Cheshire Citizen - May 25, 2023

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Honoring vets who did not return from war

More than 1.2 million Americans have been killed during war time, with some 600,000 of those casualties coming in our bloody Civil War.

The number of Americans lost in battle also includes 405,399 in World War II, 90,220 in Vietnam and nearly 7,000 in the ongoing War on Terror. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, we remember the men and women who did not return from war; Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Joseph Campbell quote “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” comes to mind.

Decades after Memorial Day was declared a national holiday, in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was established by Congress. Wherever Americans are at 3

Temple Beth David welcomes new rabbi

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE The reform synagogue Temple Beth David in downtown Cheshire will welcome a new rabbi in July. Rebecca Gutterman was selected to replace interim rabbi Leah Benamy, who was filling in following the leave of former Rabbi Micah Ellenson after serving the congregation for four years.

Gutterman

leader of Temple Beth-El in Providence, Rhode Island for 40 years. Having a background in teaching, working with children, music and performance, Guttermen is enthusiastic about getting to lead a vibrant Jewish congregation and revitalizing the synagogue as they grapple with the challenges facing many centers of faith post-pandemic.

p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, we are asked to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute.

According to a Department of Veteran Affairs’ fact sheet, the inspiration for the National Moment of Remembrance came from a group of children who were touring Washington, D.C. When they were asked what Memorial Day meant to them, they

replied, “That’s the day the pools open!”

Those youngsters can be forgiven for not understanding the true meaning behind the holiday, a May 2000 Gallup poll revealed that only 28 percent of Americans actually did.

Originally known as Decoration Day, what would be known as Memorial Day

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Gutterman is a secondgeneration rabbi, her father having served as the

Already Gutterman has made trips to Cheshire to

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Resident recognized for conservation efforts

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BRIDGEPORT Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo marked Endangered Species Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with the presentation of the zoo’s first annual Achievements in Conservation Award.

Cheshire resident Jennifer Farrell, an educator at Beardsley for more than seven years, was the recipient.

Farrell’s advocacy and outreach efforts include directing the zoo’s Citizen

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The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is located at Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin. Dedicated in 2022, the monument honors military families and the legacy of their loved ones who died while serving in the armedforces.

Photo contributed by Peter Galgano

Rules changes made to high school hoops

By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

There was already a major change coming this winter to Connecticut boys and girls high school basketball: the shot clock.

Now more changes have arrived.

Last week, the National Federation of State High School Associations announced rule changes for the 2023-24 basketball season. The biggest apply to foul shooting.

The one-and-one has been done away with. All trips to the foul line will be two shots.

How that “bonus” situation is calculated has changed. Team fouls will no longer be counted by halves. They will reset at the end of each quarter.

Two-shot free throws kick in on all fouls when the opposing team reaches five in a quarter.

Under the old rules, a team shot one-and-one when an opponent committed seven fouls in a half, then went to two foul shots when the 10th foul of the half was committed.

According to Lindsey Atkinson, the National Federation’s director of sports, the Federation’s basketball rules committee studied data that showed higher injury rates during rebounding situations. Scrapping the oneand-one was seen as a way to reduce rough play.

Atkinson also said that resetting the fouls each quarter will improve game flow, and some local coaches agree.

“I like the five fouls and

cleaning the slate each quarter,” Southington boys coach Ed Quick said. “You can get in situation where the referees are calling a game tight and get to five fouls really quick in the first quarter and then you can adjust to that in the second quarter. I like cleaning the slate.

“Doing away with the oneand-one is interesting.”

After years of deliberation, the 35-second shot clock was already arriving this winter for Connecticut boys and girls basketball.

“The shot clock is well overdue; it’s good Connecticut has caught up,” Quick said. “They are trying to get the games flowing. You don’t know until you try it.”

Another change deals with inbounding after a foul. When the defensive team commits a violation in the frontcourt before the fivefoul bonus, or the ball becomes dead, the offensive team will inbound at one of four designated spots either the nearest 28-foot mark along each sideline or the nearest spot 3 feet outside the lane on the end line.

The spot will be determined by where the infraction took place.

The one exception is when the defensive team causes the ball to go out of bounds. The resulting throw-in will be at the spot where the ball went out.

Those rule changes might seem arcane, but according to Quick, they’re not.

”Spotting the ball is bigger than you think, and having four spots where you take the ball out and knowing those four will be helpful as

far as preparing, because there are parts of the floor where you would rather not take out the ball,” the Southington coach said.

Sheehan girls basketball coach Mike Busillo said he likes the changes.

“I know the Federation’s rational is less contact, but this gets the game more in line to what is happening in college,” Busillo said. “I think it would be better for high school basketball in general if it was played with the same rules that are used at the higher levels. I would like to see a standard game for all levels and genders.”

Busillo also said he’s fine with the one-and-one being done away with.

“It’s change and not not everyone is comfortable with change,” Busillo said. “If you are late in a game and down, sure, you would like a team shooting one-and-one, but we are talking about three instances in the game on fouls seven, eight and nine. So it’s not a big deal.

“I like the reset of fouls, too, because you won’t have teams marching to the line with five minutes to go in the second quarter,” the Sheehan coach added. “The game flow should be better with not as many interruptions and foul shots. I kind of like it.”

Southington girls basketball coach Howie Hewitt said he’s fine with the foul reset per quarter and doing away with the one-and-one.

“It all makes sense and it’s easier, and it will probably take some of the pressure off of the players on that first

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Floral design business arrives opens

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Safer falls

If you are aware of the inevitability of a fall, you can at least prepare properly.

Join this virtual class

Wednesday, May 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Presented by Mitchell Nyser, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare, GoodLife Fitness, the class will teach how to fall the correct way – forwards or backwards – and all the details on how to do it safely to reduce the risk or lessen the severity of injury.

Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Call-in support

Looking for a safe space? Every Friday, 2 to 3 p.m., talk to a professional about questions and concerns you may have regarding dementia.

Call 1-646-876-9923 (Meeting ID 92408181873#).

Caregiver support

Do you care for someone diagnosed with dementia?

This virtual support group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group is facilitated by Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Hybrid support group

Join this dementia caregiver support group the third Monday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in-person or online. Facilitated by a Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Dementia Specialist. Call 1-855-4424373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. The in-person meeting will take place at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 11 to welcome The Green Petal to 908 S. Meriden Road in Cheshire.

The business was previously located in Wallingford, but owner/designer Alison Baker is happy to now be a part of the Cheshire community.

The Green Petal primarily specializes in custom floral design for weddings, but can assist with other events as well. Clients benefit from their expertise in floral design and highlypersonalized service.

The Green Petal, 908 S. Meriden Road in Cheshire, provides floral creations for small and large events throughout Connecticut. Learn more by visiting greenpetalflorist.com or following them on Facebook or Instagram.

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment in New Britain is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member.

The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin

VFW, 152 Massirio Drive. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860614-6188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Reader app

The OverDrive reading app has been discontinued. The Cheshire Public Library is advising patrons to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer app.

For more details about the switch to Libby, visit cheshirelibraryblog.com.

Cheshire FD

Applications for membership to the Cheshire Fire Department are always welcome. Visit cheshirefd.org.

Symphony

The Cheshire Symphony Orchestra is in its 37th season under the direction of Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore. For information about joining, visit cheshiresymphony.org.

Understanding and mitigating youth fire-setting

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National Arson Awareness

Week is marked each year during the first full week of May. The focus of this year's campaign was “Understanding and Mitigating Youth Firesetting Issues.”

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than half of all intentionally set fires are started by youths under the age of 18. Each year in the U.S., fires set by children and adolescents are responsible for hundreds of deaths, thousands of painful burn injuries, and millions of dollars in property loss.

Youth often set fires due to easy access to ignition materials, lack of supervision, curiosity and experimentation.

The U.S. Fire Administration

recommends the following: Inspect your house for fire hazards; Keep lighters and matches out of reach and away from children; Install residential sprinklers in your house; Ensure your house is equipped with working smoke alarms on every level inside and outside of sleeping areas; Plan and practice your house fire escape plan; Talk to your children about the legal consequences of fire-setting; Increase adult supervision around flammable materials; Teach children of all ages that fire, even small fires, can spread quickly; Teach children to alert an adult if they find unattended lighters or matches.

For more information, visit the U.S. Fire Administration website.

Yard clean-up

The Town of Cheshire provides a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves.

Preservation CT

Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets all over the state. For more information, visit preservationct.org.

Tree trimming

Eversource has contracted with Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for the annual tree trimming to ensure the safety of overhead wires. Lewis Tree Service will be contacting homeowners in Cheshire, and will be trimming and removing debris over the next several months. Approximately 20 miles of corridor will be inspected and trimmed as necessary.

Street sweeping

The Cheshire Public Works Department is in the process of sweeping town roads.

A map of the areas in the order they will be swept is available on the town website. Residents can assist Public Works by sweeping sediment from sidewalks into gutters and moving cars which would interfere with sweeping operations. Sweepers cannot pick up brush, branches or yard waste. Operations are expected to be completed by mid-June, weather permitting.

Municipal

office hours

Most Town of Cheshire of-

fices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions: the Registrars of Voters office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the Human Services office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment; the Collector of Revenue office is open for extended hours on tax deadline days.

Counseling

Youth and Family Counseling is provided at no cost to Cheshire school aged children and their families. Individual, family and group therapy sessions are available.

Clients are seen either in the Town Hall or at school.

Daytime or evening sessions can be arranged.

For more information or to make a referral or an appointment, contact the Youth and Social Services Department at 203-2716690.

Car seat inspection

To schedule an appointment, contact Cheshire police officer Kristian Johnson at 203-271-5544.

Arrange to bring your child and all safety seat instructions to the inspection. For more information on child safety and safety seats, visit Safekids.org.

Fingerprinting

Cheshire residents and individuals employed by, or seeking employment with, a business in town may come to the Cheshire Police Department and have their fin-

gerprints taken.

Fingerprinting services are available Mondays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is a $5 fee. Photo identification is required. Applicants are required to pre-enroll with the Con-

necticut Criminal History Request System (ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/ cchrspreenroll). Fingerprints for pistol permit applicants will only be taken when a complete application packet is ready to be turned in.

ART HEALS

ART HEALS is a free program for Cheshire adult residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound because of medical, emotional or physical difficulty. The confidential program was suspended during the pandemic and is now open. It involves up to six lessons with a professional art teacher from Artsplace in the client’s home. No experience or art ability is necessary. At the conclusion of the program the artwork is framed and returned to the client. For more information or to enroll in the ART HEALS program, contact Joan Pilarczyk at 203-2722787, or jpilarczyk@ cheshirect.org.

Certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut. The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s

paid apprenticeship program. Visit Eversource.com for more information on the certification program and to stay updated on the next available class.

Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. Shows on sale now: “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12. For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of each month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Attendees from throughout the greater New Haven area are welcome. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

meet the congregation, directors of the synagogue’s religious school, and familiarize herself with the community, where she will be moving alongside her husband and seven-year-old son.

She was chosen by the synagogue’s search committee from a pool of eight other candidates and approved unanimously by the congregation.

The members of the committee were taken by Gutterman’s vision for the future of their temple community and the partnerships she wants to forge across Cheshire.

“What I love thus far about Temple Beth David, and I haven't even started yet, is that there is a warmth that really radiates from the community and it comes from someplace real. At its core, this is a down-to-earth community,” Gutterman said. “There is a sense in which they are just poised for excit-

ing changes and exciting work ahead post-pandemic, which was a real struggle for most religious communities and their leaders as well. It feels to me like this synagogue, as well as having a rich history in the area, is also poised to come back even stronger, poised to begin again in some important ways. ”

One of the most important things for Gutterman is to continue to foster that sense of community in the synagogue, to build an environment that’s welcoming to families and people from all walks of life.

Building on her passion for education, she also aims to work closely with the Religious School in the temple to create enriching programs for the children, which helps them build a love for not only their faith but the world around them.

Over time Gutterman also wishes to foster a greater inter-faith dialogue not only between other synagogues in the area but other faiths as well falling in line with

the temple’s mission to be open and receptive to those from other faiths and backgrounds.

“We really just took to her. And she just was so engaged, she met some of our community, congregational leaders, and they just all felt that she was very intelligent and really seemed to get what she would need to do to help us enhance an already strong community, but just keep us going on that right path that we're going to continue to grow and re-

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group as well after the pandemic,” said Mindy Fricke, chair of the temple’s search committee. “We're already ready to hit the ground running.”

Gutterman will officially begin her tenure on July 1 and the synagogue’s transition team is already working to ensure a smooth transfer of leadership.

She plans to be a part of the religious community at Tem-

ple Beth David for years to come.

“I'm especially enthusiastic about adapting some of the creative or out-of-the-box things that I've done when it comes to teaching or to service leading in a way that speaks to this community,” Gutterman said.

More information about the synagogue can be found online at tbdcheshire.org, and on Facebook.

How to Prepare for a Smooth Home Closing

Are you in the process of selling your home or thinking about selling? There are certain steps in the process that have to be navigated to ensure you reach the closing table.

Disclosing Issues: When selling your home, you will fill out a home disclosure statement. This includes things like the age of the roof and water heater, any major repairs or additions, and more serious concerns like asbestos and lead paint.

Deadlines: There are deadlines to respond to offers and for completing home inspections and appraisals. To ensure a smooth process, stay organized and stay in contact with your agent.

Indecision: As a seller, it is common to want to wait and see if a better offer gets presented. Be mindful of your timeline and do not let indecisiveness cost you your best offer.

Appraisals: If the buyers are seeking financing, the mortgage lender will require an appraisal to ensure it is worth the amount that the bank is lending. A low appraisal means the buyer will have to produce the difference, a new offer must be negotiated, or the offer may fall apart.

Getting to the closing table of a home sale is not always easy. Rely on the advice of trusted professionals, including the lawyer who will handle the closing

Student awarded grant from professional society for women educators

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Chapter, met for a dinner meeting at SansSouci Restaurant in Meriden, on May 11.

Chapter members reside in Meriden, Wallingford and Cheshire.

In addition to our meeting agenda, Nancy Maynard had the pleasure to introduce Jayda Velez, our grant recipient this year.

Jayda is a student at Platt High School. She will be attending Central Connecticut State University in the fall.

Jayda has been an active participant in a number of school clubs, and is a member of the Platt cheer team.

Recommendations from her English and social studies teachers describe Jayda as a dedicated, kind and caring young lady; and a reliable, thoughtful and a very resilient student.

Jayda’s goal is to pursue a career as a school counselor at either the middle or high school level.

We all wished her well.

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foul shot,” Hewitt said.

“These changes are fine. I think they will have such a little impact on the game and people will get used to it. It’s going to be nothing compared to adjusting to the shot clock.

“The free throw changes aren’t radical; you just have to be aware of them,” Hewitt continued. “The girls on the team can’t believe there was a time where there was not a 3-point shot.”

Platt boys coach Shawon Moncrief is also supportive of the Federation’s move.

“I think the changes are trying to emulate the NBA game, ” Moncrief said. “I think it will speed some things up and where you aren’t going to the line as much. I like the reset and having the clean slate each quarter and not a parade to the foul line. I like it: Keep the game moving.”

Moncrief said he is looking forward to the shot clock coming into play next winter.

“I was at a AAU tournament a few weeks ago and a team was winning by a lot and they started holding the ball with 10 minutes to go in the game, ” Moncrief remarked.

“I think the shot clock is good and makes you keep playing until the end.”

Maloney girls basketball coach John Vieira said the changes will be positive in the long run, but will present some growing pains in the early going.

“It was already going to be different with the shot clock coming in, and now no more one-and-ones,” Vieira said.

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“I like the changes; I’m in favor of them. The changes correlate with the higher levels and it’s good to have a universal system.

“The one-and-ones were unique for our game, but we will adapt,” Vieira added. “It will change some strategy and put more emphasis on defense because once you get that fifth foul, they are shooting two.”

Nancy Maynard, of the Delta Kappa Gamma “Lambda Chapter,” and grant recipient Jayda Velez. Contributed photo

Dr. Carl M. Cassin

CHESHIRE Carl M. Cassin, MD, 91, of Cheshire, CT and formerly ofHamden, CTand Chelsea, MA,passed away Saturday, May20th, surrounded byhis loving daughters. Hewas bornin Boston,MA, onMarch13, 1932, son of Benjamin and Dorothy (Freedman) Cassin. He was predeceased by thelove of his life and wife of 64 years, MyrnaK.Cassin.Also,predeceased byhis sister Claire M.Cassin. Heis survived by his 3 devoted daughters, CherylJohnson (Dr. RobertPaul Johnson), Dr. Michele Cassin Wong andSusan CassinZanker.

Carl wasthe much-adored grandfather ofBenjamin (Amy), Luke (Myles), William, Brandon (Liz), Evan, Erikand Jaredand great-grandfather of Nathaniel.

Dr. Cassin was a gradu-

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ateof Harvard,classof 1954 and NewYork MedicalCollege, classof1959.

After which,he trainedat Beverly Hospital(MA) with an internship insurgery followed by his 4-year residencyat YaleinObstetrics and Gynecology.In 1965 Carlentered privatepractice and wasa founding partner of Greater New Haven OB/GYN.Carl was highlyrespected bythe Yale residents forhis skills and knowledge, adored by his staffand admiredand respected by his partners. Hisprofessionwashispassion.

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Carl was enlistedin the US Armyreserves from 1950 to 1965. He loved familytime athis homeon CapeCod, travel,books, UCONN basketball, Harvard-Yale Football games andtheNewEnglandPatriots.

Funeral Services will be held at the Cheshire Hillside Cemetery(Temple Beth David section), 166 Wallingford Road, Cheshire,Tuesdaymorning @11:00AM. Lunchtofollow theservice. Aperiod of

mourningwill beobserved Tuesday eveningfrom 6:30-8:30PM atthefamily’shome.

Memorial Contributions maybe senttoLabs4rescue, Inc.,The Alzheimer’s Association or toa charity ofone’schoice.TheRobert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, NewHaven, isin care ofArrangements. To signanonlineregistrybook or to leave a message of condolence, please visit; www.shurefuneralhome.com.

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John C. “Jack” Garber

CHESHIRE John C.

“Jack”Garber,age82,died onSunday, May14,2023 atSt. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness.He was the devotedhusband ofPatricia(Petrin) Vita.Jackwas bornon September22, 1940in Bristol,son ofthe lateMr. andMrs.Conrad (Doucette) Garber. Jack graduated fromTerryville High School andthe UniversityofHartfordwherehe earned bothbaccalaureate and master’s degrees.He also helda 6thYear CertificateinEducationalLeadership.He heldnumerous teaching endorsements covering various grades anddisciplines. Earlyinhis teaching careerhe left Connecticut totravel to Californiatoteachinaoneroom schoolhousewhere his students ranged from kindergarten tohigh school.He returnedtohis Connecticutrootsandcon-

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originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held throughout the nation. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars.

comes about, that we can stand here and praise the memory of these soldiers in the interest of peace. They set us the example of self-sacrifice, which if followed in peace will make it unnecessary that men should follow war any more. ”

While many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or attending patriotic ceremonies, for the majority of us, the holiday is not a solemn occasion; it’s just a day off, a cause for revelry.

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tinued to teach.While attendinghis highschoolreunion he reconnected with a former classmate, PatriciaPetrin Vita.Overthe next 40-plus years, they enjoyedeach otherand travelling throughout Europe. Jack wasalso the founderofGarberBusiness Systems,a customsoftware designfirm. Painting was Jack’s hobbyandmusic,his passion.He wasa talented musician who played multiple instruments.Jackwasamember of manylocal bands throughout Connecticut, with the Al Root Band of Cheshire beingparticularly importantto him.Healso taught music to many private studentsover the years aswell aspublic school studentsat West Side Middle School in Waterbury. Heretired eventuallyfrom WaterburyArts Magnet School,where he was the school psychologist.In additionto hiswife, Pat, Jack issurvived by his

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stepdaughter,SuzanneVita Loudandherhusband,Edwinof Prospect;hisgrandson, Charles Loud III and his wife, Ashelyof Middlebury;and hischerished greatgranddaughter, Olivia. A Massof ChristianBurial willbeheld forJackatSt. Bridget of Sweden Parish St.Bridget Church,175 MainStreet, Cheshire,CT 06410 on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Friends areasked tomeetdirectly atthe church.Burial willbe held privately and at the convenience of his family. Memorial contributions maybemade totheConnecticut Community Foundationin supportoftheir ArtsandCultureGrantProgram. TheAlderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire isassisting withhisarrangements. Toleave online condolences for his family,ortoshareastoryof Jack, please visit www.fordfh.com.

In his 1914 Memorial Day address, President Woodrow Wilson said of fallen soldiers, “They do not need our praise. They do not need that our admiration should sustain them. There is no immortality that is safer than theirs. We come not for their sakes but for our own, in order that we may drink at the same springs of inspiration from which they themselves drank.”

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Certainly, we should enjoy some relaxation Monday, but let’s also take time to ponder the meaning behind the holiday, perhaps at 3 p.m., the National Moment of Remembrance. Think about the 1.2 million Americans who went off to war and never came home. It’s the least we can do to honor their memory.

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Wilson continued, “Therefore this peculiar thing

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WINNER

Cheshire baking company

RUNNER UP

Neils Donuts

New England Muffin Factory

BBQ WINNER

Royster’s BBQ Co

BREAKFAST WINNER

Paul’s Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Cheshire Place Restaurant

Shef’s Bagels

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

WINNER

Michael’s Deli

RUNNER UP

Shef’s Bagels

Bagelicious Bagels of Cheshire

BURGER

WINNER

Southside Grill

RUNNER UP

122 Elm St Tavern Glenwood Drive-In

DINING

CATERER

WINNER

Pop’s Pizza

RUNNER UP

Bourassa Catering & Events

CHICKEN WINGS

WINNER

J Timothy’s Taverne RUNNER UP

C.J. Sparrow

Cheshire Pizza & Ale

CHINESE WINNER

China Dragon RUNNER UP

Sakana Asian Bistro

China Moon

COFFEE

WINNER

The Bean Coffee Roaster’s RUNNER UP

Cheshire coffee

Dunkin’

DELI WINNER

Michael’s Deli RUNNER UP

Southside Grill

Jersey Mike’s Subs

DINER

WINNER

Peter’s II Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Viron Rondo Osteria

Southside Grill

DOUGHNUTS

WINNER

Neils Donuts

RUNNER UP

Shef’s Bagels

EARLY BIRD DINNER

WINNER

122 Elm St Tavern

RUNNER UP

Southside Grill

Victorian House Restaurant & Tavern

FAMILY RESTAURANT

WINNER

Pop’s Pizza

RUNNER UP

Bella’Gio

Southside Grill

FINE DINING

WINNER

Viron Rondo Osteria RUNNER UP

Bella’Gio

Laskara Restaurant

GREEK

WINNER

Laskara Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Vespucci’s Restaurant

HISPANIC WINNER

Señor Pancho’s of Prospect

RUNNER UP

Tata’s Restaurant

HOT DOG WINNER

Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand

RUNNER UP

Glenwood Drive-In

Southside Grill

ICE CREAM

WINNER

Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream

RUNNER UP

Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream

Dairy Queen

ITALIAN

WINNER

Viron Rondo Osteria

RUNNER UP

Pop’s Pizza

Rossini’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza

JAPANESE

WINNER

Toro Sushi

RUNNER UP

Sakana Asian Bistro

JERKY

WINNER

Mister B’s Jerky Co.

LUNCH SPOT WINNER

Pop’s Pizza

RUNNER UP

Southside Grill

122 Elm St Tavern

MEXICAN WINNER

Señor Pancho’s of Prospect

RUNNER UP

Los Mariachis

Taqueria Mexico

MUFFINS WINNER

New England Muffin Factory

RUNNER UP

Cheshire baking company

Neils Donuts

OUTDOOR DINING

WINNER

Viron Rondo Osteria

RUNNER UP

Bella’Gio

122 Elm St Tavern

PASTRY WINNER

Cheshire Baking Company

RUNNER UP

Neils Donuts

New England Muffin Factory

PIZZA WINNER

Pop’s Pizza

RUNNER UP

Rossini’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Anthony’s Pizzeria & Deli

POLISH

WINNER

PolishPlate

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

WINNER

New Mill Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Viron Rondo Osteria

Laskara Restaurant

SALAD BAR

WINNER

Bmuse Cafe

SEAFOOD

WINNER

Close Harbour Seafood

RUNNER UP

Southside Grill

Yougu Hibachi & Sushi Lounge

STEAK HOUSE

WINNER

Butcher Bros SteakHouse

RUNNER UP

American Steak House

SUSHI WINNER

Toro Sushi

RUNNER UP

Sakana Asian Bistro

Sushi Palace

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DINING

THAI

WINNER

Pho & Spice

RUNNER UP

Sakana Asian Bistro

Uncle Jack’s

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

BOWLING

WINNER

Highland Bowl

DIY ART STUDIO

WINNER

Splat Art Studio RUNNER UP

Artsplace

DJ WINNER

Mazzone Brothers

HAPPY HOUR

WINNER

Close Harbour Seafood Restaurant

RUNNER UP

Corner Cafe

Double Play Cafe

HAPPY HOUR - LATE NIGHT

WINNER

Bone In Prime

RUNNER UP

Archie Moores

Double Play Cafe

KARAOKE BAR

WINNER

Victorian House Restaurant & Tavern

LIVE MUSIC WINNER

122 Elm St Tavern

RUNNER UP

C.J. Sparrow

Oakdale Theatre

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

WINNER

122 Elm St Tavern

RUNNER UP

C.J. Sparrow

Archie Moores

SPORTS BAR

WINNER

Cheshire Pizza & Ale

RUNNER UP

Double Play Cafe

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

ACCOUNTANT WINNER

Johanna S. Furgalack CPA LLC

RUNNER UP

Depalma Tax Service LLC

Hal Bosward

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

WINNER

Marbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

BANK

WINNER

Ion Bank

RUNNER UP

TD Bank

Chase Bank

CREDIT UNION WINNER

Connex Credit Union

RUNNER UP

MembersFirst CT Federal Credit Union

ELECTRICIAN WINNER

Casner Electric LLC

RUNNER UP

Bright Electrical Contractors LLC

G C Electric Inc

FLOORING COMPANY

WINNER

Cheshire Tile

RUNNER UP

Neal’s Flooring, Inc.

HOME BUILDER WINNER

Ricci Construction Group, Inc.

HOME CONTRACTOR

WINNER

Extreme Maint. LLC

RUNNER UP

East Coast Mechanical, Inc.

KDM Kitchens LLC

HOME REMODELING

WINNER

KDM Kitchens LLC

RUNNER UP

Rock Building & Remodeling LLC

Extreme Maint. LLC

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER

The Newton Agency, LLC:

INVESTMENT FIRM

WINNER

Tradewinds Wealth Management

LANDSCAPING

WINNER

Nick Constantino Landscape Services LLC

RUNNER UP

Marchetti Landscaping

LAW FIRM

WINNER

Fazzone & Ryan: Ricciuti, Phillip L RUNNER UP

Dombrowski Law Group, LLC

Jeremy Taylor LLC Law Office

LAWN CARE WINNER

Nick Constantino Landscape

REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER

Sandra Casner WINNER

The Sally Bowman Team

RUNNER UP Mark Gracia

REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NE Properties - Cheshire Office RUNNER UP William Raveis Real Estate - Cheshire Calcagni Real Estate

ROOFING

DiFonzo’s Restoration, LLC RUNNER UP Cheshire Roofing, LLC Rock Roofing & Siding, LLC

KIDS & EDUCATION

DANCE SCHOOL

WINNER

Cheshire Dance Studio

RUNNER UP

Cheshire Dance Centre

DAY CAMP

WINNER

Holiday Hill

RUNNER UP

Splat Art Studio

DAY CARE

WINNER

Kids Care Child Dev Center

RUNNER UP

Doodlebugz Child Care Learning Center

Cheshire Community YMCA

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

WINNER

Kids Care Child Development Center

RUNNER UP

theCoderSchool

Cheshire Community YMCA

MARTIAL ARTS

WINNER

Olympic Taekwondo Academy

RUNNER UP

Bergamo Martial Arts

MUSIC SCHOOL WINNER

Cheshire Voice

RUNNER UP

West Main Music Academy Circle of Friends Music

PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER

St. Bridget School

RUNNER UP

Cheshire Academy

PEOPLE & PLACES

EVENT VENUE

WINNER

Aria

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

WINNER

East Coast Mechanical, Inc.

RUNNER UP

Richard Chevrolet, INC.

R W Hine Ace Hardware

HOTEL

WINNER

Homewood Suites by Hilton

RUNNER UP

Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury

ORCHARD WINNER

Norton Brothers Fruit Farm

RUNNER UP

Old Bishop Farm

PLACE TO WORSHIP

WINNER

Saint Bridget of Sweden Church

WEDDING VENUE

WINNER

Aria

RUNNER UP

Aqua Turf Club

SERVICES

CAR WASH WINNER

Splash Car Wash

CARPET CLEANING

WINNER

Hanson’s Carpet Tile & Upholstery

Cleaning

RUNNER UP

Auntie Bella, LLC.

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

WINNER

The Newton Agency, LLC: Allstate Ins.

RUNNER UP

Nesso Group

COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES

WINNER

Premier Computer Solutions

DRY CLEANER

WINNER

Jenny K Cleaners

RUNNER UP

One Stop Laundromat and Dry Cleaners

FUEL & OIL CO.

WINNER

Mckinley Oil

RUNNER UP

F.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc.

Phillips Oil And Propane LLC

FUNERAL HOME WINNER

Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc.

RUNNER UP

Wallingford Funeral Home

B. C. Bailey Funeral Home

HEATING & A/C SERVICE WINNER

East Coast Mechanical, Inc.

RUNNER UP

F.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc.

Northern Comfort Services LLC

INDEPENDENT LIVING WINNER

Marbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

LOCKSMITH WINNER

Cheshire Locksmith

MOBILE / PHONE STORE

WINNER

AT&T Store

PAINTER WINNER

4A Painting RUNNER UP

Affordable Painting

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WINNER

Law Office of Bruce W. Diamond, LLC

RUNNER UP

Dombrowski Law Group, LLC

PEST CONTROL WINNER

AC Exterminating RUNNER UP

Total Pest Control, LLC

PET GROOMER WINNER

Paws Pet Resort & Spa RUNNER UP Village Pet Spa & Kennel

PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER

JL Reynolds Photography RUNNER UP Rick Ciaburri Studio Nicole Cain

PLUMBER WINNER

New Concepts Plumbing & Heating RUNNER UP Chris Jones

SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY WINNER

Barker Specialty RUNNER UP Torchlight Graphics

SERVICES

SELF STORAGE COMPANY

WINNER

Blacks Road Self Storage

RUNNER UP

SELF-STOR-IT

TATTOO PARLOR

WINNER

Studio Think Tattoo

RUNNER UP

Lucky Soul Tattoo

TRAVEL AGENT

WINNER

Elite Travel Inc

RUNNER UP

Landa Mauriello-Vernon

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

Sandbank Veterinary Hospital

RUNNER UP

VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital

Prospect Vet

WASTE MANAGEMENT WINNER

A J Waste Systems LLC

SHOPPING

ANTIQUE STORE

WINNER

Cindy’s Unique Shop

RUNNER UP

Seems Like Yesterday

DW Gem Services, LLC

APPLIANCE STORE

WINNER

Moran’s TV & Appliance

RUNNER UP

Art’s TV & Appliance

BRIDAL STORE WINNER

Bliss Bridal

CHILDREN’S STORE

WINNER

Kohl’s

FINE JEWELRY

WINNER

DW Gem Services, LLC

WINNER

Elegant Touch Fine Gifts

FLOOR COVERING STORE

WINNER

Heritage floor

RUNNER UP

Bill Wildman Floor Covering Inc

FLORIST

WINNER

Cheshire Nursery Garden Center

RUNNER UP

Flowers from the Farm

Wallingford flower

FORMAL WEAR

WINNER

Zaccariello’s Tailor and Formal Wear

RUNNER UP

Bliss Bridal

FURNITURE

WINNER

THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN

STORE by Preferred Properties

RUNNER UP

Jordan’s Furniture New Haven

Cindy’s Unique Shop

GARDEN CENTER

WINNER

Cheshire Nursery Garden Center

FLORIST

RUNNER UP

Dietrich Gardens

Country Flower Farms

GIFT STORE

WINNER

Elegant Touch Fine Gifts

RUNNER UP

The Red Owl Jewelry and Gifts

Ally’s Rustic Corner

GROCERY

WINNER

Big Y World Class Market

RUNNER UP

Walsh’s IGA wolcott

HARDWARE STORE

WINNER

R W Hine Ace Hardware

JEWELRY STORE

WINNER

DW Gem Services, LLC

RUNNER UP

Elegant Touch Fine Gifts

Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry & Design

MATTRESS STORE

WINNER

Connecticut Mattress RUNNER UP

Jordan’s

MEAT MARKET

WINNER

Connecticut Fresh Food & Produce Market

RUNNER UP

Noack’s Meat Products

Meadow Meat Co

MEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

Kohl’s Waterbury

MUSIC STORE

WINNER

West Main Music Academy

RUNNER UP

Brian’s Guitars

PACKING & SHIPPING STORE

WINNER

UPS

PAINT STORE WINNER

Ace RW Hines Hardware

PET SUPPLIES WINNER

Cheshire Cat & Dog Too

RUNNER UP

NorthPoint Pets & Company Petco

PICTURE FRAMER WINNER

Barbara’s Gallery & Custom RUNNER UP Michaels

PRINT SHOP WINNER

Darter Specialties, Inc

RUNNER UP Ross Imaging Center

SEAFOOD MARKET WINNER

Close Harbour Seafood Restaurant RUNNER UP Big Y World Class Market

SPORTING GOODS WINNER

Cheshire sports Center RUNNER UP

DICK’S Sporting Goods

Play It Again Sports

TUXEDO STORE WINNER

Zaccariello’s Tailor and Formal Wear

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We

Best

Thank

Denis F.C. Perry

CHESHIRE Denis F.C. Perry, 97, of Cheshire, CT, belovedhusband ofthelat Kathleen A. Perry, passed away atMidState Medical Center unexpectedlyon May 19, 2023after a brief illness. Inthe weekor two prior tothis, Deniswas still living independentlyin his homewithsupportfromhis family and wasvery active e-mailingjokesandarticles of interest, aswell as getting togetherwith his friendsforlunch.Deniswas born on January25, 1926, in Stocktonon-Tees,England,to thelateNorman and Dorothy Perry. He graduated withFirst-Class Honors from the University of Birmingham in England with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and also earned an MBA from Northeastern University, graduating SummaCum Laude. DuringWWII, he served in the Royal Air Force and at theend of the warhe wascommissioned as apilot, flyingEngland’s first jetfighter aircraft- The Meteor. In1952, heand his wife Kathleen moved to Canadawherehehadapositionasaninstructorinthe Engineering Department at the Universityof Toronto. During histime inCanada, he also flewfor the Royal CanadianAir Force.Denis subsequently movedto the

USA residingin thegreater Boston area wherehe and Kathleenstarted theirfamily.He workedthroughout hislife forvariouscompanies in the aerospace industry. His positions took him andhis familyto Belgium and Wilmington, Delaware,beforemovingto Cheshire,CT, in1969, where he workedat EasternIndustries aDivisionof LFE formany years.At the time of hisretirement, he wasVicePresidentofSales andMarketing. Deniswill be remembered by family andfriendsfor hiswitand humor. Healways tooka genuineinterest inpeople

Obituaries

and was aloyal friend. He was known forasking a lot of questions inhis effort to learnand toget toknow peoplebetter. Hisfamily and close friends lovingly referred tohim as “The Interrogator.” Denis loved wine and goodfood and until recently he was making winein hisbasement. He and his wife Kathleen along with theirfriends, enjoyed tripsto Tanglewood in theBerkshires every summer.Denislovedlearning and reading and could speakindepth onamultitude ofsubjects. His friends and familyare very saddened byhis passing and will find solace in the memories we all share. Denis leaves behindhis son, JonathanPerryandhiswife Joann; granddaughter, Elizabeth Perry; daughter, Andrea Perryand herhusband Francis McGurk as wellas manyclosefriends. Denis is in thecare of the Alderson-Ford Funeral Homeof Cheshire.Noserviceswillbeheld.Thefamily isrequesting thatin lieu offlowers,memorialcontributions in his name be made to The Cheshire FoodPantry.

Michael Tripondia

CHESHIRE Michael A.

Tripodina, 79,passed away Sunday, May7, 2023at Benchmark SeniorLiving at Hamden. He wasthe husband of Rhonda (Vosburgh) Tripodina. Funeral services willbeheldattheFirstCongregational Churchof Cheshire onSaturday, June 17, 2023 at11:00 A.M.

Friends are asked to meet directlyatchurch.Burialwill beheldatalaterdate.There are no calling hours and the AldersonFordFuneralHome ofCheshireisassistingwith arrangements. For online condolences, toshare a photoorastory,pleasevisit www.fordfh.com.

Claire M. Robitaille

CHESHIRE Claire

Manzi Robitaille, 85, won hercourageous battlewith canceron Sunday,May14, 2023, surroundedby her lovingfamilyatherhomein Cheshire. She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. GeorgeRobitaille.

Clairewas bornonOctober 25,1937, tothe lateRita (Watson)and Vincent CharlesManziinLawrence, MA. Always proudof her Boston roots, Claire never quite lost herBoston accentand wasatrue fanof theBoston RedSox.She

Obituaries

her husband George, a medical student, who became the loveof her life. They were marriedin 1958 during George’s servicein the U.S. Navy.They were blessedwith fivechildren while stationed in MA, VA, andR.I.

grewup inMethuen,MA, graduating fromFischer Junior College in 1957. While in collegeshe met

Retiring fromthe Navyin 1969, Claire and George plannedto settlein Portsmouth, R.I., as George begana private practice inmedicine. God had otherplans. George was diagnosed with MS at theageof34andtheyoung couplemoved toCheshire, CT,so Georgecouldbegin hiscareerinmedicineatSt. Mary’sHospital inWaterbury. For34 shortyears, they raiseda familytogetherwith faith,hope, andimmense love.Claire wasunconditionally devotedto Georgeandaninspirational caregiver tohim untilhis passingin1993.

Claire wasa fiercelydevoted mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother.

Sheoffered heropinions freelywhetherrequestedor not. Herchildren and grandchildren openly teasedher aboutthisbut, more often thannot, secretlytook heradvice.Her greatest joywas having family gatheraround a meal which she prepared. She loved tocook and was exceptionallygood atit. Her coffee cake was the mostrequesteditembyher grandchildren.

Claire waspredeceased by her husband George, her beloved sister and best friend,Dr. RitaManzi Fauliso, andher brothers Attys. Michaeland Vincent Manzi. Sheis survivedby her five children: Marie DeGenero (Tom),George Robitaille,Jr.,(Cheryl),Vincent Robitaille (Suzzanne),Susan Pier(Jim), andMichael Robitaille(Jane).Alsoleftto cherishhermemoryareher twelve grandchildrenand twogreat-grandchildren.

Claire was a devoted Catholic and a parishioner

ofSt. BridgetofSweden Parish inCheshire for53 years. She counted her family as her greatest blessing and livedin gratitudeforthisblessing.

Arrangements-Visitation washeldonThursday,May 18, 2023, from 4to 7 pm at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire,615 S. Main St. Herfuneral procession departed the funeralhome onFriday morningat 9:30andproceeded to St. Bridget of Sweden Parish - St. BridgetChurch fora Massof Christian Burial at10 am. Burialfollowed inSt.Bridget Cemetery.Memorial contributionsmaybemade to theNational Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter, 659Tower Ave., FirstFloor, Hartford,CT 06112-1269or totheFranciscanHome andHospice Care, 267 FinchAve., Meriden, CT 06451. For online condolences, to share a photoorastory,pleasevisitwww.fordfh.com.

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JESUS ARRAEZ

MALONEY BASEBALL

This installment of Athletes of the Week completes the spring season, and the prevailing theme of the final candidates is year-long production. Exhibit A: Jesus Arraez of Maloney baseball. With Monday night’s win over Platt, the Spartans closed the regular season at 14-6. Arraez, a senior infielder, led Maloney regulars in batting average (.428), hits (24) and RBI (21).

CHANCE DECRESCENZO

LYMAN HALL TRACK

We can’t let the spring go by without tipping a final Athlete of the Week cap to Chance DeCrescenzo. The Lyman Hall senior is putting the wraps on a stellar scholastic career in pole vault. He recently cleared 14 feet to break his own school record, won the SCC East Sectional at 13 feet, 8 inches and is among state contenders in Class MM. He’ll continue to vault at SCSU.

NOAH ZAMORANO

WILCOX TECH BASEBALL

You read the rankings right. Wilcox baseball goes into the Class L state tournament as the No. 1 seed at 18-2. Noah Zamorano earned five of those wins. The junior left-hander improved to 5-0 on the season throwing six shutout innings last Wednesday against Vinal Tech at Palmer Field, home of the CTC and state finals. Zamorano allowed Vinal just two hits and struck out five.

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TRINITY LAVALLEY

SHEEHAN SOFTBALL

The pitcher Karissa Spring beat in her no-hitter last Wednesday? Sheehan junior Trinity LaValley, and it was no easy feat. With LaValley shackling the Rams, that May 17 game was scoreless until the bottom of the 5th inning. LaValley allowed only four hits and reached the 200-strikeout milestone for her career. She next leads the 11-9 Titans into the Class M state tournament.

AMELIA GOSTKOWSKI PLATT SOFTBALL

The next wave of Platt softball players is already on the field for the Panthers. It’s a group that includes sophomore Amelia Gostkowski, a third baseman who is senior Emily Hart’s heir apparent in the pitching circle. In Friday’s rivalry game with Maloney, Gostkowski connected for a RBI triple, raising her batting average to .291 and driving in her 16th run of the season.

KARISSA SPRING CHESHIRE SOFTBALL

Karissa Spring was determined to make her Senior Day game at Cheshire unforgettable. The senior pitcher made it easy to remember, no-hitting Sheehan in a 3-0 victory last Wednesday. Spring struck out seven and walked two. She also brought home one of Cheshire’s three runs with a sacrifice fly. Spring will continue playing softball at Division I Manhattan College.

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Clare M. Leake

CHESHIRE Clare M. Leake, 81, passedaway on May 16th,2023. Shewas bornonJanuary17th,1942 in Omaha,NE, daughterof the late Arnold and Florence Weber. Clare was a belovedteacheratDoolittle Elementary for35 years. She was a teacher that could reach students of all abilities and temperaments and she is remembered fondlybybothherstudents and the parents who saw

theextra effortshe putin. Clare was alifelong animal lover and advocatewho always hadmultiple cherishedpets.Shewouldoften fosteranyabandonedorinjuredanimals whowere lucky enoughto crossher path. Clare hada love of nature and the outdoors and shared that love with herstudents, children,and grandchildren. Clarewas fiercelyindependent,intelligent,and generous.Once grandchildren came along,

much of her time and energywasjoyfullydedicatedto them.Clare enjoyedgardeningandcouldbringnew lifeintoanyplantshecared for.She wasexceptionally creative andtalented and enjoyed hobbies such as jewelry making, antiquing, Legobuilding,andreading. She was anactive member ofthecommunityinseveral local organizations including CheshireHistorical Society,Artsplace, Balland Socket Arts, andFriends of theCheshirePublicLibrary. She also supported Best Friends Animal Rescue. Clareleaves behindher daughters Michelle Malane (Mike Azrin),Adrienne Malane (DonBarese), Jessica Kingsbury (Dan Kings-

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bury), andStephanie Davis (Steve Davis)and grandchildren SarahAzrin, Ryan and SofiaDavis, andAsa Kingsbury.She alsoleaves a multitudeof friendswho will greatly missher. She has imbued us all with love and strength andher ab-

sence will be keenly felt. Friends and familywere invitedtovisitonWednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 5pm to8pmattheAldersonFord Funeral Home, 615 South Main St.,Cheshire, CT.In lieu offlowers, memorial contributionsmaybemade toCheshireHistoricalSocietyatwww.cheshirehistory. org;Artsplace,1220Waterbury Rd.,Cheshire, CT 06410 (pleasemake checks payableto: Friends of CPFA/Artsplace);Ball and Socket Artsat www. ballandsocket.org; or Friendsof theCheshire PublicLibrary, 104Main St.,Cheshire,CT06410.To leave onlinecondolences, please visit www.fordfh.com.

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“Jennifer is a roll-up-hersleeves conservationist who leads by example,” Education Curator Jim Knox said. “Jen realizes that individuals need to realize the potential impact they can have on the protection of wildlife species and wildlife habitat.”

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Connecticut’s Newest College will be a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Connecticut’s 12 community colleges will finish merging in July to become Connecticut State Community College (CT State). The new school will be eligible to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI. Prior to the merger, Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley and Norwalk Community College were designated as HSIs.

So, what is a Hispanic-Serving Institution? As defined by the US Department of Education, an HSI is a college or university whose enrollment comprises more than 25% Hispanic/Latino students. In the US, there are currently more than two million Hispanic students enrolled in 451 HSIs across 24 states. So while only 19% of all higher education institutions qualify, 62% of all Latino undergraduates are enrolled in HSIs.

The HSI designation is more than a reflection of a school’s enrollment, however; it’s a commitment to equity for Hispanic/Latino students and advancing their success. On a large scale, this means having access to federal grant programs that enhance and strengthen HSIs.

At CT State, being an HSI means paying particular attention to the unique needs of the state’s Hispanic/Latino college students.

According to Dr. John Paul Chaisson-Cardena, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “Our

seeking the HSI and MSI (Minori-

La Más Nueva Universidad De Connecticut Será Una Institución Que

Sirve a Los Hispanos

ty-Serving Institution) status is consistent with our mission to serve all Connecticut residents. At CT State, we recognize that where you come from (e.g.: geography, culture, identity) is a strength that can be catalyzed to help our students feel that CT State is where they belong. In turn, that sense of belonging is what helps our students reach their goals.”

In 2020, Capital Community College received a five-year, $3 million grant to fund the Cultivating All-Inclusive Student Achievement (CASA) program. The program supports career and financial planning from enrollment through graduation. The program also aids faculty and staff in incorporating high-impact success strategies into their courses and student services. It assists students returning to college semester-to-semester and it increases the number of Hispanic students earning a degree or certificate. The program also has a cultural enrichment component, “Herencias Latinas,” that facilitates arts and humanities programming throughout the academic year.

There are more than half a million residents of Connecticut who are of Hispanic/Latino descent, and CT State is proud to serve more than 10,000 of them each semester. To learn more about CT State, visit CTState.edu.

Las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut completarán su unión en julio, cuando será llamada Connecticut State Community College (CT State). La nueva escuela será elegible para ser nombrada una Institución de Servicios para Hispanos (Hispanic-Serving Institutions), o HSI. Antes de la unión, Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley y Norwalk Community College estaban nombradas como instituciones HSI.

¿Así que, qué es una Institución de Servicios para Hispanos? Como lo define el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, un HSI es un colegio o universidad, donde más del 25% de sus estudiantes matriculados son hispanos/latinos. En los Estados Unidos, actualmente hay más de dos millones de estudiantes hispanos matriculados en 451 instituciones HSI en 24 estados. Así que, aunque solo el 19% de todas las universidades califican, el 62% de los estudiantes universitarios están matriculados en instituciones HSI.

Sin embargo, la designación de un HSI es más que solo una reflexión de la inscripción de la universidad; es un compromiso de equidad para los estudiantes hispanos/latinos y en el avance de su éxito. A mayor escala, esto significa el acceso a programas de subvenciones federales para mejorar y fortalecer las instituciones HSI. En CT State, ser una institución HSI significa que se presta particular atención a las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes universitarios hispanos/latinos. Segun el Dr. John Paul Chaisson-Cardena, Vicepresidente de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión, “Nuestra intención en lograr el estatus como institución HSI o MSI

(Institución que Sirve a la Minoría) es consistente con nuestra misión de servir a todos los residentes de Connecticut. En CT State, reconocemos que de donde usted viene (ej. Geografía, cultura, identidad), es un punto fuerte, el cual puede ser el catalizador que le ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a sentir que CT State es el lugar donde pertenecen. Sucesivamente, ese espíritu de pertenencia es lo que ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a lograr sus metas.”

En 2020, Capital Community College recibió una subvención de $3 millones a lo largo de un periodo de cinco años, para financiar el programa Cultivating All-Inclusive Student Achievement (CASA). El programa apoya la planificación de carrera y financiera, desde la matrícula hasta la graduación. El programa también ayuda a los miembros de facultad y el personal a incorporar estrategias de éxito de gran impacto en sus cursos y en los servicios para los estudiantes. Ayuda a los estudiantes que regresan a la universidad semestre por semestre y aumenta el número de estudiantes hispanos obteniendo un título o certificado. El programa también tiene un factor de enriquecimiento cultural, “Herencias Latinas,” el cual facilita programación de artes y humanidades a través del año académico.

Hay más de medio millón de residentes de ascendencia hispana/ latina en Connecticut, y CT State está orgulloso de servir a más de 10,000 de estos residentes cada semestre. Para aprender más acerca de CT State, visite a CTState.edu.

After decades of helping to expand student horizons, we’re expanding ours.

Connecticut’s twelve community colleges are unifying into CT State Community College. One application opens the doors to more than 12 locations around the state. Discover a full landscape of opportunities with more offerings than ever before.