🌱Former 1st Selectwoman Of Chester Battling Cancer+ Fair Season

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• Former 1st Selectwoman battling cancer.
• Free museums?
• Fair season is coming up.

But first, today's weather: Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

1. Although Lauren Gister, the former First Selectwoman of the town of Chester, has moved out of state to pursue a career change, her indelible impression of good-heartedness, professionalism and sense of community has been left behind for Chester, which is why the news of this longtime town resident's recent battle with lung cancer is tugging at many area residents' heart strings. In an effort to help keep their mom stress free right now, especially about finances, her daughters have started a GoFundMe page to help offset medical bill expenses. Read what the girls have written about their mom here. (GoFundMe.com)
2. The forecast is calling for great weather this weekend so why not take advantage of the Connecticut Summer at the Museum Program, which now through Sept. 4, is offering children 18 and under, plus one accompanying adult, free access to any participating museums free of charge. The adult must be a Connecticut resident in order to get in for free. Check with museums before taking a trip to see if they are participating in this program. (WTNH.com)
3. Fried dough, farm animals and amusement rides are all part of fair season in Connecticut, which is just around the corner. For a full list of upcoming fairs in the nutmeg state, click here. (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Saturday, July 22

• Creative Dance with River Valley Dance Project (Ages 3-5) (10:00 AM)
• Yoga Workshop (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "A Chester item in the Hartford Courant on Sept. 17, 1908: 'Theodore Lund has bought a Winton automobile. This makes 21 automobiles and four motorcycles in town at the present time.'" (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Deep River Housing Authority: "This happy girl just got a new bed for hanging out on the patio with the residents on these beautiful summer afternoons! We love taking advantage of the sunny days in our lovely yard & gardens!" (Deep River Housing Authority via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Save the Date! Thursday, July 27, 4 p.m. at Chester Meeting House!" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "We still have a few left. Come and get ‘em." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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