The Cheshire Citizen Oct. 14, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 12, Number 41

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Sustainability Fair is set for Saturday By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Josh Koppel wants more people to know how easy it is to live sustainably. To help advance that objective, the Cheshire High School senior has helped organize a Sustainability Fair that will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the First Congregational Church green. “I want this to be a real community event,” said Koppel. “I hope to really just tell people how much it can benefit them from just doing small things, and how those small things can add up to make a huge impact.” The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the YMCA, at 967 South Main St., Sept. 17. Front row: David Veleber, Wendy Fisher, Fellis Jordan, Chris Esposito, Yetta Augur, Jay Jaronoko, Wendy Stevens, Chrissy Cassesse, Mark Pooler, Christine Wium and Andrew Martelli. Back: Paul Ranando and Sean Kimball.

Redesigned Y holds grand reopening The Cheshire Community YMCA added cardio equipment and a new small group training program called MX4 to enhance members’ experience. In addition, AstroTurf was installed in an area specifically created – and with equipment

– to support a middle school and high school sports performance program.

at 967 South Main St., will be better able to support the Cheshire community.

With the new look and equipment, and new reduced pricing, YMCA officials said the facility, located

On Friday, Sept. 17, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Y.

Koppel chose to get more environmentally savvy this year by enrolling in an educational program through UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy. The program, Conservation Training Partnerships, pairs students with mentors and gives pupils the opportunity to learn new skills, gain real-world experiences in a number of areas, and ultimately complete a conservation project with an environmental organization in their community. See Sustainability, A3

Book clubs at area libraries keep readers engaged By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

Libraries offer a variety of programs and activities for patrons, including book clubs. Eileen Topitzer, reference librarian at the Cheshire Public Library, said there are three book clubs at the library.

“Books Over Coffee I started two and half years ago and that was the first book club that we had for adults,” Topitzer said. Books Over Coffee meets the last Wednesday of each month from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Topitzer said between nine and 20 people usually attend, with a variety of ages represented. The group reads a different book

each month. “They can register on site and then people who live in town on the first of the month they can access the downloadable e-book,” Topitzer said. “... Or they can borrow the book from the library here, we can get it from inter-library loans or it can be BYOB, bring your own book.”

The group met on Sept. 29 and discussed “The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer” by Dean Jobb. For October, the group is reading “The Push” by Ashley Audrain. The Art League Book Club meets on the third Friday of every month and See Book clubs, A2

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“These days we meet on Zoom, but I hope that will change in the coming months,” Gardner said.

“These are seniors, they have great attendance,” said Lauren Thompson, head of community services. “They are an active bunch.” On Oct. 12, the group discussed “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles.

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In October, the group is reading “The Girls in the Stilt House,” by Kelly Mustian. Mustian will join the group on Zoom to discuss the book. The Meriden Public Library, in collaboration with Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, has been offering a book club. The first meeting they had was on Sept. 28 to discuss “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie.

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Mystery Book Club always does her books by themes, so there’s four or five books From A1 a season,” Haiken said. “The fall 2021 theme is Land of is hosted by Carol Constanti10,000 Lakes, so all of the no from the Cheshire Art mysteries are set in MinLeague. The group reads nesota.” books primarily about art. The Wallingford liThe Murder Mystery Book brary’s nonfiction book club, Club is run by Deborah Rutwhich is called Truth Be ter, deputy director of the Told, was on hiatus because Cheshire Public Library. of the pandemic, but recentEach month the club reads a ly returned with the the club different mystery. reading “Girls of Tender Age” by Mary-Ann Tirone All of the clubs have been Smith. meeting on Zoom, but Topitzer said they are hoping to The Classics Book Club meet in person again in meets three times a year. “I November. run that one and people, who as far as I know have Cindy Haiken, reader advisory librarian at the Walling- never been to a book club meeting, are emailing me ford Public Library, said the library offers four main book saying, ‘I read that in high school. I want to re-read clubs in hybrid formats. Pait,’” Haiken said. trons can attend the meetings in-person at the library Lastly, the Thursday Night wearing masks, or on Zoom. Book Club, which focuses on literary fiction, meets on the The Mystery Book Club third Thursday of every meets on the first Wednesmonth in the evening. The day of every month, except during the summer. The next group met Sept. 16 to discuss “On Beauty” by Zadie book is “Iron Lakes” by Smith. The October book is William Kent Krueger. “Radio Free Vermont: A Fa“The woman who runs the

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Working with members of the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, Koppel and his Conservation Training Partnerships mentor Caitlin Daddona, a UConn senior, decided to put together a Sustainability Fair. A number of local and statewide environmental organizations will be represented at the event, including SustainableCT, Save the Sound, Sunrise Movement CT, Cheshire Energy Commission, Cheshire Pollinator Pathway, Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society and Friends of Boulder Knoll Farm, among others.

Cheshire, made possible by grants from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and UConn NRCA. Admission is free. Fiona Pearson, co-chair of the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, noted that guidance from SustainableCT has helped provide a better understanding of how various aspects of the environment are interconnected. Sustainability covers a broad range of earth-friendly actions — from water conservation, walkable cities, energy efficiency, upcycling, to recycling, and beyond.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website, about 75 percent of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30 percent of it. Josh Koppel is especially interested in educating the community about recycling and composting. While some people may think composting is going to be a smelly mess in your backyard, Koppel said, “It’s not if you do it right.” The Cheshire teen added that composting and recycling information will be available at the Sustainability Fair.

Josh Koppel, second from left, with Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire helpers, June 19 at Cheshire Town Hall. The group distributed compost bins and rain barrels.

The fair will include a children’s activity center where youngsters can create crafts made from recyclable materials, a free raffle for a backyard composter and a rain barrel from the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, and a free yoga class at 1 p.m. with instructor Jen Dillon. The fair is sponsored by the Coalition for a Sustainable

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distance runners in Connecticut. Her time today was the fifth fastest of all the Connecticut girls who ran in all the races today.” The CHS contingent was rounded out by Meghan Georgescu (63rd with a time of 22:09), Eva Curran (70th with a time of 22:14), Katie Hall (123rd with a time of 24.11); and Alex Palladino (141st with a time of 25:05). Schaefer said, “We have been flying high this season. We won two championships

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in two weeks. Then the injury bug hit us. We lost our No. 2 and No. 3 runners this week – Olivia Ferraro and Mia Vientos. I am proud of the effort that the rest of our varsity team put in. We are hoping to get our runners back soon. That is the nature of sport, but we never give up. Our results were good today.” In the boys race at Wickham Park, Cheshire finished ninth out of the 21 schools in its event. The Rams’ top finisher was Tyler Caron (18th, 17:09).

The Cheshire slate was rounded out by Robert DiNatale (48th, 17:52), Colin Grevelding (64th, 18:14), Daniel D'Souza (66th, 18:16), Luca Borz Baba (88th, 18:52) and Jeremiah Mann (91st, 18:53). CHS coach Pam Gunneson said, “It was a great day for the SCC schools and I was very impressed with the performances of each athlete. Only three of our varsity runners had ever run the course before and each athlete did an excellent job handling the very challenging course.“

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Early morning is a time to treasure By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

I got up very early the other morning. It was dark and pouring rain. I’d committed to go out into the wilds of Cheshire (is there such a thing?) and conduct water sampling. It’s not like I was forced or anything like that. I volunteered. River Advocates is a group

that takes water samples at various sites. This includes the Mill River, the Quinnipiac and West rivers and their associated tributaries. Members of River Advocates also take a boat and sample out on Long Island Sound. They do this often, and sometimes the volunteer base needs a hand. That’s why I signed on. I also signed on because it’s our drinking water, so someone

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That particular morning I mentioned was fun. I didn’t mind the rain at all. I happened to meet a man walking his dog along the rail trail at Cornwall Avenue. Well, I didn’t actually meet him. I said, “Good morning,” and he may or may not have mumbled something. Perhaps he thought I was a bit sketchy. I wore big, goofy galoshes, a too-big-for-me (it belongs to the hubby) yellow slicker, and an orange vest (not that I thought for one moment there might be a deer hunter poised behind a tree, but because it was dark and early and I wanted to be visible.) And I was carrying a handful of little plastic bottles and a

camera. No wonder the dog walking man seemed as if he wanted to get away from me as fast as possible. His apprehension probably intensified as I headed off the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and slipped into the overgrowth to find the water. If I were to do a poll, I think it would show most people hate getting up early. That was me when I was young.

When I got my first job out of school and moved from home, I engaged a phone service to call and wake me up, lest I oversleep. Here’s how that went: I would sweet talk the ladies at the service, tell them I was awake and promptly go back to sleep. They caught on soon enough and began to call me more than once. Dang, that was one smart service. See Joy, A7

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I got into the effortless routine of waking up (on time) and early (and liking it) after about 20 years of having to get up very early for one job I had – 3 and 4 in the morning – and I needed to be on time for work. Sometimes the drive took more than an hour, depending on the weather. In the snow, I would drive very, very slowly.

While there are not many people up and about at that hour, there are those who are at work. Early hours are standard for de-

livery trucks. On my street, there used to be a milkman making deliveries. Bakery shops are open too (like those in Hamden and New Haven). Look in the window as you drive by. You can see the breadmakers working with flour up to their elbows. Bagel shop bakers, like Bagelicious here in Cheshire, are also up when it’s still dark, working their magic over a boiling tub of water to get bagels ready for the morning rush.

Garden club hears talk by ‘citizen scientists’

Inge Venus, at left, introduces guest speakers Barb and Pete Rzasa at a recent Cheshire Garden Club event.

At a recent membership meeting of the Cheshire Garden Club, “citizen scientists” Barb and Pete Rzasa presented a program entitled “Beech, Bogs, Beetles, Belly Buttons, and Other Tales from the Green Dragon.” The powerpoint presenSee Garden club, A8

I have to say, I think the No. 1 early morning workers of all-time are the newspaper delivery people. Out in all elements, generally when no one else is yet awake, they most deserve medals for everything they do.

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Overall, winter is one of my favorite seasons for getting up early to go out for a walk. I love when it snows overnight, or better yet, snowing when I get up. The snow absorbs all the sound. You can barely hear your own footfalls as you pad along. The light outside on those winter mornings is really special, too.

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tation covered five topics: new beech tree diseases affecting native trees; how to grow pitcher plants and native orchids in a do-ityourself bog in your own garden; the latest updates on the emerald ash borer in Connecticut; the reason why the native partridge berry has two dimples on

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its fruit; and a search for the strange native plant called the Green Dragon. Club vice president and program chair Inge Venus said meeting attendees were impressed with the wealth of knowledge and beautiful photos the Rzasas provided. — Submitted

It’s that time again. Residents will have an opportunity to vote for local officials on Nov. 2. In the meantime, candidates are working to get their names out to the public and political signs are popping up around town. Photos by Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen

In Brief Artist demo Join nationally recognized artist and fine art photographer, Mark Battista, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, for a presentation on composition. Through his studies as a painter and photographer, Battista will share his insight on composition to create images that

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and conservation organizations. Enter a raffle for a free backyard composter or rain barrel. Take a yoga class. The event is free and open to the public. No pets allowed.

Mattress recycling The Town of Cheshire is hosting a free mattress recycling event Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Town Hall, 84 S. Main St. Enter from Elm Street. Residents may drop off mattresses and box springs at no charge.

Networking event Join the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce for a networking event Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. RSVP to jean@ cheshirechamber.org.

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For the month of October, police will be out in force looking for distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign, a high-visibility effort to enforce distracted-driving laws. If you need to text, pull over and park your vehicle in a safe place first.

Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available for voters who won’t be able to vote in person, whether the absence is due to the voter being out of town, ill or disabled. Like last year’s election, COVID-

Wine tasting The Cheshire Kiwanis Club will host a wine tasting fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Cheshire Masonic Temple, 9 Country Club Road. Tickets are $25. This is a 21-andover event. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member, at Cheshire Wine & Spirits or online at CheshireKiwanis.org.

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Linear trail safety at pedestrian crossings draws concern and Summer Street — where the restaurant is located — has always been a concern. Eastbound traffic is often backed up from the intersection with Route 10 through Summer Street, while westbound traffic passes through at a high rate of speed.

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SOUTHINGTON — Town officials will discuss pedestrian safety over the coming weeks after a pedestrian was struck crossing West Main Street along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Joshua Henriquez, 21, of Seymour, was struck late last month by a Toyota Corolla while in the crosswalk at the linear trail on West Main Street, police Lt. Keith Egan said in a statement Monday, Oct. 4. Henriquez sustained injuries to his right arm, shoulder and head. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital and discharged on Oct. 1. According to police, the Corolla was driven by Daniel Costa, 30, of Plantsville. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Officer Deemi Beljean at 860-378-1600, ext. 2454. “I felt that was a terrible accident,” said Town Councilor

“People need to be aware in this area,” she said. A new state law aims to increase pedestrian safety by broadening the circumstances where crossing foot traffic has the right of way. Drivers must now yield to pedestrians who are “within any portion of the crosswalk” or those who use gestures to indicate that they intend to cross the road.

Dan and Debby Hruska, of Wallingford, ride their bikes across the Farmington Canal Previously drivers were reHeritage Trail crossing at West Main Street in Southington. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while making the crossing on Sept. 29. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal quired to yield to those who

Tom Lombardi, adding that the council will be addressing pedestrian safety during upcoming meetings.

tigations into roadway safety and possible improvements, Lombardi said. Any potential changes would then pass from the public safety committee to the Town Council.

Police Chief John Daly is the town’s head traffic authority and would initiate any inves- “The chief of police is the

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Amidst an area volleyball season of strong teams and individual stars, Maloney senior setter Gracey Massicotte put up numbers last Wednesday at Hall that topped all others for sheer depth and diversity. It was a near quadruple-double: 20 assists, 11 aces, 10 digs, 8 kills. The aces and digs are Massicotte’s season-highs, so far. The 20 assists are second only to the 30 she racked up against Platt on Sept. 24.

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There were no mysteries in last Friday’s Maloney-Berlin football game at Falcon Field. The Spartans were coming straight downhill at the Redcoats and they were coming with Josh Boganski carrying the ball behind the offensive line and fullback Stone DeLeon. Following his blockers, Boganski piled up 230 yards and three TDs on 34 carries. The junior now has 502 yards and four TDs on 77 carries for the season.

Among the hottest area teams is Sheehan girls soccer, which is 6-0-1 since dropping two of its first three. A catalyst at both ends of the field for the Titans is senior Alicea Piscitelli. The veteran center-back anchors a defense that has pitched four straight shutouts. And, with her height, Piscitelli is brought forward on set pieces. She scored in the rivalry match with Lyman Hall and also had goals against Law and Hamden.

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The Panthers got their long-awaited first victory of the season — and first victory for rookie head coach Martin Cheney — when they defeated Bloomfield 2-1 last Thursday. The game-winning goal? It wasn’t scored until there were just three minutes to play and it was delivered by Casey Rintharamy. One of Platt’s most experienced players, the senior center-midfielder has been a varsity player since his freshman year.

Coach Erin Luddy and her Lady Knights recently went on a 3-0-1 tear, tying Farmington and beating Lewis Mills, East Catholic and Sheehan. Southington scored 11 goals in that stretch and the girl with the lion’s share was Makayla Winegar. The junior amassed five goals, scoring in each game and ringing up two in the 3-2 win over East Catholic. Winegar, also a prolific scorer in lacrosse, has eight goals on the year.

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“This new pedestrian safety law is an important step to keep everyone safe, and ultimately save lives,” said Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti in a statement on the new legislation.

Incidents rise Pedestrian fatalities and injuries have been rising sharply, Giulietti said in the statement, with a 55 percent increase in deaths between 2009 and 2018. The new law also prohibits the act of “dooring” — when a vehicle occupant opens their door without checking for bicyclists, pedestrians or passing traffic. Bristol resident Mary Fuller said she already waves to drivers, who mostly stop as they see her approaching the crosswalks along the trail. She regularly goes for fourmile walks along the trail through Southington, where

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail users cross Mill Street in Southington on Sept. 30. Municipal leaders are looking at pedestrian safety after an individual was struck by a vehicle while crossing North Main Street along the trail.

she grew up, and has found that traffic along the roads it intersects seems to be getting busier.

she’s concerned about poor visibility on the trail and would like to see more lights installed.

“You have to watch, because if you don’t watch, the drivers aren’t always watching,” she said.

“I feel more dangerous with bikers than the drivers,” she said.

Pedestrian signals With daylight hours dwindling, Kathi Michalak said

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adding an overhead light display similar to those used in roadway intersections. A blinking yellow light is displayed when the system has not been activated by a pedestrian and when a button is pressed by a pedestrian that light switches to a solid yellow, then red to stop traffic. “The main intersections like this, that’s where there should be a button,” Dan Hruska said. dleithyessian@ record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian

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The importance of local elections And that may matter more than all the high-profile election buzz that dominates when big name candidates are spending oodles of dollars delivering their messages. Sure, national and statewide elections deserve our attention, but too often local elections get left off the to-do list. Yet local elections can make a meaningful, discernable difference in our lives. The people who serve on town councils, school boards, finance board, planning and zoning commissions and other elected offices have a significant impact on what our towns look like, how much it costs to live, what kind of education our kids are getting, how safe we feel, our access to recreation and enrichment, and much more.

dum questions on the ballot, too.

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The vast majority of people will never meet a president or senator, much less have a conversation with them. Even with a state senator or representative, most of us have limited or no contact at all. But if you have a problem in your neighborhood, a question, concern or idea, you can pick up the phone and reach a school board member or the mayor or the chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. You can go to a meeting and offer your opinion.

and privilege of voting to help shape your town’s destiny matters — a lot.

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Local elected officials generally know our concerns. They drive the same roads, pay municipal taxes, and have access to the same amenities as the rest of us. When we talk to them about a traffic hazard or ask about repairs to the soccer field, we can talk shorthand.

This is an important election and voters may want to consider whether they want experienced candidates or perhaps an individual who will bring The Record-Journal and oth- in new thinking. Besides the er local media offer extensive usual, ongoing concerns of coverage of campaigns and governance, there are conissues. Getting to know the temporary issues, too. Towns people who want to lead or are looking at how to handle manage your town’s business recent marijuana laws, for inis worth your time. Many of stance. Towns and school sysus spend endless hours detems are reviewing policies on bating national figures and diversity and inclusion, bullyyet don’t know the names of ing, accessibility and transour town leaders or who’s on parency. Who will you vote for the ballot. to best guide these matters?

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Hispanic Heritage Month stories from around the area By Francesca Fontánez Special to the Record-Journal

YMCA: “I’m very grateful [to] my parents for teaching me how to keep our Puerto National Hispanic Heritage Rican roots alive. I loved that Month concludes Oct. 15 my parents made us speak and the month-long celebra- Spanish at home … one, betion has included recognicause grandma, of course, tion of many iconic individu- lived with us, as in many als who have gained a place Latin households, and she in history. Most of us recog- only knew how to speak nize names such as Roberto Spanish. Two, because my Clemente, a legendary base- dad had to practice his Enball player; art legend Frida glish. Three, so we could Kahlo; and Selena, a musical never forget how to speak performer who earned fame our language.” in a wide range of enterprisBryan Felix is a member of es, from her songs to fashthe U.S. Army with Ecuadoion, before her untimely rian roots. “I’m a first generdeath at age 23. ation American citizen. My While these famous individ- parents came from Ecuador. uals are an important part of Looking back, a proud mocelebrating Hispanic Herment for me as a Latinx was itage Month, many Latinos when I was commissioned living today continue to into the Army Reserves as a make our world a bit more Military Intelligence Officer. vibrant. I am currently the rank Carmen Chaparro, a Puerto- of (Second Lieutenant). I proudly serve in the Army Rican, is the “membership and community engagement alongside my father and older sister.” director” at the Meriden

Mia Gratacos-Atterberry is an Afro-Latinx law student at Quinnipiac University. “Some of my favorite memories are at my Gueli’s house. My abuela (her grandmother). Gueli’s house is the beacon for our family. My family and I congregate at Gueli’s house to hear about her childhood stories from Puerto Rico, watch Caso Cerrado, and eat lunch; and good luck if you say you aren’t hungry. Although we hang out at Gueli’s house on a pretty regular basis, my favorite moments are when we go to Gueli’s house to make pasteles around Christmas time.”

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New Haven, where she joined the string ensemble as the school's first harpist. Our school was predominantly people of color—many of them had never seen a harp before and were fascinated by its presence. Whenever a student had a question about the harp Daisy showed them how to play and let them explore their curiosity on it.

Francesca Fontánez, of multiracial, but heavily PuertoRican, descent, is an English teacher for Meriden Public Schools. “One of my fondest memories was when my father decided to host a pig roast (or a pernil) in our backyard. It was an all-day event, with people coming and going non-stop it seemed. Everyone who stopped by was introduced to me by my father as a cousin or tio, despite their age and/ or skin color. It was a long time ago, but I can definitely remember a beautiful mix of people smiling and enjoying a warm meal while boleros played in the background. What I love about the culture of our people is the spontaneous nature— a party can happen anywhere, at any time, if there’s music and ambition.”

“Once she went to Quinnipiac she pursued a major in psychology with a minor in music, once again becoming our school’s first harpist. There were a lot of students that expressed interest in learning the harp after seeLéo Melendez is a Puerto-Ri- ing Daisy play. So after her can programming generalist first year, the head of the and barber. “My sister Daisy music department started has been a harpist for over the harp program. Students were able to take harp 15 years and has always been one of the few— if not lessons as an elective and the course continued to run only—Hispanic harpists in the ensemble. We went to an for a couple more years after Daisy graduated— she even arts school in downtown

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

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

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

Classic and Antiques

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

Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

Wanted To Buy 1976 - Plymouth Volare, slant 6, 73k original miles, $2,000 o.b.o. 1,2,3 Items or an Estate (203) 804-8635 $$$ CASH $$$ Todd Shamock Help Wanted Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, MOBILE HOME Antiques, Dolls, Toys, PARK GENERAL Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695 MAINTENANCE

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Full-time, year round, valid CT driver’s license. Fax resume to (860) 410-1095 or email mhparksinc.@aol.com

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Cromwell PT Teacher Assistant, 2:30pm-5:00pm M-F. Must have credits in ECE/ELEM. ED or be a matriculated student in ED. Call Suzanne, 860-635-3485 or email suzrutner@aol.com

Lawn and Garden

AARON’S BUYING 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.

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

MIDDLETOWN, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN AND WALLINGFORD MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per 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

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.

WANTED - Old Gun Parts Marlin/Winchester/Lyman Richard Pleines 860-663-2214

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Businesses & Services 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

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Roofing

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

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Junk Removal

A&R CLEANOUT SERIF YOU Mention VICE - Partial or total CARPENTRY This Ad cleanouts of homes, Repairs, Decks & PorchFALL Yard garages, basements, es, Sheetrock & Taping businesses. We Clean Clean-Ups Water Damage Repairs. homes top to bottom Brush, branches, leaves, and do demolition work Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. storm damage also. Free estimates. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. **JUNK REMOVAL** No job to small or large. CT. Reg. # 0647093 203-281-6387 or 203- Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc 623-0166. WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to Open 8:30–5 Monday 1 item removed! thru Friday. Call Us. FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount 203-238-1953 LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS Electrical Services 203-535-9817

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

CALL OR TEXT 203.605.2189. Senior, Vet, 1st Responder Disc. Serving CT. We haul your trash not your cash!

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

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

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

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.

Masonry 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

ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. Plumbing exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Chimneys. #580443. Meriden area since 203-232-0257 or 2031922. Toilet, faucet, 596-0652 sink & drain repairs. CALL JOE THE MASON Water heater replace- Will do brick, stone ments. 15% Sr citizen and concrete work redisc. 203-238-2820. pairs. Over 40 yrs. exp. (203) 439-0399.

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

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

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE 15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper removal. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Yalesville Construction Ins. 860.538.5520 Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Paving Senior citizen discount D & G PAVING Insured Free est. Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, 203-265-5200 Seal Coating, Concrete, HIC#0631937 Reg#1312085, 203-237-6058

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