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Candidates reflect on election results By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Town Republicans came out of the Nov. 5 election emboldened by campaign messaging they say resonated with voters.

In the race for those at-large seats, Republican incumbent Rob Oris Jr. led all candidates, amassing 4,356 votes, according to unofficial election results which still need to be certified by the Secretary of the State’s office.

came in third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Democratic incumbent Patti Flynn-Harris, finishing sixth with 4,013 votes, did not earn reelection to another term. Fellow Democrat Lynn Alvey Dawson finished a distant seventh, with 3,561 votes.

Their Democatic opponents, roundly defeated in their quest for at-large seats on the Town Council, are regrouping, and looking for a comeback in 2021.

Republican incumbent Sylvia Nichols (4,350 votes) came in second, while fellow Republicans Paul Bowman (4,337), David Borowy (4,207) and Tim Slocum (4,196)

In 2017, five Democrats ran for atlarge seats on the Town Council. This year, the party only ran two candidates.

Gary Rose, a political science professor at Sacred Heart University and Cheshire resident who moderated the Town Council candidates forum last month, said that decision alone was surprising. Rose, based on his own observation of the townwide campaign, said he saw a Republican Party whose candidates overall were “energized” and See Election, A12

Train show returns Sunday

Linehan features youth art at legislature

The Cheshire Train Show rolls into Cheshire High School, 525 S. Main St., at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, bringing with it enough model trains, equipment, accessories and memorabilia to satisfy train enthusiasts of all ages. The event is open to the public and there is free parking.

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — Young artists were recently able to see their work adorn a wall in the legislature's Children's Committee office in Hartford.

Visitors can expect to see over 60 vendors, hands-on exhibits and large layouts displaying moving model trains complete with tiny towns.

State Rep. Liz Linehan, DCheshire, who serves as the House chair of the committee issued a call last summer to young artists from her representative district communities, Cheshire, Wallingford and Southington.

In addition, attendees will find food concessions and a chance to have a photo with Santa Claus. Admission is $7 for adults. There is no charge for children 10 and under. The show is sponsored by the Cheshire High School Band Parents’ Association, and all profits will go towards funding the Cheshire High School Band programs.

“Now that I'm chair of the Children's Committee, what better way to remember the children I serve?” Linehan said, adding that she plans to hold the contest annually.

The popular event began in 1978 and continues to attract train enthusiasts, parents and kids from across the region. The event typically fills the school to near capacity. It’s the largest train show in the state, and its longest-running.

“I will continue to do it for as long as I'm in office,” Linehan said. “Supporting the arts is so important for the development of our kids.”

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Photos from previous train shows at Cheshire High School.

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Lawsuit over former Cheshire Academy student’s expulsion withdrawn By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

According to legal filings this week in Hartford Superior Court, West Hartford residents Theodore and Sonia Mancini, who had sued the school alleging their son Michael had been expelled from the school last year for openly expressing conservative views that school staff had considered offensive, have withdrawn their complaint.

cause they contended the teen had violated the school’s code of conduct, had been disruptive in class and verbally abused his classmates.

Details on that resolution were not available as of Friday, Nov. 15.

The withdrawal comes several months after a Superior Court judge had granted Cheshire Academy's request for a protective order against the Mancinis, prohibiting them from contacting Michael Mancini’s former Cheshire Academy classmates.

Ken Mason, marketing director for Cheshire Academy, declined to comment. The Mancinis had alleged their son was expelled from the private school because staff members had considered his views offensive. In subsequent legal filings, attorneys representing Cheshire Academy had countered Michael Mancini, who was a sophomore at the time, had been expelled be-

Sullivan subsequently filed a motion asking the court to reconsider that protective order.

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Schools to offer courses with African-American, Latino focus By Daniel Perle Associated Press

WATERBURY — School districts are planning to implement a law passed this year mandating schools statewide offer African-American, Latino and Puerto Rican-focused courses. Waterbury is ahead of surrounding districts, as the city has already had a variety of similar courses both inside the classroom and out. The law in its final form called for the state Board of Education to approve a model curriculum devel-

oped by the State Educational Resource Center for districts to follow by January 2021. The law requires districts have courses ready to be offered by the 2022-23 school year but allows them to begin offering it the year before that. The course will not be required for graduation but will be worth one credit. Dwaye Boucaud, who has two children at Cheshire High School, submitted written testimony to the General Assembly’s Education Committee when the Assembly was considering the law ear-

lier in the year. Boucaud noted the death of Cheshire student Anjelita Estrada by suicide in December of last year. Her parents say she was bullied for being Hispanic before her death. Boucaud mentioned Estrada’s death as a reason why there needs to be more education about race and racism in schools. He acknowledged it would be difficult for the mostlywhite faculty of Cheshire schools to teach the subject but said it’s not impossible for them. “For someone who hasn’t had the lived experience . . . it’s going to be a little bit harder to teach, but it’s something you can be trained to do if you take it seriously,” Boucaud said. State Sen. Rob Sampson, RWolcott, said the law which passed the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Ned Lamont was ultimately a compromise. Sampson says he would have voted against

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“Black children are taught that their origin is to be dragged away,” Leach said. “When they’re taught that they’re diminished . . . how do you expect them to achieve greatness?”

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toward a student’s general history credits required for graduation, so Iverson has a few freshmen in his classes.

“look for as many perspectives as possible” when it comes to history.

Iverson said he tries to teach the class in a way that students are surprised by what they learn. Iverson likes to At John F. Kennedy High talk about some of the inSchool, Jahana Hayes taught ventions generated by African-American history African-Americans which before her run for Congress. students might not know Since her election and her about, including the golf tee, departure from the school the traffic light and George system, the course has strugWashington Carver’s gled to get enough students groundbreaking work with to sign up for it every peanuts. semester. “A lot of kids thought Fred“After freshman year it kind erick Douglass was Martin of disappeared,” Heidi AtuaLuther King Jr.,” Iverson said. ful, a senior at Kennedy, said “When I was in high school I of the class’s dissipation. kind of knew about these people but not in depth, but Wilby High School has seen now with kids you have to expansion of its AfricanAmerican history courses in introduce them to the person and then go in depth.” recent years. Cazzie Iverson teaches the course and has Wayne Shuhi, a member of done so for the past 20 years. the Litchfield Board of EduThe course used to be an cation, says the board hasn’t elective that upperclassmen discussed implementation of could take. Now it can count

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pants for the next session. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free, 12-week, smallgroup program designed for adults affected by cancer. It is conducted in the Wellness Center at the Y by staff trained in elements of cancer exercise and supportive cancer care. Each participant will have a program customized to fit their specific needs. The program goals are to help cancer survivors enhance their functional ability to complete everyday tasks, improve energy levels, strength, flexibility, endurance, reduce the severity of side effects from treatment, help prevent weight changes, and to gain support from other cancer survivors, YMCA staff and members, and to learn

about resources available in our community. The class will meet twice a week for 12 weeks. A full YMCA membership is included during the program. The Winter Session of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning in January. The actual start date will be determined based on registrations. For more information, contact John Phillips at 203-272-3150 ext. 511.

Christmas Fair First Congregational Church’s annual Christmas Fair will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, on the green in the center of Cheshire. There will be gifts and ornaments handmade by members and friends of the church; a raffle of more than 60 gift baskets assembled by parishioners; the now famous “cookie walk,” featuring dozens upon dozens of homemade treats; decorated wreaths. There will also be a children’s area, where kids can decorate a gingerbread house or make a craft; $1 “treasure jars” for young

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Signing their National Letters of Intent at Cheshire High School on Nov. 13 were, from left, swimmers Jililan Stevens (Bryant University), Sam Hanke (South Carolina) and Julia Stevens (Lehigh), and soccer player Caroline Campion (Marist). See more Greg Lederer, Cheshire Herald photos online at myrecordjournal.com/sports

4 CHS seniors sign letters of intent By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

Four seniors at Cheshire High School signed their formal National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Three of them are swimmers: Sam Hanke and the Stevens sisters, Jillian and Julia. Hanke is on his way to University of South Carolina. The Stevens girls are heading in

opposite directions — Jililan east to Bryant University in Rhode Island and Julia westby-southwest to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Also signing on Wednesday was soccer player Caroline Campion. A knee injury cost Campion her senior year at Cheshire High. She’ll resume her career at Marist College in New York.

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“It was a special day,” she said.

Last week, proud parents watched as their children helped Linehan pull down the curtain, unveiling the new display.

Other local artists whose artwork now hang in Hartford include Natalie Jambor, of Wallingford, Alex Gelda, of Plantsville, Sara Flynn, of Southington, and Nina Chang, of Cheshire.

Cheshire Staci Miller is one of those parents. She proudly watched as her daughter Delaini joined her peers unveiling a watercolor painting depicting a rose in purple and blue hues “It was quite the honor,” Staci Miller said. “We were very proud of her to submit artwork for such and contest and so happy to see her recognized for her artistry.” Staci Miller said Delaini has always been creative, describing visual arts as a passion of her daughter's that she began cultivating in Kindergarten. The medium — whether it involves paint, scissors, glitter, cardboard or other materials — doesn't matter. “Art really lets Delaini be herself,” Staci Miller said.

The contest didn't stipulate the subjects the young artists should choose to depict.

Winning artists in state Rep. Liz Linehan’s contest to fill her Children’s Committee office wall with artwork, were on hand for the display last week. From left: Nina Chang, of Cheshire; Alex Gelda, of Plantsville; Brooke Melnick, of Southington; Natalie Jambor, of Wallingford; and Delaini Miller, of Cheshire. Not pictured is Sara Flynn, of Southington. Submitted photo

Impressionistic watercolor painting, in particular, is something she said her daughter has “developed on her own.”

Bethany Melnick of Southington, was equally proud to see her daughter Brooke's art, a watercolor painting of a bird, displayed.

Bethany Melnick said her “It has become one of her signature styles. And she's 10 daughter has been “into art for as long as I can rememyears old,” Staci Miller said.

ber — she's always been into art.” Along with unveiling the new display, the artists and their families also received a private tour of the capital.

“It's whatever moved them,” Linehan sad. One piece depicted Matilda, the title character in Linehan's daughter's favorite book. Others depicted animals, still life and nature. One drawing depicts a woman's hair transforming into birds. “We were really thoughtful about what pieces we chose. We wanted all three towns I represent to be represented on my wall,” Linehan said. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ

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Current Cheshire Town Council chairman Rob Oris Jr. (second from left) watches as election results were being entered live after polls closed on Nov. 5.

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“probably had a better feel on the needs, desires and the priorities of the local community” than did Democrats.

Michael Gagne,

Republicans in particular seemed to be “out in front” on issues like economic development and school building modernization than their political opponents.

Jami Ferguson, another Democrat who was also defeated in her bid for a Board of Education seat, feels similarly.

The election itself was in part a referendum on the current board, which had weathered public outcry over bullying and the failed Summit program in the past term. Rosenberg said though the election results were disappointing, she enjoyed waging an election campaign. “Does it sting a little that I lost? Yes, but I benefited more from rolling my sleeves up and being part of the process than just standing by,” Rosenberg said.

“I really enjoyed going out there and meeting so many different people in the town I live in and being among a group of volunteers who are passionate for their town. I made dozens of new friends I didn't have six months ago,” Ferguson said. Ferguson recommended a checklist of how to connect with voters and answer questions, in future elections as Democrats look to take

back the seats they lost. “Just those little how-tos would be helpful,” she said. All newly elected and reelected council and board members will officially be sworn in on Dec. 2. The Town Council is scheduled to hold its organization meeting, during which it will determine a chairman, vice chairman and other liaisons and committee leadership, on Dec. 3. Ham, who will be sworn in as a new member of the Board of Education, said when reached the day after the election she was “totally surprised, thrilled and happy” by the results. Ham said she is excited to join the board in its upcoming term. “I love the energy of the board and what's going on,” she said, adding she anticipates the next term will be a “productive” one for the board. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ

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In past years, the council's membership had been more narrowly divided along party "I think the people of this lines. Just four years ago, the community spoke overcouncil's membership was whelmingly in favor of our five Republicans to four leadership," Oris said. "I Democrats. Two years ago, think what we brought to the that gap expanded six to table, Paul Bowman and my- three. Now after Tuesday's self as chairman and vice results, that gap is seven to chairman, we put politics two. aside and advance things Darter said, regardless, the that are good for the comcouncil itself “runs very munity." much as a non-partisan In another race, for Board of body.” Education seats, Republican Darter said his opponent, newcomer Tim White garJim Jinks, who prevailed, nered the most votes, with “ran a good race.” 3,756 tallied, according to unnofficial results. Fellow “Jim's a good guy. We disRepublican candidate Anagree on maybe the direcdrew Martelli came in section of the town. But he's a ond with 3,682 votes. Demo- good guy. He will work with crat Anne Harrigan, who them, the council and the came in third with 3,450 second district. That's true of votes, was the only candievery candidate. They will date from her party to finish go out and give all. There's among the top four. no monetary gain, nobody gets paid. They're giving The fourth place finisher their time because they want was Republican newcomer Faith Hill, who finished with to help town they live in.” 3,431 votes, just 19 fewer Democrat Jeffrey Falk, dethan Harrigan. feated in his bid for reelection to the Town Council's Those results showed a sigthird district seat, said the nificant shift than over the widening gap between Repast four years. In 2015, publican and Democratic Democrats won all four members of the Town CounBoard of Education seats cil is “not the direction we that year. want to go in.” Republican Town Chairman Guy Darter, who was defeat- Democrat Sam Rosenberg, a political newcomer who fined in his bid for election to ished fifth in the Board of the Town Council's second district, said he was pleased Education race, said she believed the results of the by how his party's candidates had fared overall in the Town Council race “really trickled down” into the election.

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Oris, upon his swearing in will serve his fourth term on the council. He indicated he will seek another term as the council's chairman.

“There's no other word, we crushed the opponents,” Darter said. “We took seven seats in the council. We now have five seats in the Board of Education — the max we can take.”

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Thursday Annual Book Sale: Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire. Commissioned Reunion Experience: Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford. Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire. Heavy Hitters: Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Live at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ashlar Village Auditorium, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Meriden Ski and Snowboard Club: Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Weekly meeting. Free. AOH Club 71 Melville Ave., Meriden. meridenski.com. Pandemonium: Nov. 21, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Live at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Friday Annual Book Sale: Nov. 22, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 22, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ashlar Village Auditorium, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford.

Annual Book Sale: Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

Karaoke Queen Cath: Nov. 22, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Free. Tata’s Restaurant, 34 Center St., Wallingford. 774722-2174. shiprekd@ gmail.com.

Artsplace Market: Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Artsplace Market, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire.

Verge Awards CT HS State Championships: Nov. 22, 3 10 p.m. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford.

Saturday 2 Cat Zoo: Nov. 23, 5 - 8 p.m. Happy Hour at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. 28th annual Franciscan Christmas Fair: Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden.

Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. South Meriden Methodist Church, 145 Main St., Meriden.

Cheshire High School Train Show: Nov. 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults $7, kids under 10 free. Cheshire High School, 525 South Main St., Cheshire. 203-214-8957. Thomas_J_kotulski@sbcglobal.net.

Meriden Ski and Snowboard Club: Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. Weekly meeting. Free. AOH Club 71 Melville Ave., Meriden. meridenski.com.

Growth Track Step 4: Nov. 24, 1 - 2 p.m. Conference Room, 1146 Waterbury Road, Cheshire.

Karaoke Night: Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Square Foot Theatre, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford.

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Major Motion: Nov. 23, 9 p.m. Live at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Health and Wellness: Nov. 27, 9 a.m. Elim Park Place, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire.

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Singles Dance: Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. $30. Il Monticello Restaurant, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden.

Annual Book Sale: Nov. 24, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

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Karaoke Queen Cath: Nov. 29, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Free. Tata’s Restaurant, 34 Center St., Wallingford. 774722-2174. shiprekd@ gmail.com. #OptOutside Hike: Nov. 29, 10 - 11:45 a.m. Free. Cheshire Land Trust’s Ives Farm, 1585 Cheshire St., Cheshire. 206806-0258. CheshireLandTrust@gmail.com.

Happy Thanksgiving: Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Southern Comfort: Nov. 29, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Claus (bring your cameras); a “chocolate shoppe”; Granny’s Attic, which features new and very gently used gifts; and a Treasure Room of new and other special gift items. Also, costume and antique jewelry; and handicraft gifts from artisans around the world (a purchase helps provide muchneeded funds for families in third-world countries).

as roasted red pepper soup, eggplant parmigiana, pulledpork sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, homemade pies, and more. Admission is free and all are welcome. Ample parking is available behind the church. For questions, contact the church office at 203-272-5323.

to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at 145 Main St. Featuring crafts, gift baskets, jewelry and baked goods. Its cafe will be open for lunch and desserts.

The Christmas Fair also will have lunch, featuring the famous corn chowder, as well

South Meriden Methodist Church has planned its Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m.

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There will be gifts and ornaments handmade by members and friends of the church; a raffle of more than 60 gift baskets assembled by parishioners; the now famous “cookie walk,” featuring dozens upon dozens of homemade treats; decorated wreaths. There will also be a First Congregational children’s area, where kids Church’s annual Christmas can decorate a gingerbread Fair will take place Saturday, house or make a craft; $1 Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “treasure jars” for young at the church, on the green ones; a visit with Santa The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Fair and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Road. Tickets are $40. Reservations may be made at cheshirechamber.org.

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Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish will host Christmas on the Hill – a Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Angels Center, 585 Main St., in South Meriden. The day will feature crafters See Fairs, A15

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and vendors, a Candy Cane Café, baked goods, gift baskets, tag sale, cemetery logs, festive decorations, and crafts and games for the children with a special visit from Santa. The building is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking. Free admission. For more information, contact the parish office at 203235-6381 or MainOffice@ OurLadyQueenofAngels.net, or visit OLQoA.org. 28th Annual Franciscan Christmas Fair benefiting the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. A Living Crèche, Santa Claus, Franciscan pottery, homemade jams, jellies, pickles, breads, rolls, cookies, crafts, “almost new” items, candles, children’s activities, fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, raffles and refreshments. Open to the public. No entrance fee. Visit flcenter.org for more information.

Southington A Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Featuring 10 crafters, gift baskets, door and homemade decorations, homemade baked goods, raffles. Lunch and refreshments available. Santa will arrive at 10:30 a.m. call 860-621-8263 for more information. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., will host its annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features include knitted and craft items, unique ornaments, gift items, homemade Christmas cookies, fudge and more baked goods, plus a tea luncheon with finger sandwiches, fancy cookies and beverages.

Wallingford First Congregational Church has scheduled its Spirit of Christmas Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 23 S. Main St.

The Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Paddock Ave., will host its annual Holiday The event begins with our Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fri- popular outside food tent at Wallingford's Santa Stroll. day, Dec. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Holiday Fair will feature raffle gift baskets. Mac and cheese will be available on Friday, as well as an array of artistic homemade crafts, ornaments, cookies by the pound, and other baked goods as well as a Christmas Boutique with gently used gifts. The Maloney High School Quartet will play live music on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Santa will be on hand to welcome children and pets for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Kid’s activities on Saturday. Come join us for hot tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on Saturday.

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Saturday will include photos with Santa, homemade cookies, crafts for all seasons, delicious breakfast and luncheon, holiday music, amazing gift baskets and lots of other gift giving options. Come enjoy a 50-year tradition.

day. All proceeds from the event go to benefit Masonicare residents in need through the Masonic Charity Foundation. For more information, call 888-679-9997.

The Highland/Fritz Elementary Schools PTO, 200 Highland Ave., will host its Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. The fair will feature many crafters selling jewelry, painted items, wreaths, ornaments, candy, quilts and so much more. Refreshments will be available including homemade apple crisp. For more information, contact dhajjar@wallingfordschools.org or adenya@wallingfordschools.org or 203-294-3970.

Yankee Peddlier Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 878 Worthington Ridge. For more information, call 860828-6586.

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Turkey and politics don’t mix; be the ‘bigger person’ welcome escape from politics during family occasions. By John M Jaramillo

The holidays are back again – that last lap of the year reserved for food, family, friends and … fighting? Yes, fighting. Granted, it shouldn’t be that way, but let’s face it, nowadays, talking will more likely get you a taste of disagreement and a side of resentment to go with the turkey and other fixin’s at the holiday table. The reason? Politics. When it comes to conversations, we’ve always heard, don’t talk religion or politics. At this point, though, talking religion would probably be a

In some families, political disagreements end in polite dismissal, teasing laughs, or friendly eye-rolls. In others, not so much.

official No Politics Talk rule? There’s nothing wrong with just avoiding the topic that typically leads to irritability rising.

Be the “bigger person“ – Politics stirs up passion and emotion, with some people So, if a divide exists, how can forsaking silence to instead we keep the family get-tolure others into a debate. gether … together? Short of Unfortunately, they may see me sitting at your table, eat- others as the face of an issue ing your food and mediatthey oppose. It’s important ing, he’s what I can offer: to sense that emotion in the Enjoy the silence – Since we discussion and recognize the need to take a step back. know our families so well, Backing down is not a sign we already know where everyone stands on the issues. of weakness. If anything, (Here’s a shout-out to those you’re salvaging your quality family time. who try to wrangle the rest of us away from talking poli- We don’t all have to get tics, or who keep things from along – Remember: We escalating.) For everyone’s don’t have to see eye-to-eye sake, why not implement an with everyone in our lives.

And, yes, this even goes for family. Just because we’re tied by blood doesn’t mean we have to be bound by agreement. There’s power in reading, understanding and accepting a relationship and where it stands – or that it possibly doesn’t. If you’ve tried to convince others of your side’s merits, with no success in sight, then you’ve done your best. I love family as much as the next person, but it’s not worth forfeiting your sanity by either trying to convince someone to see things your way or constantly defending yourself until you’re blue in the face. Recognize how far apart you are, and just accept it. Families are too different for

these tips to be cookie-cutter in their effectiveness. You need to determine, with some thought, how you’re going to best handle your experience. Now that we’ve planned for minimizing the toxicity, let’s talk about what you should be talking about. Actually, I don’t know. That’s up to you. You know what your family needs for a fun and festive holiday. Now, let the holidays begin. Cheers! John M. Jaramillo is a leadership coach and development consultant based and living in Plainville. Email questions you may have to johnmjaramillo@coachitout.com.

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R. Mondavi Private Selection...................$16.99 Beringer Founder’s Estate........................$16.99 Columbia Crest 2 Vines............................$14.99 Woodbridge All Types...............................$11.99 Yellow Tail All Types.................................... $9.99 Beringer White Zin...................................... $9.99 C.K. Mondavi All Types.............................. $9.99 Flip Flop, 1.5L............................................. $9.99 Stone Cellar, 1.5L....................................... $9.99 Crane Lake................................................. $7.99 Fox Horn..................................................... $8.99 Rex Goliath All Types................................$10.99 Mark West Pinot Noir 1.5L.......................$18.99 Clos Dubois Chard 1.5L...........................$15.99 Blackstone Cab Merlot 1.5L.....................$15.99 Concha Y Toro Frontera 1.5L..................... $8.99 Chat St. Michelle Chard 1.5L...................$18.99 Barefoot All Types 1.5L............................$11.99 Redwood Creek.......................................... $9.99 Mezza Corona PG....................................$12.99 Ruffino PG................................................$15.99 Bella Sera.................................................$10.99 Lindemans.................................................. $9.99 J. Lohr Cab 1.5L.......................................$29.99 J. Lohr Chard 1.5L....................................$21.99 Liberty Creek All Varietals........................... $7.99

Jose Cuervo.............................. 1.75L......$35.99 Don Julio Silver.......................... 1.75L......$64.99 Patron Silver.............................. 750ML....$40.99 Casamigo’s Blanco.................... 750ML....$42.99

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Vodka Grey Goose All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ketel One...................................1.75L.....$32.99 Absolut All Types.......................1.75L.....$29.99 Skyy All Types............................1.75L.....$19.99 Smirnoff.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Pinnacle.....................................1.75L.....$18.98 Sobieski.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Gordon’s Vodka.........................1.75L.....$18.99 Popov........................................1.75L.....$12.99 Grey Goose All Types................750ML...$29.99 Three Olives Vodka....................1.75L.....$21.99 Stolichnaya, All Flavors.............1.75L.....$27.99 Tito’s Vodka...............................1.75L.....$30.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................750ML...$26.99 New Amsterdam........................1.75L.....$19.99 Svedka.......................................1.75L.....$19.99 Dutchcraft Vodka.......................1.75ml...$22.99

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Beer Stella Artois................ 24-pk loose c/s.... $29.99 Blue Moon.................. 2x12 pk................ $28.99 Corona/Light............... 24-pk loose c/s.... $25.99 Heineken/Light........... 24-pk loose c/s.... $25.99 Sam Adams................ 12 pk.................... $13.99 Bud Light.................... 24 pk./btls............ $16.99 Bud Family................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Coors Light................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Miller Lite.................... 30 pk.................... $23.99 Busch/Light................ 30 pk.................... $17.99 Keystone.................... 30 pk.................... $16.99 Genesee Cream.......... 24 pk.................... $14.69 Guinness Draught....... 18 pk. cans.......... $24.99 Coors Light................. 20 pk. btls............ $14.99

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Moet & Chandon Imperial....... 750ML.... $42.99 M&R Asti.................................. 750ML.... $11.99 Roederer Estate....................... 750ML.... $24.99 Segura Viudas......................... 750ML...... $9.99 Freixenet Brut/Dry................... 750ML...... $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly...................... 750ML...... $9.99 Cooks Champ......................... 750ML...... $8.99 Rum Captain Morgan...........................1.75L......$26.99 Cupcake Sparkling Wine......................... $12.99 Veuve Clicquot Brut N/V.......................... $47.99 Bacardi Silver/Gold......................1.75L......$19.99 Taittinger La Francaise Brut..... 750ML.... $44.99 Captain Morgan White.................1.75L......$19.99 Bollinger Brut........................... 750ML.... $49.99 La Marca Prosecco................. 750ML.... $14.99

Yuengling

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Bombay Sapphire.......................1.75L.....$34.99 Bombay Gin................................1.75L.....$28.99 Pinnacle......................................1.75L.....$19.99 Taaka..........................................1.75L.....$12.99 Tanqueray Gin.............................1.75L....$31.99 Hendricks Gin.............................750ML...$34.99 New Amsterdam.........................1.75L.....$21.99

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