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GOURD FOR YOU Cheshire High School Best Buddies members are overseeing the 14th annual Pumpkin Patch at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 59 Main St. In addition to the regular ongoing sales, church members along with Cheshire Academy students were on hand for the recent "Kid's Day at the Patch". The event combined all sorts of fun from crafts and pumpkin painting to pumpkin science and other games. The Pumpkin Patch is open daily and runs through Oct. 31: Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
The latest campaign finance filings show Republican and Democratic town committees have similar amounts of cash on hand during the current election cycle.
Front row, at left, Mike Kozlowski, Best Buddies fundraising chair, Sean Roggenstein and Paige Marschner with back row and right, CHS Best Buddies members. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
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moved to Cheshire, when his father took a permanent position at the university as a math proWhen Anjul Nigam was two fessor. Nigam attended Cheshire years old, his mother moved him public schools and developed a and his two older brothers from passion for acting after a chance India to the U.S. after their father viewing of the “The Ten Comtook a temporary position at mandments” with which starred Quinnipiac University. They Charlton Heston. eventually become citizens and
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Both parties are vying for the votes of the town’s unaffiliated voters. The unaffiliated group represents Cheshire’s largest pool, with 8,629 out of a total 19,194 voters townwide, according to the town’s office of elections and registrar of voters. By comparison, 5,405 voters are registered as Democrats, 4,895 voters are registered
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Nigam acted in school plays and after graduating from Cheshire High School in 1982, he attended New York University to study acting. He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. His first
A detailed report on how much the Republican Town Committee had spent during the most recent reporting period was not available. Meanwhile, the Democratic Town Committee reported having spent about $2,700.
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ficer Vincent Masciana gave an overview of the contracts.
The Board of Education recently approved contracts with the unions representing custodians and secretarial and technology staff.
Masciana said negotiations with the custodians union, which represents 24 employees, began last May. Both sides reached a tentative agreement in July. The union ratified the contract last month.
The board voted on Oct. 17 to accept both four-year contracts — one with UPSEU Local 242 Unit 19, which represents custodial and maintenance employees, and the other with Cheshire Educational Secretaries and Technicians United. Both were recently ratified by union members. Each agreement is retroactive to July 1 and expire on June 30, 2023. Representatives from neither union addressed the board on Thursday. The school district’s Chief Operating Of-
includes general wage increases for each of its four years. In the first year of the contract, that wage increase is 2.5 percent, retroactive to July 1, Masciana said.
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The contract with the secretaries and technicians union, meanwhile, does inBoard members asked clude five step increases, about the contracts' financial Masciana said. impact and whether they included any employee salary He noted the incremental step increases and changes increases, 2.5 percent were in the board's contributions not changed. toward pensions. More than two-thirds of Unlike other collective barthose union members have gaining units, the custodians been in the district at least contract does not include five years, meaning they've step increases, Masciana already reached their highsaid. est steps, Masciana ex-
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In Brief Cheshire residents who are not registered to vote face a one-week deadline for registering prior to the Nov. 5, municipal election. Tuesday Oct. 29, is the deadline for voter registrations submitted in person or received by mail and online. The Elections Office will be open until 8 p.m. There will also be a limited registration session on Monday Nov. 4 until 5 p.m., only for those who become U.S. citizens, move into town, or turn 18 the week before Election
Day. Connecticut citizens can register in person throughout the year at the Registrars of Voters office at Town Hall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Registration is also available online, by mail, through DMV or the Secretary of the State’s website, at the Town Clerk’s office, and at the public library. For details and links, view the Elections Department page at www.cheshirect.org or call the office at 203-271-6680. Absentee ballots are administered in Connecticut by town clerks (not the Elec-
tions Department, which is responsible for counting the returned ballots). Absentee ballot applications are now available at the Town Clerk’s office and online: http:// www.cheshirect.org/votingand-elections/absentee-ballots/ All of the normal Cheshire polling places will be open on Nov. 5 from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.. Voters who live in District 5-3, which only exists in municipal election years, will vote at Doolittle School as usual.
Bereavement group This fall, Cheshire’s First Congregational Church offers a free series of meetings for those who have lost a loved one. The series is open
to all. Participants will meet at the church, on the green in the center of Cheshire. All sessions will be on Thursdays at 7 p.m.; there will be no session on Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving), but the group will meet on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. The group will be led by Constellation Hospice’s Jan Cowles, and Jan Garthwait and Frank Scinto, trained Stephen Ministers. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required by calling the church office at 203-2725323. All you need to bring is yourself, which is the courageous first step. Parking is available behind the church.
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Campaign signs line the grass along Main Street Oct. 17.
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Republican, and 265 voters are registered with other political groups. According to the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s 2019 filing calendar, the period for the Oct. 10 expenditure report is July 1 to Sept. 30. According to the Democratic Town Committee’s Oct. 10 report, the $2,700 in election-related expenses included $320 on a booth at last month’s Fall Festival. The filing also shows the committee had spent $1,500 in rent for its headquarters and more than $710 printing campaign materials. The DTC’s report shows the committee had begun the filing period with a $5,568.04 balance. The committee received $10,301 in contributions. After the expenses are calculated, the DTC’s balance at the end of the filing period was $13,168.59. The Republican Town Com-
mittee’s Oct. 10 report shows the committee started the reporting period with a balance of $16,097.65, raised $550 in contributions, and ended the filing period with $16,647.65. In an email, RTC Treasurer Robert Brucato said that he had pre-filed the Oct. 10 report prior to going away on vacation. Brucato added that he would be filing an amended report, detailing recent expenditures and contributions, soon. That report, Brucato estimated, should show roughly $8,000 in expenses. He did not provide an estimate for contributions the RTC had re-
ceived. RTC Chairman Guy Darter, who is also the Republicannominated candidate for the Town Council’s second district seat, steered clear of questions regarding the committee’s reporting of its finances. Darter said he believes because he’s running for office, it is a conflict of interest to be involved directly in the RTC’s finances. Darter believes the Republicans “have a good slate of people running” during this election. The slate of council candidates is largely incumbents, who, Darter said, have “done
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a superb job.” “I think the people we have running for the Board of Education are highly qualified,” Darter said. Darter said the board’s previous proposal to renovate the town’s school buildings was “dead on arrival.” Now the town will have a new committee, consisting of Board of Education members, Town Council members and other members of the public that will look at all options, Darter said. “(The committee) should come up with something meaningful that works for students, works for the schools and the taxpayer,” he said. “At the end of the day, it is the taxpayer who pays for it.”
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“Twelve of our 21 candidates are women,” Villa said, describing the DTC as having a grassroots momentum. “I think we have some really fabulous candidates from a variety of backgrounds. They’re professionals in education, law, business, real estate… they have, I think, very good ideas,” she said. Another issue, Villa said, is economic development. She said there are “at least 30” empty storefronts along Route 10. “That’s not good,” she said, alluding the town’s need to generate tax revenue. Voter turnout may also be a factor.
According to statistics reported In 2017, less than 40 percent of Cheshire’s regisDTC Chairwoman Judy Villa tered voters cast a ballot was similarly optimistic during that year’s townwide about her party’s candidates. election.
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Meghan Albanese is the outreach coordinator for the Southington STEPS Coalition, which is dedicated to prioritizing substance abuse prevention through education, reducing access and policy change. She, like Glendon, has viewed vaping as a major problem for teenagers and parents. “With the recent explosion of the vaping epidemic, we know now more than ever that we need to prevent our youth from engaging in risktaking behaviors that are detrimental to their health,” Albanese said. “The partnership between STEPS and the Southington Board of Education has been critical in helping educate students and adults on the dangers of tobacco, e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. This includes new teacher orientation on current trends and paraphernalia and a vaping intervention program geared to students that are caught in possession of any tobacco or nicotine products in
school. We also know that this information cannot come from just adults, it also needs to come from the students’ peers.” Andrew O’Bright is the owner of Bright Consultants, a business that advises companies in the vaping industry. He cautions people to understand that an underground market of products not sold by legitimate dealers is the most likely culprit in the lung illnesses from vaping. Despite the rash of vaping illnesses and deaths, he says instituting bans without all the facts is costing people their jobs and hurting businesses in the vaping industry. “87 percent of (those experiencing) illnesses in Illinois and Wisconsin have admitted to THC use, all of which is from the black market because these are marijuanaillegal states,” O’Bright said. He is adamant that by governments banning products from regulated stores, a black market of dangerous materials will cause users further harm. He said the move by certain states to ban flavored cartridges and products are a mistake and misguided. Many of these deaths and illnesses are linked to illegal materials that may include illegal drugs as well as “extremely high content” THC based oil. “Kids are not attracted because of the flavors, there have been flavors available like they are today for the past 12 years,” O’Bright said. “What teens are attracted to is ease of obtaining (at convenience stores almost exclusively) and the high amount of nicotine. As an industry we are in favor of all reasonable regulation that does not significantly hinder the ability and viability of an adult smoker to make the switch.” He said the vaping industry is willing to work with state leaders regarding many of their concerns. He and others in the industry still point out that vaping is a much safer alternative than tobacSee Vaping, A12
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Thursday Blood Drive: Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Choate Rosemary Hall, Christian St., Wallingford. Ginwashi Painting Workshop: Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Artsplace, CPFA, Cheshire. Meriden Ski and Snowboard Club Open House: Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Free. Come see what we are all about. AOH Club, 71 Melville Ave., Meriden. meridenski.com. One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging: Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Savvy Caregiver: Oct. 24, 5 7 p.m. Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., Cheshire. Stuffed Cabbage Dinner: Oct. 24, 7 - 11 p.m. Hosted by Meriden Turner Society. $10. Reservations required. Meriden Turner Halle, 800 Old Colony Road, Meriden. 260341-2542. reservations@meridenturnersociety.com.
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Wednesday Books Over Coffee: Oct. 30, 12 - 1 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.
Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain: Part 2: Oct. 30, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Artsplace, CPFA, Cheshire. Find Your Perfect Nonprofit Match!: Oct. 30, 5 - 7 p.m. Club Lucent, 25 N. Plains Hwy, Wallingford. 203-2357901. info@midstatechamber.com. Nonprofit Speed Dating: Oct. 30, 5 - 7 p.m. Club Lucent, 25 N. Plains Highway, Wallingford. October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant, 3931 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203230-4640. auntchilada.com. Paint Night: Oct. 30, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Laskara Restaurant,
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Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain: Part 2: Oct. 31, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Artsplace, CPFA, Cheshire. Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 5:307 p.m. Free. Yalesville United Methodist Church, 8 New Place St., Yalesville. 203-269-
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Zupkus weighs in on tolls, digital tax Toll Update I get questions from constituents daily about what is going on with the issue of tolls and if they are coming back to our state highways, so I wanted to give you the latest update.
When the legislative session ended June 5, the legislative Democrats and the governor promised a special session on tolls due to the lack of time which really meant lack of votes. Gov. Lamont’s 50gantry plan just did not have the support or votes in the General Assembly whether it was in regular or a special
session. Two months later in September, the Lamont administration planned to unveil a revamped transportation plan, as of Oct. 20, no new transportation plan has been made public. Word out of the State Capitol is the new plan might have some sort of tolling aspect, maybe tolls on bridges, but still nothing concrete, no details. See Zupkus, A14
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co products such as cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, which kill thousands yearly.
The CDC in its Oct. 1 press release stated that an investigation found that in 578 cases of people with the vaping lung ailments, 78 percent had vaped with products that contained THC. Only 17 percent of the cases reported that they had solely ingested nicotine products. O’Bright pointed out that some people may not be
fully truthful about their usage due to THC being illegal in several states. He insists that people should only buy from regulated stores that abide by state code. He cautioned people to stay away from gas station stores and private individual sales. “We have legislation written in the Connecticut industry that we are willing to present to the governor’s office and any legislators that would put a cap on the amount of nicotine available and would also move products from convenience stores to adultonly retail locations,” he said.
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I firmly believe Connecticut needs a state transportation plan and vision for the future with project priorities but I oppose any plan that calls for the establishment of tolls on Connecticut roads. Additionally, the annual state bonding bond package has been delayed for months as the governor continues to push for tolls. There is speculation the governor is holding back bonding including local town/road aid, which includes $30 million for local road repair, tree trimming and winter snow removal, in an effort to win more votes for tolls. The state borrows the $60 million annually, giving towns half in July and half in January. Many cities and towns rely
heavily on the state’s Town Aid Road grant, including towns like Prospect, Bethany and Cheshire to pay for summer road repaving work, fall tree clearing, and winter snow removal. I call on the governor and legislature to release the money promised to our local communities.
Digital Tax A new tax hike I opposed but was still passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor went into effect on Oct. 1. This tax is on the sales of “digital goods” that are electronically accessed or transferred, which includes audio works, visual works, audio-visual works, reading materials or ring tones, will be subject to sales and use taxes at the standard 6.35% rate. Currently the tax on digital
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to pay the increased tax.
The new tax rate also applies to a purchased product, like Adobe, that you pay a monthly subscription fee on.
It’s just another in a long line of tax and fee increases imposed in the state budget adopted this session by the majority party, most of which impacts working families in Prospect Cheshire and Bethany.
With an increased percentage of digital consumers streaming and downloading their content (music, movies or smartphone apps), as opposed to watching on traditional cable television or listening on the radio, the majority party and the governor hiked these taxes on countless residents. This is an effort to capture a new revenue stream as people flee cable for lower cost options. So if you, or your kids, are a user/subscriber of Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, and/or Amazon Prime your taxes will increase. Even if you want to download a new book on your Kindle or movie on your iPad, you also will have
It is a disgrace that every time state residents find a way to save a little money for their families, the leaders in Hartford have chosen to reach back for more and more your hard-earned savings instead of looking to control wasteful state spending.
Library Briefs The Cheshire Library offers these upcoming programs. To register for classes online go to cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245.
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One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Connecticut author Beth M. Caruso discusses the overwhelming factors that led to the beginning of the witch trials in colonial New England. Her well-researched novel, As always, please contact me One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First should you have any quesWitch Hanging, is based on tions about these topics or concerns on any other issues the life of Alice “Alse” relating to state government Young, the first colonial hanging victim. She exat Lezlye.Zupkus@houseplores certain events in gop.ct.gov or at (800) 8421423.
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Whenever he finds the end zone, Cheshire senior running back Jake McAlinden summons the offensive linemen for a celebration. This Friday, the boys up front did their job so well it seemed they were perpetually on call. McAlinden, en route to 182 yards, scored four touchdowns in Cheshire’s 52-22 victory over Masuk, a win that elevated the 4-1 Rams to No. 8 in the Class LL playoff points. McAlinden has 639 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season.
“Hey, those Lady Knights are for real!” That had to be the buzz in Connecticut girls soccer circles after Southington beat perennial power Glastonbury 3-0 on Friday to improve to 11-0-0. Leading the way for SHS is Allison Carr. The junior scored twice in the opening 19 minutes against Glastonbury and has 11 goals on the year for a team that is No. 1 in the Class LL playoff points and one of just three teams in the state that entered the week unbeaten and untied.
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There’s no denying 2019 has been a rough run for Platt boys soccer, which entered the week at 1-10. The Panthers do have some diamonds in the rough, though, and the brightest has been center midfielder Elian Nava. The junior has scored five of Platt’s nine goals, including the goal in the 2-1 loss to Maloney on October 7. “I thought he dominated the second half of the Maloney game,” remarked Platt coach Tim Redican. “Hopefully, he will again November 4.”
Chloe LaBissoniere made the All-Record-Journal Volleyball Team last season as a junior and, a year later, she’s right back at cruising altitude. Name it and the senior captain does it for the Indians. Last week is a fair representation. In Wednesday’s win over Platt Tech, LaBissoniere pummeled the Panthers with seven kills and nine aces. She was even more lethal at the service line Friday against Vinal Tech, putting down 11 aces to put the Indians at 13-2.
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The Sheehan football team relied mostly on its vaunted running game in winning its first four games of the season. Then came Game 5 last Friday in Redding, where the Joel Barlow Falcons loaded up the box against the run and dared the Titans to beat them with the pass. Sheehan quarterback Kyle Simmons answered the challenge. The senior completed 12 of 14 passes for 251 yards and four touchdown to fuel a 47-14 victory that puts the Titans at 5-0.
Brooke Lathe may only stand 5-foot-5, but she casts a long shadow for the Maloney volleyball team. Last week, in back-to-back home sweeps on consecutive nights, the senior outside hitter led the Spartans with eight kills against Rocky Hill, and then 14 kills and seven digs against Plainville. That gave her a teamhigh 87 kills on the season. At 6-9, Lathe and the Spartans now gear up for the homestretch in their quest to make the Class L state tournament.
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store where the character played by the show’s lead actor, Kirk Cameron, was I would say the father hired as a new employee (“Bhaaskar”) in Growing Up and benefits from a bigoted Smith, a story of an immiboss (played by the late Dick grant family that moves to Van Patten) who favored small town America in the him over my character. So, year 1979. In fact, when the yes, that was a role specifioriginal writer of the screen- cally written for someone play, Gregory Scott like me. As were the numerHoughton, first approached ous times in my career I’ve me, it was to offer me this played a doctor, or a cab role. It was because of my driver, or a tech wizard in desire to be an actor in this roles with names like “Dr. wonderful story that I took it Patel,” “Sanjay” or “Vijay.” upon myself to produce it, And in the process, I’ve too; otherwise I was afraid it seen that we often misplace may never get made. And in our focus on the profession the process of rewriting the or the ethnicity of the charscript with the late Paul acters we’re playing. Upon Quinn, I was able to infuse it learning I’m an actor, I’m with my own personal expe- frequently asked questions riences of growing up in like, “Do you find yourself Cheshire as an immigrant being cast as an Indian cab child of the 1970s and 80s. driver?” I know that if I were Essentially, the role evolved a cab driver, I’d be insulted into something greatly based to learn an actor finds such a on my own father. And ultirole beneath them. The fact mately, wearing three hats is, there are many Indians (as producer, writer, actor) who are doctors, cab drivers on the film, it really became and computer geniuses, and a personal passion project. this has led to certain stereotypes being formed upon As a person of Indian anthese truths. However, roles cestry, do you still feel that perpetuate negative typecast? stereotypes are those that When I moved to Los Ange- are on the fringes of the stoles back in 1989, I had a de- ry and not developed. They gree in drama from New are often caricatures. And York University and a SAG so, the key lies in whether card that I had earned in the character an actor porNew York by playing a trays is three-dimensional young, naïve terrorist in and a relevant part of the “Hostage Crisis and Terrorist story arc? Does the role Management,” a training have a beginning, middle, film for the US Army. Within and end? Even some of our two weeks of being in town, greatest actors find themI booked a guest starring selves playing certain stereorole on “Growing Pains,” types. How many times has which at the time was one of Al Pacino played an Italian the most popular shows on mobster? But upon taking a television. And because the closer look at the roles he’s episode was about race isplayed, it’s clear they’re sues, it received a good multi-dimensional roles of amount of media attention. significance. And so, similar My character was “Raj,” an to other ethnicities that have employee of a convenience
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immigrated to America, South Asians have begun to emerge in all aspects of American society, including as storytellers. And as storytellers, we have the ability to create roles that reflect our community in roles that are central to the story.... significant, substantial roles.
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Windsor, that were precursors to Alice’s indictment and death. She also touches upon the stories of some of the other 11 witch trial victims in Connecticut Colony. In her novel, the author uses extensive historical research combined with literary inventions, to bring forth a shocking and passionate narrative theory explaining this tragic and important episode in American history. Copies of Beth’s book will be available for purchase and signing. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245.
Laughter: RX Laughter:RX for Survival, with Joyce Saltman, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. This seminar will deal with the physiological benefits of laughter, studies on the mind-body connection, and practical (plus some not-sopractical!) suggestions on ways to bring more laughter into your life. The lecture combines scientific data with comSee Library, A18
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care of aging parents or siblings. Some have had to give up their own careers and jobs in order to take on this new responsibility.
They could be your neighbors, your friends, or the person next to you in the check-out line. They are caregivers. It’s a round-theclock, full-time job to take
As different as their stories are, there are similarities, See Caregivers, A20
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edy, in an effort to provide a mirth-provoking educational experience.
Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. This event will provide parents and students with tips on securing the best possible financial aid package from the college of their choice. Presenter Jennifer Philips worked for Fairfield University for over 6 years as Assistant Director of Financial Aid, and having been in the field for 10+ years, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and insight into the college financial aid process. Throughout the presentation, Jennifer will describe the best student loans, grants and scholarships available, explain the critical financial aid forms and deadlines and the various components of a financial aid offer, describe how to best compare and appeal offers in extenuating circumstance and provide tips on how to address the gap between tuition and financial aid.
Joyce Saltman is a professor Emeritus of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and a former Cheshire resident. Her experience in the areas of education, therapy, and comedy has provided an outstanding background for her research on “The Therapeutic Value of Laughter.” Since 1983, when Joyce began lecturing on “Laughter,” she has been interviewed by national radio and TV. Her dynamic seminars and articles, always peppered with humor, address such topics as dealing with difficult people, laughter as therapy, parenting, and relationships. Her goal is to enlighten, educate, and entertain while the audience laughs. Joyce has been speaking on laughter and related uplifting topics since 1983. Register online at
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able from the agency, including the National Family Caregiver Support Program. It provides a plethora of services, including information, assistance, training for caregivers and more.
From the start of the library presentation, the questions were almost endless. Some wanted to know if snowbirds, those who live in another state for a period of Attendees arrived at the time each year, can qualify Cheshire Public Library for an Oct. 8 presentation, “Care for assistance programs. In a nutshell, the answer is yes. for Caregivers of the Aging,” Another asked about Meals to find answers. Speaker on Wheels. The program is a Michelle Dillane, RN, of the Title 3, Federal program, Western Connecticut Area said Dillane. While program Agency on Aging gave anadministrators do ask for inswers to many and hope to more than a few. Dillane has come information, it is only for data collection purposes, been with WCAAA as a National Family Caregiver Care there is no cost for the proManager for about five years. gram, she said. A few in the audience were surprised and The WCAAA is one of five relieved to hear that sibling non-profit agencies focused care also qualified for assison the needs of the elderly tance. One audience mempopulation, those with disber explained her parent abilities and caregiver. It’s was paying for all drugs outfunded by the Older Ameriof-pocket. Dillane asked, can’s Act, HUD and other “Everything?” “Everything,” federal, state, local, private said the woman. “See me afand client donations. A ter the program, something number of options are avail- is not right with that,” Dillane said.
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