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THE SOUNDS OF ‘WATERED GRASS’

Local officer explains best practices for police-civilian interactions

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen

Builders plan to tear down the Colorama building on South Main Street to make way for a medical building, the latest investment in the area.

Michael Durkee was promoted to the position of administrative lieutenant of the Cheshire Police Department in September. As part of his responsibilities, he also serves as the public information officer for the department. Durkee has been on the force for 12 years. He recently answered some questions about proper public interaction with police as well as some of the problems that law enforcement personnel may encounter while on the job .

Ricci Construction recently completed their new headquarters building next door at 986 S. Main St. (Route 10). According to the Building Department, there’s a building permit for a Chase bank at 944 S. Main St., the shuttered Dragon Buffet owned by Albert Marano and John Marano.

When requesting police assistance or being stopped in a car or in person, why is it important for the public to show photo identification?

“It’s going to be good. This area had a lot of older buildings that needed to be updated and revitalized,” Jonathan Ricci said of development in the town’s south end. He wouldn’t identify the tenant who is under lease for the medical building but said it would be one story and 3,500 square feet. Ricci is on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda Monday to get approval for the project, which he hopes to begin this winter. “We’re looking for middle of next year to go occupied,” he said. The building that used to house Colorama, a consignment shop, a jewelry shop and other businesses will be torn down. Ricci said the new building will be similar in appearance to his company’s headquarters next door. “We are looking to be consistent with the feel we’ve developed here already,” he said. “It won’t be a typical commercial-looking buildSee Building, A2

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Educator offers podcast on wellness topics By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen

Podcasts are popular and interest in this entertaining talk show format is growing. Many celebrities have jumped into the mix — personalities such as Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Macaulay Culkin, Alec Baldwin and Lena Dunham all host shows and often feature special guests. Segments cover a wide range of topics. and can be downloaded or streamed from internet sites.

One podcast attracting listeners is produced by Cheshire resident Diana Fuller. Her podcast is named Watered Grass and it is in its second season. She hosts the show and brings on a variety of guests. Episodes revolve around personal health and the topics range from reiki, to yoga with baby goats to methods that help people deal with emotional traumas. Her podcast title “came from the phrase the grass is greenest where See Podcast, A8

Lt. Durkee: Assuming this is in regards to a lawful stop, either for investigatory purposes or probable cause for a motor vehicle stop, it is important to show identification so the officer can verify who you are. This is backed up by state statutes that require you show I.D. It also helps build transparency and moves the stop along quicker. What are the best steps a motorist can take if stopped by police? Where should their hands be and what documentation should one have ready? Lt. Durkee: When stopped in your vehicle for a motor vehicle violation, a motorist should first pull over to the right hand shoulder of the road (if safe to do so). The motorist should have their license, registration and insurance cards ready for the officer. When it comes to the placement of their See Best practices, A12

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Health Briefs AA Cheshire Alkathons The Christmas and New Years Alkathon, at the Cheshire Grange, Wallingford Road, is scheduled for Dec. 24, at noon, until Dec.

Building ing. It’ll have a more cottage, residential-style feel.” Owners of the former buffet further north on Route 10 couldn’t be reached for comment Friday. It’s unclear when work might begin on the bank and when the restaurant building might be torn down.

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The building permit was submitted in August by Project Expediters Consulting Corp. of New Jersey. Jerry Sitko, Cheshire’s economic development coordinator, said he was pleased at the activity. “We’re starting to see some redevelopment in that area, which is very good to see,” he said. “Chase bank was approved for a branch and I expect that they’re going to go ahead and put that build-

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The Parks and Recreation Department recently posted the 2019 Winter Brochure on the town website, featuring lots of returning favorite events for children and adults and also some new programs. like the cocktail mixing workshop, a wood signs class and an aviation workshop for children. In the mixology workshop on Dec. 6 attendees learned how to make seasonal cocktails. Ravi Parmar, from Cheshire Wine and Spirits explained the basic principles of making cocktails and participants learned to make drinks such as a peppermint martini, pine barrens (herbal cocktail), a holiday/

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spiced Manhattan and a Cape May mule. Different drinks will be featured for the Jan. 10 and March 14 workshops. “The main goal is to get people to be creative in making cocktails,” Parmar said. “I’ve got four recipes. They’ll leave with all the recipes.” Traci Selinske, from The Posh Pear, will teach participants how to build custom wood signs. Selinske said participants can customize their board with a name, date or quote. Pre-registration is required so the stencil and board are ready for the Feb. 27 class.

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Selinske said. “People can choose their color or colors for the stencil.”

Another new addition to the winter program will be the floral arrangement workshop on March 21. An instructor from Cheshire Nursery Garden Center and Florist will teach people how to make centerpieces for their tables. Children will be able to participate in many workshops and events, including an aviation workshop. Children from first to sixth grades will

be able to build and fly their own model planes in a controlled atmosphere. The workshops will run from Jan. 7 until March 11. An instructor from Hobby Quest will guide children to measure, glue and sand their planes. They will be made out wood, paper, plastic and Styrofoam. Some of the planes will have motors. Adam Heavenrich, the CEO of Hobby Quest, said the students will learn the physics of flying.

said. Also new this winter is an intro to sign language class for children and teens. The classes run from Jan. 10 to March 21, divided between kindergarten to sixth grade and seventh to 12th grade.

Cheshire Parks and Recreation will host a free family skate night on Jan. 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. The event will take place in Bartlem Park and “They’ll experience the satis- features music and hot faction of creating with their own hands,” Heavenrich

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Senior Happenings AARP Safe Driving Course – Monday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment required. Lunch and Learn – Monday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m. Diabetes, healthy lifestyle and healthy eating will be discussed. Registration is required by Thursday, Dec. 13.

Photo ID – Monday, Dec. 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Winter session class registration – Tuesday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. Blood pressure screening – Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Holiday Light Fantasia at

Goodwin Park – Tuesday, Dec. 18. A fee is charged. Dinner at Olive Garden (not included in fee). Call Eileen at 203-272-0047 to reserve a spot. Holiday Jingle Mingle – Wednesday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Music provided by Cheshire Key-Note Singers accompanied by Sal Anasta-

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New Year’s Party – Thursday, Dec. 27, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Performance by The Pierce Campbell Jazz Trio. Registration required by Friday, Dec. 21.

Through the Looking Glass: The Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society –Thursday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton” by Arthur Conan

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Library Briefs Connecticut 169 Club Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled “Connecticut 169 Club” for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Travel and history author Marty Podskoch plans to discuss his new book ”Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut.” For more information and to register, visit cheshirelibrary.com or call 203-2722245, ext. 4.

Cat Tales Writers Group Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., has scheduled the “Cat Tales Writers Group” for Thursday, Dec. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. The program aims to help answer questions on writing, editing, grammar and publishing. Read a selection of your work for general constructive feedback, or discuss a book you have read that might help someone else. Come once or every month. Registration required for the adult program. For more information and to register, visit cheshirelibrary.com or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring): Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $29. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford.

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Friday Bingo is back: Dec. 14, Holy Trinity, 84 N. Colony Road, Wallingford. Cheshire Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main St., Cheshire. suecatz@snet.net.

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you water it,” Fuller said. “I believe all people are capable of happiness; what it takes to get there is different for each person. That’s why my podcast examines so many different modalities of health and wellness.” On her podcast, Fuller often discusses mental wellness and how people can improve it. Many guests relay how various natural treatments improved their lives and in some cases saved it. One podcast guest revealed he was in prison suffering from several types of addic-

tions and used various sound therapies to rid himself of those issues. He wanted to help others understand his practice and achieve the same sort of results. Another podcast featured a guest who talked about how she survived a suicide attempt and with the help of yoga is able to successfully manage her mental wellness and now can teach others how to do the same. Fuller said, “As someone who has previously been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, I reflected on my own path to wellness and the amount of work that

goes into it. When I found what worked for me, I wanted to help others do the same.” The podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple iTunes and Google Play as well as on her wateredgrass.com website. The website also offers written commentary about the various podcast topics along with comments from listeners. While the podcast at this point doesn’t make money, it is a labor of love for the Connecticut native. “My favorite part of my podcast is hearing feedback that a listener tried something new after tuning in to an in-

Aside from her podcast, Fuller works as a school psychologist at the Derynoski Elementary in Southington. Her parents who are both educators and were a huge influence in her choosing her current career. She attended Clark College in Worcester as an undergraduate and earned a master’s degree in education at Worcester State. To get certified as a psychologist, she earned a certificate of advanced graduate studies in school psychology. Despite the long hours, she takes pride and enjoyment in her work with young children. “At work, I live for those moments when my kids are proud of themselves or feel successful,” Fuller said. “In my role, I often work with students who find school – among other parts of life – a really stressful and difficult place. They may not encounter a lot of positive in their day. When the plans we put together with the stu-

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dent start to click … school is seen as a positive.” A native of New Britain, Fuller is happy to be living back in Connecticut after living in Massachusetts for close to a decade. She plans to go back to college for a doctorate degree as well as teach yoga classes for children. For fun, she likes to travel around the globe with her boyfriend, and makes it a goal to buy a Christmas ornament from every place she visits. Fuller said she hopes more people listen to her podcast and she offers those who are currently suffering from anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses this advice: “Set small, measurable goals.” “I can remember how overwhelming it seemed to take steps toward wellness,” she said. “Setting up a visit with a therapist can seem daunting; maybe your goal for the day is to just make a list of therapists in your area and that’s it. Those small steps are accomplishments, too. Stay present and be honest with your loved ones so they can support you.”

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Religion Briefs Quiet Christmas service

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First Congregational Church of Cheshire, 111 Church Drive, Cheshire has scheduled a Quiet Christmas service with peace and hope for Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.

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Led by the Rev. Alison McCaffrey and specially trained Stephen Ministers, this contemplative, welcoming service is open to all who are carrying any kind of a burden or loss at this season. Those who have lost a friend or family member are encouraged to bring a photo of the loved one to place on the communion table during the service.

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Micahevery – Thursdays, noon, in the TBD social hall. Bring your own lunch. Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire; 203-272-0037; tbdcheshire.org.

Christ Chapel Christ Chapel in Nelson Hall at Elim Park Place, 150 Cook Hill Road, schedules traditional Sunday worship for 10:30 a.m. All are welcome; not just Elim Park residents. For information, call 1-800944-1776.

For more information, call 203-272-5323. All are welcome.

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Communion candlelight service at 100 p.m.

Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, schedules worship for Sundays, 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School is scheduled for 9 to 9:55 a.m. For more information, call 203-272-4626.

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CARL SOKOLOWSKI 1929-2018

Former Southington probate judge dies at 89 By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Carl Sokolowski in 1998.

back to Southington. He was elected probate judge in 1975. Samuelson is the oldest of Sokolowski’s three daughters. She recalled him as a kind, good father who took time with his children and also with his grandchildren, each of whom he took on a trip. Upon hearing he was ill, the grandchildren traveled from around the country to visit him. “He participated in their life on all kinds of levels,” Samuelson said. Sokolowski met his first great-granddaughter in Au-

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gust. Through the years Sokolowski was involved with the American Legion Post 72, Polish Falcons, the Rotary Club, charter revision commissions, the former Savings and Loan Association of Southington, the Bradley Memorial board of trustees, and the Southington United Way, among other groups. Phil Wooding, the town historian, took over his position from Sokolowski who was a family friend as well as a fellow volunteer with the Southington Historical Society. The two worked on identifying places and people in historic photographs. “He was a tremendous re-

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Doolittle teacher placed on administrative leave following arrest alleging assault on cops By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE — A visual arts teacher at a local elementary school was placed on leave after Simsbury police charged him with assaulting officers. Byron Pierce, 40, was arrested on Nov. 30 and charged with three counts of assault of public safety personnel, one count of interfering with police and one count of breach of peace. On Nov. 30, Simsbury police responded to the area of 10 Winslow Place for a report of

a possibly intoxicated person sitting in a vehicle. Police responded and identified the driver as Pierce.

Elementary School in Cheshire. Cheshire’s Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Solan sent a letter to the parents on Dec. 6, stating Pierce had been placed on administrative leave for his involvement in a police incident in another town.

Police said Piece interfered with their investigation and resisted arrest. At least one officer was injured while attempting to take him into custody.

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“The matter is still under investigation but based upon what we know at this time, the incident did not involve children and we do not believe his presence in the school creates a risk to students or staff. It is our determination that the distraction created by this incident could disrupt the studentfocused learning environment of Doolittle School.” Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Solan, in a letter to parents

created by this incident could disrupt the student-focused learning environment of Doolittle School.”

Pierce’s bond amount was not immediately available. He is scheduled to appear in Enfield Superior Court on Dec. 13.

Cheshire Police Blotter CHESHIRE — Arrests reported by Cheshire Police: Nov. 20 Marcelo Farra, 23, 162 Berkeley Ave., Waterbury, operating without a license, 12:47 a.m. Jose Cueto-Mendez, 31, 152 Poplar St., New Haven, operating without a license, 1:02 p.m. Michelle Royster-Clark, 30, 15 Johnson Road, Bethany, transport of a child 4 to 40 lbs without a restraint, 10:39 p.m. Nov. 25 Diane Soderlund, 42, 823 Moss Farms Road, second-degree breach of peace, 1:53 p.m. Nov. 26 Allison McMahon, 21, 2 Bots-

ford St., Meriden, first-degree conspiracy to commit kidnapping, first-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, fourth-degree conspiracy to larceny, possession/receiving/sale/transport; conspiracy all other crimes, third-degree identity theft, 5:55 a.m. Kenneth Valentine, 30, 110 Dogwood Drive, New Britain, operating unregistered motor vehicle, operating under suspension, misuse of plates, 5:07 p.m. Nov. 27 Michael Taylor, 32, 1565 Byam Road, second-degree criminal mischief, 1:09 p.m. Matthew Nugent, 20, 35

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follow. We are in the midst of an opioid crisis which is claiming lives. In some cases, people have been left to die from overdoses because their fellow drug users are afraid to call for medical help for fear that they could be arrested for drug possession. What is your advice for those that might find someone in a similar situation as this? Lt. Durkee: My advice would be to call 911 and seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Addiction is a disease that is recognized by police, the court system and the State of Connecticut. The possession law, Connecticut State Statute 21a279(d), does not apply to overdose victims for whom medical attention is sought, for those who seek medi-

Thomas Metz, 70, 1008 Marion Road, disorderly conduct, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 3 Seth Rodriguez, 24, 5133 Avalon Haven Drive, North Haven, operating under suspension, 5:47 a.m. Dec. 4 Jasmin Flowers, 25, 17 Noble St., New Britain, failure to have insurance, operating under suspension, 10:04 a.m. Phavy Sem, 50D Spring Brook, Waterbury, operating without a license, 4:04 p.m. Dec. 5 Stephanie Carlson, 33, 8 Marks Place, second-degree

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The last few years have been tough for law enforcement across the country. There have been several high profile incidents where police have been targeted and killed. What would you say are the biggest There have also been protests in problems that the police in various cities and outcry about law Cheshire and in general face toenforcement and certain instances day? Is it drugs? Mental Illness? of force against various civilians. What should the public know Lt. Durkee: I would lean toward mental illness on this question. A lot about how police go about their of time the two go hand-in-hand. All jobs to protect and serve? new officers are taught CIT or Crisis Lt. Durkee: The role of police officer Intervention Training in the acadeis ever changing; however the my and we have extended that proCheshire Police Officers are profesgram to our entire department. CIT sional and determined to providing is another “tool” for our tool belt on the best service to their community. how to be aware of the signs of men- The public should know that no tal illness and possible alternative matter what, the Cheshire Police solutions to de-escalating a situaDepartment works to ensure and tion. protect the safety and welfare of all cal attention for an overdose victim or for those who seek medical attention for themselves believing they are overdosing.

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Holiday pies and other goods from local farm shops By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff

she said. Ali said the community following has continued to grow and expand over the years.

With the holiday season in full swing, area farm shops are preparing things like apple cider donuts, fruit pies and stuffed breads.

“Especially now with social media,” she said. “Now we’re getting really big on fundraisers and community involvement.”

Bishop Farm in Cheshire is baking for the holiday season for the first time since opening in September. “I’m making pie crust right now,” said owner Carolyn Torello. The pies range from apple crumb to chocolate silk. Homemade peppermint bark ice cream is also available at the farm along with cider donuts. “Thanksgiving and Christ-

this time of year. The breads are made in-house and come in a variety of flavors including buffalo chicken, eggplant parmesan and sausage and peppers.

Pies at Lewis Farms, 384 Belleview Ave, Southington. Ashley Kus, Record-Journal

mas are our two main holidays around here,” said Nicole Ali, owner of Lewis Farms on Belleview Avenue, Southington. “We do a lot of pie orders and stuffed bread

orders.” Ali said over 3,000 pies were sold Thanksgiving week. “The most popular pie is probably chocolate cream,”

Ali said the bakery makes 1,000 breads just for Christmas orders. “It takes about two days of prep and then we make them all in one day,” she said of the process. The farm bakery recently “There’s about four to five of added a “Caramel Apple Nut” pie, which is made with us that pitch in.” apples, mixed-in walnuts Roger’s Orchards is also in and a coating of caramel in a the process of making plenty checkerboard pattern. Ali of goods for the holiday seasaid the signature pie is son, including cakes and “Fruit of the Forest,” which donuts. consists of apples, blackberThe most popular items are ries, raspberries and strawapple cider doughnuts and berry rhubarb. Stuffed breads are also in demand

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Mount Southington has already used snowmaking machines it purchased last year and opened its slopes to skiers the past two weekends. Regular hours for the season started Dec.11. “Our first day was two weeks earlier than the last two season,” said Brian McCloskey, Mount Southington office manager. Temperatures have to be 28 degrees or lower for good operation of the snowmaking machines. McCloskey said the humidity also must be low to produce good snow for skiing. “The dryer air gives us more snow,” he said.

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