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Cheshire officers carry the torch for Special Olympics

Citizen report

Cheshire police officers took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Thursday, June

1. The local cops’ leg of the trek on that hot and sunny day began at the Hamden town line and continued north on Route 10 to the Southington border.

“It was a beautiful day and we had a fun time running through town!,” the Cheshire Police Department stated on social media. “Thank you so much to the Cheshire community for your support, cheering us on the whole way!”

The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas and is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

According to Jackie Turro, senior director of special events for Special Olympics Connecticut, around 175 Connecticut law enforcement agencies participate year round supporting nearly 10,000 Special Olympics Connecticut athletes across the state.

Members of the Cheshire Police Department did their part for Special Olympics by taking part in the 2023 Law EnforcementTorchRun.

Discussing the 2023 Torch Run, Turro said, “Today we have people rallying down at Blue Back Square with five different legs running in from different corners of the state and overall we cover over 500 miles with around 1,500 law enforcement offi-

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cers throughout the course of our three-day event.”

Law enforcement officers carried the “Flame of Hope” into the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games Opening Ceremony, which started Saturday in Fairfield.

The 98 members of Cheshire Academy’s Class of 2023 collected their diplomas on campus Saturday, June 3. The commencement ceremony’s major themes were perseverance, the willingness to take chances, and the idea of going forward into the world and being the positive change that impacts the future. Pictured: Graduate Thamina Hoque smiles as a family member takesherphoto. Daniel Passapera, Special to the Record-Journal

Area high school curriculum fused with foreign trips

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

Coming out of the restrictions brought on by the pandemic, Southington and Cheshire high schools are planning several trips abroad to mesh with the curriculum of several subjects.

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FBI launches street takeover tip line following incidents

By Ben Baker Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN In response to growing statewide complaints of a spike in street takeover events, the FBI rolled out a tip line for residents to report instances of mass gatherings in parking lots and roadways.

The move by the FBI comes after a May street takeover in Meriden resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to a police cruiser and a search for a suspect believed to be carrying a firearm. The incident resulted in two arrests and was followed by a second takeover the next day in Waterbury in which suspects reportedly started a fire and hurled stones at first responders.

Additional takeovers, including multiple instances in Naugatuck, have ended in arrests on a variety of counts, including unlawful assembly and riot charges, according to police.

The gatherings, police said, began as meet ups for amateur drag racing and vehicle maneuver events, but have now evolved to crowds ranging from dozens to hundreds barricading public spaces and “racing cars, playing loud music and smoking tires,” among other activities which have resulted in property damage and disturbances.

Law enforcement is still seeking to identify the suspect who was observed in dashcam footage climbing on top of a police car and reaching for what officers beleive to be a handgun.

“We need your help in identifying the individual attempting to pull the item from their pocket,” police

said in a statement. “If they are willing to pull what we believe to be a firearm while on the hood of a police cruiser, we have concerns on what else this individual may do or have done with this item.”

Though takeovers are not a new phenomenon with Meriden police spokesman Officer Michael Boothroyd stating the first reported incidents date back to “at least 2020” 2023 brought a shift in their dynamics and has caused the events to become substantially more disruptive.

What separates recent gatherings from those of years past, Boothroyd said, is the number of individuals involved and an apparent newfound boldness among participants, which has led them to push back against law enforcement and linger even as police arrive on the scene.

“These takeovers are nothing new,” Boothroyd said. “Meriden and (State Police) have been dealing with racers on the Berlin Turnpike for years. The biggest issue now is that they’re becoming more confrontational with the public and law enforcement. Typically they’ll congregate at the larger parking lots on East Main Street Lowes, fast food restaurants before heading up to the limited access portion of the Berlin Turnpike. Meriden will receive complaints of vehicles stopped on the overpasses who are spectating as well as racing. That type of activity has been happening for many years but the individuals would generally disperse once law enforcement was alerted.”

In response to street takeovers occurring more frequently and drawing larger crowds whose actions are

A video clip of a group confronting police is shown during a press conference held at the Meriden Police Department. Police asked for the public’s help in identifying persons involved in the May 6 confrontation at the Lowe’s Plaza on EastMainStreetinMeriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Connecticut Open House Day is Saturday

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More than 200 tourism attractions across the state will offer free or reduced admission or special offers to Connecticut residents on Saturday, June 10 in honor of the 19th annual Connecticut Open House Day.

Foraging at the Farm

Brenda Caldwell and Rich Wilber will lead a guided walk around Boulder Knoll Farm Friday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to identify and gather edibles. Attendees will then enjoy a foraged salad together. RSVP to info@friendsofboulderknoll.com.

Open house

Charter Oak State College offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom, for prospective students. Learn about the college and its high value, affordable,

For almost two decades, this one-day statewide event has helped showcase Connecticut’s diverse mix of tourism offerings from history, art, culture, nature, and adventure experiences.

This special event is organized by the Connecticut Office of Tourism and de-

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online degree programs. Visit CharterOak.edu/FinishCollege.

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signed to encourage state residents to visit or revisit some of the amazing attractions that can be found in their home state.

This year’s Connecticut Open House Day offerings include: Free or reduced admission at 65-plus attractions, including art, history and children’s

museums, train and trolley excursions, science and nature centers and golf courses; free tours at 20-plus attractions, including historic homes and theaters that are rarely open to the public, as well as vineyards, breweries and distilleries; and special offers,

events and giveaways at 75-plus attractions, including adventure parks, tearooms, water sport retailers, farms, rock climbing gyms, overnight properties and shops.

View the full list of participating attractions and offers by county at CTvisit.com/CTOpenHouseDay.

The Cheshire Public Library is advising patrons to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer app.

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Hayes opposes bipartisan budget agreement

On May 31, following the House vote on the bipartisan budget agreement, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT05) issued the following statement:

“After careful consideration and deep deliberation I voted no on the budget agreement put forth on the House floor tonight. I acknowledge and recognize the immense consequences of default, and do not take this vote lightly, but food security has been and will remain a hard line for me.

“While I can appreciate the Biden Administration’s efforts to negotiate in an untenable situation, I could not vote for this agreement. We are not in the position of a 31 trillion-dollar national debt because of $6 per person per day in food benefits, but as a result of broader tax loopholes.

“I cannot in good conscience support a legislative package that rips food out of the mouths of our most vulnerable and trades one group of marginalized peo-

ple for another, with no mention of revisiting tax cuts for the rich.

“The Bipartisan Budget Agreement threatens longterm repercussions, creating wider disparities amongst those already food insecure. Most alarming, I fear this is not the last we will see of attacks to SNAP.

“This agreement puts nutrition programs at even greater risk in the Farm Bill and appropriations process. The provisions in this bill do not offer significant savings

or reduce the deficit, yet time after time when concessions are needed it is at the expense of the poorest communities who have no one to stand up for them.

“The reality is defense funding is increased while domestic funding – the programs that directly help people – will be held flat without any inflationary considerations. I am aware it may be an unpopular opinion, but I firmly believe all people should eat – without exceptions. I will continue my efforts through the normal legislative process to advocate for legislation that moves us closer to a place where hunger is no longer an issue. ”

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment in New Britain is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member.

The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their fami-

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becoming increasingly erratic, lawmakers in Hartford moved to establish a “Task Force to Combat Illegal Roadway Traffic.” It would be spearheaded by state and local police departments and take effect in July if signed into law.

Federally, the FBI tip line was launched this week alongside a website. Residents looking to report a street takeover are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI and select the “Connecticut Street Takeovers” option from an operator or visit the website fbi.gov/cttakeovertips

lies in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860614-6188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Though the age of street takeover participants arrested tends to skew toward young adults in their late teens and early 20s, police said a high percentage of those attending the events appear to be high school aged and urged parents to discourage their children from involving themselves in a takeover.

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Symphony

The Cheshire Symphony Orchestra is in its 37th season under the direction of Dr.

“Parents should be aware that a majority of the spectators are high school teenagers,” police said. “Conversations should be had to discuss the inherent dangers and consequences of participating in these activities.”

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Hilarie Clark Moore. For information about joining, visit cheshiresymphony.org.

Yard clean-up

The Town of Cheshire provides a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves.

Preservation Connecticut

Preservation Connecticut is a nonprofit historic preservation organization established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Visit preservationct.org.

The Southington school district plans six trips over the next two semesters, two to Italy, one to Germany and neighboring countries, as well as trips to Spain, France and China. Cheshire High School is planning five trips, most in April, to Germany, Italy, Iceland, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico.

While some of the programs are being run through foreign language courses so that students can get handson experience with speaking the language and immersing themselves in the culture of the native country, others have branched out to touch on different aspects of the curriculum.

For Cheshire, the Costa Rica trip is being helmed by a science teacher so students can explore the unique biodiver-

sity of the country. In contrast, the Iceland trip is integrated with a health course so students will experience what the nation offers in terms of health and wellness activities like hiking and snorkeling while also doing service projects - bridging both physical and mental health subjects.

The Italy trips are some of the most popular at Southington High School, having been held for multiple years. The trips take 33 students on a cultural exchange to see Rome and stay with a host family in Mondavi. Additionally, 15 students from the school’s Latin course will be attending separately to see the ruins of the Roman Forum in the capital.

Southington High School finds itself in a unique situation this year. With many travel restrictions lifted after the pandemic, they’ve seen a surge in teachers looking to host international learning opportunities to make up for their absence the last several years. With six trips being held next school year, it’s the

most the district has ever had. The number of students looking to attend these trips is also up, over prior years.

“Next year is actually an interesting year, and kind of the banner year for trips. There are six trips. I don't know that we've ever had a time before where there was so many trips going out. But the cool thing about it is each trip has its own flavor, so there are two trips that are going to Italy, but they're both very different,” said Michael Halloran, Assistant Principal of Southington High School.

“Kids are just excited to travel and so there's the opportunity and teachers are excited to give the kids the experience of seeing the world,” Italian language teacher Kate Tavera Collins added.

To educators, the value of international trips goes beyond just being able to integrate their lessons with hands-on experience - but also having the students fully immerse themselves in the culture of other countries. Across both districts, administrators place

an emphasis on making their students ‘global citizens,’ so that they may be able to contribute to their local communities and to the world stage as well.

Part of forming that identity, they say, is allowing students a chance to meaningfully engage with those cultures and see how people experience life in other parts of the world.

“I think there are a number of reasons why these trips are beneficial to students. The cultural experience, the bringing history to life, the opportunity to get to meet and talk with people from different countries. If we say that we pride ourselves on complex thinking and social-emotional learning here in Cheshire, giving students an opportunity to see different places, different experiences, and different cultures, only helps to expand their understanding of the world and get perspectives other than their own,” Cheshire Assistant Superintendent Marlene Silano stated.

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Robert J. Newman

CHESHIRE Robert J.

“Bob” Newman, 90, passed away on Friday,May 12, 2023athishomeinCheshire withfamilypresent.

Bob, a nativeof New Haven, wasthe sonof Dr. JosephT.NewmanandEthel Caldwell,R.N. andthehusband of Carol Macdonald, alsoofNewHaven.Theyhad beenmarriedfor62years.

AftergraduatingfromYale

Esther M. Stacy

CHESHIRE EstherMadeleineMurphy Stacy,a recent residentof Cheshire, CT,passedawaypeacefully onMay24th, 2023,atthe ageof81,afterabriefillness. She wasborn onOctober 27, 1941, theyoungest of 8 children, of thelate Bernard and Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Murphy, inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania. Esther is survived by herdaughter, Jennifer Murray andher husband, Kevin of Cheshire,

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in 1954,he joinedSouthern New EnglandTelephone Company. During his 41

yearsof employmentat SNET,he performedvarious challenging administrative responsibilities, including being managerof several business offices throughout the state.He retiredin 1995 whileat theLong Wharfoffice inNew Haven.He was active in manycivic organizations includingthe AmericanCancerSocietyandBoy Scouts of America. Boy ScoutTroop 14ofNew Havenattendedhiswedding

ceremonyin 1960.Heenjoyed traveling, boating, birding,hikingandspending timewith hisgrandchildren, especially summersat Lanphier Cove inBranford. He waslovedandrespectedby manyandwillbemissed.

Inadditiontohiswife,Bob leavesbehind histwo daughtersSusan Rollinsof Vail,Colorado, ElleSilkof Stamford, Connecticut,his brother Joseph T. Newman, Jr. and wifeof Dallas, Texas

and threegrandchildren, Amanda,KellyandCameron Silk.

Arrangements- Thereare nocalling hoursandprivate serviceswillbefortheimmediatefamily. Memorialcontributions, inhis name,may be madeto theAmerican Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown,MD 21741 and CT. Yankee Council,Boy Scoutsof America,60 WellingtonRd., Milford,CT06461.

and sonJohn Stacyand his wife,Lisa ofSouthborough, MA. Esther also had three grandchildren Owenand SparrowMurray,andSophie Stacy.Esther wasproudto

be 100% Irish.Esther came from humblebeginnings. Shewasdeterminedtoprovide abetter lifefor herself andherchildrenandshedid so.Her intelligence,drive and determinationsupported professionalsuccess as arealestate agentandthis allowed herto honorher wanderlustandtravelextensively. She alsohad a passion for art and history. She became a docent at the Danforth ArtMuseum and tookgreatpleasureinlearning and sharing her knowl-

edge and passionabout art with others. Esther’s legacy ofproviding forfamily,her loveofart,historyandtravel livesonin herchildrenand grandchildren andthey are grateful.Hervibrant,adventurous spiritwill bedeeply missedbut cherishedby those who had the pleasure

ofknowingher. ServicesforEstherwillbe announced at alater date. Memorialcontributionsmay bemadetotheElephantCrisis Fundat www.elephantcrisisfund. org. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home ofCheshire. www.fordfh.com

Ralph and Nancy Smith

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Ralph O. Smith, formerly of Cheshire, Wolfeboro,NH, andFortMyers,FL,passed awayinFort MyersonJanuary12, 2020.He wasan early victim of COVID beforeit wasonthe radar.He was born April 29, 1927 in Waterbury, CT.He wasa graduate ofPurdue Universitywithadegreeinelectrical engineering.He spent his careerwith Conn.Light & Power and Northeast

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Nancy R. Smith passed awayinFort MyersonJanuary21, 2023ofnatural causes. Shewas bornin Waterbury, May 12, 1927. Shewas agraduateof JamesMadisonUniversity.

Nancy andRalph were married for more than 70 years.Ralph andNancy werepredeceased bytheir sonDavidonJune8,1974. Theyare survivedbytheir sonWayneofWestTisbury, MA, theirdaughter-inlaw Anita Smith and 3 grandchildren Willoughby, Taylor andJustinSmith.

There will be a graveside memorial at Hillside Cemetery onJune 10,2023 at 2pm and aluncheon following at VROsteria at 3pm.

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Joanne DiDomizio

CHESHIRE Joanne DiDomizio, 73, passed awayonThursday,May25, 2023, ather home.She was the wifeof Thomas DiDomizio.

Mrs. DiDomizio was born August2, 1949,inDerby, the daughterof Marie (Larkin)Dunn andthelate JohnDunn.Shewasraised inNaugatuck,attendingSt. Francis GrammarSchool, andgraduating fromNaugatuck HighSchool, Class of1967.

Shewas oneof theoriginalemployees ofMattatuck Bank andmoved to Cheshirein1977.Uponher children entering the schoolsystem,sheworked in the cafeteriaat Cheshire High School. She was known for her support of CheshireFootball andnever missed her children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events. Herfavorite pastimes werereading and tripstothecasino.Overthe last 36years, sheenjoyed

vacationinginMaine. Besidesher husbandof 50years andhermother Marie, Mrs.DiDomizio is survived by her children TonyDiDomizio andhis wife Mary-Ann, Tim DiDomizio and his fiancé Cari DeLorenzo;her sister Karen Dunn; and her grandchildren Nicholas DiDomizio, Jaxon DiDomizio, LeviDiDomizio, Alisa DeLorenzo, andChase DiDomizio. Inaddition to her father,Mrs. DiDomizio is predeceasedby herson Tommy as wellas her brotherJohnDunn.

Arrangements-Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 4to 7 pm at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire,615 S. Main St.Her funeralwas held onWednesday at10 am at thefuneral home. BurialfollowedinNewPine Grove Cemetery,Waterbury. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheshire GridironClub, P.O. Box 1113, Cheshire, CT 06410. Foronline condolences, to share a photo or a story,please visit www.fordfh.com.

Susanne L. Pavlik

CHESHIRE Suanne

L. Pavlik, 82, passed away peacefullyon Monday, May 29, 2023, at LiveWell in Plantsville, with herloving familyat her side. She was the wife of the late Richard Pavlik.

Suanne was born October 13, 1940, in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late Jamesand Helen (Collins) Scott.She adored herdogs, deliveringseveral litters,and taking careof herlate husband’s huntingdogs. She loved butterflies, gardening,and nature,and wasknown toherfamily as “Aunty Glady” (Gladiolus). For several years, Sue workedin Quality Control at Revere Aerospace in Wallingford and afterher retirement, as a salesclerk at CVS. A womanof strong faith, shewas acommunicant ofSt. Thomas Becket Church where she servedas avolunteer Cantorfor manyyears. During electiontime, she volunteered at the electionpolls atNorton School.

Sue issurvived byher daughters PamelaElls andher husbandRichard of York, ME, Jana Gurzendaand herhus-

band MikeSr., of Plantsville, KarlaRyan and her husband Mark of Watertown; hersisters Sylvia Scottof NC,Helen Scottof MA,andChristine Siegel of FL; her grandchildren PeterRyan andhis wifeRachel, Mary, Jack, and Noah Ryan, Melissa, and MickeyGurzenda; agreatgrandchild duein August; many nieces and nephews; her grand doggies Ziva Ellsand Molly Ryan; her dear family friendsSteve andRobertaLasek ofMeriden,and Deb Killingbeck of Plantsville, andmany wonderful neighbors. In addition to her parents and herhusband, sheis predeceased byher daughter Tanya and her beloved dog Scooter. The family wouldlike to

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expresstheir deepgratitude to Sue’s loving care team andstaff at Livewell.

Arrangements -Visitation forSue Pavlikwas heldon Friday,June2, 2023, from 5 to 7 pm at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. MainSt. Herfuneralprocession left the funeral home on Saturday at 9:30 andproceeded toSt. Bridget of Sweden Parish - St. Thomas Becket Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. BurialfollowedinSt.Bridget Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made tothe Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489-1058 orto the Cheshire Animal Shelter, P.O. Box523, Cheshire, CT 06410-2249. For online condolences, to share aphoto ora story, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Dorothy Peabody

CHESHIRE Dorothy “Dolly” Conrey Mosher Peabody, age 106, died on May 26 atElim Park in Cheshire.She wasthe daughter ofJames and GraceMosherandgrewup inBangor,ME.Shemarried Arland Wentworth “Sam” Peabody in1938, andwas a graduate ofUniversity of Maine.

Thecouple settledinto their 18th century farmhouse in CosCob, CT, in 1953. Anavid gardener, she belonged to two gardenclubs, wasStamford United Methodist Church’s first womantrustee, and loved to hostlunch and dinnerparties.

In 1995, Samand Dolly moved toElim Parkto enjoytheir retirementyears, with travels throughout the U.S., most often to Acadia National Parkin Maine. They also actively participated in many activities

andtrips offeredatElim Park.

Dollyis survivedbyher daughter, Lisa Patrick, (CaryPatrick) andgrandson Ivan Patrick,all of Atlanta.

A memorial service will beheldon June8at10:30 a.m.atElimPark.

Memorial gifts may be sent to the Elim Park Resident Benevolence Fund, 150Cook HillRoad, Cheshire,CT06410.

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“They're making memories and they're having these aha moments that they'll remember for a lifetime,” Silano added.

For Silano, the connections students also make with each other are just as valuable. A similar sentiment was echoed by the Southington teachers, who mentioned students in the international programs made friendships with people well outside of their usual friend groups through their sessions ahead of the trips.

Throughout the year the schools hold various informational sessions allowing the students and parents to attend and learn about the upcoming trips available.

Every year, in Southington, the teachers try to have a couple trips running as to give all kids looking for a chance to go abroad can get a chance sometime during their four years.

“It's essentially connections. It's the connections of the things you're studying in class, you're learning about. But now I'm here and I'm experiencing, I'm walking on these streets. I'm seeing these things. I'm speaking the language. I'm engaging with a family,” Halloran said. “It's the connections from the curriculum to the experiences. It's the connection from the kids to the diverse groups of kids who are traveling – but there's a connection from, from a staff perspective, you get to know these kids on a different level than your 45 minutes in a classroom. It's an incredible opportunity.

“And the teachers who organize these trips, the level and amount of work that they put into it is amazing. It's a testament to the care that they have for their kids and the experiences that they're willing to work above and beyond to provide for them.”

cmetzger@record-journal.com

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