Cheshire Citizen Jan. 30, 2020

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Volume 6, Number 16

Library talk: How to spot fake news

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Do you believe everything you hear or see in the news? Whether it’s TV, print or radio, Kenn Venit wants you to learn to discern the biases— to spot fake news. Venit is a veteran Connecticut news reporter and producer, a TV news consultant and recently retired from 20 years as an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac and Southern Connecticut State universities. He spoke to a full house at the Cheshire Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 23.

“Fake news was the word of the year in 2017,” Venit said. People may think Donald Trump invented the See Fake news, A2

News reporter Kenn Venit gives the audience the inside scoop on fake news during a Cheshire Library presentation Jan. 23.

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Troop grows to include girls, plans for a busy winter

Chamber names honorees for annual awards dinner

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

It’s been a busy winter for local scouts in Cheshire’s Boy Scout Troop 51 and there’s more fun — along with work — to come in February, including plans for the group’s annual bottle drive.

Members of Troop 51 earned their Snow Sports badges during a recent outing in New Hampshire. Submitted photo

The local scouting group now has 30 members — five of whom are girls.

“That’s new,” said Stephen

Daly, a parent member of Troop 51. Nationally, the

Chamber awards go to those in the community who have made an impact, said Augur.

This year’s Cheshire ChamRecipients are chosen by an ber of Commerce Annual awards committee which reAwards Dinner is set for views the chamber memberThursday, Feb. 6 and Cham- ship and selects from variber President Yetta Augur re- ous categories. cently announced the host of this year’s dinner will Kevin Palladino of PALS be Fox 61 Television meteo- Powerwashing is the 2020 rologist and larger-than-life Chamber Member of the personality Matt Scott.

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Fake news From A1

phrase, but it’s been around a long time, he said. People also may think fake news is a current phenomenon, but Venit assured the audience it is not. There are many routes information can take to push the agenda of fake news.

Fake news in the form of word-of-mouth was used even back in ancient times, Venit said. Forces would infiltrate the opposing camp and using word-of -mouth, which in itself is a form of news, would aim to demoralize the other side. Venit also cited fake news manufactured and controlled by governments. The population hears what the government wants it to hear as news.

Fake news can also be the result of shoddy journalism or through misinformation, whether or not it was intentional.

“Somebody got it wrong.

They didn’t necessarily intend to get it wrong, but they got it wrong,” Venit said. “It can have consequences.”

Venit pointed out the Richard Jewel case, as information that was wrong, yet took hold as news.

In the case of shoddy journalism, Venit recalls a time when newsrooms had protocols and rules to check and double-check sources. Satirical news sources like “The Onion,” may serve to confuse some people as well, if they don’t realize it is meant to be satire. Hoaxsters are another way fake news can

get into the pipeline.

Fake news exists even with First Amendment laws re“A lot of people will tell us specting free speech and they want us (newsrooms) to freedom of the press. “In be objective, but many peo- some cases you can lie. The ple look at news with their courts have upheld lying in own prism. There is a bias. political campaigns. You So many people have started have a right to lie. The courts going to channels or publiwill not censure you,” he cations or social media sites said. that kind of reinforce their thinking,” Venit said In parsing the language for freedom of the press, Venit We’ve also gotten good at explained to the audience marketing and advertising, that as the fourth estate, the said Venit. The line has bepress serves in a watchdog come blurred between the function that is not automattwo. “I see full pages of ic, but is a privilege that is health stories and financial earned. “There is no right for stories, and on television, the press that exceeds the they’d be called infomerright of the people,” he said. cials. And it used to be newspapers would label Venit made it clear that reporters have no more right those things, but you read to cover a story than you the story and down toward (the audience) do. From the end, you kind of figure that, he explained we are out, “I’ve just read a comseeing a growth in blogs, mercial,” he said.

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Officials consider union contracts, local priorities A recap of this week’s news includes two significant undertakings by town government: renegotiating union contracts and developing a priority list of local needs to be forwarded to state representatives.

ees, emergency dispatchers, public works and Cheshire Public Library employees.

The Cheshire Police Union, with 46 members, has the largest membership of the five. The Town Hall Employees union has the second largest membership with 41, according to the latest records.

Union contracts The town's contracts with five municipal unions, including police, will expire this June and the Town Council met recently to discuss strategy for the upcoming negotiations.

The contracts cover more than 130 workers. Along with police, the agreements involve Town Hall employ-

Even if negotiations go beyond June 30, services continue under the terms of existing contracts, according to Human Resources Director Louis A. Zullo.

Council considered to be submitted to the state includes: raising the prevailing wage threshold for renovation projects from $100,000 to $400,000; a time limit for completion of binding arbitration cases; reimbursement of the state tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and commercial motor vehicles; resuming

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With the state legislative session approaching, town officials have come up with a list of priorities for local state representatives.

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funding the state’s portion of the elderly/disabled tax relief program; restoring funding to the Small Town Economic Assistance Program; and state assistance in encouraging business development of the 45 acres of stateowned land in the “Interchange Zone” near Interstate 691.

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According to Record-Journal archives, the town's current agreement with the police union wasn't negotiated until 2018 — two years after the prior pact had expired. The current agreement raised annual salaries by 2.4 percent over levels under the

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Bold new exhibit at Cheshire Academy Artist Jeffrey Tallman has his work on display in the Gallery, at Cheshire Academy, through March 5.

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Jeffrey Tallman, a 1964 alum of Cheshire Academy, is a successful businessman, owner and CEO of J. Tallman builders, a design-build firm.

He also is a lifelong devotee of woodworking. The creative process he found initially with his home-design business was followed by a keen interest in fine woodworking. He and his wife designed and built furniture in whatever spare time they found.

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Within the past 15 years, Tallman has focused on painting. His artwork was recently unveiled in a reception at the Kohn-Joseloff Gallery on the campus of Cheshire Academy.

Tallman’s artwork is different. The pieces are boldly colorful, some are three-dimensional, and still others incorporate a variety of media. The portrait subjects he creates wear fantastically colored tresses, stand askew with long limbs and wildly elongated necks and brilliantly-red noses. They stare, expressionless, from their canvases.

In other works on the gallery walls, Tallman’s sense of humor is obvious, as in the case of his sculptures with a “hot button.” Press the red

button and a “cheeky” message appears at the center of the maze sculpture.

Not surprisingly, Tallman incorporates real wood into more than a few of his paintings.

Quoting from his reception bio, Tallman said he finds inspiration from Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian painter and sculptor, Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti, a Swiss sculptor, painter and printmaker.

Tallman’s works will be on display in the Gallery until March 5. The public is invited to visit. Call Cheshire Academy at 203-272-5396 to make an appointment.

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In Brief Business Women’s Alliance Luncheon

adults age 50 and over who share a love of lifelong learning. A wide range of classes The Chamber of Commerce are offered and enhanced by field trips. Spring program will host a Business Womwill take place March 9 to en’s alliance networking lunch Friday, Jan. 31, at Elim April 24. Programs and calendar are available at Park. To register call Jean at 203-272-2345 or email jean@ mileonline.org. An orientation will be held at Middlethecheshirechamber.org. sex Community College, Room 808 in Chapman Hall on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1:30 to Women’s Club 3:30 p.m. MCC is located at The Women’s Club will host 100 Training Hill Road, Midits Thursday, Feb. 6 lundletown. cheon at the Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. The guest speaker will be Jessica Fisch- Bridal Expo er.

The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce announced that Also, it’s the time of year when the club collects paja- a Bridal Expo is scheduled mas for the pajama program. for Sunday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Farms Gerry Woods, president of Country Club, 180 Cheshire the CT Chapter of the pajaRoad, Wallingford. ma program, will be at the meeting to collect all of the pajamas, bed sheets and even books that members bring in. The public is also welcome to bring in a donation. Stop by at about 11:30 a.m. for coffee, tea and some dessert.

Awards dinner The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Aria Banquet Facility, 45 Murphy Road, Prospect. The cost is $55 per person; RSVP no later than Friday, Jan. 31 at cheshirechamber.org or 203-272-2345.

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Awards

John Milone of Milone & MacBroom.

ment of the Cheshire Fire Department.

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“John has surveyed and laid out the Chamber Fall Festival area for us every year, and it’s the biggest thing we do each year. It’s a great community event and we just could not do it without him,” Augur said.

Christopher Corso, a volunteer firefighter with CFD is this year’s honoree.

“It’s awarded to someone who has made outstanding contributions to the quality of life in the community,” Augur said. This year’s recipient is

The Firefighter of the Year Award goes to the firefighter who has made outstanding contributions to the better-

“Honestly, I thought it was a mistake,” said Corso, about being notified of the award. Corso, 36, has been a volunteer firefighter for 18 years, beginning after college when his Cheshire childhood friends convinced him to join the Monday night volunteer group at the station.

Corso is married to Michelle and they have a 7-year-old daughter. Additionally, Corso is a dispatcher with the Cheshire Police Department.

Life is busy, but Corso said he tries to get to the Monday volunteer nights at the firehouse when he can. “I’m still one of those Monday night kids” Corso said, adding, “We are all volunteers and we still all take time from our families to volunteer for the town.”

“One hundred percent of our fundraising efforts go back into the community in the form of programming and financial support to help families in need,” said Doug Levens, director of Community Development. “Since our inception we have given over $1 million back to the Cheshire community,” he said.

Levens highlighted ways in which the Y has made a difference in the community, including childcare programs and the free camper and triathlon program, “Race4Chase,” named in honor of Chase Kowalski, who was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting.

Meanwhile, Livestrong at the Y offers cancer survivors and those living with cancer a beneficial support system, and the Cheshire YMCA is the only fitness facility in town that takes Silver SneakThe Cheshire Chamber award ers to keep Cheshire Seniors for “Community Non-Profit active and healthy. of the Year” will be presented to the Cheshire YMCA. The Also, the YMCA is wellChristian based health and known for its swimming trawellness organization has dition thanks the Sea Dog been in Cheshire since 1965, Swim team, which has won and is currently located in the numerous national champisouth-end of town. The Y has onships. A more recent ven-

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Another category is the Sheldon Dill Community Service Award. It was created when former Chamber President Sheldon Dill retired.

a variety of programming with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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ture is the Y Learning Garden, providing more than 500 pounds of food locally, including to the Cheshire Food Pantry.

The Chamber award recipient list is rounded out with Educator of the Year, Gina Corrado; Enhancement of the Community Award, Cheshire Land Trust; Business of the Year, Main Street Caffe and New Member of the Year, Kinsman Brewing Co.

The Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner will be held Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m., at the Aria Banquet Facility in Prospect. To attend, RSVP by Friday, Jan. 31 online at cheshirechamber.org, or call 203-272-2345. Tickets are $55.

Worship 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.

Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 W. Main St., Sunday worship - 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study – 9:10 a.m. 203-272-5106.

Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, Adult Sunday school - 9 a.m.; Children ‘s Sunday school - 10 a.m.; Sunday worship - 10 a.m.

The Rev. Kenneth J. Kieffer 203272-4626.

White Oak Baptist Church, Cheshire Campus, formerly Christ Community Church, 120 Main St., Sunday worship, 9:15 a.m., Sunday Discipleship classes for all ages – 11 a.m. Nursery is available for children 5 and under; Children’s Church on third Sunday of the month through grade 6; Wednesday Worship Study and Prayer – 7 p.m. 203272-6344. whiteoakbc.net.

Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, Sunday services - 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Nursery and children’s church is available for children up through fifth grade; 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, 203-909-0338.

First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Sunday - 10 a.m. services. 203-2725323.

Oasis, 176 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10:15 a.m. 203-4390150.

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High School Sports Ice hockey Cheshire 1, North Haven 1: A goal early in the third period by North Haven’s Thomas Guidone forged the SCC/SWC Division II draw at Wesleyan.

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Troop From A1

Boy Scouts of America began admitting girls to the organization in 2018 and now officially goes by the name Scouts, BSA. The scouts are currently working on badges for Citizenship in the Community, Personal Fitness and Snow Sports merit badges.

Troop parents and scouts just returned from a snow sports excursion in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where they hiked and cross country skied at the Bartlett Ski Touring Center on the Mount Willard trail.

That experience offered a great view of Crawford Notch, Daly said. The group stayed in cabins while on the trip.

“We’re diehard, but not that diehard to stay in tents,” he said. “The temperature was minus 15.”

Niklas Vasiljevs scored for the Rams in the second period off an assist from Michael Donato.

backstopped the Lyman Hall Co-op Division III state title last year, had 31 for North Haven.

Cheshire outshot the Indians 32-29. Cheshire goalie Nick Maringola made 28 saves. Andrew Sacco, who

The Rams skated off at 7-51, North Haven at 6-4-3.

dential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction.

rum to share openly while receiving peer support, information and compassion, thus breaking the stigma and isolation created by the disease.

The scouts also are getting ready for their annual Bottle and Can Drive on the green scheduled for Saturday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon.

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This project is a well-known fundraiser for the troop. The event has been held for a number of years, and in the past, Troop 51 scouts have handled as many as 15,000 bottles and cans. Those donating can pull up on Church Drive, and scouts will unload your bags and boxes of cans and bottles.

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The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a para-professional with lived experience.

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Proceeds benefit the troop in multiple ways. For instance, funds will be used to buy scout handbooks for incoming scouts, according to Daly.

If the event is successful, scouts may also be able to get other items, including badges and new camping equipment, and the troop could help fund a scout’s High Adventure trip over the summer.

Services From A6 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 worship services every Friday at 7 p.m. except for the first Friday of the month

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The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield.

for family services at 6:30 p.m.

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Word Church Ministry, Bovano Plaza 830 S. Main St., Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. 203-4350906.

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Friday On Golden Pond: Feb. 7, 7 9 p.m. $20. The Arts at Angeloria's, LLC, 223 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Southington.

Thursday Chicken Wing Night: Jan. 30, 7 - 10 p.m. $8 permeal. Meriden Turner Society, 800 Old Colony Road, Meriden. 860-3412542. reservations@meridenturnersociety.com.

The KonMari Organizing Method: Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

Mayor's State of the Town Address: Jan. 30, 12 - 2 p.m.

Free to members; $25 for non members. Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford.

Meriden Ski and Snowboard Club: Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Weekly meeting. AOH Club, 71 Melville Ave., Meriden. meridenski.com.

Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance: Jan. 30, 5 - 7 p.m.

Kick-off networking celebration. Il Monticello, 577 South Broad St., Meriden. 203-2357901. info@midstatechamber.com.

Friday NOT21 Rock Show: Jan. 31, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Project ECHO Chronic Pain and Addictions: Feb. 7, 12 1:30 p.m. Cheshire.

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Saturday Amore - The Songs of Love: Feb. 1, 2 - 4 p.m. $37 - $42. Senior and group discounts. Nelson Hall Theatre, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire. 203-6995495. nelsonhallmedia@ gmail.com.

Amore - The Songs of Love: Feb. 1, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $37 - $42. Senior and group discounts. Nelson Hall Theatre, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire. 203-6995495. nelsonhallmedia@ gmail.com.

Capricorn: Feb. 1, 9 p.m. Allman Brothers Tribute at the Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Foundations of Investing Seminar: Feb. 1, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Free. Edward Jones, 100 Hinman St., Suite.

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Gaining appreciation for Goodwill

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Can I be perfectly frank with you? I have never shopped at a Goodwill store. Nope.

I have donated, a lot, to Goodwill. That was when you could take deductions. I did once go into a Savers store with my daughter, looking for a gown for her to wear at a Halloween party.

Much to my amazement, we found a mint condition Black and White brand, beaded gown. It was about $70, I think. That was crazy. Still, I, personally, have never gone in to shop around for myself though.

Here’s why …

You see when I was growing

up; you just did not go into Goodwill, because it meant you were poor. My family?

We were poor – on and off, at times, so darned if I was going to go into a Goodwill and advertise my family’s situation.

So fast-forward to 2020, and you know what my 20-something daughter says? “I will not buy retail, Mom. No one does anymore. All the online influencers push us to go second-hand, too. It’s the in thing. We look for good bargains. Everyone goes to Goodwill.”

So that is how I ended up going into the new Goodwill here in the south end of town the other day. Leaving

my daughter in the car with her bagel, I put on a disguise (kidding) and I ran in to check it out.

Surprise – there were young people inside, lots of them. I also noticed a few middleaged people, one man looking at dress pants and an older woman and a mother and daughter who walked in when I was walking out.

Overall, though, there had to be at least a half-dozen young ladies.

seen easily, racks and racks of shoes, assorted rugs were in the back with wall displays of home décor like vases. Household items had I scanned the aisles, all neat- their very own area of shelvly arranged. Clothing racks ing. That’s where I caught orderly and marked accord- up with some of the girls. ingly with sizes from very “Why are you here?” I asked small (not me) to very large (I am not saying); and there bewildered. were purses stacked to be “Because we’re still on break

and don’t have to go back to school yet,” the girls, about 20-somethings answered perplexed.

No, I told them. “Why are you shopping at a Goodwill?”

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Cheshire 2, East Catholic 1: The Rams (5-3) snapped a two-game scoreless skid with the Division II nonconference triumph over the Eagles (3-5) at Champions Skating Rink in Cromwell.

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Cheshire 3, West Haven 1: Thor Novicelli snapped a 1-1 tie in the opening minute of the third period and Charlie Pettit put the cherry on top with an empty-net goal in the waning seconds as the Division II Rams knocked off the D-I Blue Devils at Wesleyan.

Michael Caron ended the scoring drought with an early goal set up by Jovanny Borowski and Hunter Olson.

Niklas Vasiljevs extended the Cheshire lead to 2-0 with a powerplay goal in the second period. Aidan Gaudet had the assist on that one.

Goalie Nick Maringola had another stellar outing in net, turning aside 33 of 34 West Haven shots to backstop Cheshire's third straight victory.

East Catholic, which had a 34-32 edge in shots, scored on the power play in the third period.

The Rams, now 7-3, also benefited from Will Gaudet's first varsity goal. It came in the first period and erased an early 1-0 West Haven lead.

Cheshire goalie Nick Maringola preserved the lead with 33 saves.

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Pettit and Nicklas Vasiljevs had assists.

Hillhouse 47, Cheshire 40: Alec Frione and Shaan Vatti Cheshire 2, North Branford hit fourth-quarter 3-pointers 1: Michael Caron's unassist- for the visiting Rams, but the ed goal in the third period Academics were able to hold decided this SCC/ SWC Divi- on in New Haven by going 8sion II matinee at Northford for-11 at the line down the Ice Pavilion. Host North stretch.

Branford had staked itself to a 1-0 lead on Ryan Motchin- Scott Evan Alexander scored ski's power-play goal in the seven of his 12 points in the first period. Cheshire anfinal frame for Hillhouse. swered in the second on a Tazhon Daniels had a gamepower-play goal by Charlie high 21.

Pettit. Aidan Gaudet and Niklas Vasiljevs had the asCheshire was again led by sists. Nick Maringola had 20 junior big man Cole Feinsaves in net as the Rams auer, who finished with 17 won their second straight points. Frione had 10. and moved to 6-3.

The Rams, who fell to HillThe Thunderbirds (0-5-1) house 50-27 in Cheshire on are still looking for their first opening night, are now 1-7. win.

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Hillhouse improved to 8-1.

This game was a SCC crossover.

Masuk 74, Cheshire 60: Cole Feinauer had 18 points for the Rams in the nonconference loss in Monroe.

Alec Frione scored 13.

Cheshire fell to 1-6 while Masuk improved to 7-1. Jake Rosati had 22 points and Aren Cummings added 19 for the Panthers.

North Haven 59, Cheshire 53: The Indians established a 36-20 lead by halftime en route to the SCC Oronoque win over the Rams in North Haven. R.J. Hager, Jaden Watson and Bryce Charney all had 11 points for North Haven (6-2, 1-1 Oronoque).

Dave Christofaro added nine.

Cheshire (1-5, 0-2) got 13 points apiece from Cole Feinauer and Ben Wable.

Colby Griffin and Shaan Vatti had nine each.

Xavier 38, Cheshire 36: The Falcons outscored the Rams 16-10 in the fourth quarter to wrest away the SCC crossover decision in Cheshire's West Gym. Parker Huntely scored 13 points to lead Xavier (5-1). Cheshire (1-4) got a game-high 20 points from Cole Feinauer.

Alec Frione added eight and Colby Griffin had six.

Girls basketball Foran 39, Cheshire 32: The Lions outscored the Rams 92 over the final 5½ minutes to score the SCC interdivisional victory in Cheshire.

The Tigers jumped to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in the Quinnipiac. Cheshire is 2-6 and 0-2.

Foran improved to 45. Cheshire dropped to 3-7.

Shelton 45, Cheshire 20: The Gaels stormed to 7-1 with the SCC interdivisional victory in Cheshire's East Gym. The Rams fell to 2-5.

The 14 points by Foran's Mia Tunucci were the game high.

Toni Wetmore paced the Rams with nine points and Ella Watson added seven.

Ella Watson led Cheshire with six points and Emma Watkinson had four. Shelton 's Leya Vohra had the game high with 15.

Cheshire 49, Lauralton Hall 32: The Rams outscored the Crusaders 19-3 in the third quarter to extend a 22-20 halftime edge in a SCC Quinnipiac divisional game in Milford.

Kaylee Clark scored a gamehigh 16 points and Emma Watkinson was good for 13.

Clark hit three of Cheshire's seven 3-pointers. The Rams improved to 3-6. Lauralton Hall is 0-10.

Daniel Hand 51, Cheshire 29: After getting outscored 9-2 by the Rams off the opening tip, the visiting Tigers dominated 49-20 the rest of the way to chalk up the SCC Quinnipiac win in Cheshire.

Swimming/diving Cheshire 91, Hamden 81: The Division I Rams (5-0) remained unbeaten with the SCC crossover win over the Division II Green Dragons (0-4) at Cheshire Community Pool. Cheshire had it wrapped up by the 200 freestyle relay and swam exhibition after that.

Vincent Zhu won two individual races and swam on two first-place relays. Zhu posted winning times in the 200 IM (2:05.75) and 100 freestyle (52.92) in between joining Sam Hanke, Anmol Sapru and Nick Brunetti on both the 200 medley (1:44.24) and 200 freestyle

relays (1:39.05). Hanke Hand's Sara Wohlgemuth led all scorers with 13 points. touched in 23.62 to take the 50 freestyle. He later swam a Emma Watkinson had a team-high 12 for Cheshire.

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Platt junior guard Wallica Bailey lost all of last season to injury. Aren’t the Lady Panthers happy to see her healthy here in 2019-20? Coming off back-to-back 14-point games, Bailey scored a game-high 18 points on Thursday night to lead Platt to a 42-31 rivalry win at home over Maloney. It was a comeback victory for the Panthers, who were trailing by nine points early in the third quarter. Bailey entered the week averaging 10.2 points a game.

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The Connecticut Blades, the co-op girls hockey team of Amity-Cheshire-North Haven, remain red hot. The winners of four straight, the Blades entered the week at 10-2-1. Cheshire senior Nadia DiNatale continues to be a big part of the offense. DiNatale had a combined four goals and three assists in the team’s last three wins over Guilford, Stamford-Westhill-Staples and the ND Fairfield Co-op. She has eight goals and nine assists on the season.

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$9.1M grant allows for open space purchases

By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

spans from New Haven to northern Massachusetts.

Hundreds of acres of open space will be purchased across the state through the awarding of $9.1 million of Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition grants, including 47 acres atop Lamentation Mountain and 5.5 acres in Southington.

“There’s vernal pools down towards the bottom and there’s species that are unusual that are on the property, so it's a really wonderful piece,” he said.

Approximately a two-mile hike from the Mattabesett Trailhead at Guiffrida Park, the parcel acquired by the Berlin Land Trust protects the northernmost peak of Lamentation Mountain, located in the northeastern corner of Middletown bordering Berlin.

Berlin Land trust President Dennis Kern said preserving the parcel is important to protect the unique geology and ecosystems that exist on the state’s traprock ridges.

The mountain is part of the Metacomet Ridge, which

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today, but went to Goodwill rather frequently. There are some kids who do it for environmental reasons, they said, allowing that it’s better to upcycle and reuse rather than use all the energy and resources to make something and then just toss the item when you’re tired of it.

I rummaged around the store a bit more. I saw some articles of clothing in good shape, hard-sided luggage that looked brand-new and household items that would be perfect in the kitchen.

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State Senators Mary Daugherty Abrams and Matt Lesser also lauded the environmental benefits of keeping the land undeveloped.

“I am so happy that nearly 50 acres of land in Middletown will become open space, further adding to our incredible forests and preserving local wildlife, most prominently birds of prey,” said Abrams, D-Meriden. “I would like to thank Governor Lamont for his support of environmental protection and the Berlin Land Trust for its efforts in protecting this property.”

“I was proud to work with

Stilll, I have a bit to go before I am completely rehabilitated and allow myself to feel comfortable in a Goodwill. Obviously, this hang-up is a deep-rooted, something from childhood, needing therapy thing with me and perhaps an age-associated thing, too. But for everyone else? Don’t let me hold you back. Listen to the “influencers” and young people and go find some good bargains.

Feel free to write me with any suggestions you may have about people, places or ideas you’d like to check out.

Contact me at jvanderlek@ record-journal.com.

the Berlin Land Trust in support of this proposal over a number of months,” said Lesser, D-Middletown. “Protecting this vital landscape for future generations is a major win for Middletown and the state of Connecticut.”

The Berlin Land Trust closed on the parcel, known as the Tighe-Baldyga Property, for its owners, on Dec. 31, 2019 for $126,900 with the hope of the grant coming through to reimburse the land trust for a portion of the cost. The grant provides the trust with

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Fang and Hua also combined with Hayden Curello From A9 and Silas Wang on an exhibition time of 3:34.31 in the 55.07 in exhibition in the 100 400 free. Wang’s exhibition backstroke. time of 1:05.22 was fastest in Cheshire swept the distance the breaststroke. Noah Duncan’s score of 234.15 won freestyles with Alex Fang in diving. the 200 (2:00.14) and Harri-

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reroute the Mattabesett Trail to follow the ridgeline. The path currently takes a sharp turn away from the peak to follow Stantack Road, essentially a dirt path, around the property, adding distance for hikers and depriving them of a wide spanning view of Mount Tom in Massachusetts to the north and Sleeping Giant in Hamden to the south, Kern said.

Southington land The grant also awarded the town of Southington $82,600 to purchase two parcels totaling 5.5 acres near School Street and Marion Avenue.

Since the town has yet to purchase the land, it could not reveal which properties it’s negotiating to purchase, said Paul Chaplinsky, chair-

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man of the town’s Open Space Acquisition Committee. The grant announcement said the land includes three acres of wetlands and a tributary of Judd Brook.

“We’re really happy that the state has awarded us the grant for the parcels,” Chaplinsky said.

Assistant Town Planner Dave Lavallee has pushed for the town to receive a number of state grants for open space, Chaplinsky said, allowing it to preserve natural resources and features, expand hiking opportunities and run farm heritage programs for school children.

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