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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Plenty of catches at this year’s fishing derby

Council OK’s zone change for new design district

By Steven Scarpa Special to the Record-Journal

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Elizabeth Mayne was worried Saturday morning, April 6, that there would be a repeat of last year’s annual Steve Horvath Fishing Derby. “I am hoping that there will be more fish caught this year than last year,” said Mayne, the program supervisor for the Cheshire Parks and Recreation Department. “We only had one.” She suspects torrential rain last year washed all of the trout downstream. This time around, on April 4, they seeded the pond in Mixville Park with dozens of 11- to 13-inch brook and rainbow trout, and one golden trout,

A Town Council vote could allow for more growth on a stretch of Highland Avenue that planners say is a challenge for developers. Jemma Grabiec, 10, of Cheshire hooks a worm before casting Saturday, April 6, during the Steve Horvath Memorial Fishing Derby at Mixville Park. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal

described as an albino rainbow, and hoped for the best. “It looks like a huge goldfish. It would be super exciting if someone caught this,” Mayne said.

Around 8:30 on Saturday morning, the haze from Friday’s rain was starting to burn off and about 50 people rounded the pond just past the bas-

Sampling craft beer for a cause

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Ryan Voytek, of Front Porch Brewing, serves Jon Ciaburri, left, and Nick Donovan during the Greenhouse Beer Festival at Michael’s Greenhouse in Cheshire on Sunday.

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With The Bob Stump Band rocking the fiddle and bass, a couple of food trucks, and dozens of local beers for sampling, there were likely few places as pleasant as Michael’s Green-

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ketball courts. The derby awards trophies in different age categories for the biggest catch. “Some of these faces have been coming every year. It’s so nice to see the families coming back,” she said. A little before 9 a.m., there was a flurry of activity on the spillway along the left side of the pond. Twelve-year-old Southington resident Zachary Klimkowski held a 12.5-inch trout in his hand and had a big smile on his face. Zachary posed for some photos and got the official measurement from intern Tim Weed.

Luke Mann, 12, casts his fishing pole with friend Noah Ingianni, 13, both of Cheshire, on Saturday, April 6, during the annual Steve Horvath Memorial Fishing Derby at Mixville Park.

Matt Clarke, of Cheshire, ties a lure on his 9-year-old son Matt’s (middle) fishing line as Hunter, 7, watches. The outlook for making a catch at Saturday’s fishing derby was good. Photos by Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal

“I tried to hook set him. I put the reel at an angle and then pulled (the rod) back,” he said.

“Now that we’ve got one in the books, let’s try to catch a bigger one,” said Mike Nolan, Jack’s dad.

Wearing big waders, Klimkowski carefully put the fish back into the water, letting the water wash through Half of fishing is the story, the gills before it swam back and Klimkowski had a good into the pond. He was excitone. He felt a catch on his ed to get back to casting for line and started reeling the another victory, wading trout in when the fish started around the reeds at the edge to fight. of the pond. “That’s a beautiful fish,” he said.

A few minutes later, 11-yearold Chloe Pernaselci, part of Zachary’s group, hooked one and it looked like the rout was on. “Another one, huh?” he said. Chloe’s was smaller, about 11.5 inches. Saturday morning, the fish didn't stand a chance. Fouryear-old Jack Nolan brought his catch, a small sunny, to Mayne and Weed for validation. “I want to catch that one again,” the young boy said.

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house Sunday afternoon. Several hundred people of all ages wandered from table to table at the annual Greenhouse Beer Festival, sipping different varieties of beer from small glasses. “This is a fantastic event and it’s all for a good cause,” said Hamden resident Colin Edwards. The festival started in 2015 as a way for University of Connecticut pre-med students to raise money for the town of Guanin in the Dominican Republic, a mission that still holds true today. Five dollars provides school and meals for one child for a month. Fifty dollars restocks a town pharmacy for a month. But for Sunday’s revelers, the good deeds are held lightly in the background. The festival offered a great opportunity to sample from 35 local breweries. A guy walked around wearing a green t-shirt that said “Drink local. Drink lager,” summing up the afternoon’s vibe. Edwards favored the Black Hog Brewing Company’s Milk Shake IPA, as well as New England Brewing Com-

Friends Sandi Vermeulen, left, Erin Griffiths and Holly Skrzyniarz, all of North Haven, enjoy beer samples and conversation Sunday during the Greenhouse Beer Festival at Michael’s Greenhouse on April 7. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal

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Worship Service: April 14, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. 860628-6996. graceumc_office@ cox.net.

Preschool Storytime for 3 & 4 year olds: April 15, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden.

Easter Cupcake Basket Workshop: April 16, 10 a.m. 11 a.m. $19.95. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. 860-349-1793. Contact@lymanorchards.com.

Harry Potter Week at Cheshire Public Library!: April 16, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire. 203-2722245. aallen@cheshirelibrary.org.

Adults, $8; seniors & under 12, $6; under 3, free. Southington Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington.

Knitting and crocheting meetup: April 15, 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Free. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Southington.

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have large wetlands or have poor access. Voelker said some of the undeveloped property on the east side of Highland Avenue (Route 10) is a challenge for builders under the current regulations. One such property is the nearly 50 acres owned by Eversource south of Fieldstone Court. Voelker said it’s awkwardly shaped and bisected by wetlands, making development difficult. “You want to be able to design for the site,” he said. “We’re trying to get them to come up with a project that works for a particular property.” The council approved the necessary change to the

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Town Council Chairman Rob Oris thought the district could bring businesses that will grow the grand list and also provide services that people can’t get in town. “Viron Rondo (restaurant) has been an excellent addition to the north end,” he said. “The town would like to see more of that kind of stuff.” Oris also said the only way to handle financial pressures without major tax increases is growing the town’s tax base. While he’s looking for more businesses, Oris said he wants quality economic development and was glad that the town would still have control over what’s built.

“It creates a very strong oversite opportunity for the town,” he said of the design district. “That’s important to me.” Councilor Tom Ruocco was the only vote in opposition. “There’s an element of my constituents that don’t want to see retail built up on Route 10,” he said.

Among some there’s a fear that commercial development in that portion of Highland Avenue “might just explode into a lot of congestion and traffic.” Voelker said he hopes the district will encourage good design as well as shared entrances to reduce the number of driveways and im-

prove access between developments. He wasn’t aware of any businesses that had tried to develop the area and were stymied by regulations, but Voelker said builders do take notice of zoning changes in town. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230

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GPA: 4.4. Highlights: Defenseman on 15-4-1 squad that held opponents to 27 goals in 20 regular-season games; team-high +6 rating. Extracurriculars: All-SCC Academic; Cheshire’s 2018-19 CIAC Male Scholar-Athlete; also plays golf; will study Business in college.

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State representatives Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) and Craig Fishbein (R-90) and state Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16), with state Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) and state Rep. Laura Devlin (R-134), House and Senate Ranking Members of the Legislative Transportation Committee, have scheduled an informational forum on tolls. The public is welcome. The forum is planned for Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., at the Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main St., Council Chambers.

With Gov. Ned Lamont’s recent budget address including more than 50 tolls expected on all major highways across the state, this forum allows area residents to share concerns, ask questions and discuss potential alternatives.

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, twoperson relay and kids’ fun run. It also features the UnitedHealthcare Healthy Living Festival, which includes family activities, refresh-

ments, live music and vendors offering health, nutritional and medical services. All races begin at 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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Seeing Ethan Dudley sidelined by an ACL tear that cost him his final season of high school football was one of the most painful sights of the fall season. Seeing the Platt senior return for baseball is one of the most delightful sights of spring. And Dudley isn’t just back, he’s dominating. Returning to center field and the top of Platt batting order, Dudley connected for six hits in his first nine at-bats. He also stole three bases and drove in four runs.

Does Annie Acquavita always bring her ‘A’ game for Cheshire girls lacrosse? Absolutely! The fourth-year veteran opened her senior season with a goal and three assists in each of Cheshire’s first two games, then scored four goals in Friday’s 11-10 thriller at Conard. Along the way to 3-0, Acquavita and the Rams earned coach Dan Warburton career victory No. 250. Acquavita will be continuing her career at the University of New Haven.

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Inspirational comebacks were a theme for Week 1 of the spring season. Along with Ethan Dudley returning to Platt baseball, Sheehan junior Tre Childers made his comeback with the Titans’ boys lacrosse team. Recovered from severe injuries sustained in a car accident last March, Childers was back on the field for Sheehan’s season opener against Lyman Hall on Wednesday night. Childers scored three goals to help the Titans win 15-4.

Coming off an impressive indoor track season in which she helped set a school record in the 4x400 relay, senior Sydney Nilsen got the Trojans rocking right away on the softball diamond. Stepping to the plate in the bottom of the first inning of Lyman Hall’s season opener on April 1 against Rocky Hill, Nilsen belted a grand slam to send the Trojans on their way to a 19-0 victory. Nilsen also homered in Wednesday’s 11-9 loss to Sheehan.

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The last we saw Max Chubet he was being named the Record-Journal’s 2018 co-Golfer of the Year. The junior has lost nothing off his game since. Chubet opened 2019 earning the medal in each of Southington’s first two matches. He carded a 1-over 37 at West Hartford’s Rockledge Golf Club, then came back two days later with an even-par 35 on Southington’s home course at Hawks Landing. The Blue Knights won both to open 2-0.

The Spartans entered the week at 4-0 after opening the season with routs of Bristol Central and Wilcox Tech and CCC South-Colonial Division victories over Berlin and Middletown. Sophomore Taylor Trowbridge earned the pitching win in each of those games. She also helped her cause by batting .462. That included going 3-for-3 and driving in what proved to be the winning run against Berlin. She was 2-for-4 with two RBI at Middletown.

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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.

Niamey Wilson, MD, FACS, has joined the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Breast Program as Director of Breast Surgery Quality and Research, as well as Breast Surgery Division Leader of the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. She comes to Hartford HealthCare from St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, where she served as Chief of Breast Surgery. Dr. Wilson earned a medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons followed by a general surgery residency and advanced breast surgery fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania. She was named a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar and earned a master’s in health policy. Dr. Wilson is responsible for all breast surgery trials through the system’s membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. She is an assistant professor of surgery at both the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac School of Medicine.

Any parent who would like to help should email Maura Esposito and Laura Lombardo at AllNightGradParty@ CheshireHighPTO.com or sign up online at surveymonkey.com/r/NKJF2P6. The Citizen prints achievements of local students. Policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.

Library Programs Scrabble – Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Meet fellow players in the loft on the upper level. Raised Flower Beds – Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Cordalie Benoit of the Connecticut Community Garden Association plans 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 cli-

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mate 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.

Health News LIVESTRONG The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking participants for its LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Those in treatment, in remission or who have beaten cancer, are eligible.

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Novel program was good move While it’s too early to determine if recidivism is lower among the TRUE program unit inmates (such data is collected after inmates have been out for three years, and the unit is only two years old), the unit's population has fewer discipline incidents than the prison at large. It reflects well on our state, and on former Gov. Dannel Malloy, that Connecticut is willing to look at what’s going on in other countries and rethink how we run a correction system. The TRUE program was created after Malloy and prison officials visited Germany to see how that country handles incarceration.

Last Sunday, CBS aired a “60 Minutes” episode on the TRUE unit at the Cheshire prison. The state has a similar program for women at York Correctional Institution. TRUE stands for truthfulness, respecting, understanding and elevating. The program, which operates in a separate unit of the prison, takes in young offenders from the general population who qualify and pairs them with older inmate-mentors. Inmates are given more responsibilities and the unit has a more relaxed atmosphere. "There are a lot of other (states) and organizations that come through to tour the facility," said Andrius Banevicius, state Department of Correction spokesman. South Carolina and Massachusetts have established similar units. Banevicius

said the rate of incidents is “much, much lower” in the TRUE unit than in the general population of the prison. TRUE inmates “almost felt as if the older inmates that they were paired with took on a father-figure role," said state Rep. Liz Linehan, DCheshire, who toured the unit and spoke to inmates. "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." Even before data is available to determine the results of this program, we applaud the former governor and the Connecticut Department of Correction for being open to new ideas and willing to try new approaches to the unending problems involved in criminal justice and incarceration.

Council continues work on budget plan By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Town Council members continued work on creating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a meeting Tuesday evening, April 2. Councilors talked with department heads about their requests and questioned them on overtime and salaries, sometimes making a suggestion for additional spending. Town Manager Sean Kimball proposed a budget for the upcoming year that increases spending by nearly 4 percent, adds four emergency dispatchers and uses less money from town reserves than previous budgets. It totals $115.6 million for general government, education, debt and other spending, an increase of $4.4 million over the current fiscal year’s spending plan. The proposed tax rate would be

33.85 mills, an increase of 1.23. The mill rate is the number of dollars in tax on $1,000 of assessed property value. Councilors and Town Clerk Laura Brennan discussed funding a part-time position that would help during peak times in the office. Brennan suggested the $17,000 position could be paid for with fees for mortgage registrations. The part-time employee would supplement her and two other full-time workers in the office. Fees won’t fund the position in future years, according to Brennan. “I see it as a temporary thing,” she said. “I look at it as a temporary fix, a couple of years for that temporary position.” Town Council chairman Rob Oris said he was wary about a new position without a long-term funding plan. He

suggested a five-year plan for the position.

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A dietitian’s 4 tips for healthy eating By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff

fruits and/or vegetables every day. She said she often sees people who fill half their plate with protein and devote a smaller portion to fruits and vegetables, or no fruit and vegetables at all.

WALLINGFORD — In a world full of processed to-go food and fad diets, it can be difficult to find healthy options when it comes to mealtime. The Record-Journal recently sat down with Maryann Meade, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator of nutrition and wellness, at her Oakdale Circle office to talk about affordable ways to eat healthier. Her practice is called Maryann Meade & Associates According to the latest National Dietary Guidelines from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, about half of the U.S. population has a preventable diet-related illness like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Check with your doctor or a dietician before starting any diet.

Organize your plate According to Meade, a typical meal should follow the USDA’s “My Plate” model which divides food into appropriate portions.

The plate guide was introduced as a replacement for the food pyramid, previously used to group foods by what should be consumed the least and what should be consumed the most. The plate guide, shaped like a dinner plate, measures portions by individual calorie needs, height, weight, age and physical activity level. The standard plate should be half fruits and vegetables, a quarter protein like beans or poultry and a quarter grains or starch like rice. “The plate is an easy way for people to think about portions without measuring everything,” Meade said. “This way you’re going to get all the nutrients you need.”

Eat fruits and vegetables Meade said many people she has advised over the years do not eat

Depending on the individual, one and a half to two cups of fruit is advised daily, with an additional two to three cups of vegetables. A cup can be raw or cooked, fresh, frozen, or canned and can be whole or mashed.

Be cautious of diets Meade said she cautions against diets like the Ketogenic diet, a popular trend currently, because they leave out or significantly limit important food groups, like carbohydrates. “Carbohydrates don’t have as many calories actually as some protein foods do,” she said. Diets also do not commonly address the underlying problem and eventually people go back to their bad eating habits.

healthy. Meade said one of the few diets approved by dietitians like herself is the Mediterranean diet, a food plan that is low in red meat intake, high in healthy fats and includes a lot of fruits and vegetables.

Break bad habits Meade said the biggest obstacle to eating healthy is bad habits. “You should be finished after dinner, you shouldn’t be eating all night,” she said of a common damaging habit. “That’s where a lot of people get into trouble and they’re not necessarily hungry they’re just bored.” Meade said popular snacks and drinks like chips and soda shouldn’t be consumed every day. Meal preparations should be included in weekly routines to prevent getting take-out or fast food. More information is available by calling Meade at 203-265-9756. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter

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SOUTHINGTON — Pickleball, a cross between tennis and badminton, is gaining popularity across the country and locally at the Southington YMCA, where games for beginners and advanced players are held every week. The game was introduced at the Southington branch less than a year ago by health and wellness director Karen DiGirolamo. Shortly after, former tennis player Paul Sirios joined as a volunteer instructor.

Health benefits According to the USA Pickleball Association, the game offers a social benefit while enabling participants to stay active. The organization reports that an increasing number of retirement communities are picking up the sport. High schools are also adding pickleball to physical education classes. “It’s a good reason to get up in the

The Southington YMCA offers beginner instruction using a racquetball court and smaller net. Sirois advises players that The game is more about control than power when returning or serving the ball, Sirois said.

morning,” Sirios said. The sport offers a cardiovascular workout and players are often more motivated to work out in order to stay in shape for games, Sirios said.

Brandon Riollano plays pickleball at the Southington Community YMCA.

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doubles matches.

A Wiffle ball is used along with a paddle. Pickleball paddles are typically lightweight – larger than ping pong paddles but smaller than a racquetball paddles. The court is about the same size as a doubles badminton court. The net is 36 inches high on the sides and 34 inches in the middle.

How to play Pickeball can be played in singles or

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Serves are made underhand and diagonal cross court. Before being returned, the serve must bounce. A game is typically played to 11 points. In tournaments, games are played to between 15 and 21 points. YMCA staff member and pickleball player Brandon Riollano said the game requires mental strategy in placing shots. “I always like to say it is a fast game of chess,” he said.

“I didn’t do well when I first started,” he said. “From playing tennis, the ball doesn’t bounce the way a tennis ball does … I stuck with it.”

Options The Southington YMCA offers beginner lessons with Sirois on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and games and free play Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. Other nearby places to play include North Haven Health & Racquet in North Haven, Oxford Pickleball in Oxford, and The Tennis and Fitness Center of Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill.

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