2010 Summer Days and Nights Special Section by The Cheshire Herald

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Summer Days & Nights 2010

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Revisit Childhood Memories At Barker Museum T

he Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum houses one of the largest collections of cartoonthemed toys and artifacts in the United States. Families travel from around the world to view toys from 1873, tin toys from the 1930s, cereal boxes from the 1950s, and 1,000 lunchboxes manufactured between 1930 and 2000. Every item that has played a part in an American childhood is here, from fast-food toys to Disney — even an eight-foottall Hulk for a unique photo opportunity! Visitors receive a free souvenir and a booklet of facts and ﬂoor plans to guide them through the museum. Each item is tagged with its name,

date of manufacture, and market value so that our guests can search for the toys they

Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum 1188 Highland Avenue Cheshire, CT (203) 272-2357 www.barkermuseum.com

remember and see what they would be worth today—if they hadn’t destroyed them as kids. Though not for sale, seeing those old toys brings back priceless memories. Visitors are free to take as long as they like to view the toys, play our trivia game along Connecticut’s largest

cartoon mural, visit cartoon characters around the extensive grounds and stop by the adjacent Barker Animation Art Gallery, one of the few remaining animation art galleries in the country. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for babies. For a preview, visit www. barkermuseum.com or watch two video tours on YouTube by typing in “Barker Museum.” The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum is located at 1188 Highland Ave. (Route 10) in Cheshire. Call (203) 272-2357 for more information.

See what's new at The Children's Museum The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, where science and nature learning is fun for kids and families, has a big summer planned! Check it out TODAY! Winging It! Adventures in Flight: Experience the science and thrill of realistic flight simulators, interactive options and creative flight-related activities for pilots of all ages. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure: Our digital planetarium has added this new kids’ show to our lineup, produced by Sesame Workshop.

of special programs and demonstrations by guest presenters and Museum staff. May 16: Chemistry Sunday June 20: Animal Sunday July 18: Bubble Sunday August 15: Mark Twain Sunday

Family Science Sundays: Held every third Sunday. Presented by The Hartford, this family friendly science series features a variety

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Summer Days & Nights 2010 ENTERTAINMENT ROYALTY AT THE PALACE

Carol Burnett, Patti LaBelle To Close Fifth Season

aterbury’s Palace The- Bank of America and WTNH/ ater stage is set to host MyTV9. The six-time Emmy entertainment royalty when Award-winner’s show “grew the Queen out of the of Comedy, questionThe Palace Theater Carol Burand-answer 100 East Main Street nett, and the sessions she Waterbury, CT Divine Diva shared with (203) 346-2000 of Soul, Patti the studio www.palacetheaterct.org LaBelle, close audience out the theduring each ater’s Fifth Anniversary Sea- episode of “The Carol Burnett son this spring. Show.” Patrons are encourOn Saturday, May 22, at aged to come with questions 8 p.m., the Palace presents for a hilarious night. “Laughter and Reﬂection: Then, on Friday, June 4, at 8 A Conversation with Carol p.m., On The Rocks EntertainWhere the Audience Asks ment presents soulful songthe Questions,” sponsored by bird Patti LaBelle, sponsored

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by Bank of America, WTNH/ MyTv9, Connecticut Light and Power and Yankee Gas. LaBelle captured her ﬁrst hit in 1962, as lead singer of the Bluebelles and went on to a solo career in the 70s, earning numerous honors, including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and NAACP Image Awards. Before both performances, a 6 p.m. pre-show dinner will be held in the Palace’s Poli Club on the Mezzanine Level of the theater. Dinner is $40 per member and $50 for nonmembers, which includes tax, gratuity, coffee and tea. A cash bar will also be available. Seating is limited. Reservations may be made through the Box Ofﬁce. Tickets to “Laughter and

Reﬂection: A Conversation with Carol Where the Audience Asks the Questions” are $75, $65, and $45 and tickets for Patti LaBelle are $78.50, $68.50, and $48.50. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (203) 346-2000, online at www. palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Palace Theater Box Ofﬁce, located at 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups of 20 or more qualify for discounted rates and should call the Group Sales hotline at (203) 346-2002. About The Palace Theater The Palace’s primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collabo-

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Enjoy an evening in Woodbury’s Hollow Park with family, friends and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Leif Bjaland. Adults: $10 in advance; $15 day of event Tent Seating: $50

For Tickets, call WSO at 203-574-4283 Ticket outlets: Koenig’s Art Emporium, Southbury Woodbury Drug Store, Canfield Corner Pharmacy, Westbury Music

ration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to build a strong sense of community and an appreciation for the arts by operating, maintaining, and sustaining itself as a financially viable not-for-profit performing arts center that generates a positive artistic, educational, social, and financial impact on the Greater Waterbury area. For more information, visit www.palacetheaterct.org. The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by Bank of America, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Republican-American, Saint Mary’s Hospital, ShopRite, Waterbury Hospital, Webster Bank, and WTNH/WCTX.

Come join us! Fun, creativity and challenge are all part of the Kids on Campus summer enrichment program. Celebrating 29 years of excellence. Check us out online at www.nvcc.commnet.edu/kids or call 203-575-8029.

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2010 RELAY FOR LIFE

The luminaria ceremony will take place on Friday, June 11th at approximately 8:45 pm at the Cheshire High School Track. Join your community and the American Cancer Society by lighting a torch in memory of a loved one who has lost their life to cancer. Memorial Torches may be purchased, for $100, in memory of a loved one who has lost their life to cancer. The torches will line the railing of the bleachers of the stage. A Memorial Board will read the names of those whom the torches are in memory of and sponsored by. (To be in program, orders must be received by April 30.) The Torch Money can be credited toward your team’s fundraising. Team # .

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Enjoy Summer With The WSO at the WSO offices at 110 maintain free admission for all Bank St., Waterbury. In the children to attend the Summer event of rain, the concert Pops Concert. Organizations will be held at the Nau- like the WSO advance the 110 Bank Street gatuck Valley Community foundation’s mission of enWaterbury, CT College Fine Arts Centre. riching and enhancing music (203) 574-4283 The concert is made education for the children of www.waterburysymphony.org possible by the generous area communities. support of Woodbury For more WSO information, ummer is almost here! En- Bethlehem Music Founda- call (203) 574-4283 or visit watertainment and fun await tion, Inc. The foundation helps terburysymphony.org. all who attend the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s 22nd Annual Summer Pops Concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, After at Woodbury Hollow Park. the stork EXCELLENCE IN CHILDCARE Gates open at 4 p.m. comes the... AND PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT Bring a picnic basket and blanket or chairs. Come early to greet Maestro Leif Bjaland, WSO, music director and conOME RAVEL HE ORLD ductor, who will lead the WSO in a selection of Classic AmeriNROLL ODAY cana Pops. sUmmer eVeNts iNclUde: Free parking will be available. Adult tickets are $10 in arts & crafts advance, $15 at the gate. Tent Field trips, special Visitors, seating is also available for $50. Water Play, Weekly themes and events Admission is free for children under 18. Tickets may be purPlease call us at one of the facilities close to you for more information. chased at Koenig’s Art Empocheshire 203-272-1637 Orange 203-891-0599 rium in Southbury, Woodbury Glastonbury 860-659-3002 rocky hill 860-563-9096 Drug Store, Canfield Corner meriden 203-235-8461 southington 860-276-1031 Pharmacy, Westbury Music, or

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Seven Angels Theatre Is 20! Seven Angels Theatre, stop by and you’ll see why it is considered a best buy in entertainment. Early Bird Mainstage subscriptions for the 2010–11

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Stage II productions, and other special events. To further celebrate Seven Angels Theatre’s 20th anniversary, a special “20/20” package will be available starting this summer. You pick the special event shows you want to see. It’s a great night out! Call for details. Seven Angels Theatre is located in the historic Hamilton Park Pavilion on Plank Road in Waterbury, just minutes off I-84. Parking is always free. For information or tickets, call (203) 757-4676 or visit www.sevenangelstheatre.org. Come Join The Fun!

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Mix And Match Camp Options At Chase Collegiate

hase Collegiate School is crafting, and acting. Choose the place to be this sum- challenging academic classes mer. On the 47-acre campus, that are diverse in content for summer at students in Chase offers lower, mida variety of dle, or upChase Collegiate programs per school. School that can be Chase of565 Chase Parkway combined fers small Waterbury, CT in any numclass sizes, (203) 236-9532 ber of ways comfortable www.chasecollegiate.org to suit your classrooms, child’s inand lively terests and your schedule. discussions. Students can take Camp Highlander, the pop- the opportunity to improve in ular day camp for children a special area or expand their ages 5 to 13, enjoys full use interests in a new topic with of the outdoor and indoor fa- a wide range of content areas cilities on campus. Combine ranging from languages, math camp with any of the sports and ﬁne arts, creative writing clinics and unique specialty and poetry, or SSAT preparaor academic classes to meet tion. your child’s interests and acFor the sports fan, Chase tivity level. Specialty camps offers sports clinics in golf, offer hands-on experiences in softball, soccer, tennis, and lamany areas, such as music, crosse, as well as the 27th AnSkateboard Mania, creative nual Basketball Clinic. Chase writing, forensics, computers, hosts Camp Invention, a na-

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opper Valley Swim & Tennis Club (CVC) is pleased to announce that Jim McKee and Jesse Cyr return this summer as coaches of the CVC swim and diving team, and Jim Matthews returns as tennis pro and coach of the CVC tennis team. Jim McKee has been at the helm of the CVC Swim Team for more than 25 years. His passion and enthusiasm are infectious, and can be felt by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Coach McKee brings together over 150 swimmers to compete as a team and have fun! He is a high school boys’ and girls’ swimming coach and has coached numerous state and collegiate champions. Jesse Cyr returns for another season as head diving coach. Jesse is the coach of the SCSU

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ichard Chevrolet has been family owned and operated in Cheshire for 35 years. Opened in 1975 with only 15 employees and selling about 48 vehicles a month, we now employ over 60 people and are one of the largest dealerships in New England, selling over 1,400 vehicles annually. Our commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction has been recognized twice by General Motors as the number one dealership for customer satisfaction in the entire U.S. In addition, Richard Chevrolet was recently named a Certified Saturn Service Provider, a designation given to a few select dealers with exemplary

customer satisfaction scores. We are proud to offer one of the largest selections of new Chevrolets and pre-owned vehicles in New England, including commercial, and the Finance Department can assist customers with a variety of credit histories. The service department is equipped to repair not only Chevrolets but also a variety of other makes and models with 18 bays, a heavy-duty lift, laser alignment, and two quick lube bays. The service team includes multiple technicians with the rare “World Class” distinction and our service prices are competitive with all major chain shops and other dealerships. The parts department is the largest in Connecticut, which means customers don’t have to wait. It also offers a full line of accessories to personalize your “ride.” The state-of-theart body shop has computerized/laser alignment, cuttingedge spray booth, and top

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YMCA Sea Dog 5k Walk/Run And Healthy Living Expo Sponsored By Yale-New Haven Hospital

he Cheshire Community YMCA’s first annual Sea Dog 5kRun/ Walk, Kid’s Doggie Dash Fun Run and Healthy Living Expo will be held on Sunday, May 23, at Bartlem Park in Cheshire. The 5k race begins at 10 a.m. and the Doggie Dash at 11a.m. The Health Expo will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register early for the 5k race and be guaranteed a T-shirt, water bottle, a Yale-New Haven Hospital recyclable bag and entry in drawings for valuable prizes. Register in person at the Cheshire YMCA or online at www.southington-cheshireymca.org (follow links to the Health Expo). Registration on race day will begin at 9 a.m. The top finishers in each category will be awarded prizes. A Kid’s Doggie Dash Fun Run, a half-mile run/walk for kids age 10 and under, is sponsored by Pediatric & Medical Associates, P.C. Top finishers in this event will also receive prizes. The Healthy Living Expo will host over 50 vendors and is the largest of its kind in central Connecticut. A wide variety of healthrelated products and services for all ages and interests will be displayed, from health screenings and on-site mammograms by Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Digital Mammography Van, to running shoes, sports and recreational activity demonstrations, and the latest hybrid vehicles. Several vendors will feature interactive displays, such as a practice golf area, a family obstacle course, and a moon bounce. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Cheshire Community YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign and Sea Dog Swim Club. The Strong Kids Campaign provides financial assistance to Cheshire families for YMCA programs such as childcare, camp and teen programs. For more information, contact the YMCA at (203) 272-3150.

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Smilow Cancer Hospital Leads The Way In Breast Cancer Detection, Treatment

s a recognized leader in breast cancer awareness, Yale-New Haven Hospital and its new Smilow Cancer Hospital continue to make impressive medical advances and efforts in the detection and treatment of breast cancer in women. “The breast cancer program at Smilow pays careful attention to achieving the highest chance for cure, with the best possible cosmetic results and quality of life,” said Lyndsay Harris, M.D., medical oncologist and director of the breast cancer program. “Addressing the psycho-social need of breast cancer patients is also an integral part of diagnosis, treatment, research and follow-up in the Breast Cancer Program.” The hospital’s digital mobile mammography van will be at the Southington-Cheshire

Community YMCA Healthy Living Expo on May 23. YNHH will also be represented by Temple Radiology, laboratory medicine, nutrition center, dental center, and the women’s heart program. The digital mobile mammography van — one of just a dozen in the U.S. — is staffed by certified mammography technologists and outfitted with state-of-the-art digital equipment. All screening mammograms obtained on the van are read by radiologists from the department of diagnostic radiology at Yale School of Medicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment for this screening, call (203) 688-6800. Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven is part of Yale-New Haven Hospital and is affiliated with Yale Cancer Center. Smilow Cancer Hospital (pictured at right), the most comprehensive cancer facility in New England, is a 14-story, 500,000-square-foot cancer hospital that includes 168 private in-patient rooms, outpatient multi-disciplinary treatment centers, 12 operating rooms, infusion suites, diagnostic imaging services, a floor for children with cancer, a specialized women’s cancer center, and diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services for children and adults.

Have you had your annual mammogram yet? A mammogram on the Yale-New Haven Hospital Digital Mobile Mammography van is a vital step in a woman’s overall preventive health care. Call today to schedule your mammogram on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Screenings are offered from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm as part of the Cheshire YMCA Healthy Living Expo.

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Lots Of Fun Things To Do At The Children’s Museum

he Children’s Museum in West Hartford, where science and nature learning is fun for kids and families, offers a variety of interesting activities and programs. Beyond its interactive exhibits, summer vacation science camp, group sleepovers, birthday parties, and Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, the Museum has a big summer planned. The Museum’s new flight exhibit, “Winging It! Adventures in Flight,” offers the science and fun of realistic flight simulators, authentic instrumentation and interactive options programmed for users of differing ages, from

toddlers to young teenagers. Sponsored by Hamilton Sundstrand, the exhibit features a power-assisted launch area for testing the aerodynamics of planes kids build, activities with mechanical and animal flight, special films, demonstrations and flight history. The Museum’s digital planetarium, which already runs a variety of spectacular shows, has added One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure to its lineup. Produced by Sesame Workshop, it features characters from Sesame Street and Zhima Jie, the Chinese adaptation. Show schedules are on the Museum’s Web site. The Museum now offers

Family Science Sundays every third Sunday. Presented by The Hartford, this series features a variety of special programs and demonstrations by guest presenters and Museum staff: May 16 is Chemistry Sunday; and June 20 is Animal Sunday, with presentations involving birds of prey, reptiles, mammals from The Forest Park Zoo and the Museum’s

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un, creativity and challenge are all a part of the Kids on Campus summer enrichment program at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Registration is open now through July 1 for this year’s August 2–6 session for students across western Connecticut entering grades 4–10 in the fall. The program offers more than 20 classes in eight areas of exploration. Learning takes place both indoors and outdoors, in art studios, computer and science labs, kitchens, and per-

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and VEX robotics. Most classes are scheduled as either half-day from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. or full-day from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be proffered on a first-come, first-served basis. View the course schedule at www.nvcc. commnet.edu/kids for specific course length, dates, and times. This year, a new American Red Cross babysitting certification course is available to students entering grades 6 through 10. Students will learn basic child care and first aid, explore creative and fun

activities to share with children, and learn to prepare for safety through prevention. A variety of SAT and PSAT workshops are also available to high school students at varied times and dates. Experienced educators will work with students to review math and/or verbal/critical writing, test-taking strategies and problem-solving techniques. College Board materials are included in the program’s cost. Kids On Campus is held at the main campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College located at 750 Chase Parkway in Waterbury, exit 18

off I-84. For more information or to enroll, call (203) 575-8029 or visit us on the web at nvcc. commnet.edu/kids.

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hen brothers James and John began Sullivan Brothers Remodeling in 1987, they knew how much they both loved to work with their hands. Carpentry was a good fit for them. As the business began to grow in the early 1990s, they quickly realized that many homeowners were looking for a company that would take care of the entire project and not just one small phase. They were young and began to expand their skills in many other areas of remodeling and restoration. From carpentry to

plumbing to electrical, cabinetry and whatever was required to complete a beautiful restoration project, the brothers either learned how to do it or hired someone who did. Their first job came from a $5 ad in The Cheshire Herald in 1987 and they have not missed a day of work since. They hired their first employee in 1989 and each of the 22 people that have joined them since that time has brought different talents to the business. Sullivan Brothers has developed into a full-service remodeling company, completing ad-

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Light the Way with Hope

You can help fight cancer, and honor loved ones who have had cancer, by joining the luminaria ceremony at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events. During the luminaria ceremony, candles are placed in bags in honor and memory of people who have had cancer. When lit, hundreds of luminaria (candle lanterns) brighten the way for Relay For Life walkers throughout the night. For a minimum contribution of $5 each, you can sponsor a glowing tribute to a loved one, and join a heartfelt ceremony that reminds us of how cancer touches us all.

In Memory Of In Honor Of (Please print clearly) (Please print clearly) 1. _____________________________ 1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________ 3. _____________________________ 3. _____________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ Total Amount Enclosed: _____________________________________________ Cash [ ] Check [ ] Check Number: ___________________________________ (Make payable to American Cancer Society)

14th Annual American Cancer Society 2010 Relay For Life June 11th 5 PM to June 12th 2 PM • Cheshire High School Track Luminaries – In Memory of… In Honor of…

will be placed around the high school track and lighted in an emotionﬁlled ceremony. For a donation of $5 you can honor those persons with their name written on the bag.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM with your check made out to The American Cancer Society and return it to:

Cheshire Relay For Life C/O The Cheshire Herald PO Box 247, 1079 S. Main St. Cheshire, CT 06410

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Special Events Planned For Quassy’s 2010 Season

uassy has a full season of events planned. The schedule is subject to change, so please call the park office at (203) 758-2913 for the latest information before planning your day. May 16: “Art In The Park” sidewalk art competition. Local and area schools will be coloring the Quassy walkways starting at noon. Rides 12 to 6 p.m. May 28: 50-Cent Fabulous Friday Nights! First 50-cent night (after 5 p.m.) of the summer. Rides, hot dogs, cotton candy and small soft drinks are only 50 cents each! May 29: $25 Saturday Night Carload! First $25 Saturday night (after 5 p.m.) of the summer! Everyone on the car gets an evening wristband for only $25, parking included. May 29: Quassy Beach and “Saturation Station” interactive water play area open for the season. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for rides. Waterpark and beach close at 7 p.m. June 4 & 5: Rev3 Triathlon. World-class event returns to

Quassy Amusement Park Route 64, Middlebury CT www.quassy.com 1-800-FOR-PARK info@quassy.com

Quassy. Registration on June 4 with triathlon on June 5. June 12: Sixth Annual School Music Festival 12 to 5 p.m. at the Lakeside Theatre. School bands, orchestras, choruses perform. June 13: Second Annual One Tank Travel Expo. Discover the great things to do close to home at the travel expo. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to the expo, parking $5. June 27: Annual Karate Day at the Lakeside Theatre 12 to 5 p.m. Great family entertainment July 4: “3-D” Fireworks to benefit Prevent Blindness TriState. Presented by Naugatuck Savings Bank, Gibraltar Pools, Price Chopper July 4–Aug. 1: “All American Thrill Spectacular” at the Lakeside Theatre stage. Fan-

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tastic family entertainment with the Space Wheel, Fabric Trapeze, Motorcycle daredevils! Daily shows start at 1 p.m. Aug. 2–15: “Kent Family Magic Circus” at the Lakeside Theatre stage. Great entertainment for all ages. Daily shows start at 1 p.m. Aug. 15: Dance Day at Carousel Court. Local and area dance schools and studios will peform. 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 4–6: $30 Carload Weekend to support the Camper-

ship Fund. Sept. 4 & 5: Constitution State Feis (Irish Dance Competition). 14th Annual Constitution State Feis presented by the Horgan Academy of Irish Dance. Hundreds of dancers from throughout New England to compete. 9 a.m. both days. Sept. 4–6: Meet and greet “Lyle Lyle Crocodile” as part of Quassy’s Ready to Read Program at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. all three days. Sept. 12: Golden Age of

Trucking Museum’s Annual Antique and Classic Truck and Car Fest. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quassy. Shuttle buses from the nearby museum. Sept. 25 & 26: 19th Annual Oktoberfest in the pavilion with live music, German dancers, and great food. Free admission to the pavilion. Parking $5 with fees for food, beverages, rides. 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 25-26: Connecticut Volkswagen Association car show. 10 a.m. in the great lawn area.

You’re Somebody At Everybody’s Everybody’s Market has been a Cheshire tradition for years. With our recent changes in the store, we now can offer something for everyone, in addition to our excellent grocery selections. Ready-to-go “Heat and Eat” meals, rotisserie chicken, and BBQ ribs, single or family-size salads, fresh sushi and four fresh soups every day, hot chicken wings, a new Olive Bar and more! There is a huge selection of fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs in the Produce Department, with platters

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Superior Stone & Landscape Growing Since 1998

uperior Stone has grown to be one of the largest and most respected in Connecticut. Our indoor/ outdoor showroom of over 6000 square feet is one of the most talked about in the state. W e ’ v e been selling the same quality product lines for over a decade. Customers can still get the pavers or wall stone they bought years ago. Companies enter the market at a low price point, but sus-

taining that is not possible if you want to survive. That’s why so many have come and gone. It takes hard work and great people to make a great company. Our staff has an average of six years or more with the company and 30 years or more of installation experience. Our knowledge of products is second to none. We even have other stone companies calling us to ask our advice on projects. We are your one-stop source

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County where Hugh became a salesman, commuting to NYC everyday from sun up to sun down. After years of doing the corporate gig and feeling unfulfilled, he decided to change careers and start over in the construction industry doing what he loves. He started in the carpenters union, running his own business. Then, a great opportunity came along working as a superintendent for a top construction company. Then, the bottom fell out. We were vacationing in Ver-

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Country Club Of Waterbury Just 20 Minutes Away

he Country Club of Waterbury CCW covers 225 acres of magnificent land, and features one of the most exceptional 18-hole championship golf courses in New England. Cheshire resident Tom Gleeton, CCW’s head golf pro for the past 19 years, states, “This is a Donald Ross classical design course created in 1899. Just 20 minutes from Cheshire, it’s truly an ideal leisure and recreation treasure for every member of any family.” William Morris of H.D. Segur, Inc. in Cheshire, and CCW president, adds, “Our 111-year-old club features four red clay tennis courts, a fivelane outdoor swimming pool, and dining in our elegant main

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