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2 SPECIAL EDITION: WETHERSFIELD AUTUMN TIMES! October 2020 scarecrows along Main Welcome to 2020 Entries The following list is designed for those taking a walking tour of Scarecrows Along Main. The tour starts on the west side of Main Street in Old Wethersfield and proceeds north. It scarecrowville, usa! then crosses to the east side of Main Street and proceeds south. Scarecrows were originally created entries have a message, such as the to scare birds away. Now they’re pairs of skeleton cyclists and pedes- 31. 277 Main Bijoux rose (tree belt): Youth used to attract visitors, and this year trians at the northwest corner of Main street, West side group under 14, Hanmer McPhee, 6 Super in Old Wethersfield, they’re attract- Church and Main Streets. An adja- 1. 99 Main street: Family, Wasserman, Trolls Heroes ing them in droves. cent sign reads, “Drive Like Your World Tour Kids Live Here.” Two scarecrows 32. 277 Main, Bijoux rose: Youth group under Although Old Wethersfield’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of 2. Corner of garden/Main: Family, Sarah 14, Ukrainian American Youth Assoc., 3 “Scarecrows Along Main” festival is the passing of the 19th Amendment, Pierz Family, 1 Scarecrow Scarecrows Dressed In Ukrainian Clothes now in its 25th year, it seems like it which gave American women the 3. 121 Main, rainbow Center: Youth Group 33. 281 Main, linden: Adult Group, was designed for our current, social- right to vote. Under 14, K.D Art Students, Artist Palette Reflections Counseling and Consulting ly-distanced world. Hundreds of with hand painted leaves Services people from throughout the region Some of the stuffed creations recall 4. 125 Main, neill Walsh Jeweler (left): 34. 285 Main old Cove Deli (left tree belt): flock to Old Wethersfield to see the Wethersfield’s rural past, when Business ,Walsh Family, Scarecrow Adult Organization, Hartford Art School, display, especially on the weekends. scarecrows really did stand guard 5. 125 Main, neill Walsh Jeweler (right): Vitruvian Plague Man But the scarecrows are spaced far against crop-gobbling birds. Others Business, Deirdre Gryphon and Unicorn enough apart so that avoiding close are far more futuristic, like a Star Studio, Magical Creatures contact with fellow visitors can be Wars character watching over a 6. 141 Main, Williard ®: Family Main street, East side done with little to no effort, despite Baby Yoda, expertly made from a ,McDonald/Sanzaro, Dr Suess Thing 1 and Youth group the crowds. And while the scare- single gourd. Other stars of the sil- 35. 280 Main, live right (right): 2 under 14, Troop 10286, Peace Sign crows are the shining stars, Old ver screen abound, such as Wethersfield’s historic charm and its Beetlejuice and Harry Potter, but 6B. 141 Main: Family, Lavoie Family, 3 36. 276 Main: Family, Luchkan Family and many restau- there are also Essential Workers Sazonova, Red Onions rants and shops more familiar 7. 161 Main, Blades salon/the Charles: 37. 276 Main, (front yard): Family, Fisher, provide top- entries, such as Business, Bryce, Charlotte’s Webb Captain Underpants notch support. a girl scout and 8. 161 Main, Blades salon (right)/the 38. 276 Main street (tree belt): Family, Dudek a bird watcher. Charles: Business, Landscaper Family, Scarecrows With Black And Purple “Scarecrows Construction Man Roses Along Main” But whatever the 9. 165 Main, antiques (tree belt line): 39. 250 Main, First Church: Adult was created theme, each cre- Family, Amy Pierz Family, Cat in the Hat Organization, First Church, Birdwatching and is man- ation marks the 10. 169 Main Heart of the Country (grassy 40. 250 Main (green triangle next to First aged by the maker’s artistry, area near sign): Business, Dana Church): Family, N. Federici, Woody from Old skill and creativi- 11. the firehouse (adult organization) Fire Toy Story? Wethersfield ty. Scarecrows Co 1: Firefighter 41. 222 Main, lucky lous Xmas tree: Shopkeepers Along Main is a Business, Coldwell Banker Realty Association truly communi- 12. 187 Main, old town Cafe (left): Youth 42. 222 Main, lucky lou’s (left tree belt): (OWSA). ty-wide effort, Group 15-19, Transition Acadamy, Sheri Hunt, The Real Heroes Individual, Callahan, Sing a song of Businesses, with everyone Sixpence organizations, from real estate 13. 187 Main, old town Cafe (right): Youth 43. 222 Main lucky lous (center tree belt): families and brokers to fire- Group 15-19, Transition Academy, Sheri Circa Antiques at 225 Main Street in Old Family, Dingmann Family, Golfing Witch individuals are men pitching in. Hunt, Nightmare before Christmas - Don’t Wethersfield is one of the many businesses in with Broom all welcome to Be Two Faced the historic area that make it a favorite 44. 222 Main (in between lucky lous and create their When the scare- 14. 211 Main (grass to the right of old town among shoppers as well as tourists. Hurlbut Dunham House): Youth group own scare- crows come Cafe): Family, Stillwold Drive Neighbors crows. Prizes are awarded in several down on November 2, the Old 15-19, Cromwell High World Language 15. 211 Main (tree belt in front of Webb Club different categories (see below). Wethersfield Shopkeepers House): Adult Organization, WDS, Woman 45. 200 Main, Keeney Center (fountain): Association will start gearing up for Suffrage The judge of the contest certainly the holiday season. In December, Adult Organization, Wethersfield Historical 16. 217 Main, Drumroll Coffee roasters: had his or her work cut out for him. the group will host “Deck Your Society, Suffragette Business, Drumroll Coffee, Drummer There are well over 50 entries in Door,” its 3rd annual Holiday 46. 200 Main, (right of driveway): this year’s Scarecrows Along Main Decorating Contest. Other holiday 17. 217 Main (across from Drumroll Coffee, Hochdorfer/Monaco Family, Brennan/Dee Family, contest, ranging from the sophisti- surprises are being planned, check under tree): 47. 184 Main, Chester Bulkley House: cated to the whimsical, from the tra- the OWSA website, 3 Lady Faces Family, Nicole Baio ditional to the cutting edge. Many thegreatelm.com, for updates. 18. 217 Main Wethersfield travel (left side): 48. 150 Main, old academy (right side): Family, Hill Family, Beetlejuice Youth group under 14, Troop 10289, Flag 19. 221 Main, old Wethersfield Country Scouts store: Business, Jack Skellington 49. 150 Main, old academy (left side): 20. 221 Main old Wethersfield Country Family, Monaco and DiCenso Family, Tea store (under tree): Familym Langdon/ Party Congratulations! Molochko, Star Wars Child 50. 146 Main, larissa lake: Business, Larissa Winners of the 2020 old Wethersfield shopkeepers 21. 223 Main Village Pizza (corner): Youth Lake association’s scarecrows along Main Contest group under 14, Troop 10270, Apart But 51. 136 Main, ascot grange (left): Adult Together Organization, Grace Hayes United 22. 245 Main (northwest corner of Church Methodist, Prayer Shawl Knitters Business Youth group under 14 and Main): Adult Organization, Bike Walk, 52. 136 Main, ascot grange (right): Youth 1st Place Griffith Academy, Dancing 1st Place Grade 2 AW Hanmer, Skeletons On Bikes Group under 14, Corpus Christi School, Scarecrow Zoom Party/Chromebook 23. 245 Main Masonic temple (left, tree Diane Bairos 2nd grade 2nd Place Drumroll Coffee 2nd Place Corpus Christie School belt): Family, Prizio, Pumpkin Ghost 53. 130 Main, temple Beth torah: Youth 3rd Place Larissa Lake, 3 Witches Diane Boros 2nd Grade 24. 245 Main, Masonic temple (right, tree group 15-19, Art Fife and Drum 3rd Place Hanmer McPhee, 6 Super belt): Family, Coleman/Miciette, Trolls Family Heros 25. 249 Main, (right, tree belt): Youth group under 14, Grade 2, AW Hanmer School, 1st Place Stillwood Drive Neighbors Zoom party/Chromebook 2nd Place Yeaman/Landsberg Family, Youth group 15-19 a HugE thank you! 26. 249 Main (left, tree belt): Family, Harry Potter 1st Place Art Fife and Drum From the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Sorvillo/Williams, Smores 3rd Place Wasserman, Trolls World 2nd Place Transition Acad Sheri Association to all who participated in the Tour Hunt, The Real Hearos 27. 263 Main, Heirloom Comstock (left): 25th Annual Scarecrows Along Main Street Family, Yeaman/Landsberg, Harry Potter 3rd Place Transition Academy, Sheri event this year. YOU made it one of our adult organization Hunt, Nightmare before 28. 263 Main, Heirloom Comstock (right tree most successful events to date! Christmas belt, on tree): Youth group under 14, Webb Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are 1st Place Grace Hayes, United Elementary, Craig unable to host our usual Awards Party. Methodist Prayer Shawl 29. 271 Main, Creamery: Business, Mike, Instead, we are creating a slideshow which Knitters individual Thankful Cow will be visible on our Instagram page 1st Place Callahan, Sing a Song of 2nd Place Fire Company 1 Firefighter @exploreoldwethersfield and the town’s Sixpence 30. 275 Main, griffith academy: Business, 3rd Place First Church, Birdwatching Griffith Academy, Dancing Scarecrow page @historicwethersfieldct. Enjoy! October 2020 SPECIAL EDITION: WETHERSFIELD AUTUMN TIMES! 3 4 SPECIAL EDITION: WETHERSFIELD AUTUMN TIMES! October 2020 WEtHErsFiElD HistoriCal soCiEtY uPDatE After being closed to the public for several the Ancient Burying Ground exhibit and either the loan or donation of sup- months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the • Women of Wethersfield porting artifacts for display. You can submit Wethersfield Historical Society is planning to nominations and supporting text and re-open its Wethersfield Museum in the At the conclusion of each video, you’re photographs on the WHS website. If you Keeney Memorial Cultural Center on Main invited to go on a special scavenger hunt have artifacts or any additional questions, you Street in early November. The exact re-open- through Old Wethersfield that will expand can email curator Kristina Oschmann or call ing date is still being determined, please both your historical knowledge and logical the WHS offices at (860) 529-7656.