Cheshire Citizen

LAST SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Ball & Socket Arts celebrates a summer of progress

By Peter Prohaska Special to The Citizen

Barghout hole-in-one marks rarity at Farms Country Club

By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

Jim Hanlon has been the head golf pro at The Farms Country Club for 24 years and he never had a a day at the office quite like he did on Friday, Aug. 4.

The course had two hole-inones that day included ace’s from a 55-year old Wallingford resident Kym Wilner and an eight-year old Mateo Barghout of Cheshire.

Wilner got her first career hole-in-one on No. 8 and shortly after Barghout got his on No. 13.

“We’ve never had two in one day,” Hanlon said. “It’s very cool. As far as holes in one, there were some years where we had one or two in a season and other when we have four or five. So when you get two in the same day it’s a big deal.”

Barghout’s ace on No. 13

was 129 yards that day. Barghout is a part of the club’s junior program in a Junior Member-Member Scramble.

“There were kids on the No .14 tee and saw it go in,” Hanlon said. “He was thrilled. He is a really nice kid and is from a really nice family. It’s a cool thing to have happen during one of our junior events on Friday

Cheshire eight-year-old Mateos Barghout made a hole-in-one at The Farms Country Club onAug.4. Contributed photo See Golf, A13

Ball & Socket Arts had a very eventful summer. A music series turned out to be a big draw for the Cheshire community. A recent show by bluegrass purveyors “Sperry Creek” was well-attended by guests who arrived early to set up seating and some elaborate picnic arrangements in the lawn next to the Red Building. On Friday, Aug. 25, funk and soul outfit “Thaddeus Black” brought a high-energy close to the summer concerts.

Aug. 18 also saw the unveiling of a new mural that adorns the wall outside of Sweet Claude’s Ice Cream Parlor. The work depicts

several of the natural wonders found in Cheshire, such as Roaring Brook Park. Perhaps more importantly, it is the work of Nina Chang, an artist with a special local connection.

Chang, now a student at Rhode Island School of Design, spent much of her childhood across the street from the Ball & Socket factory. Her parents are the owners of local favorite China Dragon restaurant. Chang was also instrumental in working with the Eli Whitney Museum to help restore the signage that now greets visitors coming to Ball & Socket Arts from West Main St.

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Photo courtesy of John McDonald, Ball & Socket Arts, Facebook Ball & Socket Arts invited “Sperry Creek” to play as part of their Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 18. The weather cooperated and the crowds that turned out to hear the soothing sounds of the band didn’t seem to leave disappointed.

Around Town: A full day of people watching at the trail

I’ve been hanging around the rail trail lately, doing the census count thing I do. That’s where I get to sit next to a people counter on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail for an hour every few weeks. Mind you, the people counter is a sensor, it’s not a real person counting out loud, “One, Two, Three …” I volunteered with the CT Trail Census last year and couldn’t think of a good excuse to get out of it this year. I am kidding! Seriously! I volunteer freely. I figure this meets a need. They need to corroborate the data. Having a real person to back-up the sensor count (more or less) is necessary. I’ve got a few free hours. Why not? Plus, you meet (mostly) really nice people.

The end result is that we have a better window into how many people are using the trail and in what way the multi-use trail is being used. Today was a doozy though.

For the last Sunday in August, it was hopping down at the Jarvis Street location. There were tons of mosquitoes again, too. Yes. I forgot my spray this time. I saw the weirdest contraption. I cannot even describe it. It wasn’t really a recumbent bike, but the person was in a reclining position. It was massive in size. Very bulky. Very wide. No idea what it was and never saw it again. I just know people around me were confused by the thing. We believe there was a person in it.

I am positive there was an endless number of fat tire ebikes and riders today. Rather than one or two of those showing up every now and then, I had blasts of fat tire e-bikes in groups. One

mega-group hogged the whole width of the trail and they were flying. I wouldn’t call them a gang. It would seem silly to label them as such. I mean they were middle-aged suburbia types. They might have been wearing polo shirts and blazers. For all I know, it may have been a cohort of insurance salesmen.

I wonder now what does one call a pack of insurance salesmen?

There were a number of skaters today. Guess what I saw? Not an inline skater, but I saw someone with traditional roller skates. I didn’t realize they still made those. You know! Four wheels. White leather (or pleather) tops. These skates also had laces! It brought back memories of my Roller-rama days when I was a youngster. I never skated well, but at least I didn’t have to hang onto side walls, partners, anything steady, like I did when ice skating. The latter is a sport I attempted to do when I was over 30 years old. That was ugly! I can never show my face or feet at Ralph Walker rink in New Haven again.

I also enjoy seeing all the different ways people experience the trail.

I see families with their kids. Little ones are learning to skate or bike with mom or dad.

Couples are strolling along, some with their dog or walk-

ing, just the two of themmeaning the humans, not the person and the dog. I made up stories in my head and wonder if the couple might be retired; perhaps on vacation, or if when at home, do they yell at each other to turn off lights or to lock doors or pick up socks from the floor. (Don’t all married couples do that?)

Honestly, both the young and the older couples are fascinating. From my vantage spot at the picnic table, I am people watching. It’s almost as if I am at one of those French sidewalk bistros famous for people watching.

Well, almost-except there is no coffee or snack.

When I was packed up and leaving, I was surprised there was more to see.

As I cross a small wooden bridge to the parking lot, I see the love lock collection has been growing. There are red ones, blue ones, white ones, silver metal ones. It’s cute at this stage.

I did read that the original love lock bridge in Pont des Arts, Paris, became dangerously heavy to bridge traffic with the weight of all the locks.

The authorities made the decision to take every single one of those locks off.

It looks as though Cheshire has not reached that mark yet.

To register for the following programs, or for a complete calendar of programs offered by the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., visit www.cheshirelibrary.org.

Open Art Studio

Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., in The Loft, upper level. Bring your works in progress and supplies to this weekly dropin art program, an opportunity to create in a collaborative environment with other artists. No formal instruction will be provided, but informal critiquing for those who want it is encouraged. Table covers will be provided, and there is a sink in the room for basic cleanup. (Do not bring turpentine; turpenoid is an odorless agent to use in its place.)

Novels the group will be reading for the year are:

Sept. 21 – “The Dry” by Jane Harper

Oct. 19 – “The Windsor Knot” by S.J. Bennett

Cheshire Library Programs

Nov. 16 – “The Twist of the Knife” by Anthony Horowitz

December – No meeting

Mango Language Learning

Take your career to the next level, plan the trip of your dreams, or get in touch with your heritage. Challenge yourself to learn something new about the world we share by learning a new language. Mango even has English classes for non-native speakers! Visit www.cheshirelibrary.org to see the full list of the library’s online resources, then click “Mango Languages ” to get started.

Art at the Library

Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6-8 p.m.

The month of September will feature the oil paintings of Laura Johnstone. An opening reception with food & refreshments will be held with the artist. All are welcome to attend!

Banking Scams

Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The Grandparent ScamThe IRS Scam- The Lottery Scam

These all share a common goal: to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money.

Don’t let con artists get the best of you. Learn from Kathleen Titsworth of the Connecticut Department of Banking about common banking scams and tips to avoid being a victim. Knowledge is your best defense!

To register visit https:// cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/ event/11120964

The Life & Art Collection of Peggy Guggenheim

Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. | Online

“I was a liberated woman long before there was a name for it,” according to heiress and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. Learn about Ms. Guggenheim’s fascinating life including her efforts to get socalled “degenerate art” safely out of Europe on the eve of World War II, as well as her encouragement of European artists to wait out the war in the United States.

To register visit https:// cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/ event/10717734

Ready to Try Something New? Join Our Cookbook Club!

Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a crowd-sourced feast as we prepare recipes from the cookbooks of Dorie Greenspan then bring them to the library to share.

We have copies of Greenspan’s cookbooks at the Information desk on the lower level so you can start perusing today! To register, visit https://cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/ 10822801

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions and despised by some

By Dee-Ann Durbin Associated Press

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand.

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather. It’s the coffee giant’s most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since its launch in 2003. And it has produced a huge and growing industry of imitators flecked with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

In the year ending July 29, U.S. sales of pumpkin-flavored products reached $802.5 million, according to Nielsen. That’s up 42% from

the same period in 2019. There are pumpkin spice Oreos, protein drinks, craft beers, cereals and even Spam. A search of “pumpkin spice” on Walmart’s website brings up more than 1,000 products. A thousand products that smell or taste like, well, pumpkin pie.

For better and, some might say, for worse the phenomenon has moved beyond coffee shops and groceries and into the larger world. Great Wolf Lodge is featuring a Pumpkin Spice Suite at five of its resorts this fall, decked out with potpourri, pumpkin throw pillows and bottomless pumpkin spice lattes.

It has also spawned a vocal group of detractors and become an easy target for parodies. Comedian John Oliver once called pumpkin spice lattes “the coffee that

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tastes like a candle.” There’s a Facebook group called “I Hate Pumpkin Spice” and Tshirts with slogans like “Ain’t no pumpkin spice in my mug. ”

The haters, though, appear to be in the minority. Last year, Starbucks said sales of its pumpkin spice drinks including newer offerings like Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew were up 17% in the

July-September period. And in a 2022 study of 20,000 Twitter and Instagram posts mentioning pumpkin spice, just 8% were negative, according to researchers at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

BEFORE THE LATTE: WHAT PUMPKIN SPICE WAS

It wasn’t always this way. Canned pumpkin and pie spices were relegated to the baking aisle when Starbucks began experimenting with an autumn drink that would replicate the success of the Peppermint Mocha, which took the winter holidays by storm in 2002. Customer surveys suggested chocolate or caramel drinks, but Starbucks noticed that pumpkin scored high for “uniqueness. ” That would turn out to be prescient.

In the spring of 2003, a team gathered in a lab in Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters, bringing fall decorations to

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice coffee is displayed at a Target store, Wednesday, Aug. 23 in New York. The latte that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand.

Mary Altaffer, Associated Press

2023

Friday, September 8th & Saturday September 9th

Rain Date: Sunday, September 10th

Friday, September 8th:

Food trucks start at 5 pm.

Performance by “The Zoo” at 7-9pm.

Saturday, September 9th:

Vendors & Crafters 10am-4pm • Car Show 10am-3pm Food Trucks 10am-9pm • Fire Works at Dusk

Saturday, September 9th

Farmers Market

Music | Local Businesses | Crafters

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Hot Air Balloon Rides from 9-11am on Saturday provide by ReMax Rise at the Parks and Recreation Building

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Kiwanis will be having a inflatable zone 11am-7pm

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set the mood. They sipped espresso between bites of pumpkin pie, figuring out which spices most complemented the coffee. After three months, they offered taste tests; pumpkin spice beat out chocolate and caramel drinks.

Starbucks tested the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 100 stores in Washington, D.C., and Vancouver, British Columbia, that fall. The company quickly realized it had a winner and rolled it out across the United States

and Canada the following fall. And in 2015, a watershed: The company added real pumpkin to the recipe.

These days, Starbucks’

Pumpkin Spice Latte has its own handle on X formerly known as Twitter with 82,000 followers, and a Facebook fan group called the Leaf Rakers Society with 43,000 members. And it has fans like Jon McBrine, who drinks black iced coffee for most of the year but eagerly awaits the latte’s return each fall.

“I love the flavor and I love the subculture that has evolved from this huge marketing campaign,” says McBrine, a graphic designer and aspiring author who lives in the Dallas area.

It’s hot through the end of October where he lives, so McBrine typically orders his with ice. But at least once a year, he gets a hot latte, savoring memories of the autumns of his childhood in Delaware.

“It’s part of getting into the season, ” he says. “It’s almost

like a ritual, even if you’re just waiting in the drivethru.”

THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE AS SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Jason Fischer, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University who studies human perception through sight, sound and smell, says odor and flavor have a more direct route than other sens-

es to the area of the brain that processes memories. That’s due to evolution; humans needed to remember which foods were safe to eat. But it means smells and memories are closely linked. Still, he said, people’s sense of smell can be malleable. In experiments, subjects have taken a sniff of something and described it in many different ways. But when they’re shown a label for that smell say, “pumpkin spice”— their perceptions shift and their descriptions become more similar.

“Odors and sights go with certain places, like the aroma of pine and the crunching of needles beneath your feet,” he says. “They’re associated with a certain kind of experience. And then marketing taps into that, and it’s a cue for a product.”

Pumpkin spice doesn’t conjure happy memories for everyone. Kari-Jane Roze, who lives in Fredericton, Canada, loves many things about autumn, including back-toschool routines, changing leaves and hockey.

A Pumpkin Spice Latte drink rests on a table at a Starbucks in New York on Thursday, Aug. 24. The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is marking two decadesintheworld. Peter Morgan, Associated Press

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.

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.

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. Fingerprint-

ing 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.

Joseph “Jay” Hickey

CHESHIRE - Joseph

“Jay” Hickey, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Civita Care Center at Cheshire.

Jay was born September 8, 1951, in New Haven, the son of the late Joseph and Arlyne (Emmett) Hickey. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident working as a handyman. He enjoyed bike riding, fishing at Sleeping Giant and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Jay is survived by his siblings Joan Hickey and Mark Hickey as well as many friends.

Arrangements - Funeral service and committal will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Bridget Cemetery. The AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. For online condolences, to share a photo or a story, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Obituaries

Elizabeth C. Marinaro Elizabeth C. Marinaro

CHESHIRE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Bette” Marinaro, 91, into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24th surrounded by her loved ones during her last few days. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Marinaro whom she was married to for 59 years.

CHESHIRE It is with heavyhearts thatweannouncethe passingof

Elizabeth “Bette” Marinaro, 91,into eternalrest onThursday, August24th surrounded byher loved ones duringher lastfew days. Shewas predeceased by her beloved husband RobertMarinaro whom she was married to for59 years.Born inWaterbury, she was the daughter ofthe late Catherine (Ostrom) and Anthony Font andsister of the late RobertFont. A graduate of the 1950 class ofCrosby HighSchool, she marriedand later moved to Cheshire where she hasresided ever since. She wasan incredible Mom raising five childrenand cherishingher grandchildren whoadored her.Bette hadaspecial connection to everyone blessedto knowherand was aninspiration inso many ways. Whether it be multi-tasking forher family’s activitiesor handling medical issues inlife with courageand faith,she taught us to never give

Born in Waterbury, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Ostrom) and Anthony Font and sister of the late Robert Font. A graduate of the 1950 class of Crosby High School, she married and later moved to Cheshire where she has resided ever since. She was an incredible Mom raising five children and cherishing her grandchildren who adored her. Bette had a special connection to everyone blessed to know her and was an inspiration in so many ways. Whether it be multi-tasking for her family’s activities or handling medical issues in life with courage and faith, she taught us to never give up.

Sunday family pasta dinners with “Mom’s sauce” was a must and her Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were filled with special traditions that will last generations, making holidays special for family and friends. She made everyone around her feel so loved and so special. She loved summers in Charlestown Beach, her many years with her husband in Palm Desert and her last few years in Westerly.

Bette also helped out at the family supermarket, Cheshire IGA, handling the payroll and helping at many community events over the years. She was a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1965 and was an avid book reader, gardener and loved feeding her birds. Everyone knew she could have been a Jeopardy champion -Crosswords, Scrabble and Cryptograms were

up.

in the hearts of her five children: Robert (Katie) of Watertown, Rick of Wallingford, Randy of Bristol, Roy (Tiffani) of Port Richmond, CA and daughter Leslie of Cheshire. She was also blessed with grandchildren who fulfilled her life and with whom she had special relationships: Eric (Hilary), Rob (Nicole), Tommy, Jamie, Jason, Evan, Nikki, Peter, David and Alexa.

The newest addition to the family, Finley, brought a smile to her face these last 3 years. She is also survived by many loving cousins and lifelong and cherished friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sarfeh, Davita Dialysis - Mattatuck Heights and her friend and caregiver Mary Clarke for such wonderful care over the years.

Sunday family pasta dinners with “Mom’s sauce” was amust and herChristmas Eveand Christmas Daywere filled with specialtraditions that willlast generations,making holidays special for family and friends. She made everyone around herfeel soloved andso special. Sheloved summers in Charlestown Beach,her manyyears withher husbandinPalm Desert and her last few years in Westerly. Bette also helped out at the family supermarket, Cheshire IGA, handlingthe payroll and helpingat manycommunityevents overthe years. She was a proud memberofBetaSigmaPhi since 1965 andwas an avidbookreader,gardener and lovedfeeding her birds.Everyone knewshe could have been a Jeopardychampion Crosswords, Scrabble and Cryptograms were child’s play forher. Bettewill for-

Arrangements - Calling hours were held on Tuesday, 8/29 from 4:007:00 pm, at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. On Wednesday, 8/30, the funeral procession departed the funeral home at 9:30 am and proceeded to St. Bridget of Sweden Parish - St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Burial followed Food Pantry at www. cheshirefoodpantry.org/ donate, or a charity of your choice in her memory. For online condolences, to

ever be in the hearts of her five children: Robert (Katie) ofWatertown, Rick of Wallingford, Randy of Bristol, Roy (Tiffani) of Port Richmond, CA and daughter Leslie of Cheshire. She was alsoblessed with grandchildren who fulfilled her life and with whom she had special relationships: Eric(Hilary), Rob(Nicole), Tommy, Jamie,Jason, Evan, Nikki, Peter, David and Alexa. The newest addition to the family, Finley, brought a smile to her face these last 3 years. She is also survived by many loving cousins and lifelong and cherished friends. The familywould liketothank Dr. Sarfeh, Davita Dialysis -Mattatuck Heightsand herfriend andcaregiver Mary Clarke for such wonderful care overthe years. Arrangements -Calling hourswere heldonTuesday, 8/29 from4:00- 7:00 pm, at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. On Wednesday, 8/30, the funeral processiondeparted the funeral homeat 9:30 amand proceededtoSt. Bridget of Sweden Parish - St.Bridget Church,175 MainSt.,for aMassof Christian Burialat 10am. Burialfollowed inSt.Bridget Cemetery.Donations in Elizabeth’s name can be made to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry at www.cheshirefoodpantry.org/donate, or a charity of your choice in her memory.For online condolences, to share a photo or astory, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Livermore

CHESHIRENorman David

CHESHIRENorman David Livermore, 91, died on July 30, 2023. Born on June 26, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Cyril Livermore and M. Edwina (Astley) Avery. Norman was a 1951 graduate from Fort Myers High School. He worked in Waterbury in the brass and copper industries until he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He served two years in Northern Japan. In 1956 he married Catherine Oliver and in 1958 moved to Cheshire where they raised their seven children. Norman worked for his father-in-law, George Oliver, as sales manager for Oliver’s Supermarket in Prospect and later in life purchased and ran a Pepperidge Farm Route before retiring.

Norman was a devoted fan of West Point football and UCONN girls’ basketball.

Livermore, 91, died on July 30, 2023. Born on June 26, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Cyril Livermore and M. Edwina (Astley) Avery. Norman was a 1951 graduate from Fort Myers High School. He worked in Waterbury in the brass and copper industries until he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He served two years in Northern Japan. In 1956 he married Catherine Oliver and in 1958 moved to Cheshire where they raised their seven children. Norman worked for his father-in-law, George Oliver, as sales manager for Oliver’s Supermarket in Prospect and later in life purchased and ran a Pepperidge Farm Route before retiring.

Norman is survived by his wife, Catherine of Cheshire his children, David, Barbara (Karl) Reer, Carol (Timothy) Carignan, Janice, Richard (Pauleen), Nancy Cocchiola and Robert (Sara), his brother Jeffrey, his sister Sharon Catlin, brother-in-law George (Fran) Oliver, 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his stepmother Bessie Livermore, stepfather Earl Avery, son-in-law Thomas Cocchiola, stepbrother James Avery, and stepsister Jacqueline Vallan-Court.

CHESHIRE Norman DavidLivermore,91,diedon July 30, 2023. Born on June 26, 1932in Bridgeport,CT, hewasthe sonofthelate Cyril Livermore and M. Edwina (Astley) Avery. Norman wasa 1951graduatefrom FortMyers HighSchool.He workedin Waterburyinthe brassand copperindustries until he was drafted into the ArmyduringtheKoreanWar. He served twoyears in NorthernJapan. In1956he marriedCatherineOliverand in1958 movedtoCheshire wheretheyraisedtheirseven children.Normanworkedfor his father-in-law,George Oliver, as salesmanager for Oliver’s Supermarket in ProspectandlaterinlifepurchasedandranaPepperidge FarmRoutebeforeretiring. Normanwasadevotedfan of WestPoint footballand UCONNgirls’basketball. Norman is survivedby his wife,Catherine ofCheshire his children, David, Barbara (Karl) Reer,Carol (Timothy) Carignan, Janice, Richard (Pauleen), NancyCocchiola andRobert(Sara),hisbrother Jeffrey, hissister Sharon Catlin, brother-in-law George(Fran) Oliver,21 grandchildren, 19greatgrandchildren. Heis predeceasedby hisstepmother BessieLivermore,stepfather Earl Avery,son-in-law Thomas Cocchiola,stepbrother JamesAvery, and stepsisterJacquelineVallanCourt. Serviceswillbeprivate.

Norman was a devoted fan of West Point football and UCONN girls’ basketball.

Norman is survived by his wife, Catherine of Cheshire his children, David, Barbara (Karl) Reer, Carol (Timothy) Carignan, Janice, Richard (Pauleen), Nancy Cocchiola and Robert (Sara), his brother Jeffrey, his sister Sharon Catlin, brother-in-law George (Fran) Oliver, 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his stepmother Bessie Livermore, stepfather Earl Avery, son-in-law Thomas Cocchiola, stepbrother James Avery,

Norman D. Livermore Norman D.

Norman D. Livermore

In Brief

Elim Park Christian Women’s Connection

Elim Park Christian Women’s Connection is scheduled for Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. Elim Park Conservatory, 150 Cook Hill Road.

Brunch 9:45 a.m. $20.00 (Payable at door); door prizes; fashion show – consignment originals; Speaker, Sharon Palmer; Music –Sharon K.

Make reservations by calling Joann at 203-8832 or email kgill1948@gmail.com

RSVP by Oct. 1, Leave name and contact number

Into the Breach

A 12-week series that challenges men to be seek greatness and virtue.

Through video and small group discussions we’ll learn to be stronger fathers, and better husbands, brothers and sons.

Saturdays starting Sept. 9, from 7 – 8:15 a.m. at St Bridget’s Church – Epiphany House, 185 Main St. Cheshire.

This video series is open to all men of any faith or no faith. Free – no registration.

Start with coffee and continental breakfast, watch a short video, small group discussion to follow.

Join us for this engaging series before your busy day begins.

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

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Obituaries

Franklin A.Darius, 86of Kennesaw, GA, formerly of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefullyathomeonMonday,August 21,2023,with his family by his side. Frank was bornon April25, 1937, inEastOrange,NJ,toElizabethR.DariusandHenryA. Darius.He graduatedfrom Blair Academyin 1956,and attended MitchellCollege, and the University of New Haven, earninga B.S.degreein IndustrialEngineering.Frankserved intheUS Army Reserve,the US CoastGuard Reserve,the Civil Air Patrol,and was an auxiliary policeofficer in Guilford,CT.Heandhiswife Nancy were married for 65 years,and togetherthey raised5children.

Franklin A. Darius, 86 of Kennesaw, GA, formerly of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 21, 2023, with his family by his side. Frank was born on April 25, 1937, in East Orange, NJ, to Elizabeth R. Darius and Henry A. Darius. He graduated from Blair Academy in 1956, and attended Mitchell College, and the University of New Haven, earning a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering.

Frank served in the US Army Reserve, the US Coast Guard Reserve, the Civil Air Patrol, and was an auxiliary police officer in Guilford, CT. He and his wife Nancy were married for 65 years, and together they raised 5 children.

Frank was employed by theAerospace Divisionof UniversalOil Productsin Bantam, CT, andlater the Smith-Gates Corporation/

Frank enjoyeda multifaceted career that enabled him to provide for and supporthisloveforfamily,pets, and hobbies. He enjoyed sailing, scuba diving, and motorcycleriding, andwas anavidflightenthusiastand licensed private pilot. He wasactiveinhiscommunity as a CPRinstructor, and served as a volunteer EMT with theCromwell FireDepartment Ambulancefor morethan20years.

wife Nancy; and children

Franklin A. “Chip” Darius, Jr., (Marla); Holly Peirce (Robin); Dr.Bonnie Singer (Kevin);Wendy Dale(Brad); Timothy Darius(Jennifer); 15grandchildren; and3 great-grandchildren. He is predeceasedbyhisparents and two brothers,Henry A. “Hank” Darius, Jr.,of Palo Alto, CA, and Collins T. Ward,ofMiddletownCT.

AdirondackWire &Cable Company in Farmington, CT.In 1992,Frankacquired A FramingPlace inEast Hartford,CT, acustompictureframingbusinesswhich he owned andoperated for fifteenyears.Healsoowned andmanaged fourrental properties inEast Hartford andManchester,CT.

Frank was employed by the Aerospace Division of Universal Oil Products in Bantam, CT, and later the Smith-Gates Corporation/ Adirondack Wire & Cable Company in Farmington, CT. In 1992, Frank acquired A Framing Place in East Hartford, CT, a custom picture framing business which he owned and operated for fifteen years. He also owned and managed four rental properties in East Hartford and Manchester, CT.

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A dedicated family man with an infectious laugh, Frank enjoyed a multi-faceted career that enabled him to provide for and support his love for family, pets, and hobbies. He enjoyed sailing, scuba diving, and motorcycle riding, and was an avid flight enthusiast and licensed private pilot. He was active in his community as a CPR instructor, and served as a volunteer EMT with the Cromwell Fire Department Ambulance for more than 20 years.

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Throughout his life, Frank was a champion of the

A dedicatedfamily man withan infectiouslaugh,

underdog. Be it a person in need, a misunderstood animal, or even a cast-off piece of furniture - if he believed it could be saved, he would devote time and energy to it. He was skilled at fixing things and always had a list of active projects to work on. He had a deep love of music and sang bass in the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church choir for more than 40 years.

Frank is survived by his wife Nancy; and children Franklin A. “Chip” Darius, Jr., (Marla); Holly Peirce (Robin); Dr. Bonnie Singer (Kevin); Wendy Dale (Brad); Timothy Darius (Jennifer); 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Henry A. “Hank” Darius, Jr., of Palo Alto, CA, and Collins T. Ward, of Middletown CT. A memorial service will be held on September 22, 2023, 10:00 am, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cheshire, CT. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Music Program, (https://stpeterscheshire. org/music-chorister/) 59 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410, tel. (203) 2724041; or to Spirit Animal Sanctuary, (http://www. spiritdogsanctuary.org/)

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Throughouthis life,Frank wasachampion oftheunderdog. Be it a person in need, a misunderstood animal,orevenacast-offpiece offurniture-ifhebelievedit couldbe saved,hewould devotetimeandenergytoit. He was skilled at fixing things and alwayshad a list of activeprojects towork on. Hehad adeep loveof musicand sangbass inthe St. Peter’s Episcopal Church choirfor morethan 40years.

Frank is survived by his

Amemorialservicewillbe held onSeptember 22, 2023,10:00am, atSt.Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cheshire, CT.Interment will beprivate.Memorialcontributionscan bemade tothe St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Music Program, (https://stpeterscheshire.org/music-chorister/)59 MainStreet, Cheshire, CT06410, tel. (203) 272-4041;or toSpirit Animal Sanctuary,(http:// www.spiritdogsanctuary.org/) 2539 East Road, Boonville, NY 13309, tel. (631)379-2554.

Michael Murray Conroy, M.D.

CHESHIRE

Michael

Murray Conroy,M.D., who recentlycelebratedhis90th birthday withfriends and family, diedpeacefully on Saturday,August 19athis homeinCheshire,wherehe lived and was cared for by hisfourthson,James.

Michaelwas bornJuly

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Michael Murray Conroy, M.D.

31, 1933,to MichaelJ. Conroy andMarietta Cashen Conroyin Meriden, Connecticut. His older siblings,John,Joan,andMarietta,allpredeceasedhim.

CHESHIRE - Michael

Murray Conroy, M.D., who recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family, died peacefully on Saturday, August 19 at his home in Cheshire, where he lived and was cared for by his fourth son, James.

HeattendedSt.Joseph’s School in Meriden and was graduated from Cheshire Academyin1951,YaleCollege in 1955, and Cornell MedicalSchoolin1959.He

Michael was born July 31, 1933, to Michael J. Conroy and Marietta Cashen Conroy in Meriden, Connecticut. His older siblings, John, Joan, and Marietta, all predeceased him.

He attended St. Joseph’s School in Meriden and was graduated from Cheshire Academy in 1951, Yale College in 1955, and Cornell Medical School in 1959. He interned at Bellevue Hospital in New York City from 1959-1965 in general surgery, finishing as chief resident. He then served for two years in the U.S. Army as a surgeon, initially at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and then in Nha Trang, Vietnam at the 8th Army Field Hospital.

After completing his military service in 1967, he returned to Meriden and opened a private practice on Broad Street, performing surgery at both Meriden-Wallingford Hospital, where he served as Chief of Staff in the mid-1970s, and Memorial Hospital in Southington. He also assisted patients at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Wallingford. He retired in 1998 after 31 years, having created and led Surgical Associates of Meriden, a physicians group of fellow surgeons.

Michael was married for 62 years to Patricia G. “Tish” Conroy, the love of his life and with whom he enjoyed traveling, musicals, dining, and dancing. They lived in Cheshire for most of their married life and spent

his lifeand withwhom he enjoyed traveling,musicals, dining,and dancing. They lived inCheshire for mostof theirmarriedlife and spent thirty wonderful summersat theircottagein Madison. With friends and his fivesons, heloved to swimintheocean,sail,play paddle-racket, tennis,golf, bridge,touch football,basketball, and talk with friends, family,and Tishon theirporch.Healsoapplied his surgicalskills towoodworking, making a variety of Christmaspresents for hissonsforover35years.

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abandoned building turn into something like this,” Chang commented. She admitted that the mural was the largest painting she’d ever done, and hopes it helps people “appreciate the nature around us.”

internedat BellevueHospital in NewYork City from 1959-1965 ingeneral surgery, finishing as chief resident.Hethenservedfor twoyears inthe U.S.Army as asurgeon, initiallyat Ft. Knox,Kentucky,andthenin NhaTrang, Vietnamatthe 8thArmyFieldHospital.

thirty wonderful summers at their cottage in Madison. With friends and his five sons, he loved to swim in the ocean, sail, play paddle-racket, tennis, golf, bridge, touch football, basketball, and talk with friends, family, and Tish on their porch. He also applied his surgical skills to woodworking, making a variety of Christmas presents for his sons for over 35 years.

He was a faithful parishioner of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church of Sweden in Cheshire for over 50 years and at St. Margaret’s Church in Madison. He was a member of social clubs in New Haven, La Trappe Creek, MD, and Madison where he enjoyed spending time during summers.

Aftercompleting hismilitaryservice in1967, hereturned to Meriden and openeda privatepractice onBroad Street,performing surgeryat bothMeriden-Wallingford Hospital, whereheservedasChiefof Staff in the mid-1970s, and Memorial Hospital in Southington. He also assisted patients at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Wallingford. Heretired in1998 after31years,havingcreatedandledSurgicalAssociates of Meriden, a physicians group of fellow surgeons.

He was a faithful parishioner ofSt. Bridget’s CatholicChurchofSweden in Cheshirefor over50 years andat St.Margaret’s ChurchinMadison.Hewas amemberofsocialclubsin New Haven,La Trappe Creek, MD, and Madison whereheenjoyedspending timeduringsummers.

Tish,his spouseof62 years, andhis secondson Peter predeceased him. He is survivedby foursons, Michael, Thomas,James, and Kevin, anddaughter in law Sarah Sewall and four granddaughters: Madeleine,Cashen,Emma, andSophia.

Chang also thanked her parents, who took time off of a busy night in the restaurant to attend the ceremony. She said that they “supported her passion for the arts and helped her follow her dreams. I wouldn’t be here without you.”

The Town of Cheshire has also begun to work more closely with Ball & Socket Arts over the summer. An easement agreement will help provide sidewalk access along Willow Street. The original construction work for the sidewalk was funded through a STEAP grant.

Another major development is the relocation of Cheshire’s Artsplace from the former VFW building on Waterbury Road to Building Number Two at the Ball & Socket facility. With the terms of the lease and other operational details finalized, the move should be completed by early next year.

Michael wasmarried for 62 years to Patricia G. “Tish” Conroy, thelove of

Tish, his spouse of 62 years, and his second son Peter predeceased him. He is survived by four sons, Michael, Thomas, James, and Kevin, and daughter in law Sarah Sewall and four granddaughters: Madeleine, Cashen, Emma, and Sophia.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 25 at St. Bridget’s of Sweden at 175 Main Street, Cheshire. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery at 250 Gypsy Lane, Meriden. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.

AMassofChristianburial was held at10:00 AM on Friday, August25 atSt. Bridget’s of Sweden at 175 MainStreet,Cheshire.Burialfollowed atSacredHeart Cemetery at 250 Gypsy Lane,Meriden. Foronline condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.

(The full version of this story appears in the Aug. 31 edition of The Cheshire Herald. To subscribe, visit www.cheshireherald.com.)

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mornings. It’s very cool.” Barghout will be entering third grade Cheshire’s Norton Elementary School. His father Tony said his son had just started playing and it was Mateo’s sixth ever round of golf.

“It’s pretty amazing he just started playing this year,” Tony Barghout said. “I was there when it happened. It was a Par 3 and he knocked it in. He was in a four-person scramble and he was the last two go. It was an up-hit, two-tier green and he hit it up on the rigth side and it kept rolling closer and closer until the ball disappeared.”

“There was the biggest smile on his face,” he added. Barghout used a driver and a Titleist ProV3. His story is featured on the Titleist website.

“He’s always had pretty good hand-eye coordination. He’s also a baseball player,” Tony Barghout said. “I’m just super happy I was able to witness it. I’m not sure if I would have believed it I hadn’t seen it. So many people came up to me afterwards and said they had been playing for 30 years and had never made a holein-one. I told them I was in the same boat. I had played since I was 15 and I never made one. He just goes up and does his thing and knocks it in.”

On the same hole two weeks before Mateo had his firstever birdie.

“When he made the hole-inone it was almost like it was in slow motion,” Tony Barghout said. “It just dissapeared. Everyone piled into the carts and got to the hole as fast as they could. The first thing I did after was call my wife Heather. She couldn’t believe it.”

Wilner is a regular at The Farms in the summer. She also lives in Florida.

“The hole is over water and every time I play I’m praying that I get it over the water,” Wilner said. “The way the flag was set it was up and over the hill. I couldn’t see the hole but it bounced on the green. It kept rolling and it looked pretty good but I didn’t think it was going to get in. I thought it may have rolled off the green so I went to my cart and took my wedge and my putter. We were looking for the ball and my husband walked over to the hole and there was my ball. It was pretty cool.

Wilner has golfing for 20 years but more seriously in the last seven years. In addition to her husband Paul, step son Michael Wilner and friend Hank Veghe were witnesses.

“Everyone was so excited and we started yelling to the girls on the first hole that I got a hole in one,” Wilner said. “That ended up the best round I ever shot with a 91. My best prior to that was 95 or 96.”

She used an 8-iron and the hole was 86 yards.

Wilner plays at The Farms two or three rounds a week during the summer.

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