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Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.Titus Maccius Plautus
44TH YEAR NO. 35

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

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Irene leaves clogged roads, power outages in her wake

On Friday

Book fair starts despite Irene

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by Susan Wolf pilot@thereddingpilot.com 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

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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 hardest hit in the state with respect to downed trees on wires, and
See Irene on page 12A

For more storm coverage

by Susan Wolf

Book lovers of all ages and interests will find a treasure trove of selections at the Mark Twain Librarys 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 selling food during the remainder of the fair. There is no admission charge to the book fair except between 9 and 10 a.m. on the first day, Friday, Sept.
See Fair on page 10A

Bryan Haeffele

Town services, like showers, water available to residents

by Susan Wolf pilot@thereddingpilot.com 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 recharging, 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
See Town on page 12A

Bryan Haeffele

Mark Pritchard

On top, this tree partially blocked one lane on Route 53 heading toward Diamond Hill Road. Although the town didnt 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.

Inside
On deer hunting
Meeting is Sept. 7. Page 3A.

Renovations

Postponed
Mondays town meeting will be rescheduled. Page 7A.

Honoree
Senator Boucher will be honored by local Republicans. Page 3A.

Students will see improvements to school buildings

by Mike Russo mrusso@thereddingpilot.com 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 environment for the new school year. Thanks to the efforts of many contractors under the supervision of Dan Conlon, Mike DAgostino and Chris Nolan, volunteer members of the Redding Board of Education Facilities Committee, and Walter Czudak, facilities manager at the high school, a two-year building improvement project 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 extensive asbestos abatement removal from the flooring in the 1948 and 1957 wings of the building. Asbestos was also removed from the plaster ceilings in the 1948 wing. Once the abatement projects were complete, the flooring and ceiling tiles were replaced. In addition, Ms. Sullivan said many classrooms 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
See Students on page 10A

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

Liz Skalka

Index
Bridge ............................................4B Classifieds ....................................8B Crossword ................................. 11B Legal Notices .............................. 9A Meeting Calendar ..................... 9A Obituaries.................................... 9A Opinion ....................................... 4A On Exhibit....................................1B On Stage .......................................4B Sports .........................................11A Trying Out ...................................5B Whats Up ..................................12A

Of tri-district

Josefsberg is at the helm

.by Liz Skalka Hersam Acorn Newspapers
While he only took on the position in July, Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, new superintendent 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. Josefsbergs 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.
See At helm on page 10A

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Wings of Freedom Tour at area airport next week

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 vonOostendrop of Redding. Mr. VanOostendorp will talk on his exploits, Living in Holland under the Nazis, his escape to Allied Lines, then flying Spitfire fighters in The Royal Air orce. He also flew in the P-51 Mustand. He isis the president 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 participate, 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 aircraft 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, 860276-0749 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 veterans are free. Thirty-minute flights aboard the aircraft 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 Collings Foundations Wings of Freedom Tour stop in Oxford is part of a nationwide tour. To find out more, go to www.collingsfoundation.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 information, call 800-568-8924 or go to www.cfdn.org.

Region 9 school board

Board will return money to towns

by Mike Russo mrusso@thereddingpilot.com 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 towns 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% enrollment 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 unanimously approved a $50,000 transfer into the pension account. At the June 9 meeting, Ms. Sullivan, attributed the savings 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 surplus stems from savings from the electricity, heating oil and transportation line items. The work of Walter Czudak, director of facilities, contributed to the savings in electricity 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 districts business 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 invoices were coming in that were much lower than expected, she said. There were big savings in the area of transportation. 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 during the boards 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 negotiated. 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 current 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 consortium are currently in negotiations 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 something by mid-September, she said.

Hospice offers five-week volunteer training course

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 fiveweek hospice volunteer training 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 intersection 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.

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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 Senates deputy minority leader and the Senate ranking member of the General Assemblys Transportation Committee, Education Committee and of its Higher Education Committee. She also serves as a member of the General Assemblys 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

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

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 organizations. 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 roast a person whos been of particular service. We feel that this event marks a great occasion to honor Senator Boucher for her tireless service in representing the interests of her constituents in the seven towns comprising her district. In addition to her leadership roles in education

Toni Boucher and transportation, Senator Boucher, as member of the General Assemblys Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee, is working to resolve the states existing fiscal 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 fixins as well as appetizers, salads and desert. 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, randi@therzconnection.com. 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.

The towns deer wardens and the Board of Selectmen will be hosting an informational 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 300plus letters will be sent to private property owners inviting them to attend this meeting to learn more about bow hunting on their properties. The public is invited to attend as well. Howard Kilpatrick of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) attended the July meeting. He is conducting a deer survey of local homeowners, land organizations and hunters in order to determine the best

Meeting on deer hunting is set for Sept. 7

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 management program is to keep the deer population to 10 to 12 deer per square mile to help reduce ticks from breeding 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. Kilpatricks 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.

Center re-opens Sept. 12

The towns Heritage Center will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 8 due to the Mark Twain Librarys Book Fair, which is taking place at the Redding Community Center over the Labor Day weekend. Heritage Center will reopen on Sept. 12.

On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Fairfield County Green Party will hold a nominating meeting to select candidates 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.

Green Party plans to re-nominate Smith

The nominating meeting 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 welcome 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 information about the candidates can be found at www.ctgreenparty. org. The Connecticut Green Party was founded in 1997 on principles of environmental 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.

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OPINION

ts 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. Its 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. Its 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 arent the roads open? Where are the power company crews? I dont 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 benefit. 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 isnt 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 towns 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

Susan Wolf

Downed tree

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

Small business is big business

by Toni Boucher State Senator This month, it has been my pleasure to meet with the owners of some of Connecticuts century-old small businesses that defy the odds and continue 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 business sector, Sub chapter Ss or LLCs, are the true backbone of our states economy. Between 70% to 80% of our 1.6 million jobs are created 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

COMMENTARY
equipment. Under its new budget, the state is taxing everything from dog grooming to yoga classes. Meanwhile, the states unemployment 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 disposable income, putting a further strain on Main Street and stagnant labor numbers. This years budget included: 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 gasoline that continues to rise

he Mark Twain Librarys annual book fair starts this Friday at the Redding Community Center and continues through Monday, Labor Day. Dont 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 department. While the town contributes 63% of the librarys operating cost, the library must cover the rest. Help keep the doors of this community treasure open.

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The Pilot apologizes to those whose letters or press releases did not get into this weeks paper. Due to the power outage, we were unable to access our e-mail from Sunday. For the time being, e-mail to: thereddinpilot@gmail.com.

Our apologies

with the wholesale price of fuel, giving Connecticut the highest gas prices in the country. An added hit to Connecticut business owners is our unemployment fund. Businesses will be receiving bills for interest on unemployment loans soon. This special assessment will affect more than 70,000 companies in our state, who will be forced to pay the interest on $810 million in federal money the state borrowed to extended 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 years 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 reversing this trend, as an economic special session will be called. It is critical that elected leaders respect and listen to those on the front lines of job creation and implement their suggestions, such as: tax-deferred reserve accounts so they can re-invest in their companies; elimination of some of the 70-plus new health insurance 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 represents the 26th District including the communities of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

How to avoid hanging up the car keys for good

reduced light, drive only during daylight hours. If fast-moving traffic bothers you, stay off highways and As we age, its normal for find street routes instead. by visiting a mechanic for our driving abilities to change. And if you are going to an scheduled maintenance. By reducing risk factors and Take extra steps to drive unfamiliar place, plan your incorporating safer driving route beforehand. safely. Pay extra attention practices, many of us can conat intersections, and make If family or friends begin to tinue driving safely into our talk to you about your drivsure you are driving approsenior years. Here are some ing, it may be time to take a priately to the flow of trafsuggestions: hard, honest look at it. Selffic. Avoid distractions such Stay in the best possible evaluation tools from the as talking on the phone, shape for driving by getting National Highway Traffic reading a map, and using regular physical check-ups Safety Administration and a GPS; pull over instead. and having your eyes and others can help. Or brush And make sure you allow hearing checked annually. up on your driving through sufficient braking distance; If you dont already have refresher courses offered at if you double your speed, one, choose a vehicle with RVNA and on-line through your braking distance quaautomatic transmission, AARP. Ask your doctor to druples. power steering, and power If a driving situation makes provide an opinion about brakes. Be sure that its winyour ability to drive safely. you uncomfortable, avoid dows and headlights are A certified driver rehabilitait. For example, if you always clean, and keep it tion specialist can evaluate have trouble seeing well in in good working condition your driving skills and recfrom Eloise Barron Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

AGING IN PLACE

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ommend car modifications or tools you may need. This can also help diffuse accusations from family by providing 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, hanging up the keys means slowing 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 RVNAs Quality Living at Home, Editor Peter Rae.

Word limit on two issues

Since The Pilot is expecting a large number of letters concerning a proposal for the town to contribute 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.

WHERE TO WRITE
President Barack Obama (D) The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20500; Comments Line 202-456-1111; main switchboard number, 202465-1414.w whitehouse.gov/contact
U.S. Government

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.

How to submit a letter

The Pilot welcomes letters from readers. They must be 300 words or less and include your name and daytime phone number. E-mail your letters to pilot@theReddingPilot.com or mail to Letters, Redding Pilot, Box 389, Georgetown, 06829, in time to reach us by Monday at 5 p.m.

CORRECTION
In last weeks story about preparations for the towns commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, John Boards e-mail was incorrectly given. He may be reached at jib170@hotmail. com for those interested in the community service portion of the event, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 10.

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State Rep. John Shaban on Friday praised the governors approval of a bill that would give cities and towns immunity in suits spurred by injuries suffered on recreational land. Gov. Dannel Malloy on Friday signed H.B. 6557, An Act Concerning Liability for the Recreational Use of Land. It protects municipalities, political subdivisions of the state and special districts as owners of land entitled 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 swimming pools things that require maintenance are not included. Towns throughout the state that have been forced to limit activities that can

Rep. Shaban praises recreational liability bill

Achieving With Integrity Committee

be enjoyed on these recreational lands due to the potential for personal injury lawsuits, said Mr. Shaban, a member of the legislatures Judiciary Committee. This exposure to legal liability, 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 headlines last year a nearly $3 million jury verdict awarded to a Rocky Hill resident who crashed her bicycle on a trail at a Metropolitan District Commission reservoir. Consequently, MDC officials, fearing a similar lawsuit in the future, threatened to padlock its various properties used by thousands of people throughout Connecticut. Municipal leaders, fearing similar lawsuits, considered making the same move, according to Mr. Shaban.

Group prepares for new school year

Magnet school has opening for one Redding student

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 student must live in Redding. Enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parents may request an application packet by contacting Laura Ponzio at the Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districts Central Office telephone: 203-261-2513; or Deborah Stanton, Danbury Public Schools, at 203-797-4710.

Last spring, several Joel Barlow High School students were nominated by their peers, faculty and guidance counselors 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 students will be featured on posters displayed in the halls of Joel Barlow. This years 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 photographer from Redding, has photographed 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 owners representative, gave permission for the photo shoot at this site. Max Schwear, a senior at Barlow who has donated his creative talent to the committee over the years, has designed this years poster series in black and white, leaving the integrity bracelet in gold which represents the stu-

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 classroom.
dents 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 community 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 positive student-teacher relationship 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 supporting the AWIC Keep The Earn in Learn at JBHS initiatives. Anyone interested in joining 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.

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Redding Boys and Girls Club

At After Loss Expo

Fall programs are ready to roll

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 clubs Keystone group is actively recruiting incoming freshmen to join for the fall. The Keystone Club teaches the value of community 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 homework help for those kids who need it, outdoor playtime, arts and crafts projects, and with the clubs 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 clubs Web site at RBGC. net or call the club at 203938-3166.

School seeks donated cars

Charter Oak Education, Inc., one of Connecticuts 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 deduction. Call 860-643-1100.

Helping area residents better 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 attendees learn about the many different resources available to them are area grief specialists, traditional therapists, inspirational 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, founding 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 alleviate stress, facilitate relaxation and promote physical, spiritual 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-

Mignone is offering her Reiki skills

tic healing center in Wilton and Redding with partner June Fagan. Reiki, derived from the Japanese words Rei, meaning universal life, and ki, meaning energy, is often used to complement traditional medicine and is practiced in many hospital and care settings. It is administered by laying ones 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 suggested 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.blessingsbyroland.com. For more information about Reiki, contact Tracy Mignone at Kindred Spirits by calling 203-938-3690 or e-mailing ass ist@kindredspiritscenter.com.

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.

Local fire department nets a federal grant

The West Redding Fire Department is one of 37 volunteer fire departments in the state receiving a 2011 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant. The grant will be used to train personnel and to purchase equipment 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 Connecticuts 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.

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Selectmen will set new date for town meeting

by Susan Wolf pilot@thereddingpilot.com Last Mondays town meeting was postponed before Tropical Storm Irene hit the town and the rest of the state in anticipation of the disruption it would cause. The Board of Selectmen are slated to meet today (Thursday) to set a new date for the meeting. On the meetings agenda are money to help pay for an artificial turf playing field, a $3.5-million road reconstruction plan, and the transfer of a school budget surplus to the towns capital non-recurring account. The proposal to the town meeting is for a contribution from the town of up to $500,000 toward the estimated $887,000 turf field project. 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 estimated 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 unexpected 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 routine maintenance that is covered in the highway departments 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 towns capital non-recurring account subject to final audit adjustments. The school board is expected 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 salaries that were contracted for the year and the teacher salaries that were included in the 2010-11 budget and approved by voters. The board determined 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 offset 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.

Republicans raise money for social services

The Redding Republican Town Committee recently presented 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 economic times, we are particularly 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 organization, said Ward Mazzucco, Republican Town Committee chair. Redding Social Services offers assistance with Medicare questions, ConnPACE applications, Meals on Wheels, town and state social services, housing assistance, long-term care insurance and supplement insurance health care. Also, transportation, outreach, local senior and community groups, food pantry, fuel assistance, and holiday programs. In addition, the department offers referrals for Medicaid, substance abuse, domestic violence, 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 203938-3580 for information.

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 conducting a basketball toss at its Georgetown Day booth.
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Annual dinner

The West Redding Fire Departments annual Steak and Chicken Dinner takes place this year on Saturday, Sept. 10, starting at 4:30 p.m.

July house sales down

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.

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 communication 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 legislation, if necessary, as well as in future negotiations with Metro-North as the states vendor. Senator Bouchers 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 passengers. Ms. Boucher, who serves as ranking member of the legislatures Transportation Committee, also took into account several of the suggestions 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 accomplished over the past decade in terms of safety and security improvements on the trains, but July 22 highlighted serious safety and communication deficiencies that must still be

Boucher wants Rail Passengers Bill of Rights

addressed. Her proposal is a working 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 communication 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. Bouchers proposal states that rail passengers have a right to expect: In the event of an emergency, contingency plans must be in place to provide essential services including adequate water, restroom facilities, rail car ventilation, access to necessary medical treatment and safe disembarkation. Safety and security protocols and procedures and emergency contingency plans will be reviewed by Connecticuts Homeland Security department, local law enforcement, DOT and Rail management. If a train is delayed or interrupted for more than 15 minutes, Metro-North shall make every effort to keep the passengers 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 passengers will be developed to address outages and service disruption. Accurate, timely communication regarding ontime 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 communications devices on all rail cars and will receive timely reports from their operations office on a regular basis. Conductors must provide passengers with accurate communication and receive regular safety and disaster contingency training Conductors must wear uniforms with name tags at all times while working on rail cars. There will be seamless communication with first responders 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 passenger feedback and grievances, possibly via a complaint hotline. Passengers will be consulted through public meetings and/or referendums on changes that will substantively impact the cost, frequency, 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 stations throughout the system. Ms. Boucher is notifying 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 dont 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 toni. boucher@cga.ct.gov with comments. Her Web site is www.senatorboucher.com.

Hospice seeks volunteers to train to be Peer Counselors

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is individuals from Redding to serve as volunteer Peer Counselors. Peer Counselors visit homebound adults who may be experiencing 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.

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OBITUARIES
Catherine Kennedy Active in many organizations
Catherine OConnor 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) OConnor. Her family relocated 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 husbands return from his military service, the Kennedys began their family. They moved to Georgetown in 1955. In 1976, Mrs. Kennedy graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in business administration 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 minister 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. Peters in Danbury. She loved reading and crosswords, history, sewing and knitting, dancing, walking and swimming, but her main focus was always her family. She loved unconditionally, gave her opinion if asked and supported those she loved with commitment 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 OConnor 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. OConnor. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Georgetown, on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Donations in Mrs. Kennedys memory may be made to the Alzheimers 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.

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

Hospice offers support groups following the loss of a spouse

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-registration 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.

MEETING CALENDAR
The following is a listing of upcoming town Conservation Commission, Old Town governmental meetings posted on the calendar House at 7:30 p.m. in the town clerks office. Redding Athletic Field Commission, town Monday, Sept. 5 hall at 8 p.m. Town offices are closed for the Labor Day holiday. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Commission on Aging, town hall at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Board of Ethics, town hall at 5 p.m. Redding Board of Education, John Read Democratic Town Committee, town hall Middle School at 7:30 p.m. at 7:30.

LEGAL NOTICES
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 complete application is available for review in the Zoning Office during regular business hours. All questions should be addressed to the Zoning Office at 938-8517. Gerald L. Casiello Chairman Redding Zoning Commission 9-1

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the building. The schools library underwent a major renovation with carpet replacement, 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 improvements 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 projects. The projects included a boiler replacement, energytook 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 permanently moved from his home in Ridgewood, N.J., which is more than an hour away, but has recently acquired an apartment in Trumbull. While he is familiar with Fairfield County, he is just

wise awnings outside the cafeteria and other maintenance projects throughout the building and on the campus. She said the tennis courts were also painted during the summer. 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 funding was approved at a town meeting on June 9, will be performed by the same contractors, Ms. Sullivan said. Ms. Sullivan said she is 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 ahead Dr. 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. Im very impressed with the administration and Im very impressed with the three boards, he said. The general impact has been positive. During his first year, Dr.

very appreciative of the volunteers 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 knowledge, she said. Jamie Barickman, chairman of facilities committee, said the committees volunteers 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 Josefsberg hopes to get to know as many people as possible 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 education to the districts. He believes that school and education 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 fulfilling that purpose.

the projects, he said. Together they assessed solutions, negotiated bidding with contractors and developed recommendations to the Board of Finance and represented the needs of the projects at town meetings, he said. Mr. Conlon, Mr. DAgostino and Mr. Nolan showed their commitment to the improvements by being inside the buildings every day to monitor the progress, he added. They did a tremendous amount of work, Mr. Barickman said. The commitment to the town was fabulous. We will never be able to 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 committee to study how they function. The committees consultant suggested creating one regional school board, but members have yet to adopt or reject the recommendation. A new committee formed to study the consultants recommendations will report to the boards in several months. Experience Dr. Josefsberg has worked in education for 35 years and earned degrees from Columbia

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 conditions 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. University and the University of Chicago. Before becoming 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 difference. So far in his new position Dr. Josefsberg has tackled routine issues, staff meetings and personnel matters, he said. Over all, one of Dr. Josefsbergs 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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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

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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: Connecticuts 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, including books, both hard cover and paperback, video cassettes, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, videotapes and esoterica. In addition, there are coffee table and art books, books and other media for children, history books and collectibles, in addition to cookbooks, books on gardening, how to, science, business, and biographies. All of the books are categorized 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

All of the books are categorized to make it easy for book fair patrons to nd the kinds of book they want.
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 Collectors Corner, has been busy sorting and pricing books, a job he has held for the last six years. What can be found in the Collectors 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 authors 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 years Collectors 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 politicians. He also has a book signed by Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his childrens books. The first book fair to benefit 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 librarys 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 librarys Web site at marktwainlibrary.org.

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SPORTS
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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 presentation with emphasis on originality, 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 quality of the individual skaters as well as provide an opportunity where skaters can compete nationally.

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Ariana Paisan, nine, and Marin Valentine, 13, of Redding helped the Danbury Ice Cabaret Ensemble (DICE) capture the gold medal at the International Skating Institutes World Recreational Team Championships in Blaine, Minn. on July 29. DICE is a competitive theatre 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 Redding residents Marin Valentine (standing, far left) and Arianna Paisan (sitting, third six to 16. Theatre on Ice is a relafrom left) helped the Danbury Ice Cabaret Ensemble (DICE) capture the gold medal at the tively new discipline of figure International Skating Institutes World Recreational Team Championships.

This year the teams theatrical 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 successfully brings the much needed rain. DICE performed this program 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 auditioning for the team should contact Craw at giask8@charter.net.

Time to get back in the saddle again

by Rocco Paul Valluzzo Pilot Sports Editor I must admit, Ive never been much of a horseback riding enthusiast. In fact, Ive 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 youve ever been up there you know theres 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 didnt feel as apprehensive 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 corral. Im not sure how many hands tall Mack was but with the help of some portable steps I was able to get a foot in a stirrup and I was ready to ride.

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Erica, our guide, then gave us the basic riding instructions (how to hold the reins, starting, stopping, etc.). I remembered that last year I shook the reins in an effort to get the horse to move, which my daughter found quite amusing. Well, it seemed to work fine in those western movies. We then exited the corral and went on our way in single file at a nice, slow pace. Galloping, trotting and cantering 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 driver 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 pretty 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 wasnt 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 experienced 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 Id be. Was I actually a little more experienced as a rider? I guess Ill have to wait until next time (whenever that is) to find out.

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.

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Irene:
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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 focus After the storm, the towns 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, primarily 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 determine 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 addressing the clearing of secondary roads. Downed trees with wires made passage around town treacherous at times, but people found detours. In some cases, they had to drive under trees leaning across roads. Angelo Fermo of 247 Black Rock Turnpike had a tree leaning 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 drivers 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. Im leaving my husband [in Redding] and going to the Cape, she said with a laugh. Cell phones Ms. Ross was having trouble 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 charging 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 services. 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 storms 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 coffee 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 saying, 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 neighbors 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 towns recycling centers 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 taking 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 driveways and some roads. The towns 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 couldnt help themselves, he said. CERT activated The towns emergency management directors activated the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Some members helped clear catch basins of debris on Saturday in preparation for the storm. On Tuesday and the rest of the week, members will be manning an information table at town hall. On Monday, they were visited by Dr. Bernard Josefsberg, the new school superintendent for Easton, Redding and Region 9 (Joel Barlow High School) districts. He was checking on the schools in Redding and Easton. While town hall operated on generator power on Monday, power had been restored Tuesday but there was no phone or Internet service. 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 computers for use. Several town offices moved to the center and were able to answer their phones from there. The highway departments clerk moved there as well so she could answer phone calls. Center, town hall open The center and town hall are open and both have amenities for the public, such as phone charging and bathroom facilities along with potable and non-potable water (See other story). The towns highway crew

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are handing out storm-related information. The Redding Community Center has power, phones and WiFi. The building is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. through at least Thursday. Cell phones may be charged and there are computers the public 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 showers 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 accepting brush. Non potable water is available Medium to smaller vehicles will be able to get through on Hopewell Woods Road. For flooded basements, call the towns fire departments West Redding at the police routine number, 203-9383400, until phones are restored there; Redding Fire and EMS Co. #1, 203-9382520; 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 towns Web site, www. townofreddingct.org, has more stormrelated information, including road closings. Georgetowns Main Street has power and restaurants there are open for business.

worked round the clock during 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 acting highway superintendent, said the highway crew has been doing what it can to assist CL&P to help expedite the process. Were 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, thoughtthrough process for every move we make, he said. The same holds true for CL&P crews, said Mr. Sugden. He asked people to be considerate of the town crew and CL&Ps crew. Have patience, understanding and respect for them for the jobs they are doing, he said. Operations center Ms. Ketcham said the towns emergency operations center opened on Sunday morning and the towns emergency management team Chief Fuchs, Health Officer Doug Hartline, Steve Schnell, the police departments communications manager, and Ms. Ketcham has met with representatives of the local fire departments, recycling center, highway department and a CL&P representative several times. The town has taken advantage 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 notification sign which is on the town green, notifying of the delay in schools opening and the fact storm-related information 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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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 towns 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.

WHATS UP
The following is a list of upcoming events in Redding and Georgetown. Send additions to this listing to pilot@thereddingpilot.com. Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5 The 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, customers may purchase a bag for $5 and fill it with as many books as theyd like. Parking is free, or e-mail jib170@hotmail. and refreshments will be avail- com for information. able. All proceeds benefit the Mark Twain Library. Sunday, Sept. 11 9/11 Photo Exhibit at town Saturday, Sept. 10 hall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Community service proj- a photo projection in the large ects part of the towns obser- hearing room of 9/11 events. vance of the Sept. 11, 2001 ter- Photos of Ground Zero and rorist attacks, take place from the aftermath of the terrorist 10 to noon. Contact Boy Scout attacks as well as photos of the John Board at 203-938-9317 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 s 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 flagraising 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.

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Farm Fresh Dairy

Nabisco Chips Ahoy ............................... 2.99

9.5-15.25 oz. Package Assorted Varieties 9.7-14 oz. Package Assorted Varieties 23.6-24 oz. Jar Assorted Varieties 5.4-10 oz. Box Assorted Varieties Excludes Long Grain & Wild Rice! 28 oz. Can Assorted Varieties 10.75 oz. Can 10.75 oz. Can

59 oz. Bottle Assorted Varieties

Keebler Cheez-its .................................2For 5

$

Sargento Shredded Cheese.................2For 5

7-8 oz. Package Assorted Varieties 16 oz. Package Salted or Unsalted 8 oz. Package Assorted Varieties

Prego Pasta Sauce ...............................3For 5

$

Cabot Butter ............................................ 3.99 Cabot Natural Cheese Slices ...............2For 6

$

IGA Recloseable Sandwich Bags ........2For$3 IGA White Napkins ...............................2For$4

250 ct. Package

Near East Rice ..................................10For 10

$

Stonyeld Oikos ...............................10For$10

5.3 oz. Package Assorted Varieties 18 ct. Carton

Cento Tomatoes................................10For$10 Campbells Tomato Soup .....................5For$3 Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup ......5For$3 Geisha Solid White Tuna......................4For$5
5 oz. Can In Water

Friskies Canned Cat Food .................10For$4

5.5 oz. Can Assorted Varieties

Egglands Best Large White Eggs ........ 3.49 Silk Soymilk ..........................................2For$6
64 oz. Carton Assorted Varieties 16 oz. Can Assorted Varieties

Alpo Canned Dog Food............................ .79

13.2 oz. Can Assorted Varieties 50 oz. Bottle Assorted Varieties

All Liquid Detergent ............................... 3.99 Fancy Feast Appetizers .......................4For$5

2 oz. Pacakge Assorted Varieties 34 oz. Bottle Assorted Varieties

Immaculate Baking Scones .................2For$6 Immaculate Baking Cookies ................2For 5

$

14 oz. Package Assorted Varieties

Garden Delight Pasta ...........................2For$3

12 oz. Box Selected Varieties

Ajax Dish Liquid ..................................... 2.19