Shelton man dies while clearing snow from driveway

By Jim Shelton
jshelton@nhregister.com
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SHELTON — Police said a 49-year-old city man died overnight while trying to clear away snow from the storm.

The unidentified man, who lived on Darrin Drive had been plowing his driveway Friday night when his snowplow became stuck. He then began clearing snow with a shovel.

"At some point, he was stricken," said Lt. David Moore.

The man wasn't discovered until 4 a.m., police said.
"A neighbor discovered him," Moore said. "EMS used a snowmobile and a sled and dragged him away from the scene like it was a ski slope rescue."

Workshop in Ansonia helps educators, parents cope

Last night I attended a workshop, "Attacks and Children - Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators" hosted by TEAM Early Education in Ansonia.

The focus was on how to talk to young children about tragedies, how to answer their questions and provide them with a sense of safety and security.
Almost 60 people attended.  The sadness in the air at the school was palpable.

Cindy Rzasa Bess makes a point Tuesday night.

The workshop was led by developmental psychologist Cindy Rzasa Bess, PhD., an educational consultant, who offered a lot of good advice during the 90-minute session.

Some suggestions sound simple - hug the children, listen to their concerns, help them express their feelings, maintain daily routines.
But at a time when everyone is reeling in disbelief at the tragedy that unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School it's important that they be highlighted. 


A story about the workshop will appear in the newspaper later this week.