New ideas take root at Boulder Knoll Farm By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
fect and will be the new model going forward.
The Friends of Boulder Knoll Farm began considering new ideas for this year’s growing season in 2019. That’s when the organization tried out a different approach to the community garden concept at the Boulder Road acreage.
In the 2019 growing season, the farm took on a different operation model with families signing up to take two rows to plant and tend, a few individuals also chose two rows and local groups, such as the YMCA, tended to their own large donation gardens. Those particular gardens were grown specifically for food pantries and soup kitchens.
The farm’s model is based on community supported agriculture usually referred to as CSA. It’s a farmer supported model, where customers buy produce shares, either half-season or full season. However, last year the Friends decided “to go to a new model,” said Fellis Jordan, farm president.
“What we did last year was invite people to join us in any capacity they wanted,” she said, adding that this approach seems to be per-
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the University of AlSuzanne Austin, member abama at of the graduating class of Birming1970, will be the keynote ham. She is speaker for Cheshire also a proAcademy’s 226th comfessor of mencement ceremony epidemiolscheduled for May 30. This ogy at Austin year’s commencement UAB’s marks the school’s 50th anSchool of niversary of girls returning Public Health, and has a to campus. secondary appointment in African American Studies Austin, who is one of six in the College of Arts and girls to graduate from Sciences. Cheshire Academy in its historic first year of return- “I was very excited when I ing to a coeducation camreceived the invitation to pus, currently serves as the speak at commencement,” senior vice provost and se- Austin said. “It is a great nior international officer at
honor and I am very proud to have been asked. It is hard for me to believe that it is the 50th anniversary of coeducation at Cheshire Academy.” Austin’s uncle, Gilbert Austin, is a graduate from the class of 1949. Her parents chose to enroll her due to her uncle’s enriching experiences at Cheshire Academy at a time when other college-preparatory schools were reluctant to change due to costs and other concerns with going coed. See Academy, A10
March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day and while that may not be one of the better known days of distinction in some places, it should be in Cheshire, according to John White, commander of the local VFW.
in Cheshire in St. Peter's Epsicopal Church Cemetery.
The second recipient is 1st Lt. Harvey Barnum Barnum, a That's because Cheshire has Vietnam era two recipients of this distinguished honor. White writes veteran who served in the Marine Corps for 27 years. A about those recipients and native of town, Barnum was his perspective on honor in president of his freshman a commentary below. and senior class at Cheshire The first recipient, Eri David- High School, where he also son Woodbury, a Dartmouth played football and baseball. His public service included a College graduate and Civil War era Union Army officer, stint in the Obama Adminiswent on to teach at Cheshire tration as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ManAcademy for 38 years after he left the service. He even- power and Reserve Affairs) tually became headmaster at as well as many other posithe school. He died April 14, tions with the government 1928, at age 90, and is buried and military.
Two locals have earned the award By John White
March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. This annual holiday, designated by Congress, is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. But in our home town of Cheshire, every day is Medal of Honor Day. Cheshire is unique among small towns of America because we have had two residents who received the Medal of Honor. The Medal is the highest military award in America. See Medal, A6
Sgt. Eri Woodbury and his Medal of Honor.
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CIAC calls off tournaments, citing COVID-19 concerns CHESHIRE — The CIAC cancelled its winter scholastic tournaments on Tuesday. The CIAC made the announcement amid mounting concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Tuesday’s announcement by the CIAC affects tournament basketball and hockey games and state boys swimming meets. Winter championships have already been decided in wrestling, indoor track and gymnastics.
This is the second health-related phenomenon this school year to affect high school sports. Last fall, amid an outbreak in mosquitoborne Eastern equine encephalitis, a number of school districts moved their sporting events to daylight hours. The EEE outbreak, however, did not cancel any events, and the state tournaments went on as planned.
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The announcement came on the heels of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Connecticut as well as amid concerns raised or actions taken by member school districts.
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Rep. Zupkus to seek re-election State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus officially announced March 6 that she filed paperwork and qualified to run for reelection in the 89th General Assembly District, which includes the towns of Bethany and Prospect and a portion of Cheshire.
Zupkus is a member of the bi-partisan Women’s Caucus, the I/DD caucus for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the manufacturing caucus and the EMS/Fire caucus.
Zupkus, now a Deputy House Republican Leader At-Large, serves on the legislature’s Appropriations, Public Health and Internship Committees.
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Sacred Heart Academy has named the following local students to its honor roll for the first semester.
enna Otto, Maya Raccio, Riemann Emma, Annabelle Sarojak, Adalyn Schommer, Theresa Tine, Adjoa Yeboah, Megan High honors: Kate Conver- Baker; Honors: Carina tito, Mary Halasinski, Hai- Ciampi, Haylie Cieslewski, ley Howell, Margaret Jinks, Beth Convertito, Megan Anne Mackey, Jillian Man- Doyle, Lauren Maringola. ning, Justine Manning, Si-
Zupkus is a graduate of Embry-RidZupkus dle Aeronautical University in Florida. She is employed as state director of Best Buddies Connecticut. Her professional experience includes work in both the private and nonprofit sectors, and her numerous volunteer activities include serving on the Board of Directors of Holy Cross High School and board of directors of a local manufacturing company.
According to Zupkus, some of her key accomplishments the last two years include: stopping multiple plans to toll all vehicles on state highways; stopping a legisla“Serving as a state represen- tive proposal to force local tative is such a rewarding school districts to regionaljob and I want to continue to ize and give up their local be the voice of the people of control of education; haltthe 89th district and use my ing a state budget proposal to shift teacher pension skills as an advocate and a costs on to local communibuilder of consensus to deties; voting to increase the liver for my constituents,” Zupkus said. “Although most penalties for those who manufacture and sell the legislation is passed with unanimous support I will al- deadly drug Fentanyl; opways stand against proposals posing a state budget which raised taxes by $1.75 billion which hurt middle class on residents; and fighting a families and look to expand
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Chesprocott Health District is keeping track of the latest news from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization and communicating regularly with local leaders, including Town Manager Sean Kimball and Superintendent of Schools Jeff Solan. The focus is on monitoring the illness and preparing for local responses. On Feb. 28, Chesprocott officials met
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Feb. 11 Taylor Prates, 22, 1750 Waterbury Road, disorderly conduct, 11:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Joseph M. Ferrazzi, 32, 1385 Highland Ave., Apt. 10A, Waterbury, use of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance within 1500ft of a school, possession of controlled substance, conspiracy, 1 p.m. William Reid, 26, 129 Gial Drive, Waterbury, use of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance within 1500ft of a school, conspiracy, 1:21 p.m. Feb. 16 Lorraine C. Shank, 56, 181 Mansion Road, Apt. 1, two counts second-degree threatening, 8:44 p.m. Feb. 19 Samaneth E. Delgado, 20, 629 Washington Ave., Bridgeport, third-degree larceny, third-degree forgery, conspiracy, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 22 William Milot, 30, 33 Rawley Ave., Waterbury, fourth-degree larceny, 11:08 p.m.
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Although Cheshire has a population of fewer than 30,000, no other small town of the thousands in America can make that claim. Consequently, there is a high level of patriotic concern for our town’s two Medal of Honor recipients and what the Medal stands for. Public recognition of that begins with our Medal of Honor Plaza, a 50-foot star made from inlaid bricks in-
scribed with veterans’ names. A black marble monument in the center of the star, designed by a local citizen, has the names of the two residents who received the medal: Sgt. Eri Woodbury for his valiant encounter with Confederate forces at the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1864 and 1st Lt. Harvey Barnum for his 1965 battle action in Ky Phu, Vietnam. An exhibit case in our public library houses an actual Medal of Honor (on permanent loan from the Department of Defense) and a photo display about Barnum and Woodbury. Woodbury’s
Medal of Honor is on display in our Historical Society building. Their names are also prominently displayed at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Town Hall. The portion of the main road through Cheshire’s center was recently named the “Medal of Honor Memorial Highway” by the state.
eight years.) The day before, he spoke to Cheshire High School students about the medal and its meaning. So the occasion was educational and patriotic. A video of it was shown on the local public access channel, extending the occasion and the message to a still larger audience.
Our guest of honor — what more appropriate term could there be? — at the highway naming ceremony was Barnum, now a retired Marine colonel. (After retirement he became Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Reserve Affairs—a position he held for
What was the message? Honor is a difficult concept to define. Just look at the dictionary and you’ll find nearly a dozen related meanings for honor. But all of them point to a condition of the highest personal integrity and social esteem. The Boy Scout and Girl Scout oaths begin, “On my honor” and then go on to name specific virtues and character traits which are fundamental to the development of good citizenship in the family, the community, the nation and the world. We address judges as “Your Honor.” Likewise, we refer to elected officials as “The Honorable.”
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A musical path not taken
Annulment, when is this an option?
By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Did I ever mention to you the time my father decided it would be a good idea to get a drum set. Now this was the dad from the Frank Sinatra era who found himself caught up in the Moody Blues and Elton John— as in ducting Frank Sinatra from his chair in the living room. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” Elton John. So as you can see, I am not Here I am, somewhere in my musical. That said, I love music and ever since the high school years, with a West Main Music Academy group of friends my brother opened its doors, I’ve wantand I shared. One of them ed to go. I finally did—tohad a drum set they had to day. It was trippy just to walk get rid of—quickly. You into the space. Against walls know where this is going, of sea glass blue-green, you right? see nifty artwork, vintage raMy friends all loved my dios and phonographs, kidDutch parents, but they sized mini Stratocasters in knew a target when they saw pink, red and black – and one. Okay, I helped. My Dad that’s just in the foyer. You bought the drums. When would love this space. Manthey arrived and were set up ager Gary Richards gives me (high hat and all) in our the tour, all the while talking combination living roomabout the great teachers, dining room, my mother was students, lessons and this not pleased. I was thrilled. great space. My friends thought we were WMMA offers lessons in extra cool. acoustic and electric guitar, My Dad and I both took drum, voice and piano. We turns banging on the walk past the waiting room, drums. After a time, not un- down the hall past the coffee like exercise equipment, the “buzz bar” (I had a scrumpdrums began to collect dust. tious cup of mocha-someWe continually had to step thing and found myself around and vacuum around awake until 3 a.m., but at them. My Dad and I never least it afforded me the time got around to taking lessons. to write this column). We alNot even one. Dad, it so pass multiple lesson seemed, had more fun lisrooms. We go into one of tening to his hi-fi while con-
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A divorce ends a marriage. An annulment of a marriage is a civil court determination that there never was a valid marriage in the first place. A religious annulment is different than a civil annulment. This article is about civil annulments.
them with a standing keyboard. Natural light fills the room. There’s more cool art on the walls. It’s a nice practice space. I’m told the keyboard has “weighted” keys. I’m thinking it means the instrument won’t fall over. No. It means the keys have weight, it’ll feel just like the piano the student plays at home. Leaving that room, we end up in the large community room. Guitar stations are at the ready, Paul Reed Smith guitars hang on the wall; there’s also acoustic guitars and ukuleles. My eyes go right to the “house kit” drum though. It grabs your attention as it sits on one side of the room, with high-hats, toms, cymbals and kick with pillows inside. Before you know it, I’m whaling on the drums. Ah, memories! If only Dad were here. Talk about fun. See Joy, A10
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A person might feel so betrayed by a spouse that the marriage should be ignored. Think: cheating during the reception with a bridesmaid, not disclosing a child, or lying about one’s net worth. Those kinds of things aren’t grounds for an annulment. Grounds for an annulment are specific and limited. They must exist at the time of the marriage. Either: the marriage must have violated a specific law – one spouse still married to someone else or the spouses too closely related by blood; or one
spouse lied about something essential to the marriage relationship – inability to have children, reliCappalli gious affiliation. Unlike for a divorce, people don’t have a right to an annulment. Even if both agree to an annulment, the grounds must be proven to a judge. This isn’t usually easy to do. Although the result is that the marriage never happened, there are, just as with a divorce, financial orders, such as for alimony, child support, division of assets and responsibility for debts. Those orders may not differ very much from the result of a divorce case. There may also be orders about child custody, parenting and support orders because an annulment won’t make a child illegitimate. If it is harder to get than a divorce, why would one want an annulment? The stigma of being divorced is avoided and there may be a sense of vindication. More pragmatically, it may be possible to regain benefits from a prior marriage that were lost upon remarriage like alimony, social security, pension, insurance, inheritance rights and other benefits. The court might restore the parties to their pre-marriage financial positions, which could benefit the wealthier spouse. The disadvantages of seeking annulment include loss of benefits that divorced spouses have like social security benefits on the other spouse’s earnings or ability to continue insurance coverages. Since the grounds must be proved in court the case could take longer, cost more, and require disclosure of sensitive personal information in open court. See Cappalli, A21
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Sports Briefs CIAC hockey
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Southington claimed the team title behind seven first-place performances at the CCC West Championships, while Cheshire’s Sam Hanke and Sheehan’s Joey Zellner gathered individual gold at the SCC Championships as the boys swimming postseason got under way.
Niklas Vasiljevs returned to action and scored the goal that ended Cheshire’s fourgame scoring drought, but it was the connection of Tucker Healy to James Leyden that decided this Division II first-rounder at Terry Connors Rink in Stamford. Leyden’s goal snapped a 1-1 tie with 8:56 to play. No. 5 Westhill-Stamford added an empty-net goal in the waning seconds. That goal was a bookend to the opening tally the home team notched just 43 seconds into the game. Vasiljevs scored the equalizer for the No. 12 Rams early in the second period off an assist from Aidan Gaudet. Westhill-Stamford improved to 15-6-1. Cheshire, which got another scintillating night in net from SCC/SWC Division II Player of the Year Nick Maringola, saw its season end at 8-11-2.
For the Blue Knights, the victory at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford put an exclamation point on their unbeaten regular-season run through the CCC West. For Hanke and Zellner, the victories at Southern Connecticut State University were title defenses.
vidual crowns in the 100 backstroke (55.30) and 200 freestyle (1:50.63) and anchored the first-place 200 medley relay that broke the CCC West championship meet record with a time of 1:40.93. Heidgerd was joined on the medley by Derek Melanson, Jon Cocchiola and Landon Colby. Melanson and Colby went on to finish 1-2 in the 200 IM. Melanson touched in 2:04.19 and Colby in 2:06.27. The two reversed order in the 100 butterfly. Colby, a sophomore, won that race in 54.74. Melanson, a senior, was second in 55.71. Colby and Melanson rejoined forces for the 400 freestyle relay and took gold with Heidgerd and senior Kyle Buchanan in 3:23.64.
Hanke, a senior, repeated as the SCC’s 100-yard backstroke champion with a time of 51.56 seconds. Zellner, a junior, repeated as SCC Also winning a CCC West tichamp in the 100 freestyle in tle for Southington was ju48.82. nior Jackson Malsheske, who out-swam the field in the Southington’s CCC West ti500 freestyle in 5:03.97. tle was fueled by Tyler Heidgerd. The senior won indi-
Buchanan and senior Brian Egan pocketed silver medals — Buchanan in the 200 free (1:56.46) and Egan in the backstroke (59.89). E.J. Suski was third in diving (227.65). Down at SCSU, the SCC team title, for the first time ever, was claimed by Xavier. Cheshire placed second. Hanke, along with his win in the backstroke, got the Rams second-place points in the 200 freestyle (1:44.12) and with the 400 free relay (3:17.32). Hanke was joined on that relay by Hayden Curello, Harrison Hua and Justin Finkel. Hanke, Hua and Finkel also combined for a third-place finish with Silas Wang in the 200 free relay (1:30.50). Hua and Finkel each scored an individual bronze. Hua’s came in the IM (1:59.83) and Finkel’s in the butterfly (53.35). Sheehan senior Adam DiDomenico also won
bronze. He placed third in the 50 free in 22.67.
College hoops Driven in considerable part by local talent, the women’s basketball teams from Endicott College and Eastern Connecticut State University are heading to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Both teams won their respective conference championships this past weekend. Endicott, led by Wallingford native Kaleigh Putnam’s game-high 21 points, defeated the University of New England 74-57 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference final. Eastern, powered by Cheshire native Lizzy Cretella’s game-high 10 rebounds, topped Rhode Island College 49-44 in the Little East Conference final. The CCC crown was the first ever for Endicott. The Little East title was the second straight and fourth in the last six years for ECSU.
Weightlifting Nutmeg Games: For the second year in a row, Southington captured the team title at the High School Football Weight Lifting Competition at New Britain High School. The Blue Knights lifted a combined 12,660 pounds to top the 23-team field. Cheshire was second at 12,255.
Library The Cheshire Library offers these upcoming programs. To register, go to cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-2722245. The Cheshire Public Library is located at 104 Main St.
Starting Plants from Seed: Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m. Presented in cooperaSheehan’s Ryan Villano was tion with the Cheshire Gartops in the 160-and-under den Club. The featured division at 855 pounds, five speaker is Gini Mita, past up on the 850 lifted by runpresident and longtime ner-up Weston Brick of member of the Wallingford Southington. Cheshire had Garden Club. The program division winners in Christian is geared to the home garRusso and Chisom Okoro. dener. Registration required. Russo hoisted 1,035 pounds in the 161-180 bracket. Oko- Intro to Meditation: Monro put up 1,100 in the 201day, March 16, 2 p.m. This 220 class. session is an hour long introduction to meditation. Presenter Tia Mandrozos Local lifters also took three of the five individual titles.
Federation of Greater New Haven, Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. Soul Witness, a documentary film 30 years in the Nature as Mentor with Mar- making, is based on over 80 low Shami: Wednesday, hours of never before seen March 18, 6:30 p.m. ExperiHolocaust testimonies conence your source of guidducted by Lawrence Langer, ance and restoration and im- one of the world’s foremerse yourself in a healing most authorities on Hologuided meditation. Learn caust testimonies. Harvey the magnificent language of Bravman will lead the disnature in this powerful cussion. Registration reworkshop. This 90-minute quired.. program includes an inforBooks and coffee: Wednesmative talk enhanced by day, March 25, 12 to 1:30 beautiful illustrations, a p.m. Do you want to engage compelling activity, and a in great discussions about deep relaxing guided medibooks, meet new people, tation. Registration reand eat lunch with friends? quired.. Join us for an adult monthly Soul Witness: Presented in book club program - Books conjunction with Temple Over Coffee. On the last Beth David and the Jewish Wednesday of every month will describe what meditation is and its positive effects. Registration required.
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and have fun room, where parents of students can play Guitar Hero or pick up one of the guitars and play.
This is also the area for the vinyl lending room. It’s an idea just taking off, so the selection is still small. Everyone is welcome to borrow, no matter if you’re a student or not. Gary talks about having listening parties as the vinyl selection grows. Mainly though this is the jam room where students can hang out
Gary also talks about Brian and Katie Giampietro, the owners of Brian’s Guitars and this space, WMMA. The Cheshire couple are investing and making a commitment because they feel strongly about music being a part of Cheshire’s arts scene and the revitalization of “West Cheshire.”
At its founding in 1794, Cheshire Academy accepted both boy and girl students. A new charter in 1836, however, eliminated the school’s coed status, resulting in the Academy being a boys’ school for over 100 years. In the fall 1969, girls were once again welcomed as day students and, in 1975, as boarding students.
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Senior Center Cheshire Senior Center is located at 240 Maple Ave. and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203272-8286. Transportation is available upon request by calling 203-272-0047. Tech Thursday: The first and third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. A Cheshire library staff member will provide one-on-one assistance with your tech devices. No appointment required. Steady Steps Program: “Tai Ji Quan” – Moving for Better Balance, Thursdays, starting March 12, through Thursday, May 28, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. $15. Call 866474-5230 to register. Aging Mastery Program: Thursday, March 12 through Thursday, May 14, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Sit Down with Stefanie Theroux: Friday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. During this time, Stefanie answers questions that you may have regarding the Senior Center.
AARP Safe Driving Course: Monday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for others. Pre-registration and payment is required. Veterans Coffee House: Tuesday, March 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cheshire Readers Book Club: Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Discussion: “Everybody’s Son” by Thrity Umrigar. This group now meets in the Card Room. Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesday, March 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m., in the nurse’s office. Hearing Screenings: Wednesday, March 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Whist: Thursday, March 19. Arrival time 12:30 p.m., game starts at 12:45. Registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. There is a $3 fee to play. The Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society: Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m. Please read “The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot.” New members are always welcome. Email Andy at tranquilli@hotmail.com.
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Senior menu Menu at the Cheshire Senior Center for the week beginning March 16. Lunch is served at noon daily. Reservations for lunch may be made by calling 203-272-0047 two days in advance, or earlier, before 11 a.m. Suggested donation, $3. March 16, Monday No Elderly Nutrition Lunch Program served. March 17, Tuesday St. Patrick’s Day – Corned beef & cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread,
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In Brief Livestrong The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking participants for the next session of Livestrong, a free, 12 week, small group program designed for adults affected by cancer. It is conducted in the Wellness Center at the Cheshire Y by staff trained in elements of cancer exercise, and supportive cancer care. Each participant will have a program customized to fit their specific needs. A full YMCA membership is included during the program. The spring session of Livestrong at the YMCA will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning in mid-April. The actual start date will be determined based on registrations. For more information, contact John Phillips at 203-2723150 ex. 511.
Scholarship St. Bridget of Sweden Women’s Society will award two $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be parishioners of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish who are graduating from high school and are about to continue their education at institutions of higher learning. The award is based on St. Bridget of Sweden Parish community service, a life that exemplifies Christian values, and an acceptable academic record. Applications are available at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish Office, the Cheshire High School Guidance Office, or from Joan, jroczynski@ yahoo.com.
Students must return completed applications to the CHS Guidance Office or St. Bridget of Sweden Parish Office by March 13.
Bus trip Find out how the rich and famous lived on this guided tour of exquisite Newport, Rhode Island mansions: The Breakers, Rosecliff, and The Elms. Dine at The Mooring. Trip includes a round trip motor coach, tour director, lunch and gratuities. $126 per person. Wednesday, April 22, departs at 7:30 a.m. from St. Bridget Church. Estimated return 6:45 p.m. Call Sr. Patricia at 203-272-3531 ext. 1312 or email srcigrand@stbridgetcheshire.org.
Games luncheon The Women's Club of Cheshire is having its games luncheon on Monday, March 30, at the Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. Arrival time is 11 a.m., lunch begins at 11:30. Games are from 12 to 3 p.m. The cost is $22 per person. For further information contact Eleanor Ratchelous at 203-272-7718.
Club scholarship The Women’s Club of Cheshire is offering a scholarship to a Cheshire woman who is seeking to further her education at an accredited college. Call Jane Richards at 203-272-8249 to receive an application. Applications must be returned by March 31.
Vendors needed The Cheshire Chamber of DAR scholarship Commerce seeks vendors for The DAR Lady Fenwick its Home, Health, and GarChapter, the local chapter of den Show from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Cheshire High School. There also are sponsorship opportunities. Email jean@ cheshirechamber.org.
Ribbon cutting The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at Olive and Henry’s at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at 106 Elm St., in the Watch Factory Center.
the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution, is offering a $1,000 scholarship (renewable at $500 for three additional years) to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Cheshire or Prospect and who will pursue an undergraduate degree in pre-law, criminal justice or American government, history or civics. Applicants will be judged based on financial need and academic achievement. Information and an application form can be found on the Lady Fenwick Chapter website, ladyfenwickdar.org. Applications must be returned by April 1.
Veterans’ art During the month of March, the Cheshire Art League will present artwork created by military veterans. The exhibit will be on view in the Mary Baldwin Room at the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., through Saturday,
March 28, during regular library hours. Purchasing art from this exhibit means participating veteran artists will be paid for their artistic endeavors. A percentage of proceeds will be contributed by the Cheshire Art League as a charitable donation to support the Veterans Administration. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the Opening Reception on Sunday, March 17, 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information about the Cheshire Art League, visit cheshireartleague.com. Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.
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This season, Boulder Knoll Farm will continue on this path. A number of organizations and individuals have signed up already. The YMCA and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have committed to returning. Boulder Knoll will retain its educational aspect of the initial model by having Asbel as the site’s farmer and additional educational resources will be onsite for new farmers. A notable addition this season will be handicapped tables to engage those with limited mobility.
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ners Farm’s Stu Asbel. Both had donation gardens, said Jordan. Asbel also committed to be the Boulder Knoll farmer, overseeing the land and helping “new” farmers with any issues. There was also a cut-flower garden with Gary Richards from West Cheshire Community Butterfly Garden. A half dozen or so customers from Boulder Knoll’s CSA came together to garden with one another in order to keep getting organically grown vegetables. “None of us wanted to garden alone,” Jordan said.
Boulder Knoll’s well-known and usually sold-out annual Farm-to-Table dinner is set for Aug. 20 and features Olmo chef Craig Hutchinson and an elegantly served dinner under the stars. There also will be wine and music and raffle items at the dinner, which is the big fundraiser for the non-profit.
“That’s the model we went with last year,” Jordan said. “We felt truly that it was much more reflective of our mission. We got more people on the farm, more people learning about farming.” Jordan said different vegetables were being grown, too.
Boulder Knoll has made a commitment to the future by creating an asparagus bed, Jordan said, explaining that it takes a few years before you can harvest asparagus, she said.
“Things that we had never grown before,” said Jordan, talking about a family who grew a plot of corn. “We’ve never grown it on the farm before,” she said.
For ticket information on Farm-to-Table or to get more information on Boulder Knoll farm plot availability, visit friendsofboulderknoll.com/
“Our soil is phenomenal; it’s so healthy and we like farming with like-minded people,” Jordan said.
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Communal beds on the farm, for all Boulder Knoll members to enjoy, held potatoes and garlic, strawberries and blueberries. There’s also a medicinal and culinary herb garden.
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the population but 100 percent of the future, so if they don’t understand and embrace the meaning of honor, it won’t be their fault. It will be our fault, meaning us adults, parents, teachers, community leaders and other public figures, including veterans, who fail to demonstrate courage, sacrifice, integrity and patriotism. And America will suffer for that.
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You’ve heard it said that freedom is not free. Our freedom must be defended by each generation. If today’s younger generation doesn’t learn honor and its
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Annulment is not a “do it yourself ” thing. Before going the annulment route, a legal analysis must be made that the grounds can be proven.
Let the word honor show forth in our lives every day. As the Marine Corps hymn says, “Keep our honor clean.” That’s the message
Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisac@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888.
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