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Long Meadow Elementary School (LMES) recently held their annual Teacher’s Pet Contest, raising $300 for Animals for Life in Naugatuck and $300 for Brass City Rescue Alliance (BCRA) which has a shelter at the transfer center in Middlebury. In addition, pet food, toys and treats were collected and given to the shelters. The contest has been continuously held for the past 16 years, with the exception of last school year when buildings were closed for COVID-19.
The contest involves both students and staff in an enjoyable community service activity and is organized by Carol Walsh, LMES Staff Member. To date the school has raised close to $9,000 for the rescue centers. Staff members paid $5 to enter pictures of their pets, and students and staff then filled out a ballot for 50 cents and voted for their favorite pet in each of five categories: Cutest, Best Outfit, Funniest Expression, Best Smile, and Prettiest Kitty.
February 19, 2021
Beverly Heminway
MIDDLEBURY – Mrs. Beverly (Sandbach) Heminway, 89, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Feb. 15, 2021. She was the widow of Andrew Reid Heminway.
Bev was born in Hamden on Sept. 16, 1931, daughter of the late Wilmer and Helen (Lewis) Sandbach. She graduated from Chaffee High School, class of 1949, and earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Connecticut College in 1953.
Bev married the love of her life, Andy Heminway, in 1954, whereupon they settled in Middlebury to raise their three children. After their children were grown, Bev went to work for H&R Block and eventually become an enrolled agent for the IRS. She opened her own tax business in Watertown and retired in 2011.
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Benjamin enjoyed his best Christmas ever with the Fasano family in Goshen. The 9-year-old pet loved that Mom, Dad and Grandpa all stayed home and stayed safe with him.
Tullamore Dew, or ‘Dewey,’ as he is more informally known, relaxed while appreciating his wonderful life with Tim and Marian in Seymour, where he is considered the ‘best and smartest’ cat.
Gracie loved celebrating Christmas with Lisa and John in Cheshire.
Gunner gave full attention to hearing ‘Happy First Birthday’ from his people, the Velez family of Waterbury.
Iggy Pup lives in Rocky Hill with Patrick and Kelly McKenna and she could hardly wait to frolic in her first snowfall.
December 23, 2020
John J. Muckle
PROSPECT – John J. Muckle, 94, of Prospect, passed away on Dec. 18, 2020, at the Cheshire House in Waterbury. He was the husband of the late June (Stauffer) Muckle for more than 54 years.
He was born in Waterbury on Dec. 14, 1926, son of the late Edward and Susan (Kowalski) Muckle. John grew up on a dairy farm where he learned the value of hard work and integrity. He was one of nine children.
He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Before his retirement, John worked as the maintenance supervisor for Duracell.
John is survived by his children, Dori Hallaway and husband John, of Prospect, and Paul Muckle and wife Robin, of Barkhamsted; five grandchildren, Thomas, Paul, Ashley, Amanda and Sean; along with several nieces and nephews.