NEW DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
The Stronghold features role-playing games and more
The Stronghold, located at 13 Whiting St., is owned and managed by Brian Johnson and his business partners, Reed Hansen and Rick Terasi. Along with a place to play games, customers can peruse a wide selection of items available for sale or rent: video games, movies, board games and various collectibles.
Pictured at The Stronghold, 13 Whiting St., are, from left: Plainville Chamber of Commerce President Jeff DiCosimo, Stronghold owner Brian Johnson, state Rep. Bill Petit and Plainville Chamber Membership Director Lisa Ouellette. Plainville Chamber of Commerce photo
overcoming perils that most cower away from and achieving something great.” Johnson’s interests go back to his elementary school
years when he read books and watched movies about mythology and fantasy. He was intrigued by the mythiSee Stronghold, A12
However, CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini added that the board would consider moving a sport to a different season if it didn’t interfere with traditional spring sports in 2021. On Tuesday, the governing body followed through on that idea. In a press release, the CIAC announced three alternative season scenarios for sports teams which can’t complete at least 40% of their schedule in the regular season. “We had looked at strategies for those (three) seasons,” said Lungarini.
“Some of the (DPH) recommendations went into the winter months, so we felt that it fit for us to define those seasons going forward.” The plan “is all dependent on the weather and health situation,” said Cheshire Athletic Director Steve Trifone. “If we can make it work, we would love to get all of our sports in this year.” For football, the plan is to hold conditioning workouts Feb. 22 to 26 and fullpad practices would begin on Feb. 27. Scrimmages are slated to run March 6, 12 and 13 and a five-game season could be played March 19 to April 17. There is no post-season in this scenario. See Sports, A13 R233461
Back on Sept. 16, the state football community was alerted to disappointing news. In a media release and press conference, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control announced it had exhausted all avenues to play 11-on11 football this fall and would be canceling the high school season.
A new store that offers a venue for fans of card and role-playing games, recently opened in downtown Plainville.
“I've been drawn to fantasy and mythology as far back as I can remember,” Johnson said. “If you asked me why, it's probably the idea of the hero's journey – exploring the unknown, facing and
Plans announced to reschedule football, other sports By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen
Johnson said he chose the name Stronghold because he envisions his store as a place where certain nostalgic memorabilia and hobbies are kept protected and preserved for people to enjoy.
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