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Guide To The 2012 Fall Festival & Marketplace

by Josh Morgan herald staff

Ma in Sta g e E n te r ta i n m e n t L i n e u p 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire High School Marching Band 11:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . Cheshire Community Theater 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. . . Cheshire Community Chorus 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. . . . . Southern Voice 2 to 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Big Foot 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. . . . . . The Big Fat Combo 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Blackie’s Hot Dog Easting Contest 5 to 7 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Eight to the Bar 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. . . . . . Cheshire Community Band 8:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Color Guard and Fireworks

S e cond S ta g e S c h e d u l e 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. . .Family Martial Arts 12 to 12:30 p.m.. . . . .Cheshire Junior Cheerleaders 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. . . .Zoomba 1:30 to 2 p.m.. . . . . . .Olympic Taekwondo Academy 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. . . . .Cheshire Dance Centre 3 to 3:30 p.m.. . . . . . .Physique Plus 3:45 to 4 p.m.. . . . . . .David Caldarella,10-year-old violinist and fiddler 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. . . . .C.A.T.S. Gymnastics 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. . . . .Car Show Awards

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artlem park is usually the home to various sporting activities on a saturday afternoon .

Whether it’s youth baseball occupying the fields or a Cheshire high school practice session, bartlem park is always bustling with activity in the fall . this saturday, the area will again be inundated with people, but this time no sports are on the schedule . the cheshire Fall Festival and marketplace, sponsored by the cheshire chamber of commerce, is on tap .

Now in its 24th year, the Fall Festival is one of the largest events held in cheshire on an annual basis . On saturday, sept . 8, thousands of people will descend on bartlem park for the event that includes craft vendors, food, drinks, fun, games, and fireworks. “this events seems to grow every year,” explained chamber president sheldon dill . “the participation last year was an all-time high . there is no reason it won’t be the same this year .” the chamber of commerce and a committee of nearly 20 people plan the Fall Festival throughout the year . While the chamber’s name is on the event, Dill reflected that it’s really a community event and not a chamber expo . “through the years, it has transformed into a town event,” dill stated . “this isn’t just a chamber of commerce event any longer .”

What began as a small gathering in the town hall parking lot has turned into a must-attend event for many residents, both in cheshire

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and surrounding communities . more than 6,000 people are estimated to have attended last year’s Festival, a new attendance record . the business community is on display at various booths across the park . business owners highlight their companies with information for those who pass by . in addition, there is a craft fair where dozens of artists will be selling their creations . the Kiwanis carnival will also be ongoing throughout the weekend and the annual hot dog eating contest, sponsored by blackie’s, will surely draw a crowd . the Ymca will have its Kid Zone set up and there will also be live music on the stage . When the sun sets, a dazzling display of colorful fireworks will illuminate the sky . something new this year is that the event will serve as a fundraising effort for the cheshire community Food pantry . there will be a donation area set up so people can drop off non-perishable food items to be donated to the local pantry . “that’s something new for us,” dill said . also, as the cheshire Fire department is celebrating its 100th anniversary, there will be a special ceremony to honor the volunteers during Fall Festival . “it will be a fun time,” dill remarked .

While the Fall Festival draws well from within the cheshire See FESTIVAL, page 6

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Find Your Favorite Business, Vendor, Crafter Ma r ke t p l a ce Ve n d o r s Main Entrance: Richard Chevrolet Food Pantry Donations Tote Bag Sales Chamber Info Booth Cheshire Fire Department E12 Abilities Without Boundaries E13 Abilities Without Boundaries E4 All State Insurance A19 Barnum Financial Group E6 BCI Financial A17 Calcagni Associates Real Estate A6 Casey’s Classic Cuts A7 Cecchetti Ballet School T13 Cheshire Academy A16 Cheshire Democratic Town Committee D13 Cheshire Dog Park D6 Cheshire Energy Commission E14 Cheshire Fitness Zone D12 Cheshire Half Marathon/5K Foundation T12 Cheshire Herald A18 Cheshire High School Robotics Team D1 Cheshire Interfaith Housing D16 Cheshire Junior Football D17 Cheshire Junior Women A11 Cheshire Land Trust A12 Cheshire Land Trust D2 Cheshire Lights of Hope E9 Cheshire Locksmith & ATM Repair D3 Cheshire Masons

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Cheshire Garden Club Invites New Members

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Outdoor Beautification Club project at Dodd Middle School, with teachers, parents and students participating in planting the first tree in the redesigned front corner garden as part of our Cheshire Garden Club town beautification project.

he cheshire Garden club is involved in many community-oriented projects and activities in which you may have an interest . have you ever thought about joining an organization such as ours where you can share your interest in: • gardening or floral design?

• bird-watching or environment-friendly conservation practices?

• photographing our monthly award-winning gardens in town?

• going on garden tours with us here in Connecticut?

• making lovely boutique crafts for our annual holiday luncheon fundraiser at The Aqua Turf Club?

• hearing prominent program speakers at our monthly

meetings on diverse gardening-related topics?

• helping to engage the elderly at convalescent centers and make small craft items with them?

• engaging 7th and 8th graders at dodd middle school in gardening by way of our new Outdoor Beautification Club?

Our club has male and female members who all share similar interests and hobbies . please come to one of our meetings, usually held on the first Monday of the month, at 10 a .m . call sue at (203) 631-9340 . she’ll help you with any questions you might have about our group .

We’d love to hear from you and hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings .

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Kiwanis Carnival Offers Plenty Of Family Fun

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he Kiwanis Club of Cheshire will hold its annual carnival on Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept.

8 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 $5,000 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 and join in the family fun on both days!

In the photo at right, (from left) Sam Simione, Hannah Salvietti and Abby Salvietti were among the many who enjoyed the popular rides at last year’s Kiwanis Club Carnival.

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Whether it’s to see the crafts or cars, to listen to music and grab some food, or to hang out under a firework-illuminated sky, people flock to the Festival.

“I am really proud of this event.

It shows off the entire community well,” Dill said.

Even with little more than a week left before the event date, Dill said the Chamber was still getting phone calls from businesses and inquiries from the public about Fall Festival. Every year a lot of planning goes into ensuring the Festival is a good time for both the young and old.

Dill said he couldn’t help but feel excited as the weekend nears.

“I think everyone is excited for the event. It’s nice to see all the enthusiasm and the people who come back,” Dill said. “It’s really a fun day for the entire town.”

The 2012 Fall Festival and Marketplace is this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning at 10 a.m with the craft show. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday.

For more information, contact the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce at (203) 272-2345.

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Update Décor With Tips From PJ & Company

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hile tough economic times are sweeping the nation, homeowners continue to look for ways to add style and refresh their home décor without spending a fortune . decorating can be intimidating and seemingly costly, but 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 .

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“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, late 1980s 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 bead board 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

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The showroom is filled with samples, choices, ideas, and a ‘can-do’ atmosphere, to assist you through your bathroom remodeling plans and completion . cortina offers a wide variety of products for any bathroom remodel job including custom

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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 .

Look to nature for inspiration. Whatever the season, look

to nature to inspire your home decorating . inexpensive accessories including botanical prints, topiaries, and fresh flowers can dress up any fireplace mantle.

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 . 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 See DÉCOR TIPS, page 11

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Horgan Academy Celebrating 16 Years Of Irish Dance

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both traditional and Riverdance-style irish dances are taught at the cheshire class . horgan academy educates dancers to perform and compete locally, nationally and internationally . class size is limited to ensure quality of instruction . children and parents are welcome to register in-person at 6 p .m . on Wednesday, sept . 19, meet the teachers, and learn a beginner dance step .

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he horgan academy of irish dance is celebrating 16 years of teaching irish dance at the United methodist church hall, 205 academy rd . (route 68), in cheshire . children are invited to join the 2012–2013 beginner class, which starts on Wednesday, sept . 19, at 6 p .m . parents are encouraged to attend classes and celebrate each child’s dance achievements . all classes are taught by irene horgan and dr . maureen horgan who are certified Irish dance teachers with the Irish Dance commission of dublin, ireland .

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any of you have heard of sullivan brothers remodeling of Wolcott and their beautiful 5,000 square-foot ’‘state of the art’ showroom, located at #1 Wolcott rd . in Wolcott . however many of you may not know that sullivan brothers has been in the business of remodeling for over 25 years! the sullivan brothers, Jim and John, began their business in 1987 working out of their parents’ garage . since that time, the company has grown to employ 22 carpenters, designers, project managers, and support staff . the company specializes in all phases of building and remodeling, and has a custom wood shop so custom-made entertainment centers, cabinets, tables, bars and just about anything creatively made from wood is designed and built right on our own premises . after 25 years, sullivan brothers has taken on a new venture: hosting for the first time their very own “home show,” featuring over 15 local vendors exhibiting various home improvement products and services, right in their own showroom . On sept . 15,

from 9 a .m . to 5 p .m ., come join Watr and our very own “John the builder” who’ll be handing out hard hats to all the children .

There will be FREE raffles and prizes, along with refreshments for purchase from Frankie’s hot dogs . Free admissiON! Voted best contractor for six years in a row by the Waterbury Observer’s readers poll, sullivan brothers is grateful to help support our local vendors through offering them the opportunity to market their businesses for free at this first annual show. As part of the day’s events, they are also using the opportunity to have a ‘scratch and dent’ tag sale to offer the community the chance to purchase slightly damaged/used materials that they may wish to install themselves . For further information, contact sullivan brothers at (203) 879-4555 .

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heshire musician John ingrassia and his group the Johnny i . band will have two new singles available for download this fall on amazon, itunes, cd baby, etc .— featuring Jimi hendrix bass player billy cox, stevie ray Vaughan’s chris layton, tommy shannon and reese Wynans, and also allman brothers founding member and drummer Jaimoe . the singles are mixed by ledgendary producer Jim Gaines who has won Grammy awards for his work with santana (“supernatural”), steve miller (“Fly like an eagle”), and stevie ray Vaughan (“in step”) .

John is available for music lessons this fall . call (203) 206-0110 for more information . courtesy of John ingrassia

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Décor Tips continued from page 9 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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