The Cheshire Citizen

Cheshire students receive accolades at science fair

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE Four Cheshire students were recognized as finalists at the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University last month.

Avery Fowler and Luke Machado of St. Bridget School received awards for their submissions of a homemade livestock identification system and a demonstration model for disaster-resilient architecture, respectively.

Two other students, Suchita Srinivasan and Shangyu Xu from Cheshire High School, also received accolades for a domestic violence alerting device and a network for cataloging phenotype infor-

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Heading into this week, Kyle Cyr, pictured, and the Cheshire High School baseball team owned a solid record of 4-2. A recent game, a 7-3 loss to Guilford, was played at the home of the Harford Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. “It was an awesome venue,” Cheshire coach Alex LeFevre said. “Unfortunately, we did not perform up to how we can, but it was great to see a lot of Cheshire shirts and Cheshire hats in the stands and support from the community.” Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal

Q-River is stocked

By Ben Baker Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association rang in the spring season with its annual trout stocking Tuesday night, April 11.

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The Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department’s Mixville Muck Run was held under blue skies Wednesday, April 12. “We couldn’t have asked for a better spring warm weather day for the Muck Run ... these racers plowed through this muddy course and summed up with the foam slip and slide,” the Parks & Rec. Department stated in a social media post. In another post, the Parks & Rec. Department gave a shout-out to the Cheshire Fire Department “for supplying the water for the muddy slip and slide” and to Dean Rizzo from thePublicWorksDepartment.

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.

ART HEALS

ART HEALS is a free program for adult residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound because of medical, emotional or physical difficulty. The confidential program 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, contact Joan Pilarczyk at 203-272-2787, or jpilarczyk@cheshirect.org.

Certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers. 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 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: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “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.

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Letters to the Editor are limited to 300 words. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. We reserve the right to edit letters. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday. Send submissions to news@ thecheshirecitizen.com.

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. Approxi-

mately 20 miles of corridor will be inspected and trimmed as necessary.

Shred-It Day

Egidio Lennon Wealth Management, 20 Realty Dr., Cheshire, will host its Annual Free Shred-It Day Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are invited to

bring up to three boxes or bags of documents. All papers are shredded on site by Shred-It. Donations for the Cheshire Community Food Pantry and Animal Haven in North Haven, a no-kill shelter, will be accepted and appreciated. For more information, contact Joanne Daley at 203-533-4968 or joanne@egidiolennon.com.

Memorial Day

The 55th Annual Cheshire Memorial Day Parade will be held Sunday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m.

The parade theme recognizes the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The parade committee asks Korean War veterans to contact Leslie Marinaro at lesliem@snet.net or 203-6317762.

Plant sale

The Suburban Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns to the Cheshire Congregational Church Green Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, visit cheshiregardeners.org.

Street sweeping

The Cheshire Public Works Department planned to begin sweeping town roads on April 3. 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 offices 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.

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 fingerprints 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 Connecticut Criminal History Request System (ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/ cchrspreenroll).

R-J editorial: A perspective from 100+ years

For a lesson in resilience, along with a few other secrets to a long, fulfilling life, we need look no further than two remarkable women who will soon celebrate birthdays that are going to require an extraordinary amount of candles.

Fern Parks, 105, and Dolly Peabody, 106, were born in Maine in 1917, just months apart, according to a Record-Journal story by Christian Metzger. They have become good friends since meeting at Elim Park, a retirement community in Cheshire.

The two women are the oldest of eight residents at the facility who are more than 100 years old.

All will party May 17 at the facility’s yearly Centenarian Celebration.

Metzger writes that “both women are in good health and high spirits, with Peabody already looking to

make plans for her 110th birthday, alongside her ongoing efforts to write about her life and experiences.”

“It’s been a good life – still is!” Peabody told Metzger in a recent interview.

Peabody, an only child, has moved 13 times across eight states and traveled extensively in what she calls “ an exciting life.”

She has a home economics degree from the University of Maine and has been an active member of the Elim community since she arrived in 1995, exploring photography, computer technology and creative writing over the years. “It’s wonderful to be part of an institution that is growing and serving so many people,” she said.

Peabody told Metzger that the secret to life is simply seeing where it takes you. “I ride with it, and as I say, I’m out for a good time.”

Parks was raised in a farmhouse, the youngest of 10 siblings.

Life required fetching water from a well and chopping wood to fuel stoves in the winter.

The family had no car and Parks walked to a one-room schoolhouse.

It’s a world that has become unfamiliar to most of us, but the fortitude Parks developed there remains evident.

Parks told Metzger why she believes she’s experienced

such a long life. “My secret is – Jesus is my heart. That’s the most important thing in my life. And the vegetables from my mother’s garden that I grew up on.”

She’s volunteered throughout her life, mostly at schools, and also through contributing her cooking talents to various activities.

Life inevitably brings a heaping plateful of experiences, sometimes unwelcome ones. These women have lived through more than we can

begin to imagine, their stories are much richer than can be detailed here.

Parks and Peabody are remarkable, their travels across the decades have not weighed them down due to the accumulation of so much life. Instead, they enlighten us with their wisdom.

Eat well, work hard, volunteer, have faith, try new things. Most of all, they inspire us with their enthusiasm and cheerful instruction to enjoy the ride.

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In the past five years, over 7,000 people in Connecticut died due to opioid overdoses.

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Call-in support

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RV CAMPER ‘EXPLOSION’

The Cheshire Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Scott Road on Monday, April 10 “for an explosion and fire in a RV camper,” the department shared on social media. “Car 3 arrived to find a well involved camper extending to several sheds and the house,” the post continues. “Utilizing two hand lines, crews extinguished the fire. Due to the lack of hydrants in the area an engine from Waterbury and a tanker from Prospect were requested to provide mutual aid. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.”

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Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-yearold national youth mentoring organization. Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers life-changing programs to at-risk children. Learn more by visiting ctbigs.org.

Land Trust

The Cheshire Land Trust is an all-volunteer, non-profit

organization committed to conservation. The organization is wholly funded by members. For more information, email CheshireLandTrust@gmail.com.

Alert system

Residents can register to receive emergency notifications from the town. Examples include evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices and missing child reports. Visit cheshirect.org to register.

mation to assist those with diseased genes, respectively.

Fowler, an eighth-grade student, received the most awards at the event for her homemade livestock identification system, receiving $1,110 in prize money and recognition from Stanley Black & Decker, Lockheed Martin, the Petit Family Foundation, and others. She said that the prospect of showing off her system at the fair and demonstrating her talent for coding was exciting.

“I was really excited because I don't think a lot of people know about coding or animal identification systems. So I really liked having the opportunity to tell more

people about it, because it's something that a lot of people I think find very interesting.”

Machado, a seventh-grade student, received $500 in prize money for his architecture demonstration, along with recognition from Pepsico, the Society of Women Engineers, the Otis Elevator Company, and others. He too felt excited to have received those awards for demonstrating his passion for engineering.

“It felt really good. I was really excited and proud of myself that I was making it this far,” Machado said.

Srinivasan received a trophy from the Connecticut Invention Convention, along with an invitation to compete in their next event this summer, on June 10, while Xu was a finalist for the Life Sci-

ence Awards and received a medallion from the science fair.

Fowler’s parents own Yippee Farms, meaning she often works around animals –specifically goats, which is where she drew inspiration. She found difficulty being able to tell the differences between two of their twin goats.

So she looked up identification systems farmers commonly use and found that the cheapest among them cost around $4,000.

Rather than pay for the system, Fowler used her expertise from the robotics team to code and develop her own system which scans the chips and tags on animals, only costing around $150 to develop.

She is currently working to develop the system further, creating an app, and work-

ing to use a 3D printer to make it even more portable. Though Fowler has no plans to patent her device, she wants to make the code freely available online so others can also develop the code and use it for their own projects.

“I found out systems like this did exist, but they were very expensive, which most farmers can't afford. So I decided to make my own system. We would be able to see all the animal's information just by scanning their microchips,” Fowler said. “My next step for this project would be to 3D print a case for it because I'd like to learn 3D printing. I'm pretty interested in it, so it'll also help make it more portable and easier to bring outside and carry around near the animals.”

Fowler was also chosen as Town Scholar by Cheshire Academy for her avid interest in science and received a full scholarship to the school for her high school career. Machado on the other hand

was inspired to pursue his project after seeing the uptick in natural disasters across the world. He created a slope on which he built several towers with different foundations, using it to simulate how they held up in various conditions from landslides and floods.

“We're in a time in our world right now where a lot of landslides, wind storms and floods are becoming increasingly common. And so I think that I need to study the variables when doing a structure that can withstand these disasters, so we can understand the construction design for us to reduce the structure's vulnerability to disaster,” Machado said. He expressed an interest, much like Fowler, to continue developing the project into the future, pursuing and deepening their passion for engineering.

A full list of awards for the 2023 fair is available at the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair’s website, ctsciencefair.org

Obituaries

Frances (Crocco) Nyberg

CHESHIRE Mrs. Frances (Crocco)Nyberg, passedaway peacefullyon April 12, 2023.

Franwas borninWaterbury on September 1, 1933,thedaughterofNicolo James Croccoand Alfonsina Josephine (Caprio) Crocco. Franceswas the youngestina familyof7 children.Frances wasthe widow of Frank Nyberg.

Fran was a graduate of Waterbury CatholicHigh SchoolandSt.Mary’sNursing schoolin Waterbury. Upon graduating Fran was anurseatSt.Mary’sHospitalin Waterbury.Priortoretirement Franbecame a private duty nurse.

Fran was a communicant of the Churchof Epiphany and lived life to the fullest through simplepleasures; visiting andspending time with her family and friends. Frances cherished her over sixty-year friendshipwith her best friend, Barbara Welton of Cheshire.

She is survivedby her sons,Gary Nyberg(Jennifer Kurtz)of Cheshire, PaulNyberg (Pernilla)of SarasotaFlorida, andMark Nyberg (Mary Ellen) of Wrentham, Massachusetts; her daughter Lisa Sutherlandof

Cheshire; hergrandchildren Christian Nyberg, Amanda Nyberg, Brian Sutherland, Michael Sutherland, Steven Sutherland, Bridget Reeves, ReneeBandurski, KaleyCollier, MelissaMearn; six greatgrandchildren and

many niecesand nephews. She waspredeceased by hersiblings andson-in-law Barry Sutherland.

Arrangements- Agravesideservicewill beheldat the convenienceof the familyandtherearenocalling hours.The AldersonFord Funeral Home is assisting witharrangements. Thefamily requeststhat,in lieuof flowers,youwould consider a donationto the Cheshire CommunityFood Pantry, POBox 457, Cheshire, CT 06410,or to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 064891058. Foronline condolences,toshare aphotoor astory, pleasevisit www.fordfh.com.

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Cole W. Ford

CHESHIRE It is with deepest sorrowthat our familyshares thenewsthat Ford W. Cole,our loving husband, father,grandfather, brother, and friend passed awayon March31, 2023,attheageof78.

Fordwas bornonFebruary6, 1945,to AudleyW. Cole andGeraldine Ruth ViningColeinQueens,New York. Ford was often heard to say, “The wayIlived,I neverfiguredI’dmakeitthis long.” His loving (and patient)wife Jackieagreed with that statement. He dearlyloved hiswife,Jackie, and hisfamily: sons Matthew(Julie) ofDover, NH, and Derek (Laurel) of Louisville, CO; his four grandchildren, whowere his prideand joy:Cameron Cole, Caitlin Cole, TheodoreCole,andElowen Cole. He isalso remembered byhis sister,Adele Evinson (hegave her “noogies”), hisbrother Ronald Cole, and his brother-inlaw, Jonathan(Adrianna). Ford is alsosurvived by his first wife, LindaCole, who has beena wonderful mother to his two sons and agood friendthroughout hislife,andhisdoganddaily companionon hiserrand runs,Lacey.

Ford graduated from Middlebury Collegein Vermont and then went on to serveasaU.S.NavyOfficer inVietnam andWashington,D.C. Aftermilitaryservice, Ford served his countryfor29yearsasaSpecial Agent forthe FederalBureauofInvestigation.Ford’s firstoffice ofassignment upon completingNew Agents Training was in Detroit, MI;he attendedlanguage training(Italian/Sicilian) schoolin Monterrey, CA,and thereaftertransferred tothe NewYork OfficewhereheworkedOrganizedCrime andCriminal matters. In1980, hewas assigned tothe New Haven, CT, field office, where hecommanded the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team,was the

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Principal Firearms Instructor, worked Criminal and Foreign Counterintelligencecases,andservedas the EmployeesAssistance Program Coordinator, assistingFBI employeeswith various personal crisis problems, untilhis retirementonJuly31,1999.Ford earnedaMaster’sdegreein CriminalJusticeandserved as an Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice at Sacred HeartUniversityinFairfield, CT.

Ford’s love of sports translated intocoaching youngpeople,includinghis sons,for manyyearsin community soccer,basketball, baseball,and lacrosse in Fairfield,CT. Heplayed anintegral roleinstarting theFairfieldStrikersSoccer Associationand theWakeman Boys/GirlsClub Travel Lacrosse Team.He continuedthis passionbycoachingvarsityandjuniorvarsity football, basketball,and lacrosse at the Hopkins School inNew Haven, where he reveledin being the “Grumpy OldMan” and wasbelovedbymanyofthe students.

Fordenjoyed thechallengeof adailycrossword puzzle and researching his family history on Ancestry, all whilewatching rerunsof old TV shows (especially westernssuch asGunsmoke andBonanza).He was anavid fanof the BostonRed Sox,L.A. Dodgers, Boston Bruins,

New England Patriots, and Green BayPackers. He found themost joyin planning and sharing travel adventureswithhiswifeJackie. Everyyear, Fordwould takeher ona tropicalgetawaytotemporarilyescape the NewEngland winter. Many ofthose wintergetaways includedtwo weeks attheir timeshareinMaui whichthey sharedwith friends overthe years.In thesummer, theywouldbe off tovisit manyof our country’s nationalparks where they would hike and takein thebeauty ofGod’s creation,share agood meal, andjust enjoybeing together.

Ford’slove oftheLord movedhim togive moreof himself. He served as a Deacon andChurch President at the First Congregational Churchof Cheshire. He alsoloved assisting church family members in theirtimeof crisisasa StephenMinister. Fordwas amemberoftheVeteransof ForeignWars,AmericanLegion,andtheMasonicTemple Lodge#16 inCheshire, where heserved asChaplainformanyyears.

Calling hourswill beheld on Thursday,April 27th, from5:00-7:00p.m.,atthe Alderson-Ford Funeral Homeof Cheshire,615 South Main Street.A celebration ofFord’s life,with military honors, will be held at the First Congregational Churchof Cheshire,111 ChurchDrive,Cheshire,CT, at11:00 a.m.,onFriday, April28, 2023.Hisremains willbeburied,attheconvenience ofthe family,at the Massachusetts National Cemeteryon CapeCod, MA.

Inlieuofflowers,memorialcontributions maybe made tothe Deacons’ MemorialFund, FirstCongregational Church,111 ChurchDrive, Cheshire,CT 06410,or toSt. JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalat www.stjude.org/donate. Foronline condolences,to shareaphoto orastory, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Joseph “Jake” Hurd

CHESHIRE Joseph

Kenneth “Jake” Hurd, 81, ofCheshire, passedaway suddenly, Wednesday, April 12,2023 atMidState Medical Center,surroundedbyhisfamily.Hewasthe husbandof Mary(DeRose) Hurd. Jake wasan avid golfer, buthe alwaysfound timetohelp coachhischildren’ssportsandactivities. He loved to sit and chat withfriends andfamily.He was the constant jokester and instilledthat great sense of humorin his children and grandchildren. His truepride cameout when he talked about his grandchildren. Papa; as he was called, always gave them great advice and let themknow howmuchhe lovedthem. Josephwas born May 16, 1941 in Waukegan, IL,a sonof the lateKenneth VirgilandIsabelGrace (Minnis)Hurd and wasa longtime Cheshire resident. He was raisedin St.Joseph,MI, and was a1964 graduate of theCulinary Instituteof America in New Haven, where hewas theclass president and met Mary, the loveof hislife. Joseph proudlyserved intheUnitedStates Airforceduring theVietnam War.Hewas employedfor 22yearsby EderBrothers,andafterhis retirement, he worked at the SouthingtonY.M.C.A. andthen attheMeriden Markham Airport. Joseph was a Communicantof St. Bridgetof SwedenChurch in Cheshire.Besides his lovingwife Mary,heleaves hisdaughter CarrieKall and her husband Richard of East Hampton,and his sonKenHurd andhiswife MelissaofBerlin.Heisalso survived by thetrue lights

of hislife, hisgrandchildren: Conor and Carly Bemisand Phoebe,Nateand Ethan Hurd. Aswell as his belovedsisterRuthHurdof Michiganandmanyadored nieces andnephews. Joseph was predeceased byhissisterColetteKingof Iowa and hisbrother Peter Hurd of Florida. Friends are welcome togreet Joseph’s family onFriday, April21, 2023 atthe Alderson-Ford Funeral Homeof Cheshire, 615 South Main Street, from 9:00a.m. until11:00 a.m. A funeralservice in celebrationof Joseph’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial willbe inAll Saints Cemetery inNorth Haven. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the LowVision Center,VA CT HealthcareSystem Voluntary Service,950 CampbellAvenue, WestHaven, CT 06516.To ensureproper delivery please include on the memoline of the check;IMOJosephK.Hurd PF9003. Foradditional informationortoleavewords ofsympathy pleasevisit www.fordfh.com.

THOMAS CONKLIN

LYMAN HALL TRACK

There was only one male double-winner at the Record-Journal Invitational on Saturday and it was Lyman Hall’s Thomas Conklin. The sophomore brought home the 800 meters in 2:03.82 and the 1600 in 4:43.04. Expect those times to come down as Conklin builds toward the postseason. He qualified for nationals during the indoor season and was a staple of the SCC champion 4x400 relay.

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The Titans continued their mastery over rival Lyman Hall with a 10-7 victory on Friday. Not surprisingly, Tanner Drobish drove the attack. The senior captain scored half of Sheehan’s goals, with three of the five coming in the first quarter alone. The victory extended Sheehan’s win streak to four and extended Tanner’s goal count for the season to 24. Drobish also scored five goals vs. Notre Dame.

BOBBY HERZMAN

WILCOX TECH BASEBALL

Kevin Youkilis was called the “Greek God of walks.” Wilcox Tech’s Bobby Herzman is right there on Olympus with him. Through WT’s first five games, Herzman drew 15 base on balls and got on base 19 times. The sophomore has pop, too. He doubled and tripled in the same inning Monday as the Wildcats thumped Vinal Tech to improve to 7-0. On the mound, Herzman sports a record of 2-0

STELLA CICERO MALONEY SOFTBALL

Regarding the softball performances of freshman Stella Cicero, allow us to channel our inner Stanley Kowalski: HEY, STELLA! With both her pitching and hitting, the rookie has that streetcar named Maloney barrelling along at 5-1. Top acts have included a nine-inning shutout of Berlrin, a 5-inning no-hitter over Wilcox and key hits in the most recent wins over E.O. Smith and Bristol Eastern.

MOLLY LANZ CHESHIRE TRACK

They call Molly Lanz “Squirrel,” and the CHS junior can certainly run and jump like one. At Saturday’s Record-Journal Invitational, Lanz won the 100 hurdles in 15.42 and the 400 meters in 60.66. Both times were personal-bests for an athlete whose best event is actually the 300 hurdles. Lanz is coming off an indoor season in which she placed third in the SCC in the 55 hurdles and 300 meters.

MAKENZIE MAREK

SOUTHINGTON TRACK

One of the top all-around female athletes in Southington’s Class of 2023? Right here: Makenzie Marek. In the fall, Marek was the All-Conference and All-Record-Journal libero for the SHS volleyball team that won the CCC crown and advanced to the Class LL semifinals. Now competing in track, Marek won both the javelin (106-4) and discus (106-11) at Saturday’s R-J Invitational.

From seeds Great things grow. gG , the acorn, is appearing in Community Spaces across Wallingford to inspire grassroots community engagement with social service and arts nonprofits.

Be The Seed.

A 36-hour, online-giving event to support local nonprofits

About The Great Give: Celebrating its 14th year in 2023, The Great Give is returning on May 3-4. This 36-hr, online, community-wide giving event was created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven.

scowinc.org

We are Wallingford nonprofits welcoming you to be the seed. Be our grassroots connections. Follow Us | facebook.com/GreatGive06492

#TheGreatGive06492

Since 1972, SCOW has responded to the needs of the Latino Community by assisting in their success as they maintain and share their rich varied cultures with the broader community. SCOW offers several educational opportunities designed to build confidence and enhance skills. SCOW helps newcomers transition to full participation in our community and nation.  Your gifts help us help the most vulnerable and underserved clients with social and immigration services, education, advocacy, translation, and interpretation, as well as emergency basic needs.

wallingfordymca.org

Founded in 1944, the Wallingford Family YMCA has spent over 78 years bringing the community togetherincluding nurturing the potential of children & teens with an incredible summer experience that helps them build character, form lifelong friendships, and create long lasting memories.  Your gift will ensure that the youth & teens of our community will have the best summer ever at Camp Ulbrich,  regardless of their ability to pay.

wallingford.lioninc.org

Do you want our community to grow stronger, kinder, and more welcoming? If you help WPL reach its $5,000 goal, you will be a critical part of the plan to create shared and connection-building experiences at “The Table” events.  Convening people of different ages, races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, and backgrounds in venues throughout Wallingford is the idea we are asking you to help fund.  By bringing the community together to share music, food, cultures, stories, and conversation, we can learn as we welcome each other’s experiences and perspectives at “The Table.”

ctfoodshare.org

Connecticut Foodshare, a Feeding America member, mobilizes community partners, volunteers, and supporters to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger throughout Connecticut. With a network of more than 650 partner agencies and direct service programs, Connecticut Foodshare provides healthy food to the nearly 400,000 food insecure individuals (including one out of eight children). Our vision is a thriving community free of hunger. You can help.

gaylord.org

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare provides medical management and intensive rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced a catastrophic health crisis such as a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or COVID-19.  Donations to the Great Give support the Louis D. Traurig House, Connecticut’s only transitional living center for people with a brain injury.  This unique program provides four-to-six-weeks of individualized day treatment for patients to successfully transition from hospital to home.

capitalforchange.org

Capital for Change’s mission is to provide flexible, creative and responsive financial products and services to benefit low and moderate income persons, and minority and otherwise disadvantaged individuals, businesses and communities. The vision for C4C is to be Connecticut’s premier community development financial institution offering capital solutions that will create and sustain lasting, positive change to low-income communities, including broadened social and economic participation, economic growth and environmental sustainability. You can help.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven fills the gap when school’s out for Wallingford, North Haven and New Haven youth. Since 1963, the Ulbrich Clubhhouse of Wallingford has been helping young people achieve academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Your investment during The Great Give will help close the academic learning loss caused by the pandemic and ensure those who need us the most will be able to attend the Club.

mastersmanna.org

Master’s Manna, Inc. helps homeless, and low to moderate-income families and individuals obtain essential life needs. Resources at Master’s Manna provide reduction of food insecurity, mental and physical health intervention, and navigating vocational and educational opportunities. We are blessed with a diverse group of volunteers. At times additional hands lighten the load & brighten the day as we strive to benefit our community. Financial support received from The Great Give helps support the actions of those supporting others.

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soul-friends.org

Animal-assisted mental health services offer unique positive outcomes. When Soul Friends founder, Kate Nicoll, suffered a spinal cord injury in 2003, she noticed how her dog was responsive to her pain and moods. Soul Friends leverages this special human-animal bond to help children, families, veterans, and first responders living with trauma, loss, and social-emotional challenges. Donations help us care for the therapy animals that help the people.

The Latino Communities Reporting Lab (Reportajes de la Comunidad Latina) is a long-term initiative with a mission to amplify the voices of our local Latino communities. Your donation during the Great Give will support Lau Guzmán, the Lab’s multimedia reporter from Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America will match every dollar we raise during the Great Give up to $25,000.

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With an assist from local families and supplier Harding Trout Hatchery, the QRWA made its way to the Red Bridge and deposited 86 fish representing three species of trout. The QRWA further built on what Harding Trout Hatchery owner Brian Harding called a nearly 30-year partnership between himself and the group.

Harding said he developed a bond with the QRWA and the greater Meriden area, which is rekindled through friendly exchanges each year at the trout stocking. “It’s great to see some familiar faces and know people are doing well here,” Harding said.

The Quinnipiac River rises from Dead Wood Swamp near New Britain and flows roughly southward to Plainville, Southington and Cheshire, west of Meriden, through Wallingford, Yalesville and North Haven, and flows into New Haven Harbor.

After the April 11 release, the Quinnipiac River now has an additional 30 brook trout, 30 brown trout and 26 rainbow trout ranging from 14-24 inches.

QRWA board member Peter Picone said the organization intentionally sought out large trout when restocking the area, hoping to excite prospective anglers with the potential to reel in a hefty catch, particularly after the group suspended the event for three years due to COVID-19.

“These are really large fish,” Picone said. “The smallest is 14 inches and the largest is 24, so we’re trying to get everybody excited about fishing in the Quinnipiac River here.”

The largest of the fish, a twofoot-long Rainbow Trout, was released with a $50 bounty up for grabs if caught.

Picone said five other fish were tagged by the QRWA with prizes from nearby businesses awaiting residents who manage to hook them.

South Meriden’s Quinnipiac River restocking is known as a family affair, with parents and guardians bringing young children along to catch a glimpse of the trout and try their luck at catching a fish of their own.

Laura Sullivan, who arrived at the Red Bridge alongside her husband, parents and three sons, said her family made a tradition out of stopping by the trout stocking. Her eldest son caught his

first fish at the event several years beforehand.

Sullivan said her family grew fond of the trout stocking thanks to the novelty of watching the very fish they attempt to catch find their

way to the Quinnipiac River.

“Just knowing that we put the first fish in, and then being able to try to catch it,” Sullivan said.

“The boys love it. I love it. I’d go by myself.”

Miguel and Alani Ruiz of Wallingford release trout into the Quinnipiac River on Tuesday, April 11 during the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association’sannualtroutstockingeventinSouthMeriden.

Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

Ryan Sullivan, 10, helps a 24-inch rainbow trout get going into the Quinnipiac River during the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association’s annual trout stocking event.

Peter Picone, above left, takes a photo as Brian Harding from Harding Trout Hatchery lowers a 24-inch rainbow trout into a garbage can to release into the river.

Vote For Your Favorite Local Businesses!

Our Annual Best of Awards reader’s poll is back. This is your chance to nominate and vote for your favorite people, places and businesses in your local area. It’s a great way to support your local businesses.

VOTE: Online voting begins April 13 and ends Sunday, April 23.

WIN $250: If you nominate at least 25 businesses you will be entered to win a $250 gift card. A random drawing will take place at the end of the contest. We will also give away a $250 gift card for the voting round!

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BENCAR BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC 210 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-9204 • www.bencarbuildingsystems.com

Long-lost ring back in family’s hands

“I literally have lost count on how many people that I know, love, have worked with my family that have died from this,” said Jess Morris, the mobile outreach worker at Perception Programs, a behavioral health services nonprofit. “I’ve responded to more overdoses off the clock than on.”

Every day of the week, Morris drives the organization's van to various locations where she provides services such as wound care kits, safe sex supplies, recovery support referrals and opioid use treatment, among other things.

One of the things Morris distributes is naloxone, an opioid antagonist that has successfully reversed more than 2,000 overdoses statewide since 2016. Morris' handouts resulted in 78 of them.

Either as an injection or nasal spray, naloxone is currently available with a prescription through a physician or pharmacist, without a prescription at pharmacies that have a standing order, or through a community health organization like the one Morris works in.

But starting in late summer, a brand of nasal spray naloxone, Narcan, will be available over-the-counter after approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month.

Access may be difficult in rural areas

Despite the FDA approval, some people in Connecticut may still have a difficult time obtaining Narcan over-thecounter. Currently, 28 towns in the state, mostly rural, don’t have a store that is eligible to sell over-the-counter medication, according to permit data from the Department of Consumer Protection. In these towns, since 2018, there have been at least 104 opioid overdose deaths.

And while a store with Narcan could be just a town away for those with access to

transportation, it’s not as simple for individuals with opioid use disorder that are also experiencing homelessness or those that don’t have access to a car.

Until then, one of the most direct ways to access naloxone is through a pharmacy, since they're conveniently located in many neighborhoods, providing quick and direct access to residents.

Yet, there are 45 towns where a pharmacy with a certified pharmacist is not available to prescribe and dispense naloxone or solely dispense it through a standing order. And in these towns, since 2018, there have been at least 149 opioid overdose deaths.

Towns in the Record-Journal coverage area, including Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire and Berlin, have no stores that lack over-the-counter permits or do not have a pharmacist that can prescribe naloxone. Middlefield, however, is among the 28 towns in the state without a store

eligible to sell over-thecounter medication.

Emergent BioSolutions, Narcan's manufacturer, will set the price of over-the-counter Narcan and is already facing pressure from officials, such as U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, urging it to make it affordable.

For friends and family of drug users

“Narcan is not for people who use drugs. It is for people who may encounter someone who uses drugs You can’t ‘Narcan’ yourself,” said Morris.

But a bystander, such as a friend or family member, could. And CDC data shows that almost 40% of overdose deaths involving opioids or stimulants occurred with someone else present, creating a need for widespread availability of naloxone among non-drug users.

Read the full story on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.

Musical tribute

Jack Lynn will perform songs by Dean Martin on Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Road.

There is no charge for the event and the public is invited.

A tea cup auction will be held at the conclusion of the performance.

Yard clean-up

The Town of Cheshire is providing a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves. There is no charge. Disposal by commercial operations is not permitted. The container will be accessible Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. beginning May 1.

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SEWER

LABORER

Involves manual work in construction and general maintenance activities for The Town of Wallingford’s Sewer Division. Operates vehicles, trucks and a variety of power equipment. Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in performing related manual work at the laborer level and a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must also possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

Wages: $20.26$24.02 Hourly. Application Forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax: (203) 294-2084 Phone: (203) 294-2080. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or May 2, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE

TEMPORARY SUMMER HELP

The Town of Cheshire is seeking applicants for temporary summer help to fill Laborer positions in our Public Works Grounds Division. Applicants must hold a valid Connecticut driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age. Applications may be obtained online at www.cheshirect. org and sent to the Department of Public Works, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire or they can be hand delivered to the Public Works Department in the Town Hall (Room 213), Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. The Town of Cheshire is an EOE/ MFH.

PT BUS DRIVER - For Senior Center, 1 day per week and as needed. Public Service license with Passenger endorsement required. Applications now being accepted at the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St. 203-265-7753 Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

PUBLIC HEALTH

SANITARIAN

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

TOP CASH PAID

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

TREE LENGTH

FIREWOOD

CALL FOR DETAILS

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GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate

SHIPPING TEAM MEMBER

Geremia Greenhouse is looking for greenhouse workers to ship seasonal plants. Previous experience is not necessary, but helpful. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 12pm at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT.

TRUCK

DRIVERS

Geremia Greenhouse is looking for customer friendly individuals to drive a 26’ box truck to make deliveries of live plants, full- or part-time. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. CDL is desired but not required. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 12pm at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT.

Professional public health work in the enforcement of statutes and regulations relating to public and environmental health. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in environmental health or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting on a year for year basis. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Must be able to obtain within 6 months CT certification as a food inspector. Salary: $63,116 - $80,755 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone # (203) 294-2080, Fax #: (203)294-2084. The closing date will be May 8, 2023 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.

OFFICE POSITIONWe are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and responsible person who has strong customer service skills and computer knowledge to work in our Self Storage office. Secure facility with longterm tenant base.

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

WALLINGFORD - 1 BR apt., 3rd fl., $900 per mo + 1 mo. sec. Fully appl. KIT. Call (203) 269-5980.

ROOMS FOR RENT$575, $625 or $675 mo., modern rooms, plenty of parking in Meriden. Nice neighborhood. Must have refs. & sec. Call Charlie, 347641-1135.

FERRIS 48” WALKBEHIND LAWNMOWER - 5 SPEED KAWASAKI 14 HP ENGINE W/ GRASS CATCHER, $300. (860) 302-2561. -

GOOD PAVERS - Left over from redoing whole backyard area, $1 ea. 203.537.0612.

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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ALWAYS TOP CASHFor Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash. I’ll Come to You. Julie, 203-443-9602.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

2005 VW BEETLE CONV - 102K miles, running but needs work, asking $2,000. Call 203-5359193.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL

$30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST

TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

PREMIER ESTATE JEW-

ELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES

ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

150 TAG SALES In one location under the Festival Tent on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM to 2PM Hubbard Park, 999 W. Main Street, Meriden, CT THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Presents CT’s LARGEST TAG SALE 150 vendors gathered in one convenient location offering for sale an eclectic collection of goods, trinkets & treasures; vintage household items, toys, tools, collectible items and so much more. Food will be available for purchase.

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1, 2, 3 CASH FOR

ANTIQUES & JEWELRY - Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping

IF YOU Mention

ED’S JUNK REMOVAL (203) 494-1526

SPRING CLEANUPS

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Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, we will take it to the dump for you!

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Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed!

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Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

CustomColonial Painting.com Since ‘99 Lic’d 0630904 & Ins’d Senior Discount Warranty. Financing 860-306-0270

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Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.

DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

W. BOOBER MASONRY -

Over 35 Years Experience

All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093 Let

*SPRING YARD Clean-ups*

FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS.

DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

#1 CHEAP Sm. Yard Mowing. Spring Clean-Up. Light Hauling. Sr. & Veteran disc. 203.600.3836.

Mike’s Helping

ACCEPTING - New customers for wkly mowing, thatching, aerating, hedge trimming . Ryan 860.515.1302

JM Lawn Care

Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Tree Service, Mulch, any color. Comm. & Res. 860.796.8168

OVER 28 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING

Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE

FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Specializing in tree removal, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.

TREE REMOVAL Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

MERIDEN REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE

Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries, Italian Wedding Soup, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS

Silver City Waffle, Strawberry Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundae, Water

MERIDIAN LODGE #77

Mini Donuts

AMERICAN LEGION

Meatball Grinders, Water

NESIT

Snow Cones, Slushy Frozen Drinks

NOAH’S ARK OF HOPE

Kettle Korn: Small, Medium, Large or Jumbo, and Gatorade

NORTH ITALIAN HOME CLUB

Fried Dough, Water

SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH 10 A.M. – 8 P.M.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. &

FOOD VENDORS

DEMOCRATIC TOWN

COMMITTEE

Pizza Slice, Brownie Sundae, Italian Ice, Water, Powerade

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CLUB

Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries, Homemade French Fries with cheese, Corn Dogs, Hot dog on a stick, Water, Soda

MERIDEN TURNER SOCIETY

German Bratwurst with Kraut, Pork Schnitzel, Deep Fried German Hot Dog with Kraut, Ribbon Fries with Cheese, Deep Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, Gatorade, Soda, Water

A.O.H

Kielbasa Sandwich w/wo Kraut, Kielbasa on a Stick, Breakfast Sandwich, Water

SOUTH CHURCH M2

Cannolli, Coffee, Iced Coffee, Water

MERIDEN KIWANIS CLUB

Fried Dough, 1/2 Piece Fried Dough, Water

IGLESIA DE DIOS CASA DEL

ALFARERO

Dinner (Rice/Chicken/Macaroni Salad), Empanadas - Chicken & Beef, Shish Kabobs - Pork & Chicken, Non-alcoholic Pina Coladas, Passion Fruit Juice, Soda

AMICI DELLA VIGNA

Sausage & Pepper Grinder, Jumbo Hot Dog, Jumbo Chili Dog, Pasta Fagioli, Pink Lemonade

MERIDEN RAIDERS

Walking Tacos, Beef Patties, Chicken

Patties, Cocoa Bread, Pickles, Soda, Water

MERIDEN LIONS CLUB

Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Bowl of Chili, Egg Sandwiches, Water

MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD

NAACP

Chicken & Waffles, Water

MAKE A WISH

Hot Lobster Rolls, Cold Lobster Rolls, Water, Craft Soda

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

Corn on the Cob, Hot Pretzels

LITTLE MISS DAFFODIL & HONOR ESCORT CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 6:30 P.M • TENNIS COURTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 “DAFFODILS ON PARADE” 11:30 A.M.

GRAND MARSHAL: BUDDY ALTOBELLO

ONGOING

CRAFT FAIR: Juried crafters from all over the eastern United States will be displaying and selling their artistic products by Mirror Lake, occupying over 70 spaces from 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

AMUSEMENTS: will operate Friday from 5pm to closing; Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Wristbands on Sunday for $25.O0 from 10am-1pm - ALL AMUSEMENTS ARE

WEATHER DEPENDENT!!

JUSTIN PICCIRILLO’S sale and signing of his new book on the history of Hubbard Park both Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30 from 11am to 4pm on the Midway.

SOLOMON GOFF HOUSE demonstration of 1700 living, both days from 11am to 4pm in Hubbard Park near the Skatehouse.

FREE: CASTLE CRAIG SHUTTLE will take you to the Castle at 1,000 feet above sea level both Saturday and Sunday. Please check Shuttle schedule upon arrival.

FREE: Round trip SHUTTLE BUS service from Platt High School and the Meriden Mall both Saturday and Sunday starting @ 8am.

THE JEFF CROOM’S WELCOME STAGE

11:00 -

JAMES J BARRY BAND

THE JEFF CROOMS

WELCOME STAGE

10:45 - 11:30 JEFF PRZECH WITH DENNIS FANCHER

12:00 - 12:45 A PALLET FOR THE SHOAL

1:15 2:00 SPARKLE AND FADE

2:30 - 3:30 BROTHER OTHER

4:00 - 5:00 BEPW

JAMES J BARRY BAND SHELL STAGE

11:30 - 12:30 RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS

1:00 - 2:00 JAKE KULAK AND THE MODERN VANDALS

2:30 - 3:30 SHADED SOUL

4:00 - 5:00 SMALL TOWN GAMBLERS

FOOD TENT STAGE

FOOD

11:30 - 12:30 GOZA LATIN BAND

1:00 - 2:00 SETH ADAM

2:30 - 3:30 ORQUESTA AFINKE

4:00 - 5:00 THE BLUE RHYTHM BAND

THE 2023 MIDSTATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO

AT THE 43ND ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL APRIL 29 - APRIL 30

UNDER THE EXPO TENT ON THE TENNIS COURTS - OPEN TO ALL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL VISITORS. Free Admission. HOURS: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times of live events subject to change. All information accurate as of 4/13/23: the Committee regrets any errors or omissions. No Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblading, etc. No pets or animals (except service animals).

THEATER

&

THEATER 11:00 Elsa 12:00 Mirabel & Bruno 1:00 Black Panther 3:00 Marshall

ACTION ZONE STAGE

2:00 & 5:00PM

WHACKY CHAD STUNT COMEDIAN

12:00 & 3:00PM

DANIEL GREENWOLF CELTIC MAGICIAN

1:00 & 4:00PM

MIKE STEIDLEY’S MOUNTAIN BIKE STUNT SHOW

ACTION ZONE STAGE

12:00 VALENTIN KARATE

12:30

2:30

3:00

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