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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Unexpected connection turns into another chance at love By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Tory Whittington, of Cheshire, mails a package at the Cheshire Post Office, on Feb. 8. New mailboxes have been installed at the Cheshire Post Office to replace ones damaged by thieves recently. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Mailboxes damaged by thieves replaced New mailboxes were installed near the Meriden and Cheshire post offices to replace ones damaged by thieves recently. In Meriden, mail was stolen from five boxes that were pried open. The boxes included two at the Center Street post office. In Cheshire, two mailboxes in front of the post office on Maple Avenue were damaged in a similar incident,

according to U.S. Post Office spokeswoman Maureen Marion. The Postal Inspection Service is investigating the incidents. Tampering with US Postal Service property is a federal crime. Meriden Postmaster Jack Colwell said the last of the new boxes will be installed this week. “The box in front of the post office is back in service,” he See Mailboxes, A4

Sitting on the couch in the quiet of the Elim Park library, the two make a handsome couple. In-sync with one another, they show genuine appreciation for each other, smiling and laughing often.

Elim Park newlyweds Judy Grabar and Wayne Detzler married Dec. 29 in a ceremony held at Elim Park. Joy VanderLek, for The Citizen

So how does lightning strike twice? “He was my pastor here at Elim Park,” said Grabar-Detzler. “You know, you talk and

shake hands with the pastor when you walk out,” she said. “I knew something was goSee Love, A7

Nardello’s 30 years at chamber made for close ties to community By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

The original plan was for Joan Nardello, the administrative assistant for the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, to retire when her boss retired. That was back in 2005, and the chamber president at the time was Mary Rossi. “We

decided we were going to retire together,” said Nardello. She remembers her husband, Bob, telling her, “You’re not ready. Why don’t you see what the new person is like?” Nardello stayed as Sheldon Dill took on the duties as chamber See Nardello, A6

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School Notes Scholarships The Daughters of the American Revolution is accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship (renewable at $500 for three additional years). Applicant must pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study in pre-law, criminal justice or American government, history or civics. For more information, email scholarship@ladyfenwickdar.org or contact the high school guidance department.

The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation is accepting applications from current high school seniors, current college students and nontraditional adult students who will be enrolled in college for the 2019-2020 academic year. For more information and to apply, visit asfdn.org or call 860-827-2556. Application deadline is Sunday, March 31. The Women’s Club of Cheshire, Inc. is offering a scholarship to a Cheshire woman who is seeking to further her education in an accredit-

ed college for a better employment opportunity. For more information and an application, contact Jane Richards at 203-272-8249. Application deadline is Sunday, March 31.

All Night Grad Party The Cheshire High School PTO sponsors a substance-free, safe and fun event for the graduating senior class. Typically, parents of senior students 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. 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.

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Man charged with aggravated sexual assault held on $1M bond

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CHESHIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A local man charged with aggravated sexual assault reportedly threatened a woman with a gun and knife, according to court documents. Mark Lacy, 32, of 176 Wallingford Road, was charged Friday, Feb. 8, with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree strangulation, first-degree threatening, risk of injury to a minor, first-degree unlawful restraint, and third-degree as-

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are no security cameras at the Center Street post office, but there could be at the other locations, Colwell said. There is talk of adding cameras at the postal center. The boxes were replaced in Cheshire this week, according to that townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post office.

A woman reported being sexually assaulted by Lacy on that Friday morning, according to a police report.

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The woman said Lacy threatened her with a gun and knife during the incident.

Unlike the old style with a pull-out drawer for mail, the new mailboxes only have a small slot for letters. Marion said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder for thieves to break into but might be inconvenient for those with larger letters or a stack of letters.

She was taken to the hospital for treatment. A young child was also in the home at the time. Lacy was arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Feb.4. Bond was set at $1 million and the case was transferred to New Haven Superior Court, where Lacy is scheduled to appear on Feb. 19. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lauren Sellew

The Postal Inspection Service is evaluating locations for the secure boxes. They cost about $800 apiece in addition to the installation.

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Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Nardello counts many memorable moments, includFrom A1 ing her first chamber lunpresident. “He was the easiest, cheon. Nardello took care to best boss,” she said. And so an- have everything go perfectly — almost. “I had been on the job other dozen-plus years flew for less than a month,” said by. Nardello was then going to Nardello, who all these years retire when Dill retired. That later remembers the chamber didn’t happen. chair calling her on the phone Chamber President Yetta Augur and yelling at her. Nardello had managed to get Nardello to ex- spelled his name wrong. Lestend her stay. “She’s a wealth son learned. “I’ve learned not of knowledge about the busito spell anyone’s name wrong,” nesses in town,” said Augur. she said with a chuckle. Third time is the charm and now it’s 2019, and a well-deserved retirement is within reach for Nardello, who retires this month. “She stayed an extra year to help me transition,” said Augur. “I am extremely grateful.” Co-worker Jean Gillotti has worked with Joan for about three years. Gillotti said Nardello “knows everything about the chamber.” “She’s one of my best friends,” said Gillotti. “I am going to miss her. Absolutely.” In 30 years of working for the

The first year the chamber fireworks were part of the Fall Festival was particularly significant and even poignant for Nardello. “It was such a memorable event. You would look out over the field, at Bartlem Park, and it was full — full of all of the residents of Cheshire coming to see our fireworks. That was a great day,” said Nardello. Nardello also reminisces about the former chamber location. “Where Stop & Shop is now, used to be an office building called Timberline. Our offices were on the second floor. They were tiny,” Nardello said. When

they tore the building down, the chamber offices moved to the current location, 195 South Main St. Along with membership recruitment and publicity, communication was a key part of her job, said Nardello. The chamber is always communicating to the membership to keep them up-to-date. The chamber hosts speakers, workshops, networking events and more for its members. “You know, every day was different – depending on what project we were working on. It could be a breakfast, a lunch, a major fundraiser like our golf tournament or the Fall Festival,” Nardello said. Through it all, she has met thousands of people and reveled in new experiences and learning opportunities. Those are the things she will miss. Nardello also said that “it goes without saying” that she will miss the people at the chamber. Jean Gillotti doesn’t intend to miss Nardello. “She lives around the corner from me, and I plan to visit her often.”

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adult smokers who made the Linehan said health advoswitch off combustible tocates, parents, and minors bacco with the JUULdevice.” have contacted her about From A6 vaping. She has co-sponTeen use of e-cigarettes insored five bills concerning Sen. Mary Abrams, D-Mericreased by 78 percent in the vaping in total, including den, who chairs the Senate’s past year alone, U.S. Surgeon bills that would tax liquid Children’s and Public Health General Jerome Adams said vaping products at the same Committees. “Banning the at a December press confer- rate as other tobacco prodsale of flavored vapor prodence. Adams declared the ucts, raise fines for selling ucts will remove this strategy trend an “epidemic” and vape products to minors, to hook customers at a said the only way to fully re- and raise the statewide minyoung age.” verse it is for the U.S. Food imum age for tobacco prodand Drug Administration uct purchases from 18 to 21. A team of Stanford Universi(FDA) to regulate ety researchers studied the cigarettes, including flavors. “It’s obviously becoming a marketing campaign of JUpublic health hazard. The efUL, the country’s top-selling Abrams has co-sponsored a fects of nicotine on the debrand of e-cigarettes, from bill to ban the sale of all fla- veloping body are well docuthe company’s launch in vored vaping products and mented,” Linehan said. 2015 until fall 2018. The reanother that would address “...We want to treat vaping searchers concluded JUUL’s online purchases of ejust like tobacco.” marketing “was patently cigarette and vaping prodyouth-oriented” after exam- ucts by requiring an individ- A single JUUL pod contains ining thousands of social ual over 18 to sign for the as much nicotine as a pack media posts, ads, and package. of 20 regular cigarettes, acemails. cording to the manufacturer. Rep. Liz Linehan, DJUUL spokesman Ted Kwong Cheshire, who chairs the Kwong said it was never JUsaid the company’s initial House Committee on ChilUL’s intent “to have youth marketing campaign in 2015, dren and has co-sponsored use JUUL products,” adding which received criticism, similar legislation, is conthe company has taken steps was “short-lived” and “incerned about people under to prevent youth use, includtended for adults,” adding 18 acquiring e-cigarettes and ing suspending the distributhe company’s current advaping products online by tion of certain flavored JUUL vertising campaign “features scanning their parent’s driv- pods to traditional retail testimonials from former er’s license.

ment group at St. Bridget’s and after a while, Grabar told her daughter she didn’t have to take her back to Elim Park. There was someone who would drive her home.

What drew them together, keeps them together. “I “You are unbelievable,” like just about everything said Grabar-Detzler, laughabout him,” said Grabaring. Detzler. “I love that he’s a pastor,” she said. The two had already known one another and “We share a very strong their respective spouses for faith,” said Detzler. some time. Their spouses were diagnosed with The couple found they like Alzheimer’s. Before the the same TV shows. When disease, Grabar and Detthey dated, they made sure zler’s first marriages to get back from dinner in spanned more than five time to watch “Jeopardy.” decades apiece and they The couple also enjoys had raised families and music. created full lives. “We go to all the shows After the deaths of their here. We love all kinds of spouses, Grabar began go- music,” said Detzler. ing to a bereavement “I don’t like rap,” said group at St. Bridget’s in Grabar-Detzler. Cheshire, one that Pastor Detzler would later join What she does like is that himself. Grabar’s daughter Detzler “has a fantastic would drive her mother sense of humor.” back from the evening sesHumor is important, said sions. When Grabar and Detzler. “We end up laughher friends saw Detzler ing out loud a lot,” he was eating alone, by himself every day at Elim Park, said. the group invited him over “We’re married, and we’re to dine. “We ate together still laughing,” Grabar-Detevery night after that,” said zler quipped. Grabar-Detzler. The pastor later joined the bereave-

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Religious Services Calvary Family Worship Center, 174 East Johnson Ave., Sunday service - 10 a.m. Visit calvarylife.us for more information or call 203-272-1701.

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.

Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 W. Main St., Sunday worship - 9 a.m. 203-2725106.

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. 1-800-944-1776.

Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road,

Cornerstone Church, 1146

Waterbury Road, Sunday services - 8:30 and 10 a.m.. 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. Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10 a.m. worship and teaching; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. revival prayer, 203-272-7976. First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. services. 203272-5323.

Oasis, 176 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10:15 a.m. 203-4390150. 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. 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. 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. Word Church Ministry, Bovano Plaza 830 S. Main St., Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. 203435-0906.

Senior Happenings Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-272-8286.

Programs Veterans’ Coffee Hour – Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rob Rys, Vietnam veteran, is scheduled to speak. Registration is requested. For more information, call 203-272-8286. Cheshire Readers Book Club – Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. “The Catcher in the

Rye” by J.D. Salinger. Blood pressure screening – Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hearing screening and caption phone demonstration – Wednesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. Register for a complimentary hearing screening. In addition, a demonstration of the benefits of a caption phone is planned. Registration is required. Through the Looking Glass: The Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society –Thursday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. “The Adven-

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tures of the Three Students.” Registration is requested. For more information, email Andy at tranquilli@hotmail.com. Whist – Thursday, Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. A fee is charged. Call Cindy at 203-494-1676 to reserve a spot. Cheshire Cuisine Club – Friday, Feb. 22, noon. “Watch Factory Restaurant.” Transportation available upon request, but seating is limited. Registration required by Wednesday, Feb. 20. AARP Safe Driving Course – Monday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment required. Healthy Heart Presentation – Monday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. Presentation on the importance of blood pressure, heart rate numbers, as well as tips to maintain a healthy heart. Registration required by Thursday, Feb. 21. Call 203-272-8286. Ask the Probate Judge – Tuesday, Feb. 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Informal roundtable with Judge Jalowiec. Registration requested, but walkins welcome. Blood pressure screening – Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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Cheshire was riding a seven-game win streak before falling in overtime at Hillhouse on Monday night. Complementing the fine play of the starting five during that run was sixth man Colby Hayes. The senior came off the bench to score 10 points against Foran last Tuesday and 16 on Friday against Hand. Hayes also contributed 11 points in the pivotal 6258 win in Hamden on Jan. 28 that helped earn the Rams a share of the SCC Hammonasset title.

A throw of 39 feet, 6½ inches won Trinity Cardillo the Class LL shot put championship Saturday night. Truth is, the Southington junior would have won with virtually any of her six attempts. That’s the extent to which she dominated. Only one of Cardillo’s throws failed to go longer than the second-place toss of 36-7¼. This Saturday, Cardillo looks to defend the State Open title won last year by her Southington predecessor, Amanda Howe.

JARED KELLY

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Defense has been the cornerstone of the seven-game winning streak Southington basketball took into this week’s action. At the vanguard of the offense has been junior Jared Kelly. Shooting 51.7 percent from the floor, Kelly raised his team-high scoring average to 12.4 ppg. with 24 points at Tolland on Tuesday (including 8-8 at the foul line in the fourth quarter), 20 vs. Simsbury (including 17 straight at one point) and 17 vs. Hall on Friday.

Freshman Gabby LaLuna was really just looking for a state-qualifying time in the 55 meters when she headed to the “Last Chance Meet” last Monday. The Last Chance was exactly that: one last opportunity for athletes to qualify for the CIAC postseason indoor track meets. As it turns out, LaLuna got that, and more. Talk about shooting “the moon.” LaLuna logged a time of 7.84 seconds and it’s the new Lyman Hall girls record in the 55.

DEVIN NAPOLI

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Now that he’s served his half-season CIAC transfer penalty and is suiting up for Sheehan, junior forward Devin Napoli is adding even more firepower to an already formidable offense. Napoli, who transferred from Notre Dame-West Haven, scored two goals in each of Sheehan’s three wins last week, including the two third-period strikes that enabled the Titans to erase a 3-1 deficit and eventually win in OT against Bethel-Brookfield-Danbury.

This season, as a sophomore, Ja’lexia West solidified herself as a cornerstone player for the Panthers. The 5-10 forward became a dual-threat down the stretch, capping her season with double-doubles in four of Platt’s final five games. The surge was highlighted by a 12-point, 18-rebound performance vs. Plainville on Jan. 31 and capped by 13 points on Monday vs. Maloney. West averaged better than 7 points and 9 rebounds on the year.

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Senior Calendar Monday, Feb. 18 Senior Center closed in observance of Presidents Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold I, 9:30 a.m.; Drop Your Drugs with the CPD, 10 a.m.; Veterans Coffee Hour, 10 a.m.; Moderate Exercise,

10:15 a.m.; Cheshire Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Yolarates, 10:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Blood Pressure Screenings, 1 p.m.; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m.; Senior Club Bingo, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb, 20 Pilates, 9:30 a.m.; Hearing Screening and Caption Phone Demo, 10 a.m.; Wii

Obituaries Bowling League, 10 a.m.; Balance & Coordination Class, 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Nickel, Nickel, 12:45 p.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Busy Bees Crafts, 1 p.m.

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DURHAMFilomena (Parente) Fraschilla, 81, of Durham, formerly of Wallingford and Cheshire, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Rodolfo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudyâ&#x20AC;? Fraschilla. Born in Cerreto Sannita in the province of Benevento, Italy, Dec. 8, 1937, a daughter of the late, Ciro and Maria (Fiorito) Parente. She was a devoted wife, a proud mother and grandmother, who loved to cook, spend time with the family and travel to her beloved country Italy. A fabulous baker, her tarallis - a common staple at every family event, along with her Easter pies and sweets were legendary. Filomena also had a passion for Italian contemporary Italian music, often singing along like a young teenager, especially during the annual Sanremo Italian Music Festival. Perhaps, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no coincidence that it was streaming live in her room that same day she left us. She will always be remembered as a loving and caring person that put the lives of others before hers. Nothing seemed to give her greater happiness than bringing the entire family together to celebrate holidays and family events. She is survived by her daughters, Carmela â&#x20AC;&#x153;Linaâ&#x20AC;? Cirasa (Giovanni) of Cheshire, Raffaela Fronc (Edward) of Durham; three sons, Ciro Fraschilla (Ida) of Rutherford, N.J., Angelo Fraschilla (Alfonsina) of North Haven, and Massimo

Obituary fee The Cheshire Citizen charges $50 for an 8inch obituary, and $5 for each additional inch. To place an obituary, call 203-317-2240.

Fraschilla (Colby) of Middlefield; grandchildren John-Rudy and Alessandra Fronc, Fabio and Francesca Fraschilla, Angelo (AJ), Matteo, and Alessio Fraschilla, and Eliana, Rodolfo (RJ) and Brayden Fraschilla; sisters Anna (Nina) Scala (Edoardo), Lucia Biondi (Antonio), and Giulia Buontempo (Domenico); brothers Lorenzo Parente (Kathy), Emilio Parente (Maria Giovanna), Luciano Parente (Eleonora); a sister-in-law Vittoria Parente; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Grazia Bello and brother Antonio Parente. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Durham. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Project, PO Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492. Arrangements were under the direction of The wallingford Funeral Home. www. wallingfordfh. com

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Beer, wine tasting event on Friday Abilities Without Boundaries and Copper Valley Club have scheduled a wine and beer tasting event for Friday, Feb. 15, 7 to 10 p.m., at Cheshire Parks and Recreation, 559 South Main St. A fee is charged. The event features various wines and beer, light fare, music and information about Abilities Without Boundaries. Attendees may bring their own food. Tickets are available at Cheshire Wine & Spirits, 581 Highland Ave. Or, call AWB at 203-272-5607.

Senior Menu Lunch is served at noon at the Senior Center. Reservations may be made by calling 203-272-0047 two days in advance, before 11 a.m. Donation is suggested. Monday, Feb. 18: Senior Center closed in observance of Presidents Day. Tuesday, Feb. 19: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, carrots, green beans, baked apple slices. Wednesday, Feb. 20: Eggplant rollatini, penne pasta, Italian blend vegetables, garlic breadstick, fresh fruit. Thursday, Feb. 21: French onion soup, meatloaf with gravy, acorn squash, peas and carrots, French bread, pineapple. Friday, Feb. 22: Spanish baked fish, yucca, Roman blend vegetables, pears.

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Friday, Feb. 22 Zumba Gold, 9:30 a.m.; Cheshire Key-Note Singers, 10 a.m.; Golf Cards, 10 a.m.; Art & Painting Class, 10:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Set-Back, 12:45 p.m.; Current Events and More Discussion Group, 1 p.m.

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Ice rink open for season The Greg Schena Memorial Ice Skating Rink at Bartlem Park is open for the season, according to the Cheshire

Parks & Recreation Department. The rink is scheduled to be open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., when weather and ice

Use of rink is “At Your Own Risk” and parents/guardians Ice skating is free to the pub- are responsible for children. lic; participants are required Helmets and protective gear to bring their own skates are strongly encouraged. The and protective gear. The rink is intended for recreskating area is unsupervised. ational skating use only; conditions permit.

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Library Programs Scrabble

part of Chinese culture. Also, The Cheshire Public Library, learn to write “tea” in Chi104 Main St., has scheduled nese calligraphy. Register Scrabble evenings, Tuesdays, online at cheshirelibrary.org 6 to 8 p.m. Meet fellow play- or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4. ers in the loft on the upper A Regency Dance level.

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Tea in Chinese culture Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled “The Importance of Tea in Chinese Culture” for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. Vivian Huang plans to discuss different types of tea and why tea is an essential

Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled “A Regency Dance Lesson” for Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Vintage Dance Society presenters/performers present a fun evening of dance. Feel free to dress up. Space is limited for this adult program, registration is re-

quired. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

Trivia Night Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled “Trivia Night” for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come alone or bring friends. Registration required for this adult program. (Register entire group, from one person to a maximum of 5.) Space is limited, early registration is recommended. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

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Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled “Shades of Jane Austin” for Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 to 8 p.m. Patricia Carr is scheduled to speak. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

Creating Musical Readers – Wednesdays, 10 a.m., ages 2 to 6.

Programs Movement Mondays – Mondays, 10 a.m., ages 2 to 5. Ticket required. Toddler Music Class – Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ticket required.

Toddler Play & Learn – Thursdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ticket required. Music Together Babies Class – Fridays, 11 a.m., up to 12 months. For more information, visit cheshirelibrary.com or call 203-272-2245.

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Race experience starts to pay off It looks like Mother Nature didn’t show Eastern skiers any love coming up on Valentine’s week. Resorts are in the traditional vacation period and once again snowmaking saved the season. Don’t just hug a snowmaker this weekend, bake them some brownies and deliver a Valentine to the pump house. Local ski racers are cranking up the speed to earn spots on teams heading to the various championship events. High school racers are headed to Attitash, New Hampshire for the Eastern High School events and the state open will be later this month. UConn finished up the regular season Feb. 10 and has a week off before heading to the regional college races at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine. Two Cheshire schools field teams in the Interscholastic League this season and both have been gaining experience as the races went on. Feb. 5, the Rams of Cheshire High School scored in the team standings with Nicholas Lockwood leading

Jonathan the Husky came up from Storrs to cheer for the team and was right at home as the temperature hovered around zero while the racers burned up the slalom course. the way. Toma Constantinescu, Colby Hicks and Zack Bates also scored for the Rams, who finished in fifth place in L Class. Over on the girls course in the Feb. 5 race the Cheshire ladies also finished fifth in L Class with Julia DePalma leading the way. Sofia Constantinescu, Grace Johnson, Julia Weinstein and Olivia Kochol also scored for the Rams. On Feb. 6, the Rams had another day in the gates. Lockwood led the team to sixth in class with Constantinescu right behind. Hicks and Bates also scored in the team standings. The Cheshire girls also finished sixth in L class with DePalma again the top Lady Ram. Johnson, Constantinescu and Weinstein also scored for the Cheshire High skiers.

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The Cheshire Academy ski team was at Mount Southington for the Feb. 7 Interscholastic League races. Annsley Martin led the academy girls to fifth place among the S Class schools. Sara Heinemann, Gia Knight, Carly Bergeron and Fabi McLeod also scored for the academy team. In the boys race the Cheshire Academy team finished fourth in S Class, with Dylan Jia leading the team. Jameson Hardy, Wyatt Carr and Mitchell Hardy also scored in the team standings.

The UConn women finished second in team standings led by Alex Marshall in 9th place among the MacConnell Division ladies in the FIS University slalom event. Sydney Murner came in 12th with Jill Scherpa in the 15th spot. The UConn men grabbed third place in the team standings, with Joe Demuyt the lead Husky in fifth place, Vlad Ilies in the 11th spot and Aiden Riley smashing into 14th place in the slalom.

On Sunday the Lady Huskies cruised to third place in the team awards led by junior Alex Marshall in 5th place “It was a fantastic concluamong Mac Division racers. sion to the regular season for Murner finished in 9th folthe Huskies at Proctor lowed by Scherpa in the 12th Academy, New Hampshire,” spot to round out the UConn UConn coach Bruce Diaregular season. mond, of Cheshire, said after In the men’s final regular both the women’s and season race UConn seized men’s teams qualified for the Eastern Regional Cham- second place led by senior captain Brian Chambers in pionship races Feb. 10. third place among the Mac

Given that the vast majority of addicted smokers begin smoking before turning 21, the hope among people concerned about the rise in youth vaping is that increasing the purchasing age to 21 will prevent young people from becoming addicted long term.

pass an ordinance first, I support that.”

While state lawmakers want to raise the tobacco-purchasing age to 21, several area municipalities have already discussed local ordinances that would do the same, including Meriden, Wallingford and Cheshire.

Sampson, who represents Southington, added he is against high taxes levied on cigarettes and other tobacco products for adults who legally purchase the products.

“Don’t wait for us,” Linehan said. “There are those of us in the legislature that want this to happen, but state government is so much larger, so if they can

Sen. Rob Sampson, R-Wolcott, said he hasn’t had a chance to go through the recently proposed vaping bills, but said he is to “open to discussion about protections for minors.”

“If something is harmful, then ban it. But if you’re going to say it’s harmful and then tax it more (to fund important programs), I think that’s a little hypocritical,” Sampson said.

Division racers. Ilies finished in 9th and Demuyt was 10th. “At the start of the season the women knew they really had to step it up if they expected to equal last season’s third place finish in the division,” Diamond after the race, Feb. 10. “They surprised everyone – except perhaps themselves – when they surpassed last year’s landmark season and finished second in the MacConnell Division standings.” “Credit goes to the leadership of captains Laura Sullivan and Jill Scherpa for motivating this group and to Alex Marshall and Sydney Murner who skied with great confidence all season long,” Diamond said. “Also adding depth to the team was freshman Jackie Balch. We never knew on any race day which of these Huskies would be the fastest of the team and they mixed up the finish order in every race,” he said. “I couldn’t have asked for better team chemistry and it showed all season in the results. I’m very proud of these remarkable women,” Diamond added.

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Inaugural sled OUT & ABOUT Sports center offers baseball derby honors training year-round Kiwanis official By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff

decorations from your favorite band, movie, book or food,” Widmer said.

The Kiwanis Club asked the community to get creative by The Kiwanis Club of Cheshire’s Art Sled Derby decorating their honors Kenneth own sleds for its E. Anderson, a first Kenneth E. long-time KiwaAnderson Memorinis Club member al Art Sled Derby who died in held at Mixville November. Park Feb. 9 and also upcoming on “We are so honFeb. 23. ored, so honored The derby focuses on creativity rather than competition. The club encourages participants to add decorations, lights, and other items to turn their sleds into works of art. Participants will show off their creations with a ride down the Mixville Park hill on either date starting at 11 a.m. Rachel Widmer, the Kiwanis Club’s president-elect and project director, said there is no entry fee to participate. People interested may register by sending contact information to cheshireartsledderby@gmail.com. “I just think it’s a fun event for both adults and kids,” Widmer said. “It’s a fun, creative thing for people to do.” Widmer got her inspiration from an annual art sled derby in Hartford. “I saw a lot of creative things,” Widmer said. The Hartford Art Sled Derby announced on Facebook the event was cancelled last year due to weather and insurance issues. The event drew participants and spectators from around the state to Elizabeth Park, where sleds of all shapes and sizes made their way downhill. Some of the sleds from Hartford Art Sled Derby included inspiration from Ursula from the Little Mermaid, a baby crib, a recliner, and much more.

WALLINGFORD — Athletes don’t need to wait until spring to start training for baseball at Ultimate Sports & Party Center on Church Street in Yalesville. “We’re trying to get athletes to the next level, but also give them something to do during the winter time” said Paul Cambra, owner and coach.

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by this event,” said Sheryl Estrom, Anderson’s daughter. “He never did anything looking for attention. He did it because he felt it was important.” The Kiwanis Club is an international volunteer organization.

Estrom said her father volunteered with the Kiwanis for more than 40 years, in addition to the Key Club, Lions Club, and other community organizations. “Shortly after joining Kiwanis, he went through the chairs and ultimately became president of the club,” said Allen Meyerjack, current Kiwanis member and friend of Anderson. “When his term as president ended, he did not stop there. He ran for lieutenant governor of the district and won that race.” Meyerjack said Anderson had 12 clubs under his leadership and frequently visited all of them. “We are so pleased to have this event honor him,” Estrom said. “He never did anything for recognition, but this event is wonderful.” Widmer said in addition to remembering Anderson, she hopes the event will spark creativity throughout the community.

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decade, houses training equipment for several sports, with an emphasis on baseball and softball. Athletes can hit balls from a virtual pitching machine in the batting cage area.

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screen winding up and throwing the ball to the hitter. “We train everyone,” Cambra said. “Anyone who wants to come down here, get a little bit better, we put our effort into getting their goals and try to reach them.”

Paul Cambra, owner of Ultimate Sports & Party Center at 120 Church St., Yalesville, practices hits Jan. 25 in the virtual batting cage area. For more photos, visit us online at www.myrecordjournal.com. Photos by Ashley Kus, Record-Journal

Cambra, previously a coach for the CT Naturals from 2006 to 2010, hosts hitting, base running and conditioning clinics and lessons for athletes starting at 5-years old.

At left, Russ Caprio of North Haven is a baseball instructor at the sports center.

“It’s good to get the kids out of the house, away from the TV screens, out here and stay active,” said Russ Caprio, a baseball instructor at Ultimate Sports & Party Center. Caprio started off as a participant at the center when he was a kid. After a baseball career in college, the North Haven resident decided to join the Ultimate Sports & Party Center team as an instructor. “We’re really personable to the kids,” he said. “There’s something for everyone down here.” Parties are also held at the

Paul Cambra, owner and coach at Ultimate Sports & Party Center, talks about the virtual batting experience.

center with Yankees, Red Sox and Mets-themed party rooms to choose from. Guests can play Wiffle ball, kickball or dodgeball in the

dark with with glow in the dark balls and pinnies. “It’s just a lot of fun, it’s almost a glorified gym class,” he said.

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A gym area is available for age-specific workouts related to speed, agility and strength training.

fore games start. “I take all my knowledge and give it to all the kids,” he said. “Just keep them busy, keep them positive, keep them focused and then move forward from there.”

“We do specific exercises per position,” said Geno Giano, athletic trainer at the center. “We have a drill over here with a bat, so it helps you drive to the ball with a resistance band.”

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Cambra said the center’s busy season is from October to April, with teams coming in to train and practice be-

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