cheshirecitizen.com
Volume 14, Number 27
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Green efforts spotlighted
HAPPY CAMPERS
By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Sometimes what you choose not to do is more important than what you do. For Cheshire resident Donna Kehoss, choosing not to use lawn fertilizers, or pesticides, is important to her for many reasons. “I don’t like the idea of it – using fertilizers,” Kehoss said, mainly because they could potentially affect waterways and wetlands. And because she's concerned about the well-being of local wildlife, Kehoss said she would "never" use pesticides on her property. She prefers a more natural approach. Finding a pest on a favorite plant, Kehoss plucked the leaf with the offender still on it and delivered it to the birdbath near her garden, where sooner or later, a bird would put it to good use.
From left: Cheshire Pollinator Pathway's Jo deBear, Mill River Watershed's Ron Walters, Cheshire resident Donna Kehoss and Hamden Land Conservation Trust's Gail Cameron. Photo by Joy VanderLek
In recognition of her various protective efforts, on June 28, Kehoss was presented with a Residential Green Award. Started in 2022 by the Mill River Watershed Association, Hamden Land Conservation Trust, Cheshire Polli-
nator Pathway and the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, the Residential Green Award program highlights homeowners who adopt environmentallyfriendly practices. See Green, A8
Business Roundup
Cheshire Parks & Recreation, Facebook
Iconic gift shop to close After 30 years in business, Elegant Touch Fine Gifts, 1115 S. Main St., plans to close by late August. A news release said shop owner Anita Bruscino is retiring "and wishes to thank all of her loyal customers and friends
for their unwavering support over the years." A "total liquidation sale" is underway at Elegant Touch Fine Gifts, the release states, "so it is recommended that customers visit soon for the best selection."
Summer Soccer Registration! Week-long soccer camps for children age 3 to 14
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By the looks of it, opening week of the Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department’s summer camp program was a blast. Held at Mixville Park, young campers enjoy a variety of games, activities, crafts, and more. Camp sessions run through Aug. 11.