2016 Fall Festival

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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Enjoy The 28th Fall Festival & Marketplace

by Michael Torelli Herald Staff

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he end of summer may be near, but the Cheshire community will be participating in one more hoo-rah before the colder temperatures arrive.

That’s right, the 28th annual Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and Marketplace will be held at Bartlem Park this weekend, and Chamber staff have a lot in store for visitors.

Starting on Friday night, attendees will be able to enjoy the sweet treats and hearty meals of food trucks. Some of the trucks listed and their offerings so far include cupcakes from the Sugar Bakery, pierogies from Pierogies on Wheels, and the staple burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and fries from the Firedog Food

Truck.

Visitors will also be able to listen to the enjoyable tunes of Frank Critelli, as well as Cheshire’s own Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez.

“We’re trying to make it a two-day weekend,” explained Chamber President Sheldon Dill.

“This is our most ambitious attempt to make Friday night a part of the whole weekend.”

The main event, scheduled for Saturday, will commence at 10 a.m. with the annual craft show.

An hour later, the Cheshire High School Marching Ram Band will conduct their performance, initiating a kickoff for the Fall Festival.

Dill said Saturday will offer a lot of the normal Festival activities, including the tradition that is the Blackie’s Hot Dog Eating

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Just like last year, the Fall Festival will offer a variety of favorite foods. See page 4 for a full list of vendors.

Contest and performances by local groups on both the Main and Second Stage, as well as the ever-growing arts-and-crafts and car shows.

“We’re having a lot of music with all local bands,” Dill said. “We have Big Fat Combo, which is a local

band, as well as Bigfoot and the Cheshire Community Chorus.”

Other musical acts include Imposter, the Nick Di Maria Group, and The Right-Offs.

On the Second Stage will be talents such as Bergamo’s Martial Arts,

JC Karate Martial Arts Center, a show from the CHS cheerleaders, and the Cheshire Performing Arts Academy, to name just a few.

On the east side of Bartlem Park near the Cheshire Community Pool See LASER, page 9

Table Of Contents

Festival Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Main Stage Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 Second Stage Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 Marketplace Booths: Businesses & Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Crafters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Food Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

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MUSIC/THEATER SERIES November 17-20, 2016

That Wonder Boy Bob Stromberg 17th-2:00pm 18 th-7:30pm 19 th-7:30pm 20th-2:00pm

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VINTAGE SERIES

TRIBUTE SERIES

Series Sponsored by The Master’s Construction Corp.

November 4, 2016

October 22, 2016

Euclid Quartet

Face2Face Elton John/ Billy Joel Tribute

String Quartet

Performance sponsored by Health Pro Rehabilitation

7:30pm

2:00pm & 7:30pm

December 3, 2016

Katelyn Emerson

February 11, 2017

Concert Organist

Connecticut Transit Authority

December 15-17, 2016

Christmastime in Ireland Tony Kenney

Chigago

2:00pm

15th-2:00pm 16 th-2:00pm & 7:30pm 17 th-7:30pm

Performance sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care

February 26, 2017 April 7-8, 2017

The Phantom Unmasked Franc D’Ambrosio sings songs of Broadway

7:30pm

Arthur Villar

April 27, 2017

Concert Pianist

Tapestry The Carole King Songbook

2:00pm

March 11, 2017

Performance sponsored by USI Insurance Services 7th-2:00pm • 8th-7:30pm

Charlie Zahm Far Away and Across the Sea

April 21, 2017

Let’s Hang On!

7:30pm

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 2:00pm & 7:30pm

May 25, 2017

Donny Most Sings and Swings

James Taylor/ Simon & Garfunkel Good Acoustics

Love Is in the Air

Performance sponsored

by CWPM 7:30pm

Opera Theater of Connecticut

June 22, 2017

2:00pm

The Music of John Denver

May 25, 2017

Grace Cloutier

Jim Curry

Virtuoso Harpist

2:00pm & 7:30pm

7:30pm

May 19, 2017

A Tribute to Song and Dance

June 2, 2017

April 1, 2017

Sinatra, Dino, Darin and more

Two On Tap

2:00pm & 7:30pm

March 25, 2017

Gala Event Anthony Kearns

2:00pm & 7:30pm

August 26, 2017

Acoustic Songs of the Eagles 7 Bridges Road

Irish Tenor 2:00pm & 7:30pm

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Marketplace Vendors Businesses & Organizations Vendor

Frankie Marinuzzi enjoyed some ice cream at the 2015 Cheshire Fall Festival and Marketplace.

Booth

Vendor

Acme Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6

Distressed Children International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ao

Allstate Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10

Larry Erwich/Elena Celliers DMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T3

Arbor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13

East Coast Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T11

Bergamos Martial Arts & Personal Training . . . . . . D20

Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A20

Bikes for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D15

Elim Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T2

Andrew Falvey, Political Candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5

Food Works Natural Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2

Boy Souct Troup 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D13

Gaylord Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1

Calcagni Associates Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A18

Greater New Haven Clean

Casanova Remodeling/Gutter Toppers . . . . . . . . . T10

Cities Coalition (Electric Cars) . . . . . . . . D17, D18

Chamber Health & Wellness Council . . . . CCC Booth

Hamden Heronetts Swin Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E11

Cheshire Animal Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3

Holiday Hill Day Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T6

Cheshire Community Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . D14

Horgan’s Academy of Irish Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . D19

Cheshire Community YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17

Iskon of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11

Cheshire Dance Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A19

JC Karate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A21

Cheshire Democratic Town Committee . . . . . . . . . . E8

KDM Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T13

Cheshire Energy Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7

Lucinda’s Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T12

Cheshire Environment Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

Mallette Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T16

Cheshire Girl Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5

Mari Hall Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7

Cheshire Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T5

MidState Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2

CHS Robotics Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D21

New Leaf Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T14

Cheshire Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D15

N & D Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E04

Cheshire Land Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8

O.J. Mann Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E000

Cheshire Lights of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D16

Olympic Taekwondo Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10

Cheshire Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6

Paws Pet Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3

Cheshire Interfaith Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D7

Province Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Cheshire Park & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T8

Renewal by Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4

Cheshire Police Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

Richard Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1 (Car Show)

Cheshire Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2,A3

Sally Bowman Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4

Cheshire Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

St. Bridget School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

Cheshire Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T19

Self Genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T20

Cheshire Stone & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T9

Thomaston Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9

Cheshire Veterans Council . . . . . . . . . . . . CCC Booth

Transform Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T1

Cheshprocott Health District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

Verizon Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T17

Comprehensive Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T7

Wells Fargo Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T4

Daniels Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E9

Whippersnappers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9

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FOOD VENDORS

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Blackie’s Hot Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court Calvary Life Family Worship (Meatball Grinders) . . . . . . . . . Food Court Chamber Beer & Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see map Chamber Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court Chamber Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fod Court Chamber Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court Cheshire Republican Town Comm (Lobster and Regular Mac & Cheese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court DiSorbo’s Bakery (Italian Pastries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court Pop’s Pizza (Fried Dough and Pizza) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court Zelle Seafood (Fried Clams and Fried Shrimp) . . . . . . . . . . . Food Court CHAMBER Booth / Vendor Check-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see map Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at entrance Second Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . near entrance from Route 10 WPLR Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right of Marketplace booths Café Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . near Rte. 10 entrance Car Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to left of Marketplace booths Kids Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .behind Row E

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Lucinda’s Hair Can Restore, Rejuvenate

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ucinda’s Hair Studio is a full service salon that specializes in hair replacement and hair restoration, that has served men, women, and children in New England for over 35 years with the most up-to-date products and technology for all salon services.

Lucinda’s Hair is introducing an exciting new program to restore

and rejuvenate your hair follicles and scalp, reversing the aging process of hair loss 10 to 20 years.

Our certified trichologists use customized products for in-salon and home care treatments and low light laser treatments to promote stimulation of hair growth.

This program will treat common hair loss and scalp conditions, including female and male pattern

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Visit our Fall Festival tent for your Individual Analysis. Contact us to discover how easy it is to restore your hair and Confidence!!!

Please join us on September 20th at 6:30pm for our FREE Hair & Scalp Restoration Seminar.

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baldness, excessive hair shedding, patchy hair loss, scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, dandruff, and excessive breakage from colorants, bleaches and hair relaxers.

We now offer many new solutions to treat fine, thin hair, and new bonding restoration treatments for hair that is • Dry • Brittle • Curly/unruly • Moisture-deprived • Over-processed These treatments will restore the moisture and protein balance, creating shine and body as it rebuilds strength, structure and integrity.

And Lucinda’s Hair is just back from seminars with exciting new semipermanent attachments that are unlike any others. They

are non-damaging and noninvasive, with no chemicals, clips or adhesives. They are made of 100-percent human hair, are lightweight and comfortable, and can be styled just like your own natural hair.

Visit us at the Chamber of Commerce tent and receive a complimentary scalp analysis, and join us

at our Hair Loss Prevention Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. for education on the solutions and alternatives to help your hair grow naturally.

Lucinda’s Hair is located at 650 Highland Ave. For more information, visit www.lucindashair. com or call (203) 272-1585.

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Sign Up For Free Self Defense Class Recent reports of groping have put Cheshire on guard. Councilwoman Liz Linehan and Bergamo’s Martial Arts invite Cheshire women to a free 90-minute Women’s Self Defense Seminar on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bergamo’s Martial Arts, 460 West Main St. Learn ways to avoid potentially dangerous situations and, more importantly, how and where to strike effectively in order to escape and survive a physical altercation. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the techniques they learn on instructors at the end of the seminar.

Learn how to protect yourself. Call Bergamo’s Martial Arts Studio at (203) 272-3113 or Ralph Bergamo at (203) 444-4322 to register.

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euse-Repurpose-Repeat! At Gallery 4, you’ll find a large selection of antique home goods—china, glass, linens, art, frames and lamps—to warm up any room. Find what you need to set the perfect dining room table. Fill your shelves with vintage books. Gallery 4 has many choices from 1800 to 2016—fiction, history, travel, cooking, outdoors, mystery, children’s, and more.

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Paws Pet Resort Will Help Socialize Your Pup

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f you have a new puppy, or are planning to get one, you may have heard about “socialization.” It has been established that pups are more likely to grow into stable, well-adjusted, confident adults if they experience a wide variety of new situations and environments at a very early age. Doggie Daycare provides the positive foundation your pup needs for developing proper social skills.

Socialization is important to the overall well-being of your dog, enabling him to develop the skills to approach new experiences in a positive way, therefore reducing stress and building confidence. Socialization is especially important during a puppy’s critical developmental period from 8 to 16 weeks of age. Paws Pet Resort & Spa offers puppy socialization in small groups with properly matched puppy and adult dog playmates for a fun and positive experience under the close supervision of trained staff members.

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This can make them more difficult to handle for owners and pet professionals alike.

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Though the foundation for your dog’s behavior is laid during the first few months, responsible pet owners reinforce social skills and continually expose their dogs to new social experiences throughout their lives.

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JC Karate Celebrates 17 Years In Cheshire Students Earn Medals At 2016 World Championships

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s the Olympics have brought our attention to the largest gathering of athletes from around the world, competing in events to win the coveted gold, silver, or bronze medals, a local organization has just recently gone through a similar global competition, competing against those from around the world to win medals.

On the 15th and 16th of July, students from JC Karate gathered in Greensboro, North Carolina to compete at the World Tang Soo Do World Championships.

Every two years, students training in Tang Soo

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Do compete at this event in forms, weapons and sparring. This year, 36 Cheshire families trained for months on end to perfect techniques and memorize forms in preparing for the competition. Everyone had the same goal in mind: to win an impressive World Championship medal— but also to have fun and be happy to enjoy the experience. Tucker Michaud a brown belt at JC Karate, said, “I was nervous, but I knew that I would be proud with whatever I won.”

Just like in the Olympics, the JC Karate students arrived in Greensboro to meet thousands of competitors ranging in ages and nationalities.

Students from white belt to masters rank, from the United States, England, Argentina and 32 other

countries, gathered around the competition facility to make friends and create memories throughout the weekend-long event.

Kristina Offerdahl, a second-degree black belt, said that “not only did I get to have a good time with my JC Karate family, but also with my extended World Tang Soo Do family.”

The JC Karate Demo Team, a group of students who put together a theatrical story told through martial arts, also performed their Alice in Wonderlandthemed piece for a panel of judges and took away fourth place out of 11 teams from Mozambique, Africa as well as Alaska and other states in U.S. Master Jennifer Couture, owner of JC Karate, received the prestigious promotion of Fifth Degree Masters rank

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in a ceremony alongside masters from other countries and before the World Tang Soo Do Grandmaster. The JC Karate students kicked, punched, and competed their way through the weekend to bring home a total of 23 medals (a list of the medal holders is below), although the best part of the competition was all the fun that was had and memories that were made.

And some new friends were made, too. “I met this girl from Argentina named Daniella.

She didn’t speak English so I attempted to speak to her in Spanish. We are friends now, and yesterday was her birthday, so I sent her a message saying ‘Feliz Cumpleanos’!” said Taylor McKinley, a second-degree black belt, as she excitedly talked about how much she enjoys meeting people from other countries during these events.

JC Karate medals won for the USA: Lily Morenz, third place weapons; Alexis Shanok, second place sparring; Anne Morenz, third place sparring; Brian Schechter, second place weapons, third place forms, and third place sparring; Morgan Schechter, third place forms and third place weapons; Paige Schechter, second place weapons and third place forms; Darin Offerdahl, second place weapons; Jordan Shanok, third place weapons and third place sparring; Steven Rapillo, third place sparring; Taylor McKinley, second place sparring; and Brooke Smith, third place sparring; as well as Lisa, third place weapons, Eva, first place weapons and first place forms; Annabelle, third place forms and third place weapons; Alexander, third place forms; and Connor, third place sparring.

Congratulations, JC Karate!

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Conte Creates One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry Pieces

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or 45 years, Joseph Conte has dedicated himself to one thing: jewelry. He is a master craftsman and is exceptionally talented in creating magnificent one-of-a-kind pieces. He works closely with each customer to make their vision become an exquisite and timeless creation. He prides himself on being transparent by allowing customers to watch as he repairs, sets and designs items of all types.

Mr. Conte stays true to his craft by providing on-site repairs and customer satisfaction. Aside from watches that require major overhauls, every item brought into the store will stay in the store. He is a certified gemologist and master of international diamond grading, color stones, and estate jewelry.

Joseph A. Conte Jewelers is located at 2582 Whitney Ave. in Hamden. See our ad below.

Laser Show An Exciting New Festival Attraction continued from page 2 will be the staple carnival hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Cheshire, which will offer rides, treats, and games for visitors to enjoy.

Scattered about will be exhibitor booths and some vegetables and other homegrown foods offered at the farmers market.

“I just think it’s an event that keeps growing,” Dill said. “We get great support from the community. It’s really a fun weekend.”

New to this year’s Fall Festival is the nighttime laser show, courtesy of CT. Lasers. The show replaces

the annual fireworks display, which was canceled this year due to concern that the embers could damage the new Pool cover.

“This is the first year for the laser show,” explained Dill. “We’re really excited … We think people will really like it.”

Dill thanked the Town Council for providing financial support to the purchase of the laser show.

He said that the Town has continuously showed its support in making the Fall Festival a townwide event.

“It’s just a continuation of the support the Town of cheshire has given us over

the years to make the event what it is,” he said.

There will be roughly 80 vendors for visitors to peruse, including Acme Music LLC, Calcagni Real Estate, the Cheshire Democratic Town Committee, Cheshire Historical Society, the Mari Hall Family Foundation, ShelfGenie, and Thomaston Feed, among many others.

“I think the variety and diversity of it is appealing to people,” stated Dill.

“You can walk down one aisle and see crafters and then see businesses that are both locally and nationally known.”

A sense of familiarity also draws visitors to the event, Dill continued. He estimated that upwards of 5,000 people stop by to enjoy the music and partake in the tradition that is the Fall Festival.

“I just think it’s a great event for the community,” he said. “... It seems

to be growing and the enthusiasm that people have—I think we all really enjoy that.”

The Fall Festival will begin on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, the event will kickoff with the craft show at 10 a.m. and continue until 9 p.m. The laser show is expected to begin shortly after 8 p.m., according to Dill.

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Irish Tenor To Highlight Nelson Hall Gala

The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too! Voted Best

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top in and met Howard and Heather Bearz, owners of The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too! Since they opened their doors in 2009, they have been voted Best Pet Supply Store four years in a row, and become an amazing asset to the pet lovers of Cheshire and surrounding towns. Howard can be credited for finding some interesting novelties for that special four-legged kid. Heather enjoys hosting adoption eventsand fundraisers and donating time or raffle baskets for various rescues. Together, they enjoy working with pet lovers who want to extend their pets’ lives and accommodate their needs as well.

On an everyday basis, Howard and Heather recommend the benefits of feeding pets a highquality food from their large selection of raw, kibble, dehydrated, freeze-dried and canned varieties.

They can aid in relieving food allergies and help with digestive or aging problems. Please consider stopping by—your pet will be happy you did!

The Cheshire Cat & Dog, Too! is located at 1320 Waterbury Rd. Call (203) 439-0707 or visit our website at www.cheshirecatanddog.com.

Store hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays. See our ad below.

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elson Hall may be a small theater, but it will be hosting some big voices this coming year. Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns is one of those voices.

Kearns will be the highlight of Nelson Hall’s annual fundraising gala on March 25, 2017, a black-tie optional affair, also featuring an elegant hors d’oeuvres buffet.

Recognized around the globe for his work with The Irish Tenors, with CD’s going Gold, Platinum and Double-Platinum, Kearns himself has an ever increasing list of opera credits, and has sung with the world’s finest symphonies.

Other “big voices” coming to Nelson Hall include Franc D’Ambrosio, who held the title “world’s longest running Phantom” in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The

Phantom of the Opera”; Donny Most (from Happy Days); and amazingly authentic tributes to Carole King, John Denver and Frankie Valli.

Visit nelsonhallelimpark.com or call (203) 699-5495 for tickets and information.

And see page 3 for the exciting 2016-2017 Season at Nelson Hall Performing Arts at Elim Park.

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aking our clients happy at all times is our goal at Nick Constantino Landscape Services. With each satisfied customer, we enhance our reputation for creativity, professionalism, dependability, and bendover-backwards service. We would love to make you one of our satisfied customers.

Nick Constantino Landscape Services specializes in all aspects of landscaping and has been in Cheshire

since 1987. As longtime Cheshire residents, my crew and I take personal pride in our work. We service numerous residential and commercial clients in the Cheshire and surrounding areas, with each client receiving the personal attention they deserve.

We understand that your home and landscape are one of your biggest investments.

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look its best at all times. We will always work within your budget and find solutions to any project. Our company works closely with many vendors and has resources for all your landscape needs regardless of the size of the job.

We know that it can be very difficult to find lawn and landscape service providers whom you can trust and count on. We are very serious when we say we are dedicated to earning and keeping your business.

In fact, we are so certain we can make you happy, we guarantee our work. If you are ever unhappy with our service, let us know and we will make the necessary changes immediately. We realize that without you it is impossible for us to exist, and therefore, it is our mission to make your life a little easier.

Call Nick Constantino Landscape Services to set up an appointment for a free estimate: (203) 6519267. See our ad on page 11.

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Bond Bilt Garages Means Custom-Built Quality

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ounded in 1961, Bond Bilt Garages, Inc. has manufactured custombuilt garages for 55 years. You will most likely find a Bond Bilt garage in every city and town in Connecticut. We are extremely proud of the success we have achieved and attribute it solely to Bond Bilt’s diligence in constructing a quality product.

A Bond Bilt garage is custom-built in our factory in Wallingford. The construction of each garage is determined by the exact

needs and specifications of the homeowner.

All customers have their choice of size, style, siding, roofing, doors, windows, and many other options, such as a breezeway, French doors and/ or inside stairway leading to dormers.

We offer free no-obligation quotes, guarantee personal service and a quality building, and welcome homeowners to contact us at (203) 269-3375 or info@bondbiltgarages. com. See our ad on page 2.

Beautiful Things, Just For You

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ust For You Gift Shoppe started out in a tiny store front in 1990 with a nearly “unlisted address.” Today, 26 years later in a much larger location, we are proud to

welcome guests to browse an encyclopedic array of gifts, home accessories, jewelry, baby items, and trendy ladies apparel.

Our experienced sales associates are always eager

to assist to make your purchase perfect.

If you love beautiful things, casual no-pressure shopping, and a warm, friendly atmosphere, visit us soon!

Worship At Temple Beth David L’Shana Tovah from Temple Beth David! High Holiday services for 2016 (5777) begin with Erev Rosh Hashanah at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. The first of two back-to-back services for the first day of Rosh Hashanah begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3 (babysitting services provided). In addition, a youth service for children in grades 3–6 begins at 11 a.m. Tashlich blessings will be recited at South Pond at approximately 1:15 p.m. (following conclusion of the 11 a.m. service), and a service geared toward families with children in grade 2 and younger will be conducted at 4 p.m.

The service on the second day of Rosh Hashanah begins at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4. Kol Nidre begins at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The first of two backto-back Yom Kippur services begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 (babysitting services provided), with a youth

service (grades 3–6) at 11 a.m. A family service (grade 2 and younger) will be conducted at 4 p.m., followed by Yizkor at 5 p.m. and Mincha/Neilah at 5:45 p.m. A community Break-Fast will take place immediately following the

sounding of the shofar and conclusion of the Neilah service.

For more information about tickets and schedules, please contact the temple office at (203) 272-0037 or office@tbdcheshire.org. See our ad on page 2.

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PAL’S Power Washing Does It All

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ased in Southington, PALS’S Power Washing, LLC is a veteran-owned business specializing in “Hot Water” Washing for both residential and commercial properties. PAL’S owneroperator Kevin Palladino is certified with the United Association of Contract Cleaners (UAMCC). PAL’S specializes in exterior house washing. We can wash vinyl, aluminum, clapboard, stucco, cedar, log cabins, etc.

Interior and exterior Gutter Cleaning removes debris from gutters and ensures that downspouts work properly. The exterior gutter is hand-brushed to remove dirt and stains.

When finished, the gutters will be white and bright!

Kevin is also the Environmental Representative for the State of Connecticut through the UAMCC and his company

cleans only with Green products that are safe for plants, grass, shrubs, and animal life. Earlier this year, we were certified in Complete Deck Restoration and Roof Cleaning.

What sets us apart from other companies is our Deck Restoration. PAL’S can repair rotted wood, prepare decks for sealing, and seal decks. Most companies would have to subcontract a carpenter, washer, and paint crew. PAL’S does it all! Too many people spend countless hours and money building beautiful wood decks, only to watch them deteriorate because the wood is unprotected from weather. Rain, melting snow, and morning dew are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to soften and swell. The sun’s heat causes drying which makes the wood shrink. These cycles of wet and dry, swelling

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We also clean composite decks and railings.

PAL’S is a certified roof cleaner. Whether you have black streaks, moss, or lichen, it can be safely removed with time and weather. Never allow a person on your roof to clean with high pressure water.

Commercial Cleaning may consists of washing a building, removing gum from a sidewalk, cleaning the concrete pads from a fueling station, fleet washing and dumpster pad cleaning. For all concrete cleaning jobs, PAL’S uses a state-of-the-art surface cleaner that will make concrete look new again.

During the fall and winter, PAL’S offers Dryer Vent Cleaning and is licensed by the National Fire Prevention Association.

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She often encountered this enormous need between the “Now” and “Retirement” called “College Education Expenses.” A lack of helpful information and alternatives, as well as a lot of misconceptions, led to the founding of College4Less.

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Christine Ohlman Comes Home To Headline Festival’s Friday Night Kick-Off

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ock n’ soul will rule the night on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m., when Cheshire’s native daughter, Christine Ohlman, the flashy, gritty platinum-blonde “Beehive Queen,” who is the longtime vocalist with NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band, brings Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez to the Cheshire Fall Festival at Bartlem Park for the firstever Friday-night kick-off for the event.

The show will spotlight songs from her six CDs, including “The Deep End,” a passionate collection that garnered five end-of-year national Top Ten mentions (Rolling Stone editor emeritus Dave Marsh said,”There are so many ‘wow’ moments,” and esteemed journalist Peter Guralnick weighed in with, “Tough, tender, thoughtful and sassy; R-EA-L, as Sam Phillips was wont to say”) and 2016’s upcoming “The Grown-Up Thing.”

Ohlman is fresh from vocal contributions on episodes of the HBO Martin Scorcese series “VINYL” (with a track on the twoCD series soundtrack and a duet with Elvis Costello); collaborations with Graham Nash and Steve Miller; sold-out appearances at both the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s 2016 David Bowie tribute and the WC Handy Festival in Muscle Shoals (as the Grand Marshall, she famously rode in Sam Phillips’ “often-riddenin-by-Elvis” baby-blue Cadillac); and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Her star turn with Fallon at the SNL40 Anniversary Post-Show Concert (her voice graced the telecast itself) included a romp with The B-52s and Fallon as her backup vocalists, and verse-

trading with Elvis Costello, among others.

Ohlman, who was born in the Bronx but grew up in Cheshire, attending Norton Elementary and Dodd Jr. High Schools, has fond summertime hometownstyle Cheshire memories.

“I was in an amazing allstudent drama group called The Blackfriars with the late Ron Paolillo,” she reminisces.

“We were given carte blanche to stage our summer productions at the high school. It was joyous. My first band, too, (The Wrongh Black Bag) was formed with my brother Vic Steffens together with neighbors from our Brooksvale neighborhood and his Cheshire Academy schoolmates. Our first show ever was at the Youth Center!

I just cannot wait to return to Cheshire for a full-out festival performance.”

Ohlman was chosen #1 Female Americana vocalist in TheAlternateRoot.com’s international readers’ pol and the “Number-One

Secret Weapon in America’s gal-singin’ sweepstakes” by the All-Music Guide. She will be on stage with Massachusetts guitar legend Cliff Goodwin (acclaimed for his work with Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer), Larry Donahue (drums) and Michael Colbath (bass), serving up a night of lovedrenched stories in “contemporary rock R n’ B” style. Her shows are legendary for their powerful musicianship and raw emotion.

Ohlman has had a long, ongoing tenure at ”Saturday Night Live“and appeared on both the SNL 25th Anniversary and recent 40th Anniversary telecasts. She calls SNL40 a “pure delight,” stating, “So many past cast members and members of the SNL Band were there.

It was so wonderful to see everyone and to see the brilliant and historic way

Courtesy of Christine Ohlman

Cheshire’s own “Beehive Queen” Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez will headline the Friday night kick-off of the 2016 Cheshire Fall Festival at Bartlem Park. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. they constructed the show itself.”

One critic wrote, “From the mile-high beehive hairdo to the textbook rock n’ roll radio lungs, Christine Ohlman reminds you of what used to be great about rock before it began to think too much. Watching her wind between roots rock and blues and never lose control of the wheel was a thrilling, reassuring sight.”

“I’ve come here tonight to set your souls on fire,” The Beehive Queen has been known to tell her audiences. And she will at Bartlem Park on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Find out more about Christine Ohlman at www. christineohlman.net.

For more 2016 Cheshire Fall Festival and Marketplace information, visit www. cheshirefestival.com.

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Live Entertainment On Two Stages Main Stage Events

Fall Festival Sponsors

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 11 a.m.

CHS Marching Band 11:15 a.m.–noon Imposter 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Nick DiMaria Group 2–3 p.m.

The Big Fat Combo 3:15–3:30 p.m.

Blackie’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:30–4:30 p.m.

The Right Offs 5–6 p.m.

Big Foot 6–7 p.m.

Cheshire Community Chorus 7 p.m.

Cheshire Community Band 8 p.m. (approximately) LASER LIGHT SHOW

Chamber Partner Sponsor Alexion

Second Stage Performances Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 11–11:30 a.m.

Bergamo’s Martial Arts 11:30 a.m.–noon JC Karate 12:15–12:45 p.m. Cheshire High School Jr. Cheerleaders 1–1:30 p.m.

Cheshire Dance Studio 1:45–2:15 p.m.

Olympic Taekwondo 2:20–2:50 p.m.

The Cheshire Performing Arts Academy 3–3:30 p.m.

Horgan Academy of Irish Dance 3:45–4:15 p.m.

C.A.T.S. Gymnastics 5 p.m.

Car Show Awards

Signature Sponsor Cox Communications Main Stage Ion Bank Sound System Powerstation Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris, two slapstick-loving knuckleheads, will be performing around the Fall Festival grounds at 4 p.m..

Flag Sponsors The Cheshire Herald Thomaston Feed Arbor Energy Cheshire Community YMCA

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Great Clips Hair Salon Now Open In Big Y Plaza

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outh Main Street in Cheshire is adding another small business to its list of options for local residents. Great Clips, a familyfocused haircutting shop is now open in the Big Y plaza at 1035 South Main St. Great Clips is a franchised national hair salon brand with almost 4,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. As a franchise, the Great Clips in Cheshire will be locally owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Mike and Ashleigh McDonald. Great Clips focuses on providing quality haircuts as conveniently as possible for customers.

Great Clips of Cheshire is sponsoring a girls’ soccer team in this year’s Cheshire Soccer Club, and the salon plans to do fundraising on behalf of various nonprofits and civic organizations around Cheshire.

Great Clips distinguishes itself from competitiors with its extended hours for customers—open seven days a week, including evenings—and its focus on value in haircuts. Great Clips prices are $16 for adults, and $13 for children and seniors.

The salon offers online check-in to let customers skip waiting lines—an appointment is never required to get your haircut. Some of the fancier services such as perms and hair coloring that high-end salons offer may not be available, because the focus at Great Clips is great haircuts.

According to Ashleigh MacDonald, “We really want to be a part of the Cheshire community and show men, women, and whole families the dedication we bring to providing a convenient, comfortable, highquality haircut experience.”

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Kiwanis Club Carnival: Fun For One And All

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he Kiwanis Club of Cheshire will hold its annual carnival on Friday, Sept. 9, and Saturday, Sept. 10, 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. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 11. The carnival rides are provided by Marenna Amusements, LLC. 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.

Kiwanis International celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015. The community service organization was formed in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and today has clubs with volunteer members across the globe who are dedicated to carrying out the organization’s primary goal of “serving the children of the world.”

The local Kiwanis Club of Cheshire invites you to join and take part in the fun and rewarding experience of volunteer service to your Cheshire community. Giving back, paying forward, serving our fellow citizens— however it is expressed—is a most notable aspect of everyone’s journey through life.

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, at Bartlem Recreation Area. Come for family fun on both days!

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We will have: • Fall Festival Guides • Free Raffle for a Gift Basket (includes local restaurant gift certificates and more)

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