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The town’s top stories in 2018 By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

New buildings were begun, a popular teacher’s loss was mourned and a late winter storm knocked out power to much of the town. Here are some of the top stories from the past year.

January Town planners approved a Hartford HealthCare medical office building just north of downtown. The 50,000 square foot building replaces a 7Eleven and fills a long-vacant property that used to be home to the Cheshire Cinema. Services such as primary care, dermatology, endocrinology, neuroscience, rehabilitation, cardiology and full-service imaging will be available.

February Heritage Canal Linear Trail users were told to be on the lookout for ATV riders by police. Some users reported seeing two ATVs on the trail. Police said they patrol the trail but

Heather Meyerjack, of 125 Bellamy Road, talks on May 16, 2018, about the heavy damage done to her home by a Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See 2018, A3 fallen tree during a severe thunderstorm the day prior.

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Linehan, Fusco prepare for upcoming session By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

After learning about the state legislature with help from female colleagues two years ago, state Rep. Liz Linehan hopes to “pay it forward” for a new crop of incoming women this legislative session. “We’re going to look to advance (women’s issues) and I’m really thrilled to be able to do so,” said Linehan, D-

Linehan, whose district includes parts of Cheshire, Southington and Wallingford, is about to start her second term.

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Cheshire, during a recent interview for the “Morning Record” podcast series previewing the upcoming legislative session.

Democrats were able to reverse nearly a decade of Republican gains this past November, retaking the Senate with a 23-13 majority and stretching their lead in the house to 92-59.

ment, less spending, and tax cuts.

He said the state needs to focus on helping businesses add jobs as a way to bolster State Rep. John Fusco, Rrevenue. He also wants to Southington, meanwhile, see the legislature do more said he’s “still wrapping (his) “I’m sure no one thought it to promote and support its head around ” around the would go the way that it did,” apprenticeship program, results of the recent election. Fusco said. which he said can help peoAfter the 2016 election, his ple get into carpentry, party held an 18-18 tie in the Fusco, a member of the plumbing, and other trades. Conservative Caucus, said Senate and closed the that won’t stop him from Democrat’s majority in the pushing for smaller governHouse to 79-72. See Lawmakers, A2

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School Notes Practice SAT exam The Cheshire High School PTO, with the Princeton Review, has scheduled a full length practice SAT exam for Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 to 11:15 a.m., at CHS, 525 S. Main St. (Snow date is Satur-

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day, Feb. 2). A fee is charged. A detailed Scores Back Session for students and parents is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The flyer, with registration form, can be found at sites.google.com/a/ cheshire.k12.ct.us/chs/. For

In addition, Fusco said he will continue his opposition Constituents are concerned to tolls, recreational marijua- about access to health care. na, and sports betting. She also wants to talk with For Linehan, the election re- small businesses to see what sults showed the Democrats’ policies will help them. She message resonated with vot- is open to paid family medical leave, but wants to hear ers. from businesses before she “I think it means that we gets fully behind the prowere able to get our message gram.

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don’t chase ATV violators because they feel it would pose too great a danger to walkers, runners and bikers.

March In early March, a slow-moving storm dumped several inches of snow per hour on the town. There were 5,600 power outages in Cheshire, which had about 10 inches of snow. The storm closed schools and businesses as residents dug out and cleared downed trees.

April A local teen was charged in April after police say she and two men kidnapped, robbed, and assaulted a 19year-old she met on social media earlier in the month. Seventeenyear-old Audrey Bennett was accused of luring the 19-year-old to her home where he was ambushed by the two men who then drove him to various locations to withdraw cash. Bennett’s case is in pre-trial.

May A severe thunderstorm in downed many trees causing significant damage to at least 11 homes. "We're all

A house at 120 Bellamy Road sustained heavy damage from a large tree that fell during a storm in May. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Town manager Michael Milone retired in June. In this file photo, Milone holds up a long tape of with budget numbers from his calculator in his office in town hall in Cheshire on April 15, 2013. Milone would keep the tape until after the council passes a budget. File photo, Record-Journal

lucky to be alive," Bellamy Road resident Heather Meyerjack told the Record-Journal after the storm sent a large tree crashing through her house. Fearing for her family’s safety, Meyerjack shouted for everyone to go in the basement. The tree slammed through the roof and destroyed much of the second floor.

Former library director Ramona Burkey left after 13 years in town to take a job as director of the Russell Library in Middletown, her hometown. When Burkey was hired, her goal was to foster community, provide a forum for civic engagement and provide access to knowledge. Library and town officials said she was

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ed positions in Cheshire. He was praised by town leaders for his skill with public finances and his dedication to the town’s well-being. Sean Kimball took over for Milone in December. A local man was charged with firing shots at police officers during a standoff on Fairway Drive. According to police, Cameron Pernin barricaded himself in his residence during a domestic violence incident. Police returned fire, wounding Pernin who later surrendered. The officers and dispatchers involved in the incident were honored by the Police Department and the Town Council.

July A Meriden man pleaded guilty to running a cocaine ring while imprisoned at Cheshire Correctional Institution. Westley Northrup, 30, of Meriden, also known as "Piff," pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Hartford.

August Police Chief Neil Dryfe held a community forum in August on a rash of car thefts and break-ins. He said the suspects were usually youths looking for unlocked cars. If keys were in the vehicle, the youths would take the car as well. Dryfe urged people to lock their cars and keep valuables inside their homes.

September Two police officers were named as school resource officers for Cheshire High School and Dodd Middle

School. Officers Gretchen Ovesny and David Maliar, both town residents, completed training for their new role shortly before the school year. During public forums on school safety, town residents requested more school resource officers. The Town Council decided to add a second school resource officer based at Dodd. The town celebrated the opening of the newest section of the Farmington Heritage Canal Trail, which now encompasses 34 uninterrupted miles with the unveiling of the completed 0.8 mile gap.

October Colleagues, parents and students mourned the loss of Megumi Yamamoto, a Cheshire High School teacher who died in October. Officials ruled her death acci-

Left to right, Lt. Mike Durkee, Officer Alysha Pirog, Dispatcher Ron Henri, Offficer Mike Aquilino and Offficer Vincent Nastri stand at the Cheshire Police Department on Dec. 14. Five officers and two dispatchers were recognized for their actions during an officer-involved shooting in 2018. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

dental. Yamamoto taught English and was English department chairwoman during her two-decade career at the high school. Yamamoto was teacher of the year in 2011. Still in his prison uniform, an escaped inmate from Cheshire Correctional Institution convinced a passerby for a ride and a change of clothes Halloween night saying he’d been at a costume party. Luis Clarke was caught after using a phone stolen from a pizza delivery driver to call his former girlfriend.

November In November, Cheshire police released a lip sync challenge video following a red carpet premiere at Cheshire High School. The video was

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Lamont selects Utah prison reformer to head Conn. DOC By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror

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the Lamont administration has With the recent pick of landed a Rollin Cook of Utah as corrections Connecticut’s next correcleader in tion commissioner, Gov.great deelect Ned Lamont won mand as inwhat criminal-justice officoming adCook cials say was a national reministracruiting battle for an uptions in sevfrom-the-ranks prisons offi- eral states conduct national cial with a reputation as a searches for executives reformer and innovative with the skills to lead leader. prison systems in a transformational era for penoloScott Semple, who is retirgy and criminal justice. ing as commissioner, said

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Rep. Zupkus named Deputy Leader at Large State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus will join three other House Republican colleagues as a Deputy Leader at Large under the leadership of House Republican Leader Themis Klarides starting on Jan. 9 when the 2019 Legislative Session begins. A Deputy Leader at Large is one of the highest leadership positions

in the House Republican Caucus. In addition, Zupkus will serve on the Appropriations, Environment and Internship committees. Rep. Zupkus can be reached at 860-240-8700 or by email Lezlye.Zupkus@housegop.ct.gov.

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that’s been done before.”

Let’s get on with this snow season, already I hope last week was the January thaw for this winter, so we can get on with the ski season. Mother Nature has not been cooperating with the snow farming industry so far this season.

es of new fluff in time for the new year.

While we were slogging along with snowmaking when we could here in most of New England, even lowly Michigan picked up fresh flakes last week. The early cold left some Boyne Highlands got 12 good skiing in New England, but the last two weeks inches of new white in time for 2019. have been sort of a flop. Conditions were good here The deepest snowfall last week was in the Northwest. in the northeast over the Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood holidays thanks to our massive snowmaking at Timberline in Oregon. Both reported over 20 inch- plants. We were at Killington, Vermont last week and

enforcement community, and correctional officers Cook stepped down this year alike. That kind of collaboraafter five years as executive From A5 tion is necessary for Condirector of the Utah Depart- necticut to continue to be a the administration quickly ment of Corrections, where leader in this area.” moved to hire Cook after a he oversaw a system with national search identified Cook will take over as com2,200 employees and more him as a leader willing and missioner-designate upon than 7,000 inmates in five able to build on the changes community correction cenLamont’s inauguration on brought by Semple with the Jan. 9, with his permanent ters and state state correcsupport of Gov. Dannel P. appointment subject to contional facilities. Malloy. firmation by the General AsHe previously was a correcsembly. Cook’s familiarity with Sem- tional officer, sergeant, lieuple’s approach helped Lam- tenant, captain and chief “Connecticut has been a ont sell Cook on Connectileader in the field of crimideputy in the Salt Lake cut in a series of telephone nal justice reform and I look County Sheriff’s Office. interviews, he said. Cook acforward to continuing that “Rollin Cook is a national cepted the job without a important work in this new expert and a leader in his face-to-face meeting with role,” Cook said in a statefield, and brings to this role Lamont or a trip to Conment released by the Lamnecticut, a state he has never experience as both a correc- ont transition team. tional officer and as an exec- “Throughout my career, I’ve visited. utive manager,” Lamont said been able to bring all sides “A lot of this is standing on in a statement announcing to the table and forge conthe shoulders of the good the pick. “His focus on crim- sensus, and that will be my work done by the current inal justice reform – and in approach in this new role, as governor and Commissioner particular, rehabilitation and well. I look forward to holdSemple — just an opportureentry – align with the poli- ing early and frequent connity for us to leverage that,” cies I outlined during my versations with formerly inDrajewicz said. “It’s easy to campaign. Rollin has proven carcerated people and memrecruit people into an agen- himself to be a partner with bers of the communities cy such with the good work reform advocates, the law

most heavily impacted by mass incarceration.” In Connecticut, Cook will take charge of a prison system that has benefitted from a falling crime rate, the repeal of some mandatoryminimum sentences and the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The prison population has fallen from more than 19,000 inmates in 2008 to fewer than 14,000 this month. The Malloy administration has taken advantage of the drop to repurpose one men’s prison as a community reintegration center, where inmates are prepared for release with counseling preparing them to find jobs and housing. A portion of a women’s facility also has been reopened as a reintegration center. A cellblock in Cheshire, a maximum-security prison, is now a special unit for inmates 25 and younger, a volatile demographic group

I got to ski with my grandchildren on my birthday and conditions were very good. We did get a few natural flakes, but most of the base was thanks to snowmaking and grooming. The UConn ski team has been training at Okemo, Vermont this week. They are preparing for the season’s opening college races next week and report great racing conditions. Racers from the SouthingSee Snow Views, A7

responsible for a disproportionate share of disciplinary incidents. Semple says the unit, where staff is specially trained and older lifers are employed as mentors, is an unqualified success by several metrics, including the safety of staff and inmates. Michael P. Lawlor, who is Malloy’s criminal-justice policy adviser, said Cook is corrections official in the same mold as Semple. Lawlor said the Lamont administration did well to recruit Cook. “It’s worth nothing that when you get this sort (of ) transition going on in several places, finding a good correction commissioner is like getting the best NFL coach,” Lawlor said. “They don’t stay on the market for a long time.” This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.

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Religion Briefs Fellowship of Life Church Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, schedules Sunday Celebration at 10 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 203272-7976, visit folchurch.org or email bobbie@ folchurch.org.

Temple Beth David Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Micahevery – Thursdays, noon, in the TBD social hall. Bring your own lunch.

vices are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. All other Friday night Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m.

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ton and Cheshire high school ski teams are back in class and ready to start racing in interscholastic events at Mount Southington next week. Are you heading for a ski vacation and dread hauling equipment on a flight, but don’t know what shop to use at the resort. The solution to your problem could be Ski Butlers. At 47 major resorts in the U.S. and France, Jeebs will deliver equipment right to your hotel room and pick it up when you go home. They have skis, snowboards, boots, poles and some clothing for beginners and experts alike, ready to take to the lift. If you want to change stuff in mid-week you can even do that.

poles and some clothing and ship it to your lodge; and hope it gets there before you do. Then, when you leave, pack it again and ship it to yourself. Anything is better than taking sports equipment on a flight, but having a butler sounds like a great idea. On the World Cup racing

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.

10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:10 a.m. All members of the community are welcome. Sunday school classes are held for children and youth 4-yearsold to grade 12. For more information and to register, call 203-272-5106. There is no fee.

Cornerstone Church The Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, sets worship for Sundays at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Visit cornerstone-cheshire.com or call 203-272-5083. See Religion, A8

Cheshire Lutheran Church Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 West Main St., schedules Sunday services for 8 and

scene the Shiffrin Show is rolling along. The golden girl Mikaela Shiffrin won two more events last week and now has 50 World Cup wins. She is 501 points ahead of second place, Petra Vlhova, in the overall Women’s World Cup standings. Shiffrin could sit out the next five races and still be in first place even if the same women were to win all five races. In other words – fat chance of beating her.

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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.

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Senior Calendar Monday, Jan. 7 Reflexology sessions, by appointment only; Boomers & Beyond Body Camp, 9:30 a.m.; Cheshire Garden Club Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m.; 9 to 5 Cards, 9:30 a.m.; Travel Club Office, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; Get Fit With Brenda, 11:30 a.m.; Knitting & Crocheting, 12:30 p.m.; Canasta, 1 p.m.; Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – advanced, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – beginner, 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold I, 9:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; YoLarates, 10:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Blood Pressure, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m.; Senior Club Bridge, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 C.H.A.T. Planning Meeting, 9:30 a.m.; Pilates, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling League, 10 a.m.; Balance & Coordi-

nation Class, 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Nickel, Nickel, 12:45 p.m.; Busy Bees Crafts, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10 Walking Group, 9 a.m. (weather permitting); Line Dance – intermediate, 10 a.m.; Travel Club Office, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; Line Dance – beginner, 11 a.m.; Gentle Therapeutic Exercise, 12:15 p.m.; Scrabble, 12:30 p.m.; Computerized Trivia, 1 p.m.; Make Your Bid Cards, 1 p.m.; Texas Hold’em Cards, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – Intermediate, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 Art Class 101, 9 a.m.; 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.; Tub Safety Lunch & Learn, 11:30 a.m; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Set-Back, 12:45 p.m.; Current Events and More Discussion Group, 1 p.m.

Lunch is served at noon at the Senior Center. Reservations may be made by calling 203272-0047 two days in advance, before 11 a.m. Donation is suggested. Monday, Jan. 7: No Elderly Nutrition Lunch Program

served. Tuesday, Jan. 8: Chicken Teriyaki, brown rice with pineapple, Oriental blend vegetables, wheat roll, Mandarin oranges. Wednesday, Jan. 9: Lentil soup, tuna salad on wheat bread,

macaroni salad, broccoli slaw, chocolate pudding, grape juice. Thursday, Jan. 10: Garlic chicken quarter, baked potato, green beans, wheat dinner roll. Friday, Jan. 11: Lunch & Learn program. No Elderly Nutrition Lunch Program served.

Health Briefs LIVESTRONG at the YMCA The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking participants for the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free, 12-week, small-group program designed for adults affected by cancer. It is conducted in the Wellness Center at the Y by staff trained in the elements of cancer and rehabilitative 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 func-

tional ability to complete everyday tasks, improve energy levels, strength, flexibility, endurance, 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. The class will meet for 12 weeks. A full YMCA membership is included during the program. The winter session is planned for Monday and Friday, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., beginning mid-January. Start date will be determined based on registration. For more information, contact

John Phillips at 203-272-3150, ext. 511.

Eating Healthy For Weight Loss A free program, “Eating Healthy for Weight Loss,” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m., at Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple St. Presenter Tracey Luciani, registered dietician from Southington Care Center, plans to discuss insights on how weight impacts health and ways to eat healthier. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call 203-272-8286.

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Rethink, reframe New Year’s resolutions Making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution can be easy, sticking to them is hard. A YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. Many (71 percent) tried, but stated that they fell short of their goals, while 40 percent confessed they gave up within the first few months, even weeks, of the New Year.

to smaller, more manageable goals. Instead of cutting your daily chocolate out of your diet for good, vow to only have it twice a week. Or trade your two sodas a day for one soda and a glass of water. Read about some success stories at GHYMCA .org/Humansofthey.

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