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Democratic primary in the 13th approaches

BOYS DAY OUT

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — Voters casting absentee ballots in the upcoming Aug. 9 primary need to get ballot applications soon if they are relying on the mail. Connecticut does not have noexcuse absentee voting but lawmakers did loosen restrictions earlier this year to include caregivers and commuters. The last day to pick up or request an absentee ballot is Aug. 8. All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on election day, according to Meriden City Clerk Denise Grandy. From left, Aedan Quan, 14, Noah Quan, 12, and their father, Tim Quan, of Cheshire, look over a selection of comic books during a visit to Boom Tube Comics at 1475 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, July 15. The store sells comic books, figurines and collectibles. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

State law allows voters to receive an absentee ballot if they cannot appear at their assigned polling place on election day because of active ser-

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vice in the military, absence from the town, sickness, religious tenets that forbid secular activity on the day of the election, duties as an election official at a polling place other than their own, or physical disability. To receive an absentee ballot complete and sign an application and return it to Town Clerk or apply online at portal.ct.gov. See Primary, A17

Teen who drowned was in U.S. to help family pay off debts By Crystal Elescano Record-Journal

MERIDEN — The father of a teen who accidentally drowned earlier this month said his son was a good role model for his family, including his younger brothers. Eighteen-year-old Jefferson Paul Lo-

ja Flores came to Meriden from Cuenca, Ecuador in February. He drowned July 10 at Mixville Park in Cheshire. His friends and family remember him as a young man “...who had so much left to accomplish.”

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In a telephone interview, the teen’s father, Julian Arcecio Loja Gauillas, said his son was hardworking.

“Jefferson was a young teen who was full of life,” he added. “He loved to play volleyball, soccer, and just be active.”

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The 2022 Summer Concert Series is held Wednesdays at Mixville Park, 1300 Notch Road. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission to Mixville Park is free for concert attendees.

Free home-based assistance is available to Cheshire residents age 70 and older or adults with physical disabilities thanks to the Senior Center’s partnership with UR Community Cares. Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? If so, you can learn more at URCommunityCares.org or contact Stefanie at 203-2728286 or stheroux@cheshirect.org.

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Cheshire man to ride in Pan-Mass cancer fundraiser Press Release

NEEDHAM, Mass. – A Cheshire man is among 158 Connecticut residents who will take part in the 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge. Eddie Herskowitz will be among bicyclists from across the state participating in the PMC event Aug. 6 and 7. Participants also include several athletes from the nearby towns of Southington, North Haven and Kensington. Altogether, more than 6,000 riders will pedal in this bikea-thon with one- and twoday routes from 25 to 210 miles, with the goal of topping last year’s recordbreaking gift and raising $66 million for cancer research and patient care at DanaFarber Cancer Institute. With 16 route options, the event is designed to cater to all levels of cycling and fundraising ability. Most

participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer and more than 800 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered “Living Proof” of the PMC mission. More than 150 Dana-Farber employees are committed to the cause as riders and volunteers as well, in some cases to fund their own cancer research. The ride is billed as the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser. PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to DanaFarber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 55 percent of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the PMC has raised more than $114 million for Dana-Farber, bringing its 42year contribution to DanaFarber to $831 million.

Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PanMass Challenge, said: “We are so inspired by the dedication of our riders, volunteers, donors, sponsors and community members throughout the last two challenging years and can’t wait to see everyone on the road this August.”

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Leaders call for united front after racist flyers discovered By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — Local civil rights leaders and social justice advocates last week ex-

pressed concern over racist flyers left in Meriden and surrounding towns promoting a white supremacist organization.

The flyers claim to be from the New England Nationalist Social Club, a hate group that operates in New England since breaking apart

from a southern affiliate, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

In a letter to the editor published in the Record-Journal, Elaine Donovan, of the Social Justice Committee of the Lorraine Winston, vice presi- United Universalist Church dent of the Meriden-Wallin Meriden, responded to ingford NAACP, called for a the timing of the flyer, united front to combat exdropped over the July 4th tremism. weekend, and its description of the Black Lives Matter “We’re living in scary times movement as a “criminal,” right now,” Winston said. “anti-white street gang.” “It’s very disappointing but “Black Lives Matter is a I’m not surprised with all your next purchase movement for people of all the rhetoric and hateful of $10 or more things going on in the world colors advocating and demanding equal justice under right now.” with this ad. the law,” Donovan wrote. “It Expires 8/31/22 Winston said the NAACP is not a ‘gang.’ There is nothwas aware of the flyers found ing more American than in the Fowler Avenue area standing up against injuson the city’s west side, and is tice. When the majority of meeting soon to issue a forAmericans saw the injustice mal statement and take pos- done to George Floyd and sible action. others, they understood why the Black Lives Matter “The main thing is unity to was importantherald, March 21 the cheshire twenty get people to come together,” movement and approved.” Winston said. “We need to unify and come together Donovan decried the action rather than spew this type of to recruit on July 4th as “the hate. We need to try to unopposite of what our country derstand one another and is about, ‘that all men (and that we’re all different. This women) are created equal.’ type of rhetoric... all it’s goWe support and advocate for ing to do is divide this coun- equal justice for all.” try further apart.” Donovan and others called NAACP President Kim Fisher for people to stand up and said the group plans to reach unite against hate. out to church and civic lead“We would like to see all the ers over potential rallies or events. “We’re going to meet good people of Meriden and all the churches of Meriden and discuss the next steps,” stand up and speak up Fisher said. against this hatred and diviCome Visit The White nationalist hate sion, sown by white groups in the US have in“Newly Renovated supremacists, and the viocreased 55% throughout the lence that it breeds. Please Hidden Valley” Trump era, according to a join us and “Side with May report by the Southern Love,’” she wrote. Poverty Law Center.

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had a great affinity for the Peace Corps and its mission,” Wnuck said in an interview with The Cheshire Herald before her Nepal adventure. It’s taken two years for Wnuck’s plans to get back on track, but her resolve never faltered. Her commitment to improving conditions in less advantaged areas of the world is currently taking shape with three months of training in Sierra Leone. She’ll commence her work there in September. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, currently lists Sierra Leone at a Level 2 travel advisory, meaning “exercise increased caution due to crime and civil unrest.” See Volunteer, A7

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Wnuck says she’s learning about the history of the area, including the connection it has to slavery in America and around the globe. Freetown and other areas were refuges for formerly enslaved peoples who migrated there in the 18th and 19th centuries. While English is the official language, Krio is the most widely spoken language, derived from creole English common in parts of the American south. “That history is just something that you can’t ignore, nor should you,” Wnuck said. The rural area where Wnuck will work may have limited electricity, as well as unreliable internet. She is con-

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Wallingford resident takes reins of education group By Jessica Simms Record-Journal staff

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The Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department reports its been busy with numerous events this month, such as community appearances and skill upgrades, as well as with ongoing duties responding to calls and continuing weekly drills. Among the fun events were the Shortsville Firemans Parade, Canandaigua's 4th of July Parade, a celebration of a community member’s 100th birthday, and the grand opening of an Inclusion In Motion playground. CVFD also worked on training programs for members on its new engine as well as motor vehicle stabilization, ladder work, pump operations, water rescue, boat training, rescuing trapped victims out of buildings and other related activities. The department welcomes those interested in joining or learning more. Message via Facebook or stop down on a Monday evening at 250 Maple Ave. Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department, Facebook

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Loja Flores had three younger brothers – Jimmy Ismael Loja Flores, 16, Johnnathan Mauro Loja Flores, 15, and James Alexander Loja Flores, 5. His father and mother, Maria Teresa Flores Urgiles, are grieving their son, who came to the United States to help his family in Ecuador. “We had a lot of debts to pay off for the house and Jefferson went to the United States so that he could help with it,” his father said. In Meriden, Jefferson worked as a roofer and rented a room with his uncle. The uncle – Noelia Pillco said “Jefferson was a humble person who dreamed of taking care of his family's debt and just giving his parents and siblings a good life.” Pillco said a GoFundMe campaign was started to help with funeral expenses,

Julian Arcecio Loja Gauillas, left, with his son Jefferson Paul Loja Flores, who drowned at Mixville Park in Cheshire on July 10. The 18-year-old, who was staying in Meriden, was in the U.S. to help his family in Ecuador pay off its debts. Contributed by Julian Arcecio Loja Gauillas

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The shirts represent “the space” the people who died would have occupied, said Camp Washington director Cameron Taylor. Creating the shirts, with information from gunmemorial.org, had a big impact on the youth involved.

People walk by the “Memorial of the Lost” in front of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 145 Main St. in Southington last week. The traveling display calls attention to victims of gun violence. It will be at St. Paul’s until July 25. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

of them remember what they were doing that day that someone else lost their life.”

Martin said a St. Paul’s parishioner, who is on the Camp Washington board, suggested the church host the memorial because it fits with St. Paul’s mission to “Some of (the victims) are bring awareness to gun viotheir age,” Taylor said. “Some lence.

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“One of the things we do together is pray so that we can go out and be who God wants us to be,” Martin said. “Gun violence is a public health crisis right now and we need to treat it that way. It’s a problem that matters to the church and matters to God.” As she looked at photos of the victims on gunmemorial.org, Martin thought about the fact they left behind parents, siblings, children and friends and were “absolutely loved by God.” Martin also noticed many were men of color. Martin feels that these kinds of displays are important because residents of Southington, which is predominantly white, can feel removed from the tragedies that led to the deaths. “It’s all the more reason to display (the memorial) in Southington,” Martin said. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ

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Property revaluation program explained The State of Connecticut mandates that the Town of Cheshire perform a real property revaluation for the Oct. 1, 2023 Grand List.

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In Brief Class reunion The Cheshire High School Class of 1987's 35th reunion is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Back Nine Tavern, 150 Savage St., Plantsville. For tickets, call Pam Guglielmino at 203-232-8305.

Memorial of the Lost Through July 25, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 145 Main St. in Southington, will display the Memorial of the Lost on its front lawn. This T-shirt memorial is a tribute

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This, in turn, will ensure that the tax burden is as equitably distributed among Cheshire taxpayers as possible.

Along with focusing on the children, McCarthy will stress the “importance of school board service” by helping current board members communicate why it is important to be a school board member.

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The firm of eQuality Valuation Services, LLC has been contracted by the Town of Cheshire to assist in conducting the revaluation for the Oct. 1, 2023 Grand List.

“Now more than ever people in communities need to step up and consider, whether they have the time and energy to serve on their local board,” McCarthy said. “And other community members need to support their boards of education because these are volunteer elected officials who have jobs and families and other interests and they are really taking on a role that is so important to our students as well as for our democracy.”

“For Meriden, specifically, having a local person who understands the issues that we face on a daily basis is always appreciated,” Kosienski said. “We look to CABE often for information regarding policy, government relations, labor relations information, etc.” Leonard Lockhart, first vice president of CABE and vice president of the Windsor Board of Education, has been working with McCarthy since 2012.

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Mangiafico, a member of the Middletown Common Council, was recently hired as Wallingford’s adult education director. He was named Outstanding Administrator of the Year for 2022 by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education.

Democrats in the 13th Senate District, which covers all of Meriden and Middlefield, and parts of Middletown and Cheshire, have a choice between party-endorsed candidate Jan Hochadel of Meriden and Anthony Mangiafico of Middletown. State Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams, a Democrat, announced earlier this year she would not seek reelection. The primary winner faces Meriden Republican Joseph Vollano, a local businessman and podcaster who has made previous runs for state and local offices.

A third Democrat candidate, Michael Ecke of Cheshire, has filed candidacy termination papers with the state Election Enforcement Commission.

Hochadel received 31 delegate votes at the May 10 district nominating convention, while Mangiafico garnered 13 votes and Ecke won 10. Meriden has the most Hochadel is the state chapelectors among the four ter president of the Ameritowns in the district, and can Federation of Teachers and a former vocational high many electors voted for candidates within their own school teacher. municipal borders. Supporters point to According to the most recent Hochadel’s experience campaign filings from April working with state lawmakers and advocating for union to June 30, Hochadel raised $15,127 to Mangiafico’s members, students and $5,201. Vollano reported tohealthcare workers. tal contributions of $8,895. As AFT-CT President, Hochadel has worked closely with legislators, including serving on the negotiating team for the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition.

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Paving

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Plumbing

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Carpentry

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