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Volume 13, Number 21

Thursday, May 26, 2022

CHS seniors advance to Eagle Scout

CENTENARIAN CELEBRATION

Ethan Lin, Ryan Camp and Nickolas Veltri of Cheshire’s Boy Scout Troop 198 received their Eagle Scout Rank at a triple Eagle Court of Honor held May 7 at the Cheshire Youth Center. Each year, less than 9 percent of Boy Scouts attain Eagle Scout status. To earn the rank, scouts are required to fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, community service and outdoor skills. Lin, Camp and Veltri — seniors at Cheshire High School — have been active in Boy Scouts for over 10 years and have held a variety of positions in Troop 198. To earn the See Scouts, A25

Don’t neglect septic upkeep By Joy VanderLek The Citizen

Sis Schlesinger, 100, shares a laugh with friends, from left, Doris Manseau of West Haven, Heidi Thorsen of New Haven and Lilian Revel of Stratford, while setting up for a photo during a Centenarian Celebration at Elim Park, 150 Cook Hill Road. The gathering, held May 17, highlighted the lives of six centenarian women ranging in age from 100 to 105. See additional photos, page 26. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Getting your home ready for warm weather often comes with a litany of tasks. At the top of the “to do” list might be prepping the lawn mower, or pulling gardening items out of the shed. See Septic upkeep, A28

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move around and it’s not as crazy hot as it used to be.

Since my hubby has declared my birthday celebration legally includes not just the day of my birthday, but encompasses the Mother’s Day-Birthday fortnight, I begin my plant-buying early. That’s what I do. I buy plants. If the plant is lucky, it also gets planted soon after purchase. Nevermind that carcasses of birthday plants past that you may spot here and there in the yard.

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The celebratory shopping began on Friday. I went with a friend to investigate the Cheshire nurseries and greenhouses. We ended up at Dietrich Gardens this time and I got two lovely hanging baskets. I think one of the best things Dietrich did in recent years was to redesign the inside of the nursery. It looks really good. It’s easy to

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I am coming off a whirlwind birthday weekend. It’s been fun! It’s also been insanely hot. This is where I tell you I lived in Arizona for a time and when people would say, “Yeah, it’s hot, but there’s no humidity,” we would roll our eyes. Hot is hot. Here in Cheshire, the outdoor thermometer at my house read 96 degrees at noon Sunday. “Alexa” said it was 91. The National Weather Service said it was 87 degrees. It was stifling.

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Cheshire Academy adds to its leadership team

Clinton has held many roles within the schools where he has worked and lived, including, most recently, as assistant head of school for student life and dean of faculty at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. He previously

served as director of institutional leadership at Brewster. Clinton also worked for 18 years at his high school alma mater, Pomfret School (Pomfret, Conn.), where he taught; coached football, basketball and softball; and held a variety of positions. In addition to his work at independent schools, Clinton is an entrepreneur and innovative leader who founded and now consults for Deep Wells

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the garden, and other interesting items. I didn’t need crystals, or toe rings, but I did abscond with a hanging bird bath and a white sage smudge stick. I know, crazy right? No, not the bird bath, the smudge stick!

He laughs and tells me I am gullible. I smudge away. I smudge the whole house, top to bottom, blowing smoke into every corner, nook and cranny. When I’m finished, the hubby comes up waving a Powerball ticket in the air and wearing a big smile. “I just won $14!” he said. Hmmm. I relight the smudge stick and commence to smudging again.

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Today, I took the lighter from our grill, set the sage alight and watched as it began to smoke. It smells good. The hubby seems worried. “Do we have ghosts?” he asked. It’s a legit question, since, why yes, I do watch those shows. I reassure him that, no, we don’t have ghosts; and no, we don’t have to sell the house. I explain the purpose is to bring good luck into the house.

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An editorial from the Cheshire Herald. Discussion regarding school modernization efforts, and the bold proposal to transform Cheshire’s school buildings into 21st-century facilities over the next decade or so, has raged for years now.

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when all is said and done.

instance, we know that the Town is moving forward with its two-elementary school plan, which will include two new buildings in the north and south ends of Cheshire. What those facilities are expected to look like, however, remains somewhat of a mystery, as no renderings or schematics have been created to show to the public.

There was also a suggestion that examples of recent school construction in other communities could be shown to the public to give people a real-world idea of what Cheshire is striving for with its new buildings. That would seem to be a worthwhile endeavor, as it would again give people a true understanding of what to expect.

At a recent meeting between members of the Board of Education and Town Council, a discussion was had as to how best to market the project to the general public. After all, members of the Council and BOE can believe school modernization is vital, but if the majority of voters who turn out to polling stations in November disagree, it won’t much matter.

Yet, there’s another important aspect to all of this — public involvement. The Town needs to show, in detail, what it is taxpayers will be asked to fund in the coming years, but the taxpayers also need to show up at meetings, contact local representatives, and be more involved in the coming weeks.

It appears a Building Commission will soon be formed by the Town and that schematics will be developed to show people exactly what kind of bang they can expect for their buck. We hope the schematics/renderings are detailed, so that residents are provided as accurate a view of what this project hopes to accomplish

This is a horse that is beaten to death every year, whether it be in lead-up to the passage of the budget or come Election Day. Public participation is essential to helping local leaders understand what “the people” want, and the more that sentiment is expressed, the better chance leaders have of proposing See Public involvement, A6

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projects that will come with the support needed to get them done. This will be the most expensive proposal ever put forward to the community. Phase One is, by very definition, only the beginning, as the Town will need to address all of its remaining schools in the years to come. Something this big requires all hands on deck, and while there’s been some interaction between the public and the governing bodies making these decisions, much more is required.

We’ve seen members of the public pack Town Hall in recent memory, whether it was for issues pertaining to bullying in schools or proposed subdivisions in Cheshire neighborhoods. The more people who express their viewpoint in lead-up to November, the better. Obviously, the ultimate decision will come at referendum when the votes are finally cast. Only then will we get a full picture of what people truly want. But until then, the public needs to get more involved in these discussions.

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For veterans, every day is Memorial Day

Fast forward to Memorial Day 2022. The familiar voices of brothers in arms begin to call one another on the phone. People usually think

The Greatest Generation understood war. At home they experienced rationing, schoolchildren collected scrap, and women took up factory jobs, while overseas troops endured combat and were witness to some of the most brutal atrocities in the modern age. When the war was over, the shared sacrifice of a generation united them and helped them solve tough problems. In subsequent wars, such as Korea and Vietnam, veterans did not experience the same

level of understanding and thus turned their voice inward or used it to fight for one another regarding Agent Orange, PTSD, and other once-silent conditions. When it comes to the War on Terror, while only 1 percent of Americans served post 9/11, it seems 100 percent of the country used their voice to express opinions as this shared history unfolded. For Korea and Vietnam veterans, war was not a shared experience. Therefore, various voices helped further the national conversation regarding the treatment of veterans, leading to safer and more thoughtful approaches. See Memorial Day, A27

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CHIROPRACTOR WINNER Central Connecticut Chiropractic: Dr. Luigi DiRubba

RUNNER UP Chiropractic & Rehabilitation: Stults Brad DC ........................................................................

DENTIST WINNER New Leaf Family Dental

RUNNER UP Daniels Orthodontics Cheshire Dental Associates ........................................................................

DERMATOLOGIST WINNER Paula Bevilacqua LLC

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DIET CENTER WINNER Your CBD Store

RUNNER UP Evolved Nutrition, LLC ........................................................................

EYEGLASS & CONTACT STORE WINNER MyEyeDr.

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EYELASH EXTENSIONS WINNER Smitten Kitten

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HAIR SALON WINNER Cappola-Brokaw Art of Hair

RUNNER UP Mimi’s Salon 129 On Main Salon & Spa ........................................................................

HEARING AID CENTER WINNER Comprehensive Hearing, LLC

RUNNER UP Best Life Hearing Center ........................................................................

HOSPITAL WINNER MidState Medical Center Emergency

Room RUNNER UP Yale New Haven Hospital Emergency Room ........................................................................

NAIL SALON WINNER Kimmie’s Nail Salon & Spa RUNNER UP Sandy’s Nail Salon Paradise Spa and Nails

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OPTOMETRIST WINNER Wallingford Eye Associates

RUNNER UP Dr. Kevin D. Mcmahon, MD ........................................................................

ORTHODONTIST WINNER Daniels Orthodontics

RUNNER UP Feldman Orthodontics Team Demas Orthodontics ........................................................................

PEDIATRICIAN WINNER James E. O’Connor, MD

RUNNER UP Pediatric Associates of Cheshire Brian Liebler, MD ........................................................................

PHARMACY WINNER CVS

RUNNER UP Rite Aid North Haven Pharmacy ........................................................................

PODIATRIST WINNER Dr. So Wong, South Main St, Cheshire, CT

RUNNER UP Milford Podiatry Ganberella ........................................................................

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WINNER Cheshire Massage LLC

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URGENT CARE WINNER Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care

RUNNER UP MidState Medical Center Emergency Room ........................................................................

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER WINNER Evolved Nutrition, LLC

RUNNER UP Medical Weight Loss Solutions ........................................................................ Clothing

CONSIGNMENT STORE WINNER Cindy’s Unique Shop

RUNNER UP Consignment Originals Uptown Consignment ........................................................................

DINING

AMERICAN WINNER C.J. Sparrow

RUNNER UP Mabel’s Tables @ Michael’s Deli Laskara Restaurant ........................................................................

BAGELS WINNER Shef’s Bagels

RUNNER UP Bagelicious Bagels of Cheshire Bagelicious II ........................................................................

BAKERY WINNER Cheshire Baking Company

RUNNER UP Neils Donuts ........................................................................

BAKERY WINNER Lucibello’s Italian Pastry Shop

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BBQ WINNER Smokin’ With Chris

RUNNER UP Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue MiKro Depot ........................................................................

BREAKFAST WINNER Michael’s Deli

RUNNER UP Paul’s Restaurant Shef’s Bagels ........................................................................

BREAKFAST SANDWICH WINNER Michael’s Deli

RUNNER UP Shef’s Bagels Notch Store ........................................................................

BURGER WINNER Cheshire Pizza & Ale

RUNNER UP C.J. Sparrow Sliders Grill & Bar - Wallingford, CT

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CATERER WINNER Mabel’s Tables at Michaels Deli

RUNNER UP Pop’s Pizza Small Kitchen Big Taste ........................................................................

CHICKEN WINGS WINNER Sliders Grill & Bar - Wallingford, CT

RUNNER UP C.J. Sparrow J Timothy’s Taverne ........................................................................

CHINESE WINNER China Dragon

RUNNER UP Foliage Chinese Food Restaurant ........................................................................

COFFEE WINNER Cheshire Coffee

RUNNER UP Main Street Caffè The Bean Coffee Roaster’s ........................................................................

DELI WINNER Michael’s Deli

RUNNER UP Anthony’s Pizzeria & Deli Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market ........................................................................

DINER WINNER Peter’s II Restaurant

RUNNER UP Michael’s Deli Colony Diner & Restaurant ........................................................................

DOUGHNUTS WINNER Neils Donuts

RUNNER UP Norton Brothers Fruit Farm Whitney Donut And Sandwich Shop ........................................................................

EARLY BIRD DINNER WINNER C.J. Sparrow

RUNNER UP Colony Diner & Restaurant ........................................................................

FAMILY RESTAURANT WINNER Cheshire Pizza & Ale

RUNNER UP Bella’Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria Pop’s Pizza ........................................................................

FINE DINING WINNER Viron Rondo Osteria

RUNNER UP Laskara Restaurant Vespucci’s Restaurant ........................................................................

GOURMET FOODS WINNER Olive & Henry Fine Foods

RUNNER UP La Cucina Prepared Meals & Catering

GREEK WINNER Laskara Restaurant

JAPANESE WINNER Yougu Hibachi & Sushi Lounge

HISPANIC WINNER Señor Pancho’s of Prospect

LUNCH SPOT WINNER Michael’s Deli

RUNNER UP Adelphia Cafe ........................................................................

RUNNER UP Salsa’s Southwest Grill ........................................................................

HOT DOG WINNER Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand

RUNNER UP Rose Dairy Craft Kitchen ........................................................................

ICE CREAM WINNER Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream

RUNNER UP Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream Norton Brothers Fruit Farm ........................................................................

INDIAN WINNER Cumin India Restaurant

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ITALIAN WINNER Vespucci’s Restaurant

RUNNER UP Viron Rondo Osteria Sergio’s Pizza Restaurant ........................................................................

RUNNER UP Toro Sushi ........................................................................

RUNNER UP 122 Elm St Tavern RUNNER UP Viron Rondo Osteria ........................................................................

MEXICAN WINNER Señor Pancho’s of Prospect

RUNNER UP TexiKo Tequila Bar Taco Mi Nacho ........................................................................

MUFFINS WINNER New England Muffin Factory

RUNNER UP Michael’s Deli Neils Donuts ........................................................................

OUTDOOR DINING WINNER Bella’Gio Ristorante & Pizzeria

RUNNER UP Viron Rondo Osteria Victorian House Restaurant & Tavern ........................................................................

PASTRY WINNER DiSorbo’s Italian Bakery

RUNNER UP Neils Donuts Mozzicato De Pasquale Bakery And Pastry Shop ........................................................................

PIZZA WINNER Pop’s Pizza

RUNNER UP Rossini’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza Anthony’s Pizzeria & Deli ........................................................................

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT WINNER Laskara Restaurant

RUNNER UP Viron Rondo Osteria Bone In Prime ........................................................................

SEAFOOD WINNER Close Harbor in Southington

RUNNER UP Laskara Restaurant Westbrook Lobster ........................................................................

STEAKHOUSE WINNER Bone In Prime

RUNNER UP Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill LongHorn Steakhouse ........................................................................

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RUNNER UP Yougu Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Sushi Palace ........................................................................

THAI WINNER Pho & Spice

RUNNER UP Uncle Jack Thai Restaurant Asian Garden ........................................................................

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE BOWLING WINNER Bowlero

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DIY ART STUDIO WINNER Splat Art Studio

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DJ WINNER Mazzone Brothers Productions

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HAPPY HOUR WINNER Viron Rondo Osteria

RUNNER UP Yougu Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Corner Cafe ........................................................................

HAPPY HOUR - LATE NIGHT WINNER C.J. Sparrow

RUNNER UP Viron Rondo Osteria Señor Pancho’s of Prospect ........................................................................

BANK WINNER Liberty Bank

RUNNER UP Ion Bank Webster Bank ........................................................................

KARAOKE BAR WINNER Grand Central Cafe

CREDIT UNION WINNER First Connecticut Credit

LIVE MUSIC WINNER Oakdale Theatre

ELECTRICIAN WINNER Casner Electric LLC

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NEIGHBORHOOD BAR WINNER C.J. Sparrow

RUNNER UP Cheshire Craft Brewing Señor Pancho’s of Prospect ........................................................................

SPORTS BAR WINNER Grand Central Cafe

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT WINNER Hal Bosward

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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WINNER Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden ........................................................................

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RUNNER UP G C Electric Inc Clark Electrical Services LLC ........................................................................

HOME BUILDER WINNER Norback Builders Inc

RUNNER UP Litchfield Builders, Inc. ........................................................................

HOME CONTRACTOR WINNER Extreme Maint. LLC

RUNNER UP SHAQ’S MASONRY LLC KDM Kitchens LLC ........................................................................

HOME REMODELING WINNER KDM Kitchens LLC

RUNNER UP Extreme Maint. LLC Bencar Building Systems LLC ........................................................................

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER The Newton Agency, LLC: Allstate Insurance

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INVESTMENT FIRM WINNER Jeff Jolly - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

RUNNER UP Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties The Sally Bowman Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ........................................................................

LANDSCAPING WINNER Nick Constantino Landscape Services

RUNNER UP SAV Restoration, West Haven, CT ........................................................................

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RUNNER UP Pangaro Wealth Management ........................................................................

RUNNER UP S&R property Maintenance, Holly Rd Cheshire ........................................................................

LAW FIRM WINNER J Bowman Law

RUNNER UP Ranando Paul ........................................................................

LAWN CARE WINNER S&R Property Maintenance

RUNNER UP Nick Constantino Landscape Services ........................................................................

REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER sandra casner

RUNNER UP Sally Bowman Nicole Staples, Calcagni Real Estate ........................................................................

ROOFING WINNER DiFonzo’s Restoration, LLC

SEPTIC SERVICES WINNER J. Rosadini Septic

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SIDING WINNER DiFonzo’s Restoration, LLC

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SWIMMING POOLS WINNER Aloha Pools

RUNNER UP Tanguay Pools Inc ........................................................................

TREE SURGEON WINNER E.C. Tree LLC

RUNNER UP Cipully Tree Service LLC E L Sica Tree Services ........................................................................

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KIDS & EDUCATION DANCE SCHOOL WINNER Cheshire Dance Centre

RUNNER UP Fusion Dance Center Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance ........................................................................

DAY CAMP WINNER Whippersnapper’s Play Gym

RUNNER UP Splat Art Studio YMCA day camp ........................................................................

PEOPLE & PLACES EVENT VENUE WINNER Aria

RUNNER UP Toyota Oakdale Theatre Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater ........................................................................

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS WINNER Norton Brothers Fruit Farm

RUNNER UP Paws Pet Resort & Spa Olive & Henry Fine Foods ........................................................................

DAY CARE WINNER Cheshire Lutheran Church

HOTEL WINNER Cheshire Inn

MARTIAL ARTS WINNER Baran’s Kenpo Karate

ORCHARD WINNER Norton Brothers Fruit Farm

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MUSIC SCHOOL WINNER Rock House School of Music

RUNNER UP Cheshire Voice Musical Folk ........................................................................

PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER Choate Rosemary Hall

RUNNER UP Cold Spring School ........................................................................

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RUNNER UP Old Bishop Farm Drazen Orchards ........................................................................

PLACE TO WORSHIP WINNER St Peter’s Episcopal Church

RUNNER UP Cheshire Lutheran Church ........................................................................

WEDDING VENUE WINNER Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort

RUNNER UP F.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc. Northern Comfort Services LLC ........................................................................

CARPET CLEANING WINNER INDEPENDENT LIVING Professional Carpet Systems & Professional Restoration Systems of WINNER Elim Park Connecticut ........................................................................

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE WINNER The Newton Agency, LLC: Allstate Insurance

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HEATING & A/C SERVICE WINNER East Coast Mechanical, Inc. Heating & Cooling

DRY CLEANER WINNER Top Notch Cleaners

RUNNER UP Jenny K Cleaners ........................................................................

FUEL & OIL CO. WINNER F.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc.

RUNNER UP Mckinley Oil Eastern Fuel Corporation ........................................................................

FUNERAL HOME WINNER Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc.

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RUNNER UP Masonicare At Ashlar Village ........................................................................

PET GROOMER WINNER Paws Pet Resort & Spa

RUNNER UP Village Pet Spa & Kennel Pet Playhouse ........................................................................

PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER Staci Miller Photography

RUNNER UP JLReynolds Photography Kathy Emons Photography ........................................................................

MOBILE / PHONE STORE WINNER Apple Westfarms

PLUMBER WINNER New Concepts Plumbing & Heating

PAINTER WINNER 4A Painting

SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY WINNER Darter Specialties, Inc

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WINNER Ranando Paul

TATTOO PARLOR WINNER Lucky Soul Tattoo

RUNNER UP Verizon Authorized Retailer - Wireless Zone ........................................................................

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RUNNER UP Linda K Bertolette Law Offices ........................................................................

PEST CONTROL WINNER AC Exterminating Company, LLC

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RUNNER UP F.F. Hitchcock Co., Inc. ........................................................................

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TRAVEL AGENT WINNER Largay Travel Inc

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VETERINARIAN WINNER Sandbank Veterinary Hospital

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WASTE MANAGEMENT WINNER A J Waste Systems LLC

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FINE JEWELRY WINNER DW Gem Services, LLC

RUNNER UP Elegant Touch Fine Gifts Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry & Design ........................................................................

FLOOR COVERING STORE WINNER Colonial Flooring America

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FLORIST WINNER Cheshire Nursery

ANTIQUE STORE WINNER Cindy’s Unique Shop

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FURNITURE WINNER Cindy’s Unique Shop

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GARDEN CENTER WINNER Cheshire Nursery

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GROCERY WINNER Big Y World Class Market

RUNNER UP Olive & Henry Fine Foods LaBonne’s Market - Prospect ........................................................................

HARDWARE STORE WINNER R W Hine Ace Hardware

RUNNER UP North Haven Paint and Hardware ........................................................................

JEWELRY STORE WINNER Elegant Touch Fine Gifts

RUNNER UP The Red Owl Jewelry and Gifts DW Gem Services, LLC ........................................................................

MATTRESS STORE WINNER Mattress By Appointment

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PACKING & SHIPPING STORE WINNER The UPS Store

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PAINT STORE WINNER R W Hine Ace Hardware

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PET SUPPLIES WINNER Cheshire Cat & Dog Too

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SPORTING GOODS WINNER Cheshire Sports Center

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WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting a short film in town this week. Crew members didn’t complain though, as they shot a funeral scene inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.

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Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford. Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.

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The 15 to 20-minute long short film “No Cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Words” explores the understanding of Arizona, said that in her line of work, it’s all grief as a man tries to find just the right about pivoting. words to say to a friend whose mother has

Late last month, Chesprocott held a seconddose clinic for that age group, and Esposito was Esposito happy with the results. “The kids did really well this time,” Esposito said. “They sort of knew what they were up against this goround. They understood that if they sat and got the vaccine they would be re-

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Survey Assistants $50 per event Bilingual English/Spanish The Record-Journal is seeking survey assistants who are bilingual in English and Spanish to help us gather survey responses in our local Latino communities. Pay starts at $50 per event, with most events lasting 2 hours. Events and locations include CTown Supermarket, the Spanish Community of Wallingford, the Meriden Puerto Rican Festival, and more. Assistants must be fluent in both Spanish and English and be able to represent the Record-Journal in a professional manner while interacting with the public. This is a contractor position with no guarantee of permanent placement, benefits or employment. Contractors are paid per event they attend on behalf of the company. Apply here http:// rjmediagroup.com/ careers/ or email Claudia at chilario@ record-journal.com

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

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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.

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

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Carpentry

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

Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting June 6 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 6 wk class-$90 $100 Non-Residents Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.272.2743 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Bruce 203-715-1489

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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE #1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. plants. House wash, roof Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. est. Sr. disc. #0656136. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520 Ins. 860.538.5520

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VISIT MYRECORDJOURNAL.COM/ATHLETES TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NOMINEES!

BOBBY HERZMAN

EMILY CHASE

The R-J doesn’t pick All-Rookie teams. If we did, our first-round selection would be Robert Herzman, freshman, Wilcox Tech. Herzman was a consistent contributor at the plate and on the mound for the Wildcats in their 15-5 regular season, which has them at No. 6 in the Class L playoff rankings. Herzman closed the season going 2-for-3 vs. Bullard-Havens and 3-for-6 with a single, double and triple vs. Windham Tech.

Senior shortstop Emily Chase just wrapped up an exceptional four-year softball career with the Lyman Hall Trojans. With three hits in her final game, a 9-8 Senior Day win over Branford, Chase finished her final season with a .439 batting average and .513 on-base percentage. The leadoff hitter also stole 17 bases. Chase has been named to the All-SCC First Team. She was also All-SCC First Team in cross country.

RYAN KILLEEN

ALEX ORLINS

Maloney senior right-hander Ryan Killeen thrust himself upon the Athlete of the Week stage with Monday’s 1-0 shutout of Platt in the regular-season finale at Ceppa Field. Matched up with unbeaten Platt ace Brandon Cahill, who held the Spartans to two hits, Killeen persevered with a 3-hitter in which he fanned nine, walked three and didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning. Killeen also drew a walk and scored the game’s lone run.

While the upcoming state tournaments will decide the final story, Cheshire’s Alex Orlins holds the inside track for Record-Journal Girls Tennis Player of the Year. And she’s only a freshman. Holding down No. 1 singles for the Rams, Orlins won all of her matches during the regular season, often in dominating fashion. And while Cheshire lost to North Haven in the SCC quarterfinals, Orlins won her match that day 6-1, 6-0.

ANTWONE SANTIAGO

SAM SULLIVAN

This week’s AOTW selections were made prior to Tuesday’s CCC South championship track meet, so there’s no telling what Antwone Santiago did there. We just know what he did in the Maloney-Platt rivalry meet. Making a claim for being the area’s top male athlete, the All-State football player won the shot put at 47 feet, 7 inches and, in his first attempt in the event, broke a 59-year-old Platt record in the long jump at 23 feet.

There’s a photo Aaron Flaum took this season of Sam Sullivan swinging a bat that Ted Williams would admire. Simply textbook lefty. The late Joan Joyce, who famously fanned Williams, would probably admire Sullivan’s work in the circle. SHS capped the regular season Monday with a 4-0 shutout of Hall in which Sullivan threw the first 3 innings of a no-hitter and went 2-for-3 at the plate. A typical day in the softball life of Sam Sullivan.

WILCOX TECH BASEBALL

MALONEY BASEBALL

PLATT TRACK

LYMAN HALL SOFTBALL

CHESHIRE TENNIS

SOUTHINGTON SOFTBALL

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THIS WEEK’S CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK AOTW TO SEE WHO YOU VOTED THE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK! WINNERS Winners will be posted here as well as your next group of nominees. AS VOTED myrecordjournal.com/ATHLETES BY YOU!

A.J. DEPAOLO CHESHIRE GOLF

MADDY LAVALLE

MALONEY SOFTBALL