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Denorfia to manage Yard Goats Southington native will make managerial debut with Rockies’ Double-A affiliate in Hartford

It is the first managing job for Denorfia, who played 10 years of Major League Baseball and spent the last two in the front office of the Chicago Cubs.

By Sean Krofssik and Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff

Chris Denorfia is coming home. The former Major League Baseball player from Southington has been named the new manager of the Hartford Yard Goats, who announced the hire on Tuesday.

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“It was obviously a special opportunity for me professionally and careerwise, but for my family as well,” Denorfia said Tuesday afternoon. “It takes a toll on you traveling around with this game.

“How lucky am I? I get to live in my house for the first time in two decades and see the leaves on my trees grow for the first time in a long time.”

him part of our wonderful community, which he knows well. He will love the energy that our fans bring to each game at Dunkin’ Donuts Park.”

Denorfia, 39, will be the fourth manager for the Yard Goats, the DoubleA affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

Denorfia grew up in Southington. He played his prep ball at Choate and his college ball at Wheaton, where he was a Division III AllAmerican.

“We are excited to welcome Chris back to Connecticut and to our Yard Goats family,” Hartford Yard Goats General Manager Mike Abramson said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Chris and having

Business leaders to revive intern program

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

The committee and architect tasked with designing a new town library will publicly unveil two separate plans during two public meetings to be held at the library on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Business leaders want to restart an internship and job shadowing program for high school students that gave workplace experience to hundreds of teens in previous years.

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Feedback helps lead library design

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

The Southington Chamber of Commerce and Southington High

His 10-year Major League career started with the Cincinnati Reds,

One plan would be to construct a brand new larger library building, while the other plan would renovate and expand the current 45year-old building on Main Street. Southington High School is seen here on Dec. 13, 2019. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo

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Kevin Curtiss, chairman of the library's Board of Directors, said those plans as presented would still be in their early concept phases. The purpose of the next community meetings, to be held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., would be to gather more public input as those plans are finalized, Curtiss said.

Libary Board of Directors member Joanne Kelleher, who chairs its library planning committee, said a large cross-section of the community, in terms of democraphics, responded to the survey.

“They included regular users of the library and people Jeff Hoover, an architect with who hadn't been in a longthe Boston-based firm Tappé time,” Kelleher said. Architects, recently updated The current building is not the Town Council on the work his firm has completed in compliance with local fire codes nor is it fully complito date. That work has inant with Americans with cluded reviewing the liDisabilities Act. Survey rebrary's existing site as well as surveying town residents. spondents sites issues with getting in and out of the Hoover told the council the building's elevator and limitfirm hopes to present finaled space in its children's deized plans for either a new partment. or expanded library to the town by late-February or “Children definitely wanted early-March. a larger children's department, and overall people Tappé received 1,311 rewant more space for prosponses to its survey. It grams with a larger commuasked residents a variety of

ceived. within the town's budget nity room... And people are and will give us the building interested in having smaller “We knew a lot about the in- we need and will last for the spaces where groups can adequacy of the current future.” meet, have one-on-one tubuilding,” Curtiss said. “I'm torin and get together for very impressed with719-6260 the The currently building is ward Kitchen & Bath (860) AWARDKB.com projects,” Kelleher said. number of people who com- around 21,000 square feet in LIbary Director Kristi Sadpleted the survey. It showed size. Officials are currently ______________________________________________________________________________ owski said ______________________________________________________________________________ about 62% of the people in our community proposing an expansion that town’s households have an care about the library and would increase that total active library card. The liwant to see it improve,” Cur- size to at least 37,000 square tiss said. “We're working brary itself saw more than feet. closed with the Town Coun200,000 visitors in the past Curtiss said in the coming cil and elected officials to year, and circulated more create a number that will fit than 380,000 items, she See Library, A5 said.

“Only 8.9% of those materials was digital. The demand for physical items is still huge,” Sadowski said.

“We're offering 500-plus programs a year. We are answering 54,000 questions for the community,” she said.

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Author talk Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. True crime author Anne K. Howard will give a talk at Southington Public Library about her book “His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer.” The book probes the complicated and conflicted mind of William Devin Howell – Connecticut's most prolific serial killer. Register at southingtonlibrary.org by clicking on the events calendar or call the Reference Desk at 860-6280947, option 5.

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This is a special case for our rescue. Milo, 6 years old, at left, and Emma, 15, lost their owner to cancer on Christmas Day. We previously posted these pets last spring in hopes of finding a placement prior to their owner passing. Now their situation is more pressing. These two kitties were her babies, and she wanted them to find a good home together. Both cats are very friendly, playful and lovable. Emma will sleep with you and has soft rabbit-like fur. Milo is a big boy at 16 pounds. He is very vocal and loves to be cuddled. They are both vetted and in good health. Please consider giving them a second chance. For more information and an application contact southingtonanimalrescue@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. This presentation will educate and entertain participants about unique, often unknown aspects of the three Canadian Maritimes provinces - Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as they relate to the U.S. The connections between the U.S. and the Canadian Maritimes go back centuries and exist even today. Come explore the history, culture, cuisine and unique qualities of the three provinces. Register at southingtonlibrary.org by clicking on the events calendar or call the Reference Desk at 860-6280947, option 5.

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Slope action heats up FEEL BETTER IN Local racers got into action this week when all leagues started the season in earnest.

112 racers, with Joseph Grenier in 7th, Anthony Matusik in 11th and Evan Cavallaro in 13th.

The U-10 and U-12 racers from Mount Southington started the season Sunday, Jan. 5 at Mohawk Mountain. The Mount Southington Ski Team racers had a great start to the season in a GS. Madison Kazimir was the top local racer, finishing in 4th place out of 65 girls. Ainhize Sanhacoloma finished 6th, with Alessa Lattanzi in 21st, followed by Julia Calderaro in the 23rd spot.

Also this week, the UConn ski team was to host the opening MacConnell Division race at Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire on Thursday and Friday.

Over on the boys GS course the Southington team also did well. Max Sena-Goldschmidt finished first out of

woman in the Schaefer Cup event, finishing 5th out of 97. The UConn women had several good runs at Berkshire East, with Sydney Murner finishing 10th, Jillian Scherpa 15th and Ines Juguet 16th.

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Local racers had some good results in regional races over the Jan. 4-5 weekend, too. Former Southington High racer Matt Chambers, now at UConn, opened the season taking third place out of 110 racers in the Schaefer Cup GS at Berkshire East Resort.

On the high school schedule, Cheshire Academy, Cheshire High School and the Blue Knights were scheduled to race at Mount Southington, Thursday, Jan. 9.

Southington High coach Jim Richert says he feels good about the team’s performance this season. “With the results our racers had in Southington High racer Faith the pre-season events I think Richert was the top local we will be very competitive

in the league again this season. The Knights have always had a good team and I feel we will do well again this year.”

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Over on the World Cup circuit the big girls are in Italy for two races. Michaela Shiffrin is still very much in the lead with a 300-point gap over Petra Vlhova in the second spot.

Among the non-race items on the schedule is another Demo Day put on by Suburban Ski at Mount Southington on Sunday, Jan. 19.

The men are racing along on World Cup courses, but in a lot tighter pack than the women. Shiffrin is skiing so well, that as long as she stays

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The experience may help some determine a major in college. For others, it could Charlie Cocuzza, owner of lead to a job in the trades or the IT firm Omega Solutions, manufacturing, industries said the hundreds of chamthat have struggled to find ber members offer a great qualified workers, according opportunity for high school to Hekeler. students to learn more about She and other chamber an industry. leaders have met with “We put a couple hundred school officials to iron out kids through it. It really does details. Frank Pepe, Southhelp them understand what ington High School princithey want to be in life,” pal, said internships for Cocuzza said. credit need to have a curriculum approved by the As part of the program, he Board of Education. There hired a Southington High are also procedures for School student who worked keeping students safe while at Omega for about a year working. before going to college. He knows of other students who Pepe was glad the program got part-time jobs following was restarting and said it’s an internship. bigger than anything happening at the high school The previous program varied currently. by company, with time spent at a business ranging from a “It fits beautifully in with the single day of shadowing to a vision of a graduate and 21st nine-week internship. Barcentury skills,” he said. “Bebara Hekeler, chamber exec- ing able to give kids that utive director, said there may first-hand experience is irrebe changes, but the concept placeable.” will remain the same. jbuchanan@record-journal.com “Our goal is to basically connect students with either job shadowing or an internship within the business commu-

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AutoZone seeks 2nd location in town By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

AutoZone is looking to open a second location in town on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. Local builder John Susco, who owns the land proposed for the store, said development of that section of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike will be a “shot in the arm for Southington.” Several businesses near the highway on that stretch have been recently approved, including a Wendy’s location in front of the AMC Theater. A nearby Dunkin’ Donuts was also recently renovated.

Susco said he’s owned the two properties on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for about five years. He tore down two dilapidated houses to make way for Auto Zone, a national auto parts chain. The property is adjacent to The Home Depot and across the street from the AMC. “We think it’s a great spot,” Susco said. “It’s going to be a nice commercial development.” The Planning and Zoning Commission will take up the proposal at its meeting Jan. 21. “It bodes well, it’s a national franchise,” said Lou See Auto Zone, A9

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Campaign filing for donors amended None of the donors, who each gave the maximum of $2,000 allowed by state law, had donated to local campaigns in

recent years. Two didn’t vote in November’s election that saw Republicans regain a majority of the council. One has never voted, according to the town clerk.

Two donors, Jeffrey Pabst and Maria Melillo, didn’t have occupation or employer information included in the last financial filing before town elections in November. That information is required by the State Elections Enforcement Commission due to the size of the donation.

Republican treasurer Johanna Furgalack said last month that the final filing before an election has the shortest deadline and is sometimes amended after the deadline to include missing information. She said the employer and occupation information wasn’t provided by donors in time for the filing deadline. Other donors on that filing also had information amended in a filing submitted last month.

‘Accurate and complete’ Steve Kalkowski, Republican town chairman, said Friday that Furgalack went back to all four donors to confirm and complete required information. “Now we’re completely accurate and complete,” he said. “I’m glad that that was done.” At the Town Council meeting last month, Democratic See Campaign filing, A12

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“There’s a couple more lots that might be built out,” he said.

“I think it’s going to start reaching its potential,” Susco said of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.

Perillo, the town’s economic development coordinator. “That’s good for that area.” Many chains are looking for easy highway access, traffic count and population density so the interest by AutoZone in Meriden-Waterbury

Susco only owns the two properties slated for AutoZone, although he wishes he had more land in that area. He expects properties to be redeveloped or improved as more companies look for

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capacity. This is sort of where my heart was leading me — to take more of a leadership role — and this opportunity is very special.” He said he’s not sure what type of manager he will be yet. “I’m interested in seeing what develops and what I turn into,” Denorfia said. “I have my philosophy from the game and the way I think it should be played. I’ve learned from and have been exposed to such great managers that I hope I’ve picked up a couple of tips and hints from them and kind of sprinkle in a little of what I am as a person. “We will see what happens. I just love this game so much and I feel a great debt to it just for all that it’s done for me and my family. I feel a responsibility to pass on what I’ve learned.” Denorfia made his first trip to Dunkin’ Donuts Park last week and he’s excited about working at the facility this season. “What a special place,” Denorfia said. “I’ve been to dozens and dozens of minor league ballparks and that’s, if not the best, is among the top three that I’ve seen in the country. It’s a special place with the location and the visuals that you get. It’s really just a top-notch facility for the players and for the coaches and for the fans. I feel really lucky to be able to go to work there.”

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Hail to Hailey Bruneau, who is playing well at both ends of the floor. Through Lyman Hall’s first four games, the veteran senior, who is heading to Division III Rochester, was averaging 9.0 points a game. More than that, she’s crashing the boards and playing aggressive defense. At Rocky Hill on Dec. 27, Bruneau grabbed nine boards and blocked 12 shots. That’s no misprint: 12 blocks. Bruneau had five blocks and eight rebounds Friday at Sheehan.

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And hail to Hayleigh Lagase, who hit a pair of 3-pointers and came up with a key late steal to help the Lady Titans defeat Lyman Hall 40-37 on Friday night. The junior, a returning starter from Sheehan’s Class M state runner-up team, scored a season-high 21 points against Hand on Dec. 20. Lagase followed that with 16 points against Farmington in the finals of the North Haven holiday tournament, which earned her spot on the All-Tournament Team.

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I recently went to have my annual physical and had all the usual tests.

I’ve known this information for much of my adult life and in general, but clearly knowledge isn’t quite enough.

Most came out with positive (as in good) and reassuring results with the exception of two concerning and familiar culprits. For the past several years I’ve tested with both slightly high levels of blood sugar and LDL cholesterol. While I am not in the immediate danger zone, I’ve known about this for years and have made slight changes to combat the situation: Cutting out soda, not adding sugar to tea and coffee and maintaining good physical activity levels. However, it seems that these

changes may not be enough. Shane Lockwood, director of health of the PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District, knows that high cholesterol and blood sugar are major health issues. Here’s what he said. “It’s important to remember that according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health statistics, heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading cause of death in the state. Eating healthy foods and having a non-sedentary lifestyle will

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I’m trying to figure out the next step. As an avid walker/hiker who over the years has summited many of the highest mountains in Connecticut and New Hampshire, I’m definitely not sedentary. Plus, I workout at the gym twice a week on average lifting weights and engaging in cardiovascular exercise. I walk whenever possible and that includes taking the stairs instead of elevators and escalators. That seems pretty good, overall.

“All carbs turn to sugar in the body, some much faster than others,” Hoffman says. “There is something called the Glycemic Index which is a rating scale that goes 0100. “One hundred is white bread. That’s the worst. This will shoot blood sugars through the roof. White bread is actually worse than table sugar.”

Josh Foley, a spokesman for SEEC, said no complaints about the donations had been filed as of Friday.

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Kalkowski said the party would provide any information required by SEEC, but said there’s been no request yet for additional filings. “Chris Palmieri should be focusing on how to work

with the majority and not to try to undermine us all the time,” Kalkowski said. In the revised filing, Pabst is listed as an employee of FF Screw Products, a company owned by Fragola. Melillo is listed as working for F-K Rod Ends, another Fragola company. One of the four $2,000 donors, Theresa Zacchio, was listed as retired in the original filing. She’s listed as an FF Screw Products employee in the amended filing. John Lobb, the fourth donor, is engaged to Melillo.

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Frank Fragola and his attorney, Bryan Meccariello, declined to comment.

Development plan pending Fragola is proposing that the town add his Laning Street land to the sewer district, allowing him to tie a proposed development into the town’s water and sewer system. In exchange, Fragola is asking that 30 acres he owns at 1316 West St., which is within the sewer district, be removed to offset any impact from the Laning Street development. Town officials devised the sewer map to limit growth and the subsequent strain on the town’s water pollution control plant.

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Joanne Hoffman is a personal nutrition consultant and the owner of Eats4Life in Wallingford. She explains that high blood sugar consists of more than just eating sugary foods such as candy and soda.

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cessed or broken down a food is the quicker the blood sugar rise. An orange is a good thing but when you pulverize it into juice, it’s sugar. The more you cook a food, the easier it breaks down, too. Like raw veggies are always slower than cooked veggies.”

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I’m not likely to spend money on junk, if it’s free … well, it’s a lot harder to say no.

Fruit juices are not often found in my refrigerator but I do consume them as a healthier option to soda. For me, the months of October to late January are always the most difficult time to avoid sugar. From Halloween through Christmas I’m likely to find free candy available in people’s households, places of business, and public buildings. While

Much of the medical literature links higher consumption of sugar to higher amounts of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. I know that if I cut down on the sugar and high carbohydrate foods I’ll get better numbers at my next check-up. It comes down to choosing between short-term gratification or long-term health woes.

Shane Lockwood reminds people that maintaining a proper diet, and exercise, are important, but to take other precautions. “I encourage all residents to have regular visits with their primary care physician for regular check-ups,” Lockwood said. “Take medicine as prescribed. Take advantage of the parks and walking trail in our towns to get active. Benefits can be seen with as little as 150 minutes per week of walking for exercise.”

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Good advice. I’ll be walking those trails in town and hopefully watching those high numbers go down by sticking to a healthier diet. Do you have a topic for Seen & Heard? Write to the editor at news@thesouthingtoncitizen.com.

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DIRECTORY MEET THE WINNERS: BONGIOVANNI INSURANCE & FINANCIAL / BSP INSURANCE

107 E Main St, Meriden, CT (203) 237-7900 • https://www.bifct.com/

WINNER for Best Investment Firm, Business Insurance, Place to Work (1-25 Employees) and Insurance Agent FINALIST for Best Commercial Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance and Business Insurance ......................................................... CINDY’S UNIQUE SHOP 32 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-9341

WINNER for Best Antique Store and Consignment Store FINALIST for Best Furniture Store ......................................................... COLONIAL FLOORING AMERICA

1116 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 774-5856 • colonialflooringamerica.com

WINNER for Best Flooring Company FINALIST for Best Floor Covering Store ......................................................... COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT 611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-9507 • colonydiner.com

WINNER for Best Diner, Early Bird Diner ......................................................... HERITAGE FLOOR COVERING CO

892 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-8626 • heritagefloorcoveringco.com

WINNER for Best Floor Covering Store FINALIST for Best Flooring Company ......................................................... J.CHRISTIAN’S 9 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-6393 • jchristians.com

WINNER for Best Fine Dining FINALIST for Best Romantic Restaurant .........................................................

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665 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-8000 • medweightlosssolutions.com

WINNER for Best Weight Loss Center ......................................................... KEYS & STRINGS MUSIC STUDIO

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WINNER for Best Music Instruction ......................................................... MESLIN PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

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WINNER for Best Pediatric Dentistry ......................................................... PETRUZELO INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

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WINNER for Best Home & Auto Insurance FINALIST for Best Business Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Insurance Agent ......................................................... SERENITY SALON & DAY SPA 118 Center St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-4419 • serenityofwallingford.com

AWARDS

2019 There are over 15,000 businesses across four cities, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford and Cheshire, whose hard work, dedication and success make our communities a great place to live and work. The Readers’ Choice program was created to recognize and reward our local businesses and to be a resource when you might be looking for a dentist, car repair, or even a place to have dinner with your family. Over 210,000 votes were cast, and over 500 businesses have earned the right to call themselves the Best of the Best and be celebrated at an exclusive first-class gala all for them. Congratulations again, to our 2019 Readers’ Choice winners.

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WINNER for Best Day Spa FINALIST for Best Hair Salon, Skin Care Treatment Center ......................................................... ULTRA COIN 2 LAUNDROMAT 1118 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 623-9621

WINNER for Best Laundromat ......................................................... VINCENT CERVONI, CERVONI LAW OFFICE, LLC 221 N Main St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-5789 • attorneycervoni.com

FINALIST for Best Law Firm

COUNTRY FLOWER FARMS

320 Baileyville Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 349-3690 •countryflowerfarms.org

WINNER for Best Garden Center

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