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QU professor appointed fellowship HAMDEN — Grant Crawford, of Cheshire, professor of mechanical engineering at Quinnipiac University, has been appointed a fellow member of the American Society for Engineering Education in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the society. The fellow grade is conferred by the board of directors upon an ASEE member with outstanding and extraordinary Crawford qualifications, experience in engineering or engineering technology education or an allied field, and significant ASEE contributions. "It is incredibly humbling to be recognized as a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education," Crawford said. "I like to think of this as an individual recognition of a team award. I have spent the 36 years of my professional life in serving and educating othSee Professor, A2
Ida DeFrancesco, owner of Farmer Joe's Gardens, looks over a Supersonic tomato plant, one of the many varieties of tomatoes available at the 109 Leigus Road farm in Wallingford, May 7. Many farmers markets are preparing to open for the season, providing residents with fresh, local produce. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Farmers markets gear up for season By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
stand were noticeably busy. Cheshire’s Matt Switajewski, owner of Summit Hill Growers Local farmers markets are said last year’s business at the preparing to open for a busy farmstand was exceptional. This season providing residents with year, Switajewski kicks off the fresh, locally grown produce. 2021 season by giving the farmstand a new name. Located at Cheshire 1681 Waterbury Road, across Last year proved to be an excel- from Darcey School, the new name is officially Maple Oak lent year for Cheshire farmstands. Demand was high for lo- Farm & Market. Switajewski wanted the new name to be cally sourced food and farm-
As pandemic restrictions lift, the town is allowing some traditional spring activities to go forward – although with limitations. With the state cautiously moving to get back to “normal,” Cheshire has plans to hold Memorial Day events
and school proms. Around the area towns are using a variety of approaches for traditional civic and school spring activities.
mittee came to two decisions: The event would not happen as usual, with a full parade, but it would not be canceled either.
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The 2021 Memorial Day Parade will unfold as a motorcade, specifically for veter-
After much discussion, over many months, the Cheshire Memorial Day Parade Com-
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Maple Oak Farm & Market is open for the season with a variety of produce. The season begins with lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, etc. As the season progresses, new food and product lines will be introduced. Outside, there will be the addiSee Markets, A14
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important goal is to inspire my students to succeed through effort by using myself as a case study in how an individual of humble origins can take advantage of limited opportunities, overcome roadblocks and obstacles, and find an amazing pathway through life."
ers. Throughout this time, I have been incredibly blessed to partner with some amazing people, all over the world. I have shared with them and learned from them and my hope is that they Dean of the School of Engihave benefitted from our asneering at Quinnipiac, Justin sociation as much as I have." Kile said, "Grant's selection to the Academy of Fellows of Education is much broader the American Society for enthan just teaching class, he gineering education is an acsaid, adding, that "While one knowledgement — at the of my basic objectives in highest level — of his careerworking with students is to long commitment to the edtransform their mindsets ucation of young engineers. from those of high school He is passionate about the students into those of pracart of teaching and sharing ticing engineers and team that art with other educaleaders, I think an equally
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Memorial Day As the 2021 Cheshire Memorial Day Motorcade Parade nears, the Parade Committee would like to encourage Cheshire residents along the parade route to get ready to cheer on the military veterans who will be participating in cars throughout town. Local veterans from all military branches who answered the call to service to their country will drive, or be driven, in this special motorcade setting off from the green at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 30. Along the route, organizers would like residents to continue to consider social distancing. Any veterans who
have still not signed up to be part of the motorcade should contact Leslie Marinaro at lesliem@snet.net or call 203-631-7762.
Golf classic Join The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Golf Classic In Memory of Leo P. Lavallee Jr., Tuesday, July 20. Contact us to donate a raffle prize and display your business cards. A portion of all proceeds help to fund our scholarship program for two deserving Cheshire High seniors. To register, contact Jean at jean@cheshirechamber.org or call 203-272-2345.
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The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire will host its Annual Plant Sale Saturday, June 19 on the green of Cheshire Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, 7 a.m. to noon (rain or shine). Perennials dug from club members’ gardens are the focus of the sale. Also, there will be a garden-related tag sale. The Suburban Garden Club is a civic organization and all proceeds from this fundraiser help pay for a yearly scholarship for high school students, and the care of several gardens in town. Visit cheshiregardeners.org.
The Cheshire Summer of Sunflowers, a community growing project, kicks off this spring. Thousands of sunflowers, all over town, will be grown. Pick up a free heirloom sunflower seed packet (while supplies last) at: The Bean Coffee Roasters, ReRead Books, Whippersnapper’s Play Gym, Artsplace CPFA, NorthPoint Pets & Company, Red Owl Jewelry & Gifts, West Main Music Academy, and Cheshire Public Library. Make sure to find the Cheshire Summer of Sunflowers on Facebook. See Briefs, A4
Watercolor exhibit Visit the foyer at the Cheshire Public Library to view watercolors by Madison artist and Artsplace instructor Candace Bialczak. The artist notices little things such as acorns, pinecones, weeds and bugs then magnifies these subjects to find nuances of color for others to appreciate.
Check the library website, cheshirelibrary.org, for available hours to view the show, which will be available until June 30. For information about taking a watercolor class with Bialczak, call Artsplace at 203-272-2787.
Fall Festival Reserve your Fall Festival booth space ASAP; we anticipate a sell-out for 2021. For more information, email jean@cheshirechamber.org.
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Chloe Retuya, an eighth grade student at St. Bridget School, was selected as a second place winner in the 2020-2021 Knights of Columbus International Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.
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Chloe was one of two St. Bridget students to win at the state level. She then
went on to become second place winner at the International level. Dr. Nancy Testa, principal at St. Bridget School, said, “Chloe Retuya is an extraordinary young woman of many talents. Her academic achievement and perseverance are to be commended; she excels in all academic
areas and extracurricular activities. There is no doubt that she will be successful in all of her future endeavors. St. Bridget School has been blessed to have Chloe as a student since pre-K and would proudly send her off to Sacred Heart Academy with blessings where we are confident she will continue to excel and flourish.”
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Cheshire Academy unveils ‘Cat’s Eye’ logo Cheshire Academy has released its new Cat’s Eye subbrand, bringing together all athletic and student activity programs under one umbrella that best represents the CA community. According to a press release from the school, the Cat’s Eye sub-brand takes into consideration CA’s proud past while intentionally moving into the future with a professionalized set of images and logos that give the CA mascot more character and finesse. The development of the new sub-brand was overseen by Cheshire Academy's Marketing & Communications Office working closely on the development of the images with the VIP Branding Team
something that everyone can rally behind and promote. This is collegiate-level branding for a college-prep school,” Dykeman said.
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gaging student activities program with a wide variety of options. The mascot and logos related to these programs have been inconsistent and misaligned; we now have a visual identity that instills pride, promotes spirit, and is at the high level and “For decades, Cheshire quality that best reflects Academy has had a strong Cheshire Academy and our athletics program and an en- offerings. It's imagery is
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All the ways to celebrate a birthday By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
In my last column, I made a (fleeting) mention that I had a birthday coming up. A reader named Jane dropped me a line to let me know I share a birthday with her husband. Jane reflected fondly on a lifetime of birthdays. One of her favorites was a childhood recollection from elementary school. She was given a special crown to wear and her mother baked cupcakes, one for each child in the class and one for the teacher.
parties on my birthday when I was a kid. The big day celebrations just weren’t big deals. They were family occasions and common to share with just the immediate family. A present would be given in the morning, but birthday or no, there were still chores to be done. This is absolutely different from how the hubby and I raised the kid. I think we were caught up in the fun (and craziness) of it all. Our friends did magicians and tea parties and ponies and bouncy houses.
I, myself, do not recall many, if any
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Country Club Road has a long & winding tale to tell By Mitzi Romano
second season, the club boasted close to 100 members, hailing from Cheshire, Waterbury, Hamden, Meriden and New Haven. For that year, the only alteration made to the course was to extend the sixth hole, but the clubhouse had several improvements planned, including the screening-in of the “spacious porch” to permit meal service.
(Mitzi Romano and the History Hound explore and write on behalf of the Cheshire Historical Society.) In Cheshire, Country Club Road connects Route 10 and Route 70. But as closely as you look along that road, you will be hard pressed to find a country club. However, you will see streets named Fairway Drive, North Course Drive, and Club Lane.
Indeed, this area was once the site of a true golf coursebased country club. Recently, the History Hound was pressed into service to see if he could sniff out the back nine, or the front nine, or maybe a sand trap. As it turned out, a bit of internet research proved more productive.
As the course was coming to fruition, residents of the road on which it was located The Honey Pot Country felt that the road needed a Club was incorporated in more suitable name. At that 1929, with its founding offitime, the portion near Rt. 70 cers hailing from New Haven was named “Town Farm and Cheshire. According to a Road,” because the Town Dec. 6, 1929 article in the Farm, or Poor House, was its Meriden Record-Journal, the prominent feature. The othfacility was situated “on er end was anchored by the beautiful rolling land on the Connecticut Light and Powestate of Geo. E. Atwaer substation or power ter.” The site was intended to house, and was commonly be an 18-hole course, with a referred to as Power House clubhouse. Road. As a result, the town
The Country Club seemed to hold its own, until 1940. An article in the Aug. 9, 1940, Southington News and Times indicated that the “Discontinuance of the Honey Pot Country Club caused a number of Cheshire residents” to join the Southington Country Club that year. A 1955 article in the Meriden Journal noted that “the old Honey Pot Gold Club group disbanded when the club lease was not renewed.”
tion to hosting golf outings and serving as the home course for the Cheshire Academy golf team, the place also was the setting for several social gatherings and wedding receptions. As a golf course, it remained a going concern through the 1960s. although the property was never expanded past the original nine holes. However, in 1973, the golf course property was approved for cluster housing. Over time, those plans evolved into the Copper Hill condominiums, built in the early 1980s, and the Country Village condominiums, built in the later 1980s, which pay homage to the history of the property with their street names.
One “suburban legend” about the Honey Pot Cheshire Country Club that has persisted over the years is that the house located at However, an advertisement 290 Country Club Road, with in the Meriden Record-Jour- the impressive lions guarding the front door, is the old The nine holes of the Honey nal noted that the Cheshire Country Club clubhouse. Golf Club on Route No. 70 Pot Golf Course opened for Recently, former golfers was open for the 1941 seaplay on May 30, 1930, with son. During the 1940s, it ap- have indicated that, in fact, the formal opening taking pears that the golf course this was not the clubhouse, place on June 20, 1930. Dewas interchangeably referred but the home of one of the spite the challenges of the former owners. While the Great Depression, the course to as the Honey Pot Golf Club or the Cheshire Counland records for number 290 appeared to fare well in its try Club. Perhaps, old habits initial year. Going into its simply died hard. In addiSee Hound, A11 asked for suggestions for a new name. At one point, “Maple Branch Road” was the prime contender, but Country Club Road eventually won out.
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This hoopla might have seemed odd at first, but then we jumped on that train. The first “friend” party for the kid was at Highland Bowl on Highland Avenue. That’s the duckpin bowling alley by Sandbank Road. (Duckpin bowling is a story for another time.) The party was really fun (and easy). The occasion amounted to the group of kids eating pizza, playing games and bowling. And yes, there was cake. Following that event, we did Chuck E. Cheese with the grandparents and a few friends. After that birthday, it was a dinner out with the kid’s two BFFs and a stop at the nail salon on a whim. That was hilarious. You know how tiny kids’ nails are – it took all of two nail brushes of paint to do three pair of hands. Equally funny is the yearly event my hubby has created for me. He calls it Joy’s Birthday Fortnight. First, let it be known that a fortnight is a unit of time. Two weeks. A quick peek at Wikipedia and we find out the word is Old English and means 14 days and nights. In this household, here’s how Joy’s Birthday Fortnight works: It is the period of time between Mother’s Day and Joy’s birthday from which springs perpetual gifts and joyous moments. Sounds like a scam, eh?
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Some gifts have included dinners or bottles of wine. Sometimes “the gift” is help with gardening, like when the hubby moves a big trash can of weeds for me. Yes, that counts. Surprise foods count, too. Special food is delivered for both Mother’s Day and birthday. It’s all good. By the way, the hubby insists this particular fortnight protocol was initiated by a Joy declaration. (I beg to differ.) Back to Jane. “As one grows older, birthday celebrations are often limited to milestone years,” she said. I may argue with that as well, but since it’s Jane’s turn … Age, Jane explained, was very important as it applied to being able get the COVID vaccine. “Now it was good to be old,” she said, adding, “Now that I have been a senior citizen for many years, I view birthdays as important events. They represent another year well spent, another year to offer guidance and help to the younger generations and a chance to finally have the time to share some of the things I have learned during my lifetime.”
Chamber announces annual awards By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
dark winter, a tough time in the last year for business. Just because of the coronavirus we've had some struggles in how we move forward not just economically, but in terms of our communities,” said chamber Executive Director Ray Andrewsen. “ … So now we're in spring and we’re starting to come out of the pandemic thanks to the vaccinations.”
Hoping for a thaw in the pandemic that will allow businesses to enjoy a prosperous summer, the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be holding its annual awards dinner in person with a theme of “Spring Forward.” “We’ve come out of a fairly
The event, at the Farms Country Club in Wallingford on June 10, will recognize six local businesses for their contributions to the North Haven and Wallingford communities over the past year. The chamber’s Shining Star award will be presented to three companies based on their size. The Burns and McDonnell construction See Chamber, A12
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try Village Condominiums in 1985, although there is no longer any building at From A10 that location. While the online land records for 290 indicate that it was origiCountry Club Road jump nally built in 1790, the from 1899 to 2002, perhaps clubhouse was described as the “lion house” was the new construction at the residence of George Atwasouth end of the course. In ter, on whose “rolling esfact, from 1954 through tate” the Honey Pot course 1968, telephone books gave was built. A 1949 entry in the more-southerly address the Meriden Journal notes of 336 Country Club Road that “Mr. and Mrs. George as the address for the golf Atwater of Town Farm Road course. This was also the are leaving tomorrow for address given for the Coun-
Jane wraps up by saying she and her husband will be thinking of me when he blows out all his candles, all 83, and one more for good luck. So best wishes to him and happy birthday to all May babies, while we’re at it.
Englewood Fla., where they expect to spend the winter. The Cheshire Country Club, of which Mr. Atwater is manager, will be operated by the Chip-Wich Caterers, Cheshire, this winter.” Even if this building was not the actual clubhouse, it is likely one of the few structures still standing that had a front row seat to the glory days of the Honey Pot Cheshire Country Club golf course.
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think we've learned some valuable lessons and some new ways of servicing members.” Record-Journal Publisher Liz White Notarangelo said the Diversity and Inclusion Award reflects the launch of the newspaper’s Latino Communities Reporting Lab in March. Though she’s proud of the work being done by the lab, White said the award belongs to the entire community, which helped form the initiative through a fivemonth listening tour to ensure the project meets the community’s needs. The lab has already hired its first reporter and is hiring for a second reporting position. The Record-Journal also created a Diversity & Inclusion Committee, which is planning special sections throughout the year. The first 28-page section, released in February, focused on Black History Month and the contributions of local African Americans. A special section planned for next month will focus on the LGBTQ+ community. “The work that the committee’s done has been impactful in creating new initiatives,” White said. The “Spring Forward” theme of the dinner reflects that businesses are feeling more optimistic, Andrewsen said. “We’re seeing a return to optimism, a sense of recovery, a re-engagement and people wanting to be helping each other in a more direct way … we’ve obviously seen the coronavirus numbers are improving in Connecticut and we have terrific vaccination rates,” he said. dleithyessian @record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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Officials: Be mindful of ‘skimming’ devices The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding consumers to be cautious when paying at the pump, following a report of a skimming device at a gas station in the town of Plymouth.
gas pump to make sure it hasn’t been tampered with. If you can, pay with cash inside. If you plan to use your credit card to pay for gas, check your statement regularly to identify and catch potential fraud early.”
“People are driving more, and that means they’re filling up more, but the last thing many consumers are thinking about is whether or not their gas pump card reader is secure,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. “The easiest way to avoid a credit card skimmer is to pay in cash or to pay inside the gas station, but we understand most consumers prefer the convenience of paying at the pump. Still, consumers should keep track of when and where they’re stopping for gas, and regularly check their credit card statements for fraudulent activity.”
As consumers gear up for summer travel, DCP is offering the following tips that can help prevent thieves from stealing financial and identifying information:
“With more people hitting the road to go on summer vacations now that they’re vaccinated, it’s important to be vigilant of credit card skimming devices when you’re stopping for gas,” said Attorney General William Tong. “Before filling up your tank, check the seal of the
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tions on or near the interstate are at the most risk for skimming. Notify the authorities. If you believe you’ve fallen victim to a skimming attack, make sure you alert your local police and DCP. If consumers have questions for DCP, or need to file a complaint related to gasoline, they may contact the Food and Standards Division at dcp.foodandstandards@ct.gov. — Press Release
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FOOD PANTRY DONATION The Women’s Club of Cheshire met May 6 at the Cheshire Park pavilion. Members collected and donated food and supplies to the Cheshire Food Pantry. Pictured: Rosemarie Noble M.D., Karen Hamm, Marilyn Cronin, Delores Barker (president), Paulette Bush, Joan Hodgson and Eleanor Ratchelous.
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tion of garden center items such as vegetable and plant trays and hanging flower baskets. The hours are Mon-Sun, 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. and Sun“Now that more people are vaccinatdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ed and we already had good pracOld Bishop Farm, 500 South Meritices in place,” Miceli said. “We hope den Road, kicks off its early season that people will feel more comfortfarm produce offerings with aspara- able coming. We’re hoping for biggus and salad greens. Strawberries ger this year.” will be ready in June, followed by John Torello’s blueberries and black- While not a farmers market, Lewis Farms also in Southington sells proberries and the popular flower cutting gardens. The hours are Wednes- duce at its 384 Belleview Ave. locaday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and tion. inside Old Bishop Farm, John's wife Manager Shawna Burgener said goCarolyn Torello has the cases full of ing into this season, business at the pies, cakes, doughnuts and more. farm will be ‘bigger than ever’. Elsewhere in Cheshire, the Zentek “I think this year people will be family has announced its Higgins growing their own produce versus Road farmstand will not be open going to the grocery store,” she said. until July. Ives Farmstand on Cheshire Street opened at the end of The farm has an outdoor garden and sells a wide variety of plants and April. It also offers a CSA sign-up. produce like tomatoes, peppers and Norton Brothers Fruit Farm will repumpkins in the fall. The farm also open its store in mid-June. sells ice cream in the summer.
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Lewis Farms is open everyday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Farmer Joe’s Gardens, 109 Leigus Road, in Wallingford opened for its 12th season in March. The shop is full of baked goods, plants, dairy and more. “What we hope that comes out of
the pandemic,” owner Ida DeFrancesco said, “is that people that tried all of these new habits whether it’s baking, cooking or growing, come back and continue to do so.” DeFrancesco said it’s hard to anticipate business this season because planting and growing fruits and vegetables are so dependent on the weather. It was Lori Giddix’s first time visiting the market on Friday afternoon. She was impressed with the variety of items and prices. “The little antique things in the front is what caught my eye,” Giddix said. “I’ve lived in Meriden for over 60 years and I have never seen this place.” Giddix said it is very important to her to support local small businesses. “They need it, a lot of them are hurting,” she said. “Even if that means spending a little extra, I’ll do it.” Farmer Joe’s season will end in October.
Meriden Meriden’s city-sponsored farmers market will be open on Mill Street near the Meriden Green for its 11th season in July. Michael Rohde, president of Meriden’s Farmers Market committee, said he is expects this year to be bigger than last year now that more
people are vaccinated and outdoor restrictions are lifted. “[Last year] was our biggest year yet,” Rohde said. “We gave out $25,000 in ‘Doubling Dollars,’ which was a record. That doubled the buying power for our seniors and lowincome families.” Rohde also said local farmers had their best year at the market after many restaurants closed and cut back on product. Looking ahead to this year, the market’s committee’s treasurer, Dave Peczynski, said everything from years previous to 2020, will return and like Rohde, he is anticipating this year to be bigger than last. “I think that last year, there were people that were more comfortable outside, than they were going indoors to shop,” Peczynski said. “Now that they have come and experienced it, I expect for them to come back once again.” Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 10 to Oct. 16, Meriden residents will be able to buy farmfresh produce. Outside of food, residents can expect to see vendors selling jewelry, clothing, crafts and flowers. There will also be musical entertainment and picnic tables for safe gathering. fwilliams@record-journal.com 203-317-2373 Twitter: @faith_williams2
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enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division. During the battle, Mr. Williams displayed ‘valiant devotion to duty’ and service above self as he ‘enabled his company to reach its objective.’
“Mr. Williams’ actions, commitment to his fellow service members, and heroism were recognized on October 5, 1945, when he received the The Berlin Veterans ComCongressional Medal of mission is collaborating with Honor from President Truthe Woody Williams Founman at the White House. Mr. dation to build this Gold Star Williams is the sole surviving Families Memorial MonuMarine from WWII, to wear ment. The foundation’s web- the Medal of Honor.” site states, “Hershel The website states that the ‘Woody’ Williams was born on a dairy farm in 1923 in Quiet Dell, West Virginia. He See Monument, A20
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currently released on bond. Clason was an investment advisor and a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, according to a statement from Tom Carson, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. Starting in 2015 Clason provided investment services for a 73-year-old client, Carson said. The client had at least five accounts with Clason and in January 2018 they opened a joint bank account. From 2018 through August 2020, Clason transferred more than $668,000 from the client’s investment accounts into the joint bank account, Carson said. Without the client’s knowledge or authorization, Clason withdrew more than $621,000 in cash for his personal use, Carson noted. Clason transferred $5,000 from the joint account to his personal account and made two transfers to pay his personal credit card.
Clason faces a maximum sentence of 20 years for the charge.
In announcing the guilty plea, Justice Department officials encouraged senior citizens to report suspected fraud to the National Elder Fraud Hotline. The hotline is staffed by experienced case managers who can provide personalized support to callers. Case managers assist callers with reporting the suspected fraud to relevant agencies and by providing resources and referrals to other appropriate services as needed. When applicable, case managers will complete a complaint form with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) for Internet-facilitated crimes and submit a consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of the caller. The toll free number for the hotline is 833-FRAUD-11 (833372-8311). lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ
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Support groups Caregivers often have overwhelming responsibilities assisting their loved ones in doing the most basic tasks while handling their own lives. To provide education and a venue to discuss challenges and helpful strategies, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging offers a variety of free virtual dementia caregiver support groups. Topics include: communication techniques, caregiver support, benefits of activities, family dynamics and safety issues. The groups
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activities of the Woody Williams Foundation “allow Mr. Williams to continue his devotion and commitment to those who have served and the Gold Star families who have lost Loved Ones to that service above self. To date, Woody and his foundation are responsible for establishing 76 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States with
A press release from the Berlin Veterans Commission states “the black granite monument features two sides. One side bears the words: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, a tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. The other side tells a story through the four granite panels: Homeland,
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Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. The scenes on each panel reflect Connecticut’s Gold Star Families and their fallen heroes. At the center of this tribute is the most distinct feature of the monument, the cut out which represents the loved one who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. “When the sun goes behind the monument and the shadow hits it at a certain time of day, the image shines through; it’s like the loved one is with us. It is designed that way and represents all of those who died during their service.” A Gold Star sister, Leslie Manselle, will sing the National Anthem at the May 22 groundbreaking ceremony. Speakers will include Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Gold Star mother Helen Keiser-Pedersen, State Veterans Commissioner Thomas Saadi, and Medal of Honor recipient Paul “Buddy” Bucha. A musical rendition of U.S. military service songs will be performed by the Berlin High School Saxophone Quartet, and two Berlin High trumpeters will play Taps. A seven-man Funeral Honors Rifle Squad from the MCL Hardware City Detachment also will be part of the ceremony. Veterans Memorial Park is located at 51 Lower Lane. To donate to the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, visit woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html.
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School proms Superintendent of Schools Jeff Solan announced recently that proms for junior and senior high school students will take place in June.
Despite the alterations to the usual prom proceedings, a prom king and queen will be crowned at approximately 9:30 p.m., and dinner will be served, except it will be served individually instead of buffet style.
ans – and be spread out to area neighborhoods, essentially bringing the parade to residents instead of bringing residents out to the parade. On May 30, beginning at 1:30 p.m., a motorcade of veterans and their families or drivers will leave from the green in front of First Congregational Church and make its way throughout town. Whereas the traditional parade route runs from the police department past Cheshire High School along Route 10, this year’s motorcade will pass through several neighborhoods, giving people ample opportunity to come out and wave, cheer, and honor both the veterans taking part and all those who have lost their lives in service of the country. The idea is for residents to come out on their front lawns, allowing them to maintain pandemic safety, according to John White, a member of the parade committee and veterans council who also serves as parade marshal. While the committee was aware that it was likely certain restrictions would be lifted by the time Memorial Day arrived later in the spring, plannnig needed to take place without knowing exactly what the situation would be. It was a cautious, practical approach, that let the committee proceed with plans that accomodated public health considerations that were in flux. Also, on May 30 schedule is Cheshire’s annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring the men and women in America’s armed forces who died. This event will be held on the Church Green on Sunday, May 30, at 1 p.m. The motorcade follows this event. The ceremony is sponsored by the Cheshire Veterans Council, which consists of American Legion Post 92, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10052, Army Air Force Roundtable of Connecticut, Disabled American Veterans, and AmVets, and is co-spon-
Soan cited the reduction in positivity and increase in vaccination rates as the main factors in allowiing the traditional events to go forward. The proms will be held at Aria Banquet Hall in Prospect and plans were carefully made with the help of the facitlity and in consultation with Chesprocott Health District, according to Solan. ”
Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test can be sent to the CHS Health Office at CHSNurse@ cheshire.k12.ct.us or faxed to 203250-2572.
The Cheshire High School All Night Grad Party remains in the planning stages as the Cheshire High School Parent Teacher Organization works to pull the event together after months of uncertainty about where According to CHS Principal Mary the pandemic would be at this point. Gadd, junior prom will be held on The group continues to fundraise Thursday, June 3, and senior prom and seek volunteers for the effort. To will be held on Friday, June 4. The help, contact Landa Vernon at events will go from 5:30 to 10:30 chsangp2021@gmail.com. Vernon p.m. and a variety of protocols and procedures to ensure safety for those and the rest of the PTO are accepting donations through the PTO webinvolved. site, along with Venmo donations Students attending either of the that can be made to @Cheshireproms will need to show proof of HighPTO. vaccination by displaying the card they received at the time of inocula- Area towns tion, or show proof of a negative In Southington, the American LePCR test administered 72 hours pri- gion has voted not to hold its annual or to the event. Students must conMemorial Day parade, but will have firm their vaccination or negative smaller ceremonies around town. PCR test to the CHS Health Office by May 28 in order to be allowed to at- The legion voted not to hold the parade during its meeting last week, tend the dances. citing ongoing concerns about large “Students will be required to wear gatherings during the pandemic. masks and maintain social distance “The main reason was that we did at all times, inside and outside, and not want to expose the police, the students will be cohorted by their fire and the youth to crowds,” said table and distanced as well,” Gadd detailed, in a letter to parents dated Steve Pintarich, a past commander May 10. Students will also have stag- of American Legion Kiltonic Post 72. gered arrival times based on their The legion will hold smaller ceretables assignments. monies at cemeteries and memoriIn her letter, Gadd warns that the als in town parks, including Recreation, Panthorn and Memorial slightest increase in COVID-19 infections could cause the cancellaparks, starting at 7:30 a.m. Each certion of prom altogether. As such, she emony will have a rifle volley and is advising students and parents to the playing of taps. At 11 a.m., Post stay vigilant in lead up to the events, 72 members will reconvene for the such as actvities and gatherings dur- main ceremony on the front lawn of ing the Memorial Day weekend. the lodge, 64 Main St. Another change from years prior is that no one from outside of the CHS community, such as friends of current CHS students, will be allowed
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The U.S. Coast Guard Band will be playing at the Meriden Green Amphitheater on May 30 at 2 p.m. to mark the city’s recognition of soldiers who died serving their country. In Wallingford, Most Holy Trinity Church will be hosting a public prayer service on May 30 at 7 p.m. and a public ceremony will be held on the front steps of the Town Hall at 10 a.m. on May 31.
Graduations Cheshire High School was still finalizing graduation plans as of the last information The Cheshire Citizen received before going to publication. Meriden graduation ceremonies for Maloney and Platt high schools are scheduled for June 10 at 6 p.m. on the schools’ football fields,with masks and three foot social distancing. Each graduate can have four guests that will sit together in separated pods. If there is inclement weather, both ceremonies will be moved to the gym. If the ceremony is moved inside each graduate can only have one guest because of the size of Maloney’s gymnasium. At Wilcox Technical High School, there will be three in-person ceremonies outside on June 16, starting at 12:30 p.m. Graduates will be divided into three cohorts.Each graduate can have up to four guests. Everyone at the ceremony will be required to wear a mask. In Wallingford, for both Sheehan and Lyman Hall high schools, graduation ceremonies are scheduled for June 11 at 6 p.m. outdoors on the football fields with a rain date of June 12. Sheehan Principal Enzo Zocco said tickets will be limited and the final number per student is still being determined. Students and families will have to wear masks and social distancing rules will be in place. Southington High School’s graduation is planned for June 18 at 4 p.m. outside on the football field. Each student will be masked and will sit at least three feet apart. Graduates will be allowed two tickets. Guests will sit on the bleachers spaced three feet apart.
Rental, utility assistance available to those impacted by COVID-19 Through the Department of Housing, the state of Connecticut has developed the UniteCT program which will provide rental and utility payment assistance to those who qualify.
In order to help stabilize the housing markets, UniteCT is using $235 million to assist with rental and utility payments for households that have been financially impacted by the pandemic for up to six months.
To qualify, you must be a Connecticut resident, qualify for unemployment, have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
For more information or to apply go to portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT. The program will provide financial assistance to households earning up to 80% of the area median income.
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