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The Dodd Middle School Marching Band practiced for their performance in the Memorial Day Parade recently. Read about their preparation in next week's Cheshire Herald.

Councilor Anne Giddings Dies From Injuries Suffered During Accident

April 26, 2011 by Josh Morgan

Town Councilor Anne Giddings has died from injuries she suffered in a car crash more than a month ago.
Sources confirmed to The Herald that Giddings, 66, who was critically injured in a one-car crash on March 22 off Boulder Road near Giddings' home, died on Monday.

Local Author Hopes Spirituality Brings Real Healing

April 24, 2011 by John Rook

Inspiration can come at any time.
Some find it in the wee hours of the night, while others see inspiration for creativity in the world around them.
For local resident Tara Critchley, inspiration for her first book came at a time of personal crisis.

Poets Take To The Podium At CHS

April 23, 2011 by John Rook

Cheshire High School senior Jessica Poling has been a member of the club Writer's Block for four years and, in that time, she has helped organize the yearly event, Poem in your Pocket.
Yet, this year was a different experience for Poling. That's because, this time around, instead of just helping run the event, she and her fellow upperclassmen were organizing it.

Grange Gets A Personal Look At Birds Of Prey

April 22, 2011 by Special To The ...

Hawks, owls, and falcons are most frequently seen in the wild, but it's not often you find them in a Grange Hall. A near capacity crowd gathered at Cheshire Grange Hall on Wednesday evening, April 20, to experience a special program on raptor rehabilitation presented by Horizon Wings of Ashford.

Rough Winter Takes Toll On Fields In Town

April 21, 2011 by Greg Lederer

Cheshire High School senior Ashley Zane protects the goal for the girls' lacrosse program. While the amount of shots she stops is within her control, the team's field condition at Bartlem Recreation Area is a different story. A field that doesn't drain well traditionally has been dug out due to recent rain.

Cheshire Offering Nature-Related Events Around Earth Day

April 20, 2011 by Special To The ...

With Earth Day is scheduled for the end of the week, nature enthusiasts in the area will have a wide variety of events from which to choose. The Cheshire Environmental Planning Department is offering the following activities for those interested:
State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni to Discuss Native American Archaeology in Connecticut

CHS Varsity Schedule On Monday

Monday's Cheshire High School varsity slate:

CHS Girls' Lacrosse Comes Back To Win In OT, Boys Drop Regular Season Finale

Cheshire High School girls' lacrosse (13-3; 10-0 in Southern Connecticut Conference) erased an 11-8 deficit en route to a 13-11 overtime win against Newtown (9-7) in the regular season finale.

Cheshire Rugby Club To Run Local Event On Sunday

On Sunday, the Cheshire Rugby Club is hosting a full day at Cheshire High School.

Cheshire Softball Ends Regular Season Strong, Boys' V-Ball Ends Win Streak In Middletown

Cheshire High School softball ended the regular season with their fifth straight victory, winning 7-4 at Mercy (16-3).

From This Week's Cheshire Herald

WS Development Back For Good?

by Josh Morgan
orth end development complex has begun to move forward once again, as project officials expect to file a final site plan by the end of this month.
WS Development will be submitting the plans and expect them to be reviewed by various commissions in June. The project has been scaled down by about 40,000 square feet and has changed names. The development will now be dubbed “The Outlets at Cheshire” and, as the name states, it will be focused on the outlet shopping experience.

DSC_0033_0.JPGRecycling Program Producing Less Savings Than Expected

by Josh Morgan
The reduction in solid waste tonnage following the implementation of the expanded recycling program in Cheshire isn’t as high as local officials had hoped, but they remain confident in the program’s long-term success.
In the five months since the program was launched, there has been a reduction of nearly 67 tons in solid waste collection. However, officials were hoping for a more dramatic impact following the program’s inception back in November 2012. Town Manager Michael Milone stated he was “a little disappointed” with the data.

Police Ask Residents To Avoid Leaving Pets Unattended In Car

by Josh Morgan
It’s a beautiful, sunny day and you’re out running errands.
It’s 90 degrees outside, so you make sure to have the air conditioning running.
You want to park and run into the market to grab some groceries for dinner, but you remember you have your dog with you. No problem, “I’ll only be a few minutes,” you think.
Meanwhile, the temperature in the car quickly rises and, soon, it’s nearly 135 degrees. When you come back to your car, a Cheshire police officer might be there waiting for you.

11-start of the race.jpgYMCA Lacing Them Up This Weekend For Road Races And Expo

by John Rook
It’s four days until the Cheshire YMCA Sea Dog Road Races and Healthy Living Expo kicks off, and it’s around this time that organizers begin to worry about one thing: weather.
“We’ve been looking at this 10 days out,” said DonnaPaxton, the wellness director for the YMCA. “That’s what we are always so concerned about. We want a nice sunny day for everyone to enjoy.”

SPORTS

Tommy Savino.jpgLonardelli Shuts Out Sheehan

by Greg Lederer
As Cheshire High School junior Ethan Lonardelli and Sheehan sophomore Brandon Rentas traded scoreless innings on May 8, it was unclear what it would take to break up the pitchers’ duel. What decided the baseball game was out of their hands.
Cheshire (8-9; 3-5 in Housatonic Division) scored twice on a fifth-inning error en route to a 2-0 victory over the Titans, avenging a 9-3 road loss from April 17. Lonardelli went the distance in the rematch, giving up four hits and striking out four.
“I really wanted to get the complete game,” reflected Lonardelli, a left-hander. “I felt good today. Every pitch was working for me.”
Sheehan threatened his shutout in the fifth inning. A fielding error followed by consecutive singles loaded the bases with one out. A double play allowed CHS to get out of trouble. Sheehan junior Brandon Gauthier hit the ball to sophomore shortstop Cooper Mrowka, who threw a dart to home plate. Junior catcher Wes Robertson got the force out and then threw to third base in time to get the third out.

AROUND TOWN

ElleIngarra1.jpgDisney Calling A Dream Come True For Ingarra

by John Rook
Disney has become a right of passage for most children.
Whether in Florida, California, or Paris, taking that first trip to the magical world of Mickey Mouse usually results in lifelong memories and a desire to pass that moment down to a next generation.
Cheshire resident Gabrielle Ingarra remembers growing up with Disney. She watched the movies. She visited the parks on vacation with her family. She loved the childlike innocence that permeates the entire Disney world.
But as a senior in college, looking out over the landscape of her future, one couldn’t help but excuse Ingarra if she had begun to grow out of her love for Disney. After all, while the parks and movies appeal to all ages, they hold a special place in the hearts of children.

SCHOOLS

DSC_0047.JPGSt. Bridget School Tours World At Fair

by John Rook
St. Bridget School teacher Karen Thomas has watched the school’s Geography Fair grow over the years.
The projects have gotten bigger and more elaborate, and the students more excited.
“They really look forward to this now,” said Thomas. “I have kids in the sixth grade who are asking me if they can do a certain landmark for the next year. They are marking their calendar, waiting for this.”