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Knights top Rocky Hill in powder puff football

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SOUTHINGTON — The Blue Knights and the Rocky Hill Terriers powder puff football teams faced off in a tight game that seesawed back and forth, until Southington ultimately prevailed on Saturday. “The game got a little gritty towards the end, but the players hung tough and they got it done,” said Charles Kemp, who has coached Southington’s powder puff team for the last 20 years. Southington 24 Rocky Hill 21

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Southington High School powder puff football player Kaitlyn Asido runs around Rocky Hill’s defensive line Saturday. Southington prevailed 24-21. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

Southington High School powder puff football players left the field triumphantly after winning against Rocky Hill.

The game was a nail biter from start to finish. Both teams scored touchdowns in the first quarter and Rocky Hill was pushing into the Knights’ end zone when the clock ran out at the end of the fourth quarter. Able to stave off the offense in those last few minutes, Southington prevailed with a final score of 24-21.

A leader from the Cheshire health district took over as head of Southington’s health district Monday, filling a vacancy left by the departure of the former director. Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak got the nod from the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District board of directors. She started in 2016 with the Chesprocott Health District, the district that BencivengaLonczak serves Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott. Southington leaders were impressed with her experience, her familiarity with the area and her ideas for advancing See Director, A16

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Large-scale holiday light displays returning to area this year By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff

Festival of Silver Lights

It’s that time of year again and local towns are getting ready to bring some holiday cheer with lights and displays.

Meriden’s annual light show at Hubbard Park started Nov. 24. Spectators can walk or drive through the park for free and be immersed in different holiday scenes.

While many light shows looked different, or were cancelled, last year due to the pandemic, several large scale displays in the area are moving back to some sort of normalcy.

This year, many displays were reconstructed and a new archway at the entrance has been added. See Lights, A2

A chess-playing skeleton dons a Christmas scarf inside the Ghost Hunt ride, which will be open for this year’s Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Southington. After being cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic, Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights returns on Nov. 26. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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In addition to the Festival of Silver Lights, Colony and West Main Streets will be decorated with lights, wreaths and garland. The Meriden Green will have the Christmas tree and the Silver City Bridge will be decorated in lights.

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Dylan Wilkins, a technician working for Palace Entertainment, bottom right, adds a branch to a 100-foot tall Christmas tree on Nov. 18 as part of preparations for the Holiday Lights display at Lake Compounce in Southington. The tree consists of 3,500 branches and 175,000 lights along with a large lighted star.

over 1 million lights and 200 displays. The two-mile drivethrough will run from Thanksgiving to Jan. 2, Friday to Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 per car for up to 8 passengers.

Fantasy of Lights The annual light show at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven returned for its 27th season Nov. 18. This year, all of the displays have gone green with new LED lights, saving energy. The drive-through light show will run until New Year’s Eve and is $10 per car.

Magic of Lights After its debut at Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford last year, Magic of Lights relocated to Pratt and Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. The dazzling drive-through light show with hundreds of holiday displays opened Nov. 19 and runs until Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.

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This year’s display, “Reindeer Games Holiday Parade,” will feature 25 handmade wooden reindeer, painted by local artists and sponsored by businesses like the Aqua Turf Club and Coca-Cola. The display will run from between lower Center St. to W. Main St. near Zingarella’s in December and January. In addition to the reindeer, there will be about eight large metal animal figures, white lights lining the trail, ornaments and a large red apple, paying homage to the Southington Apple Harvest Festival.

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School board chooses leaders, concerns over masks continue Local educators chose new school board leaders Thursday night, Nov. 18, following a Republican sweep during elections earlier this month. Colleen Clark, a veteran board member, was chosen unanimously by fellow board members. She’s one of the six Republicans on the board. “I commit to you that our work on the board will keep doing what’s best for children at the front and center of everything that we do,” Clark said. Republican chairs of other boards and commission have been reelected following Election Day. The former Republican school board chairwoman, Terri Carmody, changed her party affiliation to Democrat prior to the election. She was reelected to the board as one of three Democrats.

dates for students. That effort continued Nov. 18 with speakers urging board members to consider other safety measures such as better ventilation and air filters for school buildings. Kristine Ritchie said measures such as contact tracing weren’t being properly used. She said ventilation and air filtration would better protect children from COVID while also avoiding the “mask distraction.” “Why would school administration rely on masking children?” Ritchie said. “I urge you to perform the recom-

mended due diligence in relation to ventilation in our schools.” Board members have said they don’t have authority to change the governor’s mask mandate for municipal buildings.

“Give us the opportunity to you don’t like, but we'll look into the things that you come back with answers.” have told us,” Clark said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com “Yes, we will discuss… We 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ may come back with answers

Speakers asked the board to petition state government to change those mandates and to communicate the parents’ concerns to state leaders. After speakers had finished, Clark asked that those with concerns give the new board time to look into the issues presented.

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In nominating Clark, fellow Republican James Chrzanowski said she was respected in the community and holds strongly to Republican values. He described her work on the board as “collaborative, transparent, inclusive.” The board also unanimously elected Joe Baczewski as vice chairman, a role he had for the past two years. Board newcomer Dawn Anastasio was elected secretary. Continued concern with mask mandates

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Democrats choose new chair, look into the party’s finances By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

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campaign. John Moise, a town committee member, said he wanted to see the party’s financial records. In a financial report to the party on Monday, Sinclair requested an audit by “a professional, impartial auditor prior to March 2022.” He’d been frustrated with criticism from Moise, D’Angelo and others, countering that all the party’s finances are in order and that he’s answered their questions about finances. D’Angelo said the town committee, on Nov. 15, agreed to look at finances. He said the review would start with a committee comprised of party members and might escalate to an audit depending on what the committee found. D’Angelo said it was important to put to rest any lingering doubts and to present the new town committee with a clean slate. “We want to hand over clean books to the new town comSee Democrats, A7

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D’Angelo said the party needed to unify and reinvigorate itself for the upcoming state elections. It’s important for party leaders to keep volunteers engaged and enthusiastic. “We haven’t been successful in the past couple elections and we’ve got to turn that around,” he said. “We had some great candidates and we have a lot of people hurting over the results of the last election. We’re going to have to pull them together, keep them active.”

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Robert Hammersley and Bob Salka, chairman and vice chairman of the town’s planning commission, were re-elected to their posts Tuesday night, Nov. 16.

Hammersley and Salka were chosen unanimously by the commission at the start of Tuesday’s meeting.

Hammersley said town voters’ support of incumbent planners in the recent election “showed the overwhelming support for what we’ve Republicans mainengaged in over the tained a majority on Hammersley past few years.” He the Planning and said the board has Zoning Commission worked to engage in during this month’s elecdialogue with town residents tions. Hammersley, a Reaffected by planning decipublican, was reelected sions and worked with other while Salka, also a Republiboards to help preserve can, was not up for election nearly 200 acres of open this year. Terms of the seven space. commission members are staggered.

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Triano said Locks had a 95 percent attendance record, showing her dedication to her role.

“Those are all things that we have done that everyone up here should be proud of,” Hammersley said. Upcoming projects include updating the town’s plan of conservation and development. “I hope all of us can get together, roll our sleeves up and get to work,” Hammersley said.

Recognizing former member Susan Locks, a Democratic commission member, didn’t run for reelection this year. She was appointed as an alternate commission member in 2011 and elected in 2013. Hammersley, Town Council chairwoman Victoria Triano and former commission leaders Mike DelSanto and Paul Chaplinsky, spoke

DelSanto, former commission chairman who worked with Locks, also praised her contribution. “She always made sound, wise decisions,” he said.

Industrial subdivision approved During Tuesday’s meeting the commission also approved a 10-lot subdivision for a Curtiss Street property. Richard Munson, a local property owner, and Swavek Olchanowski, owner of CT Masons, are looking to develop 136 Curtiss St., an industrial property with one small building that's been used for storage recently. Munson owns an industrial building at 172 Lazy Lane with tenants including con-

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The Southington Recreation Department is pleased to partner with Leadership Martial Arts to offer a KickFit Kickboxing fitness and self-defense program for ages 13 and up. Registration is open to new members only; prior Kick-Fit class participants are not eligible for enrollment. A total of 18 classes will take place from Jan. 10 – Feb. 19 at Leadership Martial Arts, 971 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. Class days and times vary. There is a $99 fee to participate which includes boxing gloves. Registration and payment are due by Jan. 7. Visit the Recreation Department’s webpage at www.southington.org for complete details or to register online.

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In Brief Crafters wanted Crafters are wanted for the Holiday Craft Fair at Southington Library and Museum on Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve a table to sell already-crafted handmade items. Each item must be priced $5 or under. All items must be made by, or intended for, for children age

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Trunk Show The Holiday Trunk Show will take place Friday, Dec. 3, in Hokpo Performance Hall at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center, 93 Main St.

After a one-year pandemic pause, Cheshire’s First Congregational Church Christmas Fair is back for 2021. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church, on the green in the center of town. Parking is available behind the church.

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Southington High School powderpuff quarterback Ashlyn Desaulniers attempts to outrun two Rocky Hill players.

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“Both teams did an amazing job. It was a good game, went right down to the wire. I thought that maybe we were going to maybe be able to pull it out there and kind of get away from them in the third quarter, but they fought right back ... they're a good team, they're well coached and they can play," Kemp said. Coming out of a year without powder puff, which didn’t run last fall due to the pandemic, Southington had a smaller team this year with 65 players on the roster, compared to over 100 they typically have seen in past years. Kemp said that gave him and his coaches more time with each individual player to build up their skills.

say Stublarec said Rocky Hill is a great team to play. The Terriers took the powder puff championship 10 to 7 when the teams last played in 2019. "It was definitely a lot of adrenaline and I know that there's a lot of intensity because Rocky Hill is a very, very good team and they played a very good game, but it's just great to have our senior year on our home field and win the game,” she said. “It was really exciting and we have a great team going on.”

The two teams will play a second game again this year to give Rocky Hill a chance to play on their home turf, rather than alternate between the two schools yearby-year. Kemp said he’s both nervous and confident going into that game, which starts The team’s strengths were its at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. speed and toughness this year, which allowed them to Quarterback Ashlyn Debreak out around the desaulniers said she’s excited fense to make sudden push- to have a second big game es across the field. this year. “I give it up to the players. They did a fantastic job and the coaches did a great job," Kemp said. Though she would’ve liked the chance to line up against Cheshire, Southington’s longtime rival which stopped playing interscholastic powder puff several years ago, Captain Lind-

"I'm feeling really excited, really pumped up for it. I want to get them back at their own field, even though they have the home advantage,” she said. Playing on a team that brought together athletes from all different sports — and students outside orga-

The Southington High School powder puff football team celebrates its 24-21 victory. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

Southington’s Megan Bissoni, right, attempts to dodge a Rocky Hill player reaching for her flag.

Southington players run off the field after the game.

Southington’s Makenzie Swift cheers during their game against Rocky Hill on Saturday.

nized play entirely — and seeing them all come together when they needed to do so was an experience Desaulniers said she wouldn’t trade for anything. "Powder puff was one of the best senior experiences I've had so far,” she said, “and just the fact that it brought together people from all different sports and anything (they) did in school, it was really cool to see everyone be friends and not be separated.” dleithyessian@ record-journal.com 203-317-2317

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Expanding geriatric care management to Eastern CT at Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

Obituaries Claudio Ingriselli

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S O U T H I N GTO N Claudio D. Ingriselli, 62, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at HOCC at New Britain. He was born on May 22, 1959 in Southington to the late Dominic and Rosina (Aldi) Ingriselli and was a proud retired veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his sister, Josephine Carr and her husband William of Southington and brother, Enzo Ingriselli and his wife Maryann of Bristol and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 siblings, Vanna Salvatore and Christine Ingriselli. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Thomas Cemetery, 209 Bellevue Ave, Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

SOUTHINGTONMerlon L. Monson, 79, beloved husband of Sheila (Green) Monson, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Maine to the late Kenneth and Irene (Thibodeau) Monson on September 3, 1942. Merlon and Sheila enjoyed a happy 56 year marriage. Merlon was a Captain with the Southington Police Department, where he served for 28 years. Outside of work, he loved to travel with his family. He also enjoyed painting, and collecting coins and stamps. In addition to his beloved wife, Sheila, he is survived by his children: Valerie Paradis and husband Michael of West Suffield, Kristin Altwies and husband Justin of Southington, Michael Monson and wife Kathy of FL and Kimberly Jones and husband Ken of Freemont, NH; Grandchildren: Shane, Michael, Madison, Jake, Jessica, and Hallie; two

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step-brothers including Winn Tarbox and wife Shirley of Wolcott and one step-sister. He was predeceased by a grandson, Taylor Altwies. Funeral services and burial will be private. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences please visit www. DellaVecchiaSouthington. com.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging has sites across Connecticut and is a resource and assessment center designed to enhance access Duncan to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. Duncan, LPN, geriatric care manager, will be covering the east region of CT. She holds 30 years of clinical experience in home care. Previously as a transitional care coordinator/LPN,

Duncan worked in collaboration with hospital case managers and social workers from area rehabs to identify those patients discharging for certified, palliative or hospice care at home. In her new role, Duncan is most looking forward to helping her patients on an individual scale. As a geriatric care manager, Duncan can coordinate medical appointments, be an advocate for her clients, improve communication within the health care team, identify gaps in care and arrange for and oversee in-home services; truly becoming a surrogate family member for her clients. Duncan joined the Center for Healthy Aging team this summer.

Community invited to celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights On Sunday, Dec. 5, the greater Southington/Bristol Jewish community is invited to celebrate the festival of Chanukah with music, food and candle lighting. Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation will host the event at a member’s home in Bristol beginning at 5 p.m. Masks are strongly encouraged as is social distancing.

Chanukah is a minor holiday in the Jewish calendar and is called the “Festival of Lights”. It commemorates the Jewish victory against the Syrian Army in 160 BCE and the miracle that there was only one night’s worth of oil to light the eternal lamp in the Temple in Jerusalem but it burned for eight days. In that time, the Jews were able to obtain more oil. Potato pancakes and sufiganyot (jelly doughnuts) are traditional parts of the Chanukah meal are a reminder of the miracle of the oil since they are fried.

The holiday celebration continues with singing and games including “dreidel”. The dreidel is a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side. The Hebrew letters stand for “A Great Miracle Happened There.”

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Couple honored for dedication A Southington couple were honored for their decades of community involvement at a YMCA event held at the Aqua Turf Nov. 12.

Year in 2008. He was a founding member of the Southington Western Little League and active in youth soccer. Bill DellaVecchia and the Compass Award organizers made sure to include Pege DellaVecchia as a full partner and equally deserving recipient. Pege served as chairperson of Thursday Night Bingo at St. Aloysius Church for 15 years. She also served as treasurer for the Western Little League’s Women’s Auxiliary. Just as significant, Bill emphasized that she’s always been by his side in everything he did.

Bill and Pege DellaVecchia received the Compass Award, given out annually at the Y’s Forever in Blue Jeans fundraiser, in appreciation of the couple’s more than 50 years of contributing to community life. As the award’s name suggests, the honor is given to “those who have helped guide our community to a better place through their actions of giving back in Southington,” according to a press release announcing the tribute.

Mark Pooler, CEO of the SouthingtonCheshire Community YMCA, said the couple is a “natural fit” for the Compass Award: “They have given unselfishly to our community for years … Both have made Southington a better place to live and work, and we are thankful for their contributions.”

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The Record-Journal has been named Newspaper of the Year in its circulation category by the New England Newspaper and Press Association. Each year, NENPA identifies the region’s best daily, weekly, and specialty newspapers, and recognizes them with the “New England Newspaper of the Year” award by circulation size. The Record-Journal received the recognition in the 10,000 to 20,000 circulation category, which is based on print and digital subscriptions, and website traffic. According to NENPA, each paper is

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