The Candlewood Lake Authority Marine Patrol has 18 officers this year and has a visible presence on the Lake.  New Fairfield First Selectman Pat Del Monaco and Selectman Khris Hall recently accompanied Chief Ron Barnard, Assistance Chief Nick Mellas and CLA Executive Director Mark Howarth.  Del Monaco says they came  alongside a group of kids who had been bounced off their tube to make sure they were okay.