florida, I knew two bedrooms, two bathrooms, something was special just from Karen Celebrity “eXhale” bedding, in- the terminal design. It was built Quinn-Panzer suite use of Peloton fitness bikes, exclusively for the Celebrity brand. in-suite butler’s pantry and in-room The embarkation was a breeze thanks to the automation to adjust nearly everything with innovative facial recognition technology: you a touch screen. Iconic Suites sleep up to six set it up online and everything is streamlined guests in 1,892 square feet, with a 689-square- when you get to the pier. foot private hot tub veranda. The stand-out features of this ship are Other suite classes are the Penthouse the trend-setting style and the technological Suite and the duplex Edge Villa with marvel of the Magic Carpet – a multi-purpose separate living and bedroom floors. All floating platform. It can be a luxury platform suites enjoy the Retreat – a new “ship within for tender launches, a specialty dining venue a ship space” that includes a private pool when positioned on another deck and an and cabana space, pool bar, lounge and an extension of the pool bar when it’s on Deck 14. exclusive restaurant called Luminae. Then there’s the Infinite Veranda, the The innovation extends to the dining balcony that can become part of your options. Instead of one main dining room, stateroom with the touch of a button. This there are four – all with different specialties new veranda design allows guests to decide each evening. Eden is a multi-level dining/ how they want their rooms arranged. Do they entertainment space, with different events want to close the balcony doors for a separate during the day and adult entertainment veranda, or do they want to leave the doors at night. One cocktail is served in a glass open so the entire cabin is part of the balcony, “apple of temptation.” Le Petit Chef is the with its floor-to-ceiling windows and ability to latest specialty dining innovation, offering lower the top window at the flip of a button? custom 3D table animation art, where the An Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite plates seem to come alive with theater. Veranda is available for the solo traveler and This is definitely not your grandmother’s offers all the same amenities and services as a cruise ship. Page 20 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 News & Events Orange Police Help Connecticut UI Earns Emergency Recovery Award Cancer Patients For Power Restoration Efforts The Connecticut Cancer Foundation stay in Connecticut, helping our residents announced the successful results of their who are fighting cancer,” she said. “Because first statewide No Shave November of No Shave November, Connecticut cancer campaign, which raised over $91,000 to patients throughout our state will be able to benefit Connecticut cancer patients and focus on their health and recovery, not worry their families. about their bills.” Forty police departments participated in DePolo, who organized the department’s No Shave November in 2018. They were fundraising efforts, said the officers were joined by one fire department, one school enthusiastic about No Shave November. and one company, for a total of 43 teams. “The Orange Police Department had a The money raised during No Shave great time growing their beards and raising November will provide financial assistance money for Connecticut cancer patients this to Connecticut cancer patients and their November,” he said. “We are grateful to the families to help with everyday living community for supporting our efforts to help expenses such as rent, mortgage and utilities. the less fortunate.” The Orange Police Department, let by Det. No Shave November will especially Ryan DePolo, raised $2,235 for this cause. benefit the family of Wesley Woronecki, a During the month of November, police 15-year-old boy battling metastatic Ewing’s departments across Connecticut relaxed their sarcoma. Woronecki was the ambassador facial hair requirements and allowed their for this year’s No Shave November, officers to grow beards. Instead of shaving, which means that his family is eligible to AVANGRID CEO James P. Torgerson receives the Emergency Recovery Award from Edison Electric Institute the officers fundraised in their department receive a significant grant as a result of the President Tom Kuhn Jan. 10 at EEI’s Winter Board and Chief Executives Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo and in the community. One hundred percent fundraiser. The rest of the money raised courtesy of AVANGRID. of the funds will go to Connecticut cancer will be distributed to other cancer patients patients to help with basic living expenses. throughout the year. The Edison Electric Institute presented Illuminating’s crews worked tirelessly in Terri Eickel, director of development for “We are so grateful to all of the police Orange-based United Illuminating Jan. 10 hazardous conditions to quickly and safely the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, said departments and other organizations that with the association’s Emergency Recovery restore power. They are truly deserving of that the response from the police officers participated,” Eickel said. “They truly made Award for its outstanding power restoration this award.” and their communities was inspiring. “The a difference in the lives of Connecticut efforts after severe storms in May 2018. James P. Torgerson, CEO of UI parent police officers were so excited to participate, cancer patients this holiday season.” United Illuminating received the award company AVANGRID, accepted the award especially since the money they raised will during EEI’s Winter Board and Chief on behalf of UI. Tony Marone, UI’s president Executives Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. and CEO, credited the successful restoration The Emergency Recovery Award is given to the hard work of UI personnel, as well as to select EEI member companies to recognize assistance from UI’s sister companies and their extraordinary efforts to restore power others who participated in the effort. Kennedy Joins Fire/EMS Caucus to customers after service disruptions caused “I’m proud that EEI has recognized the hard by severe weather conditions or other work of United Illuminating’s employees and State Rep. Kathy Kennedy (R-119) in these capacities and the state’s governing natural events. The winners are chosen by their partners following the extreme weather attended a meeting of the bipartisan Fire & body. Several members have a background a panel of judges following an international that struck our service territory on May 15, EMS Caucus meeting in at the State Capitol in fire service; many currently serve with nomination process. 2018,” said Marone. “This storm system, and on Jan. 15 and will become a member. their local volunteer fire companies. On May 15, a line of severe storms the tornadoes it spawned, left devastation The caucus was created in 2017 to bridge Kennedy, who was the first civilian female spawning an EF-1 tornado and associated across the region, leaving many thousands the gap between the General Assembly and fire marshal in the State of Connecticut, macro-and-micro-bursts with peak winds of of customers without power. In some areas, the state’s first responders, with the intent said, “Our Fire and EMS workers and first up to 110 miles per hour resulted in 43,612 we essentially had to rebuild the entire of providing firefighters and EMS workers responders provide an incredible and brave service outages in UI’s territory. UI’s crews electric distribution system in order to restore with the support they need. The members service. Anything we, as legislators, can restored service to 100 percent of customers service. The success of this effort is a credit believe that fire services are a top priority do to support better equipment, or improve within six days of the storm, dedicating not only to our employees, but also to the for municipal governments and the state, training or work conditions is crucial to them 46,570 man-hours to the recovery. mutual assistance crews and contractors who and want to ensure that there continues to be doing their dangerous job.” “The dedication of United Illuminating’s joined them, our municipal partners, and the an open dialogue between those who serve crews to restore service throughout affected residents themselves. Our colleagues Connecticut after this severe storm illustrates at our sister company, Central Maine Power, our industry’s commitment to customers,” deserve special mention for their participation said EEI President Tom Kuhn. “United in the timely and safe restoration of service.”

WHEN HOW YOU GET THERE MATTERS Orange’s Congregation Or Shalom Events Coffee and Learn with the Rabbi Wainhaus: film afterward for all who remain. Every Wednesday, the Rabbi teaches an hour- A Night of “Magic & Mentalism”: On Servicing all TRi-State area airports and transportation centers long class focusing on the ancient texts of Saturday, April 6. Doors open 8 p.m., and Jewish heritage and the light they shed on the show runs from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. current issues. The class begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $36 per person. Bring your own and ends at noon. All are Welcome. Call the drinks!) Wine and champagne need a kosher synagogue office to confirm the schedule. label. Light snacks will be provided. Call the Film – “Three Identical Strangers”: On office for tickets. Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., the Adult Education Zumba Gold: On Tuesday nights at 7 Committee will be showing the true story of p.m. Zumba Gold is an easy-to-follow dance identical Jewish triplets who were separated movement program that incorporates music at birth, adopted by three different families from every decade to create an upbeat and and reunited by an astonishing coincidence. fun exercise class. No experience needed. Their reunion instantly became a global Classes are on a drop-in basis. Contact sensation. However, it also set in motion a Robin at [email protected] or call series of events that unearth a dark secret 203-314-8176 or the temple office. with radical implications for us all. This Congregation Or Shalom is located at OUR CAR OR YOURS. VERY COMPETITIVE RATES. documentary film has enjoyed world-wide 205 Old Grassy Hill Rd. in Orange. Contact WE HAVE NO BORDERS. IF IT’S DRIVABLE, WE DO IT! acclaim. It runs 96 minutes. Rabbi Wainhaus the office at 203-799-2341 or visit online at will lead a discussion on this provocative orshalomct.org. CALL US FOR A QUOTE TODAY! 203-605-8130 Advertise In Aaron Kerzner The Orange Times: 799-7500 Owner/Operator And Visit Us Online At: [email protected] www.karzdrivingservice.com www.TheOrangeTimes.com January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 21 News & Events

By Roger Tausig What Does Rotary Do? and articles in our local papers, we have of some dedicated Rotarians working with the scope and requirements for building and Since joining the managed to somehow keep our actual reason town officials, the grant request was written equipping the field hospital where this work Rotary Club of Orange for existence a mystery. So, by providing for $14,000 to build this unique and special would be performed and hiring the medical three-and-a-half years a couple of examples of the projects we play area for these special needs kids. It professionals who would perform these ago, I have mentioned carry out in this and upcoming issues, I will was submitted to the District Managed lifesaving surgeries. to numerous people that attempt to share with readers the answer to Grant Committee, approved and funded. This is just a small sampling of the I have become a part of the question: What does Rotary do? Construction will begin as soon as the weather incredibly noble work that Rotarians do this great organization While Rotary performs many hands on, permits, and it is our hope that this playground day in and day out throughout the local and how much I enjoy participating in the direct service projects, we also employ a will be in use by the spring of 2019. community, the state, the region, the country numerous projects we undertake to serve well-defined grant process to review and, Imagine the joy this will bring to children and the world. our community, as well as people in need for those who adequately demonstrate the who have a physical disability and were I am immensely proud to be associated throughout the world. The typical response I merits of their projects, provide funds using previously unable to play on a similar with such an incredible group of people get is, “Yeah, I’ve heard of Rotary, but I never the money we raise at the many fundraisers apparatus as their able-bodied friends do. who embody the Rotary motto of “Service really knew exactly what you guys do.” we run each year. Another project that had international Above Self.” If you think it is time you This tells me that, despite the visibility we An example of a grant request that we impact was the establishment of a full- helped make a difference in the world, and have around town in the form of road signs, funded along with several other neighboring blown surgical facility to perform over 100 in the process make new friends and enjoy banners and lawn signs announcing our Rotary clubs is the construction of a heart surgeries on children in the Dominican the personal rewards of doing important upcoming events (Lobsterfest, Thanksgiving special playground in North Haven which Republic. This grant was driven by members work, please feel free to contact me at Day 5K Road Race and Fun Walk, just is specifically designed for children with of several clubs, who worked with U.S.- [email protected] to learn more to name a few), and even news stories physical challenges. Through the efforts based and Dominican Rotarians to define about what Rotary can do for you.

Orange Rotary Holds 50th Anniversary Gala

The Orange Rotary held its 50th anniversary gala on Jan. 25 at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange. Photos by Steve Cooper.

Milford Harbor Duck Race Returning Annual Milford Harbor Duck Race,” said Gary Johnson, president of the United Way of Milford. “This is a fantastic opportunity for families to come out and enjoy a day full of activities, entertainment, music and food. The Duck Race celebrates the organization’s commitment to help people and it’s a way for the city to gather together and support the Milford community.” The United Way of Milford and the Woodruff Family YMCA are currently accepting sponsors for the event. A sponsor can be an individual, a family, a company, agency or club. They are also looking to obtain 100 raffle prizes, including gift The United Way of Milford and the certificates to restaurants, department stores, Woodruff Family YMCA will host the grocery stores and more. Other prizes such second annual Milford Harbor Duck Race as sports and travel tickets are encouraged. on Saturday, June 1. This year’s festivities They are looking for volunteers for the day will begin at 11 a.m. at Fowler Field. of the event as well. Attendees will enjoy food, face painting and Call the United Way of Milford at 203- entertainment followed by the duck race at 874-6791 or the Woodruff Family YMCA 12:30 p.m., where up to 10,000 rubber ducks at 203-878-6501 if you would like to will be dropped into the Wepawaug River for participate. All proceeds from the race will a race to the finish line. benefit the United Way of Milford’s 20 “We are excited to cohost the second partner agencies. Page 22 The Orange Times January 31, 2018 Milford Library Events Continued From Pg 5 Town of Orange would keep up with the Ready, Set, Medicare! - Tuesday, Feb. At holiday time she produces hundreds the program for you. zoning curriculum that made us choose 5 at 6:30 p.m. The Milford Public Library of chocolate truffle candies which she Transgender 101 - Saturday, Feb. here over many other towns. will host a Medicare informational session shares with family and friends. Brandriff 23 at 11 a.m. (snow date March 2) In our opinion, the Town of Orange on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. If you are completed a certificate of gastronomy You’ve probably been hearing the word needs to be careful that they don’t open a turning 65 soon, come and learn about the program at the University of New Haven in “transgender” recently. Do you really know Pandora’s Box of what could be. The traffic step-by-step enrollment process. Whether 2003. In early 2004 she had the opportunity what it means? Here’s your chance to learn. is already horrific at some times of the day you are new to Medicare, getting ready to to travel to the city of Arles in France for Join Jill Celentano for a comfortable and with Turkey Hill School directly across turn 65 or preparing to retire, you’ll need to an intensive three-day apprenticeship with informal presentation to learn what it means from the said entrance to the proposed make several important decisions about your a noted Provencal chocolatier. She has also to be transgender. In case of bad weather, development, not mentioning the traffic health coverage. If you wait to enroll, you been the featured chef in the Chef’s Table the presentation will be held on March 2 at coming down from the University of New may have to pay a penalty and you may have series at Zinc Restaurant in New Haven. 11 a.m. Celentano will discuss the coming Haven that was recently built at the top of a gap in coverage. Come to this informational Although this program is free and open to out process, the transition process, the the street. Turkey Hill Road is like a race seminar to learn about the steps involved in the public, pre-registration is necessary, acceptance process, plus right and wrong track where people just fly down. the process, so that you may make informed as attendance is limited to 50 participants. questions to ask other transgender people. How much more can our little cut decisions. Call the library at 203-783-3292 for further Celentano is a 58-year-old transgender through street take before some major No Sew Heart Pillows (an adult craft) information or to register. woman who transitioned three years ago. She accidents happen. - Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. February Online Job Applications - Wednesday, is an advocate for the transgender community Let’s keep Orange the farming and is the time for hearts, and also for cozy Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. The Milford Public who speaks at various venues across New small town community we grew to love. crafts. Learn how to make a small no sew Library, in collaboration with the Goodwill England, including support groups, medical Mark and MaryAnn Quiriconi, Orange heart pillow – perfect for a holiday accent Career Center, will host a workshop on the centers and hospitals. She is a GSA instructor piece. The event is free. All materials and online job application process on Feb. 13 at 10 at a high school in New Haven, has organized To the Editor: instructions will be provided. Call 203-783- a.m. This introductory workshop will get you a support group for transgender youth, and is The big game is just around the corner 3292 to register. Class size is limited. started in the job search process and help you a member of Stonewall Speakers. Celentano and it’s the perfect time to gather around Chocolate Truffles - Saturday, Feb. 9, increase your rate of success in securing a job. has returned to college and is studying the TV and crack open a cold one with at 11 a.m. If you simply love chocolate If you need assistance with the job application psychology at the master’s degree level. Her your friends and family. Whatever the and cooking or would like to learn to make process, this workshop will give you the goal is to counsel primarily trans youth and outcome of the game, everyone wins some elegant desserts and chocolates, come necessary skills and tools to help secure a job. adults. She is currently interning at the Yale when you drink responsibly and make to a lecture/demonstration entitled “Basics It will show you what to do before, during and Gender Program in New Haven. safe rides a part of your playbook. of Chocolate Truffle Making” presented after the application, as well as how to upload Amazon Alexa and the Echo Family That’s why we’re cheering for you to by the Milford Public Library. The lecture and download application-related documents of Devices - Saturday, Feb. 23 from 2:15 be the real MVP Super Bowl Sunday will include some basic information about such as resumes. The workshop is free and p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Milford Public Library by helping to keep our roads and chocolate, the various types, and how to open to all. Register by calling the reference is offering a demonstration of Amazon’s communities safe. work with it. Samples and recipes will desk at 203-783-3292. artificial intelligence, Alexa. This is a general Over the past 35 years, Anheuser- include several different types of truffle Digital Security: Defending Your overview so that people who have not used Busch and its wholesaler partners have candies, perfect for giving your loved Accounts, Devices, & Anonymity - an Echo before have a basic understanding invested more than $1 billion in the U.S. one on Valentine’s Day. Maria Brandriff, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Milford Public of what can be done with such an AI. to promote alcohol responsibility and who will lead the demonstration, is the Library is presenting a program on digital Chill Space - Wednesdays Throughout reduce drunk driving. You can use a ride- former assistant director of the Cheshire security. Hacking effected nearly half of February at 2:30 p.m. The Young Adult share service, designated driver or public Public Library, where she was in charge of all Americans last year and cost businesses Department is hosting a “Chill Space” every transportation, but whatever you do, make public programming. Brandriff’s interest nearly half a billion dollars. Learn what you Wednesday in February from 2:30 p.m. to sure you plan ahead for safe rides. in fine cooking and baking came from can do to better protect your online accounts, 4:30pm in the YA area of the Milford Public No matter which team you’re rooting growing up in a Ukrainian household where devices, and privacy. We will discuss types Library. Come have snacks and chill in the for, we should all agree on the fact that Viennese-inspired tortes and confections of threats, encryption schemes, strong and area after school. Play games, watch anime drunk driving is 100 percent preventable. dominated every holiday. Since then, she unique passwords, two-factor authentication, and explore the Brain Station. This special This Super Bowl Sunday – and every day has experimented with traditional recipes Tor/VPNs, and more. If you’re looking for pop-up is meant for older tweens and teens – enjoy responsibly. and come up with her own variations. methods to better secure your online presence under 18 years old. For questions call the Tony Lota, Alcohol Awareness She has also become more involved with and devices, and for ways to better protect library at 203-783-3292. Coordinator, Dichello Distributors, the intricacies of working with chocolate. your privacy in digital environments this is Inc., Orange Ct.

Case Memorial Library Events Adult Make & Take Workshop: Paper weeks in advance of the meeting date. live flamenco performance as the library for 3-to-5-year-olds. A story-related craft is Flowers - Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Create Teen Cooking Class - Tuesday, Feb. 19 celebrates Take Your Child to the Library offered following each session. your own Icelandic poppies out of crepe from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for students Day. Registration is required and begins Lapsit Storytime - Tuesdays at 10:30 paper at this small, hands-on, paper-crafting in grades 7-12. Learn to cook tasty treats Saturday, Jan. 12. a.m. Little ones and their caregivers are workshop led by librarian Rebecca Harlow. with ShopRite’s Registered Dietician Bad Art Competition - Wednesday, invited to this high-energy story time with All supplies will be provided. For adults and Courtney Huggins. Notify the library of any Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m., for children ages Ms. Michelle. Practice nursery rhymes, sing teens ages 16 and up. Registration is required food allergies or restrictions at least 24 hours 7-9. Try to create the worst piece of art. and move together, and explore touch-and- and opens Monday, Jan. 14. Space is limited in advance of the program. Registration is Whoever wins gets to go home with a tacky feel books. and fills up quickly. required and begins three weeks in advance trophy. Registration is required and begins 2-Year-Old Storytime - Wednesdays at 2019 Oscar Film Series The library’s of the program date. Space is limited. Wednesday, Jan. 16. 10:30 a.m. Audience participation is highly 2019 Oscar Film Series will begin on Riddle Challenge - Tuesday, Feb. 12 OzoBot Valentines - Thursday, Feb. 7 at encouraged at this story time session just Monday, Feb. 25. A complete film schedule at 3:45 p.m., for tweens in grades 4-6. 5:45 p.m., for children ages 6-10. Make a for 2-year-olds. Enjoy books, stories, music will be available on Monday, March 4. Films Solve different riddles and brain teasers. heartwarming Valentine with the help of the and movement, fingerplays and puppetry will include all nominees from the Best Registration is required and begins Tuesday, library’s OzoBots. Registration is required together. Picture and Acting categories as well as Jan. 22. and begins Thursday, Jan. 17. Art in the Library Oil paintings by Patty other notable selections. Teen Craft: Valentine Slime - Move & Groove - Saturday, Feb. 16 Meglio, watercolors by Pauline Zambarano, The Bookcase: Evening Discussion Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 3:30 p.m. at 11 a.m., for children from birth to 5. and fine jewelry by Lee Keekendorf are on Group - Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. to 4 p.m., for students in grades 7-12. Shake, clap, stomp and play at this music view Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie. Led by Toby Make and take Valentine’s Day-inspired and movement series for kids and families. Homebound Delivery Service Are you Zabinski. Registration is requested. slime. Registration is required and begins Registration is required and begins Saturday, a book lover who is unable to leave your Tween Advisory Group - Tuesday, Feb. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Jan. 26. home? If so, the library will bring the books 26 at 3:45 p.m., for tweens in grades 4-6. Chess Club - Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Flubber Soap Workshop - Thursday, to you. Orange residents who are homebound Tell us what to do. Join the tween advisory 3:30 p.m., for children and tweens in Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., for children and tweens may contact the library to arrange for regular group and help make the library a better grades 3-6. Learn and play chess at the in grades 3-6. Make your own Flubber soap library book delivery service to their home place for tweens. As members of TWAG, monthly chess club for children and tweens. and learn some soapy science. Registration at no charge. Some restrictions apply. For tweens will meet monthly to brainstorm and Registration is required and begins three is required and begins Thursday, Feb. 7. more information, call the library’s Head of help plan programs that they want to see weeks in advance of the program date. 3-to-5-Year-Old Storytime - Mondays at Circulation Services, Samantha Jasulavic, at the library, as well as recommend books A Palo Seco Flamenco Company - 10:30 a.m., no story time Feb. 18. Enjoy at 203-891-2170 or email sjasulavic@ for the collection. Pizza will be served. Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m., for children storytelling, books, music, fingerplays, and casememoriallibrary.org. Registration is required and begins three of all ages. Experience the energy of a puppetry at this story time series especially

Advertise In The Orange Times. Call us at : 799-7500 January 31, 2018 The Orange Times Page 23 Continued From Pg 5 Obituaries Full obituaries and pictures (if provided) of the deceased are on our website at www.theorangetimes.com and are published at no cost to residents of Milford and Orange.

Dana A. Anderson, age 89, formerly passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019. of Milford, passed away on January 1, 2019. Gail Marcia Bernstein Mayer, 72, Bruce M. Bickley, 72, of Orange, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2019. passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019. David B. Munroe, age 61, of Milford, Antoinette Mattioli Blazek, 98, of passed away on December 24, 2018. Milford, passed away on December 3, 2018. Pandora “PJ” Peabody, of Milford, Mildred “Millie” I. Blotney, 85, of entered into eternal rest on December 5, 2018. Milford, passed away on December 6, 2018. William C. Ross, age 62 of Milford, Walter J. Carson, age 75, of Milford, died on December 11th. entered into rest on December 24, 2018. Beverly Thrall (Beach) Joseph N. Clemente, age 89 of Bretthauer, 91, formerly of Orange, Orange Visiting Nurses Assoc. Milford, passed on, December 15, 2018. passed away on December 7, 2018. ORANGE Over Years of Service Marie Corbin Couden, 79, of August R. Tomasetti, age 93, of Since 1934 80 Orange, passed away December 18, 2018. Milford, died on December 20th, 2018. John Michael Cribbins passed away Louis “Chief” Tompkins, 81, of Recuperate from surgery while receiving peacefully on January 16. Stratford, passed away on, January 6, 2019. physical therapy and nursing services Anna Budzinski Crocker, age 100, Paul Torello died quite unexpectedly of Milford, died on December 14, 2018. on January 21, 2019. in the comfort of your own home. Carmela D’Alterio, age 94, of Howard B. Treat, Jr., age 87, of Orange, passed away on December 18, 2018. Orange, passed away on January 12, 2019. Remember to request the Orange VNA upon discharge Saul G. Englander, 88, of Milford, Richard E. Turkington passed away from the hospital. passed away on January 21, 2019. January 3, 2019 at the age of 93. Michael J. Gaglione, 53, of Milford, Elizabeth Sheehan Vincent, of passed away peacefully on January 13, 2019. Orange and Southampton Princess, Bermuda • Skilled Nursing passed away December 11, 2018. John Haas, 84, of Milford, passed away • Physical, Occupational peacefully on January 15, 2019. Howard Stanley Silverfarb, of and Speech Therapy Milford, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, John “Jack” Hudson, 81 of Orange, 2019. • passed away December 9, 2018. Medical Social Worker Michael Wacks, 74, of Milford, passed Kathleen M. Laskowski, age 72, of • Home Health Aides away peacefully on December 23, 2018. Milford, passed away on January 24, 2019. and Homemakers Edward D. Warrek, Jr., 93, passed Patrick F. Lawler Sr., age 93, passed on January 18, 2019. • Wound Care Consultant away January 16, 2019. Lucille T. Whitham, 88, of Milford, • Dr. Jacob S. Loke, 78, of Orange, CT, Registered Dietician entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2018.

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Leo Meyer Contributed To Orange, World Theater By Pat Miller the room when Leo B. Meyer passed away on Nov. he entered. 9, 2018. Born on Long Island, he was a He was a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology raconteur – a (now Carnegie Mellon), and continued storyteller who graduate studies at Pratt Institute. He had the enthralled his distinction of becoming one of the youngest listeners with designers, at age 19, to attain membership in onstage and the United Scenic Artists Union 829. Meyer backstage tales enjoyed a long and successful career, working of the theater extensively in professional, regional and and its players. community theater in New York, throughout He had an Leo Meyer. Photo courtesy of the U.S. and abroad. encyclopedic Pat Miller. His success as a theatrical designer led knowledge of him to establish his own company, Atlas theater history – its culture, its triumphs, Studio, where for 40 years he contracted its failures and its personalities. He knew and supervised the construction of sets for everyone and had worked with most of hundreds of major television shows, films, them. Broadway and off-Broadway plays, as He was a valued member of The Orange well as for national and international tours Players. He directed The King and I and “Show me the manner in which a nation cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical of Broadway productions. He made major Kick Out of Cole. He was in The Victorian exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land and their loyalty to high ideals.” – contributions to the theater industry during Cabaret and The Fantastics, and will William Ewart Gladstonr, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom his career. long be remembered for his portrayal as All fAmily budgets AccommodAted His great love of theater was evident. the emperor in the Orange Players’ first WitHout comPRomisiNg ouR QuAlity of seRVices He was an experienced and accomplished production of the original musical, Threads. vocalist, actor, director, author and producer He will be greatly missed. David J. DeRubeis – Managing Partner Thomas J. Cody Jr. - Funeral Director Kyle Duke - Funeral Director Rachel Webb – Funeral Director in many venues throughout the country. He Memorial contributions can be made to Kevin W. Cody - Funeral Director Amanda Veccharelli - Funeral Director Carly Ericson – Apprentice had a great love for music, fostered by his The Orange Players, Inc (Orange Players, Renate Eastman - Office Manager father, which led him to become a passionate c/o Rudy Miller, Treasurer, 605 Saddle opera aficionado. Ridge Road, Orange CT) and to the cody-WHite fuNeRAl & cRemAtioN seRVice Meyer was bigger than life. His presence Bridgeport Symphony (446 University Ave., 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford filled a room. His magnificent smile lit up Bridgeport). (203) 874-0268 • www.codywhitefuneralservice.com Page 24 The Orange Times January 31, 2018

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