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Planning for Ives Farm’s future is now underway By Peter Prohaska Herald Staff

When the Connecticut Department of Agriculture offered to purchase the development rights for Cheshire Land Trust’s Ives Farm property earlier this year, it seemed like a clear win-win. The CLT would receive money from the Farmland Preservation Program and the state would keep some of the nation’s best soils for agricultural purposes in production. With the purchase process moving forward, the CLT has been exploring a wide range of agricultural and educational possibilities for the property. As part of the planning, the public was invited to attend a presentation about the project’s Master Plan on Nov. 30, at the Cheshire Public Library. CLT President Bill Stanley explained how a team was assembled to help bring the visiton of Mrs. Ives, the longtime owner of the property, into 2023 and beyond.

O’Meara, a farmer based in the Town of Morris and an advocate for increasing access to farming opportunities in the state. O’Meara works as the Connecticut Field Agent for Land For Good, a non-profit that focuses on providing “caring support and expert guidance to help farmers, landowners and communities navigate the complex challenges of land access, tenure, and transfer” per its website. That can mean connecting landowners, sometimes with only a few acres of farmland, with farmers, in order to keep land working. O’Meara introduced the CLT to Caitlin Taylor, a critic at Yale’s School of Architecture, who has taught courses such as “The Architecture of the Food System” and “Mixed-Use Regeneration: Old Oak London” to architecture students. She is also personally involved in farming through Four Root Farm located in East Haddam. As it turned out, Taylor was able to suggest one of her Master’s stu-

Izy Martin-Garrison of Rock Floral is leasing space at Ives Farm in Cheshire this year. Photo courtesy of the Cheshire Land Trust One key resource has been Will

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MERIDEN — After more than a century and a half of independent, family ownership, the Record-Journal announced on Nov. 27 that it had reached a preliminary sales agreement with Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

Under the agreement, HCMG will take ownership of all print and digital operations of RJ Media Group, including the Record-Journal, its seven weekly publications, and its digital advertising agency, according to Record-Journal Publisher Liz White Notarangelo.

White Notarangelo, the fifth generation of her family to lead the Record-Journal, shared the news with employees last Monday, citing Hearst’s “ongoing commitment to strong local journalism as well as a culture of innovation and serving communities.

“We feel it’s a great fit and next chapter for our family company,” White Notarangelo wrote, in a column to readers Nov. 27. Mike DeLuca, group publisher and president of HCMG, said he was “thrilled to welcome the Record-Jour-

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“It’s like if we were to eat too much squash or carrots — our noses or faces would turn orange,” said guest speaker Margery Winters at her recent “Native Plants: Handsome Is as Handsome Does,” presentation at Cheshire Public Library. More to the point, Margery explained how this male bird now has a weird colored tail from eating berries of non-native barberry or autumn olive. The female bird may not recognize him, may not want him, as mate material. In the end, his genes may not get passed along. That information was totally new to me. It fascinated me. Margery covered a lot of territory in this talk, all focused on why we need to plant native plants. First, though, let me tell you a bit about Margery. Margery is a geologist. She is also the Chair of the Simsbury Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency. Finally, she is a long-time member of the Simsbury Land Trust, serving positions as president and vice-president.

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I have had the pleasure to hear her speak on various topics over the years. She is a wonderful storyteller and she’s funny—not slapstick with pratfalls and whathave-you. Instead, she has a droll style of humor, with a bit of “gotcha” in there. Love it. Love her. Margery is a tiny little thing with a short, gray bob, and a twinkle in her eye. For the talk at hand, sponsored by Al Sanders Memorial Fund through Friends of the Cheshire Public Library, there was just about a full house. I saw quite a few people I knew, among them, Marj Chapman, Co-President of Boulder Knoll; Joanna Miller of Cheshire Pollinator Pathway; and Artsplace Director Joan Pilarczyk. It was also good to see new faces. It means more people seem to be interested in learning about why native plants are critically important. I was.

Local insects are, by and large, specialized to specific native plants. Monarch butterflies, for instance, need milkweed to lay their eggs on. That’s because milkweed is the only thing the Monarch caterpillars can eat. Adult Monarch butterflies, however, can get nectar from myriad sources, including a butterfly bush. But aside from gathering nectar, Winters said caterpillars are not eating the leaves. If a caterpillar doesn’t have the food it needs, there are no butterflies.

Winters made her audience aware that non-native plants, like burning bush and barberry, which are now smothering our wild areas and forests were once being sold by nurseries. Back in the 80s, Winters said even UConn advocated their use in home landscapes. According to some homeowners,

That goes for other insects, too. Winters then asked rhetorically, “Where are the insects?” She talked about the windshield phenomenon. When we were kids, our parents would have to stop the car while on a drive, in order to wipe the windscreen clean. Today,

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Here’s something else I learned: berries from native plants have better nutritional value. Winters said important fats for birds facing strenuous migrations are lacking in non-native berries and seeds. Size matters, too. Take a Kousa dogwood with its oversized berries. “It’s too big for birds. It might be good for bears, but I don’t think you want to attract bears,” said Winters. The native dogwood berry is the better choice, she said.

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“was sort of a collaboration between Zach and Caitlin – with Caitlin in the role of resource and mentor — Zach appears to have done most of the heavy lifting on the project – and has done a wonderful job.”

dents, Zach Felder, to begin a thorough study on the prospects for the Ives Farm project.

The document provides an overview of the Ives Farm property that includes background on Cheshire, its open spaces, demographics, geography, as well as a look at comparable agricultural properties in the town and vicinity.

Felder is now an architectural designer at Connecticut-based Centerbrook Architects. The firm, founded in 1975, has a wide-ranging portfolio of work that spans sacred spaces such as churches and synagogues to educational buildings and commercial venues. Per his firm’s bio, Felder’s interests include traditional craft such as Japanese furniture, as well as rural architecture.

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that doesn’t happen. There are no insects. Winters went to discuss a study done in Germany which found an alarming rate of decline in insect populations. Winters continued with Doug Tallamy’s research on bird nestlings. Those baby birds will eat 6-9,000 soft bodied caterpillars until they fledge. Insects are bird food.

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The traditional Festival of Carols is held at Cheshire’s First Congregational Church.

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newborn to adult. Pajamas must be complete sets — a top and bottom or a nightgown. Pajamas are especially needed for the winter months. Artsplace is also collecting new children’s books for children of all ages. Drop off in the marked plastic bin outside the front door, under the purple awning to Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire until Friday, Dec. 15. Artsplace may be reached at 203-272-2787.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Cold night, cold finish for CHS By Greg Lederer Special to the Record-Journal

MONROE — For the Cheshire football team, Tuesday’s Class MM quarterfinal at Masuk started with a celebration just two minutes into the game. After punting on the opening drive, the Rams jumped ahead 7-0 on the next play from scrimmage when Masuk senior quarterback Robert Klein tried to throw a backwards pass to senior Jason Champagne. When the ball landed on the turf, Cheshire senior co-captain Matt Jeffery scooped up the fumble and ran 15 yards to the end zone. “It was good to get us going,” reflected Cheshire coach Don Drust. “Scoring first gives you a lot of momentum.” No. 7-seeded CHS had struck first on the scoreboard, but the No. 2 Panthers responded resoundingly, putting up 42 unanswered points in three quarters en route to a 42-21 victory. Masuk improved to 9-2 and advances to Sunday’s semifinals against No. 3 Wilton (9-2). CHS closed at 8-3. “They are a really good football team; they showed that tonight,” stated Drust. The Rams forced Masuk to turn the ball over on downs at the 19-yard line in the opening quarter. However, the Panthers used special teams to tie the game. After pushing the Rams into a fourth down, Champagne caught a punt from senior Adam Vernon and ran for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:51 left in the first. “He is one of the best players in the state; we knew that coming in,” said Drust. Masuk scored three more times in the

second quarter. Just eight seconds into the frame, Champagne earned his second touchdown on a 32-yard scamper. Seconds later, the Panthers took the ball back on an interception by Jayden Cassese. With 8:54 remaining before halftime, Klein ran for a 3-yard touchdown. Masuk went up 28-7 with 4:01 left in the opening half. After finding the end zone on the ground, Klein used his arm to throw a 4-yard TD to senior Colin Hope. CHS tried to rally after Jeffery made a diving interception with 1:33 remaining in the first half. Cheshire moved the chains three times on the ensuing drive, but was unable to score before the break. Despite the loss, Drust was pleased with Cheshire’s season. On Thanksgiving, CHS won 34-20 at Southington to earn its first Apple Valley Classic victory since 2011 and secure a playoff berth. “I couldn’t be prouder of these guys for who they are as people on and off the field,” said Drust. CHS will graduate a large senior class: Jeffery, Russo, Hamzah Al Balushi, Michael Anton, Kevin Blier, Jack Brewster, Jake Cangiano, Lucas Chymbor, Andrew Elliot, Isaiah Fuentes, Brady Georgescu, Gonzalez, Alex Kailan, Chris Kobylanski, Logan Kranyak, Sam LaMadeleine, Matteo Ras, Jack Suomala, and Vernon. “I’ve known all these guys for so long,” reflected Vernon. “I know they’ll go on to do great in their sports, but I’m going to miss being around these guys for the last 12 years.” “Those (senior) guys have set the bar high for how hard you need to work and how you conduct yourself as a person,” added Drust.

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