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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Parade showcases ‘truly thankful’ By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Flag bearers stand at attention in front of the veterans memorial next to the Cheshire Town Hall during the town's Memorial Day Parade on Sunday. Organizers estimated around 4,000 people lined Route 10 for the procession, which went from Highland Elementary School to Cheshire High School. See more photos inside on Pages A8 and A52 and online at cheshirecitizen.com

Stopping in front of the memorial to the hundreds of service members from Cheshire, two marching band buglers broke off from Sunday’s Memorial Day Parade to play taps in memory of those who didn’t return. Before the buglers were called forth, American Legion Chaplain Randy Tapp gave a benediction, calling for the thousands gathered to never forget the sacrifices that have been made for their freedom. “Grant us hearts and minds that are truly thankful. Help us to fully appreciate the price that they paid at places like Bunker Hill, the Battle of New Orleans, the Alamo, Gettysburg, San Juan Hill, the Ardennes, Omaha Beach, Iwo Jima, Pork Chop Hill, Khe Sanh and most recently, the Middle East,” he said. “Thank you for those who gave the last full measure of devotion and laid down their lives for this country.”

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mentary School at 1:30 p.m., continued on to Cheshire High School, with crowds lining both sides of Highland Avenue and South Main Street. It took around an hour and a half for the entire parade to make its The parade, which left Highland Eleway down the 1.7 mile stretch of

Route 10.

“It’s a great little town to have something like this,” he said. “I thought it was tremendous.”

Irvin Daubert, one of the two 98year-old World War Two veterans who were the parade marshals, said Led by the Police Department and it was the most people he’d seen at a followed by cars marked as carrying Memorial Day Parade.

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Cornerstone of Cheshire lax hangs up the high tops After 21 seasons, 268 wins, Pulisciano steps down as head coach By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

dent-athletes will be missed. We thank him for his years of dedicated service.”

On Monday, Pulisciano stepped down from his post he’d held for 21 years follow- Pulisciano has earned a number of awards over the ing Cheshire’s last game of years, including being the 2019 campaign. named the Record-Journal Pulisciano was a senior cap- “Rich has been a major imCoach of the Year in 2017. pact in the success of tain for the Rams in 1988 He totaled a record of 268and, after college, came back lacrosse, not only with 162 and placed 217 players Cheshire High but the as an assistant coach in in college programs during growth of the sport within 1993. Ten years after he his tenure. graduated from Cheshire, he Connecticut,” Cheshire athletic director Steve Trifone became head coach of the “He’s made a lot of connecsaid. “His commitment to team, guiding his alma the program and our stumater to state titles in 2002 See Pulisciano, A3 Rich Pulisciano has been involved with Cheshire boys lacrosse in almost every year since its inception in 1983.

Head coach Rich Pulisciano and the Cheshire boys lacrosse team. Justin Weekes ,special to the Record-Journal

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After an extensive search and a close vote, the Board of Education has hired an assistant superintendent from within the district. Marlene Silano, a former Chapman School principal and the district’s K-8 curriculum coordinator, was chosen from among nearly 100 applicants.

“She has always just been incredibly impressive. Her breadth of knowledge is great, she’s very detailed Silano and considerate,” said board member Marlena Soble. “It’s always been a pleasure and I’m very pleased to support your appointment.”

She’s going to fill the position vacated by Shawn Parkhurst, former assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, who left last year to take a superintendent job in Windsor Locks.

Members in opposition to her appointment said they were looking for someone from outside the district who’d have a fresh perspective.

Silano received praise from all the board members. She was appointed in a 4-3 vote last week.

Neeta Vatti voted against Silano’s appointment, saying the district would have been best served by an external

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candidate. “I believe it is beneficial and important for someone new to view a situation,” she said. Vatti, a Democrat, joined Republicans Tony Perugini and Adam Grippo in the vote. All said they were confident Silano would do a good job and had served the district well in her previous roles. “I find it hard to understand decisions to not vote for someone who is clearly the best candidate for the job, especially if those who are not voting are convinced that you’re going to do a great job, which I already know,” said board Chairwoman Kathryn Hallen. Board members and top education officials conducted See Silano, A3

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Connecticut Lacrosse and Dean College halls of fame. He has been twice selected as U.S. Lacrosse Coach of the Year and was a National High School Athletic Coaches Association National Coach of the Year finalist in 2018.

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tions with colleges throughout the country,” Trifone said. “If a kid wants to play lacrosse in college, Rich will find a place for him. “He will leave big shoes to fill. He left a great legacy and a great foundation for Cheshire lacrosse for the future.” Pulisciano was also on the Cheshire High football staff for 22 years. He’s been Trifone’s assistant athletic director for 10 years and served two years as a freshman boys basketball coach. As an athlete at Cheshire, Pulisciano earned All-Area, All-Housantonic League and All-State honors in football. He played four years of lacrosse and was president

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Cheshire boys lacrosse began in 1983 as a club team. The first varsity campaign was in 1984.

Cheshire lacrosse coach Rich Pulisciano.

of the Class of 1988. Pulisciano went on to play both football and lacrosse at Dean Junior College and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Springfield College. He acquired his Masters and sixth-year Administration degrees from Southern Connecticut State. He’s taught physical education at Cheshire High since 1994. Pulisciano has been inducted into the Cheshire High School Alumni Association,

office as an administrator. “In that position she’s done an incredible job,” Solan said.

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the interviews. Superintendent of Schools Jeff Solan said the selection process was very competitive. He was impressed with Silano’s work in the district, most recently in the central

Silano will earn $159,000 in the new position. Her contract begins July 1. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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onships, along with the two state crowns. Cheshire finished 6-10 this spring. “Like I told the kids in the locker room, I’m not going anywhere,” Pulisciano said. “I’m still teaching another nine or 10 years. You will see me at almost every game, except when I’m watching my daughters. I’m still going to be in school and there. I’m still willing contact all of the college coaches I know for them. I have gotten more calls from college coaches than I have from high school coaches.

more later on.” Pulisciano said it was just the right time for him to go. “I thought about it last year when I couldn’t see both of my daughters’ lacrosse games,” Pulisciano said. “I had a discussion with my wife and I felt it was the right thing to do. My wife and I went to our daughter Mia’s game with Endicott in the Division III playoffs and, once I got there, I knew I needed to spend more time with my family. Twenty six years is a long time to spend away from the family and I knew it was time to move on.”

“It’s tough to step away; we have put a lot of heart and Pulisciano and his wife soul in the program,” he added. “It’s going to be hard. Francis have a son, Ricky, and three daughters, Mia, It’s going to hit me a lot Ava and Giada.

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School Notes Mercy High School honor roll MIDDLETOWN — Mercy High School has named the following students to its honor roll for the third term Cheshire — High honors: Ashlyn Liedke; honors: Ava Arcesi, Sophia Arcesi, Lauren Chong, Hailey Fragoso, Fiona McCormack, Cecelia Puckhaber, and Elana Puszka.

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The Sphinx Motor Patrol drove its miniature cars down Route 10. Charity groups like the Shriners were joined by local businesses, politicians and school groups for the parade, which attracted around 4,000 people. At left, veterans filled the Veterans of Foreign Wars trolley during the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday. Organizers estimated around 4,000 people lined Route 10 for the procession, which went from Highland Elementary School to Cheshire High School. American Legion Chaplain Randy Tapp gives the benediction during Sunday’s Memorial Day Parade in Cheshire. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

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people outside the parade watching,” she said. “They could be doing anything … but they chose to be here.” John White, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10052 said he was very pleased with the turnout, which he estimated to be in the area of 4,000. He credited good weather and “a deepening sense of patriotism and appreciation of freedom.” He reminded those in front of Cheshire High School that Memorial Day isn’t about the barbeques or automobile sales, but recognizing what has been given to make those possible. “To be born free is a great privilege. To die free is a great responsibility,” he said. “That’s what I hope people take away.” dleithyessian@record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leithyessian

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Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair set for June 8 Cheshire’s Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair, now more than 80 years old, returns to town on Saturday, June 8. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Church Green in front of the First Congregational Church in the center of Cheshire. Admission is free, and free parking is available behind the church or behind Town Hall across the street. As always, the Festival will feature naturally sweet strawberry shortcake with Cheshire-grown strawberries. Also available will be hamburgers, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, chocolate covered strawberries, and more. For our guests’ conve-

nience, we will have an ATM on the church grounds and we will accept credit cards at the food and ticket tents. An integral part of the Festival is the annual Arts and Crafts Fair, featuring more than 35 juried artisans and handcrafters from four states. Jewelry, hand carvings, pottery, glassware, candles, paintings and much more will be on display and available for purchase. Businesses and organizations of all types will have displays at the Cheshire Community Expo. Festivalgoers can learn all about the for-profit and non-profit businesses involving health and fitness, remodeling,

martial arts, insurance, real estate and others. For the kids, there will be the ever-popular inflatables, including a 51-foot obstacle course. Toddlers will enjoy ring toss, pretend fishing, golf, and other games. Of course, there will be face painting, and for older children (and adults!), henna body art. Live music, provided by the Cheshire Community Band and the Irish-American folk group Band o’Brothers will keep things lively on the Green. For more information, visit www.CheshireStrawberryFestival.com.

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On Sunday, June 2 Bike Cheshire and Hartford HealthCare are organizing bike rides for all levels of riders. The rides start at First Congregational

Rides are guided and require registration. Sign up can be found at www.facebook.com/BikeCheshire/.

Thursday

Author Talk: The Dogs of Camelot: Stories of the Kennedy Canines: May 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.

Create a Custom Wood Sign: June 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Posh Pear, 830 South Main St., Cheshire.

Friday

Paint by Number Event: May 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Posh Pear, 830 South Main St., Cheshire.

Arsenic and Old Lace: May 31, 8 p.m. Adults $20; Seniors/Students $15. Nelson Hall Theater, 150 Cook Hill Dr. Dave and the Road, Cheshire.

Church, 111 Church Drive, at 11 p.m.

stration: June 5, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. 203-2810228. cheshireartleague@ gmail.com.

Thursday

2019 Red Carpet Film Festival: May 31, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S Turnpike Road, Wallingford.

ple, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday.

Bike rides set for June 2

*For more Local Events visit our Things To Do Calendar at myrecordjournal.com/ things-to-do

2019 Masonicare Wine & Beer Tasting: May 31, 6 to 9 p.m. Masonicare At Ashlar Village (Auditorium), 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford.

Brought to you by: Daniels Orthodontics Masonicare Wine & Beer Tasting by the Masonic Charity Foundation: May 31, 6 to 9 p.m. $45. Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. 203-679-5555. info@masonicare.org.

Friday 49th Annual Seniors Picnic: June 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Hubbard Park, 999 W Main St., Meriden. 203-237-0066. rliegl@ meridenct.Orthodontics gov. Daniels

Arsenic and Old Lace: June 1, 2 and 8 p.m. Adults $20; Seniors/Students $15. Nelson Hall Theater, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire.

Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement: June 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

Boutique Sale: June 1, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 59 Main St., Cheshire.

Tuesday

Sunday FIT FOR A DAY: June 2, 12 to 2 p.m. 480 Cornwall Ave, Cheshire. Cornwall Avenue and West Main Street Section team of the Bike Trail, Cheshire.

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The Grotesque 10: Architectural Sculpture from 10 Universities: June 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.

Wednesday Portrait Drawing Demon-

Free food for the needy: June 7, 8:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Wallingford Church of the Nazarene, 26 Parker Farms Road, Wallingford. 203-598-5002. doeringrajan@gmail.com. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: June 7, 7:30 p.m. $26 - $28. Square Foot Theatre & Tavern, 950 Yale Ave, Wallingford. 203-793-7383. squarefoottheatre@gmail.com. Strawberry Shortcake Festival: June 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church, 145 Main St., Meriden.

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CASNER ELECTRIC LLC ILLUMINATED ELECTRICAL KURT KLEMISH WALLINGFORD, CT

We at Main Street Caffe can’t thank the Cheshire Citizen readers enough for your votes! You voted us first place best breakfast sandwich and first place best lunch spot, the best of both worlds! You also voted us in the top 3 for best coffee! We couldn’t be prouder, and even more importantly, be more humbled by your votes!! BEST OF... AWARDS 2 0 1 9

Main Street Caffe Cheshire, CT

209 West Main Street • 203-439-9434

HOURS: Mon 6AM–7PM, Tues–Thurs 6AM–9PM, Fri 6AM–5PM, Sat & Sun 7AM–3PM

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LIVE MUSIC

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FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS

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MAY 30, 2019

Dr. Jonny Feldman Dr. David Feldman Dr. Kelly Morrison FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Preeti K. Chandhoke FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS

THANK YOU

Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS for making Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics Dr. Jonny Feldman

us smile, Cheshire FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Jonny Dr. Feldman FELDMAN ORTHODONTICS Jonny Feldman Dr. David Feldman Votedsince Best Orthodontist Orthodontic Excellence 1971 Dr. David Feldman Diplomates, American Board ofBoard Orthodontics Diplomates, American ofBoard Orthodontics Dr. David Feldman Diplomates, American of Orthodontics Dr. Kelly Morrison Dr. Kelly Morrison

Dr. Jonny Dr. Kelly Morrison Dr. Preeti Chandhoke Dr. Feldman Jonny Feldman Dr. K.K. Chandhoke Dr.Preeti Jonny Feldman Dr. David Dr. Preeti K. Chandhoke 850 NORTH MAIN ST. EXT. Dr. Feldman David Dr.Feldman David Feldman Dr. Kelly Morrison WALLINGFORD, CT1971 06492 Orthodontic Excellence since Dr. Kelly Morrison Dr. Kelly Morrison 203.949.0800 Dr. Preeti K. Chandhoke

Orthodontic Excellence since 1971 Dr. Preeti Chandhoke Orthodontic Excellence since 1971 Dr.K.Preeti K. Chandhoke 850 NORTH MAIN ST. EXT. 435 HIGHLAND AVENUE WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

CHESHIRE,25 CT WASHINGTON 06410

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435 HIGHLAND AVENUE CHESHIRE, CT 06410 203.272.0900

AVENUE

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850 NORTH MAIN ST. EXT. 435 203.272.0900 HIGHLAND 203.949.0800 NORTH AVENUE HAVEN, CT 06473 WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 CHESHIRE, CT 06410AVENUE 850 NORTH MAIN ST. EXT. 435 HIGHLAND 203.239.2288 25 WASHINGTON AVENUE 203.949.0800 203.272.0900 WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 CHESHIRE, CT 06410 NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473 203.239.2288 203.949.0800 203.272.0900 25 WASHINGTON AVENUE RTH MAIN ST. EXT. 435 HIGHLAND AVENUE NORTH25 HAVEN, CT 06473 www.FeldmanOrthodontics.net WASHINGTON GFORD, 06492 CHESHIRE, CT AVENUE 06410 AVENUE 09.0800 NORTH MAIN ST. EXT. ST. EXT. 435 HIGHLAND 850CT NORTH MAIN 435 HIGHLAND AVENUE 203.239.2288 NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473 203.272.0900 LLINGFORD, CT 06492 CHESHIRE, CT 06410 WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 CHESHIRE, CT 06410 203.239.2288 3.949.0800 203.272.0900 203.949.0800 203.272.0900 25 WASHINGTON AVENUE www.FeldmanOrthodontics.net NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473 www.FeldmanOrthodontics.net 25 WASHINGTON AVENUEAVENUE 25 WASHINGTON 203.239.2288

Orthodontic Excellence since 1971

Orthodontic Excellence sincesince 19711971 Orthodontic Excellence

NORTH NORTH HAVEN,HAVEN, CT 06473 CT 06473 203.239.2288 203.239.2288 www.FeldmanOrthodontics.net

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HEATING & COOLING CONTRACTORS

THANK YOU

For Voting Us Best Heating And Ac Service! Specializing Residential & Light Commercial

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FLOORING COMPANY

INVESTMENT FIRM

WINNER

DON PETITS STORE OF FLOORS

FLP FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RUNNER UP

COLONIAL FLOORING AMERICA SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER

ED BARILLARO THE MONEY COACH LOBO & PASCALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

HOME BUILDER WINNER

JOHN RICCI RUNNER UP

A M NAPOLITANO LLC NORBACK BUILDERS INC

LANDSCAPING WINNER

NICK CONSTANTINO LANDSCAPE SERVICES RUNNER UP

BRIAR RIDGE LANDSCAPING, CHESHIRE WAITKUS LANDSCAPING LLC

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Thank you for voting Custom Travel first place best travel agency

CT’s #1 Travel Agency Great Vacation Sales for 2019 Summer and Fall.

HOME CONTRACTOR WINNER

EXTREME MAINTENANCE RUNNER UP

MARK HORVATH HANDYMAN SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER

LAW FIRM WINNER

ALLISAN ADAMS RUNNER UP

BAILLIE HERSHMANN FAZZONE & RYAN: RICCIUTI PHILLIP L

Plan ahead for holiday travel and April 2020 school vacations to get the best deals and availability!

HOME REMODELING WINNER

KDM KITCHENS LLC RUNNER UP

EXTREME MAINTENANCE RICCI CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER

LAWN CARE WINNER

BRIAR RIDGE LANDSCAPING RUNNER UP

NICK CONSTANTINO LANDSCAPE SERVICES WAITKUS LANDSCAPING LLC

REAL ESTATE AGENT

RUNNER UP

WINNER

ALLSTATE INSURANCE AGENT: PHILIP NEWTON ION INSURANCE

DAVID LEMEL RUNNER UP

JAMES BULGER, CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE THE SALLY BOWMAN GROUP

Custom Custom Travel Travel R216158

PHILIP NEWTON: ALLSTATE INSURANCE

YOUR VACATION STORE YOUR VACATION STORE 203-949-9990 • cttravel.com 600 N Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

203-949-9990 • cttravel.com 600 N Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

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Where your pet is treated like royalty

Thank You

Ask about our

first night free promotion!

for voting us best screen printing and embroidery

School Uniforms • Prizes Promotional Items • Apparel

312 East Johnson Ave., Cheshire (1/2 mile from Rt. 10, 1 mile from I-691)

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Thank you for voting us your #1 groomer!

(203) 250-PAWS (7297)  www.pawspet.com

Cheshire CT

203.699.9805

www.DarterSpecialties.com

THANK YOU SO MUCH South Broad Paint & Home Center

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1267 S. Broad Street Wallingford, CT 203-774-4700 SouthBroadPaintCenter.com Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm & Saturday 8am-4pm, Closed Sun

for voting us first place best paint store and first place best floor covering store We are committed to providing excellent service and quality products and appreciate your vote of confidence in us!

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Luxury Suites Pet Boarding Doggie Daycare Cattery Grooming & More!

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REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER

TEAM POWERHOUSE COLDWELL BANKER RUNNER UP

CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE THE SALLY BOWMAN GROUP

WINNER

DIFONZO’S RESTORATION, LLC RUNNER UP

ELITE ROOFING ROCK HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC DBA ROCK ROOFING

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KIDS & EDUCATION DANCE SCHOOL WINNER

CHESHIRE DANCE CENTRE RUNNER UP

ROOFING

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THE CHESHIRE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY TRIPLE THREAT DANCE COMPANY

DAY CAMP

Remodeling  Custom Homes  Commercial

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING US #1 HOME BUILDER IN THE CHESHIRE CITIZEN BEST OF AWARDS!

WINNER

YMCA CAMP SLOPER

SIDING WINNER

DIFONZO’S RESTORATION, LLC RUNNER UP

ROCK HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC DBA ROCK ROOFING

SWIMMING POOLS WINNER

HUNTER’S POOL CENTER INC RUNNER UP

ALOHA SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS LLC PROSPECT POOLS LLC

WHIPPERSNAPPER’S PLAY GYM YMCA CAMP QUINNIPIAC CHESHIRE YMCA

mail@ricciconstructiongroup.com

DAY CARE

WINNER

LOG DOGS TREE REMOVAL RUNNER UP

E C TREE LLC WALLINGFORD TREE SERVICES

www.riccicontructiongroup.com

LIC. # 523904

WINNER

DOODLEBUGZ CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER RUNNER UP

CHESHIRE COMMUNITY YMCA WHIPPERSNAPPER’S PLAY GYM

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR WINNER

TREE SURGEON

986 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 203-272-4323 | 203-272-9414

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RUNNER UP

CHESHIRE COMMUNITY YMCA RUNNER UP

The Red Door Gift Shop 830 S Main St Cheshire • (860) 426-1567

The Red Door Gift Shop Is A Unique Gift Shop With New And Hand Crafted Merchandise.

Thank You for Voting Us First Place Best Gift Shop in the Best Of Awards!

DOODLEBUGZ CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER OF CHESHIRE

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THANK YOU For all your maintenance needs.

Call us to schedule your next project!

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Plumbing & Heating Services • Excavation Drainage • Interior & Exterior Carpentry

for voting us a winner in Best Home Contractor, Repair, and Remodeling!

See our website for a full list of capabilities. 24/7 Emergency Services Available.

ExtremeMaint.com • 203-272-8010

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Thank you for voting us Best Landscaping Company!

n s o t a C ntino k c i N Landscape Services

Dependable, professional, quality service at an affordable price! 216336

404 Dryden Dr Cheshire, CT 06410 203-651-9267 | www.nclandscape.net

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MARTIAL ARTS

ORCHARD

WINNER

J C KARATE LLC

HICKORY HILL ORCHARD

RUNNER UP

OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO ACADEMY VALENTIN KARATE

NORTON BROTHERS FRUIT FARM OLD BISHOP FARMS

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PLACE TO WORSHIP

WINNER

ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL

RUNNER UP

BOULDER KNOLL MONTESSORI SCHOOL CHESHIRE ACADEMY

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ST PETER’S CHURCH, CHESHIRE

WEDDING VENUE WINNER

NEW HAVEN LAWN CLUB

118 S Main St Cheshire • 203.250.7806

(next door to the Town Hall) • ctcoffeeroasters.com

We are the only coffee roasters in Cheshire, and we meticulously monitor our process to roast each batch of beans to perfection. We also serve breakfast sandwiches and healthy smoothies.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

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Thank you for voting us first place best coffee in Cheshire!

RUNNER UP

EVENT VENUE WINNER

CASCADE FINE CATERING HAWK’S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB

AQUA TURF CLUB RUNNER UP

HAWK’S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB WAVERLY TAVERN RESTAURANT

SERVICES

12 first place awards!

CAR WASH WINNER

PREMIER WINE & SPIRITS RUNNER UP

BARKER SPECIALTY NORTON BROTHERS FRUIT FARM

1st place

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

PLAINVILLE BEST LATE NIGHT BEST HAPPY HOUR BEST SPORTS BAR BEST CHICKEN WINGS BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR SOUTHINGTON BEST SPORTS BAR BEST CHICKEN WINGS CHESHIRE BEST SPORTS BAR BEST CHICKEN WINGS BERLIN BEST HAPPY HOUR BEST SPORTS BAR TOWN TIMES

WINNER

SPLASH CAR WASH RUNNER UP

SCRUBBIN BUBBLES CAR WASH SNO-WHITE CAR WASH

CARPET CLEANING HOTEL WINNER

CHESHIRE WELCOME INN RUNNER UP

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT NEW HAVEN WALLINGFORD

WINNER

SAWICKI CARPET AND FLOOR CARE L L C

MIDDLEFIELD, ROCKFALL, DURHAM

RUNNER UP

BEST HAPPY HOUR

MOMMY MAIDS LLC PROFESSIONAL CARPET SYSTEMS OF DERBY SlidersGrillBar.com

197 EPISCOPAL RD. BERLIN, CT • 860-829-9292 1265 SOUTH MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CT • 860-788-7337 88 NEW BRITAIN AVE. PLAINVILLE, CT • 860-747-4477 1219 SOUTH MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT • 860-628-8815 84 MAIN ST. TORRINGTON, CT • 860-618-5525 950 YALE AVE. WALLINGFORD, CT • 203-793-7858

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r o f u o y k n a Th voting us Best Martial Arts!

Celebrating 20 years!

JC KARATE

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130 South Main Street, Cheshire 203-271-3183 â&#x20AC;¢ www.jckarate.net

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COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

HEATING & A/C SERVICE

WINNER

PHILIP NEWTON: ALLSTATE INSURANCE

EAST COAST MECHANICAL, INC. OF CHESHIRE CT

RUNNER UP

H.D. SEGUR INC. ION INSURANCE

F. F. HITCHCOCK CO. NORTHERN COMFORT SERVICES LLC

INDEPENDENT LIVING

WINNER

ELIM PARK PLACE

RUNNER UP

MIKA DIGITAL COMPUTER SERVICE TECHBRIDGE27

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RUNNER UP

COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES TRANSFORM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & REPAIR

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WINNER

LOCKSMITH WINNER

CHESHIRE LOCKSMITH RUNNER UP

DRY CLEANER

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WINNER

PHIL’S LOCKSHOP INC. TOM’S LOCKSMITHING CHESHIRE

TOP NOTCH CLEANERS RUNNER UP

CHESHIRE CLEANERS & TAILORS JENNY K CLEANERS

FUEL & OIL CO.

MOBILE / PHONE STORE WINNER

VERIZON AUTHORIZED RETAILER, RUSSELL CELLULAR

WINNER

PAINTER

F. F. HITCHCOCK CO.

WINNER

RUNNER UP

KAZDAN PAINTING

MCKINLEY OIL MIM’S OIL CO

FUNERAL HOME WINNER

ALDERSON-FORD FUNERAL HOMES INC. RUNNER UP

PROSPECT MEMORIAL WALLINGFORD FUNERAL HOME

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WINNER

OUELLETTE, DEGANIS & GALLAGHER, LLC RUNNER UP

CONNECTICUT TRIAL FIRM, LLC

PEST CONTROL WINNER

AC EXTERMINATING MERIDEN RUNNER UP

Hint: 1. Lou is the new owner Hint: 2. Peters II is now open for Dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat nights 5 pm-8:30 pm

Thank you for voting us 1st place Best Breakfast, Best Diner and Best Greek! Peter's II

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RESTAURANT Open Sunday through Wednesday 6am-3pm, Thursday through Saturday 6 am-8pm

1068 S Main St. Cheshire, CT 06410

203-272-2750

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J & J PEST CONTROL

Guess What’s New with Lou at Peters II?

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The Fun Starts Here People come to Elim Park for the vibrant lifestyle, on-sight entertainment, beautiful apartments, delicious culinary creations, and welcoming community. Call 203.272.7550 to set up a tour and experience the Elim Park way of life.

Thank You for voting us #1 best independent living community in the Cheshire Citizens Best of Awards 2019

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Thank you to all our loyal customers for voting us Thank you to all our Loyal Customers Serving the community for Voting us for overPIZZA 30 years! BEST & Calzones • Seafood BESTPizzas ITALIAN RESTAURANT

BEST PIZZA 6 YEARS IN A ROW!

Chicken • Veal • Italian Specialties Hot• & Cold •Subs • Pizza & Calzones Chicken Italian Specialties

Serving the Community for over 30 Years • Seafood

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• Hot & Cold Subs

Ralph and Luigi and staff are honored that the readers have voted us #1 again this year. We take a lot of pride in all we do!

Italian Restaurant Pizza

529 West Main Street, Cheshire Ph: 203-272-7297 | Fax: 203-272-0309 www.cheshirerossini.com

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Rossini’s 529 West Main Street, Cheshire & 203-272-7297 • cheshirerossini.com

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• Veal

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PET GROOMER

TRAVEL AGENT

WINNER

PAWS PET RESORT & SPA

CUSTOM TRAVEL

RUNNER UP

ELITE CLIP FOR YOUR PAWS ONLY PRO GROOM

ELITE TRAVEL INC GALLAGHER TRAVEL SHOPPE

PHOTOGRAPHER

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

JL REYNOLDS PHOTOGRAPHY

ANIMAL MEDICAL CARE

RUNNER UP

HOWLAND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK CIABURRI STUDIO

MOUNTAIN LORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL SANDBANK VETERINARY HOSPITAL

PLUMBER

WASTE MANAGEMENT

WINNER

PARDUCCI PLUMBING

A J WASTE SYSTEMS LLC

RUNNER UP

SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY WINNER

DARTER SPECIALTIES INC RUNNER UP

BARKER SPECIALTY TORCHLIGHT GRAPHICS

SELF STORAGE COMPANY

BARBARA’S GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING, LLC Custom Framing for 30 Years

Voted Best Picture Framer 2015-2019 Celebrating our 27th year at

1066 South Main Street Cheshire

ANTIQUE STORE WINNER

CINDY’S UNIQUE SHOP RUNNER UP

FROM HERE TO ANTIQUITY POSH PEAR

Thanks for another GREAT year, Cheshire!

APPLIANCE STORE

BEST OF... AWARDS

WINNER

SELF STORAGE OF CHESHIRE

RUNNER UP

FOUCAULT’S FURNITURE APPLIANCE

OAKDALE SELF-STORAGE

BRIDAL STORE WINNER

WINNER

BLISS BRIDAL

LOVECRAFT TATTOO

RUNNER UP

DYNAMITE DESIGNS LASTRINA GIRLS BRIDAL SALON

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Computer Repair Networking Technology Consulting 124 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 203-649-5144 transformrepair.com

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TATTOO INTERNATIONAL & BODY PIERCING BRASS CITY TATTOO

Thank you everyone!

SHOPPING

CONNECTICUT APPLIANCE & FIREPLACE DISTRIBUTORS (CAFD)

TATTOO PARLOR

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EXTREME MAINTENANCE F. F. HITCHCOCK CO.

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China Dragon

Thank You FOR VOTING US

C H I N E S E R E S TA U R A N T

BEST OF THE BEST!

Thank You For Voting Us Best Chinese Food In Cheshire!

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BEST OF... AWARDS

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10% OFF yo u r t o t a l o r d e r

460 W Main St, Cheshire, CT

203.272.8400 216252

E.C. TREE, LLC

E.C. TREE, LLC CHESHIRE (203) 272-4485

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Open: Mon – Thurs 11 – 10 • Fri & Sat 11 – 10:30 Sun 12 – 10 • Closed Mondays Starting June 5

Thank you for voting us best fine dining, outdoor dining & Italian!

Let us host your next special event in a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. We now offer the Tuscan Room, which can comfortably accommodate up to 95 people, and the Country Room, which can accommodate 50 people. Open 7 Days a Week • Monday–Sunday 11am–11pm Happy Hour 7 Days a Week 3PM–6PM Gluten Free Menu Available • Organic Pasta

203.439.2727 • VironRondoOsteria.com • 1721 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT

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FURNITURE

WINNER

CINDY’S UNIQUE SHOP

FOUCAULT’S FURNITURE APPLIANCE

RUNNER UP

CONSIGNMENT ORIGINALS UPTOWN CONSIGNMENT

CINDY’S UNIQUE SHOP FURNITURE BARN

FINE JEWELRY

GARDEN CENTER

WINNER

RUMANOFF’S FINE JEWELRY & DESIGN

CHESHIRE NURSERY

RUNNER UP

ELEGANT TOUCH FINE GIFTS JOSEPH A CONTE JEWELERS INC

DIETRICH GARDENS NORTON BROTHERS FRUIT FARM

FLOOR COVERING STORE

GIFT STORE

WINNER

SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER

THE RED DOOR GIFT SHOP

RUNNER UP

DON PETITS STORE OF FLOORS NORTH HAVEN CERAMIC TILE-FLOOR

ELEGANT TOUCH FINE GIFTS THE RED OWL JEWELRY AND GIFTS

FLORIST

GROCERY

WINNER

CHESHIRE NURSERY

BIG Y WORLD CLASS MARKET

RUNNER UP

NORTON BROTHERS FRUIT FARM WALLINGFORD FLOWER SHOPPE

NORTON BROTHERS FRUIT FARM OLIVER’S SUPERMARKET

FORMAL WEAR

HARDWARE STORE

WINNER

PAUL’S FINE CLOTHING INC

R W HINE ACE HARDWARE

RUNNER UP

MARSHALLS ZACCARIELLO’S TAILOR AND FORMAL WEAR

FAZZINO AUTO TRUE VALUE

BEST OF... AWARDS 2 0 1 9

Thank you for voting us #1 for

BEST PILATES in the Cheshire Citizen Best of Awards!

Reformer Pilates

Barre

Small class size and personal attention! Come and try any reformer pilates class for $20

Summer Special! Unlimited Barre and Fusion classes $297 for 3 months* *Must prepay and purchase by 6/10/19

203-443-3693 • bodyandsoulpilates.com 1074 S. Main Street, Cheshire, CT

Acme Music LLC 100 Elm Street • Cheshire, CT The Watch Factory Shoppes 203-699-8863 (TUNE) • www.acmemusic.biz

Celebrating 10 years in Cheshire

JEWELRY STORE WINNER

ELEGANT TOUCH FINE GIFTS RUNNER UP

RUMINOFF’S FINE JEWELRY & DESIGN THE RED OWL JEWELRY AND GIFTS

Come visit Dave the Wonderdog!

Dave is all grown up now and is happy waiting on customers!

Thank you for voting Acme Music as the #1 Music Store for 2019!

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CONSIGNMENT STORE

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Thank you for helping us win! Best Breakfast, Coffee, Deli, Early Bird Dinner,

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Specialty Food Market, Lunch Spot, Salad Bar, American, Bakery, Romantic Restaurant, Family Owned Business, Italian, Breakfast Sandwich, Caterer, Early Bird Dinner, Family Restaurant, Pastry and Indian.

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MATTRESS STORE

PAWN SHOP

WINNER

COSTCO WHOLESALE

HIT OR MISS PAWN & EXCHANGE LLC

RUNNER UP

FURNITURE BARN MATTRESS FIRM WALLINGFORD

MERIDEN PAWN LLC

MEAT MARKET BIG Y

RUNNER UP

NORTHPOINT PETS & COMPANY THOMASTON FEED OF CHESHIRE

MEN’S CLOTHING

FREE

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PICTURE FRAMER

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WINNER

BARBARA’S GALLERY & CUSTOM

PAUL’S FINE CLOTHING INC

RUNNER UP

FRAMED, HAMDEN WALLINGFORD FRAME N’ ART LLC

MODERN FORMALS

Best Jewelry Store

WINNER

CHESHIRE CAT & DOG TOO

FERRARO’S MEAT KING STOP & SHOP

Thank you for voting us

PET SUPPLIES

WINNER

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FREE Gift W

1115 S. Main St. • Cheshire 203-250-1165

Best Gift ain St., Cheshire 1115 S. M Store!

WINNER

ACME MUSIC LLC

COSTCO PHOTO CENTER

RUNNER UP

BRIAN’S GUITARS MARTEL MUSIC STORE

J R REEVES CO (POINT OF PURCHASE) ONE STOP COPY SHOP LLC

THANK YOU

FREE Gift Wrapping! We Ship & Deliver!

for voting us #1 Best Mexican Restaurant 4 years in a row! 1115 S. Main St., Cheshire • 203-250-1165

PACKING & SHIPPING STORE SEAFOOD MARKET WINNER

WINNER

THE UPS STORE

CLOSE HARBOUR SEAFOOD

Proud to place in Best Family Restaurant and Best outdoor dining too!

RUNNER UP

PAINT STORE WINNER

SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER RUNNER UP

R W HINE ACE HARDWARE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT STORE

STOP & SHOP TONY & SONS SEAFOOD

Go to our website for our catering and trays to go menus!

SPORTING GOODS

Aunt Chilada’s

WINNER

CHESHIRE SPORTS CENTER RUNNER UP

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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS REI

2018 - 2018 2015

93209-01

WINNER

• 203-250-11

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MUSIC STORE

3931 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN • 203-230-4640 • AUNTCHILADA.COM

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Animal Medical Care of CT

Thank you for voting us Best Veterinarian in the 2019 Best Of Cheshire Awards! Dr.’s Matz, Martin, O’Neill & Marko 490 Cornwall Ave (Suite 5) Cheshire, CT 06410

203.439.2597 • animalmedcare.com R215797

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5 tips to stay in shape at any age from 60-year-old bodybuilder By Kristen Dearborn Special to the Record-Journal

“Nothing motivates me. It’s a lifestyle,” she said.

right for your body, you have to experiment,” Schweers said.

She started competing in bodybuilding competitions 20 years ago in the Physique division of the National Physique Committee. The now 60-year-old recently came in second at the 2019 NPC Powerhouse Classic in East Haven in the Women’s Physique Masters Over-35 category and third overall.

2. It’s all about your mentality

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“Bottom line is, if you want to change your body you have got to change your mind,” she said.

Schweers also is a personal trainer at Montanari Brothers Powerhouse Gym in New Haven.

3. Train smarter not harder

She encourages her clients to stay healthy and reminds them that age is just a number.

Schweers said in order to make noticeable changes in the way that you look or physically feel you have to examine your attitude and find out what is holding you back from achieving your goals.

Schweers is grateful that she didn’t overdo it early in her bodybuilding career. She avoided common injuries that weightlifters suffer due to lifting heavily while neglecting proper form.

Her own fitness routine consists of three-hour workouts daily. Here are five tips from Schweers for staying fit: “I train very hard, but I train very smart” Schweers said of 1. No one can tell you her weight-lifting regime.

how to eat An essential tip Schweers teaches her clients is to understand macronutrients. “Fat, carbs and protein with every meal,” she said. Schweers recommends steering clear of fad diets and focusing on balanced nutrition. She added that she eats five times daily, but doesn’t necessarily encourage others to do the same. “No one can tell you what is

She recommends beginners and older people, especially, always warm up before beginning a workout program.

4. Don’t expect to see changes right away Schweers said she didn’t see significant changes in her body until about two years after she started strength training. No amount of cardio or aerobic exercise in her 20s to 40s, changed her body like weight lifting.

“If you want to change your body you need to weight train” said Schweers. Resistance training can be touted as one of the most effective ways to burn fat and build muscle. A person’s body composition can change over time as new muscle forms.

5. Compete with yourself Although Schweers gets up on stage with dozens of competitors from all over the the country in physique competitions, she said, “I’m not really competitive.” Schweers was drawn to competing because she fell in love with bodybuilding-style training after meeting her mentor, Mike Katz, a former American International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness professional bodybuilder. She said training is about being stronger and better than she was the day before. If you’re interested in Theresa Schweer’s expertise you can email her at trainwiththeresa@gmail.com Kristen Dearborn is a Wallingford native, NASM certified personal trainer and author of the blog dearfitkris – https ://dearfitkris.com/

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Cheshire emotions run to the extremes in SCC finals OT loss in lacrosse followed by walk-off victory on diamond Record-Journal staff

WEST HAVEN — Cheshire knew both heartbreak and exhilaration in Saturday’s SCC Tournament championship games.

Amity 4-3 took some sting out of the 11-10 overtime loss the girls lacrosse team had suffered several hours earlier to Guilford.

volleyball and softball teams winning on Friday night — the softball team in walk-off fashion in extra innings forced by a two-out rally in the seventh.

In all, it was a remarkable SCC postseason for the Rams :

The baseball team’s threerun rally in the bottom of the They captured three conferseventh inning to defeat ence crowns, with the boys

They had three athletes named Most Outstading Player of their respective tournaments —relief pitcher Ian Battipaglia in baseball, catcher Jade Barnes in softball and hitter Colby Hayes in volleyball. There was an additional hero in Cheshire’s baseball victory over Amity. It was Battipaglia’s battery mate, Matt Costello. The senior catcher connected for a tworun double that tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh. It was Costello’s second-run producing double of the game. In the first inning, Costello had followed up a leadoff double by Paul Villecco to stake Cheshire to a 1-0 lead. Villecco got the winning rally going in the seventh by drawing a walk. Ryan Cyr followed with a single.

Matt Costello waited for his pitch Saturday during the SCC Tournament championship game against Amity in West Haven and he got it — not once, but twice. Costello put Cheshire on the board with a RBI double in the first inning, then doubled home two more runs in Cheshire’s seventhinning rally that defeated the Spartans 4-3. Justin Weekes / Special to the Record-Journal

scored two runs in the top of the sixth against starter Rob Roles and initial reliever Joe Sabo to take a 3-1 lead. Battipaglia doused the flames with two strikeouts. The victory was the 22nd in a row for Cheshire, which takes a record of 22-1 into its Class LL state championship defense. The Rams are seeded No. 1.

Costello ultimately scored the winning run when Matt Downing singled and Amity committed an error on the play.

So, too, are the Lady Rams in lacrosse. After Saturday’s 1110 OT heartbreaker against Guilford, they’ll be even more fired up to take out nemesis Greenwich in Tuesday’s opening round.

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For Memorial Day, members of the Lady Fenwick DAR Chapter rendered honors and placed flags on 94 graves of Revolutionary War veterans at the town cemeteries (Old Hillside, Cheshire Street Cemetery and St. Peter’s) and three plaques, including the one at Town Hall. These veterans are remembered every year by the DAR Chapter. Among the family names honored were Atwater, Brooks, Gaylord, Hall, Hitchcock, Humiston, Ives, Norton, Peck, Rice, Talmadge, as well as many others. Pictured is the plaque at Old Hillside Cemetery.

The Cheshire High School Marching Band during the town’s Memorial Day Parade on Sunday. Organizers estimated around 4,000 people lined Route 10 for the procession, which went from Highland Elementary School to Cheshire High School. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

Boy Scout Pack 114 joined dozens of other charity and schools groups in the parade.

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Cheshire Community Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play in three acts, on Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 1, at 2 and 8 p.m. at Nelson Hall Theater, 150 Cook Hill Road. For information or tickets call, 203-699-5495 or nels onhallelimpark.org.

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