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Town issues 1st permit under state cottage food law
CHESHIRE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
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By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
A local woman will be making traditional Indian desserts in her home for parties and festivals after approval under the state’s cottage food operator law.
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
An experimental prison program at Cheshire Correctional Institution is getting national attention for its efforts to reduce recidivism among young convicts. On Sunday, CBS aired a 60 Minutes episode on the TRUE unit at the Cheshire prison. The two year old program was created after former governor Dannel
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Sheela Tummala, a Higgins Road resident who grew up in India, received approval from the zoning board March 25. The full-time dentist loves to cook and found that even Indian markets don’t offer some of the treats she ate growing up.
Inmates Festim Shyuqeriu, left, and Isschar Howard give then-Gov. Dannel P. Malloy a tour of the Cheshire Correctional Institution last May.
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Tummala plans to focus on two sweets: laddo, millet flour which is soaked in a sugar syrup and formed into a ball, and kovakajjikaya, which is made of boiled
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Where: Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main St, Council
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dents to share their concerns, get their questions answered, and discuss potential alternatives. For additional information or questions, contact Reps. Zupkus and Fishbein’s office at 800-842-1423, or Sen. Sampson’s office at 800842-1421. Emails are: Lezlye.Zupkus@housegop.ct.gov, Craig.Fishbein@ housegop.ct.gov and Rob.Sampson@cga.ct.gov.
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milk, coconut and cane sugar. The recipes come from Tummala’s grandmother, who lived on a farm with dairy cows. “They had a lot of milk available, so this is what they’d do,” Tummala said. Since state officials weren’t familiar with the dishes, Tummala had to get them tested to show they didn’t need to be refrigerated. The testing was part of her cottage food operator’s license through the Department of Consumer Protection, which allows her to sell food made in her home kitchen. The state law, approved last year, requires that home bakers adhere to kitchen standards similar to a restaurant and must have an ingredient label on their products. The local Planning and Zoning Commission unani-
mously approved her special permit application as a cottage food operator on Monday. William Voelker, Cheshire town planner, said planning and health department staff worked with Tummala on her application. Zoning commissioners had questions about whether her operation would affect the neighborhood and Voelker didn’t expect it would.
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“They almost felt as if the older inmates that they were paired with took on a father figure role,” Linehan said. “They honestly believed that a lot of the reason they’re in the circumstances they’re in was that they didn’t have good parental involvement.”
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Malloy and other prison officials visited Germany to see “Historically across the how that country handles in- agency that age group is reWith the change of adminissponsible for roughly 25 percarceration. tration and a new prison cent of the incidents that commissioner, Banevicius TRUE stands for truthfulhappen. The rate is much, said the TRUE unit model is ness, respecting, undermuch lower within the TRUE still a focus. The state has Advertise with us. standing and elevating. State Rep. Craig Fishbein, a unit,” Banevicius said. similar program for women 203-317-2312 Republican representing at York Correctional InstituThe program operates in a The Vera Institute of Justice, Wallingford, said he didn’t tion. separate unit of the prison, a non-profit that advocates have enough information on taking in young offenders on criminal justice issues, “We’re going to continue the unit to comment. Refrom the general population supported the unit’s crewho qualify and pairing ation. Representatives from them with older inmate the group accompanied mentors. Inmates are given state officials on their trip to more responsibilities and Germany four years ago. DR RENEE KURTZ the unit has a more relaxed The experimental unit was atmosphere. Now Offers: one of several criminal jusAndrius Banevicius, state tice reform efforts pushed by RELIABLY Department of Correction Malloy during his tenure. spokesman, said South Car- The effort attracted little opolina and Massachusetts position from those otherhave established similar wise opposed to Malloy’s units and expected other changes, such as former states to follow. senator and Republican Len PROCEDURES Suzio, who supported the “There are a lot of other TRUE unit initiative but (states) and organizations clashed with the governor that come through to tour on most of his criminal justhe facility,” he said. tice projects. The department doesn’t yet State Rep. Liz Linehan, a have enough data to deterWe are proud to announce that we have added the Solea Democrat representing mine if recidivism is lower Cheshire, said the TRUE unit dental laser to our practice. The Solea laser takes the drill, DR RENEE KURTZ among the TRUE unit. Such was innovative and made the needle, the noise and the pain out of dental visits. data is collected after insense. She would like to see mates have been out for it implemented statewide. three years and the unit is Highland Dental Linehan toured the TRUE only two years old, Banevi-
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Church hosts presentation on birds By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Dr. Robert Giddings has a story or two to tell from his life’s work as a veterinary doctor. Giddings, a wellknown Cheshire resident and Connecticut’s first board certified avian specialist, shared a few stories during a “Birds are People, too,” presentation held March 25 at the First Congregational Church. Giddings has handled some
interesting cases. He’s perPhyllis Balser pets a cockatiel at a presentation on birds formed much-needed “avian held March 25 at the First Congregational Church of Cheshire. Joy VanderLek, Citizen staff caesarians” on his tiniest
clients who found themselves with the problem of supersized eggs they could not pass. One pet parent brought in her wheezing bird with a bulging crop in what she thought was pneumonia. It turned out that this cockatiel was suffering from sweater pillings. “When I’m at home, I let the bird sit on my shoulder all the time,” the woman told Giddings. What she didn’t realize was the bird was sitting on her shoulder and picking at her sweater’s fuzz balls and eating them. Diagnosis made, said Giddings, who took the bird into surgery and removed the sweater yarn and then advised the woman to wear a towel on her shoulders from then on. Since his retirement from practice, Giddings shares his wealth of knowledge with veterinary students as an instructor at Middlesex Community College. He gave the large audience an eye-opening look into the functioning mechanics and mechanisms of bird bodies, how they differ and are similar and different to one another as well
as to mammals. Giddings asked the group why a two-foot tall great horned owl weighs just four and a half pounds, while a domestic cat, about twofeet-long, from tip of tail to tip of nose, weighs 10 pounds. “Birds do not have teeth. Teeth are dense and heavy. Birds have fewer bones in their skeletons than mammals do. Bird bones are hollow and filled with air,” he said. Also, bird bones are thinner and dense, so they shatter. “That’s a good reason why your dog should not be allowed to chew on chicken bones,” Giddings said. He gave an example, citing the albatross, where the weight of the skeleton is less than the feathers. “That’s how light a bird’s skeleton is,” Giddings said. While mammals have diaphragms, a muscle which sections off the chest from the abdomen, and adds to total weight, birds only have a single body cavity. In that cavity, are six air sacks, Giddings said, explaining that See Birds, A7
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Unlike standard paint, chalk paint is a low odor, ecofriendly paint which leaves furniture with a dull, matte finish. There are 75 different colors of the paint from Vintage Market and Design, the brand the shop carries and uses.
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Selinske said some use chalk paint to re-do their kitchen cabinets. The most popular colors tend to be blue, gray and green.
Holding up an egg from one of his own chickens, Giddings said there is no difference in the time of release for a fertilized and
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Skin and reproductive organs affect weight, and according to Giddings, both are inconsequential in birds. Reproductive organs “shrivel down to almost nothing, except in the breeding season,” Giddings said. “A blue jay weighs more in July than in January.”
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School Notes All Night Grad Party The Cheshire High School PTO sponsors a substancefree, safe and fun event for the graduating senior class. Parents of senior students usually plan the party, but rely on parents of underclassmen. Many help with decorations, fundraisers and more. Help is needed with food pick-up and delivery, as well as a large space where volunteers can paint and store materials.
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Library Programs Scrabble – Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Meet fellow players in the loft on the upper level. Open Art Studio in the Library Loft – Friday, April 5, 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-in. Bring works-in-progress and supplies. No formal instruction provided, but informal critiquing for those who want it. Do not bring turpentine. Adult Loft Knitters – Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon. Socialize, learn and share techniques with other knitters. All levels of adult knitters are welcome. No instruction given. Finding Your Family – Puerto Rico: From Research to Writing the Story of Ana Aurea – Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Madelyn Colon shares
her experience of using Ancestry.com. Her research prompted her to write her mother’s story. Empower Yourself by Letting Go – Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. Wellness Coach Cynthia Griffin discusses how habits can influence our lives and how the “letting go process” can open us up to new and greater opportunities for better health and happiness. Raised Flower Beds – Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Cordalie Benoit of the Connecticut Community Garden Association plan to discuss the benefits of raised flower beds and how to get started. Experience Nature as Healer – Tuesday, April 16, 6:30
p.m. Discover how everydayanywhere nature can guide, calm, inform and restore you. Nature can elicit a sense of restoration and protection, comfort and guidance. Butterflies in My Backyard – Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. Lecture and picture presentation by lepidopterist and Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History research affiliate, Victor DeMasi. Includes a discussion of butterflies in the changing environment with a focus on climate change and invasive species. Introduction to Gardening – Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Discuss the basics of gardening and where to start.
Programs Movement Mondays – Mondays, 10 a.m., ages 2 to 5. Ticket required. Toddler Music Class – Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ticket required. Creating Musical Readers – Wednesdays, 10 a.m., ages 2 to 6. Toddler Play & Learn – Thursdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ticket required. Music Together Babies Class – Fridays, 11 a.m., up to 12 months. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Register for programs online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-2722245, ext. 4.
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Micah every Thursday at noon in the TBD social hall. Bring lunch. Potluck, musical Youth Shabbat services – Friday April 5, 5:45 p.m. Torah study. Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., with Rabbi Micah. Preschool Passover Story Hour – Sunday, April 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Free, all are welcome, with parent/ caregiver. RSVP requested to education@tbdcheshire.org. Author Event – Monday, April 8, 7 p.m. Marc Dollinger – “Black Power, Jewish Politics.” All are welcome. Temple Beth David, 203272-0037, tbdcheshire.org.
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Health News The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking participants for its LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Those in treatment, in remission or have beaten cancer, are eligible. The free, 12-week program meets at the Wellness Center at the Y. Staff is trained in elements of cancer exercise and supportive cancer care. Each participant will have a program customized to fit their specific needs. The program goals are to help cancer survivors enhance their functional ability to complete everyday tasks, improve energy levels, strength, flexibility, en-
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The class is set to meet twice a week for 12 weeks, on Mondays and Fridays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m, beginning in May. A full YMCA membership is included during the program. Start date will be determined based on registrations. For more information, contact John Phillips at 203-2723150, ext. 511.
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durance, reduce the severity of side effects from treatment, help prevent weight changes and to gain support from other cancer survivors, YMCA staff and members, and to learn about resources available in our community.
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Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 W. Main St., Sunday worship - 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. 203-272-5106. Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Sunday worship - 10 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth J. Kieffer, 203-2724626.
Oasis, 176 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10:15 a.m. 203439-0150.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 59 Main St., Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Rite I; 10 a.m. Rite 2 with choirs. Children’s Worship and Faith Formation – 9:45 a.m. 203-272-4041. Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Shabbat services every Friday at 7:30 p.m. except for the first Friday of every month when family services take place at 6:30 p.m. 203272-0037.
Christ Chapel in Nelson Hall at Elim Park Place, 150 Cook Road, traditional Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome, not just Elim Park residents. 1-800-9441776.
The Preaching Hour, with Brother Tobin, airs Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., on Cox Cable PATV Channel 15 in Cheshire, Meriden and Southington. zionpentecostmission.com or 203-2009177.
Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, Sunday services - 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is available for all children up through grade 5; youth group - 6 to 8 p.m. cornerstonecheshire.com.
White Oak Baptist Church, Cheshire Campus, formerly Christ Community Church, 120 Main St., Sunday - 9:15 a.m. service; Sunday school 11 a.m. 203-272-6344.
Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10 a.m. worship and teaching; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. revival prayer, 203-272-7976.
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Youth suicide a state concern Should the state install a system that Such alarming news may well be a would recommend depression and reason for new action on the part of suicide screenings for young people? the state, even if that idea is controversial and is bound to raise the It’s an idea whose time may have question of whether the state is become — considering the increasing ing too intrusive into family life. suicide rates among young people in We don’t think so, provided that recent years, and reviews by the Child Fatality Review Panel of seven ground rules and adequate oversight child suicides in Connecticut are built into any new program. last year, including one of an 11And because, these days, the quesyear-old Cheshire girl. tion of bullying — whether face-toface or via the internet — is always a A federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report last June possibility, we wonder whether easy access to social media by young stated that the suicide rate is up nearly 20 percent nationally, across people isn’t a major factor, considerall age groups. Connecticut’s Wheel- ing that the 15-year period mener Clinic (whose focus is on helping tioned by the Wheeler Clinic has alfamilies “address behavioral health so seen a great increase in the ability and other challenges”) has seen the of young people to access social mesuicide rate for girls and young dia, day and night, on computers women double over the last 15 and smartphones. years. Faith Vos Winkel, Connecticut’s as-
sistant child advocate, said Dallas, Texas, has had good results with requiring pediatric screens for depression and suicidal thoughts. That may be a recommendation by the child fatality panel after further review of last year’s suicides.
sents parts of Wallingford and Southington, supported the idea of mental health screening for children. A statewide panel on socialemotional learning, she said, should the legislature create one, could consider recommendations.
Surely we need to remember what a difficult, even stormy, time adolescence can be, even for kids who have no history of emotional or mental-health problems. It’s a time when we’re forming our identity amid new pressures involving sexuality and social status, in a climate where bullying can always be a factor.
These ideas deserve serious — and immediate — consideration. Mental health experts recommend that if anyone suspects someone is considering suicide, they should ask that person openly and directly, and then steer them toward getting help.
State Rep. Liz Linehan, DCheshire, co-chairwoman of the General Assembly ’s Children’s Committee, is promoting a bill that would expand the state’s definition of bullying. Linehan, who also repre-
Resources: For immediate help, including access to emergency services, people can dial 211. They can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-275-8255, or text at 741741. Previously published in the RecordJournal.
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You are an expert in the divorce process, too By Lisa J. Cappalli
Traditional adversarial divorce assumes a case will conclude with a court trial or a settlement under threat of a trial. A divorcing person is likely to be confused, overwhelmed and feel controlled by a mysterious process seemingly with a life of its own. The temptation is to seek comfort by passing responsibility off to their lawyer to take over. But that is not the best way to improve the chances for a good outcome. A better way is for you and your lawyer to work in partnership with each providing their expertise. You are the expert on you. No one knows your goals, history, needs, desires, priorities and concerns and those of our children better than you. Your lawyer is the expert on the law and the legal process. As such, the lawyer’s role is to provide analysis
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and advice on how the law applies to the facts in your particular situation. This will guide decisions about how the case should be run - what things can be done and should be done - to achieve a divorce that meets your realistic goals and objectives. Your lawyer will be your advocate in court and, since the vast majority of litigated divorces settle, in negotiations with your spouse’s lawyer. How does that work? Communication is the key. You need to be clear with your lawyer what you need to carry on with your life. What your needs (and hopes) are for alimony, child support and property division, child custody and the parenting plan. Even at an early stage in the case, your lawyer, based upon the information you provide or the lawyer can find out, should give you a range of outcomes and a sense of
the strengths and weaknesses of your case. There are, of course, no guaranties, especially in divorce where the judge who would decide the case has so much discretion. The case evaluation should be revisited and modified as the case proceeds. It is the standard for you to evaluate proposed settlements. Your lawyer should give you options and advice so that you can decide whether hiring an expert, taking a deposition or making a motion in court is cost effective and the best way to achieve your goals. Your role requires you to invest time and energy, as well as money, to provide your lawyer with the information the lawyer needs to advise you properly. That may require devoting a weekend reviewing old bank and credit card statements or missing a day of work preparing for a court hearing or a negotiation ses-
The 8th annual Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races are on the calendar for Sunday, April 28 at Cheshire High School. The event comprises a half-marathon, 5K, two-person relay and kids’ fun run. It also fea-
tures the UnitedHealthcare Healthy Living Festival, which includes family activities, refreshments, live music and vendors offering health, nutritional and medical services. All races begin at
sion. You have to live with the outcome of the divorce. You will be more confident in the result and improve your prospects for a better outcome if you form a partnership of experts with your lawyer and work as partners. Lisa J. Cappalli is counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, with offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. This column should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion by RJ Media Group, Lisa J. Cappalli or Freed Marcroft, LLC on any specific facts or circumstances. The content is intended for general information only and you are urged to consult an attorney to advise you personally concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.
Cheshire High School. The majority of proceeds benefit Abilities Without Boundaries, Best Buddies CT and the Cheshire Lions Club. Visit cheshirehalfmarathon.org or call 203-481-5933.
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Cheshire ready for softball season By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Barnes, Mia Juodaitis, Bri Floyd and Zoe Kasinskas.
The 2018 softball campaign was another successful one for the Record-Journal coverage area. This spring should be no different.
Juodaitis, as a leadoff hitter, batted .452, with 20 RBIs, 15 walks, 10 doubles, two triples and two home runs as a junior.
Cheshire recap The Rams rolled to a 23-3 record in 2018 and charged to the Class LL state semifinals, knocking off Norwich Free Academy in a thrilling 7-6 quarterfinal before falling to Trumbull 6-5 in the semis. Sara Mulligan, Natalie Amato and Kinsey Ratchelous have graduated after playing big roles during their tenure with the Rams. Mulligan and Amato were All-RJ selections a year ago. Amato went 19-3 with a 1.30 ERA with 175 strikeouts in 151 innings in the circle. Mulligan, an outfielder with a .923 fielding percentage, hit .427 with 20 RBIs, 11 walks, seven doubles and two home runs. Mulligan and Ratchelous were captains last year. Cheshire features five senior captains this season with Lexie Hemstock, Jade
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Catcher Jade Barnes returns for her third year behind the plate.
Lily Bergin, Emily Grayson, Kaitlyn Grove, Grace Lurz, Charlee Nagle and Catherine Palmer are the freshmen in the program.
continue to build on their tradition and culture,” said Drust, who is 113-15 with one state championship in five seasons at Cheshire. “The Rams have a great core group of returning players and also a very promising group of newcomers and freshmen.”
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In Wallingford, Sheehan and Lyman Hall absorbed heavy graduation losses after trips to the state quarterfinals, but have restocked with strong crops of underclassmen.
Floyd is a second-year captain and, like Juodaitis and Hemstock, a four-year starter. All three will continue playing in college: Juodaitis at Providence, Hemstock at Western New England and Floyd at William Patterson.
Sophia Vagts, Brigid Borland, Gracie Hemstock, Brianna Pearson, Danielle Floyd, Sarah Capute, Kailey Sweigard, Ella Watson, Emma Glover, Marissa Hurd, Ellie Pergolotti and Olivia Prezioso make up a large sophomore group.
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and fell 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel at Burt Leventhal Field.
The Cheshire baseball team opened its 2019 season and Class LL title Amity 1 defense Monday Rams 0 against one of the state’s best, SCC rival Amity,
Playing their first game under new head coach Mike Lussier, the Rams had a chance to pull off last-act dramatics and make a winner of starting pitcher Matt Downing. They got two singles in the bottom of the
seventh — one by senior catcher Matt Costello and the other by senior first basemen Rob Roles. Both runners were caught stealing, however, sealing the win for Amity. Costello ripped a one-out single up the middle only to be picked off by Amity starter John Lumpinsky with Roles at the plate. Roles reached on an infield hit to keep Cheshire’s hopes alive, but was thrown out at second trying to get into scoring position for senior left fielder Ryan Cyr. “We were trying to make something happen,” Lussier said. “(Costello) might have left a little bit early, but it is what it is. They still have to make the play and throw the runner out.” The running game that failed the Rams worked for Amity earlier in the contest and manufactured the after-
Matt Downing allowed just one run and two hits while striking out nine in Monday’s season opener against Amity. He went the distance in a 1-0 defeat. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal
noon’s only run. With two outs in the top of the sixth, Amity senior left fielder Cole Kuchachick worked a walk and stole second, setting up senior third baseman Jonathan McNellis’s go-ahead single to center. It was one of just two Spartan hits on the day off Downing.
(Kuchachick) on, I knew they were going to steal and you knew that (McNellis) was going to single,” Lussier said. “That’s the typical way that it happens with Amity. “It was a typical AmityCheshire game. It was going to be 2-1 or 1-0. You just had that feeling by looking at the pitchers.” Downing and Lumpin-
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sky were both fantastic. Both went the distance. Downing was perfect through 4.2 innings before surrendering a single to Logan Corris. The senior lefthander finished with nine strikeouts. “(Downing was) awesome,” Lussier said. “He had a very good outing, it’s a shame that he has to get a loss for it. He prepares well before every game and he is the ace to go on the mound against Amity. We just couldn’t score any runs for him.”
of the fourth, when Downing reached on an error and advanced to second with two outs. Senior third basement Ian Battipaglia beat out a slow roller to third. Lussier sent Downing home on the play, but he was thrown out at the plate. Lumpinsky didn’t allow a Cheshire runner to reach second the rest of the game. “I felt pretty good going into the game,” Downing said. “I started out pretty good, but it was a battle. I’ve got to give props to (Lumpinsky). He pitched fantastic.
Lumpinksy struck out 10 and scattered five hits. Two of those hits were by Cyr.
“We battled. We just couldn’t get the key hit when we needed it and that was really what it came down to.”
He has good speed on his ball and his curve ball wasn’t bad,” Cyr said. “I think the key for today was just jumping on the fastball early.”
Lussier believes Cheshire will be able to get its offense rolling, but for now he is focused on taking things one day at a time, starting with Tuesday’s practice.
Cheshire’s best scoring chance came in the bottom
Cyr is also confident in his team’s ability to get the offense going.
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“The hitting is going to come along; you can count on that,” Cyr said. “We’re going to start putting up doubledigit numbers, guaranteed.”
Thirteen musicians from the Independent Day School were selected to perform in the recent Southern Region Middle School Festival of the Connecticut Music Educators Association. Students in band, chorus, orchestra and drumming ensemble performed in the festival at North Branford Middle School. Sarah Azrin, Connor Booth, Zander Mitchell, Noah Ram, Ben Resor, Tenzin Tara, Gabby Williams and Sophie Zimmermann were selected to the Southern Region Choruses. Josey Pestel (trumpet) and Agam Grover (percussion) were selected to the jazz band and Kellen Booth (French horn), Ava Hammond (oboe) and Sarah Platt (euphonium) were selected to the band. From left, back row: Sarah Azrin of Southington, Zander Mitchell of Cheshire, Ava Hammond of Durham, Noah Ram of Durham, Agam Grover of Meriden, Connor Booth of Wallingford. Front row: Ben Resor of Middle Haddam, Sarah Platt of Portland, Josey Pestel of Middletown, Tenzin Tara of Middletown, Sophie Zimmerman of Durham, Kellen Booth of Wallingford, Gabby Williams of Higganum.
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