redding pilot 9.1.11

44TH YEAR NO. 35 $1Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

The Redding Pilot

On deer huntingMeeting is Sept. 7. — Page 3A.

PostponedMonday’s town meeting will be rescheduled. — Page 7A.

HonoreeSenator Boucher will be hon-ored by local Republicans.

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IndexBridge ............................................4BClassifieds ....................................8BCrossword ................................. 11BLegal Notices .............................. 9AMeeting Calendar ..................... 9AObituaries .................................... 9AOpinion ....................................... 4AOn Exhibit ....................................1BOn Stage .......................................4BSports .........................................11ATrying Out ...................................5BWhat’s Up ..................................12A

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“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.”—Titus Maccius Plautus

Irene leaves clogged roads, power outages in her wake

by Susan [email protected]

Irene may not have been the hurricane that was expected, but her impact as a tropical storm when she hit Connecticut still left a path of

destruction and a great deal of inconvenience.

Roads were blocked and power outages were major but on the plus side, the town saw little flooding. And while Irene delayed the opening of school until Sept. 6, she did not stop the Mark Twain Library from proceeding with its book fair this weekend.

“We were one of the hard-est hit in the state with respect to downed trees on wires, and

On Friday

Book fair starts

despite Irene

Renovations

Students will seeimprovements

to school buildingsby Mike Russo

[email protected]

John Read Middle School and Redding Elementary School will be welcomed back to school on Sept. 6 into buildings with newly completed renovations and improvements completed this summer to provide a fresh, clean learning envi-ronment for the new school year.

Thanks to the efforts of many contractors under the supervision of Dan Conlon, Mike DʼAgostino and Chris Nolan, volunteer mem-bers of the Redding Board of Education Facilities Committee, and Walter Czudak, facilities manager at the high school, a two-year building improvement proj-ect that started in June 2010, was completed on time and

under budget during summer vacation.

Peggy Sullivan, director of finance and operations for the Easton, Redding and Region 9 school districts, said Redding Elementary School underwent an exten-sive asbestos abatement removal from the flooring in the 1948 and 1957 wings of the building. Asbestos was also removed from the plas-ter ceilings in the 1948 wing. Once the abatement projects were complete, the floor-ing and ceiling tiles were replaced. In addition, Ms. Sullivan said many class-rooms and hallways were given a fresh coat of paint.

The elementary school also received an upgrade to its heating and ventilation system in the west wing of


Book lovers of all ages and interests will find a treasure trove of selections at the Mark Twain Libraryʼs 51st Annual Book Fair, which runs from Friday through Labor Day at the Redding Community Center, despite the intrusion of Tropical Storm Irene. The Community Center had power by Tuesday, allowing the fair to proceed.

On the opening day of the fair, Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3, hours are from 9 to 5 and books are sold as priced; on Sunday, Sept. 4, hours are 9 to 5 with all items half the price marked; and on Labor Day, Sept. 5, hours are from 9 to 1 and for just $5, customers may fill a bag with as many books as they can squeeze into it.

On Friday, Sept. 2, the Redding Ridge Market will sell food for breakfast and lunch; local Girl Scouts will be sell-ing food during the remainder of the fair.

There is no admis-sion charge to the book fair except between 9 and 10 a.m. on the first day, Friday, Sept.


With so many people without power in town, the town is providing the following services as of press time for residents:• Town hall is open from 8 to 4 for phone recharg-ing, to pick up potable and non potable water and to use bathroom facilities. Community Emergency Response Team members are manning tables outside town hall where they

Town services,like showers,

water available to residents

Liz Skalka

Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, new superintendent of schools, will begin the 2011-12 school year with Easton and Redding schools next Tuesday, Sept. 6

.by Liz SkalkaHersam Acorn Newspapers

While he only took on the position in July, Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, new superinten-dent of schools, knows he has a full and challenging

year ahead.School begins next

Tuesday, Sept. 6. for Easton children, marking a new start for students and staff and the beginning of Dr. Josefsbergʼs career with the Easton, Redding and Region 9 (Joel

Barlow High School) school districts. Dr. Josefsberg was appointed in the spring after former Superintendent of Schools Michael Cicchetti announced his retirement.

Of tri-district

Josefsberg is at the helm

Mark PritchardBryan Haeffele

Bryan Haeffele

For more storm coveragewww.ReddingPilot.com

See Students on page 10A See At helm on page 10A

See Fair on page 10A

See Irene on page 12A

See Town on page 12AOn top, this tree partially blocked one lane on Route 53 heading toward Diamond Hill Road. Although the town didn’t see much flooding, Route 53 near John Read Middle School was flooded at the height of the storm. Neighbors on Granite Ridge Road worked to clear a tree out of the way.

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by Mike [email protected]

The Region 9 Board of Education ended its 2010-11 fiscal year with a surplus of more than $203,000, of which $100,000 will be divided between Redding and Easton based on the enrollment of the two townʼs students at Joel Barlow High School.

Of the $203,613 surplus in the school budget at the close of the fiscal year, the board unanimously approved on Aug. 23 to transfer the other $50,000 into its capital reserve fund.

Redding, with 53% enroll-ment at Barlow based on Oct. 1, 2010 figures, will receive $53,000. Easton, with 47% enrollment, will receive $47,000.

Following a presentation of a financial report by Peggy Sullivan, director of finance and operations for the Easton, Redding and Region 9 school districts, the district showed a $103,000 projected surplus, from which the board unani-

mously approved a $50,000 transfer into the pension account.

At the June 9 meeting, Ms. Sullivan, attributed the sav-ings to the cleaning and repair, and heating oil line items on which the district spent less than last year and less than budgeted this year.

During a report to the board on Aug. 23, Ms. Sullivan said the $153,613 remaining sur-plus stems from savings from the electricity, heating oil and transportation line items.

The work of Walter Czudak, director of facilities, contrib-uted to the savings in electric-ity and heating oil through repairs and maintenance at Joel Barlow High School, she said.

Likewise, Ms. Sullivan said due to the effort of Eva Colligan, the districtʼs busi-ness manager, who did a “good job” in consolidating bus routes with other schools, the transportation line item showed savings.

Ms. Sullivan said another contributing factor was that

the Barlow sport teams did not make the playoffs, which eliminated additional school bus usage.

“All of a sudden invoic-es were coming in that were much lower than expected,” she said. “There were big sav-ings in the area of transporta-tion.”

Mark Lewis, school board chairman, said with the transfer into the capital reserve fund, the balance of that account is now $180,000.

“The surplus is the highest I have seen in recent years,” he said.

Mr. Lewis added that dur-ing the boardʼs discussion on what to do with the surplus, it was decided that there was no need to fund the health care reserve account, which he said is in “good shape.”

“We pinched our pennies as best as we could this year” he said.

Ms. Sullivan said with the new bus contract, the district will see an additional $25,000 this year. She added that there should be an anticipated

$10,000 savings to the district with the refuse and recycling bid that is still being negoti-ated.

The district, she added, will be meeting with its financial advisor this fall to renegotiate its debt on previous building projects, which would create more savings.

However, Ms. Sullivan said one uncertain area in the cur-rent budget is for diesel fuel. Currently the district is part of a consortium with 60 towns and school districts throughout the state. She said the current contract expires on Aug. 31, and representatives of the con-sortium are currently in nego-tiations with fuel providers.

Another concern for the district, she said, is the cost of heating oil, which may change the financial picture. Ms. Sullivan said the district does not have to purchase heating oil until October, and should be receiving a quote in the next couple of weeks.

“We should know some-thing by mid-September,” she said.

Region 9 school board

Board will return money to towns

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is seeking individuals from Redding to serve as hospice volunteers. Those who are interested may

register to participate in a five-week hospice volunteer train-ing course beginning Sept. 21 and continuing on consecutive Wednesdays through Oct. 19.

Training will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County in Suite 114 at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at I-Park, 761 Main Avenue (Rte. 7) near the inter-

section of Kent Road on the Norwalk /Wilton town line.

Hospice volunteers visit terminally ill patients and their families and provide them with emotional support, respite care and companionship. Visit www.visitingnurse.net.

Hospice offers five-week volunteer training course

The Wings of Freedom Tour is coming to the Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Oxford from Friday, Sept. 9, through Monday, Sept. 12. The tour features the World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the North American P-51 Mustang.

A featured speaker along with other veterans on Sept. 10 and 11 from 10 to 3 is Hans vonOos-tendrop of Redding. Mr. VanOostendorp will talk on his exploits, “Living in Holland under the Nazis,” his escape to Allied Lines, then flying Spitfire fight-ers in The Royal Air orce. He also flew in the P-51 Mustand. He isis the presi-dent of the Lost Squadron Group.

Alexander Sawchyn, also of Redding, who was in the Army Air Force and the Air Force and who tapes many veteran events, will be a guide on the B-17 and B-24 with otther veterans.

World War II veterans are invited to attend and par-ticipate, free of charge, in a three-day commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which catapulted the U.S. into World War II. The early commemoriation begins on Friday, Sept. 9, with the arrival of the three World War II combat air-

craft at the airport. They are scheduled to arrive between 12:30 and 1 p.m.

World War II veterans and air crew members are requested to bring military memorabilia, photos, maps and related mementos. Air crew members are asked to call Walter Hushak, 860-276-0749 indicating their interest in attending.

The public is encouraged to attend the event. A $12 donation is requested for adults and $6 for children under 12. World War II vet-erans are free. Thirty-min-ute flights aboard the air-craft are also available. The cost is a $425 tax-deductible contribution per person per flight for a ride on the B-17 or B-24. Flights on the P-51 are $2,200 for 30 minutes and $3,200 for a full hour. For flight reservations, call 800-568-8924.

The Col l ings Foundationʼs Wings of Freedom Tour stop in Oxford is part of a nation-wide tour. To find out more, go to www.collingsfounda-tion.org.

The airport is located at Keystone Aviation Services, 288 Christian Street in Oxford. Hours are from 2 to 5 on Sept. 9; 10 to 5 on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11; and 9 to noon on Sept. 12. For infor-mation, call 800-568-8924 or go to www.cfdn.org.

Wings of Freedom Tourat area airport next week

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Sept. 1, 2011 Pilot, Redding, Conn. 3A

State Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) will be the guest of honor at the seventh annual Redding Republican Pig Roast on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Redding Community Center.

Ms. Boucher, of Wilton, was elected to represent the 26th Senatorial District in 2008 after having served as the state representative from the 143rd Assembly District for 12 years. She currently serves as the State Senateʼs deputy minority leader and the Senate ranking member of the General Assemblyʼs Transportation Committee, Education Committee and of its Higher Education Committee. She also serves as a member of the General Assemblyʼs Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.

In the private sector, Ms. Boucher is the director of the Commonfund Institute, the educational and research arm of Commonfund, a $28- billion

nonprofit fund manager for 1,500 educational, nonprofit and health care institutions started by the Ford Foundation in 1971. In December 2008, she co-authored a publication on Ethics and the Nonprofit.

She holds an MBA degree from the University of Connecticut and lives in Wilton, where she is involved in numerous community orga-nizations.

Ward Mazzucco, Republican Town Committee chair, said, “The pig roast has become a wonderful fall tradition, an occasion to get together for a fun time, as well as an opportunity to honor and ʻroast ̓a person whoʼs been of particular service. We feel that this event marks a great occa-sion to honor Senator Boucher for her tireless service in rep-resenting the interests of her constituents in the seven towns comprising her district.

“In addition to her lead-ership roles in education

and transportation, Senator Boucher, as member of the General Assemblyʼs Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee, is working to resolve the stateʼs existing fis-cal problems and plan for the future in a bipartisan manner. She believes that Connecticut must recreate an environment where businesses can grow and families can prosper. We hope her friends from the

other towns in her district will join us in honoring Toni at this wonderful event.”

The meal will feature a roast pig with all the fixinʼs as well as appetizers, salads and des-ert. There will be an open bar featuring beer, wine and soft drinks. Cost is $35 per person in advance or $40 per person at the door. Children under 12 are free. Seating is limited, so reserve early. A reply card can be found on the Redding Republicans web site, www.reddingrepublicans.org or, for further information or to RSVP, contact Randi Hutton at 203-221-2186 or by e-mail, [email protected].

The 26th Senatorial District includes the communities of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Senator Boucher has earned leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

Local Republican Pig Roast to honor Senator Toni Boucher on Sept. 25

Toni Boucher

On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Fairfield County Green Party will hold a nominat-ing meeting to select candi-dates for local office in several towns, including Fairfield, New Canaan, Redding, and Stamford. The meeting will take place at Norwalk City Hall beginning at 7 p.m.

The nominating meet-ing is open to the public. All Green Party members living in Fairfield County are eligible to vote on the nominations, while other interested voters are wel-come to attend as observers.

Incumbent candidates Daphne Dixon of Fairfield, Hector Lopez of New Canaan,

and Leif Smith of Redding will seek re-election to his constable post. More informa-tion about the candidates can be found at www.ctgreenparty.org.

The Connecticut Green Party was founded in 1997 on principles of environmen-tal and social justice. Local

Green candidates have been on the ballot in Stamford every year since 2005, and in New Canaan since 2003. This is the first time since 1997 the party will have a ballot line in Fairfield.

Green Party plans to re-nominate Smith

The townʼs deer wardens and the Board of Selectmen will be hosting an informa-tional meeting to talk about the rules and regulations for deer hunting in the state on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Redding Community Center at 7:30.

First Selectman Natalie Ketcham said about 300-plus letters will be sent to private property owners inviting them to attend this meeting to learn more about bow hunting on their prop-erties. The public is invited to attend as well.

Howard Kilpatrick of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) attend-ed the July meeting. He is conducting a deer survey of local homeowners, land organizations and hunters in order to determine the best

approach to manage deer in town. He was invited by the Board of Selectmen to help the town with its deer management plan. The intent of the deer manage-ment program is to keep the deer population to 10 to 12 deer per square mile to help reduce ticks from breed-ing and reduce the spread of Lyme disease, lower the frequency of deer-related motor vehicle accidents and to promote the recovery of plant life in natural areas.

Ms. Ketcham referenced Mr. Kilpatrickʼs preliminary study results provided at the July meeting. Of the 1,500 residents who responded to the survey, Mr. Kilpatrick said 67% want to see fewer deer in town, but only 20% of those who responded would allow hunting on their land.

Meeting on deer huntingis set for Sept. 7

The townʼs Heritage Center will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 8 due to the Mark Twain Libraryʼs Book Fair, which is taking place

at the Redding Community Center over the Labor Day weekend.

Heritage Center will reopen on Sept. 12.

Center re-opens Sept. 12

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OPINION

Susan Wolf

Downed treeThis tree at the corner of Cross Highway and Sanfordtown Road was one of many that was taken down during Tropical Storm Irene’s visit to the town. Town crews have been working to clear the roads and CL&P is working on restoring power.

It’s been a trying week for most of southwestern Connecticut. Some lost houses as Hurricane Irene ripped ashore Sunday. Some were moved to shelter.

Houses suffered wind and water damage. Some were destroyed.

More have been without power, especially in Redding, and could still be in the dark for days.

It’s not easy.But it could be worse.Irene, at last count, took the lives of 40 people on the

East Coast, two of whom lived in Connecticut. None were in this immediate area.

Most of the cleanup involves removing trees and power lines, and restoring electrical service.

It’s not an easy task. Power must be turned off to safely remove trees and debris. Poles and lines must be rebuilt and reinstalled. The system then needs to be turned back on safely.

But impatience takes hold. The minute the rain stopped Sunday, some took to the street on foot or in a car, driving under and over wires that likely were still energized, searching for a utility truck, any utility truck, working to restore power to their neighborhood, their house.

Complaints start within minutes. “Why aren’t the roads open?” “Where are the power company crews? I don’t see anyone out there.”

Never mind that winds remained 70 miles per hour, and hazards lurked around every corner. Those who would not work outside, especially in rain and wind, want to know why others are not doing it for their ben-efit.

And then the sun came out. The past week has been nothing short of gorgeous, and yet there are still lots of people in dark, ugly moods, grumbling that not enough is being done and what is being done isn’t happening fast enough.

Crews are doing the best they can as quickly as they can. Linemen and others are working long hours in potentially hazardous situations, away from their families, homes and beds for as long as it takes until all power is restored.

Give the crews on the lines and the town’s highway crew as well time to get the job done safely. Take a deep breath and enjoy the quiet, the forced down time, and the beautiful weather while it lasts. —J.K.

On the lines

The Mark Twain Libraryʼs annual book fair starts this Friday at the Redding Community Center and continues through Monday, Labor Day.

Donʼt miss the opportunity to find plenty of books to browse and buy, or the opportunity to see friends and neighbors at this community event.

Most of all, go to the book fair to support the library. This fund-raiser helps the library keep its doors open. The library is an association library, not a town depart-ment. While the town contributes 63% of the libraryʼs operating cost, the library must cover the rest.

Help keep the doors of this community treasure open.

Support the library

by Toni BoucherState Senator

This month, it has been my pleasure to meet with the own-ers of some of Connecticutʼs century-old small businesses that defy the odds and con-tinue to thrive in the midst of economic chaos around the world. Much has been made of new state incentives for big businesses that create hundreds of jobs, but it is important to remember the small busi-ness sector, Sub chapter Sʼs or LLCʼs, are the true backbone of our stateʼs economy.

Between 70% to 80% of our 1.6 million jobs are cre-ated by businesses with 10 employees or less. They are also the ones most directly affected by the state income tax hike imposed retroactively to Jan. 1, 2011, on Aug. 1. New taxes and unemployment insurance assessments, as well as additional mandates such as mandatory time off further erode their ability to expand, or reinvest in new jobs and

equipment.Under its new budget, the

state is taxing everything from dog grooming to yoga classes. Meanwhile, the stateʼs unem-ployment rate is at 9.1% after losing nearly 10,000 jobs in just the months of May and June. And during the next five months, new taxes will leave consumers with even less dis-posable income, putting a fur-ther strain on Main Street and stagnant labor numbers.

This yearʼs budget includ-ed:• the largest tax increase in

state history;• a doubling of the corporate

tax surcharge;• costly new mandates such as

paid sick leave;• an increase in the diesel fuel

tax and;• a gross receipts tax on gaso-

line that continues to rise

with the wholesale price of fuel, giving Connecticut the highest gas prices in the country.An added hit to Connecticut

business owners is our unem-ployment fund. Businesses will be receiving bills for interest on unemployment loans soon. This special assessment will affect more than 70,000 com-panies in our state, who will be forced to pay the interest on $810 million in federal money the state borrowed to extend-ed unemployment insurance benefits. Employers are being charged $1.70 per $1,000 of taxable payroll — a maximum of $25.50 for each employee.

This hidden tax comes at the worst of times and will cost Connecticut businesses $30 million this year and a total of $130 million over the next several years. Adding insult to injury, this yearʼs surcharge only addresses the interest on the federal loan and not the principal.

These policies are forcing businesses to move jobs and

opportunities to states with a more business-friendly tax and regulatory structure. This fall, the legislature may have an opportunity to start revers-ing this trend, as an economic special session will be called. It is critical that elected lead-ers respect and listen to those on the front lines of job cre-ation and implement their sug-gestions, such as: tax-deferred reserve accounts so they can re-invest in their companies; elimination of some of the 70-plus new health insur-ance mandates; educational improvements in science and engineering; and relief from future surcharges related to the unemployment fund. Our state government should be working for small business, not against them!

State Sen. Toni Boucher rep-resents the 26th District includ-ing the communities of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

Small business is big businessCOMMENTARY

from Eloise BarronRidgefield Visiting Nurse

Association

As we age, itʼs normal for our driving abilities to change. By reducing risk factors and incorporating safer driving practices, many of us can con-tinue driving safely into our senior years. Here are some suggestions: • Stay in the best possible

shape for driving by getting regular physical check-ups and having your eyes and hearing checked annually.

• If you donʼt already have one, choose a vehicle with automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. Be sure that its win-dows and headlights are always clean, and keep it in good working condition

by visiting a mechanic for scheduled maintenance.

• Take extra steps to drive safely. Pay extra attention at intersections, and make sure you are driving appro-priately to the flow of traf-fic. Avoid distractions such as talking on the phone, reading a map, and using a GPS; pull over instead. And make sure you allow sufficient braking distance; if you double your speed, your braking distance qua-druples.

• If a driving situation makes you uncomfortable, avoid it. For example, if you have trouble seeing well in

reduced light, drive only during daylight hours. If fast-moving traffic bothers you, stay off highways and find street routes instead. And if you are going to an unfamiliar place, plan your route beforehand.

• If family or friends begin to talk to you about your driv-ing, it may be time to take a hard, honest look at it. Self-evaluation tools from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and others can help. Or brush up on your driving through refresher courses offered at RVNA and on-line through AARP. Ask your doctor to provide an opinion about your ability to drive safely.

• A certified driver rehabilita-tion specialist can evaluate your driving skills and rec-

ommend car modifications or tools you may need. This can also help diffuse accusa-tions from family by pro-viding a neutral third party perspective. Check with the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists to find one.Be prepared to appreciate

the change of pace in your life. For many seniors, hang-ing up the keys means slow-ing down. While that may not sound appealing, some may find they do actually enjoy life far more when they live it at a slower pace.

This article appeared in the 2011 summer edition of happy@HOME newsletter from RVNA’s Quality Living at Home, Editor Peter Rae.

How to avoid hanging up the car keys for good

WHERE TO WRITE

In last weekʼs story about prep-arations for the townʼs commemo-ration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror-ist attacks, John Boardʼs e-mail was incorrectly given. He may

be reached at [email protected] for those interested in the community service portion of the event, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 10.

U.S. GovernmentPresident Barack Obama (D)The White House, 1600

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20500; “Comments Line” 202-456-1111; main switchboard number, 202-465-1414.w whitehouse.gov/con-tact

Congressman Jim Himes (D)Washington office: 214

Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-0704; phone 202-225-5541.Senator Joseph Lieberman (I)

Washington office: 706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; phone 202-224-4041.

CORRECTION

The Pilot apologizes to those whose letters or press releases did not get into this week’s paper. Due to the power outage, we were unable to access our e-mail from Sunday. For the time being, e-mail to: [email protected].

Our apologies

AGING IN PLACE

Since The Pilot is expecting a large number of let-ters concerning a proposal for the town to contrib-ute to the cost of a field project at the Community Center, and also on the town road plan there will be a 100 word limit for all letters on both subjects.

The word limit is now in effect and will continue until the town meeting votes on the two issues.

Word limit on two issues

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Last spring, several Joel Barlow High School students were nominated by their peers, faculty and guidance counsel-ors to be the 2011-12 class representatives for “Integrity” at Joel Barlow. This is one of the many programs sponsored by the AWIC (Achieving With Integrity Committee) to help promote integrity both in and outside of the classroom.

As in years past, the stu-dents will be featured on posters displayed in the halls of Joel Barlow. This yearʼs “poster children” are Chatham Studer and Olivia Greenspan, both incoming freshman; Jay Oakley, a sophomore; Gina DeVoto, a junior, and Anne Dolan, a senior.

For the past three years Lisa Falzarine (lisafalzarine.com), a professional photogra-pher from Redding, has photo-graphed our winners. This year she suggested that the photo shoot be done outdoors and the former Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill was the preferred location. Chris Lynch, the property ownerʼs representa-tive, gave permission for the photo shoot at this site.

Max Schwear, a senior at Barlow who has donated his creative talent to the com-mittee over the years, has designed this yearʼs poster series in black and white, leav-ing the integrity bracelet in gold which represents the stu-

dentʼs integrity shining from within.

Additionally, there is a newly formed Achieving With Integrity X Period Club at Barlow this fall. The AWIC X Period is a place where one can participate in com-munity service projects that foster integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and kindness both

within and outside the JBHS community. The club will also work on building a more posi-tive student-teacher relation-ship through discussion on academic and social integrity issues.

A few of the projects planned for this year are: Pay It Forward “Kindness Coins,” Military Care Packages,

Student Tutoring, and support-ing the AWIC Keep The Earn in Learn at JBHS initiatives.

Anyone interested in join-ing the AWIC X Period may contact Catherine Correa, Karen Sullivan, or speak with sophomores Andy Kearney and Samantha Schwear, the AWIC X Period co-leaders.

Achieving With Integrity Committee

Group prepares for new school year

Lisa Falzarine directs Anne Dolan during the Joel Barlow Integrity photo shoot at the former Gilbert & Bennett Wiremill this summer. A photo from the shoot will be used on a poster displayed at the high school to help promote integrity both inside and outside the class-room.

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For the current school year of 2011-2012, there is an opening for a Redding student in second, third, fourth or fifth grade at the magnet school in Danbury, the Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary School. The stu-dent must live in Redding.

Enrollment will be

accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parents may request an application packet by con-tacting Laura Ponzio at the Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districtʼs Central Office —telephone: 203-261-2513; or Deborah Stanton, Danbury Public Schools, at 203-797-4710.

Magnet school has openingfor one Redding student

State Rep. John Shaban on Friday praised the gover-norʼs approval of a bill that would give cities and towns immunity in suits spurred by injuries suffered on recre-ational land.

Gov. Dannel Malloy on Friday signed H.B. 6557, An Act Concerning Liability for the Recreational Use of Land. It protects municipali-ties, political subdivisions of the state and special dis-tricts as owners of land enti-tled to immunity under the Recreational Land Use Act — which offers the same protection to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and private utilities.

The new law (P.A. 11-211) focuses on passive reaction areas, such as hiking trails. Recreation facilities such as basketball courts and swim-ming pools — things that require maintenance — are not included.

“Towns throughout the state that have been forced to limit activities that can

be enjoyed on these rec-reational lands due to the potential for personal injury lawsuits,” said Mr. Shaban, a member of the legislatureʼs Judiciary Committee. “This exposure to legal liabil-ity, and the costs that come with it, effectively defeats one of the initial purposes of municipalities preserving open space.”

The bill co-sponsored by Mr. Shaban was spurred by an issue that grabbed head-lines last year — a nearly $3 million jury verdict award-ed to a Rocky Hill resident who crashed her bicycle on a trail at a Metropolitan District Commission reser-voir. Consequently, MDC officials, fearing a similar lawsuit in the future, threat-ened to padlock its various properties used by thou-sands of people through-out Connecticut. Municipal leaders, fearing similar law-suits, considered making the same move, according to Mr. Shaban.

Rep. Shaban praises recreational liability bill

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Helping area residents bet-ter cope with the life-altering effects of grief and loss is the theme of the 5th Annual After Loss Expo on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Stamford Plaza Hotel. On hand to help attend-ees learn about the many dif-ferent resources available to them are area grief specialists, traditional therapists, inspi-rational speakers and authors who are volunteering their time and services. The Expo is free and is open to the public from 10:30 to 5.

Tracy Mignone, found-ing partner of Redding-based Kindred Spirits, formerly in Wilton, is one of 30 Reiki practitioners who will be offering healing services to Expo attendees

“Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing art form that has been used to allevi-ate stress, facilitate relaxation and promote physical, spiri-tual and emotional healing for more than 3,000 years,” said Ms. Mignone. Her in-depth training in Reiki culminated in her becoming a Reiki Master Teacher and opening a holis-

tic healing center in Wilton and Redding with partner June Fagan.

Reiki, derived from the Japanese words “Rei,” mean-ing universal life, and “ki,” meaning energy, is often used to complement traditional medicine and is practiced in many hospital and care set-tings. It is administered by laying oneʼs hands on or over the energy centers of the body to transfer life force energy from the practitioner to the patient.

The free Reiki sessions begin at 11 and end at 4. Each session is approximately 20 minutes in length. Spaces are limited; pre-registration is sug-gested by signing up in person on the day of the event.

For more information about the After Loss Expo or for directions to the Stamford Plaza hotel, visit www.bless-ingsbyroland.com.

For more information about Reiki, contact Tracy Mignone at Kindred Spirits by calling 203-938-3690 or e-mailing [email protected].

At After Loss Expo

Mignone is offering her Reiki skills

Pictured is Tracy Mignone of Redding-based Kindred Spirits, offering hands-on Reiki healing to a client. Ms. Mignone will be offering her services at the 5th Annual After Loss Expo in Stamford on Sept. 10.

The West Redding Fire Department is one of 37 vol-unteer fire departments in the state receiving a 2011 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant. The grant will be used to train per-sonnel and to purchase equip-

ment aimed at improving fire fighting capabilities. These funds are provided through a federal program to support fire departments in towns with a population of less than 10,000 people.

Volunteer Fire Assistance funds are annually authorized by Congress. Funding passes from the USDA Forest Service to state forestry offices that award the grants to volunteer firefighter projects statewide.

Most of Connecticutʼs funds are directed toward small grants that do not exceed $2,500. All projects must be completed by March 2012. The funding is a matching 50% reimbursable grant.

Local fire department nets a federal grant

The Boys and Girls Club is gearing up for fall and offering a variety of programs.

The after-school program at Redding Elementary School, fall baseball and softball and travel basketball begin in October and wrestling in November. In addition, the clubʼs Keystone group is actively recruiting incom-ing freshmen to join for the fall. The Keystone Club teaches the value of com-munity service.

The after-school program is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:45 to 6 p.m. at both the Redding Community Center and Redding Elementary School. The program offers

a variety of activities to keep the kids learning and active after the school day ends. There will be home-work help for those kids who need it, outdoor play-time, arts and crafts proj-ects, and with the clubʼs donation of computers to the Redding Community Center, children will have a new way to learn. Children will be taught how to make their own comics, movies, video games, robots and more. You can register for one, two or three days per week.

To learn more about any of these programs, visit the clubʼs Web site at RBGC.net or call the club at 203-938-3166.

Redding Boys and Girls Club

Fall programs are ready to roll

Charter Oak Education, Inc., one of Connecticutʼs smallest non-profit private schools, operates a small car donation program where it is able to turn old or even

totaled cars, trucks or vans into much needed funds for the school.

A donation can be used for a charitable tax deduc-tion. Call 860-643-1100.

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Last Mondayʼs town meet-ing was postponed before Tropical Storm Irene hit the town and the rest of the state in anticipation of the disrup-tion it would cause. The Board of Selectmen are slated to meet today (Thursday) to set a new date for the meeting.

On the meetingʼs agenda are money to help pay for an artificial turf playing field, a $3.5-million road reconstruc-tion plan, and the transfer of a school budget surplus to the townʼs capital non-recurring account.

The proposal to the town meeting is for a contribu-tion from the town of up to $500,000 toward the estimat-ed $887,000 turf field proj-ect. The actual cost would be determined when the project was put out to bid.

The town has a $400,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant,

minus the $50,000 spent for design and other work, and a $100,000 donation from the Easton-Redding Soccer Club. The remaining cost is esti-mated at around $429,000, but the Board of Selectmen recommended last week, and the Board of Finance agreed, that the town provide up to $500,000 to cover any unex-pected costs.

The field work, as proposed, would see the renovation of Field #2 at the Community Center, an undersized natural grass field, into a full-size turf field. No lights are in the plan, or a scoreboard. The Park and Recreation Department would oversee this field as it does all others in town.

The $3.5-million road reconstruction plan is aimed at roads that are considered by the highway department to be the most in need of drainage and major reconstruction. The project is proposed over three years and includes nine roads for a total of 12.09 miles of

road work.The nine roads slated for

reconstruction are Sunset Hill, Poverty Hollow (from the Newtown line to Church Hill Road), Great Meadow and Mountain roads, Newtown Turnpike, Peaceable Street, Portland Avenue and Glen Hill Road, in addition to Cross Highway. Cross Highway is included but the roadway would just be milled.

The road reconstruction plan is separate from the rou-tine maintenance that is cov-ered in the highway depart-mentʼs budget each year.

The last item on the town meeting agenda is the request to transfer from the 2010-11 Redding school budget an estimated $226,000 surplus to the townʼs capital non-recur-ring account subject to final audit adjustments.

The school board is expect-ed to have a $100,000 surplus in its budget in addition to the $126,000 that resulted from an oversight discovered after the

budget was approved.The $126,000 surplus

occurred due to a discrepancy between the actual teacher sal-aries that were contracted for the year and the teacher sala-ries that were included in the 2010-11 budget and approved by voters. The board deter-mined early on the money would be returned at the end of the fiscal year barring any serious, unanticipated costs to the district.

The intent of the transfer to the capital non-recurring fund is to use the anticipated budget surplus to help off-set the cost of the boilers at the middle school and water system improvements to both the middle and elementary schools. It has not yet been determined if a town meeting would be required to spend the money in this manner.

The meeting moderator determines if votes taken at a town meeting are by voice, hand or paper ballot.

Selectmen will set new date for town meeting

The Redding Republican Town Committee recently pre-sented a donation of $182 to Redding Social Services. The Republicans raised the money by conducting a “basketball toss” at its Georgetown Day booth.

“During these difficult eco-nomic times, we are partic-ularly aware that our social services department plays a critical role in helping many Redding residents in need. We are happy to be able to help this important organiza-tion,” said Ward Mazzucco, Republican Town Committee chair.

Redding Social Services offers assistance with Medicare questions, ConnPACE appli-cations, Meals on Wheels, town and state social services, housing assistance, long-term care insurance and supplement insurance health care.

Also, transportation, out-

reach, local senior and com-munity groups, food pantry, fuel assistance, and holiday programs.

In addition, the department offers referrals for Medicaid, substance abuse, domestic vio-lence, child abuse, and sexual abuse and its prevention.

The town of Redding offers an emergency fuel bank to residents who meet specific guidelines. The Operation Fuel Program and donations from local churches and residents fund this program. Call 203-938-3580 for information.

Republicans raise money for social services

Republican Town Committee Events Co-Chair Amy Alcott presents a check

for $182 to Gail Schiron, director of Redding Social Services. The Republicans

raised the funds by conduct-ing a “basketball toss” at its

Georgetown Day booth.

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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Car-mel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Im-maculate Virgin, assist me in my neces-sity. O, Star Of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc-cor me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein that you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause for your hands (say three times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. Say this prayer for three days and the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Thank You Blessed Mother. J.M.H. & D. H.

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Annual dinnerThe West Redding Fire Department’s annual Steak and Chicken Dinner takes place this year on Saturday, Sept. 10, starting at 4:30 p.m.

State Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) has sent state officials a draft proposal for a “Rail Passengers ̓ Bill of Rights,” which aims to prioritize the basic needs of Metro-North commuters and boost commu-nication between management and train riders.

Ms. Boucher said she hopes the proposal will add to the discussion with Metro-North on improvement plans and to the recent public hearings on rail fare increases. She noted that the proposal could be used as a template for future leg-islation, if necessary, as well as in future negotiations with Metro-North as the stateʼs vendor.

Senator Boucherʼs Rail Passengers ̓ Bill of Rights comes in response to the July 22 breakdown of rail cars in 100-plus degree heat for 53 minutes and the stranding of distressed, vulnerable passen-gers.

Ms. Boucher, who serves as ranking member of the legislatureʼs Transportation Committee, also took into account several of the sug-gestions made by the public at the recent Metro-North public hearing in Westport.

“I want what happened on July 22 to be a wake-up call for Metro North,” Ms. Boucher said. “We are approaching the 10th anniversary of September 11. Much has been accom-plished over the past decade in terms of safety and security improvements on the trains, but July 22 highlighted seri-ous safety and communication deficiencies that must still be

addressed.”Her proposal is a “work-

ing document,” which was to be discussed at a Commuter Rail Council meeting, and she hopes the public will review, comment and add to it.

“When rail passengers board a train, they should expect that they will be treated with dignity and they should expect excellent communica-tion from Metro-North,” Ms. Boucher said. “On July 22, those expectations were not met — not by a long shot. They say you cannot legislate common sense, but sometimes achieving that common sense requires us to take action in Hartford. My goal is to assure that commuters are safe. On July 22, their safety was put in jeopardy. I believe my Rail Passengers ̓Bill of Rights will go a long way toward ensuring that what happened on July 22 will never happen again.”

Ms. Boucherʼs proposal states that rail passengers have a right to expect:

In the event of an emer-gency, contingency plans must be in place to provide essential services including adequate water, restroom facilities, rail car ventilation, access to nec-essary medical treatment and safe disembarkation.

Safety and security proto-cols and procedures and emer-gency contingency plans will be reviewed by Connecticutʼs Homeland Security depart-ment, local law enforcement, DOT and Rail management.

If a train is delayed or inter-rupted for more than 15 min-utes, Metro-North shall make

every effort to keep the pas-sengers informed of the nature and anticipated duration of the delay. Accurate ongoing announcements will also be made at rail stations.

Communication protocols between conductors and pas-sengers will be developed to address outages and service disruption. Accurate, timely communication regarding on-time performance, delays and service interruptions will be posted via public Web Site, RSS feed, e-mail and other methods.

Conductors must have access to working communi-cations devices on all rail cars and will receive timely reports from their operations office on a regular basis.

Conductors must provide passengers with accurate com-munication and receive regu-lar safety and disaster contin-gency training

Conductors must wear uni-forms with name tags at all times while working on rail cars.

There will be seamless com-munication with first respond-ers at each train station.

Passengers will be treated courteously by all railroad employees and police.

Rail cars should have adequate lighting, heat in the winter, air conditioning in the summer, and a functioning PA system.

All trains must be equipped with first aid kits

Passengers will not be stranded if service is canceled or disrupted. If such an event occurs, alternate transporta-

tion will be provided. Passengers will be granted

a refund/discount or free ticket for service disruptions

Peak and off-peak times and penalty fare policies will be clearly posted on each train car and at each ticket sales location.

Railroad management will provide opportunities for pas-senger feedback and griev-ances, possibly via a com-plaint hotline. Passengers will be consulted through public meetings and/or referendums on changes that will substan-tively impact the cost, fre-quency, reliability or safety of trains and/or stations

Clean, safe, rail cars with working restroom facilities

CTDOT will have a senior staff at regular Metro-North Board meetings representing the interests of the state

Commuters ̓Rights will be posted on all trains and all sta-tions throughout the system.

Ms. Boucher is notify-ing state transportation and homeland security officials of her proposal, as well as Commuter Council Chairman Jim Cameron.

“We should all view July 22 as a teachable moment,” Ms. Boucher said. “Tragedy was averted on that day, but if we donʼt learn from our mistakes, we are doomed to repeat the past. Rail riders deserve better than what they are getting.”

Ms. Boucher encouraged the public to contact her at 1-800-842-1421 or at [email protected] with comments. Her Web site is www.senatorboucher.com.

Boucher wants Rail Passengers’ Bill of Rights

July property transfers totaled $4,095,000, which is down from $7,184,250 at this time last year.

The median home price for July was $650,000, with the average price at $585,000. The high was $1,290,000 on George Hull Hill Road, and the low was $52,500 on Redding Road.

Property transfers for July are:

Orchard Drive: Town of Redding and The Nature Conservancy to Peter Mygatt, $1,200,000.

Seventy Acre Road: Richard E. Hockman and Sharon R. Rehme to Steeve Jean and Sophie Couture, $572,500.

George Hull Hill Road: Eastern Saving Bank to Steven J. Younes, $1,290,000.

Black Rock Turnpike: Wayne Burritt to Lloyd A, Burritt, $150,000.

Indian Hill Road: Robert E. and Janet S. Joyce, $650,000.

Redding Road: John and Mary Bonsignore to Edward D. and Patricia Sherrick, $52,500.

Church Hill Road: Porgy Family Living Trust to VaultSigma, LLC, $180,000.

No consideration:Orchard Drive: Peter

D. Mygatt to Peter B. and Deborah Mygatt.

Portland Avenue: Portland Avenue, LLC to David C. and Lisa Burns.

White Birch Road: Gary A. and Paula L. Sundlof to CitiMortgage Inc.

Drummer Lane: Karl J. Kulikowski to Tracy Kulikowski.

Redding Road: Charlotte Mecozzi to James A. Meccozzi.

Great Meadow Road: Jennifer A. Bain and James A. Bain Jr. to Jennifer A. Bain.

Dayton Road: Rachel R. Rothschild to James Satriano.

July house sales down

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is individuals from Redding to serve as vol-unteer Peer Counselors. Peer

Counselors visit homebound adults who may be experienc-ing loneliness, personal loss, bereavement, life transitions or chronic illness and they provide companionship and counseling for one hour every week or every other week.

Those who are interested

may register to participate in a three-session training course scheduled to begin Sept. 22 and run three consecutive Thursdays through Oct. 6. Training will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

Care in Suite 114 at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at I-Park, 761 Main Avenue (Route 7) near the intersection of Kent Road on the Norwalk and Wilton town line.

Visit www.visitingnurse.net for more information.

Hospice seeks volunteers to train to be Peer Counselors

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OBITUARIES

Catherine OʼConnor Kennedy, formerly of 19 Main Street, Danbury, died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. Mrs. Kennedy, 87, was the widow of Lawrence A. Kennedy with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 22, 1923, to the late Thomas W. and Mary Helen (Anglum) OʼConnor. Her family relo-cated to Norwalk when she was nine. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1940, and was married to Lawrence Kennedy on Sept. 1, 1941.

“Catherine was very proud of the time she spent as Supervisor of Inspection for the U.S. Army Department of Ordnance while her husband served overseas in both Europe and the Pacific during World War II,” her family said.

After her husbandʼs return from his military ser-vice, the Kennedys began their family. They moved to Georgetown in 1955. In 1976, Mrs. Kennedy graduated summa cum laude with a bachelorʼs degree in business admin-istration from Sacred Heart

University. She retired from Perkin-Elmer Corp. as a tax accountant in 1984.

She was active in many organizations over the years, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. She was honored to have served as a Eucharistic minis-ter in Georgetown and Pensacola, Fla., her family said. She had most recently volunteered at South Street School in Danbury and taught religious education at St. Peterʼs in Danbury.

“She loved reading and crosswords, history, sewing and knitting, dancing, walk-ing and swimming, but her main focus was always her family. She loved uncondi-tionally, gave her opinion if asked and supported those she loved with commit-ment that did not waiver,” her family said.

Mrs. Kennedy is survived by two daughters and four sons: Kathleen Kennedy Jacocks and her husband John of Danbury, Maureen Kennedy of Shelburne Falls, Mass., Lawrence C. Kennedy of Fairfield, Thomas L. Kennedy of Gainesville, Fla., Kevin M. Kennedy of Stratford, and Kerry W. Kennedy of

Fort Meyers, Fla.; a sister, Veronica OʼConnor Burke of Norwalk; brother in-law Arnold Kennedy and his wife Pearl of Pensacola, Fla.; sister in-law, Florine Kennedy of Bethel; nine grandchildren, David Merwin and his wife Sara, Eleanor Davenport, Anne Gartland and her husband Keith, Catherine Jacocks, Shannon, Bridget and Rory Kennedy, and Donovan and Dylan Kennedy; and four great-grandchildren, Noah, Emma, and Faith Merwin and Cassandra Kennedy. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by an infant son and her brother Thomas F.W. OʼConnor.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat-ed at Sacred Heart Church, Georgetown, on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Donations in Mrs. Kennedyʼs memory may be made to the Alzheimerʼs Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Suite 100, Rocky Hill CT 06067.

The Bouton Funeral Home, 31 W. Church St., Georgetown, was in charge of the arrangements.

Catherine KennedyActive in many organizations

The Redding Zoning Commission has issued a Public Hearing for Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Redding Town Hall Hearing Room. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following applications.

Application 11-27-Z - Four Corners LLC - Owner of 4 Old Mill Road (Assessors Map 46 & Lot 175) - Agent: Jennifer Iannuzzi - Limited Duration

Special Permit for the 1st Annual Strength for Sydney 5k Run/Walk to be held on October 15, 2011.

All persons are welcome to attend the hearing and make comment on the application. Written correspondence will also be accepted. The com-plete application is avail-

able for review in the Zoning Office during regular business hours. All questions should be addressed to the Zoning Office at 938-8517.

Gerald L. CasielloChairman

Redding Zoning Commission

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LEGAL NOTICES

MEETING CALENDARThe following is a listing of upcoming town

governmental meetings posted on the calendar in the town clerk s̓ office.

Monday, Sept. 5Town offices are closed for the Labor Day

holiday.

Tuesday, Sept. 6Redding Board of Education, John Read

Middle School at 7:30 p.m.

Conservation Commission, Old Town House at 7:30 p.m.

Redding Athletic Field Commission, town hall at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7Commission on Aging, town hall at 9 a.m.Board of Ethics, town hall at 5 p.m.Democratic Town Committee, town hall

at 7:30.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County will offer two bereavement support groups this fall to help individuals cope with loss following the death of a spouse. One group will meet Monday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 beginning Sept. 19 and will continue through Nov. 7. The second group will meet Tuesday afternoons from

2:30 until 4 beginning Sept. 13 and will continue through Nov. 1. There is no fee for participation.

These support groups will be held at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County in Suite 114 at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at I-Park, 761 Main Avenue

(Route 7), on the Norwalk/ Wilton town line.

The support groups are open to the public but pre-reg-istration is required. For more information, or to pre-register for one of the bereavement support groups, call Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County at 203-834-6341, extension 255.

Hospice offers support groupsfollowing the loss of a spouse

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The Aspetuck (Redding, Easton,

Weston) Wildcats seventh grade football

team capped off an amazing season by

winning the national championship of the

American Youth Football All-American

Division with a 12-6 victory over the

Osceola, Fla., Panthers. This marked the

first-ever national title for the program as

well as its first trip to the tournament.

“I knew they were a good team,” said

also coached the team at the sixth grade

level last year. “They really work well

together. They all get along with each

other.”Traveling to Orlando, Fla., last week, the

Wildcats got to the championship game by

defeating the Unity Youth Copeland Park,

Fla., Saints 38-36 in the semifinals on

Dec. 8.“They had good size and speed,” said

Miller. “They were an excellent team.”

Despite scoring only five touchdowns to

its superior kicking game. The Wildcats

booted four two-point conversion kicks

(two each from Cal Cohane and James

Murphy) while their opponent failed to

score on all five attempts (three of which

were blocked) and was stuffed on its one

attempt at a one-point conversion run.

Aspetuck got off to a quick 8-0 lead

when quarterback Patrick Rogers con-

nected with Erik Dammen-Brower for

an eight-yard touchdown pass. But

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The state has made a com-

mitment to fund 26.95% of the

cost to replace the Station Road

bridge through a Local Bridges

Program grant, which is a “good

start,” First Selectman Natalie

Ketcham said this week.

Since Oct. 8, Station Road

has been closed after local high-

way department crews discov-

ered severe deterioration of the

routine road work.

The town is now waiting to

hear from the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) to

see if it will fund the remainder

of the cost. The total cost of the

replacement is estimated by engi-

neers to be $1.5 million.

“We are very hopeful that

FEMA will approve our request

for funding, in which case

the bridge would be replaced

at no cost to Redding tax-

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The weight limit on the

Simpaug Turnpike bridge has

been reduced from 11 tons to six

tons, meaning fire trucks can’t

cross it.As a result, the state Department

of Transportation has an emer-

gency declaration under consid-

eration that would circumvent the

state’s competitive bid process to

make it possible to move faster to

replace the bridge. Construction

on bridge replacement is now

scheduled for spring 2010.

First Selectman Natalie

Ketcham intends to write a let-

ter to DOT to support the emer-

gency declaration review. She

was not happy Monday morning

when she learned that the bridge

replacement would not take place

until 2010.

West Redding Fire Chief Joe

Miceli said on Tuesday that the

new bridge rating puts all of his

fire department’s fire apparatus

out of the weight range. Having

to go around the bridge “will

double our response time,” he

said, from the firehouse to the

intersection of Picketts Ridge

Road and Simpaug Turnpike.

“Typically it’s just over three

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the building. The schoolʼs library underwent a major ren-ovation with carpet replace-ment, new book cases and a new circulation desk.

“It looks like a brand new building,” Ms. Sullivan said.

The middle school, which also received an upgrade to its ventilation system, saw the replacement of flooring on the second floor and the fifth

grade wing of the building. The school also upgraded its lavatories and made improve-ments to the main entrance to the building. A boiler in the basement of the middle school was removed and will be replaced later this fall.

In contrast to the larger projects at the lower schools, Ms. Sullivan said there were no major changes at the high school this summer. However, she said, under the supervision of Mr. Czudak, the school did invest in energy-saving proj-ects.

The projects included a boiler replacement, energy-

wise awnings outside the caf-eteria and other maintenance projects throughout the build-ing and on the campus. She said the tennis courts were also painted during the sum-mer.

The improvements at all three schools were funded by a $3.2-million appropriation approved by the town in May 2010.

Boiler replacement work, for which $300,000 in fund-ing was approved at a town meeting on June 9, will be performed by the same con-tractors, Ms. Sullivan said.

Ms. Sullivan said she is

very appreciative of the vol-unteers on the Redding school board facilities committee for their time and commitment to the projects.

“This could not have been done without their extreme generosity, time and knowl-edge,” she said.

Jamie Barickman, chair-man of facilities committee, said the committeeʼs volun-teers are professionals in the construction business, which was “a benefit to the ongoing project.”

The committee volunteers met almost weekly and had taken a hands-on approach to

the projects, he said. Together they assessed solutions, nego-tiated bidding with contractors and developed recommenda-tions to the Board of Finance and represented the needs of the projects at town meetings, he said.

Mr. Conlon, Mr. DʼAgostino and Mr. Nolan showed their commitment to the improve-ments by being inside the buildings every day to monitor the progress, he added.

“They did a tremen-dous amount of work,” Mr. Barickman said. “The com-mitment to the town was fabu-lous. We will never be able to

thank the guys enough.”Following a walk-through

of the completed buildings last week, Mr. Barickman said he was overwhelmed by the new HVAC systems, which will provide better working condi-tions for students and teachers, in addition to energy savings anticipated to be $60,000 a year.

“This is unbelievable stuff that was done on time and on budget,” Mr. Barickman said. “The town should be very proud of what it has done and it has paid off in a terrific result.”

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Dr. Cicchetti held the post for less than two years.

Dr. Josefsberg came to the tri-district after serving as superintendent of the Leonia school district in Leonia, N.J.. From 1997 to 2001 he served as principal of New Canaan High School.

After Dr. Cicchetti announced his intent to leave, a search committee convened to pick his successor. Unlike the search for Dr. Cicchetti, which was more lengthy, the search that yielded Dr. Josefsberg

took only several months. He was appointed by the three school boards May 10.

Sitting in his office at the old Samuel Staples School, which houses the Central Office shared by all three districts, it is obvious Dr. Josefsberg has already made some changes. His desk sits on the opposite end of the room from where it once was, and there is a small space cleared for personal knickknacks and collectibles.

He has not permanent-ly moved from his home in Ridgewood, N.J., which is more than an hour away, but has recently acquired an apart-ment in Trumbull.

While he is familiar with Fairfield County, he is just

beginning to learn the lay of the land in both Redding and Easton. He has already spoken with Easton First Selectman Thomas Herrmann and Redding First Selectman Natalie Ketcham.

Challenges aheadDr. Josefsberg said the year

ahead will pose challenges — such as adopting the new Common Core State Standards for curriculum and public and private sector economic strains — but he is pleased with what he has seen so far in Easton and Redding.

“Iʼm very impressed with the administration and Iʼm very impressed with the three boards,” he said. “The general impact has been positive.”

During his first year, Dr.

Josefsberg hopes to get to know as many people as pos-sible in the districts and to develop an accurate picture of the school system.

“Everyone has advice,” he said. “There are people who are interested in who I am and who are hoping to guide me.”

Along with his knowledge and experience, Dr. Josefsberg brings his own views on edu-cation to the districts. He believes that school and edu-cation are different concepts and that content should be tied to the needs and capabilities of students.

“They are with us for 12, 13 years, and they are with us for a purpose,” he said. “We honor our profession by ful-filling that purpose.”

Looking ahead, one of his goals is to “create a single educational community within the governance structure that the three boards represent,” Dr. Josefsberg said.

After Dr. Cicchetti announced his retirement, the three boards created a commit-tee to study how they function. The committeeʼs consultant suggested creating one region-al school board, but members have yet to adopt or reject the recommendation. A new committee formed to study the consultantʼs recommendations will report to the boards in several months.

ExperienceDr. Josefsberg has worked

in education for 35 years and earned degrees from Columbia

University and the University of Chicago. Before becom-ing a superintendent, he taught high school English for 13 years, and advanced to various positions as an administrator.

The roles he has held have each had different benefits, he said, but some “give you an opportunity to make a big dif-ference.”

So far in his new position Dr. Josefsberg has tackled rou-tine issues, staff meetings and personnel matters, he said.

Over all, one of Dr. Josefsbergʼs overarching goals and challenges in Easton and Redding, which applies to many educators, is to “justify the faith people should have in public schools,” he said.

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2. This gives people “first crack” at the items for sale. Traditionally, this is when book dealers from all over New England come to the fair in search of books.

Kathleen Joyce-Kirk, who is co-chairing the event with Tricia Callaghan, said the theme this year is: “Connecticutʼs biggest book fair in its number one small town.” It was chosen, she said, because “we are so proud that

Redding is ranked number one by Connecticut Magazine.”

There will be more than 50,000 items for sale, includ-ing books, both hard cover and paperback, video cassettes, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, vid-eotapes and esoterica.

In addition, there are coffee table and art books, books and other media for children, his-tory books and collectibles, in addition to cookbooks, books on gardening, how to, science, business, and biographies.

All of the books are catego-rized to make it easy for book fair patrons to find the kinds of book they want. There will be maps on the walls at the

Community Center showing the public where to find the books, which will be found at several venues throughout the building.

Paul Weissman, who heads the Collectorʼs Corner, has been busy sorting and pricing books, a job he has held for the last six years. What can be found in the Collectorʼs Corner depends on what is donated each year, he said.

He looks for signed, first

editions, among other things. A small printing of a book that is not well-known, like an authorʼs first book, might be valuable, he said, as would some books that were banned or suppressed by an author who had almost the entire printing destroyed.

In last yearʼs Collectorʼs Corner, Mr. Weissman said, there was a first edition of “The Great Gatsby.” This year, he said, there “are some great

signed books of various politi-cians.”

He also has a book signed by Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his childrenʼs books.

The first book fair to ben-efit the library took place in 1911, only a few years after the library had officially been opened with books Mark Twain had donated from his own collection. By 1961, it had become an annual event.

Venues have changed over the years, but for the last few, the book fair has taken place in the air-conditioned Community Center.

The impetus for each book fair is to raise money for the library. It is an association library, not a town department, and while the town contributes 63% to the libraryʼs operating costs, the rest is raised through fund-raisers, the Annual Appeal and bequests.

Parking is free and credit cards are accepted.

For more information on the fair, go the libraryʼs Web site at marktwainlibrary.org.

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All of the books are categorized to make it easy for book fair patrons to find the kinds of book they want.

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Redding Pilot Sports Editor Rocco Valluzzo guides Mack back to the barn after a trail ride in the Finger Lakes region of New York last week.

Time to get back in the saddle againby Rocco Paul Valluzzo

Pilot Sports Editor

I must admit, Iʼve never been much of a horseback rid-ing enthusiast.

In fact, Iʼve been in the saddle only three times in the past 16 years. The most recent occasion came last week.

For the second straight summer our family vacation took us to the Finger Lake region of upstate New York. If youʼve ever been up there you know thereʼs a lot of farm country, horse farms included.

One of the things on the to do list was to go on a trail ride again. We decided to go back to the same farm we visited last year, which is near the southern tip of Lake Seneca.

Since it had only been a year since I was last on a horse I didnʼt feel as appre-hensive this time. The fact that I even remembered a few of the things the guide had taught me from the last time kind of put my mind at ease.

She selected horses for each of us and I was paired up with a nine-year-old gelding named Mack. He was one of the bigger horses in the stable but seemed to have a quiet enough disposition.

Taking him by the halter, I guided him over to the cor-ral. Iʼm not sure how many “hands” tall Mack was but with the help of some por-table steps I was able to get a foot in a stirrup and I was ready to ride.

Erica, our guide, then gave us the basic riding instructions (how to hold the reins, start-ing, stopping, etc.). I remem-bered that last year I shook the reins in an effort to get the horse to move, which my daughter found quite amus-ing. Well, it seemed to work fine in those western movies.

We then exited the corral and went on our way in sin-gle file at a nice, slow pace. Galloping, trotting and can-tering were definitely out of the question, at least as far as I was concerned.

One of the things Erica had told us was to not get too close to the horse in front of you, which kind of reminded me of what I learned in driv-er education class way back when. For the most part Mack seemed to do fine on his own but he was quite responsive for the few times I had to “apply the brakes.”

Most of the route was alongside the cornfields on the property, which were pret-ty appetizing to Mack. Every so often I could feel him veer off to the side but would use the reins to get him back on course.

Of course, there were a few times when I wasnʼt fast enough and he managed to stop and chomp down on a mouthful of greenery. Fortunately, all it took was a tug on the reins get him going on our way again.

Part of the trail also took us through the woods, which lessened the chance of Mack stopping to grab a quick snack. We had to cross a stream a couple of times but Erica assured us that they were sure-footed creatures.

My daughter (an experi-enced equestrian compared to me) and another girl seemed up for some more advanced riding, and went off with a second instructor while the rest of us continued on our way. The only intimidating part of the trail was when we came upon a short, rather steep hill. After watching a few others go up with no

difficulty I nudged Mack to go and surely enough he also made it with no trouble as I breathed a sigh of relief.

After about four miles and 45 minutes we had made our way back to our starting point. Dismounting proved a little tricky but I was glad I got down without falling flat on my face.

Much to my surprise, the next day I was not as sore from being in the saddle as I thought Iʼd be. Was I actually a little more experienced as a rider? I guess Iʼll have to wait until next time (whenever that is) to find out.

Viewpoint

Redding residents Marin Valentine (standing, far left) and Arianna Paisan (sitting, third from left) helped the Danbury Ice Cabaret Ensemble (DICE) capture the gold medal at the International Skating Institute’s World Recreational Team Championships.

Ariana Paisan, nine, and Marin Valentine, 13, of Redding helped the Danbury Ice Cabaret Ensemble (DICE) capture the gold medal at the International Skating Instituteʼs World Recreational Team Championships in Blaine, Minn. on July 29.

DICE is a competitive the-atre on ice (TOI) team and is comprised of skaters from Redding, Danbury, Monroe, Sherman, Newtown, Bethel, and South Salem, N.Y. Coaches Gianine Craw and Karla DeLeo Jones of Monroe founded the team six years ago with a team of eight girls. Over the years the team has grown to its present size of 17 members, ranging in age from six to 16.

Theatre on Ice is a rela-tively new discipline of figure

skating, blending the grace of figure skating with the theatre and dance. It is popular in Europe, where it is known as Ballet on Ice.

Teams consist of between eight and 30 skaters who are responsible for conveying a story (theatrical production) on ice. The competitions are judged by U.S. Figure Skating judges and are evaluated on technical merit and presenta-tion with emphasis on origi-nality, costuming, artistry and musicality.

DICE provides a team atmosphere where skaters of various ages and skill levels work together to portray their story. It strives to improve the theatrical skills and the qual-ity of the individual skaters as well as provide an opportunity where skaters can compete

nationally.

This year the teamʼs theatri-cal performance told the story of a Native American village suffering from a drought. The mythical figure, Kokopelli, visits the village and brings the gift of music and dance. The villagers ̓ rain dance suc-cessfully brings the much needed rain.

DICE performed this pro-gram at several competitions in the Northeast this year before traveling to Blaine and competing on the world level.

The team practices ten months of the year, and offers a Taste of Theatre in October. Those interested in audition-ing for the team should contact Craw at [email protected].

Ice ensemble wins gold

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at least 98% of the town was without power during and after the storm,” said First Selectman Natalie Ketcham on Tuesday.

As of Wednesday at 10 a.m., 70% of the town, 2,752 CL&P (Connecticut Light & Power) customers, were still without power.

Primary focusAfter the storm, the townʼs

primary focus was first to deal with the trees blocking roadways, approximately 120 of them all over town, Ms. Ketcham said. “No part of the town was left unscathed.”

Getting major arteries, pri-marily state roads, open was the first priority, she said.

“We put a crew of highway workers to work in tandem with CL&P and their tree crew, which proved to be a very efficient way to resolve those road closures,” Ms. Ketcham said. “I believe we are the only town today (Tuesday) with all of the state roads open. This is a model that worked very well for us.”

The first part of a clearing effort is to have CL&P deter-mine that power lines are not energized, then its tree crew cuts down the tree. The town crew then clears the debris, leaving CL&P to move on to the next location.

Sunday and Monday was spent in this clearing effort. Now the town is address-ing the clearing of secondary roads.

Downed trees with wires made passage around town treacherous at times, but peo-ple found detours. In some cases, they had to drive under trees leaning across roads.

Angelo Fermo of 247 Black Rock Turnpike had a tree lean-ing across the road (Route 58) in front of his house. “Everybody goes under and does this,” he said, crouching down.

Mr. Fermo had placed two twigs under the tree and said with a laugh that he did it to hold up the tree. Several driv-ers stopped and asked him if it was safe to drive through using the one-lane open under the tree. He just shrugged. Some drivers sped up to get through quickly while others slowed to a creep.

Visiting the Redding Ridge Post Office was Janet Ross of High Ridge Road. “Iʼm leav-ing my husband [in Redding] and going to the Cape,” she said with a laugh.

Cell phonesMs. Ross was having trou-

ble getting in touch with her husband on her cell phone, which had no service. She had come to the post office in hopes of better reception.

At town hall, where charg-ing stations had been set up for cell phones, Lauren Ashton was hoping to not

only recharge her phone but was also looking for reception with her Verizon service. She was concerned that she had no cell or land line at her home and wanted to report it to the police.

According to Ms. Ketcham, Verizon was having difficulty with a tower that was down. Others in town were having trouble with other cell ser-vices. Police Chief Douglas Fuchs requested that Verizon set up a temporary transmittal base on the town green, she said, adding the service had improved “dramatically from Monday.”

The state reported that some 300 cell towers were not working in the stormʼs aftermath either due to a lack of a generator or battery power fading.

Free bread

Meanwhile, on Monday people were stopping by the Redding Ridge Market and Deli for a hot cup of cof-fee or a warm breakfast but the power outage had shut it down.

Sandy Wright, who owns the property with her husband — her son Jordan runs the market — was giving away bread. Bags of it were sitting on the bench with a sign say-ing, “Hurricane Special, Fresh Bread, Help Yourself.”

Ms. Wright explained that the market had received its fresh bread delivery about 8 a.m. but could not open. Rather than letting the bread go to waste, she put it out for others to take home.

Bob Moran of North Park Avenue stopped by for a chat. His one of the few roads with power in town. An evergreen narrowly missed his house, following on an existing debris pile instead, he said. He had a power cord to his neighborʼs home, the only one on the street that lost power because a tree fell on a wire there.

Directing traffic on Route 58 was Joe DiPietro, a Redding auxiliary police officer. A CL&P crew was removing a broken pole from power lines. Mr. DiPietro said it was one of the major lines into town.

Larry Kulowiec, the townʼs recycling centerʼs manager, said the center would be open every day this week from 7:30 to 3 so people could bring yard debris there.

At the Redding Fire and EMS Co. #1 firehouse, a tired-looking group was tak-ing a rest. Fire Chief Bruce Sanford said fire personnel had been out since 5:09 a.m. on Sunday and “had been at it ever since.”

His department pumped out about 30 basements, he said. His crews helped open drive-ways and some roads. The townʼs other two volunteer fire departments — West Redding and Georgetown — were also out helping residents wherever they could.

Mr. Sanford said all three chiefs were surprised by the number of people who had

not really been prepared for the storm or its aftermath. “In this storm we saw a lot of people who couldnʼt help themselves,” he said.

CERT activatedThe townʼs emergency

management directors activat-ed the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Some members helped clear catch basins of debris on Saturday in prepara-tion for the storm. On Tuesday and the rest of the week, mem-bers will be manning an infor-mation table at town hall.

On Monday, they were vis-ited by Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, the new school superinten-dent for Easton, Redding and Region 9 (Joel Barlow High School) districts. He was checking on the schools in Redding and Easton.

While town hall oper-ated on generator power on Monday, power had been restored Tuesday but there was no phone or Internet ser-vice. However, the Redding Community Center did have power on Tuesday, as well as Internet service and phones. The public can use the Internet service and there are comput-ers for use.

Several town offices moved to the center and were able to answer their phones from there. The highway depart-mentʼs clerk moved there as well so she could answer phone calls.

Center, town hall openThe center and town hall

are open and both have ame-nities for the public, such as phone charging and bathroom facilities along with potable and non-potable water (See other story).

The townʼs highway crew

worked round the clock dur-ing the worst of the storm. Ed Read, acting highway superintendent, said his crew was “holding its own.” He said there was little flooding and water was receding by Monday.

Jim Sugden, the other act-ing highway superintendent, said the highway crew has been doing what it can to assist CL&P “to help expedite the process.”

“Weʼre going to continue to chip away at it,” he said of the road cleanup.

Mr. Sugden said there had been a meeting on safety Tuesday morning to remind the crew to be cautious since some trees are compromised or suspended on wires. “We have to have a cautious, thought-through process for every move we make,” he said.

The same holds true for CL&P crews, said Mr. Sugden. He asked people to be consid-erate of the town crew and CL&Pʼs crew. “Have patience, understanding and respect for them — for the jobs they are doing,” he said.

Operations centerMs. Ketcham said the

townʼs emergency operations center opened on Sunday morning and the townʼs emer-gency management team — Chief Fuchs, Health Officer Doug Hartline, Steve Schnell, the police departmentʼs com-munications manager, and Ms. Ketcham — has met with rep-resentatives of the local fire departments, recycling center, highway department and a CL&P representative several times.

The town has taken advan-tage of Meals Ready to Eat through FEMA and will soon be picking up 4,000 meals and 12,000 bottles of water for distribution to residents, most likely available at the police trailer at town hall.

“We will make every effort to deliver the meals to the homebound residents due to downed wires or trees, and to our elderly who cannot get out,” she said.

The town requested and got an electronic emergency noti-fication sign which is on the town green, notifying of the delay in schools opening and the fact storm-related informa-tion is available at town hall.

“Communications is the real challenge with this storm,” said Ms. Ketcham, pointing to the loss of power, phones and Internet. “When cell service is stretched,” she added, “it becomes a real issue.”

While much of Redding is still without power, Georgetown never lost it. Restaurant on Main Street are open for business.

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The following is a list of upcoming events in Redding and Georgetown. Send additions to this listing to [email protected].

Friday, Sept. 2through Monday, Sept. 5The 51st Annual Mark

Twain Library Book Fair at the Redding Community Center. The first day, Friday,

Sept. 2, there will be an “Early Buying” admission charge of $10 between 9 and 10 a.m. After 10, admission is free, with each individually priced book for sale as marked. On Saturday, Sept. 3, books will be sold as marked; Sunday is half-price day. On Labor Day Monday from 9 to 1, custom-ers may purchase a bag for $5 and fill it with as many books

as theyʼd like. Parking is free, and refreshments will be avail-able. All proceeds benefit the Mark Twain Library.

Saturday, Sept. 10Community service proj-

ects part of the townʼs obser-vance of the Sept. 11, 2001 ter-rorist attacks, take place from 10 to noon. Contact Boy Scout John Board at 203-938-9317

or e-mail [email protected] for information.

Sunday, Sept. 119/11 Photo Exhibit at town

hall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a photo projection in the large hearing room of 9/11 events. Photos of Ground Zero and the aftermath of the terrorist attacks as well as photos of the local fire department members

who went to help on Sept. 10, 2010 will be displayed. The exhibit, minus the projection, continues through the month of September. Redding Fire and EMS Co. # 1 is providing the exhibit.

To w n ʼs 9 / 11 Commemoration from 5 to 7 p.m. A community march from Redding Elementary School to the town hall green begins at 5

p.m. followed by a Boy Scout flag replacement and flag-raising ceremony and a flag retirements ceremony. Then there will be a program with a speaker and patriotic music provided by school children. Following that, there will be on concert on the green with the focus on patriotic songs.

WHAT’S UP

are handing out storm-related informa-tion.• The Redding Community Center has power, phones and WiFi. The build-ing is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. through at least Thursday. Cell phones may be charged and there are computers the pub-lic may use. The WiFi extends to the parking lot making it available after 9 p.m. and potable and non potable water is available.• Joel Barlow High School is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday for show-ers — bring your own toiletries and towels. Potable and non potable drinking water is available. Use the front entrance off Route 58. Entry is in back of the building.

• The recycling center is open all week from 7:30 to 3 and will be accept-ing brush. Non potable water is avail-able Medium to smaller vehicles will be able to get through on Hopewell Woods Road.• For flooded basements, call the townʼs fire departments — West Redding at the police routine number, 203-938-3400, until phones are restored there; Redding Fire and EMS Co. #1, 203-938-2520; and Georgetown, 203-544-8800.• The federal government will be sending meals ready to eat and bottled water. The distribution site will be the police trailer at town hall. The estimated time of arrival is not yet known.• For those who have access to the Internet, the townʼs Web site, www.townofreddingct.org, has more storm-related information, including road clos-ings.• Georgetownʼs Main Street has power and restaurants there are open for busi-ness.

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Susan Wolf

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From the top, a CL&P crew removes a broken pole on the side of Route 58. Vehicles could get through at another place on Route 58 by driving under this tree leaning across the road on power lines. Angelo Fermo has maintained his sense of humor by pretending to hold up the tree. Members of the town’s Community Emergency Response team, from left, Mary Maday, Rachel Sanderson and Pat Rohe, and Bob Spear, seated, man an information table at town hall. Mark Nizzaro, a Redding Ridge Market and Deli employee, hands a bag of fresh bread to Robert Moran. The market got a fresh bread delivery Monday morning but had no power to open, so the bread was free for the taking.

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$799 lb.

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Certified OrganicFruits and Vegetables

Product of USA • 5 oz. Container • Asst. Varieties

Olivia’s Salad Blends ..............................2/7.00Product of USA • Organic

Red or White Seedless Grapes ......................................3.99 lb.

Product of USA • Organic

California Oranges ..................................3/1.99Product of USA • Organic • 1 lb. Package

Celery Hearts ...........................................2/5.00

ImportedBananas

2 lbs./1.00Product of USAExtra LargeCantaloupe

2/3.00Maine

Broccoli Crowns.99 lb.

Product of USASunsweet

Black or Red Plums1.99 lb.

Product of USA • 6 oz.Raspberries

2/5.00

Product of USA5 oz. Garden Blend, Baby Spinach or Baby Romaine

Salad Blends2.99 ea.

Product of USARomaineLettuce1.29 ea.

Product of USA16 oz. Package

Baby Peeled Carrots2/3.00Imported

Navel Oranges1.69 ea.

Product of USACauliflower

2/5.00

Product of USA9 oz. Package

Snack PackCarrots3/4.00

Product of USASweetOnions.99 lb.

Garden Fresh Produce

Floral, Cards & Gifts8-InchHardy

Aster Plants3/12.00

Bushel BasketFall

Perennials19.99 ea.

8-InchGardenMums

3/12.00

Local Produce…

Arriving Fresh Daily!Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Scallions,

Radishes, Kale,Swiss Chard, Garlic & More!

Plus… Fresh Salad Greens from

Stone’s Throw Farm!

Fresh fromThe Hickories

CaliforniaWhite or Red

Seedless Grapes2.49 lb.

Product of USA5 lb. Bag

Round White Potatoes3.49 ea.

Freshly SqueezedOrange Juice

taste the difference fresh squeezed makes - just hours old!

Juicy Juice ............................................2For$664 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Arizona Iced Tea ...................................2For$5128 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Pepsi-Cola 12 Pack ...............................2For$8144 fz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Coca-Cola 6 Pack ...............................3For$10101.4 fz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Snapple Drinks 12 Pack ......................... 6.99192 fz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Nestle Pure Life Water 24 Pack ...........2For$9405.6 fz. Package • Plus Deposit

Arizona Brick Pack ...............................2For$567.5 fz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Kellogg’s Cereal ...................................2For$49 oz. Rice Krispies, 11.3 oz. Cocoa Krispies, 12 oz. Corn Flakes or Cinnamon Corn Flakes

Quaker Life Cereal ................................2For$613 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars ................. 2.996.1-6.5 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties

Aunt Jemima Pancake Syrup ................ 2.9924 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix ..................2For$532 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties

Quaker Steel Cut Oats ............................ 5.9924 oz. Box

Kellogg’s Variety Pack ........................... 3.599.63 oz. Package

Minute Maid 100% Juice Pack ............... 3.4967.5 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Nabisco Chips Ahoy ............................... 2.999.5-15.25 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Keebler Cheez-its .................................2For$59.7-14 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Prego Pasta Sauce ...............................3For$523.6-24 oz. Jar • Assorted Varieties

Near East Rice ..................................10For$105.4-10 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties Excludes Long Grain & Wild Rice!

Cento Tomatoes ................................10For$1028 oz. Can • Assorted Varieties

Campbell’s Tomato Soup .....................5For$310.75 oz. Can

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup ......5For$310.75 oz. Can

Geisha Solid White Tuna ......................4For$55 oz. Can • In Water

Garden Delight Pasta ...........................2For$312 oz. Box • Selected Varieties

Near East Pearl Couscous ...................2For$54.75-5 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties

Heinz Ketchup .......................................2For$540 oz. Bottle

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise ......................... 3.9930 oz. Jar • Assorted Varieties

IGA Pitted Olives ..................................3For$46 oz. Can • Assorted Varieties

Kraft Salad Dressing ............................2For$416 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

IGA Designer Plates/Cups ...................2For$524-48 ct. Plates • 54 ct. Cups • Assorted Varieties

Brawny Towels 8/6 Roll .......................... 6.996 Big Roll/612 ct. Package 8 Reg Roll/368 ct. Package

Scotties Facial Tissues .......................... 2.29264 ct. Box

IGA Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil ............. 1.8937.5 sf. Box

IGA Recloseable Sandwich Bags ........2For$350 ct. Box

IGA White Napkins ...............................2For$4250 ct. Package

Friskies Canned Cat Food .................10For$45.5 oz. Can • Assorted Varieties

Alpo Canned Dog Food ............................ .7913.2 oz. Can • Assorted Varieties

All Liquid Detergent ............................... 3.9950 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Fancy Feast Appetizers .......................4For$52 oz. Pacakge • Assorted Varieties

Ajax Dish Liquid ..................................... 2.1934 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Farm Fresh DairySimply Orange Juice ............................2For$759 oz. Bottle • Assorted Varieties

Sargento Shredded Cheese .................2For$57-8 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Cabot Butter ............................................ 3.9916 oz. Package • Salted or Unsalted

Cabot Natural Cheese Slices ...............2For$68 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Stonyfield Oikos ...............................10For$105.3 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Eggland’s Best Large White Eggs ........ 3.4918 ct. Carton

Silk Soymilk ..........................................2For$664 oz. Carton • Assorted Varieties

Immaculate Baking Scones .................2For$616 oz. Can • Assorted Varieties

Immaculate Baking Cookies ................2For$514 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

34 oz. Bottle • Extra Virgin

ColavitaOlive Oil

$1299

9-12 Roll/2400-2970 ct. Pkg.

NorthernBath Tissue

$699

Natural & OrganicBonne Maman Preserves ................2For$713 oz. Jar • Assorted Varieties

Michael’s of Brooklyn Pasta Sauce ...7.9932 oz. Jar • Assorted Varieties

Martinell’s Organic Apple Juice .........7.9964 oz. Bottle

Briannna’sAll Natural Salad Dressing .................2.9912 oz. Bottle

Martinelli Sparkling Lemonde .........2For$425.4 oz. Bottle

Full Circle Organic Ketchup ...............2.4924 oz. Bottle

Frozen SpecialsWeight Watchers Smartones Entrées .2For$56-11.7 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

Green Giant Vegetables .......................2For$312 oz. Bag • Assorted Varieties • Valley Fresh Steam

McCain Fries ..........................................2for62032 oz. Bag • Assorted Varieties

Newman’s Own Pizza ............................. 5.4912-13.9 oz. Box • Assorted Varieties

Ben & Jerry’s & Starbucks .................... 3.9916 oz. Package • Assorted Varieties

1 Gallon Jug

Marcus Dairy1%Milk

$299

10.75-12.3 oz. Box • Asst. Varieties

Eggo10 ct. Waffles

2For$4

101.4 oz. Bottle

IGA3 Liter Spring Water

10For$10

10-10.5 oz. Bag • Asst. Varieties

Lay’s ClassicPotato ChipsBuy One

Get 1 FREE

Ancona’sAll Natural

London Broil8.99 lb.

KrakusImported Ham

5.99 lb.

Boar’s HeadMaple GlazedTurkey Breast

7.99 lb.

MothergooseLiverwurst3.99 lb.

Boar’s HeadVermont Cheddar

6.99 lb.

Low SodiumLorraine

Swiss Cheese4.99 lb.

Freshly Sliced

from the Delicatessen deli meats, imported cheeses, prepared foods and catering

From Our Bakery

Jarlsberg Cheese .........................5.99 lb.

6.5 oz. • Assorted VarietiesAlouette

Cheese Spreads ......................... 4.49 ea.

8 oz. • Assorted VarietiesApple SmokedCheese ........................................ 4.49 ea.

Fine Cheeses

Freshly Prepared Foods

Scratch Baked DailyAncona’s Fresh

Baguette1.99 ea.

12 ct. PackageTwo-Bite

Carrot Cake2.99 ea.

Assorted4-InchCakes

4.99 ea.

Choc Chip or OatmealMini

Cookies3.99 lb.

Baked Fresh DailyLa Brea

Sourdough Bread2.99 ea.

Your one stop shopfor all things delicious

Deli sandwiches, prepared meals, homemade salads, daily lunch and dinner selections, specialty meats and cheeses…

and yes…FULL SERVICE CATERING AVAILABLE!!

Any occasion, any time, any where.Over 30 years of catering experience.

Ancona’s Deli & CaterersAncona’s 9-Piece Chicken Box

With 1 lb. of Deli Salad Free!

9.99 lb.

Fresh, Local, Organic Tomato Salad6.99 lb.

Cucumber and Dill Salad6.99 lb.

Carrot & Beet Salad6.99 lb.

Applegate Farm Pre-Sliced Provolone Cheese ... 4.49 ea.8 oz. • All Natural

President Brie Log ....................... 5.49 ea.6 oz.

Sabra Hummus .............................. 2.99 ea.10 oz. • Assorted Varieties

New York Style Bagel Chips .......2/5.006 oz. • Assorted Varieties

Fresh PoultryBoneless

Chicken Breast ..................... 1.99 lb.

Springer Mountain Farm

Split Chicken Breast ............. 2.49 lb.

Hot or Sweet

Plainville Turkey Sausage ..... 3.99 lb.

Bell & Evans

Cornish Hens ...................... 4.99 lb.

Perfectly Trimmed

Chicken Tenderloins ............ 3.59 lb.

Fresh MeatsCertified Angus Beef

Boneless Rib Steak .............. 7.99 lb.


Sirloin London Broil ............. 3.99 lb.


Ground Sirloin .................... 3.99 lb.

For Pulled Pork

Shoulder Pork Butt .............. 1.99 lb.

Great on the Grill

St. Louis Spare Ribs ............. 3.99 lb.

from the Butcher ShopAll natural beef, pork and poultry, fresh seafood

The Freshest Seafood! Delivered 6 Days A Week!Organic

Salmon Steak ................................. 9.99 lb.

Swordfish Steak .......................... 13.99 lb.

Pacific Grouper .............................. 7.99 lb.

Little Neck Clams ..........................3.99 doz

Packaged Meats

Certified Piedmontese

Top RoundLondon Broil

4.99 lb.


GroundRound

4.99 lb.

in house Chef PreparedReady to cook and prepared in house with simple, fresh ingredients. They’re wholesome & delicious quick meals!

All NaturalCertifiedPiedmontese Beef

A true “never ever” all natural beef raised on a grass rich, corn-free diet for a delicious, full beef flavor with significantly lower fat and cholesterol than corn-fed beef.


Skirt Steak6.99 lb.

All Natural Meatloaf Certified Piedmontese All Natural

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloins Olive Oil, Rosemary and Garlic

Marinated Chicken Breasts Olive Oil, Rosemary and Garlic

9.6 oz. Package • Fully Cooked

Jimmy Dean Sausage Links3.59 pk.

12 oz. Package • Bell & Evans

Chicken Burgers4.99 pk.

1 lb. Package

Sabrett Bun-Size Franks3.99 pk.

720 Branchville Road • Ridgefield, CT • Phone - 203.544.8436 • Deli 544.8778 • Butcher 544.8964

Open Labor Day, Monday, September 5 • 7am-5pm

sale prices from Friday, September 2 thru Thursday, September 8

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