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CHS girls cross country team shows no Mercy By Frank Logiudice Special to The Citizen

CHS runners set off at Middletown’s Mercy High School on Sept. 15. From left: Sam Mudry, Vanessa Dube, Abby Cortigiano, Megan Rossi, Mia Vientos, Eva Curran, Olivia Ferraro and Meghan Georgescu.

MIDDLETOWN — The Cheshire High School girls cross country team competed against Mercy, Guilford and North Haven on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in Middletown. Teams ran a 3-mile course around Mercy High School's campus and the Cheshire girls took first place.

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Scouts continue activities in pandemic

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Over the course of the pandemic, Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops have done as much as they can to meet and complete annual activities while still keeping members safe. “We’ve tried to make lemonade out of lemons,” said Trip Sanders, leader of Cub Scout Pack 198 of Cheshire. See Scouts, A4

SOUTHINGTON — Balancing growth with conservation and preservation is the town’s biggest land use challenge, according to its new director of Planning and Community Edwards Development.

Troop 4 Boy Scout Master Tony Mosher poses with his son Peyton, 13, a class 2 scout, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wallingford. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

Maryellen Edwards began her new role last month, filling the position left vacant when Rob Phillips departed. Phillips left in June and now serves as executive diSee Planner, A3

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rector of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments. Edwards, of Cheshire, most recently served as Woodbury’s town planner for nearly five years. “I live nearby and have always thought Southington was a beautiful town with a great sense of community,” she said. “Then during the interview process, it was clear that there are a lot of great things happening here from development to community activities and I was excited to become a part of it.”

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amount of development. The need to balance growth with preservation and conservation can be a challenge, Edwards said.

to maintain commercial and industrial growth at the same rate. This helps provide for schools, services and jobs.”

Economic Development Director Louis Perillo agreed, He said people assume that his role means developing every available parcel of land, when rehabilitation and preservation are crucial.

Perillo agreed with Edwards that smart growth is critical and points to the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development that revealed the community rated open space as a top priority.

“The town planner hit it right on the head,” Perillo said. “We prefer to redevelop and remediate contaminated sites before building on new sites. When you see the town is growing exponentially in residential areas, we’re proud that we’re able

Edwards is grateful for the opportunity to work in the town and is “looking forward to working with the residents, businesses, staff and leadership on projects that Maryellen Edwards, director of Planning and Community will help to strengthen the Development, pulls a schematic from the archives in the community,” she said. planning department at the John Weichsel Center at 196 N. mgodin@record-journal.com

Main St. in Southington on Sept. 15.

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While in Woodbury, Edwards worked on an update of the 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development, a comprehensive zoning regulations update and the Municipal Affordable Housing Plan. She also obtained grants for the Planning and Historic District commissions for various projects and coordinated Woodbury’s efforts to achieve Sustainable Connecticut’s bronze certification.

Edwards’ short-term goals is to become more familiar with the day-to-day operations while developing “a better understanding of the town’s needs and then subsequently working to identify and implement planning projects that will support those needs,” she said. Southington’s residential development has grown and there continues to be a fair

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Edwards received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and policy at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She went on to work for the Florida Environmental Protection Agency where she managed the daily operations of the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Compliance Program and supervised a staff of nine. She has also worked for Milone & McBroom engineers, Eversource Energy and received her municipal and land use certifications in Connecticut.

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“... We’ve continued to meet either in person or virtually, depending on what the conditions were,” said Sanders. Pack 198’s meetings have been held outside at the Mixville Park pavilion. “Because Cheshire Public Schools permitted outdoor recess and other mask-free opportunities, we’ve continued that,” Sanders said. “So we’ve followed the policies of, obviously, Connecticut DPH (Department of Public Health), Chesprocott,

which is our local department of public health, and the school system … They permitted us to be mask-free as long as we’re social distanced outside.” Sanders said the scouts have done campouts during the pandemic with one scout to a tent. Next month, they are planning a camp at Lime Rock Park in Salisbury. “That’s still on as far as we know,” Sanders said. “But there are some pretty strict COVID protocols … You need to show that everyone is healthy prior to going. It’s a pretty cumbersome process.”

At the height of the pandemic, Boy Scout Troop 4 of Wallingford held meetings and events virtually. Scout Master Tony Mosher went through a leadership training course last summer. “Most of the focus of that training was how to go forward carrying out scouting activities while practicing social distancing and hygiene and sanitation,” Mosher said. Troop 4 meets at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wallingford. In-person indoor meetings with masks resumed in May.

“Girl Scouts of Connecticut offers many virtual program opportunities for all girls,” Sirois said. “Cheshire Girl Scouts had a virtual campout, where the girls all camped in their backyard; but we did crafts, activities and singing together via Zoom.”

“We had to cancel our annual Camporee for the past two years due to COVID,” Sirois said. “We normally hold this in the spring at a Girl Scout camp as a town wide camping weekend for all Cheshire Girl Scouts. We have missed being able to have our Camporee and are hoping we will be able to hold it this year.”

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Bike to School day returns By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Bike to School Day is coming back to Cheshire. The event was launched in 2019, but was cancelled last year, due to the pandemic. “Bike to School is the best thing we get to do at Bike Cheshire. Seeing everyone smiling and experiencing the joy of bike riding is just good for the soul,” said Jim Jinks, Bike Cheshire founder and executive director. The event is scheduled to begin with Chapman’s Bike

to School Day on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Highland’s Bike to School Day will be held on National Walk & Bike to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The rides will be held before school and will be about three miles in length, traveling through several school neighborhoods. Recalling the inaugural ride with Doolittle students in 2019, Jinks remembered the impact it made on some youngsters. One student riding alongside Jinks said, “You know, this is surprisingly fun.”

The student never rode his bike to school before. “I think we helped to open his eyes,” said Jinks. “I hope that’s what we’re doing for the kids and parents. Riding a bike just to get around town is not only possible but often so much better than taking the car. It’s an adventure in a way that driving can’t ever replicate.”

A scene from the inaugural Bike Cheshire Bike to School Day in 2019. Photo courtesy of Bill Dillane

Jinks and Bike Cheshire hope Bike to School Day takes hold — becoming bigger and more frequent. “It would be really great if we got to the point

where small groups were biking to school once a week or even more often. Bike to School Day shouldn’t be an ‘event,’” he said. “It should be more a part of our lives,

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as it used to be decades ago.” According to Jinks, the Bike to School Day events will be a part of more than 1,100 others happening across the country to celebrate biking (and walking) to school. The Chapman and Highland elementary school rides are open to all students and their parents. Bikes must be two-wheels (no training wheels). Kids in K-2 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, sign a waiver and wear a helmet. For further details visit facebook.com/ bikecheshire and walkbiketoschool.org.

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Partners needed for intern program Cheshire High School Internship Experiences offers a chance for business to host a student intern. Consider placing an intern; share your professional expertise and knowledge. Students work approximately 40 hours from October to January. As students assist you, they develop authentic work skills, learn your business and make connections that can lead to future career choices. Businesses interested in placing an intern should email Leslie Paier by Friday, Sept. 24 at lpaier@ cheshire.k12.ct.us.

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A Facebook group specifically for caregivers of older adults, including those with dementia, is available, facilitated by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Concerns might include behavior changes, transition of care to assisted living, home healthcare, community services or end-of-life planning. Facebook Live sessions on important topics are also presented regularly. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging professionals provide helpful answers and resources to support users in their caregiving roles.

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For more information, call 877-424-4641 or search “Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Support Group” on Facebook and request to join.

Movement disorders The Chase Family Movement Disorders Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging are offering a caregiver support group for individuals who care for people with movement disorders and other neurodegenerative conditions. This free support group is offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call Amanda Brill at 860696-4653, or Jennifer McCaughey at 860696-4623.

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First Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m., facilitated by Michelle Wyman, certified dementia specialist; Second Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m., facilitated by Adrianne DeVivo, certified dementia specialist; Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., facilitated by Patty O’Brian, CDP, certified dementia specialist; Third Monday of the month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., facilitated by Patty O’Brian, CDP, certified dementia specialist; Third Wednesday of the month, 8 to 9 p.m., facilitated by Adrianne DeVivo, certified dementia specialist; Last Monday of the month (not in May), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., facilitated by Michelle Wyman, dementia specialist. One-time registration is required; call 1855-442-4373. A call-in support group is scheduled Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 860972-6338 and when prompted, enter the access code 19623#.

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Wildlife face a treacherous journey By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Traveling home with the hubby behind the wheel one night, we were cruising down Jarvis Road. The area is very dark at certain points, including the roadway where it passes between the two prisons. That’s where I saw it. I wasn’t sure I was seeing “something” until we were almost on top of it. First, I asked the hubby to slow down, then I shouted for him to stop.

Coincidently, I’d recently visted Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue in Woodstock. Pam and Bill Lefferts are former educators, now retired, and they There in the headlights was devote themselves to oposa joey – a baby opossum – sum rescue, rehabilitation crossing the road. and education. I can’t wait When the lights of the car hit to tell them my encounter. I him, he became disoriented felt like I saved the world. and stopped in his tracks. So I also wondered if this act I jumped out. He was the might have erased other size of half a loaf of Wonder times when the outcome Bread, with a sweet little wasn’t so good. white face and a big pink There was a dark time, long nose. He could have been a ago, when I killed approxi“she.” I told you it was dark. mately 400 tree frogs. I’m The opossum was a cutie. I sure that could lead to bad shooed the furry fellow off in karma. I’m not really sure the direction it was going how many I did away with, and got back in the car. That but I’m sure they were felt great. frogs. It was when I resid-

ed in Virginia Beach. I lived on a spit of land by the ocean, connected to the mainland by a thin road. Swamp and tidewaters swelled with aquatic creatures hemmed in on either side of that road. Unfortunately for the frogs, and me, I had a night job and I was on the causeway by 10 every night. By then, the little peepers were waking up. During mating season, they wasted no time trying to cross the road. For about a week each spring, I would steel myself to the task, grimace and grip the wheel, and try to not look as the inevitable happened.

Animals do not stay in one place. Not even turtles. Eastern Box Turtles, listed as being a Connecticut state species of concern, travel in a home range of about two acres or so. Breeding season can run into fall. Our street had Turtle-Lou, an Eastern Box Turtle. The creature made a regular circuit through my yard. A neighbor dabbed a dot of nail polish on its back so we could recognize our local critter. We saw Turtle Lou without fail every year—except that one year when we did not. A neighbor told me he saw a smooshed shell up the street with a dot on it. The other day on Route 10, close to my neighborhood, I saw a large patch of fur on the road. I’m certain it had been a coyote; we’ve had one on our cul-de-sac the past few months. Fall is a dangerous time for animals versus vehicles. Coyotes are splitting off from the family group and heading out on their own. This one didn’t make it. Walking the rail trail this week with a friend, I slowed

as a group of men on bicycles passed us. My friend and I stopped for a second and just happened to look at the trail. I noted a plump slug, that probably came out with the rain that morning. I began to walk again, when my friend stopped me and pointed to what I had thought was a red leaf next to the slug. It wasn’t a leaf. It was a baby newt – a red eft, a baby salamander. The tiny creature was the most vivid orange-red, with spots lining its back, and the little guy had the most delicate features: face, eyes, arms and feet. Quite amazing. Fearing the next group of bikes (or near-sighted walkers) would do him in, I gently put him on a leaf and lifted him off the trail and into the adjoining wetlands to safety. Drivers on the roads and bicyclists on the rail trail be on the lookout for animals at this time of year (and in spring) when wildlife is on the move. Also, I’d like to persuade everyone to slow down and give our native animals a chance.

News Briefs Recording more meetings discussed The Town Council is considering making all local goverment meetings accessible via audio or video recordings. The move was discussed during the Sept. 14 meeting. Council Chair Rob Oris said having the recordings available to the public would increase transparency of town business conducted by commissions and committees. Assistant Town Manager Arnett Talbot has created a draft of some language to amend the Town Charter so

the council can develop a recording policy for town board, commission, and committee meetings. It reads :

meetings be recorded as well, however, written minutes will be acceptable if an audio recording is not practical.”

“All regular meetings and special meetings of elected and appointed Town boards, commissions, and committees shall be recorded, and an audio recording shall be saved in a manner that makes the recording easily accessible for future review.”

Oris noted that the council can grant exceptions to such a policy for any extenuating circumstances.

The draft also states, “If a meeting is videotaped with audio, the video recording may be saved in lieu of an audio recording. It is preferable that subcommittee

Town Manager Sean Kimball said the town is looking into various devices that may be able to upload automatically to the Cloud or to a Cloudbased management system. He said every town department may not need to have its own device.

Chicken zoning rules reviewed At the Sept 13 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, commissioners looked at two options for possible changes to zoning regulations in regards to keeping chickens at a residential property. The first proposal, titled Proposal A, would allow for chickens to be owned by residents who live on a lot that is at least 20,000 square-feet in size, with all chickens kept in a building or enclosure located in a rear yard, no less than 35 feet from any lot line and at least 125 feet

from any neighboring residences. The second proposal, Proposal B, would only require that chickens be housed in an enclosure located in a rear yard and no less than 35 feet from any lot line and at least 125 feet from any neighboring residences. It would not include the 20,000-square-foot requirement. Currently, Cheshire regulations state that, in order to own chickens one must live on a lot that is no less than 80,000 square feet in size; no more than 12 chickens can be kept on the lot; roosters See News , A11

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Help elderly prevent falls; new technology can help One in four seniors suffer a fall each year and nearly half of people age 65 or older sustaining a fall do not resume independent living. Connecticut's homecare experts at Assisted Living Services, Inc. have seen firsthand the threats to personal safety that the elderly encounter on a daily basis, in their own homes. During National Falls Prevention Month in September, ALS is sharing ways to create a safe environment and utilize new smart home and personal technology. “The unfortunate reality is that some of our clients are hospitalized after a moderate to severe injury and are unable to return home,” said Mario D’Aquila, MBA, COO of Assisted Living Services, Inc. in Cheshire, Fairfield and Clinton. “We work with families to prevent these accidents in the first place by providing a complimentary home safety assessment at any residence in Connecticut.” D’Aquila explains an experienced senior home care specialist uses a Quality Assurance Checklist to evaluate the living situation and identify areas of weakness, then makes recommendations such as reducing clutter and installing hand rails, to effectively lower the risk of falls.

Specific technological devices from sister company Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. may be recommended following the evaluation. Top causes of falls and how to prevent them: Slips and trips can be prevented by wearing proper footwear, wiping up spills and cleaning excess messes, removing cords and hazards like scatter rugs, providing adequate lighting at nighttime and using bathroom safety devices properly.

To prevent falls from happening in the first place, ALS uses the Smart Caregiver product line of cordless bed pads, chair pads, and floor mats that alert caregivers via an alarm pager when the elderly person is trying to get out of their chair or bed. The weightsensitive pressure pads detect when someone is upand-about, giving a caregiver time to react and ensure the person uses their wheelchair, walker or cane.

“Falls are not a normal part of aging,” concludes D’Aquila. “We encourage everyone to take steps today to stay safe and independent longer.” — Press Release FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL

Medications may have sideeffects that can lead to falls, such as blood pressure, sedatives, diuretics, anti-depressants, and pain medications. Your doctor may be able to make adjustments or provide advice to reduce symptoms contributing to a fall. Poor vision can be prevented by getting an eye exam, potential cataract surgery, and avoiding the use of multifocal glasses when ambulating. Improper use of assistive equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs and others. Make sure the person

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“Some independent seniors avoid using a cane or other physical equipment in public out of embarrassment, so we encourage the use of discreet wearable devices to provide peace of mind and a quick response in the event of an emergency,” said D’Aquila. “In the home, wireless sensors and detectors that are barely noticeable can be installed by caregivers or ALT techni-

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Physical inactivity can actually lead to more falls. Participate in exercise or activities that improve balance.

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One score, 153 yards and 10 tackles ago: That was the Lincoln Cardillo Address on Friday night in the Southington-Glastonbury football game. The junior running back/linebacker made a two-way splash by rushing 14 times for 153, including a 65-yard burst. On defense, No. 44 was in on 10 tackles. Early in the fourth quarter, Cardillo recovered a fumble in the end zone to put the finishing touch on Southington’s 28-7 victory.

With the Trojans opening the season with a pair of impressive wins over SCC Division I teams, we knew we were going with an LH swimmer this week, and it’s Elena Bielesz. A senior captain and a member of Lyman Hall’s All-State medley relay team, Bielesz won the 100 backstroke against Daniel Hand in 1:06.33 and the 100 freestyle against North Haven in 1:00.10. She also swam on two firstplace relays in both meets.

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Look at that smiling photo of Kenny McMillan. It looks like he didn’t even break a sweat in Maloney football’s 33-14 win Friday night over Conard at Falcon Field. Oh, but he did. Playing on both sides of the ball, the senior carried 17 times for 72 yards and scored three touchdowns on short runs in the red zone. An inside linebacker on defense, McMillan was also in on seven tackles, which gives him 12 on the season.

Cheshire cross country coach Rob Schaefer saw Alexa Ciccone run track this spring as a freshman and encouraged her to go out for cross country. After 30-plus years, Schaefer knows a distance runner when he sees one, and he was spot-on with Alexa. Ciccone not only won her first meet by 43 seconds, she set a course record at Mercy with a time of 20:25. On Saturday, the sophomore placed 8th at the Wilton Invitational.

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There was no way Platt was going to replace Roberto Salas, a 2,000-yard rusher in 2019, with one guy. Running back by committee was the smart play, and that’s exactly what Platt has in Amari Robinson, Corey Ford and Zyair Coleman. Robinson, a sophomore, was the lead man in Friday’s 43-7 win at Middletown, rushing for 127 yards, including a 52yard TD. He also took a strip-and-go fumble 98 yards for a score.

The first intra-town rivalry game of 2020-21 came last Wednesday when Sheehan beat Lyman Hall in field hockey, 1-0. The goal scorer? Sheehan captain Aubrey Monroe. The senior followed up a shot in the opening minutes and her goal stood up the rest of the way. Monroe also plays lacrosse. An All-RJ and All-SCC Second Team selection, she was a driving force in Sheehan’s run to the Class S semifinals this spring.

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Synchronized swim classes start Sept. 27 A local synchronized swimming team, the Heronettes, is offering a Fall Into Synchro session Sept. 27 through Nov. 6 at the Hamden High School pool. This session runs Mondays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Swimmers may sign up for Mondays, Saturdays, or both. Swimmers who take at least one session of classes during the year will be invited to perform in the Heronettes’ spring watershow. Discover the Heronettes and enjoy the only sport which combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics. For more information, visit heronettes.org or call 203-850-7058.

Charity helps clients rebound By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

For those starting life anew, it is not just a bed or a kitchen table that For Goodness Sake provides. The charity organization, based in Plainville, gives people everything they’ll need to make a home, said Kendra Morales, founder of For Goodness Sake.

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The Department of Public Health, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Chesprocott Health District have teamed up to present Septic Smart Week 2021, an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. This awareness week runs from Sept. 20 to 24.

Chief Sanitarian Susan Lonczak explains that “Septic systems work by collecting wastewater from your toilet, sink, and shower, allowing the solids to settle at the bottom of the tank, and discharging the liquids to an area called a ‘drainfield’ or ‘leachfield,’ where the wastewater filters through the soil before rejoining the groundwater below.”

system failing,” Director of Health Maura Esposito stated. “In addition, be sure to properly dispose of all household waste.”

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When septic systems are properly installed, operated, and maintained, these systems help protect public health, preserve valuable water resources, and maintain a community’s economic vitality.

Daily, you can care for your septic system by using water efficiently. “Using high-efficiency toilets, faucets, and showerheads and spreading washing machine use throughout the week can reduce the risk of your septic

Have your septic tank pumped, when necessary; generally every three to five years

Be a smart septic owner: Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional or according to your state/ local health department’s recommendations

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Keep cars and heavy vehicles parked away from the drain-field and tank Follow the system manufacturer’s directions when using septic tank cleaners and additives

Morales began her non-profit furniture bank in 2013, after volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul, a homeless shelter in Waterbury. There, she saw that women were hesitant to leave the shelter because they had nothing with which to make a home for themselves and their children — no furniture, no pots, no pans, no rugs, no utensils.

Repair leaks and use water efficient fixtures to avoid overloading the system Maintain plants and vegetation near the system to ensure roots do not block drains Use soaps and detergents that are low-sud, biodegradable, and low- or phosphate-free

From starting in Morales’ garage, For Goodness Sake is now located in a 3,000square-foot warehouse at 123 Whiting St.

Prevent system freezing during cold weather by inspecting and insulating vulnerable system parts (inspection pipe, soil treatment area)

For Goodness Sake partners with social service agencies and serves clients throughout central Connecticut, including Cheshire, Wallingford, Southington, Plainville and New Britain. Clients come to For Goodness Sake on referral.

Have questions? Call Chesprocott Health District at 203-272-2761 or visit chesprocott.org.

Donations are reviewed before being accepted by For Goodness Sake, explained Karyn Evans, a longtime volunteer. And the bar is set high. “This is not a dumping ground,” she said. “We want our clients to transition out of homelessness with dignity.”

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In Brief Recycling events The Town of Cheshire is hosting a free electronics recycling event Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot. Use the Elm Street entrance. Acceptable items to recycle include: computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/ VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; scanners; iPods/ PDAs; stereo equipment, cameras ; tablets/eBooks ; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and batteries. No other waste materials will be accepted. Have items in your trunk or truck bed. Also, the Town of Cheshire is hosting a free mattress/ boxspring recycling event Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot. Enter from Elm Street.

Last year, Source to Sea Cleanup volunteers removed over 10,000 beverage containers, more than 900 tires, and approximately 35 tons of trash from in or near rivers.

Motorcar series Klingberg Family Center’s next Motorcar Series event — Cars & Coffee and Kids — will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 to 11 a.m. Klingberg Family Centers is located at 370 Linwood St. in New Britain. The family-friendly event will also include lawn games, face painting, and more.

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Shred event The Cheshire Lions Club will hold its third annual paper shred event Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to noon, in the parking lot behind Town Hall on Elm Street. The public is invited to bring paper, notebooks, envelopes and hanging files for disposal. There is no need to remove paper clips or staples. A fee is charged for shredding. For more information, contact ProShred Security of Wallingford at 203-303-8500.

River cleanup For the last 25 years, the Connecticut River Conservancy has coordinated the annual Source to Sea Cleanup across four states, targeting trash-ridden sites and equipping volunteers with the tools needed to get the job done. Sept. 24 to 26 thousands of volunteers will take to the rivers to clean up all kinds of preventable litter. Anyone interested in getting dirty for cleaner rivers can register at ctriver.org/ cleanup.

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Make a scarecrow representing your hobby, family, organization, business, or anything you’d like. Judges will look for creativity and originality. Everyone is welcome to participate. There is a $25 fee to enter. Scarecrows will be installed by

Oct. 3, with judging to occur later in October. The contest is sponsored by the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Artsplace, Cheshire Public Library and Cheshire Parks and Recreation. To register, and for more information, visit cheshirect.org/parkrec.

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Red Cross volunteers The Red Cross needs volunteers to support disaster shelters. Volunteers will help with reception, registration, food distribution, information collection and other vital tasks inside disaster shelters. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA, this position could be right for you.

Walk with Me is a specialized outpatient treatment track for LGBTQ+- identifying people age 10 to 25 who are seeking therapeutic, medical, and/or peer support available exclusively at Wheeler’s Hartford and Plainville Family Health & Wellness Centers. Call 888793-3500.

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CHET update Connecticut State Treasurer and Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, Shawn T. Wooden, has relaunched the state’s 529 college savings plan under new program manager, Fidelity Investments. Existing CHET Direct Plan account owners should visit Fidelity.com/CHETactivate to activate their accounts. New enhancements to the CHET plan include no minimum amount to open a CHET Direct 529 account, no annual account fees, and free planning and guidance for families in their college savings journey. For more information, visit AboutChet.com.

Utility assistance Eversource customers can enroll in a payment plan or assistance program to protect them from service disconnection by calling 800286-2828. Residential and nonresidential customers are eligible for payment arrangements.

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Gold Star memorial

Ralph’s Rapid Transit Powerhouse Motorsports Summer Fun Cruiz-In car show will take place Friday, Sept. 24, 5 to 8 p.m., at 151 East St., Plainville. The top three cars earn trophies.

The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Veterans Memorial Park, 51 Lower Lane, in Berlin. To donate to the memorial, visit woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html.

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The Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, the state’s largest veterans charity golf event, returns to Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington Friday, Oct. 8. For details, visit davchapter8.org/goldenkielbasa.

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Superintendent-Water The Town of Wallingford is seeking a highly qualified Manager to direct the technical and administrative work involved in the operation of the collection, storage, pumping, treatment and distribution systems of the Water Division. This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in civil or sanitary engineering plus seven years of progressively responsible experience in the water utility field with at least five years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a yearfor-year basis. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Class II Water Distribution System Operator Certification or be able to obtain the same within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License. Salary; $ 94,207 - $ 120,532 (annually). Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Application materials can be emailed to wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov. Application forms will be mailed upon request by calling the Department of Human Resources, (203) 294-2080 or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax#: (203) 294-2084. The closing date for applicaitons will be October 21, 2021. EOE

The Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly responsible individual to direct and assign the work related to the installation, maintenance, repair, inspection and operation of all facilities and equipment within the division’s substations. This position requires a high school, trade/vocational school diploma or a GED, plus six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and operation of electric utility substations and/ or utility grade protection and control systems. Two (2) years of college-level education or advanced training in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the experience requirement. Must possess and maintain a valid Protective Switching and Tagging Procedures certification from CONVEX or other approved agency or obtain same within six (6) months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license. Wages: $ 42.77 – $ 45.83 (hourly) Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Application materials can be emailed to wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov. Application Forms will be mailed upon request by calling the Department of Human Resources, (203) 294-2080 or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax #: (203)294-2084. The closing date will be October 19, 2021. EOE

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Town of Cheshire invites qualified candidates to apply for FT, 35 hr/ wk position. See the Town’s web site at www. cheshirect.org for additional information including job description & how to apply. Current starting rate under an expired contract is $35.53/hour. Those applying must have an MLS from an ALA accredited school of library/information science & at least 3 years of relevant experience. Applications must be received NLT than 10/8/21. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

CUSTODIAN Maintenance workers needed for the Wallingford Public Schools to work the 2:00 P.M. to 10 P.M. shift. Hourly rate: $19.49 to $24.46 hourly plus shift differential. Requires some experience in building maintenance work. The closing date for applications is September 29, 2021 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first. Apply: Human Resources Department, 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. EOE.

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The Town of Wallingford’s Sewer Division is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintainer II to Apartments For Rent perform skilled sanitary sewer construction and maintenance repair work MERIDEN - 1 BR, 1 BA, 787 N. Colony Rd., no for the sewage collecpets, no utils., 1 mos. tion system, including rent + 1 mos. sec. (203) its appurtenances. The 213-2352. position requires 3 years employment in a field related to heavy sewer Condos For Sale construction work of which 2 years shall have involved a special skill BERLIN - Open House in operating manual and Sunday, 1-4, 23 Honeysuckle Court, Ranch mechanical equipment, Condo, 1,401 sq.ft., or an equivalent comgated communibination of experience ty, JUST REDUCED and training substituting $239,900. Call Flo, on a year-for-year basis. (860) 539-7827. $26.16 to $31.18 hourly plus an excellent benefits package. Apply to: Furniture Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South FLORAL CHAIR - 43” W, w/Ottoman, 28x22”. Main Street, Wallingford, $125. o.b.o. Sage CT 06492. Application Couch 88” L & Lovematerials can be emailed seat 63” L, $600 o.b.o. to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. Photos upon request. gov. Application forms 203-272-3316. will be mailed upon request by calling the Department of Human ReLawn and Garden sources, (203) 294-2080 or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources’ Web Page. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. The closing date for applications will be the date the 25th application or resume is received or October 12, 2021, whichever occurs first. EOE. MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per Autos Wanted yd; Millings-$20 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

TOP CASH PAID

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

2006 BAYLINER - 200 hp inboard engine, 20’ waterskiing boat, $15,000 value on sale for $13,500. Can be seen on Lake Beseck. (860) 349-0844.

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL

$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . For Junk or unwanted . Wood Chips . vehicles, Toyota’s etc. FOR SALE. Catering to Please call Mike @ 203- small deliveries. Call Bob 284-8562 8am-5pm. (203) 415-0723

Wanted To Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Todd Shamock Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695

AARON’S BUYING Honda Generator EM5000 is a 5000w running 7000w surge generator, Maintained by Midstate Equipment, $1,250; New desk and office chair, $300; 2 Kenmore ACs 8K BTUs, $150 & 15K BTUs, $250; Galaxy Freezer, 27”Wx34”H, Free Standing great cond., $100; wrought iron bar (38”Lx14”W) w/ wicker storage baskets, & 2 bistro wicker chairs, $150; outdoor patio table w/ 4 chairs, $100. Fullsize black bed frame w/drawers & matching dresser, $300. (860) 829-7739.

RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.

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

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

ALWAYS BUYING OLD TOOLS - Wanted old, used, and antique woodworking hand tools. Machinist, woodworking, engraving, workbench hand tools and tool chests. Fair and friendly offers made in your home. Please call with confidence Cory (860) 322-4367. BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

Help Wanted

Need to Earn Income ASAP? Earn up to $1,200 mo. + Tips! The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area)

Routes available in the following towns: MIDDLETOWN, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN AND WALLINGFORD Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.

Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

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Wanted To Buy 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. GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate 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

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Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

Carpentry CARPENTRY - Remodeling, framing, decking, additions, drywall, taping, painting, trim work, laminate floors. Call 860.798.8128.

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

Junk Removal A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Partial or total cleanouts of homes, garages, basements, businesses. We Clean homes top to bottom and do demolition work also. Free estimates. No job to small or large. 203-281-6387 or 203623-0166.

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Electrical Services TEC ELECTRICAL

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

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

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

CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Landscaping

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Moving and Storage

RT RELOCATION IF YOU Mention Your moving and This Ad storage specialists. FALL Yard Call for a free estimate. Clean-Ups 833-668-3978. Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage Paving **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, D & G PAVING Debris, etc Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, WE CAN REMOVE Seal Coating, Concrete, ANYTHING Reg#1312085, Entire house to 203-237-6058 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. GEORGE J MACK & DUMPSTER RENTALS SONS - Servicing the 203-535-9817 Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. JT’S LANDSCAPING Water heater replaceLLC - Spring Cleanments. 15% Sr citizen Ups, we specialize disc. 203-238-2820. in weeding all types of beds, mulching, Power Washing top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, POWER WASHING & all your landscape Is Spring Cleaning on needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. THE OUTSIDE #616311. Call today, FREE Estimates 203 213-6528. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 ROBERT’S LAWN MAINTENANCE - Weekly Roofing and by-weekly lawn mowing, free esti- ROOFING, SIDING, mates. 860-808-8368.

& STORM DAMAGE

100% Financing Avail. GAF MASTER ELITE LA-RICH ROOFING LLC 860-747-4427 860-622-9800 ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652

Masonry

Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

Home Improvements

Landscaping

Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

FALL CLEANUPS Tree work and misc. yard work Seasons Prop. Maint. DUMPSTER Rentals avail. 860.719.3953

Skylights. Flashing. Financing Available. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmconstructionct.com

/SubscriberServices WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214. Business Owner / Service Provider?

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OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

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