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Here’s Your Guide To 2013 Fall Festival Fun

by Michael Torelli Herald Staff

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Connecticut’s own Eight to the Bar will kick off Main Stage festivities on Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m.

2013 Fall Fe s t i va l E n te r ta i n m e n t Main Stage – Friday, Sept. 6 6 to 8 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eight to the Bar Main Stage – Saturday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire High SchoolMarching Band 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . The Bennett Family 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Community Theater 1;15 to 1:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Community Chorus 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grey Negative 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recliner Pilots 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackies Hot Dog Eating Contest 5 to 5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bigfoot 6:15 to 7 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Big Fat Combo 7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Community Band 8 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speakers and Fireworks with Community Band Second Stage – Saturday, Sept. 7 8 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speakers and Fireworks with Community Band 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Youth Jr Cheerleaders 12 to 12:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Martial Arts 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southington-Cheshire YMCA Gymnastics Team 1:30 to 2 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olympic Taekwando 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Dance Center 3 to 3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physique Plus 3:45 to 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zumba Demo by Donna Paventy (Cheshire YMCA) 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JC Karate 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car Show Awards

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Non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry are being collected at the Main Entrance.

ports fanatics and park loungers will have to step aside for the 25th Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace at Bartlem Park this weekend.

What once started as a small flea market is now a Cheshire staple, providing residents with the opportunity to meet local business owners and purchase some handmade crafts. The Festival has had many homes throughout the years, including the Town Hall parking lot, but Bartlem has become its permanent host. This year, it will seize control once again this Saturday, September 7.

Sheldon Dill, president of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, is anticipating a great turnout.

“It’s gotten to the point where it’s expanded to not only Bartlem Park, but the high school grounds as well,” Dill said. “It attracts thousands of people during the day, and we usually have about 100 vendors.”

The events that pull residents back every year include Blackie’s hot dog eating competition, the annual car show, and the Kiwanis Carnival. There are children’s games and bands that fill the afternoon and evening with music, allowing for the whole family to have fun, Dill explained. As usual, there will be a Food Court for residents who want to grab lunch and/or dinner.

Cheshire’s Police Department will be hosting an automobile crash simulation, which Dill noted will be very instructive for spectators.

“It’s an all-day event that has something for anyone at any age,” Dill said.

Not only does the Fall Festival provide entertainment, but it’s a good way to advertise businesses and political standpoints.

Both the Republican and Democratic Town Committees will be in attendance as will candidates running for local offices, Dill said.

The night before the Festival begins, Eight to the Bar, a regional band that holds national recognition, will perform. They will begin their free concert at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.

Throughout Saturday, live music from around the area will provide background noise and entertainment for visitors. Tom Hearn, member of the Fall Festival committee, had his hands full selecting talent to play at the park.

“What we’ve tried to do is have a lot of local talent,” Dill said.

“He’s [Hearn] done another outstanding job.”

Dill said that without Parks and Recreation Director Bob Ceccolini and Town Manager Michael Milone the Festival may have been completely different. Their support has provided the Festival with the opportunity to grow into a weekend event that is See FESTIVAL, page 5

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Kiwanis Carnival Will Thrill The Whole Family

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he Kiwanis Club of Cheshire will hold its annual carnival on Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7 at Bartlem Recreation Area on Route 10, across from Cheshire High School. Hours are from 6 p.m. to closing on Friday and from 10 a.m. to closing on Saturday. Sunday is the rain date.

The carnival has a variety of family rides for young and old, and is one of the club’s major fundraising events each year.

The money raised by the Kiwanis Club goes back into the community to support many youth-oriented activities, such as youth sports teams, leadership training programs, reading programs, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, an annual bike safety program, and $3,000 in scholarships for graduating high school students pursuing higher education. This community service organization also supports many senior citizen activities.

The rides at the carnival are being provided by Marenna Amusements, LLC. On Saturday, the carnival will be held in conjunction with the annual Cheshire Festival & Marketplace, sponsored by the Town of Cheshire and Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, also being held at Bartlem Recreation Area. Come join the family fun on both days!

Julia Hemstock at left, and John and Kim Lossing with twin grandkids Brayden and Tanner DelVecchio at right enjoyed last Photos by James Brandolini year’s Kiwanis Carnival.

Pet Owners, Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes

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ets are a part of the family and depend on you to keep them safe. It is very important for pet owners to be prepared in the case of a disaster. Take these simple steps to be ready.

Every pet owner should have an emergency kit prepared.

This kit should include anything your pet may need: a copy of medical records, leash, collar,

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Keep your pet up to date on vaccinations with a copy of the documentation on hand.

If a disaster strikes and you must evacuate, bring your pet

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Have a list of “pet friendly” hotels around your area. Speak to friends and relatives to devise a plan. Prepare a list of boarding facilities and their hours.

Keep in mind emergencies are

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CPD On Hand To Demonstrate Dangers Of Distracted And Impaired Driving

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hief Neil Dryfe and the Cheshire Police Department are committed to not only enforcing Driving Under the Influence and careless driving habits such as cellular phone use, but also to educating the public on the harmful effects of these habits.

At the Cheshire Fall Festival on September 7, 2013, the Cheshire Police Department will have a section set up using our very latest training method called “Fatal Vision.” The Fatal Vision® Impairment Simulation Goggles are a hands-on prevention tool that allows people to experience with a sober mind what it’s like to be under the influence of alcohol.

Utilizing pedal “cars” in a safe environment, our audience will be exposed to their susceptibility to the effects of impairment and distracted driving while driving through a simulated road course. Officers will be on hand to assist persons wishing to try this as well as to answer any questions the public may have concerning unsafe driving as well as any other community concerns.

Additionally, the “Convincer,” a device that simulates a 5 m.p.h. crash, will be on hand and all are encouraged to try it out, reinforcing the importance of wearing a seatbelt.

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Fall Festival attendees: Try out the Convincer in the Lower Lot at Cheshire High School.

Festival Relies On Support Of Many continued from page 2 talked about every year.

“We have to thank the Town of Cheshire,” Dill stated.

“They’ve been very supportive of this.”

The Festival is put together with the help of a lot of volunteers, including Don Walesky and Jeannine Lavallee.

Walesky and Lavallee hold chair positions for the Festival, and they are a huge help to Dill, he explained.

The Annual Craft Show will begin when the Festival starts at 10 a.m. Shortly thereafter, the Cheshire High School Marching Band will arrive at 11 a.m.

Residents can visit the Festival all day long, which will run until day turns to night, when the fireworks will take place.

“It’s an event that attracts people, not only throughout the town, but other towns as well,” Dill said. “I’ve heard that many times (residents) will be sitting at home and they look forward to listening and watching the fireworks at home.”

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Weather Or Not, Last Year’s Fall Festival Was Enjoyed By All

Photos by Josh Morgan and Allen Paul

Try as she might, Mother Nature couldn’t dampen the smiles of those who attended last year’s Fall Festival. The skies turned ominous and the wind whipped up, but the event was still enjoyed by all, although the Chamber of Commerce did decide to cancel the fireworks and use the money to help fund this year’s display. Also, the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department, which celebrated its 100year anniversary in 2012, had to cancel their evening Fall Festival plans. The event concluded around 7 p.m. after a live musical performance, just as torrential showers arrived.

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There’s no need to look any further, as we do our own in-house installations. Or customers can come to our large showroom at 625 Wolcott Street in nearby Waterbury to purchase the materials they need in order to complete their own work, or hire it out to someone else.

The showroom is filled with samples, choices, ideas, and a ‘can-do’ atmosphere, to assist you through your remodeling plans and completion.

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all is time to enjoy the great outdoors. Colorful foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outside before winter drives them back indoors. Here are a handful of actvities that are tailor-made for fall: Raking leaves: Some families find that raking leaves together can turn into a fun day in the yard. Build leaf piles and let the kids jump in, and then do it again. Encourage kids to collect some colorful leaves and set them aside. Once the raking is done, you can then enjoy making some homemade crafts

with the leaves you and your youngsters just collected.

Apple picking: Perhaps no activity is more synonymous with fall than apple picking.

Many orchards encourage customers to come by and pick their own apples in the fall.

Afterwards, relax with a cup of warm apple cider before returning home to make some homemade apple sauce and, of course, a delicious apple pie.

Hayrides: Hayrides are another fall tradition, offered at many local farms throughout the fall. Some farms may even allow customers to walk the grounds and visit the animals on

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Hiking: Hiking is especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon.

Corn mazes: Visiting a corn maze is another activity that many people instantly associate with fall. Some farmers transform their cornfields into corn mazes once the temperatures dip, and such mazes can be fun for adults and children alike. Though adolescents can often be trusted to find their way through corn mazes, younger kids should be accompanied by an adult.

Pumpkin picking: Much like apple picking is best in fall, so is pumpkin picking. Rather than buying your Halloween pumpkin from the grocery store, where your options may be limited, go straight to the source and pick your future jack-o’-lantern from a nearby pumpkin patch, which will provide a much wider selection.

Let your youngsters pick their own pumpkins and then spend the rest of the day carving them at home.

And don’t forget to save those seeds, which can be roasted over an open flame to make a delicious snack.

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Autumn Is A Great Time To Clear Away Clutter

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lutter is a concern for many homeowners.

Clutter can gradually accumulate, and over time a home can turn from a welcoming respite to a claustrophobic place overwhelmed by items of little or no value. Homeowners who have battled clutter in the past often find that it is most likely to accumulate over the winter, when frigid temperatures outside drive more people indoors.

Spending more time indoors means more trash indoors.

Newspapers and magazines might be easy to discard when the weather is warm, but a trip outside to discard such items takes less precedence when it must be made in below freezing temperatures. The likelihood that even the cleanliest of homeowners might accumulate some clutter over the winter only highlights the importance of clearing a house of clutter in the fall. While clearing clutter can seem like an arduous task, the following tips can make the project much easier.

Clean one room or area at a time. A disorganized approach to getting organized is likely to waste time and may even prove fruitless. Work your way

through your home or apartment one room at a time rather than jumping from room to room. Have boxes or crates designated for items you find that belong in other rooms, and place items in the appropriate boxes as you clean rather than returning items to the right room as you find them. Once you have finished a room, move on to the next one and try to finish a room on the same day you started.

Invest in a paper shredder. Old bills, bank statements, receipts, and other once-important papers have a way of accumulating on desks, in drawers and on counters. Such documents often do not need to be held onto, but men and women are hesitant to discard them because they contain personal information.

A paper shredder is a great investment for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike and can be the safest way to discard documents with potentially sensitive information. It’s also a friend to anyone attempting

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Decide to donate some items.

Many unused items lying around your house can likely be donated to a worthy cause, which can help motivate you to clean out your closet of all those extra sweaters and other

items you no longer wear.

Encourage other members of the household to donate too, and set aside boxes for clothes that will be donated and those that will be discarded.

Donated items need not be clothes, as many goodwill organizations accept appliances and other products as well.

Put away seasonal items.

Storing seasonal items like patio furniture and swimsuits can help reduce the likelihood that clutter will build up in the months ahead. Pack items from your summer wardrobe together and store them in a suitcase in the back of your closet. This frees up room for your fall and winter clothing and helps you avoid overstuffed drawers.#In addition to clothing, store seasonal furniture neatly in the back of your garage or storage shed, pulling out items like snow shovels or snow blowers

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Discuss having different purposes for each closet, such as one devoted to cleaning items, another to coats, and so on.

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The following recipe for “Ultimate Pumpkin Pie With Rum Whipped Cream” from Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Foolproof” (Clarkson Potter) is a spirit-infused take on the classic pumpkin pie. It can be prepared with fresh or canned pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Pie An Autumn Treat Ultimate Pumpkin Pie With Rum Whipped Cream (Serves 8 to 10) 1 unbaked Perfect Pie Crust (recipe follows) Dried beans for blind baking Filling: 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons dark rum, such as Mount Gay Rum Whipped Cream (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line an 11-inch pie pan with the unbaked pie crust and place on a sheet pan. Line crust with parchment paper and fill three-quarters full with dried beans. Bake crust for 15 minutes, until edges start to brown.

Remove beans and paper (save beans for another time), prick crust all over with tines of a fork, and bake for another five minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange zest, eggs, cream, milk, and rum. Pour into baked pie shell.

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until filling is just set in the middle and a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely. Serve with rum whipped cream.

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Rum Whipped Cream (Serves 8 to 10) 1 cup cold heavy cream 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon mascarpone or creme fraiche 1 tablespoon dark rum, such as Mount Gay 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Place the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugar, mascarpone, rum, and vanilla and beat on medium-high until it forms soft peaks. Serve with the pumpkin pie.

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Style, Refresh With PJ & Company

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ecorating can be intimidating and seemingly costly to many, which means homeowners continue to look for ways to add style and refresh their home décor without spending a fortune. If you take it room-by-room, and assess the way your family lives and your own personal style, you can update that outdated room with simple, cost-effective changes.

Patti Stern, owner of PJ & Company Home Styling, LLC, a Connecticut home decorating and staging firm, recommends prioritizing your decorating needs and looking to nature for inspiration.

“I tell my clients to start with the room they use most, whether it’s the kitchen, family room, or office, so that they don’t get overwhelmed by cost and the task at hand,” says Stern.

She offers the following advice when tackling home decorating projects: Create a budget. The most important thing is to know exactly how much you have to spend before you begin any decorating project. If you can’t afford new cabinetry— often the most expensive item in a new kitchen—consider painting them if they’re in good condition.

“A recent kitchen makeover for one of my clients was

incredibly cost-effective,” says Stern. “The homeowner didn’t want to spend a fortune remodeling her outdated, late1980s kitchen because it was still in good shape and she had two children getting ready for college. Repurposing what she had was easy and included painting versus adding new cabinetry, dressing up the kitchen island with furniture legs and beadboard trim for a more modern, sophisticated look, and investing in granite to give the kitchen added style and functionality.”

Repurpose. The buzzword in the home décor industry is “repurposing”—giving existing home furnishings a new look with fabric or paint. Take stock of what you have, what’s in good condition, and what you love. If you’re considering updating your master bedroom, for example, and love your bedroom chair, reupholster it with new fabric (often cheaper than buying new). Tie the overall color theme to the rest of the room with wall paint and bedding. Update a brass chandelier with silver spray paint or colorful lamp shades for a complete redesign without spending a lot.

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Showcase what you love.

Build a room around a favorite painting, rug, or mirror—a great way to start thinking about the look and style you want to create in the room. Then pick a paint color from artwork or the rug for the walls and accessories.

“For another client, we created a built-in bookcase with a window seat that showcased the antique collection she had

amassed since she was a little girl. She was even able to finally display her grandparent’s marriage certificate from the late 1800s,” adds Stern. “I then built the entire décor of her living room around this showpiece.”

Creating a warm and welcoming look can be done without spending a fortune. It just takes a little thought and creativity and taking stock of what you have and love that can be repurposed and refreshed for a whole new look and style.

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