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Guide To The 2010 Fall Festival & Marketplace by Josh Morgan Herald Staff

here is only one place to go this weekend if you want to see dozens of crafters, hundreds of vendors, a car show, a carnival and ﬁreworks. It’s the annual Fall Festival and Marketplace, taking place on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. The Fall Festival has transformed from a parking-lot tag sale to one of the premier events in Cheshire. The day-long festival starts in the morning with a craft show before ofﬁcially opening to vendors at 11 a.m. Businesses from Cheshire and neighboring communities will be in

attendance at Bartlem Recreation Area. Baseball, softball and soccer will have to take a backseat this weekend, as Fall Festival, presented by the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, will be sprawling all over Bartlem park along Route 10. “As long as the weather holds up, we’ll have a wonderful turnout from the Cheshire community,” explained Sheldon Dill, president of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. “ Dill said the number of crafters has “almost doubled” from last year. Also, 2009 was a record year in terms of the number of vendors for Fall Festival and Dill said there See RECORD, page 4

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Meet Len Suzio at the Cheshire Fall Festival. Find out what so many incumbent state legislators don’t want you to know: Thisisyear, Rosh Hashanah begins, we join with Jews all How large theasstate’s budget deficit? over the world in a prayer for peace—peace for us, peace for Are their so-called Small Business all peoples, peace in America, peace in the Middle East, peace Incentives working? wherever people gather and seek the light of God’s presence. Will they need to raise your taxes to pay for their mistakes? Temple Beth David of Cheshire Are they really making Connecticut a 3 Main St, Cheshire, CT • (203) 272-0037 better place to work and live in?

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Main Stage Entertainment Lineup 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 12:15–1:15 p.m. 1:45–2:45 p.m. 2:45–3:15 p.m. 3:15–4:15 p.m. 4:30–5 p.m. 5–7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

Cheshire High School Marching Band Cheshire Community Chorus The Bennett Family (bells, sax & trumpets) ALTEREGO Scooples Tallest Cone Building Contest Big Fat Combo Blackie’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Eight to the Bar 9/11 Tribute and Cheshire Community Band Fireworks Display

Second Stage Schedule 10 a.m. 11:15–11:45 a.m. 12:00–12:30 p.m. 12:45–1:15 p.m. 1:30–2 p.m. 2:15–2:45 p.m. 3–3:30 p.m. 3:45–4:15 p.m. 4:30–5 p.m. 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Cheshire Cheerleaders JC Karate Whippersnappers Play Gym Family Martial Arts Cheshire Dance Centre Zoomba Dance Demo by Sunshine Health & Wellness CATS Irish Step Dancers Hamden Jazzercise Car Show Awards

ON THE COVER: Photos of the 2009 Cheshire Fall Festival & Marketplace by Allen Paul, Jim Brandolini, and Josh Morgan

SUZIO STATE SENATE Meet Len Suzio at the Cheshire Fall Festival. Find out: What a brown bag budget is How we can save Connecticut taxpayers up to $1 billion a year How we can provide up to $1.5 billion in funding for small businesses Visit us at www.suzioforsenate.com

Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday Sept. 8, 7:30 pm Rosh Hashanah (1st day), Thursday Sept. 9, 10:00 am;

s and ask about Family his plans to help make Service, 4:30 pm ending with Tashlich; Tashlich, 5:30 pm at Mixville Pond, followed by picnic. e future of our children. Find out why pt is the rightRosh approach to (2nd change Hashanah day),the Friday Sept. 10, 10:00 am Kol Nidre and shabbat, Friday Sept. 17, 7:00 pm trol spending in Hartford.

Yom Kippur and Shabbat, Sat. Sept. 18, 10:00 am; Children’s Service, 4:45 pm; ending with Ne’ilah at sundown. Tickets required for morning services. All other services are open to the public, no reservation required.

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Find Your Favorite Business, Vendor, Crafter Marketplace Vendors 2010 All Star Driver E-7 AYUSA Int’l Student Exchange E-13 Barnum Financial Group E-12 Be The Match Donor Program B-1 Birds of Prey Exhibit C-13 Boy Scout Troop 51 C-0 Boy Scout Troop 90 E-10 Calcagni Associates, Inc. B-12 Casey’s Classic Cuts A-5 Central Connecticut Chiropractic T-9 Cheshire Academy T-6 Cheshire Dance Centre A-9 Cheshire Democratic Town Committee E-01 Cheshire Grange C-10 Cheshire Herald, The A-13, 14 CHS Girls Volleyball Team E-14 CHS Robotics Team E-15 Cheshire Fire Dept. S-2 Cheshire Human Services C-9 Cheshire Interfaith Housing E-16 Cheshire Land Trust C-11, 12 Cheshire Lights of Hope T-10 Cheshire Masons E-17 Cheshire Newcomers & Neighbors Club C-1 Cheshire Police Dept. E-103, 104 Cheshire Public Library T-1 Cheshire Republican Town Committee E-4, 5 Cheshire Rotary T-5 Cheshire Toastmasters G-2 Cheshire Human Services C-9 C.O.C.O. T-15 Congregation Kol Ami C-2 CT Home Automation A-1 East Coast Mechanical T-12 Elim Park T-18, 19 Eye Center Medical Surgical Group A-16 Family Martial Arts A-17 Family Services of Greater Waterbury G-5 FF Hitchcock Oil A-2, 3 Fiderio & Sons T-8 Find Your Stuff C-8 First Investors Corporation B-11 G. Kosienski Construction E-00 Green Our Planet B-8 Gutter Guardian A-6 Gutter Topper T-7 Hamden Hall Country Day School C-3

Home Builders Association of New Haven County G-4 Jalowiec for Probate A-11 JC Karate B-13 JFC Productions, LLC B-6 Kindercare Learning Center G-6 Little Cherubs Preschool C-4 Long Wharf Theatre Guild C-5 Lucinda’s Hair, LLC A-10 Majestic Kettle Corn E-02 Mari Hall Family Foundation E-11 Martial Arts Training Center B-0 Mary Kay Cosmetics A-15 McKinley Oil, LLC E-2 McNicholas Family Chiropractic B-9 Mercedes Benz & BMW of North Haven G-1 MidState Medical Center T-13 N & D Sports E-1 Naugatuck Savings Bank T-14 New York Life Insurance A-12 Paws Pet Resort & Spa E-3 Premier Martial Arts A-8 Prezioso Dental B-5 R3, LLC T-11 Registrar of Voters G-3 Richard Chevrolet E-100, 101 Rodan & Fields Dermatologists C-6 Sally Bowman Real Estate A-4 Scooter School B-3 SEEC Financial, LLC T-2 Senior Helpers B-4 Sports Videography/College Showcases America A-7 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church E-8 Stop & Shop, T-20 Strollo’s Bros. Towing Service S Tastefully Simple C-7 TD Bank T-4 Temple Beth David E-9 Tradewinds Wealth Management B-2 Trantolo & Trantolo E-03 Verizon Simply Wireless T-16 Villarina’s Pasta &… E-102 William Raveis Real Estate B-7 Yale-New Haven Hospital Ambulatory Services B-10 Young Democrats, Young Republicans E-6 Young Living Essential Oils T-3 YMCA Kids Zone REAR FIELD

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Food Vendors Blackie’s F-1 Chamber Beverage Booth F-0 Chamber Hamburger Booth F-8 Chamber French Fries & Corn Booth F-7 DiSorbo’s Bakery F-2 Pop’s Pizza F-4 Senor Pancho’s F-3 Scooples Ice Cream F-6 Yellowfin’s Seafood Grille F-5

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Record Number Of Vendors continued from page 2 could be even more vendors this weekend. “It’ll be a record number of vendors and crafters,” he said. “I think it will be a very successful year and a fun-filled day with lots of activities.” The usual events, such as the Blackie’s hot dog eating contest, the Kiwanis Carnival, and fireworks display, will be joined by some new ones, such as an ice cream cone building contest sponsored by Scooples, a birds of prey exhibit sponsored by the Cheshire Land Trust, and Eight To The Bar playing songs at 5 p.m. Food vendors will be in attendance, as well as local companies showcasing their businesses. Also, there will be tents with important messages, such as bone marrow donation. The kids will even have their

own activities, which is why Dill calls the Festival a community event for everyone. “There is something for everyone. It will be fun for the whole town and beyond,” Dill said. “Even neighboring communities get involved. The kids will have fun. Families and friends will be together.” In the past, as many as 6,000 people have come through Bartlem park during the course of the event. Something this big takes a team of individuals, Dill said, who have been working hard since January. Each year, the event grows, with more vendors and more people stopping by. “I think we’ll have as many, or more, people this year,” Dill said. “People are well aware of this event and it has grown every year. The economy may have something to do with it.” Perhaps the biggest draw of the event comes at the end of

Fall Festival when a glorious display of colors fills the night sky. There is a private fireworks display at Kurtz Farm over Fourth of July weekend, but many still come to Bartlem park to see the fireworks at the close of Fall Festival. Due to the economy, funds for the fireworks have been cut from the budget the past few years and had to be obtained through donations. Dill said full funding is in place this year thanks, in part, to residents and businesses who donated. “We had contributions from the public and businesses, everyone was very generous,” Dill said. “They allowed us to have this fireworks show.” The 2010 Fall Festival and Marketplace is this Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10 a.m with the craft show. For more information, contact the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce at (203) 272-2345.

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Ruth Paul holds onto daughter Rozlyn as she rides a painted pony on the merry-go-round at last year’s Kiwanis Carnival.

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he Kiwanis Club of Cheshire will hold its annual carnival from Thursday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 11 at Bartlem Recreation Area on Route 10, across from Cheshire High School. Hours are from 6 p.m. to closing on Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to closing on Saturday. Sunday is the rain date. The carnival has a variety of family rides for young and old, and is one of the club’s major fundraising events each year. The money raised by the Kiwanis Club goes back into the community to support many youth-oriented activities, such as youth sports teams, leadership training programs, reading programs, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, an annual bike safety program, and $5,000 in scholarships for graduating high school students pursuing higher education. The community service organization also supports many senior citizen activities. The rides at the carnival are being provided by Marenna Amusements, LLC. On Saturday, the Carnival will be held in conjunction with the annual Cheshire Festival & Marketplace at Bartlem Recreation Area.

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Cheshire Garden Club Shares With The Community T

he Cheshire Garden Club is involved in many community-oriented projects and activities in which you may have an interest. Have you thought about joining an organization such as ours where you can share your interest in gardening or floral design? In bird-watching or environment-friendly conservation practices? Or in photographing our monthly award-winning gardens in town? Or in making lovely boutique crafts for our Annual Holiday Luncheon

fundraiser at The Aqua Turf Club? Or in hearing promiment program speakers at our

monthly meetings on diverse gardening-related topics? Or in helping engage the elderly

at convalescent centers and make small craft items with them? Our club has male and female members who all share similar interests and hobbies. Why don’t you come to one of our meetings, usually held on the first Monday of the month, at 10 a.m. Give Grace a call at (203) 272-6239. She’ll help you with any questions you might have about our group. We’d love to hear from you and hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings.

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unday School and Adult Forums will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main St., Cheshire. At Sunday School, children learn about faith through self-expression and listening. Classes are held in the kitchen, story room, art room, and drama room. The first class this Sunday begins with the story of creation in Genesis.

Youth programs, also held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., teach the practice of Christian faith. Youth also serve others in need, and have fun together on monthly outings. This year, 9th and 10th graders will prepare for confirmation. Older youth are also invited to the Adult Forums. Classes are followed by a service of Holy Eucharist. There will be a Welcome Cookout on

the Sept. 12 as well, after the service, with many activities for children. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Rev. Sandy Stayner, the Rector, the associate priests, Martha Blume, Christian education director, and June Hale, music director. Call Martha Blume at (203) 272-4041, or e-mail Martha at Martha.blume@stpeterscheshire.org for information about all education programs.

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e are so new to our hometown here in Cheshire, it was just impossible to be a part of the Fall Festival this year. We hope you will stop in to see us here in our new location, 534 West Main Street (between Pop’s Pizza and Strollo’s Towing). We will be continually creating festivities of framing, art, and handmade jewelry.

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The Welcome Picnic after the service is an excellent opportunity to learn about the music programs at the parish. St. Peter’s has an adult choir, a children’s choir, a renaissance madrigal singing group, and a choir for the very youngest children. The church has a youth instrumental ensemble, and instrumentalists of all ages often accompany services. In addition to June Hale,

music director, choir members and choristers will be at the picnic to answer questions or give tours of our newly-renovated choir room, featuring mullioned windows, stained glass, and a vaulted ceiling with superb acoustics. Contact June at (203) 272-4041 or june. hale@stpeterscheshire.org. For more information about St. Peter’s Church, visit www. stpeterscheshire.org.

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he Highlands Health Care Center, located at 745 Highland Avenue in Cheshire, is proud to be one of the only skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in the area to offer a specialized Stroke Recovery Program. The Highlands, in collaboration with area hospitals and neurologists, developed this program with the focus of maximizing the rehabilitation potential for our patients with

the ultimate goal of returning home. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States and the thirdleading cause of death. With many area hospitals now certified as “Primary Stroke Centers,” the need for this specialized program became apparent. A significant portion of recovery is done within the first six months to a year after a stroke, so choosing the right rehabilitation center can be

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rusted in the jewelry industry since 1938, Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry is our community’s fourth generation family-run, full service jewelry store. Known for its friendly and comfortable atmosphere, Rumanoff’s provides the best in service, selection, and value. Rumanoff’s provides an array of services, including in-store engraving, along with custom design and repair. Having everything from fun, inexpensive products to big name brands, such as Hearts On Fire, Tacori, Simon G., Michele watches, and, of course, Pandora, Rumanoff’s prides itself on having something for everyone. If you or someone you know is getting engaged or married, or simply re-doing their ring, Rumanoff’s is the only place to go. Having the largest assortment of rings and loose diamonds in the area, Rumanoff’s has become one of Connecticut’s leading bridal stores. Due to all of its success attributed to their loyal customer base, Rumanoff’s is currently building a new store adjacent to their current location at 4133 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, and plans to open this October! Be on the lookout for their move and a charity event to follow.

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n Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Cheshire Fall Festival in Bartlem Park, the Carron family, in conjunction with the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, will host a recruitment drive to raise awareness about the need for marrow donors. Seventy percent of patients in need of a marrow transplant will not have a match in their own families. Frankie Carron, a Cheshire resident since 1979 and an employee of Bagelicious Bagels, was diagnosed with lymphoma and has battled the disease for the past four years. This year, Frankie was told that her only hope for a cure would be a marrow transplant. Using a simple cheek swab, Cheshire residents and those of neighboring towns can take the first step to save a life by joining the Be The Match Registry between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Cheshire Fall Festival. Donors with diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds are especially critical, as patients in need of a transplant are most likely to match someone of their own race and ethnicity.

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lim Park is going where few retirement community have ventured before: elevating the on-site performing arts center to a professional theatre venue. Excitement is building as Nelson Hall prepares to debut its first professional theatre engagement since a sound and lighting upgrade was completed this summer. We are creating a unique theatre experience. With work on both the interior physical design of Nelson Hall and the addition of theatre-quality lighting and sound equipment, the 364-seat theatre is ready to present Mr. Wonder Boy, opening Thursday, Sept. 30, and playing 22 shows through Oct. 17. There were some challenges to complete the upgrades in the theatre, such as hauling over three tons of electrical wiring through the backstage and up to the sound and lighting board in the balcony, and maneuvering scaffolding and lifting the stage 17 inches. Details and tickets for Mr. Wonder Boy are on sale at www. nelsonhallelimpark.org or by calling (203) 699-5495.

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he shopping possibilities are endless at Consignment Originals, 959 South Main Street. Shop with ease and comfort in our open floor plan. Find that perfect gift from our selection of collectibles. Treat yourself to a new gold necklace from our expanded jewelry section. Discover just the right handbag. Find everything your kids need for back-to-school clothes, and SAVE. Kids’ clothing and shoes are 20 percent off, now through 9-12-10. Consignment Originals is the leader in the

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nspired by the depth of expression music lends to the inexpressible, the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is pleased to announce its fall event schedule. WSO Music Director Leif Bjaland opens the season on Saturday, Oct. 2, with “Tchaikovsky,” featuring two 16-year-old “virtuosos in the making,” pianist Alexander Beyer and violinist Sirena Huang. The iconic 1812 Overture makes a rare indoor appearance to complete the evening. “Harvest Moon at Tranquility,” the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s fall gala, promises to be an event unlike any other. Held at the recentlyrenovated Tranquility Farm in Middlebury, the event will feature a barn-dance atmosphere amidst the pastoral set-

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Second Stage Second Stage at the Fall Festival features a variety of performances by local dance studios and demonstrations by groups such as JC Karate. See page 2 for this year’s schedule.

t’s that time of year again, when T-shirts are replaced with sweatshirts and sweaters. It’s also that time of year when YellowFin’s Seafood Grille introduces its fall and winter menu. Owners Greg Thomas and Tom Bartlett have given us a glimpse at some of their new and exciting dishes. Pork shank osso bucco, grilled swordfish picatta, salmon oscar, buttermilk fried chicken with southern andouille gravy, and saffron seafood risotto are all new. YellowFin’s, located at 1027 South Main Steet in Cheshire, always brings back some of your old favorites like lobster mac and cheese, and the 14-oz. certified Angus New York strip. Another exciting twist that has been added to the menu is a Pasta Plates section, featuring house-made lasagna bolognese. Make sure you visit YellowFin’s booth at the Fall Festival. They will be serving lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried mac and cheese, and fried Oreos.

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his fall, Temple Beth David of Cheshire welcomes Rabbi Josh Whinston to the pulpit. We begin with a time of reflection and renewal during the high holy days of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the harvest festival of Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, which renews our annual cycle of readings from the Five

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Don’t Miss A Moment Of The Palace Season W

ith a line-up featuring musical phenomena, mediums, and math maniacs, patrons will not want to miss one moment of the Palace’s 2010–2011 season, sponsored by Comcast. Tickets for the theater’s November through January performances went on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. Avid concert goers and theater fans who don’t want to wait for the annual onsale date are encouraged to call the box office at (203) 346-2000 to become a Palace E-PASS member and receive advance e-mail notice of all Palace events, with the opportunity to purchase tickets in prime seating locations before the general public. An EPASS membership is valid on

11:30 a.m. Guido’s Orchestra – Saturday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. Clairvoyant Lisa Williams – Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. CT Virtuosi presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute – Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Waterbury Chorale presents Christmas At The Palace 2010 – Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. Cirque Dreams Holidaze.– Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The Magnificent Mazowsze Polish Dance Troupe – Friday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. The Manhattan Transfer Christmas Show – Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Woodbury Ballet presents The Nutcracker – Saturday,

Your Palace, Your Show Place all Palace events for one year, expiring this season on June 30, 2011. Tickets will be on sale for the following Palace Theater shows: The Math Maniac Show – Friday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m. and

Dec. 18, at 4 p.m. CT Virtuosi New Year’s Concert – Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. Fiddler on the Roof – Friday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets for these performances can be purchased by phone at (203) 346-2000, online at www.palacetheaterct. org or in person at the Palace Theater Box Office, 100 East Main St. Waterbury. Groups of 20 or more qualify for discounted rates and should call the Group Sales hotline at (203) 346-2002. The Palace’s primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in

collaboration 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-forprofit 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, Comcast, Crystal Rock, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Republican-American, Waterbury Hospital, Webster Bank, and WTNH/MyTV9.

U.S. Wine Biz Has Become $26 Billion Industry W

hat started out as little more than a million gallons-a-day industry in 1850 has now grown into a 50 million gallons-a-day, $26 billion dollar industry. It is the wine industry, and although California is responsible for over 90% of the wine produced in the United States, other states

like New York, Oregon and Texas are starting to give it a run for its money. The wine industry got its start in the United States through European immigrants who settled on the East coast and Spanish missionaries who settled on the West coast. In the East, immigrants planted

the vines they had brought with them from Europe, but the vines soon succumbed to unfamiliar diseases and pests. The immigrants were persistent, though, and eventually developed European-American hybrids that survived. Out West, missionaries successfully planted vineyards wher-

ever they established missions in order to have enough wine for mass. Today, wine is big business in the United States. In California alone, there are 280,000 acres of vineyards with around 90 million vines. Of the 30 million gallons of wine produced there each year, more than half is dry. Following behind California in wine production is New York and Ohio. New York is responsible for almost three-quarters of domestic champagnes, and Ohio, for clarets, champagnes and sparkling Catawba. The type of grape a wine is made from impacts its flavor. Therefore, it is important to know something about vari-

ous wine grapes when shopping for wine. Wine grapes are generally black or white and come in two families: Vitis Vinifera, which is prevalent in Europe, and Vitis Labrusca, which is native to the eastern United States and Canada. All in all, there are over 5,000 varieties of wine grapes. Here is a quick look at some of the grapes used to make wine in the United States: •Barbera. Widely grown in California, this low-tannin grape is known for its tarry flavor. •Cabernet Sauvignon. Widely grown in Australia See GRAPE, page 31

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YMCA Oktoberfest Will Benefit Strong Kids Campaign

he Cheshire Community YMCA is having an Oktoberfest dinner on Saturday, October 2, in the community room at Lane Construction, 90 Fieldstone Court, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Dinner, a wine tasting hosted by Southend Spirits, dancing to the live band “Mean Carlene” and a silent auction will be featured. This event is BYOB with mixers provided. All proceeds from this event will benefit the YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign. The funds will provide financial assistance to Cheshire families for child care, camp, and programs through the YMCA. Donations of auction items will be gratefully accepted. Tickets are available now at the Cheshire Community YMCA, 961 South Main St. Gather your friends and reserve a whole table. Contact the Cheshire Community YMCA for more information by calling (203) 272-3150 or visit www.southingtoncheshireymca.org.

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Visit Birds Of Prey At The Gazebo

Birds of Prey exhibit, located at the Bartlem Recreationn Area Gazebo, will be a new attraction at the Fall Festival this year. Horizon Wings, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center located in Ashford, will present a live exhibit of area birds of prey. These birds include a Red-tailed hawk, a Peregrine falcon and a Great-horned owl, along with 5 other birds that are permanent residents due to their injuries. All tax deductible donations go to the care of the birds, as do the fees charged for educational programs. “I would like to thank the Cheshire Land Trust for bringing this exhibit to the Fall Festival. It should be both entertaining and educational,” said Sheldon Dill, president of the Chamber.

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NA HealthCare, the original Cheshire VNA and Cheshire Public Health Nursing Association, asks area residents for their earliest recollections of the agency and its services. “We’re asking the community to help us celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the

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FEATHER, FIN AND FUR (AND SCALES TOO!) Let’s give equal time to the OTHER babies in Cheshire families. Email a photograph of your pet(s) for posting on www.cheshireherald.com for all to enjoy (or not... as the fear factor goes). Tell us their name, type (if not obvious), and something about them. Send it to FFF@cheshireherald.com and in a couple of months we’ll be asking everyone to vote on their favorite photos to win prizes! More to come...

FUN KID PIX! Email your electronic photographs of Cheshire children (up to 18 years of age, please) to be posted on www.cheshireherald. com. Photos will rotate out after 4 weeks then, if you like, you can send another one. Please include the child’s name, parents’ names, and a brief description of the scene. Email .jpg files and information to kidpix@cheshireherald.com and let’s enjoy our future leaders of Cheshire!

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Cheshire Public Health Nursing Association this year,” said Ellen Rothberg, President and CEO of VNA HealthCare. “We’d love to hear from former clients a n d their famil i e s , b o a r d members, employees—anyone who has had contact with the agency—to learn how the agency has touched their lives.” “Perhaps a visiting nurse assisted in your birth at home or gave you an in-school physical exam,” Rothberg said. “Or maybe your family received milk during the Depression or participated in “Well Baby” or “Little Mothers” programs. We also want to hear from individuals who’ve received care or have been touched by the agency’s services in more recent years.” If you have a memory to share, please send your information in the form of anecdotes, photographs or memorabilia to Joy Savulak, VNA HealthCare, 1781 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410 or e-mail jsavulak@vnahealthcare.org. Please include your phone number and indicate if you would like the material returned. VNA HealthCare asks that all responses be submitted no later than September 15th. The agency will announce the results of the search in the fall.

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Eye Exams Should Be Part Of Health Routine A

s with all medicine, early diagnosis and treatment can help people with their overall health. Just as with a physical, it makes sense to visit an ophthalmologist for a routine eye exam. Recommended intervals for regular eye exams are: Before age three — Since it is possible for your child to have a serious vision problem without being aware of it, your child should have his or her eyes screened during regular pediatric appointments. Vision testing is recommended for all children starting around three years of age. From ages three to 19 — To ensure your child or teenager’s eyes remain healthy, he or she should have his or her

eyes screened every one to two years during regular pediatric or family physician check-up appointments. From ages 20 to 39 — Most young adults have healthy eyes, but they still need to take care of their vision by wearing protective eyewear when playing sports, doing yard work, working with chemicals, or taking part in other activities that could cause an eye injury. Have a complete eye exam at least once between the ages of 20 and 29 and at least twice between the ages of 30 and 39. From ages 40 to 64 — The Academy now recommends that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a baseline eye disease screening at age 40, the time when

early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur. Based on the results of the initial screening, an ophthalmologist will prescribe the necessary intervals for followup exams.

From age 65 and beyond — Seniors age 65 and over should have complete eye exams by their eye doctor every one to two years to check for cataracts, glaucoma, agerelated macular degeneration,

diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions. For comprehensive eye care for the whole family, visit the Cheshire office of Eye Center, 415 Highland Ave., (203) 2725494.

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Refresh Decor With Tips From PJ & Company W

hile today’s tough economic times are sweeping the nation, homeowners continue to look for ways to add style and refresh their home décor without spending a fortune. Decorating can be intimidating and seemingly costly to many, but if you take it room-by-room, and assess the way your family lives and your own personal style, you

can update that outdated family room with simple, cost-effective changes. “Repurposing” home furnishings—taking furniture and accessories that are in good condition and updating their look and style—has become a cost-effective and creative way to inject fresh, new looks this season. Patti Stern, owner of PJ &

Company Home Styling, LLC, a Connecticut home decorating and staging firm, recommends prioritizing your decorating needs and look to nature for inspiration. “What I tell my clients is to start with the room they use most, whether it’s the kitchen, family room, or office, so that they don’t get overwhelmed by cost and the task at hand,” says Stern.

She offers the following advice when tackling home decorating projects: Create a Budget. The most important thing to know is exactly how much you have to spend before you begin any home decorating project. If you can’t afford gutting and completely remodeling your kitchen with new cabinetry, often the most expensive item in

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a new kitchen, consider painting cabinets if they’re in good condition. “A recent kitchen makeover for one of my clients was incredibly cost-effective,” says Stern. “The homeowner didn’t want to spend a fortune remodeling her outdated, late 1980s kitchen because it was still in good shape and she had two children getting ready for college. Repurposing what she had was easy and included painting versus adding new cabinetry, dressing up the kitchen island with furniture legs and bead board trim for a more modern, sophisticated look, and investing in granite to give the kitchen added style and functionality.” Repurpose. The buzzword in the home décor industry is “repurpose,” using existing home furnishings and giving them a new look with fabric, paint, or accessorizing as a way to save money and add style. Take stock of what you have, what’s in good condition, and what you love. If you’re considering updating your master bedroom, for example, and love your bedroom chair, reupholster it with new fabric (often cheaper than buying new) and tie-in the overall color theme to the rest of the room including wall paint and bedding. Update a brass chandelier with silver spray paint or colorful lamp shades for a complete redesign without spending a lot of money. Look to Nature for Inspiration. Whatever the season, look to nature to inspire your home decorating, Stern advises. Inexpensive accessories including botanical prints, topiaries, and fresh flowers can dress up any fireplace mantle. Showcase What You Love. Build a room around a favorite painting, rug, or mirror. This is a great way to start thinking about the look and style you want to create in the room. Pick a paint color from the painting or the rug and add the color to the walls and accessories. “For another client, we created a built-in bookSee DECOR, page 24

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e’re a little treasure tucked away off Route 10, with exciting new owners named Beth and Ken. Come in for a visit and have a sample or two, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what we can do. From fresh pasta and ravioli to mochi ice cream, this litttle store called Villarina’s is more than it seems. We cater, do baskets, have stuffed breads galore, and there is always that wonderful aroma when you walk through the door. With the holidays approaching, come in and take a look, you’ll be amazed at what you can buy and not even have to cook. We look forward to seeing you. We are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and are located at 2 Town Center, Cheshire.

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Elim Park Soon To Break Ground For Riverbend

xcitement is building about Riverbend, Elim Park’s planned neighborhood of luxury apartments. “Our sales process began in April and we have had great success collecting a total of 22 reservations thus far. We need 26 reservations in order to break ground, which will then be followed by approximately 12 months of construction.

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Decorate Around Favorite Pieces And Collections continued from page 22 case with a window seat that showcased her antique collection she had amassed since she was a little girl. She was even able to finally display her grandparent’s marriage certificate from the late 1800s.” adds Stern. “I then built the entire décor of her living room around this showpiece.” Creating a warm and welcoming look can be done

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dding a properly framed picture to any room helps to complete the overall look. For 25 years, Barbara McCauley has been designing framed pieces for every type of environment and atmosphere. All our work is done on the premises. Whether it’s a photo or artwork from your trips abroad, or theatre tickets and a match book cover from a memorable night on the town, framed artwork can let you relive life’s most wonderful moments over and over again. Barbara’s Gallery staff has helped people frame their children’s artwork, report cards, college degrees, wedding invitations, and grandchildren’s photos and birth announcements, and anything else you can think of. Why not surround yourself with the people and memories that mean the most to you? Thousands of frame and mat samples (both domestic and European) allow you to find the right look for any piece in any room. From sports memorabilia to priceless family heirlooms, we can help you find the look to complete any space in your home. Barbara’s Gallery is located at 1066 South Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are closed on Monday. Our phone is (203) 2713432. Appointments are available. Stop by!

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Hear About Health Topics Waterbury Hospital Offers Free Health And Wellness Series

he “It’s All About You” Speakers Series at Waterbury Hospital is playing to sold out crowds this fall! The series offers free presentations year-round on health and wellness topics of interest to all ages. From September through November, participants can register for classes on: acupuncture and infertility; treating PMS and menopause with naturopathic medicine; planning for financial security; art therapy; plastic surgery; social media; headaches and migraines; el-

dercare transitioning; beautiful, healthy skin at any age; medical reconciliation and medicine management; bladder health; diseases of the foot; hype and hope of modern medicine; and much more. The series also offers three, free movie matinees this fall and inexpensive exercise classes — Pilates, Zumba, Tai Chi, and Weight Lifting). You can view the entire schedule of events at www.waterburyhospital.org or call (203) 573-7385 to register or learn more.

Strollo’s: A History Of Service T

here have been changes lately to the outside and inside of Strollo’s, located at 530 West Main Street in Cheshire, but we have the same values we had when my grandfather, Ted, co-founded the company 61 years ago. He passed on the traditions of quality work, reasonable prices, well-trained staff, and well-maintained equipment to my father, Roger. Roger developed the auto and heavy-duty towing por-

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A Theme Can Make A Media Room

ou’ve bought all of the right equipment, set it up in what is now your new media room and brought in comfortable furniture. Now all you need to do is decorate the room, and in order to make it pleasing for your family and your guests, you want to add just the right touches. Many people find the best way to decorate their media room is to choose a theme. You can go with a classic favorite, like Old Hollywood, or mix it up and choose something more traditional like a garden, nautical or Old-World theme. For further help selecting a theme, think about the items

you already have in your possession to decorate the room. If you have a collection of autographed photos that you would like to display, then you might want to go with some type of movie theme, whereas if you have a lot of vintage sporting gear, then you might want to go with an outdoors theme. If you can’t come up with a theme or prefer not to use one, you might want to turn your attention to a specific palette of colors. Grays and mauves, for example, will make for a sleek media room, whereas golds and reds will create the See COMFORT, page 30

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Best Friends Offers Dogs Luxurious Lodgings T

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re you looking for a different kind of political leader with exciting new ideas? Len Suzio, candidate for the 13th Senate District, has an impressive resume and ground-breaking ideas. A graduate of the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Len is a successful small business owner and an acknowledged expert in small business finance and banking regulations. Len was recognized by the United States Small Business Administration as the #1 Banker Small Business Advocate in Connecticut. Len also testified as an expert at the U.S. Senate Subcommittee hearings on small business finance. During his banking career, Len helped to finance more than 500 small businesses. Today, Len is known as an expert in banking regulations, particularly the Community Reinvestment Act. In that capacity, Len has advised more than 600 banks on how to support economic development in their communities. Connecticut is in the middle of a major financial crisis. Len has developed a unique plan to stimulate Connecticut’s economy and create jobs by restructuring state taxes. The plan has the potential to save Connecticut taxpayers up to $1 billion annually! To learn more, visit www.SuzioForSenate.com.

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Know How To Pick Your Produce continued from page 28 stems and good color. Cabbage and Brussels sprouts: Firm, tightly-closed heads. Cucumbers and zucchini: Moderate in size with a uniform diameter. Grapes: Firm, green stems and soft, supple fruit. Lemons and limes: Firm to the touch. Lettuce: Firm, tightly-closed heads. Onions: Several layers of skin intact. Oranges: Fairly round in surface, firm to the touch and evenly colored. Peppers: Look for ones with good color. Pineapples: Uniform in size with good color and a firm, green top. Potatoes: Firm to the touch with good color. Strawberries: Slightly firm to the touch and deep and dark in color. Tomatoes: Firm to the touch with good color. Watermelons: Fairly heavy in weight with even color that make a hollow sound upon being tamped. Produce begins to spoil the moment it is harvested, so pay attention when shopping for it. Buy the freshest fruits and vegetables you can afford and keep an eye out for good deals. Produce on sale is often older and more prone to bacteria.

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NHSO Tuning Up For Concert Series O T he New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) is tuning up for the 2010-11 concert series. The NHSO, in its 177th season, will perform a seven concert Symphony Series at Woolsey Hall in New Haven and a three-concert Pops Series at Hamden Middle School. The classical sets will feature significant works of the Romantic period from composers such as Brahms, Schumann and Mahler. Guest artists include the sensational violinists Ani Kavafian and Elissa Lee Koljonen, and rising star of the vocal world, soprano Hana Park. The pops concerts, to be held on Saturdays at Shelton Intermediate School, will be led by Broadway conductor Jerry Steichen. Swing to the Big Bands with Big Band Salute, featuring soprano Mara Bonde. Get into the spirit with the annual Holiday Extravaganza, complete with audience sing-a-long. And Celtic Dreams will highlight traditional Irish songs and dance with the vocal stylings of tenor William Ferguson. This year, first-time subscribers save 50 percent when they subscribe to any series. For information, or to receive a brochure, call the New Haven Symphony Orchestra box office at (203) 865-0831, ext. 10, or visit newhavensymphony.com. Tickets are on sale now.

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Grape Variety Determines A Wine’s Qualities continued from page 18 and California, this grape has a lot of tannin and is small, tough and red on the vine. When properly aged, it makes good red wines that taste like cedar and blackberries. •Chardonnay. Grown in Australia, Burgundy, California and South America, this fruity, white grape is one of the most popular and easiest to grow. It produces wines that taste like fruit (melon or peach) and sometimes have an oaky flavor. •Chenin Blanc. Grown mainly in the United States and the Loire valley in France, this grape makes a light, fruity wine. • Gamay. Although mostly used in Beaujolais Nouveau wine from France, this grape may be used in blends in the United States. • Gewurztraminer. Grown in Australia, California, Canada and Italy, this grape produces wines with a floral taste and a nutty tone. •Grenache. Grown in California, France and Spain, this

is the second-most planted grape in the world. Grenache wines are sweet and fruity with little tannin. •Kerner. Grown well in cooler climates like Michigan, this grape is a cross between the Riesling grape and Black Hamburg grape. It makes wine with a sweet taste. • Lemberger. Grown heavily in Washington, this grape makes a popular Austrian wine. •Merlot. Grown in California, Long Island, N.Y., and Washington, this early ripening grape has a light cherry, honey and sometimes, minty flavor. It is a major blending component of most Bordeaux wines. •Muller-Thurgau. Grown in the northwestern United States, this grape is a mix of the Riesling grape and the Sylvaner grape and has a floral aroma. •Muscadine. Grown mainly in the southeastern United States and Mexico, this grape is large and thick-skinned. Very hearty, it can be grown in places other grapes cannot.

•Nebbiolo. Grown in Australia, California, Switzerland and the Piedmont area of Italy, this late-ripening grape is tarry, pruny, chocolaty and tannic. •Pinot Blanc. Grown in Alsace, Austria and Italy, this grape is used in several of California’s sparkling wines. •Pinot Gris. Grown in Austria, France, Germany and along the west coast of the United States, this grape is a clone of Pinot Noir and is used to make both white and rose wine. •Pinot Noir. Grown in Australia, Burgundy, California, Italy and Oregon, this grape is sensitive to conditions and is used without the skin as a white ingredient in champagne. •Riesling. Grown in Australia, California, France, Germany and the Finger Lakes region of New York, this grape is used in the creation of ice wines. It produces a dry, crisp, fruity wine, and when left on the vine or grown in warmer climates, a honeyed, muskyflavored wine.

•Sauvignon Blanc. Grown primarily in California and France, this grape has a grassy flavor and produces crisp, light wine. •Semillon. Grown in Australia, Bordeaux, France, and California, this thick-skinned grape ripens early. It is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc. •Seyval. Grown widely east of the Rocky Mountains, this grape has a melony flavor with grassy, hay overtones. •Syrah/Shiraz. Grown in Australia, California and France, this grape has a blueberry, minerally flavor or a spicy, peppery one. •Vidal Blanc. Grown primarily in the northeastern United States, this grape is very hearty. It does well in ice wines and late-harvest sweet wines. •Viognier. Grown in California and the Rhone Valley, this grape produces a medium

body wine with high acids and fruit. It is noted for its apple, apricot, citrus, floral, peach and spice flavors. •Zinfandel. Grown primarily in California, this grape is believed to have originated in southern Italy. With the skins left on, it makes Red Zinfandel, and with the skins removed, White Zinfandel. Depending on the age, the wine can be spicy or fruity. The United States is the fourth-largest wine producer in the world. One winery in California, in fact, is the largest in the world. It was started by Ernest and Julio Gallo, two brothers who knew nothing about wine or winemaking. Unlike European winemakers, U.S. winemakers are allowed to plant whatever grape variety they want whenever they want and blend grapes from different regions.

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