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Shop local to finish off your gift list By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Christmas is on the doorstep and you may be facing a number of holiday shopping dilemmas. Perhaps you haven’t even started on your gift giving list or you’ve come up a little short on stocking stuffers. Maybe you haven’t found just the perfect thing for that hard-toshop for person. Traci Selinske, owner of The Posh Pear, puts the finishing touches on a Christmas tree, No need to panic. Rest aswhile customer Karen Conlin looks on. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen sured you can find that

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The Cheshire Police Explorers Community Dinner on Dec. 11 was a memorable event that included a number of special guests – from military veterans to Santa to the newly named Explorer of the Year.

The evening came complete with entertainment and food. Bountiful helpings of ham, pasta and all the fixings were served to residents who then made their way to the high school cafeteria, settling in to eat, family style, with neighbors and friends.

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Held at Cheshire High School, the event, hosted by local Explorers, was a means to promote community unity. Police Explorer programs give young people an opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement by working with local law enforcement agencies.

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Members of the local Police Explorers program pose with Santa during a community dinner held Dec. 11 at Cheshire High School. Photo by Clem Kasinskas, courtesty of the Bozzuto Foundation

A special addition to the event was reserved for two local World War II veterans, Irvin Daubert and Ralph Rowland. The 99-year-old guests arrived in style, in Cheshire Police Department cruisers, escorted by the Bozzuto’s Dream Ride vehicle carrying Santa and flanked by police motorcycles. “We wanted to make it a VIP escort for them,” said Sgt. Jeff Falk. Addition-

ally, a head table was set up for the veterans and local members of the military and their families. The Legionnaires of Christ sang carols for those dining. “This dinner is exactly what was needed to bring the community together,” was one comment relayed to See Explorers, A2

A state Department of Transportation request for $1.77 million to replace traffic signals on Route 10 was to go before the State Bond Commission Wednesday, when the panel was scheduled to meet in Hartford. DOT officials are developing plans to replace older signals and install new ones with improved pedestrian control features, including timers. The project also calls for sidewalk ramps and crosswalks. Officials have proposed new signals where Route 10 interSee Route 10, A9

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Falk, who explained that this was the goal of the Explorers. Lead advisor for the Cheshire Police Explorers program, Officer Tracy Gonzalez said, “My greatest takeaway throughout the evening was the smiles I saw on everyone’s faces. Everyone really looked like they were enjoying themselves. It was so contagious.” Finished with the main meal, everyone moved into the school’s Commons to enjoy dessert. Police Chief Neil Dryfe offered his thanks for the town’s support of the Explorers’ event. “We weren’t sure if we should call this the first annual event, said Dryfe, who’d worried there would be more CPD officers and Explorers than residents. But

that concern can be put to rest – the successful turnout resulted in more than 300 plates served. Taking the evening to the next level, Cheshire Police Explorer, 21-year-old Arielle Shankman was honored as Cheshire Police Explorer of the Year, the first recipient of the award. State Rep. Liz Linehan was also on hand to present congratulations with a flag flown at the capital in Shankman’s honor. The citation presented by Dryfe, reads in part: “Arielle has put in hundreds of community service hours. Cheshire Police Explorers are encouraged and expected to participate in community events as part of the mission of the organization. Arielle has taken that to a new level and set the bar high for those who will follow her. You have probably seen her at the Fall Festival, Strawberry Festival, Dream Ride, the Hometown Foundation’s Turkey Run and numerous ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser’

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events. In addition to these events, Arielle’s most notable community event is on display here tonight at the first annual Community Dinner. Arielle is the director for the Community Dinner.” One aspect of the dinner was unexpected, said Gonzalez, who commented on the number of officers who volunteered and helped with the event. “Police officers often spend their entire shift riding around alone and not interacting with one another and then (usually) only interacting with the public during a time of crisis. It was wonderful to see the officers from our department relaxed, spending time with one another and having lively conversations with the community. Several guests asked if an officer could join them while they ate their meal. It was wonderful.”

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In Brief

The annual Cheshire High School Marching Ram Band Tree Pickup fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 11. For this service, a donation is requested, a minimum of $18 per tree, or you may simply make an open donation to the marching band. Your donation is fully tax deductible. To place your order, visit ramband.com and click the tree to be directed to an order form. Alternatively, you may call the Tree Line at 203-718-6721, or you may send an email to treepickup@ramband.com. Donations may be made using PayPal by clicking the donate button on ramband.com, or mail a donation check to Tree Pickup, P.O. Box 463, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Cancer survivors Whether in cancer treatment, in remission, or have beaten it, you are eligible to participate in the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking participants for the next session. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free, 12-week, small-group program designed for adults affected by cancer. It is conducted in the Wellness Center at the Y by staff trained in elements of cancer exercise and supportive cancer care. Each participant will have a program customized to fit their specific needs. The class will meet twice a week for 12 weeks. A full YMCA membership is included during the program. The winter session of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning in January. The actual start date will be determined based on registrations. For

more info, contact John Phillips at 203-272-3150 ext. 511.

Parenting talks Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday of each month at the main campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Contact Nicolin Carr at 860-8325536 or nicolin.carr@klingberg.com or visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.

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Creating a centerpiece takes know-how By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

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Did you ever try making a centerpiece for your holiday table? These decorative arrangements are lovely, but not so easy to create.

Step-by-step the group followed Nichols as she showed how to prepare the “bunches” of berries and trim and clean the evergreens, assess and then address the oasis in its dish. Oasis is the foam block, soaked with water, that holds the materials.

That’s why floral designer Sylvia Nichols, manager of the floral shop at Cheshire Nursery and Garden Center, taught a class on centerpieces recently as part of the Cheshire Parks and Recreation winter classes. Making a bow is the most challenging part of it all, said Nichols, as she led a class of 11 women, at the Cheshire Youth Center, through each part of the process. Materials handed out included three types of evergreens, including cedar, white pine, balsam and Scotch fir, along with ribbons, stems of berries, flowers and a candle. There are tricks beginners

From left, Vera Roche, Sheila Bertini and Jodie Monllos at a centerpiece workshop held earlier this month at Cheshire Youth Center. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen

can utilize to make a good ribbon. One is to make use of wire fused ribbon. Wire makes it easier to handle.

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Library Briefs The Cheshire Library offers these upcoming programs. To register, go to cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-2722245.

DIY holiday craft DIY Holiday Cards and Gift Bags, is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Need a last minute gift bag? Forgot to grab holiday cards? We got you covered. The library will provide all sorts of materials and tools to create one-of-a-kind holiday cards and gift bags. Light refreshments will be provided. For all ages. Be advised that public school is not in session on this day. Register at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245.

Color Yourself Calm and a Movie Cheshire Public Library will present Color Yourself Calm and a Movie,

Saturday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. De-stress from this busy time of year with coloring and a movie. In addition to coloring we will be watching “Last Holiday” (2006), a romantic comedy-drama. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

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New Movie “Judy,” on New Movie Thursday, Jan. 2, at 6 p.m. Join us for the first Thursday of the month for a screening of a recently released film. “Judy” is a biopic about showbiz legend Judy Garland, who

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Worship Services by 11 p.m. service; Wednesday, Christmas Day in the Sanctuary – 10 a.m. Weekly schedule: Calvary Family Worship Center, 174 East Johnson Ave., Sunday service - 10 a.m. Visit calvarylife.us for more information or call 203-272-1701. Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 W. Main St., Sunday worship - 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study – 9:10 a.m. 203-272-5106.

Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, Adult Sunday school - 9 a.m.; Children ‘s Sunday school - 10 a.m.; Sunday worship - 10 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth J. Kieffer 203272-4626. White Oak Baptist Church, Cheshire Campus, formerly Christ Community Church, 120 Main St., Sunday worship, 9:15 a.m., Sunday Discipleship classes for all ages – 11 a.m. Nursery is available for children 5 and under; Children’s Church on third Sunday of the month through grade 6; Wednesday Worship Study and Prayer – 7 p.m. 203272-6344. whiteoakbc.net. Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, Sunday services - 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is available for children up through fifth grade; youth group - 6 to 8 p.m. cornerstonecheshire.com. Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, Sunday -

10 a.m. worship and teaching; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. revival prayer, 203-909-0338. First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Sunday - 10 a.m. services. 203-2725323. Oasis, 176 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10:15 a.m. 203-4390150. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 59 Main St., Sunday 8:15 a.m. Rite I; 10 a.m. Rite 2 with choirs. Children’s Worship and Faith Formation – 9:45 a.m. 203-272-4041. Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Shabbat worship services every Friday at 7 p.m. except for the first Friday of the month for family services at 6:30 p.m. 203272-0037. Word Church Ministry, Bovano Plaza 830 S. Main St., Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. 203-435-0906.

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arrives in London to perform her final concerts. After working for 45 of her 47 years, she is haunted by memories of a childhood lost to Hollywood and longs to be back home with her kids. Rated PG-13. Registration appreciated for this adult program. Register at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245.

Shooting Vietnam “Shooting Vietnam: The War By Its Military Photographers,” Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Author Dan Brookes shares hundreds of photographs by men who share firsthand accounts of what it was like to be a military combat photographer— documenting the horror of combat as well as the people’s daily lives and the culture of Vietnam. Brookes is a writer, photographer and graphic artist. His tour in Vietnam gave him the travel bug and he still takes to the road, ocean and air the world over adding to his stories and photographs. He lives in Connecticut. Register at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245.

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Christmas Services St. Peter’s Espiscopal Church, 59 Main St., Cheshire; Sunday, Dec. 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent – 8:15 and 10 a.m. services, Advent forum 9:10 a.m. in Library, Festival of Lessons and Carols – 5 p.m. in Sanctuary; Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services in Sanctuary: Family services with Children’s Christmas Pageant – 3:30 p.m., Family Service – 6 p.m., Midnight Mass with Carols – 10:30 p.m. followed

The Roaring 20s Are Back, Thursday, Jan. 9, at 2:30 p.m. Join us for a screening of “Downton Abbey” (2019) the movie. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Feel free to wear your finest 20s’ attire and arrive 30 minutes early to have your picture taken at a speakeasy. Please bring your favorite teacup. Registration required for this limited seating adult event. Register at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-2722245.

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Silverpoint on display at library By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Silverpoint is an art of antiquity. Silverpoint or metalpoint, as it’s also known, uses silver wire or other metals such as copper. When strokes are made against a prepared rough surface, the created lines then darken or lighten, depending on the materials and processes used. “It is an old art,” said Cheshire Art League President Dale Spaner, speaking before the group’s Dec. 4 monthly meeting at the Cheshire Public Library. Silverpoint was the evening’s presentation, with contemporary botanical artist Kathie Miranda. Spaner scheduled the award-winning artist after researching Miranda’s work online. “I became enamored with it,” Spaner said. “It’s just beautiful.” Miranda has worked in silverpoint for close to 30 years. She serves on the Board of the American Society of Botanical Artists, is a past president of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, Greater New York Chapter; and maintains ac-

tive memberships in the Colored Pencil Society of America; Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group; and Connecticut Botanical Society and is an active member of the Society of Metalpoint Artists.

Silverpoint does have a learning curve. “Silverpoint has two key components to it,” Miranda said. You need to prepare a paper or panel, also called the ground, to rePrepared with tables of illus- ceive the silverpoint, and then there are the strokes – trated reference books, her own silverpoint work exhib- how you get the silverpoint ited on the walls of the Mary onto the paper – she said. Preparing the surface can be Baldwin room, and a table arranged with tools, papers, somewhat complex, but not off-putting. As for the gesso and other surface strokes, Miranda explains primers, Miranda gave the that any metal will leave a artists an eye-opening mark on the prepared paprimer on silverpoint. She per. Choices of metal run the also left time in the presengamut: silver, gold, copper, tation for the artists to try brass and bronze. “Lead Is their own hands at it. not used nowadays,” MiranSilverpoint has a unique da added. Tools are not limplace in the world, said Miited to very fine wire. Conranda explaining that it was temporary artists find silverthe artists’ original medium point allows for experimenbefore modern day tation, as they can use graphite. It is also known as spoons and rods, and almost the art of the masters — da any metal. One artist uses Vinci, Dürer, Raphael and thimbles on her fingers, she Rembrant— although Miran- said. da said after silverpoint hit A multimedia artist, Miranda its height of popularity during the Renaissance, the technique virtually faded into obscurity. The technique resurfaced in the 19th Century, and now in modern days, the art of

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may initially reveal itself as grey. But after a time, it takes on a warm tone. A silver wire renders the drawing with an “ethereal glow,” Miranda said. Something else Miranda cherishes is her feeling that “the mark making of silverpoint is a real capture of the artist.” Kathie Miranda’s silverpoint work can be seen during regular library hours, in the Mary Baldwin room, through Dec. 28.

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Hazzard County: Dec. 20, 9 p.m. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

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many Cheshire residents. Owner Anita Bruscino has stocked the shop with inspired quality gifts, from one-of-a-kind clothing, to ultra-soft wraps and purses. She also carries luxury personal care items and distinctive kitchenware. Cheshire Nursery, Garden Center and Flower Shop is a perfect solution when faced with a gift crisis. Along with a choice of ornaments, live plants and fresh flower bouquets, the specialty foods, including winter tea, sweet licorice and chocolates, will make any stocking a winner. The Posh Pear is right up the street in Bovano Plaza. A relatively new shop, proprietor Traci Selinske fills her large space with unique home goods and accessories. Selinske’s warm, homelike shop features a combination of vintage and new items and home décor. Selinske al-

Marty Q: Dec. 20, 5 - 8 p.m. Happy Hour at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

so offers customers her interior design services. Formerly located in the PlantsvilleMarion section of Southington for a few years, the decision to relocate to Cheshire was “a good move,” Selinske said. If you’re rushing off to a party or family gathering, you can always run into Norton’s Brothers Fruit Farm Market, 466 Academy Road. Phyllis Perry has enough delicious fresh fruit, preserves and butters to create your own “Cheshire basket.” Additionally, you can select candies and yummy baking novelty packages to make your gift even more special. Finally, Old Bishop’s Farm, 500 South Meriden Road, is open with a tempting selection of baked goods and pies ready to take along to gift to your holiday dinner host. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get a few goodies for yourself.

Saturday A Very Drag Diva Christmas Brunch: Dec. 21, 11:45 a.m. $35. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford. Bobby Wheeler and the Goodes: Dec. 21, 5 - 8 p.m. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. Cozy Christmas: Dec. 21, 5 6:30 p.m. $30. Square Foot Theatre, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford. 203-793-7383. squarefoottheatre@ gmail.com.

Holiday Dance Party for Singles: Dec. 21, 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. $30. Il Monticello, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden. Major Motion: Dec. 21, 9 p.m. Live at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. West Rock: Dec. 21, 8 - 11 p.m. Square Foot Theatre, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford.

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sects with Route 42, at Creamery Road and Private Drive and at Cornwall Avenue. A timeline for the proposed project was not available. The office of state Sen. Mary Abrams, a Democrat whose districts include Cheshire and Meriden, issued a statement Friday afternoon in support of the funding. “Transportation safety is very important, and I'm glad to see a project like this is being recognized for the importance it has,” Abrams said in the statement. “I'm grateful to the Bond Commission and Gov. Ned Lamont for their investment in Cheshire and for their support of healthy and safe transportation and recreation in our state.”

Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (Touring): Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m. $33. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford. Meriden Ski and Snowboard Club: Weekly meeting. Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m. AOH Club, 71 Melville Ave., Meriden. meridenski.com.

Friday Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (Touring): Dec. 27, 8 p.m. $33. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford.

the University of Connecticut, in calling Route 10 the most dangerous road in Cheshire. In 2019, 143 crashes have occurred on Route 10 as of Dec. 2., according to the repository.

trian phases at three important intersections along Route 10. I am hopeful that the funding for this state initiative is passed at next week’s Bond Commission meeting.”

During that same time span, 128 crashes have occurred on Interstate 84 and 76 crashes on Route 70 — which rank second and third by number of crashes, according to the repository's list.

State Rep. Liz Linehan, DCheshire, described pedestrian safety as “as a huge concern, not only of mine, but also of my constituents.”

In 2018, 201 motor vehicle crashes occurred on Route 10. The vast majority — 156 — involved no apparent injuries. Only two crashes involved suspected serious injuries, while no fatal injuries were reported. A total of 14 of the incidents involved pedestrians.

Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball, in an email, wrote, “From the Town's standpoint these are welcome public safety improvements to increase Abrams’ office referenced pedestrian safety with new the Connecticut Crash Data sidewalk ramps, push butRepository, maintained by tons and exclusive pedes-

“I'm glad the Department of Transportation is moving ahead with signal upgrades that have proven safety features. It's necessary for a walkable town, and that's the direction in which we want Cheshire to keep moving,” Linehan said. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ

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Buy good outdoor gear to enjoy the slopes We here in Connecticut, along with most of New England are waiting, and waiting, and waiting for winter to get going. As I write this there is really little skiing in the Northeast. Some areas are open, and hope to get going soon, but the best ad- Mother Nature to sort things out. vice is to call ahead. All we can do is wait for

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Why not make the most of that waiting and do a bit of shopping for those skiers on your list? There are several small things that skiers, and other winter outdoor types, can always use. Gloves, hats, socks and thermal under things make good small gifts and stocking stuffers. But, and this is a big but, make sure that they are skiing or winter outdoor specific. Sure, you can buy a pair of outdoor gloves at some discount store for less than 10 bucks and these may be fine for walking the dog or brushing the snow off the windshield – but I wouldn’t ski in them. Cold, wet hands are no fun when you’re 2,000 feet up a mountain. The same is true for the base layer. I recommend good quality, outdoor specific long johns and tops. That world famous, catalog store, from up in Maine has some good stuff that it’ll ship in time for Santa to put under a tree. Grandpa’s old red wool long johns just don’t do the job on a cold, windy mountain top. I’m a frugal old man and am always looking for good deals. Last week I found a few at one of those chain stores that buy the overstock from major suppliers. You know, like you see advertised on TV. Right there on Queen Street, I found good quality name brand ski parkas and accessories at reasonable prices.

lose something. Hats, gloves, goggles and scarves are a given, but helmets, poles and even boots can also be among the missing. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. The best advice I can give is to bring extras. Goggles, gloves and hats will cost more at a resort than at home, so bring these with you. Poles and boots are a mystery. You’ll have to rent more at a ski shop when those disappear. We all know that kids grow, but why do they seem to do it so fast? They get taller and heavier between meals. They will probably out grow last season’s ski clothes before this season is over. One of the answers to this dilemma is to buy used, or trade with skiing friends. You can sometimes find good ski clothes at one of the used clothing stores. Again, make sure it is ski specific and fits properly. The young ones will not like skiing, and make life miserable for skiing parents, if they are wet and cold. If you want to be a skiing family, outfit the little ones in good quality gear. Back on the slopes, the UConn ski team is getting ready for another winning season. “We will be up in New Hampshire at Wildcat Mountain this winter break,” says Jeff Lagasse, UConn head coach. “We are looking forward to another strong season from both the women’s and men’s squads and are excited to hit the snow now that finals are over.”

Skiing with kids is sometimes very rewarding, but it can also be super frustrating. They lose things, even things The MacConnell Division that are attached to them. If races start in New Hampyou ski with a young person, shire on Jan. 9. under age 14, for more than four days a season, they will

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Local ski areas rev up for winter By Everett Bishop Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — As the first official day of winter approaches, two local ski areas are preparing for the winter sports season. Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville opened on Dec. 12. General Manager Jay Dougherty said that opening day saw a “couple hundred” guests take to the slopes. “Every year the month of December is wishy-washy for us. In southern New England you’re never guaranteed great weather,” he said. With a recent mix of rain and snow, and temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees, creating prime skiing

conditions can be tricky. That makes the job “challenging but exciting,” according to Dougherty. “The relationship between machine-made snow and natural snow is like taking two mason jars, putting them side by side and filling one with feathers, which represents the natural snow, and one with BBs, which is the snow we make,” Dougherty said. But he isn’t deterred. “It looks good so far, the way the weather patterns are set up,” he said. “Here and there we’re getting snow events and not all rain events.”

music and an expanded men’s and women’s skiing program. Mount Southington is also looking into creating a program for kids ages 3 to 6.

nity had somewhere to gather for the winter season,” said Powder Ridge President and CEO Sean Hayes. “We make a lot of snow here in December, but we’re not able to utilize it a lot of the time because there isn’t enough for people to ski on.”

Powder Ridge Ski Area in Middlefield, which opened on Friday, Dec. 13, also relies on snow machines to make up for the lack of natu- So Powder Ridge got creral snow. Powder Ridge is al- ative. so expanding its offerings. This year, the resort is host“It was our vision from the ing what Hayes is calling the very beginning that we “prequel” to the soon-to-bewanted to make sure that ev- annual New England Winter eryone in the entire commu- Festival every weekend in

December. This festival will include all sorts of winter sports, as well as carnival rides provided by Marenna Amusements, live music and a space for local artisans and vendors to sell their wares. “We want this to be a fullservice resort for everyone who comes to visit,” said Hayes. Hayes said that in five years, Powder Ridge hopes to see as many as 100,000 people during the season.

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A partnership to save turtles and local reparian habitat Elim Park and Cheshire Land Trust are working together to bring life back to the Mill River area.

among seven currently on the state list of “Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Reptiles.”

Once very common in New England, today the populations of certain turtles has declined and as development has increased in recent years, much of the riparian habitat has been lost. But if visitors walk through the scenic forests and fields along the Mill River from late spring through early fall near its Cook Hill Road crossing in Cheshire, the Eastern box turtle occasionally can still be seen. The distinctive patches of yellow or orange on its dark outer shell are easy to identify. Or continue strolling along the river and catch a glimpse of the wood turtle, with its unique dark shell of engraved lines and ridges forming pieces like a puzzle.

Cook Hill Road has been home to the Elim Park retirement community since 1958. Just across the Mill River is the Fresh Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary owned by the Cheshire Land Trust. The two neighboring nonprofit organizations recently joined forces to rejuvenate wildlife habitat and improve the environment right in their own backyard.

According to records at the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, there are surviving populations of both turtles still living in the vicinity of Cook Hill Road, although they are

In 2018, CFE/Save the Sound released its comprehensive Mill River Watershed Plan outlining the current condition of the river and an ac-

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tion plan for how to improve it. One of the major concerns in the plan that both Elim Park and Fresh Meadows share is poor water quality. The plan says the segment of the river flowing between the two sites is “impaired” from pollution. According to the plan, water quality in many parts of the river has deteriorated due to elevated levels of bacteria with urban stormwater runoff a leading cause of these impairments. Unsustainable environmental practices from sources such as commercial and industrial land uses, excessive use of toxic lawn care chemicals and fertilizers, illicit discharges, sewer overflows and other sources threaten water quality, according to the plan. In addition, Fuss & O’Neill, the engineering firm behind the Mill River Watershed Plan, was brought in to provide technical assistance and ecological support in the effort to restore the area between Elim Park and Fresh Meadows, Bedard said. Bedard said after initial project planning was complete, the first phase of actual work in 2019 began in October and involved a general cleanup of the project area to improve habitat. Several downed and dying trees were carefully removed by a licensed arborist so not to disturb any wildlife or damage the Mill River. Bedard said plans are now

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

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Scotch and Single Malt Johnnie Walker Red Label.........1.75L.....$36.99 Talisker Storm............................750ML...$42.99 Johnnie Walker Black Label......1.75L.....$62.99 Dewars White Label...................1.75L.....$34.99 Clan MacGregor........................1.75L.....$23.99 Scoresby Rare...........................1.75L.....$20.99 Macallan 12 yrs.........................750ML...$54.99 Chivas Regal 12 yrs...................1.75L.....$49.99 Famous Grouse.........................1.75L.....$29.99 Glenmorangie 10 Yr...................750ML...$36.99 Oban Little Bay..........................750ML...$39.99 Balvenie Doublewood 12 Yr......750ML...$54.99

Bourbon and Whiskey Makers Mark..............................1.75L.....$54.99 Jameson Irish Whiskey..............1.75L.....$49.99 Jack Daniels..............................1.75L.....$42.99 Southern Comfort......................1.75L.....$28.99 Jim Beam...................................1.75L.....$29.99 Seagrams VO.............................1.75L.....$20.99 Canadian Club...........................1.75L.....$19.99 Basil Hayden 80 - 8 Yr...............750ML...$38.99 Woodford Reserve.....................750ML...$36.99

Vodka Grey Goose All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ketel One...................................1.75L.....$32.99 Absolut All Types.......................1.75L.....$29.99 Skyy All Types............................1.75L.....$19.99 Smirnoff.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Pinnacle.....................................1.75L.....$18.98 Sobieski.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Gordon’s Vodka.........................1.75L.....$18.99 Popov........................................1.75L.....$12.99 Grey Goose All Types................750ML...$29.99 Three Olives Vodka....................1.75L.....$21.99 Stolichnaya, All Flavors.............1.75L.....$27.99 Tito’s Vodka...............................1.75L.....$30.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................750ML...$26.99 New Amsterdam........................1.75L.....$19.99 Svedka.......................................1.75L.....$19.99 Dutchcraft Vodka.......................1.75ml...$22.99

Cordials Grand Marnier...........................1.75L.....$61.99 Bailey’s Irish Cream...................1.75L.....$39.99 Kahlua........................................1.75L.....$36.99 Brady’s Irish Cream...................1.75L.....$21.99 Disaronno Amaretto...................750ML...$27.99 Bailey’s Irish Cream All Flavors.750ML...$24.99 Romana Sambuca White...........750ML...$26.99 Kahlua........................................750ML...$19.99

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Magnum Madness 1.5L R. Mondavi Private Selection...................$16.99 Beringer Founder’s Estate........................$16.99 Columbia Crest 2 Vines............................$14.99 Woodbridge All Types...............................$11.99 Yellow Tail All Types.................................... $9.99 Beringer White Zin...................................... $9.99 C.K. Mondavi All Types.............................. $9.99 Flip Flop, 1.5L............................................. $9.99 Stone Cellar, 1.5L....................................... $9.99 Crane Lake................................................. $7.99 Fox Horn..................................................... $8.99 Rex Goliath All Types................................$10.99 Mark West Pinot Noir 1.5L.......................$16.99 Clos Dubois Chard 1.5L...........................$19.99 Blackstone Cab Merlot 1.5L.....................$15.99 Concha Y Toro Frontera 1.5L..................... $8.99 Chat St. Michelle Chard 1.5L...................$17.99 Barefoot All Types 1.5L............................$10.99 Redwood Creek.......................................... $9.99 Mezza Corona PG....................................$12.99 Ruffino PG................................................$12.99 Bella Sera.................................................$10.99 Lindemans.................................................. $9.99 J. Lohr Cab 1.5L.......................................$29.99 J. Lohr Chard 1.5L....................................$21.99 Liberty Creek All Varietals........................... $7.99

Gin Bombay Sapphire.......................1.75L.....$34.99 Bombay Gin................................1.75L.....$28.99 Pinnacle......................................1.75L.....$19.99 Tanqueray Gin.............................1.75L....$31.99 Hendricks Gin.............................750ML...$34.99 New Amsterdam.........................1.75L.....$21.99

Beer Stella Artois................ 24-pk loose c/s.... $29.99 Blue Moon.................. 2x12 pk................ $28.99 Corona/Light............... 24-pk loose c/s.... $25.99 Heineken/Light........... 24-pk loose c/s.... $25.99 Sam Adams................ 12 pk.................... $14.99 Bud Light.................... 24 pk./btls............ $16.99 Bud Family................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Coors Light................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Miller Lite.................... 30 pk.................... $23.99 Busch/Light................ 30 pk.................... $17.99 Keystone Light........... 30 pk.................... $16.99 Genesee Cream.......... 24 pk.................... $14.69 Guinness Draught....... 18 pk. cans.......... $24.99 Coors Light................. 20 pk. btls............ $14.99 Yuengling Family........ 12 pk.................... $10.99

Great Value Wines! Excelsior Cab/Chard 750ML.......................$7.99 Indaba All Types 750ML..............................$8.99 Pareto Cab/Chard/Red 750ML...................$8.99 Gargouille Côtes du Rhône 750ML.............$5.99

Wines 750ML Jordan Cab. Sauv..................................... $54.99 Justin Paso Robles Cab........................... $21.99 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio.................. $19.99 Caymus Conundrum Red......................... $19.99 K. Jackson Cab. Sauv./Merlot/V.Res........ $16.99 Layer Cake Shiraz.................................... $13.99 St. Francis Cab. Sauv............................... $19.99 Coppola Claret......................................... $16.99 Louis M. Martini Ca. Sauv. Sonoma......... $17.99 K. Jackson Chard..................................... $10.99 Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir................... $19.99 La Crema Sonoma Chard......................... $17.99 Erath Pinot Noir........................................ $17.99 Primarius Pinot Noir................................. $14.99 Dr Loosen Riesling................................... $11.99 William Hill Merlot/ Sauv. Blanc/Chard..... $12.99 Ruffino PG...................................................$8.99 Toasted Head Chard...................................$9.99 Menage A. Trois All Type.............................$9.99 Cup Cake Still Wine.....................................$9.99 Hob Nob Red........................................... $11.99 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio...........................$9.99 Mark West Pinot Noir/Chard.......................$9.99 Apothic Red.................................................$9.99 Blackstone...................................................$7.99 Beringer White Zin.......................................$5.99 Tisdale All Types..........................................$3.99 Josh Cab Sauv......................................... $12.99 Oyster Bay S/Bl........................................ $10.99 Barefoot Cellars...750ML.............................$6.99 Bogle Chard/Merlot...750ML.......................$9.99 Decoy Cab/Merlot...750ML...................... $19.99 14 Hands...750ML.................................All $9.99 Sonoma Cutrer Chard.............................. $22.99 Br Cohn Cab Sav Silver Label.................. $19.99 Crane Lake All Type.....................................$3.99 Caymus Cab/Sauv................................... $79.99 Charles Krug Cab/Sauv............................ $29.99 7 Deadly Zins............................................ $14.99 La Crema Monterey Chard....................... $14.99 Matua Sauvignon Blanc..............................$9.99

Champagne

Moet & Chandon Imperial....... 750ML.... $39.99 M&R Asti.................................. 750ML.... $11.99 Roederer Estate....................... 750ML.... $24.99 Segura Viudas......................... 750ML...... $9.99 Freixenet Brut/Dry................... 750ML...... $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly...................... 750ML...... $9.99 Cooks Champ......................... 750ML...... $8.99 Rum 90+ Prosecco.......................... 750ML...... $9.99 Captain Morgan...........................1.75L......$26.99 Veuve Clicquot Brut N/V.......................... $47.99 Bacardi Silver/Gold......................1.75L......$19.99 Taittinger La Francaise Brut..... 750ML.... $44.99 Captain Morgan White.................1.75L......$19.99 Bollinger Brut........................... 750ML.... $49.99 La Marca Prosecco................. 750ML.... $14.99

Tequila

Jose Cuervo.............................. 1.75L......$35.99 Don Julio Silver.......................... 1.75L......$64.99 Patron Silver.............................. 750ML....$40.99 Casamigo’s Blanco.................... 750ML....$42.99 *NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS*

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