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Election Day in Cheshire brought some challenges but ultimately officials worked through the issues and voters had their say. Record numbers of absentee ballots flooded the Cheshire Town Clerk’s office ever since the ballots had been sent out in early October. These started to be processed at 9 a.m. on Election Day. According to final numbers produced by the town, more than 7,500 absentee ballots were received, with 51 rejected. Overall, 17,418 votes were cast in Cheshire. There are 20,467 voters in the town’s active list. Furthermore, officials learned that about half of the Election Day staff couldn't work as they'd See Election, A14
By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
All summer long, the town was abuzz with sightings of bobcat, bear, and fox. Some residents posted videos and pictures to online community forums. Others had one-of-akind encounters, including Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society’s Loretta Victor and Eric Eichorn.
Cheshire Democrat Jim Jinks picks up political signage along North Main Street in Wallingford, Wednesday, Nov. 4. Jinks declared victory early that morning in the race for the 90th state House district after he garnered nearly 52 percent of the vote. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Getting students to school safely is a big job By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
In all the interactions in a single school day, there is one person aside from parents, who children see first and last in their school day. It’s their school bus driver. For Samantha Olszewski, a school bus driver for almost a decade, the job has been perfect for her. “The best thing about my job is getting to see the smiles on the
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Samantha Olszewski has been a school bus driver in Cheshire for almost a decade, but the experience has been much more than just a job. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
faces of all the children that ride my bus (pre-COVID of course), said Olszewski. When her own
children were young, Olszewski enjoyed being able to bring them with her. “I didn’t have to See Driver, A2
After a day of outdoor work, the Riverbound Farm Sanctuary president and vice-president decided to relax on the back lawn of the Cheshire Street property. No sooner had the two sat down at the picnic table when a handsome bobcat strolled past, just a few yards away from them. The bobcat, minding its own business, apparently was unfazed by them, said Victor, who said both she and Eichorn appreciated the opportunity to see such a beautiful creature. So here it is November and perhaps you are wondering what happens to the local wildlife when it gets colder? Do they stay around in winter, or do they leave? Do they hibernate? If not, which of these native animal neighbors stay awake all winter? Peter Picone is an experienced CTDEEP wildlife biologist, who has observed local wildlife for years, and offers answers to questions about wildlife in our town as the season begins to change. In November, beavers are still highly active. See Wildlife, A4
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my former kids or a current one says hello to me or even tells me about their life and how things have changed over the years,” said Olszewski. It also makes her Olszewski will work up to happy knowing that she has Olszewski has driven “for ev- three hours in the morning, made a lasting impression then goes home and returns on a few kids. “I remember ery school in Cheshire at one time or another.” A fafor the next segment of her one time when I first started vorite was Norton Elemenshift at 1 p.m. Her workday driving, I drove the middle tary when her children atcan vary though, depending school bus and there was tended classes at the same on the time school lets out. this one student who was altime she was assigned to For instance, the school may ways getting into trouble or that school. Each year, she let out early for a half-day, just finding a way to get into explains she might drive for etc. If she signs up for a trouble. I always felt so bad a different school. This year, sports charter, then the day that I had to write him up. A Olszewski drives for Humis- ends when the charter is few years ago, I had the ton School in Cheshire and over “sometime in the chance to drive this particuWilcox Technical School in evening,” she said. Olszewski lar kid again and he was so also works occasional week- different and thankful and Meriden, where her boys ends to drive sports charters. even apologized for always now attend. misbehaving. He thanked She is also a spare driver for This year, COVID-19 has made for changes. Olszewski me for even paying attention Cheshire Public Schools, to him,” Olszewski said. admits, however, she does which means she drives not mind driving during wherever there is a need. Perhaps her favorite memoCOVID. She is licensed to drive all ries are from driving the bus school bus sizes. “If everyone follows the safe- for the hockey team. It is a A “normal” day for Olszews- ty protocols put in place, it’s job she has done for the past ki begins around 5 a.m. really no different than hav- nine years. “I have watched all these kids grow up and Drivers report to work at 6 ing to go shopping with all mature in their sport. Each a.m. “I am responsible for the new things in place. We year of driving I get to learn the safety of the children just need to do our part to each and every name and that ride my bus. My job is keep everyone safe and meet their parents and they to safely transport them to healthy,” she said. treat me like family,” she and from school,” she In her time, Olszewski has said, adding that one boy said. Before she heads out called her his second mom. on the road, however, she is driven some of the same also responsible for checking children since they were lit- That might have been a retle. sult of bakery items. Olthe bus. “I need to make szewski concedes she enjoys sure the tires have air and “I have seen them grow up the emergency windows through the years,” she said. baking and would always bake something for the kids open and all the lights are “I love when I walk through working on the bus or if town or to a store and one of for each game.
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Coincidentally, Olszewski drives the bus for a school that two of her children attend this year. “I love the fact that my children are still able to come with me. I get to drive their field trips and drive them to school. I also like that the job is a split shift, so I get to go home for a little bit during the day and get some stuff done before the kids get home from school. Now that they are older, Olszewski loves the chance to spend more time with them.
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Males go into a state of torpor, their temperature will fall and their heart rate slows. Bears can and do get up during the winter, this is especially true if they are disturbed or their dens become damaged. You may also catch a glimpse of the two species of fox in the state, the red and grey fox, who are active during much of the winter. Both types hunt at night, the gray fox more so. They look for mice along field edges and in fields. If they, themselves, are being chased, the grey fox readily climbs trees to escape, although both are capable of it, Picone said .
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Cheshire Garden Club scores numerous awards Once a year, in October, The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut conducts its Annual Awards meeting at Aqua Turf on behalf of its 122 Connecticut Garden Clubs. Howver, due to the pandemic, this year’s recent event was held as a webinar tuned in to by over 350 members.
membership. Donovan’s pumpkin design took first place as shown at the lower right hand corner of the photo.
The Cheshire Garden Club was presented with National, New England and Connecticut awards totaling 10 overall, including three individual club members.
Former Club President Inge Venus was involved in several projects during the year which were recognized by New England as well as by Connecticut. As Youth chair she sponsored several high school students in a national essay contest, which was won by Cheshire’s Aishwarya Benzy from among all of the six New England states. Venus’ monthly newsletter as well as her Publicity Press Book took first place among Connecticut garden clubs. The club also received a Certificate of Merit for Venus’ pictorial Page Ad Insertions: history of the and written Quarter club for each decade and from Citizen 10.1.2020 Herald 1920 to 2019. Furthermore, she was instrumental in planting 18 of the 19 trees in Quarter Page Ad Insertions: various locations throughout Herald and Citizen 10.1.2020 Cheshire, for which the club received the Arboreal Award.
Former club president Ginni Donovan received the ‘Designer of the Year’ award from the National Garden Clubs, and a poster of the 2020 Federation’s Flower Show ‘Spring into Connecticut’ held at the Convention Center in February. Donovan chaired the event which garnered an award from the New England Garden Clubs for Best Flower Show Schedule.
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Club President Anupa Simpatico, who was unable to attend the award ceremony, won a Certificate of Individual Achievement in ‘Horticulture’.
Venus also received a Certificate of Individual Achievement in ‘Environmental Concerns and Conservation’ for her promotion of gardening beneficial to birds, bees and butterflies; as immediate former president of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, her contest theme of ‘plant a pollinator-friendly garden’ resulted in numerous Connecticut gardeners establishing such a garden in their own community – thus raising the consciousness of crucial environmental issues.
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At right, former club president for The Cheshire Garden Club Ginni Donovan with her Designer of the Year award from the National Garden Clubs. At left, former club president Inge Venus who had several projects recognized by garden associations. Photo courtesy of Chris Beebe
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Make peace with those dastardly leaves By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Everyone raise your hands. Now look at them. What do you see? If your hands are like mine, you’ve got some brand-new callouses. Manicures? Forget about it. Our nails are a wreck. November is to blame. Why? It’s time to rake leaves. You know what I discovered since moving into Cheshire? We have a lot of trees. Back in the colonial times, trees were felled to make way for farm-
goes, when we first moved into our house, we had a tree taken down. My very capable father-in-law took it down. He was and is a real Renaissance man. He hunts, land and wood was used for everything. They built houses fishes, has his own boat and apparently is a forester and barns. They used wood (that’s a joke). He did a great for flooring and tools. Wood job though. The tree did not was also used to cook food and heat houses. No wonder fall on the house, so I considthere was nothing left. By the ered that a success. early 1800s, the state was on- We also had a huge swamp ly about 20 percent forested. maple cut down. It’d let thousands of leaves loose Today trees cover about 60 percent of the state. If I didn’t each year. The tree was on the boundary with the neighknow better, I’d swear all of bors. They spent years cutthem were in my yard. As it
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ting the wayward roots that snuck over and into their garage. When the tree began to look diseased, we had it taken down by a tree service. (They were already working on the street, so we got a great discount.)
front yard almost immediately. That’s because our neighbor across the street would have every single leaf picked up (with tweezers, I swear) from his front yard. We felt bad when the leaves from the tree in our front yard would blow over and give him more Even without those two trees, work. Hubby would leave the we still had enough. Plus, the backyard alone until every neighbors on the other side last leaf was off on every last of us had a real woodlot gotree. I think I saw him kick a ing on. Their forest of oaks few tree trunks to hurry up was beautiful, but we ended the slow movers. Raking the up with all their leaves well backyard was a job now. A after our own were all raked. big one. We used tarps, old Oaks are one tree species that trash cans, rakes, leaf blowers holds on to its leaves as long and the kid (starting at age as it can. Beech trees are an7). It turned into a job way other. There is an official too big. We were so worn out. term for this. It’s called marcescence. Maples, which That whole raking routine we also have a lot of, do the has changed again. I someexact opposite. Maples what belatedly have discovleaves fall as soon as the tem- ered butterflies, moths, other insects, and pollinators overperature hits 40. winter in the leaves. Who As new homeowners, the knew? I no longer want to hubby and I were happy to pack them up into paper rake — at first. It was good bags and send my butterflies exercise, and the hubby loves away with the town pick-up. wooded lots. It was quite the Instead, we now leave some ordeal, though. Hubby had it leaves in the gardens until all scheduled out. We began spring and the rest are taken (in October) with a regimen to the backyard compost of raking each weekend for pile. The best thing to do is the course of seven or more to “Leave the leaves.” We do. weeks. After a few years of Contact me at jvanderlek@ that, we moved to the new plan. Now we would rake the record-journal.com.
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Now is the time to get ready for winter If you are a homeowner, there’s important work to be done before autumn’s chill gives way to winter’s deep-freeze. Don’t let the change of seasons catch you unprepared. Make sure to give your house a once-over both inside and out. Visually inspect your home. When outside, look while on the ground. Check for the following: Leaves in your gutters or downspouts. They could clog gutters and downspouts, and if not cleared, winter snow and ice can become a bigger problem. Loose flashing. This can be a source of leaks. It is usually a quick fix. Change out screens for storm windows and doors. Check glass panes and weatherstripping. Loose or crumbly cement on chimneys. Fluctuations in weather conditions can accelerate the damage and become a larger issue if not promptly resolved. Torn or loose roof shingles. This can also lead to leaks.
It is best to call an expert, a licensed contractor, to inspect and/or fix any roofing or gutter concerns. Do not risk your own safety. Most fixes can be done at a reasonable price. Also, remove garden hoses, drain and cover spigots and turn off outdoor water sources. Inside your house, you should create a thorough checklist. Separate the list into electrical, plumbing and heating units. Heating systems are important to have checked and to have it done by certified technicians. East Coast Heating and Cooling in Cheshire recommends heating systems be cleaned every fall. Whether your unit is gas or oil, they will inspect blowers, heat pumps, filters, safety devices and heat exchangers to make sure your heating system is operating safely and efficiently. If you use a fireplace, the nonprofit Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends having “chimneys inspected yearly and cleaned as needed.” CSIA also recommends seasoned wood as the best burning option to avoid creosote buildup and potential fire hazards. Do not burn discarded cardboard boxes or gift wrapping or packaging materials.
Make sure your family has plenty of fresh batteries. Locate your flashlights, refill with fresh batteries, and turn them on to make sure they operate. If you did not change the batteries in smoke detectors or carbon monoxide units in March, change them out now. Be sure to test them to make sure they actually work. On the Cheshire Fire Department website, the
CFD notes that working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors “can save your life by warning you of hazardous fire, smoke and dangerous gasses.”
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Division over presidential race reflected in local votes Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden topped Hillary Clinton’s 2016 performance in Connecticut while President Donald Trump’s support dipped in some area towns. The Nov. 3 results showed Con-
necticut, although reliably blue, is nearly as divided as much of the rest of the country. Trump lost support in Wallingford, which went for him in 2016, 48.33 percent to Clinton’s 47 percent. This year, Trump garnered 45.89 percent of the vote to Biden’s 52.6 percent. In legislative races, Trump’s decline is believed to have helped
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Both Cella and Nash agree that Trump’s declining popularity Not recognizing the underlying probably did not lead to a GOP race issues “turned a lot of peo- defeat in the 90th House Disple off,” he added. trict where Democrat Jim Jenks narrowly beat incumbent The 34th state Senate seat is al- Republican Rep. Craig Fishso an indicator of a divided bein, who has represented the electorate. The district was held district since 2017. by Republican Len Fasano and was handed off to RepubliFishbein is co-representing the In Cheshire, Trump claimed 46 can Paul Cicarella Tuesday. plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to percent of the vote in 2016 but overturn the face mask requireThe 34th District includes the that support dropped ment for children in towns of Wallingford, East to 42.19 percent Tuesday. schools. Fishbein was running Haven, part of Durham and unopposed for re-election this “It’s been a very interesting year part of North Haven. Cicarella year until he shared an internet for politics especially locally,” defeated Democrat April meme with a racial message on said Corey Nash, a former ReCapone Tuesday in the race for Twitter in late May. Cella bepublican town chairman and the open seat. Unofficial results lieves these were more imporco-host of the political podshowed Cicarella leading tant factors than Trump at the cast “Cheshire Cast.” “People Capone 28,444 to 22,571. top of the ticket. started to see through some of ’s hard to predict, ” said Wall“It the fear mongering on some of Cella doesn’t think the divithe issues. Unfortunately, some ingford Democratic Town sion will end until the system Chairwoman Alida Cella. of the members of the GOP gives voters “real choices.” highlighted supporting police” Biden may have won Walling“...there is no ability for third with little explanation. “What ford but Trump won Durham, parties to represent the middle,” does that mean?” North Haven and East Haven, Cella said. “You have to go to the polls to keep out the lesser Nash believes GOP candidates according to the Secretary of needed to recognize the impor- the State’s unofficial totals. The of two evils.” three towns are a GOP tance of the death of George Trump picked up some support in Meriden where the president netted 39.43 percent of the city’s votes as compared to 38.59 percent in 2016. Trump also won Southington with 50.43 percent of the vote, but it was less than the 53.10 percent he took in 2016. Trump also won in Berlin.
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Every vote must be counted As Election Night wore on toward midnight Tuesday, it appeared that Republican Len Suzio was in the lead and possibly poised for an upset win in the 13th state Senate district. But Suzio knew better than to declare victory based on inperson vote tallies. “Even though we’re in a comfortable position we have over 15,000 in absentee ballots that are heavily weighted by Democrats,” he said. “I think we could be competitive. I don’t know if we’re going to know if we are going to win tonight.”
No one need be congratulated for recognizing this; it’s obvious, and it is not a partisan issue. But were that only true at the national level. President Donald Trump did a disservice to the presidency, the nation, and democracy in the wee hours of Wednesday, Nov. 4 when, declaring victory, he called the counting of legally cast ballots “fraud.” It was no such thing.
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In so unusual a year patience is demanded while the nation strives to make sure every vote counts. That was a message delivered Nov. 4 by Connecticut leaders, including Gov. Ned Lamont, who criticized the president for casting “shade.”
As it turned out, Suzio came up short in his challenge to Democratic incumbent Mary Daughterty Abrams, but he did help “Don’t, Mr. President, underscore a win for democracy. mine the integrity of our democracy,” Lamont told the Absentee ballots, an unusual and important focal point in an Hartford Courant. “This is too important a time.” election held in the midst of a pandemic, played a large role “Democracy is worth the wait,” in the outcome. Candidates added Connecticut Attorney who were ahead before they were counted fell behind once General William Tong, who also spoke to the Courant. they were. What was essential was that they were counted. It certainly is. In order for democracy to remain the win“It’s not done until all the balner, every vote has to count. lots are counted,” said Cather-
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been exposed to COVID-19 and needed to quarrantine. However, after the initial setback, other volunteers were found quickly. Another problem arose when Cheshireran into issues when poll workers began to count ballots and run them through the machines. The first ballot totals were expected to be reported around 9:30 p.m. on election night, but that time came and went with no word from the Registrar of Voters. On Nov. 4, Cheshire acquired a new machine, allowing for the counting to resume.
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Numbers are not considered official until they become certified by the Secretary of the State's office. The totals did not include all absentee ballots, the counting of which was still underway late last week. Jinks declined to comment on whether he plans to step down from the Cheshire Town Council, as he indicated he may do during a televised candidate forum on Oct. 21. Fishbein, a Wallingford Town Councilor since 2010, has held both positions during his terms as a state representative. Fishbein has held the 90th House district seat since 2017. Jinks took the majority of votes in both towns. In Wallingford, Jinks won 3,529, or 50.41 percent, while Fishbein won 3,472, or 49.59 percent. In Cheshire, Jinks won 2,218, or 54.42 percent, and Fishbein won 1,858, or 45.58 percent.
to numbers from Cheshire Registrar of Voters, Suzio was able to prevail in Cheshire — 6,248 to 6,230 — but that was not enough to overcome his margins of defeat in other portions of the 13th District, which include parts of Meriden, Cheshire, Middlefield and Middletown. In the race for the 16th State Senate seat, Republican incumbent Rob Sampson defeated Democratic challenger Jack Perry. An unofficial vote tally reported on Thursday, Nov. 6, showed Sampson with a lead of more than 4,000 votes—28,785 to 24,463. While Sampson won his reelection bid, Perry received more votes in Cheshire with 2,342 to 2,202
Republican Zupkus appears to have comfortably defeated Democratic challenger EJ Maher by a vote of 9,366 to 5,351. Zupkus, who first won election to the 89th District in 2012, thanked her volunState Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R- teers and all the voters who 89), state Senator Rob Samp- turned out. son (R-16) and state Sen. Mary Abrams (D-13) were all In Cheshire, Zupkus’ margin of victory over Maher was Jinks led incumbent Walling- successful in their bids to more than 400 votes — 2,764 earn re-election. ford Republican state Rep. to 2,299. Craig Fishbein 5,747, or As of Friday, Nov. 6, unoffi51.88 percent, to 5,330, or As far as the national eleccial vote tallies showed 48.11 percent, in unofficial Abrams with a 24,810 to tion is concerned, Cheshire numbers Wednesday, Nov. 4. 22,271 vote lead. According voters backed former Vice Cheshire Democrat Jim Jinks will be a first-time state representative for the 90th House District after garnering nearly 52 percent of the vote. The 90th District includes part of Cheshire and Wallingford. The next legislative session starts in January.
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In the race for the 5th Congressional District, Cheshire voters backed Congresswoman Johana Hayes (D-5) over Republican challenger David Sullivan, 9,401 to 7,456. Independent Party candidate Bruce Walcak received 300 votes. State Rep. Liz Linehan declared victory on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in her race against Republican challenger Pam Salamone for the 103rd House District seat. As of Friday, Nov. 5, unofficial numbers on the Connecticut Secretary of State website showed Linehan over Salamone by approximately 120 votes—6,355 to 6,235.
chine processing issues experienced at Cheshire Town Hall, contributed to the lack of clarity on who held the lead. Ultimately, the margin of victory for Linehan was such that no recount was necessary. Cheshire had not applied for any pre-canvassing approval, which would have allowed the town to begin processing absentee ballots earlier. However, that would have obligated the registrars to store and secure the ballots and it was determinted that wasn't practical. All three referendum questions passed, most by wide margins.
According to Cheshire’s reported results, Referendum Question #1, “Shall the $1,400,000 appropriation and bond authorization for HVAC and locker room improvements at police station be approved?” passed 9,664 to 7,213. Question #2, Salamone had been told late “Shall the $1,600,000 approTuesday evening, Nov. 3, that priation and bond authothe race appeared close rization for Road Improvement Program be apenough to force a recount, proved?” passed 12,908 to which would take place the 3,671. And Question #3, following day. However, it was reported on Wednesday “Shall the $620,000 appropriation and bond authomorning, Nov. 4 that 1,000 rization for road reconstrucballots remained outstandtion on Industrial Avenue be ing between Wallingford, approved?” passed 10,066 to Southington, and Cheshire. 6,557. Absentee ballots and ma-
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WiseGuise sets out to build a better mask By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Additionally, they researched the best materials for performance, both as a barrier and with thought to durability through repeated washes. Mazurek’s expertise with fabrics and design gave him an edge into what would work. The cousins read up on CDC guidelines and found studies on fabric recommendations.
Necessity is the mother of invention — which can also mean good ideas make for entrepreneurial inspiration. That was decidedly true behind WiseGuise masks, a COVID-19 must-have. WiseGuise are a multi-functional clothing accessory invented by former Southington resident Steve Mazurek and his cousin Tyler Varian.
Varian said. The function of the mask folding down and snapping into place was original to the initial design, according to Varian and is also unique to this mask. Mazurek and Varian are proud to have created a breakthrough design that “combines form and function.”
Additionally, their business venture has been able to get a “The combination of the two segment of the population in Steve Mazurek and Tyler Varian are cousins and co-creators fabrics is huge,” said Mazurek. ’s the layers of polyester-chifIt LA back to work. The mission of WiseGuise, a COVID-19 mask that combines form and fon and 100-percent cotton lay- statement reflected in the function. Mazurek currently makes his ered together makes for an WiseGuise.la website states: home in California; however, electrostatic barrier, he said. “From the beginning, Tyler and shows closed, a friend of design skills and reached out to Studies suggest the efficacy of he grew up on Southington’s Steve’s primary goal was to him. east side, where his parents still Mazurek’s, a hospital emerhelp people protect themselves the fabrics used are comparalive today. He recalls his South- gency room doctor, asked him ble to N-95 masks, according to and each other. With the cre”We were both excited about if he would make masks. “He ington Youth Theater days the cousins. “It is also a nice se- ation of WiseGuise, they also vividly, where he was “the lead told me the doctors and nurses it,” said Varian, and from there cure fit with no gaps,” said want to help support and proin everything,” he said. He was had PPE, but the staff — custo- the two men worked together Mazurek. vide employment opportunito “bring it to life.” They reextremely involved in produc- dial, managerial and security, ties for their friends and neighsearched the common-most did not have masks,” said tions—so much so, he recalls What they ended up with was bors whose livelihoods were complaints about masks. “Not WiseGuise, “where style and Mazurek. “So, I started the time he alighted from his disrupted by the global finanonly did I want it to be more sewing.” hospital bed after an appenfunction finally meet, and cial downturn. To date, comfortable and not fog up dectomy, determined not to let solves all the problems of tradi- WiseGuise has proudly created Mazurek also got his friends to your glasses, I wanted to create tional face masks,” said Varian. business opportunities for the understudy take his place make masks, too. “It was the a way to make sure I would alon opening night. WiseGuise functions as a mask, hundreds of garment workers standard mask model, though,” ways have a mask on me, but headband, neckband and in Los Angeles, in addition to not have to stuff it into my After college, where he studied he said. bracelet. “It’s always with you,” 27 businesses and 14 creatives.” pants pockets,” said Varian. performing and design, Mazurek’s cousin, Tyler VariMazurek relocated to Califoran, was having his own issues nia, giving Los Angeles “a go” since he was not a fan of snow. struggling with his own mask. “There had to be a better way,” Over the past five years, Mazurek’s livelihood and focus he said, after depositing his mask on a dirty restaurant has been design, doing costable. Not knowing how to sew, tuming for theatrical produche made a prototype using a tions, he said. Dr. Padegimas joins our team with exceptional training stapler and tape. Varian was and a passion for working with patients to develop a When COVID-19 hit and all the keenly aware of his cousin’s
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For the Meriden Co-op girls swim team, the 2020 season was not only outstanding, but a preview of things to come. The squad went 4-1 in dual meets and it’s loaded with underclassmen, including Maloney freshman Rylie Benigni. In her rookie season, Benigni chalked up seven individual victories in the 200- and 500-yard freestyles. She also swam legs on eight first-place relays, many of them with her older sister Avery.
We’ll defer to Sheehan coach Victoria Sperrazza when it comes to describing Caitlyn Hunt’s presence on the volleyball court. “When she gets the ball, it just goes down.” With authority! Hunt’s power was on display in Sheehan’s 3-1 rivalry win Thursday over Lyman Hall. The senior hammered down 11 kills. She also got to seven digs. Hunt has the distinction of being a two-time All-RJ athlete in both volleyball and basketball.
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Even when it rained, the fall season was dry for the Lyman Hall field hockey team. The Trojans went scoreless through their first eight games. Then, finally, came Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Shelton followed 24 hours later by a 2-2 tie against Sheehan. Senior captain Grace Chappell is the one who broke the drought for LH. She scored against Shelton and netted the game-tying goal with 6:09 to play against Sheehan.
Junior Maya Wroblewski takes most of the free kicks for Southington soccer. For good reason. The junior is a human GPS, she’s so on target, especially on corner kicks. Serving up the ball with remarkable consistency, Wroblewski has six assists on the season. With 10 goals, she also has a nose for the net. Wroblewski went into the postseason having factored into the scoring in eight straight games for the 12-0 Knights.
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The engine that drove the Cheshire volleyball team to an 11-1 regular season and the No. 1 seed in the SCC Division B Tournament? Senior setter Sarah Holley. Match in and match out, Holley was adept at setting up her teammates and crossing up opponents from the service line. Last week, Holley burned Sheehan with 16 assists and 11 aces, then racked up 24 assists as the Rams capped the campaign with a win over Amity.
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The Town of Cheshire’s leaf collection began Monday, Nov. 2. Residents may bring leaves in biodegradable bags for disposal at the Public Works Garage, 1286 Waterbury Road, Mondays — Nov. 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7 — from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For curbside collection, leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags before 7 a.m. Mondays for pick-up by the Public Works Department according to the following schedule:
On Saturday, Nov. 14, St. Bridget School will host a special no-contact Shred-It event in the parking lot behind the rectory, next to the school, 171
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The Voice of Art Virtual Gallery will host “Warren: The Secret Garden.” The Warren Community Art Show, runs through Dec. 31.
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Regarding the winter season, Lamont decreed that athletes who play moderate-risk sports, such as basketball, CHESHIRE — A winter hockey and gymnastics, will sports season is still a possi- have to wear masks while bility for high school athletes competing. in Connecticut. It just won’t Also, teams in those be starting on time. sports won’t be able to travel And, if played, it certainly or host teams from out of won’t look the same. state. In an email sent Thursday, Lamont also pulled the plug Nov. 5 to its member superon high-risk sports for the intendents, principals and rest of 2020. Those sports inathletic directors, the CIAC clude wrestling and 11-onannounced it is delaying the 11 tackle football. start of winter sports, which had been scheduled for Sat- The CIAC announcement came as COVID-19 urday, Nov. 21, in order to have time to review upcom- case numbers are on the rise. ing recommendations from the Connecticut Department “We’re doing everything we of Public Health. can to allow our sports and While the CIAC is still waiting on the DPH report, some of the likely elements can be gleaned from some major announcements made by Gov. Ned Lamont.
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schools to go as best as we can, doing everything we can to keep you safe because we’re not out of the woods yet,” Lamont said Nov. 5, several days after rolling back some elements of his Phase 3 re-opening plan.
“We’ve got some work to do, and that’s true of our state, which is still eighth-lowest in infection rate in the country, but I take no solace in that at all,” the Governor added. “There is risk and I’ve seen what’s going on in some of those other states, where there’s an infection rate of 30 and 40 percent. So let’s err on the side of caution a little bit longer.” The CIAC is waiting to receive a full set of recommendations from the Department of Public Health on the upcoming winter season. The CIAC had planned to begin practices on Nov. 21 and games on Monday, Dec. 7. Instead, with that DPH report not yet in hand, a new timeframe will be formulated at a CIAC Board of Control meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. Also at that Board of Control meeting, the CIAC will release its winter sports plan.
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Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging hosts two call-in caregivers support groups each week led by dementia specialists and resource coordinators. The call-in groups are held Mondays, 10 a.m., and Fridays, 2 p.m. At the meeting time, call 860-972-6338 and enter access code 19623#.
Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers many educational events each year, often in conjunction with area senior centers. Observing current social guidelines and restrictions, the Center for Healthy Aging is continuing to provide pertinent health information through webinars and video conferencing.
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A free, fvirtual dementia caregiving series will provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia.
For more information, visit hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1-877-4244641.
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Topics will include: Session 1: Overview of Dementia; Session 2: Basics of Good Communication and Understanding Behaviors; Session 3: Safety in the Environment and How to Structure a Day with Activities; Session 4: Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options; and Session 5: Overview of Community Resources that May Be Helpful.
Movement Disorders Caregivers Support Group sessions take place the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@ hhchealth.org. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library hosts a Dementia Caregiver Support Group online the third Monday of the month.
Registration required, call 1855-442-4373 or go online to www.Hartford HealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
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Masonry
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Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
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HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
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FALL IS HERE! Perfect time to overseed, and plantings. Complete lawn maint. & tree work.
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
Junk Removal
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Lawn mowing, Full fall clean-up, AND curbside pickup available. HIC0622783. (203) 530-4447.
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Steps, Brick, Stone, Skylights. Chimney ReChimneys. #580443. pair. Flashing. #0649808 203-232-0257 or 203- 203.510.3830. lmmason596-0652 ryconstruction.com Turn Your Unwanted Items into
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