Cheshire Citizen

FLASH FLOODING ACROSS CHESHIRE

Grange Fair kicks off this weekend

By Peter Prohaska Herald Staff

The Cheshire Grange will be hosting the 138th Grange Fair, to be held Aug. 26 and 27 at the Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. Admission is free.

flowers, and fruits. Fees are 25 cents for youth exhibitors and $1 for adults, with no limits as to how many categories one wishes to enter. These are judged according to a series of standards, though all youth participants will receive ribbons.

Part of West Main Street was under water for a brief time on Friday, Aug. 18, after a powerfulthunderstormmovedthroughCheshire.

A powerful line of storms raged through Cheshire on Friday, Aug. 18, creating flash flooding situations throughout the area. The inclement weather came and went quickly, diminishing the impact, but still left its mark on areas such as Avon Boulevard and West Main Street.

The centerpiece of the event farm skills competitions. Participants will exhibit works in categories ranging from needlework and sewing, to baking and canning, to arts and crafts,

Items will be put up for an auction, which takes place Sunday evening.

A “Grannie’s Attic” barSee Fair, A5

Memory and Supportive Care

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• Robust activities program.

• Specialized diets available.

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Magnificent studios and one-bedroom suites. Luxury Independent Living Suits also Available. New amenities: Beauty salon, movie theatre, exercise center.

Photo courtesy of Sam Kaplowitz

The exterior of the Cheshire Grange. The ceremonial closing of the Grange was meant to mirror the securing of one’s farmstead against night-time dangers.

Peter Prohaska, Cheshire Herald

Around Town: Throwing on my best hat for a fancy tea time

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

I am not a creature of habit. I do not like doing the same thing over and over again. I get bored just driving the same roads to work every day. My eyes glaze over when I have to do the same task repeatedly, like when I’m filling out forms (not good for those service contracts and the husband has since taken over doing any official government paperwork).

When driving the kid around, I will just ask out loud at a random stoplight, “Do you want to go left or right or straight ahead?” We’ve had some great adventures that way. Like the time we ended up on backroads in Durham in the middle of cows, or the time we discovered the other Cheshire Cornwall Road (but in Prospect).

As for the husband? That’sa different story. He loves tradition. Who eats a sandwich every day for lunch? Yep. Okay, he does sometimes change it up – he’ll have a roast beef sandwich instead of smoked turkey. And who must have the tree in the same spot every Christmas, no matter that we have to rearrange furniture in our tiny living room and still have to leap over the ottoman (a la Rob Petrie on the “Dick Van Dyke show”).

He’ll also insist on putting the trash bin on the right side of the recycling bin in the garage. How do I know this? One time I thoughtlessly put the trash bin on the left side. Going to the garage to dispose of a leftover sandwich wrapper the next day, the bins had magically switched themselves. That’s how I know. I also know these quirks are what brought us together. No, not trash bins –the fact that we are not the

same. Opposites attract.

At any rate, my need for new experiences got me glammed up and into a skirt today. Actually, it got me into a skirt and a garden hat. I am a pants person (long, shorts, capris, flared, jeans, dressy, whatever), so this is a very different thing to do. Seriously though, a friend who lives around the corner from me, was the reason for this caper. She is absolutely more creative when it comes to doing new things and having different experiences. Now that I think about it, she puts me to shame!

Putting that aside, Joanna decides going to tea at the Wadsworth Mansion would be a good mid-week change of pace. It’s not only going to be fun for me, but she has rounded up carloads of ladies for this tea. I’ve never been to the mansion, so I am all in. “It’s a lark,” I tell our friends.

Since it is a fancy tea, I am told everyone must wear a fancy dress and an equally fancy hat.

I could not find a dress in my house. Let me rephrase that. I could not find a dress that fits me. Okay then. When I do find a skirt, it’s a wrap skirt. It has Velcro. Interesting that when I brought this thing, it was loose on me. Now?

There is very little Velcro strip left to attach the wrap. Is it uncomfortable? Eh, I’ll manage. I place a pin on my garden hat and turn to my husband. He shakes his

head, as in “ no. ” “But it’s my only hat,” I whine.

Beep! Saved by my friend pulling into the driveway. We’re all driving in different groups, so it’s just me and Cheryl. She looks stunning in her gorgeous dress. I bet there’s no Velcro either.

When we arrived at the mansion, it was beautiful, and I was impressed. I do, however, come face-to-face with the reality that at least half, maybe more, of those attending, are not wearing dresses. Grrr. Grumbling, I suck in my gut and head into the mansion.

Keep in mind, this is an event, a tea. And while it’s fancy, it’s not fancy fancy, as in high tea fancy. I went to one of those in London, way back when, in another lifetime, when I did not have a skirt with a Velcro fastener. While that particular tea had nine tiers of dainty cucumber sandwich wedges, perfect scones, colorful macarons, delicate tarts, and cookies with lemon curd, this tea did have delicate teacups and endless pots of tea. Overstuffed pinwheel sandwiches were served on a flat plate. There were assorted cookies with jam, pound cake, and macaroons (different from macarons, look it up). All were equally delicious. I recall going back for another cookie or two. After tea finished, I figured I’d get in some exercise with a tour of the house and grounds, so I’ll confess to letting out the Velcro just a smidgen.

Matter of Balance returns to Cheshire YMCA

From Cheshire YMCA

Registration is now open for Matter of Balance, a free program at the Cheshire Community YMCA. Matter of Balance is an evidencebased program designed to help teach practical skills in fall prevention.

“The program is a combination of exercise and education to help older adults reduce their risk of falling,” shares Doug Levens, who is leading the program.

In older adults, one of out of every five falls causes a serious injury and falls arethe most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Not only do they have a potentially devastating impact on health, but they also come with a steep price tag – with the average cost of per fall at more than $30 thousand dollars per person.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity level of older adults who have this concern. The four-week program meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:45-3:45 p.m. beginning on Oct. 3, and ending on Oct. 26. Instructors cover how to

set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and how to increase strength and balance, all with a larger goal of viewing falls as controllable. Each class meets for two hours.

The program is recommended by the National Council on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Typ ical participants are aged 65 and older, but registration is not limited to a specific age.

The YMCA is dedicated to encouraging people of all ages and activity levels to improve their overall health and to providing a support ive community for individu als to pursue a healthier ver sion of themselves.

A Matter of Balance joins a variety of health manage ment and disease prevention programming at the YMCA including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Healthy Habits , Enhance and Functional Fitness classes, Race4Chase Triathlon Camp and Bike Safety for the Cheshire Elementary Schools.

To learn more, contact Doug Levens at (203) 272-3150 extension 503 or dlevens@sccymca.org.

TheoutsideoftheCheshireYMCAfacility. Mariah Melendez, Cheshire Herald

Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., Cheshire. There is still time to Renew Your Membership - Cheshire Residents are $5 each and Out of Town Members are $10 each. Cash or Checks payable to: Town of Cheshire Senior Center. Thank you to all of you that have already renewed!

Renters Rebate 2023

Applications

This is a reimbursement pro-

gram for CT renters that are age 65 or older or disabled. Eligibility is based on income, rent, and utilities paid during the calendar year 2022.

Renters Rebate amounts can be up to $900 for married couples and up to $700 for a single person. This program runs from April 1 to Oct. 1.

Greeting Card Making Class

Monday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a fun Greeting

Card making class run by the very talented, Rachel Chiginsky. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required, space is limited.

Afternoon Craft

Thursday, Aug. 31, at 1:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of rock painting to add to our new Senior Center Rock Garden of Inspiration & Pride. All supplies will be provided. Registration is requested.

Movie Matinee

Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 1:30 p.m. Join us for a viewing of Book Club: The Next Chapter. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen. Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relax-ing vacation turns into a once in a lifetime cross country adventure. Rated PG13, 1hr 47m. Registration is required.

Say Goodbye to Summer Party

Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. The probate court oversees the process, which is handled by an executor or administrator appointed by the court. Probate can seem complex and intimidating. Here is a very basic outline of the steps involved in the administration of an estate in Connecticut:

File the Will with the Probate Court in the district where the deceased resided at the time of their death

Appointment of Executor/Administrator

Inventory and Obtain Appraisals of all the deceased person's assets

Notify Creditors and Heirs of the deceased person's death and the probate proceedings.

Pay Debts and Taxes

Prepare a Final Accounting and Close the Estate

File Final Income Tax Returns

Distribute Assets

It is important to note that the probate process in Connecticut can vary depending on the complexity of the estate and whether disputes arise among beneficiaries or creditors. Seek legal advice from an experienced probate attorney to ensure compliance with the specific requirements and help navigate any potential challenges that may arise during the administration of probate.

ford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., Wallingford. We are sad to say goodbye to summer but are happy to celebrate with members of the Wallingford Senior Center. Come and enjoy fun dance music by The Coconuts, a comedy rock band. The Coconuts will bring their special blend of music and humor to the center. They will have you singing, clapping, dancing, and laughing throughout the evening. All participants will receive an ice cream sundae. Cost: $10.00, transportation is available upon request. Registration is required by Sept. 15.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program cards have arrived at the Senior Center and are being distributed to Cheshire residents, age 60 and over that qualify financially for this assistance program.

Flu shot clinic

Senior dine program – For senior residents ages 60 and older. if you are interested in learning more about the program, contact Coleen in our transportation office at 203272-0047.

Special Programs

To register for any of the following programs, call 203272-8286 or email LGravel@ cheshirect.org.

Monthly Programs

To register for any of the following programs, call 203272-8286 or email LGravel@ cheshirect.org.

The Pathway Through Grief programs will not be starting until Sept. 7, there will not be any meetings in August.

Line Dancing: No class in August

Health Screenings

Blood Pressure Checks: No Blood Pressure Checks in August, Nurse will return in September.

Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Walling-

Book your appointment today with Tracy to get your flu shot. Flu shot clinic at the Cheshire Senior Center Friday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

Flyers are available for the following trips. Contact Laura Gravel, program supervisor, at 203-272-8286.

Reminder…. After you register for an activity, if you need to use our Transportation Services to get to the Senior Center or event venue, call Coleen in the Transportation Office to schedule that ride at 203-272-0047. You are not automatically signed up for a ride when you sign up for an activity.

Also, you are not automatically signed up for an event when you sign up for a ride with us. To email Laura and sign up for any of the Senior Center August Programs: lgravel@cheshirect.org

Travel Planning Committee Meeting

Providence Italian Style –Wednesday, Sept. 27. Head to Providence’s Little Italy for a behind-the-scenes tour of historic Federal Hill and a three-course lunch at Cassarino's Restaurant, followed by a Venetian gondola ride and Italian music along the Riverwalk.

Transportation services –Transportation is available for medical appointments in the service area, grocery

gains sale will go on all weekend featuring books and other donated goods. More active events will include tossing water balloons, a hands-free pie-eating contest, and rolling pin and rubber mallet throwing.

Grange President Ruel Miller says the event has scaled down from “the Periclean time for fairs” when admission charges entailed the hard work of erecting a fence around the Grange Hall. Agricultural contests involving throwing “cow pies” and featuring poultry, goats and other livestock met with disapproval from state health

officials.

Food might be the main reason to attend the fair because, as Jane Miller puts it, “If you love to eat, better thank a farmer.” Offerings will range from baked goods to hot dogs and hamburgers, to Sunday’s roast beef dinner, bargain priced at $18 for adults and $8 for children. It is served family-style with sides that include a traditional cole slaw whose “ secret” recipe has been passed along in the Grange for 75 years.

“For fear of our lives we have failed to give it up,” joked Ruel Miller.

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GO MOBILE /Classifieds

It was a gorgeous Friday night of tunes at Ball & Socket Arts with Stefanie Clark Harris and Vince Dewald, followed by Stephen Peter Rodgers with Ponybird and Sean O'Reilly. The concert, held Aug. 14, was part of the ongoing summer concert series at the old factory. The concert series finished up on Friday, Aug. 25, but organizers plan to have it back for next year.

Images via Ball & Socket Arts, Facebook

Car Show

The Cheshire Classic Car Show will be back again at the Cheshire Fall Festival Sept. 9, with a raindate of Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $10 entry fee for all makes and models. Also featuring music, food trucks, farmers market, craft show, vendor booths, and more.

Sponored by the Cheshire Fall Festival, Richard Chevrolet and the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Rick Ciaburri 203-272-5054 or rick.studio@sbcglobal.com

Live music

The “Live Fridays” free, outdoor public concert series takes place throughout the month of August at Ball & Socket Arts. The remaining schedule: Aug. 25: 7 to 9 p.m., Thaddeus Black Band (funk). All concerts are

bring-your-own-chair. Feel free to pack a picnic. Event parking is available at Rebel Marketing and at the municipal lots near the Farmington Linear Trail. In the event of poor weather, a rain location will be announced on social media and on the Ball & Socket Arts website.

MyRec software

The online management software MyRec, which Cheshire residents can utilize to register for various programs and activities in town, launched on Aug. 1. MyRec creates one registration location for all programs put on by the Parks & Recreation Department, the Youth and Human Services Department, the community pool and Artsplace. MyRec can be accessed via the municipal website, cheshirect.org.

Alexander Davis Bateson

PROSPECT AlexanderDavis Bateson,34, passedaway onAugust 13, athis homein

Prospect. Hewas the beloved husbandof Amy (Todisco) Bateson. Alex wasbornon June4,1989, andgrew upinCheshire. Hehad manyfriends, some ofwhom sharedhis loveofallthingswithamotor, and enjoyed dirt biking with them.

As a family, he loved visits toMaine everysummer with his grandparents and extended family.Alex loved being out on the ocean, learning to fish and navigateaboat.Alexgraduated from Cheshire High School, andeventually, he met thelove of hislife; he and Amy weremarried on July3, 2021.Theymoved to Prospect, and on November 22,2022 welcomed their beloved daughter, Sadie.

Alex leaves togrieve his wifeAmyTodiscoBateson, their cherished daughter SadieJill Bateson,parents Robert and Katie Bateson, brother WilliamRobert

John Joseph Barnes, Jr.

JohnJoseph Barnes,Jr. (“Jack”), 90,of Harwich Port, Massachusetts passedaway peacefullyon August4.

JackwasborntoJohnJ. Barnes,Sr., andMary Loretta PerryBarnes in New London, Connecticut onNovember8,1932.Aremarkableeducatorandadvocate,Jack beganteaching ina tworoomschoolhouse inGlastonbury, CT after graduating from Teachers College.His career ineducation included yearsasateacher,aprincipal in Hartford,CT and Marblehead,MA;acurriculumcoordinator inHingham, MA, and a superintendent inCheshire, CT,

Obituaries

Joseph W. Garthwait, Jr.

PROSPECT - Alexander

Davis Bateson, 34, passed away on August 13, at his home in Prospect. He was the beloved husband of Amy (Todisco) Bateson.

Bateson (Heather),and sisterWhitney AnnBateson (Dylan);and hismother and fatherin-law PaulletteandLouisTodisco.He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephewswho will miss his brightsmile and infectious laughter. He will be withthem intheir prayers forever; the loss is profound.

Alex was born on June 4, 1989, and grew up in Cheshire. He had many friends, some of whom shared his love of all things with a motor, and enjoyed dirt biking with them.

As a family, he loved visits to Maine every summer with his grandparents and extended family.

A Memorialcelebration for Alex willbe held on Sunday, September 10 at Mixville Recreation Area in the Pavilion at 1PM for friends of Alex and Amy’s. Burial ceremoniesare private.

Alex loved being out on the ocean, learning to fish and navigate a boat.

Joseph W. Garthwait, Jr, 73,of Cheshirepassed awaypeacefully onAugust 13,2023atBristolHospital. Hewas thelovinghusband and best friendof Janet (Camann) Garthwaitfor 54 years. Joseph wasborn on November 19,1949 inWaterbury,CT tothelate Joseph Sr., and Ruth (Ronalter) Garthwait.Joe graduated from Sacred HeartHighSchoolinWaterburyand attendedClarkson Collegeof Technology inPotsdam,N.Y.,andstudiedEngineering. Thisis wherehemetandbeganhis lifewithJan. Joewasthe successful ownerand operator of Line Manufacturing Inc. in Wolcott for 50 years before retiring in 2015. He wasan avid boater formost ofhis life and lovedspending his summers with hisfamily in Branford,MysticandBlock Island on his boat, Short Season. Joe was a sports enthusiast,helovedplaying racquetball,skiingandgolfing. Heenjoyed coaching his kidsin softball,baseball,andbasketball.Hewas

the biggestcheerleader for his kids andgrandkids in anysportsorperformances they had. Hewas also an avidgardener,ahugefanof UconnWomen’sBasketball and loved traveling. Joe was a kind,caring, hardworkingpersonandanyone thatwasluckytoknowhim knowshowmuchhisfamily meanttohim.Inadditionto hiswife,Janet, Joeissurvived by his son, Mark Garthwait (Melissa) of Torrington, two daughters, ElaineDaly (Peter)of Cheshire, andKelly Mahl (James) of Georgia,Vt. He is also survived by a brother, David Garthwait (Cindy)

CHESHIRE - Joseph

andtwosisters,KarenSiwy (William),Ellen O’Brien, 7 grandchildren,Erin,Megan, Katelyn, Avery,Carter, Ethan,andJessica,andinlaws,Kathy Kalita(Mike), TedJanese, ConnieCamann,Carolyn andKim Garthwait, andseveral nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by 4 brothers Gregory,Eric, Mark, and Stephenand inlaws, Lorrie Janese and JohnCamann. Inlieuof flowers,thefamilyrequests donations in Joseph’s memory may bemade to LiveWell,1261 S.MainSt. Plantsville, CT 06479. (https://livewell. org/donate).Thiswas averyspecialplacetoJoeandJan,as theLiveWell teamprovided specialcareandsupportfor them throughthis difficult journey.A Celebrationof Lifewillbeheldat2p.m.on Saturday, Sept. 2,2023 at the FirstCongregational Churchof Cheshire,111 Church Drive.Plantsville FuneralHomehasbeenentrustedwith handlingthe arrangements. Foronline condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Alex graduated from Cheshire High School, and eventually, he met the love of his life; he and Amy were married on July 3, 2021. They moved to Prospect, and on November 22, 2022 welcomed their beloved daughter, Sadie.

and Barre,VT. Afterretiring formallyfrom hisBarresuperintendency, heserved as interim superintendent inRandolph,VT.

Jack loved children, and they were drawn to him; that connection ledto his long and distinguished career ineducation. Jack’s manyciviccontributionsincluded yearsof serviceto the RotaryClub, servingas anofficer,andparticipating in twoservice tripsto Honduras,where clubmembers brought medical suppliesand workedto builda school. Jackdelighted in timespent withhisfamily, friends, and his many labrador retrievers. Jack was proudof hisIrish heritage and traveledto Ireland to trace his roots. He also enjoyedcamping,

Alex leaves to grieve his wife Amy Todisco Bateson, their cherished daughter Sadie Jill Bateson, parents Robert and Katie Bateson, brother William Robert Bateson (Heather), and sister Whitney Ann Bateson (Dylan); and his mother and father in-law Paullette and Louis Todisco. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews who will miss his bright smile and infectious laughter. He will be with them in their prayers forever; the loss is profound.

A Memorial celebration for Alex will be held on Sunday, September 10 at

singing with barbershop quartets, and tinkering in hisgarage.

Jack issurvived byhis loving wife of65 years, Kathleen Marie Wall Barnes,of HarwichPort; daughters KristineMarie

HARWICH PORTJohn Joseph Barnes, Jr. (“Jack”), 90, of Harwich Port, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 4.

Jack was born to John J. Barnes, Sr., and Mary Loretta Perry Barnes in New

Barnes Kirkaldy(Andrew) of Middlebury,VT, and MaryAlicia Barnes(Russell Wright)ofNatick,MA,sons

Timothy John Barnes (Tamara) of Portland, CT, Matthew AaronBarnes (Rachel) ofChatham, MA, and Mark Andrew Barnes (Ericka) of Middletown, CT; siblings JamesBarnes (Anne) ofHardwick, MA; Catherine Barnes Geary (Stephen)ofFalmouth,MA; Michael Barnes of East Bridgewater, MA; Patrick Barnes (Carolyn), of Fort Myers, Florida;Maureen Barnes ofNew YorkCity; manyniecesandnephews, andninegrandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held atNickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham,MA on Saturday, September 9, at

W. Garthwait, Jr, 73, of Cheshire passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023 at Bristol Hospital. He was the loving husband and best friend of Janet (Camann) Garthwait for 54 years. Joseph was born on November 19, 1949 in Waterbury, CT to the late Joseph Sr., and Ruth (Ronalter) Garthwait. Joe graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and attended Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam, N.Y., and studied Engineering. This is where he met and began his life with Jan. Joe was the successful owner and operator of Line Manufacturing Inc. in Wolcott for 50 years before retiring in 2015. He was an avid boater for most of his life and loved spending his summers with his family in Branford, Mystic and Block Island on his boat, Short Season. Joe was a sports enthusiast, he loved playing racquetball, skiing and golfing. He enjoyed coaching his kids in softball, baseball, and basketball. He was the biggest cheerleader for his kids and grandkids in any sports or performances they had. He was also an avid gardener, a huge fan of Uconn Women’s Basketball and loved traveling. Joe was a kind, caring, hard-working person and anyone that was lucky to know him knows how much his family

3 p.m. Inlieu of flowers, pleasemake adonationto Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Family SupportCenter in Brewster (www.alzfamilysupport.org) orThe Rotary Foundation(rotary.org).

Fond memoriesand expressionsofsympathymay beshared atwww.nickersonfunerals.com forthe family.

Alexander Davis Bateson

Joseph W. Garthwait, Jr.

London, Connecticut

John Joseph Barnes, Jr.

Museum program

Connecticut's Summer at the Museum program enables children to receive free admission at dozens of museums across the state. The full list of participating museums is available at ctvisit.com. Summer at the Museum concludes Monday, Sept. 4.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9. Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset.

Cheshire FD

Applications for membership to the Cheshire Fire Department are always welcome. Visit cheshirefd.org. Postings about Cheshire Fire Department activities can be found on the CFD’s website, as well as on Facebook (Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department) and Instagram (cheshirect.fd).

Land Trust

The Cheshire Land Trust is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization committed to conservation. The organization is wholly funded by members. For more information, email CheshireLandTrust@gmail.com.

Alert system

Residents can register to receive emergency notifications from the town. Examples include evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices and missing child reports. Visit cheshirect.org to register.

Office hours

Most Town of Cheshire offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions: the Registrars of Voters office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the Human Services office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment; the Collector of Revenue office is open for extended hours on tax deadline days.

Obituaries

Geraldine R. Slocum

Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully onAugust 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15,1923 in Patchogue, LongIsland, NewYork,tothelateArthur andJosephineRoss.

DuringWWII,Gerriehada civilservicejobinWashington,DCfortheWarDepartment,typing deathnotices forsoldiers whodied inthe war. Shelater workedas a clerk/typistforSocialSecurity. Atthe endof thewar, she was working in Patchogueat Swezey& Newins DepartmentStore where she met Charlie. It was love at first sight. They werehappilymarriedfor60 years. She was a devoted wife, mother,grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker,titlessheloved and wasexceptionally proud of.She wasa resi-

SlocumandhiswifeNancy, Sharon M.King, KevinC. Slocum and his wife KathleenandTimothyP.Slocum; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Toporek; 13grandchildren and 18great-grandchildren aswellasmanyniecesand nephews.In additiontoher parents andhusband, she was predeceasedby her children, KerryE. Slocum andKyleC.Slocum;daughter-in-law, KristenM. Slocum; and her seven youngersiblings.

The familyhas heartfelt thanks for hercaregivers at Marbridge AssistedLiving inCheshire.

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dentofCheshiresince1955 and was a dedicated choir memberof St.Thomas Becket Church since 1978, whereshedevelopedmany lifelong friendships.She fondly remembered her catholicschool nunsand teacherswhoweresoinfluentialin herearlyeducation.

Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross.

Geraldine is survived by her children,Shaun M.

During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing

AMassofChristianBurial willbecelebratedonFriday, August25,2023 at10a.m. at St.Patrick Oratory Catholic Church,50 Charles St., Waterbury. BurialwillfollowatCheshire HillsideCemetery,166WallingfordRoad, Cheshire.To shareastoryorleaveonline condolences, please visit www.fordfh.com.

great-grandmother, and homemaker, titles she loved and was exceptionally proud of. She was a resident of Cheshire since 1955 and was a dedicated choir member of St. Thomas Becket Church since 1978, where she developed many lifelong friendships. She fondly remembered her catholic school nuns and teachers who were so influential in her early education.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Shaun M. Slocum and his wife Nancy, Sharon M. King, Kevin C. Slocum and his wife Kathleen and Timothy P. Slocum; daughter-inlaw, Cynthia Toporek; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren as

Geraldine R. Slocum

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PUBLIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

The Copper Valley Tennis and Pickleball Social Club in Cheshire from our first public Pickleball Tournament! We had the Adult/Child Team competition on Aug. 5, and then Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles on Aug. 12, but they wrapped up on Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 due to the weather. In total about 25 teams competed. The best part about it was the sportsmanship among all players. Spectators had a blast too!

Andrew Wang and Utsav Subramani (Bronze), Nick Tagliaferri and Avery Shugrue (Gold), Thomas Nemet and Steve Paradis (Silver)

Nick Tagliaferri and Gabriela dos Santos (Silver), Jeremy Beitel and Allison Beitel (Gold), Sarah Norback and Rick Roberts (Bronze)

Artsplace’s 20th annual Author Event set for Oct. 3

Press release

The Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts Committee/ CPFA is excited to announce details for the popular Author Event.

The 20th Annual Author Event will be held Wednesday, October 3, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Manor Inn Restaurant, Route 322, Mill-

dale, CT.

The two invited speakers are: Cindy House, author of the memoir “Mother Noise” (Scribner). Her essays and short fiction have appeared in Passengers Journal, Lily Poetry Review, Wig Leaf, Solstice Literary Magazine, Longleaf Review, and So To Speak, among others. Cindy is a humorist who opens

regularly for David Sedaris at Kennedy Center, Symphony Hall, and The Town Hall in New York, among others. She teaches in the MFA program at Lesley University. Cindy graduated from Cheshire High School and attended the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and holds an MFA in Fiction from Lesley University.

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of “All That is Sacred,” has a passion for writing women’s fiction. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book on a sunny Cape Cod beach, surround-

Seniors

ping, pharmacy, visits to the Cheshire Senior Center and personal appointments based on availability. Ride requests are accepted two weeks in advance. Call by 11 a.m. the day before a ride is needed. Bus drivers accept cash donations each time a rider steps on the bus. Suggested donation is $1 each way for in-town rides, and $6 round trip for out-of-town appointments.

Dial-A-Ride – Residents of the seven municipalities in the

ed by family and friends. Full of wanderlust, she travels abroad at every opportunity to immerse herself in other cultures. Donna lives in Cheshire with her husband where they raised three children.

As a high school English teacher, Donna enjoys sharing her passions for writing, film, and literature. She is also a member of the WFWA and CAPA as well as a tour guide for Bookish Road Trip. Donna will be interviewed by her friend and former colleague Susan Leonard during the presentation.

Greater Waterbury Transit District (GWTD) may use the DialA-Ride service, free of charge.

Dial-A-Ride serves Cheshire on Fridays. Support the Senior Center – Donations will be held in a gift account to support the mission of the Senior Center. Donations can be designated for a specific purpose or used at the discretion of the staff. Donations should be made payable to the Town of Cheshire Senior Center and sent to: The Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. Cheshire, CT 06410.

Special Programs

To register for any of the following programs, call (203)

SUDOKU

The Cheshire Public Library has several copies of each book to loan.

Please consider purchasing your own copies in advance to bring to the event for authors signatures!

Tickets are $45 and on sale at https://artsplacefriends.org. Besides the author talk, the price includes a light supper. Seating is first come, first served.

Groups are welcome to purchase entire tables of 8 to be reserved. There will be a cash bar.

272-8286 or email LGravel@ cheshirect.org.

Senior Center Activities for Week Beginning Aug. 21

To register for any of the following programs, call 203272-8286 or email LGravel@ cheshirect.org .

Sunday – Holiday Hill Senior Outing 9 a.m.; Canasta, 12:30 p.m.; Travel Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.; RAD, 3:30 p.m.

Monday – Zumba, 9:30 a.m.; Veterans Coffeehouse at Wallingford Senior Center – 10 a.m.; Moderate Exercise – Drop in; Bingo, Chair Yoga – 1 p.m.

Tuesday – Zumba Gold, 9:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise Drop-in, 10:30 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m.

Wednesday – Arts & Craft Drop-in, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; No Barre, Crochet Group Drop In, 10:30 a.m.; Nickel, Nickel, 11 a.m.; No Get Fit with Brenda, 11:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 12:30 p.m.; Discover Italian Culture, 1:30 p.m.; RAD, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday – Pathway through Grief, 10 a.m.; Moderate Exercise Drop-in, 10:30 a.m.; Technology Help, 11 a.m.; Sit Down with Stephanie, 11:15 a.m.; Gentle Therapeutic Exercises with Kim, 12:15 p.m.; No Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society, 1 p.m.; Pathway through grief, 1:30 p.m.

Friday – Pound, 9:30 a.m.; Chorus, 10 a.m.; Golf Card Game, 10:15 a.m.; Golf card game, 10:15 a.m.; Setback, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Discussion, 1:30 p.m.

Counseling

Youth and Family Counseling is provided at no cost to Cheshire school aged children and their families. Individual, family and group therapy sessions are available. Clients are seen either in the Town Hall or at school. Daytime or evening sessions can be arranged. For more information, contact the Youth and Social Services Department at 203271-6690.

Fingerprinting

Cheshire residents and individuals employed by, or seeking employment with, a business in town may come to the Cheshire Police Department and have their fingerprints taken. Fingerprinting services are available Mondays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $5 fee. Photo identification is required. Applicants are required to pre-enroll with the Connecticut Criminal History Request System (ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/ cchrspreenroll). Fingerprints for pistol permit applicants will only be taken when a complete application packet is ready to be turned in.

Car seat inspection

To schedule an appointment, contact Cheshire police officer Kristian Johnson at 203-271-5544. Arrange to bring your child and all safety seat instructions to the inspection. For more information on child safety and safety seats, visit Safekids.org.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of each month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Attendees from throughout the greater New Haven area are welcome. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org.

CT’s presidential primary could move up by 4 weeks. Will it matter?

By Lisa Hagen © The Connecticut Mirror

For years, Connecticut held its Republican and Democratic primaries early in the presidential nomination process, which gave the state more of a say in deciding which candidates made it to the general election.

The state’s nominating contests were usually held in March, but to have more influence over the wide-open presidential primaries in 2008, the Connecticut legislature approved moving up the date to Feb. 5 to join about two dozen other states to vote on the biggest primary day of the cycle, known as Super Tuesday.

But as the parties started discouraging states from holding primaries before early March and offered incentives to go later, the General Assembly voted to

push back its primary to the last Tuesday in April for the 2012 election. And since then, the state has voted for presidential nominees in late April, with 2020 as the only exception because of pandemic-related delays.

Now, lawmakers and officials in both parties are once again seeking to go earlier in the primary season and looking to the legislature to approve the change during a special session next month. The proposed date change would not elevate Connecticut back to one of the early months but would move up the date by four weeks in 2024, from April 30 to April 2. Some political observers argue an early April primary would benefit Connecticut more than its current date but would

not ultimately be a “ game changer,” according to Quinnipiac University political science professor Scott McLean. He said the state’s vote would carry more weight if it were held again in March or even earlier. More than two dozen states

would still vote in primaries and caucuses before Connecticut, even if lawmakers agreed to move it up.

Read the full story on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.

Or,

203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Cheshire Citizen to your

will end.

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK

The Wallingford Town Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the administration and supervision of the Town Clerk’s office. High school graduate or GED with six (6) years’ experience in responsible office work of which one year must involve supervision. College level training in business or public administration or related field may be substituted for work experience on the basis of one year of college for one year of work experience up to four years. One years’ experience working in at least one of the following fields is preferred: mortgage lending, real estate closings, and/or law office work dealing in real estate and/or banking transactions. Wages

$25.65 - $31.06 per hour plus an excellent benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov.

The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or September 1, 2023 whichever occurs first. EOE

COURIER

P/T (10hrs/wk), reliable with a valid driver’s license, clean record.

Some lifting required including coolers. Apply in person between 8-5, M-F at EML, Inc., 59 N. Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford, CT

GRANTS COORDINATOR

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a responsible individual to assist in the administration of the Town’s grants program. The position requires a H.S. diploma plus 5 years’ responsible office experience of which 1 year must have been working in a grant’s office. Wages: $27.28 to $32.73 per hour (wages currently in negotiations), plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, 13 paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time. A complete job announcement and application may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of September 1, 2023. Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

PAYROLL CLERK

Performs responsible office work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov.

The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/ resume is received, or September 11, 2023, whichever occurs first.

EOE

MATERIALS

DISTRIBUTION

FOR SALE - 355 cubic inch small block Chevy, Holly, Edelbrock, Accel, etc. $355 OBO. Call Gary at 860-518-4596.

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CALL FOR DETAILS

203-238-2149

FLAT SCREEN TV - Not smart, with remote, like new, $75 o.b.o. Call 860-461-3078, will text pic.

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR ANTIQUES & JEWELRY - Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

A-1 SERVICE - Is what you will receive from me when purchasing your Old Costume & Fine Estate Jewelry. Napier, QVC, ETC, Jewelry Wanted! “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume & Fine Jewelry Stash!” I’ll come to you. Julie, 203.443.9602.

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

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TIONS, - 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

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

ADORABLE - MALTESE YORKIE, BICHON SHIH TZU, BICHON CHIHUAHUA., 1st shots & worming. $500 ea. Call 603.630.2258.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPY3-month-old male, intact, UTD on vaccines. $700. Call Fred 203676-4538.

ANOTHER GREAT TAG SALE - At Quarry Village Condos, Quarry Village Rd., Cheshire, Sat., Aug 26 from 9-4. Rain or Shine.

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

TOP CASH PAID

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc.

Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

DURHAM 765 SQ.FT.

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL $30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

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

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

Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition.

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

GOOD RATES BEST SERVICE

Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, We’ll take it to the dump for you!

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate.

203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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

JUNK REMOVAL

Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

JT’S LANDSCAPING

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

A-1 QUALITY

POWERWASHING

Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

POWER WASHING

Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE

FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Gutter cleaning, brush removal, comm. snow plowing, HIC0622783. (203) 530-4447.

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL

Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE

Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

TREE REMOVAL

Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.

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Emilie Buchwald